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| 00-31079 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determinations of Whether Designation of Critical Habitat Is Prudent for 20 Plant Species and the Proposed Designations of Critical Habitat for 32 Plant Species From the Island of Molokai, HI | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have reconsidered our findings concerning whether designating critical habitat for 20 federally protected plants from the island of Molokai, some of which may also occur on other Hawaiian Islands, would be prudent. The 20 plants were listed as endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), between 1991 and 1999. At the time each plant was listed, we determined that designation of critical habitat was not prudent because designation would increase the degree of threat to the species and/or would not benefit the plant. We determine that critical habitat is prudent for 19 of these species (Bidens wiebkei, Brighamia rockii, Canavalia molokaiensis, Clermontia oblongifolia ssp. brevipes, Cyanea dunbarii, Cyanea mannii, Cyanea procera, Hibiscus arnottianus ssp. immaculatus, Lysimachia maxima, Mariscus fauriei, Marsilea villosa, Melicope reflexa, Phyllostegia mannii, Schiedea lydgatei, Schiedea sarmentosa, Silene alexandri, Silene lanceolata, Stenogyne bifida, and Tetramolopium rockii) because the potential benefits of designating critical habitat essential for the conservation of these species outweigh the risks that may result from human activity because of critical habitat designation. We propose that critical habitat designation is not prudent for one species, Pritchardia munroi, because it would likely increase the threat from vandalism or collection of this species on Molokai. This proposed rule also proposes designation of critical habitat for 17 of these 20 species. Critical habitat is not proposed for two species, Lysimachia maxima and Phyllostegia mannii, that are currently found only in areas on Molokai that do not require special management consideration or protection because they are already protected and managed to the benefit of these species. Thus, these areas do not meet the definition of critical habitat. For one additional species from Molokai, Labordia triflora, we determined that designation of critical ha… | 2000-12-29 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/29/00-31079/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-determinations-of-whether-designation-of-critical | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-29/pdf/00-31079.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have reconsidered our findings concerning whether designating critical habitat for 20 federally protected plants from the island of Molokai, some of which may also occur on other Hawaiian Islands, would... |
| 00-32191 | Electing Small Business Trust | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations relating to the qualification and treatment of electing small business trusts (ESBTs). The proposed regulations interpret the rules added to the Internal Revenue Code (Code) by section 1302 of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 and section 1601 of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. In addition, the text of the temporary regulations published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register also serves as the text of these proposed regulations with respect to an ESBT or a trust described in section 401(a) or section 501(c)(3) that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) not being treated as a deferral entity for purposes of Sec. 1.444-2T. The proposed regulations affect S corporations and certain trusts that own S corporation stock. This document also provides notice of a public hearing on these regulations. | 2000-12-29 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/29/00-32191/electing-small-business-trust | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-29/pdf/00-32191.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations relating to the qualification and treatment of electing small business trusts (ESBTs). The proposed regulations interpret the rules added to the Internal Revenue Code (Code) by section 1302 of the Small... |
| 00-33153 | Federal Acquisition Regulation; Contract Types for Commercial Item Acquisitions | Proposed Rule | The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide clarification on what contract-types are authorized for commercial item acquisitions. | 2000-12-29 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/29/00-33153/federal-acquisition-regulation-contract-types-for-commercial-item-acquisitions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-29/pdf/00-33153.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 provide clarification on what contract-types are authorized for commercial item... |
| 00-33225 | Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Technical Gear Workshop | Proposed Rule | NMFS announces the rescheduling of the public workshop to discuss potential gear modifications for the Atlantic pelagic longline fishery aimed at reducing the incidental take and mortality of threatened and endangered sea turtles. The workshop is intended to synthesize available information and discuss research objectives. A report of the workshop will be made available to interested parties. | 2000-12-29 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/29/00-33225/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-fisheries-technical-gear-workshop | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-29/pdf/00-33225.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS announces the rescheduling of the public workshop to discuss potential gear modifications for the Atlantic pelagic longline fishery aimed at reducing the incidental take and mortality of threatened and endangered sea turtles. The workshop is... |
| 00-33230 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 210, and 336 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 150, 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 210, and 336 series airplanes. The proposed AD would affect those airplanes equipped with 0513166 series plastic control wheels. The proposed AD would require you to repetitively inspect these wheels for cracks, conduct a pull test on these wheels, and replace any control wheel with a crack or that does not pass the pull test. Replacement of the control wheels would be with ones that are FAA-approved and are not 0513166 series plastic control wheels. The proposed AD is the result of many incidents of control wheels cracking or breaking on the above-referenced airplanes. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to detect and correct cracked or defective control wheels, which could result in loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, landing, or ground operations. | 2000-12-29 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/29/00-33230/airworthiness-directives-cessna-aircraft-company-150-172-175-180-182-185-206-210-and-336-series | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-29/pdf/00-33230.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 150, 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 210, and 336 series airplanes. The proposed AD would affect those airplanes equipped with... |
| 00-33312 | Public Health Service Standards for the Protection of Research Misconduct Whistleblowers; Correction | Proposed Rule | The Department of Health and Human Services published in the Federal Register of November 28, 2000, a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish regulations that covered institutions must follow for preventing or otherwise responding to occurrences of retalitation against whistleblowers. (65 FR 70830) This document corrects the Preamble of the notice of proposed rulemaking to update changed Internet website addresses and to add several inadvertently omitted explanatory sentences. | 2000-12-29 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/29/00-33312/public-health-service-standards-for-the-protection-of-research-misconduct-whistleblowers-correction | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-29/pdf/00-33312.pdf | Health and Human Services Department | 221 | The Department of Health and Human Services published in the Federal Register of November 28, 2000, a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish regulations that covered institutions must follow for preventing or otherwise responding to occurrences of... |
| 00-33324 | Standards for Business Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines | Proposed Rule | In Order No. 587-M, 65 FR 7728 (Dec. 11, 2000), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directed its staff to convene a technical conference concerning standards to permit shippers to designate and rank the contracts under which gas will flow on a pipeline's system. This notice establishes the date for the conference and the procedures by which interested parties can seek to participate in the conference. | 2000-12-29 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/29/00-33324/standards-for-business-practices-of-interstate-natural-gas-pipelines | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-29/pdf/00-33324.pdf | Energy Department; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission | 136,167 | In Order No. 587-M, 65 FR 7728 (Dec. 11, 2000), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directed its staff to convene a technical conference concerning standards to permit shippers to designate and rank the contracts under which gas will flow on a... |
| 00-33343 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 777-200 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of certain existing bushings of the aft trunnion of the outer cylinder of the main landing gear (MLG) with new bushings, and replacement of grease in an undercut on the aft trunnion, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent stress corrosion cracking and consequent fracture of the aft trunnion of the outer cylinder of the MLG, which could result in collapse of the MLG. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition. | 2000-12-29 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/29/00-33343/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-777-200-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-29/pdf/00-33343.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 777-200 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of certain existing bushings of the aft trunnion of the outer... |
| 00-33344 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, 737-400, 737-500, 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 757-200, 757-200PF, 757-200CB, and 757-300 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Boeing Model 737-300, 737- 400, 737-500, 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 757-200, 757-200PF, 757-200CB, and 757-300 series airplanes. This proposal would require a test of the two electrical circuits that close the fuel shutoff valve on the wing spar, and repair, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent inability to shut off the flow of fuel to an engine after an uncontained engine failure, which could result in a fire spreading to other parts of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition. | 2000-12-29 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/29/00-33344/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-737-300-737-400-737-500-737-600-737-700-737-800-757-200 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-29/pdf/00-33344.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Boeing Model 737-300, 737- 400, 737-500, 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 757-200, 757-200PF, 757-200CB, and 757-300 series airplanes. This proposal would... |
| 00-32924 | The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program | Proposed Rule | We are proposing rules to implement the new "Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program" (Ticket to Work program) authorized by the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999. The Ticket to Work program will provide disabled beneficiaries with expanded access to employment services, vocational rehabilitation services, or other support services. We will pay the providers of those services after the beneficiaries achieve certain levels of work. | 2000-12-28 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/28/00-32924/the-ticket-to-work-and-self-sufficiency-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-28/pdf/00-32924.pdf | Social Security Administration | 470 | We are proposing rules to implement the new "Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program" (Ticket to Work program) authorized by the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999. The Ticket to Work program will provide disabled... |
| 00-33047 | Federal Acquisition Regulation; Signing and Retention of High-Technology Workers | Proposed Rule | The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to explicitly make allowable signing and retention bonuses that defense contractors often must offer in order to recruit and retain workers that have critical technical skills. | 2000-12-28 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/28/00-33047/federal-acquisition-regulation-signing-and-retention-of-high-technology-workers | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-28/pdf/00-33047.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 explicitly make allowable signing and retention bonuses that defense contractors often... |
| 00-33077 | Great Lakes Pilotage Regulations | Proposed Rule | The Coast Guard's Office of Great Lakes Pilotage will hold a public meeting. This meeting is in response to the marine industry's request for a comprehensive review of the Great Lakes Pilotage System. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss options for improving the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Great Lakes Pilotage System. We encourage interested parties to attend the meeting and submit comments for discussion during the meeting. We also seek written comments from any party who is unable to attend the meeting. | 2000-12-28 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/28/00-33077/great-lakes-pilotage-regulations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-28/pdf/00-33077.pdf | Transportation Department; Coast Guard | 492,53 | The Coast Guard's Office of Great Lakes Pilotage will hold a public meeting. This meeting is in response to the marine industry's request for a comprehensive review of the Great Lakes Pilotage System. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss options... |
| 00-33079 | Fire-Suppression Systems and Voyage Planning for Towing Vessels | Proposed Rule | The Coast Guard will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed rules for improving the safety of towing vessels. A supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking published on November 8, 2000, would require the installation of fixed fire-extinguishing systems in towing vessels' engine rooms, and it would require owners or operators, and masters, to ensure that voyage plans are complete before their towing vessels commence trips with any barge in tow. These rules would reduce the number of uncontrolled fires in engine rooms, and other fire-related or operational mishaps on towing vessels; as a result, they would save lives, diminish property damage, and reduce the associated threats to the environment and maritime commerce. The Coast Guard encourages interested parties to attend the meeting and submit comments for discussion during the meeting. In addition, the Coast Guard seeks written comments from any party who is unable to attend the meeting. | 2000-12-28 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/28/00-33079/fire-suppression-systems-and-voyage-planning-for-towing-vessels | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-28/pdf/00-33079.pdf | Transportation Department; Coast Guard | 492,53 | The Coast Guard will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed rules for improving the safety of towing vessels. A supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking published on November 8, 2000, would require the installation of fixed fire-extinguishing... |
| 00-33089 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of Designation of the Gunnison Sage Grouse as a Candidate Species | Proposed Rule | In this document, we present information on the recent addition of the Gunnison sage grouse (Centrocercus minimus) found in Colorado and Utah to the list of candidates for listing under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. Identification of candidate taxa can assist environmental planning efforts by providing advance notice of potential listings, allowing resource managers to alleviate threats and, thereby, possibly remove the need to list taxa as endangered or threatened. Even if we subsequently list this candidate species, the early notice provided here could result in fewer restrictions on activities by prompting candidate conservation measures to alleviate threats to this species. We also announce the availability of the candidate and listing priority assignment form for this candidate species. This document describes the status and threats that we evaluated to determine that Gunnison sage grouse warrants consideration for listing, and to assign a listing priority to this species. We request additional status information that may be available for the Gunnison sage grouse. We will consider this information in evaluating, monitoring, and developing conservation strategies for this species. | 2000-12-28 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/28/00-33089/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-notice-of-designation-of-the-gunnison-sage-grouse-as-a | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-28/pdf/00-33089.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | In this document, we present information on the recent addition of the Gunnison sage grouse (Centrocercus minimus) found in Colorado and Utah to the list of candidates for listing under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. Identification of... |
| 00-33176 | Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Egegik, AK | Proposed Rule | This action establishes Class E airspace at Egegik, AK. The establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) instrument approaches at the Egegik Airport has made this action necessary. The Egegik Airport status will change from Visual Flight Rules (VFR) to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Adoption of this proposal would result in adequate controlled airspace for IFR operations at Egegik, AK. | 2000-12-28 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/28/00-33176/proposed-establishment-of-class-e-airspace-egegik-ak | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-28/pdf/00-33176.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action establishes Class E airspace at Egegik, AK. The establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) instrument approaches at the Egegik Airport has made this action necessary. The Egegik Airport status will change from Visual Flight Rules (VFR) to... |
| 00-33195 | Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise | Proposed Rule | The FHWA is requesting comments on whether its regulations on noise insulation of private residences should be revised to allow Federal participation when a traffic noise impact occurs, i.e., when predicted traffic noise levels substantially exceed the existing noise levels. Currently, Federal participation in the noise insulation of private residences is allowable only in situations where: Severe traffic noise impacts exist or are expected, and normal abatement measures are physically infeasible or economically unreasonable. In these instances, the FHWA may approve a State's request for unusual or extraordinary abatement measures on a case-by-case basis. When considering extraordinary abatement measures, the State must demonstrate that the affected activities experience traffic noise impacts to a far greater degree than other similar activities adjacent to highway facilities. For example, residential areas experience absolute noise levels of at least 75 decibels or residential areas experience noise level increases of at least 30 decibels over existing noise levels. The noise insulation of private residences is an example of an extraordinary abatement measure. | 2000-12-28 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/28/00-33195/procedures-for-abatement-of-highway-traffic-noise-and-construction-noise | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-28/pdf/00-33195.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Highway Administration | 492,170 | The FHWA is requesting comments on whether its regulations on noise insulation of private residences should be revised to allow Federal participation when a traffic noise impact occurs, i.e., when predicted traffic noise levels substantially exceed the... |
| 00-33209 | Broadcast Services; Radio Stations, Television Stations | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to revise the Commission's methodologies for defining radio markets, counting the number of stations in a radio market, and determining the number of stations that a party owns in a radio market for the purposes of determining compliance with its multiple ownership rules. Experience in applying those methodologies since the enactment of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, has indicated that the Commission's current framework may be having results that may frustrate the structure of the Telecommunications Act and that are not in the public interest. | 2000-12-28 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/28/00-33209/broadcast-services-radio-stations-television-stations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-28/pdf/00-33209.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document proposes to revise the Commission's methodologies for defining radio markets, counting the number of stations in a radio market, and determining the number of stations that a party owns in a radio market for the purposes of determining... |
| 00-33213 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Gaviota, CA | Proposed Rule | This document denies a petition filed by on behalf of Brian Costello (RM-9786), proposing the allotment of FM Channel 266A to Gaviota, California, as that locality's first local aural transmission service. See 64 FR 73461, December 30, 1999. The proposal is denied based upon the petitioner's failure to demonstrate that Gaviota constitutes a bona fide community, as that term is defined for purposes of Section 307(b) of the Communications Act, for allotment objectives. | 2000-12-28 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/28/00-33213/radio-broadcasting-services-gaviota-ca | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-28/pdf/00-33213.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document denies a petition filed by on behalf of Brian Costello (RM-9786), proposing the allotment of FM Channel 266A to Gaviota, California, as that locality's first local aural transmission service. See 64 FR 73461, December 30, 1999. The... |
| 00-31080 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Prudency Determinations for Eight Plant Species From the Hawaiian Islands, and Proposed Critical Habitat Designations for Eighteen Plant Species From the Island of Lanai, Hawaii | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have reconsidered our findings concerning whether designating critical habitat for eight federally protected plants from the island of Lanai would be prudent. Some of these plant species may also occur on other Hawaiian Islands. The eight plants were listed as endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), between 1991 and 1996. At the time each plant was listed, we determined that designation of critical habitat was not prudent because it would increase the degree of threat to the species and/or would not benefit the plant. We propose that critical habitat is prudent for seven of these species (Abutilon eremitopetalum, Cyanea macrostegia ssp. gibsonii, Gahnia lanaiensis, Hedyotis mannii, Portulaca sclerocarpa, Tetramolopium remyi, and Viola lanaiensis) because the potential benefits of designating critical habitat essential for the conservation of these species outweigh the risks that may result from human activity due to critical habitat designation. Therefore, we are proposing the designation of critical habitat for these seven species. We propose that designation of critical habitat is not prudent for one species, Phyllostegia glabra var. lanaiensis, which is no longer extant in the wild, and for which no genetic material is currently known. Such designation would not be beneficial to this species. For three additional species from Lanai, Hedyotis schlechtendahliana var. remyi, Labordia tinifolia var. lanaiensis, and Melicope munroi, we determined that designation of critical habitat was prudent at the time of their listing as endangered species in 1999. Critical habitat designations for these species are also proposed at this time. In addition, we proposed that critical habitat was prudent for nine species (Bonamia menziesii, Centarium sebaeoides, Clermontia oblongifolia ssp. mauiensis, Ctenitis squamigera, Cyanea grimesiana ssp. grimesiana, Cyrtandra munroi, Hibiscus brackenridgei, Spermolepis hawaiiensis, and Vigna o-wahuensi… | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-31080/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-prudency-determinations-for-eight-plant-species-from | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-31080.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have reconsidered our findings concerning whether designating critical habitat for eight federally protected plants from the island of Lanai would be prudent. Some of these plant species may also occur... |
| 00-31185 | Effluent Limitations Guidelines, Pretreatment Standards, and New Source Performance Standards for the Iron and Steel Manufacturing Point Source Category | Proposed Rule | This action presents the Agency's proposed effluent limitations guidelines and standards for wastewater discharges from iron and steel facilities. The proposed regulation revises technology- based effluent limitations guidelines and standards for wastewater discharges associated with the operation of new and existing iron and steel facilities. This action covers sites that generate wastewater while performing the following industrial activities: Metallurgical cokemaking, ironmaking, integrated steelmaking, non-integrated steelmaking, hot forming, steel finishing including electroplating, and other operations including direct iron reduction, briquetting, and forging. EPA estimates that compliance with this regulation as proposed would reduce the discharge of priority and non-conventional pollutants by at least 210 million pounds per year and would cost an estimated $56.5 million to $61.4 million (1999 $, pre-tax) on an annual basis, with the range reflecting two options proposed for comment. In addition, EPA expects that discharges of conventional pollutants would be reduced, by at least 31.3 million pounds per year. EPA has estimated that the annual quantifiable benefits of the proposal would range from $1.1 million to $2.7 million. | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-31185/effluent-limitations-guidelines-pretreatment-standards-and-new-source-performance-standards-for-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-31185.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This action presents the Agency's proposed effluent limitations guidelines and standards for wastewater discharges from iron and steel facilities. The proposed regulation revises technology- based effluent limitations guidelines and standards for... |
| 00-32780 | Assessments | Proposed Rule | The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight is proposing a regulation setting forth its policy and procedures with respect to the annual assessment of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation as provided by statute. | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-32780/assessments | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-32780.pdf | Housing and Urban Development Department; Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight Office | 228,173 | The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight is proposing a regulation setting forth its policy and procedures with respect to the annual assessment of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation as... |
| 00-32781 | Executive Compensation | Proposed Rule | The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight ("OFHEO") solicits comments on this proposal to adopt a regulation to clarify the procedures OFHEO employs in overseeing compensation provided by the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (collectively, "the Enterprises") to their executive officers. The proposed regulation would largely formalize processes currently used by OFHEO in performing its executive compensation oversight responsibilities. The processes require the submission of relevant information by the Enterprises on a timely basis to enable OFHEO to efficiently carry out its executive compensation functions. | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-32781/executive-compensation | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-32781.pdf | Housing and Urban Development Department; Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight Office | 228,173 | The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight ("OFHEO") solicits comments on this proposal to adopt a regulation to clarify the procedures OFHEO employs in overseeing compensation provided by the Federal National Mortgage Association and the... |
| 00-32782 | Rules of Practice and Procedure | Proposed Rule | The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) solicits comment on proposed amendments to OFHEO's rules governing administrative enforcement proceedings. The amendments summarize OFHEO's statutory authority to issue cease and desist orders and to impose various corrective and remedial sanctions, including, among other things, civil money penalties, against the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), as well as their executive officers and directors. By describing the grounds on which such actions might be instituted, and providing examples of the terms and conditions the agency might impose, OFHEO seeks to ensure greater transparency to the agency's supervisory regime and the safeguards affecting Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-32782/rules-of-practice-and-procedure | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-32782.pdf | Housing and Urban Development Department; Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight Office | 228,173 | The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) solicits comment on proposed amendments to OFHEO's rules governing administrative enforcement proceedings. The amendments summarize OFHEO's statutory authority to issue cease and desist orders... |
| 00-32791 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Alexandria and Sauk Centre, Minnesota | Proposed Rule | The Commission, at the request of Main Street Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of Station KMSR(FM), Sauk Centre, Minnesota, and BDI Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of Station KIKV-FM, Alexandria, Minnesota, proposes the substitution of Channel 232C3 for 232A at Sauk Centre, the reallotment of Channel 232C3 from Sauk Centre to Alexandria, and the modification of Station KMSR's license accordingly; and the reallotment of Channel 264C1 from Alexandria to Sauk Centre, and the modification of Station KIKV's license accordingly. Channel 232C3 can be allotted at Alexandria, Minnesota, in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements, with respect to domestic allotments, at petitioner's requested site 8.8 kilometers (5.5 miles) northwest of the community at coordinates 45-55-57 and 95-28-21. Additionally, Channel 264C1 can be reallotted from Alexandria to Sauk Centre in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements, with respect to domestic allotments, at a site 15.6 kilometers (9.7 miles) west of the community at coordinates 45-41-03 and 95-08-14. | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-32791/radio-broadcasting-services-alexandria-and-sauk-centre-minnesota | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-32791.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | The Commission, at the request of Main Street Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of Station KMSR(FM), Sauk Centre, Minnesota, and BDI Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of Station KIKV-FM, Alexandria, Minnesota, proposes the substitution of Channel 232C3 for 232A... |
| 00-32848 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Ozone; Beaumont/Port Arthur Ozone Nonattainment Area | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to approve the Texas 1-hour ozone attainment demonstration State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPA) moderate ozone nonattainment area. The attainment demonstration SIP is addressed in the State of Texas submittals dated November 12, 1999 and April 25, 2000. The EPA is also proposing to: extend the ozone attainment date for the BPA ozone nonattainment area to November 15, 2007 while retaining the area's current classification as a moderate ozone nonattainment area; approve the State's enforceable commitment to perform a mid-course review and submit a SIP revision to the EPA by May 2004; find that the BPA area meets the Reasonably Available Technology (RACT) requirements for major sources of volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions; and approve the motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEB). This proposed rule is based on the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act (the Act) related to ozone attainment demonstrations. | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-32848/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-texas-ozone-beaumontport-arthur-ozone | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-32848.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to approve the Texas 1-hour ozone attainment demonstration State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPA) moderate ozone nonattainment area. The attainment demonstration SIP is addressed in the State of Texas... |
| 00-32878 | Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB Sailplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain DG Flugzeugbau GmbH (DG Flugzeugbau) Model DG-500MB sailplanes equipped with a SOLO 2625 02 engine. The proposed AD would require you to remove the engine from the propeller mount; install additional access holes in the propeller mount; install the modified engine to the propeller mount; do a ground test run; and replace the digital engine indicator circuit breaker with a new circuit breaker. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the Federal Republic of Germany. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to correct propeller drive belt tension that could cause damage to the engine crankshaft and to replace an inadequate circuit breaker. This could lead to engine failure and loss of sailplane control. | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-32878/airworthiness-directives-dg-flugzeugbau-gmbh-model-dg-500mb-sailplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-32878.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain DG Flugzeugbau GmbH (DG Flugzeugbau) Model DG-500MB sailplanes equipped with a SOLO 2625 02 engine. The proposed AD would require you to remove the engine... |
| 00-32879 | Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series Turbofan Engines | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW4000 series turbofan engines with 2nd stage high pressure turbine (HPT) air seal assembly part number (P/N) 50L976 or P/N 50L960 installed. This proposal would require operators to recalculate 2nd stage HPT air seal assembly cycles-in-service, based on flight hour-to-cycle ratio usage. This proposal would also require upon recalculation, initial and repetitive on-wing borescope inspections of 2nd stage HPT air seal assemblies for cracks based on the newly calculated service life. This proposal would also require the removal from service of any cracked seal assemblies, and the removal of seal assemblies at or before newly calculated service life limits. This proposal is prompted by reports that thirteen 2nd stage HPT air seal assemblies have been found cracked in the rim area. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent 2nd stage HPT air seal assembly fracture that could result in an uncontained engine failure. | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-32879/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-pw4000-series-turbofan-engines | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-32879.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW4000 series turbofan engines with 2nd stage high pressure turbine (HPT) air seal assembly part number (P/N) 50L976 or P/N 50L960... |
| 00-32926 | CLEC Access Charge Reform | Proposed Rule | This document extends the deadline for filing comments in an ongoing FCC proceeding considering whether and how to reform the manner in which competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) may tariff the charges for the switched local exchange access service that they provide to inter-exchange carriers (IXCs). | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-32926/clec-access-charge-reform | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-32926.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document extends the deadline for filing comments in an ongoing FCC proceeding considering whether and how to reform the manner in which competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) may tariff the charges for the switched local exchange access... |
| 00-32945 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Illinois Trading Program | Proposed Rule | On December 16, 1997, Illinois submitted rules establishing a "cap and trade" program for volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions in the Chicago area. Illinois issues each major source an allotment of allowances, which it calls allotment trading units or ATUs. For most sources, this allotment corresponds to 12 percent below baseline emissions. Each source must emit no more than the level at which it holds allotment trading units. Trading of allotment trading units is allowed, so that sources that reduce emissions more than 12 percent may sell allotment trading units, and sources that reduce emissions less than 12 percent must buy allotment trading units. In effect, trading increases the allowable emissions of the allowance buying source, equally decreases the allowable emissions of the allowance selling source, and yields no change in total allowable emissions. The net effect is to set a cap reflecting approximately a 12 percent reduction in VOC emissions in the Chicago area. USEPA proposes to grant final approval of these rules if Illinois resolves certain issues. Specifically, USEPA proposes that Illinois must: Clarify the timeline and penalties for violating sources, satisfy USEPA's trading program policy on environmental justice, provide for full-year offsets for new sources, commit to discount credits where emission reductions are potentially accompanied by emission increases elsewhere, and commit to remedy any problems identified in its periodic program review. | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-32945/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-illinois-trading-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-32945.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On December 16, 1997, Illinois submitted rules establishing a "cap and trade" program for volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions in the Chicago area. Illinois issues each major source an allotment of allowances, which it calls allotment trading... |
| 00-32948 | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | Proposed Rule | The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board proposes to adopt regulations for handling requests made under the Privacy Act. The Privacy Act requires Federal agencies to create regulations establishing procedures for its implementation. These regulations will ensure the proper handling and preservation of agency records subject to the Privacy Act. | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-32948/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-32948.pdf | Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board | 47 | The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board proposes to adopt regulations for handling requests made under the Privacy Act. The Privacy Act requires Federal agencies to create regulations establishing procedures for its implementation. These... |
| 00-32958 | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | Proposed Rule | The Postal Service is proposing to amend its regulations implementing the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a. This amendment modifies existing regulations (39 CFR 266.9) to exempt system of records, Office of Inspector General-Investigative File System, USPS 300.010, from certain provisions of the Act and corresponding agency regulations. | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-32958/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-32958.pdf | Postal Service | 410 | The Postal Service is proposing to amend its regulations implementing the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a. This amendment modifies existing regulations (39 CFR 266.9) to exempt system of records, Office of Inspector General-Investigative File... |
| 00-32960 | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | Proposed Rule | The U.S. Postal Service proposes to amend its regulations implementing the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a. This proposed rule would amend its regulation to exempt a new system of records, USPS 050.080, Finance Records-Suspicious Transaction Reports, from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The exemptions are intended to comply with legal prohibitions against the disclosure of certain kinds of information, and to protect certain information about individuals maintained in the system of records. | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-32960/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-32960.pdf | Postal Service | 410 | The U.S. Postal Service proposes to amend its regulations implementing the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a. This proposed rule would amend its regulation to exempt a new system of records, USPS 050.080, Finance Records-Suspicious Transaction... |
| 00-32993 | Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities; Extension of Comment Period | Proposed Rule | This notice extends the comment period on a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on November 3, 2000 (65 FR 66304). That rule would implement section 1886(j) of the Social Security Act (the Act), as added by section 4421 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-33) and as amended by section 125 of the Balanced Budget Refinement Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-113). Section 1886(j) of the Act authorizes the implementation of a prospective payment system for inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation units. | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-32993/medicare-program-prospective-payment-system-for-inpatient-rehabilitation-facilities-extension-of | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-32993.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Health Care Finance Administration | 221,559 | This notice extends the comment period on a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on November 3, 2000 (65 FR 66304). That rule would implement section 1886(j) of the Social Security Act (the Act), as added by section 4421 of the Balanced... |
| 00-32995 | Medicare Program; Requirements for the Recredentialing of Medicare+Choice Organization Providers | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule would change the requirement of recredentialing providers, who are physicians or other health care professionals, for Medicare+Choice Organizations (M+COs) from at least every 2 years to at least every 3 years. This change is consistent with managed care industry recognized standards of practice and quality, and with standards already adopted by nationally recognized private quality assurance accrediting organizations. The intent of this change is to simplify administrative requirements by retaining consistency with the private accrediting processes. This rule would benefit M+COs and providers within the M+COs who must be recredentialed, while continuing to address quality issues of Medicare beneficiaries. | 2000-12-27 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/27/00-32995/medicare-program-requirements-for-the-recredentialing-of-medicarechoice-organization-providers | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-27/pdf/00-32995.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Health Care Finance Administration | 221,559 | This proposed rule would change the requirement of recredentialing providers, who are physicians or other health care professionals, for Medicare+Choice Organizations (M+COs) from at least every 2 years to at least every 3 years. This change is... |
| 00-32216 | Authorities Delegated to the Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Chairman of the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Chief Immigration Judge | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule would outline the authorities and powers delegated by the Attorney General to the Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Chairman of the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Chief Immigration Judge. Members of the Board of Immigration Appeals would be designated as Appellate Immigration Judges. | 2000-12-26 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/26/00-32216/authorities-delegated-to-the-director-of-the-executive-office-for-immigration-review-the-chairman-of | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-26/pdf/00-32216.pdf | Justice Department | 268 | This proposed rule would outline the authorities and powers delegated by the Attorney General to the Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Chairman of the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Chief Immigration Judge. Members of... |
| 00-32497 | Testing of Certain High Production Volume Chemicals | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing a test rule under section 4(a)(1)(B) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require manufacturers (including importers) and processors of certain high production volume (HPV) chemical substances to conduct testing for acute toxicity; repeat dose toxicity; developmental and reproductive toxicity; genetic toxicity (gene mutations and chromosomal aberrations); ecotoxicity (in fish, Daphnia, and algae) and environmental fate (including five tests for physical chemical properties and biodegradation). EPA has preliminarily determined that each of the 37 chemical substances included in this proposed rule is produced in substantial quantities and that there is substantial human exposure to each of them. Moreover, EPA believes that there are insufficient data to reasonably determine or predict the effects on health or the environment of the manufacture, distribution in commerce, processing, use, or disposal of the chemicals, or any combination of these activities. EPA has concluded that this proposed testing program is needed and appropriate for developing such data. Data developed under this proposed rule will provide critical information about the environmental fate and potential hazards associated with these chemicals which, when combined with information about exposure and uses, will allow the Agency and others to evaluate potential health and environmental risks and take appropriate follow up action. Persons who export or intend to export any chemical substance included in the final rule based on this proposed rule would be subject to the export notification requirements in TSCA section 12(b)(1) and at 40 CFR part 707, subpart D. EPA has also taken steps, as described in this document, to consider animal welfare and to provide instructions on ways to reduce or in some cases eliminate animal testing, while at the same time ensuring that the public health is protected. | 2000-12-26 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/26/00-32497/testing-of-certain-high-production-volume-chemicals | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-26/pdf/00-32497.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing a test rule under section 4(a)(1)(B) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require manufacturers (including importers) and processors of certain high production volume (HPV) chemical substances to conduct testing for acute... |
| 00-32504 | Truth in Lending | Proposed Rule | The Board is proposing amendments to the provisions of Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) that implement the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA). HOEPA was enacted in 1994, in response to evidence of abusive lending practices in the home-equity lending market. HOEPA imposes additional disclosure requirements and substantive limitations (for example, restricting short-term balloon notes) on home-equity loans bearing rates or fees above a certain percentage or amount. The amendments would broaden the scope of mortgage loans subject to HOEPA by adjusting the price triggers used to determine coverage under the act. The rate-based trigger would be lowered by two percentage points and the fee-based trigger would be revised to include optional insurance premiums and similar credit protection products paid at closing. Certain acts and practices in connection with home-secured loans would be prohibited, including rules to restrict creditors from engaging in repeated refinancings of their own HOEPA loans over a short time period when the transactions are not in the borrower's interest. HOEPA's prohibition against extending credit without regard to consumers' repayment ability would be strengthened. Disclosures received by consumers before closing for HOEPA-covered loans would be enhanced. | 2000-12-26 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/26/00-32504/truth-in-lending | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-26/pdf/00-32504.pdf | Federal Reserve System | 188 | The Board is proposing amendments to the provisions of Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) that implement the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA). HOEPA was enacted in 1994, in response to evidence of abusive lending practices in the... |
| 00-32515 | Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace; Shreveport Downtown Airport, Shreveport, LA | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to establish Class D airspace extending upward from the surface to but not including 1,600 feet mean sea level (MSL), within a 4.4-mile radius of the Shreveport Downtown Airport, Shreveport, LA. An air traffic control tower will provide air traffic control services for pilots operating at Shreveport Downtown Airport. The intended effect of this proposal is to provide adequate controlled airspace for aircraft operating in the vicinity of Shreveport Downtown Airport, Shreveport, LA. | 2000-12-26 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/26/00-32515/proposed-establishment-of-class-d-airspace-shreveport-downtown-airport-shreveport-la | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-26/pdf/00-32515.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes to establish Class D airspace extending upward from the surface to but not including 1,600 feet mean sea level (MSL), within a 4.4-mile radius of the Shreveport Downtown Airport, Shreveport, LA. An air traffic control tower will... |
| 00-32568 | Removal of Federal Reserve Banks as Federal Depositaries | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations which remove the Federal Reserve banks as authorized depositaries for Federal tax deposits. The regulations affect taxpayers who make Federal tax deposits using paper Federal Tax Deposit (FTD) coupons (Form 8109) at Federal Reserve banks. | 2000-12-26 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/26/00-32568/removal-of-federal-reserve-banks-as-federal-depositaries | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-26/pdf/00-32568.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations which remove the Federal Reserve banks as authorized depositaries for Federal tax deposits. The regulations affect taxpayers who make Federal tax deposits using paper Federal Tax Deposit (FTD) coupons (Form... |
| 00-32706 | PBGC Benefit Payments | Proposed Rule | The PBGC proposes to amend its regulations to make various changes in how it pays benefits, including giving participants more choices of annuity benefit forms, clarifying what it means to be able to "retire" under plan provisions for certain purposes under Title IV of ERISA, and adding rules on who will get certain payments the PBGC owes to a participant at the time of death. | 2000-12-26 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/26/00-32706/pbgc-benefit-payments | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-26/pdf/00-32706.pdf | Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation | 405 | The PBGC proposes to amend its regulations to make various changes in how it pays benefits, including giving participants more choices of annuity benefit forms, clarifying what it means to be able to "retire" under plan provisions for certain purposes... |
| 00-32788 | Exempt Presentations | Proposed Rule | The Commission proposes to amend its regulations specifying presentations that are treated as exempt under the ex parte rules. Under the current rule, presentations to or from the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission regarding telecommunications competition matters are treated as exempt. The item would expand the scope of the exemption to include the Competition Directorate of the European Commission and other international and foreign bodies with analogous functions. The item would clarify that the term "telecommunications competition matters" in the existing rule was intended to be construed broadly and was not limited to common carriers. The intended effect of this proposal is to enhance the Commission's ability to consult with relevant agencies concerning mergers and other significant competition matters. | 2000-12-26 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/26/00-32788/exempt-presentations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-26/pdf/00-32788.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | The Commission proposes to amend its regulations specifying presentations that are treated as exempt under the ex parte rules. Under the current rule, presentations to or from the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission regarding... |
| 00-32789 | Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Development of Secondary Markets | Proposed Rule | In this document, we open a proceeding to examine ways in which we could remove, relax, or modify Commission rules to remove unnecessary regulatory barriers to the development of more robust secondary markets in radio spectrum usage rights. We inquire generally about how best to clarify our rules, and revise them where necessary, to promote the wider use of spectrum leasing, particularly in our Wireless Radio Services in which licensees hold "exclusive" authority to use spectrum in their service areas. We also ask whether the Commission should take additional actions to improve the effectiveness of secondary markets in the context of other terrestrial licenses, as well as satellite licenses. We inquire whether the Commission should revise its rules to increase flexibility in its technical and service rules. Finally, we seek comment on actions the Commission might take to impose the availability of information on the use of wireless radio spectrum. | 2000-12-26 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/26/00-32789/promoting-efficient-use-of-spectrum-through-elimination-of-barriers-to-the-development-of-secondary | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-26/pdf/00-32789.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | In this document, we open a proceeding to examine ways in which we could remove, relax, or modify Commission rules to remove unnecessary regulatory barriers to the development of more robust secondary markets in radio spectrum usage rights. We inquire... |
| 00-32821 | Extension of the Comment Period of the Proposed California Coast Viticultural Area (2000R-166P) | Proposed Rule | This notice extends the comment period for Notice No. 903, published in the Federal Register on September 26, 2000, regarding the establishment of the California Coast viticultural area. ATF has received a request to extend the comment period in order to provide sufficient time for all interested parties to respond to the notice. | 2000-12-26 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/26/00-32821/extension-of-the-comment-period-of-the-proposed-california-coast-viticultural-area-2000r-166p | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-26/pdf/00-32821.pdf | Treasury Department; Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau | 497,19 | This notice extends the comment period for Notice No. 903, published in the Federal Register on September 26, 2000, regarding the establishment of the California Coast viticultural area. ATF has received a request to extend the comment period in order... |
| 00-32826 | Safety Zone: Macy's July 4th Fireworks, East River, NY | Proposed Rule | The Coast Guard proposes to establish a permanent safety zone for the annual Macy's July 4th fireworks display. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is intended to restrict vessel traffic in a portion of the East River. | 2000-12-26 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/26/00-32826/safety-zone-macys-july-4th-fireworks-east-river-ny | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-26/pdf/00-32826.pdf | Transportation Department; Coast Guard | 492,53 | The Coast Guard proposes to establish a permanent safety zone for the annual Macy's July 4th fireworks display. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is intended to restrict vessel... |
| 00-32832 | Review of Existing Regulations | Proposed Rule | MMS has been performing annual reviews of its significant regulations and asking the public to participate in these reviews since 1994. The purpose of the reviews is to identify and eliminate regulations that are obsolete, ineffective, or burdensome. In addition, the reviews are meant to identify essential regulations that should be revised because they are either unclear, inefficient, or interfere with normal market conditions. As MMS moves towards performance based regulations, we are looking at ways to offer regulatory relief to industry for exceptional performance. We request your comments and suggestions with respect to which regulations could be more performance based and less prescriptive. The purpose of this document is twofold. First, we want to provide the public an opportunity to comment on MMS regulations that should be eliminated or revised, or could be more performance based. Second, we are providing a status update of the actions MMS has taken on comments previously received from the public in response to documents published March 1, 1994; March 28, 1995; May 20, 1996; April 24, 1997; June 12, 1998; and June 7, 1999. We will only include in this document status updates on comments which have not been closed or implemented in the six previous status update documents listed above. | 2000-12-26 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/26/00-32832/review-of-existing-regulations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-26/pdf/00-32832.pdf | Interior Department; Minerals Management Service | 253,289 | MMS has been performing annual reviews of its significant regulations and asking the public to participate in these reviews since 1994. The purpose of the reviews is to identify and eliminate regulations that are obsolete, ineffective, or burdensome.... |
| 00-32023 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Large Appliances | Proposed Rule | This action proposes national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for large appliance surface coating operations located at major sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP). These proposed standards would implement section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by requiring these operations to meet HAP emission standards reflecting the application of the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). The HAP emitted by these operations include ethylbenzene, glycol ethers (including 2-butoxyethanol), hexane, methylene chloride, 4,4'-methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, toluene, and xylene. Exposure to these substances has been demonstrated to cause adverse health effects such as irritation of the lung, eye, and mucus membranes, asthma, effects on the central nervous system, and cancer. In general, these findings have only been shown with concentrations higher than those typically in the ambient air. The adverse health effects associated with the exposure to these specific HAP are further described in the docket for this rulemaking. The proposed standards would reduce nationwide HAP emissions from major sources by approximately 45 percent. | 2000-12-22 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/22/00-32023/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-surface-coating-of-large-appliances | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-22/pdf/00-32023.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This action proposes national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for large appliance surface coating operations located at major sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP). These proposed standards would implement section 112(d) of... |
| 00-32301 | Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of Colorado; Colorado Springs Revised Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Plan and Approval of a Related Revision | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing approval of the revised Colorado Springs carbon monoxide (CO) maintenance plan, that is designed to keep the area in attainment for CO through 2010, and revisions to Colorado's Regulation No. 13 "Oxygenated Fuels Program" for the removal of the requirement for the implementation of the wintertime oxygenated fuels program in El Paso County and the Colorado Springs area. The revised maintenance plan and revisions to Regulation No. 13 were submitted by the Governor on May 10, 2000. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions, involving the revised maintenance plan and the changes to Regulation No. 13, as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views these SIP revisions as noncontroversial 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 rule, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. 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. | 2000-12-22 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/22/00-32301/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-state-of-colorado-colorado-springs | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-22/pdf/00-32301.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing approval of the revised Colorado Springs carbon monoxide (CO) maintenance plan, that is designed to keep the area in attainment for CO through 2010, and revisions to Colorado's Regulation No. 13 "Oxygenated Fuels Program" for the... |
| 00-32314 | Legal Processes | Proposed Rule | The United States Patent and Trademark Office proposes rules relating to civil actions and claims involving the Office. Specifically, the rules will provide procedures for service of process, for obtaining Office documents and employee testimony, for indemnifying employees, and for making a claim against the Office under the Federal Tort Claims Act. | 2000-12-22 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/22/00-32314/legal-processes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-22/pdf/00-32314.pdf | Commerce Department; Patent and Trademark Office | 54,402 | The United States Patent and Trademark Office proposes rules relating to civil actions and claims involving the Office. Specifically, the rules will provide procedures for service of process, for obtaining Office documents and employee testimony, for... |
| 00-32375 | Requirements on Content and Format of Labeling for Human Prescription Drugs and Biologics; Requirements for Prescription Drug Product Labels | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its regulations governing the format and content of labeling for human prescription drug and biologic products. This proposal would revise current regulations to require that the labeling of new and recently approved products include a section containing highlights of prescribing information and a section containing an index to prescribing information, reorder currently required information and make minor changes to its content, and establish minimum graphical requirements. These revisions would make it easier for health care practitioners to access, read, and use information in prescription drug labeling and would enhance the safe and effective use of prescription drug products. This proposal would also amend prescription drug labeling requirements for older drugs to require that certain types of statements currently appearing in labeling be removed if they are not sufficiently supported. Finally, the proposal would eliminate certain unnecessary statements that are currently required to appear on prescription drug product labels and move other, less important information to labeling. These changes would simplify drug product labels and reduce the possibility of medication errors. | 2000-12-22 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/22/00-32375/requirements-on-content-and-format-of-labeling-for-human-prescription-drugs-and-biologics | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-22/pdf/00-32375.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its regulations governing the format and content of labeling for human prescription drug and biologic products. This proposal would revise current regulations to require that the labeling of... |
| 00-32391 | Fair Credit Reporting Act Interpretations | Proposed Rule | The Federal Trade Commission (Commission) is publishing for comment proposed interpretations of the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) that permit companies to communicate consumer information to their affiliates (affiliate information sharing) without incurring the obligations of consumer reporting agencies. These interpretations clarify that institutions may communicate among their affiliates: Information as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the communication (transaction or experience information); and "other" information (that is, information covered by the FCRA but not transaction or experience information), provided that the institution has given notice to the consumer that the other information may be communicated, the institution has provided the consumer an opportunity to "opt out" (i.e., to direct that the information not be communicated), and the consumer has not opted out. The proposed interpretations provide guidance on compliance with the affiliate information sharing provisions, addressing such matters as the content and delivery of the notice to consumers that "other" information may be communicated (opt out notice). The proposed interpretations are substantively parallel to the proposed regulations issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and Office of Thrift Supervision (collectively the "Federal banking agencies"), in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in the Federal Register on October 20, 2000 (65 FR 63120). For the most part, these proposed interpretations allow companies to provide notices and process opt-out elections in a manner similar to the final regulations implementing the privacy provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. | 2000-12-22 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/22/00-32391/fair-credit-reporting-act-interpretations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-22/pdf/00-32391.pdf | Federal Trade Commission | 192 | The Federal Trade Commission (Commission) is publishing for comment proposed interpretations of the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) that permit companies to communicate consumer information to their affiliates (affiliate information... |
| 00-32393 | Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products | Proposed Rule | The Federal Trade Commission ("Commission" or "FTC") is issuing a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking to amend its Rule relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products ("Amplifier Rule" or "Rule"). The Commission proposes amending the Rule to specify the channels of amplification that are to be considered "associated" under the Rule and, therefore, subject to simultaneous operation during the Rule-required power measurements of multichannel audio/video receivers and separate power amplifiers. The Commission is conducting this supplemental rulemaking proceeding because of comments filed in response to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPR") published in the Federal Register on July 19, 1999, and other information discussed in this document. The notice includes a description of the procedures to be followed, an invitation to submit written comments, a list of questions and issues upon which the Commission particularly desires comments, and instructions for prospective witnesses and other interested persons who desire to participate in a hearing where oral testimony could be presented. | 2000-12-22 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/22/00-32393/trade-regulation-rule-relating-to-power-output-claims-for-amplifiers-utilized-in-home-entertainment | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-22/pdf/00-32393.pdf | Federal Trade Commission | 192 | The Federal Trade Commission ("Commission" or "FTC") is issuing a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking to amend its Rule relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products ("Amplifier Rule" or "Rule"). The... |
| 00-32724 | Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Public Hearings | Proposed Rule | The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene additional public hearings to receive comments on Draft Amendment 11 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Fishery (Draft Amendment 11). Public hearings were previously held from Port Isabel, TX to Key West, FL. | 2000-12-22 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/22/00-32724/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-shrimp-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-mexico | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-22/pdf/00-32724.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene additional public hearings to receive comments on Draft Amendment 11 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Fishery (Draft Amendment 11). Public hearings were... |
| 00-32725 | Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Operation of a Low Frequency Sound Source by the North Pacific Acoustic Laboratory | Proposed Rule | NMFS has received a request from the University of California San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography (Scripps), for a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to take a small number of marine mammals incidental to the continued operation of a low frequency (LF) sound source previously installed off the north shore of Kauai by the Acoustic Thermometry of Ocean Climate (ATOC) project. By this notice, NMFS is proposing regulations to govern that take. In order to grant the exemption and issue the regulations, NMFS must determine that these takings will have no more than a negligible impact on the affected species and stocks of marine mammals. NMFS invites comment on the application and the proposed regulations. | 2000-12-22 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/22/00-32725/taking-and-importing-marine-mammals-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-operation-of-a-low-frequency | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-22/pdf/00-32725.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS has received a request from the University of California San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography (Scripps), for a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to take a small number of marine mammals incidental to the continued operation of a low... |
| 00-32727 | Pelagics Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region; Public Meetings | Proposed Rule | On October 6, 1999, and on October 20, 1999, NMFS announced its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on Federal management of the fishery for pelagic species in the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) waters of the western Pacific Region. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) has been prepared and is available to the public. The scope of the DEIS includes all activities related to the conduct of the fishery authorized by and managed under the Fishery Management Plan for the Pelagics Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region (FMP) and all amendments thereto. NMFS is holding public meetings to solicit public input on the range of actions, alternatives, and impacts addressed in the DEIS. In addition to holding the public meetings, NMFS is also accepting written comments on the DEIS. | 2000-12-22 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/22/00-32727/pelagics-fisheries-of-the-western-pacific-region-public-meetings | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-22/pdf/00-32727.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | On October 6, 1999, and on October 20, 1999, NMFS announced its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on Federal management of the fishery for pelagic species in the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) waters of the western Pacific... |
| 00-32764 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the seat track fittings on all passenger seats with new, improved fittings. This action is necessary to prevent unrestrained movement of the passenger seats during high forward deceleration of the airplane, which could result in injury to the passengers or crew members during an emergency landing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition. | 2000-12-22 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/22/00-32764/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-737-747-and-777-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-22/pdf/00-32764.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 737, 747, and 777 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the seat track fittings on all passenger seats with new,... |
| 00-32765 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 767 series airplanes. For certain airplanes this proposal would require rework of the bonding jumper assemblies. For certain other airplanes, this proposal would require repetitive inspections of the drain tube assemblies of the slat track housing of the wings to find discrepancies, and corrective actions, if necessary. This proposal also provides for terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This action is necessary to find and fix discrepancies of the bonding jumper assemblies, which could result in electrostatic discharge and an in- tank ignition source. This action also is necessary to find and fix discrepancies of the fuel drain tubes, which could result in fuel migrating into the tubes and leaking onto an engine or exhaust nozzle, and consequent risk of a fire when the airplane is stationary or during low speed taxiing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe conditions. | 2000-12-22 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/22/00-32765/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-767-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-22/pdf/00-32765.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 series airplanes. For certain airplanes this proposal would require rework of the bonding jumper assemblies. For certain other... |
| 00-32240 | Clean Air Act Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plan; Wyoming; Revisions to Air Pollution Regulations | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Governor of Wyoming on May 21, 1999. The submittal incorporates revisions to the following sections of the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations (WAQSR): Section 2 Definitions, Section 4 Sulfur oxides, Section 5 Sulfuric acid mist, Section 8 Ozone, Section 9 Volatile organic compounds, Section 10 Nitrogen oxides, Section 14 Control of particulate emissions, and Section 21 Permit requirements for construction, modification and operation. EPA is proposing to partially disapprove the provisions that allow the Administrator of the Wyoming Air Quality Division to approve alternative test methods to those required in the SIP (sections 2, 4, 5, 10, and 14 of the WAQSR) because such provisions are inconsistent with section 110(i) of the Clean Air Act (Act) and the requirement that SIP provisions can only be modified through revision to the SIP and approval by EPA. The intended effect of this action, once final, is to make federally enforceable those provisions that EPA is approving. EPA is proposing this action under section 110 of the Act. In the "Rules and Regulations" section of this Federal Register, EPA is acting on the State's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial SIP revision and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the preamble to the direct final rule. If EPA receives no adverse comments, EPA will not take further action on this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, EPA will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect. EPA will address all public comments 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 must do so at this time. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this … | 2000-12-21 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/21/00-32240/clean-air-act-approval-and-promulgation-of-state-implementation-plan-wyoming-revisions-to-air | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-21/pdf/00-32240.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Governor of Wyoming on May 21, 1999. The submittal incorporates revisions to the following sections of the Wyoming Air... |
| 00-32372 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Re-opening of Comment Period and Notice of Availability of the Draft Economic Analysis for Proposed Critical Habitat for the California Red-Legged Frog | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of the draft economic analysis for the proposed designation of critical habitat for the California red-legged frog (Rana aurora draytonii). We are also providing notice of the re-opening of the comment period for the proposal to designate critical habitat for the California red-legged frog in order to allow all interested parties to comment simultaneously on the proposed rule and the associated draft economic analysis. Comments previously submitted need not be resubmitted as they will be incorporated into the public record as part of this re-opened comment period, and will be fully considered in the final rule. | 2000-12-21 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/21/00-32372/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-re-opening-of-comment-period-and-notice-of | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-21/pdf/00-32372.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of the draft economic analysis for the proposed designation of critical habitat for the California red-legged frog (Rana aurora draytonii). We are also providing notice of the... |
| 00-32396 | Findings of Significant Contribution and Rulemaking on Section 126 Petitions for Purposes of Reducing Interstate Ozone Transport-Federal NOX Budget Trading Program, Rule Revision | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the Federal NO<INF>X</INF> Budget Trading Program regulations to revise the allowance allocations for certain NO<INF>X</INF> Budget units subject to the program. In January 2000, EPA took final action (the January 2000 final rule) under section 126 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) on petitions filed by eight Northeastern States seeking to mitigate interstate transport of nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>), one of the precursors of ground-level ozone. EPA determined that a number of large electric generating units (EGUs) and large industrial boilers and turbines (non-EGUs) named in the petitions emit in violation of the CAA prohibitions against significantly contributing to nonattainment or maintenance problems in the petitioning States. EPA also established the Federal NO<INF>X</INF> Budget Trading Program as the control remedy for these sources, determined allowable emissions for the sources, and allocated authorizations to emit NO<INF>X</INF> (i.e., NO<INF>X</INF> allowances) to the sources. After promulgation of EPA's January 2000 final rule, some owners, or associations of owners, of EGUs or non-EGUs filed petitions with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (D.C. Circuit) challenging, among other things, the allowance allocations for certain units under the rule. Subsequently, EPA entered into settlements with these owners or associations of owners. Today's action proposes to revise the allocations in the January 2000 final rule for these units in a manner consistent with the settlements. In addition, after promulgation of the January 2000 final rule, owners of non-EGUs requested EPA to correct allowance allocations for two other units under the rule. EPA responded that it was treating the requests as requests for reconsideration of the two units' allocations under the rule and would propose to revise the allocations. Today's action includes such a proposal for these units. | 2000-12-21 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/21/00-32396/findings-of-significant-contribution-and-rulemaking-on-section-126-petitions-for-purposes-of | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-21/pdf/00-32396.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the Federal NO<INF>X</INF> Budget Trading Program regulations to revise the allowance allocations for certain NO<INF>X</INF> Budget units subject to the program. In January 2000, EPA took... |
| 00-32435 | Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Incidental Catch | Proposed Rule | NMFS published, on November 17, 2000, an Advance Notice of Public Rulemaking (ANPR) and request for comments. NMFS intends to undertake rulemaking to reduce the level of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) that is discarded dead by vessels in the pelagic longline fishery and requested comments on potential changes to the Atlantic tuna regulations that could reduce the level of dead discards of BFT including the adjustment of target catch requirements for landing incidental catch. The level of allowed discards needs to be reduced in order to decrease the waste of valuable bycatch. The comment period on the ANPR closed on December 14, 2000. NMFS is reopening the comment period to provide additional opportunity for comment. | 2000-12-21 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/21/00-32435/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-fisheries-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-incidental-catch | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-21/pdf/00-32435.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS published, on November 17, 2000, an Advance Notice of Public Rulemaking (ANPR) and request for comments. NMFS intends to undertake rulemaking to reduce the level of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) that is discarded dead by vessels in the pelagic... |
| 00-32466 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the Kootenai River Population of the White Sturgeon | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, propose designation of critical habitat pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, for the Kootenai River population of the white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus). We are proposing as critical habitat a total of 18 river kilometers (11.2 river miles) of the Kootenai River in Idaho. If this proposed action is finalized, Federal agencies proposing actions that may affect the area designated as critical habitat must consult with us on the effects of the proposed actions on critical habitat, pursuant to section 7(a)(2)of the Act. We solicit data and comments from the public on all aspects of this proposal, including data on the economic and other impacts of the proposed designation. We may revise this proposal to incorporate or address new information received during the comment period. | 2000-12-21 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/21/00-32466/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-proposed-designation-of-critical-habitat-for-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-21/pdf/00-32466.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, propose designation of critical habitat pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, for the Kootenai River population of the white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus). We are proposing as critical... |
| 00-32472 | Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery; Amendment 9 | Proposed Rule | NMFS announces that the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted Amendment 9 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Secretarial review. The amendment was prepared to document bycatch in the coastal pelagic species fishery (CPS), ensure that a standardized reporting methodology to assess the amount and type of bycatch exists, and propose any necessary conservation and management measures to minimize bycatch. Amendment 9 also ensures that Indian fishing rights will be met according to treaties between the U.S. and specific tribes. | 2000-12-21 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/21/00-32472/fisheries-off-west-coast-states-and-in-the-western-pacific-coastal-pelagic-species-fishery-amendment | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-21/pdf/00-32472.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS announces that the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted Amendment 9 to the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Secretarial review. The amendment was prepared to document bycatch in the coastal pelagic... |
| 00-32505 | Bank Holding Companies and Change in Bank Control | Proposed Rule | The Board invites public comment on a proposal to amend its Regulation Y to change the conditions that govern the conduct of financial data processing activities previously found to be closely related to banking in order to permit all bank holding companies to conduct a greater amount of nonfinancial data processing in connection with processing financial data, and to allow financial holding companies, as an activity that is complementary to financial activities, to own companies engaged in certain types of data storage, Internet and portal hosting activities, and broad advisory activities involving data processing activities, so long as the companies also provide financial data processing or other financial products and services. In addition, the Board seeks comment on whether it should permit financial holding companies to make investments in companies that engage in developing new technologies that might support the sale and availability of financial products and services, companies that provide communication links for the delivery of financial products and services and/or companies that engage in the electronic sale and delivery of products and services that include, but are not limited to, financial products and services. | 2000-12-21 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/21/00-32505/bank-holding-companies-and-change-in-bank-control | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-21/pdf/00-32505.pdf | Federal Reserve System | 188 | The Board invites public comment on a proposal to amend its Regulation Y to change the conditions that govern the conduct of financial data processing activities previously found to be closely related to banking in order to permit all bank holding... |
| 00-32563 | Finding of Attainment for PM-10; Portneuf Valley PM-10 Nonattainment Area, Idaho | Proposed Rule | EPA is extending the public comment period on EPA's notice of proposed rulemaking "Finding of Attainment for PM-10; Portneuf Valley PM-10 Nonattainment Area, Idaho," published on December 6, 2000 at 65 FR 76203. The comment period was originally scheduled to close on December 26, 2000. The comment period is being extended until January 19, 2001. | 2000-12-21 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/21/00-32563/finding-of-attainment-for-pm-10-portneuf-valley-pm-10-nonattainment-area-idaho | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-21/pdf/00-32563.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is extending the public comment period on EPA's notice of proposed rulemaking "Finding of Attainment for PM-10; Portneuf Valley PM-10 Nonattainment Area, Idaho," published on December 6, 2000 at 65 FR 76203. The comment period was originally... |
| 00-32565 | Public Information and Confidentiality: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Withdrawal of 1994 Proposed Rule | Proposed Rule | EPA is providing advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding revisions of its regulations dealing with the handling of confidential business information (CBI). We refer to these as "the CBI regulations." As part of this process, we are planning to revise the current CBI regulations so they will be in plain language and will reflect current case law and recent technological developments. In revising the CBI regulations, we also intend to improve our processing of requests for CBI while ensuring appropriate protection of confidential business information. We are seeking comments as to the extent of additional revisions. EPA is also withdrawing its November 23, 1994 Proposed Rulemaking (59 FR 60445). | 2000-12-21 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/21/00-32565/public-information-and-confidentiality-advance-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-withdrawal-of-1994 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-21/pdf/00-32565.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is providing advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding revisions of its regulations dealing with the handling of confidential business information (CBI). We refer to these as "the CBI regulations." As part of this process, we are planning to... |
| 00-32574 | Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes. This proposal would require installation of a new circuit breaker and related wiring, and relocation of circuit breaker 12FG, if applicable. This action is necessary to prevent loss of the nose wheel steering and reduced controllability of the airplane on the ground. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition. | 2000-12-21 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/21/00-32574/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-sf340a-and-saab-340b-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-21/pdf/00-32574.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes. This proposal would require installation of a new circuit breaker and related wiring, and... |
| 00-32575 | 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 replacement of the existing potable water fill line tube with a new hose. This action is necessary to prevent fracture of a clamshell coupling on the potable water fill line, which could cause water to flow into the aft cargo compartment. A large amount of water in the cargo compartment could cause large shifts in the airplane's center of gravity, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition. | 2000-12-21 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/21/00-32575/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-767-200-and--300-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-21/pdf/00-32575.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 replacement of the existing potable water fill line tube with a new... |
| 00-32576 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747SP, and 747SR Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3 and JT9D-7 Series Engines | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747- 100, 747-200, 747-300, 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3 or JT9D-7 series engines. That AD currently requires inspections of the vertical chords of the aft torque bulkhead of the outboard nacelle struts, and corrective action, if necessary. That AD also gives an optional modification of the vertical chords, which ends the inspections. This action would require the previously optional modification. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent cracking of the vertical chords adjacent to the lower spar fitting, which could result in separation of the diagonal brace load path. Continued operation with a separated diagonal brace load path increases loads on the upper link, midspar fitting, and dual side links, which could result in separation of the strut and engine from the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition. | 2000-12-21 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/21/00-32576/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-100-747-200-747-300-747sp-and-747sr-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-21/pdf/00-32576.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- 100, 747-200, 747-300, 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3 or JT9D-7 series engines. That AD... |
| 00-31190 | Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Texas; Control of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Batch Processes, Industrial Wastewater and Service Stations | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to take direct final action on revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan provisions for the control of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This rule covers three separate actions. First, we are approving revisions to the rules for controlling emissions from industrial wastewater for the Houston/Galveston, Beaumont/Port Arthur, Dallas/Fort Worth and El Paso areas. Second, we are approving new rules for the control of emissions from batch processes in the Beaumont/Port Arthur area. Third, we are approving rules that added requirements for vapor recovery at service stations in the 95 counties in the eastern half of Texas. The EPA is approving these revisions to regulate emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds 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. | 2000-12-20 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/20/00-31190/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-texas-control-of-emissions-of-volatile | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-20/pdf/00-31190.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to take direct final action on revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan provisions for the control of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This rule covers three separate actions. First, we are approving revisions to the... |
| 00-31466 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Arizona State Implementation Plan Revision, Pinal County Air Quality Control District and Pinal-Gila Counties Air Quality Control District | Proposed Rule | EPA proposes to approve revisions to the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP) which concern rules from the Pinal County Air Quality Control District (PCAQCD) and Pinal-Gila Counties Air Quality Control District (PGCAQCD). The intended effect of this action is to provide support for general permitting requirements for stationary sources in the PCAQCD 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, 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 action 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. | 2000-12-20 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/20/00-31466/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-arizona-state-implementation-plan-revision-pinal | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-20/pdf/00-31466.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA proposes to approve revisions to the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP) which concern rules from the Pinal County Air Quality Control District (PCAQCD) and Pinal-Gila Counties Air Quality Control District (PGCAQCD). The intended effect of this... |
| 00-31724 | Alabama; Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions | Proposed Rule | Alabama has applied to EPA for Final authorization of the changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA proposes to grant final authorization to Alabama. In the "Rules and Regulations" section of this Federal Register, EPA is authorizing the changes by an immediate final rule. EPA did not make a proposal prior to the immediate final rule because we believe this action is not controversial and do not expect comments that oppose it. We have explained the reasons for this authorization in the preamble to the immediate final rule. Unless we get written comments which oppose this authorization during the comment period, the immediate final rule will become effective on the date it establishes, and we will not take further action on this proposal. If we get comments that oppose this action, we will withdraw the immediate final rule and it will not take effect. We will then respond to public comments in a later final rule based on this proposal. You may not have another opportunity for comment. If you want to comment on this action, you must do so at this time. | 2000-12-20 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/20/00-31724/alabama-final-authorization-of-state-hazardous-waste-management-program-revisions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-20/pdf/00-31724.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | Alabama has applied to EPA for Final authorization of the changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA proposes to grant final authorization to Alabama. In the "Rules and Regulations" section of... |
| 00-32020 | Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Santa Barbara and Ventura County Air Pollution Control Districts | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern Oxides of Nitrogen (NO<INF>X</INF>) emissions from Natural-Gas Fired Fan-Type Central Furnaces and Residential Water Heaters, Large Water Heaters and Small Boilers. We are proposing to approve local rules to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). | 2000-12-20 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/20/00-32020/revisions-to-the-california-state-implementation-plan-santa-barbara-and-ventura-county-air-pollution | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-20/pdf/00-32020.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern... |
| 00-32022 | Approval of Air Quality Implementation Plan Revisions and Section 112(I) Program; Colorado; Issuance of Permits To Limit Potential to Emit Criteria and Hazardous Air Pollutants | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to approve revisions to Colorado's construction permit requirements in Regulation No. 3 and hazardous air pollutant requirements in Regulation No. 8 of the State Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) regulations, regarding permits to limit potential to emit criteria and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). These revisions were submitted to EPA on April 26, 1996. Colorado submitted these revisions to create federally enforceable limits on criteria pollutants and HAPs, for both new and existing sources, through the State's construction permit program. EPA is approving the revisions to Regulation No. 3 regarding criteria pollutants as part of Colorado's state implementation plan (SIP) under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). SIP approval under section 110 of the CAA, however, only extends to the control of HAPs that are criteria pollutants, such as volatile organic compounds or particulate matter, whereas section 112 of the CAA provides the underlying authority for controlling all HAPs listed in section 112(b) of the CAA. Therefore, the EPA is also approving the revisions to Regulation No. 3 and Regulation No. 8 under section 112(l) of the CAA. In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the States' revisions to Regulations No. 3 and 8 as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views these as noncontroversial revisions 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 proposed rule, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. 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. | 2000-12-20 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/20/00-32022/approval-of-air-quality-implementation-plan-revisions-and-section-112i-program-colorado-issuance-of | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-20/pdf/00-32022.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to approve revisions to Colorado's construction permit requirements in Regulation No. 3 and hazardous air pollutant requirements in Regulation No. 8 of the State Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) regulations, regarding permits... |
| 00-32202 | 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review, Amendment of Parts 43 and 63 of the Commission's Rules | Proposed Rule | This document solicits comments on proposed changes to several of the rules relating to international telecommunications services. The Commission initiated this proceeding to determine what rules could be modified or eliminated in light of competition in international telecommunications services. This proceeding is part of the Commission's year 2000 biennial regulatory review. The Commission believes that these proposals will remove unnecessary burdens on the public and the agency. | 2000-12-20 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/20/00-32202/2000-biennial-regulatory-review-amendment-of-parts-43-and-63-of-the-commissions-rules | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-20/pdf/00-32202.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document solicits comments on proposed changes to several of the rules relating to international telecommunications services. The Commission initiated this proceeding to determine what rules could be modified or eliminated in light of competition... |
| 00-32243 | State Operating Permit Programs; Revision to Interim Approval Requirements | Proposed Rule | This action would amend EPA's regulations governing the interim approval of State and local operating permits programs. Currently, the regulations allow the Agency to extend expiration dates of interim approvals beyond 2 years from the date the interim approval is originally granted. This action removes that provision. | 2000-12-20 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/20/00-32243/state-operating-permit-programs-revision-to-interim-approval-requirements | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-20/pdf/00-32243.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This action would amend EPA's regulations governing the interim approval of State and local operating permits programs. Currently, the regulations allow the Agency to extend expiration dates of interim approvals beyond 2 years from the date the interim... |
| 00-32332 | Information Reporting for Payments of Qualified Tuition and Payments of Interest on Qualified Education Loans; Magnetic Media Filing Requirements for Information Returns; Hearing | Proposed Rule | This document contains a notice of public hearing on proposed regulations relating to reporting for payments of qualified tuition and payments of interest on qualified education loans and magnetic filing requirements for information returns. | 2000-12-20 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/20/00-32332/information-reporting-for-payments-of-qualified-tuition-and-payments-of-interest-on-qualified | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-20/pdf/00-32332.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains a notice of public hearing on proposed regulations relating to reporting for payments of qualified tuition and payments of interest on qualified education loans and magnetic filing requirements for information returns. |
| 00-32416 | Special Conditions: Eurocopter France Model EC-130 Helicopters, High-Intensity Radiated Fields | Proposed Rule | This special condition is issued for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model EC-130 helicopters. These helicopters will have novel or unusual design features associated with the installation of electronic systems that perform critical functions. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards to protect systems that perform critical control functions or provide critical displays from the effects of high-intensity radiated fields (HIRF). This special condition contains the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to ensure that critical functions of systems will be maintained when exposed to HIRF. | 2000-12-20 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/20/00-32416/special-conditions-eurocopter-france-model-ec-130-helicopters-high-intensity-radiated-fields | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-20/pdf/00-32416.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This special condition is issued for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model EC-130 helicopters. These helicopters will have novel or unusual design features associated with the installation of electronic systems that perform critical functions. The... |
| 00-32167 | Endangered and Threatened Species: Proposed Range Extension for Endangered Steelhead in Southern California | Proposed Rule | In August 1997, NMFS listed the Southern California steelhead Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU) as an endangered species and defined its southern limit as Malibu Creek in Los Angeles County, California, based on the best information available at that time. In February 2000, NMFS designated critical habitat for this ESU that includes all accessible and occupied waterways, including the adjacent riparian zone, below longstanding impassable natural barriers within the range of the ESU. There is now new information indicating that steelhead or their progeny now occur in at least two coastal river basins south of Malibu Creek, and have successfully spawned in one of these basins (San Mateo Creek). Based on this new information, NMFS is now issuing a proposed rule under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to extend the current range of this endangered ESU to San Mateo Creek in northern San Diego County, California. Within the redefined Southern California steelhead ESU, only naturally spawned populations of steelhead, and their progeny, which reside below naturally occurring and man-made impassable barriers (e.g., impassable waterfalls and dams) are proposed for listing. At this time, NMFS is proposing to list only the anadromous life forms of Onchorynchus mykiss (O. mykiss) in those river basins south of Malibu Creek. | 2000-12-19 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/19/00-32167/endangered-and-threatened-species-proposed-range-extension-for-endangered-steelhead-in-southern | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-19/pdf/00-32167.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | In August 1997, NMFS listed the Southern California steelhead Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU) as an endangered species and defined its southern limit as Malibu Creek in Los Angeles County, California, based on the best information available at... |
| 00-32235 | Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Supply Schedule Order Disputes and Incidental Items | Proposed Rule | The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add policies on disputes and incidental items under Federal Supply Schedule contracts and to remove the requirement to notify the General Services Administration when a schedule contractor refuses to honor an order placed by a Government contractor. | 2000-12-19 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/19/00-32235/federal-acquisition-regulation-federal-supply-schedule-order-disputes-and-incidental-items | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-19/pdf/00-32235.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 add policies on disputes and incidental items under Federal Supply Schedule contracts... |
| 00-32244 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Alberta, VA and Whitakers, NC | Proposed Rule | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed by Broomfield Broadcasting, Inc. requesting the substitution of Channel 276C3 for Channel 276A at Alberta, Virginia and the reallotment of Channel 276C3 to Whitakers, North Carolina as the community's first local aural transmission service. The allotment Channel 299A to Alberta as a replacement for Channel 276C3 from Alberta. Channel 276C3 can be allotted to Whitakers in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements without the imposition of a site restriction. Channel 299A can be allotted to Alberta in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements without the imposition of a site restriction. The coordinates for Channel 276C3 at Whitakers are 36-11-23 North Latitude and 77-51-09 West Longitude. The coordinates for Channel 299A at Alberta are 36-51-56 North Latitude and 77-53-12 West Longitude. | 2000-12-19 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/19/00-32244/radio-broadcasting-services-alberta-va-and-whitakers-nc | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-19/pdf/00-32244.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed by Broomfield Broadcasting, Inc. requesting the substitution of Channel 276C3 for Channel 276A at Alberta, Virginia and the reallotment of Channel 276C3 to Whitakers, North Carolina as... |
| 00-32281 | Adding Actuaries and Plant Pathologists to Appendix 1603.D.1 of the North American Free Trade Agreement | Proposed Rule | This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and Naturalization Service's (Service) Regulations by adding the occupations of actuary and plant pathologist to the list of professions in Appendix 1603.D.1 to Annex 1603 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This rule also proposes to modify the licensure requirements for Canadian citizens seeking admission to the United States as TN nonimmigrant aliens. These amendments are being proposed to reflect the agreements made among the three parties to the NAFTA. This rule will facilitate travel to the United States and benefit United States businesses. | 2000-12-19 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/19/00-32281/adding-actuaries-and-plant-pathologists-to-appendix-1603d1-of-the-north-american-free-trade | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-19/pdf/00-32281.pdf | Justice Department; Immigration and Naturalization Service | 268,232 | This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and Naturalization Service's (Service) Regulations by adding the occupations of actuary and plant pathologist to the list of professions in Appendix 1603.D.1 to Annex 1603 of the North American Free Trade... |
| 00-32286 | Prevailing Rate Systems; Change in the Survey Cycle for the Pennington, SD, Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area | Proposed Rule | The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a proposed rule that would change the timing of local wage surveys in the Pennington, South Dakota, nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area. The change would help balance the workload for the Department of Defense and improve the amount and quality of data it collects during local annual wage surveys in the Pennington wage area. | 2000-12-19 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/19/00-32286/prevailing-rate-systems-change-in-the-survey-cycle-for-the-pennington-sd-nonappropriated-fund-wage | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-19/pdf/00-32286.pdf | Personnel Management Office | 406 | The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a proposed rule that would change the timing of local wage surveys in the Pennington, South Dakota, nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area. The change would help balance the workload... |
| 00-32291 | Federal Helium Program Regulations and Public Meetings | Proposed Rule | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requests comments and suggestions to assist in the writing of its regulations governing the Federal Helium Program. The rule would establish regulations for crude helium sales, helium pipeline and storage operations, helium reporting, and gas analyses to determine helium content. The rule would also revise and extend existing regulations for helium on Federal lands and for in-kind crude helium sales. The rule would help to manage the Federal Helium Program and to fulfill the requirements of the Helium Privatization Act of 1996. We encourage members of the public to participate in public meetings and to provide comments and suggestions to help to clearly define the requirements for the Federal Helium Program. Your help is specifically requested to identify and to offer comments and suggestions about conflicts between helium processes and procedures and those of other fluid minerals. We also ask you to request to be placed on BLM's mailing list if you wish to receive additional information. | 2000-12-19 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/19/00-32291/federal-helium-program-regulations-and-public-meetings | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-19/pdf/00-32291.pdf | Interior Department; Land Management Bureau | 253,275 | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requests comments and suggestions to assist in the writing of its regulations governing the Federal Helium Program. The rule would establish regulations for crude helium sales, helium pipeline and storage operations,... |
| 00-32316 | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the engine oil pressure sensors with new sensors, and installation of an oil tank pressure relief kit. Additionally, the proposal would require revision of the Airplane Flight Manual that would specify new oil pressure limits. This action is necessary to prevent rejected takeoffs due to exceeding engine oil pressure limits, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition. | 2000-12-19 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/19/00-32316/airworthiness-directives-empresa-brasileira-de-aeronautica-sa-embraer-model-emb-135-and-emb-145 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-19/pdf/00-32316.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the engine oil pressure sensors with new sensors, and... |
| 00-31078 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determinations of Prudency and Designations of Critical Habitat for Plant Species From the Islands of Maui and Kahoolawe, Hawaii | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have reconsidered our findings concerning whether designating critical habitat for 38 federally protected plants from the islands of Maui and Kahoolawe, some of which may also occur on other Hawaiian Islands, listed between 1991 and 1996, would be prudent. At the time each plant was listed, we determined that designation of critical habitat was not prudent because designation would increase the degree of threat to the species and/or would not benefit the plant. We have determined that critical habitat is prudent for 37 of these species since the potential benefits of designating critical habitat essential for the conservation of these species outweigh the risks of designation that may result from human activity. We propose that designation of critical habitat is not prudent for one species, which is no longer extant in the wild and for which no genetic material is currently extant, because such designation would not be beneficial to this species. We propose critical habitat designations for a total of 50 species in 52 units on Maui and 4 units on Kahoolawe at this time. The approximate land area within these units totals 13,574 hectares (33,614 acres) on Maui and 207 hectares (512 acres) on Kahoolawe. This proposed rule includes proposed designations for 33 of the 37 species mentioned above. Critical habitat is not proposed for four species that are currently only found in areas on Maui that are permanently protected and managed. In addition, critical habitat is being proposed for six other species from Maui and Kahoolawe that were listed in 1999. We are also proposing critical habitat on Maui and Kahoolawe for 11 species which also occur on Kauai. We solicit data and comments from the public on all aspects of this proposal, including data on the economic and other impacts of the proposed designations. We may revise this proposal to incorporate or address new information received during the comment period. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-31078/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-determinations-of-prudency-and-designations-of | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-31078.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have reconsidered our findings concerning whether designating critical habitat for 38 federally protected plants from the islands of Maui and Kahoolawe, some of which may also occur on other Hawaiian Islands,... |
| 00-31311 | Radio Broadcasting Services; McCook, Alliance, Imperial, NE, Limon, Parker, Aspen, Avon, Westcliffe, CO | Proposed Rule | The Commission, in response to the counterproposal of The Meadowlark Group, permittee of Station KAVD(FM), Limon, CO, requesting the substitution of Channel 276C for Channel 276C1, its reallotment to Parker, CO, as the community's first local aural service, and the modification of Station KAVD's permit accordingly, issues an Order to Show Cause to Halstead Communications, licensee of Station KPNY, Channel 271C1, Alliance, NE, as to why its license should not be modified to specify operation on Channel 263C1 and to Imperial Media Association, permittee of a new station on Channel 275C, Imperial, NE, as to why its permit should not be modified to specify operation on Channel 271C. The counterproposal was filed in response to the proposed allotment of Channel 271C1 to McCook, NE. See 65 FR 4798, February 1, 2000. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-31311/radio-broadcasting-services-mccook-alliance-imperial-ne-limon-parker-aspen-avon-westcliffe-co | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-31311.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | The Commission, in response to the counterproposal of The Meadowlark Group, permittee of Station KAVD(FM), Limon, CO, requesting the substitution of Channel 276C for Channel 276C1, its reallotment to Parker, CO, as the community's first local aural... |
| 00-31648 | Election To Treat Trust as Part of an Estate | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations that relate to an election to have certain revocable trusts treated and taxed as part of an estate. This document provides the procedures and requirements for making the election, rules regarding the tax treatment of the trust and the estate while the election is in effect, and rules regarding the termination of the election. This document also provides clarification of the reporting rules for a trust, or portion of a trust, that is treated as owned by the grantor, or another person under the provisions of subpart E (section 671 and following) part I, subchapter J, chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code, for the taxable year ending with the death of the grantor or other person. In addition, this document provides notice of a public hearing on these proposed regulations. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-31648/election-to-treat-trust-as-part-of-an-estate | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-31648.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations that relate to an election to have certain revocable trusts treated and taxed as part of an estate. This document provides the procedures and requirements for making the election, rules regarding the tax... |
| 00-31687 | Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule would add the New York Flight Information Region (FIR) portion of the West Atlantic Route System (WATRS) to the airspace where Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) may be applied. RVSM saves fuel and minimizes traffic delays by accommodating greater numbers of aircraft in the most fuel-efficient routes available. This is accomplished by reducing the vertical separation between aircraft that fly in RVSM airspace. Safety is maintained by restricting RVSM airspace to aircraft with approved equipment that is operated by crews with proper training to assure high levels of long- range navigation precision. International RVSM planning groups have agreed to implement RVSM in the New York Flight Information Region (FIR) portion of WATRS on November 1, 2001. This NPRM also proposes to require aircraft that are equipped with Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) to incorporate a version of TCAS that is compatible with RVSM operations. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-31687/reduced-vertical-separation-minimum-rvsm | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-31687.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This proposed rule would add the New York Flight Information Region (FIR) portion of the West Atlantic Route System (WATRS) to the airspace where Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) may be applied. RVSM saves fuel and minimizes traffic delays by... |
| 00-31919 | Development of a North American Standard for Protection Against Shifting and Falling Cargo | Proposed Rule | The FMCSA proposes to revise the regulations concerning protection against shifting and falling cargo for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) engaged in interstate commerce. We would issue new cargo securement standards based on the North American Cargo Securement Standard Model Regulations, reflecting: The results of a multi-year comprehensive research program to evaluate current U.S. and Canadian cargo securement regulations; the motor carrier industry's best practices; and recommendations presented during a series of public meetings involving U.S. and Canadian industry experts, Federal, State and Provincial enforcement officials, and other interested parties. Generally, the proposed revision would require motor carriers to change the way they use cargo securement devices to prevent certain articles from shifting on or within, or falling from CMVs. In some instances, the proposed changes could require motor carriers to increase the number of tiedown devices used to secure certain types of cargoes. The intent of this rulemaking is to reduce the number of accidents caused by cargo shifting on or within, or falling from, CMVs operating in interstate commerce, and to harmonize to the greatest extent practicable U.S., Canadian, and Mexican cargo securement regulations. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-31919/development-of-a-north-american-standard-for-protection-against-shifting-and-falling-cargo | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-31919.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | 492,181 | The FMCSA proposes to revise the regulations concerning protection against shifting and falling cargo for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) engaged in interstate commerce. We would issue new cargo securement standards based on the North American Cargo... |
| 00-31926 | FAR/JAR Harmonization Actions; Revisions to Requirements Concerning Airplane Operating Limitations and the Content of Airplane Flight Manuals for Transport Category Airplanes | Proposed Rule | The Federal Aviation Administration proposed to amend the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes concerning airplane operating limitations and the content of airplane flight manuals. Adopting this proposal would eliminate regulatory differences between the airworthiness standards of the U.S. and the Joint Aviation Requirement of Europe, without affecting current industry design practices. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-31926/farjar-harmonization-actions-revisions-to-requirements-concerning-airplane-operating-limitations-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-31926.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The Federal Aviation Administration proposed to amend the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes concerning airplane operating limitations and the content of airplane flight manuals. Adopting this proposal would eliminate regulatory... |
| 00-31927 | Revision of Braking Systems; Airworthiness Standards To Harmonize With European Airworthiness Standards for Transport Category Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document seeks public comment on changes proposed as a result of the comments received on Notice No. 99-16. The changes proposed in this supplemental notice would require an additional dynamometer test during brake qualification, namely, an accelerate-stop test with the brake heat sink in a new condition (also called a new brake rejected takeoff (RTO) test) for part 25 transport category airplanes. The new proposed brake test could result in a minimal cost increase for some part 25 small airplanes. These changes are intended to benefit the public interest by standardizing certain requirements, concepts, and procedures in the airworthiness standards without reducing, but potentially enhancing, the current level of safety. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-31927/revision-of-braking-systems-airworthiness-standards-to-harmonize-with-european-airworthiness | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-31927.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document seeks public comment on changes proposed as a result of the comments received on Notice No. 99-16. The changes proposed in this supplemental notice would require an additional dynamometer test during brake qualification, namely, an... |
| 00-31978 | Rules of Practice and Procedure | Proposed Rule | The Federal Housing Finance Board (Finance Board) is proposing to amend its regulations to implement the provisions of Title VI of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Public Law 106-102 (1999) and to establish rules of practice and procedure governing hearings on the record in certain administrative enforcement actions. The proposed rule is intended to provide Finance Board personnel, the Federal Home Loan Banks (Banks), the Office of Finance (OF) and the directors and executive officers of the Banks and OF, as well as any other interested parties, with sufficient notice and guidance to fully utilize the procedures. The Finance Board is also proposing to make certain conforming amendments to its existing rules. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-31978/rules-of-practice-and-procedure | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-31978.pdf | Federal Housing Finance Board | 175 | The Federal Housing Finance Board (Finance Board) is proposing to amend its regulations to implement the provisions of Title VI of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Public Law 106-102 (1999) and to establish rules of practice and procedure governing hearings... |
| 00-32072 | Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service | Proposed Rule | In this document, the Commission seeks comment on the narrow issue of whether to continue to apply certain sections of the Commission's rules to transfers of telephone exchanges between non- rural carriers following the phase-down of the interim hold-harmless support. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-32072/federal-state-joint-board-on-universal-service | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-32072.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | In this document, the Commission seeks comment on the narrow issue of whether to continue to apply certain sections of the Commission's rules to transfers of telephone exchanges between non- rural carriers following the phase-down of the interim... |
| 00-32133 | Digital Television Broadcast Service; Great Falls, MT | Proposed Rule | The Commission requests comments on a petition filed by KRTV Communications, Inc., licensee of station KRTV(TV), NTSC Channel 3, Great Falls, Montana, requesting the substitution of DTV Channel 7 for its assigned DTV Channel 44. DTV Channel 7 can be allotted to Great Falls, Montana, in compliance with the principle community coverage requirements of Section 73.625(a) at reference coordinates 47-32-09 N and 111-17-02 W. However, since the community of Great Falls is located within 400 kilometers of the U.S.-Canadian border, concurrence by the Canadian government must be obtained for this proposal. As requested, we propose to allot DTV Channel 7 to Great Falls with a power of 160 (kW) and a height average terrain (HAAT) of 180 meters. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-32133/digital-television-broadcast-service-great-falls-mt | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-32133.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | The Commission requests comments on a petition filed by KRTV Communications, Inc., licensee of station KRTV(TV), NTSC Channel 3, Great Falls, Montana, requesting the substitution of DTV Channel 7 for its assigned DTV Channel 44. DTV Channel 7 can be... |
| 00-32144 | Special Regulations, Areas of the National Park System | Proposed Rule | The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, the John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and, with some exceptions, in Grand Teton National Park, and to prohibit snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park, by the winter of 2003-2004. We also are proposing interim measures to limit the impacts of snowmobiles before their use is prohibited. This proposal is in conjunction with the Winter Use Management Plan and FEIS written for the three NPS areas and implements provisions of the Record of Decision from that Management Plan. That Record of Decision, overall, will shift oversnow motorized use of the parks from snowmobile use to snowcoach use, to allow continued winter use of the parks while eliminating the impacts on park resources and values from snowmobile use. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-32144/special-regulations-areas-of-the-national-park-system | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-32144.pdf | Interior Department; National Park Service | 253,362 | The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, the John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and, with some exceptions, in Grand Teton National Park, and to prohibit snowplane use in Grand Teton... |
| 00-32149 | Disapproval of Implementation Plans, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to disapprove a revision to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning visible emission sources. We are proposing action on a local rule that regulates these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-32149/disapproval-of-implementation-plans-arizona-department-of-environmental-quality | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-32149.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to disapprove a revision to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning visible emission sources. We are proposing action on a local rule that regulates these... |
| 00-32151 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans Georgia: Approval of Revisions to Georgia State Implementation Plan | Proposed Rule | In a December 16, 1999, Federal Register document, EPA proposed to approve the 1-hour ozone attainment demonstration for the Atlanta nonattainment area (Atlanta attainment demonstration) which was submitted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD) on October 28, 1999. EPA's proposed approval was based on the condition that the GAEPD satisfy certain requirements established in the proposal. Subsequently, the GAEPD submitted revisions to the Atlanta attainment demonstration on January 31, 2000, and July 31, 2000. In a letter dated November 23, 1999, the GAEPD agreed to meet the following commitments: To submit rules requiring the implementation of nitrogen oxide (NO<INF>X</INF>) and volatile organic compound (VOC) reasonably available control technology (RACT) in the 32 additional counties for sources with emissions in excess of 100 tons per year; to complete an early assessment of attainment prior to 2003; to identify and adopt regulations for sources that will be controlled to achieve the additional emission reductions that are needed for attainment as determined by EPA's Method 1. These revisions address those commitments. EPA is proposing in this document to approve these revisions. Final action on these rule revisions will occur at the same time, or prior to, final action on the 1-hour ozone attainment demonstration for the Atlanta nonattainment area. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-32151/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-georgia-approval-of-revisions-to-georgia-state | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-32151.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | In a December 16, 1999, Federal Register document, EPA proposed to approve the 1-hour ozone attainment demonstration for the Atlanta nonattainment area (Atlanta attainment demonstration) which was submitted by the Georgia Environmental Protection... |
| 00-32158 | Request for Public Comments on How USDA Can Best Facilitate the Marketing of Grains, Oilseeds, Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts in Today's Evolving Marketplace | Proposed Rule | The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a document in the Federal Register of November 30, 2000, concerning request for comments on How USDA Can Best Facilitate the Marketing of Grains, Oilseeds, Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts in Today's Evolving Marketplace. The document omitted e-mail as a means of filing public comments. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-32158/request-for-public-comments-on-how-usda-can-best-facilitate-the-marketing-of-grains-oilseeds-fruits | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-32158.pdf | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service; Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration | 12,9,218 | The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a document in the Federal Register of November 30, 2000, concerning request for comments on How USDA Can Best Facilitate the Marketing of Grains, Oilseeds, Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts in... |
| 00-32177 | Proposed Establishment and Redesignation of Restricted Areas; NV | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to redesignate Restricted Area (R) 4804 Twin Peaks, NV, as R-4804A, and establish R-4804B from FL 180 to FL 350. Additionally, this action proposes to redesignate R-4813 Carson Sink, NV, as R-4813A, and establish R-4813B from FL 180 to FL 350. This action also proposes to revoke R-4802 Lone Rock, NV, and designate the U.S. Navy (USN) Naval Strike and Warfare Center Fallon, NV, as the using agency for R-4804A, R-4804B, R-4813A, and R-4813B. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-32177/proposed-establishment-and-redesignation-of-restricted-areas-nv | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-32177.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes to redesignate Restricted Area (R) 4804 Twin Peaks, NV, as R-4804A, and establish R-4804B from FL 180 to FL 350. Additionally, this action proposes to redesignate R-4813 Carson Sink, NV, as R-4813A, and establish R-4813B from FL... |
| 00-32236 | Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Rhode Island; Enhanced Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Rhode Island. This revision establishes and requires the implementation of an enhanced motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program. The intended effect of this action is to reduce motor vehicle emissions through identification of high emitting vehicles and require repair of these high emitters. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act. | 2000-12-18 | 2000 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/18/00-32236/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-rhode-island-enhanced-motor-vehicle | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-12-18/pdf/00-32236.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Rhode Island. This revision establishes and requires the implementation of an enhanced motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program. The intended... |
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