The Federal Register

Approaches to an Integrated Framework for Management and Disposal of Low-Activity Radioactive Waste: Request for

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) requests public comment regarding options to promote a more consistent framework for the disposal of radioactive waste with low concentrations of radioactivity (``lowactivity''). Of immediate interest is lowactivity mixed waste (LAMW). This waste is both chemically hazardous according to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and is radioactive with low radionuclide concentrations under the purview of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (AEA). Such waste is regulated and managed under both authorities but under certain conditions, one authority may be sufficient to provide public health and environmental protection. In particular, given appropriate limits on radionuclide concentrations in LAMW, disposal of LAMW in RCRA Subtitle C hazardous waste landfills, with their prescribed engineering design and associated RCRA requirements (e.g., waste treatment, waste form), may provide protection of public health and the environment. This document f

National Commission on VA Nursing; Notice of Meeting

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the National Commission on VA Nursing will hold a meeting on December 45, 2003, at the Double Tree Hotel San Antonio Airport, 37 NE Loop 410 at McCullough, San Antonio, TX 78216. On December 4, the meeting will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn at 5 p.m. On December 5, the meeting will begin with registration at 7:30 a.m. and adjourn at 2 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

The purpose of the Commission is to provide advice and make recommendations to Congress and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding legislative and organizational policy changes to enhance the recruitment and retention of nurses and other nursing personnel in VA. The Commission is required to submit to Congress and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs a report, not later than two years from May 8, 2002, on its findings and recommendations.

On December 4, the Commission will discuss

Chiropractic Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Chiropractic Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, December 2, 2003, from 1:30 p.m. until 4:15 p.m., and Wednesday, December 3, 2003 from 8:15 until 4 p.m., in the 7th floor conference room of The American Legion, 1608 K St. NW., Washington, DC 20006. The meeting is open to the public.

The purpose of the Committee is to provide direct assistance and advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the development and implementation of the chiropractic health program. Matters on which the Committee shall assist and advise the Secretary include protocols governing referrals to chiropractors and direct access to chiropractic care, scope of practice of chiropractic practitioners, definitions of services to be provided and such other matters as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

On December 2, Committee members will discuss the status of the recommendations to the S

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to identify persons authorized to certify reports on behalf of an educational institution or job training establishment.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to determine nonFederal nursing home or the residential care home qualification for providing care to veteran patients.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 10, 2003.

The Department of Treasury has submitted the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Union Pacific Railroad Company--Abandonment Exemption--in Marshall County, KS

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) has filed a notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1152 Subpart FExempt Abandonments and Discontinuances of Service and Trackage Rights to abandon an 8.13mile line of railroad from milepost 133.13 near Marysville to milepost 125.00 near Marietta, in Marshall County, KS. The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Code 66508.

UP has certified that: (1) No local traffic has moved over the line for at least 2 years; (2) there is no overhead traffic on the line; (3) no formal complaint filed by a user of rail service on the line (or by a state or local government entity acting on behalf of such user) regarding cessation of service over the line either is pending with the Surface Transportation Board (Board) or with any U.S. District Court or has been decided in favor of complainant within the 2year period; and (4) the requirements at 49 CFR 1105.7 (environmental reports), 49 CFR 1105.8 (historic reports), 49 CFR 1105.11 (transmittal letter), 49 CFR 1105

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey--Petition for Declaratory Order

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Surface Transportation Board is instituting a declaratory order proceeding and requesting comments on the petition of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) for an order declaring that the construction by petitioner of a connector between the line of the former Staten Island Railroad (SIRR) and the rail lines owned and operated by Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NS), CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSX), and Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail), and any operation over this newly constructed connector, do not constitute the extension of a line of railroad and require no Board approval.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0119

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to request renewed approval for the collection of information for the Abandoned Mine Land Contractor Information form, previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and assigned clearance number 10290119. This collection request has been forwarded to OMB for review and comment. The information collection request describes the nature of the information collection and the expected burden and cost.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0094 and 1029- 0098

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing that the information collection requests for the titles described below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The information collection requests describe the nature of the information collections and their expected burden and cost.

Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/ Department of Health and Human Services, Administration

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a computer matching program that SSA plans to conduct with the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children and Families, Office of Child Support Enforcement (HHS/ACF/OCSE).

State of Washington

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As a result of the President's major disaster declaration on November 7, 2003, I find that Chelan, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason, Okanogan, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston and Whatcom Counties in the State of Washington constitute a disaster area due to damages caused by severe storms and flooding occurring on October 15 through October 23, 2003. Applications for loans for physical damage as a result of this disaster may be filed until the close of business on January 6, 2004 and for economic injury until the close of business on August 9, 2004 at the address listed below or other locally announced locations:
Small Business Administration, Disaster Area 4 Office, P.O. Box 13795, Sacramento, CA 958534795.

In addition, applications for economic injury loans from small businesses located in the following contiguous counties may be filed until the specified date at the above location: Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Kittitas, Lewis, Lincoln, Pacific and Y

State of Delaware; Amendment 2

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with a notice received from the Department of Homeland SecurityFederal Emergency Management Agency, effective October 23, 2003, the above numbered declaration is hereby amended to extend the deadline for filing applications for physical damages as a result of this disaster to November 24, 2003.

All other information remains the same, i.e., the deadline for filing applications for economic injury is June 21, 2004.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 59002 and 59008).

Dated: November 12, 2003.
Herbert L. Mitchell,
Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance.
[FR Doc. 0328713 Filed 111703; 8:45 am]
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Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change by the Municipal

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 6, 2003.

On October 30, 2003, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (``Board'' or ``MSRB'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'' or ``SEC'') a proposed rule change (File No. SRMSRB200308) pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder.\2\ The proposed rule change is described in Items, I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Board. The purpose of the proposed rule change is to provide interpretive guidance concerning rule G37, on political contributions and prohibitions on municipal securities business. The Board has designated this proposed rule change as constituting a stated policy, practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning, administration, or enforcement of an existing rule of the Board under Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act, which renders the proposed rule change effective upon receipt of this filing by the Commission. The Commission is publishing this n

Meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth the schedule and summary agenda for a meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), and describes the functions of the Council. Notice of this meeting is required under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

Dates and Place: December 2, 2003, Washington, DC. The meeting will be held in the Monticello Ballroom (lower level) of the Wyndham Washington Hotel, 1400 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005.

Type of Meeting: Open. Further details on the agenda will be posted on the PCAST Web site at: http://www.ostp.gov/PCAST/pcast.html.

Proposed Schedule and Agenda: The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology is scheduled to meet in open session on Tuesday December 3, 2003, at approximately 9 a.m. The PCAST is tentatively scheduled to: (1) Discuss and, pending the discussion, approve

Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project, Tehama and Shasta Counties, CA

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), the lead Federal agency; the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, a cooperating Federal agency and the State Water Resources Control Board, the State lead agency, are extending the review period for the Draft EIS/EIR to October 16, 2003. The notice of availability of the Draft EIS/EIR and notice of public workshop and notice of public hearing was published in the Federal Register on July 18, 2003 (68 FR 42758). The public review period was originally to end on September 16, 2003.

Lower Santa Ynez River Fish Management Plan and Cachuma Project Biological Opinion for Southern Steelhead Trout,

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Reclamation, the lead Federal agency, and Cachuma Operations and Maintenance Board (COMB), the State lead agency, are extending the comment period for 15 days on the Draft EIS/EIR. The original notice was published in the Federal Register on July 24, 2003, (68 FR 43748).

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

___________________________________________________________________ Title 3--
The President
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Proclamation 7734 of November 14, 2003

America Recycles Day, 2003
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
To preserve America's majestic beauty, we must conserve our natural resources and practice responsible stewardship. On America Recycles Day, we reaffirm our commitment to conservation and recognize the increase in recycling in the last two decades.
Twenty-five years ago, only one community in the United States had a curbside recycling program. Today, more than 9,000 communities have curbside collection, and many others provide drop-off centers or cooperative collection facilities. Businesses and communities are boosting recycling collection efforts, and companies are using new technologies and methods to manufacture products more efficiently. Manufacturers, retailers, and governmental and non-governmental organizations are engaging in voluntary product stewardship partnerships to reduce waste. Industries are also discovering ways to reduce waste and cost, cut pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and conserve energy and water. Many of the products used every day, including aluminum cans, appliances, office paper, cardboard boxes, furniture, and clothing contain recycled materials. We also recycle motor oil, tires, plastic, glass, batteries, and building materials, and we are developing new ways to recycle electronic products--the fastest growing portion of America's municipal waste. On America Recycles Day, I encourage individuals, businesses, communities, tribes, and government to continue to work together as good stewards of America's resources. By using our resources wisely, we help build a stronger economy and a healthier future.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 15, 2003, as America Recycles Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand three, and of the
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Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-eighth.
(Presidential Sig.)B
[FR Doc. 03-28952
Filed 11-17-03; 8:45 am]
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Public Announcement; Pursuant to the Government in the Sunshine Act (Public Law 94-409) [5 U.S.C. Section 552b]

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Safety Standards for Cranes and Derricks

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces the fifth and sixth meetings of the Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee (CDAC). The Committee will review summary notes of the prior meeting, review draft regulatory text and continue to address substantive issues. The meetings will be open to the public.

STP Nuclear Operating Company; Notice of Withdrawal of Application for Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) has granted the request of STP Nuclear Operating Company (the licensee) to withdraw its June 28, 2001, application for proposed amendments to Facility Operating Licenses No. NPF76 and No. NPF80 for the South Texas Project, Units 1 and 2, located in Matagorda County, Texas.

The Commission had previously issued a Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendment published in the Federal Register on September 28, 2001, (66 FR 49710). However, by letter dated July 28, 2003, the licensee withdrew the proposed change.

For further details with respect to this action, see the application for amendments dated June 28, 2001, the licensee's letter dated May 21, 2002 requesting that the NRC suspend its review of the June 28, 2001 application, and the licensee's letter dated July 28, 2003, which withdrew the June 28, 2001 application for the license amendments. Documents may be examined and/or copied for a fee, at the NRC's Public Document Ro

Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.; Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendment to Facility Operating

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) is considering issuance of an amendment to Facility Operating License No. NPF81, issued to Southern Nuclear Operating Company, et al. (SNC, the licensee), for operation of the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Unit 2, located in Burke County, Georgia.

The proposed amendment would extend the surveillance interval for the Memories Test portion of the ACTUATION LOGIC TEST for: (1) Power Range Block (Switch position 1), (2) Intermediate Range Block (Switch position 2), (3) Source Range Block (Switch positions 3 and 4), (3) Safety Injection (SI) Block, Pressurizer (Switch positions 5 and 6), (4) SI Block, High Steam Pressure Rate (Switch positions 7 and 8), (5) Auto SI Block (Switch position 9), and (6) Feedwater Isolation on P14 or SI (Switch positions 10 and 11). In addition to the functions listed above, the licensee is requesting an extension of the surveillance interval for the portions of the ACTUATION LOGIC TEST for Feedwater Iso

Duke Energy Corporation, et al., Catawba Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2, McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2;

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) is considering issuance of an amendment to Facility Operating License Nos. NPF9 and NPF17, issued to Duke Power Company (the licensee), for operation of the McGuire Nuclear Station (McGuire), Units 1 and 2, located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and to Facility Operating License Nos. NPF35 and NPF52, issued to Duke Power Company, et al, (the licensee), for operation of the Catawba Nuclear Station (CNS), Units 1 and 2, located in York County, South Carolina.

The proposed amendments, requested by the licensee in a letter dated March 24, 2003, as supplemented by letters dated June 25, 2003, and October 15, 2003, would revise the Technical Specifications (TSs) to relocate reactor coolant system cycle specific parameter limits from the TS to the core operating limits reports for the Catawba and the McGuire Nuclear Stations. The proposed amendments would also revise the required minimum measured reactor coolant system flow rate fro

Sunshine Notice

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact Regarding a Request for

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact Related to Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company's Request

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

I. Introduction

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering granting an exemption from the Recordkeeping requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.59(d)(3); 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix A; 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, for the Maine Yankee Plant as requested by Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company (MY) on July 14, 2003. An environmental assessment (EA) was performed by the NRC staff in support of its review of the exemption request.
II. Environmental Assessment

Introduction

MY is the licensee and holder of Facility Operating License No. DPR36 for the Maine Yankee Plant, a permanently shut down
decommissioning nuclear plant. On August 7, 1997, MY notified NRC that operations had permanently ceased and that fuel had been permanently removed from the reactor. MY submitted its final revised License Termination Plan (LTP) in October 2002, which the NRC approved on February 28, 2003. Decommissioning of the MY facility is approximately 80% complete. The nucl

EPA Publication of Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding the Disposal of Low-Activity Radioactive Waste:

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announces publication of an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting comments on approaches to an integrated framework for management and disposal of lowactivity radioactive waste. EPA is considering revising their regulations to permit disposal of certain types of mixed waste, i.e., waste that is characterized as hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and radioactive waste under the Atomic Energy Act.

Notice of Proposed Changes to Section IV of the Tennessee Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG)

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Tennessee that changes must be made in the NRCS Field Office Technical Guide, specifically in practice standard Wetland Creation (Code 658) to account for improved technology. This practice standard can be used in conservation systems designed to mitigate for wetland conversions.

Notice of Permits Issued Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the required notice.

Notice of Permits Issued Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the required notice.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS has determined that effective 11:30 p.m. local time on November 17, 2003, the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) Angling category fishery will close in both the northern and southern management areas. NMFS also has determined that a BFT quota transfer from the General category to the Reserve category in the amount of 150 metric tons (mt) is warranted. These actions are being taken to ensure that U.S. BFT harvest is consistent with recommendations of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), pursuant to the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA), to meet domestic management objectives under the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MagnusonStevens Act), and to prevent overharvest of the 2003 Angling category quota.

NOAA Information Collection Requirements; Update and Correction

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On October 28, 2003, NMFS published a final rule, technical amendment, to update and correct Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control numbers and related regulatory citations for NMFS information collection requirements. The published document contained only a portion of the table contained in the regulatory text, which was updated and corrected in this final rule. On November 4, 2003, the Office of the Federal Register issued a correction to the regulation by publishing the remaining portions of the table. However, to ensure that the public is aware of the modifications made to the Code of Federal Regulations through this final rule, NMFS is republishing the final rule, technical amendment in its entirety. NMFS is also including editorial corrections to the final rule, technical amendment in this republication. Therefore, this final rule, technical amendment updates and corrects the NOAA inventory of control numbers so that the inventory reflects the valid OMB control number with its asso

Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The invention listed below is owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and is available for licensing in the U.S. in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federallyfunded research and development. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage for companies and may also be available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee Meeting

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology announces that the National Construction Safety Team Federal Advisory Committee will meet on December 23, 2003.

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 1999-2003 Ducati 748 and 916 Motorcycles Are Eligible

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic
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Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 1999 2003 Ducati 748 and 916 motorcycles that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards are eligible for importation into the United States because (1) they are substantially similar to vehicles that were originally manufactured for importation into and sale in the United States and that were certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards, and (2) they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2000 MV Augusta F4 Motorcycles Are Eligible for

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 2000 MV Augusta F4 motorcycles that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards are eligible for importation into the United States because (1) they are substantially similar to vehicles that were originally manufactured for importation into and sale in the United States and that were certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards, and (2) they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.

Sunshine Act; Meetings

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Time and Date: 10 a.m., Thursday, November 20, 2003.
Place: Board Room, 7th Floor, Room 7047, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 223143428.
Status: Open.
Matters to be Considered:

1. NCUA's Annual Performance Plan for 2004.

2. Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Interagency Proposal to Consider Alternative Forms of Privacy Notices.

3. NCUA's Operating Budget for 2004/2005.

4. NCUA's Overhead Transfer Rate.

5. NCUA's Operating Fee Scale for 2004.
Recess: 11:15 a.m.
Time and Date: 11:30 a.m., Thursday, November 20, 2003.
Place: Board Room, 7th Floor, Room 7047, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 223143428.
Status: Closed.

Matters to be Considered:

1. Administrative Action under section 206 and 208 of the Federal Credit Union Act. Closed pursuant to Exemptions (5), (8), (A)(ii), and 9(B).

2. Administrative Action under part 708 of NCUA's Rules and Regulations. Closed pursuant to Exemption (8).
Becky Baker,
Secretary of the Board.
[FR Doc. 0328859 Filed 111303; 8:45 am]
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International Watch Advisory Committee Meetings (Conference Calls)

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Time and Dates for 2004: 12 noon, Eastern Time, January 15, March 4, May 6, July 8, September 2, November 4.

Place: National Council on Disability, 1331 F Street, NW., Suite 850, Washington, DC.

Agency: National Council on Disability (NCD).

Status: All parts of these conference calls will be open to the public. Those interested in participating in conference calls should contact the appropriate staff member listed below. Due to limited resources, only a few telephone lines will be available for each conference call.

Agenda: Rollcall, announcements, overview of accomplishments, planning, reports, new business, adjournment.

For Further Information Contact: Joan M. Durocher, Attorney Advisor and Designated Federal Official, National Council on Disability, 1331 F Street, NW., Suite 850, Washington, DC 20004; (202) 2722004 (voice), (202) 2722074 (TTY), (202) 2722022 (fax), jdurocher@ncd.gov (email).

International Watch Advisory Committee

NASA Advisory Council; Meeting

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration announces a meeting of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC).

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316512 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in that bu

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316514 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in that bu

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316513 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in that bu

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316511 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in that bu

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Pub. L. 105-383 and Pub. L. 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316516 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105 383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in that business, a

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Pub. L. 105-383 and Pub. L. 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316517 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105 383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in that business, a

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Pub. L. 105-383 and Pub. L. 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316515 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105 383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in that business, a

Sunshine Act Meeting of the Board of Directors Committee on Provision for the Delivery of Legal Services

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Time and Date: The Committee on Provision for the Delivery of Legal Services of the Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors will meet on November 21, 2003. The meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m. and continue until the Committee concludes its agenda.
Location: The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036.
Status of Meeting: Open.
Matters to be Considered:

1. Approval of agenda.

2. Approval of minutes of the Committee's meeting of September 15, 2003.

3. Presentation by Randi Youells, LSC Vice President for Programs, on the history and impact of LSC's fiveyear State Planning Initiative.

4. Presentation by representatives of Legal Services for New York City (LSNY) on their recent efforts to restructure their operations.

5. Presentation by representative of the New York state justice community on state planning in New York.

6. Discussion of the future direction of the Committee.

7. Consider and act on other business.

8. Publ

Sunshine Act Meeting of the Board of Directors Operations & Regulations Committee

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Time and Date: The Operations & Regulations Committee of the Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors will meet on November 22, 2003. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until the Committee concludes its agenda.
Location: The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036.
Status of Meeting: Open.
Matters to be Considered:

1. Approval of agenda.

2. Approval of the Committee's meeting minutes of September 14, 2003.

3. Consider and act on recommendation to make to the Board of Directors regarding adoption of proposed revisions to 45 CFR Part 1604, LSC's regulation on Outside Practice of Law.

4. Consider and act on whether to undertake any further rulemaking activities prior to appointment of a new President for LSC.

5. Public comment.

6. Consider and act on other business.

7. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting.

Sunshine Act Meeting of the Board of Directors Finance Committee

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Time and Date: The Finance Committee of the Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors will meet on November 21, 2003. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until the Committee concludes its agenda. [[Page 65088]]
Location: The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036.
Status of Meeting: Open.
Matters to be Considered:

1. Approval of agenda.

2. Approval of the minutes of the Committee's meeting of September 15, 2003.

3. Report on LSC's Consolidated Operating Budget (COB), Expenses, and Other Funds Available through September 30, 2003.

4. Consider and act on proposed Internal Budgetary Adjustments and COB reallocations.

5. Consider and act on other business.

6. Public comment.

7. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting.

Sunshine Act Meeting of the Board of Directors

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Time and Date: The Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation will meet November 22, 2003 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and continue on November 23, 2003, from 10 a.m. until conclusion of the Board's agenda. Location: November 22, 2003: The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036. November 23, 2003: The Royalton Hotel, 44 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036. Status of Meeting: Open, except that a portion of the meeting may be closed pursuant to a vote of the Board of Directors to hold an executive session. At the closed session, the Corporation's General Counsel will report to the Board on litigation to which the Corporation is or may become a party, and the Board may act on the matters reported. The closing is authorized by the relevant provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act [5 U.S.C. 552(b)(2), (6), (7), (9)(b), and (10)] and the corresponding provisions of the Legal Services Corporation's implementing regulation [45 CFR section 1

Notice of Public Meeting, Central Montana Resource Advisory Council

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management ACT (FLMPA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central Montana Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 4, 2003.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation, contact Darrin King on (202) 6934129 (this is not a tollfree number) or eMail: king.darrin@dol.gov.

Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Employee Benefits Security Agency (EBSA), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, (202)3957316 (this is not a tollfree number), within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register.

The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: [sbull] Evaluate whether the proposed collec

Sunshine Act Meeting; Notice

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Stainless Steel Wire Rod From Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, and Taiwan

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with full reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on stainless steel wire rod from Italy and the antidumping duty orders on stainless steel wire rod from Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, and Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. A schedule for the reviews will be established and announced at a later date. For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).

Proposed Collection: Comment Request for Regulation Project

Tue, Nov 18 2003 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 proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning an existing final regulation, EE11180 (TD 8019), Public Inspection of Exempt Organization Returns (Sec. 301.6104(b)1).

Performance Review Board Appointments

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides the names of individuals who have been appointed to serve as members of the Department of the Interior Performance Review Board.

Action Affecting Export Privileges; Omega Engineering, Inc.

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In the Matter of: Omega Engineering, Inc., One Omega Drive, Stamford, Connecticut 06907, Respondent.

Order

The Bureau of Industry and Security, United States Department of Commerce (``BIS''), having notified Omega Engineering, Inc. (``Omega'') of its intention to initiate an administrative proceeding against it pursuant to section 13(c) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. app. Sec. Sec. 24012420 (2000) (``Act''),\1\ and the Export Administration Regulations (currently codified at 15 CFR parts 730774 (2003)) (``Regulations''),\2\ based on allegations in a proposed charging letter issued to Omega that alleged that Omega committed 17 violations of the Regulations. Specifically, the charges are:
\1\ From August 21, 1994 through November 12, 2000, the Act was in lapse. During that period, the President, through Executive Order 12924, which had been extended by successive Presidential Notices, the last of which was August 3, 2000 (3 CFR, 2000 Comp. 397 (2001)),

Action Affecting Export Privileges; Ralph Michel

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In the Matter of: Ralph Michel, Vice President, Omega Engineering, Inc., One Omega Drive, Stamford, Connecticut 06907, Respondent.

Order

The Bureau of Industry and Security, United States Department of Commerce (``BIS''), having notified Ralph Michel of its intention to initiate an administrative proceeding against him pursuant to Section 13(c) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. app. Sec. Sec. 24012420 (2000)) (``Act''),\1\ and the Export Administration Regulations (currently codified at 15 CFR parts 730774 (2003)) (``Regulations''),\2\ based on allegations in a proposed charging letter issued to Ralph Michael that alleged that Ralph Michel committed six violations of the Regulations. Specifically, the charges are:
\1\ From August 21, 1994 through November 12, 2000, the Act was in lapse. During the period, the President, through Executive Order 12924, which had been extended by successive Presidential Notices, the last of which was August 3, 2000 (3 CFR

Hoosier National Forest, Indiana, German Ridge Restoration Project

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The USDA Forest Service, Hoosier National Forest is revising the expected date for a draft environmental impact statement. The prior notice concerning this project appeared in the Federal Register on August 30, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 169, pages 5577355775). The Hoosier National Forest is preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) to disclose the environmental consequences of a vegetation restoration project. The EIS
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will address the potential environmental impacts of replacing pine plantations in the German Ridge area of Perry County, Indiana with native hardwood communities.

Newspaper To Be Used for Publication of Legal Notice of Appealable Decisions Under 36 CFR Part 217 and Corrections

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Deciding Officers in the Southern Region will publish notice of decisions subject to administrative appeal under 36 CFR part 217 in the legal notice section of the newspapers listed in the Supplementary Information section of this notice. As provided in 36 CFR part 217.5(d), the public shall be advised through Federal Register notice, of the newspaper of record to be utilized for publishing legal notice of decisions. Newspaper publication of notice of decisions is in addition to direct notice of decisions to those who have requested it and to those who have participated in project planning. The Responsible Official under 36 CFR part 215 gave annual notice in the Federal Register published on June 12, 2003, of newspapers of record to be utilized for publishing notice of proposed actions and of decisions subject to appeal under 36 CFR part 215. The list of newspapers to be used for 215 notice and decision is corrected.

Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), today accepted a petition filed by the Southeastern Fisheries Association, Tallahassee, Florida, for trade adjustment assistance. The group represents Florida shrimpers. The Administrator will determine within 40 days whether or not imports of shrimp contributed importantly to a decline in domestic producer prices of 20 percent or more during the marketing period beginning January 2002 and ending December 2002. If the determination is positive, all producers represented by the group will be eligible to apply to the Farm Service Agency for technical assistance at no cost and adjustment assistance payments.

Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The meeting will be open to the public.

Name of Committee: Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee.

General Function of the Committee: To provide advice and recommendations to the agency on FDA's regulatory issues.

Date and Time: The meeting will be held on December 16, 2003, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Location: Holiday Inn, Versailles Ballrooms, 8120 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD.

Contact Person: Johanna M. Clifford, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (HFD21), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane (for express delivery, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1093) Rockville, MD 20857, 3018277001, FAX: 3018276776 or email: cliffordj@cder.fda.gov, or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 18007418138 (3014430572 in the Washington, DC area), code 12542. Please call the Information Line for uptodate information on

Food Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The meeting will be open to the public.

Name of Committee: Food Advisory Committee.

General Function of the Committee: To provide advice and recommendations to the agency on FDA's regulatory issues.

Date and Time: The meeting will be held on December 10, 2003, from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and on December 11, 2003, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Hotel Washington, Pennsylvania Ave. at 15th St. NW., Washington, DC 200041099.

Contact Person: Catherine M. DeRoever, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS006), Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD, 3014362397, or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 18007418138 (3014430572 in the Washington, DC area), code 10564. Please call the Information Line for uptodate information on this meeting.

Agenda: The purpose of the meeting is to review reports of the Dietary

Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The meeting will be open to the public.

Name of Committee: Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee.

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General Function of the Committee: To provide advice and recommendations to the agency on FDA's regulatory issues.

Date and Time: The meeting will be held on December 4, 2003, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Holiday Inn, The Ballrooms, Two Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg, MD.

Contact Person: Shalini Jain, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (HFD21), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane (for express delivery, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1093) Rockville, MD 20857, 3018277001, email: jains@cder.fda.gov, or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 18007418138 (3014430572 in the Washington, DC area), code 12535. Please call the Information Line for up to date information on this meeti

Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The meeting will be open to the public.

Name of Committee: Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee.

General Function of the Committee: To provide advice and recommendations to the agency on FDA's regulatory issues.

Date and Time: The meeting will be held on December 8, 2003, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on December 9, 2003, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location: Hilton, The Ballrooms, 620 Perry Pkwy., Gaithersburg, MD.

Contact Person: Dornette SpellLeSane, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (HFD21), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, (for express delivery, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1093), Rockville, MD 20857, 3018277001, FAX: 3018276776, email: spelllesaned@cder.fda.gov, or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 18007418138 (3014430572) in the Washington, DC area), code 12533. Please call

Anesthetic and Life Support Drugs Advisory Committee; Amendment of Notice

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an amendment to the notice of meeting of the Anesthetic and Life Support Drugs Advisory Committee. This meeting was announced in the Federal Register of October 8, 2003 (68 FR 58115). The amendment is being made to reflect a change in the Agenda portion of the document. There are no other changes.

Determination That Diclofenac Potassium 25-Milligram Tablet Was Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing its determination that diclofenac potassium 25milligram (mg) tablet (Cataflam) was not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination will allow FDA to approve abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for diclofenac potassium 25mg tablet.

Medical Devices; Effective Date of Requirement for Premarket Approval for Three Class III Preamendments Devices

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to require the filing of a premarket approval application (PMA) or a notice of completion of a product development protocol (PDP) for the following three class III preamendments devices: Indwelling blood oxyhemoglobin concentration analyzer, cardiopulmonary bypass pulsatile flow generator, and the ocular plethysmograph. The agency also is summarizing its proposed findings regarding the degree of risk of illness or injury designed to be eliminated or reduced by requiring the devices to meet the statute's approval requirements and the benefits to the public from the use of the devices. In addition, FDA is announcing the opportunity for interested persons to request that the agency change the classification of any of the devices based on new information. This action implements certain statutory requirements.

Information Collection Renewal To Be Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Approval Under the

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (We) will submit the collection of information described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. You may obtain copies of the collection requirement, related forms, or explanatory material by contacting the person listed below under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

Migratory Bird Hunting; Application for Approval of Tungsten- Bronze-Iron as a Nontoxic Shot Material for Waterfowl

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) hereby provides public notice that International Nontoxic Composites Corporation of Ontario, Canada, has applied for approval of TungstenBronzeIron shot as nontoxic for waterfowl hunting in the United States. The Service has initiated review of the shot under the criteria set out in Tier 1 of the nontoxic shot approval procedures given at 50 CFR 20.134.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Mexican Spotted Owl

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce that, based on the October 10, 2003, decision in Center for Biological Diversity v. Norton, Civ. 01409 TUC DCB (D. Ariz.), we are once again soliciting comment on our July 21, 2000, proposed rule (hereinafter referred to as the July 2000 proposal) to designate critical habitat for the Mexican spotted owl (Strix occidentalis lucida) (65 FR 45336). We issued a final rule to the July 2000 proposal on February 1, 2001 (66 FR 8530). The final rule did not include some Forest Service and tribal lands that had been proposed for designation as critical habitat in the July 2000 proposal. This final rule is still in effect while we reconsider the proposed rule and issuance of a new final rule. Comments previously submitted on the July 2000 proposal need not be resubmitted because we will incorporate them into the public record as part of this reopening of the comment period and will fully consider them in development of a new final rule.

The

In accordance with Sec. 271.25 of its rules regarding availability of information (12 CFR part 271), there is set

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Copies of the Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on September 16, 2003, which includes the domestic policy directive issued at the meeting, are available upon request to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, D.C. 20551. The minutes are published in the Federal Reserve Bulletin and in the Board's annual report.

The Federal Open Market Committee seeks monetary and financial conditions that will foster price stability and promote sustainable growth in output. To further its longrun objectives, the Committee in the immediate future seeks conditions in reserve markets consistent with maintaining the federal funds rate at an average of around 1 percent.

By order of the Federal Open Market Committee, November 4, 2003. Vincent R. Reinhart,
Secretary, Federal Open Market Committee.
[FR Doc. 0328901 Filed 111403; 12:53 pm]
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AGENCY: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Time and Date: 11:30 a.m., Monday, November 24, 2003.
Place: Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building, 20th and C Streets, NW., Washington, DC 20551.
Status: Closed.

Matters to be Considered:

1. Personnel actions (appointments, promotions, assignments, reassignments, and salary actions) involving individual Federal Reserve System employees.

2. Any items carried forward from a previously announced meeting. For Further Information Contact: Michelle A. Smith, Director, Office of Board Members; 2024522955.

Notice of Proposals to Engage in Permissible Nonbanking Activities or to Acquire Companies that are Engaged in

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225) to engage de novo, or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies listed below, that engages either directly or through a subsidiary or other company, in a nonbanking activity that is listed in Sec. 225.28 of Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.28) or that the Board has determined by Order to be closely related to banking and permissible for bank holding companies. Unless otherwise noted, these activities will be conducted throughout the United States.

Each notice is available for inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notice also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the question whether the proposal complies with the standards of section 4 of the BHC Act. Additional information on all

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

Tue, Nov 18 2003 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 application 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

Final Environmental Impact Statement; Jefferson and Lewis & Clark Counties, MT

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), the FHWA, in cooperation with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for proposed transportation improvements along the I15 Corridor in Lewis & Clark and Jefferson Counties, Montana. The alternative evaluated in the FEIS include the Preferred Alternative (Alternative 1), Alternative 2 and the NoAction Alternative, and their associated social, economic and environmental impacts. Interested citizens are invited to review the Final EIS and submit comments. Copies of the Final EIS may be obtained by telephoning or writing the contact persons listed below under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT heading. Public reading copies of the Final EIS
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are available at the locations listed under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

Washington; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Washington (FEMA1499DR), dated November 7, 2003, and related determinations.

Virginia; Amendment No. 10 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia (FEMA1491DR), dated September 18, 2003, and related determinations.

California; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of California (FEMA1498DR), dated October 27, 2003, and related determinations.

California; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of California (FEMA1498DR), dated October 27, 2003, and related determinations.

California; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

Tue, Nov 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of California (FEMA1498DR), dated October 27, 2003, and related determinations.