Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933 creates a safe harbor for the sale of securities under the exemption set forth in Section 4(1) of the Securities Act. We are shortening the holding period requirement under Rule 144 for ``restricted securities'' of issuers that are subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : U.S. Customs and Border Protection

EPA is issuing this ANPR to invite comment from all interested parties on policy options and other issues related to the Agency's ongoing review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for lead (Pb). Consistent with recent modifications the Agency has made to its process for reviewing NAAQS, we are seeking broad public comment at

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY : U.S. Customs and Border Protection

This document provides notice to customs brokers that the annual fee of $138 that is assessed for each permit held by a broker, whether it may be an individual, partnership, association, or corporation, is due by February 15, 2008. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announces this date of payment for 2008 in accordance with the Tax Reform Act of

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Pan Pacific Surveyors, Inc., 444 Quay Ave., Suite 7, Wilmington, California 90744, has been reapproved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, King Inspection and Testing, Inc., 1300 E. 223rd Street, 401, Carson, California 90745, has been reapproved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Inspectorate America Corp., 4041 Home Road, Suite A, Bellingham, Washington 98226, has been reapproved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Customs and Border Protection

On November 27, 2007, MidMichigan Railroad, Inc. (MMRR or petitioner), filed with the Surface Transportation Board a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to permit the abandonment of a 24.70mile rail line located between milepost 103.20 in Lowell and milepost 78.50 in Greenville at the end of the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Surface Transportation Board

We are announcing receipt of revisions to a previously proposed amendment to the Virginia regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The revisions concern Virginia's standards for revegetation success for certain postmining land uses. The amendment is intended to render the State's

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Texas regulatory program (Texas program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Texas proposes revisions to its regulations regarding annual permit fees. Texas intends to revise its

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Crow Tribe Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Plan (hereinafter, the Crow Plan) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The Crow Tribe has requested concurrence from the Secretary of

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

In accordance with the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4) and (e)(11)), we are issuing public notice of our intent to alter an existing system of records entitled, the Visitor Intake Process/ Customer Service Record (VIP/CSR) System, 600350. The proposed alterations will result in the following changes to the VIP/CSR System: (1) Expansion of the

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION : Social Security Administration

December 7, 2007.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on May 24, 2007, The Options Clearing Corporation (``OCC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

December 7, 2007.

I. Introduction

On May 22, 2006, The Options Clearing Corporation (``OCC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') proposed rule change SROCC200609 pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'').\1\ Notice of the proposal was published in the Federal Register on April

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

December 10, 2007.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 9, 2007, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (``FINRA'') (f/k/a National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'')) filed with the Securities and

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

December 10, 2007.

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(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 1, 2007, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (the ``CBOE'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'')

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Pub. L. 94409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold the following meetings during the week of December 17, 2007:

An Open Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at 10 a.m., in Room L002, the Auditorium, and a Closed Meeting

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

This is a final rule to amend PBGC's regulations on Premium Rates and Payment of Premiums to implement certain provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109171) and the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109280) that are effective beginning in 2006 or 2007. The
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provisions implemented by this rule change the flat

PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION : Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announces ACCSH membership, including representation categories and terms; work group meetings January 23, 2008; and a full committee meeting on January 2425, 2008. ACCSH is meeting to address construction safety and health issues.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Board Meeting: January 16, 2008Las Vegas, Nevada; The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board will meet to discuss U.S. Department of Energy activities related to the possible development of a repository for spent nuclear fuel and highlevel radioactive waste at Yucca Mountain in Nevada.

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Pursuant to its authority under

NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD : Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board

Date: Weeks of December 17, 24, 31, 2007; January 7, 14, 21, 2008. Place: Commissioners' Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
Status: Public and Closed.
Matters to be Considered:

Week of December 17, 2007Tentative

There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of December 17, 2007. Week of December 24, 2007Tentative

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The ACRS Subcommittee on ESBWR Design Certification will hold a meeting on January 1617, 2008, Room T2B3, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.

The entire meeting will be open to public attendance, with the exception of a portion that may be closed to discuss unclassified safeguards and proprietary information pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission

This document corrects an Environmental Assessment appearing in the Federal Register on December 5, 2007 (72 FR 68598). This action is necessary to correctly declare the Environmental Assessment as a final document (in lieu of a draft) with no action for noticing for public comment. The corrected Environmental Assessment is provided as follows:

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an exemption from Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50.46 and Appendix K to Part 50 for Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR53, issued to Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Unit No. 1 (Calvert Cliffs 1), located in Calvert County, Maryland.

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Pursuant to delegation by the Commission dated December 29, 1972, published in the Federal Register, 37 FR 28,710 (1972), and the Commission's regulations, see 10 CFR 2.104, 2.300, 2.303, 2.309, 2.311, 2.318, and 2.321, notice is hereby given that an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board is being established to preside over the following

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission