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| 97-33338 | Federal Claims Collection Standards | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to revise the Federal Claims Collection Standards issued by the Department of Justice and the General Accounting Office on March 9, 1984. The proposed revisions clarify and simplify Federal debt collection standards contained in the Federal Claims Collection Standards and reflect changes to Federal debt collection procedures under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 and the General Accounting Office Act of 1996. | 1997-12-31 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/31/97-33338/federal-claims-collection-standards | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-31/pdf/97-33338.pdf | Treasury Department; Justice Department | 497,268 | This document proposes to revise the Federal Claims Collection Standards issued by the Department of Justice and the General Accounting Office on March 9, 1984. The proposed revisions clarify and simplify Federal debt collection standards contained in... |
| 97-33411 | International Banking Operations; Rules Regarding Delegation of Authority | Proposed Rule | Consistent with section 303 of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 (the Regulatory Improvement Act) and the International Banking Act of 1978 (the IBA), the Board has reviewed Regulation K, which governs international banking operations, and is proposing for comment a number of changes to Subparts A, B and C of Regulation K. Subpart A of Regulation K governs the foreign investments and activities of all member banks (national banks as well as state member banks), Edge and agreement corporations, and bank holding companies. The proposed amendments would streamline foreign branching procedures for U.S. banking organizations, authorize expanded activities in foreign branches of U.S. banks, and implement recent statutory changes authorizing a bank to invest up to 20 percent of capital in surplus in Edge corporations. Changes also are proposed to the provisions governing permissible foreign activities of U.S. banking organizations, including securities activities, and investments by U.S. banking organizations under the general consent procedures and portfolio investments authority. Subpart B of Regulation K (Foreign Banking Organizations) governs the U.S. activities of foreign banking organizations. The proposed amendments include revisions aimed at streamlining the applications procedures applicable to foreign banks seeking to expand operations in the United States, changes to provisions regarding the qualification of certain foreign banking organizations for exemption from the nonbanking prohibitions of the section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (the BHC Act), and implementation of provisions of the Reigle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994 (the Interstate Act) that affect foreign banks. In addition, there are proposed a number of technical and clarifying amendments for Subparts A and B, as well as Subpart C, which deals with export trading companies, and certain amendments to the Board's Rules Regarding Delegation of Authority. | 1997-12-31 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/31/97-33411/international-banking-operations-rules-regarding-delegation-of-authority | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-31/pdf/97-33411.pdf | Federal Reserve System | 188 | Consistent with section 303 of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 (the Regulatory Improvement Act) and the International Banking Act of 1978 (the IBA), the Board has reviewed Regulation K, which governs... |
| 97-33790 | Agreements for Payment of Tax Liability in Installments | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations relating to terminations of agreements for the payment of tax liabilities in installments (installment agreements). The proposed regulations reflect changes made to section 6159 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Code) by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2. The proposed regulations provide a procedure for requesting an independent administrative review of an alteration, modification, or termination of an installment agreement. | 1997-12-31 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/31/97-33790/agreements-for-payment-of-tax-liability-in-installments | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-31/pdf/97-33790.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations relating to terminations of agreements for the payment of tax liabilities in installments (installment agreements). The proposed regulations reflect changes made to section 6159 of the Internal Revenue Code... |
| 97-33791 | Civil Cause of Action for Certain Unauthorized Collection Actions | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations relating to civil causes of action for damages caused by unlawful collection actions of officers and employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The proposed regulations reflect amendments made by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2. The proposed regulations affect all taxpayers who file civil actions for damages caused by unlawful collection actions of officers or employees of the IRS. | 1997-12-31 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/31/97-33791/civil-cause-of-action-for-certain-unauthorized-collection-actions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-31/pdf/97-33791.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations relating to civil causes of action for damages caused by unlawful collection actions of officers and employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The proposed regulations reflect amendments made by the... |
| 97-33844 | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): WIC Cereal Sugar Limit and Food Package Review | Proposed Rule | The Department published a Federal Register Notice of Intent on March 18, 1996 soliciting public comments on whether the existing Federal 6-gram sugar limit for WIC-eligible adult cereals should be changed. The 90-day comment period ended on June 17, 1996. USDA received 731 letters from a total of 878 commenters, representing a wide range of interested parties. The majority--809 commenters-- expressed support for the continuation of the 6-gram sugar limit unchanged. In addition, several commenters suggested that USDA conduct a comprehensive review of the WIC food packages rather than focus on the single issue of the sugar content of WIC-eligible adult cereals. The purpose of this Notice of Intent is to summarize the public comments received in response to the earlier Notice of intent and to announce the Department's intent to review the WIC food packages and recommend refinements that would best serve WIC Program objectives. USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion will be spearheading this effort in conjunction with the Food and Consumer Service. Until this review is completed, the Department will not make any decisions about whether to propose a regulatory change in the Federal sugar cap for WIC-eligible adult cereals. Therefore, the current requirement that WIC-eligible adult cereals made available to women and child participants must contain no more than 21.2 grams of sucrose and other sugars per 100 grams of dry cereal (i.e., 6 grams of sugar per dry ounce of cereal) remains in effect. | 1997-12-31 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/31/97-33844/special-supplemental-nutrition-program-for-women-infants-and-children-wic-wic-cereal-sugar-limit-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-31/pdf/97-33844.pdf | Agriculture Department; Food and Consumer Service | 12,198 | The Department published a Federal Register Notice of Intent on March 18, 1996 soliciting public comments on whether the existing Federal 6-gram sugar limit for WIC-eligible adult cereals should be changed. The 90-day comment period ended on June 17,... |
| 97-33935 | Health Standards for Occupational Noise Exposure | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule would supplement MSHA's proposed rule for occupational noise exposure in coal mines and in metal and nonmetal mines, which was published on December 17, 1996, by adding a new provision addressing the right of miners and miners' representatives to observe required operator monitoring under the proposed noise exposure standards. MSHA is also announcing the close of the comment period, notice of public hearing, and close of the rulemaking record. | 1997-12-31 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/31/97-33935/health-standards-for-occupational-noise-exposure | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-31/pdf/97-33935.pdf | Labor Department; Mine Safety and Health Administration | 271,288 | This proposed rule would supplement MSHA's proposed rule for occupational noise exposure in coal mines and in metal and nonmetal mines, which was published on December 17, 1996, by adding a new provision addressing the right of miners and miners'... |
| 97-33959 | Clean Air Act Approval and Promulgation of PMINF10/INF Implementation Plan for Colorado; Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Steamboat Springs | Proposed Rule | EPA proposes to approve the State implementation plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Colorado to achieve attainment and maintenance of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a nominal 10 micrometers (PM<INF>10</INF>), including among other things, control measures, technical analyses, quantitative milestones and contingency measures. The SIP was submitted by the Governor of Colorado with a letter dated September 16, 1997 to satisfy certain Federal requirements for an approvable SIP for the Steamboat Springs, Colorado moderate PM<INF>10</INF> nonattainment area, as designated effective January 20, 1994. In addition, EPA proposes to approve the Steamboat Springs emergency episode plan. EPA also proposes to amend the boundary for the Steamboat Springs nonattainment area to clarify the original description. In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP revisions 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 EPA's actions is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this proposed rule, no further activity is contemplated and the direct final rule will become effective. 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. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time. | 1997-12-31 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/31/97-33959/clean-air-act-approval-and-promulgation-of-pminf10inf-implementation-plan-for-colorado-designation | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-31/pdf/97-33959.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA proposes to approve the State implementation plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Colorado to achieve attainment and maintenance of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or... |
| 97-33990 | Offstream Storage of Colorado River Water and Interstate Redemption of Storage Credits in the Lower Division States | Proposed Rule | Under this proposed rule Colorado River water may be stored offstream in the Lower Basin to permit future interstate use of Colorado River water in the Lower Division States (Arizona, California, or Nevada). This proposed rule would establish the procedural framework under which authorized entities (for example, a State-authorized water bank) in any Lower Division State could store offstream Colorado River water to develop storage credits associated with that water, and redeem those water storage credits within the Lower Division. This rule would increase the efficiency, flexibility, and certainty in Colorado River management. | 1997-12-31 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/31/97-33990/offstream-storage-of-colorado-river-water-and-interstate-redemption-of-storage-credits-in-the-lower | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-31/pdf/97-33990.pdf | Interior Department; Reclamation Bureau | 253,446 | Under this proposed rule Colorado River water may be stored offstream in the Lower Basin to permit future interstate use of Colorado River water in the Lower Division States (Arizona, California, or Nevada). This proposed rule would establish the... |
| 97-34001 | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model ATP Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all British Aerospace Model ATP airplanes. This proposal would require revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to modify the limitation that prohibits positioning the power levers below the flight idle stop during flight, and to provide a statement of the consequences of positioning the power levers below the flight idle stop during flight. This proposal is prompted by incidents and accidents involving airplanes equipped with turboprop engines in which the ground propeller beta range was used improperly during flight. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent loss of airplane controllability, or engine overspeed and consequent loss of engine power caused by the power levers being positioned below the flight idle stop while the airplane is in flight. | 1997-12-31 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/31/97-34001/airworthiness-directives-british-aerospace-model-atp-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-31/pdf/97-34001.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all British Aerospace Model ATP airplanes. This proposal would require revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to modify the limitation that prohibits... |
| 97-34002 | Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain CASA Model C-212 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection to detect discrepancies of the spherical bearing of the aileron control rod, and corrective action, if necessary; and installation of an improved retainer washer in the movable joint of the aileron control rod. 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 loss of the movable joint of the aileron control rod, caused by deterioration of the hinges, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. | 1997-12-31 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/31/97-34002/airworthiness-directives-construcciones-aeronauticas-sa-casa-model-c-212-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-31/pdf/97-34002.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain CASA Model C-212 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection to detect discrepancies of the spherical bearing of the aileron... |
| 97-34046 | Airworthiness Directives; EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Model EA-300 Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH (EXTRA) Model EA-300 airplanes. The proposed action would require removing the elevator mass balance and replacing it with a reinforced mass balance of improved design using new stop nuts. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent damage and possible jamming of the airplane's control system, which, if not corrected, could cause loss of control of the airplane. | 1997-12-31 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/31/97-34046/airworthiness-directives-extra-flugzeugbau-gmbh-model-ea-300-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-31/pdf/97-34046.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH (EXTRA) Model EA-300 airplanes. The proposed action would require removing the elevator mass balance and replacing it with a... |
| 97-34077 | Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Resubmission of Disapproved and Revised Measure in Amendment 11 | Proposed Rule | NMFS announces that the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) has resubmitted a previously disapproved measure, originally contained in Amendment 11 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico, for review, approval, and implementation by NMFS. The measure would define optimum yield (OY). Written comments are requested from the public. | 1997-12-31 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/31/97-34077/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-reef-fish-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-mexico | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-31/pdf/97-34077.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS announces that the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) has resubmitted a previously disapproved measure, originally contained in Amendment 11 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico, for... |
| 97-34081 | Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal Canal, CA | Proposed Rule | The Coast Guard is terminating rulemaking which would have amended the regulation for the draws of the Alameda County vehicular bridges crossing the Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal Canal at the following locations: Park Street, mile 7.3; Fruitvale Avenue, mile 7.7; High Street, mile 8.1; as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers railroad bridge, mile 7.7 at Fruitvale Avenue. The proposed rule did not meet the reasonable needs of navigation. The County apparently is no longer interested in pursuing this rulemaking. | 1997-12-31 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/31/97-34081/drawbridge-operation-regulations-oakland-inner-harbor-tidal-canal-ca | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-31/pdf/97-34081.pdf | Transportation Department; Coast Guard | 492,53 | The Coast Guard is terminating rulemaking which would have amended the regulation for the draws of the Alameda County vehicular bridges crossing the Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal Canal at the following locations: Park Street, mile 7.3; Fruitvale Avenue,... |
| 97-34095 | Changes in Fees for Federal Meat Grading and Certification Services | Proposed Rule | The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposes revising the hourly fee rates for voluntary Federal meat grading and certification services. The hourly fees would be adjusted by this proposed rule to reflect the increased cost of providing service, and ensure that the Federal meat grading program is operated on a financially self- supporting basis as required by law. | 1997-12-31 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/31/97-34095/changes-in-fees-for-federal-meat-grading-and-certification-services | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-31/pdf/97-34095.pdf | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service | 12,9 | The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposes revising the hourly fee rates for voluntary Federal meat grading and certification services. The hourly fees would be adjusted by this proposed rule to reflect the increased cost of providing service,... |
| 97-34096 | Administrative Appeals Process and Policy for Release of Third- Party Proprietary Information | Proposed Rule | The Minerals Management Service (MMS) has withdrawn the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on April 4, 1997 (62 FR 16116), which would have authorized release of third-party proprietary information in certain circumstances to parties involved in appeals and alternative dispute resolution efforts. In addition, MMS plans to revise the notice of proposed rule published in the Federal Register on October 28, 1996 (61 FR 55607), which would have amended regulations governing the administrative appeals process. Based in large part on a report from the Royalty Policy Committee, which provides advice to the Secretary of the Interior under the authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, MMS plans to revise its regulations governing its administrative appeals and alternative dispute resolution processes, including authority for disclosure of third-party proprietary information. The MMS will hold a public workshop to discuss these matters before issuing the revised notice of proposed rule. Interested parties are invited to attend and participate in the workshop and are requested to register in advance. | 1997-12-31 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/31/97-34096/administrative-appeals-process-and-policy-for-release-of-third--party-proprietary-information | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-31/pdf/97-34096.pdf | Interior Department; Minerals Management Service | 253,289 | The Minerals Management Service (MMS) has withdrawn the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on April 4, 1997 (62 FR 16116), which would have authorized release of third-party proprietary information in certain circumstances to parties... |
| 97-33393 | Required Distributions From Qualified Plans and Individual Retirement Plans | Proposed Rule | This document contains amendments to the existing proposed regulations under section 401(a)(9) that make changes to the rules that apply if a trust is named as a beneficiary of an employee's benefit under a retirement plan. These proposed regulations will affect administrators of, participants in, and beneficiaries of qualified plans, institutions which sponsor and individuals who administer individual retirement plans, individuals who use individual retirement plans, simplified employee pensions and SIMPLE Savings Plans for retirement income and beneficiaries of individual retirement plans; and employees for whom amounts are contributed to section 403(b) annuity contracts, custodial accounts, or retirement income accounts and beneficiaries of such contracts and accounts. | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33393/required-distributions-from-qualified-plans-and-individual-retirement-plans | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33393.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains amendments to the existing proposed regulations under section 401(a)(9) that make changes to the rules that apply if a trust is named as a beneficiary of an employee's benefit under a retirement plan. These proposed regulations... |
| 97-33400 | Net Capital Rule | Proposed Rule | The Securities and Exchange Commission is continuing its study of its approach to determining net capital requirements for broker- dealers. As part of its study, the Commission is considering the extent to which statistical models should be used in setting the capital requirements for a broker-dealer's proprietary positions. Accordingly, the Commission is posing a number of questions on this subject as well as soliciting views on other possible alternatives for establishing net capital requirements. | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33400/net-capital-rule | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33400.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | The Securities and Exchange Commission is continuing its study of its approach to determining net capital requirements for broker- dealers. As part of its study, the Commission is considering the extent to which statistical models should be used in... |
| 97-33401 | Net Capital Rule | Proposed Rule | The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is proposing for comment amendments to Rule 15c3-1 (``net capital rule'' or ``Rule'') under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''), regarding the Commission's capital requirements for broker-dealers. The proposed amendments, if adopted, would alter the charges, or ``haircuts,'' from net worth in computing net capital for certain interest rate instruments, including government securities, investment grade nonconvertible debt securities, certain mortgage-backed securities, money market instruments, and debt-related derivative instruments. | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33401/net-capital-rule | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33401.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is proposing for comment amendments to Rule 15c3-1 (``net capital rule'' or ``Rule'') under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''), regarding the Commission's capital requirements for... |
| 97-33402 | Capital Requirements for Brokers or Dealers Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | Proposed Rule | The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is proposing for comment amendments to Rule 15c3-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The proposed amendments would define the term ``nationally recognized statistical rating organization'' (``NRSRO''). The proposed definition sets forth a list of attributes to be considered by the Commission in designating rating organizations as NRSROs and the process for applying for NRSRO designation. | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33402/capital-requirements-for-brokers-or-dealers-under-the-securities-exchange-act-of-1934 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33402.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is proposing for comment amendments to Rule 15c3-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The proposed amendments would define the term ``nationally recognized statistical rating... |
| 97-33406 | OTC Derivatives Dealers | Proposed Rule | The Securities and Exchange Commission is publishing for comment proposed rules and rule amendments under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that would tailor capital, margin, and other broker-dealer regulatory requirements to a class of registered dealers, called OTC derivatives dealers, active in over-the-counter derivatives markets. The proposed regulations for OTC derivatives dealers are intended to allow securities firms to establish dealer affiliates that would be able to compete more effectively against banks and foreign dealers in global over-the-counter markets. Registration as an OTC derivatives dealer under the proposed rules would be an alternative to registration as a fully regulated broker-dealer, and would be available only to entities acting primarily as counterparties in privately negotiated over-the-counter derivatives transactions. | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33406/otc-derivatives-dealers | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33406.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | The Securities and Exchange Commission is publishing for comment proposed rules and rule amendments under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that would tailor capital, margin, and other broker-dealer regulatory requirements to a class of registered... |
| 97-33718 | High-Temperature Forced-Air Treatments for Citrus | Proposed Rule | We are proposing to allow the use of a process involving high- temperature forced air for treating tangerines, oranges (except navel oranges), and grapefruit from Mexico and areas of the United States that are infested with plant pests in the genus Anastrepha, which includes A. ludens, the Mexican fruit fly. This action would provide an additional option for treating these fruits. The treatments would be included in the Plant Protection and Quarantine Treatment Manual, which is incorporated by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations. | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33718/high-temperature-forced-air-treatments-for-citrus | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33718.pdf | Agriculture Department; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 12,22 | We are proposing to allow the use of a process involving high- temperature forced air for treating tangerines, oranges (except navel oranges), and grapefruit from Mexico and areas of the United States that are infested with plant pests in the genus... |
| 97-33731 | The Secretary of HUD's Regulation of the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac); Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | Proposed Rule | Through this notice HUD seeks comments from the public regarding a possible future proposed rule on non-mortgage investments to amend HUD's regulations at 24 CFR Part 81 governing the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) and Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) (both are known as Government Sponsored Enterprises or GSEs). Under their respective Charters, the GSEs have broad authority to invest their funds. The Secretary of HUD, however, has general regulatory power over the GSEs to ensure that the purposes of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992, the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act, and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act are accomplished. HUD's current GSE regulations do not contain specific provisions concerning non-mortgage investments by the GSEs. Accordingly, HUD seeks the public's comments regarding possible regulations concerning these investments. Such comments may include, but should not be limited to, whether regulations should be issued governing the GSEs' non-mortgage investments and, if so, what specific requirements should be considered for such regulations including reporting of non-mortgage investments and any limits on such investments. This notice solicits public comments on this subject prior to publication of a possible proposed rule. | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33731/the-secretary-of-huds-regulation-of-the-federal-national-mortgage-association-fannie-mae-and-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33731.pdf | Housing and Urban Development Department | 228 | Through this notice HUD seeks comments from the public regarding a possible future proposed rule on non-mortgage investments to amend HUD's regulations at 24 CFR Part 81 governing the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) and Federal... |
| 97-33740 | Total Mercury and Particulate Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems; Measurement of Low Level Particulate Emissions; Implementation at Hazardous Waste Combustors; Proposed RuleNotice of Data Availability and Request for Comments | Proposed Rule | This announcement is a notice of data availability and invitation for comment on the following reports pertaining to total mercury and particulate continuous emissions monitoring systems: DRAFT: Total Mercury CEMS Demonstration, Summary Table, dated December 1997; and DRAFT: Particulate Matter CEMS Demonstration, Volume I (with appendices), dated December 1997. EPA proposed requiring these monitors for hazardous waste combustors in the hazardous waste combustor proposed rule published on April 19, 1996. In addition, this document discusses topics for implementing particulate matter continuous emissions monitoring systems at hazardous waste combustors. Readers should note that only comments about new information discussed in this document will be considered. Issues related to the April 19, 1996, proposed rule and subsequent documents that are not directly affected by the documents or data referenced in this Notice of Data Availability are not open for further comment. | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33740/total-mercury-and-particulate-continuous-emissions-monitoring-systems-measurement-of-low-level | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33740.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This announcement is a notice of data availability and invitation for comment on the following reports pertaining to total mercury and particulate continuous emissions monitoring systems: DRAFT: Total Mercury CEMS Demonstration, Summary Table, dated... |
| 97-33768 | Control of Air Pollution: Emission Standards for New Nonroad Compression-Ignition Engines at or Above 37 Kilowatts; Preemption of State Regulation for Nonroad Engine and Vehicle Standards; Amendments to Rules | Proposed Rule | Today's action, consistent with an order and opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, proposes amendments to EPA's regulations setting emission standards for large (at or above 37 kilowatts) nonroad compression ignition engines and to EPA's regulations defining the scope of preemption of state and local nonroad emission standards and establishing procedures for EPA authorization of California nonroad emission standards. Specifically, EPA proposes to withdraw portions of an interpretive rule which set forth the Agency's position on the Clean Air Act regarding the status of certain internal combustion engines manufactured before the effective date of the final rulemaking promulgating EPA's definition of nonroad engine. Additionally, consistent with the DC Circuit opinion, EPA also is amending the remaining text of this interpretive rule, as well as EPA's regulations issued under section 209(e) of the Act regarding the Agency's California nonroad standards authorization process, to clarify that California must seek authorization from EPA prior to enforcing standards and other requirements relating to emissions from any nonroad vehicles or engines, and not just new nonroad vehicles and engines, which was the original language used in these regulations. In the final rule section of today's Federal Register, EPA is issuing these amendments as a direct final rule without prior proposal, because EPA views the action as noncontroversial and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the amendments and for the decision to issue them as a direct final rule is set forth in the Preamble to the direct final rules. 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. Additionally, EPA will hold a public heari… | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33768/control-of-air-pollution-emission-standards-for-new-nonroad-compression-ignition-engines-at-or-above | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33768.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | Today's action, consistent with an order and opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, proposes amendments to EPA's regulations setting emission standards for large (at or above 37 kilowatts) nonroad compression... |
| 97-33803 | Over-The-Counter Human Drugs; Proposed Labeling Requirements; Notice of Availability of Study Data and Reopening of Comment Period | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening to February 13, 1998 the comment period on specific data related to the February 27, 1997, proposed rule to establish a standardized format for the labeling of over-the-counter (OTC) drug products (62 FR 9024). As part of that rulemaking proceeding, the agency collected data under a study entitled ``Over-the-Counter (OTC) Label Format Preference, Study B.'' (Study B). This document announces the availability of the data and frequency tabulations that summarize the Study B data and reopens the comment period for the OTC rulemaking proceeding to allow an opportunity for comment on Study B. | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33803/over-the-counter-human-drugs-proposed-labeling-requirements-notice-of-availability-of-study-data-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33803.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening to February 13, 1998 the comment period on specific data related to the February 27, 1997, proposed rule to establish a standardized format for the labeling of over-the-counter (OTC) drug products (62... |
| 97-33827 | Tracking Usage of the H-1B and H-2B Nonimmigrant Classifications | Proposed Rule | This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and Naturalization Service's (Service) regulations by explaining in detail the new method by which the Service tracks the number of H-1B and H-2B petitions approved in a fiscal year and by removing incorrect references in the regulation regarding the tracking mechanism. This rule was written in response to a number of queries from the public asking how the Service determines which H-1B and H-2B petitions are included in the count. This rule will alleviate much of the confusion regarding the Service's method of counting H-1B and H-2B petitions. | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33827/tracking-usage-of-the-h-1b-and-h-2b-nonimmigrant-classifications | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33827.pdf | Justice Department; Immigration and Naturalization Service | 268,232 | This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and Naturalization Service's (Service) regulations by explaining in detail the new method by which the Service tracks the number of H-1B and H-2B petitions approved in a fiscal year and by removing incorrect... |
| 97-33854 | Land Border Carrier Initiative Program | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to amend the Customs Regulations to provide for the Land Border Carrier Initiative Program (LBCIP), a program designed to prevent smugglers of illicit drugs from utilizing commercial land conveyances for their contraband. The program provides for agreements between carriers and Customs in which the carrier agrees to increase its security measures and cooperate more closely with Customs and Customs agrees to apply special administrative provisions pertaining to penalty amounts and expedited processing of penalty actions if illegal drugs are found on a conveyance belonging to the participating carrier. Further, at certain high-risk locations along the land border, it is proposed to condition an importer's continued use of the Line Release method of processing entries of merchandise on the use of carriers/drivers that participate in the LBCIP. These proposed regulatory changes are designed to improve Customs enforcement of Federal drug laws along the land border by enhancing its ability to interdict illicit drug shipments through additional trade movement information provided by common carriers that voluntarily choose to participate in the LBCIP. | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33854/land-border-carrier-initiative-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33854.pdf | Treasury Department; Customs Service | 497,96 | This document proposes to amend the Customs Regulations to provide for the Land Border Carrier Initiative Program (LBCIP), a program designed to prevent smugglers of illicit drugs from utilizing commercial land conveyances for their contraband. The... |
| 97-33902 | Exemption of Commonly-Owned Motor Carriers From Equipment Identification and Receipt Requirements Applicable to Leased and Interchanged Vehicles | Proposed Rule | The FHWA is proposing to modify its regulations under 49 CFR part 376 governing the lease and interchange of motor vehicle equipment by exempting commonly-owned and controlled motor carriers from the vehicle identification and exchange of receipt requirements of Sec. 376.22 and the identification of equipment requirement of Sec. 376.31. The FHWA routinely grants waivers from these requirements on an individual basis. This proposed action would eliminate the need for carriers to obtain individual waivers from the FHWA. | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33902/exemption-of-commonly-owned-motor-carriers-from-equipment-identification-and-receipt-requirements | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33902.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Highway Administration | 492,170 | The FHWA is proposing to modify its regulations under 49 CFR part 376 governing the lease and interchange of motor vehicle equipment by exempting commonly-owned and controlled motor carriers from the vehicle identification and exchange of receipt... |
| 97-33921 | Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims, Definition of Term: Healthy | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that it is considering whether to institute rulemaking to reevaluate and possibly amend certain provisions of the nutrient content claims regulations pertaining to the use of the term ``healthy.'' This action is in response to a citizen petition from ConAgra, Inc., to amend the definition of this term. The petitioner has raised important issues regarding both the technological feasibility of reductions in sodium levels in foods that currently meet FDA's definition for the term ``healthy'' and the safety of at least some of these foods if there are reductions in their sodium levels. The agency is requesting that data be submitted relative to these issues. In addition, FDA is responding to comments that it received in response to a stay of certain provisions pertaining to the use of the term ``healthy.'' | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33921/food-labeling-nutrient-content-claims-definition-of-term-healthy | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33921.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that it is considering whether to institute rulemaking to reevaluate and possibly amend certain provisions of the nutrient content claims regulations pertaining to the use of the term ``healthy.''... |
| 97-33926 | Food Labeling; Serving Sizes; Reference Amount and Serving Size Declaration for Hard Candies, Breath Mints | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the nutrition labeling regulations to change the label serving size for the product category ``Hard candies, breath mints'' to one unit. This action is in response to a petition to provide a serving size for breath mints that more accurately reflects the amount customarily consumed per eating occasion. In a related issue, FDA is proposing to allow the declaration of caloric amounts of less than 5 calories in the nutrition label. | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33926/food-labeling-serving-sizes-reference-amount-and-serving-size-declaration-for-hard-candies-breath | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33926.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the nutrition labeling regulations to change the label serving size for the product category ``Hard candies, breath mints'' to one unit. This action is in response to a petition to provide a... |
| 97-33931 | Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations | Proposed Rule | Technical information or comments are requested on the proposed base (1% annual chance) flood elevations and proposed base flood elevation modifications for the communities listed below. The base flood elevations and modified base flood elevations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33931/proposed-flood-elevation-determinations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33931.pdf | Federal Emergency Management Agency | 166 | Technical information or comments are requested on the proposed base (1% annual chance) flood elevations and proposed base flood elevation modifications for the communities listed below. The base flood elevations and modified base flood elevations are... |
| 97-33963 | National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Automobile Refinish Coatings | Proposed Rule | On April 30, 1996, the EPA proposed volatile organic compound (VOC) emission standards for automobile refinish coatings. In today's document, the EPA is proposing several changes to the rule regarding applicability, test methods, and multi-colored topcoats. | 1997-12-30 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/30/97-33963/national-volatile-organic-compound-emission-standards-for-automobile-refinish-coatings | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-30/pdf/97-33963.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On April 30, 1996, the EPA proposed volatile organic compound (VOC) emission standards for automobile refinish coatings. In today's document, the EPA is proposing several changes to the rule regarding applicability, test methods, and multi-colored... |
| 97-33249 | Deposits of Excise Taxes | Proposed Rule | In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations relating to deposits of excise taxes. The temporary regulations contain rules relating to the availability of the safe harbor deposit rule based on look-back quarter liability and to floor stocks taxes. The text of those temporary regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. | 1997-12-29 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/29/97-33249/deposits-of-excise-taxes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-29/pdf/97-33249.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 deposits of excise taxes. The temporary regulations contain rules relating to the availability of the safe harbor deposit... |
| 97-33641 | Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Restrictions on Frequency of Limited Entry Permit Transfers; Sorting Catch by Species; Retention of Fish Tickets | Proposed Rule | NMFS issues this proposed rule to implement management measures recommended by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) that restrict the frequency of limited entry permit transfers to once every 12 months, with transfers taking effect on the first day of a cumulative landings limit period. This rule would also require the sorting of all groundfish species with trip limits, size limits, quotas, or harvest guidelines at the point of landing, and the retention of landings receipts on board the vessel that has made those landings. This proposed rule is intended to constrain the introduction of new fishing effort into the Pacific Coast groundfish fisheries, and to improve the enforceability of Federal and state fisheries regulations. This action would be taken under the authority of the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP), and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson- Stevens Act). | 1997-12-29 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/29/97-33641/fisheries-off-west-coast-states-and-in-the-western-pacific-pacific-coast-groundfish-fishery | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-29/pdf/97-33641.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS issues this proposed rule to implement management measures recommended by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) that restrict the frequency of limited entry permit transfers to once every 12 months, with transfers taking effect on the... |
| 97-33643 | Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; National Standard Guidelines | Proposed Rule | On August 4, 1997, NMFS published a proposed rule to amend the national standard guidelines under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). The public comment period for the proposed guidelines ended September 18, 1997. Because of remaining issues regarding interpretation of the Magnuson- Stevens Act's provisions relative to overfishing, NMFS is reopening the public comment period on national standard 1 for an additional 30 days. | 1997-12-29 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/29/97-33643/magnuson-stevens-act-provisions-national-standard-guidelines | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-29/pdf/97-33643.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | On August 4, 1997, NMFS published a proposed rule to amend the national standard guidelines under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). The public comment period for the proposed guidelines ended September... |
| 97-33659 | Qualification of Pipeline Personnel | Proposed Rule | This announces the next RSPA Negotiated Rulemaking Committee. This committee is conducting a negotiated rulemaking to develop a proposed rule on qualification of pipeline employees performing certain safety-related functions on pipelines subject to the pipeline safety regulations. The advisory committee is composed of persons who represent the interests that would be affected by the rule, such as gas pipeline operators, hazardous liquid pipeline operators, representatives of state and federal governments, labor organizations, and other interested parties. The Committee hopes to conclude the development of this NPRM by the end of this meeting. OPS will then publish the NPRM in the Federal Register for public evaluation and comment. | 1997-12-29 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/29/97-33659/qualification-of-pipeline-personnel | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-29/pdf/97-33659.pdf | Transportation Department; Research and Special Programs Administration | 492,451 | This announces the next RSPA Negotiated Rulemaking Committee. This committee is conducting a negotiated rulemaking to develop a proposed rule on qualification of pipeline employees performing certain safety-related functions on pipelines subject to the... |
| 97-33660 | Texas Regulatory Program | Proposed Rule | OSM is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Texas regulatory program (hereinafter the ``Texas program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment consists of revisions to Texas' regulations pertaining to definitions, prime farmland, small operator assistance, release of performance bond, and backfilling and grading. The amendment is intended to revise the Texas program to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations. This document sets forth the times and locations that the Texas program and proposed amendment to that program are available for public inspection, the comment period during which interested persons may submit written comments on the proposed amendment, and the procedures that will be followed regarding the public regarding the public hearing, if one is requested. | 1997-12-29 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/29/97-33660/texas-regulatory-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-29/pdf/97-33660.pdf | Interior Department; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office | 253,480 | OSM is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Texas regulatory program (hereinafter the ``Texas program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment consists of revisions to Texas'... |
| 97-33661 | Texas Regulatory Program and Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan | Proposed Rule | OSM is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Texas regulatory program and abandoned mine land reclamation plan (hereinafter the ``Texas program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment consists of revisions to Texas' statutes pertaining to small operator assistance, definitions, exemptions, applicability to governmental units, coal exploration operations, prohibition on surface and coal mining, notices of violation, improvidently issued permits, performance standards, eligibility of land and water, and cessation orders. The amendment is intended to revise the Texas program to be consistent with SMCRA. This document sets forth the times and locations that the Texas program and proposed amendment to that program are available for public inspection, the comment period during which interested persons may submit written comments on the proposed amendment, and the procedures that will be followed regarding the public hearing, if one is requested. | 1997-12-29 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/29/97-33661/texas-regulatory-program-and-abandoned-mine-land-reclamation-plan | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-29/pdf/97-33661.pdf | Interior Department; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office | 253,480 | OSM is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Texas regulatory program and abandoned mine land reclamation plan (hereinafter the ``Texas program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment... |
| 97-33662 | Texas Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan | Proposed Rule | OSM is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Texas abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation plan (hereinafter referred to as the ``Texas plan'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment pertains to responsibilities, definitions, abandoned mine reclamation fund, eligible coal lands and water, reclamation objectives and priorities, utilities and other facilities, limited liability, contractor responsibility, eligible non-coal lands and water, reclamation priorities for non-coal program, exclusion of certain non-coal reclamation sites, land acquisition authority-non-coal, lien requirements, written consent for entry, entry and consent to reclaim, entry for emergency reclamation, land eligible for acquisition, procedures for acquisition, acceptance of gifts of land, management of acquire land, disposition of reclaimed lands, and liens. The amendment is intended to revise Texas' AML regulations to conform selected parts to amended Federal regulations. Texas also proposed to reorganize its AML regulations to align more clearly with Federal counterpart regulations. | 1997-12-29 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/29/97-33662/texas-abandoned-mine-land-reclamation-plan | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-29/pdf/97-33662.pdf | Interior Department; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office | 253,480 | OSM is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Texas abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation plan (hereinafter referred to as the ``Texas plan'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment... |
| 97-33663 | Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program | Proposed Rule | OSM is announcing the receipt of a proposed amendment to the Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Plan (hereinafter referred to as the Pennsylvania Program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA), 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq., as amended. The proposed amendment adds a new section ``F'' entitled Government Financed Construction Contracts (GFCC) to authorize the incidental removal of coal at AML sites that would not otherwise be mined and reclaimed under the Title V program. The proposed amendment also includes the Program Requirements and Monitoring Requirements related to the use of GFCC for that purpose. The proposed amendment is intended to improve the efficiency of the Pennsylvania program by allowing the Government-financed construction exemption in Section 528 of SMCRA to be applied in cases involving less than 50% financing only in the limited situation where the construction constitutes a government approved and administered abandoned mine land reclamation project under Title IV of SMCRA. | 1997-12-29 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/29/97-33663/pennsylvania-abandoned-mine-land-reclamation-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-29/pdf/97-33663.pdf | Interior Department; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office | 253,480 | OSM is announcing the receipt of a proposed amendment to the Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Plan (hereinafter referred to as the Pennsylvania Program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA), 30 U.S.C.... |
| 97-33687 | Metric Equivalents | Proposed Rule | This notice proposes to amend the pipeline safety regulations to provide metric equivalents. The metric equivalents are being provided for informational purposes only. Operators would continue to use the English measures for purposes of compliance and enforcement. No changeover to the metric system of measurement is being contemplated at this time. This may be reconsidered in the future. | 1997-12-29 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/29/97-33687/metric-equivalents | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-29/pdf/97-33687.pdf | Transportation Department; Research and Special Programs Administration | 492,451 | This notice proposes to amend the pipeline safety regulations to provide metric equivalents. The metric equivalents are being provided for informational purposes only. Operators would continue to use the English measures for purposes of compliance and... |
| 97-33725 | Surface Management of Mineral Activities Within the Bodie Bowl Under the Bodie Protection Act of 1994 | Proposed Rule | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is withdrawing the proposed rule concerning mineral development in the Bodie Bowl which was previously proposed to implement the Bodie Protection Act of 1994. Because this Act closed the area to location of mining claims, and the state of California and the Nature Conservancy have acquired all existing unpatented mining claims and mill sites so that they may be reconveyed to BLM, the development of locatable minerals will not occur on Federal lands within the Bodie Bowl. Thus, regulations are no longer necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act. | 1997-12-29 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/29/97-33725/surface-management-of-mineral-activities-within-the-bodie-bowl-under-the-bodie-protection-act-of | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-29/pdf/97-33725.pdf | Interior Department; Land Management Bureau | 253,275 | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is withdrawing the proposed rule concerning mineral development in the Bodie Bowl which was previously proposed to implement the Bodie Protection Act of 1994. Because this Act closed the area to location of mining... |
| 97-33739 | Hazardous Waste Management Program: Authorization and Incorporation by Reference of State Hazardous Waste Management Program for Louisiana | Proposed Rule | EPA proposes to incorporate by reference EPA's approval of the Louisiana Department of Environment Quality's (LDEQ) base hazardous waste program and to approve its revisions to that program submitted by the State of Louisiana. In the final rules section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State's request as an immediate final rule without prior proposal because EPA views this action as noncontroversial and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for approving the State's request is set forth in the immediate final rule. If no adverse written comments are received in response to that immediate final rule, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse written comments, a second Federal Register document will be published before the time the immediate final rule takes effect. The second document may withdraw the immediate final rule or identify the issues raised, respond to the comments and affirm that the immediate final rule will take effect as scheduled. 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. | 1997-12-29 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/29/97-33739/hazardous-waste-management-program-authorization-and-incorporation-by-reference-of-state-hazardous | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-29/pdf/97-33739.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA proposes to incorporate by reference EPA's approval of the Louisiana Department of Environment Quality's (LDEQ) base hazardous waste program and to approve its revisions to that program submitted by the State of Louisiana. In the final rules... |
| 97-33763 | Hazardous Waste Management Program: Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program for Louisiana | Proposed Rule | EPA proposes to approve the Louisiana Department of Environment Quality's (LDEQ) RCRA Cluster IV hazardous waste program. The Louisiana RCRA Cluster IV hazardous waste program consists of the regulation of ``Burning of Hazardous Waste in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces''. In the final rules section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State's request as a immediate final rule without prior proposal because EPA views this action as noncontroversial and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for approving the State's request is set forth in the immediate final rule. If no adverse written comments are received in response to that immediate final rule, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse written comments, a second Federal Register document will be published before the time the immediate final rule takes effect. The second document may withdraw the immediate final rule or identify the issues raised, respond to the comments and affirm that the immediate final rule will take effect as scheduled. 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. | 1997-12-29 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/29/97-33763/hazardous-waste-management-program-authorization-of-state-hazardous-waste-management-program-for | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-29/pdf/97-33763.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA proposes to approve the Louisiana Department of Environment Quality's (LDEQ) RCRA Cluster IV hazardous waste program. The Louisiana RCRA Cluster IV hazardous waste program consists of the regulation of ``Burning of Hazardous Waste in Boilers and... |
| 97-33766 | Approval and Promulgation of State Plans For Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Illinois | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to approve Illinois' Section 111(d)/129 State Plan submitted on June 23, 1997, for implementing and enforcing the Emissions Guidelines applicable to existing municipal waste combustors with capacity to combust more than 250 tons/day of municipal solid waste. In the final rules section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving this action as a direct final rule without prior proposal because EPA views this as a noncontroversial action and anticipates no adverse written comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse written 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 written comments (which have not already been responded to), the direct final rule will be withdrawn and the written public comments will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time. | 1997-12-29 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/29/97-33766/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-plans-for-designated-facilities-and-pollutants-illinois | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-29/pdf/97-33766.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to approve Illinois' Section 111(d)/129 State Plan submitted on June 23, 1997, for implementing and enforcing the Emissions Guidelines applicable to existing municipal waste combustors with capacity to combust more than 250 tons/day of... |
| 97-33247 | FICA and FUTA Taxation of Amounts Under Employee Benefit Plans | Proposed Rule | This document contains a revision to the proposed regulations under section 3121(v)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, relating to when amounts deferred under or paid from certain nonqualified deferred compensation plans are taken into account as ``wages'' for purposes of the taxes imposed by the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA). This document extends the proposed general effective date of the regulations to January 1, 1998. The extension also applies to the proposed regulations under section 3306(r)(2), relating to when amounts deferred under or paid from certain nonqualified deferred compensation plans are taken into account as ``wages'' for purposes of the taxes imposed by the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA), due to the cross-reference therein to the provisions of the proposed regulations under section 3121(v)(2). | 1997-12-24 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/24/97-33247/fica-and-futa-taxation-of-amounts-under-employee-benefit-plans | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-24/pdf/97-33247.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains a revision to the proposed regulations under section 3121(v)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, relating to when amounts deferred under or paid from certain nonqualified deferred compensation plans are taken into account as... |
| 97-33451 | Amended Proposed Test Rule for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Extension of Comment Period | Proposed Rule | EPA is amending the proposed rule issued under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (61 FR 33178, June 26, 1996) that would require manufacturers and processors to test those hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) specified in the proposal for certain health effects. Under this amended HAPs test rule proposal (``amended HAPs proposal''), EPA would require that testing be conducted using eleven TSCA health effects test guidelines issued by EPA on August 15, 1997 (62 FR 43820), codified at 40 CFR part 799, subpart H, instead of the eleven OPPTS draft harmonized test guidelines cross-referenced in the June 26, 1996 proposed rule. The Agency is soliciting comments on the application of these part 799 test guidelines to the amended proposed HAPs test rule. In addition, the Agency is amending the proposed HAPs test rule by removing the testing requirements for phenol; specifying export notification requirements; reviewing the status of the proposals for enforceable consent agreements (ECAs) for pharmacokinetics (PK) studies submitted by industry; revising the economic assessment; including additional support documents in the rulemaking record; and describing other changes and clarifications to the proposed test rule. In addition, EPA is inviting ECA proposals for all of the HAPs chemicals for which PK proposals have not been received to provide for alternative testing to meet the requirements contained in the proposed HAPs test rule, as amended in this notice. EPA is also extending the public comment period in order to provide interested individuals with sufficient time to consider the effects of the newly promulgated TSCA test guidelines referenced in enforceable test standards in this amended HAPs proposal, the economic assessment for this amendment, and other changes described in this action, and to comment accordingly. | 1997-12-24 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/24/97-33451/amended-proposed-test-rule-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-extension-of-comment-period | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-24/pdf/97-33451.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is amending the proposed rule issued under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (61 FR 33178, June 26, 1996) that would require manufacturers and processors to test those hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) specified in the proposal... |
| 97-33457 | Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP) | Proposed Rule | The Department of the Air Force proposes to revise its instruction to improve the Air Force process for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 12114, Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions. The revisions integrate environmental analysis and align environmental document approval levels with the Air Force decision-making process. It also expands Air Force environmental participants and responsibilities of the Environmental Planning Function (EPF) and the proponent of an action. The public is invited to submit comments on these changes to the point of contact listed below. | 1997-12-24 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/24/97-33457/environmental-impact-analysis-process-eiap | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-24/pdf/97-33457.pdf | Defense Department; Air Force Department | 103,13 | The Department of the Air Force proposes to revise its instruction to improve the Air Force process for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 12114, Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions. The... |
| 97-33510 | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model 4100 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain British Aerospace Model 4100 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the stringer joint pieces at the left side of the fuselage with new, improved parts. 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 the fuselage structure at the stringer joint at station 130 on the left side of the airplane from cracking, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane at the forward fuselage area. | 1997-12-24 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/24/97-33510/airworthiness-directives-british-aerospace-model-4100-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-24/pdf/97-33510.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain British Aerospace Model 4100 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the stringer joint pieces at the left side of the fuselage... |
| 97-33511 | Airworthiness Directives; SocataGroupe Aerospatiale Models TB9, TB10, and TB200 Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain SOCATA--Groupe AEROSPATIALE (Socata) Models TB9, TB10, and TB200 airplanes. The proposed AD would require inspecting the main landing gear (MLG) support ribs for cracks, replacing MLG support ribs that have cracks beyond a certain level, and incorporating a certain MLG support rib reinforcement kit. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for France. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent MLG failure caused by cracks in the support ribs, which could result in loss of control of the airplane during landing operations. | 1997-12-24 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/24/97-33511/airworthiness-directives-socatagroupe-aerospatiale-models-tb9-tb10-and-tb200-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-24/pdf/97-33511.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain SOCATA--Groupe AEROSPATIALE (Socata) Models TB9, TB10, and TB200 airplanes. The proposed AD would require inspecting the main landing gear (MLG) support ribs... |
| 97-33537 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reopening of Comment Period and Public Hearings on the Proposed Rule To List the Topeka Shiner as Endangered | Proposed Rule | The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) gives notice that four public hearings will be held on its proposal to list the Topeka shiner (Notropis topeka) as an endangered species. The Service proposed endangered status pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended, for the Topeka shiner on October 24, 1997 (62 FR 55381). These hearings will allow additional comments on this proposal to be submitted from all interested parties. | 1997-12-24 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/24/97-33537/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-reopening-of-comment-period-and-public-hearings-on-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-24/pdf/97-33537.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) gives notice that four public hearings will be held on its proposal to list the Topeka shiner (Notropis topeka) as an endangered species. The Service proposed endangered status pursuant to the Endangered Species... |
| 97-33561 | Recordkeeping and Reporting | Proposed Rule | The Federal Election Commission is announcing a public hearing on proposed changes to its regulations that govern recordkeeping, reporting, and filing with State officers under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended. | 1997-12-24 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/24/97-33561/recordkeeping-and-reporting | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-24/pdf/97-33561.pdf | Federal Election Commission | 165 | The Federal Election Commission is announcing a public hearing on proposed changes to its regulations that govern recordkeeping, reporting, and filing with State officers under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended. |
| 97-33592 | Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil Produced in the Far West; Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages for the 1998-99 Marketing Year | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule would establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 1998-99 marketing year. The Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee), the agency responsible for local administration of the marketing order for spearmint oil produced in the Far West, recommended this rule for the purpose of avoiding extreme fluctuations in supplies and prices, and thus help to maintain stability in the spearmint oil market. | 1997-12-24 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/24/97-33592/marketing-order-regulating-the-handling-of-spearmint-oil-produced-in-the-far-west-salable-quantities | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-24/pdf/97-33592.pdf | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service | 12,9 | This proposed rule would establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 1998-99 marketing year. The Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee),... |
| 97-33608 | A Public Hearing on the Proposed Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Pretreatment Standards for the Industrial Laundries (IL) Industry | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency is conducting a second public hearing, in addition to the public hearing being conducted in Washington, D.C. to inform the public of the proposed effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the industrial laundries industry. The hearing is intended for interested parties to provide comments to the Agency on disputed technical, scientific, economic, or other issues. | 1997-12-24 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/24/97-33608/a-public-hearing-on-the-proposed-effluent-limitations-guidelines-and-pretreatment-standards-for-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-24/pdf/97-33608.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency is conducting a second public hearing, in addition to the public hearing being conducted in Washington, D.C. to inform the public of the proposed effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the industrial... |
| 97-33609 | Implementation Plans; California; Ventura County Air Pollution Control District | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of California relating to control measures for attaining the ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) in the Ventura County nonattainment area. The submittal revises control measure adoption schedules in the 1994 ozone SIP for Ventura County. EPA is proposing to approve the SIP revision under provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) regarding EPA action on SIP submittals, SIPs for national primary and secondary ambient air quality standards, and plan requirements for nonattainment areas. | 1997-12-24 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/24/97-33609/implementation-plans-california-ventura-county-air-pollution-control-district | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-24/pdf/97-33609.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of California relating to control measures for attaining the ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) in the Ventura County nonattainment area.... |
| 97-33625 | 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. | 1997-12-24 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/24/97-33625/accessibility-guidelines-for-outdoor-developed-areas-meeting-of-regulatory-negotiation-committee | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-24/pdf/97-33625.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... |
| 97-33732 | Retirement and InsuranceExemption From Continuity of Coverage Requirements for Certain Decennial Census Employees With Dual Appointments | Proposed Rule | The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing regulations to provide an exemption from continuity of coverage requirements for Federal retirement, health insurance, and life insurance benefits, for certain Federal employees who accept a second appointment to perform intermittent decennial census duties. The purpose of this exemption is to facilitate hiring Federal employees for the decennial census by eliminating administrative complexities that would otherwise result under current regulations. Employees will retain the retirement and insurance benefits to which they are entitled under their primary Federal jobs, while earning additional wages in their second jobs with the Census Bureau. | 1997-12-24 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/24/97-33732/retirement-and-insuranceexemption-from-continuity-of-coverage-requirements-for-certain-decennial | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-24/pdf/97-33732.pdf | Personnel Management Office | 406 | The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing regulations to provide an exemption from continuity of coverage requirements for Federal retirement, health insurance, and life insurance benefits, for certain Federal employees who accept a second... |
| 97-32511 | Claims for Compensation under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act; Compensation for Disability and Death of Noncitizen Federal Employees Outside the United States | Proposed Rule | The Department of Labor proposes to revise the regulations governing the administration of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), which provides benefits to all civilian Federal employees and certain other groups of employees and individuals who are injured or killed while performing their jobs. The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) administers the FECA. The existing rules have been entirely rewritten using plain English and have also been reorganized into a more accessible format. A number of significant changes are made in the proposed regulations, including new sections implementing amendments to the law which provide for suspension of benefits during incarceration and termination of benefits for conviction of fraud against the program; changes to the continuation of pay (COP) provisions, including reducing to 30 days the time within which COP may be used where there is a recurrence of disability; paying for an attendant as a medical expense instead of as a supplemental payment to the claimant; inclusion of OWCP nurse services in the definition of vocational rehabilitation services; clarifying the review process by distinguishing between modification on the Director's own motion (in which case no new evidence or argument is needed to reopen claim) and reconsideration at the request of the claimant (which will require the claimant to provide new evidence or argument to reopen the claim); restricting opportunities to postpone oral hearings; clarification of subpoena authority; streamlining the standards for review of attorney fees; provision of more detailed guidance in regard to claims involving the liability of a third party; and clarification of procedures with respect to claims filed by non- Federal law enforcement officers. Also included in the proposed regulations is a major revision of the medical fee schedule to include, for the first time, pharmacy and inpatient hospital bills. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-32511/claims-for-compensation-under-the-federal-employees-compensation-act-compensation-for-disability-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-32511.pdf | Labor Department | 271 | The Department of Labor proposes to revise the regulations governing the administration of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), which provides benefits to all civilian Federal employees and certain other groups of employees and individuals... |
| 97-33111 | Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Revisions to the Eligibility Requirements | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule revises the comprehensive CHAMPUS regulation pertaining to basic CHAMPUS benefits in accordance with several statutory changes. This proposed rule: sets forth the requirements for reinstatement of CHAMPUS eligibility for beneficiaries under age 65 who would otherwise have lost eligibility for CHAMPUS due to eligibility for Medicare as a result of disability or end-stage renal disease (ESRD); establishes new classes of CHAMPUS eligibles; establishes the Transitional Assistance Management Program which provides transitional health care for members (and their dependents) who served on active duty in support of a contingency operation and for members (and their dependents) who are involuntarily separated from active duty; allows former spouses who buy a conversion health policy to keep CHAMPUS eligibility for twenty-four (24) months for preexisting conditions that are not covered by the conversion policy; and makes minor technical revisions to the double coverage provisions. This proposed rule also adds a new category of eligible beneficiary under the Continued Health Care Benefit Program. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-33111/civilian-health-and-medical-program-of-the-uniformed-services-champus-revisions-to-the-eligibility | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-33111.pdf | Defense Department | 103 | This proposed rule revises the comprehensive CHAMPUS regulation pertaining to basic CHAMPUS benefits in accordance with several statutory changes. This proposed rule: sets forth the requirements for reinstatement of CHAMPUS eligibility for... |
| 97-33250 | Petroleum Tax Imposed on Natural Gasoline | Proposed Rule | This document withdraws a proposed regulation relating to the petroleum tax imposed on natural gasoline. The withdrawal affects persons that produce natural gasoline at fractionation facilities or receive natural gasoline produced at those facilities. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-33250/petroleum-tax-imposed-on-natural-gasoline | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-33250.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document withdraws a proposed regulation relating to the petroleum tax imposed on natural gasoline. The withdrawal affects persons that produce natural gasoline at fractionation facilities or receive natural gasoline produced at those facilities. |
| 97-33318 | Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision, Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) which concern the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from miscellaneous metal parts and products coating industry. The intended effect of proposing approval of Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District Rule 1115 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 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 in response to this proposed rule, 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. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-33318/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-implementation-plans-california-state-implementation-plan | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-33318.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) which concern the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from miscellaneous metal parts and products coating industry. The intended effect of... |
| 97-33319 | Clean Air Act Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plan for Colorado; Carbon Monoxide Contingency Measures for Colorado Springs and Fort Collins | Proposed Rule | EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado with a letter dated February 18, 1994. This submittal addresses the Federal Clean Air Act requirement to submit contingency measures for carbon monoxide (CO) for the Colorado Springs and Fort Collins areas in Colorado designated as nonattainment for the CO National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). 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. The rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this proposed rule, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this rule. If the EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn, and all public comments received during the 30-day comment period set forth below will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-33319/clean-air-act-approval-and-promulgation-of-state-implementation-plan-for-colorado-carbon-monoxide | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-33319.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado with a letter dated February 18, 1994. This submittal addresses the Federal Clean Air Act requirement to submit contingency measures for carbon... |
| 97-33323 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plan; Illinois | Proposed Rule | The USEPA proposes to approve a revision to the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the general conformity rules. The general conformity SIP revisions enable the State of Illinois to implement the Federal general conformity requirements in the nonattainment and maintenance areas at the State or local level in accordance with 40 CFR part 93, subpart B--Determining Conformity of General Federal Actions to State or Federal Implementation Plans. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-33323/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plan-illinois | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-33323.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The USEPA proposes to approve a revision to the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the general conformity rules. The general conformity SIP revisions enable the State of Illinois to implement the Federal general conformity requirements in the... |
| 97-33325 | Federal Register Notice of Stakeholders Meeting on Revisions to the Underground Injection Control Regulations for Class V Injection Wells | Proposed Rule | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold public meetings on January 20, 1998 in Washington, DC and January 27 in Chicago, IL. The purpose of these meetings will be to gather information and collect opinions from parties who will be affected by or are otherwise interested in the Revisions to the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Regulations for Class V Injection Wells. Typically, Class V wells are shallow wells which inject a variety of fluids directly below the land surface. The Class V wells under consideration for new requirements include motor vehicle waste disposal wells, cesspools, and industrial waste disposal wells in ground water- based source water protection areas. EPA will consider the comments and views expressed in these meetings in developing the proposed regulation. EPA is especially interested in seeking input from small entities and small entity representatives. EPA encourages the full participation of all stakeholders throughout this process. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-33325/federal-register-notice-of-stakeholders-meeting-on-revisions-to-the-underground-injection-control | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-33325.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold public meetings on January 20, 1998 in Washington, DC and January 27 in Chicago, IL. The purpose of these meetings will be to gather information and collect opinions from parties who will be... |
| 97-33372 | Medical Devices; Refurbishers, Rebuilders, Reconditioners, Servicers, and ``As Is'' Remarketers of Medical Devices; Review and Revision of Compliance Policy Guides and Regulatory Requirements; Request for Comments and Information | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing its intention to review and, as necessary, to revise or to amend its compliance policy guides and regulatory requirements relating to the remarketing of used medical devices and the persons who refurbish, recondition, rebuild, service, or remarket such devices. The agency is considering these actions because it believes evolving industry practices warrant reevaluation of current policy and the application of certain regulatory requirements in order to ensure that particular remarketed devices meet suitable performance requirements for their intended uses, and are as safe as the originally marketed finished device. FDA is soliciting comments, proposals for alternative regulatory approaches, and information on these issues. In a future issue of the Federal Register, FDA will announce an open meeting of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Advisory Committee concerning these matters. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-33372/medical-devices-refurbishers-rebuilders-reconditioners-servicers-and-as-is-remarketers-of-medical | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-33372.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing its intention to review and, as necessary, to revise or to amend its compliance policy guides and regulatory requirements relating to the remarketing of used medical devices and the persons who... |
| 97-33408 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reopening of Comment Period on Proposed Endangered Status for the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse | Proposed Rule | The Fish and Wildlife Service provides notice that the comment period on the Service's proposal to list the Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) as endangered throughout its range (62 FR 14093, March 25, 1997) is reopened as of December 23, 1997. The Service is soliciting any new information or comments on the proposed listing of the Preble's meadow jumping mouse. The Service notes that information and data collected since the publication of the proposed rule has been or will be provided to the Service, and will become part of the record for the Service's evaluation of the proposed listing. This information includes surveys that evaluate the status of the mouse at various locations and a report on habitat requirements. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-33408/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-reopening-of-comment-period-on-proposed-endangered | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-33408.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | The Fish and Wildlife Service provides notice that the comment period on the Service's proposal to list the Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) as endangered throughout its range (62 FR 14093, March 25, 1997) is reopened as of... |
| 97-33430 | Illinois Regulatory Program Amendment | Proposed Rule | OSM is announcing receipt of a request and additional explanatory information for its reconsideration of two regulations disapproved in a previously proposed amendment to the Illinois regulatory program (hereinafter referred to as the ``Illinois program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The disapproved regulations concern the determination of revegetation success for non-contiguous surface disturbance areas less than or equal to four acres. The additional explanatory information is intended to clarify the regulations by specifying procedures and evaluation criteria that would be used in the implementation of the regulations. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-33430/illinois-regulatory-program-amendment | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-33430.pdf | Interior Department; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office | 253,480 | OSM is announcing receipt of a request and additional explanatory information for its reconsideration of two regulations disapproved in a previously proposed amendment to the Illinois regulatory program (hereinafter referred to as the ``Illinois... |
| 97-33431 | 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 revises numerous provisions of the Virginia program for surface coal mining and reclamation operations. The amendment is intended to revise the State program to be consistent with the Federal regulations. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-33431/virginia-regulatory-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-33431.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 revises numerous... |
| 97-33436 | Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; Correction | Proposed Rule | NMFS is correcting the date by which comments must be received about the proposed 1998 harvest specifications for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. The correct date is January 14, 1998. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-33436/groundfish-fishery-of-the-bering-sea-and-aleutian-islands-correction | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-33436.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS is correcting the date by which comments must be received about the proposed 1998 harvest specifications for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. The correct date is January 14, 1998. |
| 97-33447 | Health Standards for Occupational Noise Exposure in Coal, Metal and Nonmetal Mines | Proposed Rule | On December 16, 1997, MSHA published a notice in the Federal Register (62 FR 65777) announcing the availability of a report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) entitled ``Prevalence of Hearing Loss For Noise-Exposed Metal/Nonmetal Miners.'' The Agency further stated its intent to supplement the rulemaking record with this report and to make it available to interested parties upon request. MSHA received several requests from the mining community that they be provided an opportunity to comment on the report. The Agency has determined that it is in the public interest to allow interested parties an opportunity to comment. MSHA is reopening the rulemaking record for limited comment on the report. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-33447/health-standards-for-occupational-noise-exposure-in-coal-metal-and-nonmetal-mines | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-33447.pdf | Labor Department; Mine Safety and Health Administration | 271,288 | On December 16, 1997, MSHA published a notice in the Federal Register (62 FR 65777) announcing the availability of a report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) entitled ``Prevalence of Hearing Loss For Noise-Exposed... |
| 97-33448 | Testing Consent Order and Export Notification Requirements for Ethylene Dichloride | Proposed Rule | On June 26, 1996, EPA proposed a test rule under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require manufacturers and processors of 21 hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) to test these substances for certain health effects. Included as one of these chemical substances was ethylene dichloride (CAS No. 107-06-2). EPA invited the submission of proposals for enforceable consent agreements (ECAs) for pharmacokinetics testing of the HAPs chemicals and received a proposal for testing ethylene dichloride from the HAP Task Force. In a previous document published EPA has solicited interested parties to monitor or participate in negotiations on an ECA for ethylene dichloride. EPA is proposing that if an ECA is successfully concluded for ethylene dichloride, then the subsequent publication of the TSCA section 4 testing consent order (Order) in the Federal Register would add ethylene dichloride to the table of testing consent orders for substances and mixtures with Chemical Abstract Service Registry Numbers. As a result of the proposed addition of ethylene dichloride, all exporters of ethylene dichloride, including persons who do not sign the ECA, would be subject to export notification requirements under section 12(b) of TSCA. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-33448/testing-consent-order-and-export-notification-requirements-for-ethylene-dichloride | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-33448.pdf | On June 26, 1996, EPA proposed a test rule under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require manufacturers and processors of 21 hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) to test these substances for certain health effects. Included as one... | ||
| 97-33449 | Testing Consent Order and Export Notification Requirements for 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Proposed Rule | On June 26, 1996, EPA proposed a test rule under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require manufacturers and processors of 21 hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) to test these substances for certain health effects. Included as one of these chemical substances was 1,1,2-trichloroethane (CAS No. 79-00-5). EPA invited the submission of proposals for enforceable consent agreements (ECAs) for pharmacokinetics testing of the HAPs chemicals and received a proposal for testing 1,1,2-trichloroethane from the HAP Task Force. In a previous document EPA solicited interested parties to monitor or participate in negotiations on an ECA for 1,1,2- trichloroethane. EPA is proposing that if an ECA is successfully concluded for 1,1,2-trichloroethane, then the subsequent publication of the TSCA section 4 testing consent order (Order) in the Federal Register would add 1,1,2-trichloroethane to the table of testing consent orders for substances and mixtures with Chemical Abstract Service Registry Numbers. As a result of the proposed addition of 1,1,2-trichloroethane, all exporters of 1,1,2-trichloroethane, including persons who do not sign the ECA, would be subject to export notification requirements under section 12(b) of TSCA. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-33449/testing-consent-order-and-export-notification-requirements-for-112-trichloroethane | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-33449.pdf | On June 26, 1996, EPA proposed a test rule under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require manufacturers and processors of 21 hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) to test these substances for certain health effects. Included as one... | ||
| 97-33466 | Merger of the Uniform State Waterways Marking System With the United States Aids to Navigation System | Proposed Rule | The Coast Guard proposes a five year phased-in merger of the Uniform State Waterway Marking System with the United States Aids to Navigation System. This proposed merger would eliminate distinctions between these two systems and create safer, less confusing waterways. | 1997-12-23 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/23/97-33466/merger-of-the-uniform-state-waterways-marking-system-with-the-united-states-aids-to-navigation | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-23/pdf/97-33466.pdf | Transportation Department; Coast Guard | 492,53 | The Coast Guard proposes a five year phased-in merger of the Uniform State Waterway Marking System with the United States Aids to Navigation System. This proposed merger would eliminate distinctions between these two systems and create safer, less... |
| 97-33029 | Hazardous Materials: Withdrawal of Radiation Protection Program Requirement | Proposed Rule | RSPA is proposing to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to remove Subpart I of 49 CFR Part 172, ``Radiation Protection Program'' and related modal provisions that require persons who offer, accept for transportation, or transport radioactive materials to develop and maintain a written radiation protection program. This action is necessary to address difficulties and complexities concerning implementation of and compliance with the requirements for a radiation protection program, as evidenced by comments received from the radioactive material transportation industry and other interested parties. | 1997-12-22 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/22/97-33029/hazardous-materials-withdrawal-of-radiation-protection-program-requirement | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-22/pdf/97-33029.pdf | Transportation Department; Research and Special Programs Administration | 492,451 | RSPA is proposing to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to remove Subpart I of 49 CFR Part 172, ``Radiation Protection Program'' and related modal provisions that require persons who offer, accept for transportation, or transport... |
| 97-33079 | Determination of Attainment of the One-Hour Ozone Standard for the Poughkeepsie, New York Nonattainment Area and Determination Regarding Applicability of Certain Reasonable Further Progress and Attainment Demonstration Requirements | Proposed Rule | The EPA proposes to find that the Poughkeepsie ozone nonattainment area in New York has attained the one-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone and that certain reasonable further progress and attainment demonstration requirements, along with certain related requirements of Part D of Title I of the Clean Air Act are not applicable for as long as the area continues to attain the one-hour ozone standard. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is making these determinations without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial activity and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for this activity 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. | 1997-12-22 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/22/97-33079/determination-of-attainment-of-the-one-hour-ozone-standard-for-the-poughkeepsie-new-york | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-22/pdf/97-33079.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA proposes to find that the Poughkeepsie ozone nonattainment area in New York has attained the one-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone and that certain reasonable further progress and attainment demonstration... |
| 97-33088 | Insurance Company General Accounts | Proposed Rule | This document contains a proposed regulation which clarifies the application of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 as amended (ERISA or the Act) to insurance company general accounts. Pursuant to section 1460 of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-188), section 401 of ERISA has been amended. Section 401 now provides that the Department must issue proposed regulations to: Provide guidance for the purpose of determining, where an insurer issues one or more policies to or for the benefit of an employee benefit plan (and such policies are supported by assets of the insurer's general account), which assets held by the insurer (other than plan assets held in its separate accounts) constitute assets of the plan for purposes of part 4 of Title I of ERISA and section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code); and provide guidance with respect to the application of Title I to the general account assets of insurers. If adopted, the regulation will affect participants and beneficiaries of employee benefit plans, plan fiduciaries and insurance company general accounts. | 1997-12-22 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/22/97-33088/insurance-company-general-accounts | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-22/pdf/97-33088.pdf | Labor Department; Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration | 271,404 | This document contains a proposed regulation which clarifies the application of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 as amended (ERISA or the Act) to insurance company general accounts. Pursuant to section 1460 of the Small Business Job... |
| 97-33263 | HIPAA Mental Health Parity Act | Proposed Rule | Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations relating to mental health parity requirements imposed on group health plans. These requirements were added to the Internal Revenue Code by section 1532 of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. The IRS is issuing the temporary regulations at the same time that the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor and the Health Care Financing Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are issuing substantially similar interim final regulations relating to mental health parity requirements added by the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act. The temporary regulations provide guidance to employers and group health plans relating to the new mental health parity requirements. The text of those temporary regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. | 1997-12-22 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/22/97-33263/hipaa-mental-health-parity-act | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-22/pdf/97-33263.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations relating to mental health parity requirements imposed on group health plans. These requirements were added to the Internal Revenue Code by section 1532 of the... |
| 97-33282 | Proposed Modification of Class D Airspace; Minot AFB, ND; and Class E Airspace; Minot, ND | Proposed Rule | This notice proposes to modify Class D airspace at Minot Air Force Base (AFB), ND, and Class E airspace at Minot, ND. A review of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) 1 or Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Runway 29 Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP), the Instrument Landing System/Distance Measuring Equipment (ILS/DME) 2 Runway 29 SIAP, the ILS/DME Runway 11 SIAP, and the TACAN Runway 11 SIAP for Minot AFB necessitates these modifications. Controlled airspace extending upward from the surface, controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet above ground level (AGL), and controlled airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet AGL is needed to contain aircraft executing these approaches. This proposal would increase the radius and remove the extensions to the Class D airspace for Minot AFB, ND, and would increase the radius and add a northwest extension to that portion of the Minot, ND, Class E airspace associated with Minot AFB, ND. | 1997-12-22 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/22/97-33282/proposed-modification-of-class-d-airspace-minot-afb-nd-and-class-e-airspace-minot-nd | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-22/pdf/97-33282.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This notice proposes to modify Class D airspace at Minot Air Force Base (AFB), ND, and Class E airspace at Minot, ND. A review of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) 1 or Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Runway 29 Standard Instrument Approach Procedure... |
| 97-33283 | Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Cooperstown, ND | Proposed Rule | This notice proposes to establish Class E airspace at Cooperstown, ND. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) to Runway 13 and a GPS SIAP to Runway 31 have been developed for Cooperstown Municipal Airport. Controlled airspace extending upward from 700 to 1200 feet above ground level (AGL) and controlled airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet AGL is needed to contain aircraft executing the approaches. This proposal would create controlled airspace both at Cooperstown Municipal Airport and include previously uncontrolled airspace nearby the airport. | 1997-12-22 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/22/97-33283/proposed-establishment-of-class-e-airspace-cooperstown-nd | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-22/pdf/97-33283.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This notice proposes to establish Class E airspace at Cooperstown, ND. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) to Runway 13 and a GPS SIAP to Runway 31 have been developed for Cooperstown Municipal Airport.... |
| 97-33301 | Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Applications for Experimental Fishing Permits (EFPs) | Proposed Rule | NMFS issues this notice to announce that the Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), is considering approval of an experimental fishing proposal that would permit vessels to conduct operations otherwise restricted by regulations governing the Fisheries of the Northeastern United States. The experimental fishery would involve fishing for, retention, and limited landing of dogfish using gillnets in the Nantucket Shoal Dogfish Exemption Area. Regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions require publication of this notice to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on the proposed experimental fisheries. | 1997-12-22 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/22/97-33301/magnuson-stevens-act-provisions-general-provisions-for-domestic-fisheries-applications-for | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-22/pdf/97-33301.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS issues this notice to announce that the Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), is considering approval of an experimental fishing proposal that would permit vessels to conduct operations otherwise restricted by regulations... |
| 97-33305 | Definition of ``Member'' of a Membership Association | Proposed Rule | The Commission is proposing revisions to its rules governing who qualifies as a ``member'' of a membership association to reflect the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Chamber of Commerce of the United States v. Federal Election Commission. A membership association can solicit contributions from its members to a separate segregated fund established by the association, and can include express electoral advocacy in communications to its members. The proposed rules would describe a range of financial and organizational attachments that would be sufficient to confer this status. | 1997-12-22 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/22/97-33305/definition-of-member-of-a-membership-association | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-22/pdf/97-33305.pdf | Federal Election Commission | 165 | The Commission is proposing revisions to its rules governing who qualifies as a ``member'' of a membership association to reflect the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Chamber of Commerce of the... |
| 97-33315 | IM Program RequirementOn-Board Diagnostic Checks; Amendment to the Final Rule | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to change a provision of the federal vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) rules relating to the implementation deadline by which states are required to begin On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) checks as a routine part of basic and enhanced I/M programs. The current rule requires Ozone Transport Region (OTR) areas with low enhanced programs to implement OBD checks by January 1, 1999, and all other areas to implement OBD checks by January 1, 1998. This notice proposes to delay for a period of up to three years the required implementation deadline for OBD in those areas. This proposed amendment will set a new implementation date for OBD checks as January 1, 2001 for all areas with basic and enhanced I/M programs. During this time extension the Agency will generate, collect and analyze the data necessary to accord OBD checks the appropriate level of emission reduction credits. Additionally, certain clarifying amendments are being proposed to allow for updates to the Code of Federal Regulations which are cross-referenced in the OBD rule. | 1997-12-22 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/22/97-33315/im-program-requirementon-board-diagnostic-checks-amendment-to-the-final-rule | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-22/pdf/97-33315.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This document proposes to change a provision of the federal vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) rules relating to the implementation deadline by which states are required to begin On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) checks as a routine part of basic and... |
| 97-32793 | Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Hospital Conditions of Participation; Provider Agreements and Supplier Approval | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule would revise the requirements that hospitals must meet to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The revised requirements focus on patient care and the outcomes of that care, reflect a cross-functional view of patient treatment, encourage flexibility in meeting quality standards, and eliminate unnecessary procedural requirements. These changes are necessary to reflect advances in patient care delivery and quality assessment practices since the requirements were last revised in 1986. They are also an integral part of the Administration's efforts to achieve broad-based improvements in the quality of care furnished through Federal programs and in the measurement of that care, while at the same time reducing procedural burdens on providers. In addition, in an effort to increase the number of organ donations, we are proposing changes in the interaction between hospitals and organ procurement organizations. The proposed rule also would specify that HCFA may terminate the participation agreement of a hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health agency, or other provider if the provider refuses to allow access to its facilities, or examination of its operations or records, by or on behalf of HCFA, as necessary to verify that it is complying with the Medicare law and regulations and the terms of its provider agreement. | 1997-12-19 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/19/97-32793/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-hospital-conditions-of-participation-provider-agreements-and-supplier | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-19/pdf/97-32793.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Health Care Finance Administration | 221,559 | This proposed rule would revise the requirements that hospitals must meet to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The revised requirements focus on patient care and the outcomes of that care, reflect a cross-functional view of patient... |
| 97-33105 | Certain Investment Income | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations relating to the treatment of certain investment income under the qualifying income provisions of section 7704(d) and the application of the passive activity loss rules to publicly traded partnerships. The regulations would affect the classification of certain partnerships for federal tax purposes and would also affect the passive activity loss limitations with respect to items attributable to publicly traded partnerships. This document also contains a notice of public hearing on these proposed regulations. | 1997-12-19 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/19/97-33105/certain-investment-income | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-19/pdf/97-33105.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations relating to the treatment of certain investment income under the qualifying income provisions of section 7704(d) and the application of the passive activity loss rules to publicly traded partnerships. The... |
| 97-33125 | Proposed Rulemaking Permitting Future-Style Margining of Commodity Options | Proposed Rule | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``Commission'') is proposing the repeal of Commission Regulation 33.4(a)(2) which requires the full upfront payment of commodity option premiums. The effect of the repeal would be to permit the futures-style margining of commodity options traded on regulated futures exchanges. Futures-style margining offers several potential benefits over the current margining system, including the possibility for more efficient cash flows across markets. The Commission is publishing notice of the proposed rulemaking and requesting public comment. | 1997-12-19 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/19/97-33125/proposed-rulemaking-permitting-future-style-margining-of-commodity-options | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-19/pdf/97-33125.pdf | Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 77 | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``Commission'') is proposing the repeal of Commission Regulation 33.4(a)(2) which requires the full upfront payment of commodity option premiums. The effect of the repeal would be to permit the futures-style... |
| 97-33140 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of Public Hearing and Reopening of Comment Period on Proposed Endangered Status for Three Aquatic Snails, and Proposed Threatened Status for Three Aquatic Snails in the Mobile River Basin of Alabama | Proposed Rule | The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), provides notice of a public hearing on the proposed endangered status for the cylindrical lioplax (Lioplax cyclostomaformis), flat pebblesnail (Lepyrium showalteri), and plicate rocksnail (Leptoxis plicata); and the proposed threatened status for the painted rocksnail (Leptoxis taeniata), round rocksnail (Leptoxis ampla), and lacy elimia (Elimia crenatella). The Service also announces the reopening of the comment period for these actions. The public hearing and the reopening of the comment period will allow additional comments on this proposal to be submitted from all interested parties. | 1997-12-19 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/19/97-33140/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-notice-of-public-hearing-and-reopening-of-comment | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-19/pdf/97-33140.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), provides notice of a public hearing on the proposed endangered status for the cylindrical lioplax (Lioplax cyclostomaformis), flat pebblesnail... |
| 97-33141 | Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau Model ASW-19 Sailplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau (Alexander Schleicher) Model ASW-19 sailplanes. The proposed AD would require modifying the inspection hole cover in the fuselage area. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent loss of aileron and flap control caused by an inspection hole cover entering the fuselage, which could result in loss of control of the sailplane. | 1997-12-19 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/19/97-33141/airworthiness-directives-alexander-schleicher-segelflugzeugbau-model-asw-19-sailplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-19/pdf/97-33141.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau (Alexander Schleicher) Model ASW-19 sailplanes. The proposed AD would require modifying the inspection hole cover in... |
| 97-33143 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-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 action would require installing aluminum bonding bushings over certain screws in certain fuel tank underwing access panels. Several reports from the field revealing fuel tank access panels insufficiently electrically bonded to the airframe prompted this proposed AD. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent electrical arcing in the fuel tanks and detonation of the fuel-air mixture, which can be created by poor electrical bonding of fuel tank underwing access panels, and if not corrected, could result in a fire on the airplane. | 1997-12-19 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/19/97-33143/airworthiness-directives-pilatus-aircraft-ltd-models-pc-12-and-pc-1245-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-19/pdf/97-33143.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 action would require installing aluminum bonding bushings over certain... |
| 97-33144 | Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau Model ASK-21 Sailplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau (Alexander Schleicher) Model ASK-21 sailplanes. The proposed AD would require replacing any tow release cable assembly that does not have a swivel-type end with a cable assembly that does have a swivel-type end. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent the inability to release the tow rope because of the design of the cable assembly, which could result in loss of control of the sailplane during towing operations. | 1997-12-19 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/19/97-33144/airworthiness-directives-alexander-schleicher-segelflugzeugbau-model-ask-21-sailplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-19/pdf/97-33144.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau (Alexander Schleicher) Model ASK-21 sailplanes. The proposed AD would require replacing any tow release cable assembly... |
| 97-33146 | Airworthiness Directives; AlliedSignal Aerospace Bendix/King Model KSA 470 Autopilot Servo Actuators, Part Numbers 065-0076-10 Through 065-0076-15 | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain AlliedSignal Aerospace Bendix/King Model KSA 470 autopilot servo actuators, part numbers 065-0076-10 through 065-0076-15, that are installed on aircraft. The proposed AD would require replacing the autopilot servo actuator with a modified actuator. The proposed AD is the result of two reports of the affected autopilot servo actuators containing loose roll pins within the servo housing. Loose roll pins could fall out, become lodged in the output shaft clutch mechanism, and prevent this mechanism from disengaging. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent such an occurrence, which could result in increased effort by the pilot to control the aircraft and possible loss of control of the affected flight control axis. | 1997-12-19 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/19/97-33146/airworthiness-directives-alliedsignal-aerospace-bendixking-model-ksa-470-autopilot-servo-actuators | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-19/pdf/97-33146.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain AlliedSignal Aerospace Bendix/King Model KSA 470 autopilot servo actuators, part numbers 065-0076-10 through 065-0076-15, that are installed on aircraft. The... |
| 97-33147 | Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau Model ASK-21 Sailplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau (Alexander Schleicher) Model ASK-21 sailplanes that do not have a certain automatic elevator connection installed. The proposed AD would require drilling a drainage hole in the elevator pushrod, inspecting the elevator pushrod for corrosion damage, and replacing any elevator pushrod if a certain amount of corrosion damage is found. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of the elevator pushrod caused by corrosion damage, which could result in loss of control of the sailplane. | 1997-12-19 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/19/97-33147/airworthiness-directives-alexander-schleicher-segelflugzeugbau-model-ask-21-sailplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-19/pdf/97-33147.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau (Alexander Schleicher) Model ASK-21 sailplanes that do not have a certain automatic elevator connection installed. The... |
| 97-33217 | Designated Critical Habitat; Green and Hawksbill Sea Turtles | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes to designate critical habitat pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) for the threatened green turtle (Chelonia mydas) to include waters extending seaward 3 nautical miles (nm) [5.6 kilometers(km)] from the mean high water line of Culebra Island, Puerto Rico (see Figure 1), and for the endangered hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) to include waters extending seaward 3 nm (5.6 km) from the mean high water line of Mona and Monito Islands, Puerto Rico (see Figure 2). The designation of critical habitat provides explicit notice to Federal agencies and to the public that these areas and features are vital to the conservation of the species. | 1997-12-19 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/19/97-33217/designated-critical-habitat-green-and-hawksbill-sea-turtles | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-19/pdf/97-33217.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes to designate critical habitat pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) for the threatened green turtle (Chelonia mydas) to include waters extending seaward 3 nautical miles (nm) [5.6 kilometers(km)] from the mean high water... |
| 97-33222 | Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans (SIP) for Texas: Accelerated Vehicle Retirement (AVR) Program | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to disapprove the SIP revision submitted by the State of Texas for the Accelerated Vehicle Retirement (AVR) program which allows stationary sources to purchase Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) through a vehicle scrappage program. For areas which face relatively high stationary source control costs, Mobile Emission Reduction Credits (MERCs) offer stationary sources another option to achieve required emission reductions through early retirement and scrappage of motor vehicles which fail mandated emissions testing. The EPA is proposing disapproval because the State's AVR SIP revision uses a vehicle emission testing method from a vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program that has changed since the ARV SIP was submitted. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 182 of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 (the Act). | 1997-12-19 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/19/97-33222/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-implementation-plans-sip-for-texas-accelerated-vehicle-retirement | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-19/pdf/97-33222.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to disapprove the SIP revision submitted by the State of Texas for the Accelerated Vehicle Retirement (AVR) program which allows stationary sources to purchase Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs)... |
| 97-33225 | Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; State of California; Redesignation of the San Francisco Bay Area to Nonattainment for Ozone | Proposed Rule | On May 22, 1995, EPA redesignated the San Francisco Bay Area (Bay Area) from moderate nonattainment for the federal 1-hour ozone standard to attainment (60 FR 27028). The redesignation became effective on June 21, 1995. Two days later, the Bay Area experienced its first violation of the federal 1-hour ozone standard as an attainment area. There have been a total of 43 exceedances and 17 violations of the standard since redesignation. The Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) provides that EPA may at any time notify the Governor that available air quality information indicates that the designation of an area within the State should be revised. EPA must consider the response from the Governor as well as public comment on the proposed redesignation before finalizing its action. On August 21, 1997, EPA sent a letter to the Governor of California notifying him of the Agency's intent to redesignate the Bay Area from attainment to nonattainment of the federal 1-hour ozone standard. In today's action, EPA is proposing to redesignate the Bay Area as a nonattainment area for ozone. | 1997-12-19 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/19/97-33225/designation-of-areas-for-air-quality-planning-purposes-state-of-california-redesignation-of-the-san | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-19/pdf/97-33225.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On May 22, 1995, EPA redesignated the San Francisco Bay Area (Bay Area) from moderate nonattainment for the federal 1-hour ozone standard to attainment (60 FR 27028). The redesignation became effective on June 21, 1995. Two days later, the Bay Area... |
| 97-32989 | Veterans' Education: Effective Date for Awards of Educational Assistance to Veterans Who Were Voluntarily Discharged | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to amend the educational-assistance and educational-benefit regulations of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It proposes to establish effective dates of awards of educational assistance to certain voluntarily discharged veterans who are eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty (MGIB). The effective dates are intended to correspond with a statutory mandate for the effective dates. The proposed rule also clarifies that these veterans may not receive educational assistance for training that occurs before they pay the Federal government $1,200. | 1997-12-18 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/18/97-32989/veterans-education-effective-date-for-awards-of-educational-assistance-to-veterans-who-were | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-18/pdf/97-32989.pdf | Veterans Affairs Department | 520 | This document proposes to amend the educational-assistance and educational-benefit regulations of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It proposes to establish effective dates of awards of educational assistance to certain voluntarily discharged... |
| 97-32996 | Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Fokker Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of certain hinges on the forward, center, and aft cargo doors with improved hinges. 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 failure of the cargo door hinges caused by stress corrosion or fatigue cracks, which could result in decompression of the airplane, and possible in-flight separation of the cargo door. | 1997-12-18 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/18/97-32996/airworthiness-directives-fokker-model-f28-mark-1000-2000-3000-and-4000-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-18/pdf/97-32996.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Fokker Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of certain hinges on the forward, center,... |
| 97-32997 | Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes. This proposal would require application of sealant to the auxiliary power unit (APU) firezone bulkhead. This proposal is prompted by issuance of mandatory continued airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent hazardous amounts of flame, fuel, and vapor from entering the passenger compartments due to unsealed openings in the firezone bulkhead, which could result in a fire outside the APU firezone compartment. | 1997-12-18 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/18/97-32997/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-2000-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-18/pdf/97-32997.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes. This proposal would require application of sealant to the auxiliary power unit (APU) firezone bulkhead. This... |
| 97-33004 | Tomatoes Grown in Florida and Imported Tomatoes; Proposed Rule to Change Minimum Grade Requirements | Proposed Rule | This proposal would increase the minimum grade requirements for Florida and imported tomatoes. The grade requirements would be changed from U.S. No. 3 to U.S. No. 2. The proposed rule would help the Florida tomato industry meet domestic market needs, increase returns to producers, and provide consumers with higher quality tomatoes. Application of the increased grade requirements to imported tomatoes is required under section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. | 1997-12-18 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/18/97-33004/tomatoes-grown-in-florida-and-imported-tomatoes-proposed-rule-to-change-minimum-grade-requirements | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-18/pdf/97-33004.pdf | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service | 12,9 | This proposal would increase the minimum grade requirements for Florida and imported tomatoes. The grade requirements would be changed from U.S. No. 3 to U.S. No. 2. The proposed rule would help the Florida tomato industry meet domestic market needs,... |
| 97-33028 | PBGC Recoupment and Reimbursement of Benefit Overpayments and Underpayments | Proposed Rule | The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation proposes to amend its regulation governing recoupment of benefit overpayments in trusteed plans to stop the reduction of monthly benefits under its actuarial recoupment method once the amount of the benefit overpayment is repaid. The amendment also makes other related changes. | 1997-12-18 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/18/97-33028/pbgc-recoupment-and-reimbursement-of-benefit-overpayments-and-underpayments | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-18/pdf/97-33028.pdf | Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation | 405 | The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation proposes to amend its regulation governing recoupment of benefit overpayments in trusteed plans to stop the reduction of monthly benefits under its actuarial recoupment method once the amount of the benefit... |
| 97-33042 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Withdrawal of Proposed Rule to List a Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo Salar) as Threatened | Proposed Rule | The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), collectively the Services, withdraw the September 29, 1995, proposed rule (60 FR 50530) to list a distinct population segment (DPS) of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in seven Maine rivers as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). This decision is based on an evaluation of the best scientific data available and consideration of ongoing and planned actions by State and Federal agencies and private entities including the development by the State of Maine of the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Plan for Seven Maine Rivers (Conservation Plan). | 1997-12-18 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/18/97-33042/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-withdrawal-of-proposed-rule-to-list-a-distinct | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-18/pdf/97-33042.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 54,361,253,197 | The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), collectively the Services, withdraw the September 29, 1995, proposed rule (60 FR 50530) to list a distinct population segment (DPS) of Atlantic salmon (Salmo... |
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