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Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

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Executive Order 13318 of November 21, 2003

Presidential Management Fellows Program
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 3301 and 3302 of title 5, United States Code, and in order to provide for the recruitment and selection of outstanding employees for service in public sector management, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. There is hereby constituted the Presidential Management Fellows Program. The purpose of the Program is to attract to the Federal service outstanding men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. Individuals selected for the Program shall be known as Presidential Management Fellows (PMFs) or Senior Presidential Management Fellows (Senior PMFs).
Sec. 2. (a) Individuals eligible for appointment as a PMF under this order are those who, in pursuing a course of study at the graduate level, have demonstrated both exceptional ability and the commitment to which section 1 refers. Such individuals at the time of application must have received, or must expect to receive soon thereafter, an appropriate advanced degree as defined by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
(b) Individuals eligible for appointment as a Senior PMF under this order are those who have, through extensive work experience, demonstrated both exceptional leadership or analytical ability and the commitment to which section 1 refers.
Sec. 3. The Director of OPM shall prescribe appropriate merit-based rules for the recruitment, nomination, assessment, selection, appointment, placement, and continuing career development of fellows, including rules that:
(a) reserve to the head of a department or agency or component within the Executive Office of the President (EOP) the authority to appoint a fellow who is to be employed in that department, agency, or component;
(b) provide for nomination by universities and colleges, through competitive selection processes, of eligible individuals for consideration for appointment as PMFs;
(c) carry out the policy of the United States to ensure equal employment opportunities for employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; and
(d) ensure the application of appropriate veterans' preference criteria.
Sec. 4. (a) Fellows shall be appointed to positions in either:
(1) Schedule A of the excepted service; or (2) an agency or component within the EOP excepted from the competitive service.
(b) Appointments under subsection (a) shall not exceed 2 years in duration unless extended by the head of the department or agency or component within the EOP, with the concurrence of the Director of OPM, for a period not to exceed 1 additional year.
(c) The following principles and policies shall govern service and tenure by fellows:
(1) responsibilities assigned to a PMF shall be consistent with the PMF's educational background and career interests, and the purposes of the Program; [[Page 66318]]
and responsibilities assigned to a Senior PMF shall be consistent with the Senior PMF's experience and career interests, and the purposes of the Program; (2) continuation of a fellow's appointment shall be contingent upon satisfactory performance by the fellow throughout the fellowship appointment;
(3) except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, service as a fellow shall confer no right to further Federal employment in either the competitive or excepted service upon the expiration of the fellow's appointment; and
(4) competitive civil service status may be granted to a fellow who satisfactorily completes the Program and meets such other requirements as the Director of OPM may prescribe. A fellow appointed by an agency excepted from the competitive service may also be appointed to a permanent position in an excepted service agency without further competition. Sec. 5. The Director of OPM shall provide for an orderly transition, including with respect to nominations, selection processes, and appointments, from the Presidential Management Intern Program established by Executive Order 12364 of May 24, 1982, to the Presidential Management Fellows Program established by this order. Until that transition is provided for, individuals who were selected or appointed under the provisions of Executive Order 12364 and who have not completed their scheduled periods of excepted service are hereby redesignated as Presidential Management Fellows, and continue their internships under the terms of Executive Order 12364. Sec. 6. The Director of OPM shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this order.
Sec. 7. Executive Order 12364 is superseded, except as provided in section 5 of this order.
Sec. 8. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, instrumentalities or entities, its officers or employees, or any other person.
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THE WHITE HOUSE,
November 21, 2003.
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Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

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The President
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Proclamation 7738 of November 21, 2003

Thanksgiving Day, 2003
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
Each year on Thanksgiving, we gather with family and friends to thank God for the many blessings He has given us, and we ask God to continue to guide and watch over our country.
Almost 400 years ago, after surviving their first winter at Plymouth, the Pilgrims celebrated a harvest feast to give thanks. George Washington proclaimed the first National Day of Thanksgiving in 1789, and Abraham Lincoln revived the tradition during the Civil War. Since that time, our citizens have paused to express thanks for the bounty of blessings we enjoy and to spend time with family and friends. In want or in plenty, in times of challenge or times of calm, we always have reasons to be thankful.
America is a land of abundance, prosperity, and hope. We must never take for granted the things that make our country great: a firm foundation of freedom, justice, and equality; a belief in democracy and the rule of law; and our fundamental rights to gather, speak, and worship freely.
These liberties do not come without cost. Throughout history, many have sacrificed to preserve our freedoms and to defend peace around the world. Today, the brave men and women of our military continue this noble tradition. These heroes and their loved ones have the gratitude of our Nation.
On this day, we also remember those less fortunate among us. They are our neighbors and our fellow citizens, and we are committed to reaching out to them and to all of those in need in our communities. This Thanksgiving, we again give thanks for all of our blessings and for the freedoms we enjoy every day. Our Founders thanked the Almighty and humbly sought His wisdom and blessing. May we always live by that same trust, and may God continue to watch over and bless the United States of America.
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 Thursday, November 27, 2003, as a National Day of Thanksgiving. I encourage Americans to gather in their homes, places of worship, and community centers to share the spirit of understanding and prayer and to reinforce ties of family and community.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty- eighth.
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Designation of Burma as a Jurisdiction of Primary Money Laundering Concern; Designation of Myanmar Mayflower Bank and

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On November 18, 2003, the Secretary of the Treasury designated Burma (also known as Myanmar) as a jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern in accordance with the requirements and procedures of 31 U.S.C. 5318A, as added by section 311(a) of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001. Also on November 18, under the same authority, the Secretary of the Treasury designated the Burmese financial institutions Myanmar Mayflower Bank and the Asia Wealth Bank as financial institutions of primary money laundering concern.

Imposition of Special Measures Against Burma as a Jurisdiction of Primary Money Laundering Concern

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On November 18, 2003, the Secretary of the Treasury designated Burma as a jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 5318A, as added by section 311 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001. The Department of the Treasury, acting through FinCEN, is issuing this proposed rule to impose special measures against this jurisdiction.

Imposition of Special Measures Against Myanmar Mayflower Bank and Asia Wealth Bank as Financial Institutions of

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On November 18, 2003, the Secretary of the Treasury designated Myanmar Mayflower Bank (Mayflower Bank) and Asia Wealth Bank, both Burma banks, as financial institutions of primary money laundering concern pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 5318A, as added by section 311 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001. The Department of the Treasury, acting through FinCEN, is issuing this proposed rule to impose special measures against these two institutions.

America's Affordable Communities Initiative HUD's Initiative on Removal of Regulatory Barriers: Identification of HUD

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In June 2003, HUD announced a new initiative, America's Affordable Communities Initiative. America's Affordable Communities Initiative focuses on breaking down regulatory barriers that impede the production or rehabilitation of affordable housing. As part of this initiative, HUD will, among other things, examine federal, state, and local regulations to identify those regulations that present significant barriers to the production or rehabilitation of affordable housing. The goal of these activities is to determine the feasibility of removing the barriers or reducing the burden imposed by the barriers. The purpose of this notice is to solicit public comment from HUD's program partners and participants, as well as other interested members of the public, on HUD regulations that address the production and rehabilitation of affordable housing and present barriers to the production and rehabilitation of affordable housing throughout America.

America's Affordable Communities Initiative, HUD's Initiative on Removal of Regulatory Barriers: Proposals for

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In June 2003, HUD announced America's Affordable Communities Initiative, a new Departmentwide initiative that will focus on breaking down regulatory barriers that impede the production of affordable housing. As part of this effort, HUD will, among other things, analyze federal, state, and local regulations and procedures that are duplicative, contradictory, or burdensome, and work within the federal government and with HUD's state and local partners to break down these barriers. HUD will undertake activities designed to promote barrier removal by state and local governments and, where feasible, provide incentives to state and local governments to remove regulatory barriers to affordable housing.

The purpose of this notice is to solicit comment from prospective applicants on proposals to provide incentives to barrier removal in HUD's funding allocations and on an initial proposal for providing incentive to barrier removal in HUD's Fiscal Year (FY) 2004 competitive funding process.

As an

Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Development of Secondary Markets

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, we adopt final rules that remove unnecessary regulatory barriers to the development of more robust secondary markets in radio spectrum usage rights. First, we promote the wider use of spectrum leasing arrangements by facilitating the ability of licensees in our Wireless Radio Services that hold ``exclusive'' authority to lease some or all of their spectrum usage rights to third parties for any amount of spectrum and in any geographic area encompassed by the license, for any period of time within the term of the license. Second, we adopt streamlined approval procedures for license assignments and transfers of control in these Wireless Radio Services.

Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Development of Secondary Markets

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In this document we seek comment on several actions the Commission could take to further enhance spectrum access and efficient use of spectrum through the development of more robust secondary markets in spectrum usage rights in the wireless radio and satellite services. We also seek comment on how to encourage the development of information and clearinghouse mechanisms that will facilitate secondary market transactions between licensees and new users in need of access to spectrum. Finally, we seek comment on further streamlining of application processing for spectrum leasing, transfer of control, license assignments, expanding leasing to additional services, and modifying or eliminating other regulatory barriers impeding secondary market transactions.

Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Dyes and/or Pigments Production

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to list nonwastewaters from the production of certain dyes, pigments, and FD&C colorants as hazardous wastes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which directs EPA to determine whether these wastes present a hazard to human health or the environment. EPA is proposing a mass loadingbased approach for these wastes. Under this approach, these wastes are hazardous if they contain any of the constituents of concern at annual mass loading levels that meet or exceed regulatory levels. If generators determine that their wastes are below regulatory levels for all constituents of concern, then their wastes are nonhazardous. If their wastes meet or exceed the regulatory levels for any of eight specific constituents of concern, the wastes must be managed as listed hazardous wastes. However, even if the wastes meet or exceed the regulatory levels, the wastes would not be hazardous if two conditions are met: The wastes do not meet or

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network; Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Department of the Treasury (Treasury), gives notice of proposed alterations to three existing systems of records entitled ``Treasury/DO .200FinCEN Data BaseTreasury/DO,'' ``Treasury/DO .212Suspicious Activity Reporting SystemTreasury/DO,'' and ``Treasury/DO. 213Bank
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Secrecy Act Reports SystemTreasury/DO''. The systems of records were last published in their entirety on February 19, 2002, at 67 FR 7492, 67 FR 7496, and 67 FR 7498, respectively.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 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.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

Notice of Receipt of Application for Presidential Permit for the Construction of a New International Border Crossing

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has received an application for a permit authorizing the construction, operation and maintenance of an international toll bridge in the Laredo, Texas area. The application has been filed by the City of Laredo, Texas for a permit for a new crossing of the Rio Grande 9.2 miles downstream from the existing Gateway to the Americas Bridge (International Bridge I).

The Department's jurisdiction with respect to this application is based upon Executive Order 11423, dated August 16, 1968, as amended, and the International Bridge Act of 1972, (Pub. L. 92343, 86 Stat. 731, approved September 26, 1972).

As required by E.O. 11423, the Department is circulating this application to concerned agencies for comment.

Interested persons may submit their views regarding this application in writing within thirty days from the publication date of this notice to Mr. Dennis M. Linskey, Coordinator, U.S.Mexico Border Affairs, Room 4258, Department of Stat

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

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 19, 2003.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 14, 2003, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD''), through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``Nasdaq''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by Nasdaq. Nasdaq has designated the proposed rule as one that establishes or changes a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the selfregulatory organization under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,\3\ which renders the rule effective upon the Commission's receipt of the filing. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement

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

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 17, 2003.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 7, 2003, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'' or ``Association'') through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``Nasdaq''), submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by Nasdaq. Nasdaq filed the proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Chan

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change and Amendment Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Thereto by

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 17, 2003.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on December 27, 2002, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in
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Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. On April 23, 2003, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ On June 3, 2003, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change.\4\ On October 3, 2003, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 3 to the proposed rule change.\5\ On October 22, 2003, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 4 to the proposed rule change.\6\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See letter from Wil

Pipeline Safety: Request for Waiver; Portland Natural Gas Transmission System

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

PNGTS Operating Co., LLC, operator of the Portland Natural Gas Transmission System (PNGTS), requested a waiver of compliance with the regulatory requirements at 49 CFR 192.611 to confirm or revise the maximum allowable operating pressure of its natural gas pipeline after Class location changes occurred in areas associated with two sections of the pipeline totaling 595 feet in length in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire.

Pipeline Safety: Self-Assessment of Pipeline Operator Public Education Programs

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

RSPA's Office of Pipeline Safety (RSPA/OPS) is issuing this advisory bulletin to owners and operators of hazardous liquid pipelines, gas transmission pipelines, gas distribution pipeline systems and gathering pipeline systems regulated under the Federal pipeline safety regulations at 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195. In an advisory bulletin issued September 5, 2003 (68 FR 52816) RSPA/OPS noted that the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (PSIA) requires each owner or operator of a gas or hazardous liquid pipeline system to implement a continuous public education program on the use of onecall notification systems and other damage prevention activities, the indications of and hazards of an unintended release of product from a pipeline, the public safety steps required after a release, and how to report pipeline product releases. This advisory reminds pipeline operators that they must complete and submit selfassessments of their public education programs to RSPA/OPS for receipt no later than December

Request for Small Reclamation Projects Act Loan To Construct Narrows Dam in Sanpete County, UT

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), the Federal agency with administrative authority under the Small Reclamation Projects Act (SRPA), in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, intends to prepare a supplemental draft environmental impact statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, and 40 CFR 1502.9. The supplemental draft EIS will describe the effects of granting a SRPA loan and authorizing use of withdrawn lands to the Sanpete Water Conservancy District (SWCD) for the purpose of constructing the Narrows Dam and Reservoir and rehabilitating the existing Gooseberry (Narrows) Tunnel. The purpose of the proposed action is to enable the SWCD to develop an existing Gooseberry Project right to 5,400 acrefeet of water.

Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) Issue 58: Miscellaneous Amendments

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document describes the numerous amendments consolidated in the Transmittal Letter for Issue 58 of the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), which is incorporated by reference in Title 39 Code of Federal Regulations, part 111.1 (39 CFR 111.1). These amendments reflect changes in mail preparation requirements and other mailing rules and regulations.

Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: New Option B Premiums

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is announcing new Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) premiums for the upper age bands of Option B. The premiums will be maintained on the FEGLI Web site at http://www.opm.gov/insure/life.

Peace Corps Standards of Conduct

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Peace Corps is removing outdated regulations that set out the ethical conduct and other responsibilities applicable to Peace Corps employees. These regulations have been superseded, in significant part, by governmentwide regulations.

Procedures for Disclosure of Information Under the Freedom of Information Act

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Peace Corps is revising its regulations on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to implement the 1996 amendments to the FOIA regarding electronic records, time limits, and standards for processing requests for records. In addition, the revisions incorporate procedures for Office of Inspector General (OIG) records. Provisions are also added describing the availability of Peace Corps records in the Federal Register and the agency's electronic reading room. Finally, provisions are added that set out procedures for responding to a subpoena.

Exelon Generation Company, LLC, Clinton Early Site Permit; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon) has submitted an application for an early site permit (ESP) for property colocated with the existing Clinton Power Station facility near Clinton, Illinois identified as the Clinton ESP site. The site is located near the town of Clinton in DeWitt County, Illinois. The application for the ESP was submitted by letter dated September 25, 2003, pursuant to 10 CFR part 52. The application also includes a site redress plan in accordance with 10 CFR 52.17(c) and 52.25. If a site redress plan is incorporated in an approved ESP, the applicant may carry out certain site preparation work and limited construction activities. A notice of receipt and availability of the application, which included the environmental report (ER), was published in the Federal Register on October 24, 2003 (68 FR 61020). A notice of acceptance for docketing of the application for the ESP was published in the Federal Register on October 30, 2003 (68 FR 61835). The purpose of this notice i

Biweekly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

I. Background

Pursuant to Public Law 97415, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission or NRC staff) is publishing this regular biweekly notice. Public Law 97415 revised section 189 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), to require the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, under a new provision of section 189 of the Act. This provision grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration, notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.

This biweekly notice includes all notices of amendments issued, or proposed to be issued from, October 31, through November 13, 2003. The last biweekly notice was published on November 12, 2003 (68 FR 64133). Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendments to Facility Operati

Small Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Seismic Retrofit of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge,

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) has been issued to the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) to take small numbers of Pacific harbor seals and possibly California sea lions, by harassment, incidental to seismic retrofit construction of the RichmondSan Rafael Bridge (the Bridge), San Francisco Bay (SFB), CA.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic;Snapper-Grouper Fishery off the Southern Atlantic

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS issues this proposed rule to implement Amendment 13A to the Fishery Management Plan for the SnapperGrouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (FMP). This rule would extend the current prohibitions on fishing for South Atlantic snappergrouper in the experimental closed area and on retaining such species in or from the area. The experimental closed area constitutes a portion of the Oculina Bank Habitat Area of Particular Concern (HAPC), which is in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Atlantic Ocean off Ft. Pierce, FL. The intended effect is to continue the benefits of the closed area, namely, enhanced stock stability and increased recruitment of South Atlantic snappergrouper by providing an area where deepwater snapper grouper species can grow and reproduce without being subjected to fishing mortality.

Notice of Listing of Grants for Research Projects

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Section 52.1(b) of the regulations governing grants for research projects, codified at 42 CFR part 52, provides that the Secretary of Health and Human Services will periodically publish a list of all of the research project grant programs to which the research project grant regulations apply. This Notice provides the most recent list of the programs covered by the regulations and supersedes and replaces the prior Notice published October 24, 1996 (61 FR 55102 55106).

Announcing a Workshop on Spam Technology

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces a workshop to discuss various technical issues of email spam.

Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Board of Overseers

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award on December 17, 2003. The Board of Overseers is composed of eleven members prominent in the field of quality management and appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, assembled to advise the Secretary of Commerce on the conduct of the Baldrige Award. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and review information received from the National Institute of Standards and Technology with the members of the Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The agenda will include: Report from the Judges' Panel, Baldrige Program Update, Booz Allen CEO Marketing Study, Baldrige Program Metrics, Role Model Characteristics in a Labor/Management Relations Environment, BNQP Hoshin for 2004, Topics for Discussion with NIST Director, New Business, and Recommendations to the NIST Director. All visitors to the Natio

Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, notice is hereby given that the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will meet Tuesday, December 9, 2003, from 8:25 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and Wednesday, December 10, 2003, from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology is composed of fourteen members appointed by the Director of NIST; who are eminent in such fields as business, research, new product development, engineering, labor, education, management consulting, environment, and international relations. The purpose of this meeting is to review and make recommendations regarding general policy for the Institute, its organization, its budget, and its programs within the framework of applicable national policies as set forth by the President and the Congress. The agenda will include a NIST update on current NIST programs; strategic plan and program priorities; human resources, safety, and diversi

Vehicle Weight, Fatality Risk and Crash Compatibility of Model Year 1991-99 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks;

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces NHTSA's publication of a technical report describing relationships between a vehicle's mass and type and its rate of involvement in fatal crashes. The report's title is Vehicle Weight, Fatality Risk and Crash Compatibility of Model Year 199199 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.

Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress; Meeting

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress. The committee advises NARA on the full range of programs, policies, and plans for the Center for Legislative Archives in the Office of Records Services.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NARA is giving public notice that the agency proposes to request extension of a currently approved information collection used in all NARA research rooms, museums, and Presidential Libraries for customers to provide comments, suggestions, and complaints about NARA service. Additionally, customers can provide comments on the objectivity, usefulness, or integrity of NARA's information. The information will be used to improve service and plan future services. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Proposed Modification of Public Land Order No. 6761; Opportunity for Public Meeting; Colorado

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management proposes to modify the withdrawal of the Windy Gap Archaeological Sites to allow for disposal. This modification will have no effect on the restrictions imposed by Public Land Order No. 6761 and the lands containing these sites will not be disposed of until the archaeological values have been mitigated. The lands have been and remain open to mineral leasing.

Notice of Meeting, Southwest Resource Advisory Council (Colorado)

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

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

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice amends the NOA for the FSEIS for the Clarification of Language in the 1994 Record of Decision for the Northwest Forest Plan; National Forests and Bureau of Land Management Districts Within the Range of the Northern Spotted Owl (Proposal to Amend Wording about the Aquatic Conservation Strategy); Western Oregon and Washington, and Northwestern California printed in the Federal Register: Vol. 68, No. 211 on Friday, October 31, 2003. The correct Web site for obtaining an electronic copy of the FSEIS is http://www.reo.gov/acs/.

Bureau of International Labor Affairs; U.S. National Administrative Office; North American Agreement on Labor

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Article 10(1)(a) of the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation (NAALC) calls for the Council for the Commission for Labor Cooperation to review the operation and effectiveness of the NAALC. The Council completed a review of the Agreement in 1998, for the period 19941998, and issued a report titled ``Review of the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation.'' In that report, the Council agreed to undertake a second review in the year 2002. The U.S. National Administrative Office hereby extends by 60 days the period for filing public comments for the purpose of that report. This action is taken to permit additional comments from interested persons.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 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 calling 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 [[Page 66125]]
Administration (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 t

Export Trade Certificate of Review

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce has issued an amendment to the Export Trade Certificate of Review granted to Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc. (``AIA'') on April 10, 1992. Notice of issuance of the Certificate was published in the Federal Register on April 17, 1992 (57 FR 13707).

Stainless Steel Wire Rod From Italy: Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Five-Year Sunset Review

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is extending the time limit for preliminary results in the full sunset review of the countervailing duty order on stainless steel wire rod (``SSWR'') from Italy.\1\ The Department intends to issue preliminary results of this sunset review on or before February 19, 2004. In addition, the Department intends to issue its final results of review not later than 120 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register of the preliminary results.
\1\ The Department normally will issue its preliminary results in a full sunset review not later than 110 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register of the notice of initiation. However, if the Secretary determines that a full sunset review is extraordinarily complicated under section 751(c)(5)(C) of the Act, the Secretary may extend the period for issuing final results by not more than 90 days. See section 751(c)(5)(B) of the Act.

Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, E-Filing Issue Committee

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This is to amend the notice that was published in the Federal Register on Monday, November 17, 2003, indicating an Area 4 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel meeting. The meeting is actually an open meeting of the EFiling Issue Committee.

Publication of the Tier 2 Tax Rates

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Publication of the tier 2 tax rates for calendar year 2004 as required by section 3241(d) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 3241). Tier 2 taxes on railroad employees, employers, and employee representatives (a group unique to the railroad industry) fund a private pension benefit of the railroad retirement system.

Changes in Use Under Section 168(i)(5)

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document provides notice of cancellation of a public hearing on proposed regulations relating to the depreciation of property subject to section 168 of the Internal Code (MACRS property).

Announcement of Funding Award--FY 2003; Lead Outreach Grant Programs.

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Announcement of Funding Award--FY 2003 Operation Lead Elimination Action Program (LEAP)

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this announcement notifies the public of additional funding decisions made by the Department in a competition for funding under the Operation Lead Elimination Action Program (LEAP) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The purpose of the LEAP program is to leverage private sector resources to eliminate lead poisoning as a major public health threat to young children. This announcement contains the name and address of the award recipient and the amount of award.

Announcement of Funding Award--FY 2003 Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this announcement notifies the public of additional funding decisions made by the Department in a competition for funding under the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The purpose of the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program is to assist areas with the highest lead paint abatement needs in undertaking programs for abatement, inspections, risk assessments, temporary relocations, and interim control of leadbased paint hazards in eligible privatelyowned, singlefamily housing units, and multifamily buildings that are occupied by lowincome families. This announcement contains the name, address of the award recipient and the amount of award.

Announcement of Funding Award--FY 2003 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this announcement notifies the public of additional funding decisions made by the Department in a competition for funding under the LeadBased Paint Hazard Control Grant Program Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The purpose of the LeadBased Paint Hazard Control Grant Program is to assist states, Native American Tribes and local governments in undertaking comprehensive programs to identify and control leadbased paint hazards in eligible privately owned housing for rental or owner occupants in partnership with nonprofit organizations including grassroots faithbased and other communitybased organizations. This announcement contains the name and address of the award recipient and the amount of award.

Announcement of Funding Award--FY 2003 Healthy Homes Grant Program

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB: Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Institutions Assisting

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

This is a request to reinstate the information collection requirements for the grants application and reporting for Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian colleges and universities. These competitive grants promote CDEG eligible activities to expand their role and effectiveness in helping their communities with neighborhood revitalization, housing, and economic development.

Findings of Scientific Misconduct

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of the Secretary, HHS, published a notice in the Federal Register of November 10, 2003, concerning a finding of scientific misconduct regarding Dr. Gelband. The document contained a typographical error.

Office of Governmentwide Policy; Revision of a Standard Form by the Department of the Treasury

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury revised SF 3881, ACH Vendor/ Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment to:

Remove the CTP checkbox and the OMB expiration; and

Authorize form for local reproduction. This was due to low demand in the Federal Supply Service.

You can obtain the updated form in two ways:

On the internet. Address: http://w3.gsa.gov/web/c/newform.nsf/MainMenu?OpenForm or;

From GSA, FormsMCF, Attn.: Barbara Williams, (202) 5010581.

Madera County Resource Advisory Committee

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (Pub. L. 92463) and under the secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106393) the Sierra National Forest's Resource Advisory Committee for Madera County will meet on Monday, December 15, 2003. The Madera Resource Advisory Committee will meet at the U.S.D.A. Forest Service Office in North Fork, CA. The purpose of the meeting is: Review new RAC proposals, review progress of FY 2002 accounting, monitoring and evaluation, voting procedures proposal update, conference update, arrowhead presentation, review of Sierra business council book, and review of newsletter.

Foreign-Trade Zone No. 181, Application for Expansion, Amendment of Application

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the application of the Northeast Ohio Trade & Economic Consortium (NEOTEC), grantee of FTZ 181, for authority to expand and reorganize FTZ 181 in the Akron/Canton, Ohio area (Doc. 402003, 68 FR 51549, 8/27/03), has been amended to leave the 7 acres in the southern portion of the AkronCanton Regional Airport. The application otherwise remains unchanged.

Comments on the change may be submitted to the ForeignTradeZones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce, FCBSuite 4100W, 1401 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20230, by December 10, 2003.

Dated: November 18, 2003.
Dennis Puccinelli,
Executive Secretary.

Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), certified a petition for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) that was filed on October 8, 2003, by the Catfish Farmers of America, Indianola, Mississippi; Rutledge & Rutledge, Newport, Arkansas; and the Western Regional Chapter of the Kentucky Aquaculture Association, Farmington, Kentucky, on behalf of catfish producers in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah. Producers are now eligible to apply for program benefits.

Joint Meeting of the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health

Tue, Nov 25 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 Committees: Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs.

General Function of the Committees: 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.

Addresses: Electronic comments should be submitted to http://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments. Select ``01P0075Switch Status of
Emergency Contraceptives from Rx to OTC'' and follow the prompts to submit your statement. Written comments should be submitted to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852

Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; XIGRIS

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the regulatory review period for XIGRIS and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of three applications to the Director of Patents and Trademarks, Department of Commerce, for the extension of three patents which claim that human biological product.

Food Labeling: Health Claims; Dietary Guidance

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to request comments on alternatives for regulating qualified health claims in the labeling of conventional human foods and dietary supplements. FDA also is soliciting comments on various other issues related to health claims and on the appropriateness and nature of dietary guidance statements on conventional food and dietary supplement labels. Comments on the regulatory alternatives and the additional topics will inform FDA's rulemaking to establish regulations for qualified health claims, as well as any policy initiative(s) that FDA may undertake to provide information to consumers to help them make wise food choices.

Revocation of Licenses and Order To Discontinue Operations in U.S.--Foreign Trades for Failure To Comply With the

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 20, 2003.

Notice is given that, on November 17, 2003, the Federal Maritime Commission (``Commission'') served an Order to Show Cause (``Order'') on fourteen (14) nonvesseloperating common carrier (``NVOCC'')/ocean transportation intermediaries (``OTIs'').

Commission regulations require that each NVOCC in the United States must be licensed and, among other requirements, file a Form FMC1 indicating the location of its electronically published tariff. The 14 NVOCCs listed in the Commission's Order each maintain an OTI license issued by the Commission, but have otherwise failed to establish or maintain an electronically published tariff and to maintain a current Form FMC1 on file with the Commission. The Commission now proposes to revoke the licenses of these NVOCCs for said failures, and to direct them to cease and desist from operating in the U.S.foreign trades.

The Order directs the 14 NVOCCs to show cause why the Commission should not revoke their respective licenses for fail

Agency Information Collection Activities; Request for Comments; Renewed Approval of Three Information Collections

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval to renew the three information collections, which are summarized below under Supplementary Information. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Young Gas Storage Company, Ltd.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

Take notice that on November 12, 2003, Young Gas Storage Company, Ltd. (Young) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to become effective December 13, 2003:
Second Revised Sheet No. 47E
Second Revised Sheet No. 47F
Second Revised Sheet No. 47G

Fourth Revised Sheet No. 52A

Young states that it is proposing to revise its Tariff to reflect changes to its Available Daily Withdrawal Quantity and Reservoir Integrity Limit curves.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with Section 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be

Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company; Notice of Compliance Filing

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

Take notice that on November 14, 2003, Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company (Williston Basin), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, Substitute Second Revised Sheet No. 232D, to become effective October 16, 2003.

Williston Basin states that the tariff sheet expressly provides that it will hold an open season for an expansion project for which Williston Basin will reserve capacity available for firm service, and specifies when it will hold that open season, in compliance with the Commission's October 16, 2003 Order in the above referenced docket.

Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Section 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with Section 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commissi

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation; Notice of Tariff Filing

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

Take notice that on November 13, 2003 Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, FortyNinth Revised Sheet No. 50, effective November 1, 2003.

Transco states that the purpose of the instant filing is to track fuel percentage changes attributable to transportation service purchased from Texas Gas Transmission Corporation, LLC (Texas Gas) under its Rate Schedule FT the costs of which are included in the rates and charges payable under Transco's Rate Schedule FTNT. Transco states that included in Appendix A attached to the filing is the explanation of the fuel percentage changes and details regarding the computation of the revised FTNT rates.

Transco states that copies of the filing are being mailed to each of its FTNT customers and interested State Commissions.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Fed

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Compliance Tariff Filing

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

Take notice that on November 13, 2003, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets listed in Appendix A to the filing, with an effective date of February 16, 2003.

Tennessee states that the revised tariff sheets in Appendix A are being filed in accordance with the Commission's October 24, 2003 order in the referenced proceeding, which relates to Tennessee's previous filings to revise certain of its tariff provisions that primarily deal with the demonstration and maintenance of creditworthiness by Tennessee's customers. Tennessee is filing the tariff sheets attached as Appendix B to incorporate tariff language that has been previously approved by the Commission in intervening orders that are unrelated to Tennessee's creditworthiness proceeding.

Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street

Questar Pipeline Company; Notice of Negotiated Rates

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

Take notice that on November 14, 2003, Questar Pipeline Company's (Questar) tendered for filing a tariff filing to reflect a new negotiatedrate tract with Williams Power Company, Inc. and the deletion of an expired contract with BP Energy Company. Questar's negotiatedrate contract provisions were authorized by Commission Orders issued October 27, 1999, and December 14, 1999, in Docket Nos. RP99513, et al.

Questar states that the Commission approved Questar's request to implement a negotiatedrate option for Rate Schedules T1, NNT, T2, PKS, FSS and ISS shippers. Questar notes that it submitted its negotiated rate filing in accordance with the Commission's Policy Statement in Docket Nos. RM956000 and RM967000 issued January 31, 1996.

Questar states that a copy of this filing has been served upon all parties to this proceeding, Questar's customers, the Public Service Commission of Utah and the Public Service Commission of Wyoming.

Any person desiring to be heard or

OkTex Pipeline Company; Norte[ntilde]o Pipeline Company; Notice of Compliance Filing

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

Take notice that on November 7, 2003, OkTex Pipeline Company (OkTex), tendered for filing OkTex Original Tariff Sheet No. 5C and Revised Tariff Sheet Nos. 3, 4, and 42, and Norte[ntilde]o Pipeline Company's (Norte[ntilde]o) Gas Tariff, First Volume No. 1 (Cancelled) in accordance with the Order issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on October 8, 2003, in Docket Nos. CP0376000, et al.

OkTex states that the purpose of the filing is to reflect Norte[ntilde]o's intended abandonment of facilities and cancellation of service and OkTex's subsequent assumption of Norte[ntilde]o's facilities, service, customers, delivery points, and firm and interruptible rates.

Great Lakes Gas Transmission Limited Partnership; Notice of Tariff Filing

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

Take notice that on November 14, 2003, Great Lakes Gas Transmission Limited Partnership (Great Lakes) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, Fifteenth Revised Sheet No. 7 and Ninth Revised Sheet No. 48, proposed to be effective January 1, 2004.

Great Lakes states that the tariff sheets referenced above reflect a clarifying change to the date range stated in the tariff for the annual charge adjustment (ACA), and for the funding surcharges for the Gas Research Institute (GRI) for the year 2004.

Great Lakes states that these latter surcharges, which are at the same levels approved for use in 2003, were approved by the Commission in its Letter Order issued September 17, 2003, in Docket No. RP03514 000, in which it also approved GRI's funding for its year 2004 research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) program and its 2004 2008 fiveyear RD&D plan.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a mot

El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

Take notice that on October 29, 2003, El Paso Natural Gas Company (El Paso) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1A, Third Revised Sheet No. 113D, with a September 1, 2003 effective date.

EPNG states that this tariff sheet is filed to permit partial reservation charge crediting under Rate Schedule FT1 for nondelivery of gas due to pipeline maintenance.

El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

Take notice that on November 12, 2003, El Paso Natural Gas Company (El Paso) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1A, the tariff sheets listed in Appendices A and B to the filing, to become effective November 1, 2002 and September 1, 2003.

El Paso states that these tariff sheets revise the California Receipt Service and reservation charge crediting provisions of its tariff to comply with the Commission's October 27, 2003 Order in this proceeding.

Lake Charles Express LLC; Notice Of Site Visit

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

On December 9 through December 11, 2003, the Office of Energy Projects staff and representatives of Lake Charles Express LLC (Lake Charles Express) will conduct a site visit of the Lake Charles Express Project in Beauregard, Allen, Jefferson Davis, and Calcasieu Parishes, Louisiana.

All interested parties may attend. Those planning to attend must provide their own transportation. Interested parties can meet staff on December 9, at about 3:30 p.m., in the parking lot at the Best Suites of America, 401 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, Louisiana. Staff will begin the inspection trip on December 10, and 11, at about 7:30 a.m., [[Page 66092]]
at the Best Suites of America. Mr. Monty Collins of Lake Charles Express can be contacted at telephone (713) 5016526.

For further information, please contact the Office of External Affairs at 1866208FERC.
Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E300373 Filed 112403; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 671701P

Rules Concerning Certification of an Electric Reliability Organization and the Establishment, Approval, and

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) will hold a conference on Monday, December 1, 2003, at FERC headquarters, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC, in the Commission Meeting Room (Room 2C), at 1:30 p.m. The conference is open to the public, and no registration is required.

The Commission seeks input from interested persons regarding the content of the rulemaking the Commission would be required to implement under the provisions of proposed comprehensive energy legislation that relate to the certification of an electric reliability organization that would be responsible for establishing and enforcing electric reliability standards.\1\ The proposed legislation would require the Commission to issue a final rule to implement the provisions related to electric reliability not later than 180 days after enactment. In light of the short timeframe for a final rule as contemplated in legislation being considered by a SenateHouse conference committee, we are is

Notice of Intent To File Application for New License

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

a. Type of filing: Notice of Intent to File Application for a New License.

b. Project No.: 2088000.

c. Date filed: October 14, 2003.

d. Submitted By: South Feather Water and Power Agency.

e. Name of Project: South Fork Project.

f. Location: On the South Fork of the Feather River, Lost Creek, Slate Creek, near the City of Oroville, California, in Plumas, Butte and Yuba Counties, California. The project occupies land managed by the Plumas National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 15 of the Federal Power Act; 18 CFR 16.6 of the Commission's regulations.

h. Effective date of current license: April 1, 1959.

i. Expiration date of current license: March 31, 2009.

j. The project consists of: The project consists of four developments. The Sly Creek Development consists of: (1) Four dams: Little Grass Valley, South Fork, Slate Creek, and Sly Creek diversion dams; (2) a diversion tunnel; (3) a penstock; (4) the Sly

ESI Energy,LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 18, 2003.

The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket
classification.
1. ESI Energy, LLC; FPL Energy Stateline Holdings, L.L.C.

[Docket No. EC0415000]

Take notice that on November 7, 2003, ESI Energy, LLC and FPL Energy Stateline Holdings, L.L.C. (Applicants) pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, filed a joint application for approval of a corporate reorganization that will not change the ultimate ownership of the facilities.

Comment Date: November 28, 2003.
2. Central Mississippi Generating Company, LLC

[Docket Nos. EC0416000 and EL0417000]

Take notice that on November 7, 2003, Central Mississippi Generating Company, LLC (Central Mississippi) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act for authorization in connection with the proposed change in ownership and operational control of jurisdictional facilities associate

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, 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 new information collections. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), this notice seeks comments concerning customer satisfaction with Building Science & Technology publications that contain guidance on construction practices in reducing damage from natural and manmade hazards.

Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations

Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Technical information or comments are requested on the proposed Base (1% annualchance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).