The Federal Register

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to curtail the publication and obviate the need to publish the hardcopy publication of the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs (List of Parties) produced by the Government Printing Office (GPO), and publish an electronic list of parties excluded from doing business with the Federal Government online identified as the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). The new electronic list will enable agencies to input their data directly to the EPLS; improve the reliability of the content by allowing content owners to directly input entries; provide access to historical data that was previously provided through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) procedures; enhance the ability to verify entries by permitting search by exact name and social security number, and shorten the lead time between exclusionary act

1515-AD19

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Implementation of the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act

Correction

In rule document 036867 beginning on page 14477 in the issue of Tuesday, March 25, 2003, make the following corrections:
1. On page 14477, the Cover page is in error and should read ``Implementation of the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act; Interim Rule''.
2. On pages 14478 through 14500 in the running head, ``Proposed Rules'' should read ``Rules and Regulations''.
[FR Doc. C306867 Filed 112803; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 150501D

Implementation of the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

CFR Correction

Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1 to 140 and Parts 141 to 199, revised as of April 1, 2003, is corrected by incorporating the following amendments, originally published at 68 FR 1448614500, Mar. 25, 2003. See also the Federal Register correction appearing in this part V.
PART 10ARTICLES CONDITIONALLY FREE, SUBJECT TO A REDUCED RATE, ETC.
1. In Parts 1 to 140, on page 82, the specific authority citation for Sec. Sec. 10.201 through 10.207 is revised to read, and a new specific authority citation for Sec. Sec. 10.241 through 10.248 and Sec. Sec. 10.251 through 10.257 is added to read, as follows:

* * * * *

Sections 10.201 through 10.207 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 3203; * * * * *

Sections 10.241 through 10.248 and Sec. Sec. 10.251 through 10.257 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 3203.
2. On page 172, Sec. 10.201 is revised to read as follows: Sec. 10.201 Applicability.

Title II of Pub. L. 102182 (105 Stat. 1233), entitled the Andean Trade Preference

Stage 4 Aircraft Noise Standards

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is proposing a new noise standard for subsonic jet airplanes and subsonic transport category large airplanes. This noise standard would ensure that the latest available noise reduction technology is incorporated into new aircraft designs. This noise standard, Stage 4, would apply to any person submitting an application for a new airplane type design on and after January 1, 2006. The standard could be chosen voluntarily prior to that date. This noise standard is intended to provide uniform noise certification standards for Stage 4 airplanes certificated in the United States and those airplanes that meet the new International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 16 Chapter 4 noise standard.

Mixed-Finance Development for Supportive Housing for the Elderly or Persons With Disabilities and Other Changes to 24

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This interim rule implements statutory changes that enable the use of mixedfinance and forprofit participation in the Section 202 supportive housing programs for the elderly and the Section 811 supportive housing program for persons with disabilities, as well as makes other changes to those programs. The rule uses the mixedfinance development model to leverage the capital and expertise of the private developer community to create attractive and affordable supportive housing developments for the elderly or persons with disabilities. In addition, the rule is structured so that tax credits can be used to provide additional units as well as supplement capital advance funds for the Section 202 or 811 project. The rule sets standards for the participation of limited partner investors (who may be forprofit entities) in partnership with a solepurpose nonprofit general partner; development proposals and supporting documents; eligible fees and expenses; the use of capital advances in the mixedfinance con

Grant Guideline

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This Guideline sets forth the administrative, programmatic, and financial requirements attendant to Fiscal Year 2004 State Justice Institute grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program; Initial Claims Procedures

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is issuing this proposed rule as part of its implementation of Title I of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (the Act). That Act established a temporary Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (Program) under which the Federal Government will share the risk of insured loss from certified acts of terrorism with commercial property and casualty insurers until the Program sunsets on December 31, 2005. This proposed rule contains procedures for filing claims for payment of the federal share of compensation for insured losses under the Program and incorporates statutory conditions for federal payment. In particular, the proposed rule addresses requirements for loss certification and associated recordkeeping requirements; provides guidance on what is payable as the federal share of insured losses; and sets forth requirements for investigating and auditing claims under the Program. The rule generally builds upon previous interim guidances and final rules issued

West Virginia Regulatory Program

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

We are announcing our approval of an amendment to the West Virginia surface coal mining regulatory program (the West Virginia program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The amendment we are approving consists of changes to the West Virginia Surface Mining Reclamation Rules as contained in House Bill 2663. The amendment is intended to improve the operational efficiency of the West Virginia program.

Bureau of Political-Military Affairs: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls; Notifications to the Congress of Proposed

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has forwarded the attached Notifications of Proposed Export Licenses to the Congress on the dates shown on the attachments pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) and in compliance with section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776).

Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations; Correction

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document makes a correction to the final rule published on November 21, 2003 (68 FR 65633). The regulation made changes to the prohibited exports and sales to certain countries at 22 CFR 126.1.

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; Order Granting Approval of Proposed

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 21, 2003.

On August 22, 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''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to amend NASD Rule 4710 to allow the Nasdaq National Market Execution System (``NNMS'' or ``SuperMontage'') to automatically match any nondirected buy and sell quotes/orders entered by an NNMS Order Entry Firm against the quotes/orders of that same NNMS Order Entry Firm on the other side of the market if such a quote/order on the other side of the market is at the best bid/offer in Nasdaq. On September 26, 2003, Nasdaq amended the proposed rule change.\3\ \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See letter from Thomas P. Moran, Associate General Counsel, Nasdaq, to Katherine A. England, Assistant Director

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment Nos.

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 21, 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 October 7, 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 amended the proposed rule change on November 12, 2003.\3\ On November 20, 2003, Nasdaq again amended the proposed rule change.\4\ Nasdaq filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act,\5\ and Rule 19b4(f)(1) thereunder,\6\ as one constituting a stated policy, practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning, administration, or enforcement of an existing rule, which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is
[[Page 672

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Cincinnati Stock Exchange, Inc.; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule Change by

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 21, 2003.

I. Introduction

On August 7, 2003, The Cincinnati Stock Exchange, Inc. (``CSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'')\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to amend CSE Rule 11.9(u) to eliminate Interpretation .01, concerning market order exposure requirements (``Market Order Exposure Requirement'').\3\ The proposed rule change would also amend CSE Rule 8.15 to remove a reference to Interpretation .01 of Rule 11.9(u). The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on September 19, 2003.\4\
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ The CSE has represented that the Commission's approval of the proposed rule change will constitute the repeal of the interpretations and policies with respect to the Market Order Exposure Requirement set forth in CSE Regulatory Circulars 0107, 9903, 9806, 9707

Filings Under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as Amended (``Act'')

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 21, 2003.

Notice is hereby given that the following filing(s) has/have been made with the Commission pursuant to provisions of the Act and rules promulgated under the Act. All interested persons are referred to the application(s) and/or declaration(s) for complete statements of the proposed transaction(s) summarized below. The application(s) and/or declaration(s) and any amendment(s) is/are available for public inspection through the Commission's Branch of Public Reference.

Interested persons wishing to comment or request a hearing on the application(s) and/or declaration(s) should submit their views in writing by December 15, 2003, to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, DC 205490609, and serve a copy on the relevant applicant(s) and/or declarant(s) at the address(es) specified below. Proof of service (by affidavit or, in the case of an attorney at law, by certificate) should be filed with the request. Any request for hearing should identify specifical

Sunshine Act Meetings

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Pub. L. 94409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold the following meetings during the week of December 1, 2003:

Closed Meetings will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 2 p.m. and Thursday, December 4, 2003 at 4 p.m., and Open Meetings will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 10 a.m., in Room 1C30, the William O. Douglas Room and Thursday, December 4, 2003 at 3 p.m., in Room 1C30, the William O. Douglas Room.

Commissioner Goldschmid, as duty officer, determined that no earlier notice thereof was possible.

Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meetings. Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters may also be present.

The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 55

Lehman Brothers Inc., et al.; Notice of Application

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 24, 2003.

Pipeline Safety: Passage of Internal Inspection Devices

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On April 12, 1994, RSPA issued a regulation requiring pipeline operators to design and construct certain new transmission lines and certain existing line sections that contain replaced pipe or components to accommodate the passage of instrumented internal inspection devices. Responding to petitions for reconsideration, we suspended enforcement on some facilities and invited comments on proposed changes to the regulation. To help us reach a
[[Page 67129]]
final decision on the petitions and issues raised by commenters, this notice seeks responses to the questions stated below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION concerning offshore gas transmission lines.

Gas and Hazardous Liquid Gathering Lines

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces a public meeting and an opportunity to submit written comments on the safety regulation of gas and hazardous liquid gathering lines. Congress has directed RSPA to define ``gathering line'' for gas and hazardous liquid pipeline transportation and, if appropriate, define as ``regulated gathering line'' those rural gathering lines that, because of specific physical characteristics, should be regulated. The gas pipeline regulations do not clearly distinguish gathering lines from production facilities and transmission lines. This lack of clarity has caused many disputes between government and industry over whether the regulations cover particular pipelines. The current definition of hazardous liquid gathering has worked [[Page 67130]]
well. We will consider all public comments in developing future proposals on gathering lines.

Disclosure to Participants; Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-employer Plans

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This rule amends appendix D to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's regulation on Benefits Payable in Terminated Single Employer Plans by adding the maximum guaranteeable pension benefit that may be paid by the PBGC with respect to a plan participant in a single employer pension plan that terminates in 2004. This rule also amends the PBGC's regulation on Disclosure to Participants by adding information on 2004 maximum guaranteed benefit amounts to Appendix B. The amendment is necessary because the maximum guarantee amount changes each year, based on changes in the contribution and benefit base under section 230 of the Social Security Act. The effect of the amendment is to advise plan participants and beneficiaries of the increased maximum guarantee amount for 2004.

Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Valuation of Benefits and Assets; Expected Retirement Age

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This rule amends the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's regulation on Allocation of Assets in SingleEmployer Plans by substituting a new table that applies to any plan being terminated either in a distress termination or involuntarily by the PBGC with a valuation date falling in 2004, and is used to determine expected retirement ages for plan participants. This table is needed in order to compute the value of early retirement benefits and, thus, the total value of benefits under the plan.

System Energy Resources, Inc.; Notice of Acceptance of Application for Early Site Permit for the Grand Gulf ESP Site

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On October 21, 2003, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) received an early site permit (ESP) application dated October 16, 2003, from System Energy Resources, Inc., a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, filed pursuant to Section 103 of the Atomic Energy Act and 10 CFR part 52. The site selected for the application is property colocated with the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station near Port Gibson, Mississippi (the Grand Gulf ESP site). A notice of receipt and availability of this application was previously published in the Federal Register (68 FR 64665; November 14, 2003).

An applicant may seek an ESP in accordance with subpart A of 10 CFR part 52 separate from the filing of an application for a construction permit (CP) or combined license (COL) for a nuclear power facility. The ESP process allows resolution of issues relating to siting. At any time during the period of an ESP (up to 20 years), the permit holder may reference the permit in a CP or COL application.

The NRC s

Guidance to Federal Financial Assistance Recipients Regarding Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing for public comment the proposed policy guidance on Title VI's prohibition against national origin discrimination as it affects limited English proficient persons.

Licensing Support Network; Advisory Review Panel

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Licensing Support Network Advisory Review Panel (LSNARP) will hold its next meeting on Tuesday December 9, 2003, at the Alexis Park, located at 375 East Harmon, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109. The meeting will be open to the public pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 94463, 86 Stat. 770776).

Agenda: The meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9. The preliminary agenda includes the topics listed below. Additional details regarding timing of presentations and changes to the agenda may be obtained through the contacts listed below and will be announced prior to the meeting.
1. Introductory RemarksNRC/LSNARP
2. Proposed changes to 10 CFR part 2 and Guidance for Submission of Electronic Docket Materials under 10 CFR part 2, subpart JNRCOGC/ OCIO
3. Status of the revision to the Topical Guidelines.NRCOGC/NMSS 4. Status of LSN Expansion Activities and New Electronic Information Exchange InterfaceNRCLSA/OCIO
5. Participation of ARP in testing of document subm

Meeting of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Executive Panel

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The CNO Executive Panel is to report the recommendations of the Expeditionary Strike Study Group to the Chief of Naval Operations. This meeting will consist of discussions relating to Expeditionary Strike capabilities as a context to broader U.S. national capabilities and strategic planning. This meeting will be closed to the public.

Notice of Proposed Changes in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to issue a series of new or revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. These standards include: Irrigation Water Management, Salinity and Sodic Soil Management, Silvopasture Establishment, Vertical Drain, and Well Water Testing. These standards are used to convey national guidance in developing Field Office Technical Guide Standards used in the States and the Pacific Basin and Caribbean Areas. NRCS State Conservationists and Directors for the Pacific Basin and Caribbean Areas who choose to adopt these practices for use within their States/Areas will incorporate them into Section IV of their Field Office Technical Guides. These practices may be used in resource management systems that treat highly erodible land, or on land determined to be wetland.

Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains in the possession of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA. The human remains were removed from Apache County, AZ.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations within this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations within this notice.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico; and Pueblo of

Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University,

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 43 CFR 10.8 (f), of the intent to repatriate cultural items in the possession of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects under 25 U.S.C. 3001.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations within this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations within this notice.

The three cultural items are two brass tubes and one string of shell beads.

The two brass tubes were collected by J.V.C. Smith in 1831 from Fall River, Bristol County, MA, and were donated to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by F. Kneeland in 1886. Mus

Notice of Completion of Inventory of Native American Human Remains and Associated Funerary Objects from Washington

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations within this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations within this notice.

This notice corrects the number of associated funerary objects reported in a notice of inventory completion published in the Federal Register on May 7, 1993 (FR Doc. 9310848, page 27309). A review of museum records resulted in the identification of three additional

Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Nebraska State Museum, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains in the possession of the University of Nebraska State Museum, University of NebraskaLincoln, Lincoln NE. The human remains were removed from Sand Creek, Kiowa County, CO.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by University of Nebraska State Museum professional staff in consultation with representatives of the CheyenneArapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, Northern Cheyenne Tribe of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, and Arapaho

Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Coastal Systems Station, Dahlgren

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in the control of the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Coastal Systems Station, Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City, FL (CSS Panama City). The human remains and cultural items were removed from the Sowell Mound site (8BY3), Panama City, Bay County, FL.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations within this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations within this notice.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the professional

Notice of Inventory Completion: Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, Bemidji, MN, and U.S. Department of Agriculture,

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains in the possession of the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, Bemidji, MN, and in the control of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Chippewa National Forest, Cass Lake, MN.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Minnesota Indian Affairs Council professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Leech Lake Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Minnesota.

In 1988, human remains represent

Notice of Inventory Completion: Longyear Museum of Anthropology, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in the possession of Longyear Museum of Anthropology, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Madison and Oneida Counties, NY.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations within this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. The National Park Service is not
[[Page 67209]]

responsible for the determinations within this notice.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Longyear Museum of Anthropology professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Oneida Nation of

Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, KS

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) regulations, 43 CFR10.8 (f), of the intent to repatriate five cultural items in the possession of the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, KS, that meet the definition of ``objects of cultural patrimony'' under 25 U.S.C. 3001.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations within this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations within this notice.

The five cultural items are a medicine outfit, a ceremonial sash, a set of feathers in a feather case, a set of wampum beads, and a medicine love charm. All of these items were purchased by the Kansas State Historical Society in 1956 from the Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College, B

Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region,

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in the possession of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, Phoenix Area Office, Phoenix, AZ. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from site AZ AA:6:19(ASM), in the Santa Cruz Flats, Pinal County, AZ.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations within this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations within this notice.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regio

Notice of Inventory Completion: Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains in the possession of the Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL. The human remains were removed from two sites in Randolph County, IL.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations
[[Page 67206]]
within this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations within this notice.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Illinois State Museum professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Oklahoma; Forest County Potawatomi Community, Wisconsin; Hannahville Indian Community, Michigan; HoChunk Nation of Wi

Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7, Anchorage,

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains in the possession of the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7, Anchorage, AK. The human remains were removed from Amchitka Island, AK.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7 professional staff and forensic anthropologists from the Alaska State Office of History and Archaeology, in consultation with representatives of the the Aleut Corpor

Notice of Inventory Completion: The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains in the possession of The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO. The human remains were removed from Adams County, CO.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by The Colorado College professional staff in consultation with representatives of Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Arapahoe Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming; CheyenneArapaho Tribes of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation, Oklahoma; Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma;

Notice of Inventory Completion: American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in the possession of the American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Lower Memaloose Island, Wasco County, OR, and Upper Memaloose Island, Klickitat County, WA.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service(s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations within this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations within this notice.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by American Museum of Natural History professional staff in consultation with repr

Endangered Species; File No. 1451

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, 1315 EastWest Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910, has applied in due form for a permit to take threatened and endangered sea turtles for purposes of scientific research.

Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Highly Migratory Species; Correction

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document corrects the phone number for the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) in the notice of availability of the Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which was published November 6, 2003.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Allocation of Pacific Cod Among Fixed Gear Sectors

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS issues a final rule to implement Amendment 77 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area (FMP). This
[[Page 67087]]
action apportions the fixed gear portion of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI) Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) among the fixed gear sectors. In addition, this action further splits the pot sector share of the TAC between pot catcher/processors and pot catcher vessels and changes how the 2 percent annual BSAI Pacific cod allocation to jig gear is seasonally apportioned and how unused portions are reallocated to other gear types. Amendment 77 and its implementing regulations are necessary to maintain the stability of the fixed gear Pacific cod fishery. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MagnusonStevens Act), the FMP, and other applicable laws.

Innovative Grants To Support Increased Safety Belt Use Rates

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NHTSA announces the fifth year of a grant program under Section 1403 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA21) to provide funding to States for innovative projects to increase safety belt use rates. Consistent with prior years, the goal of this program is to increase safety belt use rates across the Nation in order to reduce the deaths, injuries, and societal costs that result from motor vehicle crashes. Award of funds will be based on criteria specified in this Notice. This Notice solicits applications from the States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, through their Governors' Representatives for Highway Safety, for funds to be made available in fiscal year (FY) 2004. Detailed application instructions are provided in the Application Procedure and the Application Contents and Grant Criteria sections of this Notice.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel Systems Integrity

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, NHTSA is upgrading the rear impact test in the Federal motor vehicle safety standard on fuel system integrity. To simulate being struck in the rear by another vehicle, that standard currently specifies that the full width of the rear of the test vehicle be impacted with a flat, rigid barrier at speeds up to 48 km/h (30 mph). This final rule replaces that full rear impact test procedure with an offset rear impact test procedure specifying that only a portion of the width of the rear of the test vehicle be impacted at 80 km/h (50 mph). Under the new rear impact procedure, a lighter, deformable barrier is used. The barrier is very similar to the one used for dynamic testing in the agency's side impact protection standard, except that the rear impact barrier's face is mounted slightly lower to simulate the diving of the front end of a vehicle during precrash braking. The agency has concluded that the new, more stringent rear impact test procedure will save lives and prevent injuri

Petitions for Modification

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The following parties have filed petitions to modify the application of existing safety standards under section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
1. Genwal Resources, Inc.

[Docket No. M2003082C]

Genwal Resources, Inc., P.O. Box 1077, Price, Utah 84501 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.350 (Air courses and belt haulage entries) to its South Crandall Canyon Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 4202356) located in Emery County, Utah. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to allow the use of twoentry longwall development. The petitioner proposes to use the belt entry as a return air course during twoentry longwall development, and as an intake air course during longwall extraction to insure an adequate quantity of ventilation to dilute and render harmless any methane or other noxious gases that otherwise may accumulate. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection a

Evaluation of International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) Standards for Intrinsic Safety and Explosion-Proof

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the Mine Safety and Health Administration's intent to review the International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) standards for Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres, Part 0, General Requirements; Part 1, Construction and Verification Test of Flameproof enclosures of Electrical Apparatus; and Part 11, Intrinsic Safety.

MSHA will review these standards to determine if they are equivalent to the applicable MSHA product approval requirements or can be modified to provide at least the same degree of protection as those requirements.

Notice of Lodging Proposed Consent Decree

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Departmental Policy, 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that a proposed Consent Decree in United States of America v. Northwoods Development, LLC d/b/a Portage Point Inn, Michael DeVoe, 1:03CV336, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, Southern Division on November 4, 2003.

This proposed Consent Decree concerns a complaint filed by the United States against Northwoods Development, LLC, d/b/a Portage Point Inn, and Michael DeVoe, pursuant to Section 301(a) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1311(a) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. 403 to obtain injunctive relief and impose civil penalties against the Defendants for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants without a permit into waters of the United States. The proposed Consent Decree resolves these allegations by requiring the Defendants to restore the impacted areas and to pay a civil penalty.

The Department of Justice will

Sunshine Act Meeting

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Holding the Meeting: International Trade Commission. Time and Date: December 4, 2003 at 11:30 a.m.
Place: Room 101, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, Telephone: (202) 2052000.
Status: Open to the public.
Matters to be Considered:

1. Agenda for future meetings: none.

2. Minutes.

3. Ratification List.

4. Inv. No. TA4214 (Market Disruption)(Certain Ductile Iron Waterworks Fittings from China)briefing and vote. (The Commission is currently scheduled to transmit its determination on market disruption to the President and the United States Trade Representative on December 4, 2003.)

5. Outstanding action jackets: none.

In accordance with Commission policy, subject matter listed above, not disposed of at the scheduled meeting, may be carried over to the agenda of the following meeting.

Issued: November 25, 2003.

By order of the Commission.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 0329925 Filed 112603; 11:16 am]
BILLING CODE 702002P

In the Matter of Certain Universal Transmitters for Garage Door Openers; Notice of Commission Determination To Affirm

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to affirm the presiding administrative law judge's initial determination finding subject matter jurisdiction and denying temporary relief in the abovecaptioned investigation.

Export Trade Certificate of Review

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Export Trading Company Affairs (``OETCA''), International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, has received an application for an Export Trade Certificate of Review. This notice summarizes the conduct for which certification is sought and requests comments relevant to whether the Certificate should be issued.

Invasive Species Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of the Interior, on behalf of the interdepartmental National Invasive Species Council, proposes to appoint new members to the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC). The Secretary of the Interior, acting as administrative lead, is requesting nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the ISAC.

Program Exclusions: October 2003

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

During the month of October 2003, the HHS Office of Inspector General imposed exclusions in the cases set forth below. When an exclusions is imposed, no program payment is made to anyone for any items or services (other than an emergency item or service not provided in a hospital emergency room) furnished, ordered or prescribed by an excluded party under the Medicare, Medicaid, and all Federal Health Care programs. In addition, no program payment is made to any business or facility, e.g., a hospital, that submits bills for payment for items or services provided by an excluded party. Program beneficiaries remain free to decide for themselves whether they will continue to use the services of an excluded party even though no program payments will be made for items and services provided by that excluded party. The exclusions have national effect and also apply to all Executive Branch procurement and nonprocurement programs and activities.
Office of Investigation Office of Inspector GeneralD

Bureau of Industry and Security

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In the Matter of: Metal & Mineral Trade Sarl. Rue Pierre D'Aspelt, 1142 Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Respondent.

Order

The Bureau of Industry and Security, United States Department of Commerce (``BIS''), having initiated an administration proceeding against Metal & Mineral Trade Sarl. (``MMT'') pursuant to section 13(c) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. app. 24012420 (2000)) (``Act''),\1\ and the Export Administration Regulation (currently codified at 15 CFR parts 730774 (2003)) (``Regulations''),\2\ based on allegations in a charging letter issued to MMT that alleged that MMT committed six violations of the Regulations, specifically that MMT committed violations of the Regulations by aiding and abetting the export of items from the United States to Iran without the required authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, as required by the Regulations on two occasions; by causing the export of items from the United States to

Action Affecting Export Privileges; Ahwaz Steel Commercial & Technical Service Gmbh

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In the Matter of: Ahwaz Steel Commercial & Technical Service Gmbh, Tersteegenstr. 10, 40474 Dusseldorf, Germany, Respondent. Order

The Bureau of Industry and Security, United States Department of Commerce (``BIS''), having initiated an administrative proceeding against Ahwaz Steel Commercial & Technical Service Gmbh (``ASCOTEC)'' pursuant to section 13(c) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. app. 24012420 (2000)) (``Act''),\1\ and the Export Administration Regulations (currently codified at 15 CFR parts 730774 (2003)) (``Regulations'') \2\ based on allegations in a charging letter issued to ASCOTEC that alleged that ASCOTEC committed eight violations of the Regulations, specifically that ASCOTEC committed violations of the Regulations by causing the export of items from the United States to Iran without the required authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, as required by the Regulations on eight occasions; and
\1\

[Docket No. 031114279-3279-01{time}

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is seeking public comments on the impact that implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention has had on commercial activities involving ``Schedule 1'' chemicals through calendar year 2003. This notice of inquiry is part of an effort to collect information to assist in the preparation of the annual Presidential certification required under Condition 9 of Senate Resolution 75, April 24, 1997, in which the Senate gave its advice and consent to the ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations--Chemical and Biological Weapons Controls:

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, June 10, 2003, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule that
[[Page 67031]]
amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to implement the understandings reached at the June 2002 plenary meeting of the Australia Group (AG). The June 10, 2003, final rule contained errors in the List of Items Controlled for Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 2E001 and 2E002 on the Commerce Control List (CCL), as well as an error in the licensing policy provisions of the EAR that apply to items identified on the AG lists. This document corrects those errors.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment: Project Rent Surveys for Update of Section 8 Fair Market

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The proposed information collection requirement described below will be 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.

Designation for the Frankfort (IN), Indianapolis (IN), and Virginia Areas

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) announces designation of the following organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (Act):
Frankfort Grain Inspection, Inc. (Frankfort);
Indianapolis Grain Inspection &
Weighing Service, Inc. (Indianapolis); and
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Virginia).

Opportunity for Designation in the East Indiana (IN), Fremont (NE), and Titus (IN) Areas, and Request for Comments on

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The designations of the official agencies listed below will end in June 2004. Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is asking persons interested in providing official services in the areas served by these agencies to submit an application for designation. GIPSA is also asking for comments on the quality of services provided by these currently designated agencies: East Indiana Grain Inspection, Inc. (East Indiana); Fremont Grain Inspection Department, Inc. (Fremont); and Titus Grain Inspection, Inc. (Titus).

Willamette Province Advisory Committee

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Williamette Province Advisory Committee (PAC) will meet in Salem, Oregon. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues pertinent to the implementation of the Northwest Forest Plan (NFP) and to provide advice to federal land managers in the Province.

Ash Creek Fire Salvage, Umpqua National Forest, Douglas County, OR

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On March 20, 2003, a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an environmental (EIS) for the Ash Creek Fire Salvage on the Tiller Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest, was published in the Federal Register (68 FR 13666). Forest Service has decided to cancel the preparation of this EIS. The NOI is hereby rescinded.

Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff; Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Dental Precious Metal Alloys

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of the draft guidance documents entitled ``Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Dental Precious Metal Alloys'' and ``Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Dental Base Metal Alloys.'' These guidance documents describe means by which goldbased alloys and precious metal alloys for clinical use and base metal alloy devices may comply with the requirement of special controls for class II devices. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a proposed rule to amend the classification regulations of goldbased alloys and precious metal alloys for clinical use and base metal alloy devices presently classified in class II. In the proposed rule, FDA is also proposing to exempt these devices from premarket notification.

Vulcan Chemicals; Filing of Food Additive Petition

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that Vulcan Chemicals has filed a petition proposing that the food additive regulation for chlorine dioxide be amended to provide for an additional method for producing the additive.

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

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the regulatory review period for DERAMAXX and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of an application to the Director of Patents and Trademarks, Department of Commerce, for the extension of a patent which claims that animal drug product.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of OMB Approval; Agreement for Shipment of Devices for

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled ``Agreement for Shipment of Devices for Sterilization'' has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of OMB Approval; Export of Medical Devices--Foreign Letters of

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled ``Export of Medical DevicesForeign Letters of Approval'' has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Dental Devices; Gold Based Alloys, Precious Metal Alloys, and Base Metal Alloys; Designation of Special Controls

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the classification regulations of goldbased alloys and precious metal alloys for clinical use and base metal alloy devices. FDA is also proposing to exempt these devices from premarket notification and designate a special control for these devices. The agency is taking this action on its own initiative. This action is being taken under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act), as amended by the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 (SMDA), and the Food and Drug
Administration Modernization Act of 1997 (FDAMA). Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is announcing the availability of guidance documents that would serve as special controls for these devices.
[[Page 67098]]

Civil Money Penalties Hearings; Maximum Penalty Amounts and Compliance With the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a new regulation to adjust for inflation the maximum civil money penalty amounts for the various civil money penalty authorities within our jurisdiction. We are taking this action to comply with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (FCPIAA), as amended.

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

Mon, Dec 1 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.

[[Page 67171]]

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 in

Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. 225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)).

The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than December 12, 2003.

A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (Patrick Wilder, Managing Examiner) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 606901414:

1. Norman Wirkler, Carbondale, Colorado; to acquire voting shares and Norman Wirkler; Mary Wirkler, Colorado Spring, Colorado; Helen Wirkler, Dallas, Texas; an

Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (``RSAC''); Working Group Activity Update

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

FRA is updating its announcement of RSAC's working group activities to reflect their current status. For additional details on completed activities see prior working group activity notices (68 FR 25677).

Office of Research and Technology Forum

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice invites interested persons to participate in a forum sponsored by the FMCSA Office of Research and Technology in conjunction with the 83rd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. The purpose of the forum is to provide insights into building publicprivate partnerships that involve government, academia and industry through panel discussions and presentations highlighting such collaborations. On Panel I, attendees will learn about some recently completed and current research being managed by FMCSA staff in the areas of the Commercial Vehicle Information Systems & Networks, electronic onboard recorders, crash causation, CMV medical qualifications and testing, and the National Commercial Vehicle Roadside Testing Lab. On Panel II, industry representatives will present firsthand accounts of how their
[[Page 67259]]
organizations have worked with FMCSA to develop and promote research and technology designed to achieve mutual commercial motor vehicle safety goals and objectives.

Environmental Impact Statement: Kootenai and Bonner Counties, Idaho

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed highway project in Kootenai and Bonner Counties, Idaho.

Western Gas Interstate Company; Notice of Compliance Filing

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 20, 2003.

Take notice that on November 17, 2003, Western Gas Interstate Company (WGI), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, Substitute First Revised Sheet No. 224, to be effective November 1, 2003.

WGI states that the filing is being made in compliance with the Commission(s September 17, 2003 order in this proceeding.

WGI states that the purpose of the filing is to change the time by which WGI must act on certain discount requests from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., and to provide that requests received after 4 p.m. will be acted on by 8:30 am on the next business day. WGI states that it inadvertently failed to include this tariff change in its October 7, 2003 compliance filing in Docket No. RP00461003.

WGI states that copies of this filing were served on its customers and interested state commissions.

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

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 20, 2003.

Take notice that on September 17, 2003, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco), tendered for filing in Docket No. CP03354 000 an application in abbreviated form, pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), as amended, and the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission), for an order permitting and approving abandonment of an interruptible transportation service provided to Washington Gas Light Company (Washington Gas), under Transco's Rate Schedule X118, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection.

Transco states that it does not propose to abandon any facilities pursuant to the instant application. Transco further states that no service to any of its other customers will be affected by the abandonment authorization requested herein.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest w

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation; Notice of Application

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 21, 2003.

Take notice that on November 12, 2003, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco), filed in Docket No. CP0416000, an application, in abbreviated form, pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act, as amended, and part 157 of the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission), for an order permitting and approving abandonment of certain firm sales service provided to Southwestern Virginia Natural Gas Company (SVGC) under Transco's Rate Schedule FS, as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection.

Transco states that it entered into a firm sales agreement with SVGC on August 1, 1991, under which Transco sells gas to SVGC under Rate Schedule FS (FS Agreement).

Transco states that the Primary Term of the FS Agreement ended on March 31, 2001. Transco notes that by letter dated March 25, 2003, it provided SVGC with a twoyear notice to terminate the subject FS Agreem

Texas Eastern Transmission, L; Notice of Supplemental Filing

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 20, 2003.

Take notice that on November 17, 2003, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1, Fourth Revised Sheet No. 51B, to become effective December 1, 2003.

Texas Eastern states that the revised tariff sheet is filed as a supplement to its annual ASA filing made on October 17, 2003 in Docket No. RP0425000 (October 17 Filing). Texas Eastern states that the purpose of the supplemental filing is to comply with the Commission's requirement in its letter order dated February 7, 2003 in Docket Nos. CP0217004 and CP0245004 that Texas Eastern include in its next annual ASA filing either: (1) A demonstration that no gas is likely to be lost or unaccounted for on the Hanging Rock and Freehold laterals or (2) a mechanism to determine the amount of such losses and a rate to separately charge such lateral shippers for such losses.

Texas Eastern states that it is proposing an Applicable Shrinkage Perc

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Compliance Filing

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 20, 2003.

Take notice that on November 17, 2003, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, (Tennessee) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, Substitute First Revised Sheet No. 405E, to be effective November 1, 2003.

Tennessee states that the tariff sheet is being filed in compliance with the Commission's order issued October 31, 2003, in the referenced proceeding.

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 Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may b

Overthrust Pipeline Company; Notice of Compliance Filing

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 20, 2003.

Take notice that on November 17, 2003, Overthrust Pipeline Company's (Overthrust) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Second Revised Sheet no. 78K to be effective December 1, 2003.

Overthrust states that this filing proposes to amend Overthrust's October 31, 2003, tariff filing that was filed in compliance with the Commission's Order on Rehearing and Compliance Filing issued March 4, in Docket Nos. RP00398001, RP00398002, RP0134003 and RP0134004. Overthrust states that it was discovered that the pagination for First Revised Sheet No. 78K was incorrect and the correct pagination should be Second Revised Sheet No. 78K.

Overthrust states that a copy of this filing has been served upon its customers and the Public Service Commission of Utah and the Public Service Commission of Wyoming.

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

NRG Energy, Inc.; Notice of Application

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 20, 2003.

Take notice that on November 18, 2003, NRG Energy, Inc. amended its filing seeking to increase the amount of its refinancing package, from the $2.215 billion to $2.715 billion, previously approved in a delegated letter order issued on October 22, 2004.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. All such motions or protests should be filed on or before the comment date, and, to the extent applicable, must be served on the applicant and on any other person designated on the official service list. This filing

Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America; Notice of Negotiated Rates

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 21, 2003.

Take notice that on November 17, 2003, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (Natural) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1, Fourth Revised Sheet No. 26P.01, to be effective June 1, 2002.

Natural states that the purpose of this filing is to reflect an amendment, which also was tendered for filing, to an existing negotiated rate agreement between Natural and Dynegy Marketing and Trade under Natural's Rate Schedule FTS, pursuant to Section 49 of the General Terms and Conditions (GT&C) of Natural's Tariff.

Natural states that copies of the filing are being mailed to all parties set out on the Commission's official service list in Docket No. RP99176.

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 Sec. 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and