The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to amend the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement, by adding nine sections to designate the following nine items within which biobased products would be afforded Federal procurement preference: Chain and cable lubricants; corrosion preventatives; food cleaners;

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Veterans Affairs Department

This Guideline sets forth the administrative, programmatic, and financial requirements attendant to Fiscal Year 2009 State Justice Institute grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.

STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE : Veterans Affairs Department

The Secretary amends the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins Loan) Program, Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program regulations to implement provisions of the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2008 (CCRAA) (Pub. L. 11084), including the statutory provisions that establish the

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION : Veterans Affairs Department

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

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.13, Omni Hydrocarbon Measurement, 914 Kennings Ave., Crosby, TX 77532, has been approved to gauge petroleum, petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct gauger

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

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.13, Oiltest, Inc., 4333 50th Street South, Tampa, FL 33619, has been approved to gauge petroleum, petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct gauger services

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

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, Certispec Services USA, Inc., 1448 Texas Avenue, Texas City, TX 77590, has been approved to gauge and accredited to test petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR

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

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing that the information collection request for 30 CFR 870 Abandoned Mine Reclamation FundFee Collection and Coal Production Reporting and the form OSM1 has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

A determination has been made that thirteen foreign persons have engaged in activities that warrant the imposition of measures pursuant to Section 3 of the Iran, North Korea, and Syria
Nonproliferation Act, which provides for penalties on entities and individuals for the transfer to or acquisition from Iran since January 1, 1999, the transfer to

DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department

This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Oklahoma (FEMA 1803DR), dated 10/09/2008.

Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding.

Incident Period: 09/12/2008 through 09/19/2008.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION : Small Business Administration

This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of North Carolina (FEMA1801DR), dated 10/08/2008.

Incident: Tropical Storm Hanna.

Incident Period: 09/04/2008 through 09/15/2008.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION : Small Business Administration

This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA1802DR), dated 10/09/2008.

Incident: Severe Wind Storm associated with Tropical Depression Ike

Incident Period: 09/14/2008 through 09/15/2008.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION : Small Business Administration

October 14, 2008.

I. Introduction

On August 26, 2008, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' or ``Exchange'') 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 amending NYSE Rule 18 to allow

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

October 17, 2008.

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 16, 2008, the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

October 17, 2008.

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 10, 2008, the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc. (``BSE'' 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

October 17, 2008.

On August 29, 2008, the BATS Exchange, Inc. (``BATS'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities
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and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') a proposed minor rule violation plan (``MRVP'') pursuant to Section 19(d)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19d1(c)(2) thereunder.\2\

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

Applicant: WLD Enterprises, Inc. (``Applicant'').

Relevant Advisers Act Sections: Exemption requested under section 202(a)(11)(G) of the Advisers Act from section 202(a)(11) of the Advisers Act.

Summary of Application: Applicant requests that the Commission issue an order declaring it, existing and future Pool Advisory Entities, as

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

October 17, 2008.

Notice is hereby given that the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') has issued an Order, pursuant to Section 17(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ approving and declaring effective an amendment to the plan for allocating regulatory responsibility (``Plan'') filed pursuant to Rule 17d2 of

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 205490213.

Extension:

Rule 17a7; SEC File No. 270238; OMB Control No. 32350214.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013520), the Securities and

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 205490213.

Extension:

Rule 01, SEC File No. 270472, OMB Control No. 32350531.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 350l et seq.), the Securities and

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 205490213.

Extension:

Rule 3a8; SEC File No. 270516; OMB Control No. 32350574.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is amending the system of records currently listed under ``COMMERCE/ PATTM18 USPTO Identification and Security Access Control Systems.'' This action is being taken to revise the Privacy Act Notice to include the

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Patent and Trademark Office

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of the availability of exclusive or partially exclusive licenses to practice worldwide under the following pending patents. Any license granted shall comply with 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR part 404. Applications will be evaluated utilizing the following criteria: (1) Ability to manufacture and market

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE : Navy Department