Date: 2005-02-04
[FR Doc 05-2151] 1. Annual Funding Notice for Multiemployer Defined Benefit Pension Plans
This document contains a proposed regulation that, upon adoption, would implement the notice requirement in section 101(f) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Section 103 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (PFEA '04) amended section 101 of ERISA by adding a new subsection (f), which requires the administrator of a
Published: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 05-1873] 2. Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless
This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.
Published: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 05-1773] 3. Medicare Program; E-Prescribing and the Prescription Drug Program
This rule proposes to adopt standards for an electronic prescription drug program under Title I of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA). These proposed standards would be the foundation standards or the first set of final uniform standards for an electronic prescription drug program under the MMA, and
Published: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 05-1622] 4. Medicare Program; Conditions for Coverage for End Stage Renal Disease
This proposed rule would revise the requirements that end stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis facilities must meet to be certified under the Medicare program. The revised requirements focus on the patient and the results of the care provided to the patient, establish performance expectations for facilities, encourage patients to participate in
Published: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 05-1696] 5. Medicare Program; Hospital Conditions of Participation: Requirements for
This proposed rule would set forth the requirements that heart, heartlung, intestine, kidney, lung, and pancreas transplant centers must meet to participate as Medicareapproved transplant centers. These proposed revised requirements focus on an organ transplant center's ability to perform successful transplants and deliver quality patient care as
Published: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 05-1695] 6.RIN: 0938-AK81
This proposed rule would establish new conditions for coverage for organ procurement organizations (OPOs), including multiple new outcome and process performance measures based on donor potential and other related factors in each service area of qualified OPOs. We are proposing new standards with the goal of improving OPO performance and
Published: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 05-1991] 7. Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records
In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a(e), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is publishing notice of amendment and alteration to its system of records known as ``Veterans Appellate Records SystemVA (44VA01),'' and ``Representatives'' Fee Agreement Records System (81VA01).'' VA is merging the information
Published: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 05-2108] 8.
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: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 05-2158] 9.
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed
Published: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 05-2157] 10.
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment
on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the
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Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each
Published: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 05-2106] 11.
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed
Published: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 05-2105] 12.
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment
on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under
the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register
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concerning each
Published: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 05-2107] 13.
This final rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations concerning payment for nonVA health care professional services that are associated with either outpatient or inpatient care provided to eligible VA beneficiaries at nonVA facilities. Currently, the medical regulations require all VA facilities to reimburse for nonVA
Published: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 05-2156] 14.
The Department of the Treasury is publishing its final policy guidance on the prohibition in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against national origin discrimination as it affects limited English proficient (LEP) persons. This policy guidance replaces policy guidance published March 7, 2001 and republished on March 7, 2002. On December 22,
Published: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Treasury Department
[FR Doc 05-2167] 15. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
January 25, 2005.
The Department of Treasury has submitted the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this
Published: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Treasury Department
[FR Doc 05-2196] 16.
In response to the European Union's changes to its rice import regime, the United States has notified the World Trade Organization of its intent to withdraw concessions by March 1, 2005, with respect to the goods in the attached list.
Background: In Federal Register notices 0420543, dated September 10, 2004, 0421762 and dated September 28,
Published: 2005-02-04 OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE : Trade Representative, Office of United States
[FR Doc 05-2188] 17.
In compliance with section 203(f) of the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) (19 U.S.C. 3201), as amended by the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act , the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting the views of interested parties on whether the countries designated as ATPA beneficiary countries in Presidential
Published: 2005-02-04 OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE : Trade Representative, Office of United States
[FR Doc 05-2180] 18. Black Mesa and Kayenta Mines, Life-of-Mine Plans and Water Supply Project,
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is extending the scoping comment period for the Black Mesa Project environmental impact statement (EIS). The Black Mesa Project includes Peabody Western Coal Company's proposed operation and reclamation plans for the
Published: 2005-02-04 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office
[FR Doc E5-434] 19.
January 28, 2005.
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 December 2, 2004, the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``PCX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'' or ``SEC'') the proposed rule change as described
Published: 2005-02-04 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc E5-431] 20.
January 28, 2005.
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 October 22, 2004, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change
Published: 2005-02-04 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc E5-433] 21.
January 28, 2005.
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 January 7, 2005, the International Securities Exchange, Inc. (``ISE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as
Published: 2005-02-04 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc E5-430] 22.
January 28, 2005.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on January 25, 2005, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change described in Items I, II, and III below, which items
Published: 2005-02-04 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc E5-432] 23.
January 28, 2005.
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 January 14, 2005, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc. (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as
Published: 2005-02-04 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc E5-429] 24.
January 31, 2005.
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 November 22, 2004, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change
Published: 2005-02-04 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc 05-2264] 25. In the Matter of Mosaic Nutriceuticals Corp.; Order of Suspension of Trading
February 2, 2005.
It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that the public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the securities of Mosaic Nutriceuticals Corp. (``Mosaic''). The Commission is concerned that Mosaic and/or certain of its shareholders may have unjustifiably relied on Rule 144(k) of
Published: 2005-02-04 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission