Date: 2008-10-17
[FR Doc E8-24581] 1. Administrative Practice and Procedure, Postal Service
The Commission is adding several recently-negotiated Global Expedited Package Service contracts to the competitive product list. This action is consistent with changes in a recent law governing postal operations. Republication of the lists of market dominant and competitive products is also consistent with new requirements in the law.
Published: 2008-10-17 POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E8-23915] 2. Pipeline Safety: Standards for Increasing the Maximum Allowable Operating
PHMSA is amending the pipeline safety regulations to prescribe safety requirements for the operation of certain gas transmission pipelines at pressures based on higher operating stress levels. The result is an increase of maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) over that currently allowed in the regulations. Improvements in pipeline technology
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E8-23857] 3. Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Test Procedure for
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to amend its test
procedures for microwave ovens under the Energy Policy and Conservation
Act to provide for the measurement of standby mode and off mode power
use by microwave ovens. The proposed amendments would incorporate into the DOE test procedure provisions from the International
Electrotechnical
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E8-23405] 4. Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Certain
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment, and requires the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to determine whether amended, more stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E8-23825] 5. Special Ratings
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to reorganize and rewrite in plain language regulations relating to special ratings and ratings for health care eligibility only. These revisions are proposed as part of VA's rewrite and reorganization of all of its compensation and pension rules in a logical, claimantfocused, and userfriendly
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E8-23515] 6. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are designating final revised critical habitat for the San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Approximately 7,779 acres (ac) (3,148 hectares (ha)) of habitat in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California, are being
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E8-24650] 7. Accrued Benefits; Correction
This document contains a minor correction to the final regulations that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published in 71 FR 78368 on December 29, 2006. The regulation relates to the Payment of Benefits to Survivors of Estates of Deceased Beneficiaries. No substantive change to the content of the regulation is being made by correcting this
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E8-24684] 8. Notification of American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coin Price
The United States Mint is adjusting prices for its American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins.
Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5112(k) and 5111(a) grant the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue platinum coins, and to prepare and distribute numismatic items, the United States Mint mints and issues 2008 American Eagle
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : United States Mint
[FR Doc E8-24696] 9. Assessment and Mitigation of Claims for Liquidated Damages for Nonpayment or
This document announces guidelines for the assessment of claims for liquidated damages and the mitigation of those claims when participants in the National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) test for the Periodic Monthly Statement Payment Process fail to pay estimated duties in the time period prescribed by law. In addition, CBP may exercise the
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[FR Doc E8-24692] 10. Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-687, Revision of a Currently
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
[FR Doc E8-24668] 11. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
October 9, 2008.
The Department of the Treasury will submit the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 on or after the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Treasury Department
[FR Doc E8-24667] 12. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
October 9, 2008.
The Department of Treasury will submit the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 on or after the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Treasury Department
[FR Doc E8-24629] 13. Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority--Acquisition Exemption--in
Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority (PNRRA), a political subdivision and nonoperating Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to acquire an ownership interest in 10.6 miles of rail line from Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR). The line extends between milepost 2.0 (approximately
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Surface Transportation Board
[FR Doc E8-24723] 14. International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Personnel Records System
Notice is hereby given that the Department of State proposes to create a new system of records, the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Personnel Records System, which is currently in operation, pursuant to the provision of the Privacy Act of 1974 as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a) and Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A130,
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department
[FR Doc E8-24722] 15.
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department
[FR Doc E8-24724] 16.
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department
[FR Doc E8-24721] 17.
People all over the world ages 14 and older are invited to submit videos, not to exceed three minutes in length, containing any form of artistic expression including, but not limited to, dance, spoken word, poetry, and song, that highlight the theme ``Connecting through Difference: Share your Story.''
Published: 2008-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department
[FR Doc E8-24599] 18. Small Business Energy Efficiency Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA or Administration) is establishing a governmentwide program that builds on the Energy Star for Small Business Program, and is located at http://www.sba.gov/ energy. This rule is
Published: 2008-10-17 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION : Small Business Administration
[FR Doc E8-24720] 19. Sunshine Act Meeting
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at 10 a.m.
Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the
Published: 2008-10-17 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc E8-24625] 20. Indexed Annuities and Certain Other Insurance Contracts
The Securities and Exchange Commission is reopening the period for public comment on new rules that it originally proposed in Securities Act Release No. 8933 (June 25, 2008) [73 FR 37752 (July 1, 2008)]. The Commission proposed a rule that would, if adopted, define the terms ``annuity contract'' and ``optional annuity contract'' under the
Published: 2008-10-17 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc E8-24714] 21. ``Naked'' Short Selling Antifraud Rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is adopting an antifraud rule under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act'') to address fails to deliver securities that have been associated with ``naked'' short selling. The rule will further evidence the liability of short sellers, including brokerdealers acting for their own
Published: 2008-10-17 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc E8-24895] 22.
The Commission is adopting an interim final temporary rule requiring certain institutional investment managers to file information on Form SH concerning their short sales and positions of section 13(f) securities, other than options. The new rule extends the reporting requirements established by our Emergency Orders dated September 18, 2008,
Published: 2008-10-17 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc E8-24785] 23. Amendments to Regulation SHO
The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is adopting an interim final temporary rule under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act'') to address abusive ``naked'' short selling in all equity securities by requiring that participants of a clearing agency registered with the Commission deliver securities by settlement
Published: 2008-10-17 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc E8-24742] 24. Amendments to Regulation SHO
The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is adopting amendments to Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act''). The amendments are intended to further reduce the number of persistent fails to deliver in certain equity securities by eliminating the options market maker exception to the closeout
Published: 2008-10-17 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission
[FR Doc E8-24873] 25.White Cane Safety Day, 2008 (Proc. 8307),
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Title 3--
The President
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Proclamation 8307 of October 13, 2008
White Cane Safety Day, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Compassion is one of our
Published: 2008-10-17 Presidential Documents : Presidential Documents