The Federal Register

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (Privacy Act), the Department of Education (Department) publishes this notice of an altered system of records entitled ``Presidential Scholars Program Files and PSAonline Application System (180603),'' last published in the Federal Register on December 27, 1999 (64 FR 72392 72393). The system contains information about the current and former candidates and finalists in the Presidential Scholars recognition program, including the name, Social Security number, address, phone number, and other biographical information provided by the student, such as SAT/ACT scores, school transcripts, and essays. A new component, the ``PSAonline'' application system, which will be made available to the public in 2004, replicates exactly the content of the existing paperbased application system, but allows applicants and school staff to submit applications electronically through links on the Department's Web site. The paperbased option for submitting applicati

Revisions to the State Program Amendment Process

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), propose to revise our regulations governing the processing of State program amendments submitted by a State for approval under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. When a State with an approved program fails to amend its program as directed, our existing regulations require us to begin proceedings to either enforce that part of the State program that should have been amended, or withdraw approval in whole or in part and implement a Federal program. This rule would provide us with the discretion to consider the entire performance of the State in effectively implementing its program before determining that proceedings leading to Federal enforcement are warranted.

Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Incident Reporting Requirements and the Hazardous Materials Incident Report Form

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

RSPA is revising the incident reporting requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations and the hazardous materials incident report form, DOT Form F 5800.1. The major changes adopted in this final rule include: Collecting more specific information on the incident reporting form; expanding reporting exceptions; expanding reporting requirements to persons other than carriers; reporting undeclared shipments of hazardous materials; and reporting nonrelease incidents involving cargo tanks. These revisions will assure an increase in the usefulness of data collected for risk analysis and management by government and industry and, where possible, provide relief from regulatory requirements.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 25, 2003.

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

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 25, 2003.

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

Update on Current Universal Postal Union Issues

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of State will host a briefing on Thursday, December 18, 2003, to provide an update on current Universal Postal Union issues, including work leading up to and preparations for the UPU Congress to be held in Bucharest, Romania from September 15 to October 5, 2004.

The briefing will be held from 1 p.m. until approximately 4 p.m., on December 18, in Room 1207 of the Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW., Washington, DC. The briefing will be open to the public up to the capacity of the meeting room (40 persons).

The briefing will provide information on the results of the October 2003 session of the UPU Council of Administration and concurrent meetings of the UPU Postal Operations Council. Special attention will be paid to several major issues discussed at these meetings, including terminal dues, extraterritorial offices of exchange, and the status of proposals to create a UPU Consultative Committee whose membership is primarily from the private sector. Information will al

State of West Virginia; Amendment 1

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with a notice received from the Department of Homeland SecurityFederal Emergency Management Agency, effective November 22, 2003, the above numbered declaration is hereby amended to include Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Gilmer, Greenbrier, Marion, McDowell, Mercer, Monongalia, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Webster, Wetzel and Wyoming Counties as disaster areas due to damages caused by severe storms, flooding and landslides occurring on November 11, 2003, and continuing.

In addition, applications for economic injury loans from small businesses located in the contiguous counties of Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Marshall, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Ritchie, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur and Wirt in the State of West Virginia; Monroe County in the State of Ohio; Fayette and Greene Counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and Alleghany, Bath, Bland, Buchanan, Craig, Giles and Tazewell Counties is the Commonwealth of Virginia may be filed until the specified date at the previously de

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; Amendment 1

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with a notice received from the Department of Homeland SecurityFederal Emergency Management Agency, effective November 24, 2003, the above numbered declaration is hereby [[Page 67733]]
amended to include the municipalities of Arroyo, Canovanas, Fajardo, Loiza, Naguabo, Toa Baja and Yabucoa as disaster areas due to damages caused by severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides beginning on November 10, 2003 and continuing.

In addition, applications for economic injury loans from small businesses located in the contiguous municipalities of Bayamon, Carolina, Catano, Dorado, Humacao, Juncos and Toa Alta may be filed until the specified date at the previously designated location. All other municipalities contiguous to the above named primary municipalities have been previously declared.

All other information remains the same, i.e., the deadline for filing applications for physical damage is January 20, 2004, and for economic injury the deadline is August 23, 2004.
(Cata

Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of the Thai Capital Fund Inc. To Withdraw Its Common Stock, $.01 Par Value,

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 26, 2003.

The Thai Capital Fund Inc., 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 adopted a resolution on October 22, 2003 to withdraw its Security from listing on the Exchange. The Board determined that it would be in the best interest of the Issuer and its shareholders to voluntarily withdraw from listing and registration on the PCX. The Board is currently seeking to list its Security on the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex''). The Board states that in its judgment, listing on the Amex will afford investors greater exposure on a larger exc

Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application To Withdraw From Listing and Registration on the American Stock Exchange LLC

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 26, 2003.

Big City Radio, Inc., a Delaware 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 Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value (``Security''), from listing and registration on the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'').
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78l(d).

\2\ 17 CFR 240.12d22(d).

The Issuer stated in its application that it has met the requirements of Amex Rule l8 by complying with all applicable laws in the State of Delaware, in which it is incorporated, and with the Amex's rules governing an issuer's voluntary withdrawal of a security from listing and registration.

The Board of Directors (``Board'') of the Issuer approved a resolution on August 22, 2003 to withdraw the Issuer's Security from listing on the Amex. The Board states the following reasons factored into its decis

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 Thereto by the

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 26, 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 17, 2003, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'' 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 Phlx submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ On November 26, 2003, the Phlx submitted Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change.\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 Edith Halihan, Deputy General Counsel, Phlx to Nancy Sanow, Assistant Director, Commission, Division of Market Regulation (``Division'') dated November 21, 2003. (``Amendment No. 1''). In Amendme

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

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 25, 2003.

I. Introduction

On July 14, 2003, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'' 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 Phlx Rule 849, Audit Committee/Conflicts of Interest, and Phlx Rule 811, Delisting Policies and Procedures. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).

\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.

The provisions in the proposed rule change mostly are intended to comply with the requirements mandated by Section 10A(m) of the Act \3\ and Rule 10A3 thereunder.\4\ Additional changes in the proposal relate to audit committee charters, audit committee composition requirements, audit committee approval of related party transactions, and revisions to the Exchange's delisting rule. The Exchange also committed to adopt additional listing policies and requirements pertaining to issuer corporate governance.
\

Self-Regulatory Organizations; the Options Clearing Corporation; Notice of Withdrawal of a Proposed Rule Change

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 21, 2003.

On September 30, 2002, The Options Clearing Corporation (``OCC'') submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a proposed rule change pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'')\1\ that would allow OCC to provide clearance and settlement services for physicallysettled futures on narrowbased stock indexes. The proposed rule change was published in the Federal Register on October 9, 2002.\2\ No comment letters were received. On June 26, 2003, OCC withdrew the proposed rule change.\3\ \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 46593 (October 2, 2002), 68 FR 63006.
\3\ Letter from Jean M. Cawley, First Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, OCC, to Jerry Carpenter, Assistant Director, Division of Market Regulation, Commission (June 26, 2003).

For the Commission by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.\4\
\4\ 17 CFR 200.303(a)(12).
Margaret H. McFa

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto by the New York

Wed, Dec 3 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 20, 2003, the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE'' 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 NYSE. On November 24, 2003, the NYSE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See letter from Darla Stuckey, Corporate Secretary, NYSE, to Nancy J. Sanow, Assistant Director, Division of Market Regulation, Commission, dated November 24, 2003 (``Amendment No. 1'').
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (the `

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Order Granting Partial Approval of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 2 Thereto and

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 25, 2003.

I. Introduction

On September 12, 2003, the Cincinnati Stock Exchange, now known as National Stock Exchange (``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 Article IV of its By Laws pertaining to its listing standards, including the addition of requirements applicable to audit committees of listed companies.\3\ The proposed rule change would require each issuer listed on the Exchange to have an audit committee that complies with the standards for audit committees mandated by Section 10A(m) of the Act \4\ and Rule 10A3 thereunder.\5\ The proposed rule change also would specify composition and member qualification requirements for
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audit committees of listed issuers; include a requirement that audit committees have a written charter; and set forth other standards relating to audit committ

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Withdrawal of a Proposed Rule

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 21, 2003.

On January 17, 2003, National Securities Clearing Corporation (``NSCC'') submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'')\1\ to allow NSCC to provide information services for investment products. The proposed rule change was published in the Federal Register on April 17, 2003.\2\ One comment letter was received.\3\ On June 27, 2003, NSCC withdrew the proposed rule change.\4\
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 47662 (April 10, 2003), 68 FR 19047.
\3\ Letter from Margaret A. Sheehan, Alston & Bird LLP, on behalf of CheckFree Corporation (May 9, 2003).
\4\ Letter from Carol A. Jameson, Vice President and Senior Counsel, NSCC, to Jerry Carpenter, Assistant Director, Division of Market Regulation, Commission (June 26, 2003).

For the Commission by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authorit

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 26, 2003.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on October 16, 2003, the National Securities Clearing Corporation (``NSCC'') 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 primarily by NSCC. 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).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The proposed rule change would add a new Rule 59 to NSCC's Rules to establish an information messaging system called the Separately Managed Accounts (``SMA'') Service.
II. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

In its filing with the Commission, NSCC included statements concerning the purpose of

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

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 25, 2003.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(7) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b7 under the Act,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 10, 2003, NQLX, LLC (``NQLX'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by NQLX. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. On November 7, 2003, NQLX filed the proposed rule change with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC''), together with a written certification under Section 5c(c) of the Commodity Exchange Act \3\ (``CEA'') in which NQLX indicated that
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the effective date of the proposed rule change would be November 10, 2003.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(7).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b7.
\3\ 7 U.S.C. 7a2(c).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Description of the Proposed Rule Change

NQLX proposes to amend N

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

Wed, Dec 3 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 November 18, 2003, the International Securities Exchange, Inc. (``ISE'' or ``Exchange'') 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. ISE filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange is proposing to adopt a new rule pur

Self-Regulatory Organization; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 26, 2003.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [[Page 67710]]
(``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on August 5, 2003, Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC''),\2\ 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 primarily by FICC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested parties. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ The Government Security Clearing Corporation (``GSCC'') and the MBS Clearing Corporation (``MBSCC'') merged into the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'') effective January 1, 2003. FICC operates through two divisions, the Government Securities Division (the ``GSD,'' formerly GSCC) and the MortgageBacked Securities Division (``MBSD,'' formerly MBSCC). Each division has retained its own set of rules. This rule filing will address changes to the rul

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

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 25, 2003.

I. Introduction

On July 11, 2003, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the
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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 certain nonoption listing rules of the Exchange in response to the adoption of Rule 10A3 under the Act.\3\ The proposed rule change would require the audit committee of each issuer of nonoption securities listed on the CBOE to comply, where applicable, with the standards for audit committees mandated by Section 10A(m) of the Act \4\ and Rule 10A3 thereunder. The Exchange also committed to adopt additional listing policies and requirements pertaining to issuer corporate governance. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 17 CFR 240.10A3.

\4\ 15 U.S.C. 78j1(m).

The proposed rule change was published for comment in the F

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

Wed, Dec 3 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\2\ thereunder, notice is hereby given that on November 13, 2003, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Exchange'' or ``Amex'') 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 Amex. 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

Amex proposes to modify transaction fees for specialist and registered trader transactions in portfolio depository receipts, index fund shares, and trust issued receipts (collectively referred to as ``ETFs''). The text of the proposed rule change is available at Amex and at the Commission.
II. SelfRegulatory Organization'

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

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 26, 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 22, 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

National Toxicology Program (NTP) Board of Scientific Counselors Technical Reports Review Subcommittee Meeting;

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Public Law 92463, notice is hereby given of the next meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Technical Reports Review Subcommittee (``the Subcommittee'') on February 1718, 2004, in the Rodbell Auditorium, Rall Building at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 111 T. W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. Agenda

The primary agenda topic is the peer review of seven draft NTP Technical Reports of rodent toxicology and carcinogenesis studies conducted by the NTP. This includes the rereview of the NTP Draft Technical Report on Anthraquinone (TR 494), which was originally reviewed in May 1999. The reports are listed in the table below in the tentative order of their review.

The agenda and roster of the Subcommittee members will be available prior to the meeting on the NTP homepage at

National Toxicology Program: Announcement of a Public Meeting To Receive Comment on the NTP Vision and Input to a

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Summary

The National Toxicology Program (NTP) announces a public meeting to provide all interested parties an opportunity to express their views about the NTP Vision, provide input to a roadmap for implementation of the NTP Vision and comment on the views expressed by others. The NTP Vision for the 21st Century is to move toxicology from a predominately observational science at the level of diseasespecific models to a predominately predictive science focused upon a broad inclusion of targetspecific, mechanismbased, biological observations. The stimulus for the NTP Vision is to develop a framework that will promote the further advancement of toxicology and refine its traditional role as a predominately observational science.

The meeting will be held on January 29, 2004, at the Lister Hill Center Auditorium (Building 38A), National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on January 29 and will conc

National Toxicology Program: Announcement of a Public Meeting To Discuss the Review Process and the Listing/Delisting

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Summary

The National Toxicology Program (NTP) announces a public meeting to receive public comment on the current process for reviewing nominations for listing in or delisting from the Report on Carcinogens (RoC) and on the current listing criteria used for evaluating the nominations. The purpose of this public meeting is to obtain input and provide all interested parties an opportunity to express their views about the review process for nominations to the RoC and/
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or the evaluation criteria and to comment on the views expressed by others.

The meeting will be held on January 2728, 2004, at the Lister Hill Center Auditorium (Building 38A), National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892. The meeting will begin at 9 am on January 27 and will conclude by noon on January 28 or sooner if the public comments and discussion end earlier. Onsite registration will begin at 8:30 am on January 27. Attendance at the meeting is

Sunshine Act Meeting

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Gamma Knife Center of the Pacific Environmental Assessment and Final Finding of No Significant Impact; Exemption

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is authorizing the Gamma Knife Center of the Pacific, License No. 531196602, an exemption to 10 CFR 35.655, for 120 days to permit the licensee to continue the medical use of its gamma stereotactic radiosurgery unit beyond the interval specified in the regulation for full inspection and servicing. Environmental Assessment

Identification of the Proposed Action

The Gamma Knife Center of the Pacific has a United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license (License No. 531196602) that authorizes the medical use of a Leksell Gamma Stereotactic Radiosurgery unit. The licensee has requested, in a letter dated September 8, 2003, that the NRC grant a temporary exemption from the requirements of 10 CFR 35.655(a) in order to continue treating patients until the manufacturer's scheduled source replacement in February 2004. This regulation requires that all stereotactic radiosurgery units be fully inspected and serviced at source replacement or at interval

Endangered Species; Permit No. 1429

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that a request for modification of scientific research permit no. 1429 submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) has been granted.

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Space Vehicle and Test Flight Activities

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS has received a request from the 30th Space Wing, U.S. Air Force (USAF) for the authorization for the harassment of small numbers of pinnipeds incidental to space vehicle and test flight activities from Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA (VAFB) between January 1, 2004, and December 31, 2008. By this document, NMFS is proposing regulations that govern that take. In order to issue a take authorization, NMFS must determine that the total taking will have a negligible impact on the affected species and stocks of marine mammals and will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on the availability of the species or stock(s) for subsistence uses. NMFS must also prescribe the means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on such species or stock and their habitats. NMFS invites comment on the application and proposed regulations.

Pelagic Fisheries Managed Under the Fishery Management Plan, for the Pelagic Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In an NOI published on October 17, 2003, the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and NMFS announced their intent to [[Page 67641]]
prepare an SEIS in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) on the Federal management of pelagic fishery resources in the Western Pacific Region. The Council and NMFS supplement that NOI and now announce their intent to phase, upon completion of the public scoping period identified in the October 17, 2003 NOI, the SEIS and associated NEPA processes into two separate SEISs and two separate NEPA processes. The Council and NMFS also announce their intent to apply alternative procedures approved by the CEQ that will allow for expedited completion of one of the SEISs, specifically, on proposed management measures for the Hawaiibased longline fishery and it's potential impact on protected sea turtle populations. The remaining management issues identified in the public scoping process will be addressed in a separate SEIS made ava

Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Annual Specifications

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS proposes a regulation to implement the annual harvest guideline for Pacific sardine in the U.S. exclusive economic zone off the Pacific coast for the fishing season January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004. This harvest guideline has been calculated according to the regulations implementing the Coastal Pelagic Species (CPS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and establishes allowable harvest levels for Pacific sardine off the Pacific coast.

Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act Provisions; Atlantic Coast Weakfish Fishery; Exempted Fishing

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS announces that the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS (Director) has received EFP applications from the State of North Carolina to continue work on the first year of a 2year EFP issued in 2003. The State of North Carolina originally proposed conducting an experimental characterization study using flynets to fish for weakfish in a closed area of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) south of Cape Hatteras, during 2003 and 2004. Study goals, however, were not met in that first year in 2003 due to poor weather conditions and insufficient availability of fish. Accordingly, the State of North Carolina has requested that they again be given 2 years to complete the study and that the study period be revised to cover the years 2004 and 2005.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; Proposed 2004 Harvest

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS proposes 2004 harvest specifications and prohibited species catch (PSC) allowances for the groundfish fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2004 fishing year and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area (FMP). The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the BSAI.

International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS announces final 2003 management measures to prevent overfishing of eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (ETP) tuna stocks, consistent with recommendations by the InterAmerican Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) that have been approved by the Department of State (DOS) under the Tuna Conventions Act. The purse seine fishery for tuna is prohibited in a portion of the Convention Area for the month of December, 2003. This action is taken to limit the impact of the purse seine fishery on bigeye tuna which are taken with yellowfin tuna in these waters and thus reduce the potential for overfishing.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Adjustments to the

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS restores 18,665 lb (8,466 kg) of unused research set- aside (RSA) to the 2003 scup TAL and 25,000 lb (11,340 kg) of unused RSA to the black sea bass TAL, and makes corresponding adjustments to the 2003 scup Winter II commercial quota, the 2003 scup recreational harvest limit, the 2003 black sea bass coastwide commercial quota, and the 2003 black sea bass recreational harvest limit. This action complies with Framework Adjustment 1 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which implemented procedures for setting aside up to 3 percent of the annual TAL to fund research activities for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass. Framework Adjustment 1 also specified that, if a research proposal is disapproved by NMFS or the NOAA Grants Office, the research setaside for that proposal would be reallocated (i.e., added back) into the TAL. In October 2003, NMFS identified two RSA projects that had significant quantities of allocation remaining that were not goin

Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meetings.

The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, Clinical Neurophysiology, Neuroprosthetics, and Monitoring Devices.

Date: December 1, 2003.

Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, (Telephone Conference Cal

Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meetings.

Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, Analgesia.

Date: December 1, 2003.

Time: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, (Telephone Conference Call).

Contact Person: Daniel R. Kenshalo, PhD, Scientific Review Administrat

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Notice of Closed Meeting

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meeting.

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The contract proposals and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the contract proposals, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

Name of Committee: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Special Emphasis Panel, Review of Contract Proposal.

Date: December 16, 2003.

Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate contract proposals.

Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, (Telephone Conference Call).

Contact Person: Anne P. Clark, PhD, Chief

Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

In notice document 0329492 appearing on page 66466 in the issue of Wednesday, November 26, 2003, make the following corrections:

1. In the second column, under Degradation and Transcriptional Inhibition of HIF2alpha Protein by 17AAG, in the fourth paragraph, in the fifth line, ``factor2a'' should read ``factor2[agr]''.

2. In the same column, under the same heading, in the same paragraph, the sixth line should read ``(HIF2[agr]). HIF2[agr] is thought to play an''.

3. In the same column, under the same heading, in the same paragraph, in the 13th line, ``HIF2a'' should read ``HIF2[agr].''

4. In the same column, under the same heading, in the same paragraph, in the 16th line, ``HIF2a'' should read ``HIF2[agr].''

5. In the same column, under the same heading, in the same paragraph, in the 22nd line, ``HIF2a'' should read ``HIF2[agr].'' [FR Doc. C329492 Filed 12203; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 150501D

Hankook Tire America Corp., Receipt of Application for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Hankook Tire America Corp. (Hankook Tire) has determined that certain tires it produced in 2003 do not comply with S4.3(e) of 49 CFR 571.109, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 109, New pneumatic tires.

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h), Hankook Tire has petitioned for a determination that this noncompliance is
inconsequential to motor vehicle safety and has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573, ``Defect and Noncompliance Reports.''

This notice of receipt of an application is published under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any agency decision or other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the application.

A total of approximately 3,049 tires are involved. These are 215/ 50R 17 91H 04PR H405 tires, which Hankook Tire produced during DOT weeks 16 through 21 and DOT weeks 24 and 25 of the year 2003. They have the nylon ply number mismarked on one side of the tire, specifically on the DOT serial side. The incorrect m

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Receipt of Application for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) has determined that certain tires it manufactured from 1998 to 2003 do not comply with S6.5(f) of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 119, ``New pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars.''

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h), Goodyear has petitioned for a determination that this noncompliance is
inconsequential to motor vehicle safety and has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, ``Defect and Noncompliance Reports.''

Goodyear produced 37,980 LT265/75R16 Wrangler RT/s LRE tires during the period from February 1, 1998, to May 31, 2003, which do not comply with FMVSS No. 119, S6.5(f). These tires were marked with 3 plies in the sidewall while there were actually 2 plies in the sidewall.

General Motors Corporation, Receipt of Application for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

General Motors Corporation (GM) has determined that certain model year 2003 and 2004 Saturn Ion Sedan and Coupe vehicles it produced and sold are not in full compliance with 49 CFR 571.118, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, ``PowerOperated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems.''

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h), GM has petitioned for a determination that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety and has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, ``Defect and Noncompliance Reports.''

GM has determined that all 2003 and 2004 Model Year Saturn Ion Sedan and Coupe vehicles built before September 5, 2003, and with a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) less than 1G8AG52F24Z121302 and equipped with either power windows o

Notice of Proposed Supplementary Rules on Public Land In California; Correction

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a document in the Federal Register of November 20, 2003, concerning proposed supplementary rules for the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. The notice contained incorrect information on comment procedures.

Notice of Realty Action: Lease/conveyance for Recreation and Public Purposes

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On October 27, 2003, a Notice of Realty Action was published in Federal Register Volume 68, No. 207, page 61231 for BLM serial number N75747. The legal description for this notice inadvertently listed the Range as R.60E. It should have been listed as R.59E. Therefore, the correct legal description is as follows:
Mount Diablo Meridian
T. 20S., R. 59E.,

Sec. 12

W\1/2\NW\1/4\NW\1/4\NW\1/4\, SW\1/4\NW\1/4\NW\1/4\, W\1/2\SE\1/ 4\NW\1/4\NW\1/4\, W\1/2\NW\1/4\SW\1/4\NW\1/4\.

Containing 25 acres, more or less.

All of the other information in the NORA was correct.

Dated: November 19, 2003.
Sharon DiPinta,
Acting Assistant Field Manager, Division of Lands, Las Vegas, NV.

Notice of Public Meeting, Upper Columbia-Salmon Clearwater Resource Advisory Council Meeting; ID

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

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

Sierra Front-Northwestern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council; Notice of Meeting Location and Time

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), a meeting of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Sierra FrontNorthwestern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC), Nevada, will be held as indicated below. Topics for discussion at the meeting will include, but are not limited to: Manager's reports of current field office activities; Pine Nut Mountain RMP Amendment DEIS; review of Carson City & Winnemucca Field Offices criteria and initial project proposals for Round 5 of the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act; review of MojaveSouthern RAC's proposed Wild Horse & Burro Management Standards & Guidelines and modification to meet the needs of the Northwest Great Basin; review of proposed 20042005 Wild Horse Herd Management Area gathers in the Northwest Great Basin; discussion on differences and inconsistencies in field office consultation procedures under Section 106 of the National Hist

Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committees Act (Public Law 92463) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (Public Law 94579), the U. S. Bureau of Land Management's Northeast California Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday and Friday, Jan. 29 and 30, 2004, in the meeting room of the Cedarville Community Church, corner of Center and Bonner Streets in Cedarville, California. The meeting date and location are changed from an earlier announced date of Jan. 22 and 23, 2004 in the BLM Office, Cedarville.

Notice of Amendment of Meeting Date, Front Range Resource Advisory Council (Colorado)

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

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

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 25, 2003.

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

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

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

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 24, 2003.

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

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

The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: [sbull] Evaluate whethe

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 20, 2003.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public information collection requests (ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork [[Page 67701]]
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of each individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the Department of Labor. To obtain
documentation, contact Darrin King on (202) 6934129 (this is not a tollfree number) or EMail: king.darrin@dol.gov.

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

The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: [sbull] Evalua

Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that on November 12, 2003, a proposed Consent Decree between the United States and Paul Sauget was lodged with the District Court for the Southern district of Illinois, in U.S. v. Pharmacia Corporation, et al. (Civil No. 9963 GPM).

The United States' Second Amended Complaint in this action asserts that Paul Sauget is jointly and severally liable under Section 107(a)(2) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607(a)(2), for response costs that have been or will be incurred by the United States due to the release or threatened release of hazardous substances from several landfills that were operated by Paul Sauget at the Sauget Area 1 Superfund Site located in Sauget and Cahokia, Illinois.

Under the proposed Consent Decree, Paul Sauget will (1) stipulate to a judgment of $9.2 million for past and future response costs; (2) pay to EPA $60,000 which represents his ability to pay the judgment entered against him; and (3) pursue in good faith and to final judgm

Certain Corrosion-Resistant Carbon Steel Flat Products and Cut- to-Length Carbon Steel Plate Products From Germany:

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In response to the October 22, 2003, request by International Steel Group, Inc. (purchaser of Bethlehem Steel Corporation) and United States Corporation, the domestic producers in these cases, the Department of
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Commerce (the Department) is initiating changed circumstances countervailing duty reviews of the countervailing duty orders on certain corrosionresistant carbon steel flat products and cutto length carbon steel plate products from Germany. The domestic producers have expressed no further interest in the relief provided by the countervailing duty orders. Interested parties are invited to comment on this notice of initiation.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 2439

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 2439, Notice to Shareholder of Undistributed LongTerm Capital Gains.

Installment Payments

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document removes regulation Sec. Sec. 1.6152-1 and 301.61521 relating to installment payments made pursuant to section 6152 of the Internal Revenue Code. These regulations are obsolete because section 6152 was repealed for tax years beginning after December 31, 1986. The removal of these regulations will not affect taxpayers.

Application for NATO International Competitive Bidding

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce, 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, Pub. L. 10413 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)).

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Comment Request

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (section 3506(c)(2)(A) of Title 44, United States Code, as amended by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as amended, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) publishes periodic summaries of proposed projects being developed for submission to OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and draft instruments, call the HRSA Reports Clearance Officer on (301) 4431129.

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information

Federal Financial Participation in State Assistance Expenditures; Federal Matching Shares for Medicaid, the State

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Medical Assistance Percentages and Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentages for Fiscal Year 2005 have been calculated pursuant to the Social Security Act (the Act). These percentages will be effective from October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. This notice announces the calculated ``Federal Medical Assistance Percentages'' and ``Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentages'' that we will use in determining the amount of Federal matching for State medical assistance (Medicaid) and State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) expenditures, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Contingency Funds, the federal share of Child Support Enforcement collections, Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund, Foster Care Title IVE Maintenance payments, and Adoption Assistance payments. The table gives figures for each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commo

Meeting of the International Subcommittee of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hereby giving notice that the International Subcommittee of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) will host a townhall meeting. This townhall meeting is open to the public. A description of PACHA's functions is included with this notice.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This provides notice of the Federal Subsistence Board's management actions to provide for a subsistence harvest opportunity for caribou in Units 9(D) and 10 (Unimak Island) and to protect a declining moose population in Unit 24. These actions provide an exception to the Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, published in the Federal Register on June 27, 2003. Those regulations established seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means relating to the taking of wildlife for subsistence uses during the 2003 regulatory year.

Foreign-Trade Zone 77--Memphis, TN, Expansion of Manufacturing Authority--Subzone 77A, Sharp Manufacturing Company of

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Register notice (68 FR 6524665247, 11/19/2003) describing the application by the City of Memphis, Tennessee, grantee of FTZ 77, requesting to expand the scope of manufacturing authority under zone procedures within Subzone 77A, at the Sharp Manufacturing Company of America facilities in Shelby County, Tennessee, is corrected as follows:

Paragraph 7 should read, ``Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15day period (to February 4, 2004).''

Dated: November 26, 2003.
Pierre V. Duy,
Acting Executive Secretary.

Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), today accepted a petition filed by the Olive Growers Council (Council) of California, Visalia, California, for trade adjustment assistance. The petitioner represents producers of olives in California. The Council has requested a public hearing to review the merits of the petition, which will be held in Room 5066S, South Agricultural Building, Washington, DC, on December 10, 2003, at 11 A.M. ET.

Memorandum of Understanding Between the Food and Drug Administration and Johns Hopkins University

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing notice of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between FDA and Johns Hopkins University. The purpose of the MOU is to develop collaboration in the areas of education, research, and outreach.

Memorandum of Understanding Between the Food and Drug Administration and Agricultural Marketing Service, United

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing notice of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Food and Drug Administration and Agricultural Marketing Service, United States Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the MOU is to ensure that sponsors of new antimicrobial animal drugs have access to an effective means for evaluating the effects of their drugs on current Food Safety and Inspection Service detection tests.

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

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the regulatory review period for STRATTERA 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 that claims that human drug product.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of Office of Management and Budget Approval; Submission of

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled ``Submission of Petitions: Food Additive, Color Additive (Including Labeling), and Generally Recognized as Safe Affirmation; and Electronic Submission Using FDA Forms 3503 and 3504'' has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Notice of Availability of the Post-Delisting Monitoring Plan for the American Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the availability of the postdelisting monitoring plan for the American Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus anatum). This plan is titled, ``Monitoring Plan for the American Peregrine Falcon, A Species Recovered Under the Endangered Species Act'' (Monitoring Plan). The American peregrine falcon was removed from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants in August 1999 due to its recovery. The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended in 1988 (Act) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), requires that we implement a system, in cooperation with the States, to monitor effectively for at least 5 years, the status of all species that have recovered and no longer need the protection of the Act.

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 235 and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR part 236 as detailed below.
Docket No. FRA200316441
Applicant: Norfolk Southern Corporation, Mr. Brian L. Sykes, Chief Engineer, C&S Engineering, 99 Spring Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303.

Norfolk Southern Corporation seeks approval of the proposed discontinuance and removal of the automatic permissive block (APB) signal system, on all main, siding, and auxiliary tracks, between Naples, milepost W14.7 and Tuxedo, milepost W26.0, in North Carolina, and between Landrum, milepost W45.0 and Inman, milepost W56.1, in South Carolina, on the Piedmont Division, Asheville to Charleston District. The proposed changes include conversion of the method of operation to track warrant control in the area where the APB

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favour of relief.
Union Pacific Railroad Company

[Docket Number FRA200316442]

The Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) seeks a waiver of compliance with the Locomotive Safety Standards, 49 CFR part 229.25(b), as it pertains to the requirement that ``all electrical devices and viable insulation shall be inspected'' at each periodic inspection. If the waiver is granted, UP, as an alternate method to removing sufficient number of covers from traction motors and generators to visually inspect such equipment, would monitor ground leakage current. UP feels that monitor

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.
Long Island Rail Road

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA200316265]

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) seeks a waiver of compliance with the Locomotive Safety Standards, 49 CFR part 229. Section 81(b), for their fleet of ``M7EMU'' passenger locomotives and DualMode Locomotives (DM30) that requires that locomotives equipped with thirdrail shoes shall have a device for insulating current collecting apparatus from the thirdrail. LIRR is requesting that FRA extend a previously granted waiver, LI8015, covering M1 & M3 Electric Multiple Unit passenger cars t

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA200316440]

The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad Company (BNSF) seeks a waiver of compliance with the Locomotive Safety Standards, 49 CFR 229.23, 229.27 and 229.29, as they pertain to the requirement to maintain the locomotive repair record form FRA 6180.49A, commonly referred to as the Blue Card, in the cab of their locomotives. If granted, BNSF would maintain locomotive inspection information in a secure BNSF data base. The data base would be maintained

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA200316271]

American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), on behalf of their membership, seeks a waiver of compliance from the requirements of the Locomotive Safety Standards, 49 CFR part 229.23, which requires periodic inspection of all locomotives at intervals not to exceed ninetytwo (92) days, and from the requirements 49 CFR 229.25, which identify items to be inspected during a periodic inspection. ALSRRA believes that the short line and r

Notice of Request for Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection: Request for Revocation of Authority

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The FMCSA is seeking public comments about our intent to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval to renew the currently approved information collection identified as ``Request for Revocation of Authority Granted.'' This information collection notifies the FMCSA of a voluntary request by a motor carrier, freight forwarder, or property broker to amend or revoke its registration of authority granted. The Paperwork Reduction Act requires the publication of this notice.

Notice of Request To Renew Approval of an Information Collection: OMB Control No. 2126-0011 (Commercial Driver

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces that FMCSA intends to submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewed approval of the information collection described below. This information collection is needed to ensure that motor carriers and the States are complying with notification requirements for obtaining information about licensing, violations, convictions, and disqualifications within certain time periods as required by the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA), as amended. This notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Applicants

Wed, Dec 3 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the following applicants have filed with the Federal Maritime Commission an application for license as a NonVessel Operating Common Carrier and Ocean Freight ForwarderOcean Transportation Intermediary pursuant to section 19 of the Shipping Act of 1984 as amended (46 U.S.C. app. 1718 and 46 CFR 515).

Persons knowing of any reason why the following applicants should not receive a license are requested to contact the Office of Transportation Intermediaries, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573.
NonVessel Operating Common Carrier Ocean Transportation Intermediary Applicants
MSL Global Logistics Inc., 16019 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11434, Officers: Chester Tong, President (Qualifying Individual), Lily Tong, Vice President.
Neway Logistics, Inc., 5959 W. Century Blvd., 557, Los Angeles, CA 90045, Officers: Seung Y. Cha (Kevin Cha), President/CEO (Qualifying Individual), Sue Cha, Chairman.
NonVessel Operating Common Carrier and Ocean Freight Fo