The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225) to engage de novo, or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies listed below, that engages either directly or through a subsidiary or

FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM : Federal Reserve System

The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the

FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM : Federal Reserve System

The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the

FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM : Federal Reserve System

In April 2005, FRA issued Safety Advisory 2005-02 in order to provide information to interested parties on the potential catastrophic failure of locomotive main reservoir tanks manufactured by R&R Metal Fabricators, Incorporated, and installed on General Electric Transportation System (GETS) locomotives. FRA is issuing this document, Safety

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Railroad Administration

December 6, 2007.

Take notice that on December 4, 2007, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas Gas), 3800 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301, pursuant to section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Part 157 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, filed a supplement to amend its application originally filed June 25, 2007. Texas Gas

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY : Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

December 5, 2007.

Take notice that on December 5, 2007, Philip R. Lochner, Jr. filed a notice of change, resigning from his interlocking directorate position, pursuant to 18 CFR. 45.5(b).

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY : Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

December 5, 2007.

Take notice that on November 29, 2007, Houston Pipe Line Company LP (HPL) filed a petition for rate approval pursuant to section 284.123(b)(2) of the Commission's regulations. HPL requests that the Commission approve marketbased rates for firm and interruptible storage services provided at its Bammel Storage Facility, Houston,

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY : Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

December 5, 2007.

Take notice that on July 23, 2007, El Paso Electric Company filed an errata to its July 13, 2007 compliance filing.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY : Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

December 5, 2007.

Take notice that on November 30, 2007, Bay Gas Storage Company, Ltd., (Bay Gas Storage) filed pursuant to section 311 of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, and section 284.123 of the Commission's regulations, a petition for market based rates for continued firm and interruptible storage services, and for new interruptible hub

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY : Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

December 6, 2007.
Interconnection Queuing Practices (Docket No. AD082000); Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Docket No. ER071375 000); Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Docket No. ER07970000); Southwest Power Pool (Docket No. ER071311000); PacifiCorp (Docket No. OA0754000); United States Department of

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY : Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

December 6, 2007.

Take notice that on December 4, 2007, Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative and Richard Blumenthal, Attorney General for the State of Connecticut (collectively, CMEEC/CTAG) filed a formal complaint against Milford Power Company, LLC (Milford) and ISO New England Inc. (ISO) pursuant to section 206 of the Federal

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY : Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Currently, Globalstar, Inc. (Globalstar) and Iridium Satellite LLC (Iridium) are the two operational providers of MobileSatellite Service (MSS) in the 16101626.5 MHz band (Big LEO Lband). By this decision, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) revises the spectrum sharing plan between the two systems. Specifically, the Commission

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION : Federal Communications Commission

The Commission adopted rules to implement section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, which governs carriers' use and disclosure of customer proprietary network information. The rules in Sec. Sec. 64.2003, 64.2005, 64.2007, 64.2009, 64.2010, and 64.2011 required Office of Management and Budget approval and the Commission stated

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION : Federal Communications Commission

The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a second meeting of RTCA Special Committee 215, Aeronautical Mobile Satellite (Route) Services, Next Generation Satellite Services and Equipment.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This Rule establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This rule amends Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of changes in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding of new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This action establishes Class E Airspace near the High School at Montrose, PA. Controlled airspace 700 feet above the surface of the Earth is required to support a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Special Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) that has been developed for medical flight operations. This action enhances the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This action establishes additional Class E Airspace at Honesdale, PA. The existing controlled airspace does not adequately support a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Special Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) that has been developed for medical flight operations. This action will enhance the safety and management of

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This action establishes Class D, E2 and E4 airspace at Easton, MD to provide adequate airspace that will support the new Air Traffic Control Tower constructed at Easton Airport/Newnam Field. Increased safety and airspace management is enhanced through this rule by providing controlled airspace for Instrument Approaches and Instrument and Visual

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on EPA's draft policies and procedures for initial screening under the Agency's Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP). The EDSP is established under section 408(p) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), which requires endocrine screening of all pesticide

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY : Environmental Protection Agency

Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 207 (Patents) and 37 CFR part 404 (U.S. Government patent licensing regulations), EPA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant, for a specific field of use, an exclusive, royaltybearing, revocable license to practice the invention described and claimed in the U.S. Patent No. 6,821,425, entitled ``Biomass Concentrator

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY : Environmental Protection Agency

Notice is hereby given that exemptions to the land disposal restrictions under the 1984 Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act have been granted to Solutia, Inc,
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Chocolate Bayou Facility (Solutia) for two Class I injection wells located at Alvin, Texas. As required by 40 CFR Part 148, the

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY : Environmental Protection Agency

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request for a new Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is entitled: ``Tier 1 Screening of Certain Chemicals Under the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY : Environmental Protection Agency