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| 99-32823 | Relief for Service in Combat Zone and for Presidentially Declared Disaster | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations relating to the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines due either to service in a combat zone or a Presidentially declared disaster. The proposed regulations reflect changes to the law made by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. The proposed regulations affect taxpayers serving in a combat zone and taxpayers affected by a Presidentially declared disaster. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-32823/relief-for-service-in-combat-zone-and-for-presidentially-declared-disaster | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-32823.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations relating to the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines due either to service in a combat zone or a Presidentially declared disaster. The proposed regulations reflect changes to the law made by the... |
| 99-33403 | Revision of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; General Provisions, Markings, and Signals | Proposed Rule | The MUTCD is incorporated by reference in 23 CFR part 655, subpart F, approved by the Federal Highway Administrator, and recognized as the national standard for traffic control on all public roads. The FHWA announced its intent to rewrite and reformat the MUTCD on January 10, 1992, at 57 FR 1134. The purpose of this rewrite effort is to reformat the text for clarity of intended meanings, to include metric dimensions and values for the design and installation of traffic control devices, and to improve the overall organization and discussion of the contents in the MUTCD. This document proposes new text for the MUTCD in Part 1--General Provisions, Part 3--Markings, and Part 4--Signals. The proposed changes included herein are intended to expedite traffic, promote uniformity, improve safety, and incorporate technology advances in traffic control device application. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33403/revision-of-the-manual-on-uniform-traffic-control-devices-general-provisions-markings-and-signals | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33403.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Highway Administration | 492,170 | The MUTCD is incorporated by reference in 23 CFR part 655, subpart F, approved by the Federal Highway Administrator, and recognized as the national standard for traffic control on all public roads. The FHWA announced its intent to rewrite and reformat... |
| 99-33404 | Revision of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; Temporary Traffic Control | Proposed Rule | The MUTCD is incorporated by reference in 23 CFR part 655, subpart F, approved by the Federal Highway Administrator, and recognized as the national standard for traffic control on all public roads. The FHWA announced its intent to rewrite and reformat the MUTCD on January 10, 1992, at 57 FR 1134. This document proposes new text for the MUTCD in Part 6--Temporary Traffic Control. The purpose of this rewrite effort is to reformat the text for clarity of intended meanings, to include metric dimensions and values for the design and installation of traffic control devices, and to improve the overall organization and discussion of the contents in the MUTCD. The proposed changes included herein are intended to expedite traffic, promote uniformity, improve safety, and incorporate technology advances in traffic control device application. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33404/revision-of-the-manual-on-uniform-traffic-control-devices-temporary-traffic-control | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33404.pdf | Mines Bureau; Transportation Department; Federal Highway Administration | 290,492,170 | The MUTCD is incorporated by reference in 23 CFR part 655, subpart F, approved by the Federal Highway Administrator, and recognized as the national standard for traffic control on all public roads. The FHWA announced its intent to rewrite and reformat... |
| 99-33406 | Dedicated Short Range Communications In Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Commercial Vehicle Operations | Proposed Rule | The FHWA proposes to amend its regulations to require use of the FHWA Specification for ``Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) for Commercial Vehicles'' as a provisional standard for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) commercial vehicle projects using highway trust funds. The DSRC systems use microwave communications over very short distances to allow moving vehicles to communicate with roadside locations. In commercial vehicle applications, the DSRC devices provide identification of vehicles which allows electronic screening of the vehicle, for safety, regulatory compliance, and credentials at weigh stations, ports of entry, and international border crossings. The use of DSRC standards would promote interoperability among, and enable integration of the ITS systems for North American commercial vehicle applications. Interoperability provided by this provisional standard would also encourage business interoperability and cooperation. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33406/dedicated-short-range-communications-in-intelligent-transportation-systems-its-commercial-vehicle | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33406.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Highway Administration | 492,170 | The FHWA proposes to amend its regulations to require use of the FHWA Specification for ``Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) for Commercial Vehicles'' as a provisional standard for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) commercial vehicle... |
| 99-33524 | National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List | Proposed Rule | The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to delete the Monticello Radioactive Contaminated Properties Site (Site), located in Monticello, Utah, from the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL is the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution and Contingency Plan (NCP), which EPA promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (CERCLA). This action is being taken because EPA, with the preliminary concurrence of the State of Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ), has determined that responsible parties have implemented all appropriate response actions required and that no further response at the Site is appropriate. A detailed rationale for this Proposal to Delete is set forth in the direct final rule which can be found in the Rules and Regulations section of this Federal Register. The direct final rule is being published because EPA views this deletion action as a noncontroversial revision and anticipates no significant adverse or critical comments. If no significant adverse or critical comments are received, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives significant adverse or critical 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. Any parties interested in commenting should do so at this time. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33524/national-oil-and-hazardous-substances-pollution-contingency-plan-national-priorities-list | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33524.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to delete the Monticello Radioactive Contaminated Properties Site (Site), located in Monticello, Utah, from the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL is the National Oil and Hazardous... |
| 99-33613 | Establishing Oil Value for Royalty Due on Federal Leases | Proposed Rule | The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is proposing further changes to its proposed rulemaking regarding the valuation, for royalty purposes, of crude oil produced from Federal leases. MMS is proposing to: eliminate MMS-published differentials; change the way that actual costs of transportation are calculated; change the definition of ``affiliate'' because of a judicial decision in a case decided after the close of the most recent comment period; issue binding value determinations; and add specific regulatory language regarding the issue of ``second-guessing'' a sale under an arm's-length contract. These amendments are intended to simplify and improve the proposed rule. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33613/establishing-oil-value-for-royalty-due-on-federal-leases | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33613.pdf | Interior Department; Minerals Management Service | 253,289 | The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is proposing further changes to its proposed rulemaking regarding the valuation, for royalty purposes, of crude oil produced from Federal leases. MMS is proposing to: eliminate MMS-published differentials; change... |
| 99-33614 | Pipeline Safety: Areas Unusually Sensitive to Environmental Damage | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule defines drinking water and ecological areas that are unusually sensitive to environmental damage if there is a hazardous liquid pipeline release. We refer to these areas as unusually sensitive areas (USAs). The proposed definition was created through a series of public workshops and our collaboration with a wide-range of federal, state, public, and industry stakeholders. RSPA is working on a pilot test that implements the proposed definition and identifies USAs in three states: Texas, Louisiana, and California. Other government agencies, environmental groups, and academia will evaluate the final results of this pilot test. RSPA will publish the results of the pilot test and technical analysis once they are complete. This proposed rule would not require specific action by pipeline operators. However, this proposed definition would be used as criteria in evaluating requirements by certain existing and future regulations. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33614/pipeline-safety-areas-unusually-sensitive-to-environmental-damage | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33614.pdf | Transportation Department; Research and Special Programs Administration | 492,451 | This proposed rule defines drinking water and ecological areas that are unusually sensitive to environmental damage if there is a hazardous liquid pipeline release. We refer to these areas as unusually sensitive areas (USAs). The proposed definition... |
| 99-33689 | Endangered and Threatened Species; Proposed Rule Governing Take of Threatened Snake River, Central California Coast, South/Central California Coast, Lower Columbia River, Central Valley California, Middle Columbia River, and Upper Willamette River Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) of West Coast Steelhead | Proposed Rule | Under section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) is required to adopt such regulations as he deems necessary and advisable for the conservation of species listed as threatened. This proposed ESA 4(d) rule represents the regulations NMFS believes necessary and advisable to conserve the seven listed threatened steelhead ESUs. Note that this rules applies only to the identified steelhead species. Effects resulting from implementation of activities on other listed species (e.g., bull trout) must be addressed through ESA section 7 and section 10 processes as appropriate. The rule would apply the take prohibitions enumerated in section 9(a)(1) of the ESA in most circumstances to seven threatened steelhead ESUs. NMFS does not find it necessary or advisable to apply the take prohibitions to specified categories of activities that contribute to conserving listed salmonids or are governed by a program that adequately limits impacts on listed salmonids. The proposed rule describes 13 such limits on the application of the take prohibitions. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33689/endangered-and-threatened-species-proposed-rule-governing-take-of-threatened-snake-river-central | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33689.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | Under section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) is required to adopt such regulations as he deems necessary and advisable for the conservation of species listed as threatened. This proposed ESA 4(d) rule... |
| 99-33801 | Airworthiness Standards; Crash Resistant Fuel Systems | Proposed Rule | The FAA is withdrawing a previously published Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed to amend the airworthiness standards for normal, utility, acrobatic, and commuter category airplanes. That notice proposed upgrades in the requirements for fuel system components that would have improved crash resistance of these systems by limiting fuel spillage near ignition sources and thus provide additional time for survivors of the impact to evacuate the airplane. As a result of the comments received, the FAA completed a revised economic evaluation of these safety recommendations and has concluded that the costs of the proposed change are not justified by the potential benefits. Accordingly, the FAA is planning no additional proposals on this issue. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33801/airworthiness-standards-crash-resistant-fuel-systems | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33801.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA is withdrawing a previously published Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed to amend the airworthiness standards for normal, utility, acrobatic, and commuter category airplanes. That notice proposed upgrades in the requirements for... |
| 99-33803 | Passenger Automobile Average Fuel Economy Standards; Proposed Decision to Grant Exemption | Proposed Rule | This proposed decision responds to a petition filed by DeTomaso Automobiles, Ltd. (DeTomaso) requesting that it be exempted from the generally applicable average fuel economy standard of 27.5 miles per gallon (mpg) for model years 2000 and 2001, and that, for DeTomaso, lower alternative standards be established. In this document, NHTSA proposes that the requested exemption be granted to DeTomaso and that alternative standards of 22.0 mpg be established for MY's 2000 and 2001. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33803/passenger-automobile-average-fuel-economy-standards-proposed-decision-to-grant-exemption | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33803.pdf | Transportation Department; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 492,345 | This proposed decision responds to a petition filed by DeTomaso Automobiles, Ltd. (DeTomaso) requesting that it be exempted from the generally applicable average fuel economy standard of 27.5 miles per gallon (mpg) for model years 2000 and 2001, and... |
| 99-33860 | Ergonomics Program; Corrections | Proposed Rule | This document makes technical corrections in OSHA's proposed ergonomics program standard, which was published on November 23, 1999. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33860/ergonomics-program-corrections | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33860.pdf | Labor Department; Occupational Safety and Health Administration | 271,386 | This document makes technical corrections in OSHA's proposed ergonomics program standard, which was published on November 23, 1999. |
| 99-33861 | Workshops on Further Supplementary Proposed RuleEstablishing Oil Value for Royalty Due on Federal Leases | Proposed Rule | The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is giving notice of three public workshops concerning the further supplementary proposed rule. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33861/workshops-on-further-supplementary-proposed-ruleestablishing-oil-value-for-royalty-due-on-federal | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33861.pdf | Interior Department; Minerals Management Service | 253,289 | The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is giving notice of three public workshops concerning the further supplementary proposed rule. |
| 99-33891 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Mojave, CA | Proposed Rule | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed by Linda A. Davidson requesting the allotment of Channel 241A to Mojave, California, as that community's second local FM transmission service. As Mojave is located within 320 kilometers (199 miles) of the U.S.-Mexico border, concurrence of the Mexican government to the requested allotment of Channel 241A at that community must be obtained. Coordinates used for this proposal are 35-06-11 NL; 118-10-22 WL. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33891/radio-broadcasting-services-mojave-ca | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33891.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed by Linda A. Davidson requesting the allotment of Channel 241A to Mojave, California, as that community's second local FM transmission service. As Mojave is located within 320... |
| 99-33892 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Gaviota, CA | Proposed Rule | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed by Brian Costello, requesting the allotment of Channel 266A to Gaviota, California, as that locality's first local aural transmission service. Coordinates used for this proposal are 34-27-37 NL; 120-04-25 WL. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33892/radio-broadcasting-services-gaviota-ca | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33892.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed by Brian Costello, requesting the allotment of Channel 266A to Gaviota, California, as that locality's first local aural transmission service. Coordinates used for this proposal are... |
| 99-33893 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Holbrook, AZ | Proposed Rule | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed on behalf of Navajo Broadcasting Company, Inc., licensee of Station KZUA-FM, Channel 221C1, Holbrook, Arizona, requesting the substitution of Channel 253C1 for Channel 221C1 at Holbrook and modification of its authorization accordingly. Coordinates used for this proposal are 34-41-25 NL; 110-06-00 WL. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33893/radio-broadcasting-services-holbrook-az | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33893.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed on behalf of Navajo Broadcasting Company, Inc., licensee of Station KZUA-FM, Channel 221C1, Holbrook, Arizona, requesting the substitution of Channel 253C1 for Channel 221C1 at... |
| 99-33894 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Simmesport, LA | Proposed Rule | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed on behalf of C. Wayne Dowdy, requesting the allotment of Channel 287A to Simmesport, Louisiana, an incorporated community, as that locality's first local aural transmission service. Coordinates used for this proposal are 30-53-30 NL; 91-47-00 WL. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33894/radio-broadcasting-services-simmesport-la | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33894.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed on behalf of C. Wayne Dowdy, requesting the allotment of Channel 287A to Simmesport, Louisiana, an incorporated community, as that locality's first local aural transmission service.... |
| 99-33895 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Hemet, CA | Proposed Rule | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed on behalf of Arana Productions requesting the allotment of Channel 273A to Hemet, California, as that community's second local FM transmission service. As Hemet is located within 320 kilometers (199 miles) of the U.S.-Mexico border, concurrence of the Mexican government to the requested allotment of Channel 273A to that community is required. Coordinates used for this proposal are 33-44-41 NL; 116-59-13 WL. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33895/radio-broadcasting-services-hemet-ca | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33895.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed on behalf of Arana Productions requesting the allotment of Channel 273A to Hemet, California, as that community's second local FM transmission service. As Hemet is located within 320... |
| 99-33896 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Tallulah, LA | Proposed Rule | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed by Joe Kool Broadcasting requesting the allotment of Channel 248A to Tallulah, Louisiana, as that community's second local FM transmission service. Coordinates used for this proposal are 32-25-07 NL; 91-12-15 WL. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33896/radio-broadcasting-services-tallulah-la | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33896.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed by Joe Kool Broadcasting requesting the allotment of Channel 248A to Tallulah, Louisiana, as that community's second local FM transmission service. Coordinates used for this proposal... |
| 99-33897 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Powers, MI | Proposed Rule | This document requests comments on a petition filed by Lyle R. Evans proposing the allotment of Channel 297C3 at Powers, Michigan. The channel can be allotted to Powers in compliance with the Commission's spacing requirements without a site restriction at coordinates 45-41-12 NL and 87-31-30 WL. Canadian concurrence will be requested for this allotment. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33897/radio-broadcasting-services-powers-mi | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33897.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document requests comments on a petition filed by Lyle R. Evans proposing the allotment of Channel 297C3 at Powers, Michigan. The channel can be allotted to Powers in compliance with the Commission's spacing requirements without a site restriction... |
| 99-33898 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Burnet, TX | Proposed Rule | This document requests comments on a petition filed by Elgin Fm Limited Partnership proposing the allotment of Channel 240A at Burnet, Texas. The channel can be allotted to Burnet in compliance with the Commission's spacing requirements with a site restriction 12.1 kilometers (7.5 miles) northwest of the community at coordinates 30-51- 05 NL and 98-17-35 WL. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33898/radio-broadcasting-services-burnet-tx | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33898.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document requests comments on a petition filed by Elgin Fm Limited Partnership proposing the allotment of Channel 240A at Burnet, Texas. The channel can be allotted to Burnet in compliance with the Commission's spacing requirements with a site... |
| 99-33899 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Eldorado, TX | Proposed Rule | This document requests comments on a petition filed by Schleicher County Radio proposing the allotment of Channel 293A at Eldorado, Texas. The channel can be allotted to Eldorado in compliance with the Commission's spacing requirements without a site restriction at coordinates 30-51-36 NL and 100-36-00 WL. Mexican concurrence will be requested for the allotment at Eldorado. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33899/radio-broadcasting-services-eldorado-tx | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33899.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document requests comments on a petition filed by Schleicher County Radio proposing the allotment of Channel 293A at Eldorado, Texas. The channel can be allotted to Eldorado in compliance with the Commission's spacing requirements without a site... |
| 99-33900 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Mertzon, TX | Proposed Rule | This document requests comments on a petition filed by Schleicher County Radio proposing the allotment of Channel 266A at Mertzon, Texas. The channel can be allotted to Mertzon in compliance with the Commission's spacing requirements without a site restriction at coordinates 31-15-30 NL and 100-49-00 WL. Mexican concurrence will be requested for the allotment at Mertzon. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33900/radio-broadcasting-services-mertzon-tx | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33900.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document requests comments on a petition filed by Schleicher County Radio proposing the allotment of Channel 266A at Mertzon, Texas. The channel can be allotted to Mertzon in compliance with the Commission's spacing requirements without a site... |
| 99-33948 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A319 and A321 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the actuator of the ram air turbine (RAT) with a new actuator. It would also require modification of the actuator wiring. 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 RAT to deploy in an emergency situation, and consequent loss of electrical and hydraulic systems. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33948/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-and-a321-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33948.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A319 and A321 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the actuator of the ram air turbine (RAT) with a new... |
| 99-33949 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive inspections to detect cracks in Gear Rib 5 of the main landing gear (MLG) attachment fittings at the lower flange, and repair, if necessary. That AD also requires modification of Gear Rib 5 of the MLG attachment fittings, which constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This action would expand the current inspection area for certain airplanes. 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 fatigue cracking of the MLG attachment fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33949/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-and-a300-600-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33949.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive inspections to detect cracks in Gear Rib 5 of the main landing... |
| 99-33950 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the fuselage skin in the area of the VHF2 antenna, repair, if necessary. This proposal also would provide for optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. 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 detect and correct such cracking, which could result in cabin depressurization of the airplane. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33950/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33950.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the fuselage skin in the area... |
| 99-33951 | Student Financial Assistance | Proposed Rule | We announce our intention to establish two negotiated rulemaking committees to prepare proposed regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Each committee will include representatives of the interests that are significantly affected by the subject matter of the regulations. We request nominations for participants from anyone who believes that his or her organization or group should participate in this negotiated rulemaking process. | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33951/student-financial-assistance | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33951.pdf | Education Department | 126 | We announce our intention to establish two negotiated rulemaking committees to prepare proposed regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Each committee will include representatives of the interests that are... |
| 99-33999 | New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting | Proposed Rule | The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a 3-day public meeting on January 18, 19, and 20, 2000, to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). | 1999-12-30 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/30/99-33999/new-england-fishery-management-council-public-meeting | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-30/pdf/99-33999.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a 3-day public meeting on January 18, 19, and 20, 2000, to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). |
| 99-33449 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plan for Louisiana: Transportation Conformity Rule | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Louisiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) that contains transportation conformity rules. If EPA approves this transportation conformity SIP revision, the State will be able to implement and enforce the Federal transportation conformity requirements at the State level. This proposed action would streamline the conformity process and allow direct consultation among agencies at the local levels. The proposed approval is limited to Transportation Conformity. The EPA approved the SIP revision for conformity of general Federal actions on September 13, 1996 (61 FR 48409). The EPA is proposing to approve this SIP revision under sections 110(k) and 176 of the Clean Air Act. The EPA has given its rationale for the proposed approval and other information in the Final Rules section of this Federal Register. In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because EPA views this as a noncontroversial revision and anticipates no adverse comment. The EPA has explained its reasons for this approval in the preamble to the direct final rule. If EPA receives no adverse comment, no further action will be taken on this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse comment, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and it will not take effect. The EPA will address all public comments in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this time. | 1999-12-29 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/29/99-33449/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plan-for-louisiana-transportation-conformity-rule | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-29/pdf/99-33449.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Louisiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) that contains transportation conformity rules. If EPA approves this transportation conformity SIP revision, the State will be able to implement and enforce the... |
| 99-33526 | Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans: Alaska | Proposed Rule | The EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Alaska which include revisions to Alaska's Air Quality Control Regulations, Transportation Conformity Rule (18 AAC 50); Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) requirements for Motor Vehicles (18 AAC 52); and Fuel Requirements for Motor Vehicles (18 AAC 53). These revisions include changing the I/M program schedule for cars subject to I/M from annual to biennial, replacing the CO contingency measures for Anchorage, and streamlining several portions of the Alaska Air Quality Control Plan for more efficient reading and organization. They also include updating and streamlining the Alaska's Transportation Conformity Rule. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal amendment and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If the EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. | 1999-12-29 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/29/99-33526/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-implementation-plans-alaska | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-29/pdf/99-33526.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Alaska which include revisions to Alaska's Air Quality Control Regulations, Transportation Conformity Rule (18 AAC 50); Emissions Inspection and... |
| 99-33732 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 767-200 and - 300 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections to detect wear or damage of the door latches and disconnect housings of the off-wing escape slide compartments. If wear or damage is found, the proposed AD would require replacement of these discrepant components with new components. This proposal is prompted by reports of worn and damaged door latches and disconnect housings of the off-wing escape slide compartments. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to ensure deployment of an escape slide during an emergency evacuation. Non-deployment of an escape slide during an emergency could slow down the evacuation of the airplane and result in injury to passengers or flightcrew. | 1999-12-29 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/29/99-33732/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-767-200-and--300-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-29/pdf/99-33732.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 767-200 and - 300 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections to detect wear or damage of the door latches and... |
| 99-33733 | Airworthiness Directives; EMBRAER Model EMB-145 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB- 145 series airplanes, that currently requires revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to provide the flight crew with updated procedures for prohibiting use of the autopilot below 1,500 feet above ground level, emergency procedures for pitch trim runaway, and abnormal procedures for autopilot trim failure and stabilizer out of trim. That AD also requires installation of certain warning placards. This action would require replacement of a certain integrated computer with a new integrated computer; installation of an upgraded integrated computers checklist; and removal of certain placards and certain limitations in the AFM. 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 pitch trim system, which could cause undetected autopilot trim runaway, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane, uncommanded autopilot disconnect, and excessive altitude loss. | 1999-12-29 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/29/99-33733/airworthiness-directives-embraer-model-emb-145-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-29/pdf/99-33733.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB- 145 series airplanes, that currently requires revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to provide the flight crew with... |
| 99-33734 | Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Model 35, 35A, 36, 36A, 55, 55B, and 55C Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to rescind an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Learjet Model 35, 35A, 36, 36A, 55, 55B, and 55C airplanes. That AD currently requires installation of a placard on the instrument panel in the cockpit to advise the flightcrew that the Omega navigation system may be inoperative at certain engine speeds. That AD also provides for an optional installation of certain band reject filters, which eliminates the need for the placard. The actions specified by that AD are intended to prevent excessive deviation from the intended flight path due to loss of navigation signals, which could result in a potentially low-fuel condition or a traffic conflict. Since the issuance of that AD, use of the Omega navigation system has been permanently discontinued; therefore, the original unsafe condition no longer exists. | 1999-12-29 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/29/99-33734/airworthiness-directives-learjet-model-35-35a-36-36a-55-55b-and-55c-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-29/pdf/99-33734.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes to rescind an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Learjet Model 35, 35A, 36, 36A, 55, 55B, and 55C airplanes. That AD currently requires installation of a placard on the instrument panel in the cockpit to... |
| 99-33735 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reopening of the Comment Period on the Proposed Delisting of the Douglas County Population of the Columbian White-Tailed Deer | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), provide notice of the reopening of the comment period for the proposed delisting of the Douglas County, Oregon population of the Columbian white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus leucurus). The comment period has been reopened in order to provide the three independent peer reviewers an opportunity to review previous public comments, and any additional public comments, on the proposed rule. | 1999-12-29 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/29/99-33735/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-reopening-of-the-comment-period-on-the-proposed | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-29/pdf/99-33735.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), provide notice of the reopening of the comment period for the proposed delisting of the Douglas County, Oregon population of the... |
| 99-33764 | Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999: Retransmission Consent Issues. | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to implement certain aspects of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999, which was enacted on November 29, 1999. Among other things, the new legislation requires broadcasters, until the year 2006, to negotiate in good faith with satellite carriers and other multichannel video programming distributors (``MVPDs'') with respect to their retransmission of the broadcasters'' signals, and prohibits broadcasters from entering into exclusive retransmission agreements. We seek comment on these issues. This document also seeks comment on the adoption of implementing regulations relating to the exercise by television broadcast stations of the right to grant retransmission consent to satellite carriers and other MVPDs. | 1999-12-29 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/29/99-33764/implementation-of-the-satellite-home-viewer-improvement-act-of-1999-retransmission-consent-issues | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-29/pdf/99-33764.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document proposes to implement certain aspects of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999, which was enacted on November 29, 1999. Among other things, the new legislation requires broadcasters, until the year 2006, to negotiate in good... |
| 99-33781 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for Ambrosia pumila (San Diego Ambrosia) from Southern California | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, propose to list Ambrosia pumila (San Diego ambrosia) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This plant is restricted to San Diego and Riverside Counties, California and Baja California, Mexico, from Colonet to Lake Chapala. Ambrosia pumila is primarily restricted to flat or sloping grasslands, often along valley bottoms or areas adjacent to vernal pools. This species is threatened by the following; destruction, fragmentation, and degradation of habitat by recreational and commercial development; highway construction and maintenance; construction and maintenance activities associated with a utility easement; competition from non-native plants; trampling by horses and humans; off-road vehicle (ORV) use; and inadequate regulatory mechanisms. This proposed rule, if made final, would extend protection under the Act to Ambrosia pumila. | 1999-12-29 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/29/99-33781/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-proposed-endangered-status-for-ambrosia-pumila-san | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-29/pdf/99-33781.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, propose to list Ambrosia pumila (San Diego ambrosia) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This plant is restricted to San Diego and Riverside Counties, California and Baja... |
| 99-33789 | Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Big Bear City, CA | Proposed Rule | This notice proposes to establish a Class E airspace area at Big Bear City, CA. The establishment of a Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) to Runway (RWY) 26 at Big Bear City Airport has made this proposal necessary. Additional controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth is needed to contain aircraft executing the GPS RWY 26 SIAP to Big Bear City Airport. The intended effect of this proposal is to provide adequate controlled airspace for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at Big Bear City Airport, Big Bear City, CA. | 1999-12-29 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/29/99-33789/proposed-establishment-of-class-e-airspace-big-bear-city-ca | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-29/pdf/99-33789.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This notice proposes to establish a Class E airspace area at Big Bear City, CA. The establishment of a Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) to Runway (RWY) 26 at Big Bear City Airport has made this proposal... |
| 99-33792 | Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Atmore, AL | Proposed Rule | This notice proposes to establish Class E airspace at Atmore, AL. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Runway (RWY) 36 Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) has been developed for Atmore Municipal Airport. As a result, controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) is needed to accommodate the SIAP and for Instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at Atmore Municipal Airport. The operating status of the airport will change from Visual Flight Rules (VFR) to include IFR operations concurrent with the publication of the SIAP. | 1999-12-29 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/29/99-33792/proposed-establishment-of-class-e-airspace-atmore-al | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-29/pdf/99-33792.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This notice proposes to establish Class E airspace at Atmore, AL. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Runway (RWY) 36 Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) has been developed for Atmore Municipal Airport. As a result, controlled airspace... |
| 99-33826 | Land Uses; Special Uses; Recovery of Costs for Processing Special Use Applications and Monitoring Compliance With Special Use Authorizations; Extension of Comment Period | Proposed Rule | On November 24, 1999, the Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, published proposed regulations for recovering costs associated with processing applications for special use authorizations to use and occupy National Forest System lands and monitoring compliance with these special use authorizations (64 FR 66342). The provisions of this proposed rule would apply to applications and authorizations for use of National Forest System lands. The agency is extending the comment period by 30 days to February 24, 2000, to respond to requests form organizations and individuals who have requested more time to review and comment on the document. | 1999-12-29 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/29/99-33826/land-uses-special-uses-recovery-of-costs-for-processing-special-use-applications-and-monitoring | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-29/pdf/99-33826.pdf | Agriculture Department; Forest Service | 12,209 | On November 24, 1999, the Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, published proposed regulations for recovering costs associated with processing applications for special use authorizations to use and occupy National Forest System lands and... |
| 99-33831 | Consolidation of Good Laboratory Practice Standards | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to consolidate its Good Laboratory Practice Standards (GLPS), which currently exist in two separate regulations at 40 CFR part 160 and 40 CFR part 792. The proposed consolidated GLPS rule would be applicable to programs under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to which the current rules apply. In addition to the proposed consolidation, EPA is also proposing amendments to the GLPS that streamline and ease compliance while still maintaining the rule's data integrity assurance purpose. The consolidation will reduce the volume of regulations administered by EPA without adversely affecting current data integrity requirements. GLPS are intended to ensure the integrity of data gathered from studies in a wide variety of disciplines such as toxicology, ecological effects, chemical fate, residue chemistry, and product performance testing. Under FIFRA, compliance with regulations on GLPS applies to all studies required to be submitted in support of pesticide registrations, reregistrations, and experimental use permits. Under TSCA, GLPS are required for testing conducted pursuant to consent agreements/orders and test rules issued under sections 4 and 5 of that Act. Failure to comply with applicable GLPS is an actionable violation which may result in civil or criminal penalties, and can render data from non-compliant studies unacceptable for consideration by EPA. | 1999-12-29 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/29/99-33831/consolidation-of-good-laboratory-practice-standards | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-29/pdf/99-33831.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to consolidate its Good Laboratory Practice Standards (GLPS), which currently exist in two separate regulations at 40 CFR part 160 and 40 CFR part 792. The proposed consolidated GLPS rule would be applicable to programs under the... |
| 99-33853 | Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Prohibition of Nonpelagic Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Pollock Fishery | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes regulations to implement Amendment 57 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area (FMP). This action would consist of three regulatory changes. First, it would prohibit the use of nonpelagic trawl gear in the directed pollock fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI). Second, the action would revise the existing performance standard for pelagic trawl gear. Third, crab and halibut bycatch limits established for the BSAI groundfish trawl fisheries would be reduced. This action is necessary to address bycatch reduction objectives in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) and is intended to further the goals and objectives of the FMP. | 1999-12-29 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/29/99-33853/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-prohibition-of-nonpelagic-trawl-gear-in-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-29/pdf/99-33853.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes regulations to implement Amendment 57 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area (FMP). This action would consist of three regulatory changes. First, it would prohibit the use of... |
| 99-33026 | Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plan; Indiana | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to approve revised source specific lead emissions limits for the Hammond Group--Halstab Division (Halstab) facility located in Hammond, Indiana which is located in Lake County. This requested revision to the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) was submitted by the State of Indiana on May 18, 1999. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33026/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-implementation-plan-indiana | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33026.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to approve revised source specific lead emissions limits for the Hammond Group--Halstab Division (Halstab) facility located in Hammond, Indiana which is located in Lake County. This requested revision to the Indiana State... |
| 99-33028 | Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia; Approval of National Low Emission Vehicle Programs | Proposed Rule | EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Delaware and Maryland, and by the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia for the purpose of adopting a National Low Emission Vehicle Program. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving these states' SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views these as noncontroversial submittals and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule for the affected states 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 action should do so at this time. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33028/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-delaware-maryland-pennsylvania-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33028.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Delaware and Maryland, and by the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia for the purpose of adopting a National Low Emission Vehicle Program. In the... |
| 99-33280 | Federal Acquisition Regulation; Construction Industry Payment Protection Act of 1999 | Proposed Rule | The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Construction Industry Payment Protection (CIPP) Act of 1999. The CIPP Act amends the Miller Act to provide that the amount of a payment bond must equal the total amount payable by the terms of the contract, unless the contracting officer determines that a payment bond in that amount is impractical. The proposed rule also provides enhanced payment protection for Government contracts not subject to the Miller Act. This added protection is not required by the CIPP but is considered beneficial to add consistency to the rule and to afford added protection to subcontractors and suppliers on contracts less than $100,000.00. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33280/federal-acquisition-regulation-construction-industry-payment-protection-act-of-1999 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33280.pdf | Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 103,210,301 | The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Construction Industry Payment Protection (CIPP) Act of 1999. The CIPP... |
| 99-33305 | Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Amendments to Insider Trading Regulation | Proposed Rule | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``Commission'') proposes to amend Commission Regulation 1.59 which addresses various trading prohibitions imposed on persons associated with self-regulatory organizations (``SROs''). Regulation 1.59 presently requires SROs to adopt rules prohibiting employees, governing board members, and members of committees from certain trading activities and from disclosing material, non-public information. The Commission proposes to amend Regulation 1.59 so that governing board members, and individuals serving as the ``functional equivalent'' of governing board members, would be clearly excluded from the definition of ``employee'' for Regulation 1.59 purposes. The Commission also seeks to clarify the meaning of Regulation 1.59(b)(1)(i) regarding the scope of the SRO employee trading prohibition, as its current punctuation may create some confusion. Finally, the Commission is requesting public comment regarding the application of Regulation 1.59 to non-paid advisors and paid consultants. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33305/proposed-rulemaking-concerning-amendments-to-insider-trading-regulation | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33305.pdf | Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 77 | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``Commission'') proposes to amend Commission Regulation 1.59 which addresses various trading prohibitions imposed on persons associated with self-regulatory organizations (``SROs''). Regulation 1.59 presently... |
| 99-33330 | Section 112(l) Proposal of the State of Florida's Rule Adjustment to the National Perchloroethylene Air Emission Standards for Dry Cleaning Facilities | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the adjustment of the ``National Perchloroethylene Air Emission Standards for Dry Cleaning Facilities,'' (PERC) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), delegated to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). This PERC NESHAP delegated to the State of Florida is approved through the section 112(l) procedures outlined in 40 CFR 63.92 and 63.91 of section 112 of the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990. On April 9, 1999, the State of Florida submitted a request for adjustment to the requirements of 40 CFR 63.10(b)5. The requested adjustment by FDEP would allow the periodic startup, shutdown, and malfunction reports in 40 CFR 63.10(d)(5) of the General Provisions, to be retained on site at area source PERC NESHAP affected facilities instead of submitting them to the delegated agency. EPA has reviewed this 112(l) adjustment request and determined that the FDEP has satisfied the necessary criteria of a complete submittal as specified in 63.92 and 63.91. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the section 112(l) adjustment of Florida's delegated PERC NESHAP as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial action and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this document. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33330/section-112l-proposal-of-the-state-of-floridas-rule-adjustment-to-the-national-perchloroethylene-air | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33330.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the adjustment of the ``National Perchloroethylene Air Emission Standards for Dry Cleaning Facilities,'' (PERC) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP),... |
| 99-33492 | Selective Disclosure and Insider Trading | Proposed Rule | The Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing new rules to address three issues: the selective disclosure by issuers of material nonpublic information; whether insider trading liability depends on a trader's ``use'' or ``knowing possession'' of material nonpublic information; and when the breach of a family or other non- business relationship may give rise to liability under the misappropriation theory of insider trading. The proposals are designed to promote the full and fair disclosure of information by issuers, and to clarify and enhance existing prohibitions against insider trading. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33492/selective-disclosure-and-insider-trading | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33492.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | The Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing new rules to address three issues: the selective disclosure by issuers of material nonpublic information; whether insider trading liability depends on a trader's ``use'' or ``knowing possession'' of... |
| 99-33522 | Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Public Hearings; Advisory Panel Meeting | Proposed Rule | NMFS will hold 10 public hearings to receive comments from fishery participants and other members of the public regarding proposed regulations to implement time/area closures for Atlantic pelagic longline fishermen who hold highly migratory species (HMS) permits. To accommodate people unable to attend a hearing or wishing to provide written comments, NMFS also solicits written comments on the proposed rule. In addition, NMFS will hold a joint meeting of the HMS and Billfish Advisory Panels (APs), to discuss future fishery management actions and advise NMFS. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33522/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-fisheries-public-hearings-advisory-panel-meeting | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33522.pdf | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 361 | NMFS will hold 10 public hearings to receive comments from fishery participants and other members of the public regarding proposed regulations to implement time/area closures for Atlantic pelagic longline fishermen who hold highly migratory species... |
| 99-33531 | Requirements for the Approval of Flame-Resistant Conveyor Belts | Proposed Rule | We (MSHA) are reopening the rulemaking record on our proposed rule revising the requirements for approval of flame-resistant conveyor belts for the limited purpose of giving you (interested parties) an opportunity to comment on two documents. These documents are an updated Preliminary Regulatory Impact Analysis (PRIA) and an updated Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) submission filed with OMB. The updated PRIA, using recent economic and industry data, evaluates the impact of the proposed part 14 approval requirements on small manufacturers and the impact of proposed part 75 modifications on small mines. The updated PRIA concludes that the proposal would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The updated paperwork submission evaluates the information collection requirements of the proposal using OMB's 1995 revised 83-I. Only comments addressing the updated PRIA, including its conclusion that the proposal would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, and the information collection requirements of the updated paperwork submission will be considered by MSHA. You may obtain a copy of the updated PRIA and updated paperwork submission, using revised form 83-I and Supporting Statement, from MSHA's Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances; 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Room 631, Arlington, VA 22203; telephone (703) 235-1910. You may also access our Internet website at http:// www.msha.gov to obtain an electronic copy. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33531/requirements-for-the-approval-of-flame-resistant-conveyor-belts | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33531.pdf | Labor Department; Mine Safety and Health Administration | 271,288 | We (MSHA) are reopening the rulemaking record on our proposed rule revising the requirements for approval of flame-resistant conveyor belts for the limited purpose of giving you (interested parties) an opportunity to comment on two documents. These... |
| 99-33532 | Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment and Accessories and High- Voltage Longwall Equipment Standards for Underground Coal Mines | Proposed Rule | This notice announces that we (MSHA) have updated our Preliminary Regulatory Impact and Flexibility Analysis (PRIA) for our proposed rule on high-voltage longwall equipment and that we are reopening the rulemaking record for the limited purpose of providing interested parties an opportunity to comment on the updated PRIA. The updated PRIA includes an evaluation of the impact of the part 18 approval requirements on small manufacturers and the impact of the proposed part 75 requirements on small mines. The updated PRIA concludes that the proposal would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of these small entities. Only comments addressing the updated PRIA, including the economic impact of the proposal on small manufacturers and small mine operators described in the PRIA, will be considered by MSHA. You may obtain a copy of the updated PRIA from MSHA's Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Room 631, Arlington, VA 22203; telephone (703) 235-1910. You may also access our Internet website at http://www.msha.gov to obtain an electronic copy. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33532/electric-motor-driven-mine-equipment-and-accessories-and-high--voltage-longwall-equipment-standards | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33532.pdf | Labor Department; Mine Safety and Health Administration | 271,288 | This notice announces that we (MSHA) have updated our Preliminary Regulatory Impact and Flexibility Analysis (PRIA) for our proposed rule on high-voltage longwall equipment and that we are reopening the rulemaking record for the limited purpose of... |
| 99-33556 | Revisions to Rules of Practice; Further Proposed Changes | Proposed Rule | This document addresses comments on a previous proposal to revise the general rules of practice. It proposes adopting the special rules of practice on a permanent basis and makes several other improvements. The Commission invites comments on this set of proposals. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33556/revisions-to-rules-of-practice-further-proposed-changes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33556.pdf | Postal Regulatory Commission | 409 | This document addresses comments on a previous proposal to revise the general rules of practice. It proposes adopting the special rules of practice on a permanent basis and makes several other improvements. The Commission invites comments on this set... |
| 99-33568 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-200 and -300 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric CF6-80C2 Series Engines | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747- 200 and -300 series airplanes, that currently requires various inspections and functional tests to detect discrepancies of the thrust reverser control and indication system, and correction of any discrepancy found. This action would require installation of a terminating modification, and would add repetitive functional tests of that installation, and repair, if necessary. This proposal is prompted by the results of a safety review of the thrust reverser systems on Model 747 series airplanes. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to ensure the integrity of the fail safe features of the thrust reverser system by preventing possible failure modes in the thrust reverser control system that can result in inadvertent deployment of a thrust reverser during flight. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33568/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-200-and--300-series-airplanes-equipped-with-general | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33568.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747- 200 and -300 series airplanes, that currently requires various inspections and functional tests to detect discrepancies of the... |
| 99-33569 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series Engines | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 747-400 series airplanes. This proposal would require installation of a modification of the thrust reverser control and indication system and wiring on each engine; and repetitive functional tests of that installation to detect discrepancies, and repair, if necessary. This proposal is prompted by the results of a safety review, which revealed that in-flight deployment of a thrust reverser could result in a significant reduction in airplane controllability. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to ensure the integrity of the fail-safe features of the thrust reverser system by preventing possible failure modes, which could result in inadvertent deployment of a thrust reverser during flight, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33569/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-400-series-airplanes-equipped-with-pratt-and-whitney | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33569.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 747-400 series airplanes. This proposal would require installation of a modification of the thrust reverser control and indication... |
| 99-33570 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection to determine whether H-11 steel bolts are installed as attach and support bolts at the trailing edge flap transmissions, and replacement of any H-11 steel bolt with an Inconel bolt. This proposal is prompted by reports of fracture or cracking of H-11 steel bolts at the flap transmissions. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent loss of a flap transmission, which could reduce lateral controllability of the airplane. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33570/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33570.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection to determine whether H-11 steel bolts are installed as attach... |
| 99-33571 | Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model ASW-27 Sailplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. (Alexander Schleicher) Model ASW-27 sailplanes. The proposed AD would require inspecting the elevator control circuit clearance inside the fuselage tail boom to the fin intersection to assure a clearance of at least 2.5 millimeters (mm) (\1/10\-inch wide), and adjusting any clearance that does not meet the criteria. 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 detect interference in the elevator control circuit, which, if not corrected, could result in the elevator control jamming with possible loss of control of the sailplane. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33571/airworthiness-directives-alexander-schleicher-gmbh-and-co-model-asw-27-sailplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33571.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 GmbH & Co. (Alexander Schleicher) Model ASW-27 sailplanes. The proposed AD would require inspecting the elevator control circuit... |
| 99-33572 | Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Aerospace Propellers R391-6-132- F/3 Series Propellers | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Dowty Aerospace Propellers R391-6- 132-F/3 series propellers. This proposal would require installation of an improved overspeed governor. This proposal is prompted by reports of overspeed governor failure. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent overspeed governor failure, which could result in propeller overspeed, vibration, possible loss of propeller integrity, and loss of control of the airplane. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33572/airworthiness-directives-dowty-aerospace-propellers-r391-6-132--f3-series-propellers | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33572.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Dowty Aerospace Propellers R391-6- 132-F/3 series propellers. This proposal would require installation of an improved overspeed governor. This proposal is... |
| 99-33574 | Labeling of Flavored Wine Products (98R-317P) | Proposed Rule | The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) proposes to amend the regulations to create a new standard of identity for flavored wine products. ATF believes that this regulation change is necessary to avoid consumer confusion between established classes/types of wines (including varietals, semi-generics, and type designations of varietal significance) and products that fall outside existing classes because of the addition of flavoring materials. In general, ATF proposes that such products must be labeled as ``Flavored Wine Product'' together with a truthful and adequate statement of composition. In addition, we are proposing to amend the existing definition of ``brand label'' for wine to be consistent with the definition currently provided for distilled spirits products. This change would minimize the likelihood of consumer confusion concerning the identity of the product by making mandatory information readily visible to the consumer at retail. Finally, this document discusses and solicits comments on a petition we received from the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) concerning the labeling of wine specialty products. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33574/labeling-of-flavored-wine-products-98r-317p | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33574.pdf | Treasury Department; Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau | 497,19 | The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) proposes to amend the regulations to create a new standard of identity for flavored wine products. ATF believes that this regulation change is necessary to avoid consumer confusion between established... |
| 99-33580 | Hazardous Materials Regulations; Compatibility With the Regulations of the International Atomic Energy Agency | Proposed Rule | RSPA is considering issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to amend requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) pertaining to the transportation of radioactive materials based on recent changes contained in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) publication, entitled ``IAEA Safety Standards Series: Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 1996 Edition, Requirements, No. ST-1'' (hereafter referred to as ST-1). The purpose of this rulemaking initiative is to harmonize requirements of the HMR with international standards for hazardous materials. Comments are requested from interested persons concerning the scope of the NPRM, i.e., extent to which differences between the HMR and the IAEA publication ST-1 should be considered in proposing changes to the HMR. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33580/hazardous-materials-regulations-compatibility-with-the-regulations-of-the-international-atomic | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33580.pdf | Transportation Department; Research and Special Programs Administration | 492,451 | RSPA is considering issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to amend requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) pertaining to the transportation of radioactive materials based on recent changes contained in the... |
| 99-33604 | Release, Dissemination, and Sale of Visual Information Materials | Proposed Rule | The Department of the Air Force is revising our rules on the Release, Dissemination, and Sale of Visual Information Materials to reflect current policies. Part 811 implements Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-117, Visual Information Management, and applies to all Air Force activities. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33604/release-dissemination-and-sale-of-visual-information-materials | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33604.pdf | Defense Department; Air Force Department | 103,13 | The Department of the Air Force is revising our rules on the Release, Dissemination, and Sale of Visual Information Materials to reflect current policies. Part 811 implements Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-117, Visual Information Management, and... |
| 99-33640 | Post-Loan Policies and Procedures for Insured Electric Loans | Proposed Rule | As a part of its ongoing program of streamlining regulations, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is proposing to amend its regulation on the advance of funds to reflect an increase in the threshold limit from $25,000 to $100,000, for which plant investments may be made in the borrowers' systems and be eligible for insured loan fund financing without being included in an RUS approved construction work plan (CWP). In addition, RUS is proposing to no longer limit borrowers to 130 percent of the project cost estimate for projects in the CWP or amendment and approved loan, as amended, for which prior RUS approval must be obtained. These changes would have the effect of reducing the number of actions by borrowers that would otherwise be required and would reduce administrative costs to borrowers and to the agency. In the final rule section of this Federal Register, RUS is publishing this action as a direct final rule without prior proposal because RUS views this as a noncontroversial action and anticipates no adverse comments. If no adverse comments are received in response to the direct final rule, no further action will be taken on this proposed rule and the action will become effective at the time specified in the direct final rule. If RUS receives adverse comments, a document will be published withdrawing the direct final rule and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. | 1999-12-28 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/28/99-33640/post-loan-policies-and-procedures-for-insured-electric-loans | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-28/pdf/99-33640.pdf | Agriculture Department; Rural Utilities Service | 12,460 | As a part of its ongoing program of streamlining regulations, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is proposing to amend its regulation on the advance of funds to reflect an increase in the threshold limit from $25,000 to $100,000, for which plant... |
| 99-33198 | Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; A Cost Recovery Program for the Individual Fishing Quota Program | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes regulations to implement cost recovery for the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) program for fixed gear halibut and sablefish fisheries in waters in and off of Alaska (IFQ Program). Section 304(d) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) requires the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to collect fees to recover actual costs incurred for Federal management and enforcement of these IFQ fisheries. This action is intended to collect such fees. | 1999-12-27 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/27/99-33198/fisheries-in-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-a-cost-recovery-program-for-the-individual | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-27/pdf/99-33198.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes regulations to implement cost recovery for the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) program for fixed gear halibut and sablefish fisheries in waters in and off of Alaska (IFQ Program). Section 304(d) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation... |
| 99-33364 | Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Southern and Western Colorado Appropriated Fund Wage Areas | Proposed Rule | The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a proposed rule that would redefine Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties, Colorado, from the Southern and Western Colorado appropriated fund Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area to the area of application of the Denver wage area, and redefine Mesa County, CO, from the Southern and Western Colorado FWS wage area to the area of application of the Utah FWS wage area. In addition, we propose to change the name of the Southern and Western Colorado FWS wage area to Southern Colorado. The redefinition of Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Mesa, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties, CO, would more accurately reflect the regulatory criteria used to define FWS wage areas. The change in the wage area name to the Southern Colorado FWS wage area would more accurately describe the geographic coverage of the redefined wage area. | 1999-12-27 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/27/99-33364/prevailing-rate-systems-redefinition-of-the-southern-and-western-colorado-appropriated-fund-wage | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-27/pdf/99-33364.pdf | Personnel Management Office | 406 | The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a proposed rule that would redefine Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties, Colorado, from the Southern and Western Colorado appropriated fund Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area to... |
| 99-33423 | Noxious Weeds; Update of Weed and Seed Lists | Proposed Rule | We are proposing to amend the noxious weeds regulations by adding Homeria spp. (Cape tulips) to the list of terrestrial weeds. Listed noxious weeds may be moved into or through the United States or interstate only under a written permit and under conditions that would not involve a danger of dissemination of the weeds. This action appears to be necessary to prevent the artificial spread of noxious weeds into noninfested areas of the United States. | 1999-12-27 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/27/99-33423/noxious-weeds-update-of-weed-and-seed-lists | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-27/pdf/99-33423.pdf | Agriculture Department; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 12,22 | We are proposing to amend the noxious weeds regulations by adding Homeria spp. (Cape tulips) to the list of terrestrial weeds. Listed noxious weeds may be moved into or through the United States or interstate only under a written permit and under... |
| 99-33424 | Initiation of Review of Management Plan/Regulations of the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary; Intent To Prepare Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Management Plan; Scoping Meetings | Proposed Rule | The Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS or Sanctuary) was designated in January 1981, and consists of 17 square nautical miles of open ocean and live bottom habitat approximately 17.5 nautical miles east of Sapelo Island, Georgia. The present management plan for the Sanctuary was completed in 1983. In accordance with Section 304(e) of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, as amended, (NMSA) (16 U.S.C 1431 et seq.), the Marine Sanctuaries Division (MSD) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is initiating a review of the management plan, to evaluate substantive progress toward implementing the goals for the Sanctuary, and to make revisions to the plan and regulations as necessary to fulfill the purposes and policies of the NMSA. The proposed revised management plan will likely involve changes to existing policies and regulations of the Sanctuary, to address contemporary issues and challenges, and to better protect and manage the Sanctuary's resources and qualities. The review process is composed of four major stages: information collection and characterization; preparation and release of a draft management plan/environmental impact statement, and any proposed amendments to the regulations; public review and comment; preparation and release of a final management plan/ environmental impact statement, and any final amendments to the regulations. NOAA anticipates that completion of the revised management plan and concomitant documents will require approximately eighteen to twenty-four months. NOAA has already conducted five public scoping meetings (as announced in the document in 64 FR 63262, November 17, 1999) to gather information and other comments from individuals, organizations, and government agencies on the scope, types and significance of issues related to the sanctuary's management plan and regulations. Because of the interest of individuals in other communities in Georgia, NOAA has decided to conduct three additional scoping meetings. | 1999-12-27 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/27/99-33424/initiation-of-review-of-management-planregulations-of-the-grays-reef-national-marine-sanctuary | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-27/pdf/99-33424.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | The Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS or Sanctuary) was designated in January 1981, and consists of 17 square nautical miles of open ocean and live bottom habitat approximately 17.5 nautical miles east of Sapelo Island, Georgia. The present... |
| 99-33428 | Classification of Games | Proposed Rule | On November 10, 1999, the National Indian Gaming Commission (Commission) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (64 FR 61234, November 10, 1999) proposing regulations that will establish a formal process for the classification of games played on Indian lands under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (Act). The date for filing comments is being extended and one hearing will be held. | 1999-12-27 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/27/99-33428/classification-of-games | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-27/pdf/99-33428.pdf | National Indian Gaming Commission | 347 | On November 10, 1999, the National Indian Gaming Commission (Commission) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (64 FR 61234, November 10, 1999) proposing regulations that will establish a formal process for the classification of games played on Indian... |
| 99-33462 | Pennsylvania Regulatory Program | Proposed Rule | OSM is announcing the receipt of a proposed amendment to the Pennsylvania Regulatory Program (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. Pennsylvania has submitted this proposed amendment to reflect changes made to regulations in the Pennsylvania program through the Department's Regulatory Basics Initiative (RBI). Under this initiative, regulations were revised because they were considered to be unclear, unnecessary or more stringent than the corresponding Federal regulation. The RBI resulted in the following rulemaking: Coal Mining--Areas Unsuitable for Mining, Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol. 29, No. 41, October 9, 1999. | 1999-12-27 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/27/99-33462/pennsylvania-regulatory-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-27/pdf/99-33462.pdf | Interior Department; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office | 253,480 | OSM is announcing the receipt of a proposed amendment to the Pennsylvania Regulatory Program (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.... |
| 99-33481 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 90-Day Finding and Commencement of Status Review for a Petition to List the Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly as Endangered | Proposed Rule | We, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 90-day finding for a petition to list the Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas anicia cloudcrofti) as an endangered species and designate critical habitat pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We find the petition provides substantial scientific and commercial information to indicate that listing of this animal may be warranted. Therefore, we are initiating a status review to determine if the petitioned action is warranted. To ensure that the review is comprehensive, we are soliciting information and data regarding this action. | 1999-12-27 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/27/99-33481/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-90-day-finding-and-commencement-of-status-review-for-a | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-27/pdf/99-33481.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 90-day finding for a petition to list the Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas anicia cloudcrofti) as an endangered species and designate critical habitat pursuant to the... |
| 99-32759 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Missouri | Proposed Rule | EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the state of Missouri for the purpose of approving certain portions of the SIP revisions submitted by the state of Missouri and as revisions to the part 70 (operating permits) program. These revisions established emission and service fees for 1997 and 1998 and clarify language regarding reporting requirements, emission calculations, and verification. In the final rules section of the Federal Register, EPA is approving the state's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision amendment and anticipates no relevant adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives relevant adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed action. 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. | 1999-12-23 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/23/99-32759/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-state-of-missouri | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-23/pdf/99-32759.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the state of Missouri for the purpose of approving certain portions of the SIP revisions submitted by the state of Missouri and as revisions to the part 70 (operating... |
| 99-33033 | Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend management standards for sewage sludge by adding a numeric concentration limit for dioxin and dioxin-like compounds (``dioxins'') in sewage sludge that is applied to the land, and monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements for dioxins in sewage sludge that is land applied. Today's action also presents the results of risk assessments for dioxins in sewage sludge that is applied to the land, placed in surface disposal units, or incinerated. Based on these risk assessments, the Agency is not proposing additional numeric standards or management practice requirements for dioxins in sewage sludge that is placed in surface disposal units or incinerated. EPA is proposing a standard for dioxins in sewage sludge that is applied to the land in order to protect public health and the environment from unreasonable risks of exposure to dioxins. The Agency's risk assessment for land application of sewage sludge estimates that sewage sludge with concentrations of dioxins above the proposed limit may present an unreasonable cancer risk to specific highly exposed individuals. The purpose of this standard would be to prohibit land application of sewage sludge containing concentrations of dioxins above the limit, and thereby protect the health of highly exposed individuals as well as the health of the general population. We are also proposing to exclude from the proposed numeric limit and monitoring requirements treatment works with a flow rate equal to or less than one million gallons per day and certain sludge-only entities that receive sewage sludge for further processing prior to land application. This exclusion is based on the relatively small amount of sewage sludge that is prepared by these facilities and entities and, therefore, the low probability that land application of these materials could significantly increase risk from dioxins to human health or the environment. Finally, we are proposing technical amendments to the frequency of monitoring requi… | 1999-12-23 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/23/99-33033/standards-for-the-use-or-disposal-of-sewage-sludge | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-23/pdf/99-33033.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend management standards for sewage sludge by adding a numeric concentration limit for dioxin and dioxin-like compounds (``dioxins'') in sewage sludge that is applied to the land, and... |
| 99-33104 | Organization; Funding and Fiscal Affairs, Loan Policies and Operations, and Funding Operations; Stock Issuances | Proposed Rule | The Farm Credit Administration is proposing to amend regulations to allow Farm Credit System (System) service corporations to sell stock to non-System entities; and System institutions to adopt bylaws allowing the issuance of unlimited amounts of certain classes of equities. The purpose of our proposal is to provide System institutions additional opportunities to fulfill their borrowers' needs through service corporations and more efficient issuance of equities related to earnings distributions and transfers of capital. We are also taking this opportunity to make a technical change to one of our regulations pertaining to disclosure requirements. | 1999-12-23 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/23/99-33104/organization-funding-and-fiscal-affairs-loan-policies-and-operations-and-funding-operations-stock | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-23/pdf/99-33104.pdf | Farm Credit Administration | 154 | The Farm Credit Administration is proposing to amend regulations to allow Farm Credit System (System) service corporations to sell stock to non-System entities; and System institutions to adopt bylaws allowing the issuance of unlimited amounts of... |
| 99-33131 | Food Stamp Program: Work Provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 | Proposed Rule | The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) proposes to amend its regulations to implement several work-related provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). This proposed rule makes significant changes to current work rules, including requirements for the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program and the optional workfare program. These changes streamline Food Stamp Program work requirements, simplify the disqualification requirements for failure to comply with work rules, and provide greater flexibility for States to operate their employment and training programs. | 1999-12-23 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/23/99-33131/food-stamp-program-work-provisions-of-the-personal-responsibility-and-work-opportunity | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-23/pdf/99-33131.pdf | Agriculture Department; Food and Nutrition Service | 12,200 | The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) proposes to amend its regulations to implement several work-related provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). This proposed rule makes significant changes to... |
| 99-33150 | Agency Use of Appropriated Funds for Child Care Costs for Lower Income Employees | Proposed Rule | The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a rule to set forth how agencies may use appropriated funds to reduce child care costs for lower income Federal employees. The intended effect of this rule is to enable lower income Federal employees to better afford child care. | 1999-12-23 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/23/99-33150/agency-use-of-appropriated-funds-for-child-care-costs-for-lower-income-employees | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-23/pdf/99-33150.pdf | Personnel Management Office | 406 | The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a rule to set forth how agencies may use appropriated funds to reduce child care costs for lower income Federal employees. The intended effect of this rule is to enable lower income Federal... |
| 99-33339 | Loading Requirements for PVDS Mailings | Proposed Rule | The Postal Service is seeking comments on a proposed revision to the Domestic Mail Manual to require that if Periodicals mail is on the same vehicle as Standard Mail prepared for Plant Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS), then the Periodicals mail must be loaded toward the tail of the vehicle so that, for each destination entry, Periodicals mail can be offloaded first. | 1999-12-23 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/23/99-33339/loading-requirements-for-pvds-mailings | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-23/pdf/99-33339.pdf | Postal Service | 410 | The Postal Service is seeking comments on a proposed revision to the Domestic Mail Manual to require that if Periodicals mail is on the same vehicle as Standard Mail prepared for Plant Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS), then the Periodicals mail must be... |
| 99-33357 | Practices and Procedures | Proposed Rule | The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or the Board) proposes to amend its rules of practice and procedure with respect to attorney fee proceedings to provide reimbursement to a prevailing appellant's attorney at his customary billing rate if that rate is consistent with the prevailing community rate where the attorney ordinarily practices. The intent of the proposed amendment is to provide a more equitable scheme for reimbursement of a prevailing appellant's attorney fees. | 1999-12-23 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/23/99-33357/practices-and-procedures | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-23/pdf/99-33357.pdf | Merit Systems Protection Board | 285 | The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or the Board) proposes to amend its rules of practice and procedure with respect to attorney fee proceedings to provide reimbursement to a prevailing appellant's attorney at his customary billing rate if that... |
| 99-32599 | Implementation of Public Law 105-33, Section 9302, Relating to Tobacco Importation Restrictions, Markings, Minimum Manufacturing Requirements, and Penalty Provisions (98R-369P) | Proposed Rule | In the Rules and Regulations portion of this Federal Register, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is issuing temporary regulations to implement several provisions of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. The new law: Places restrictions on the importation of previously exported tobacco products, requires markings on tobacco products or cigarette papers and tubes removed or transferred without payment of the federal excise tax, provides penalties for selling, relanding, or receiving, within the jurisdiction of the United States, tobacco products or cigarette papers and tubes which have been labeled and shipped for exportation and were removed after the effective date, and authorizes the Secretary to prescribe minimum capacity or activity requirements as a criterion for issuance of a manufacturer's permit. These new provisions of law are effective January 1, 2000. Clarifying changes are also made to the tobacco regulations. In this notice of proposed rulemaking, ATF invites comments on the temporary rule. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-32599/implementation-of-public-law-105-33-section-9302-relating-to-tobacco-importation-restrictions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-32599.pdf | Treasury Department; Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau | 497,19 | In the Rules and Regulations portion of this Federal Register, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is issuing temporary regulations to implement several provisions of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. The new law: Places restrictions on... |
| 99-32601 | Implementation of Public Law 105-33, Section 9302, Requiring the Qualification of Tobacco Products Importers | Proposed Rule | In the Rules and Regulations portion of this Federal Register, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is issuing temporary regulations to implement section 9302 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. The new law requires importers of tobacco products to qualify for a permit to conduct such operations. These regulations also make clarifying changes to part 275. In this notice of proposed rulemaking, ATF invites comments on the temporary rule. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-32601/implementation-of-public-law-105-33-section-9302-requiring-the-qualification-of-tobacco-products | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-32601.pdf | Treasury Department; Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau | 497,19 | In the Rules and Regulations portion of this Federal Register, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is issuing temporary regulations to implement section 9302 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. The new law requires importers of tobacco... |
| 99-32603 | Implementation of Public Law 105-33, Section 9302, relating to the Imposition of Permit Requirements on the Manufacture of Roll-Your- Own Tobacco (98R-370P) | Proposed Rule | In the Rules and Regulations portion of this Federal Register, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is issuing temporary regulations to implement section 9302 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. The new law enacted new permit requirements for manufacturers of roll-your-own tobacco. In addition, the temporary rule corrects the title to 27 CFR part 270, renumbers certain forms to reflect the current ATF numbering system, and removes references to forms that were previously made obsolete. Clarifying changes are made to parts 270, 275, 290, 295, and 296. In this notice of proposed rulemaking, ATF invites comments on the temporary rule. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-32603/implementation-of-public-law-105-33-section-9302-relating-to-the-imposition-of-permit-requirements | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-32603.pdf | Treasury Department; Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau | 497,19 | In the Rules and Regulations portion of this Federal Register, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is issuing temporary regulations to implement section 9302 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. The new law enacted new permit requirements... |
| 99-32643 | Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision, South Coast Air Quality Management District | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) which concern rule recissions from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). This action will rescind these rules from the federally approved SIP. The intended effect of this action is to update and clarify the State Implementation Plan in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the state's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for this approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting should do so at this time. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-32643/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-implementation-plans-california-state-implementation-plan | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-32643.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) which concern rule recissions from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). This action will rescind these rules from the federally approved SIP.... |
| 99-32859 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Control of Air Pollution From Volatile Organic Compounds, Miscellaneous Industrial Sources, Cutback Asphalt | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to take direct final action on revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions concern Control of Air Pollution from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), Miscellaneous Industrial Sources, specifically, asphaltic operations in the Nueces County and the ozone nonattainment areas. The EPA is proposing this revision to revise emissions of VOCs in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act. In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the EPA views this as a noncontroversial revision and anticipates no adverse comment. The EPA has explained its reasons for this approval in the preamble to the direct final rule. If EPA receives no relevant adverse comments, the EPA will not take further action on this proposed rule. If EPA receives relevant adverse comment, EPA will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect. The EPA will address all public comments in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this time. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-32859/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-texas-control-of-air-pollution-from-volatile | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-32859.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to take direct final action on revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions concern Control of Air Pollution from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), Miscellaneous Industrial Sources, specifically, asphaltic... |
| 99-32861 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Missouri | Proposed Rule | EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the state of Missouri for the purpose of revising the Federally approved incinerator provisions of the Kansas City Air Pollution Control Code to ensure that they reflect the provisions currently enforced by the Kansas City Health Department in Chapter 8 of the Air Pollution Control Code. In the final rules section of the Federal Register, EPA is approving the state's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision amendment and anticipates no relevant adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this rule. If EPA receives relevant adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. 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. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-32861/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-state-of-missouri | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-32861.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the state of Missouri for the purpose of revising the Federally approved incinerator provisions of the Kansas City Air Pollution Control Code to ensure that they reflect... |
| 99-33065 | Dolphin-Safe Tuna Labeling; Official Mark | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes to implement provisions of the International Dolphin Conservation Program Act (IDCPA) that pertain to the establishment of an official dolphin-safe mark. This rule proposes that mark. The Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act (DPCIA), as amended by the IDCPA, requires the Secretary of Commerce to develop an official mark that may be used to label tuna products as ``dolphin- safe.'' This rule will allow consumers to distinguish dolphin-safe tuna products using the official mark from non-dolphin-safe tuna products. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-33065/dolphin-safe-tuna-labeling-official-mark | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-33065.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes to implement provisions of the International Dolphin Conservation Program Act (IDCPA) that pertain to the establishment of an official dolphin-safe mark. This rule proposes that mark. The Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act... |
| 99-33087 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Proposed Endangered Status for the Southern California Distinct Vertebrate Population Segment of the Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog | Proposed Rule | We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to list the southern California distinct vertebrate population segment (DPS) of mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa) as endangered, pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In southern California, this DPS has been reduced to only a few isolated remnants in the San Gabriel, San Jacinto, and San Bernardino Mountains. Hypothesized causes of the decline include predation from introduced trout or possibly some other widespread environmental effects such as airborne contaminants. These effects have probably acted in combination to produce the decline. The chronology of the decline is not well documented, but it appears that a precipitous decline occurred over the last three or four decades. The decline went largely unnoticed and was not studied. In addition to predation from trout and other widespread factors, the few remaining frogs are now threatened by recreational suction dredging for gold and human activities at campgrounds and day use areas. The remnant populations are so small that they are now at risk from random genetic, demographic, and environmental effects as well. This proposed rule constitutes the 12-month finding on a petition to list the southern California population of mountain yellow-legged frog as threatened or endangered. This proposed rule, if made final, would implement the Federal protection and recovery provisions afforded by the Act for this DPS. We welcome data and comment from the public on this proposal. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-33087/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-proposed-endangered-status-for-the-southern-california | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-33087.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to list the southern California distinct vertebrate population segment (DPS) of mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa) as endangered, pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended... |
| 99-33088 | Changes in Procedures for Standard Mail Destination Entry Mailings | Proposed Rule | This proposal would amend the Domestic Mail Manual procedures for destination entry mailings of Standard Mail (A) and Standard Mail (B) by changing the current frequency for standing appointments from once a month to once a week. In addition, this document also proposes that when a mailer requests a standing appointment at a destination delivery unit (DDU) for a Standard Mail (A) or Standard Mail (B) mailing, the ZIP Codes of the mail being deposited must be provided at the time of request. Also, to be consistent with current standards for Standard Mail (A), a change is being made to provide for the redirection of Standard Mail (B) by the Postal Service to a facility other than the one designated by the mailer. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-33088/changes-in-procedures-for-standard-mail-destination-entry-mailings | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-33088.pdf | Postal Service | 410 | This proposal would amend the Domestic Mail Manual procedures for destination entry mailings of Standard Mail (A) and Standard Mail (B) by changing the current frequency for standing appointments from once a month to once a week. In addition, this... |
| 99-33101 | Implementation of Video Description of Video Programming | Proposed Rule | This document corrects the preamble to a proposed rule published in the Federal Register of December 1, 1999, regarding the adoption of limited requirements for television video description. This corrects paragraph 44 of the proposed rule. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-33101/implementation-of-video-description-of-video-programming | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-33101.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document corrects the preamble to a proposed rule published in the Federal Register of December 1, 1999, regarding the adoption of limited requirements for television video description. This corrects paragraph 44 of the proposed rule. |
| 99-33102 | Establishment of a Class A Television Service; Comments Suspended | Proposed Rule | This document announces that the Commission, on its own motion, has suspended the filing of comments that were due December 21, 1999, in its rulemaking proceeding in MM Docket No. 99-292 concerning the Establishment of a Class A Television Service. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-33102/establishment-of-a-class-a-television-service-comments-suspended | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-33102.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document announces that the Commission, on its own motion, has suspended the filing of comments that were due December 21, 1999, in its rulemaking proceeding in MM Docket No. 99-292 concerning the Establishment of a Class A Television Service. |
| 99-33108 | Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Operating Fund Allocation; Meeting | Proposed Rule | This document announces a meeting of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Operating Fund Allocation. These meetings are sponsored by HUD for the purpose of discussing and negotiating a proposed rule that would change the current method of determining the payment of operating subsidies to public housing agencies (PHAs). | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-33108/negotiated-rulemaking-committee-on-operating-fund-allocation-meeting | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-33108.pdf | Housing and Urban Development Department | 228 | This document announces a meeting of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Operating Fund Allocation. These meetings are sponsored by HUD for the purpose of discussing and negotiating a proposed rule that would change the current method of determining... |
| 99-33139 | New Mexico Regulatory Program | Proposed Rule | Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the New Mexico regulatory program (hereinafter, the ``New Mexico program'') under this Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment consists of revisions to rules pertaining to revegetation success standards and sampling techniques. The amendment is intended to revise the New Mexico program to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-33139/new-mexico-regulatory-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-33139.pdf | Interior Department; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office | 253,480 | Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the New Mexico regulatory program (hereinafter, the ``New Mexico program'') under this Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977... |
| 99-33140 | New Mexico Regulatory Program | Proposed Rule | Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing receipt of revisions pertaining to two previously proposed amendments to the New Mexico regulatory program (hereinafter, the ``New Mexico program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The revisions for New Mexico's proposed rules pertain to timing of backfilling and grading; definitions of ``material damage'' and ``occupied residential dwelling and associated structures''; design criteria and inspection requirements for impoundments and spillways; adjustment of bond amount for subsidence damage; ground cover requirements for lands to be developed for recreation and shelterbelts; other transportation facilities; and review criteria for improvidently issued permits. The amendments are intended to revise the New Mexico program to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations, incorporate the additional flexibility afforded by the revised Federal regulations, and improve operational efficiency. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-33140/new-mexico-regulatory-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-33140.pdf | Interior Department; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office | 253,480 | Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing receipt of revisions pertaining to two previously proposed amendments to the New Mexico regulatory program (hereinafter, the ``New Mexico program'') under the Surface Mining... |
| 99-33155 | Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New Hampshire and Rhode Island; Approval of National Low Emission Vehicle Program | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by both the States of New Hampshire and Rhode Island on August 16, 1999 and November 17, 1999, respectively, providing that the national low emission vehicle (National LEV) be an acceptable compliance option for new motor vehicles sold in each State. In New Hampshire's case, they are providing a commitment by rule to remain part of the National LEV program, and not adopt a California low emission vehicle (CAL LEV) program for the duration of National LEV. In the case of Rhode Island, they have modified their CAL LEV rule to allow the national low emission vehicle program to be a compliance alternative under their rule. Auto manufacturers have agreed to sell these cleaner vehicles throughout each of these States for the duration of the National LEV program. These SIP revisions are required as part of the agreement between States and automobile manufacturers to ensure the continuation of this program to bring clean cars throughout the country, beginning with 1999 model year vehicles. EPA is soliciting public comments on the issues discussed in this proposal or on other relevant matters. These comments will be considered before EPA takes final action. Interested parties may participate in the Federal rulemaking procedure by submitting written comments to the EPA Regional office listed in the ADDRESSES section of this action. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-33155/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-new-hampshire-and-rhode-island | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-33155.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by both the States of New Hampshire and Rhode Island on August 16, 1999 and November 17, 1999, respectively, providing that the national low emission vehicle (National LEV)... |
| 99-33161 | Azinphos-Methyl; Proposed Revocation and Lowering of Certain Tolerances; Tolerance Actions | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to revise the tolerances for azinphos- methyl by revoking certain tolerances and modifying certain other tolerances for residues of the insectide azinphos-methyl (40 CFR 180.154). This proposed revision is in compliance with a Memorandum of Understanding between the EPA and registrants of azinphos-methyl. The regulatory actions proposed in this document are part of the Agency's reregistration program under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and the tolerance reassessment requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). DATES: Comments, identified by docket control number OPP-300959, must be received on or February 22, 2000. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by mail, electronically, or in person. Please follow the detailed instructions for each method as provided in Unit I. of the ``SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION'' section of this document. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket control number OPP-300959 in the subject line on the first page of your response. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barry O'Keefe, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 703-308-8035; fax number: 703-308-8041; e-mail address: okeefe.barry@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-33161/azinphos-methyl-proposed-revocation-and-lowering-of-certain-tolerances-tolerance-actions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-33161.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This document proposes to revise the tolerances for azinphos- methyl by revoking certain tolerances and modifying certain other tolerances for residues of the insectide azinphos-methyl (40 CFR 180.154). This proposed revision is in compliance with a... |
| 99-33164 | Advance Participations; Sales of Whole Advances; Withdrawal of Proposed Rule | Proposed Rule | In light of the enactment of the Federal Home Loan Bank System Modernization Act of 1999 (Modernization Act), the Federal Housing Finance Board (Finance Board) is withdrawing its proposed rule that would have amended Part 935 of its regulation to approve the sale of whole advances between Federal Home Loan Banks (Banks) under certain limited circumstances. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-33164/advance-participations-sales-of-whole-advances-withdrawal-of-proposed-rule | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-33164.pdf | Federal Housing Finance Board | 175 | In light of the enactment of the Federal Home Loan Bank System Modernization Act of 1999 (Modernization Act), the Federal Housing Finance Board (Finance Board) is withdrawing its proposed rule that would have amended Part 935 of its regulation to... |
| 99-33169 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time general visual inspection to determine the part number and serial number of the spoiler servocontrol, and corrective action, if necessary. 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 spoiler servocontrol piston rod, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-33169/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-33169.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time general visual inspection to determine the part number... |
| 99-33170 | Airworthiness Directives; Industrie Aeronautiche e Meccaniche Model Piaggio P-180 Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all Industrie Aeronautiche e Meccaniche (I.A.M.) Model Piaggio P-180 airplanes. The proposed AD would require repetitively inspecting the brake assembly rods and tubings for wear or damage, and replacing any worn or damaged parts. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Italy. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent the brake hydraulic fluid from leaking because of the brake assembly rods contacting the brake valve tubing, which could result in the inability to adequately stop the airplane during ground operations. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-33170/airworthiness-directives-industrie-aeronautiche-e-meccaniche-model-piaggio-p-180-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-33170.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all Industrie Aeronautiche e Meccaniche (I.A.M.) Model Piaggio P-180 airplanes. The proposed AD would require repetitively inspecting the brake assembly rods and... |
| 99-33171 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 series airplanes, that currently requires a revision to the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement to ensure that the main deck cargo door is closed, latched, and locked; repetitive inspections of the wire bundle and door latch rollers to detect damage; and repair or replacement of damaged components. This action would require, among other actions, modification of the indication and hydraulic systems of the main deck cargo door, and installation of a means to prevent pressurization to an unsafe level if the main deck cargo door is not closed, latched, and locked. This proposal is prompted by the FAA's determination that certain main deck cargo door systems do not provide an adequate level of safety; the latching and locking mechanisms are not of adequate design to prevent structural deformation in the event of component jamming; and that there is an absence of a means to prevent pressurization to an unsafe level if the main deck cargo door is not closed, latched, and locked. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent opening of the cargo door while the airplane is in flight, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane including possible loss of the door, flight control, or severe structural damage. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-33171/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-8-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-33171.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 series airplanes, that currently requires a revision to the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement to ensure that the main... |
| 99-33207 | Pipeline Safety: Enhanced Safety and Environmental Protection for Gas Transmission and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines in High-Consequence Areas | Proposed Rule | This notice announces that the Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) will extend to January 17, 2000, the comment period following the public meeting on pipeline system integrity programs in high- consequence areas. This notice also announces that OPS is establishing an electronic public discussion forum on pipeline system integrity management. OPS requests comments that address how to provide additional safety and environmental protection for gas transmission pipelines and hazardous liquid pipelines in high-consequence areas through regulated integrity management programs. | 1999-12-22 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/22/99-33207/pipeline-safety-enhanced-safety-and-environmental-protection-for-gas-transmission-and-hazardous | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-22/pdf/99-33207.pdf | Transportation Department; Research and Special Programs Administration | 492,451 | This notice announces that the Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) will extend to January 17, 2000, the comment period following the public meeting on pipeline system integrity programs in high- consequence areas. This notice also announces that OPS is... |
| 99-32591 | Meritorious Claims Which Result From the Conduct of NASA Functions | Proposed Rule | The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) proposes to amend its rules regarding the submission and processing of meritorious claims under section 203 of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended. NASA regulations currently discuss the submission and processing of meritorious, as well as tort, claims by NASA. This proposal provides separate coverage for meritorious claims in a new part. The proposal reflects the statutes and requirements governing these two types of claims, differences in their processing and settlement by NASA, and differences in their payment. | 1999-12-21 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/21/99-32591/meritorious-claims-which-result-from-the-conduct-of-nasa-functions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-21/pdf/99-32591.pdf | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 301 | The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) proposes to amend its rules regarding the submission and processing of meritorious claims under section 203 of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended. NASA regulations... |
| 99-32840 | Making the Frequency 156.250 MHz Available for Port Operations Purposes in Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA Ports | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to amend the Commission's rules to designate marine VHF Channel 05A for port operations communications in Los Angeles and Long Beach, California ports. The effect of this rule is that it will foster reliable marine communications and increase safe vessel transit in the ports. The action will allow the LA/LB Pilots to manage vessel traffic in that area more efficiently and protect the marine environment by preventing collisions and groundings. | 1999-12-21 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/21/99-32840/making-the-frequency-156250-mhz-available-for-port-operations-purposes-in-los-angeles-and-long-beach | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-21/pdf/99-32840.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document proposes to amend the Commission's rules to designate marine VHF Channel 05A for port operations communications in Los Angeles and Long Beach, California ports. The effect of this rule is that it will foster reliable marine communications... |
| 99-32842 | Authorizing Collection of the Fee Levied on F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Classifications Under Public Law 104-208 | Proposed Rule | This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and Naturalization Service's (Service) regulations to: Establish a $95 fee, that schools and exchange visitor programs must collect and remit on behalf of F-1, J-1, and M-1 nonimmigrants who are subject to this fee when they first register or enroll in school or first commence exchange program participation in the United States; explain which F-1, J-1; and M-1 nonimmigrants are required to pay the fee; describe the consequences that an F-1, J-1, or M-1 nonimmigrant faces upon failure to pay the fee; specify the consequences that an approved school or exchange program faces if it fails to collect the fee and remit it to the Service; and to specify which F-1, J-1, and M-1 nonimmigrants are exempt from the fee. This rule is necessary to implement section 641 (regarding the Program to Collect Information Relating to Nonimmigrant Foreign Students and Other Exchange Program Participants) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), as well as the authority that the Service already has under sections 103 (regarding the Powers and Duties of the Commissioner of the Service) and 214 (regarding Admission of Nonimmigrants) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) and under 31 U.S.C. 9701 and section 286(m) of the Act. | 1999-12-21 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/21/99-32842/authorizing-collection-of-the-fee-levied-on-f-j-and-m-nonimmigrant-classifications-under-public-law | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-21/pdf/99-32842.pdf | Justice Department; Immigration and Naturalization Service | 268,232 | This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and Naturalization Service's (Service) regulations to: Establish a $95 fee, that schools and exchange visitor programs must collect and remit on behalf of F-1, J-1, and M-1 nonimmigrants who are subject to... |
| 99-32889 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: Heavy Vehicle Antilock Brake System (ABS) Performance Requirement | Proposed Rule | On March 10, 1995, NHTSA published a final rule amending the hydraulic and air brake standards to require medium and heavy vehicles to be equipped with antilock brake systems (ABS) to improve the directional stability and control of these vehicles during braking. We supplemented the ABS requirements for truck tractors with a braking-in- a-curve performance test on a low-coefficient of friction surface, using a full brake application, in both the unloaded (bobtail) condition and with the tractor loaded to its gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) using an unbraked control trailer. The braking-in-a-curve test was not applied to single-unit trucks or buses or to air-braked trailers because we had performed only limited testing of ABS-equipped single-unit vehicles. We stated that we would continue research on dynamic performance tests for single-unit trucks, buses, and trailers, and would consider applying performance test requirements to these vehicles in the future. The agency is now proposing to apply the braking-in-a-curve dynamic performance test requirement to single-unit trucks and buses that are required to be equipped with antilock braking systems. After issuing the March 1995 final rule, we tested several ABS-equipped single-unit trucks and buses equipped with both hydraulic and air brakes. We tentatively conclude that the test results confirm that the braking-in-a-curve performance test requirement is practicable for those vehicles. Adopting this requirement would complement the ABS equipment requirements and stopping distance requirements. Taken together, these requirements would improve the ability of the affected vehicles to stop in a stable and controllable manner. | 1999-12-21 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/21/99-32889/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-heavy-vehicle-antilock-brake-system-abs-performance | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-21/pdf/99-32889.pdf | Transportation Department; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 492,345 | On March 10, 1995, NHTSA published a final rule amending the hydraulic and air brake standards to require medium and heavy vehicles to be equipped with antilock brake systems (ABS) to improve the directional stability and control of these vehicles... |
| 99-32907 | Revision of the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices; Regulatory Signs, Low Volume Rural Roads, and Traffic Control for Highway-Rail Grade Crossings | Proposed Rule | The MUTCD is incorporated by reference in 23 CFR part 655, subpart F, approved by the Federal Highway Administrator, and recognized as the national standard for traffic control on all public roads. The FHWA announced its intent to rewrite and reformat the MUTCD on January 10, 1992, at 57 FR 1134. This document proposes new text for the MUTCD in Chapter 2B-- Regulatory Signs, Part 5--Traffic Control Devices for Low-Volume Rural Roads, and Part 8--Traffic Control for Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (update information). The purpose of this rewrite effort is to reformat the text for clarity of intended meanings, to include metric dimensions and values for the design and installation of traffic control devices, and to improve the overall organization and discussion of the contents in the MUTCD. The proposed changes included herein are intended to expedite traffic, promote uniformity, improve safety, and incorporate technology advances in traffic control device application. | 1999-12-21 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/21/99-32907/revision-of-the-manual-on-uniform-traffic-control-devices-regulatory-signs-low-volume-rural-roads | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-21/pdf/99-32907.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Highway Administration | 492,170 | The MUTCD is incorporated by reference in 23 CFR part 655, subpart F, approved by the Federal Highway Administrator, and recognized as the national standard for traffic control on all public roads. The FHWA announced its intent to rewrite and reformat... |
| 99-32910 | Traffic Control Devices on Federal-Aid and Other Streets and Highways; Color Specifications for Retroreflective Sign and Pavement Marking Materials | Proposed Rule | The FHWA proposes to revise its color specifications for retroreflective signing materials. This revision would include daytime and nighttime specifications for both assigned and unassigned colors found in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Color specifications for fluorescent colors and pavement marking material would also be included. | 1999-12-21 | 1999 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/21/99-32910/traffic-control-devices-on-federal-aid-and-other-streets-and-highways-color-specifications-for | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-12-21/pdf/99-32910.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Highway Administration | 492,170 | The FHWA proposes to revise its color specifications for retroreflective signing materials. This revision would include daytime and nighttime specifications for both assigned and unassigned colors found in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices... |
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