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Date: 2008-12-01

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1. Medical Certification Requirements as Part of the CDL

Part VII: Transportation Department, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,

FMCSA amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to require interstate commercial driver's license (CDL) holders subject to the physical qualification requirements of the FMCSRs to provide a current original or copy of their medical examiner's certificates to their State Driver Licensing Agency (SDLA). The Agency also requires
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Veterans Affairs Department

2. National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

Part VII: Transportation Department, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,

The FMCSA proposes to establish and maintain a National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) and to require that all medical examiners who conduct medical examinations for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers complete certain training concerning FMCSA physical qualification standards, pass a test to verify an understanding of
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Veterans Affairs Department

3. Track Safety Standards; Continuous Welded Rail (CWR)

Part VI: Transportation Department, Federal Railroad Administration,

FRA is proposing to amend the Federal Track Safety Standards to promote the safety of railroad operations over continuous welded rail (CWR). In particular, FRA is proposing specific requirements for the qualification of persons designated to inspect CWR track, or supervise the installation, adjustment, or maintenance of CWR track. FRA is also
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Veterans Affairs Department

4. List of Fisheries for 2009

Part V: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) publishes its final List of Fisheries (LOF) for 2009, as required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The final LOF for 2009 reflects new information on interactions between commercial fisheries and marine mammals. NMFS must categorize each commercial fishery on the LOF into one of three
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : Veterans Affairs Department

5. Assistance to States for the Education of Children With Disabilities and Preschool Grants for Children With

Part IV: Education Department,

The Secretary issues final regulations governing the Assistance to States for Education of Children with Disabilities Program and the Preschool Grants for Children with Disabilities Program. These regulations are needed to clarify and strengthen current regulations in 34 CFR Part 300 governing the Assistance to States for the Education of Children
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION : Veterans Affairs Department

6. Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources:

Part III: Environmental Protection Agency,

On September 15, 1997, EPA adopted new source performance standards (NSPS) and emission guidelines (EG) for hospital/medical/ infectious waste incinerators (HMIWI). The NSPS and EG were established under sections 111 and 129 of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). The Sierra Club and the Natural Resources Defense Council (Sierra Club) filed suit in the
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY : Veterans Affairs Department

7. Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste; Alternative Requirements for Hazardous Waste Determination and

Part II: Environmental Protection Agency,

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is finalizing an alternative set of generator requirements applicable to laboratories owned by eligible academic entities, as defined in this final rule. The rule provides a flexible and protective set of regulations that address the specific nature of hazardous waste generation and
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY : Veterans Affairs Department

8. Clinical Science Research and Development Service; Cooperative Studies Scientific Evaluation Committee; Notice of

NOTICES: Clinical Science Research and Development Service Cooperative Studies Scientific Evaluation Committee,

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a meeting of the Clinical Science Research and Development Service Cooperative Studies Scientific Evaluation Committee will be held on January 7, 2009, at the St. Gregory Hotel, 2033 M Street, NW., Washington, DC. The session is

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department

9. Union Pacific Railroad Company--Temporary Trackage Rights Exemption--BNSF Railway Company

NOTICES: Union Pacific Railroad Co.; BNSF Railway Co.,

Pursuant to a written trackage rights agreement, BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) has agreed to grant temporary overhead trackage rights to Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) over BNSF's lines of railroad between Basta, CA (milepost 163.15), and Fullerton, CA (milepost 165.23), a distance of approximately 2 miles.

The transaction is scheduled

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Surface Transportation Board

10. Pennsylvania Regulatory Program

RULES: Pennsylvania Regulatory Program,

We are approving an amendment to the Pennsylvania regulatory program (the Pennsylvania program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The revisions relate to blasting for the development of shafts for underground mines and to blasting regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87, 88, 89, and 210.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

11. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment; Notice of Meeting

NOTICES: Center for Substance Abuse Treatment,

Pursuant to Public Law 92463, notice is hereby given of the meeting of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) National Advisory Council on December 11, 2008.

The meeting is open to the public and will include discussion of the Center's policy issues, and current administrative, legislative, and program developments.

Attendance

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES : Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

12. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention; Notice of Meeting

NOTICES: Center for Substance Abuse Prevention,

Pursuant to Public Law 92463, notice is hereby given that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) National Advisory Council will meet on December 15, 2008, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. via

teleconference.

The meeting will include discussion and evaluation of grant

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES : Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

13. Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

NOTICES: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,

Periodically, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish a summary of information collection requests under OMB review, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these documents, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on (240) 2761243. Proposed

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES : Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

14. U.S. Department of State Advisory Committee on Private International Law: Working Group on Conflicts of Law

NOTICES: Advisory Committee on Private International Law; Conflicts of Law,

A Working Group on Conflicts of Law has been established under the Department of State Advisory Committee on Private International Law to consider issues relating to choice of law, applicable law and dispute resolution. This is not a meeting of the full Advisory Committee.

In the context of the Seventh InterAmerican Specialized Conference

DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department

15. North Carolina Disaster NC-00018

NOTICES: North Carolina,

This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of North Carolina dated 11/21/2008.

Incident: Severe Storms and Tornadoes.

Incident Period: 11/14/2008 through 11/15/2008.

Effective Date: 11/21/2008.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 01/21/2009.

Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION : Small Business Administration

16. Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Listing of

NOTICES: NYSE Arca, Inc.,

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, 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

17. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change by the NASDAQ OMX

NOTICES: NASDAQ OMX PHLX, Inc.,

November 21, 2008.

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\, and Rule 19b4 \2\ thereunder, notice is hereby given that on November 20, 2008, the NASDAQ OMX PHLX, Inc. (``Phlx'' or ``Exchange''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

18. Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of

NOTICES: International Securities Exchange, LLC,

November 21, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 18, 2008, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (``Exchange'' or ``ISE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

19. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate

NOTICES: Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.,

November 24, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1), notice is hereby given that on November 20, 2008, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

20. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Order Granting

NOTICES: Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.,

November 24, 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 Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

21. Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule Change Revising NYSE Arca

NOTICES: NYSE Arca, Inc.,

November 24, 2008.

On October 9, 2008, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 \2\ thereunder to amend NYSE Arca Rule to list and trade options on

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

22. Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Alternext US LLC; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of

NOTICES: NYSE Alternext US LLC,

November 24, 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, NYSE Alternext US LLC (``NYSE Alternext'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

23. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change by the Boston

NOTICES: Boston Stock Exchange, Inc.,

November 21, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 19, 2008, the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc. (``BSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

24. Program for Allocation of Regulatory Responsibilities Pursuant to Rule 17d-2; Notice of Filing of Proposed Plan for

NOTICES: International Securities Exchange, LLC and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.,

November 24, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 17(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 17d2 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 21, 2008, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (``ISE'') and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (``FINRA'') (together with the ISE, the ``Parties'') filed

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

25. Proposed Collection; Comment Request

NOTICES: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 20549.

Extension:

Form N2; SEC File No. 27021; OMB Control No. 32350026.

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

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

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