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Date: 2005-11-23

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Part IV: Executive Office of the President, Presidential Documents,


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The President
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Proclamation 7964 of November 21, 2005

National Family Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
Families give our

Presidential Documents : Veterans Affairs Department

2.

Part IV: Executive Office of the President, Presidential Documents,


___________________________________________________________________ Title 3--
The President
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Proclamation 7963 of November 18, 2005

Thanksgiving Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
Thanksgiving Day is a time

Presidential Documents : Veterans Affairs Department

3. International Mail Manual; Incorporation by Reference

Part III: Postal Service,

The Postal Service announces the issuance of Issue 31 of the International Mail Manual (IMM), and its incorporation by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations.
POSTAL SERVICE : Veterans Affairs Department

4. International Mail: Republic of the Marshall Islands and Federated States of Micronesia

Part III: Postal Service,

Under an agreement negotiated by the United States government with the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia, mail destined to those two countries will now use the international rate schedules. This final rule amends the International Mail Manual (IMM) to include the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the
POSTAL SERVICE : Veterans Affairs Department

5. International Mail: New Postal Rates and Fees

Part III: Postal Service,

The Postal Service \TM\ is adopting new international mail postage rates and fees. The total international rate increase is 5.9 percent. To the extent possible, the targeted increase is 5.4 percent, consistent with our domestic rate filing with the Postal Rate Commission. We are implementing this international pricing change at the same time as
POSTAL SERVICE : Veterans Affairs Department

6. Domestic Mail: Republic of the Marshall Islands and Federated States of Micronesia

Part III: Postal Service,

The Postal Service is amending Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) to remove references to the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia. Mail to the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia is no longer treated as domestic mail.
POSTAL SERVICE : Veterans Affairs Department

7. Reduction of Fuel Tank Flammability in Transport Category Airplanes

Part II: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration,

This NPRM proposes new rules that will require operators and manufacturers of transportcategory airplanes to take steps that, in combination with other required actions, should greatly reduce the chances of a catastrophic fueltank explosion. The proposal follows seven years of intensive research by the FAA in collaboration with industry into
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Veterans Affairs Department

8. Professional Certification and Licensure Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

NOTICES: Professional Certification and Licensure Advisory Committee,

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Professional Certification and Licensure Advisory Committee has scheduled a meeting for December 9, 2005, in Conference Room 542, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 G Street, NW., Washington,

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department

9. Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses; Notice of Meeting

NOTICES: Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Research Advisory Committee,

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses will meet on December 1213, 2005 in room 230 at the Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The sessions will convene at 8 a.m. and

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department

10. Government Owned Invention Available for Licensing

NOTICES: Inventions, Government-owned; availability for licensing,

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 Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) Collaboration under 15 U.S.C. 3710a to achieve expeditious commercialization of results
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department

11. Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed

NOTICES: Certificates of public convenience and necessity and foreign air carrier permits; weekly applications,

The following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under subpart B (formerly subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation's Procedural Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et. seq.). The due date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Transportation Department

12. Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending November 4, 2005

NOTICES: Agreements filed; weekly receipts,

The following Agreements were filed with the Department of Transportation under sections 412 and 414 of the Federal Aviation Act, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1382 and 1384) and procedures governing proceedings to enforce these provisions. Answers may be filed within 21 days after the filing of the application.

Docket Number: OST200522906.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Transportation Department

13. Trade Policy Staff Committee; Notice of Availability and Request for Public Comment on Interim Environmental Review of

NOTICES: U.S.-Thailand Free Trade Agreement—; Environmental review,

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), on behalf of the Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC), seeks comment on the interim environmental review of the proposed United StatesThailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The interim environmental review is available at
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14. D&W Railroad, LLC--Acquisition Exemption--Rail Lines of D&W Railroad, Inc.

NOTICES: D&W Railroad, Inc.,

D&W Railroad, LLC (D&W, LLC), a noncarrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to acquire approximately 29 miles of rail line, including incidental trackage rights, known as the Waterloo Industrial Lead, from D&W Railroad, Inc. The lines to be acquired are located in Black Hawk, Buchanan and Fayette Counties, IA, as

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Surface Transportation Board

15. Railroad Revenue Adequacy--2004 Determination

NOTICES: Railroad revenue adequacy determinations; Class I railroads; 2004 determination,

On November 23, 2005, the Board served a decision announcing the 2004 revenue adequacy determinations for the Nation's Class I railroads. One carrier, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, is found to be revenue adequate.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Surface Transportation Board

16. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention; Notice of Meeting

NOTICES: Drug Testing Advisory Board,

Pursuant to Pub. L. 92463, notice is hereby given of the meeting of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Drug Testing Advisory Board on December 1314, 2005.

A portion of the meeting will be open and will include a roll call, general announcements, a Department of Health and Human Services drug testing

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

17. Wisconsin District Advisory Council; Public Meeting

NOTICES: District and Regional Advisory Councils—; Wisconsin,

The U.S. Small Business Administration, Wisconsin District Advisory Council will be hosting a public meeting to discuss such matters that may be presented by members, and staff of the U.S. Small Business Administration, or others present. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 starting at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION : Small Business Administration

18. Cosponsorships, Fee and Non-Fee Based SBA-Sponsored Activities, and Gifts

RULES: Cosponsorships, fee and non-fee based SBA-sponsored activities, and gifts; implementation and minimum requirements,

The Small Business Reauthorization and Manufacturing Assistance Act of 2004 requires the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA or Agency) to promulgate regulations to carry out the Agency's statutory authority to provide assistance for the benefit of small business through activities sponsored with outside entities (forprofit and notforprofit
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION : Small Business Administration

19. Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Establish

NOTICES: Options Clearing Corp.,

November 16, 2005.

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on November 5, 2003, The Options Clearing Corporation (``OCC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') and on August 18, 2004, amended \2\ the proposed rule change as described in Items I,

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

20. Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule

NOTICES: National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; correction,

November 17, 2005.

Correction

In FR Document No. E56306, beginning on page 69614 for Wednesday, November 16, 2005, in the first sentence of the first paragraph of the Notice the date should read March 10, 2004.

For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.\1\
\1\ 17 CFR 200.303(a)(12).

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

21. Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change

NOTICES: National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; correction,

November 16, 2005.

I. Introduction

On January 28, 2005, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD''), through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``Nasdaq''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

22. Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; Order Granting Approval of a Proposed Rule Change

NOTICES: Depository Trust Co.,

November 16, 2005.

I. Introduction

On July 27, 2005, The Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') proposed rule change SRDTC200508 pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'').\1\ On August 30, 2005, DTC amended the proposed rule change. Notice of the

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

23. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change and

NOTICES: Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.,

November 16, 2005.

On July 1, 2004, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``Exchange'' or ``CBOE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to delete Interpretation and

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

24. Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1

NOTICES: American Stock Exchange LLC,

November 16, 2005.

On August 27, 2004, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to eliminate Commentary .01(5) to Amex Rule 916 (``Commentary

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

25. Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval

NOTICES: American Stock Exchange LLC,

November 16, 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 June 24, 2005, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

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