Date: 2004-08-31
[FR Doc 04-19906] 1.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has established the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Technology Program (US VISIT), an integrated, automated entryexit system that records the arrival and departure of aliens; verifies aliens' identities; and authenticates aliens' travel documents through comparison of biometric identifiers. On
Published: 2004-08-31 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 04-19730] 2. Voluntary Protection Program for Construction, Draft; Notice
OSHA requests stakeholder and public comments on a proposed new Voluntary Protection Program for Construction (VPPC), published in draft below. The program is intended to create greater opportunity for employers and employees in the construction industry to participate in and obtain the benefits of OSHA's VPP, the agency's premiere recognition
Published: 2004-08-31 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 04-19501] 3. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Designation of Critical
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), designate critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), for the Mexican spotted owl (Strix occidentalis lucida) (owl). The owl inhabits canyon and forest habitats across a range that extends from southern Utah and Colorado, through Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas,
Published: 2004-08-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 04-19340] 4. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), designate 13 river and stream segments (units) in the Tennessee and/or Cumberland River Basins, encompassing a total of approximately 885 river kilometers (rkm) (550 river miles (rmi)) of river and stream channels, as critical habitat for five endangered mussels [Cumberland elktoe (Alasmidonta
Published: 2004-08-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 04-19780] 5.
The invention listed below is owned by the U.S. Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and is available for licensing in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 and 37 CFR part 404 and/or CRADA Collaboration under 15 U.S.C. 3710a to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally funded research and development.
Published: 2004-08-31 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 04-19873] 6. Roebling Financial Corp., Inc., Roebling, NJ; Approval of Conversion
Notice is hereby given that on August 13, 2004, the Assistant Managing Director, Examinations and SupervisionOperations, Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), acting pursuant to delegated authority, approved the application of Roebling Financial Corp., MHC, and Roebling Bank, Roebling, New Jersey, to convert to the stock form of organization.
Published: 2004-08-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Thrift Supervision Office
[FR Doc 04-19864] 7.
Summary: Comment is sought on a draft UNCITRAL convention (multilateral treaty) on use of electronic messaging in the formation of contracts and related matters. Completion of the convention is possible by the Fall of 2005; it is then optional for member States to accept and implement the convention. Advisory Committee meetings will be held as
Published: 2004-08-31 DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department
[FR Doc 04-19815] 8.
In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces the renewal of an existing computer matching program that SSA is currently conducting with CMS.
Published: 2004-08-31 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION : Social Security Administration
[FR Doc E4-1978] 9.
August 23, 2004.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on August 4, 2004, the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``PCX'' or
``Exchange''), through its whollyowned subsidiary PCX Equities, Inc.
(``PCXE''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Published: 2004-08-31 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc E4-1979] 10.
August 24, 2004.
Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on July 2, 2004, the New York Stock Exchange (``NYSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I,
Published: 2004-08-31 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc C4-18907] 11.
August 12, 2004.
Correction
In notice document 0418907 beginning on page 51339 in the issue of Wednesday, August 18, 2004, make the following correction:
On page 51340, in the third column, in the fourth full paragraph,
in the last line, the date ``September 7, 2004'' should read ``September 8, 2004''.
[FR Doc. C418907 Filed 83004; 8:45 am]
Published: 2004-08-31 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc E4-1982] 12.
August 24, 2004.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on July 27, 2004, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as
Published: 2004-08-31 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc 04-19784] 13. Appointment of Performance Review Board (PRB) Members
This notice announces the appointment of members of the Senior
Executive Service Performance Review Boards in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
4314(c)(4) for the rating period beginning October 1, 2003, and ending
September 30, 2004. Each PRB will be composed of at least three of the Senior Executive Service members listed below.
Name and Title
Carlton
Published: 2004-08-31 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : Secret Service
[FR Doc 04-19782] 14.
This rule amends the Postal Service regulations on general organization, delegations of authority, and relationships and communication channels to bring these regulations into line with the Postal Service's current organizational structure. It also removes several obsolete parts from the subchapter dealing with organization and administration.
Published: 2004-08-31 POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service
[FR Doc 04-19804] 15.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) is considering issuance of an amendment to Facility Operating License Nos. NPF2 and NPF8, issued to Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (the licensee) for operation of the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant (FNP), Units 1 and 2, located in Houston County, Alabama.
The proposed
Published: 2004-08-31 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission
[FR Doc 04-19805] 16.
Published: 2004-08-31 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission
[FR Doc 04-19586] 17.
I. Background
Pursuant to section 189a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission or NRC staff) is publishing this regular biweekly notice. The Act requires the Commission publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued and grants the Commission the
Published: 2004-08-31 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission
[FR Doc 04-19901] 18. Sunshine Act Meeting
Agency Holding the Meeting: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Date: Weeks of August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2004.
Place: Commissioner's Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
Status: Public and Closed.
Matter to be Considered:
Week of August 30, 2004
Friday, September 3, 2004
10 a.m. Affirmation Session (Public
Published: 2004-08-31 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission
[FR Doc 04-19843] 19. Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive Patent License; SWORD Diagnostics
The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to SWORD Diagnostics, a revocable, nonassignable, exclusive license, to practice in the fields of rapid detection of pathogens for food safety; drinking water and process water; and human and veterinary diagnostic markets in the United States and certain foreign countries, the
Published: 2004-08-31 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE : Navy Department
[FR Doc 04-19842] 20. Meeting of the Board of Visitors of Marine Corps University
The Board of Visitors of the Marine Corps University (BOV MCU) will meet to review, develop and provide recommendations on all aspects of the academic and administrative policies of the University; examine all aspects of professional military education operations; and provide such oversight and advice as is necessary to facilitate high educational
Published: 2004-08-31 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE : Navy Department
[FR Doc 04-19788] 21. Notice of Availability of the Draft United States World Heritage Periodic
The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the draft United States World Heritage Periodic Report for public review. The draft Periodic Report was prepared in compliance with US commitments under the World Heritage Convention, an international conservation treaty. The Periodic Report consists of the following three components:
Published: 2004-08-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc 04-19790] 22. Notice of Realty Action: Proposed Exchange of Federally-Owned Lands for
The Federallyowned land described below, which was acquired by the National Park Service, has been determined to be suitable for disposal by exchange. The authority for this exchange is the Act of July 15, 1968 (16 U.S.C. 460l22(b)) and the Act of October 2, 1968 (16 U.S.C. 90), as amended.
The selected Federal land is within the boundary
Published: 2004-08-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc 04-19789] 23. Final Notice of Intent 6/22/04
Under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the National Park Service (NPS) is preparing an environmental impact statement for an elk management plan for Theodore Roosevelt National Park (THRO), North Dakota. An elk management plan is needed to manage the elk population within established
Published: 2004-08-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc 04-19787] 24. Final Environmental Impact Statement/Fire Management Plan, Point Reyes
Summary: Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Pub. L. 91190, as amended), and the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR part 15001508), the National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior, has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement identifying and evaluating three
Published: 2004-08-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service
[FR Doc E4-1981] 25. New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a threeday Council meeting on September 1416, 2004, to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Published: 2004-08-31 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration