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Sunshine Act Meetings

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Amendments to the Water Code and Comprehensive Plan To Implement a Revised Water Audit Approach To Identify and

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

By Resolution No. 2009-01 on March 11, 2009, the Delaware River Basin Commission (``Commission'' or ``DRBC'') approved amendments to its Water Code and Comprehensive Plan to implement an updated water audit approach to identify and control water loss in the Basin.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Investment Advice--Participants and Beneficiaries

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This document withdraws final rules under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and parallel provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, relating to the provision of investment advice to participants and beneficiaries in individual account plans, such as 401(k) plans, and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts (and certain similar plans). Final rules were published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2009 (74 FR 3822). The effective and applicability dates of the final rules had been deferred until May 17, 2010, in order to permit a review of policy and legal issues raised with respect to the rules. As discussed in this Notice, the Department has determined to withdraw the final rules. The Department also intends to soon propose a revised rule limited to the application of the statutory exemption relating to investment advice.

Senior Executive Service; Performance Review Board

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides the Performance Review Board Standing Register for the Department of Energy. This listing supersedes all previously published lists of PRB members.

Senior Executive Service; Performance Review Board

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides the Performance Review Board Chair designee for the Department of Energy.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Pressed Wood

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval: Pressed Wood Manufacturing Industry Survey; ICR No. 2328.01, OMB No. 2070TBD. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection activity and its expected burden and costs.

Sunshine Act Notice Meeting

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Holding The Meeting: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Federal Register Citation of Previous Announcement: 74 FR 58626, Friday, November 13, 2009.
Previously Announced Time and Date of Meeting: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 2 p.m. (Eastern Time).
Change in the Meeting: The meeting has been cancelled.

Restrictions on Operators Employing Former Flight Standards Service Aviation Safety Inspectors

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed rule would prohibit any person holding a certificate to conduct certain operations from knowingly employing, or making a contractual arrangement with, certain individuals to act as an agent or a representative of the certificate holder in any matter before the FAA under certain conditions. These restrictions would apply if the individual, in the preceding 2year period: Directly served as, or was directly responsible for the oversight of, a Flight Standards Service Aviation Safety Inspector; and had direct responsibility to inspect, or oversee the inspection of, the operations of the certificate holder. This proposed rule would also apply to persons who own or manage fractional ownership program aircraft that are used to conduct operations under specific regulations described in this document. This proposed rule would establish these restrictions to prevent potential organizational conflicts of interests which could adversely affect aviation safety.

Filing Dates for the Florida Special Election in the 19th Congressional District

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Florida has scheduled elections on February 2, 2010, and April 6, 2010, to fill the U.S. House seat in the 19th Congressional District being vacated by Representative Robert Wexler.

Committees required to file reports in connection with the Special Primary Election on February 2, 2010, shall file a 12day PrePrimary Report. Committees required to file reports in connection with both the Special Primary and Special General Election on April 6, 2010, shall file a 12day PrePrimary Report, a 12day PreGeneral Report, and a 30day PostGeneral Report.

Public Assistance Eligibility

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides financial assistance to State, local, and Tribal governments, as well as certain private nonprofit organizations, for response and recovery activities required as a result of a presidentiallydeclared major disaster or emergency. Assistance may include reimbursement for sheltering and evacuation costs
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incurred to assist individuals displaced by a declared major disaster or emergency. This rule finalizes the July 2006 interim rule which amended FEMA's Public Assistance eligibility regulations to allow grantees to seek reimbursement for sheltering and evacuation costs incurred outside of the area designated under a Presidential emergency or major disaster declaration, if such costs are otherwise eligible for FEMA Public Assistance. This rule further clarifies those regulations to specify which entities may be eligible for reimbursement for costs incurred from providing evacuation and sheltering services outside the area of the

Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers; Order on Rehearing and Clarification

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) issued Order No. 717A to make even clearer the Standards of Conduct as implemented by Order No. 717. This order addresses requests for rehearing and clarification concerning paragraph 80 of Order No. 717A and whether an employee who is not making business decisions about contract nonprice terms and conditions is considered a ``marketing function employee.''

Combined Notice of Filings 1

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

November 13, 2009.

Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings:

Docket Numbers: EC1017000.

Applicants: Astoria Energy LLC, SUEZ Energy Astoria LLC,CDPQ Investments (U.S.) Inc., WE Energy Investment LLC,USPF Holdings, LLC, Robert O. Gurman, JEMB Family LP, EIF Astoria III, LLC,AE Bowery Bay LLC.

Description: Astoria Energy LLC et al submits application for authorization of indirect disposition of jurisdictional facilities and acquisition of securities, and request for expedited consideration.

Filed Date: 11/04/2009.

Accession Number: 200911060038.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 25, 2009.

Docket Numbers: EC1018000.

Applicants: First Solar, Inc., FSE Blythe 1, LLC, NRG Energy, Inc.

Description: NRG Energy, Inc. et al submits Joint Application for Authorization under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, requesting expedited treatment and request for confidential treatment etc.

Filed Date: 11/04/20

Combined Notice of Filings 1

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

November 10, 2009.

Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings:

Docket Numbers: EC1015000.

Applicants: West Georgia Generating Company, LLC; DeSoto County Generating Company, LLC; Broadway Gen Funding, LLC; Southern Power Company.

Description: West Georgia Generating Co, LLC et al. (Joint Applicants) submits the joint application for authorization under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act and Request for Expedited and Privileged Treatment.

Filed Date: 11/02/2009.

Accession Number: 200911050154.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 30, 2009.

Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:

Docket Numbers: ER013121022; ER022085017; ER02417021; ER02 418021; ER031326020; ER03296024; ER03416024; ER03951024; ER04 94021; ER051146021; ER051262024; ER05332021; ER05365021; ER05 481022; ER061093020; ER06200020; ER071378013; ER07195016;
ER07242015; ER07254014; ER07287014; ER07460011; ER08387

Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications: Public Notice

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

November 10, 2009.

This constitutes notice, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2201(b), of the receipt of prohibited and exempt offtherecord communications.

Order No. 607 (64 FR 51222, September 22, 1999) requires Commission decisional employees, who make or receive a prohibited or exempt off therecord communication relevant to the merits of a contested proceeding, to deliver to the Secretary of the Commission, a copy of the communication, if written, or a summary of the substance of any oral communication.

Prohibited communications are included in a public, nondecisional file associated with, but not a part of, the decisional record of the proceeding. Unless the Commission determines that the prohibited communication and any responses thereto should become a part of the decisional record, the prohibited offtherecord communication will not be considered by the Commission in reaching its decision. Parties to a proceeding may seek the opportunity to respond to any facts or contentions made i

Truth in Lending

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Board is publishing for public comment an interim final rule amending Regulation Z (Truth in Lending). The interim rule implements Section 131(g) of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), which was enacted on May 20, 2009, as Section 404(a) of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. TILA Section 131(g) became effective immediately upon enactment and established a new requirement for notifying consumers of the sale or transfer of their mortgage loans. The purchaser or assignee that acquires the loan must provide the required disclosures in writing no later than 30 days after the date on which the loan is sold or otherwise transferred or assigned. The Board is issuing this interim rule, effective immediately upon publication, so that parties subject to the statutory requirement have guidance on how to comply. However, to allow time for any necessary operational changes, compliance with the interim final rule is optional for 60 days from the date of publication; during this period, covered person

Electronic Fund Transfers

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Board is proposing to amend Regulation E, which implements the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, and the official staff commentary to the regulation, which interprets the requirements of Regulation E. The proposal restricts a person's ability to impose dormancy, inactivity, or service fees for certain prepaid products, primarily gift cards. In addition, the proposal generally prohibits the sale or issuance of such products if they have an expiration date of less than five years. The proposed amendments implement statutory requirements set forth in the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 that are effective on August 22, 2010.

Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below.

The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The applications also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether

Notice of Request for the Approval of Information Collection

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the following information collection:
49 U.S.C. 5308Clean Fuels Grant Program.

Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The following applicants have applied for scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The Act requires that we invite public comment on these permit applications.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Records and Reports Concerning

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information and to allow for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on requirements for recordkeeping and reports concerning experience with approved new animal drugs, specifically on new data elements to be used in revised versions of Forms FDA 1932 and 1932a. The information contained in the reports required by this regulation enables FDA to monitor the use of new animal drugs after approval and to ensure their continued safety and efficacy.

Agency Information Collection Request; 60-Day Public Comment Request

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Delegation of Authority

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that I have delegated to the Assistant Secretary for Aging the authorities vested in the Secretary of Health and Human Services under Section 1701(a)(3)(AB), Section 1701(a)(4), and Section 1703(a)(4) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u(a)(3)(AB), 300u(a)(4), and 300u2(a), as amended), as they pertain to the exercise of the funds transferred by the Secretary to the Administration on Aging under the ``Prevention and Wellness Fund'' of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 1115 (Feb. 17, 2009) to carry out evidencebased clinical and community based prevention and wellness strategies through chronic disease self management programs targeted to improving the health of seniors under the ``Communities Putting Prevention to Work'' initiative.

These authorities may be redelegated.

Exercise of these authorities is concurrent to and does not supplant existing delegations of authority from the Secretary. Exercise of these authorities sh

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

Request for Public Comment: 30-Day Notice; Proposed Information Collection: Indian Health Service Forms

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Indian Health Service (IHS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. As required by section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the PRA95, the proposed information collection has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.

The IHS received no comments in response to the 60day Federal Register notice (74 FR 30095) published on June 24, 2009. The purpose of this notice is to allow an addi

Solicitation of Comments on a Proposal To Revise Method for Estimation of Monthly Labor Force Statistics for Certain

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor, through the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), is responsible for the development and publication of local area labor force statistics. This program includes the issuance of monthly estimates of the labor force, employment, unemployment, and the unemployment rate for each State and labor market area in the nation. A hierarchy of estimation methods is used to produce the 7,300 estimates covered by the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program (http://thomas.loc.gov/bss/d111/d111laws.html), based on the availability and quality of data from the Current Population Survey (CPS). The strongest estimating methodsignalplusnoise models with realtime benchmarking for current estimation and historical benchmarkingis employed for all States and the District of Columbia, the Los AngelesLong BeachGlendale, CA metropolitan division, New

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Chalkyitsik Native Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Chalkyitsik, Alaska, and are located in:
Lot 2, U.S. Survey No. 4133, Alaska.

Containing 2.34 acres.
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 23 N., R. 16 E.,

Sec. 29;

Secs. 32 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 2,580 acres.
T. 22 N., R. 17 E.,

Secs. 25 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 6,192 acres.
T. 23 N., R. 18 E.,

Secs. 4 to 8, inclusive;

Secs. 18, 19, and 30.

Containing approximately 3,891 acres.
T. 22 N., R. 19 E.,

Secs. 11 to 14, inclusive;

Secs. 23 to 36, inclusive.

Containing approximately 9,086 acres.
T. 21 N., R. 20 E.,

Secs. 1 to 6, inclusive;

Secs. 9 to 14, inclusive.

Containing approximately 6,335 acres.

Aggregating approximately 28,087 acres.

Alaska Native Claims Selection

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface estate in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Evansville, Incorporated. The lands are in the vicinity of Evansville, Alaska, and are located in:
Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska
T. 26 N., R. 17 W.,

Secs. 35 and 36.

Containing approximately 1,094 acres.
T. 25 N., R. 18 W.,

Secs. 16, 21, 28 and 29.

Containing approximately 2,437 acres.
T. 24 N., R. 19 W.,

Secs. 7 and 8.

Containing approximately 1,230 acres.

Aggregating approximately 4,761 acres.

The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Doyon, Limited when the surface estate is conveyed to Evansville, Incorporated. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner.

National Cancer Institute; Notice of Closed Meeting

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meeting.

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

Name of Committee: National Cancer Institute Initial Review Group; Subcommittee JPopulation and PatientOriented Training.

Date: February 10, 2010.

Time: 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: Hilton Alexandria Old Town, 1767 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Contact Person: Ilda M. McKenna, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Rese

National Institute of General Medical Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meeting.

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

Name of Committee: National Institute of General Medical Sciences Special Emphasis Panel; Minority Biomedical Research Support.

Date: December 3, 2009.

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, Natcher Building, Room 3AN12, 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, (Telephone Conference Call).

National Institute on Aging; Notice of Closed Meetings

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meetings.

The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The contract proposals and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the contract proposals, the disclosure of which [[Page 60278]]
would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

Name of Committee: National Institutes on Aging, Special Emphasis Panel Exceptional Aging.

Date: December 10, 2009.

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate contract proposals.

Place: National Institutes of Health, Gateway Building, 7201 Wisconsin Avenue 2C212, Bethesda, MD 20982 (Telephone Conference Call).

Contact Person: Alicja L. Ma

National Institute on Drug Abuse; Notice of Closed Meeting

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meeting.

Name of Committee: National Institute on Drug Abuse Special Emphasis Panel; Conference Grant Application Review.

Date: December 3, 2009.

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, 6101 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852, (Virtual Meeting).

Contact Person: Gerald L. McLaughlin, PhD, Scientific

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request clearance for this collection. In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer than three years.

Comments are invited on (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information of respondent

Notice of Availability of Record of Decision for the Swimmer Interdiction Security System

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Navy (Navy), after carefully weighing the operational and environmental consequences of the proposed action, announces its decision to construct and operate a Swimmer Interdiction Security System at Naval Base KitsapBangor, Washington to find, identify, and interdict surface and underwater intruders for engagement by harbor security forces, in furtherance of the Navy's statutory obligations under Title 10 of the United States Code governing the roles and responsibilities of the Navy. In its decision, the Navy considered applicable laws and executive orders, including an analysis of the effects of its actions in compliance with the Endangered Species Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act, and the requirements of Executive Order (EO) 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations and EO 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks.

The

New Postal Product

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to add a Global Expedited Package Services 2 contract to the Competitive Product List. The Postal Service has also filed a related contract. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with these filings.

Implementation of Privacy Act of 1974

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This document institutes the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board's (Board) final rule implementing a set of procedural regulations under the Privacy Act of 1974 (Privacy Act or the Act), Public Law 93579, 5 U.S.C. 552a. These regulations have been written to conform to the statutory provisions of the Act. They are intended to expedite the processing of Privacy Act requests received by the Board and to ensure the proper dissemination of information to the public.

Rule Implementing the Freedom of Information Act

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This document institutes the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board's (Board) final rule implementing a set of procedural regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552, and Public Law 104231, the Electronic Freedom of
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Information Act Amendments of 1996. These regulations have been written to conform to the statutory provisions of the Acts, to expedite the processing of FOIA requests received by the Board, and to ensure the proper dissemination of information to the public.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board (Board or RATB) proposes two new systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (Privacy Act or the Act), entitled ``RATB Investigative Files'' and ``RATB Fraud Hotline Program Files.''

Notice of Information Collection Under Emergency Review: Forms DS-2053, DS-2054; Medical Examination for Immigrant or

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the emergency review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Title of Information Collection: Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant.

OMB Control Number: 14050113.

Type of Request: Emergency Review.

Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Visa Services (CA/VO)

Form Number: DS2053, DS2054, DS3030.

Respondents: Immigrant visa and refugee applicants.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 630,000 per year.

Estimated Number of Responses: 630,000 per year.

Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.

Total Estimated Burden: 630,000 hours annually.

Frequency: Once per application.

Obligation To Respond: Required to Obtain Benefit.

The proposed information

Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N-400, Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on September 3, 2009, at 74 FR 45648, announcing a revision to the form and instructions. However, USCIS has decided not to revise the form or instructions at this time. Should USCIS decide to revise the form and instructions in the near future it will once again publish a 60day notice in the Federal Register and allow the public 60days to submit comments. USCIS did receive two comments on the September 3, 2009, notice. USCIS responded to those two comments in item 8 of the supporting statement that will be posted on http:// www.r

Agency Information Collection Activities: Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement (Form I-775)

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement (Form I775). 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)). [[Page 60282]]

Medicare Program: Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2010 Payment Rates; Changes to

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule with comment period revises the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) to implement applicable statutory requirements and changes arising from our continuing experience with this system. In this final rule with comment period, we describe the changes to the amounts and factors used to determine the payment rates for Medicare hospital outpatient services paid under the prospective payment system. These changes are applicable to services furnished on or after January 1, 2010.

In addition, this final rule with comment period updates the revised Medicare ambulatory surgical center (ASC) payment system to implement applicable statutory requirements and changes arising from our continuing experience with this system. In this final rule with comment period, we set forth the applicable relative payment weights and amounts for services furnished in ASCs, specific HCPCS codes to which these changes will apply, and other pertinent ratesetting information for the