On April 4, 2000, the FAA published two final rules for Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP). One rule limited the number of commercial air tour operations in the GCNP Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA); the other modified the airspace of the SFRA. The Commercial Air Tour Limitations final rule was effective on May 4, 2000. The airspace modifications

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Veterans Affairs Department

On April 4, 2000, the FAA issued a Notice of Availability of commercial routes in the Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP) Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) setting forth new routes available for GCNP. Additionally, on that same day, the FAA published a final rule modifying the airspace of the SFRA. The new routes and the Airspace final rule are

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Veterans Affairs Department

The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) is amending an advisory note to the accessibility guidelines for play areas. The amended advisory note clarifies that play components that are attached to a composite play structure and can be approached from a platform or deck (e.g., climbers and overhead play

ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD : Veterans Affairs Department

This document proposes to amend regulations that pertain to the importation by registered importers (RIs) of motor vehicles that were not manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety, bumper, and theft prevention standards. The principal effect of these changes would be to expedite the importation of vehicles originally

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Veterans Affairs Department

This gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), dated October 6, 1972, that the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation has been renewed for a 2year period beginning November 9, 2000, through November 9, 2002.

Dated: November 9, 2000.

By direction of the Secretary.
Marvin R. Eason,
Committee Management

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics supports its goal of advancing the field of transportation statistics through the Transportation Statistics Research Grants program. This notice solicits applications for projects that (1) support the development of the field of transportation statistics; and/or (2) involve research or development in

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Transportation Statistics Bureau

Hollis & Eastern Railroad Company (Applicant), a noncarrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to acquire and operate the railroad line of Hollis & Eastern Railroad Company (Target) between Duke, OK, at milepost 0, and the Wichita, Tillman & Jackson Ry. Co. line, at milepost 14, located approximately

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Surface Transportation Board

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 concerning opportunity for public comment on proposed collections of information, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES : Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the emergency review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Type of Request: Emergency approval.

Originating Office: OES/OMC.

Title of Information

DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. This process is conducted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The following

DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department

November 13, 2000.

Notice is hereby given that the following filings(s) has/have been made with the Commission pursuant to provisions of the Act and rules promulgated under the Act. All interested persons are referred to the application(s) and/or declaration(s) for complete statements of the proposed transaction(s) summarized below. The

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) hereby gives notice that comments were received regarding direct final rule on General and Pre Loan Policies and Procedures Common to Insured and Guaranteed Electric Loans, and reconfirms the effective date of the direct final rule. This notice also serves to address the comments received.
Dates: The direct final

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Utilities Service

This notice is to advise interested persons that RSPA will conduct public meetings in preparation for and to report the results of the twentyfirst session of the United Nation's Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN COE) to be held December 413, 2000 in Geneva, Switzerland.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Research and Special Programs Administration

The Bureau of Reclamation published a notice of public meetings in the Federal Register of October 19, 2000 (65 FR 62750), concerning meetings of the Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG) and Glen Canyon Technical Work Group (TWG). The document contained incorrect dates.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) is considering issuance of an amendment to Facility Operating License No. NPF12 issued to South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G, the licensee) for operation of the Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station, Unit No. 1, located in Fairfield County, South Carolina.

The proposed amendment

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is announcing the completion and availability of NUREG/CR6682, Final Report, entitled ``Summary and Categorization of Public Comments on the Control of Solid Materials.''

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The Department of the Navy (Navy), pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) (1994), and the regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality that implement NEPA procedures, 40 CFR parts 15001508, hereby announces its decision to dispose of the Hunters Point Annex to Naval

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE : Navy Department

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION : National Science Foundation

The National Park Service announces publication of the Vacation Cabin Site policy at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Comments: Written comments were made on the draft revision, with a closing date of September 1, 2000. Only one comment was received on the draft revision, that the policy regarding approved exotic plants for use within the

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service

Pursuant to Sec. 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Pub. L. 91190) and Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR 1502.9(c)), the National Park Service intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a water management plan for the Furnace Creek area in Death Valley National Park. The overall purpose of

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service

The Department of the Interior, National Park Service has revised the original Record of Decision for the Final Environmental Impact Statement, Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan, Yosemite National Park. The Record of Decision was originally signed on August 9, 2000 and published in the Federal Register on August 18, 2000.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service

Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Commission and the National Park Service have signed a Record of Decision for the Management Plan/Special Resource Study for the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District.

The NPS and the

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service

Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement and General Management Plan (DEIS/GMP) for Mount Rainier National Park, Washington.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service

Notice is hereby given that Robin Baird, Ph.D., 2 Supanee Court, French's Road, Cambridge CB4 3LB, UNITED KINGDOM, has requested an amendment to Scientific Research Permit No. 731150901.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Notice is hereby given that Texas A&M University, Department of Marine Biology, 5007 Avenue U, Galveston, TX 776551, (Principal Investigator: Dr. Randall W. Davis), has applied in due form for a permit to take marine mammals for purposes of scientific research.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration