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| 05-24421 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment | Proposed Rule | Our safety standard on lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment specifies performance requirements intended to reduce the incidence of vehicle crashes by providing adequate illumination of the roadway and by enhancing motor vehicle conspicuity in daylight, darkness, and other conditions of reduced visibility. As a result of various safety initiatives and technological advances in vehicle lighting, numerous amendments to the regulatory text have left the standard unwieldy and unnecessarily complicated. In addition, the standard's provisions have been interpreted frequently by the agency over the past several decades in response to interpretation request letters. This document proposes to amend the standard by reorganizing the regulatory text so that it provides a more straight-forward and logical presentation of the applicable regulatory requirements, which includes the agency's interpretation of the existing requirements. This proposal would not impose any new substantive requirements on manufacturers. | 2005-12-30 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/30/05-24421/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-lamps-reflective-devices-and-associated-equipment | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-30/pdf/05-24421.pdf | Transportation Department; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 492,345 | Our safety standard on lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment specifies performance requirements intended to reduce the incidence of vehicle crashes by providing adequate illumination of the roadway and by enhancing motor vehicle... |
| 05-24610 | Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Renewable Fuel Standard Requirements for 2006 | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to interpret and clarify the 2006 default standard applicable under the Renewable Fuel Program set forth in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The Act requires that 2.78 volume percent of gasoline sold or dispensed to consumers in the U.S. in 2006 be renewable fuel if EPA does not promulgate comprehensive regulations to implement the Renewable Fuel Program by August 8, 2006. Given the short timeframe available and the need to provide certainty to the regulated community, the Agency is proposing a limited set of regulations for the default standard for 2006 that will provide for collective compliance by refiners, blenders, and importers to meet the 2.78 volume percent requirement, with compliance determined by looking at the national pool of gasoline sold in 2006. The Agency will develop and promulgate the comprehensive program subsequent to this action. | 2005-12-30 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/30/05-24610/regulation-of-fuels-and-fuel-additives-renewable-fuel-standard-requirements-for-2006 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-30/pdf/05-24610.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to interpret and clarify the 2006 default standard applicable under the Renewable Fuel Program set forth in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The Act requires that 2.78 volume percent of gasoline sold or dispensed to consumers in the U.S.... |
| 05-24618 | Termination of a Foreign Private Issuer's Registration of a Class of Securities Under Section 12(g) and Duty To File Reports Under Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | Proposed Rule | We propose to amend the rules allowing a foreign private issuer to terminate the registration of a class of equity securities under section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and thus stop filing reports required as a result of registration) and to cease its reporting obligations regarding a class of equity or debt securities under section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. Under the current rules, a foreign private issuer may find it difficult to terminate its Exchange Act registration and reporting obligations despite the fact that there is relatively little interest in the issuer's securities among United States investors. Moreover, currently a foreign private issuer can only suspend, and cannot permanently terminate, a duty to report arising under section 15(d). The proposed rules would permit the termination of Exchange Act reporting regarding a class of equity securities under either section 12(g) or section 15(d) by a foreign private issuer that meets specified criteria designed to measure U.S. market interest for that class of securities. The proposed rules would also permit a foreign private issuer to terminate, and not merely suspend, its section 15(d) reporting obligations regarding a class of debt securities as long as it meets conditions similar to the current requirements for suspending its reporting obligations relating to that class of debt securities. At the same time, the proposed rules would seek to provide U.S. investors with ready access through the Internet to material information about a foreign private issuer that is required by its home country on an ongoing basis after it has exited the Exchange Act reporting system. | 2005-12-30 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/30/05-24618/termination-of-a-foreign-private-issuers-registration-of-a-class-of-securities-under-section-12g-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-30/pdf/05-24618.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | We propose to amend the rules allowing a foreign private issuer to terminate the registration of a class of equity securities under section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and thus stop filing reports required as a result of registration)... |
| E5-8037 | Hexythiazox; Proposed Pesticide Tolerance | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to establish tolerances for combined residues of hexythiazox (trans-5-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-cyclohexyl-4- methyl-2-oxothiazolidine-3-carboxamide) and its metabolites containing the (4-chlorophenyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-3- thiazolidine moiety (expressed as parent) in or on grape; citrus fruit, crop group 10 (CA, AZ, TX only); citrus, oil; citrus, dried pulp; fruit, pome, group 11; apple, wet pomace; and cattle, sheep, goat, and horse meat byproducts under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA). | 2005-12-30 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/30/E5-8037/hexythiazox-proposed-pesticide-tolerance | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-30/pdf/E5-8037.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This document proposes to establish tolerances for combined residues of hexythiazox (trans-5-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-cyclohexyl-4- methyl-2-oxothiazolidine-3-carboxamide) and its metabolites containing the (4-chlorophenyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-3- thiazolidine... |
| E5-8099 | Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D-1, -1A, -1B, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, -17AR, -209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 Turbofan Engines | Proposed Rule | The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 turbofan engines. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive visual inspections for fretting and fluorescent magnetic particle inspections (FMPI) for cracking in the area of the tierod holes on 8th stage high pressure compressor (HPC) front hubs (from here on, referred to as HPC front hubs) that have operated at any time with PWA 110-21 coating. This proposed AD would require either replacing HPC front hubs and HPC disks that have operated at any time with PWA 110-21 coating and that operated in certain engine models, or, visually inspecting and FMPI for cracking of those parts and replating them if they pass inspection. This proposed AD would also require adding JT8D- 1, -1A, -1B, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, 17A, 17R, and 17AR engines to the applicability. This proposed AD results from an investigation by PW, which concluded that any HPC front hub or HPC disk coated with PWA 110-21 that ever operated on JT8D-15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, -17AR, -209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 turbofan engines, could crack before reaching their published life limit. We are proposing this AD to prevent a rupture of an HPC front hub or an HPC disk that could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane. | 2005-12-30 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/30/E5-8099/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-jt8d-1--1a--1b--7--7a--7b--9--9a--11--15--15a--17--17a | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-30/pdf/E5-8099.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 turbofan engines. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive visual inspections for fretting and fluorescent... |
| E5-8105 | Oklahoma Regulatory Program | Proposed Rule | We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of revisions to a previously proposed amendment to the Oklahoma regulatory program (Oklahoma program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The revisions Oklahoma proposes concern subsidence control; impoundments; and revegetation success standards. Oklahoma also elected to withdraw its proposed revisions regarding review of decision not to inspect or enforce. Oklahoma intends to revise its program to provide additional safeguards, clarify ambiguities, and improve operational efficiency. This document gives the times and locations that the Oklahoma program and proposed amendment to that program are available for your inspection and the comment period during which you may submit written comments on the revisions to the amendment. | 2005-12-30 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/30/E5-8105/oklahoma-regulatory-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-30/pdf/E5-8105.pdf | Interior Department; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office | 253,480 | We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of revisions to a previously proposed amendment to the Oklahoma regulatory program (Oklahoma program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of... |
| E5-8119 | Alternate Energy-Related Uses on the Outer Continental Shelf | Proposed Rule | The MMS is seeking comments on the development of a regulatory program to implement portions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Section 388--Alternate Energy-Related Uses on the Outer Continental Shelf. Specifically, MMS is seeking comments regarding energy development from sources other than oil and gas and alternate uses of existing facilities. | 2005-12-30 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/30/E5-8119/alternate-energy-related-uses-on-the-outer-continental-shelf | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-30/pdf/E5-8119.pdf | Interior Department; Minerals Management Service | 253,289 | The MMS is seeking comments on the development of a regulatory program to implement portions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Section 388--Alternate Energy-Related Uses on the Outer Continental Shelf. Specifically, MMS is seeking comments regarding... |
| 05-24555 | Human Space Flight Requirements for Crew and Space Flight Participants | Proposed Rule | The FAA proposes requirements for human space flight of crew and space flight participants as required by the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004. If adopted, this rulemaking would establish requirements for crew qualifications, training, and notification. It would also establish training and informed consent requirements for space flight participants. The rulemaking would also modify existing financial responsibility requirements to account for the FAA's new authority for space flight participants and crew, and to issue experimental permits. The experimental permit is the subject of a separate rulemaking. The FAA is conducting this rulemaking in order to fulfill its responsibilities under the new act. The requirements are designed to provide an acceptable level of safety to the general public, and to notify individuals on board of the risks associated with a launch or reentry. | 2005-12-29 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/29/05-24555/human-space-flight-requirements-for-crew-and-space-flight-participants | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-29/pdf/05-24555.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA proposes requirements for human space flight of crew and space flight participants as required by the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004. If adopted, this rulemaking would establish requirements for crew qualifications, training,... |
| 05-24609 | Rule To Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone (Clean Air Interstate Rule): Supplemental Notice of Reconsideration | Proposed Rule | On May 12, 2005, EPA published in the Federal Register the final "Rule to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone" (Clean Air Interstate Rule or CAIR). The CAIR requires certain upwind States to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) and/or sulfur dioxide (SO<INF>2</INF>) that significantly contribute to nonattainment of, or interfere with maintenance by, downwind States with respect to the fine particle (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) and/or 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). Subsequently, EPA received 11 petitions for reconsideration of the final rule. Through Federal Register notices dated August 24, 2005 and December 2, 2005, EPA previously initiated reconsideration processes on five specific issues in the CAIR and requested comment on those issues. In this notice, EPA is announcing its decision to reconsider one additional specific issue in the CAIR and is requesting comment on that issue. The specific issue addressed in today's notice relates to the potential impact of a recent D.C. Circuit Court decision, New York v. EPA, 413 F.3d 3 (D.C. Cir. 2005), on the analysis used in developing CAIR to identify highly cost-effective emission reductions. This court decision vacated the pollution control project (PCP) exclusion in the New Source Review (NSR) regulations (the exclusion allowed certain environmentally beneficial PCPs to be excluded from certain NSR requirements). The EPA is seeking comment only on the aspect of the CAIR specifically identified in this notice. We will not respond to comments addressing other provisions of the CAIR or any related rulemakings. | 2005-12-29 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/29/05-24609/rule-to-reduce-interstate-transport-of-fine-particulate-matter-and-ozone-clean-air-interstate-rule | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-29/pdf/05-24609.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On May 12, 2005, EPA published in the Federal Register the final "Rule to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone" (Clean Air Interstate Rule or CAIR). The CAIR requires certain upwind States to reduce emissions of nitrogen... |
| 05-24613 | Notice of Intent To Request Public Comments | Proposed Rule | As part of its ongoing systematic review of all Federal Trade Commission rules and guides, the Commission gives notice that, during 2006, it intends to request public comments on the rules and guides listed below. The Commission will request comments on, among other things, the economic impact of, and the continuing need for, the rules and guides; possible conflict between the rules and guides and state, local, or other federal laws or regulations; and the effect on the rules and guides of any technological, economic, or other industry changes. No Commission determination on the need for or the substance of the rules and guides should be inferred from the notice of intent to publish requests for comments. In addition, the Commission announces a revised 10-year regulatory review schedule. | 2005-12-29 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/29/05-24613/notice-of-intent-to-request-public-comments | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-29/pdf/05-24613.pdf | Federal Trade Commission | 192 | As part of its ongoing systematic review of all Federal Trade Commission rules and guides, the Commission gives notice that, during 2006, it intends to request public comments on the rules and guides listed below. The Commission will request comments... |
| E5-8003 | Cape Lookout National Seashore, Personal Watercraft Use | Proposed Rule | The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to designate areas where personal watercraft (PWC) may be used in Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina. This proposed rule implements the provisions of the NPS general regulations authorizing park areas to allow the use of PWC by promulgating a special regulation. The NPS Management Policies 2001 directs individual parks to determine whether PWC use is appropriate for a specific park area based on an evaluation of that area's enabling legislation, resources and values, other visitor uses, and overall management objectives. | 2005-12-29 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/29/E5-8003/cape-lookout-national-seashore-personal-watercraft-use | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-29/pdf/E5-8003.pdf | Interior Department; National Park Service | 253,362 | The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to designate areas where personal watercraft (PWC) may be used in Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina. This proposed rule implements the provisions of the NPS general regulations authorizing park... |
| E5-8019 | Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc., (Formerly AlliedSignal, Inc., Formerly Textron Lycoming, Formerly Avco Lycoming) T5311A, T5311B, T5313B, T5317A, T5317A-1, T5317B Series Turboshaft Engines and Lycoming Former Military T53-L-11B, T53-L-11D, T53-L-13B, T53-L-13B/D, and T53-L-703 Series Turboshaft Engines | Proposed Rule | The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD), AD 98-22-11, for AlliedSignal, Inc. T5317A-1 turboshaft engines. That AD currently requires repetitive engine fuel pump pressure tests of certain fuel control regulator assemblies to determine if both fuel pumps in the fuel control regulator assemblies are producing fuel pressure. That AD also requires replacing the fuel control regulator assembly, if necessary. This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive visual and dimensional inspections of fuel control regulator assembly main and secondary drive shaft and pump gear splines, installed in certain fuel control regulator assemblies. This proposed AD would also expand the engine applicability, and include certain engines installed on helicopters certified under Sec. 21.25 or 21.27 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR 21.25 or 14 CFR 21.27). This proposed AD results from several reports of loss of fuel flow from the engine fuel control regulator assembly due to failure of both main and secondary drive shaft and pump gear splines. We are proposing this AD to prevent in-flight engine failure and forced autorotation landing. | 2005-12-29 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/29/E5-8019/airworthiness-directives-honeywell-international-inc-formerly-alliedsignal-inc-formerly-textron | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-29/pdf/E5-8019.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD), AD 98-22-11, for AlliedSignal, Inc. T5317A-1 turboshaft engines. That AD currently requires repetitive engine fuel pump pressure tests of certain fuel control regulator assemblies... |
| E5-8020 | Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW4164, PW4168, and PW4168A Series Turbofan Engines | Proposed Rule | The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW4164, PW4168, and PW4168A series turbofan engines. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive torque checks for loose or broken front pylon mount bolts made from INCO 718 material and MP159 material, and initial and repetitive visual inspections of the primary mount thrust load path. This proposed AD would require the same actions, but at reduced intervals for front pylon mount bolts made from MP159 material. This proposed AD results from analysis by the manufacturer that the MP159 material pylon bolts do not meet the full life cycle torque check interval requirement, in a bolt-out condition. We are proposing this AD to prevent front pylon mount bolt and primary mount thrust load path failure, which could result in an engine separating from the airplane. | 2005-12-29 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/29/E5-8020/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-pw4164-pw4168-and-pw4168a-series-turbofan-engines | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-29/pdf/E5-8020.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW4164, PW4168, and PW4168A series turbofan engines. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive torque checks for loose or broken front pylon mount... |
| E5-8028 | Importation of Peppers From the Republic of Korea | Proposed Rule | We are proposing to amend the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow the importation into the continental United States of peppers from the Republic of Korea under certain conditions. As a condition of entry, the peppers would have to be grown in approved insect-proof, pest-free greenhouses and packed in pest-exclusionary packinghouses. In addition, the peppers would have to be safeguarded against pest infestation during their movement from the production site to the packinghouse and from the packinghouse to the continental United States. This action would allow for the importation of peppers from the Republic of Korea into the continental United States while continuing to provide protection against the introduction of quarantine pests. | 2005-12-29 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/29/E5-8028/importation-of-peppers-from-the-republic-of-korea | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-29/pdf/E5-8028.pdf | Agriculture Department; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 12,22 | We are proposing to amend the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow the importation into the continental United States of peppers from the Republic of Korea under certain conditions. As a condition of entry, the peppers would have to be grown in... |
| E5-8031 | Rate Regulation of Certain Underground Storage Facilities | Proposed Rule | The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is proposing to amend its regulations to establish criteria for obtaining market-based rates for storage services offered under part 284. First, the Commission is proposing to modify its market-power analysis to better reflect the competitive alternatives to storage. Second, pursuant to Title III, Subtitle B, section 312 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Commission is proposing rules to implement new section 4(f) of the Natural Gas Act, to permit underground natural gas storage service providers that are unable to show that they lack market power to negotiate market-based rates in circumstances where market-based rates are in the public interest and necessary to encourage the construction of the storage capacity in the area needing storage services, and that customers are adequately protected. These revisions are intended to facilitate the development of new natural gas storage capacity while protecting customers. | 2005-12-29 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/29/E5-8031/rate-regulation-of-certain-underground-storage-facilities | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-29/pdf/E5-8031.pdf | Energy Department; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission | 136,167 | The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is proposing to amend its regulations to establish criteria for obtaining market-based rates for storage services offered under part 284. First, the Commission is proposing to modify its... |
| E5-8036 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Michigan | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove revisions to the Michigan State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions were submitted to the EPA by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) on April 3, 2003, May 28, 2003, September 17, 2004, October 25, 2004 and June 8, 2005. The following sections of Michigan's rules are affected: Part 3: Emission Limitations and Prohibitions--Particulate Matter; Part 4: Emission Limitations and Prohibitions--Sulfur-bearing Compounds; Part 6: Emission Limitations and Prohibitions--Existing Sources of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions; Part 7: Emission Limitations and Prohibitions--New Sources of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions; Part 9: Emission Limitations and Prohibitions--Miscellaneous; Part 10: Intermittent Testing and Sampling; and Part 11: Continuous Emission Monitoring. The revisions are primarily administrative changes and minor corrections. | 2005-12-29 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/29/E5-8036/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-michigan | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-29/pdf/E5-8036.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove revisions to the Michigan State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions were submitted to the EPA by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) on April 3, 2003, May 28,... |
| E5-8039 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Organic Liquids Distribution (Non-Gasoline) | Proposed Rule | On November 14, 2005, at 70 FR 69210, EPA proposed amendments to the "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Organic Liquids Distribution (Non-Gasoline)" and provided a 45-day public comment period. Written comments on the proposed rule amendments were to be submitted to the EPA on or before December 29, 2005. We have received requests asking for an extension of the public comment period. In consideration of these concerns, the EPA is extending the comment period by 21 days (until January 19, 2006). | 2005-12-29 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/29/E5-8039/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-organic-liquids-distribution-non-gasoline | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-29/pdf/E5-8039.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On November 14, 2005, at 70 FR 69210, EPA proposed amendments to the "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Organic Liquids Distribution (Non-Gasoline)" and provided a 45-day public comment period. Written comments on the... |
| 05-24396 | Affordable Housing Program Amendments | Proposed Rule | The Federal Housing Finance Board (Finance Board) is proposing to amend its Affordable Housing Program regulation to remove prescriptive requirements, clarify certain operational requirements, remove certain authorities, and otherwise streamline and reorganize the regulation. | 2005-12-28 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/28/05-24396/affordable-housing-program-amendments | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-28/pdf/05-24396.pdf | Federal Housing Finance Board | 175 | The Federal Housing Finance Board (Finance Board) is proposing to amend its Affordable Housing Program regulation to remove prescriptive requirements, clarify certain operational requirements, remove certain authorities, and otherwise streamline and... |
| 05-24473 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Alabama; Nitrogen Oxides Budget and Allowance Trading Program, Phase II | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Alabama on February 23, 2005. The revision responds to the EPA's regulation entitled, "Interstate Ozone Transport: Response to Court Decisions on the Nitrogen Oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) SIP Call, NO<INF>X</INF> SIP Call Technical Amendments, and Section 126 Rules," otherwise known as the "NO<INF>X</INF> SIP Call Phase II." This revision satisfies EPA's rule that requires Alabama to submit NO<INF>X</INF> SIP Call Phase II revisions needed to achieve the necessary incremental reductions of NO<INF>X</INF>. The intended effect of this SIP revision is to reduce emissions of NO<INF>X</INF> in order to help attain the national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for ozone. The revision also corrects a typographical error and deletes an expired provision from 2003, pertaining to open burning in Morgan County, Alabama. 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 non-controversial 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. | 2005-12-28 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/28/05-24473/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-alabama-nitrogen-oxides-budget-and-allowance | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-28/pdf/05-24473.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Alabama on February 23, 2005. The revision responds to the EPA's regulation entitled, "Interstate Ozone Transport: Response to Court Decisions on the... |
| 05-24501 | Policy Statement With Request to an Unreliable Design of Seat Belt Attachment Fittings on Passenger Seats and Compliance With § 25.601 | Proposed Rule | The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the availability of proposed certification policy for compliance with 14 CFR 25.601 regarding an unreliable seat belt attachment fitting design installed on passenger seats. | 2005-12-28 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/28/05-24501/policy-statement-with-request-to-an-unreliable-design-of-seat-belt-attachment-fittings-on-passenger | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-28/pdf/05-24501.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the availability of proposed certification policy for compliance with 14 CFR 25.601 regarding an unreliable seat belt attachment fitting design installed on passenger seats. |
| 05-24512 | Designation of New Animal Drugs for Minor Uses or Minor Species; Reopening of the Comment Period | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening until January 27, 2006, the comment period for the proposed rule published in the Federal Register of September 27, 2005 (70 FR 56394), proposing implementing regulations for designation of new animal drugs for minor uses and minor species under section 573 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act). FDA is reopening the comment period to update comments and to receive any new information. | 2005-12-28 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/28/05-24512/designation-of-new-animal-drugs-for-minor-uses-or-minor-species-reopening-of-the-comment-period | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-28/pdf/05-24512.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening until January 27, 2006, the comment period for the proposed rule published in the Federal Register of September 27, 2005 (70 FR 56394), proposing implementing regulations for designation of new animal... |
| 05-24535 | Proposed Amendment to Class E Airspace; Jackson, WY | Proposed Rule | This proposal would revise Class E airspace at Jackson, WY. Additional Class E airspace is necessary to accommodate aircraft using a new Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) approach procedure, with Lateral/Vertical Navigation (LNAV/VNAV) minimums. This action would improve the safety of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft executing the new LPV approach procedure at Jackson Hole Airport, Jackson, WY. | 2005-12-28 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/28/05-24535/proposed-amendment-to-class-e-airspace-jackson-wy | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-28/pdf/05-24535.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This proposal would revise Class E airspace at Jackson, WY. Additional Class E airspace is necessary to accommodate aircraft using a new Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) approach procedure, with Lateral/Vertical Navigation (LNAV/VNAV)... |
| 05-24543 | Milk in the Appalachian and Southeast Marketing Areas; Notice of Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Tentative Marketing Agreements and Orders | Proposed Rule | A public hearing is being held to consider proposals for the Appalachian and Southeast Federal milk orders to amend the current inter-market transportation credit provisions and to establish new intra-market transportation credit provisions. Evidence will be taken at the hearing to determine whether emergency marketing conditions exist that would warrant omission of a recommended decision under the rules of practice and procedure (7 CFR 900.12(d)). | 2005-12-28 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/28/05-24543/milk-in-the-appalachian-and-southeast-marketing-areas-notice-of-hearing-on-proposed-amendments-to | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-28/pdf/05-24543.pdf | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service | 12,9 | A public hearing is being held to consider proposals for the Appalachian and Southeast Federal milk orders to amend the current inter-market transportation credit provisions and to establish new intra-market transportation credit provisions. Evidence... |
| 05-24580 | Guidance Under Section 7874 for Determining Ownership by Former Shareholders or Partners of Domestic Entities | Proposed Rule | In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations relating to the disregard of affiliate-owned stock in determining the percentage of stock of a foreign corporation held by former shareholders or partners of a domestic entity, in order to determine whether the foreign corporation is a surrogate foreign corporation under section 7874 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). The text of those regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. This document also provides notice of a public hearing on these proposed regulations. | 2005-12-28 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/28/05-24580/guidance-under-section-7874-for-determining-ownership-by-former-shareholders-or-partners-of-domestic | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-28/pdf/05-24580.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 disregard of affiliate-owned stock in determining the percentage of stock of a foreign corporation held by former... |
| E5-7974 | Organization of Agreement States; Receipt of Petition for Rulemaking | Proposed Rule | The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing for public comment a notice of receipt of a petition for rulemaking, dated November 3, 2005, which was filed with the Commission by Barbara Hamrick, Chair, Organization of Agreement States (OAS). The petition was docketed by the NRC on November 16, 2005, and has been assigned Docket No. PRM-34-06. The petitioner requests that the NRC amend its regulations to require that an individual receive at least 40 hours of radiation safety training before using sources of radiation for industrial radiography, by clarifying the requirements for at least two individuals to be present at a temporary job site, and by clarifying how many individuals are required to meet surveillance requirements. The petitioner also requests that NUREG-1556, Volume 2, be revised to reflect the performance-based changes in the proposed amendments. | 2005-12-28 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/28/E5-7974/organization-of-agreement-states-receipt-of-petition-for-rulemaking | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-28/pdf/E5-7974.pdf | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 383 | The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing for public comment a notice of receipt of a petition for rulemaking, dated November 3, 2005, which was filed with the Commission by Barbara Hamrick, Chair, Organization of Agreement States (OAS).... |
| E5-7987 | Proposed Modification of the Norton Sound Low, Woody Island Low and 1234L Offshore Airspace Areas; AK | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to amend the Norton Sound Low, Woody Island Low and 1234L Offshore Airspace Areas in Alaska. Specifically, this action proposes to modify the Norton Sound Low Offshore Airspace Area in the vicinity of the Toksook Bay Airport, Toksook Bay, AK, by lowering the Offshore airspace floor to 1,200 feet mean sea level (MSL) within a 35-mile radius from a defined point just south of the airport. This action also proposes to modify the Woody Island Low and 1234L Offshore Airspace Areas in the vicinity of the Chignik Airport, Chignik, AK, by lowering the Offshore airspace floors to 1,200 feet MSL within a 72.8-mile radius from the Chignik Airport. Additional controlled airspace is necessary for the safety of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the Toksook Bay and Chignik Airports. | 2005-12-28 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/28/E5-7987/proposed-modification-of-the-norton-sound-low-woody-island-low-and-1234l-offshore-airspace-areas-ak | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-28/pdf/E5-7987.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes to amend the Norton Sound Low, Woody Island Low and 1234L Offshore Airspace Areas in Alaska. Specifically, this action proposes to modify the Norton Sound Low Offshore Airspace Area in the vicinity of the Toksook Bay Airport,... |
| E5-7993 | Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Colorado; Revisions to New Source Review Rules; Extension of Comment Period | Proposed Rule | EPA is extending the comment period for a document published on December 7, 2005 (70 FR 72744). In the December 7, 2005 document, EPA proposed to approve those revisions adopted by Colorado on April 16, 2004 to Regulation No. 3 (Stationary Source Permitting and Air Pollutant Emission Notice Requirements) that incorporate EPA's December 31, 2002 NSR Reforms. At the request of several commentors, EPA is extending the comment period through February 6, 2006. | 2005-12-28 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/28/E5-7993/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-colorado-revisions-to-new-source | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-28/pdf/E5-7993.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is extending the comment period for a document published on December 7, 2005 (70 FR 72744). In the December 7, 2005 document, EPA proposed to approve those revisions adopted by Colorado on April 16, 2004 to Regulation No. 3 (Stationary Source... |
| 05-24414 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Tennessee; Nitrogen Oxides Budget and Allowance Trading Program, Phase II | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Tennessee on May 6, 2005. The revision responds to the EPA's regulation entitled, "Interstate Ozone Transport: Response to Court Decisions on the NO<INF>X</INF> SIP Call, NO<INF>X</INF> SIP Call Technical Amendments, and Section 126 Rules," otherwise known as the "NO<INF>X</INF> SIP Call Phase II." This revision satisfies EPA's rule that requires Tennessee to submit NO<INF>X</INF> SIP Call Phase II revisions needed to achieve the necessary incremental reductions of nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>). The intended effect of this SIP revision is to reduce emissions of NO<INF>X</INF> in order to help attain the national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for ozone. Specifically, this revision addresses compliance plans for NO<INF>X</INF> emissions from stationary internal combustion engines. 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 non-controversial 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. | 2005-12-27 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/27/05-24414/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-tennessee-nitrogen-oxides-budget-and-allowance | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-27/pdf/05-24414.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Tennessee on May 6, 2005. The revision responds to the EPA's regulation entitled, "Interstate Ozone Transport: Response to Court Decisions on the... |
| 05-24444 | Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program (HTPC) | Proposed Rule | This notice sets forth the Secretary's proposal to require HTPC grant recipients to contribute non-Federal matching funds in years 2 through 5 of the project period equal to two times the amount of the Federal Grant Award or such lesser amount determined by the Secretary for good cause shown. | 2005-12-27 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/27/05-24444/healthy-tomorrows-partnership-for-children-program-htpc | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-27/pdf/05-24444.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Health Resources and Services Administration | 221,222 | This notice sets forth the Secretary's proposal to require HTPC grant recipients to contribute non-Federal matching funds in years 2 through 5 of the project period equal to two times the amount of the Federal Grant Award or such lesser amount... |
| 05-24482 | Application of Normalization Accounting Rules to Balances of Excess Deferred Income Taxes and Accumulated Deferred Investment Tax Credits of Public Utilities Whose Assets Cease To Be Public Utility Property; Correction | Proposed Rule | This document contains corrections to a notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of public hearing that was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 (70 FR 75762). These regulations provide guidance on the normalization requirements applicable to public utilities that benefit (or have benefited) from accelerated depreciation methods or from the investment tax credit permitted under pre-1991 law. | 2005-12-27 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/27/05-24482/application-of-normalization-accounting-rules-to-balances-of-excess-deferred-income-taxes-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-27/pdf/05-24482.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains corrections to a notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of public hearing that was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 (70 FR 75762). These regulations provide guidance on the normalization... |
| E5-7815 | Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, and LO-360 Series Reciprocating Engines | Proposed Rule | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO- 360, O-360, LIO-360, and LO-360 series reciprocating engines. This proposed AD would require replacing certain crankshafts. This proposed AD results from a report of a crankshaft failure in a Lycoming LO-360- A1H6 reciprocating engine. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the crankshaft, which could result in total engine power loss, in- flight engine failure, and possible loss of the aircraft. | 2005-12-27 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/27/E5-7815/airworthiness-directives-lycoming-engines-formerly-textron-lycoming-aeio-360-io-360-o-360-lio-360 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-27/pdf/E5-7815.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO- 360, O-360, LIO-360, and LO-360 series reciprocating engines. This proposed AD would require replacing certain... |
| E5-7848 | Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Amendments to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic Tunas, Swordfish, and Sharks and the FMP for Atlantic Billfish | Proposed Rule | Due to the damage caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the subsequent cancellation of three public hearings previously scheduled on the draft consolidated Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and proposed rule, NMFS is rescheduling public hearings in Orange Beach, AL, and Key West, FL. NMFS is also adding an additional hearing location in Houma, LA, to provide constituents an opportunity to comment from regions in close proximity to New Orleans, LA. The draft consolidated HMS FMP and the proposed rule describe a range of management measures that could impact fishermen and dealers for all HMS fisheries. | 2005-12-27 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/27/E5-7848/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-amendments-to-the-fishery-management-plan-fmp-for-atlantic-tunas | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-27/pdf/E5-7848.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | Due to the damage caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the subsequent cancellation of three public hearings previously scheduled on the draft consolidated Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and proposed rule, NMFS is... |
| E5-7849 | Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Initial Specifications | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes initial specifications for the 2006 fishing year for Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish (MSB). Regulations governing these fisheries require NMFS to publish proposed specifications for the upcoming fishing year and to provide an opportunity for public comment. The intent of this action is to fulfill this requirement and to promote the development and conservation of the MSB resources. | 2005-12-27 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/27/E5-7849/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-mackerel-squid-and-butterfish-fisheries-initial | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-27/pdf/E5-7849.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes initial specifications for the 2006 fishing year for Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish (MSB). Regulations governing these fisheries require NMFS to publish proposed specifications for the upcoming fishing year and to provide an... |
| E5-7857 | New Marking Requirement for Bound Printed Matter Machinable Parcels | Proposed Rule | The Postal Service proposes a new marking requirement for Bound Printed Matter machinable parcels consisting of multiple pieces secured with transparent shrinkwrap. Under our proposal, mailers must use a firm optional endorsement line or apply a pressure-sensitive firm bundle Label F. The new marking will enable our automated equipment to recognize that a Bound Printed Matter parcel is intended for a single address. | 2005-12-27 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/27/E5-7857/new-marking-requirement-for-bound-printed-matter-machinable-parcels | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-27/pdf/E5-7857.pdf | Postal Service | 410 | The Postal Service proposes a new marking requirement for Bound Printed Matter machinable parcels consisting of multiple pieces secured with transparent shrinkwrap. Under our proposal, mailers must use a firm optional endorsement line or apply a... |
| 05-24435 | Safeguarding Food From Contamination During Transportation | Proposed Rule | The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the successor agency to the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), is withdrawing the notice of proposed rulemaking published on May 21, 1993, and the supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking published on December 21, 2004. In those notices, the Agency proposed to implement the Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 1990 by amending its regulations to address the safe transportation of food and food products in commerce. On August 10, 2005, the President signed the Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 2005, which transferred authority for regulating the safe transportation of food from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. | 2005-12-23 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/23/05-24435/safeguarding-food-from-contamination-during-transportation | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-23/pdf/05-24435.pdf | Transportation Department; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | 492,408 | The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the successor agency to the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), is withdrawing the notice of proposed rulemaking published on May 21, 1993, and the supplemental notice... |
| E5-7693 | Benzaldehyde, Captafol, Hexaconazole, Paraformaldehyde, Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate, and Tetradifon; Proposed Tolerance Actions | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to revoke specific tolerances and tolerance exemptions for residues of the insecticides paraformaldehyde and tetradifon; fungicides captafol, hexaconazole, and sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate; and bee repellant benzaldehyde. EPA canceled food use registrations or deleted food uses from registrations following requests for voluntary cancellation or use deletion by the registrants, or non-payment of registration maintenance fees. Also, stakeholders have withdrawn their support for import tolerances for captafol and hexaconazole. EPA expects to determine whether any individuals or groups want to support these tolerances. The regulatory actions proposed in this document contribute toward the Agency's tolerance reassessment requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) section 408(q), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996. By law, EPA is required by August 2006 to reassess the tolerances that were in existence on August 2, 1996. The regulatory actions proposed in this document pertain to the proposed revocation of 39 tolerances and tolerance exemptions of which 38 would be counted as tolerance reassessments toward the August 2006 review deadline. | 2005-12-23 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/23/E5-7693/benzaldehyde-captafol-hexaconazole-paraformaldehyde-sodium-dimethyldithiocarbamate-and-tetradifon | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-23/pdf/E5-7693.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to revoke specific tolerances and tolerance exemptions for residues of the insecticides paraformaldehyde and tetradifon; fungicides captafol, hexaconazole, and sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate; and bee repellant benzaldehyde. EPA... |
| E5-7758 | Total Disability Ratings Based on Inability of the Individual To Engage in Substantially Gainful Employment | Proposed Rule | In a document published in the Federal Register at 66 FR 49886 on October 1, 2001, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposed to amend those portions of its adjudication regulations and its Schedule for Rating Disabilities dealing with the issue of total disability ratings based on inability of the individual to engage in substantially gainful employment in claims for service-connected compensation or non- service-connected pension. This document withdraws that proposed rule. | 2005-12-23 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/23/E5-7758/total-disability-ratings-based-on-inability-of-the-individual-to-engage-in-substantially-gainful | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-23/pdf/E5-7758.pdf | Veterans Affairs Department | 520 | In a document published in the Federal Register at 66 FR 49886 on October 1, 2001, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposed to amend those portions of its adjudication regulations and its Schedule for Rating Disabilities dealing with the issue... |
| E5-7759 | Accreditation of Service Organization Representatives and Agents | Proposed Rule | The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its regulations governing accreditation of representatives of claimants for veterans' benefits. These proposed changes would require that recognized organizations periodically recertify the qualifications of accredited representatives, and require that VA is notified when a recognized organization requests cancellation of a representative's accreditation based upon misconduct or lack of competence, or if a representative resigns to avoid cancellation of accreditation for misconduct or lack of competence. The proposed changes would also require that accredited claims agents periodically reestablish their good character and reputation and qualifications to assist claimants for VA benefits. We would also clarify that the authority to cancel accreditation includes the authority to suspend accreditation for a period of time. The purpose of these proposed changes is to ensure that claimants for veterans' benefits have responsible, qualified representation in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims. | 2005-12-23 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/23/E5-7759/accreditation-of-service-organization-representatives-and-agents | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-23/pdf/E5-7759.pdf | Veterans Affairs Department | 520 | The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its regulations governing accreditation of representatives of claimants for veterans' benefits. These proposed changes would require that recognized organizations periodically recertify the... |
| 05-23938 | Criminal Jurisdiction Over Civilians Employed by or Accompanying the Armed Forces Outside the United States, Service Members, and Former Service Members | Proposed Rule | The Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act of 2000 (MEJA) establishes Federal criminal jurisdiction over whoever engages in conduct outside the United States that would constitute an offense punishable by imprisonment for more than one year (i.e., a felony offense) while employed by or accompanying the Armed Forces outside the United States, certain members of the Armed Forces subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and former members of the Armed Forces. | 2005-12-22 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/22/05-23938/criminal-jurisdiction-over-civilians-employed-by-or-accompanying-the-armed-forces-outside-the-united | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-22/pdf/05-23938.pdf | Defense Department | 103 | The Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act of 2000 (MEJA) establishes Federal criminal jurisdiction over whoever engages in conduct outside the United States that would constitute an offense punishable by imprisonment for more than one year (i.e.,... |
| 05-24339 | Melons Grown in South Texas; Proposed Termination of Marketing Order 979 | Proposed Rule | This rule proposes to terminate the Federal marketing order for melons grown in South Texas (order) and the rules and regulations issued thereunder. The order contains authority to regulate the handling of melons grown in South Texas and is administered locally by the South Texas Melon Committee (Committee). The Committee recommended terminating the order at a meeting on September 7, 2005. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended regulations under the order while it considered the Committee's recommendation. This rule invites comments on proposed termination of the order. | 2005-12-22 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/22/05-24339/melons-grown-in-south-texas-proposed-termination-of-marketing-order-979 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-22/pdf/05-24339.pdf | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service | 12,9 | This rule proposes to terminate the Federal marketing order for melons grown in South Texas (order) and the rules and regulations issued thereunder. The order contains authority to regulate the handling of melons grown in South Texas and is... |
| 05-24353 | Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart D-2007-08 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule would establish regulations for fishing seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish and shellfish for subsistence uses during the 2007-08 regulatory year. The rulemaking is necessary because Subpart D is subject to an annual public review cycle. When final, this rulemaking would replace the fish and shellfish taking regulations included in the "Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart D-2006-07 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife Regulations," which expire on March 31, 2007. This rule would also amend the Customary and Traditional Use Determinations of the Federal Subsistence Board and the General Regulations related to the taking of fish and shellfish. | 2005-12-22 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/22/05-24353/subsistence-management-regulations-for-public-lands-in-alaska-subpart-c-and-subpart-d-2007-08 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-22/pdf/05-24353.pdf | Agriculture Department; Forest Service; Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 12,209,253,197 | This proposed rule would establish regulations for fishing seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish and shellfish for subsistence uses during the 2007-08 regulatory year. The rulemaking is necessary because Subpart D is... |
| 05-24359 | Amendments to the Tender Offer Best-Price Rule | Proposed Rule | We are proposing amendments to the tender offer best-price rule to clarify that the rule applies only with respect to the consideration offered and paid for securities tendered in an issuer or third-party tender offer and should not apply to consideration offered and paid according to employment compensation, severance or other employee benefit arrangements entered into with employees or directors of the subject company. The proposed rule also would provide a safe harbor in the context of third-party tender offers that would allow the compensation committee or a committee performing similar functions of the subject company's or bidder's board of directors, depending on whether the subject company or the bidder is the party to the arrangement, to approve an employment compensation, severance or other employee benefit arrangement and thereby deem it to be such an arrangement within the meaning of the proposed exemption. | 2005-12-22 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/22/05-24359/amendments-to-the-tender-offer-best-price-rule | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-22/pdf/05-24359.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | We are proposing amendments to the tender offer best-price rule to clarify that the rule applies only with respect to the consideration offered and paid for securities tendered in an issuer or third-party tender offer and should not apply to... |
| 05-24368 | Request for Burden Reduction Recommendation; Rules Relating to Agency Programs, Capital, and Corporate Credit Unions; Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996 Review | Proposed Rule | The NCUA Board is continuing its review of its regulations to identify outdated, unnecessary, or unduly burdensome regulatory requirements imposed on federally-insured credit unions pursuant to the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996 (EGRPRA). NCUA requests comments and suggestions on ways to reduce burden in regulations that govern agency programs, capital and corporate credit unions, consistent with our statutory obligations. All comments are welcome. This is the final notice in the ten-year regulatory review required by EGRPRA. NCUA will analyze the comments received and propose burden reducing changes to its regulations where appropriate. Some suggestions for burden reduction might require legislative changes. Where legislative changes would be required, NCUA will consider the suggestions in recommending appropriate changes to Congress. | 2005-12-22 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/22/05-24368/request-for-burden-reduction-recommendation-rules-relating-to-agency-programs-capital-and-corporate | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-22/pdf/05-24368.pdf | National Credit Union Administration | 335 | The NCUA Board is continuing its review of its regulations to identify outdated, unnecessary, or unduly burdensome regulatory requirements imposed on federally-insured credit unions pursuant to the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act... |
| E5-7646 | Phenylpropanolamine-Containing Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use; Tentative Final Monographs | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking (notice) for over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant and weight control drug products containing phenylpropanolamine preparations. This proposed rule reclassifies phenylpropanolamine preparations from their previously proposed monograph status (Category I) for these uses to nonmonograph (Category II) status based on safety concerns. FDA is issuing this proposed rule after considering new data and information on the safety of phenylpropanolamine as part of its ongoing review of OTC drug products. | 2005-12-22 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/22/E5-7646/phenylpropanolamine-containing-drug-products-for-over-the-counter-human-use-tentative-final | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-22/pdf/E5-7646.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking (notice) for over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant and weight control drug products containing phenylpropanolamine preparations. This proposed rule reclassifies... |
| E5-7650 | Employer Comparable Contributions to Health Savings Accounts Under Section 4980G; Hearing | Proposed Rule | This document contains a notice of public hearing on proposed regulations providing guidance on employer comparable contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) under section 4980G. | 2005-12-22 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/22/E5-7650/employer-comparable-contributions-to-health-savings-accounts-under-section-4980g-hearing | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-22/pdf/E5-7650.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains a notice of public hearing on proposed regulations providing guidance on employer comparable contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) under section 4980G. |
| E5-7677 | Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Relaxation of Handling Regulation for Area No. 2 | Proposed Rule | This rule invites comments on a relaxation of the minimum grade requirement for certain potatoes handled under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee, Area No. 2 (Committee), the agency responsible for local administration of the marketing order, recommended this rule as a replacement for a previously issued proposed rule. This rule would change the minimum grade from U.S. No. 1 to U.S. Commercial for varieties of long, red-skinned, yellow fleshed potatoes produced in Area No. 2 measuring from 1\1/2\ inch minimum diameter to 2\1/4\-inch maximum diameter (size B), and from 1-inch minimum diameter to 1\3/4\- inch maximum diameter. The proposed change is intended to provide potato handlers with more marketing flexibility, growers with increased returns, and consumers with a greater supply of small specialty potatoes. | 2005-12-22 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/22/E5-7677/irish-potatoes-grown-in-colorado-relaxation-of-handling-regulation-for-area-no-2 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-22/pdf/E5-7677.pdf | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service | 12,9 | This rule invites comments on a relaxation of the minimum grade requirement for certain potatoes handled under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee, Area No. 2 (Committee), the agency responsible... |
| E5-7690 | Importation of Fruits and Vegetables | Proposed Rule | We propose to amend the fruits and vegetables regulations to list a number of fruits and vegetables from certain parts of the world as eligible, under specified conditions, for importation into the United States. Some of the fruits and vegetables are already eligible for importation under permit, but are not specifically listed in the regulations. All of the fruits and vegetables, as a condition of entry, would be inspected and subject to treatment at the port of first arrival as may be required by an inspector. In addition, some of the fruits and vegetables would be required to meet other special conditions. In one case, we propose to add a systems approach that would provide an alternative to methyl bromide fumigation. These actions would provide the United States with additional types and sources of fruits and vegetables while continuing to protect against the introduction of quarantine pests through imported fruits and vegetables. | 2005-12-22 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/22/E5-7690/importation-of-fruits-and-vegetables | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-22/pdf/E5-7690.pdf | Agriculture Department; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 12,22 | We propose to amend the fruits and vegetables regulations to list a number of fruits and vegetables from certain parts of the world as eligible, under specified conditions, for importation into the United States. Some of the fruits and vegetables are... |
| E5-7696 | National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Requirements for Peak Wet Weather Discharges From Publicly Owned Treatment Works Treatment Plants Serving Separate Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems | Proposed Rule | Today, EPA is inviting comment on a draft policy regarding NPDES permit requirements for peak wet weather discharges from publicly owned treatment works (POTW) treatment plants serving separate sanitary sewer collection systems. Regulatory agencies, municipal operators of wastewater facilities, and representatives of environmental advocacy groups have expressed uncertainty about the appropriate regulatory interpretation for such situations. Today's draft policy describes both an interpretation of regulations, as well as guidance to implement such an interpretation. EPA's intention is to ensure that NPDES requirements be developed and applied in a nationally-consistent manner that improves the capacity, management, operation and maintenance of POTW treatment plants and separate sanitary sewer collection systems and protects human health and the environment. | 2005-12-22 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/22/E5-7696/national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes-permit-requirements-for-peak-wet-weather | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-22/pdf/E5-7696.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | Today, EPA is inviting comment on a draft policy regarding NPDES permit requirements for peak wet weather discharges from publicly owned treatment works (POTW) treatment plants serving separate sanitary sewer collection systems. Regulatory agencies,... |
| E5-7701 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Perdido Key Beach Mouse, Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse, and St. Andrew Beach Mouse; Correction | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a correction to the proposed rule to revise critical habitat for the endangered Perdido Key beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus trissyllepsis) and Choctawhatchee beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus allophrys), and designate critical habitat for the endangered St. Andrew beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus peninsularis) published in the Federal Register on December 15, 2005. The proposed rule was published with an incorrect electronic mail address for submission of comments. | 2005-12-22 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/22/E5-7701/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-critical-habitat-for-the-perdido-key-beach-mouse | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-22/pdf/E5-7701.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a correction to the proposed rule to revise critical habitat for the endangered Perdido Key beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus trissyllepsis) and Choctawhatchee beach mouse (Peromyscus... |
| 05-24071 | National Perchloroethylene Air Emission Standards for Dry Cleaning Facilities | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing revised standards to limit emissions of perchloroethylene (PCE) from existing and new dry cleaning facilities. In 1993, EPA promulgated technology-based emission standards to control emissions of PCE from dry cleaning facilities. As required by section 112(d)(6) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA has reviewed the standards and is proposing revisions to take into account new developments in production practices, processes, and control technologies. In addition, pursuant to CAA section 112(f), EPA has evaluated the remaining risk to public health and the environment following implementation of the technology-based rule and is proposing more stringent standards in order to protect public health with an ample margin of safety. The proposed standards are expected to provide further reductions of PCE beyond the 1993 national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP), based on application of equipment and work practice standards. | 2005-12-21 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/21/05-24071/national-perchloroethylene-air-emission-standards-for-dry-cleaning-facilities | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-21/pdf/05-24071.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing revised standards to limit emissions of perchloroethylene (PCE) from existing and new dry cleaning facilities. In 1993, EPA promulgated technology-based emission standards to control emissions of PCE from dry cleaning facilities.... |
| 05-24235 | Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories | Proposed Rule | The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. Under agreement with the SLSMC, the SLSDC is amending the joint regulations by updating the Seaway Regulations and Rules in various categories. The proposed changes will update the following sections of the Regulation and Rules: Condition of Vessels; Preclearance and Security for Tolls; Seaway Navigation; Toll Assessment and Payment; and Information and Reports. These proposed amendments are necessary to take account of updated procedures and/or technology and will enhance the safety of transits through the Seaway. Several of the proposed amendments are merely editorial or for clarification of existing requirements. | 2005-12-21 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/21/05-24235/seaway-regulations-and-rules-periodic-update-various-categories | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-21/pdf/05-24235.pdf | Transportation Department; Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation | 492,609 | The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules... |
| 05-24286 | Examining System and Programs for Specific Positions and Examinations (Miscellaneous) | Proposed Rule | The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is republishing the proposed rule published on December 13, 2005, due to information that was inadvertently omitted. The purpose of these regulations is to revise the Administrative Law Judge Program. The purpose of these revisions is to remove procedures that appear in other parts of this chapter, update outdated information, and remove the internal examining processes from the regulations. Additionally, these revisions describe OPM and agency responsibilities concerning the Administrative Law Judge Program. This proposed regulation continues the basic intent of making administrative law judges independent in matters of tenure and compensation. | 2005-12-21 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/21/05-24286/examining-system-and-programs-for-specific-positions-and-examinations-miscellaneous | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-21/pdf/05-24286.pdf | Personnel Management Office | 406 | The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is republishing the proposed rule published on December 13, 2005, due to information that was inadvertently omitted. The purpose of these regulations is to revise the Administrative Law Judge Program. The... |
| 05-24303 | Revised Compliance Dates for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Regulation and Effluent Limitation Guidelines for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations | Proposed Rule | EPA proposes to extend certain compliance dates in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements (40 CFR part 122) and Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards (ELGs) (40 CFR part 412) for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in conjunction with EPA's efforts to respond to the order issued by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Waterkeeper Alliance et al. v. EPA, 399 F.3d 486 (2nd Cir. 2005). The purpose of today's proposed rule is to address timing issues associated with the Agency's response to the Waterkeeper decision. This proposal would revise dates established in the 2003 CAFO rule, issued on February 12, 2003, by which facilities newly defined as CAFOs were required to seek permit coverage and by which all CAFOs were required to have nutrient management plans (NMPs) developed and implemented. EPA is proposing to extend the date by which operations defined as CAFOs as of April 14, 2003, who were not defined as CAFOs prior to that date, must seek NPDES permit coverage, from February 13, 2006, to March 30, 2007. EPA is also proposing to amend the date by which operations that become defined as CAFOs after April 14, 2003, due to operational changes that would not have made them a CAFO prior to April 14, 2003, and that are not new sources, must seek NPDES permit coverage, from April 13, 2006, to March 30, 2007. Finally, EPA is proposing to extend the deadline by which CAFOs are required to develop and implement NMPs, from December 31, 2006, to March 30, 2007. This proposal would revise all references to the date by which NMPs must be developed and implemented currently in the 2003 CAFO rule. EPA will also be issuing a proposed rule to revise the 2003 CAFO regulations more broadly in order to address the Second Circuit Court of Appeals decision in a subsequent Federal Register Notice, which the Agency plans to propose for public comment in early 2006. | 2005-12-21 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/21/05-24303/revised-compliance-dates-for-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-permit-regulation-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-21/pdf/05-24303.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA proposes to extend certain compliance dates in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements (40 CFR part 122) and Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards (ELGs) (40 CFR part 412) for concentrated animal... |
| E5-7582 | Section 482: Methods To Determine Taxable Income in Connection With a Cost Sharing Arrangement; Correction | Proposed Rule | This document corrects notice of proposed rulemaking (REG- 144615-02) that was published in the Federal Register on Monday, August 29, 2005 (70 FR 51116). The document contains proposed regulations that provide guidance regarding methods under section 482 to determine taxable income in connection with a cost sharing arrangement. | 2005-12-21 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/21/E5-7582/section-482-methods-to-determine-taxable-income-in-connection-with-a-cost-sharing-arrangement | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-21/pdf/E5-7582.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document corrects notice of proposed rulemaking (REG- 144615-02) that was published in the Federal Register on Monday, August 29, 2005 (70 FR 51116). The document contains proposed regulations that provide guidance regarding methods under section... |
| E5-7583 | Application of Normalization Accounting Rules to Balances of Excess Deferred Income Taxes and Accumulated Deferred Investment Tax Credits of Public Utilities Whose Assets Cease To Be Public Utility Property | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations that provide guidance on the normalization requirements applicable to public utilities that benefit (or have benefited) from accelerated depreciation methods or from the investment tax credit permitted under pre-1991 law. The proposed regulations permit a utility whose assets cease to be public utility property to return to its ratepayers the normalization reserve for excess deferred income taxes (EDFIT) with respect to those assets and, in certain circumstances, also permit the return of part or all of the reserve for accumulated deferred investment tax credits (ADITC) with respect to those assets. This document also provides notice of a public hearing on these proposed regulations and a withdrawal of proposed regulations [REG-104385-01] published March 4, 2003, at 68 FR 10190. | 2005-12-21 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/21/E5-7583/application-of-normalization-accounting-rules-to-balances-of-excess-deferred-income-taxes-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-21/pdf/E5-7583.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations that provide guidance on the normalization requirements applicable to public utilities that benefit (or have benefited) from accelerated depreciation methods or from the investment tax credit permitted under... |
| E5-7584 | Third-Party Servicing of Indirect Vehicle Loans | Proposed Rule | The NCUA is issuing a proposed rule to regulate purchases by federally insured credit unions of indirect vehicle loans serviced by third-parties. NCUA proposes to limit the aggregate amount of these loans serviced by any single third-party to a percentage of the credit union's net worth. The effect of the proposed rule would be to ensure that federally insured credit unions do not undertake undue risk with these purchases. | 2005-12-21 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/21/E5-7584/third-party-servicing-of-indirect-vehicle-loans | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-21/pdf/E5-7584.pdf | National Credit Union Administration | 335 | The NCUA is issuing a proposed rule to regulate purchases by federally insured credit unions of indirect vehicle loans serviced by third-parties. NCUA proposes to limit the aggregate amount of these loans serviced by any single third-party to a... |
| E5-7631 | Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Stickney Point (SR 72) Bridge, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Mile 68.6, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Sarasota County, FL | Proposed Rule | The Coast Guard proposes to change the operating schedule of the Stickney Point (SR 72) bridge across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mile 68.6 in Sarasota County, Florida. This proposed rule would require the drawbridge to open on a 30-minute schedule from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal holidays. This proposed action may improve the movement of vehicular traffic while not unreasonably interfering with the movement of vessel traffic. | 2005-12-21 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/21/E5-7631/drawbridge-operation-regulations-stickney-point-sr-72-bridge-gulf-intracoastal-waterway-mile-686 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-21/pdf/E5-7631.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | The Coast Guard proposes to change the operating schedule of the Stickney Point (SR 72) bridge across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mile 68.6 in Sarasota County, Florida. This proposed rule would require the drawbridge to open on a 30-minute schedule... |
| E5-7632 | Drawbridge Operation Regulations; New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway, Manasquan River, NJ | Proposed Rule | The Coast Guard proposes to change the regulations that govern the operation of the Route 35 Bridge, at New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (NJICW) mile 1.1, across the Manasquan River, at Brielle, New Jersey. The proposal will allow the drawbridge to provide vessel openings upon four hours advance notice from December 1 to March 31. This proposal will reduce draw tender services during the non-peak boating season while still providing for the reasonable needs of navigation. | 2005-12-21 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/21/E5-7632/drawbridge-operation-regulations-new-jersey-intracoastal-waterway-manasquan-river-nj | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-21/pdf/E5-7632.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | The Coast Guard proposes to change the regulations that govern the operation of the Route 35 Bridge, at New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (NJICW) mile 1.1, across the Manasquan River, at Brielle, New Jersey. The proposal will allow the drawbridge to... |
| E5-7641 | Peter G. Crane; Receipt of Petition for Rulemaking | Proposed Rule | The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received and requests public comment on a petition for rulemaking filed by Peter G. Crane (petitioner). The petition has been docketed by the NRC and has been assigned Docket No. PRM-35-18. The petitioner is requesting that the NRC amend the regulation that governs medical use of byproduct material concerning release of individuals who have been treated with radio pharmaceuticals. The petitioner believes that this regulation is defective on legal and policy grounds. The petitioner requests that the patient release rule be partially revoked to not allow patients to be released from radioactive isolation with more than the equivalent of 30 millicuries of radioactive iodine I-131 in their bodies. | 2005-12-21 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/21/E5-7641/peter-g-crane-receipt-of-petition-for-rulemaking | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-21/pdf/E5-7641.pdf | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 383 | The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received and requests public comment on a petition for rulemaking filed by Peter G. Crane (petitioner). The petition has been docketed by the NRC and has been assigned Docket No. PRM-35-18. The petitioner is... |
| 05-23999 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Rule to Designate Critical Habitat for the Spikedace (Meda fulgida) and the Loach Minnow (Tiaroga cobitis) | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to designate a total of approximately 633 river miles (mi) (1018.7 kilometers (km)) of critical habitat for spikedace and loach minnow. Proposed critical habitat is located in New Mexico and Arizona. We hereby solicit data and comments from the public on all aspects of this proposal, including data on economic and other impacts of the designation. We may revise this proposal prior to final designation to incorporate or address new information received during public comment periods. | 2005-12-20 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/20/05-23999/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-proposed-rule-to-designate-critical-habitat-for-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-20/pdf/05-23999.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to designate a total of approximately 633 river miles (mi) (1018.7 kilometers (km)) of critical habitat for spikedace and loach minnow. Proposed critical habitat is located in New Mexico and... |
| 05-24219 | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contract Pricing and Cost Accounting Standards | Proposed Rule | DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing contract pricing matters and cost accounting standards administration. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS. | 2005-12-20 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/20/05-24219/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-contract-pricing-and-cost-accounting-standards | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-20/pdf/05-24219.pdf | Defense Department | 103 | DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text addressing contract pricing matters and cost accounting standards administration. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative... |
| 05-24228 | Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Sand Point, AK | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to revise the Class E airspace at Sand Point, AK. Three new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), a revised Departure Procedure (DP) and a revised SIAP are being published for the Sand Point Airport. Adoption of this proposal would result in revised Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Sand Point, AK. | 2005-12-20 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/20/05-24228/proposed-revision-of-class-e-airspace-sand-point-ak | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-20/pdf/05-24228.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes to revise the Class E airspace at Sand Point, AK. Three new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), a revised Departure Procedure (DP) and a revised SIAP are being published for the Sand Point Airport. Adoption of this... |
| 05-24242 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747SR Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain 747-100, -200, and -300 series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking of certain lower lobe fuselage frames, and repair if necessary. This proposed AD would retain all the requirements of the existing AD, and add airplanes to the applicability. This proposed AD results from reports indicating that fatigue cracks were found in lower lobe frames on the left side of the fuselage. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain lower lobe fuselage frames, which could lead to fatigue cracks in the fuselage skin, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane. | 2005-12-20 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/20/05-24242/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-100-747-100b-747-100b-sud-747-200b-747-300-747-400 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-20/pdf/05-24242.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain 747-100, -200, and -300 series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking of certain lower lobe fuselage frames,... |
| 05-24243 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 777-200 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require installing a new washer between the lower wing surface and the jam nut of the sump drain valve assembly. This proposed AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are proposing this AD to prevent energy from a lightning strike on the bushing for the sump drain valve from arcing to the inside of the center fuel tank wall, which could create an ignition source in the fuel tank and result in a fuel tank explosion. | 2005-12-20 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/20/05-24243/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-777-200-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-20/pdf/05-24243.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 777-200 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require installing a new washer between the lower wing surface and the jam nut of the sump drain valve assembly. This... |
| 05-24246 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), -82 (MD-82), -83 (MD-83), and -87 (MD-87) Airplanes; and Model MD-88 Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document revises an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 series airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), -82 (MD-82), -83 (MD-83), and -87 (MD-87) airplanes; and Model MD-88 airplanes. That proposed AD would have required repetitive inspections and functional tests of the static port heater assemblies, an inspection of the static port heaters and insulators, and corrective actions if necessary. This new action revises the proposed AD by adding repetitive inspections of the static port heaters and insulators and revising the functional test of the static port heater. The actions specified by this new proposed AD are intended to prevent an electrical short of the static port heater from sparking and igniting the insulation blanket adjacent to the static port heater, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the cabin area. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition. | 2005-12-20 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/20/05-24246/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-10--20--30--40-and--50-series-airplanes-model | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-20/pdf/05-24246.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document revises an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 series airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), -82 (MD-82), -83 (MD-83), and -87 (MD-87) airplanes; and... |
| 05-24247 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This document revises an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes, that would have required repetitive inspections and functional tests of the static port heater assemblies, an inspection of the static port heaters and insulators, and corrective actions if necessary. This new action revises the proposed AD by adding repetitive inspections of the static port heaters and insulators and revising the functional test of the static port heater assemblies. The actions specified by this new proposed AD are intended to prevent an electrical short of the static port heater from sparking and igniting the insulation blanket adjacent to the static port heater, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the cabin area. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition. | 2005-12-20 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/20/05-24247/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-90-30-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-20/pdf/05-24247.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document revises an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes, that would have required repetitive inspections and functional tests of the static port heater assemblies, an... |
| 05-24250 | Organization of Agreement States; Petition for Rulemaking | Proposed Rule | The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received a petition for rulemaking filed by the Organization of Agreement States (OAS). The petitioner is requesting that the NRC amend its regulations to require specific licensing for devices that are currently regulated by a combination of general licensing and registration, and to revise the compatibility category for 10 CFR 31.6 from "B" to "C". The petitioner believes that these actions are needed to establish a higher national standard of regulation for higher risk generally licensed (GL) devices, and to allow retention of a tool used by Agreement States to track the location and movement of device manufacturers and service providers in their State. This action also addresses a request filed by the Bureau of Radiation Control (BRC) of the Florida Department of Health for the NRC to change the compatibility category of 10 CFR 31.5(c)(13)(I) from category "B" to category "C". Florida BRC believes that NRC regulations are less stringent and that assigning a compatibility category "B" will require the State to reduce its current health, safety, and security regulatory control of GL devices. | 2005-12-20 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/20/05-24250/organization-of-agreement-states-petition-for-rulemaking | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-20/pdf/05-24250.pdf | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 383 | The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received a petition for rulemaking filed by the Organization of Agreement States (OAS). The petitioner is requesting that the NRC amend its regulations to require specific licensing for devices that are... |
| 05-24258 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Operating Permits Program; State of Iowa | Proposed Rule | EPA proposes to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the state of Iowa. These revisions include the general rulemaking that Iowa completes for the purpose of updating various rules, making clarifications and other minor revisions. EPA is also proposing approval of revisions to the Iowa Operating Permits Program for the purpose of updating and clarifying various rules included in the general rulemaking. These revisions add new definitions, as well as an administrative correction to a previously submitted rule. Approval of these revisions will ensure consistency between the state and Federally-approved rules, and ensure Federal enforceability of the State's revised air program rules. | 2005-12-20 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/20/05-24258/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-and-operating-permits-program-state-of-iowa | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-20/pdf/05-24258.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA proposes to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the state of Iowa. These revisions include the general rulemaking that Iowa completes for the purpose of updating various rules, making clarifications and other minor... |
| 05-24260 | Advance Notice To Solicit Comments, Date and Information for Determining the Emissions Reductions Achieved in Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas From the Implementation of Rules Limiting the VOC Content of AIM Coatings; Second Extension of the Comment Period | Proposed Rule | The EPA is extending the comment period a second time for an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) published on August 31, 2005 (70 FR 51694). The first extension of comment period published in the Federal Register on October 13, 2005 (70 FR 59680). In the August 31, 2005, document, EPA solicited comments, data and information for determining how to calculate the reduction in volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions achieved in ozone nonattainment and maintenance areas from the implementation of rules which limit the VOC content of architectural coatings (commonly referred to as architectural industrial maintenance, or AIM, coatings). In addition to submitting comments, data and information, interested parties may also request to meet with EPA to present their recommended approaches and rationales. Pursuant to requests of the Ozone Transport Commission and the California Air Resources Board and to allow more time in general, EPA is extending the comment period an additional 60 days to February 16, 2006. | 2005-12-20 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/20/05-24260/advance-notice-to-solicit-comments-date-and-information-for-determining-the-emissions-reductions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-20/pdf/05-24260.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is extending the comment period a second time for an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) published on August 31, 2005 (70 FR 51694). The first extension of comment period published in the Federal Register on October 13, 2005 (70 FR... |
| 05-23968 | Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Large Municipal Waste Combustors | Proposed Rule | On December 19, 1995, EPA adopted new source performance standards (NSPS) and emission guidelines for large municipal waste combustion (MWC) units. The NSPS and emission guidelines were fully implemented by December 2000. Section 129 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires EPA to review, and if appropriate, revise the NSPS and emission guidelines every 5 years. In this action, EPA is proposing to revise the emission limits in the NSPS and emission guidelines to reflect the levels of performance actually achieved by the emission controls installed to meet the emission limits set forth in the December 19, 1995, NSPS and emission guidelines. The MWC NSPS and emission guidelines apply to the combustion of non-hazardous municipal solid waste. Hazardous waste combustors (incinerators) are addressed by CAA section 112 standards. | 2005-12-19 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/19/05-23968/standards-of-performance-for-new-stationary-sources-and-emission-guidelines-for-existing-sources | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-19/pdf/05-23968.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On December 19, 1995, EPA adopted new source performance standards (NSPS) and emission guidelines for large municipal waste combustion (MWC) units. The NSPS and emission guidelines were fully implemented by December 2000. Section 129 of the Clean Air... |
| 05-24160 | Sale of Rental of Sexually Explicit Material on DoD Property (DoD Instruction 4105.70) | Proposed Rule | This rule proposes to revise DoD regulations to prohibit the sale or rental of sexually explicit material on property under DoD jurisdiction. It establishes responsibilities for monitoring compliance, establishes a review board to determine whether a material offered for sale or rental is sexually explicit as consistent with the definition in 10 U.S.C. 2489a, and delineates review board procedures. | 2005-12-19 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/19/05-24160/sale-of-rental-of-sexually-explicit-material-on-dod-property-dod-instruction-410570 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-19/pdf/05-24160.pdf | Defense Department | 103 | This rule proposes to revise DoD regulations to prohibit the sale or rental of sexually explicit material on property under DoD jurisdiction. It establishes responsibilities for monitoring compliance, establishes a review board to determine whether a... |
| 05-24169 | Application of Section 409A to Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans; Correction | Proposed Rule | This document contains corrections to a notice of proposed rulemaking that was published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 (70 FR 57930) regarding the application of section 409A to nonqualified deferred compensation plans. The regulations affect service providers receiving amounts of deferred compensation, and the service recipients for whom the service providers provide services. | 2005-12-19 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/19/05-24169/application-of-section-409a-to-nonqualified-deferred-compensation-plans-correction | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-19/pdf/05-24169.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains corrections to a notice of proposed rulemaking that was published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 (70 FR 57930) regarding the application of section 409A to nonqualified deferred compensation plans. The... |
| 05-24199 | NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Hazardous Waste Combustors | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing amendments to the national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for hazardous waste combustors which were issued October 12, 2005, under section 112 of the Clean Air Act. In that rule, we inadvertently included three new or revised bag leak detection system requirements for Phase I sources-- incinerators, cement kilns, and lightweight aggregate kilns--among implementation requirements taking effect on December 12, 2005, rather than, as intended, after three years when the sources begin complying with the revised emission standards under the NESHAP for hazardous waste combustors. We intended to establish the compliance date for these provisions three years after promulgation--October 14, 2008-- because the provisions establish more stringent requirements for Phase I sources, which cannot readily be complied with on short notice, and because these provisions are inextricably tied to the revised emissions standards. | 2005-12-19 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/19/05-24199/neshap-national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-standards-for-hazardous-air | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-19/pdf/05-24199.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing amendments to the national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for hazardous waste combustors which were issued October 12, 2005, under section 112 of the Clean Air Act. In that rule, we inadvertently included... |
| 05-24201 | Finding of Substantial Inadequacy of Implementation Plan; Call for Missouri State Implementation Plan Revision | Proposed Rule | Pursuant to our authority in the Clean Air Act to call for plan revisions, EPA is proposing to find that the Missouri State Implementation Plan for lead is substantially inadequate to attain or maintain the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for lead in the portion of Jefferson County within the city limits of Herculaneum, Missouri. The specific State Implementation Plan deficiencies, which form the basis for this proposed finding, are described below. If EPA finalizes this proposed finding of substantial inadequacy, Missouri will be required to revise its State Implementation Plan to correct these deficiencies by a date which will be specified in the final rule. If the state fails to submit a revised State Implementation Plan by the deadline, it will be subject to sanctions under the provisions of the Clean Air Act. | 2005-12-19 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/19/05-24201/finding-of-substantial-inadequacy-of-implementation-plan-call-for-missouri-state-implementation-plan | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-19/pdf/05-24201.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | Pursuant to our authority in the Clean Air Act to call for plan revisions, EPA is proposing to find that the Missouri State Implementation Plan for lead is substantially inadequate to attain or maintain the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for... |
| 05-24202 | Idaho: Incorporation by Reference of Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Program | Proposed Rule | The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6901 to 6992k (RCRA), allows EPA to authorize State hazardous waste management programs if EPA finds that such programs are equivalent to and consistent with the Federal program and provide adequate enforcement of compliance. Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 272 is used by EPA to codify its decision to authorize individual State programs and incorporates by reference those provisions of the State statutes and regulations that are subject to EPA's inspection and enforcement authorities as authorized provisions of the State's program. This rule proposes to revise the codification of the Idaho authorized program at 40 CFR part 272, subpart N. | 2005-12-19 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/19/05-24202/idaho-incorporation-by-reference-of-approved-state-hazardous-waste-management-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-19/pdf/05-24202.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6901 to 6992k (RCRA), allows EPA to authorize State hazardous waste management programs if EPA finds that such programs are equivalent to and consistent with the Federal program and... |
| 05-24205 | Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Specifications and Management Measures | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes a rule to implement revisions to the 2006 commercial and recreational groundfish fishery management measures for groundfish taken in the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. Proposed management measures that are new for 2006 are intended to: achieve but not exceed optimum yields (OYs); prevent overfishing; rebuild overfished species; and reduce and minimize the bycatch and discard of overfished and depleted stocks. NMFS additionally proposes to revise the 2006 darkblotched rockfish OY, at the request of the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council), and under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson- Stevens Act). These actions, which are authorized by the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and the Magnuson-Stevens Act, are intended allow fisheries to access more abundant groundfish stocks while protecting overfished and depleted stocks. Finally, NMFS announces with this Federal Register document that the coastwide lingcod stock is no longer considered overfished and is fully rebuilt. | 2005-12-19 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/19/05-24205/fisheries-off-west-coast-states-and-in-the-western-pacific-pacific-coast-groundfish-fishery | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-19/pdf/05-24205.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes a rule to implement revisions to the 2006 commercial and recreational groundfish fishery management measures for groundfish taken in the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. Proposed... |
| 05-24206 | Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Amendment 11 Atlantic Mackerel Limited Access Program | Proposed Rule | On March 4, 2005, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council), in cooperation with NMFS, announced its intent to prepare a programmatic supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) and Amendment 9 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP). As a result of that notice, the Council received public comment on the issue of whether or not to consider measures to control or limit future access to the Atlantic mackerel fishery in Amendment 9. Based on public comment received during that scoping comment period, the Council notified the public in a subsequent notice on June 9, 2005, of its intention to move the consideration of the development of a limited access program for mackerel to Amendment 10 to the FMP. Since then, the Council has been notified that it must develop a stock rebuilding program for butterfish as a result of that stock being designated as overfished. Consequently, Amendment 10 will now include a plan to rebuild the overfished butterfish stock. As a result, the Council hereby notifies the public that the mackerel limited access program will now be developed in Amendment 11 to the FMP. While the Council believes that this action will result in a slight delay in the development of a limited access program for Atlantic mackerel, no other changes are anticipated. | 2005-12-19 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/19/05-24206/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-mackerel-squid-and-butterfish-fisheries | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-19/pdf/05-24206.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | On March 4, 2005, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council), in cooperation with NMFS, announced its intent to prepare a programmatic supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) and Amendment 9 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and... |
| 05-24208 | Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fisheries; 2006 Atlantic Bluefish Specifications; 2006 Research Set-Aside Project | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes 2006 specifications for the Atlantic bluefish fishery, including state-by-state commercial quotas, a recreational harvest limit, and recreational possession limits for Atlantic bluefish off the east coast of the United States. The intent of these specifications is to establish the allowable 2006 harvest levels and possession limits to attain the target fishing mortality rate (F), consistent with the stock rebuilding program in Amendment 1 to the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan (FMP). | 2005-12-19 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/19/05-24208/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-bluefish-fisheries-2006-atlantic-bluefish | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-19/pdf/05-24208.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes 2006 specifications for the Atlantic bluefish fishery, including state-by-state commercial quotas, a recreational harvest limit, and recreational possession limits for Atlantic bluefish off the east coast of the United States. The intent... |
| 05-24211 | Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 | Proposed Rule | The Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005 amends section 227 of the Communications Act of 1934 relating to unsolicited facsimile advertisements. The Junk Fax Prevention Act requires the Commission to issue regulations to implement the amendments made by the statute no later than 270 days after the date of enactment of the Act. In this document, the Commission proposes amendments to its unsolicited facsimile advertising rules and seeks comment on related aspects of those rules. Specifically, the Commission seeks comment on the established business relationship (EBR) exception to the rules, the requirement to include an opt-out notice and contact information on facsimile advertisements, and other rules implementing the Junk Fax Prevention Act. The Commission also opens a new docket for all filings in response to this document and those addressing the facsimile advertising rules generally. | 2005-12-19 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/19/05-24211/rules-and-regulations-implementing-the-telephone-consumer-protection-act-of-1991 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-19/pdf/05-24211.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | The Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005 amends section 227 of the Communications Act of 1934 relating to unsolicited facsimile advertisements. The Junk Fax Prevention Act requires the Commission to issue regulations to implement the amendments made by the... |
| E5-7518 | Mr. Lawrence T. Christian, et al.; Denial of Petition for Rulemaking | Proposed Rule | The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is denying a petition for rulemaking submitted by Mr. Lawrence T. Christian and 3,000 co- signers on September 4, 2002. The petition was docketed by the NRC on September 23, 2002, and has been assigned Docket No. PRM-50-79. The petition requests that the NRC amend its regulations regarding offsite state and local government emergency plans for nuclear power plants to ensure that all daycare centers and nursery schools in the vicinity of nuclear power facilities are properly protected in the event of a radiological emergency. | 2005-12-19 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/19/E5-7518/mr-lawrence-t-christian-et-al-denial-of-petition-for-rulemaking | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-19/pdf/E5-7518.pdf | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 383 | The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is denying a petition for rulemaking submitted by Mr. Lawrence T. Christian and 3,000 co- signers on September 4, 2002. The petition was docketed by the NRC on September 23, 2002, and has been assigned Docket No.... |
| 05-24081 | Use of Electronic Submissions in Agency Hearings | Proposed Rule | The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to require the use of electronic submissions in all agency hearings, except for those conducted on a high-level radioactive waste repository application (which are covered under a separate set of regulations). The amendments would require the electronic transmission of electronic documents in submissions made to the NRC's adjudicatory boards, and in serving copies of those submissions on all participants to the proceedings. Although exceptions to these requirements would be established to allow paper filings in limited circumstances, the NRC would maintain a strong preference for fully electronic filing and service. The proposed rule builds upon prior NRC rules and developments in the Federal courts regarding the use of electronic submissions. The Commission is also seeking comment on draft guidance on how to submit hearing documents to the NRC electronically. | 2005-12-16 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/16/05-24081/use-of-electronic-submissions-in-agency-hearings | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-16/pdf/05-24081.pdf | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 383 | The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to require the use of electronic submissions in all agency hearings, except for those conducted on a high-level radioactive waste repository application (which are covered... |
| 05-24117 | Testimony by MSPB Employees and Production of Official Records in Legal Proceedings | Proposed Rule | The Merit Systems Protection Board seeks public comment on a proposed rule that would set out procedures that requesters would have to follow when making demands on or requests to an MSPB employee to produce official records or provide testimony relating to official information in connection with a legal proceeding in which the MSPB is not a party. The rule would establish procedures to respond to such demands and requests in an orderly and consistent manner. The proposed rule will promote uniformity in decisions, protect confidential information, provide guidance to requesters, and reduce the potential for both inappropriate disclosures of official information and wasteful allocation of agency resources. | 2005-12-16 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/16/05-24117/testimony-by-mspb-employees-and-production-of-official-records-in-legal-proceedings | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-16/pdf/05-24117.pdf | Merit Systems Protection Board | 285 | The Merit Systems Protection Board seeks public comment on a proposed rule that would set out procedures that requesters would have to follow when making demands on or requests to an MSPB employee to produce official records or provide testimony... |
| 05-24168 | Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; 2006 and 2007 Proposed Harvest Specifications for Groundfish | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes 2006 and 2007 harvest specifications and prohibited species catch (PSC) allowances for the groundfish fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2006 and 2007 fishing years and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (FMP). The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the BSAI in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). | 2005-12-16 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/16/05-24168/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-bering-sea-and-aleutian-islands-2006-and-2007 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-16/pdf/05-24168.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes 2006 and 2007 harvest specifications and prohibited species catch (PSC) allowances for the groundfish fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for... |
| E5-7439 | Nonprofit Agency Governance and Executive Compensation | Proposed Rule | The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (the Committee) is considering revising its regulations regarding: The qualifications required of both central nonprofit agencies and nonprofit agencies to participate in the Javits- Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) Program, and the guidelines under which executive compensation will be considered as either influencing or not influencing a fair market price. The Committee wants to ensure that Federal customers continue to receive high value products and services from JWOD affiliated central nonprofit agencies and nonprofit agencies and believes that these two areas merit further review at this time. Prior to initiating any formal rulemaking, the Committee is seeking further information and suggestions on: alternative approaches to determine that central nonprofit agencies and nonprofit agencies are initially qualified to participate in the JWOD Program and then qualified to continue to participate in the Program, and alternative approaches and mechanisms to assess that the fair market price set by the Committee and paid by Federal departments and agencies is not burdened inappropriately by excessive executive compensation costs. | 2005-12-16 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/16/E5-7439/nonprofit-agency-governance-and-executive-compensation | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-16/pdf/E5-7439.pdf | Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled | 74 | The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (the Committee) is considering revising its regulations regarding: The qualifications required of both central nonprofit agencies and nonprofit agencies to participate in the... |
| E5-7460 | Procurement of Commodities for Foreign Donation | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule would adopt new procedures to be used by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) in the evaluation of bids in connection with the procurement of commodities for donation overseas. In general, CCC proposes to amend the existing regulations to provide for the simultaneous review of commodity and ocean freight offers when evaluating lowest-landed cost options in connection with the procurement of commodities. This proposed rule would enhance bidding opportunities for potential vendors while allowing CCC to more efficiently acquire commodities. | 2005-12-16 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/16/E5-7460/procurement-of-commodities-for-foreign-donation | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-16/pdf/E5-7460.pdf | Agriculture Department; Commodity Credit Corporation | 12,76 | This proposed rule would adopt new procedures to be used by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) in the evaluation of bids in connection with the procurement of commodities for donation overseas. In general, CCC proposes to amend the existing... |
| E5-7463 | Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Proposed 2006 and 2007 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes 2006 and 2007 harvest specifications, reserves and apportionments, and Pacific halibut prohibited species catch (PSC) limits, for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits and associated management measures for groundfish during the 2006 and 2007 fishing years. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the GOA in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). | 2005-12-16 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/16/E5-7463/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-gulf-of-alaska-proposed-2006-and-2007-harvest | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-16/pdf/E5-7463.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes 2006 and 2007 harvest specifications, reserves and apportionments, and Pacific halibut prohibited species catch (PSC) limits, for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits and... |
| 05-23695 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Perdido Key Beach Mouse, Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse, and St. Andrew Beach Mouse | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to revise critical habitat for the endangered Perdido Key beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus trissyllepsis) and Choctawhatchee beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus allophrys), and designate critical habitat for the endangered St. Andrew beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus peninsularis) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We are proposing 5 units of critical habitat totaling approximately 1,264 acres (ac) (511 hectares (ha)) for the Perdido Key beach mouse, 5 units totaling approximately 2,334 ac (944 ha) for the Choctawhatchee beach mouse, and 3 units totaling approximately 2,610 ac (1,056 ha) for the St. Andrew beach mouse. In total, approximately 6,208 ac (2,511 ha) fall within the boundaries of the proposed critical habitat designation. The proposed critical habitat is located in Baldwin County, Alabama, and Escambia, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, and Gulf Counties, Florida. | 2005-12-15 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/15/05-23695/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-critical-habitat-for-the-perdido-key-beach-mouse | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-15/pdf/05-23695.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to revise critical habitat for the endangered Perdido Key beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus trissyllepsis) and Choctawhatchee beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus allophrys), and designate... |
| 05-23806 | Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Modifications to Standards and Requirements for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline Including Butane Blenders and Attest Engagements | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to take action on certain modifications to the reformulated and conventional gasoline regulations. Based on experience gained since the promulgation of these regulations, EPA proposed these modifications along with various others in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published on July 11, 1997. In final rules published on December 31, 1997 and December 28, 2001, EPA took final action on several of the modifications proposed in the July 11, 1997 NPRM. Today's action proposes to take action on many of the remaining modifications in the 1997 NPRM. The modifications in today's proposed rule would correct technical errors, clarify certain provisions, and codify guidance previously issued by the Agency. This rule also would make several minor technical corrections to the RFG rule which were not included in the July 11, 1997 proposal, and make two minor technical corrections to the Tier 2 gasoline sulfur rule. The emissions benefits achieved from the RFG and conventional gasoline programs would not be reduced as a result of this proposed rule. | 2005-12-15 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/15/05-23806/regulation-of-fuels-and-fuel-additives-modifications-to-standards-and-requirements-for-reformulated | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-15/pdf/05-23806.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to take action on certain modifications to the reformulated and conventional gasoline regulations. Based on experience gained since the promulgation of these regulations, EPA proposed these modifications along with various others in a... |
| 05-23965 | Commodity Pool Operator Electronic Filing of Annual Reports | Proposed Rule | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is proposing to amend Commission regulations to require that commodity pool annual financial reports submitted by commodity pool operators ("CPOs") to the National Futures Association ("NFA") be filed electronically. Commodity pool annual reports filed with a registered futures association (currently, the NFA is the sole registered futures association) must contain a manually signed oath or affirmation under Commission regulations and no provision exists for electronic filing of annual reports with NFA. The NFA has recently petitioned the Commission to amend its regulations to require mandatory electronic filing of commodity pool annual reports. The Commission has considered the NFA petition and is hereby proposing to amend Commission regulations: (i) To require CPOs to file a commodity pool annual report with NFA electronically, with the required oath or affirmation to be made through compliance with NFA's electronic filing procedures; (ii) to require CPOs to maintain for five years a manually signed copy of each annual report and to maintain records of how certain key financial balances submitted to NFA were compiled from the annual report; (iii) to eliminate the requirement that the annual report filed with NFA be manually signed. Further, the Commission is proposing additional amendments to clarify certain aspects of the Commission's regulations applicable to CPOs with respect to financial reporting, Specifically, the Commission is proposing amendments that would: explicitly state that commodity pool monthly and/or quarterly account statements distributed to participants must be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; clarify that COPs must file a notification of a change in a public accountant for a commodity pool with the Commission and with NFA; clarify that a reference to "segregation" with respect to a statement required to be made in an accountant's letter refers to the prohibition on commingling of funds of … | 2005-12-15 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/15/05-23965/commodity-pool-operator-electronic-filing-of-annual-reports | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-15/pdf/05-23965.pdf | Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 77 | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is proposing to amend Commission regulations to require that commodity pool annual financial reports submitted by commodity pool operators ("CPOs") to the National Futures Association... |
| 05-23977 | Market and Large Trader Reporting | Proposed Rule | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission or CFTC) is proposing several amendments to its market and large trader reporting rules. First, the Commission is proposing to establish a new reporting level for futures and option contracts based on 3-Year U.S. Treasury Notes. Second, the Commission is proposing to clarify the application of the reporting rules to registered derivatives transaction execution facilities (DTEFs). Third, the Commission is proposing to require designated contract markets to publicly disseminate integrated volume data that separately identifies the volume generated from block trades. Fourth, the Commission is proposing to adopt a reporting framework for contracts that are exclusively self- cleared. Finally, the Commission is proposing a number of conforming, clarifying, and technical amendments. | 2005-12-15 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/15/05-23977/market-and-large-trader-reporting | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-15/pdf/05-23977.pdf | Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 77 | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission or CFTC) is proposing several amendments to its market and large trader reporting rules. First, the Commission is proposing to establish a new reporting level for futures and option contracts based... |
| 05-24004 | Internet Availability of Proxy Materials | Proposed Rule | We are proposing amendments to the proxy rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that would provide an alternative method for issuers and other persons to furnish proxy materials to shareholders by posting them on an Internet Web site and providing shareholders with notice of the availability of the proxy materials. Copies would be available to shareholders on request, at no cost. The proposed amendments are intended to put into place processes that would provide shareholders with notice of, and access to, proxy materials while taking advantage of technological developments and the growth of the Internet and electronic communications. Issuers that rely on the proposed amendments would be able to lower costs of proxy solicitations that ultimately are borne by shareholders. The proposed amendments also would apply to a soliciting person other than the issuer, which we anticipate might reduce the costs of engaging in a proxy contest. Today's proposals would not apply to business combination transactions. These proposals also would not affect the availability of any existing method of furnishing proxy materials. | 2005-12-15 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/15/05-24004/internet-availability-of-proxy-materials | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-15/pdf/05-24004.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | We are proposing amendments to the proxy rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that would provide an alternative method for issuers and other persons to furnish proxy materials to shareholders by posting them on an Internet Web site and... |
| 05-24031 | Importation of Nursery Stock | Proposed Rule | We are proposing to amend the regulations on importing nursery stock to eliminate various restrictions on the importation of plants in vitro and kenaf seed; to establish programs for the importation of approved plants from the Canary Islands and from Israel; to require an additional declaration on the phytosanitary certificate accompanying blueberry plants imported from Canada; to require that phytosanitary certificates include the genus and species names of the restricted articles they accompany; to change the phytosanitary certificate requirements for several restricted articles; to reduce the postentry quarantine growing period for Hydrangea spp. and for certain chrysanthemums; and to update the list of ports of entry and Federal plant inspection stations. We are also proposing several other changes to update and clarify the regulations and improve their effectiveness. These changes are necessary to relieve restrictions that appear unnecessary, update existing provisions, and make the regulations easier to understand and implement. | 2005-12-15 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/15/05-24031/importation-of-nursery-stock | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-15/pdf/05-24031.pdf | Agriculture Department; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 12,22 | We are proposing to amend the regulations on importing nursery stock to eliminate various restrictions on the importation of plants in vitro and kenaf seed; to establish programs for the importation of approved plants from the Canary Islands and from... |
| 05-24045 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding on a Petition to List the Queen Charlotte Goshawk as Threatened or Endangered | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the opening of a public comment period to update the 1997 status review for the Queen Charlotte goshawk (Accipiter gentilis laingi), a subspecies of the northern goshawk that lives in the temperate rainforests of Southeast Alaska and insular British Columbia. This update has been initiated in response to a recent Court order remanding a previous 12- month finding with instructions to determine if Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, is a significant portion of this goshawk's range and, if so, to determine whether the bird is endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. This public comment period will allow all interested parties an opportunity to provide information on the status of the subspecies throughout its range, thereby assisting us in evaluating the significance of the Vancouver Island population of the goshawk in relation to the taxon as a whole. | 2005-12-15 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/15/05-24045/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-12-month-finding-on-a-petition-to-list-the-queen | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-15/pdf/05-24045.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the opening of a public comment period to update the 1997 status review for the Queen Charlotte goshawk (Accipiter gentilis laingi), a subspecies of the northern goshawk that lives in the temperate... |
| 05-24051 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318-100 and A319-100 Series Airplanes, A320-111 Airplanes, A320-200 Series Airplanes, and A321-100 and A321-200 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318-100 and A319-100 series airplanes, A320- 111 airplanes, A320-200 series airplanes, and A321-100 and A321-200 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require operators to review the airplane's maintenance records to determine the part numbers of the magnetic fuel level indicators (MFLI) of the fuel tank, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD results from several in-service incidents of wear and detachment of the top-stops from the MFLI. Such detachment allows the top-stop to move around the fuel tank, and the top-stop could come into contact or in close proximity with a gauging probe, resulting in compromise of the air gap between the probe and the structure and creating a potential ignition source. We are proposing this AD to prevent an ignition source in the fuel tank in the event of a lightning strike, which could result in a fire or explosion. | 2005-12-15 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/15/05-24051/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a318-100-and-a319-100-series-airplanes-a320-111-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-15/pdf/05-24051.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318-100 and A319-100 series airplanes, A320- 111 airplanes, A320-200 series airplanes, and A321-100 and A321-200 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require... |
| 05-24052 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C series airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for cracks in the body skin and bear strap at the upper and lower hinge cutouts of the mid-cabin galley doorway, along the upper fastener row of the stringer 14R lap splice, and in the doorstop fitting adjacent to the upper hinge cutout; and corrective action if necessary. This proposed AD also provides for optional terminating action for certain inspections. This proposed AD results from reports of skin and bear strap cracking at the upper and lower hinge cutout and along the upper fastener row of the stringer 14R lap splice, and cracking in the doorstop fitting adjacent to the upper hinge cutout. There are also reports of cracking on airplanes previously modified to prevent such cracking. We are proposing this AD to find and fix fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane. | 2005-12-15 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/15/05-24052/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-727-727c-727-100-and-727-100c-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-15/pdf/05-24052.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C series airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for cracks in the body skin and bear strap at the upper and lower... |
| 05-24061 | Integrity Management: Program Modifications and Clarifications-Request for Comments | Proposed Rule | PHMSA proposes revisions to the current Pipeline Safety Regulations for Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas. The revisions address a petition from the hazardous liquid pipeline industry. The revisions are to: allow more flexibility in reassessment intervals for hazardous liquid pipelines by adding an eight-month window to the five-year time frame for operators to complete reassessment; and require both hazardous liquid pipeline and gas transmission pipeline operators to notify PHMSA whenever they reduce pipeline pressure to make a repair and to provide reasons for pressure reduction. Another notification, including reasons for repair delay, would be required when a pressure reduction exceeds 365 days. Also, PHMSA proposes to correct existing provisions for calculating a pressure reduction when making an immediate repair on a hazardous liquid pipeline. The proposed correction would allow operators to use another acceptable method to calculate reduced operating pressure when a specified formula is not applicable or results in a calculated pressure higher than operating pressure. Finally, PHMSA seeks the submittal of engineering analyses and technical data. These submittals are to provide the basis for modifying the required time periods for remediating certain conditions found during a hazardous liquid pipeline integrity assessment. PHMSA will use this data to evaluate the scope and scale of repair issues to develop an accurate basis for determining if any additional flexibility is needed in the repair schedules. | 2005-12-15 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/15/05-24061/integrity-management-program-modifications-and-clarifications-request-for-comments | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-15/pdf/05-24061.pdf | Transportation Department; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | 492,408 | PHMSA proposes revisions to the current Pipeline Safety Regulations for Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas. The revisions address a petition from the hazardous liquid pipeline industry. The revisions are to: allow more flexibility... |
| 05-24063 | Pipeline Safety: Design and Construction Standards To Reduce Internal Corrosion in Gas Transmission Pipelines | Proposed Rule | This document proposes regulations on the control of internal corrosion when designing and constructing new and replaced gas transmission pipelines. The proposed rule would require an operator to take steps in design and construction to reduce the risk that liquids collecting within the pipeline could result in failures because of internal corrosion. These changes would ease steps an operator must take in operating and maintaining the pipeline to minimize internal corrosion. | 2005-12-15 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/15/05-24063/pipeline-safety-design-and-construction-standards-to-reduce-internal-corrosion-in-gas-transmission | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-15/pdf/05-24063.pdf | Transportation Department; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | 492,408 | This document proposes regulations on the control of internal corrosion when designing and constructing new and replaced gas transmission pipelines. The proposed rule would require an operator to take steps in design and construction to reduce the risk... |
| 05-24067 | Pollution Prevention Equipment | Proposed Rule | This document contains corrections to the notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on November 3, 2005. The proposed rule would revise Coast Guard pollution prevention equipment regulations to make them consistent with new International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines and specifications issued under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex I. | 2005-12-15 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/15/05-24067/pollution-prevention-equipment | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-15/pdf/05-24067.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | This document contains corrections to the notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on November 3, 2005. The proposed rule would revise Coast Guard pollution prevention equipment regulations to make them consistent with new... |
| 05-24070 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Air Brake Systems | Proposed Rule | The agency is proposing to amend our air brake standard to improve the stopping distance performance of truck tractors. Based on current safety trend data and brake system technologies for truck tractors, we are proposing to reduce the required stopping distance for these vehicles by 20 to 30 percent. We have tentatively concluded that truck tractors are capable of achieving a reduction in stopping distance within this range with existing technologies. We also discuss research and request comment concerning improving the braking performance of other types of heavy vehicles, i.e., trailers, straight trucks, and buses. The agency may address improved braking performance for these other vehicles in a future rulemaking. | 2005-12-15 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/15/05-24070/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-air-brake-systems | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-15/pdf/05-24070.pdf | Transportation Department; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 492,345 | The agency is proposing to amend our air brake standard to improve the stopping distance performance of truck tractors. Based on current safety trend data and brake system technologies for truck tractors, we are proposing to reduce the required... |
| 05-24076 | Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maine; Architectural and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Coatings Regulation | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maine. This revision establishes requirements to reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from architectural and industrial maintenance coatings. The intended effect of this action is to propose approval of these requirements. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA). | 2005-12-15 | 2005 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/15/05-24076/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-maine-architectural-and-industrial | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-15/pdf/05-24076.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maine. This revision establishes requirements to reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from architectural and industrial maintenance coatings.... |
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