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Notification of Van Buren First Spouse Gold Coin Prices

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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, previously introduced 2008 First Spouse Gold Coins.

Effective November 25, 2008, the United States Mint will commence selling Van Buren First Spouse Gold Proof and Uncirculated Gold Coins according to the following price schedule:
Description Price ($) Van Buren First Spouse Gold Proof Coin...................... 549.95 Van Buren First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin............... 524.95

Notification of Price Decreases for American Eagle Gold and Platinum Coins, American Buffalo Gold Coins, and First

Mon, Nov 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Mint is adjusting prices for its American Eagle Gold and Platinum Coins, American Buffalo Gold Coins, and First Spouse Gold Coins.

Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5111(a) and 5112(k) grant the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue gold and platinum coins, and to prepare and distribute numismatic items, the United States Mint mints and issues 2008 American Eagle Gold and Platinum Coins, American Buffalo Gold Coins, and First Spouse Gold Coins. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is changing the price of these coins to reflect decreases in the market price of gold and platinum.

Effective on or about November 14, 2008, the United States Mint will commence selling the following 2008 American Eagle Gold and Platinum Coins, American Buffalo Gold Coins and First Spouse Gold Coins according to the following price schedule:
Product Price American Eagle Gold

Notification of Resumption of Sales of Previously Available Products

Mon, Nov 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Mint is setting prices and will resume selling previously available products.

Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5111(a), 5112 & 5132 grant the Secretary of the Treasury to prepare and distribute numismatic items, the United States Mint will resume selling previously available products.

The United States Mint is setting the price of these coins in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B).

Effective November 15, 2008, the United States Mint will commence selling the following previously available products according to the following price schedule:
Last chance Product price Annual Sets
2007 UNITED STATES MINT PROOF SET[supreg]............... $26.95 2007 UNITED STATES MINT 50 STATE QUARTERS PROOF SETTM... 13.95 2004 UNITED STATES MINT UNCIRCULATED COIN SET[supreg]... 16.95 2006 UNITED STATES MINT U

Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee November 2008 Public Meeting

Thu, Nov 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for November 24, 2008.

Office of the Secretary

Thu, Nov 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule amends several Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Office of the Secretary regulations related to Indian trust management in the areas of probate, probate hearings and appeals, tribal probate codes, and life estates and future interests in Indian land. This rule allows the Secretary to further fulfill his fiduciary responsibilities to federally recognized tribes and individual Indians and to meet the Indian trust management policies articulated by Congress in the Indian Land Consolidation Act (ILCA), as amended by the American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004 (AIPRA).

Compliance Agreement

Thu, Nov 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is being published in the Federal Register consistent with section 457(b)(2) of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA). Section 457 of GEPA authorizes the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) to enter into a compliance agreement with a recipient that is failing to comply substantially with Federal program requirements. In order to enter into a compliance agreement, the Department must determine, in written findings, that the recipient cannot comply with the applicable program requirements until a future date and that a compliance agreement is a viable means of bringing about such compliance.

On August 29, 2008, the Department entered into a compliance agreement with the Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE). Section 457(b)(2) of GEPA requires the Department to publish written findings leading to a compliance agreement, with a copy of the compliance agreement, in the Federal Register.

Administrative Practice and Procedure, Postal Service

Thu, Nov 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission is adding Express Mail Contract 2 (MC2009-3) to the Competitive Product List. This action is consistent with changes in a recent law governing postal operations and a related Postal Service request. Republication of the lists of market dominant and competitive products is also consistent with new requirements in the law.

The Electronic System for Travel Authorization: Mandatory Compliance Required for Travel Under the Visa Waiver

Thu, Nov 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that, beginning January 12, 2009, all nonimmigrant aliens traveling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must obtain an approved travel authorization from the Department's Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). To comply with ESTA, VWP travelers must provide electronically to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) the information currently collected on the I94W Nonimmigrant Alien Arrival/Departure (Form I94W) through the CBP ESTA Web site and receive authorization to travel before embarking on travel to the United States.

Thu, Nov 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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The President
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Notice of November 10, 2008

Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
On November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Iran pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the situation in Iran. Because our relations with Iran have not yet returned to normal, and the process of implementing the January 19, 1981, agreements with Iran is still underway, the national emergency declared on November 14, 1979, must continue in effect beyond November 14, 2008. Therefore, consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year this national emergency with respect to Iran.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted to the Congress.

(Presidential Sig.)
THE WHITE HOUSE,
November 10, 2008.
[FR Doc. E8-27171
Filed 11-12-08; 11:15 am]
Billing code 3195-W9-P

Notification of American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coin Price Decreases

Fri, Oct 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins in four denominations with the following weights: Oneounce, onehalf ounce, onequarter ounce, onetenth ounce. The United States Mint also produces American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated fourcoin sets that contain one coin of each denomination. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is changing the price of these coins to reflect decreases in the market price of platinum.

Effective on October 17, 2008, the United States Mint will commence selling the following 2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins according to the following price schedule:

Notification of United States Mint American Legacy Collection[supreg] Price

Fri, Oct 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Mint is setting the price for its 2008 United States Mint American Legacy Collection.

In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is establishing the price of this set to reflect the content of the set, production costs, and other relevant factors.

Therefore, effective October 27, 2008, the United States Mint will commence selling the 2008 United States Mint American Legacy Collection at $100.00.

Notification of United States Mint Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Premium Adjustment

Fri, Oct 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Mint is adjusting the premium charged to Authorized Purchasers for American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins, which the agency mints and issues in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 5112(e).

Because of increases in the cost of acquiring silver blanks, the United States Mint will increase the premium charged to Authorized Purchasers for American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins, from $1.25 to $1.40 per coin, for all orders accepted on or after October 14, 2008.

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee September 2008 Public Meeting

Mon, Sep 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for September 24, 2008.

Date: September 24, 2008.

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

Location: United States Mint, 801 9th Street, NW., 2nd Floor, Conference Room A, Washington, DC 20220.

Subject: Review reverse candidate designs for the President George W. Bush Second Term Medal, and other business as appropriate.

Interested persons should call 2023547502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location.

In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 5135, the CCAC:

Advises the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals.

Advises the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five ca

Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership Applications

Fri, Aug 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to United States Code, title 31, section 5135(b), the United States Mint is reopening and extending the submission period for applications for appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as a member representing the interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States. The CCAC was established to:

Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals produced by the United States Mint.
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Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places that the CCAC recommends to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made.

Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.

Total membership consists of ele

Notification of Price for 8-8-08 Double Prosperity Set

Fri, Aug 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Mint is establishing the price for its 8-8- 08 Double Prosperity Set.

Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 5112(i) & (q), and in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is establishing the price of these coins.

Effective August 1, 2008, the United States Mint commenced selling the 8808 Double Prosperity Set according to the following price schedule:
Description Price 8808 Double Prosperity Set............................ $1,228.88

Notification of American Eagle Platinum Proof Coin Price Increases

Mon, Jul 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Mint is adjusting prices for its American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins.

Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5111(a) and 5112(k) 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 Platinum Proof Coins in four denominations with the following weights: Oneounce, onehalf ounce, onequarter ounce, onetenth ounce. The United States Mint also produces American Eagle Platinum Proof fourcoin sets that contain one coin of each denomination. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is changing the price of these coins to reflect increases in the market price of platinum.

Effective July 23, 2008, the United States Mint will commence selling the following 2008 American Eagle Proof Coins according to the following price schedule:
Description Price American Eagle Platinum Proof Coin

Notification of 2008 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin Pricing

Thu, Jul 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Mint is setting the price for the 2008 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin.

Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5111(a) and 5112(a)(11), & (q) grant the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue gold coins, and to prepare and distribute numismatic items, the United States Mint will mint and issue American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coins.

In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 5112(q)(5) & 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is setting the price of these coins to reflect recent increases in the market price of gold, as follows:
Description Price 2008 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin........... $1,199.95

Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed Frameworks for Early-Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations; Notice of Meetings

Thu, Jul 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter Service or we) is proposing to establish the 200809 earlyseason hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds. We annually prescribe frameworks, or outer limits, for dates and times when hunting may occur and the maximum number of birds that may be taken and possessed in early seasons. Early seasons may open as early as September 1, and include seasons in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These frameworks are necessary to allow State selections of specific final seasons and limits and to allow recreational harvest at levels compatible with population status and habitat conditions. This proposed rule also provides the final regulatory alternatives for the 200809 duck hunting seasons.

Testing of Certain High Production Volume Chemicals; Second Group of Chemicals

Thu, Jul 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing a test rule under section 4(a)(1)(B) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require manufacturers, importers, and processors of certain high production volume (HPV) chemical substances to conduct testing to obtain screening level data for health and environmental effects and chemical fate. EPA has preliminarily determined that: Each of the 19 chemical substances included in this proposed rule is produced in substantial quantities and that there is or may be substantial human exposure to each of them; there are insufficient data to reasonably determine or predict the effects on health or the environment of the manufacture, distribution in commerce, processing, use, or disposal of the chemicals, or of any combination of these activities; and the testing program proposed here is necessary to develop such data. Data developed under this proposed rule will provide critical information about the environmental fate and potential hazards associated with these chemicals which, wh

Administrative Practice and Procedure; Postal Service

Thu, Jul 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission is adding the Postal Service's negotiated agreement with Global Expedited Package Services 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.

Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records

Tue, Jul 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the United States Mint, Treasury, is publishing its inventory of Privacy Act systems of records.

Notification of 2008 American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coin Pricing

Mon, Jul 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Summary: The United States Mint is setting prices for its 2008 American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins.

Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5111(a) and 5112(k) 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 Platinum Uncirculated Coins in four denominations with the following weights: one ounce, onehalf ounce, onequarter ounce, onetenth ounce. The United States Mint also produces American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated fourcoin sets that contain one coin of each denomination. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is setting the price of these coins to reflect recent increases in the market price of platinum.

The United States Mint will make available the following 2008 American Eagle Uncirculated Platinum Coins according to the following price schedule:
Description Price American Eagl

Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee August 2008 Public Meeting

Thu, Jul 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting and public forum scheduled for August 1, 2008, at the American Numismatic Association's World's Fair of Money[reg].

Date: August 1, 2008.

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (public meeting followed by public forum).

Location: Room 316, Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Subject: Review candidate reverse designs for the 2009 American Eagle Platinum Coin Program, candidate privy mark designs for the American Eagle Platinum Coin series, and other business.

Interested persons should call 2023547502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location.

In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 5135, the CCAC:

Advises the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals.

Notification of American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coin Price Increases

Thu, May 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Mint is adjusting prices for its American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated OneOunce Coins and its American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated OneTenth Ounce Coins.

Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5111(a) and 5112(k) 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 2007 American Eagle Uncirculated Coins with the following weights: Oneounce and onetenth ounce. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is changing the price of these coins to reflect the increases in the market price of platinum.

Accordingly, the United States Mint will commence selling the following 2007 American Eagle Uncirculated Coins according to the following price schedule:
Description Price American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins
Oneounce platinum coin.................................... $2,189.95 Onetenth ounce plat

Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee May 2008 Public Meeting

Thu, May 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for May 20, 2008.

Date: May 20, 2008.

Time: Public meeting time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Location: United States Mint, 801 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Subject: Review candidate designs for the 2009 District of Columbia and United States Territories Quarter Program; and other general business.

Interested persons should call 2023547502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location.

In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 5135, the CCAC:

Advises the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals.

Advises the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar

Notification of 2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coin Pricing

Thu, May 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Mint is setting prices for the 2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins.

Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5111(a) and 5112(k) 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 Platinum Proof Coins in four denominations with the following weights: Oneounce, onehalf ounce, onequarter ounce, onetenth ounce. The United States Mint also produces American Eagle Platinum Proof fourcoin sets that contain one coin of each denomination. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is setting the price of these coins to reflect increases in the market price of platinum.

Accordingly, the United States Mint will commence selling the following 2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins according to the following price schedule:
Description Price 2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof C

Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee April 2008 Public Meeting

Fri, Apr 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for April 22, 2008.

Date: April 22, 2008.

Time: Public Meeting Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: United States Mint; 801 Ninth Street, NW.; Washington, DC 20220; 2nd floor conference room.

Subject: Review narratives for the Native American $1 Coin, the 2009 First Spouse Gold Coin and Medal Designs, and other general business.

Interested persons should call 2023547502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location.

Public Law 10815 established the CCAC to:

Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals.

Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in eac

Notification of American Eagle 10th Anniversary Platinum Coin Set Price Increase

Mon, Apr 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Summary: The United States Mint is adjusting the price for its American Eagle 10th Anniversary Platinum Coin Set.

Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5111(a) and 5112(k) grant the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue platinum coins, and to prepare and distribute numismatic items, the United States Mint minted last year and continues to issue 2007 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is changing the price of this coin set to reflect the increase in value of the underlying precious metal content of the coinsthe result of
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increases in the market price of platinum.

Accordingly, the United States Mint will commence selling the 2007 American Eagle 10th Anniversary Platinum Coin Set according to the following price schedule:
Description Price American Eagle 10th Anniversary Platinum Coin Set....... $2,649.95

For Further Information Contact:

Notification of United States Mint Coin Product Price Adjustment

Mon, Mar 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Mint is announcing the prices of the 2008 American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coin Program.

denomination.

Because of increases in the cost of gold, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for 2008 American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins at the prices indicated below, effective April 1, 2008: Description Price American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins:
Oneounce gold uncirculated coin............................ $1,119.95 Onehalf ounce gold uncirculated coin..................

AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Mon, Mar 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations for Fitness for Duty (FFD) programs to update these requirements and enhance consistency with advances in other relevant Federal rules and guidelines, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs, and other Federal drug and alcohol testing programs that impose similar requirements on the private sector. The amendments require nuclear power plant licensees and other entities, including facilities possessing Category 1A material, to strengthen the effectiveness of their FFD programs. In addition, the amendments require nuclear power plant licensees and other entities to enhance consistency between with the FFD programs with NRC's access authorization requirements for nuclear power plants. The amendments also require nuclear power plant licensees to ensure against worker fatigue adversely affecting public health and safety and the common defense and security by

AGENCY: Office of Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner, HUD.

Mon, Mar 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This rule conforms HUD's regulations to a recent statutory increase in the amount by which HUD may increase the dollar amount limitations on insured mortgages for multifamily housing.

Notification of American Buffalo 2008 Celebration Coin Program Price Increase.

Wed, Mar 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Mint is adjusting prices for its American Buffalo 2008 Celebration Coin Program.

Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 5112(q), and in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is changing the price of these coins to reflect the increase in value of the underlying precious metal content of the coinsthe result of increases in the market price of gold.

Accordingly, effective March 7, 2008, the United States Mint will commence selling the American Buffalo 2008 Celebration Coin Program according to the following price schedule:
Description Price American Buffalo 2008 Celebration Coin Program.............. $1,118.88

Notification of United States Mint Coin Product Price Adjustment

Mon, Mar 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Mint is announcing the price of the 2008 American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin.

Because of increases in the cost of silver, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2008 American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin at the price indicated below, effective March 17, 2008:
New 2008 Product 2007 coin price price American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin........... $21.95 $25.95

Notification of 2008 American Eagle Gold Proof and 2008 Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Gold Coin Pricing

Wed, Mar 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Mint is setting prices for 2008 American Eagle Gold Coins and the 2008 Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Gold Coin.

Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5111(a) and 5112(a)(711), & (o) grant the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue gold coins, and to prepare and distribute numismatic items, the United States Mint will mint and issue American Eagle Gold Proof Coins and the 2008 Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Gold Coin.

The 2008 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins will be available in four proof denominations with the following weights: Oneounce, onehalf ounce, onequarter ounce, onetenth ounce. The United States Mint also produces an American Eagle fourcoin set that contains one coin of each denomination. The 2008 Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Gold Coin will be available in a onehalf ounce version.

In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is setting the price of these coins to reflect recent increases in the market price of gold.

Accordi

Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee March 2008 Public Meeting

Mon, Feb 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for March 13, 2008.

Date: March 13, 2008.

Time: Public meeting time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Location: United States Mint, 801 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Subject: Review candidate designs for the Abraham Lincoln One Cent Coin Redesign Program; review candidate designs for the Louis Braille BicentennialBraille Literacy Commemorative Coin; review narrative designs for the Native American $1 Coin; and other general business.

Interested persons should call 2023547502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location.

In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 5135, the CCAC:

Advises the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to
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circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals.

Advises the Secretary of

Revision to Currently Approved Information Collection: Comment Request for Customer Satisfaction and Opinion Surveys

Mon, Feb 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, 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 revisions to currently approved information collection 15250012, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the United States Mint, a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, is soliciting comments on the United States Mint customer satisfaction and opinion surveys and focus group interviews.

Currently Approved Information Collection: Comment Request for Application for Commercial Product License and

Mon, Feb 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on currently approved information collection 15250013, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the United States Mint, a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, is soliciting comments on the United States Mint Application for Commercial Product License and Application for Intellectual Property Use forms.

Notification of American Eagle Gold Proof and Uncirculated Coin Price Increase

Thu, Feb 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Mint is adjusting prices for its 2007 American Eagle Gold Proof and Uncirculated Coins.

Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5111(a) and 5112(a)(710) grant the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue gold coins, and to prepare and distribute numismatic items, the United States Mint mints and issues 2007 American Eagle Gold Proof and Uncirculated Coins with the following weights: Oneounce, onehalf ounce, onequarter ounce, onetenth ounce. The United States Mint also produces an American Eagle fourcoin set that contains one coin of each denomination. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is changing the price of these coins to reflect the increase in value of the underlying precious metal content of the coinsthe result of increases in the market price of gold.

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Accordingly, effective February 1, 2008, the United States Mint will commence selling the following 2007 American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins and the 2007 American

Notification of American Eagle Platinum Proof Coin and American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coin Price Increases

Thu, Feb 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Mint is adjusting prices for its American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins and American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins.

Pursuant to the authority that 31 U.S.C. 5111(a) and 5112(k) 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 2007 American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins in four denominations with the following weights: oneounce, onehalf ounce, onequarter ounce, onetenth ounce. The United States Mint also produces American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated fourcoin sets that contain one coin of each denomination. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 9701(b)(2)(B), the United States Mint is changing the price of these coins to reflect the increase in value of the underlying precious metal content of the coinsthe result of increases in the market price of platinum.

Accordingly, effective February 1, 2008, the United States Mint will commence selling the f

Mandatory Reliability Standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection

Thu, Feb 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 215 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), the Commission approves eight Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards submitted to the Commission for approval by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). The CIP Reliability Standards require certain users, owners, and operators of the BulkPower System to comply with specific requirements to safeguard critical cyber assets. In addition, pursuant to section 215(d)(5) of the FPA, the Commission directs NERC to develop modifications to the CIP Reliability Standards to address specific concerns.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting in Exchange Act Periodic Reports of Non-Accelerated Filers

Thu, Feb 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are proposing to amend temporary rules that were published on December 21, 2006, in Release No. 338760 [71 FR 76580]. These temporary rules require companies that are nonaccelerated filers to include in their annual reports, pursuant to rules implementing Section 404(b) of the SarbanesOxley Act of 2002, an attestation report of their independent auditor on internal control over financial reporting for fiscal years ending on or after December 15, 2008. Under the proposed amendments, a nonaccelerated filer would be required to provide the auditor's attestation report on internal control over financial reporting in an annual report filed for fiscal years ending on or after December 15, 2009.

Thu, Feb 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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The President
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Notice of February 6, 2008

Continuation of the National Emergency Relating to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels On March 1, 1996, by Proclamation 6867, a national emergency was declared to address the disturbance or threatened disturbance of international relations caused by the February 24, 1996, destruction by the Cuban government of two unarmed U.S.-registered civilian aircraft in international airspace north of Cuba. In July 1996 and on subsequent occasions, the Cuban government stated its intent to forcefully defend its sovereignty against any U.S.- registered vessels or aircraft that might enter Cuban territorial waters or airspace while involved in a flotilla or peaceful protest. Since these events, the Cuban government has not demonstrated that it will refrain from the future use of reckless and excessive force against U.S. vessels or aircraft that may engage in memorial activities or peaceful protest north of Cuba. On February 26, 2004, by Proclamation 7757, the scope of the national emergency was expanded in order to deny monetary and material support to the repressive Cuban government, which had taken a series of steps to destabilize relations with the United States, including threatening to abrogate the Migration Accords with the United States and to close the United States Interests Section. Further, Cuba's most senior officials repeatedly asserted that the United States intended to invade Cuba, despite explicit denials from the U.S. Secretaries of State and Defense that such action is planned. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing the national emergency with respect to Cuba and the emergency authority relating to the regulation of the anchorage and movement of vessels set out in Proclamation 6867 as amended and expanded by Proclamation 7757.
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This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted to the Congress.

(Presidential Sig.)
THE WHITE HOUSE,
February 6, 2008.
[FR Doc. 08-595
Filed 2-6-08; 11:19 am]
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