The Federal Register

Suspending the 30-Day and Annual Interview Requirements From the Special Registration Process for Certain

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This rule amends Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations for the registration and monitoring of certain nonimmigrant aliens. This rule amends existing regulations by suspending the 30day and annual reregistration requirements for aliens who are subject to the National Security EntryExit Registration System (NSEERS) Registration. Instead of requiring all aliens subject to NSEERS to appear for 30day and/or annual reregistration interviews, the DHS will utilize a more tailored system in which it will notify individual aliens of future registration requirements. This rule also eliminates the requirement for those nonimmigrant aliens subject to special registration who are also enrolled in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to separately notify DHS of changes in educational institutions and addresses. Additionally, this rule clarifies how nonimmigrant aliens may apply for relief from special registration requirements and clarifies that certain alien crewmen are no

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention Projects for Community-Based Organizations

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Announcement Type: New.

Funding Opportunity Number: 04064.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.939. Key Dates

Letter of Intent Deadline: December 22, 2003.

Application Deadline: February 6, 2004.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Authority: This program is authorized under sections 301(a) and 317(k)(2) of the Public Health Service Act, [42 U.S.C. 241 and 42 U.S.C. 247b(k)(2)], as amended.

Purpose: The purpose of the program announcement is consistent with CDC's Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) performance plan and the CDC goal to reduce the number of new HIV infections in the United States. Funds are available under this announcement for HIV prevention projects for CommunityBased Organizations (CBOs).

This program announcement addresses the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus area of HIV Prevention.

Measurable outcomes of this program will be in alignment with one (or more) of the following performance goal(s) for the National Center for HIV,

Capacity Building Assistance To Improve the Delivery and Effectiveness of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Announcement Type: New.

Funding Opportunity Number: PA 04019.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.943. Key Dates

Letter of Intent Deadline: December 22, 2003.

Application Deadline: January 26, 2004.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Authority: This program is authorized under Sections 301(a) and 317(k)(2) of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 241 and 42 U.S.C. Section 247b(k)(2).

Purpose: The purpose of this announcement is to provide financial assistance to national and regional nongovernmental organizations to provide capacity building assistance (CBA) to communitybased organizations (CBOs) and health departments (HDs) providing HIV prevention services, and to HIV prevention community planning groups (CPGs). These entities are referred to as the ``CBA consumers'' throughout the remainder of this document. This funding will enable the CBA consumers to implement, improve, evaluate, and sustain the delivery of effective human immunodeficiency

Ocean Common Carrier and Marine Terminal Operator Agreements Subject to the Shipping Act of 1984

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Maritime Commission proposes to amend its regulations governing agreements among ocean common carriers and marine terminal operators in response to changes in the shipping industry since the enactment of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998 (``OSRA''), which amended the Shipping Act of 1984 (``Shipping Act''). The Commission proposes to delegate additional authority to the Director of the Commission's Bureau of Trade Analysis (46 CFR part 501). The Commission also proposes to update its rules relating to standards and exceptions for information that a filed agreement must contain and to revise its regulations pertaining to transshipment agreements (46 CFR part 535). Further, the Commission proposes to modify its Information Form and Monitoring Reports regulations and appendices (46 CFR part 535) to reflect changes in the amount and kind of data the Commission deems necessary to monitor carriers' use of their antitrust immunity for filed agreements. Finally, the Commission proposes

Operational Alternative for Post-2004 Operations

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Western Area Power Administration (Western), a Federal power marketing administration within the Department of Energy (DOE), markets Federal power from the Central Valley and Washoe projects through the Sierra Nevada Region (SNR). Western published its Notice of Intent announcing the operational alternatives it was considering for post2004 operations in the Federal Register on June 24, 2003. Western held public meetings in July 2003 and accepted comments through August 8, 2003. Western reviewed the comments and assessed the feasibility of implementing each alternative to reach its proposed decision. Western's proposed decision is to implement a contractbased subcontrol area. Western will approach the California Independent System Operator (ISO) and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to collect data and initiate discussions to develop a contract.

Post-2005 Resource Pool, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program-- Eastern Division

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Western Area Power Administration (Western), Upper Great Plains Customer Service Region, a Federal power marketing agency of the Department of Energy (DOE), hereby announces its Post2005 Resource Pool Allocation Procedures. The Energy Planning and Management Program (Program) provides for projectspecific resource pools and power allocations from these pools to new preference customers and/or other appropriate purposes as determined by Western. Western, under the Program, is finalizing procedures to administer a Federal power resource pool increment of up to 1 percent (approximately 20 megawatts) of the longterm marketable resource of the PickSloan Missouri Basin ProgramEastern Division (PSMBPED) that will become available January 1, 2006. Western proposed procedures in the Federal Register on March 4, 2003, and responses to public comments received pertaining to the proposed procedures are included in this notice. Western will publish a notice of proposed allocations in the Federal Register

The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company--Abandonment Exemption--in Jefferson, Gage, and Pawnee Counties,

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On November 12, 2003, The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF), filed with the Surface Transportation Board a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to abandon a line of railroad extending between milepost 57.80, near Pawnee, and milepost 117.03, near Endicott, a distance of approximately 59.23 miles in Jefferson, Gage, and Pawnee Counties, NE. The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Codes 68420, 68323, 68381, 68466, 68310, 68415, 68432, 68352, and 68350, and includes the following stations: Burchard, Liberty, Wymore, Krider, Odell, and Diller.

The line does not contain federally granted rightsofway. Any documentation in BNSF's possession will be made available promptly to those requesting it.

The interest of railroad employees will be protected by the conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line R. Co.AbandonmentGoshen, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979).

By issuing this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption pro

Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Co.--Trackage Rights Exemption--Union Pacific Railroad Co.

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) has agreed to grant certain trackage rights to The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) between Gibbs, ID, at Coeur d'Alene Industrial Lead milepost 7.40 and Coeur d'Alene, at Coeur d'Alene Industrial Lead milepost 8.79, a distance of approximately 1.4 miles.

The transaction was scheduled to be consummated on November 19, 2003 (7 days after the notice was filed).

The purpose of the trackage rights is to allow BNSF to deliver and receive rail cars from the Stimson Lumber facility at Coeur d'Alene, ID, as part of BNSF's agreement to provide haulage services for UP between Spokane, WA and Coeur d'Alene.

As a condition to this exemption, any employees affected by the trackage rights will be protected by the conditions imposed in Norfolk and Western Ry. Co.Trackage RightsBN, 354 I.C.C. 605 (1978), as modified in Mendocino Coast Ry., Inc.Lease and Operate, 360 I.C.C. 653 (1980).

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This notice is filed under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)

Notice of Listing of Members of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Senior Executive

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announces the persons who will serve on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Performance Review Board. This action is being taken in accordance with Title 5, U.S.C., Section 4314(c)(4), which requires that members of performance review boards be appointed in a manner to ensure consistency, stability, and objectivity in performance appraisals, and requires that notice of the appointment of an individual to serve as a member be published in the Federal Register.

The following persons will serve on the SAMHSA Performance Review Board, which oversees the evaluation of performance appraisals of SAMHSA's Senior Executive Service (SES) members:
James L. Stone, Chairperson,
H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H,
Daryl W. Kade,

Mark A. Weber.

For further information about the SAMHSA Performance Review Board, contact the Division of Management Systems and Analysis, Substance Abuse and Mental Health S

Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Part M of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority for the Department of Health and Human Services as amended most recently at 68 FR 45264, August 1, 2003, is amended to: revise the functional statements for the Office of the Administrator (OA); and the Office of Policy, Planning and Budget (OPPB) within the Office of the Administrator, and reflect changes in the Division structure within OPPB; and to also revise the functional statements for the Office of Program Services (OPS), and reflect changes in the Division structure within OPS. These organizational changes will more effectively align budget, planning, and
administrative functions; achieve further delayering by restructuring certain divisions, abolishing subordinate branch structures, and reducing the number of supervisory positions; and allow SAMHSA to more effectively use its resources and deploy additional positions to mission suppor

State of West Virginia

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As a result of the President's major disaster declaration on November 21, 2003, I find that Cabell, Kanawha, Lincoln, Nicholas, Putnam and Wayne Counties in the State of West Virginia constitute a disaster area due to damages caused by severe storms, flooding and landslides occurring on November 11, 2003, and continuing. Applications for loans for physical damage as a result of this disaster may be filed until the close of business on January 20, 2004 and for economic injury until the close of business on August 23, 2004 at the address listed below or other locally announced locations:
U.S. Small Business Administration, Disaster Area 1 Office, 360 Rainbow Blvd., South 3rd Fl., Niagara Falls, NY 143031192.

In addition, applications for economic injury loans from small businesses located in the following contiguous counties may be filed until the specified date at the above location: Boone, Braxton, Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier, Jackson, Logan, Mason, Mingo, Raleigh, Roane and Webster in the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As a result of the President's major disaster declaration on November 21, 2003, I find that the municipalities of Guanica, Guayama, Juana Diaz, Maunabo, Patillas, Rio Grande, Salinas, Santa Isabel and Yauco in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico constitute a disaster area due to damages caused by severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides beginning on November 10, 2003 and continuing. Applications for loans for physical damage as a result of this disaster may be filed until the close of business on January 20, 2004, and for loans for economic injury until the close of business on August 23, 2004 at the address listed below or other locally announced locations:
U.S. Small Business Administration, Disaster Area 1 Office, 360 Rainbow Blvd., South, 3rd Floor, Niagara Falls, NY 14303.

In addition, applications for economic injury loans from small businesses located in the following contiguous municipalities may be filed until the specified date at the above location: Adjuntas, Aibonito, Ar

Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of the Preferred Income Opportunity Fund Incorporated To Withdraw From Listing

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 25, 2003.

The Preferred Income Opportunity Fund Incorporated, a Maryland corporation (``Issuer''), has filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 12d22(d) thereunder,\2\ to withdraw its common stock, $.01 par value, (``Security''), from listing and registration on the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``PCX'' or ``Exchange'').
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78l(d).

\2\ 17 CFR 240.12d22(d).

The Board of Directors (``Board'') of the Issuer approved a resolution on April 25, 2003, to withdraw its Security from listing on the Exchange. In making its decision to delist its Security from the PCX the Issuer states that: (i) At the time the Security was listed on the PCX on March 10, 1995, the expectation was that competition from a second trading venue would benefit shareholders by narrowing bid/offer spreads, and provide shareholders additional liquidity during the time period

Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of Preferred Income Fund Incorporated To Withdraw From Listing and

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 25, 2003.

The Preferred Income Fund Incorporated, a Maryland corporation (``Issuer''), has filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 12d22(d) thereunder,\2\ to withdraw its common stock, $.01 par value, (``Security''), from listing and registration on the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``PCX'' or ``Exchange'').
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78l(d).

\2\ 17 CFR 240.12d22(d).

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change, and Amendment No.

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 24, 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 21, 2003, the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``PCX'' or ``Exchange'') 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 the Exchange. On November 24, 2003, the PCX filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ The proposed rule change has been filed by PCX as a ``non controversial'' rule change under Rule 19b4(f)(6) under the Act.\4\ 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 Mai Shiver, Acting Director, Regulatory Policy, PCX to Nancy J. Sanow, Assistant Director, Division of Market Regulation, Commission, dated November 21, 2003 (``Amendment No.

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

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 25, 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 3, 2003, the International Securities Exchange, Inc. (``Exchange'' or ``ISE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared by the ISE. 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.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange is proposing changes to its Schedule of Fees in order to adopt certain fees and temporary fee waivers relating to index options. The text of the proposed rule change is available at the ISE and at the Commission.
II. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statuto

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change and Notice of Filing and Order Granting

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 24, 2003.

I. Introduction

On February 14, 2001, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc. (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``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 adopt an obvious error trading rule, CBOE Rule 6.25. On August 15, 2003, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ On September 12, 2003, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change.\4\ On September 26, 2003, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 3 to the proposed rule change.\5\ On September 29, 2003, the proposed rule change, as amended, was granted partial accelerated approval on a pilot basis and published for comment in the Federal Register on October 6, 2003.\6\ The Commission did not receive any comments on the proposed rule change. On November 17, 2003, the CBOE filed Amendment No. 4 to the propose

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change and Notice of Filing and Order Granting

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 21, 2003.

I. Introduction

On April 16, 2003, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' 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 eliminate the 10second ``speed bump'' on the entry of AutoEx eligible orders for ExchangeTraded Funds (``ETFs'') and TrustIssued Receipts (``TIRs''), while allowing it to be reinstated if conditions warrant its reintroduction. On May 7, 2003, Amex submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ On June 3, 2003, Amex
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submitted Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change.\4\ The proposed rule change, as amended by Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 was published for comment in the Federal Register on June 16, 2003.\5\ The Commission received one comment letter with respect to the proposal.\6\ On October 3, 2003, the Amex filed Amendment No. 3 to the proposed rule chang

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

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 25, 2003.

Notice is hereby given that the following filing(s) has/have been made with the Commission under 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 18, 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 specifically the

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Filing and Information Services, Washington, DC 20549.

Extension:

Rule 30e2, SEC File No. 270437, OMB Control No. 32350494.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (the ``Paperwork Reduction Act'') the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collections of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval.

Section 30(e) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 [15 U.S.C. 80a 29(e)] (the ``Investment Company Act'' or ``Act'') and rule 30e2 \1\ thereunder [17 CFR 270.30e2] require registered unit investment trusts (``UITs'') that invest substantially all of their assets in securities of a management investment company \2\ (``fund'') to send to shareholders at least semiannually a r

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 20549

.Extension:

Rule 17Ad4(b) and (c), SEC File No. 270264, OMB Control No. 32350341.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for extension of the previously approved collection of information discussed below.
Rule 17Ad4(b) and (c) Notices Regarding Exempt Transfer Agent Status

Rule 17Ad4(b) and (c) are used to document when transfer agents are exempt, or no longer exempt, from the minimum performance standards and certain recordkeeping provisions of the Commission's transfer agent rules. Rule 17Ad4(c) sets forth the conditions under which a registered transfer agent loses its exempt status. Once the conditions for exemption no longer exist, the transfer agent, to

Dominion Nuclear North Anna, LLC; Notice of Hearing and Opportunity To Petition for Leave To Intervene; Early Site

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and the regulations in Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities, Part 52, Early Site Permits, Standard Design Certifications, and Combined Licenses for Nuclear Power Plants, and Part 2, Rules of Practice for Domestic Licensing Proceedings and Issuance of Orders, notice is hearby given that a hearing will be held, at a time and place to be set in the future by the Commission or designated Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (Board). The hearing will consider the application dated September 25, 2003 filed by Dominion Nuclear North Anna, LLC (Dominion) pursuant to subpart A of 10 CFR part 52 for an early site permit (ESP). The application requests approval of a site owned by Virginia Electric and Power Company and Old Dominion Electric Cooperative in Louisa County, Virginia, approximately 7 miles east northeast of Mineral, Virginia and 40 miles north northwest of Ri

Pilot Program on the Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Enforcement Program; Request for Comments and

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission has recently approved an NRC staff proposal to develop a pilot program on the use of ``Alternative Dispute Resolution'' (ADR) in cases involving the NRC's enforcement activities concerning allegations or findings of discrimination and other wrongdoing. See SECY030115. ``ADR'' is a term that refers to a number of processes that can be used in assisting parties in resolving disputes and potential conflicts. Most of these processes are voluntary, where the parties to the dispute are in control of the decision on whether to participate in the process and whether to agree to any resolution of the dispute. The parties are assisted in their efforts to reach agreement by a neutral third party. The NRC staff is now proceeding to develop the policies and procedures for
implementation of the pilot program. As an initial step in the development of the pilot program, the NRC will be holding a public workshop on December 10, 2003, at One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room 014B6, Ro

Regulatory Guide; Issuance, Availability

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a revision of a guide in its Regulatory Guide Series. This series has been developed to describe and make available to the public such information as methods acceptable to the NRC staff for implementing specific parts of the NRC's regulations, techniques used by the staff in its review of applications for permits and licenses, and data needed by the NRC staff in its review of applications for permits and licenses.

Regulatory Guide 1.198, ``Procedures and Criteria for Assessing Seismic Soil Liquefaction at Nuclear Power Plant Sites,'' has been developed to provide guidance to license applicants on acceptable methods for evaluating the potential for earthquakeinduced instability of soils resulting from liquefaction and strength degradation. The guidance includes procedures and criteria currently applied to assess the liquefaction potential of soils ranging from gravel to clays.

Comments and suggestions in connection with items for inclu

Energy Nuclear Operations, Inc., Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 3, Environmental Assessment and Finding of

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an exemption from Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) part 50, section 50.60(a) for Facility Operating License No. DPR64, issued to Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (the licensee), for operation of the Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 3 (IP3), located in Westchester County, New York. Therefore, as required by 10 CFR 51.21, the NRC is issuing this environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact.
Environmental Assessment

Identification of the Proposed Action

The proposed action would provide an exemption from the requirements of
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10 CFR 50.60(a) to permit the use of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code), Section XI, Code Case N640, ``Alternative Requirement Fracture Toughness for Development of PT [Pressure and Temperature] Limit Curves for ASME Section XI Division I,'' in lieu of 10 CFR part 50, appendix G, paragrap

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The NRC has recently submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The NRC hereby informs potential respondents that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and that a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

1. Type of submission, new, revision, or extension: Revision.

2. The title of the information collection: General Licensee Registration.

3. The form number if applicable: NRC Form 664.

4. How often the collection is required: Annually.

5. Who will be required or asked to report: General Licensees of the NRC who possess devices subject to registration under 10 CFR 31.5.

6. An estimate of the number of annual responses: 3,000.

7. The estimated number of annual respondents: 3,000.

8. An estimate of the total number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement

Documents Containing Reporting or Recordkeeping Requirements: Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The NRC has recently submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

1. Type of submission: Revision.

2. The title of the information collection: ``10 CFR Part 35, Medical Use of Byproduct MaterialRecognition of Specialty Boards, Proposed Rule and Burden Revision to NRC Form 313A, Training and Experience and Preceptor Statement.''

3. The form number if applicable: NRC Form 313A.

4. How often the collection is required: Part 35onetime only; NRC Form 313Aupon application or amendment to a license.

5. Who will be required or asked to report: Specialty boards requesting the NRC to recognize their certification processes or recognized boards responding to NRC requests for information when being considered for delisting and materials licensees permitting board certified individuals to work as radiation safety officers, authorized medical physicists, authorized nucle

Meeting of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) will meet to discuss National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) activities. All sessions of the meeting will remain open to the public.

Notice of Availability of Government-Owned Invention; Available for Licensing

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The following invention is assigned to the U.S. Government as represented by the Secretary of the Navy and is available for licensing by the Department of the Navy. U.S. Invention Disclosure Navy Case Number 95,919 entitled ``Integrated Maritime Portable Acoustic Scoring and Simulator Control and Improvements.''

Notice of Availability of Government-Owned Inventions; Available for Licensing

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The inventions listed below are assigned to the U. S. Government as represented by the Secretary of the Navy and are available for licensing by the Department of the Navy. U.S. Patent No. 5,352,760: Polymerization of Oligomeric Multiple Aromatic Ether Containing Phthalonitriles, Navy Case No. 73,258//U.S. Patent No. 5,464,926: Synthesis and Polymerization of Oligomeric Multiple Aromatic EtherContaining Phthalonitrile, Navy Case No. 76,155//U.S. Patent No. 5,965,268: CarbonBased Composites Derived from Phthalonitrile Resins, Navy Case No. 78,474//Navy Case No. 83,013: Synthesis of Novel Oligomeric Hydroxy Arylethers, Conversion to Oligomeric Arylether Containing Phthalonitrile and Polymerization Thereof.

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

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

It is the intention of NRCS in Michigan to issue revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The revised standards include:
Surface Drainage, Main or Lateral (608)
Dike (356)
Aquaculture Ponds (397)
Irrigation Storage Reservoir (436)
Irrigation System, Surface and Subsurface (443)
Land Smoothing (466)
Obstruction Removal (500)
Surface Drainage, Field Ditch (607)
Clearing and Snagging (326)
Agrichemical Containment Facility (702)

National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before November 8, 2003. Pursuant to Sec. 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye St., NW., 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005; or by fax, 2023716447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by December 17, 2003.
Carol D. Shull,
Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places.
Florida
Lee County
Punta Gorda Fish Company Cabin (Fish Cabins of Charlotte Harbor MPS),Pines Island Sound, Bokeelia, 03001289
Indiana
Lake County
First National Bank and Trust Company, 720 W. Chicago Ave., East Chicago, 030012

National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before November 15, 2003. Pursuant to Sec. 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye St., NW., 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005; or by fax, 2023716447. Written or faxed comments
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should be submitted by December 17, 2003.
Patrick W. Andrus,
Acting Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places.
Florida
Duval County
Lynch Building (Downtown Jacksonville MPS), 11 Forsyth St., Jacksonville, 03001310
Union County
Lake Butler Woman's Club, (Clubhouses of Florida's Woman's Clubs MPS) 285 NE. First

Vessel Monitoring Systems; Approved Mobile Transmitting Units for Use in the Fisheries Off the West Coast States and

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document corrects the Federal Register citation in the typeapproval notice which was published on November 17, 2003.

Availability of Seats for the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS or Sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the following vacant seats on its Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): Recreational Fishing member and alternate, and Public AtLarge alternate. Applicants are chosen based upon their particular expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying; community and professional affiliations; views regarding the conservation and management of marine resources; and the length of residence in the area affected by the Sanctuary. Applicants who are chosen as members should expect to serve twoyear terms, pursuant to the Council's Charter.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Skates Management in the Groundfish Fisheries of the Gulf of

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted Amendment 63 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (FMP). If approved, Amendment 63 would move skates from the ``other species'' list to the ``target species'' list in the FMP. By listing skates as a target species, a directed fishery for skates in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) may be managed to reduce the potential for overfishing skates. 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. Comments from the public are welcome.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Recision and Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS is rescinding a previous action reallocating Pacific cod and is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod from vessels using trawl and jig gear to catcher/processor vessels using hookandline gear and vessels using pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area ( BSAI). These actions are necessary to allow the 2003 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod to be harvested in accordance with regulations at 50 CFR part 679.

Correction: Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Review

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104 13, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

Notice of Information Collection

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 10413, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Review

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Review

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook--Public Acknowledgements

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule amends the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook to include public acknowledgement of NASA's photographs and illustrations in reports or publications generated by NASA's award of grants or cooperative agreements.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information collection request (ICR) to conduct a new survey on Potential Impacts of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Activities on Bowhead Whale Hunting Activities in the Beaufort Sea. This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements.

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200315674 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in that bu

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build
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requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316573 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag ves

Outside Practice of Law

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Legal Services Corporation amends its regulation relating to the outside practice of law by fulltime legal services attorneys. The rule is substantively restructured and revised to clarify the scope of the restrictions on outside practice. The final rule also amends several definitions and allows for the separate treatment of court appointments.

Notice of Public Meetings, Steens Mountain Advisory Council

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000 (Steens Act), 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), Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) will meet as indicated below:

Notice of Availability of the Northwest National Petroleum Reserve--Alaska Final Integrated Activity

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Northwest National Petroleum Reserve--Alaska (NPR-A) Final Integrated Activity Plan/ Environmental Impact Statement (IAP/EIS) will be made available to the public for a 30day period beginning on the date the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) files a Notice of Availability of the Final IAP/EIS in the Federal Register. The EPA notice is expected to be filed on or about November 28, 2003. A Record of Decision (ROD) will be issued after the 30day availability period. The ROD will identify the selected alternative as well as mitigation measures.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has worked closely with the North Slope Borough and the State of Alaska in developing the Final IAP/EIS. The Minerals Management Service of the Department of the Interior has also assisted the BLM in developing the document.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 2 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 68, Number 108, page 33745 on June 5, 2003, allowing for a 60 day comment period.