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Memorandum of November 25, 2008

Provision of Marine War Risk Insurance Coverage Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Transportation [and] the Director

Presidential Documents : Veterans Affairs Department

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Proclamation 8323 of November 25, 2008

To Provide for Duty-free Treatment Under the Earned Import Allowance Program, And for Other Purposes By the President of the United

Presidential Documents : Veterans Affairs Department

This notice sets forth changes in rates of general applicability for competitive products.

POSTAL SERVICE : Veterans Affairs Department

The Postal Service is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to reflect changes to the prices and standards for the following Shipping Services:

Express Mail[supreg]

Priority Mail[supreg]

Parcel Select[supreg]

Parcel Return Service[supreg]

POSTAL SERVICE : Veterans Affairs Department

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a regulation that would strengthen the existing regulatory program for discharges from construction sites by establishing technologybased Effluent Limitations Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards for the Construction and Development (C&D) point source category. This proposal, if

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY : Veterans Affairs Department

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its regulations which set forth a mechanism for paying per diem to State homes providing nursing home care to eligible veterans. More specifically, we are proposing to update the basic per diem rate, to implement provisions of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department

The United States Mint is setting prices for the Martin Van Buren First Spouse Gold Proof and Uncirculated Coins.

Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 5112(o), and in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is setting the price of these coins to reflect the market price of gold. These prices are consistent with recently repriced,

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : United States Mint

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Declaration of a Person Abroad Who Receives and Is Returning Merchandise to the U.S. This request for comment

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

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the JADE Act. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)).

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

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Andean Trade Preferences. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L.

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

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Application for Withdrawal of Bonded Stores For Fishing Vessels and Certification of Use. This request for comment is

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

This notice announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has forwarded the Information Collection Request (ICR), OMB control number 16520029, abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of an extension of the currently approved collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The ICR

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : Transportation Security Administration

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413, (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) this notice announces that the Information Collection Request, abstracted below, is being forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget for (notice and request for comments) of currently approved (Exemption from Passenger TariffFiling Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Transportation Department

Progressive Rail Inc. (PGR), a Class III rail common carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(3) for a transaction within a corporate family. The transaction allows PGR to remain in control of Airlake Terminal Railway Company, LLC (ATRC), also a Class III rail carrier.\1\ PGR acknowledges that its authority to

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Surface Transportation Board

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are approving amendments to the Kansas regulatory program (Kansas program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Kansas proposed revisions to its 2006 Revegetation Success Guidelines, Normal Husbandry Practices, and State Regulations.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

The Industry Advisory Panel of Overseas Buildings Operations will meet on Thursday, December 18, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The meeting will be held in room 1107 of the U.S. Department of State, located at 2201 C Street, NW. (entrance on 23rd Street), Washington, DC. For logistical and security reasons, it is

DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department

The Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy (ACIEP) will meet from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2008, at the U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW., Room 1107, Washington, DC. The meeting will be hosted by Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Daniel S. Sullivan and Committee

DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department

The Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation will meet in the Department of State, 2201 ``C'' Street, NW., Washington, DC, December 10, 2008, in Conference Room 1105 and December 11, 2008, in Conference Room 1107. Prior notification and a valid governmentissued photo ID (such as driver's license, passport, U.S. government or

DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department

DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department

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

DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department

November 21, 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 November 19, 2008, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

November 21, 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 November 5, 2008, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

November 20, 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 29, 2008, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange''), through its wholly owned subsidiary, NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (``NYSE Arca Equities''), filed with the Securities and

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

November 21, 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 November 18, 2008, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (``MSRB'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'' or ``SEC'') the proposed rule change as

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

November 20, 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 November 14, 2008, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (``ISE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission