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| E7-25125 | Measurement of Assets and Liabilities for Pension Funding Purposes | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations providing guidance on the determination of plan assets and benefit liabilities for purposes of the funding requirements that apply to single employer defined benefit plans. These regulations affect sponsors, administrators, participants, and beneficiaries of single employer defined benefit plans. | 2007-12-31 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/31/E7-25125/measurement-of-assets-and-liabilities-for-pension-funding-purposes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-31/pdf/E7-25125.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations providing guidance on the determination of plan assets and benefit liabilities for purposes of the funding requirements that apply to single employer defined benefit plans. These regulations affect sponsors,... |
| E7-25127 | Disclosure of Return Information to the Bureau of the Census | Proposed Rule | In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing a regulation that would add an additional item of return information that may be disclosed to the Bureau of the Census (Bureau) for use in the Bureau's annual Survey of Industrial Research and Development. This proposed regulation provides guidance to IRS personnel responsible for disclosing the information. This regulation facilitates the assistance of the IRS to the Bureau in its statistics programs and requires no action by taxpayers and has no effect on their tax liabilities. | 2007-12-31 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/31/E7-25127/disclosure-of-return-information-to-the-bureau-of-the-census | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-31/pdf/E7-25127.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing a regulation that would add an additional item of return information that may be disclosed to the Bureau of the Census (Bureau) for use in the Bureau's... |
| E7-25134 | Employment Tax Adjustments | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed amendments to regulations relating to employment tax adjustments and employment tax refund claims. These proposed amendments modify the process for making interest-free adjustments for both underpayments and overpayments of Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) and Railroad Retirement Tax Act (RRTA) taxes and Federal income tax withholding (ITW) under sections 6205(a) and 6413(a), respectively, of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). These proposed amendments also modify the process for filing claims for refund of overpayments of employment taxes under sections 6402 and 6414. These amendments are proposed in connection with the IRS's development of new forms to report adjustments to employment taxes which will replace the existing process of reporting adjustments of employment taxes on regularly filed employment tax returns. These proposed amendments affect taxpayers that file Form 941, "Employer's QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return," Form 943, "Employer's Annual Tax Return for Agricultural Employees," Form 944, "Employer's ANNUAL Federal Tax Return," Form 945, "Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax," and Form CT-1, "Employer's Annual Railroad Retirement Tax Return," and any related Spanish-language returns or returns for U.S. possessions. This document contains proposed amendments to regulations relating to the return requirements under section 6011 to reflect the changes to the adjustment and refund processes, and to reflect additional statutory and process updates. This document also contains proposed amendments to the regulations under section 6302 to clarify deposit obligations with respect to interest-free adjustments of underpayments and the effect of adjustments and refunds on the deposit schedule of a Form 943 filer. This document also provides notice of a public hearing on these proposed amendments to the regulations. | 2007-12-31 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/31/E7-25134/employment-tax-adjustments | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-31/pdf/E7-25134.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed amendments to regulations relating to employment tax adjustments and employment tax refund claims. These proposed amendments modify the process for making interest-free adjustments for both underpayments and overpayments... |
| E7-25222 | Nuclear Decommissioning Funds | Proposed Rule | In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations under section 468A of the Internal Revenue Code relating to deductions for contributions to trusts maintained for decommissioning nuclear power plants. The temporary regulations reflect changes to the law made by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and affect most taxpayers that own an interest in a nuclear power plant. The text of the temporary regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. | 2007-12-31 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/31/E7-25222/nuclear-decommissioning-funds | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-31/pdf/E7-25222.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 under section 468A of the Internal Revenue Code relating to deductions for contributions to trusts maintained for decommissioning... |
| E7-25340 | 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 proposing to amend the joint regulations by updating the Regulations and Rules in various categories. The proposed changes would update the following sections of the Regulations and Rules: Condition of Vessels; Seaway Navigation; and, Information and Reports. The SLSDC is seeking to harmonize the ballast water requirements for vessels transiting the U.S. waters of the Seaway with those currently required by Canadian authorities for transit in waters under Canadian jurisdiction of the Seaway. These proposed amendments are necessary to take account of updated procedures and would eliminate the confusion regarding the requirements for saltwater flushing in the binational waters of the Seaway System. | 2007-12-31 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/31/E7-25340/seaway-regulations-and-rules-periodic-update-various-categories | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-31/pdf/E7-25340.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... |
| E7-25344 | Revision of Federal Speculative Position Limits | Proposed Rule | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is reopening the period for public comment to provide interested persons additional time to comment on certain proposed amendments pertaining to the Federal speculative position limits for agricultural commodities. | 2007-12-31 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/31/E7-25344/revision-of-federal-speculative-position-limits | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-31/pdf/E7-25344.pdf | Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 77 | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is reopening the period for public comment to provide interested persons additional time to comment on certain proposed amendments pertaining to the Federal speculative position limits for agricultural commodities. |
| E7-25402 | Clean Air Act Reclassification of the Houston/Galveston/Brazoria Ozone Nonattainment Area; Texas; Proposed Rule | Proposed Rule | EPA proposes to grant a request by the Governor of the State of Texas to voluntarily reclassify the Houston/Galveston/Brazoria (HGB) ozone nonattainment area from a moderate 8-hour ozone nonattainment area to a severe 8-hour ozone nonattainment area. This request was made in a letter from Governor Rick Perry to the EPA Administrator on June 15, 2007. In addition to the reclassification proposal, EPA is also proposing and taking comment on a range of dates from December 15, 2008 to April 15, 2010 for the State to submit a revised State Implementation Plan (SIP) addressing the severe ozone nonattainment area requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). EPA will accept comments on all aspects of this proposed action. However, as discussed in Section II below, the CAA mandates the Agency to grant a voluntary reclassification when requested by a State. | 2007-12-31 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/31/E7-25402/clean-air-act-reclassification-of-the-houstongalvestonbrazoria-ozone-nonattainment-area-texas | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-31/pdf/E7-25402.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA proposes to grant a request by the Governor of the State of Texas to voluntarily reclassify the Houston/Galveston/Brazoria (HGB) ozone nonattainment area from a moderate 8-hour ozone nonattainment area to a severe 8-hour ozone nonattainment area.... |
| E7-25405 | Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Illinois | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing disapproval of a revision to the Illinois Ozone State Implementation Plan (SIP). On August 17, 2005, Illinois requested that five compounds be added to its list of compounds exempt from being considered a volatile organic compound (VOC). EPA no longer considers four of the compounds to be VOCs because the compounds were shown to be negligibly photochemically reactive. Thus, the compounds do not lead to ozone formation. For the fifth compound, t-butyl acetate, EPA determined that it is not considered a VOC for emission limits and VOC content requirements, but it is considered a VOC for recordkeeping, emission reporting, and inventory requirements. Illinois has indicated it is correcting the restrictions on t-butyl acetate. Consequently, EPA is alternatively proposing approval of the SIP revisions if t-butyl acetate is removed from the list of compounds exempt from being considered VOC or if the special requirements for t-butyl acetate are clearly indicated. Illinois must submit the supporting documentation during the comment period for this rule. | 2007-12-31 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/31/E7-25405/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-illinois | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-31/pdf/E7-25405.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing disapproval of a revision to the Illinois Ozone State Implementation Plan (SIP). On August 17, 2005, Illinois requested that five compounds be added to its list of compounds exempt from being considered a volatile organic compound... |
| E7-25407 | Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Guided Sport Charter Vessel Fishery for Halibut | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes regulations that would limit the harvest of Pacific halibut by guided sport charter vessel anglers in International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) Area 2C of Southeast Alaska to the guideline harvest level (GHL) for that area under two different scenarios. First, if the GHL remains unchanged in 2008, a suite of three management measures are proposed to be added to an existing two- halibut daily catch and size limit. These management measures include a prohibition on the harvest of halibut by charter vessel guides, operators, and crew; a limit on the number of fishing lines that may be used on a charter vessel of six or the number of charter vessel anglers onboard, whichever is less; and an annual catch limit of four halibut per charter vessel angler. Second, if the GHL decreases in 2008, then a one-halibut daily catch limit is proposed to be substituted for the existing two-halibut daily catch limit. The prohibition of halibut harvest by charter vessel guides, operators, and crew, and the 6-line limit also are proposed under the second scenario. This proposed regulatory change is necessary to reduce the halibut harvest in the charter vessel sector to the GHL for Area 2C. The intended effect of this action is a reduction in the poundage of halibut harvested by the guided sport charter vessel sector in Area 2C to the GHL while minimizing adverse impacts on the charter fishery, its sport fishing clients, the coastal communities that serve as home ports for this fishery, and on fisheries for other species. | 2007-12-31 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/31/E7-25407/pacific-halibut-fisheries-guided-sport-charter-vessel-fishery-for-halibut | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-31/pdf/E7-25407.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes regulations that would limit the harvest of Pacific halibut by guided sport charter vessel anglers in International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) Area 2C of Southeast Alaska to the guideline harvest level (GHL) for that area under two... |
| E7-25411 | Airworthiness Directives; Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated Model S-64E and S-64F Helicopters | Proposed Rule | This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (Erickson) model helicopters. The AD would require determining whether each specified tail rotor blade assembly (blade assembly) has an affected serial number or part marking. If a blade assembly has a certain serial number or part marking, the AD would also require initially and repetitively inspecting the tail rotor blade for a crack in the strap and pocket areas. If a crack is found, this AD would also require, before further flight, replacing the blade assembly with an airworthy blade assembly that does not have an affected serial number or part marking. This proposal is prompted by several reports of cracking in the strap and pocket areas of the tail rotor blade. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of the tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. | 2007-12-31 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/31/E7-25411/airworthiness-directives-erickson-air-crane-incorporated-model-s-64e-and-s-64f-helicopters | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-31/pdf/E7-25411.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (Erickson) model helicopters. The AD would require determining whether each specified tail rotor blade assembly (blade assembly) has an... |
| E7-25414 | List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: HI-STORM 100 Revision 5 | Proposed Rule | The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its spent fuel storage cask regulations by revising the Holtec International HI-STORM 100 cask system listing within the "List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks" to include Amendment No. 5 to Certificate of Compliance (CoC) Number 1014. Amendment No. 5 would include deletion of the requirement to perform thermal validation tests on thermal systems; an increase in the design basis maximum decay heat loads, namely, to 34 kilowatts (kW) for uniform loading and 36.9 kW for regionalized loading, and introduction of a new decay heat regionalized scheme; an increase in the maximum fuel assembly weight for boiling water reactor fuel in the Multi-Purpose Canister (MPC)-68 from 700 to 730 pounds; an increase in the maximum fuel assembly weight of up to 1,720 pounds for assemblies not requiring spacers, otherwise 1,680 pounds; changes to the assembly characteristics of 16x16 pressurized water reactor fuel assemblies to be qualified for storage in the HI- STORM 100 cask system; a change in the fuel storage locations in the MPC-32 for fuel with axial power shaping rod assemblies and in the fuel storage locations in the MPC-24, MPC-24E, and the MPC-32 for fuel with control rod assemblies, rod cluster control assemblies, and control element assemblies; elimination of the restriction that fuel debris can only be loaded into the MPC-24EF, MPC-32F, MPC-68F, and MPC-68FF canisters; introduction of a requirement that all MPC confinement boundary components and any MPC components exposed to spent fuel pool water or the ambient environment be made of stainless steel or, for MPC internals, neutron absorber or aluminum; the addition of a threshold heat load below which operation of the Supplemental Cooling System would not be required and modification of the design criteria to simplify the system; minor editorial changes to include clarification of the description of anchored casks, correction of typographical/ editorial errors, clarification of the definitions of loading … | 2007-12-31 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/31/E7-25414/list-of-approved-spent-fuel-storage-casks-hi-storm-100-revision-5 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-31/pdf/E7-25414.pdf | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 383 | The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its spent fuel storage cask regulations by revising the Holtec International HI-STORM 100 cask system listing within the "List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks" to include Amendment No.... |
| E7-25424 | Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2006-026, Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card Restrictions for Treasury Offset Program Debts | Proposed Rule | The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to restrict the use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card as a method of payment for contractors with debts subject to the Treasury Offset Program. | 2007-12-31 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/31/E7-25424/federal-acquisition-regulation-far-case-2006-026-governmentwide-commercial-purchase-card | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-31/pdf/E7-25424.pdf | Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 103,210,301 | The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to restrict the use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card as a method of payment... |
| 07-6221 | Revisions to Procedures for the Departmental Appeals Board and Other Departmental Hearings | Proposed Rule | The Department of Health and Human Services (Department) proposes to amend Departmental regulations governing administrative review by the Departmental Appeals Board (DAB) and certain other administrative review regulations to ensure that the final administrative decision of the Department reflects the considered opinion of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary). Current regulations at 45 CFR Part 16 governing the review of grant disputes do not specifically require the DAB to follow published guidance issued by the Secretary or a Departmental component. The DAB decision is currently the final administrative decision of the Department on such disputes and currently there is no Secretarial review of this final decision. Similarly, the DAB currently provides the final agency review of the imposition of civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for which administrative appeal is available under 45 CFR Part 160, Subpart E, enforcement sanctions under 42 CFR Part 422 and 423, determinations subject to reconsideration and appeal under 42 CFR Part 498 and the imposition by the Inspector General of the Department (I.G.) or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of exclusions, CMPs and assessments subject to appeal under 42 CFR Part 1005. As in 45 CFR Part 16, the decisions of the DAB under these processes are considered the final agency action on matters, though they are not subject to Secretarial review. This proposed rule would amend DAB regulations to require that the DAB follow published guidance that is not inconsistent with applicable statutes and regulations and would permit the Secretary an opportunity to review DAB decisions to correct errors in the application of law, or deviations from published guidance, in such disputes. This proposed rule would make technical changes to the regulations at 45 CFR Part 16. This proposed rule would also amend hearing and appeal procedures at 45 CFR Part 160, Subpart E and at 42 CFR Parts 422, 423 and 498 to include a parallel statement regarding the treatme… | 2007-12-28 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/28/07-6221/revisions-to-procedures-for-the-departmental-appeals-board-and-other-departmental-hearings | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-28/pdf/07-6221.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | 221,45 | The Department of Health and Human Services (Department) proposes to amend Departmental regulations governing administrative review by the Departmental Appeals Board (DAB) and certain other administrative review regulations to ensure that the final... |
| E7-25025 | Hybrid Retirement Plans | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations providing guidance relating to sections 411(a)(13) and 411(b)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) concerning certain hybrid defined benefit plans. These regulations provide guidance on changes made by the Pension Protection Act of 2006. These regulations affect sponsors, administrators, participants, and beneficiaries of hybrid defined benefit plans. | 2007-12-28 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/28/E7-25025/hybrid-retirement-plans | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-28/pdf/E7-25025.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations providing guidance relating to sections 411(a)(13) and 411(b)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) concerning certain hybrid defined benefit plans. These regulations provide guidance on changes made by the... |
| E7-25130 | Review of the Commission's Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements | Proposed Rule | The Media Bureau extends the comment and reply comment deadlines on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM") on revisions to the Commission's program access and retransmission consent rules and whether it may be appropriate to preclude the practice of programmers to tie desired programming with undesired programming. To facilitate the development of a thorough record, the deadline for filing comments in response to the NPRM is extended to January 4, 2008, and the deadline for filing reply comments is extended to January 22, 2008. | 2007-12-28 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/28/E7-25130/review-of-the-commissions-program-access-rules-and-examination-of-programming-tying-arrangements | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-28/pdf/E7-25130.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | The Media Bureau extends the comment and reply comment deadlines on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM") on revisions to the Commission's program access and retransmission consent rules and whether it may be appropriate to preclude the practice... |
| E7-25135 | Public Meeting to Receive Comments on the Proposed Rule for the Management of Roadless Areas in the State of Idaho | Proposed Rule | There will be a public meeting in Washington, DC to discuss the proposed rule for the management of roadless areas on National Forest System lands in the State of Idaho. | 2007-12-28 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/28/E7-25135/public-meeting-to-receive-comments-on-the-proposed-rule-for-the-management-of-roadless-areas-in-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-28/pdf/E7-25135.pdf | Agriculture Department; Forest Service | 12,209 | There will be a public meeting in Washington, DC to discuss the proposed rule for the management of roadless areas on National Forest System lands in the State of Idaho. |
| E7-25162 | Almonds Grown in California; Recommended Decision on Proposed Amendment of Marketing Order No. 981 | Proposed Rule | This is a recommended decision regarding proposed amendments to Marketing Order No. 981 (order), which regulates the handling of almonds grown in California. Two amendments were proposed by the Almond Board of California (Board), which is responsible for local administration of the order. These proposed amendments would: authorize the establishment of specific outgoing quality requirements for different markets; and authorize the establishment of container marking and labeling requirements. The proposals are intended to provide additional flexibility in administering the quality control provisions of the order and provide the industry with additional tools to aid in the marketing of almonds. This recommended decision invites written exceptions on the proposed amendments. | 2007-12-28 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/28/E7-25162/almonds-grown-in-california-recommended-decision-on-proposed-amendment-of-marketing-order-no-981 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-28/pdf/E7-25162.pdf | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service | 12,9 | This is a recommended decision regarding proposed amendments to Marketing Order No. 981 (order), which regulates the handling of almonds grown in California. Two amendments were proposed by the Almond Board of California (Board), which is responsible... |
| E7-25231 | CERCLA/EPCRA Administrative Reporting Exemption for Air Releases of Hazardous Substances From Animal Waste | Proposed Rule | This notice of proposed rulemaking provides notice of, and requests comments, including any relevant data, on a proposed administrative reporting exemption from particular notification requirements under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, also known as Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act. Specifically, the proposed administrative reporting exemption applies to releases of hazardous substances to the air where the source of those hazardous substances is animal waste at farms. Nothing in this proposed rule, however, would change the notification requirements if hazardous substances are released to the air from any other source other than animal waste at farms (i.e., ammonia tanks), as well as releases of any hazardous substances from animal waste to any other environmental media, (i.e., soil, ground water, surface water) when the release of those hazardous substances is at or above its reportable quantity per 24 hours. This administrative reporting exemption is protective of human health and the environment and consistent with the Agency's goal to reduce reporting burden where there would likely be no Federal, state or local emergency response to such release reports. Eliminating such reporting will allow emergency response officials to better focus on releases where the Agency is more likely to take a response action. Finally, in proposing this administrative reporting exemption from the notification requirements under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, section 103(a) and the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, section 304, EPA is not proposing to limit any of its authorities under CERCLA sections 104 (response authorities), 106 (abatement actions), 107 (liability), or any other provisions of the Comprehensive Emergency Response, Compensation, and Liability Act or the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know A… | 2007-12-28 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/28/E7-25231/cerclaepcra-administrative-reporting-exemption-for-air-releases-of-hazardous-substances-from-animal | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-28/pdf/E7-25231.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This notice of proposed rulemaking provides notice of, and requests comments, including any relevant data, on a proposed administrative reporting exemption from particular notification requirements under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,... |
| E7-25248 | Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery off the Southern Atlantic States; Amendment 15A | Proposed Rule | The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted Amendment 15A to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper- Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (FMP) for review, approval, and implementation by NMFS. Amendment 15A proposes actions to update management reference points for snowy grouper, black sea bass, and red porgy based on the most recent stock assessments; modify rebuilding schedules for snowy grouper and black sea bass; define rebuilding strategies for snowy grouper, black sea bass, and red porgy; and redefine the minimum stock size threshold for the snowy grouper stock. The measures contained in the subject amendment are intended to satisfy a U.S. District Court Order to establish rebuilding plans for South Atlantic snowy grouper and black sea bass and for the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to approve, amend, or disapprove Amendment 15A by March 14, 2008. | 2007-12-28 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/28/E7-25248/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-snapper-grouper-fishery-off-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-28/pdf/E7-25248.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted Amendment 15A to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper- Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (FMP) for review, approval, and implementation by NMFS. Amendment 15A... |
| E7-25251 | Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Specifications and Management Measures | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes 2008 specifications and management measures for Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish (MSB). This action also proposes to modify existing management measures. Specifically, it would clarify gear requirements for the Loligo squid fishery, standardize procedures for closing the Atlantic mackerel (mackerel) and butterfish fisheries, modify incidental possession limits for mackerel and butterfish, and establish a butterfish possession limit. Additionally, this action requests public comment concerning the possibility of an inseason adjustment to increase the mackerel harvest, if landings approach proposed harvest limits. These proposed specifications and management measures promote the utilization and conservation of the MSB resource. | 2007-12-28 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/28/E7-25251/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-mackerel-squid-and-butterfish-fisheries | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-28/pdf/E7-25251.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes 2008 specifications and management measures for Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish (MSB). This action also proposes to modify existing management measures. Specifically, it would clarify gear requirements for the Loligo squid... |
| E7-25268 | Listing Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Designating Critical Habitat; 90-day Finding for a Petition to Revise the Critical Habitat Designation for the Leatherback Turtle | Proposed Rule | We, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), announce a 90-day finding for a petition to revise leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). The leatherback turtle is currently listed as endangered throughout its range, and critical habitat consists of Sandy Point Beach and adjacent waters, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The petition seeks to include waters along the U.S. West Coast as critical habitat. We find that the petition presents substantial scientific information indicating that the petitioned action may be warranted. We are initiating a review of the critical habitat of the species to determine whether the petitioned action is warranted. To ensure a comprehensive review, we solicit information and comments pertaining to this species' essential habitat needs from any interested party. | 2007-12-28 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/28/E7-25268/listing-endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-designating-critical-habitat-90-day-finding-for-a | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-28/pdf/E7-25268.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | We, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), announce a 90-day finding for a petition to revise leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). The leatherback turtle is... |
| E7-25270 | National Organic Program (NOP); Sunset Review (2008) | Proposed Rule | Sunset of the exempted or prohibited use of substances under the National Organic Program (NOP) is required by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA). This ANPR announces the sunset of 11 exempted substances and 1 prohibited substance added to the National List on November 3 and 4, 2003. This ANPR establishes November 3, 2008, as the date by which the sunset review and renewal process must be concluded. This advance notice of proposed rule-making (ANPR) also begins the public comment process on whether the identified existing exemptions or prohibitions should be continued. Finally, this ANPR discusses how the NOP will manage the sunset review and renewal process. | 2007-12-28 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/28/E7-25270/national-organic-program-nop-sunset-review-2008 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-28/pdf/E7-25270.pdf | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service | 12,9 | Sunset of the exempted or prohibited use of substances under the National Organic Program (NOP) is required by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA). This ANPR announces the sunset of 11 exempted substances and 1 prohibited substance added to... |
| E7-25299 | Lincoln County, Nevada; Denial of Petition for Rulemaking | Proposed Rule | The NRC is denying a petition for rulemaking submitted March 23, 2007, by Lincoln County, Nevada, related to its potential participation as an affected unit of local government (AULG) in the NRC proceeding concerning the Department of Energy's proposed repository for high-level radioactive waste at Yucca Mountain, Nevada. Lincoln County desires an amendment to 10 CFR 2.314(b) to allow it and other AULGs to be represented in the proceeding by any duly authorized individual, including a non-attorney consultant. The Commission is denying the petition as unnecessary because the current regulations allow Lincoln County the representation it seeks. | 2007-12-28 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/28/E7-25299/lincoln-county-nevada-denial-of-petition-for-rulemaking | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-28/pdf/E7-25299.pdf | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 383 | The NRC is denying a petition for rulemaking submitted March 23, 2007, by Lincoln County, Nevada, related to its potential participation as an affected unit of local government (AULG) in the NRC proceeding concerning the Department of Energy's proposed... |
| E7-25307 | Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations | Proposed Rule | Comments are requested on the proposed Base (1 percent annual- chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the proposed regulatory flood elevations for the reach described by the downstream and upstream locations in the table below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are a part of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, these elevations, once finalized, will be used by insurance agents, and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the contents in those buildings. | 2007-12-28 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/28/E7-25307/proposed-flood-elevation-determinations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-28/pdf/E7-25307.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Federal Emergency Management Agency | 227,166 | Comments are requested on the proposed Base (1 percent annual- chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding... |
| E7-25316 | Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations | Proposed Rule | Comments are requested on the proposed Base (1 percent annual- chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the proposed regulatory flood elevations for the reach described by the downstream and upstream locations in the table below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are a part of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, these elevations, once finalized, will be used by insurance agents, and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the contents in those buildings. | 2007-12-28 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/28/E7-25316/proposed-flood-elevation-determinations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-28/pdf/E7-25316.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Federal Emergency Management Agency | 227,166 | Comments are requested on the proposed Base (1 percent annual- chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding... |
| E7-25001 | Enhancement of Competition in the Secondary Release Market; Notice of Extension of Time | Proposed Rule | On November 15, 2007, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing revisions to its regulations governing interstate natural gas pipelines to reflect changes in the market for short-term transportation services on pipelines and to improve the efficiency of the Commission's capacity release mechanism. The date for filing comments on the proposed rule is being extended at the request of the American Gas Association, the American Public Gas Association, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America and the Process Gas Consumers Group. | 2007-12-27 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/27/E7-25001/enhancement-of-competition-in-the-secondary-release-market-notice-of-extension-of-time | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-27/pdf/E7-25001.pdf | Energy Department; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission | 136,167 | On November 15, 2007, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing revisions to its regulations governing interstate natural gas pipelines to reflect changes in the market for short-term transportation... |
| E7-25056 | Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance Procedures | Proposed Rule | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposes to amend its regulations governing small business contracting procedures. This proposed rule would add a new part that would implement procedures to increase procurement opportunities for Women-Owned Small Business Concerns, as authorized under the Small Business Act. It would also make the relevant conforming amendments to SBA's current procurement regulations. | 2007-12-27 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/27/E7-25056/women-owned-small-business-federal-contract-assistance-procedures | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-27/pdf/E7-25056.pdf | Small Business Administration | 468 | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposes to amend its regulations governing small business contracting procedures. This proposed rule would add a new part that would implement procedures to increase procurement opportunities for... |
| E7-25078 | Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Bottomfish and Seamount Groundfish Fisheries; Management Measures for the Main Hawaiian Islands | Proposed Rule | NMFS announces that the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) proposes to amend the Fishery Management Plan for the Bottomfish and Seamount Groundfish of the Western Pacific Region (Bottomfish FMP). Bottomfish FMP Amendment 14 was developed in response to a determination by NMFS that Hawaiian bottomfish stocks are experiencing overfishing, with the primary problem being excessive fishing mortality on seven deep water bottomfish species in the main Hawaiian Islands. Amendment 14 would end the overfishing by reducing bottomfish fishing mortality by 24 percent in 2008, and by establishing a management mechanism that would control fishing effort by responding to changes in the status of bottomfish stocks in the future. | 2007-12-27 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/27/E7-25078/fisheries-in-the-western-pacific-bottomfish-and-seamount-groundfish-fisheries-management-measures | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-27/pdf/E7-25078.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS announces that the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) proposes to amend the Fishery Management Plan for the Bottomfish and Seamount Groundfish of the Western Pacific Region (Bottomfish FMP). Bottomfish FMP Amendment 14 was... |
| E7-25080 | Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fisheries; 2008 Atlantic Bluefish Specifications | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes 2008 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 2008 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). | 2007-12-27 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/27/E7-25080/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-bluefish-fisheries-2008-atlantic-bluefish | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-27/pdf/E7-25080.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes 2008 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... |
| E7-25108 | Medical Qualification Determinations | Proposed Rule | The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a revision of its regulations regarding medical qualification determinations. The proposed revisions add four authorities, separate and move two definitions, add three definitions, clarify coverage and applicability, update to reflect current references and language, and address the need for medical testing/examination or medical documentation of an employee whose job has no physical standards or physical requirements. | 2007-12-27 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/27/E7-25108/medical-qualification-determinations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-27/pdf/E7-25108.pdf | Personnel Management Office | 406 | The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a revision of its regulations regarding medical qualification determinations. The proposed revisions add four authorities, separate and move two definitions, add three definitions, clarify coverage... |
| E7-24769 | Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators | Proposed Rule | FMCSA proposes to revise the standards for mandatory training requirements for entry-level operators of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate operations who are required to possess a commercial driver's license (CDL). The proposed rule would not apply to drivers who currently possess a CDL or obtain a CDL before a date 3 years after a final rule goes into effect. Following that date, persons applying for new or upgraded CDLs would be required to successfully complete specified minimum classroom and behind-the-wheel training from an accredited institution or program. The State driver-licensing agency would only issue a CDL if the applicant presented a valid Driver Training Certificate obtained from an accredited institution or program. This NPRM would strengthen the Agency's entry-level driver training requirements as a means to enhance the safety of CMV operations on our Nation's highways. | 2007-12-26 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/26/E7-24769/minimum-training-requirements-for-entry-level-commercial-motor-vehicle-operators | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-26/pdf/E7-24769.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | 492,181 | FMCSA proposes to revise the standards for mandatory training requirements for entry-level operators of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate operations who are required to possess a commercial driver's license (CDL). The proposed rule would... |
| E7-24792 | Abbreviated Bitrex® Qualitative Fit-Testing Protocol | Proposed Rule | OSHA is proposing to include the protocol for the abbreviated Bitrex[supreg] qualitative fit test ("ABQLFT") in its Respiratory Protection Standard; the proposed protocol would apply to employers in general industry, shipyard employment, and the construction industry. The proposed ABQLFT protocol consists of seven exercises described in the existing Bitrex[supreg] qualitative fit-testing protocol specified in OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard. However, each of the exercises in the proposed ABQLFT protocol lasts 15 seconds, compared to 60 seconds for exercises in the existing Bitrex[supreg] qualitative fit-testing protocol. This proposal describes the test sensitivity, predictive value of a pass, test specificity, and predictive value of a fail for the ABQLFT protocol, and requests the public to comment on whether this evidence supports OSHA including the ABQLFT in the Respiratory Protection Standard. | 2007-12-26 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/26/E7-24792/abbreviated-bitrex-qualitative-fit-testing-protocol | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-26/pdf/E7-24792.pdf | Labor Department; Occupational Safety and Health Administration | 271,386 | OSHA is proposing to include the protocol for the abbreviated Bitrex[supreg] qualitative fit test ("ABQLFT") in its Respiratory Protection Standard; the proposed protocol would apply to employers in general industry, shipyard employment, and the... |
| E7-24886 | Calculating and Apportioning the Section 11(b)(1) Additional Tax Under Section 1561 for Controlled Groups | Proposed Rule | In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations that affect component members of a controlled group of corporations and consolidated groups filing life-nonlife Federal income tax returns. These temporary regulations provide guidance for calculating and apportioning between component members any amount of additional tax and any reduction in the amount exempted from the alternative minimum tax. These temporary regulations also update and clarify the allocation of tax-benefit items in the case in which a component member has a short taxable year not including a December 31st date. Finally, these temporary regulations provide explanations of two concepts: A group's testing date and a member's testing period for use in determining which members of the group and which taxable years of those members are subject to the controlled group rules. The text of those regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. | 2007-12-26 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/26/E7-24886/calculating-and-apportioning-the-section-11b1-additional-tax-under-section-1561-for-controlled | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-26/pdf/E7-24886.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 that affect component members of a controlled group of corporations and consolidated groups filing life-nonlife Federal income tax... |
| E7-24922 | Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Model Avro 146-RJ Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from service history of incidents and accidents involving transport category turbojet airplanes without leading edge high lift devices, that shows that even small amounts of frost, ice, snow, or slush on the wing leading edges or forward upper wing surfaces can cause an adverse change in the stall speeds, stall characteristics, and the protection provided by the stall protection system. This proposed AD requires revising the airplane flight manual to include a new cold weather operations limitation. We are proposing this AD to prevent possible loss of control on takeoff resulting from even small amounts of frost, ice, snow, or slush on the wing leading edges or forward upper wing surfaces. The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition. | 2007-12-26 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/26/E7-24922/airworthiness-directives-bae-systems-operations-limited-model-bae-146-and-model-avro-146-rj | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-26/pdf/E7-24922.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from service history of incidents and accidents involving transport category turbojet airplanes without leading edge high lift devices, that... |
| E7-24966 | Demands for Testimony or Records in Legal Proceedings | Proposed Rule | The Secretary proposes to amend the Department's regulations regarding the production of information pursuant to demands in judicial or administrative proceedings. The changes are intended to promote consistency in the Department's assertion of privileges and objections, and thereby prevent harm that may result from inappropriate disclosure of confidential information or inappropriate allocation of agency resources. These changes would apply only where employees are subpoenaed in litigation to which the agency is not a party. Former Department employees would be expressly required to seek the Secretary's approval prior to responding to subpoenas that seek non- public materials and information acquired during their employment at the Department. | 2007-12-26 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/26/E7-24966/demands-for-testimony-or-records-in-legal-proceedings | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-26/pdf/E7-24966.pdf | Education Department | 126 | The Secretary proposes to amend the Department's regulations regarding the production of information pursuant to demands in judicial or administrative proceedings. The changes are intended to promote consistency in the Department's assertion of... |
| E7-24967 | Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Kansas; Clean Air Mercury Rule | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to approve the State Plan submitted by Kansas on June 19, 2007. The plan addresses the requirements of EPA's Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR), promulgated on May 18, 2005, and subsequently revised on June 9, 2006. EPA is proposing to determine that the submitted State Plan fully meets the CAMR requirements for Kansas. CAMR requires States to regulate emissions of mercury (Hg) from large coal-fired electric generating units (EGUs). CAMR establishes State budgets for annual EGU Hg emissions and requires States to submit State Plans to ensure that annual EGU Hg emissions will not exceed the applicable State budget. States have the flexibility to choose which control measures to adopt to achieve the budgets, including participating in the EPA-administered CAMR cap-and-trade program. In the State Plan that EPA is proposing to approve, Kansas would meet CAMR requirements by participating in the EPA trading program. | 2007-12-26 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/26/E7-24967/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-plans-for-designated-facilities-and-pollutants-kansas-clean-air | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-26/pdf/E7-24967.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to approve the State Plan submitted by Kansas on June 19, 2007. The plan addresses the requirements of EPA's Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR), promulgated on May 18, 2005, and subsequently revised on June 9, 2006. EPA is proposing to... |
| 07-6161 | Royalty Relief for Deepwater Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leases-Conforming Regulations to Court Decision | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule would amend 30 CFR parts 260 and 203 to conform the regulations to the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Santa Fe Snyder Corp., et al. v. Norton (the Decision). That decision found that certain provisions of the MMS regulations interpreting section 304 of the Deep Water Royalty Relief Act are contrary to the requirements of the statute. | 2007-12-21 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/21/07-6161/royalty-relief-for-deepwater-outer-continental-shelf-ocs-oil-and-gas-leases-conforming-regulations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-21/pdf/07-6161.pdf | Interior Department; Minerals Management Service | 253,289 | This proposed rule would amend 30 CFR parts 260 and 203 to conform the regulations to the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Santa Fe Snyder Corp., et al. v. Norton (the Decision). That decision found that certain... |
| 07-6173 | Electronic Payment of Fees for Outer Continental Shelf Activities | Proposed Rule | The MMS proposes that all lessees, operators, permittees, and rights-of-way holders pay all fees for processing plans, applications, and permits electronically. The MMS believes this proposed rule would aid industry in payment processing, and reduce payment processing errors. This proposed rule would improve MMS processing efficiency and facilitate the correction of industry payment errors. The MMS would not accept checks, money orders, or cashier's checks for payment of fees after the effective date of the final rule. | 2007-12-21 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/21/07-6173/electronic-payment-of-fees-for-outer-continental-shelf-activities | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-21/pdf/07-6173.pdf | Interior Department; Minerals Management Service | 253,289 | The MMS proposes that all lessees, operators, permittees, and rights-of-way holders pay all fees for processing plans, applications, and permits electronically. The MMS believes this proposed rule would aid industry in payment processing, and reduce... |
| E7-24713 | Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Performance Requirements To Support Air Traffic Control (ATC) Service | Proposed Rule | This notice announces the availability of a revised Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis associated with the notice of proposed rulemaking entitled, "Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS- B) Out performance requirements to support Air Traffic Control (ATC) service." | 2007-12-21 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/21/E7-24713/automatic-dependent-surveillance-broadcast-ads-b-out-performance-requirements-to-support-air-traffic | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-21/pdf/E7-24713.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This notice announces the availability of a revised Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis associated with the notice of proposed rulemaking entitled, "Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS- B) Out performance requirements to support Air... |
| E7-24783 | Reduction of Foreign Tax Credit Limitation Categories Under Section 904(d) | Proposed Rule | In the Rules and Regulations section in this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations that provide guidance relating to the reduction of the number of separate foreign tax credit limitation categories under section 904(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. Changes to the applicable law were made by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (AJCA) reducing the number of section 904(d) separate categories from eight to two, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2006. The temporary regulations provide guidance needed to comply with these changes and affect individuals and corporations claiming foreign tax credits. The text of those temporary regulations published in this issue of the Federal Register also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. This document also provides a notice of public hearing on these proposed regulations. | 2007-12-21 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/21/E7-24783/reduction-of-foreign-tax-credit-limitation-categories-under-section-904d | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-21/pdf/E7-24783.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | In the Rules and Regulations section in this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations that provide guidance relating to the reduction of the number of separate foreign tax credit limitation categories under section 904(d)... |
| E7-24787 | Parent-to-Child Deeming From Stepparents | Proposed Rule | We propose to change the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) parent-to-child deeming rules so that we would no longer consider the income and resources of a stepparent when an eligible child resides in the household with a stepparent, but that child's natural or adoptive parent has permanently left the household. These proposed rules would respond to a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Social Security Acquiescence Ruling (AR) 99-1(2) currently applies the Court's decision to individuals who reside in Connecticut, New York, and Vermont. These rules propose to establish a uniform national policy with respect to this issue. Also, we propose to make uniform the age at which we consider someone to be a "child" in SSI program regulations and to make other minor clarifications to our rules. | 2007-12-21 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/21/E7-24787/parent-to-child-deeming-from-stepparents | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-21/pdf/E7-24787.pdf | Social Security Administration | 470 | We propose to change the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) parent-to-child deeming rules so that we would no longer consider the income and resources of a stepparent when an eligible child resides in the household with a stepparent, but that child's... |
| E7-24821 | Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes | Proposed Rule | This action withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes. That action would have required revising the airplane flight manual to advise the flightcrew of special operating limitations associated with a reduction in airplane performance due to loss of propeller efficiency. That action also would have required installing placards in the flight compartment and operating the airplane per certain special operating limitations; or performing repetitive flight checks to verify the adequacy of the airplane's climb performance, and accomplishing follow-on actions if necessary. Since the issuance of the NPRM, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued another NPRM applicable to certain propellers, which addresses the identified unsafe condition. Accordingly, the proposed rule is withdrawn. | 2007-12-21 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/21/E7-24821/airworthiness-directives-bae-systems-operations-limited-jetstream-model-4101-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-21/pdf/E7-24821.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes. That action would have required revising the airplane... |
| E7-24846 | Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings | Proposed Rule | The General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) proposes to revise portions of its regulations regarding unfair labor practice (ULP) proceedings (Part 2423, subpart A). The purpose of the proposed revisions is to clarify the Office of the General Counsel's (OGC) role during the investigatory stage of processing unfair labor practice charges consistent with the policies of the General Counsel, and to clarify certain administrative matters relating to the filing and investigation of ULP charges. Implementation of the proposed changes confirms and enhances the neutrality of the OGC before a ULP merit determination is made. | 2007-12-21 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/21/E7-24846/unfair-labor-practice-proceedings | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-21/pdf/E7-24846.pdf | Federal Labor Relations Authority | 176 | The General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) proposes to revise portions of its regulations regarding unfair labor practice (ULP) proceedings (Part 2423, subpart A). The purpose of the proposed revisions is to clarify the Office... |
| E7-24866 | Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Experimental Permitting Process, Exempted Fishing Permits, and Scientific Research Activity | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes new and revised definitions for certain regulatory terms, and procedural and technical changes to the regulations addressing scientific research activities, exempted fishing, and exempted educational activities under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. This action is necessary to provide better administration of these activities and to revise the regulations consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act (MSRA). NMFS intends to clarify the regulations, ensure necessary information to complete required analyses is requested and made available, and provide for expedited review of permit applications where possible. | 2007-12-21 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/21/E7-24866/magnuson-stevens-act-provisions-experimental-permitting-process-exempted-fishing-permits-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-21/pdf/E7-24866.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes new and revised definitions for certain regulatory terms, and procedural and technical changes to the regulations addressing scientific research activities, exempted fishing, and exempted educational activities under the Magnuson-Stevens... |
| E7-24896 | Treatment of Overall Foreign and Domestic Losses | Proposed Rule | In the Rules and Regulations section in this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations that provide guidance relating to the recapture of overall foreign and domestic losses. Changes to the applicable law were made by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, as corrected by the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005. The temporary regulations provide guidance needed to comply with these changes, as well as updated guidance with respect to overall foreign losses and separate limitation losses, and affect individuals and corporations claiming foreign tax credits. The text of those temporary regulations published in this issue of the Federal Register also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. This document also provides a notice of public hearing on these proposed regulations. | 2007-12-21 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/21/E7-24896/treatment-of-overall-foreign-and-domestic-losses | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-21/pdf/E7-24896.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | In the Rules and Regulations section in this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations that provide guidance relating to the recapture of overall foreign and domestic losses. Changes to the applicable law were made by the... |
| 07-6129 | Special Conditions: Aviation Technology Group, Inc., Javelin Model 100; High Altitude Operations | Proposed Rule | This action proposes special conditions for the Aviation Technology Group, Inc., Javelin Model 100 airplane. This airplane will have a novel or unusual design feature(s) associated with high altitude operations. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for these design features. These proposed special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/07-6129/special-conditions-aviation-technology-group-inc-javelin-model-100-high-altitude-operations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/07-6129.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes special conditions for the Aviation Technology Group, Inc., Javelin Model 100 airplane. This airplane will have a novel or unusual design feature(s) associated with high altitude operations. The applicable airworthiness regulations... |
| 07-6146 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Platform Lifts for Motor Vehicles; Platform Lift Installations in Motor Vehicles | Proposed Rule | This document responds to six petitions for rulemaking to amend the Federal motor vehicle safety standards on platform lift systems for motor vehicles. The purpose of these standards is to prevent injuries and fatalities during lift operation. Pursuant to the agency's partial grant of the petitions, NHTSA proposes to amend the platform lift standards to revise the lighting requirements for lift controls; the location, performance requirements, and test specifications for threshold warning signals; the specifications for the wheelchair test device; the wheelchair retention device and inner roll stop tests; and the lighting requirements for public use lifts. In addition, NHTSA denies a request to amend the wheelchair test device specifications to include anti-tipping devices and proposes several technical changes designed to further clarify these standards. Finally, this notice discusses a November 3, 2005, interpretation clarifying specific components of the threshold warning signal test specified in one of the standards. | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/07-6146/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-platform-lifts-for-motor-vehicles-platform-lift-installations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/07-6146.pdf | Transportation Department; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 492,345 | This document responds to six petitions for rulemaking to amend the Federal motor vehicle safety standards on platform lift systems for motor vehicles. The purpose of these standards is to prevent injuries and fatalities during lift operation. Pursuant... |
| 07-6152 | Establishment of Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Off-Road Vehicle Management, Cape Hatteras National Seashore | Proposed Rule | The Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Off-Road Vehicle Management at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) is established under the authority of 16 U.S.C. 1a-2(c), and in accordance with the Negotiated Rulemaking Act, 5 U.S.C. 561-570. The establishment of this Committee is in the public interest and supports the NPS in performing its duties and responsibilities under the NPS Organic Act, 16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.; Executive Order 11644, as amended by Executive Order 11989; 36 CFR 4.10; the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.; the enabling legislation for the Seashore, 16 U.S.C. 459 et seq.; and other legal authorities. An unusual combination of events in the preparation, approval, and transmission of this notice has resulted in the publication of this notice less than 15 days before the date of the first meeting and official date of establishment. The National Park Service has made extraordinary efforts to provide other forms of notification to all Committee members and to the public. | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/07-6152/establishment-of-negotiated-rulemaking-advisory-committee-for-off-road-vehicle-management-cape | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/07-6152.pdf | Interior Department; National Park Service | 253,362 | The Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Off-Road Vehicle Management at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) is established under the authority of 16 U.S.C. 1a-2(c), and in accordance with the Negotiated Rulemaking Act, 5 U.S.C. 561-570.... |
| E7-24073 | General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment | Proposed Rule | OSHA proposes to revise the standards on general working conditions in shipyard employment. The proposed revisions would update existing requirements to reflect advances in industry practices and technology. The proposal also would cross reference general industry standards either that are already applicable to shipyard employment or that OSHA intends to apply. Finally, OSHA proposes to add provisions that would provide protection from hazards not addressed by existing standards, including provisions on the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout). | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/E7-24073/general-working-conditions-in-shipyard-employment | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/E7-24073.pdf | Labor Department; Occupational Safety and Health Administration | 271,386 | OSHA proposes to revise the standards on general working conditions in shipyard employment. The proposed revisions would update existing requirements to reflect advances in industry practices and technology. The proposal also would cross reference... |
| E7-24346 | Geologic Repository Operations Area Security and Material Control and Accounting Requirements | Proposed Rule | The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to revise the security requirements and material control and accounting (MC&A) requirements for a geologic repository operations area (GROA). The goal of this rulemaking is to ensure that effective security measures are in place for the protection of high- level radioactive waste (HLW) and other radioactive material at a GROA given the post-September 11, 2001, threat environment. New requirements for specific training enhancements, improved access authorization, enhancements to defensive strategies, and enhanced reporting requirements would be incorporated. The proposed rule would establish general performance objectives and corresponding system capabilities for the GROA MC&A program, with a focus on strengthening, streamlining, and consolidating all MC&A regulations specific to a GROA. In addition, the proposed rule would require the emergency plan to address radiological emergencies. | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/E7-24346/geologic-repository-operations-area-security-and-material-control-and-accounting-requirements | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/E7-24346.pdf | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 383 | The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to revise the security requirements and material control and accounting (MC&A) requirements for a geologic repository operations area (GROA). The goal of this rulemaking is... |
| E7-24381 | SBA Lender Oversight Program | Proposed Rule | On October 31, 2007, SBA published a proposed rule seeking comments on its proposal which would incorporate SBA's risk-based lender oversight program into SBA regulations. SBA is extending the comment period an additional 60 days from December 31, 2007 to February 29, 2008. The proposed rule is generating a significant level of interest. Given the scope of the proposal and the nature of the issues raised by the comments received to date, SBA believes the affected parties would find it beneficial to have more time to review the proposal and prepare their comments. | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/E7-24381/sba-lender-oversight-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/E7-24381.pdf | Small Business Administration | 468 | On October 31, 2007, SBA published a proposed rule seeking comments on its proposal which would incorporate SBA's risk-based lender oversight program into SBA regulations. SBA is extending the comment period an additional 60 days from December 31, 2007... |
| E7-24591 | Rules of General Application and Adjudication and Enforcement | Proposed Rule | The United States International Trade Commission ("Commission") proposes to amend its Rules of Practice and Procedure concerning rules of general application, adjudication, and enforcement. The amendments are necessary to make certain technical corrections, to clarify certain provisions, to harmonize different parts of the Commission's rules, and to address concerns that have arisen in Commission practice. The intended effect of the proposed amendments is to facilitate compliance with the Commission's Rules and improve the administration of agency proceedings. | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/E7-24591/rules-of-general-application-and-adjudication-and-enforcement | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/E7-24591.pdf | International Trade Commission | 262 | The United States International Trade Commission ("Commission") proposes to amend its Rules of Practice and Procedure concerning rules of general application, adjudication, and enforcement. The amendments are necessary to make certain technical... |
| E7-24617 | Revisions to Form S-11 To Permit Historical Incorporation by Reference | Proposed Rule | We are proposing to amend Form S-11, a registration statement used by real estate entities to register offerings under the Securities Act of 1933. The amendments would permit an entity that has filed at least one annual report and that is current in its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to incorporate by reference into Form S-11 information from its previously filed Exchange Act reports and documents. The proposed amendments are identical to amendments to Forms S-1 and F-1 previously adopted by the Commission and effective as of December 1, 2005. | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/E7-24617/revisions-to-form-s-11-to-permit-historical-incorporation-by-reference | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/E7-24617.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | We are proposing to amend Form S-11, a registration statement used by real estate entities to register offerings under the Securities Act of 1933. The amendments would permit an entity that has filed at least one annual report and that is current in... |
| E7-24698 | Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 50 Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/E7-24698/airworthiness-directives-dassault-model-mystere-falcon-50-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/E7-24698.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an... |
| E7-24699 | Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/E7-24699/airworthiness-directives-bae-systems-operations-limited-model-bae-146-100a--200a-and--300a-series | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/E7-24699.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an... |
| E7-24707 | TRICARE Program; Overpayments Recovery | Proposed Rule | This rule proposes amendments to the CHAMPUS and TRICARE program regulation that governs the recoupment of erroneous payments. The proposed rule implements changes required by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 and the revised Federal Claims Collection Standards. | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/E7-24707/tricare-program-overpayments-recovery | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/E7-24707.pdf | Defense Department | 103 | This rule proposes amendments to the CHAMPUS and TRICARE program regulation that governs the recoupment of erroneous payments. The proposed rule implements changes required by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 and the revised Federal Claims... |
| E7-24710 | Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period-Sale and Disposal of National Forest System Timber; Special Forest Products and Forest Botanical Products | Proposed Rule | The public comment period is being extended an additional 30 days for the proposed rule governing the disposal of special forest products from National Forest System lands. The original notice called for comments to be submitted by December 21, 2007 (FR 72, 59496-59506, published on Monday, October 22, 2007). As stated in the original Public Notice, special forest products include, but are not limited to, wildflowers, mushrooms, moss, nuts, seeds, tree sap, and Christmas trees. The proposed rule also formally establishes a pilot program to charge and collect fees for the harvest and sale of forest botanical products on National Forest System lands. The proposed rule is intended to facilitate sustainable harvest of special forest products and forest botanical products. Public comment is invited and will be considered in the development of the final rule. | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/E7-24710/notice-of-extension-of-public-comment-period-sale-and-disposal-of-national-forest-system-timber | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/E7-24710.pdf | Agriculture Department; Forest Service | 12,209 | The public comment period is being extended an additional 30 days for the proposed rule governing the disposal of special forest products from National Forest System lands. The original notice called for comments to be submitted by December 21, 2007... |
| E7-24715 | Revision to the California State Implementation Plan, Bay Area Air Quality Management District | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing approval of a revision to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from boilers, steam generators and process heaters at petroleum refineries. We are proposing to approve a local rule that regulates these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action. | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/E7-24715/revision-to-the-california-state-implementation-plan-bay-area-air-quality-management-district | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/E7-24715.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing approval of a revision to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from... |
| E7-24730 | Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2006-024, Travel Costs | Proposed Rule | The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to change the travel cost principle to ensure a consistent application of the limitation on allowable contractor airfare costs. | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/E7-24730/federal-acquisition-regulation-far-case-2006-024-travel-costs | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/E7-24730.pdf | Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 103,210,301 | The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to change the travel cost principle to ensure a consistent application of the limitation... |
| E7-24743 | Federal Savings Association Bylaws; Integrity of Directors; Withdrawal of Proposed Rule | Proposed Rule | The Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) is withdrawing the proposed rule. The proposed rule would have amended OTS's regulations concerning corporate governance to permit federally chartered savings associations and mutual holding companies (collectively, federal savings associations) to adopt a preapproved bylaw that would have precluded certain persons from serving on the adopting federal savings association's board of directors, and from nominating others to so serve. In addition, the proposed preapproved bylaw would have precluded any entity owned or controlled by a prohibited person from nominating anyone to serve on the adopting federal savings association's board of directors.\1\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/E7-24743/federal-savings-association-bylaws-integrity-of-directors-withdrawal-of-proposed-rule | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/E7-24743.pdf | Treasury Department; Thrift Supervision Office | 497,489 | The Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) is withdrawing the proposed rule. The proposed rule would have amended OTS's regulations concerning corporate governance to permit federally chartered savings associations and mutual holding companies... |
| E7-24746 | Presidential Library Facilities | Proposed Rule | The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is issuing regulations under the Presidential Libraries Act (PLA) amendments of 1986 (codified at 44 U.S.C. 2112). Section 2112 requires the Archivist of the United States to promulgate architectural and design standards for Presidential libraries and to report to Congress before he accepts title to or enters into an agreement to use land, a facility, and equipment as a Presidential library. The Archivist must also report to Congress before accepting a gift for the purpose of making any physical or material change or addition to an existing library. Because new Presidential libraries have traditionally been built by private, nonprofit charitable foundations, either by themselves or in collaboration with state and local government or universities, this proposed rule will affect these nonfederal entities. | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/E7-24746/presidential-library-facilities | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/E7-24746.pdf | National Archives and Records Administration | 304 | The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is issuing regulations under the Presidential Libraries Act (PLA) amendments of 1986 (codified at 44 U.S.C. 2112). Section 2112 requires the Archivist of the United States to promulgate... |
| E7-24747 | Fire Extinguishers in Underground Coal Mines | Proposed Rule | The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), is proposing to amend the current standard for the quantity and location of firefighting equipment and materials underground to ensure that they are readily available to quickly extinguish a fire. In lieu of the current requirements for rock dust and other firefighting materials, this proposed rule would allow the use of portable fire extinguishers in working sections of underground anthracite coal mines that have no electrical equipment at the face and produce less than 300 tons of coal per shift. The rule also would require an additional fire extinguisher in lieu of rock dust at temporary electrical installations in all underground coal mines. | 2007-12-20 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/20/E7-24747/fire-extinguishers-in-underground-coal-mines | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-20/pdf/E7-24747.pdf | Labor Department; Mine Safety and Health Administration | 271,288 | The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), is proposing to amend the current standard for the quantity and location of firefighting equipment and materials underground to ensure that they are readily available to quickly extinguish a fire. In... |
| E7-24043 | Law and Order on Indian Reservations | Proposed Rule | The Bureau of Indian Affairs proposes to amend its regulations governing the Courts of Indian Offenses (otherwise known as CFR Courts). This amendment will clarify the authority of the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs to establish the courts, the jurisdiction of the courts, its relationship to tribal governments and the Department of the Interior, and to provide those courts with an updated code of laws. | 2007-12-19 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/19/E7-24043/law-and-order-on-indian-reservations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-19/pdf/E7-24043.pdf | Interior Department; Indian Affairs Bureau | 253,234 | The Bureau of Indian Affairs proposes to amend its regulations governing the Courts of Indian Offenses (otherwise known as CFR Courts). This amendment will clarify the authority of the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs to establish the courts, the... |
| E7-24359 | DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program Regulation | Proposed Rule | The Department of Defense is proposing to update current policies and procedures to reflect the DoD FOIA Program as prescribed by Executive Order 13392. The proposed changes will ensure appropriate agency disclosure of information, and offer consistency with the goals of section 552 of title 5, United States Code. | 2007-12-19 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/19/E7-24359/dod-freedom-of-information-act-foia-program-regulation | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-19/pdf/E7-24359.pdf | Defense Department | 103 | The Department of Defense is proposing to update current policies and procedures to reflect the DoD FOIA Program as prescribed by Executive Order 13392. The proposed changes will ensure appropriate agency disclosure of information, and offer... |
| E7-24386 | Civil Penalties Under ERISA Section 502(c)(4) | Proposed Rule | This document contains a proposed regulation that, upon adoption, would establish procedures relating to the assessment of civil penalties by the Department of Labor under section 502(c)(4) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA or the Act). The regulation is necessary to reflect recent amendments to section 502(c)(4) by the Pension Protection Act of 2006, under which the Secretary of Labor is granted authority to assess civil penalties not to exceed $1,000 per day for each violation of section 101(j), (k), or (l), or section 514(e)(3) of ERISA. The regulation would affect employee benefit plans, plan administrators and sponsors, fiduciaries, as well as participants, beneficiaries, employee representatives, and certain employers. | 2007-12-19 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/19/E7-24386/civil-penalties-under-erisa-section-502c4 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-19/pdf/E7-24386.pdf | Labor Department; Employee Benefits Security Administration | 271,131 | This document contains a proposed regulation that, upon adoption, would establish procedures relating to the assessment of civil penalties by the Department of Labor under section 502(c)(4) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA... |
| E7-24519 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: | 2007-12-19 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/19/E7-24519/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-19/pdf/E7-24519.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an... |
| E7-24521 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine the manufacturer and manufacture date of the oxygen masks in the passenger service unit and the lavatory and attendant box assemblies, corrective action if necessary, and other specified action. This proposed AD results from a report that several passenger masks with broken in-line flow indicators were found following a mask deployment. We are proposing this AD to prevent the in-line flow indicators of the passenger oxygen masks from fracturing and separating, which could inhibit oxygen flow to the masks and consequently result in exposure of the passengers and cabin attendants to hypoxia following a depressurization event. | 2007-12-19 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/19/E7-24521/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-737-300--400-and--500-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-19/pdf/E7-24521.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine the manufacturer and manufacture date of the oxygen masks in the... |
| E7-24523 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310-304, -322, -324, and -325 Airplanes; and A300 Model B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Commonly Called Model A300-600 Series Airplanes) | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: | 2007-12-19 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/19/E7-24523/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a310-304--322--324-and--325-airplanes-and-a300-model-b4-601 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-19/pdf/E7-24523.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an... |
| E7-24531 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require replacing the wire segments of the four Fuel Quantity Indicating System (FQIS) wire bundles with new, improved wire segments. This proposed AD results from operator inspections of the FQIS wire bundles that revealed corrosion at the connections between the ground wire and shield of each of the four FQIS wire bundles. We are proposing this AD to prevent this corrosion, which could reduce system protection of the lightning shield and result in loss of the electrical grounding between the lightning shield and the airplane structure. This condition, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. | 2007-12-19 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/19/E7-24531/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-767-200-and--300-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-19/pdf/E7-24531.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require replacing the wire segments of the four Fuel Quantity Indicating System (FQIS) wire bundles with... |
| E7-24579 | Solicitation of New Safe Harbors and Special Fraud Alerts | Proposed Rule | In accordance with section 205 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, this annual notice solicits proposals and recommendations for developing new and modifying existing safe harbor provisions under the Federal anti-kickback statute (section 1128B(b) of the Social Security Act), as well as developing new OIG Special Fraud Alerts. | 2007-12-19 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/19/E7-24579/solicitation-of-new-safe-harbors-and-special-fraud-alerts | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-19/pdf/E7-24579.pdf | Health and Human Services Department | 221 | In accordance with section 205 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, this annual notice solicits proposals and recommendations for developing new and modifying existing safe harbor provisions under the Federal... |
| E7-24588 | Service Regulations Committee Meeting | Proposed Rule | The Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter Service) will conduct an open meeting on January 30, 2008, to identify and discuss preliminary issues concerning the 2008-09 migratory bird hunting regulations. | 2007-12-19 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/19/E7-24588/service-regulations-committee-meeting | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-19/pdf/E7-24588.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | The Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter Service) will conduct an open meeting on January 30, 2008, to identify and discuss preliminary issues concerning the 2008-09 migratory bird hunting regulations. |
| E7-24670 | Benefit Restrictions for Underfunded Pension Plans; Hearing | Proposed Rule | This document provides a notice of public hearing on proposed rulemaking providing guidance regarding the use of certain funding balances maintained for defined benefit pension plans and regarding benefit restrictions for certain underfunded defined benefit pension plans. | 2007-12-19 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/19/E7-24670/benefit-restrictions-for-underfunded-pension-plans-hearing | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-19/pdf/E7-24670.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document provides a notice of public hearing on proposed rulemaking providing guidance regarding the use of certain funding balances maintained for defined benefit pension plans and regarding benefit restrictions for certain underfunded defined... |
| E7-24673 | Foreign Tax Credit: Notification of Foreign Tax Redeterminations; Correction | Proposed Rule | This document contains corrections to a notice of proposed rulemaking by cross-reference to temporary regulations (REG-209020-86) that was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 (72 FR 62805) relating to a taxpayer's obligation under section 905(c) of the Internal Revenue Code to notify IRS of a foreign tax redetermination and also relating to the civil penalty under section 6689 for failure to notify the IRS of a foreign tax redetermination as required under section 905(c). | 2007-12-19 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/19/E7-24673/foreign-tax-credit-notification-of-foreign-tax-redeterminations-correction | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-19/pdf/E7-24673.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains corrections to a notice of proposed rulemaking by cross-reference to temporary regulations (REG-209020-86) that was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 (72 FR 62805) relating to a taxpayer's... |
| 07-6064 | Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace; Georgetown, TX | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to establish Class D airspace at Georgetown Municipal Airport, TX. The establishment of an air traffic control tower has made this action necessary for the safe control of aircraft within this airspace. | 2007-12-18 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/18/07-6064/proposed-establishment-of-class-d-airspace-georgetown-tx | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-18/pdf/07-6064.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes to establish Class D airspace at Georgetown Municipal Airport, TX. The establishment of an air traffic control tower has made this action necessary for the safe control of aircraft within this airspace. |
| 07-6065 | Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace; Sherman, TX | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to establish Class D airspace at Sherman/ Denison, Grayson County Airport, TX. The establishment of an air trffic control tower has made this action necessary for the safe control of aircraft within this airspace. | 2007-12-18 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/18/07-6065/proposed-establishment-of-class-d-airspace-sherman-tx | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-18/pdf/07-6065.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes to establish Class D airspace at Sherman/ Denison, Grayson County Airport, TX. The establishment of an air trffic control tower has made this action necessary for the safe control of aircraft within this airspace. |
| 07-6066 | Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace; New Braunfels, TX | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to establish Class D airspace at New Braunfels, TX. The establishment of an air traffic control tower at New Braunfels Municipal Airport, TX has made this action necessary for the safe control of aircraft within this airspace. | 2007-12-18 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/18/07-6066/proposed-establishment-of-class-d-airspace-new-braunfels-tx | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-18/pdf/07-6066.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes to establish Class D airspace at New Braunfels, TX. The establishment of an air traffic control tower at New Braunfels Municipal Airport, TX has made this action necessary for the safe control of aircraft within this airspace. |
| E7-24384 | Concept Release on Possible Revisions to the Disclosure Requirements Relating to Oil and Gas Reserves | Proposed Rule | The Commission is publishing this Concept Release to obtain information about the extent and nature of the public's interest in revising oil and gas reserves disclosure requirements which exist in their current form in Regulation S-K and Regulation S-X under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Commission adopted the current oil and gas reserves disclosure requirements between 1978 and 1982. In the decades that have passed since the adoption of these rules, there have been significant changes in the oil and gas industry. Some commentators have expressed concern that the Commission's rules have not adapted to current practices and may not provide investors with the most useful picture of oil and gas reserves public companies hold. | 2007-12-18 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/18/E7-24384/concept-release-on-possible-revisions-to-the-disclosure-requirements-relating-to-oil-and-gas | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-18/pdf/E7-24384.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | The Commission is publishing this Concept Release to obtain information about the extent and nature of the public's interest in revising oil and gas reserves disclosure requirements which exist in their current form in Regulation S-K and Regulation S-X... |
| E7-24492 | Cash and Share Lease Provisions for Future Farm Programs | Proposed Rule | The Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Risk Management Agency (RMA) are reopening and extending the comment period for the advance notice of proposed rulemaking, Cash and Share Lease Provisions for Future Farm Programs. The original comment period closed November 27, 2007. FSA and RMA are reopening and extending it for 30 days from the date of this notice. We will also consider any comments received from November 27, 2007 to this date of this notice. This extension responds to requests from the public to provide more time to comment. | 2007-12-18 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/18/E7-24492/cash-and-share-lease-provisions-for-future-farm-programs | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-18/pdf/E7-24492.pdf | Agriculture Department; Farm Service Agency; Commodity Credit Corporation | 12,157,76 | The Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Risk Management Agency (RMA) are reopening and extending the comment period for the advance notice of proposed rulemaking, Cash and Share Lease Provisions for Future Farm Programs. The original comment period... |
| E7-24506 | Telecommunications Act Accessibility Guidelines; Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards | Proposed Rule | The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) has established a Telecommunications and Electronic and Information Technology Advisory Committee (Committee) to assist it in revising and updating accessibility guidelines for telecommunications products and accessibility standards for electronic and information technology. This notice announces the dates, times, and location of two upcoming committee meetings, one of which will be a conference call and the other will be an in-person meeting. | 2007-12-18 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/18/E7-24506/telecommunications-act-accessibility-guidelines-electronic-and-information-technology-accessibility | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-18/pdf/E7-24506.pdf | Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board | 28 | The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) has established a Telecommunications and Electronic and Information Technology Advisory Committee (Committee) to assist it in revising and updating accessibility guidelines... |
| E7-23884 | National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead | Proposed Rule | EPA is issuing this ANPR to invite comment from all interested parties on policy options and other issues related to the Agency's ongoing review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for lead (Pb). Consistent with recent modifications the Agency has made to its process for reviewing NAAQS, we are seeking broad public comment at this time to help inform the Agency's future proposed decisions on the adequacy of the current Pb NAAQS and on any revisions of the Pb NAAQS that may be appropriate. EPA is also soliciting comment on retaining Pb on the list of criteria pollutants and on maintaining NAAQS for Pb. As part of this review, the Agency has released several key documents that will inform the Agency's rulemaking. These documents include the Air Quality Criteria for Lead, released in 2006, which critically assesses and integrates relevant scientific information; risk assessment reports including the most recent report, Lead: Human Exposure and Health Risk Assessment for Selected Case Studies, which documents quantitative exposure analyses and risk assessments conducted for this review; and a recently released Staff Paper, Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead: Policy Assessment of Scientific and Technical Information, which presents an evaluation by staff in EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) of the policy implications of the scientific information and quantitative assessments and OAQPS staff conclusions and recommendations on a range of policy options for the Agency's consideration. Under the terms of a court order, the Administrator will sign by September 1, 2008 a Notice of Final Rulemaking for publication in the Federal Register. To meet this schedule, we anticipate the Administrator will sign a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in March 2008 for publication in the Federal Register, at which time further opportunity for public comment will be provided. | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-23884/national-ambient-air-quality-standards-for-lead | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-23884.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is issuing this ANPR to invite comment from all interested parties on policy options and other issues related to the Agency's ongoing review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for lead (Pb). Consistent with recent modifications... |
| E7-24233 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Nebraska; Interstate Transport of Pollution | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing a revision to the Nebraska State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the purpose of approving the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality's (NDEQ) actions to address the "good neighbor" provisions of the Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2)(D)(i). These provisions require each state to submit a SIP that prohibits emissions that adversely affect another state's air quality through interstate transport. NDEQ has adequately addressed the four distinct elements related to the impact of interstate transport of air pollutants. These include prohibiting significant contribution to downwind nonattainment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), interference with maintenance of the NAAQS, interference with plans in another state to prevent significant deterioration of air quality, and efforts of other states to protect visibility. The requirements for public notification were also met by NDEQ. | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24233/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-nebraska-interstate-transport-of-pollution | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24233.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing a revision to the Nebraska State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the purpose of approving the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality's (NDEQ) actions to address the "good neighbor" provisions of the Clean Air Act Section... |
| E7-24254 | Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Amendment 11 | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes regulations to implement measures in Amendment 11 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Amendment 11 was developed by the New England Fishery Management Council (Council) to control the capacity of the open access general category fleet. Amendment 11 would establish a new management program for the general category fishery, including a limited access program with individual fishing quotas (IFQs) for qualified general category vessels, a specific allocation for general category fisheries, and other measures to improve management of the general category scallop fishery. | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24254/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-sea-scallop-fishery-amendment-11 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24254.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes regulations to implement measures in Amendment 11 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Amendment 11 was developed by the New England Fishery Management Council (Council) to control the capacity of the open access... |
| E7-24321 | Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24321/airworthiness-directives-eads-socata-model-tbm-700-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24321.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another... |
| E7-24326 | Airworthiness Directives; SAAB Model SF340A and Model 340B Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24326/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-sf340a-and-model-340b-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24326.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an... |
| E7-24327 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24327/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-model-cl-600-2b19-regional-jet-series-100-and-440-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24327.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an... |
| E7-24329 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Airplanes | Proposed Rule | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 757 airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the anchor tab of the bulkhead seal assemblies of the wing thermal anti-ice (TAI) system for cracks at certain outboard stations of the left and right wings, and corrective action if necessary. This proposed AD also provides optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This proposed AD results from reports of cracks found at the anchor tab of the bulkhead seal assemblies of the wing TAI system. In one incident the anchor tab and bulkhead seal assembly had separated because of the cracks. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the anchor tab of the bulkhead seal assembly, which in icing conditions could result in insufficient airflow to the wing TAI system, subsequent ice on the wings, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24329/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-757-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24329.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 757 airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the anchor tab of the bulkhead seal assemblies of the wing thermal anti-ice (TAI) system for... |
| E7-24330 | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, -135LR, -145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes | Proposed Rule | The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all EMBRAER Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, - 135KE, -135KL, -135LR, -145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes. The existing AD currently requires reviewing the airplane maintenance records for recent reports of vibration from the tail section or rudder pedals. The existing AD also currently requires repetitively inspecting the skin, attachment fittings, and control rods of rudder II to detect cracking, loose parts, wear, or damage; and related investigative/corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD would require the existing repetitive inspection to be done with new service information. This proposed AD also would require replacing the locking tab washers on the control rods of the rudder II and installing springs on the hinge assemblies of the rudder II, which would terminate the repetitive inspection requirements. This proposed AD results from reports of rudder vibration due to wear. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the rudder control rods, which could result in jamming of the rudder II, and possible structural failure and reduced controllability of the airplane. | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24330/airworthiness-directives-empresa-brasileira-de-aeronautica-sa-embraer-model-emb-135bj--135er--135ke | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24330.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all EMBRAER Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, - 135KE, -135KL, -135LR, -145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes. The existing AD currently requires... |
| E7-24332 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24332/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24332.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an... |
| E7-24347 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Rule To List Six Foreign Bird Species Under the Endangered Species Act | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to list three petrel species (order Procellariiformes), the Chatham petrel (Pterodroma axillaris), previously referred to as (Pterodroma hypoleuca axillaris); Fiji petrel (Pterodroma macgillivrayi); and the magenta petrel (Pterodroma magentae) as endangered, pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In addition, we propose to list the Cook's petrel (Pterodroma cookii); Galapagos petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia), previously referred to as (Pterodroma phaeopygia phaeopygia); and the Heinroth's shearwater (Puffinus heinrothi) as threatened under the Act. This proposal, if made final, would extend the Act's protection to these species. The Service seeks data and comments from the public on this proposal. | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24347/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-proposed-rule-to-list-six-foreign-bird-species-under | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24347.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to list three petrel species (order Procellariiformes), the Chatham petrel (Pterodroma axillaris), previously referred to as (Pterodroma hypoleuca axillaris); Fiji petrel (Pterodroma... |
| E7-24361 | Proposed Establishment of the Calistoga Viticultural Area; Comment Period Extension | Proposed Rule | In response to industry member requests, we are extending the comment period for Notice No. 77, Proposed Establishment of the Calistoga Viticultural Area, a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on November 20, 2007, for an additional 90 days. | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24361/proposed-establishment-of-the-calistoga-viticultural-area-comment-period-extension | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24361.pdf | Treasury Department; Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau | 497,18 | In response to industry member requests, we are extending the comment period for Notice No. 77, Proposed Establishment of the Calistoga Viticultural Area, a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on November 20, 2007, for an... |
| E7-24364 | Proposed Revision of American Viticultural Area Regulations; Extension of Comment Period | Proposed Rule | In response to industry member requests, we are extending the comment period for Notice No. 78, Proposed Revision of American Viticultural Area Regulations, a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on November 20, 2007, for an additional 60 days. | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24364/proposed-revision-of-american-viticultural-area-regulations-extension-of-comment-period | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24364.pdf | Treasury Department; Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau | 497,18 | In response to industry member requests, we are extending the comment period for Notice No. 78, Proposed Revision of American Viticultural Area Regulations, a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on November 20, 2007, for an... |
| E7-24382 | Airworthiness Directives; ATR Model ATR42 and ATR72 Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24382/airworthiness-directives-atr-model-atr42-and-atr72-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24382.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an... |
| E7-24383 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200, -200PF, and -200CB Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 757-200, -200PF, and -200CB series airplanes. This proposed AD would require doing an ultrasound inspection for disbonded tear straps not mechanically fastened to the skin, and related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. This proposed AD results from reports indicating that bonded skin panels may not have been correctly anodized in phosphoric acid before the tear strap doubler was bonded to the skin. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct a weak bond between the skin and tear strap. Such disbonding could reduce the ability of the skin to resist cracks and could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24383/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-757-200--200pf-and--200cb-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24383.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 757-200, -200PF, and -200CB series airplanes. This proposed AD would require doing an ultrasound inspection for disbonded tear straps not mechanically fastened to the... |
| E7-24389 | Crow Tribe Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan | Proposed Rule | We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Crow Tribe Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Plan (hereinafter, the Crow Plan) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The Crow Tribe has requested concurrence from the Secretary of the Department of the Interior with its certification of completion of all coal-related reclamation objectives. If the Secretary concurs with the certification, the Crow Tribe intends to request AMLR funds to pursue projects in accordance with section 411 of SMCRA. | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24389/crow-tribe-abandoned-mine-land-reclamation-plan | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24389.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 a proposed amendment to the Crow Tribe Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Plan (hereinafter, the Crow Plan) under the Surface Mining Control and... |
| E7-24392 | Virginia Regulatory Program | Proposed Rule | We are announcing receipt of revisions to a previously proposed amendment to the Virginia regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The revisions concern Virginia's standards for revegetation success for certain postmining land uses. The amendment is intended to render the State's regulations no less effective than the Secretary's regulations in meeting the requirements of the Act. This document gives the times and locations that the Virginia 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. | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24392/virginia-regulatory-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24392.pdf | Interior Department; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office | 253,480 | We are announcing receipt of revisions to a previously proposed amendment to the Virginia regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The revisions concern Virginia's standards for revegetation... |
| E7-24393 | Texas Regulatory Program | Proposed Rule | We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Texas regulatory program (Texas program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Texas proposes revisions to its regulations regarding annual permit fees. Texas intends to revise its program to improve operational efficiency. This document gives the times and locations that the Texas program and proposed amendment to that program are available for your inspection, the comment period during which you may submit written comments on the amendment, and the procedures that we will follow for the public hearing, if one is requested. | 2007-12-17 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/17/E7-24393/texas-regulatory-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-17/pdf/E7-24393.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 a proposed amendment to the Texas regulatory program (Texas program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Texas... |
| E7-24182 | Updating OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards | Proposed Rule | In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Agency is proposing to remove several references to consensus standards that have requirements that duplicate or are comparable to other OSHA rules; this rulemaking also includes correcting a paragraph citation in one these OSHA rules. In addition, the Agency is proposing to remove the reference to American Welding Society standard A3.0-1969 ("Terms and Definitions") in its general-industry welding standards. OSHA also is publishing a direct final rule in today's Federal Register taking these same actions. This NPRM is the companion document to the direct final rule. This rulemaking is a continuation of OSHA's ongoing effort to update references to consensus and industry standards used throughout its rules. | 2007-12-14 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/14/E7-24182/updating-osha-standards-based-on-national-consensus-standards | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-14/pdf/E7-24182.pdf | Labor Department; Occupational Safety and Health Administration | 271,386 | In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Agency is proposing to remove several references to consensus standards that have requirements that duplicate or are comparable to other OSHA rules; this rulemaking also includes correcting a paragraph... |
| E7-24211 | Endangered and Threatened Species; Conservation of Threatened Elkhorn and Staghorn Corals | Proposed Rule | We, NMFS, are proposing to issue protective regulations under of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for two species listed as threatened, the elkhorn coral and the staghorn coral. The proposed regulations would apply all the prohibitions enumerated in the ESA to these two coral species, with limited exceptions for two specified classes of activities that contribute to the conservation of the listed corals. In addition, we are announcing the availability of an environmental assessment (EA) that analyzes the impacts of promulgating these regulations. We are furnishing this notification to allow other agencies and the public an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed rule. All comments received will become part of the public record and will be available for review. | 2007-12-14 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/14/E7-24211/endangered-and-threatened-species-conservation-of-threatened-elkhorn-and-staghorn-corals | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-14/pdf/E7-24211.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | We, NMFS, are proposing to issue protective regulations under of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for two species listed as threatened, the elkhorn coral and the staghorn coral. The proposed regulations would apply all the prohibitions enumerated in... |
| E7-24215 | Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. AT-400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 Series Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) AT-400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 series airplanes. The earlier NPRM proposed to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-13-17, which applies to certain Air Tractor Models AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A airplanes. AD 2007-13-17 currently requires you to repetitively inspect the engine mount for any cracks, repair or replace any cracked engine mount, and report any cracks found to the FAA. The earlier NPRM proposed to retain the inspection actions of AD 2007-13-17 for Models AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A airplanes, including the compliance times and effective dates; establish new inspection actions for the AT-400 and AT-500 series airplanes; incorporate a mandatory terminating action for all airplanes; and terminate the reporting requirement of AD 2007-13-17. The earlier NPRM resulted from a Model AT-502B with a crack located where the lower engine mount tube is welded to the engine mount ring, and the manufacturer developing gussets that, when installed according to their service letter, terminate the repetitive inspection requirement. Since issuance of the NPRM, the manufacturer revised the service information and the FAA has determined that it is necessary to address the unsafe condition. Therefore, we are incorporating the service letter revision into the proposed AD, and we are extending the comment period to allow the public additional time to comment. | 2007-12-14 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/14/E7-24215/airworthiness-directives-air-tractor-inc-at-400-at-500-at-600-and-at-800-series-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-14/pdf/E7-24215.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) AT-400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 series airplanes. The earlier NPRM proposed to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)... |
| E7-24216 | Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P 180 Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: | 2007-12-14 | 2007 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/12/14/E7-24216/airworthiness-directives-piaggio-aero-industries-spa-model-p-180-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-14/pdf/E7-24216.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an... |
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