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| 02-31668 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Indiana | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to approve a site-specific State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision request concerning volatile organic compound (VOC) reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) in Crane, Indiana as requested by the State of Indiana on April 3, 2000. The SIP submission allows the Department of the Navy to use military specification coatings containing a VOC content of up to 5.45 pounds per gallon for the painting operations in Building 2728 at NSWC Crane. In the "Rules and Regulations" section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP revision request as a direct final rule without prior proposal because EPA views this action as noncontroversial and anticipates no adverse comments. The rationale for approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If EPA receives no written adverse comments, EPA will take no further action on this proposed rule. If EPA receives written adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. In that event, EPA will address all relevant public comments in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. In either event, EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this time. | 2002-12-31 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/31/02-31668/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-indiana | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-31/pdf/02-31668.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to approve a site-specific State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision request concerning volatile organic compound (VOC) reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division... |
| 02-31900 | Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Non-attainment New Source Review (NSR): Routine Maintenance, Repair and Replacement | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing revisions to the regulations governing the NSR programs mandated by parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act (CAA). These proposed changes reflect the EPA's consideration of the President's National Energy Policy (NEP), EPA's Report to the President on the impact of NSR pursuant to the NEP, and EPA's recommended changes to NSR based on the Report findings and discussions with various stakeholders including representatives from industry, State and local governments, and environmental groups. The proposed changes provide a future category of activities that would be considered to be routine maintenance, repair and replacement (RMRR) under the NSR program. The changes are intended to provide greater regulatory certainty without sacrificing the current level of environmental protection and benefit derived from the program. We believe that these changes will facilitate the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of affected facilities. | 2002-12-31 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/31/02-31900/prevention-of-significant-deterioration-psd-and-non-attainment-new-source-review-nsr-routine | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-31/pdf/02-31900.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing revisions to the regulations governing the NSR programs mandated by parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act (CAA). These proposed changes reflect the EPA's consideration of the President's National Energy Policy (NEP), EPA's... |
| 02-32385 | National Ambient Air Quality Standard: Particulate Matter | Proposed Rule | EPA is taking direct final action to revise the national ambient air quality standards for particulate matter. This requirement describes the number of collocated sites required within a reporting organization. In the "Rules and Regulations" section of today's Federal Register, we are approving revisions to "Quality Assurance Requirements for State and Local Air Monitoring Stations" (SLAMS) as a direct final rule without prior proposal because we view this as a noncontroversial revision and anticipate no adverse comment. We have explained our reasons for this approval in the preamble to the direct final rule. If we receive adverse comment, we will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect. We will address all public comments in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. We will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this time. | 2002-12-31 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/31/02-32385/national-ambient-air-quality-standard-particulate-matter | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-31/pdf/02-32385.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is taking direct final action to revise the national ambient air quality standards for particulate matter. This requirement describes the number of collocated sites required within a reporting organization. In the "Rules and Regulations" section of... |
| 02-32886 | Extension of Comment Period for “Notice of Data Availability; National Primary and Secondary Drinking Water Regulations: Approval of Analytical Methods for Chemical and Microbiological Contaminants; Additional Information on the ColitagTM Method" | Proposed Rule | In a March 7, 2002 proposed rule (67 FR 10532), EPA invited comments on the proposed promulgation of a number of a number of analytical methods. One of those methods, Colitag<SUP>TM</SUP>, was proposed for the analysis of total coliforms and E. coli in finished drinking water samples. EPA since received additional information from CPI International, developers of Colitag<SUP>TM</SUP>, relative to the performance of this method. Because this additional information served to supplement the data included in the public record that supported the proposed rule, and because the data are relevant to a decision on whether to promulgate Colitag", EPA invited comments on this additional information via a December 2, 2002 Notice of Data Availability. In today's action, EPA is extending the public comment period for the Notice of Data Availability. | 2002-12-31 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/31/02-32886/extension-of-comment-period-for-notice-of-data-availability-national-primary-and-secondary-drinking | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-31/pdf/02-32886.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | In a March 7, 2002 proposed rule (67 FR 10532), EPA invited comments on the proposed promulgation of a number of a number of analytical methods. One of those methods, Colitag<SUP>TM</SUP>, was proposed for the analysis of total coliforms and E. coli in... |
| 02-32889 | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332C, C1, L, and L1 Helicopters | Proposed Rule | This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model AS332C, C1, L, and L1 helicopters. This proposal would require inspecting the main gearbox bevel gear (bevel gear) for a crack using a borescope. This proposal is prompted by a crack that was detected on a bevel gear during a main gearbox teardown inspection. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to detect a bevel gear crack and prevent failure of the bevel gear, loss of torque to the main rotor system, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. | 2002-12-31 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/31/02-32889/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-as332c-c1-l-and-l1-helicopters | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-31/pdf/02-32889.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model AS332C, C1, L, and L1 helicopters. This proposal would require inspecting the main gearbox bevel gear (bevel gear) for a crack using a... |
| 02-32890 | Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 1900D Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Raytheon Model 1900D airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to accomplish a one-time inspection for missing rivets on certain areas of the airplane and, if necessary, install rivets. This proposed AD is the result of Raytheon identifying several instances of missing rivets on these airplanes. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to detect and correct an understrength condition in the fuselage, which could result in the failure of the fuselage. Such failure could lead to loss of control of the airplane in flight. | 2002-12-31 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/31/02-32890/airworthiness-directives-raytheon-aircraft-company-model-1900d-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-31/pdf/02-32890.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Raytheon Model 1900D airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to accomplish a one-time inspection for missing rivets on certain areas of the airplane... |
| 02-32927 | Establishing Defenses to the Imposition of the Accuracy-Related Penalty | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations that limit the defenses available to the imposition of the accuracy-related penalty when taxpayers fail to disclose reportable transactions or fail to disclose that they have taken a position on a return based upon a regulation being invalid. By limiting a taxpayer's ability to use an opinion or advice from a tax professional as a basis for a defense, the proposed regulations are intended to promote the disclosure of reportable transactions and positions by taxpayers that conflict with regulations issued by the Secretary. The proposed regulations also clarify the existing regulations with respect to the facts and circumstances that the IRS will consider in determining whether a taxpayer acted with reasonable cause and in good faith in relying on an opinion or advice. | 2002-12-31 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/31/02-32927/establishing-defenses-to-the-imposition-of-the-accuracy-related-penalty | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-31/pdf/02-32927.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations that limit the defenses available to the imposition of the accuracy-related penalty when taxpayers fail to disclose reportable transactions or fail to disclose that they have taken a position on a return... |
| 02-32939 | Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Los Angeles International Airport | Proposed Rule | In this action the FAA proposes to revise and codify Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 51-1, Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of the Los Angeles International Airport. This action proposes to change the northern boundary of the Los Angeles Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA), established by SFAR No. 51-1, to align the area with the Los Angeles Class B airspace area revisions adopted in 1997. Also, this action would revise the description of the SFRA airspace to make the requirement to operate at fixed altitudes clearer. The FAA is proposing this action to reduce the potential for climb/ descent conflicts, to ensure compatibility with current traffic flows, and to increase overall system efficiency and safety. | 2002-12-31 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/31/02-32939/special-flight-rules-in-the-vicinity-of-los-angeles-international-airport | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-31/pdf/02-32939.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | In this action the FAA proposes to revise and codify Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 51-1, Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of the Los Angeles International Airport. This action proposes to change the northern boundary of the Los... |
| 02-32953 | Endangered and Threatened Species: Status Review Updates for Snake River Sockeye Salmon and Southern California Steelhead; and Additional Information Request for Nine Evolutionarily Significant Units of West Coast Steelhead | Proposed Rule | The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is currently reviewing the status of 25 Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) of salmon and steelhead (Oncorhynchus spp.) that are currently listed as threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended, or listed as a candidate species. NMFS is announcing that it will also be updating the status of two additional anadromous salmonid ESUs currently listed as endangered species: Snake River sockeye salmon (O. nerka) and Southern California steelhead (O. mykiss). NMFS is also announcing that its status review updates for all listed steelhead ESUs will also address resident rainbow trout (O. mykiss) populations associated with each ESU. To ensure that these status reviews are complete and based upon the best available scientific information, NMFS is soliciting information and data regarding the status of these ESUs, including information on resident rainbow trout populations associated with steelhead ESUs. These status review updates will be completed after a revision of NMFS' policy regarding the consideration of hatchery fish in ESA status reviews of Pacific salmonids. At such time that the status reviews are updated, NMFS will consider whether there is a need to reevaluate critical habitat designations, protective regulations, or any ongoing recovery planning efforts for these ESUs. | 2002-12-31 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/31/02-32953/endangered-and-threatened-species-status-review-updates-for-snake-river-sockeye-salmon-and-southern | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-31/pdf/02-32953.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is currently reviewing the status of 25 Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) of salmon and steelhead (Oncorhynchus spp.) that are currently listed as threatened or endangered species under the Endangered... |
| 02-32707 | Additional Filing Requirements | Proposed Rule | This proposal requires the Postal Service to provide "overview" testimony specifically discussing how other testimony in the case interrelates and identifying all material changes affecting cost attribution, volume projections and rate design. This additional explanation and detail will assist the Commission and case participants in more readily understanding complex filings without unduly burdening the Postal Service. | 2002-12-30 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/30/02-32707/additional-filing-requirements | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-30/pdf/02-32707.pdf | Postal Regulatory Commission | 409 | This proposal requires the Postal Service to provide "overview" testimony specifically discussing how other testimony in the case interrelates and identifying all material changes affecting cost attribution, volume projections and rate design. This... |
| 02-32744 | Fishing Capacity Reduction Program for the Crab Species Covered by the Fishery Management Plan for the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs | Proposed Rule | 2002-12-30 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/30/02-32744/fishing-capacity-reduction-program-for-the-crab-species-covered-by-the-fishery-management-plan-for | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-30/pdf/02-32744.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | ||
| 02-32777 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans for Kentucky: Air Permit Regulations | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) of the Commonwealth of Kentucky which separate rule 401 KAR 50:035 into several rules based on the type of air permit, and renumber and rewrite in plain English rule 401 KAR 50:032 and the resulting rules from 401 KAR 50:035. The EPA is also removing 401 KAR 50:030 from the Kentucky SIP and correcting typographical errors in a separate, related action addressing rule 401 KAR 52:080, "Regulatory limit on potential to emit." In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no significant, material, and adverse comments are received in response to this rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this document. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time. | 2002-12-30 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/30/02-32777/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-for-kentucky-air-permit-regulations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-30/pdf/02-32777.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) of the Commonwealth of Kentucky which separate rule 401 KAR 50:035 into several rules based on the type of air permit, and renumber and rewrite in plain English rule 401... |
| 02-32893 | Tax Shelter Disclosure Statement and Requirement to Maintain List of Investors in Potentially Abusive Tax Shelters; Hearing | Proposed Rule | This document contains a notice of public hearing on proposed regulations relating to the modification of tax shelters under sections 6011, 6111, and 6112. | 2002-12-30 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/30/02-32893/tax-shelter-disclosure-statement-and-requirement-to-maintain-list-of-investors-in-potentially | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-30/pdf/02-32893.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains a notice of public hearing on proposed regulations relating to the modification of tax shelters under sections 6011, 6111, and 6112. |
| 02-32926 | Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service | Proposed Rule | In this document, the Commission seeks comment on specific aspects of three connection-based proposals to further refine the record in its proceeding to revisit its universal service contribution methodology. | 2002-12-30 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/30/02-32926/federal-state-joint-board-on-universal-service | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-30/pdf/02-32926.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | In this document, the Commission seeks comment on specific aspects of three connection-based proposals to further refine the record in its proceeding to revisit its universal service contribution methodology. |
| 02-32944 | Light Truck Average Fuel Economy Standards Model Years 2005-07; Correction | Proposed Rule | This document corrects the preamble to a proposed rule published in the Federal Register of December 16, 2002, regarding the establishment of corporate average fuel economy standards for light trucks manufactured in model years (MY) 2005 through 2007. This correction adds a request for the submission of additional written copies of comments directly to the agency to facilitate reviewing the comments and meeting the statutory deadline for issuance of the final rule. | 2002-12-30 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/30/02-32944/light-truck-average-fuel-economy-standards-model-years-2005-07-correction | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-30/pdf/02-32944.pdf | Transportation Department; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 492,345 | This document corrects the preamble to a proposed rule published in the Federal Register of December 16, 2002, regarding the establishment of corporate average fuel economy standards for light trucks manufactured in model years (MY) 2005 through 2007.... |
| 02-32984 | Modification of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Deadline for Storm Water Discharges for Oil and Gas Construction Activity That Disturbs One to Five Acres of Land | Proposed Rule | Today's action proposes to postpone until March 10, 2005, the permit authorization deadline for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permits for oil and gas construction activity that disturbs one to five acres of land. On December 8, 1999 (64 FR 68722), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule expanding the then-existing NPDES permitting program to require permit coverage by March 10, 2003 for, among other things, construction sites that disturb one to five acres. As part of that rulemaking, EPA assumed that few, if any, oil and gas exploration, production, processing, or treatment operations or transmission facilities would be affected by the rule. Since rule promulgation, information has become available indicating that close to 30,000 oil and gas sites per year may be affected by the December 8, 1999, storm water regulations. EPA is proposing a two-year postponement of the deadline from March 10, 2003, to March 10, 2005, in order to allow time for EPA to analyze and better evaluate the impact of the permit requirements on the oil and gas industry, the appropriate best management practices for preventing contamination of storm water runoff resulting from construction associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing, or treatment operations or transmission facilities, and the scope and effect of 33 U.S.C. 1342 (l)(2) and other storm water provisions of the Clean Water Act. | 2002-12-30 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/30/02-32984/modification-of-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes-permit-deadline-for-storm | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-30/pdf/02-32984.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | Today's action proposes to postpone until March 10, 2005, the permit authorization deadline for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permits for oil and gas construction activity that disturbs one to five acres of land.... |
| 02-31921 | Filing Procedures, Corporate Powers, International Banking, Management Official Interlocks | Proposed Rule | The FDIC is proposing to amend its regulations governing filing procedures, international banking and management official interlocks by making technical corrections and modifications to clarify existing policies and procedures. In addition, the FDIC is proposing to add a waiver provision to its regulations. As part of its regulatory review effort, the FDIC also solicits public comment to identify any areas of its filing procedures regulation that are outdated, unnecessary, or unduly burdensome, and whether the regulation should be continued without change, amended or rescinded to minimize any significant economic impact it may have on a substantial number of small insured institutions (i.e., those with assets of $150 million or less). | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-31921/filing-procedures-corporate-powers-international-banking-management-official-interlocks | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-31921.pdf | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | 164 | The FDIC is proposing to amend its regulations governing filing procedures, international banking and management official interlocks by making technical corrections and modifications to clarify existing policies and procedures. In addition, the FDIC is... |
| 02-32138 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans North Carolina: Approval of Revisions to Miscellaneous Regulations Within the North Carolina State Implementation Plan | Proposed Rule | On August 7, 2002, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources submitted revisions to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP). North Carolina is adopting rule 15A NCAC 2D .0542, Control of Particulate Emissions from Cotton Ginning Operations. In addition, North Carolina is amending rules 15A NCAC 2D .0504, Particulates from Wood Burning Indirect Heat Exchangers, .0927, Bulk Gasoline Terminals, .0932, Gasoline Truck Tanks and Vapor Collection Systems and 15A NCAC 2Q .0102, Activities Exempt From Permitting Requirements and .0104, Where to Obtain and File Permit Applications. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no significant, material, and adverse comments are received in response to this rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this document. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time. | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-32138/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-north-carolina-approval-of-revisions-to | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-32138.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On August 7, 2002, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources submitted revisions to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP). North Carolina is adopting rule 15A NCAC 2D .0542, Control of Particulate Emissions from... |
| 02-32445 | Labor Organization Annual Financial Reports | Proposed Rule | The Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration (ESA) is proposing to revise forms LM-2, LM-3, and LM-4, which are used by labor organizations to file the annual financial reports required under title II of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, as amended (LMRDA or Act) with ESA's Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS). The purpose of this reform is to improve the transparency and accountability of labor organizations to their members, the public, and the government; to increase the information available to members of labor organizations; and to make the data disclosed in such reports more understandable and accessible. The Department invites comment on this proposed rule and the revised forms, as well as on the instructions for filling out the forms. Some of the reforms proposed include requiring form LM-2 filers to file reports electronically (unless the labor organization claims a temporary hardship exemption or applies for and is granted a continuing hardship exemption), to identify "major" receipts and disbursements, and to allocate disbursements among several categories provided on the form. The proposal would also require all covered labor organizations to report the assets, liabilities, receipts, and disbursements of organizations with annual receipts of $200,000 or more that meet the statutory definition of a "trust in which a labor organization is interested" in order to ensure meaningful disclosure to union members and prevent the circumvention of the reporting requirements of title II. Finally, the proposal would make conforming changes, as described below, to the other labor organization annual financial reporting forms, form LM-3 and form LM-4, which are affected in limited ways. The Department invites comments with respect to the benefits of these changes, the ease or difficulty with which labor organizations will be able to comply, and whether the information that would be provided to union members, the public, and the government if these changes were implem… | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-32445/labor-organization-annual-financial-reports | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-32445.pdf | Labor Department; Labor-Management Standards Office | 271,274 | The Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration (ESA) is proposing to revise forms LM-2, LM-3, and LM-4, which are used by labor organizations to file the annual financial reports required under title II of the Labor-Management Reporting... |
| 02-32496 | Investment and Deposit Activities and Regulatory Flexibility Program | Proposed Rule | NCUA proposes to amend its rule regarding the investment activities of federal credit unions (FCUs). The amendments clarify and reformat the rule to make it easier to read and locate information. The amendments expand FCU investment authority to include purchasing equity-linked options for certain purposes and exempts RegFlex eligible credit unions from several investment restrictions. NCUA also proposes to expand the Regulatory Flexibility Program to conform to the proposed revisions to the investment rule. | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-32496/investment-and-deposit-activities-and-regulatory-flexibility-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-32496.pdf | National Credit Union Administration | 335 | NCUA proposes to amend its rule regarding the investment activities of federal credit unions (FCUs). The amendments clarify and reformat the rule to make it easier to read and locate information. The amendments expand FCU investment authority to... |
| 02-32548 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans North Carolina: Approval of Revisions to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan: Transportation Conformity and Interagency Memorandum of Agreements | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) that contains the transportation conformity rule pursuant to the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (Act). The transportation conformity rule assures that projected emissions from transportation plans, improvement programs and projects, in air quality nonattainment or maintenance areas stay within the motor vehicle emissions ceiling contained in the SIP. The transportation conformity SIP revision enables the State to implement and enforce the Federal transportation conformity requirements at the state level per regulations for Conformity to State or Federal Implementation Plans of Transportation Plans, Programs, and Projects Developed, Funded or Approved Under Title 23 U.S.C. of the Federal Transit Laws. This EPA approval action streamlines the conformity process to allow direct consultation among agencies at the local level. In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the North Carolina SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no significant, material, and adverse comments are received in response to this rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this document. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time. | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-32548/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-north-carolina-approval-of-revisions-to-the-north | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-32548.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) that contains the transportation conformity rule pursuant to the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (Act). The transportation conformity rule assures that... |
| 02-32577 | Stay of Authority Under 40 CFR 50.9(b) Related to Applicability of 1-Hour Ozone Standard | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to stay its authority under the second sentence of 40 CFR 50.9(b) to determine that an area has attained the 1-hour standard ("Proposed Stay") and that the 1-hour standard no longer applies. The EPA proposes that the stay shall be effective until such time as EPA takes final action in a subsequent rulemaking addressing whether the second sentence of 40 CFR 50.9(b) should be modified in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Whitman v. American Trucking Ass'ns, Inc., 531 U.S. 457 (2001), remanding EPA's strategy for the implementation of the 8-hour ozone NAAQS to EPA for further consideration. In the subsequent rulemaking reconsidering the second sentence of 40 CFR 50.9(b), EPA will consider and address any comments concerning (a) which, if any, implementation activities for an 8-hour ozone standard, including designations and classifications, would need to occur before EPA would determine that the 1-hour ozone standard no longer applies to an area, and (b) the effect of revising the ozone NAAQS on the existing 1-hour ozone designations. | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-32577/stay-of-authority-under-40-cfr-509b-related-to-applicability-of-1-hour-ozone-standard | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-32577.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to stay its authority under the second sentence of 40 CFR 50.9(b) to determine that an area has attained the 1-hour standard ("Proposed Stay") and that the 1-hour standard no longer applies. The EPA proposes that the stay shall be... |
| 02-32582 | Withdrawal of Revisions to the Water Quality Planning and Management Regulation and Revisions to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program in Support of Revisions to the Water Quality Planning and Management Regulation | Proposed Rule | Today's action proposes to withdraw the final rule entitled "Revisions to the Water Quality Planning and Management Regulation and Revisions to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program in Support of Revisions to the Water Quality Planning and Management Regulation ("the July 2000 rule") published in the Federal Register on July 13, 2000. The July 2000 rule amended and clarified existing regulations implementing a section of the Clean Water Act (CWA), which requires States to identify waters that are not meeting applicable water quality standards and to establish pollutant budgets, called Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), to restore the quality of those waters. The July 2000 rule also amended EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES") regulations to include provisions addressing implementation of TMDLs through NPDES permits. The July 2000 rule has never become effective; it is currently scheduled to take effect on April 30, 2003. Regulations that EPA promulgated in 1985 and amended in 1992 remain the regulations in effect for implementing the TMDL Program. Today, EPA is proposing to withdraw the July 2000 rule, rather than allow it to go into effect or again propose to extend its effective date. EPA believes that significant changes would need to be made to the July 2000 rule before it could serve as the blueprint for an efficient and effective TMDL Program. Furthermore, EPA needs additional time beyond April 2003 to decide whether and how to revise the currently-effective regulations implementing the TMDL Program in a way that will best achieve the goals of the CWA. | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-32582/withdrawal-of-revisions-to-the-water-quality-planning-and-management-regulation-and-revisions-to-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-32582.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | Today's action proposes to withdraw the final rule entitled "Revisions to the Water Quality Planning and Management Regulation and Revisions to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program in Support of Revisions to the Water Quality... |
| 02-32614 | Organic Claims in Labeling and Advertising of Alcohol Beverages (2002R-288P) | Proposed Rule | ATF reopens the comment period for Notice No. 954, a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on October 8, 2002. The proposed rule would amend our alcohol labeling and advertising rules to cross-reference the United States Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program rules. We are acting on a request to extend the comment period in order to provide sufficient time for all interested parties to respond to the issues raised in the notice. | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-32614/organic-claims-in-labeling-and-advertising-of-alcohol-beverages-2002r-288p | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-32614.pdf | Treasury Department; Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau | 497,19 | ATF reopens the comment period for Notice No. 954, a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on October 8, 2002. The proposed rule would amend our alcohol labeling and advertising rules to cross-reference the United States... |
| 02-32628 | United Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions; Correction | Proposed Rule | This document contains an entry that was inadvertently omitted from the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, published on December 9, 2002. In the issue of Monday, December 9, 2002, the following text should have appeared on page 75137: | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-32628/united-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions-correction | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-32628.pdf | Veterans Affairs Department | 520 | This document contains an entry that was inadvertently omitted from the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, published on December 9, 2002. In the issue of Monday, December 9, 2002, the following text should have appeared on... |
| 02-32645 | Passenger Vessel Financial Responsibility | Proposed Rule | Upon consideration of several requests, the Commission has determined to extend the comment period in this matter. | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-32645/passenger-vessel-financial-responsibility | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-32645.pdf | Federal Maritime Commission | 178 | Upon consideration of several requests, the Commission has determined to extend the comment period in this matter. |
| 02-32659 | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-50 Series Turbofan Engines | Proposed Rule | The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to General Electric Company (GE) CF6-50 series turbofan engines. This proposal would require removal from service of eight serial number (SN) low pressure turbine (LPT) stage 1 disks, part number (P/N) 9061M21P03, at the next engine shop visit. This proposal is prompted by a report of the potential for iron-rich inclusions introduced during manufacture in the affected disks. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent LPT stage 1 disk cracking, due to iron-rich inclusions introduced during manufacture, leading to uncontained disk failure. | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-32659/airworthiness-directives-general-electric-company-cf6-50-series-turbofan-engines | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-32659.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to General Electric Company (GE) CF6-50 series turbofan engines. This proposal would require removal from service of eight serial number... |
| 02-32685 | Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-300, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT-501, AT-502, and AT-502B Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT-300, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT- 501, AT-502, and AT-502B airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to repetitively inspect the vertical fin front spar fitting for cracks and replace any cracked fitting found. This proposed AD would also require you to install a steel doubler as a terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This proposed AD is the result of a report of failure of a 1/4-inch thick vertical fin front spar fitting. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of the vertical fin front spar fitting, which could result in failure of the rear spar fitting. Such failures could lead to loss of directional control of the airplane. | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-32685/airworthiness-directives-air-tractor-inc-models-at-300-at-400-at-400a-at-401-at-401b-at-402-at-402a | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-32685.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT-300, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT- 501, AT-502, and AT-502B airplanes. This... |
| 02-32688 | Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Jamaica Bay and Connecting Waterways, NY | Proposed Rule | The Coast Guard proposes to temporarily change the drawbridge operating regulations governing the operation of the New York City highway bridge, at mile 0.8, across Mill Basin on Belt Parkway at New York City, New York. This temporary rule would allow the bridge to remain closed to vessel traffic from 7 a.m. on February 24, 2003 through 5 p.m. on April 14, 2003. This action is necessary to facilitate the installation of median safety barriers at the bridge. | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-32688/drawbridge-operation-regulations-jamaica-bay-and-connecting-waterways-ny | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-32688.pdf | Transportation Department; Coast Guard | 492,53 | The Coast Guard proposes to temporarily change the drawbridge operating regulations governing the operation of the New York City highway bridge, at mile 0.8, across Mill Basin on Belt Parkway at New York City, New York. This temporary rule would allow... |
| 02-32721 | Security Zone: Protection of Tank Ships, Puget Sound, WA | Proposed Rule | In order to promptly respond to an increase in the Coast Guard's maritime security posture, the Coast Guard proposes to establish regulations for the safety or security of tank ships in the navigable waters of Puget Sound and adjacent waters, Washington. This proposed security zone, when activated by the Captain of the Port Puget Sound, will provide for the regulation of vessel traffic in the vicinity of tank ships in the navigable waters of the United States. | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-32721/security-zone-protection-of-tank-ships-puget-sound-wa | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-32721.pdf | Transportation Department; Coast Guard | 492,53 | In order to promptly respond to an increase in the Coast Guard's maritime security posture, the Coast Guard proposes to establish regulations for the safety or security of tank ships in the navigable waters of Puget Sound and adjacent waters,... |
| 02-32722 | Security Zones; Liquefied Hazardous Gas Tank Vessels San Pedro Bay, CA | Proposed Rule | The Coast Guard proposes to revise current safety zone regulations by establishing security zones around and under all liquefied hazardous gas (LHG) tank vessels located on San Pedro Bay, California, in and near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. These proposed security zones are needed for national security reasons to protect the public and ports from potential subversive acts. Entry into these zones will be prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach. | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-32722/security-zones-liquefied-hazardous-gas-tank-vessels-san-pedro-bay-ca | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-32722.pdf | Transportation Department; Coast Guard | 492,53 | The Coast Guard proposes to revise current safety zone regulations by establishing security zones around and under all liquefied hazardous gas (LHG) tank vessels located on San Pedro Bay, California, in and near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.... |
| 02-32731 | Mandated Electronic Filing and Web Site Posting for Forms 3, 4 and 5 | Proposed Rule | We are proposing rule and form amendments to mandate the electronic filing, and website posting by issuers with corporate websites, of beneficial ownership reports filed by officers, directors and principal security holders under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, generally as required by Section 403 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. We intend to adopt the amendments to implement the statutory changes as soon as reasonably practicable before the July 30, 2003 date mandated by the statute. We are also implementing changes to the EDGAR system in order to facilitate electronic filing. In addition, we are proposing rule changes to eliminate magnetic cartridges as a means of electronic filing. The intended general effect of the proposals is to facilitate compliance with the will of Congress, as reflected in amended Section 16(a), and to facilitate the more efficient transmission, dissemination, analysis, storage and retrieval of insider ownership and transaction information in a manner that will benefit investors, filers and the Commission. | 2002-12-27 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/27/02-32731/mandated-electronic-filing-and-web-site-posting-for-forms-3-4-and-5 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-27/pdf/02-32731.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | We are proposing rule and form amendments to mandate the electronic filing, and website posting by issuers with corporate websites, of beneficial ownership reports filed by officers, directors and principal security holders under Section 16(a) of the... |
| 02-32331 | Redemptions Taxable as Dividends; Correction | Proposed Rule | This document contains corrections to a notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of public hearing (REG-150313-01) which was published in the Federal Register on Friday,October 18, 2002 (67 FR 64331). This regulation provides guidance regarding the treatment of the basis of redeemed stock when a distribution in redemption of such stock is treated as a dividend, as well as guidance regarding certain acquisitions of stock by related corporations that are treated as distributions in redemption of stock. | 2002-12-26 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/26/02-32331/redemptions-taxable-as-dividends-correction | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-26/pdf/02-32331.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains corrections to a notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of public hearing (REG-150313-01) which was published in the Federal Register on Friday,October 18, 2002 (67 FR 64331). This regulation provides guidance regarding the... |
| 02-32441 | Electronic Products; Performance Standard for Diagnostic X-Ray Systems and Their Major Components; Correction | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration is correcting a proposed rule that appeared in the Federal Register of December 10, 2002 (67 FR 76056). The document proposed to amend the performance standard for diagnostic x-ray systems and their major components. The document was published with some inadvertent errors. This document corrects those errors. | 2002-12-26 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/26/02-32441/electronic-products-performance-standard-for-diagnostic-x-ray-systems-and-their-major-components | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-26/pdf/02-32441.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration is correcting a proposed rule that appeared in the Federal Register of December 10, 2002 (67 FR 76056). The document proposed to amend the performance standard for diagnostic x-ray systems and their major components.... |
| 02-32451 | Leadership PACS | Proposed Rule | The Federal Election Commission is seeking comment on proposed rules to address leadership PACs, which are unauthorized committees that are associated with a Federal candidate or officeholder. Please note that the draft rules that follow do not represent a final decision by the Commission on the issues presented by this rulemaking. Further information is provided in the supplementary information that follows. | 2002-12-26 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/26/02-32451/leadership-pacs | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-26/pdf/02-32451.pdf | Federal Election Commission | 165 | The Federal Election Commission is seeking comment on proposed rules to address leadership PACs, which are unauthorized committees that are associated with a Federal candidate or officeholder. Please note that the draft rules that follow do not... |
| 02-32458 | United States Navy Restricted Area, Cooper River and Tributaries, Naval Weapons Station Charleston, Charleston, SC | Proposed Rule | The Corps of Engineers is proposing to amend existing regulations to expand the authority of the Commander, Naval Weapons Station Charleston, to restrict passage of watercraft and vessels within currently designated restricted areas in the Cooper River and its tributaries in the vicinity of the Naval Weapons Station in Charleston, South Carolina. The purpose of the proposed change is to provide effective security in the area of the Naval Weapons Station. | 2002-12-26 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/26/02-32458/united-states-navy-restricted-area-cooper-river-and-tributaries-naval-weapons-station-charleston | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-26/pdf/02-32458.pdf | Defense Department; Engineers Corps | 103,142 | The Corps of Engineers is proposing to amend existing regulations to expand the authority of the Commander, Naval Weapons Station Charleston, to restrict passage of watercraft and vessels within currently designated restricted areas in the Cooper River... |
| 02-32505 | Onions Grown in South Texas; Increased Assessment Rate | Proposed Rule | This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the South Texas Onion Committee (Committee) for the 2002-03 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.05 to $0.085 per 50-pound equivalent of onions handled. The Committee locally administers the marketing order which regulates the handling of onions grown in South Texas. Authorization to assess onion handlers enables the Committee o incur expenses that are reasonable and necessary to administer the program. The fiscal period began August 1 and ends July 31. The assessment rate would remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated. | 2002-12-26 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/26/02-32505/onions-grown-in-south-texas-increased-assessment-rate | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-26/pdf/02-32505.pdf | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service | 12,9 | This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the South Texas Onion Committee (Committee) for the 2002-03 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.05 to $0.085 per 50-pound equivalent of onions handled. The Committee locally administers the... |
| 02-32522 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designations of Critical Habitat for Plant Species From the Island of Oahu, HI | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of the draft economic analysis for the proposed designations of critical habitat for plant species from the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The comment period for the proposed critical habitat designations originally closed on July 29, 2002. On August 26, 2002, we reopened the comment period and provided notice that the comment period would close on September 30, 2002. On October 10, 2002, we announced a public hearing and reopened the comment period to allow all interested parties to submit oral or written comments on the proposal until November 30, 2002. We are now providing notice of an extension of the comment period to allow peer reviewers and all interested parties to comment simultaneously on the proposed rule and the associated draft economic analysis. Over a 10-year time period, the total section 7-related direct costs associated with the plants species listings and critical habitat are estimated at $1.1 million to $2.3 million. Indirect costs have the potential to be as much as $100 million, although the likelihood of this potential being reached is unclear. Comments previously submitted need not be resubmitted as they will be incorporated into the public record as part of this extended comment period and will be fully considered in preparation of the final rule. | 2002-12-26 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/26/02-32522/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-designations-of-critical-habitat-for-plant-species | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-26/pdf/02-32522.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 designations of critical habitat for plant species from the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The comment period for the proposed critical... |
| 02-32551 | Regulatory Innovations: Pilot-Specific Rule for Electronic Materials in the EPA Region III Mid-Atlantic States; Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Program; Cathode Ray Tubes | Proposed Rule | Many used cathode ray tubes (CRTs) are currently classified as characteristic hazardous wastes under RCRA. Such CRTs are therefore subject to the hazardous waste regulations of RCRA Subtitle C unless they come from a household or a conditionally exempt small quantity generator. Today EPA is proposing to conditionally exclude from its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) used CRTs and glass removed from CRTs from the definition of "solid waste" in the EPA Region III Mid-Atlantic States (which include the States of Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia, the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia, and the District of Columbia). Additionally, the preamble to this rule clarifies when used CRTs and other used electronic equipment become a "solid waste." This rule will support an ongoing e-Cycling pilot project of EPA Region III's Mid-Atlantic States, which is promoting reuse and recycling of electronics. EPA believes that today's proposed rule will encourage increased recycling and better management of these materials in Region III states. EPA has proposed a similar, albeit broader, conditional exclusion for CRTs and certain other electronic materials that would be effective nationwide (June 12, 2002, FR 40508-40528). EPA is proposing this regional rule now because it believes that implementing the rule in the Region III states will produce information about the CRT conditional exclusion that will be useful to EPA as it assesses the appropriateness of adopting the RCRA exclusion nationally. EPA expects to withdraw the regional rule if and when a final national rule becomes effective. In the "Rules and Regulations" section of today's Federal Register, EPA is promulgating as a direct final rule the same amendment to RCRA's definition of solid waste that it is proposing here. EPA views this as a noncontroversial revision and anticipates no adverse comment. EPA has explained its reasons for this amendment in the preamble of the direct final rule. If we receive no adverse comme… | 2002-12-26 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/26/02-32551/regulatory-innovations-pilot-specific-rule-for-electronic-materials-in-the-epa-region-iii | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-26/pdf/02-32551.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | Many used cathode ray tubes (CRTs) are currently classified as characteristic hazardous wastes under RCRA. Such CRTs are therefore subject to the hazardous waste regulations of RCRA Subtitle C unless they come from a household or a conditionally exempt... |
| 02-32611 | National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System-Amendment of Final Regulations Addressing Cooling Water Intake Structures for New Facilities | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing minor changes to EPA's final rule implementing section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) for new facilities that use water withdrawn from rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, estuaries, oceans or other waters of the United States for cooling purposes published December 18, 2001. The December 2001 rule established national technology-based performance requirements applicable to the location, design, construction, and capacity of cooling water intake structures at new facilities. The national requirements establish the best technology available for minimizing adverse environmental impact associated with the use of these structures. EPA is proposing several minor changes to the December 2001 rule because, in several instances, the Phase I final rule text does not reflect the Agency's intent. | 2002-12-26 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/26/02-32611/national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-amendment-of-final-regulations-addressing-cooling | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-26/pdf/02-32611.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing minor changes to EPA's final rule implementing section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) for new facilities that use water withdrawn from rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, estuaries, oceans or other waters of the United States for... |
| 02-32649 | Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 | Proposed Rule | On September 18, 2002, the Commission released a document (67 FR 62667, October 8, 2002) seeking comment on whether it should change its rules restricting telemarketing calls and facsimile advertisements. This document extends the time to file reply comments in our TCPA proceeding in CG Docket No. 02-278. | 2002-12-26 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/26/02-32649/telephone-consumer-protection-act-tcpa-of-1991 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-26/pdf/02-32649.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | On September 18, 2002, the Commission released a document (67 FR 62667, October 8, 2002) seeking comment on whether it should change its rules restricting telemarketing calls and facsimile advertisements. This document extends the time to file reply... |
| 02-31420 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks | Proposed Rule | This action proposes national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for automobile and light-duty truck surface coating operations located at major sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP). The proposed NESHAP 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 primary HAP emitted by these operations are toluene, xylene, glycol ethers, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), ethylbenzene, and methanol. The proposed rule would reduce nationwide HAP emissions from these major sources by about 60 percent. This action also proposes to amend the Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks for owners and operators of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities to exempt certain activities covered by the proposed NESHAP from these standards. | 2002-12-24 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/24/02-31420/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-surface-coating-of-automobiles-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-24/pdf/02-31420.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This action proposes national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for automobile and light-duty truck surface coating operations located at major sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP). The proposed NESHAP would implement... |
| 02-31755 | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation | Proposed Rule | DOT proposes to add three systems of records to the list of DOT Privacy Act Systems of Records that are exempt from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act, and to add exemptions from 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(1) to the General Exemptions, and to the (k)(2) portions of the Specific Exemptions. Public comment is invited. | 2002-12-24 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/24/02-31755/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-24/pdf/02-31755.pdf | Transportation Department | 492 | DOT proposes to add three systems of records to the list of DOT Privacy Act Systems of Records that are exempt from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act, and to add exemptions from 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(1) to the General Exemptions, and to the (k)(2)... |
| 02-32279 | Reduced Maximum Exclusion of Gain From Sale or Exchange of Principal Residence | Proposed Rule | In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations relating to the reduced maximum exclusion available to certain taxpayers who sell or exchange their principal residence but who have not owned and used the property as their principal residence for two years of the preceding five years or who have excluded gain on a previous sale or exchange within the last two years. The text of those regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. | 2002-12-24 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/24/02-32279/reduced-maximum-exclusion-of-gain-from-sale-or-exchange-of-principal-residence | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-24/pdf/02-32279.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations relating to the reduced maximum exclusion available to certain taxpayers who sell or exchange their principal residence but who have... |
| 02-32289 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Lockney, TX; Quitaque, TX; and Turkey, TX | Proposed Rule | This document proposes changes in the FM Table of Allotments in Lockney, TX, Quitaque, TX, and Turkey, TX. The Commission requests comment on a petition filed by Linda Crawford proposing the allotment of Channel 271C3 to Lockney, Texas, as Lockney's first local aural broadcast service. Channel 271C3 can be allotted to Lockney in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 4.8 km (3.0 miles) southeast of Lockney at reference coordinates of 34-05-27 North Latitude and 101-24- 24 West Longitude. The proposed allotment is mutually-exclusive with the proposal to add Channel 272A at Quitaque, Texas (MB Docket No. 02- 369, RM-10611). See Supplementary Information infra. | 2002-12-24 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/24/02-32289/radio-broadcasting-services-lockney-tx-quitaque-tx-and-turkey-tx | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-24/pdf/02-32289.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document proposes changes in the FM Table of Allotments in Lockney, TX, Quitaque, TX, and Turkey, TX. The Commission requests comment on a petition filed by Linda Crawford proposing the allotment of Channel 271C3 to Lockney, Texas, as Lockney's... |
| 02-32291 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Cherokee, OK | Proposed Rule | Maurice Salsa ("Salsa") filed a petition for rule making requesting the allotment of FM Channel 237C2 to Cherokee, Oklahoma, as that community's first local aural transmission service. See 66 FR 53755, October 24, 2001. Robert Fabian ("Fabian") filed a counterproposal regarding the communities of Cherokee and Ft. Supply, Oklahoma. Subsequently, Salsa and Fabian each withdrew their interests in this proceeding. A showing of continuing interest is required before a channel will be allotted to a community. Further, Commission policy refrains from making an allotment in the absence of an expression of interest. Therefore, since we have no continuing interest by either party, we dismiss Salsa's petition regarding Cherokee, Oklahoma, and grant Fabian's request to withdraw his counterproposal. | 2002-12-24 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/24/02-32291/radio-broadcasting-services-cherokee-ok | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-24/pdf/02-32291.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | Maurice Salsa ("Salsa") filed a petition for rule making requesting the allotment of FM Channel 237C2 to Cherokee, Oklahoma, as that community's first local aural transmission service. See 66 FR 53755, October 24, 2001. Robert Fabian ("Fabian") filed a... |
| 02-32292 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Sells, AZ | Proposed Rule | At the request of Rural Pima Broadcasting, this document proposes the allotment of Channel 285A at Sells, Arizona, as the community's first local aural transmission service at a site 9.3 kilometers (5.8 miles) south of the community at coordinates 31-49-44 NL and 111-53-28 WL. | 2002-12-24 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/24/02-32292/radio-broadcasting-services-sells-az | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-24/pdf/02-32292.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | At the request of Rural Pima Broadcasting, this document proposes the allotment of Channel 285A at Sells, Arizona, as the community's first local aural transmission service at a site 9.3 kilometers (5.8 miles) south of the community at coordinates... |
| 02-32293 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Douglas, AZ, Santa Clara, NM and Tombstone, AZ | Proposed Rule | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed on behalf of Cochise Broadcasting LLC, licensee of Station KCDQ, Channel 237A, Douglas, Arizona, requesting the substitution of Channel 237C for Channel 237A, the reallotment of Channel 237C to Tombstone, Arizona, and modification of its authorization accordingly. Additionally, to accommodate the requested allotment of Channel 237C to Tombstone, Cochise Broadcasting LLC requests the substitution of Channel 236C1 for Channel 237C1 at Santa Clara, New Mexico, and modification of the license for Station KNUW(FM) at its current transmitter site. An Order to Show Cause is issued to Mel-Mike Enterprises, Inc., licensee of Station KNUW(FM), as requested. The petitioner's modification proposal complies with the provisions of section 1.420(i) of the Commission's Rules and therefore, we will not accept competing expressions of interest in the use of Channel 237C at Tombstone, Arizona. Coordinates used for Channel 237C at Tombstone are 31-49-00 NL and 110-05-30 WL. Coordinates used for proposed Channel 236C1 at Santa Clara, New Mexico, are those at the currently licensed site for Station KNUW(FM) at 32-51-47 NL and 108-14-28 WL. | 2002-12-24 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/24/02-32293/radio-broadcasting-services-douglas-az-santa-clara-nm-and-tombstone-az | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-24/pdf/02-32293.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed on behalf of Cochise Broadcasting LLC, licensee of Station KCDQ, Channel 237A, Douglas, Arizona, requesting the substitution of Channel 237C for Channel 237A, the reallotment of... |
| 02-32294 | Streamlining and Other Revisions of the Commission's Rules Governing the Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage by, Satellite Network Earth Stations and Space Stations | Proposed Rule | In this document the Commission invites comments on revising part 25 of the Commission's rules to increase the number of earth station applications that can be processed routinely or, in the alternative, to streamline the processing of earth station applications. The Commission's intent is to expedite the processing of earth station applications, thereby accelerating the provision of service to the public. | 2002-12-24 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/24/02-32294/streamlining-and-other-revisions-of-the-commissions-rules-governing-the-licensing-of-and-spectrum | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-24/pdf/02-32294.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | In this document the Commission invites comments on revising part 25 of the Commission's rules to increase the number of earth station applications that can be processed routinely or, in the alternative, to streamline the processing of earth station... |
| 02-32336 | Airworthiness Directives; Socata-Groupe Aerospatiale Models MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, MS 893E, MS 894A, MS 894E, Rallye 150T, and Rallye 150ST Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002-05-04, which applies to certain Socata Models MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, MS 893E, MS 894A, MS 894E, Rallye 150T, and Rallye 150ST airplanes. AD 2002-05-04 requires you to repetitively inspect any engine mount assembly that is not part number 892-51-0-035-0 (or FAA- approved equivalent part number) for cracks; repair cracks that do not exceed a certain length; and replace the engine mount when the cracks exceed a certain length and cracks are found on an engine mount that already has been repaired twice. This proposed AD is the result of the French airworthiness authority's determination that airplanes equipped with an engine mount assembly part number 892-51-0-035-0 also display the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would retain the repetitive inspection and repair requirements of AD 2002-05-04, change the applicability section, remove the terminating action, and require replacement of all part number 892-51-0-035-0 engine mount assemblies. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of the engine mount assembly. Such failure could result in loss of control of the airplane. | 2002-12-24 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/24/02-32336/airworthiness-directives-socata-groupe-aerospatiale-models-ms-892a-150-ms-892e-150-ms-893a-ms-893e | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-24/pdf/02-32336.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002-05-04, which applies to certain Socata Models MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, MS 893E, MS 894A, MS 894E, Rallye 150T, and Rallye 150ST airplanes. AD 2002-05-04 requires you to... |
| 02-32337 | Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU-2B Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would have applied to all Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Mitsubishi) MU-2B series airplanes. The proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would have superseded AD 88-23-01, which currently requires repetitively inspecting torque tube joints for cracks, and, if cracks are found, replacing the joints on all Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplanes. The proposed AD would have required you to replace the existing joints with new improved-design joints as terminating action for the repetitive inspections. The proposed AD was the result of a recent accident investigation that revealed that the improper reinstallation (following an AD 88-23-01 required repetitive inspection) of two cotter pins in the torque tube resulted in a disconnect in the flap drive train. Comments received on the NPRM suggest that the accident was related to human error and AD action is not necessary. We agree that the cause of the accident has been traced to human error, not to hardware failure. Therefore, we are withdrawing the NPRM. | 2002-12-24 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/24/02-32337/airworthiness-directives-mitsubishi-heavy-industries-ltd-mu-2b-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-24/pdf/02-32337.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would have applied to all Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Mitsubishi) MU-2B series airplanes. The proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would have superseded AD 88-23-01, which... |
| 02-32416 | Proposed Amendment of Class E5 Airspace; Memphis, TN | Proposed Rule | This notice proposes to amend Class E5 airspace at Memphis, TN. As a result of an evaluation, it has been determined a modification should be made to the Memphis, TN, Class E5 airspace area to contain the Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB) Runway (RWY) 9 Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) to Memphis International Airport and the NDB RWY 17 and NDB--B SIAP's to West Memphis Municipal Airport. Additional controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) is needed to contain the SIAP's. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 23, 2003. | 2002-12-24 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/24/02-32416/proposed-amendment-of-class-e5-airspace-memphis-tn | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-24/pdf/02-32416.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This notice proposes to amend Class E5 airspace at Memphis, TN. As a result of an evaluation, it has been determined a modification should be made to the Memphis, TN, Class E5 airspace area to contain the Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB) Runway (RWY)... |
| 02-32431 | Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Incidental Catch Requirements of Bluefin Tuna | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes to amend regulations governing the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) fishery as they affect landing of BFT in the Atlantic pelagic longline fishery. The intent of this action is to minimize dead discards of BFT and improve management of the Atlantic pelagic longline fishery, while complying with the National Standards of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) and allowing harvest consistent with recommendations of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). NMFS will hold public hearings to receive comments from fishery participants and other interested members of the public regarding these issues. Public hearings on this proposed rule will be announced in a separate Federal Register document. | 2002-12-24 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/24/02-32431/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-incidental-catch-requirements-of-bluefin-tuna | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-24/pdf/02-32431.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes to amend regulations governing the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) fishery as they affect landing of BFT in the Atlantic pelagic longline fishery. The intent of this action is to minimize dead discards of BFT and improve management of the... |
| 02-31234 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Iron and Steel Foundries | Proposed Rule | This action proposes national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for iron and steel foundries. The EPA has identified iron and steel foundries as a major source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions. These proposed standards will implement section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by requiring all major sources to meet HAP emissions standards reflecting application of the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). The HAP emitted by facilities in the iron and steel foundries source category include metal and organic compounds. For iron and steel foundries that produce low alloy metal castings, metal HAP emitted are primarily lead and manganese with smaller amounts of cadmium, chromium, and nickel. For iron and steel foundries that produce high alloy metal or stainless steel castings, metal HAP emissions of chromium and nickel can be significant. Organic HAP emissions include acetophenone, benzene, cumene, dibenzofurans, dioxins, formaldehyde, methanol, naphthalene, phenol, pyrene, toluene, triethylamine, and xylene. Exposure to these substances has been demonstrated to cause adverse health effects, including cancer and chronic or acute disorders of the respiratory, reproductive, and central nervous systems. The proposed NESHAP would reduce nationwide HAP emissions from iron and steel foundries by over 900 tons per year (tpy). | 2002-12-23 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/23/02-31234/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-for-iron-and-steel-foundries | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-23/pdf/02-31234.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This action proposes national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for iron and steel foundries. The EPA has identified iron and steel foundries as a major source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions. These proposed standards... |
| 02-32144 | Improved Seats in Air Carrier Transport Category Airplanes; Correction | Proposed Rule | This document makes a correction to the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on October 4, 2002 (67 FR 62294), which proposes to require that all passenger and flight attendant seats in transport category airplanes used in part 121 passenger-carrying operations meet improved crashworthiness standards. The FAA inadvertently retained a paragraph in the preamble that should have been removed in the editing process of the original SNPRM. This document removes that paragraph. | 2002-12-23 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/23/02-32144/improved-seats-in-air-carrier-transport-category-airplanes-correction | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-23/pdf/02-32144.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document makes a correction to the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on October 4, 2002 (67 FR 62294), which proposes to require that all passenger and flight attendant seats in transport category airplanes used in part 121... |
| 02-32151 | Section 6038-Returns Required With Respect to Controlled Foreign Partnerships | Proposed Rule | In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing a temporary regulation relating to controlled foreign partnerships. That document requires that the United States partner must follow the filing requirements that are specified in the instructions for Form 8865. The text of that regulation also serves as the text of this proposed regulation. This document also provides notice of a public hearing on these proposed regulations. | 2002-12-23 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/23/02-32151/section-6038-returns-required-with-respect-to-controlled-foreign-partnerships | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-23/pdf/02-32151.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing a temporary regulation relating to controlled foreign partnerships. That document requires that the United States partner must follow the filing requirements... |
| 02-32213 | Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services | Proposed Rule | This document solicits comment on service rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1710-1755 MHZ and 2110-2155 MHz bands, including provisions for application, licensing, operating and technical rules, and for competitive bidding. These frequency bands have previously been used for a variety of Government and non- Government services. Concurrently with this document, the Commission adopted another decision, published elsewhere in this Federal Register, allocating these frequency bands for fixed and mobile services to provide for the introduction of new advanced wireless services to the public. The Commission takes this action to eliminate barriers to and facilitate the provision of new services to the public, and to encourage optimum use of these frequencies. | 2002-12-23 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/23/02-32213/service-rules-for-advanced-wireless-services | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-23/pdf/02-32213.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document solicits comment on service rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1710-1755 MHZ and 2110-2155 MHz bands, including provisions for application, licensing, operating and technical rules, and for competitive bidding. These frequency... |
| 02-32217 | Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Impairments That Affect Multiple Body Systems | Proposed Rule | We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (the listings) that we use to evaluate claims involving impairments that affect multiple body systems. We apply these criteria when you claim benefits based on disability under title II and title XVI of the Social Security Act (the Act). The proposed revisions reflect current medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating impairments that affect multiple body systems. | 2002-12-23 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/23/02-32217/revised-medical-criteria-for-evaluating-impairments-that-affect-multiple-body-systems | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-23/pdf/02-32217.pdf | Social Security Administration | 470 | We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (the listings) that we use to evaluate claims involving impairments that affect multiple body systems. We apply these criteria when you claim benefits based on disability under title II... |
| 02-32284 | Digital Television Broadcast Service; Jackson, WY | Proposed Rule | The Commission requests comments on a petition filed by Two Ocean Broadcasting Company, licensee of station KJWY-TV, NTSC 2, Jackson, Wyoming, proposing the substitution of DTV channel 4 for station KJWY's assigned DTV channel 14. DTV Channel 4 can be allotted to at reference coordinates 43-20-42 N. and 110-45-10 W. with a power of 1, a height above average terrain HAAT of 300 meters. | 2002-12-23 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/23/02-32284/digital-television-broadcast-service-jackson-wy | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-23/pdf/02-32284.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | The Commission requests comments on a petition filed by Two Ocean Broadcasting Company, licensee of station KJWY-TV, NTSC 2, Jackson, Wyoming, proposing the substitution of DTV channel 4 for station KJWY's assigned DTV channel 14. DTV Channel 4 can be... |
| 02-32376 | Minor Clarification of National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for Arsenic | Proposed Rule | Today, EPA is proposing to revise the rule text that established the 10 parts per billion arsenic drinking water standard to express the standard as 0.010 mg/L instead, in order to clarify the implementation of the original rule. | 2002-12-23 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/23/02-32376/minor-clarification-of-national-primary-drinking-water-regulation-for-arsenic | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-23/pdf/02-32376.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | Today, EPA is proposing to revise the rule text that established the 10 parts per billion arsenic drinking water standard to express the standard as 0.010 mg/L instead, in order to clarify the implementation of the original rule. |
| 02-31233 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Lime Manufacturing Plants | Proposed Rule | This action proposes national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for the lime manufacturing source category. The lime manufacturing emission units regulated would include lime kilns, lime coolers, and various types of materials processing operations (MPO). The EPA has identified the lime manufacturing industry as a major source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions including, but not limited to, hydrogen chloride (HCl), antimony, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, and selenium. Exposure to these substances has been demonstrated to cause adverse health effects such as cancer; irritation of the lung, skin, and mucus membranes; effects on the central nervous system; and kidney damage. The proposed standards would require all major sources subject to the rule to meet HAP emission standards reflecting the application of maximum achievable control technology (MACT). Implementation of the standards as proposed would reduce non-volatile metal HAP emissions from the lime manufacturing industry source category by approximately 21 megagrams per year (Mg/yr) (23 tons per year (tons/yr)) and would reduce emissions of particulate matter (PM) by 14,000 Mg/yr (16,000 tons/yr). | 2002-12-20 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/20/02-31233/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-for-lime-manufacturing-plants | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-20/pdf/02-31233.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This action proposes national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for the lime manufacturing source category. The lime manufacturing emission units regulated would include lime kilns, lime coolers, and various types of materials... |
| 02-31948 | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Purchase Card Internal Controls | Proposed Rule | DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add policy on internal controls for proper use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card. | 2002-12-20 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/20/02-31948/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-purchase-card-internal-controls | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-20/pdf/02-31948.pdf | Defense Department | 103 | DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add policy on internal controls for proper use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card. |
| 02-31978 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans for Mississippi: Infectious Waste Incinerator Requirements | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Mississippi State Implementation Plan (SIP) modifying infectious waste incineration requirements to reflect current Emissions Guidelines approved in the State for existing hospital/medical/infectious waste incinerator units. In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no significant, material, and adverse comments are received in response to this rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this document. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time. | 2002-12-20 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/20/02-31978/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-for-mississippi-infectious-waste-incinerator | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-20/pdf/02-31978.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Mississippi State Implementation Plan (SIP) modifying infectious waste incineration requirements to reflect current Emissions Guidelines approved in the State for existing hospital/medical/infectious... |
| 02-32051 | Filing Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act and the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees Claims Act | Proposed Rule | We propose to establish new regulation that would prescribe the procedures SSA follows when claims are filed by employees against SSA for personal property damage or loss incident to their service with SSA. This new regulation is necessary both to reflect SSA's status as an independent agency and to comply with the requirement in the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees Claims Act of 1964 (MPCECA) that the head of each federal agency prescribe its own regulations for handling such claims. We also propose to make several minor clarifications and corrections to our current procedures and practices on claims against the Government for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or death that is caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of an SSA employee. We have also rewritten the current rules on such claims in plain language. | 2002-12-20 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/20/02-32051/filing-claims-under-the-federal-tort-claims-act-and-the-military-personnel-and-civilian-employees | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-20/pdf/02-32051.pdf | Social Security Administration | 470 | We propose to establish new regulation that would prescribe the procedures SSA follows when claims are filed by employees against SSA for personal property damage or loss incident to their service with SSA. This new regulation is necessary both to... |
| 02-32056 | Removal of Cold Treatment Requirement for Ya Pears Imported From Hebei Province in China | Proposed Rule | We are proposing to remove the current cold treatment requirement for Ya pears imported from Hebei Province in the People's Republic of China. The cold treatment requirement was imposed to ensure that Ya pears did not introduce the Oriental fruit fly into the United States. The People's Republic of China has submitted data indicating that no Oriental fruit flies have been found in Hebei Province since the beginning of 1997 and has requested that we remove the cold treatment requirement. Removing the cold treatment requirement would lift a restriction that no longer appears necessary. | 2002-12-20 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/20/02-32056/removal-of-cold-treatment-requirement-for-ya-pears-imported-from-hebei-province-in-china | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-20/pdf/02-32056.pdf | Agriculture Department; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 12,22 | We are proposing to remove the current cold treatment requirement for Ya pears imported from Hebei Province in the People's Republic of China. The cold treatment requirement was imposed to ensure that Ya pears did not introduce the Oriental fruit fly... |
| 02-32136 | Notice of Termination | Proposed Rule | Commencing January 1, 2003, copyright owners or their statutory successors will be entitled, under certain circumstances prescribed by section 203 of the Copyright Act, to terminate transfers or licenses of copyright that were granted on or after January 1, 1978. The Copyright Office is proposing to adopt a regulation governing the form, content, and manner of service of notices of termination. The proposed regulation is based on the existing Copyright Office regulation governing termination of transfers and licenses covering the extended renewal term, and is adapted to meet the requirements for termination of post-1977 transfers and licenses. | 2002-12-20 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/20/02-32136/notice-of-termination | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-20/pdf/02-32136.pdf | Library of Congress; Copyright Office, Library of Congress | 277,87 | Commencing January 1, 2003, copyright owners or their statutory successors will be entitled, under certain circumstances prescribed by section 203 of the Copyright Act, to terminate transfers or licenses of copyright that were granted on or after... |
| 02-32140 | Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Biscayne Bay, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Miami River, Miami-Dade County, Florida | Proposed Rule | The Coast Guard proposes to temporarily change the regulations governing the operation of the East and West Spans of the Venetian Causeway bridges across the Miami Beach Channel on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, and the Brickell Avenue and Miami Avenue bridges across the Miami River, Miami-Dade County. This proposed rule would allow these bridges to remain in the closed position during the running of the Miami Tropical Marathon on February 2, 2003. | 2002-12-20 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/20/02-32140/drawbridge-operation-regulations-biscayne-bay-atlantic-intracoastal-waterway-miami-river-miami-dade | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-20/pdf/02-32140.pdf | Transportation Department; Coast Guard | 492,53 | The Coast Guard proposes to temporarily change the regulations governing the operation of the East and West Spans of the Venetian Causeway bridges across the Miami Beach Channel on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, and the Brickell Avenue and Miami... |
| 02-32147 | Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) | Proposed Rule | The Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator) has made a preliminary determination that the subject EFP application contains all required information and warrants further consideration. The Regional Administrator has also made a preliminary determination that the activities authorized under the EFP would be consistent with the goals and objectives of the Northeast (NE) Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP). However, further review and consultation may be necessary before a final determination is made to issue EFPs. Therefore, NMFS announces that the Regional Administrator proposes to issue EFPs that would allow three vessels to conduct fishing operations that are otherwise restricted by the regulations governing the fisheries of the Northeastern United States. The EFPs would exempt these vessels from minimum mesh size requirements of the Gulf of Maine (GOM) Regulated Mesh Area (RMA), days-at-sea (DAS) requirements, and the restrictions of GOM Rolling Closure Areas IV and V. The proposed experiment would consist of a codend mesh selectivity study in the GOM RMA. This study would test four codends, two single and two composite, designed to accommodate new mesh-size regulations in various configurations. All experimental work would be monitored by Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences (Manomet) personnel. Regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act require publication of this notification to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for proposed EFPs. | 2002-12-20 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/20/02-32147/magnuson-stevens-act-provisions-general-provisions-for-domestic-fisheries-application-for-exempted | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-20/pdf/02-32147.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | The Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator) has made a preliminary determination that the subject EFP application contains all required information and warrants further consideration. The Regional Administrator has also made a... |
| 02-31232 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines | Proposed Rule | This action proposes national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) with manufacturer's nameplate rating above 500 brake horsepower located at major sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP). We have identified stationary RICE as a major source category of HAP emissions such as formaldehyde, acrolein, methanol, and acetaldehyde. The proposed rule would implement section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by requiring all major sources to meet HAP emission standards reflecting the application of the maximum achievable control technology (MACT) for RICE. We estimate that 40 percent of stationary RICE will be located at major sources and thus subject to the proposed rule. As a result, the environmental, energy, and economic impacts presented in this preamble reflect these estimates. We estimate that the proposed rule would reduce nationwide HAP emissions from major stationary RICE by approximately 5,000 tons/year in the 5th year after the standards are implemented. The emissions reductions achieved by these standards will provide protection to the public and achieve a primary goal of the CAA. | 2002-12-19 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/19/02-31232/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-for-stationary-reciprocating-internal | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-19/pdf/02-31232.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This action proposes national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) with manufacturer's nameplate rating above 500 brake horsepower located at major sources of hazardous... |
| 02-31708 | Privacy Act of 1974-Implementation | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to amend Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations governing the confidentiality and release of VA records subject to the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a. We propose to revise regulation, which exempts certain records from the provisions of the Privacy Act authorized under 5 U.S.C. 552a (j)(2) and (k)(2). This revision would have the intended effect of permitting VA to exempt a new Privacy Act systems of records relating to police and security records. | 2002-12-19 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/19/02-31708/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-19/pdf/02-31708.pdf | Veterans Affairs Department | 520 | This document proposes to amend Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations governing the confidentiality and release of VA records subject to the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a. We propose to revise regulation, which exempts certain records from the... |
| 02-31859 | Guidance Regarding Deduction and Capitalization of Expenditures | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations that explain how section 263(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) applies to amounts paid to acquire, create, or enhance intangible assets. This document also contains proposed regulations under section 167 of the Code that provide safe harbor amortization for certain intangible assets, and proposed regulations under section 446 of the Code that explain the manner in which taxpayers may deduct debt issuance costs. Finally, this document provides a notice of public hearing on these proposed regulations. | 2002-12-19 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/19/02-31859/guidance-regarding-deduction-and-capitalization-of-expenditures | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-19/pdf/02-31859.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations that explain how section 263(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) applies to amounts paid to acquire, create, or enhance intangible assets. This document also contains proposed regulations under section 167... |
| 02-31989 | Regulations Governing Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service | Proposed Rule | This document provides advance notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the regulations governing practice before the Internal Revenue Service, which appear in the Code of Federal Regulations and in pamphlet form as Treasury Department Circular No. 230, Regulations Governing the Practice of Attorneys, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents, Enrolled Actuaries, and Appraisers before the Service. This document invites individuals and organizations to submit comments on revising Circular No. 230 to address certain issues regarding standards of practice of attorneys, certified public accountants, enrolled agents, enrolled actuaries, and appraisers who represent taxpayers before the Service. | 2002-12-19 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/19/02-31989/regulations-governing-practice-before-the-internal-revenue-service | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-19/pdf/02-31989.pdf | Treasury Department | 497 | This document provides advance notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the regulations governing practice before the Internal Revenue Service, which appear in the Code of Federal Regulations and in pamphlet form as Treasury Department Circular No. 230,... |
| 02-31990 | Hazardous Materials: Proposed Domestic Mail Manual Revisions for Division 6.2 Infectious Substances and Other Related Changes | Proposed Rule | The Postal Service is proposing to revise the mailing standards in Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) C023 related to the requirements and packaging standards for mailable types of Division 6.2 infectious substances. These DMM revisions would adopt some of the regulatory and packaging changes for infectious substances that the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) made to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) in the Federal Register final rule published on August 14, 2002 (67 FR 53118) and the subsequent change published on August 27, 2002 (67 FR 54967). If the revisions proposed by the Postal Service were adopted, they would provide a greater level of safety for handling and transporting mailable infectious substances in the mailstream. The proposed changes would also facilitate domestic and international air transportation by aligning the changes with the current international standards for the transport of hazardous materials via air. Other minor changes and clarifications are proposed to the hazardous materials mailing standards in DMM C021, C023, C024, and F010 to improve clarity and reduce misunderstanding; to ensure the packaging integrity of mailable hazardous materials during Postal Service handling; and to provide a greater level of safety for Postal Service employees and the public. | 2002-12-19 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/19/02-31990/hazardous-materials-proposed-domestic-mail-manual-revisions-for-division-62-infectious-substances | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-19/pdf/02-31990.pdf | Postal Service | 410 | The Postal Service is proposing to revise the mailing standards in Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) C023 related to the requirements and packaging standards for mailable types of Division 6.2 infectious substances. These DMM revisions would adopt some of the... |
| 02-31991 | Medical Devices; Designation of Special Control for Eight Surgical Suture Devices | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the classification regulations for eight surgical suture devices previously reclassified into class II, in order to specify a special control for those devices. FDA is proposing the guidance document "Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Surgical Sutures; Guidance for Industry and FDA" as the special control that the agency believes will reasonably assure the safety and effectiveness of the devices, and FDA is announcing the availability for comment of that guidance document elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is also publishing a final rule reclassifying the absorbable polydioxanone surgical (PDS) suture from class III (premarket approval) to class II (special controls), and is designating as the special control for that device, effective immediately, the same guidance document here proposed as the special control for the eight surgical sutures devices covered by this proposed rule. After public comments are reviewed, FDA intends to issue a final rule for the eight surgical sutures covered by this proposed rule, making the guidance effective as the special control guidance for those sutures in addition to the PDS suture. Following the effective date of such final rule, any firm submitting a premarket notification (510(k)) for a new surgical suture will need to address the issues covered in the special control guidance. However, the firm needs only to show that its device meets the recommendations of the guidance or in some other way provides equivalent assurance of safety and effectiveness. | 2002-12-19 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/19/02-31991/medical-devices-designation-of-special-control-for-eight-surgical-suture-devices | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-19/pdf/02-31991.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the classification regulations for eight surgical suture devices previously reclassified into class II, in order to specify a special control for those devices. FDA is proposing the guidance... |
| 02-31231 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Taconite Iron Ore Processing | Proposed Rule | This action proposes national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for taconite iron ore processing plants. The EPA has identified taconite iron ore processing plants as a major source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions. These proposed standards will implement section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by requiring all major sources to meet HAP emission standards reflecting application of the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). The HAP emitted by plants in the taconite iron ore processing source category include metal compounds (primarily manganese, arsenic, lead, nickel, and chromium), products of incomplete combustion (primarily formaldehyde), and acid gases (hydrochloric acid and hydrofluoric acid). Exposure of these substances has been demonstrated to cause adverse health effects, including chronic and acute disorders of the blood, heart, kidneys, liver, reproductive system, respiratory system, and central nervous system. Some of these pollutants are considered to be carcinogens. | 2002-12-18 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/18/02-31231/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-for-taconite-iron-ore-processing | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-18/pdf/02-31231.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This action proposes national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for taconite iron ore processing plants. The EPA has identified taconite iron ore processing plants as a major source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions.... |
| 02-31656 | Rule 10b-18 and Purchases of Certain Equity Securities by the Issuer and Others | Proposed Rule | The Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) is proposing amendments to its rule that provides issuers with a "safe harbor" from liability for manipulation when they repurchase their common stock in the market in accordance with the rule's manner, timing, price, and volume conditions. The proposed amendments are intended to simplify and update the safe harbor provisions in light of market developments since the rule's adoption. To enhance the transparency of issuer repurchases, the Commission also is proposing amendments to a number of regulations and forms that would require disclosure of all issuer repurchases (open market and private transactions), regardless of whether the repurchases are effected in accordance with the safe harbor rule. | 2002-12-18 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/18/02-31656/rule-10b-18-and-purchases-of-certain-equity-securities-by-the-issuer-and-others | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-18/pdf/02-31656.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | The Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) is proposing amendments to its rule that provides issuers with a "safe harbor" from liability for manipulation when they repurchase their common stock in the market in accordance with the rule's... |
| 02-31658 | National Urban Search and Rescue Response System | Proposed Rule | We (FEMA) propose to standardize the financing, administration and operation of the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System, a cooperative effort of FEMA, participating State emergency management agencies and local public safety agencies across the country. The proposed rule addresses the relationship between Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Task Forces and FEMA, funding for preparedness and response activities, including the acquisition of equipment and supplies and training. | 2002-12-18 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/18/02-31658/national-urban-search-and-rescue-response-system | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-18/pdf/02-31658.pdf | Federal Emergency Management Agency | 166 | We (FEMA) propose to standardize the financing, administration and operation of the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System, a cooperative effort of FEMA, participating State emergency management agencies and local public safety agencies... |
| 02-31667 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans for Kentucky: Source-Specific Revision for Lawson Mardon Packaging | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to approve a source-specific revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This revision allows Lawson Mardon Packaging, USA, Corporation to have an alternative compliance averaging period of 30 days instead of the 24-hour averaging period specified by Kentucky air quality regulations 59:210 and 59:212. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no significant, material, and adverse comments are received in response to this direct final rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this document. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time. | 2002-12-18 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/18/02-31667/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-for-kentucky-source-specific-revision-for-lawson | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-18/pdf/02-31667.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to approve a source-specific revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This revision allows Lawson Mardon Packaging, USA, Corporation to have an alternative compliance averaging period of 30... |
| 02-31681 | Notice, Comment, and Appeal Procedures for Projects and Activities on National Forest System Lands | Proposed Rule | The Forest Service is proposing to amend the rule adopted in 1994 for the notice, comment, and appeal procedures for projects and activities implementing land and resource management plans on National Forest System lands. The proposed rule changes current procedures to clarify certain provisions and reduce complexity in the current rule, improve efficiency of processing appeals, encourage early and effective public participation in the environmental analysis of projects and activities, and ensure consistency with the provisions of the statutory authority. Topics addressed include emergency situations; 30-day notice and comment procedures; site-specific comments; who may appeal; and the formal disposition process. Public comment is invited and will be considered in development of the final rule. | 2002-12-18 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/18/02-31681/notice-comment-and-appeal-procedures-for-projects-and-activities-on-national-forest-system-lands | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-18/pdf/02-31681.pdf | Agriculture Department; Forest Service | 12,209 | The Forest Service is proposing to amend the rule adopted in 1994 for the notice, comment, and appeal procedures for projects and activities implementing land and resource management plans on National Forest System lands. The proposed rule changes... |
| 02-31753 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Models PC- 12 and PC-12/45 airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to repetitively replace the nose landing gear (NLG) drag link right-hand part every 4,000 landings until an improved design NLG drag link right- hand part is installed. This proposed AD would also require you to install an improved design NLG drag link right-hand part as terminating action for the repetitive replacements. This proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Switzerland. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to prevent structural failure of the NLG caused by fatigue damage to the NLG drag link right-hand part that develops over time, which could result in either an unintended NLG extension during flight or the nose landing gear not properly locking upon extension, which could lead to loss of airplane control during landing operations. | 2002-12-18 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/18/02-31753/airworthiness-directives-pilatus-aircraft-ltd-models-pc-12-and-pc-1245-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-18/pdf/02-31753.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Models PC- 12 and PC-12/45 airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to repetitively replace the nose landing gear (NLG) drag... |
| 02-31775 | Application for Annuity or Lump Sum | Proposed Rule | The Railroad Retirement Board (Board) proposes to amend its regulations to permit the filing of applications via the Internet. The Government Paperwork Elimination Act provides that federal agencies are required by October 21, 2003, to provide "for the option of the electronic maintenance, submission, or disclosure of information, when practicable as a substitute for paper". The proposed changes to part 217 will permit the filing of applications for benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act electronically. | 2002-12-18 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/18/02-31775/application-for-annuity-or-lump-sum | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-18/pdf/02-31775.pdf | Railroad Retirement Board | 444 | The Railroad Retirement Board (Board) proposes to amend its regulations to permit the filing of applications via the Internet. The Government Paperwork Elimination Act provides that federal agencies are required by October 21, 2003, to provide "for the... |
| 02-31776 | Account Benefits Ratio | Proposed Rule | The Railroad Retirement Board (Board) proposes to amend its regulations to add a new part to explain how it will compute the account benefits ratio. The Railroad Retirement and Survivors' Improvement Act of 2001 amended the Railroad Retirement Act to require that on an annual basis the Board compute an account benefits ratio for the most recent 10 preceding fiscal years and a projection of the account benefits ratio for the next 5 succeeding fiscal years. In determining the account benefits ratio, the Board has interpreted several terms utilized in that computation. Since the account benefits ratio will be used in determining the tier II tax rate for calendar years after 2003, we propose to issue this regulation to clarify how we will compute the account benefits ratio. | 2002-12-18 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/18/02-31776/account-benefits-ratio | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-18/pdf/02-31776.pdf | Railroad Retirement Board | 444 | The Railroad Retirement Board (Board) proposes to amend its regulations to add a new part to explain how it will compute the account benefits ratio. The Railroad Retirement and Survivors' Improvement Act of 2001 amended the Railroad Retirement Act to... |
| 02-31830 | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, SA-366G1 Helicopters | Proposed Rule | This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (ECF) Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters. This proposal would require inspecting the 9-degree frame flange (frame) for the correct edge distance of the four attachment holes for the stretcher support and for a crack and repairing the frame if necessary. This proposal is prompted by a quality control check that revealed some stretcher attachment holes were improperly located on the frame where there was insufficient edge distance. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of the frame due to a crack at the stretcher support attachment holes, loss of a passenger door, damage to the rotor system, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. | 2002-12-18 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/18/02-31830/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-sa-365n-sa-365n1-as-365n2-as-365-n3-sa-366g1 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-18/pdf/02-31830.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (ECF) Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters. This proposal would require inspecting the 9-degree frame flange (frame) for the... |
| 02-31847 | Exclusion for Certain Otherwise Regulated Persons From the Definition of the Term “Commodity Pool Operator” | Proposed Rule | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "Commission" or "CFTC") is extending the comment period for the proposed amendment to Rule. 4.5 (the "Proposal") that would add an alternative limitation on the non-hedge activities of eligible persons claiming relief under the rule. The new deadline for submitting public comments is January 13, 2003. | 2002-12-18 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/18/02-31847/exclusion-for-certain-otherwise-regulated-persons-from-the-definition-of-the-term-commodity-pool | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-18/pdf/02-31847.pdf | Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 77 | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "Commission" or "CFTC") is extending the comment period for the proposed amendment to Rule. 4.5 (the "Proposal") that would add an alternative limitation on the non-hedge activities of eligible persons... |
| 02-31858 | Rents and Royalties | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations relating to the inclusion in gross income of advance rentals. The proposed regulations authorize the Commissioner to provide rules allowing for the inclusion of advance rentals in gross income in a year other than the year of receipt. The proposed regulations will affect taxpayers that receive advance payments for the use of certain items (such as intellectual property) to be designated by the Commissioner. | 2002-12-18 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/18/02-31858/rents-and-royalties | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-18/pdf/02-31858.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations relating to the inclusion in gross income of advance rentals. The proposed regulations authorize the Commissioner to provide rules allowing for the inclusion of advance rentals in gross income in a year other... |
| 02-31875 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Status Review for the Westslope Cutthroat Trout | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the reopening of the public comment period for a new status review for the westslope cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki lewisi) in the United States, pursuant to a recent Court order and the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. We request additional data, information, technical critiques, and relevant comments that may be available for this subspecies of fish, as previously described in the Federal Register (67 FR 56257; September 3, 2002). | 2002-12-18 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/18/02-31875/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-status-review-for-the-westslope-cutthroat-trout | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-18/pdf/02-31875.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the reopening of the public comment period for a new status review for the westslope cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki lewisi) in the United States, pursuant to a recent Court order and the Endangered... |
| 02-31876 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designations of Critical Habitat for Plant Species From the Island of Hawaii, HI | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of the draft economic analysis for the proposed designations of critical habitat for 47 plant species from the island of Hawaii. The comment period for the proposed critical habitat designations originally closed on July 29, 2002. On August 26, 2002, we reopened the comment period and provided notice that the comment period would close on September 30, 2002. On September 24, 2002, we announced two public hearings and extended the comment period to allow all interested parties to submit oral or written comments on the proposal until November 30, 2002. We are now providing notice of another extension of the comment period to allow peer reviewers and all interested parties to comment simultaneously on the proposed rule and the associated draft economic analysis. Over a 10-year period, the draft economic analysis shows a range of total direct costs for both the plant species listings and critical habitat to be estimated at $53.1 million to $71.8 million and some of the indirect costs could be substantially larger. Comments previously submitted need not be resubmitted as they will be incorporated into the public record as part of this extended comment period and will be fully considered in preparation of the final rule. | 2002-12-18 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/18/02-31876/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-designations-of-critical-habitat-for-plant-species | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-18/pdf/02-31876.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 designations of critical habitat for 47 plant species from the island of Hawaii. The comment period for the proposed critical... |
| 02-31150 | Area Navigation (RNAV) and Miscellaneous Amendments | Proposed Rule | The FAA is proposing to amend its regulations to reflect technological advances that support area navigation (RNAV); make certain terms consistent with those of the International Civil Aviation Organization; remove the middle marker as a required component of instrument landing systems; and clarify airspace terminology. The proposed changes are intended to facilitate the transition from ground- based navigation to new reference sources, enable advancements in technology, and increase efficiency of the National Airspace System. | 2002-12-17 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/17/02-31150/area-navigation-rnav-and-miscellaneous-amendments | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-17/pdf/02-31150.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA is proposing to amend its regulations to reflect technological advances that support area navigation (RNAV); make certain terms consistent with those of the International Civil Aviation Organization; remove the middle marker as a required... |
| 02-31604 | International Settlements Policy Reform and International Settlement Rates | Proposed Rule | On October 25, 2002, the Federal Communications Commission published a proposed rule document initiating a proceeding to re- examine the Commission's International Settlements Policy. In light of recent international developments, the Commission decided to extend the initial pleading cycle by 35 days to allow interested parties an opportunity to include in their initial comments any response to these recent developments and their effect on the policies under consideration in the proposed rulemaking. | 2002-12-17 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/17/02-31604/international-settlements-policy-reform-and-international-settlement-rates | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-17/pdf/02-31604.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | On October 25, 2002, the Federal Communications Commission published a proposed rule document initiating a proceeding to re- examine the Commission's International Settlements Policy. In light of recent international developments, the Commission... |
| 02-31665 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas; California-Indian Wells Valley PM-10 Nonattainment Area | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to approve pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) the moderate area plan and maintenance plan for the Indian Wells Valley planning area in California and to redesignate the area from nonattainment to attainment for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a nominal 10 micrometers (PM-10). | 2002-12-17 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/17/02-31665/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-and-designation-of-areas-california-indian-wells | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-17/pdf/02-31665.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to approve pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) the moderate area plan and maintenance plan for the Indian Wells Valley planning area in California and to redesignate the area from nonattainment to attainment for the National... |
| 02-31673 | Charitable Choice Regulations Applicable to States Receiving Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grants, Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness Formula Grants, and to Public and Private Providers Receiving Discretionary Grant Funding From SAMHSA for the Provision of Substance Abuse Services Providing for Equal Treatment of SAMHSA Program Participants | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule would implement the Charitable Choice statutory provisions of section 581-584 and section 1955 of the Public Health Service Act, applicable to the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant program, the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) formula grant program, insofar as recipients provide substance abuse services, and to SAMHSA discretionary grants for substance abuse treatment or prevention services, which are all administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is SAMHSA's policy that, within the framework of constitutional church-state guidelines, faith-based organizations should be able to compete on an equal footing for SAMHSA funding, and SAMHSA supports the participation of faith-based organizations in its programs for the provision of substance abuse services. | 2002-12-17 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/17/02-31673/charitable-choice-regulations-applicable-to-states-receiving-substance-abuse-prevention-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-17/pdf/02-31673.pdf | Health and Human Services Department | 221 | This proposed rule would implement the Charitable Choice statutory provisions of section 581-584 and section 1955 of the Public Health Service Act, applicable to the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant program, the Projects for... |
| 02-31674 | Charitable Choice Provisions Applicable to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule would implement the Charitable Choice statutory provisions at section 104 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) as amended. These provisions apply to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The proposed rule applies to State and local governments that administer or provide TANF services and benefits through contracts with organizations or with certificates, vouchers, or other forms of disbursement, as well as to faith-based organizations that receive, or apply to receive such funding. It is ACF's policy that, within constitutional church-state guidelines, faith-based organizations should be able to compete on an equal footing for TANF funding, and ACF supports the participation of faith-based organizations in the TANF program. | 2002-12-17 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/17/02-31674/charitable-choice-provisions-applicable-to-the-temporary-assistance-for-needy-families-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-17/pdf/02-31674.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Children and Families Administration | 221,49 | This proposed rule would implement the Charitable Choice statutory provisions at section 104 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) as amended. These provisions apply to the Temporary Assistance for... |
| 02-31675 | Charitable Choice Provisions Applicable to Programs Authorized Under the Community Services Block Grant Act | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule would implement the Charitable Choice statutory provisions at section 679 of the Community Services Block Grant Act ("CSBG Act"). These provisions apply to programs authorized under the Act, including the Community Services Block grant program, Training, Technical Assistance and Capacity Building program, Community Food and Nutrition Program, National Youth Sports program, and discretionary grants for economic development, rural community development, and neighborhood innovation, which are all administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It is ACF's policy that, within the framework of constitutional church-state guidelines, faith-based organizations should be able to compete on an equal footing for funding, and ACF supports the participation of faith-based organizations in these programs. | 2002-12-17 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/17/02-31675/charitable-choice-provisions-applicable-to-programs-authorized-under-the-community-services-block | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-17/pdf/02-31675.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Children and Families Administration | 221,49 | This proposed rule would implement the Charitable Choice statutory provisions at section 679 of the Community Services Block Grant Act ("CSBG Act"). These provisions apply to programs authorized under the Act, including the Community Services Block... |
| 02-31679 | Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; California-Coachella Valley | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to approve state implementation plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of California to provide for attainment of the particulate matter (PM-10) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) in the Coachella Valley area and to establish emissions budgets for purposes of transportation conformity. EPA is also proposing to grant the State's request for an extension of the PM- 10 attainment deadline to December 31, 2006. EPA is proposing to approve the SIP revisions under provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA) regarding EPA action on SIP submittals, SIPs for national primary and secondary ambient air quality standards, and plan requirements for nonattainment areas. | 2002-12-17 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/17/02-31679/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-implementation-plans-and-designation-of-areas-for-air-quality | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-17/pdf/02-31679.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to approve state implementation plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of California to provide for attainment of the particulate matter (PM-10) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) in the Coachella Valley area and to... |
| 02-31680 | Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; California-South Coast | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to approve state implementation plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of California to provide for attainment of the particulate matter (PM-10) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) in the Los Angeles-South Coast Air Basin Area and to establish emissions budgets for purposes of transportation conformity. EPA is also proposing to grant the State's request for an extension of the PM-10 attainment deadline to December 31, 2006. EPA is proposing to approve the SIP revisions under provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA) regarding EPA action on SIP submittals, SIPs for national primary and secondary ambient air quality standards, and plan requirements for nonattainment areas. | 2002-12-17 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/17/02-31680/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-implementation-plans-and-designation-of-areas-for-air-quality | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-17/pdf/02-31680.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to approve state implementation plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of California to provide for attainment of the particulate matter (PM-10) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) in the Los Angeles-South Coast Air... |
| 02-31715 | Digital Television Broadcast Service; Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC | Proposed Rule | The Commission requests comments on a petition filed by Meredith Corporation, licensee of Station WHNS(TV), channel 21 and paired digital channel 57, Asheville, North Carolina, proposing the reallotment of channel 21 and paired digital channel 57, from Asheville to Greenville, South Carolina, and the modification of station WHNS(TV)'s license accordingly. | 2002-12-17 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/17/02-31715/digital-television-broadcast-service-asheville-nc-and-greenville-sc | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-17/pdf/02-31715.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | The Commission requests comments on a petition filed by Meredith Corporation, licensee of Station WHNS(TV), channel 21 and paired digital channel 57, Asheville, North Carolina, proposing the reallotment of channel 21 and paired digital channel 57, from... |
| 02-31762 | Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies | Proposed Rule | In this document the Commission solicits comment on how to apply Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") rules to part-time employees. The Commission also seeks comment on how many and what types of positions in the broadcast and multichannel video programming distributors (MVPD) industry would fall into the part-time classification. The intended effect is to invite comments on all aspects of the Commission's proposal. | 2002-12-17 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/17/02-31762/review-of-the-commissions-broadcast-and-cable-equal-employment-opportunity-rules-and-policies | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-17/pdf/02-31762.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | In this document the Commission solicits comment on how to apply Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") rules to part-time employees. The Commission also seeks comment on how many and what types of positions in the broadcast and multichannel video... |
| 02-31014 | New Jersey: Proposed Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Program Revision | Proposed Rule | Pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq. ("RCRA"), and the regulations thereunder, the State of New Jersey (the "State") applied for final authorization of changes to its hazardous waste program. These revisions were adopted by the State in January 1999. The Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2 ("EPA") has reviewed the State's application and has determined that the State's revisions to its hazardous waste program satisfy all of the requirements necessary to qualify for final authorization. Accordingly, EPA proposes to grant final authorization to the State for these revisions, which are described in the "Rules and Regulations" section of today's Federal Register. In that section, EPA is authorizing the revisions by an immediate final rule. EPA did not publish a proposal prior to the immediate final rule because EPA believes that this action is not controversial and does not expect comments that oppose it. EPA has explained the reasons for this authorization in the preamble to the immediate final rule. Unless EPA receives written comments which oppose this authorization during the comment period, the immediate final rule will become effective on the date set forth therein, and EPA will not take further action on this proposal. If EPA receives comments that oppose this action, EPA shall withdraw the portion of the immediate final rule that is the subject of the comments, and it will not take effect. EPA shall then respond to those public comments opposing this authorization in a second final authorization notice. This second final notice may or may not include changes based on comments received during the comment period. Interested persons may not have another opportunity for comment. Therefore, if you want to comment on this proposal, you must do so at this time. | 2002-12-16 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/16/02-31014/new-jersey-proposed-authorization-of-state-hazardous-waste-program-revision | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-16/pdf/02-31014.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | Pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq. ("RCRA"), and the regulations thereunder, the State of New Jersey (the "State") applied for final authorization of changes to its hazardous waste program. These... |
| 02-31469 | Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Commonwealth of Virginia; Repeal of Emission Standards for Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Systems | Proposed Rule | EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia (Virginia). This action proposes to approve Virginia's repeal of its emission standards for perchloroethylene dry cleaning systems. 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 submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. | 2002-12-16 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/16/02-31469/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-commonwealth-of-virginia-repeal-of | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-16/pdf/02-31469.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia (Virginia). This action proposes to approve Virginia's repeal of its emission standards for perchloroethylene dry cleaning systems. In the... |
| 02-31522 | Light Truck Average Fuel Economy Standards Model Years 2005-07 | Proposed Rule | This document proposes the establishment of corporate average fuel economy standards for light trucks, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. chapter 329, manufactured in model years (MY) 2005 through 2007. The agency is proposing to set the standard for light trucks at 21.0 mpg for MY 2005, 21.6 mpg for MY 2006 and 22.2 mpg for MY 2007. | 2002-12-16 | 2002 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/16/02-31522/light-truck-average-fuel-economy-standards-model-years-2005-07 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-16/pdf/02-31522.pdf | Transportation Department; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 492,345 | This document proposes the establishment of corporate average fuel economy standards for light trucks, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. chapter 329, manufactured in model years (MY) 2005 through 2007. The agency is proposing to set the standard for light trucks... |
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