The Federal Register

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

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The President
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Proclamation 7743 of December 8, 2003

National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, 2003
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
Last year, more than 17,000 people were killed and 258,000 more were injured in alcohol-related crashes. Such accidents cause unnecessary suffering, loss of life, and expense. During National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, we continue our efforts to stop impaired driving and improve the safety of our roads during the holiday season and throughout the year.
We are enhancing both the education of our citizens about the dangers of driving while under the influence and our methods for keeping impaired drivers off the road. My Administration is helping in this fight by supporting the enforcement of traffic programs that teach Americans about the risks of impaired driving. Earlier this year, my Administration proposed to the Congress the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2003 (SAFETEA), which would elevate safe transportation to a national priority and increase State resources for existing enforcement and education efforts. While Federal help and funding are important, State and local involvement is also critical. As part of the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's ``You Drink & Drive. You Lose.'' national campaign, from December 19, 2003, through January 4, 2004, more than 10,000 law enforcement agencies will join forces with community, health, government, and business organizations to demonstrate that impaired driving is unacceptable and unlawful. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 2003 as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. I encourage all Americans to join the ``You Drink & Drive. You Lose.'' national campaign to protect our citizens from impaired drivers.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-eighth. (Presidential Sig.)B
[FR Doc. 03-30846
Filed 12-10-03; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P

Special Regulations; Areas of the National Park System

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The National Park Service is promulgating this rule to more effectively manage winter visitation and recreational use in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway. This rule is issued in conjunction with the Winter Use Plans Final Environmental Impact Statement and the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and is necessary to mitigate impacts resulting from oversnow motorized recreation in the parks and to implement the Record of Decision of March 25, 2003. The rule implements an adaptive management strategy. In order to minimize impacts the rule requires that most recreational snowmobiles and snowcoaches operating in the parks meet certain air and sound emissions requirements, be accompanied by a trained guide, and comply with established daily entry limits on the numbers of snowmobiles that may enter the parks. Crosscountry routes will continue to remain closed to oversnow motorized vehicles.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the relocation cost principle to expand the use of reimbursement on a lumpsum basis to certain types of employee relocation costs.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify the point that the JavitsWagner O'Day (JWOD) program becomes a mandatory source of supplies and services and to update the address for the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document is issued under the joint authority of the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of General Services and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance with section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. It consists of a summary of rules appearing in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 200118 which amend the FAR. An asterisk (*) next to a rule indicates that a regulatory flexibility analysis has been prepared. Interested parties may obtain further information regarding these rules by referring to FAC 200118 which precedes this document. These documents are also available via the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far .

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document makes amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to update references and make editorial changes.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement sections 1014 and 1064 of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 on requirements for debriefing unsuccessful offerors under competitive proposals.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

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amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the insurance and indemnification cost principle, and the portion of the compensation for personal services cost principle relating to pension costs. The rule revises both cost principles by improving clarity and structure and removing unnecessary and duplicative language. The revisions are intended to revise contract cost principles and procedures, in light of the evolution of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the advent of Acquisition Reform, and experience gained from implementation pertaining to contract cost principles and procedures.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to address the placement of orders under existing contracts and agreements with contractors that have been debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to increase the blanket waiver threshold for small dollar value purchases from Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI) by Federal agencies. By increasing this threshold to $2,500, Federal agencies are not required to make purchases from FPI of products on FPI's Schedule that are at or below this threshold.
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

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The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to replace Standard Form (SF) 254, ArchitectEngineer and Related Services Questionnaire, and SF 255, ArchitectEngineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Projects, with SF 330, ArchitectEngineer Qualifications. The SF 330 reflects current architectengineer practices in a streamlined and updated format, and is organized into data blocks that readily support automation.

Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-18; Introduction

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 200118. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC. The FAC, including the SECG, is available via the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far.

Disclosure Regarding Nominating Committee Functions and Communications Between Security Holders and Boards of

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting new disclosure requirements and amendments to existing disclosure requirements to enhance the transparency of the operations of boards of directors. Specifically, we are adopting enhancements to existing disclosure requirements regarding the operations of board nominating committees and a new disclosure requirement concerning the means, if any, by which security holders may communicate with directors. These rules require disclosure but do not mandate any particular action by a company or its board of directors; rather, the new disclosure requirements are intended to make more transparent to security holders the operation of the boards of directors of the companies in which they invest.

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous Coating Manufacturing

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This action promulgates national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for miscellaneous coating manufacturing facilities. The final rule establishes emission limits and work practice requirements for new and existing miscellaneous coating manufacturing operations, including process vessels, storage tanks, wastewater, transfer operations, equipment leaks, and heat exchange systems, and implements section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by requiring all major sources to meet hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emission standards reflecting application of the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). The HAP emitted from miscellaneous coating manufacturing facilities include toluene, xylene, glycol ethers, methyl ethyl ketone, and methyl isobutyl ketone. Exposure to these substances has been demonstrated to cause adverse health effects such as irritation of the lung, eye, and mucous membranes, effects on the central nervous system, and cancer. We do not have the type of curren

Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is adopting standards of conduct that apply uniformly to interstate natural gas pipelines and public utilities (jointly referred to as Transmission Providers). The standards of conduct will govern the relationships between regulated Transmission Providers and all of their Energy Affiliates. The new standards of conduct will eliminate the loophole in the current regulations that do not cover a Transmission Provider's relationship with Energy Affiliates that are not marketers or merchant affiliates. The Final Rule will ensure that Transmission Providers cannot extend their market power over transmission to wholesale energy markets by giving their Energy Affiliates unduly preferential treatment.

Board of Veterans' Appeals: Obtaining Evidence and Curing Procedural Defects

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Veterans Affairs proposes to amend the Appeals Regulations and Rules of Practice of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) by removing the Board's authority to develop evidence for initial consideration. Under its current Appeals Regulations and Rules of
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Practice, the Board is permitted to obtain evidence, clarify the evidence, cure a procedural defect, or perform any other action essential for a proper appellate decision in any appeal properly before it without having to remand the appeal to the agency of original jurisdiction. Some of the regulatory provisions governing this practice were recently invalidated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. By way of this rulemaking, we propose removing the invalidated portions of the Board's development regulations and changing those regulations to provide that, with certain exceptions, the Board will remand a case to the agency of original jurisdiction when there is a need to obtain evidence, c

Government Securities Act Regulations: Protection of Customer Securities and Balances

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury (``Treasury,'' or ``We,'' or ``Us'') is publishing for comment a proposed amendment to the customer protection rules in Sec. 403.4 of the regulations issued under the Government Securities Act of 1986 (``GSA''), as amended.\1\ This provision requires entities registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'') as specialized government securities brokers and dealers (``registered government securities brokers and dealers'') under section 15C(a)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``the Exchange Act'')\2\ to comply with the requirements of the SEC customer protection rule (``SEC Rule 15c33'') with certain modifications. The SEC recently amended Rule 15c33 to allow for the expansion of collateral that general purpose brokers and dealers may pledge when borrowing securities from customers. This proposed amendment makes certain conforming technical changes to the GSA regulations that would similarly allow for the expansion of collateral that regis

Technical Corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to authority delegated to the United States Trade Representative (``USTR'') in Presidential Proclamation 6969 of January 27, 1997 (62 FR 4415), USTR is making technical corrections to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (``HTS'') as set forth in the annex to this notice. These modifications correct several inadvertent errors and omissions in subheadings 9903.72.30 through 9903.74.24 of the HTS so that the intended tariff treatment is provided. In addition, USTR is modifying other portions of the HTS so as to reflect the correct treatment of goods described in general note 10(c) of the HTS and subheading 2933.59.95 of the HTS.

Determinations Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has determined that Mali has adopted an effective visa system and related procedures to prevent unlawful transshipment and the use of counterfeit documents in connection with shipments of textile and apparel articles and has implemented and follows, or is making substantial progress toward implementing and following, the customs procedures required by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Therefore, imports of eligible products from Mali qualify for the textile and apparel benefits provided under the AGOA.

Railroad Cost of Capital--2003

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Board is instituting a proceeding to determine the railroad industry's cost of capital for 2003. The decision solicits comments on: (1) The railroads' 2003 current cost of debt capital; (2) the railroads' 2003 current cost of preferred stock equity capital; (3) the railroads' 2003 cost of common stock equity capital; and (4) the 2003 capital structure mix of the railroad industry on a market value basis.

Determination Under Presidential Proclamation

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

I hereby make the determination provided for in Section 5 of the Presidential Proclamation No. 7060, of December 12, 1997, that the suspension of entry into the United States as immigrants or nonimmigrants of senior officials of the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) and adult dependents of their immediate families is no longer necessary. Restrictions imposed in said proclamation pursuant to Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)), shall therefore lapse, and said proclamation shall terminate, effective immediately.

This determination shall be published in the Federal Register.

Dated: November 28, 2003.
Colin L. Powell,
Secretary of State, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 0330614 Filed 121003; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 471026P

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Request for Grant Proposal: High School Social Science Curriculum

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Global Educational Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the Department of State announces an open competition for an assistance award to support planning, implementing and evaluating a project to improve social studies education at the high school level in Armenia through subjectrelated curriculum development and teacher training. Public and private non profit organizations meeting the provisions described in IRS regulation 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to cooperate with the Bureau in the administration of a threeyear project to develop social studies curricula together with a related teaching methodology manual for high school teachers, and to pilottest and disseminate the curricula and the teachers' manual in schools and at teacher training sites in Armenia.

Important Note: This Request for Grant Proposals contains language in the ``Shipment and Deadline for Proposals'' that is significantly different from that used in the past. Please pay

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Request for Grant Proposals: Women's Political, Educational, and Economic

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, on behalf of the U.S.Afghan Women's Council and in cooperation with the Office of International Women's Issues of the U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for grants to support a series of exchanges and training programs promoting ``Women's Political, Educational, and Economic Development in Afghanistan.'' U.S. public and private non profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to develop and implement exchanges and training programs involving participants from Afghanistan, including training conducted in Afghanistan. These U.S. organizations should have a current presence in Afghanistan, or experience working in Afghanistan, and work in conjunction with Afghan NGO partners. This competition is in direct support of the work plan developed by the U.S.Afghan Women's Council, which

Federal Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting without change the final rules that were published in the Federal Register on February 3, 2003, at 68 FR 5210, authorizing us to conduct hearings before administrative law judges (ALJs) using video teleconferencing (VTC). The revised rules authorized us to conduct hearings before ALJs at which a party or parties to the hearing and/or a witness or witnesses may appear before the ALJ by VTC. The revised rules also provided that if we schedule you to appear at your hearing by VTC, rather than in person, and you object to use of the VTC procedure, we will reschedule your hearing as one at which you may appear in person before the ALJ. Under the revised rules, the ALJ will also consider any objection you may have to the appearance of a witness by VTC. The purpose of the rules is to provide us with greater flexibility in scheduling and holding hearings, improve hearing process efficiency, and extend another service delivery option to individuals requesting a hearing.

State of California (Amendment 2)

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with a notice received from the Department of Homeland SecurityFederal Emergency Management Agency, effective October 30, 2003, the above numbered declaration is hereby amended to extend the deadline for filing applications for physical damages as a result of this disaster to January 9, 2004.

All other information remains the same, i.e., the deadline for filing applications for economic injury is July 27, 2004.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 59002 and 59008)

Dated: December 4, 2003.
Herbert L. Mitchell,
Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance.
[FR Doc. 0330659 Filed 121003; 8:45 am]
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Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change by the National

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 4, 2003.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on December 1, 2003, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'' or ``Association''), through its subsidiary, the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``Nasdaq''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by Nasdaq. Nasdaq filed the proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) \4\ thereunder, 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 Chang

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

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 4, 2003.

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change by the National Association of Securities

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 4, 2003.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 25, 2003, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD''), through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``Nasdaq''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by Nasdaq. 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

Nasdaq's proposed rule change would establish the Nasdaq Closing Cross for certain Nasdaq National Market securities. There would be three components of the Nasdaq Closing Cross: (1) The creation of On Close and Imbalance Only order types (``Na

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

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 3, 2003.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on December 1, 2003, the Chicago Stock Exchange, Incorporated (``CHX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange filed the proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) \4\ thereunder, 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). The Commission waived the 5day pre filing notice requirement.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Ex

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change by the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.,

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 4, 2003.

I. Introduction

On October 20, 2003, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc. (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'' or ``SEC''), 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 new CBOE Rule 24.21, ``Index Crowd Space Dispute Resolution Procedures,'' which establishes guidelines and procedures for resolving disputes among CBOE members concerning the ability to occupy a space in an index option trading crowd.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).

\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.

The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on October 31, 2003.\3\ The Commission received no comments regarding the proposal. This order approves the proposed rule change. \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 48702 (October 27, 2003), 68 FR 62122.

II. Discussion

The Commission finds that the proposed rule change is cons

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change by the American Stock Exchange LLC Relating to

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 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 25, 2003, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' 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 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

The Amex proposes to amend Sections 140, 141, 142 and 144 of the Amex Company Guide to designate as nonrefundable the current onetime $5,000 application processing fee, to establish a late charge of $2,500 payable by issuers whose annual listing fees are more than 60 days past due, and to increase fees for l

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

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 3, 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 19, 2003, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. On November 21, 2003, the Amex 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 and is approving the proposal and Amendment No. 1 on an accelerated basis. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See letter from Claudia Crowley, Vice President, Listing Qualifications, Amex, to Nancy Sanow, Assistant Director, Division of Market Regulation (``Division''), Commission, dated November 20, 2003 (``Amendment No. 1''). In Amendment No. 1, the E

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

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 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 29, 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 specificall

Fire and Rescue and Other Community Facilities Projects

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Rural Housing Service amended its regulation to include all essential community facility projects $300,000 and under to utilize the authority granted for fire and rescue loans. This document corrects the rule, which was published Monday, November 24, 2003.

Pipeline Safety: Renewal of information Collection: Comment Request

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice requests public participation in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval process for the renewal of an existing RSPA information collection. This information collection concerns a pipeline safety regulation that requires hazardous liquid pipeline operators who operate more than 500 miles of pipeline to follow certain protocols in areas designated as high consequence areas (HCAs). RSPA is requesting OMB approval for renewal of this information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR part 1320. On September 9, 2003, RSPA published in the Federal Register (68 FR 53216) a request for public comments on this information collection. None were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow the public an additional 30 days from the date of this notice to send in their comments.

Abstract: RSPA pipeline safety regulation 49 CFR 195.452 designates certain environmentally sensitive areas that are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of hazardous li

Pipeline Safety: Drug Testing; Random Testing Rate

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Each year, pipeline operators randomly select employees to test for prohibited drugs. The number of employees selected may not be less than the minimum annual percentage rate the Research and Special Programs Administration's (RSPA) Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) determines, which is either 50 percent or 25 percent of covered employees based on the industry's positive rate of random tests. In accordance with applicable standards, RSPA/OPS has determined that the positive rate of random drug tests reported by operators this year for testing done in calendar year 2002 is less than 1.0 percent. Therefore, in calendar year 2004, the minimum annual percentage rate for random drug testing is 25 percent of covered employees.

Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG), Notice of Meeting

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Reclamation is canceling the Adaptive Management Work Group Meeting scheduled for January 78, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona due to additional time required to prepare the Fiscal Year 2005 budget and other agenda items. The meeting will be rescheduled for March 2004 and will be noticed in the Federal Register when arrangements have been made.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries of proposed data collections

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the RRB's estimate of the burden of the collection of the information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden related to the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Title and purpose of information collection: Request for Internet Services.

The RRB uses a Personal Identification Number (PIN)/Password system that

Required Number of Pieces Increased for 5-Digit and 5-Digit Scheme Packages of Low-Weight Standard Mail Flats

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Postal Service proposes amending Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) standards by raising the minimum number of pieces at which required 5digit and optional 5digit scheme presort destination packages may be prepared in a Standard Mail job consisting of flatsize pieces that weigh no more than 5 ounces (0.3125 pound) and measure no more than \3/4\ inch thick. The maximum thickness permitted for nonautomation flats under DMM C050.3.0 and flats prepared in 5digit scheme presort destination packages under DMM L007 is \3/4\ inch.

Under current standards, mailers have the option to prepare 5digit and 5digit scheme presort destination packages (collectively referred to in this proposed rule as 5digit packages) of flatsize pieces not more than \3/4 \ inch thick, regardless of weight, whenever there are as few as 10 pieces to the same 5digit ZIP Code or the same 5digit scheme destination in DMM L007. Under those same standards, mailers must prepare such packages when there are 17 or more pieces to these d

Duke Energy Corporation, McGuire Nuclear Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2; North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation,

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) has issued Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. NPF9, NPF17, NPF35, and NPF52 to Duke Energy Corporation (the licensee), the operator of the McGuire Nuclear Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 (McGuire, Units 1 and 2), and North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation and Saluda River Electric Cooperative, Inc. for Catawba Nuclear Station, Unit No. 1 (Catawba, Unit 1), and North Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. 1 and Piedmont Municipal Power Agency for Catawba Nuclear Station, Unit No. 2 (Catawba, Unit 2). Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF9 authorizes operation of McGuire, Unit 1, by the licensee at reactor core power levels not in excess of 3411 megawatts thermal in accordance with the provisions of the McGuire, Unit 1, renewed license and its Technical Specifications. Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF17 authorizes operation of McGuire, Unit 2, by the licensee at reactor core power levels no

Fisheries of the United States; Essential Fish Habitat

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS is seeking public input on the EFH guidelines promulgated through regulation in the January 17, 2002, final rule. Such input is intended to fulfill NMFS' commitment to continually evaluate the efficacy of the EFH guidelines using an appropriate public process.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels
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using hookandline gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2003 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod allocated to catcher vessels using hookandline gear in this area.

Docket No. 021212307-3037-02; I.D. 120403B]

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher/processor vessels using hookandline gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2003 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod allocated for catcher/processor vessels using hookandline gear in this area.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Pot Gear in the Bering Sea and

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2003 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod allocated to vessels using pot gear in this area.

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

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

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cod among gear types and is reallocating the currently 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.

Center for Scientific Review; Amended Notice of Meeting

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given of a change in the meeting of the Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, December 11, 2003, 1 p.m. to December 11, 2003, 2 p.m., National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 which was published in the Federal Register on November 28, 2003, 68 FR 6684166842.

The meeting will be held on December 29, 2003, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The location remains the same. The meeting is closed to the public.

Dated: December 4, 2003.
Anna Snouffer,
Acting Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 0330722 Filed 121003; 8:45 am]
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Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

Thu, Dec 11 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, Drug Resistance.

Date: December 11, 2003.

Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 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: Marcia Litwack, PhD, Scientific Review Ad

National Institute on Drug Abuse; Notice of Closed Meeting

Thu, Dec 11 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 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: National Institute on Drug Abuse Special Emphasis Panel, Collaborative Clinical Studies in Drug Abuse.

Date: December 10, 2003.

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, 6101 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852, (Telephone Conference Call).

Contact Person: Mark R. Gree

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering; Notice of Meeting

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Biomedical Imaging and

Bioengineering.

The meeting will be open to the public, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting.

Name of Committee: National Advisory Council for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, Strategic Plan Development Subcommittee.

Date: January 14, 2004.

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Agenda: Development of Strategic Plan.

Place: Bethesda Marriott, 5151 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Contact Person: Joan T. Harmon, Director, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and
Bioengineering, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20892,

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Meetings

Thu, Dec 11 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: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Special Emphasis Panel.

Date: December 17, 2003.

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, 6700B Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20895, (Telephone Conference Call).

Contact Person: Katherine L. White, PhD, Scienti

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting

Thu, Dec 11 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 552(c)(4)
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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: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Special Emphasis Panel.

Date: December 19, 2003.

Time: 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, 6700B Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20895, (Telephone conference Call).

Contact Person: Katherine L. White, PhD,

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

Thu, Dec 11 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 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: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Special Emphasis Panel, Resource Related Research Projects.

Date: January 27, 2004.

Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 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: Zoe Huang, MD, H

National Center for Research Resources; Notice of Meeting

Thu, Dec 11 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 a meeting of the National Advisory Research Resources Council.

The meeting will be open to the public as indicated below, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the 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 grant applications and/or contact proposals 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 and/or contract proposals, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion o

Petition for Exemption From the Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; BMW

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice grants in full the petition of BMW of North America, Inc., (BMW) for an exemption of a hightheft line, the BMW 6 vehicle line, from the partsmarking requirements of the vehicle theft prevention standard. This petition is granted because the agency has determined that the antitheft device to be placed on the line as standard equipment is likely to be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the partsmarking requirements.

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2002 Ferrari 360 Spider and Coupe Passenger Cars

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 2002 Ferrari 360 Spider and Coupe passenger cars manufactured from September 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002 that were not originally manufactured to comply
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with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards are eligible for importation into the United States because (1) they are substantially similar to vehicles that were originally manufactured for importation into and sale in the United States and that were certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards, and (2) they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.

Insurer Reporting Requirements; Reports Under 49 U.S.C. on Section 33112(c)

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces publication by NHTSA of the annual insurer report on motor vehicle theft for the 1997 reporting year. Section 33112(c) of title 49 of the U.S. Code, requires this information to be compiled periodically and published by the agency in a form that will be helpful to the public, the law enforcement community, and Congress. As required by section 33112(c), this report provides information on theft and recovery of vehicles; rating rules and plans used by motor vehicle insurers to reduce premiums due to a reduction in motor vehicle thefts; and actions taken by insurers to assist in deterring thefts.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash Protection

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document denies a petition for rulemaking to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, ``Occupant Crash Protection,'' because it is redundant to pending rulemaking action by the agency.

Committee Management; Notice of Establishment; Advisory Committee on Acoustic Impacts on Marine Mammals

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Chairman of the Marine Mammal Commission (Commission) has determined that the establishment of the Advisory Committee on Acoustic Impacts on Marine Mammals (Committee) is necessary and in the public interest in connection with fulfilling Commission mandates created under the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 1087). This determination follows consultation with the Office of Management and Budget and with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration (GSA).

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In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the charter has been filed with the GSA, the chair of the Commission, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the House of Representatives Committee on Resources. A copy of the charter has also been submitted to the Library of Congress.

Name of Committee: Advisory Committee on Acoustic Impacts on Marine Mammals

Purpose and Objective: Committee members will participate in a policy dialogue to review a

Notice of Lodging of Settlement Agreements in Philip Services Corporation Under the Comprehensive Environmental

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that on December 4 and/or 7, 2003, four proposed Settlement Agreements were filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas in In re Philip Services Corporation, No. 0337718H211 (Bankr. S.D. Tex.). The Settlement Agreements among the United States on behalf of U.S. EPA, the States of Michigan, South Carolina, Alabama, and Washington, and Debtor Philip Services Corporation and its affiliated Debtors resolve CERCLA and RCRA claims as provided in the Settlement Agreements for facilities located on Schaefer Highway in Detroit, Michigan; Vernsdale Road in Rock Hill, South Carolina; 27th Avenue in Birmingham, Alabama; the Pasco Sanitary Landfill in Pasco, Washington; the Pier 91 Site in Seattle, Washington; and the Landsburg Mine Site near Ravensdale, Washington.

Under the Michigan Settlement Agreement, the Governmental Parties will receive the benefit of $559,126 from financial assurance and $823,000 to be paid over five years. Under th

Kosher Chicken From Canada

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of an investigation and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping investigation No. 731TA1062 (Preliminary) under section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of kosher chicken from Canada, provided for in subheadings 0207.11.00, 0207.12.00, 0207.13.00, or 0207.14.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation pursuant to section 732(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673a(c)(1)(B)), the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping investigations in 45 days, or in this case by January 15, 2004. The

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

In notice document 0325917 beginning on page 59239 in the issue of Tuesday, October 14, 2003, make the following correction:

On page 59240, in the first column, under the heading SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, in the fourth line, ``OMB Number: 1541718'' should read ``OMB Number: 15451718''.
[FR Doc. C325917 Filed 121003; 8:45 am]
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Special Depreciation Allowance; Hearing Cancellation

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document cancels a public hearing on proposed regulations under Sections 168 and 1400L of the Internal Revenue Code relating to the depreciation of property subject to section168 of the Internal Revenue Code (MACRS property) and the depreciation of computer software subject to section 167.

Guidance Under Section 1502; Application of Section 108 to Members of a Consolidated Group

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Temporary regulations in the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register amend the Income Tax Regulations relating to section 1502. The text of those regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations.

Arbitrage Restrictions Applicable to Tax-Exempt Bonds Issued by State and Local Governments

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains final regulations on the arbitrage restrictions applicable to taxexempt bonds issued by state and local governments. The regulations affect issuers of taxexempt bonds and provide a safe harbor for qualified administrative costs for broker's commissions and similar fees incurred in connection with the acquisition of guaranteed investment contracts or investments purchased for a yield restricted defeasance escrow.

Guidance Under Section 1502; Application of Section 108 to Members of a Consolidated Group

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains amendments to temporary regulations under section 1502 that govern the application of section 108 when a member of a consolidated group realizes discharge of indebtedness income. These temporary regulations affect corporations filing consolidated returns. The text of the temporary regulations also serves as the text of the proposed regulations set forth in the notice of proposed rulemaking on this subject in the proposed rules section in this issue of the Federal Register.

Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Clovis, California. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and to recommend project proposals for FY2004 funds regarding the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106393) for expenditure of Payments to States Fresno County Title II funds.

Requirements for Submission of Labeling for Human Prescription Drugs and Biologics in Electronic Format

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations governing the format in which certain labeling is required to be submitted for review with new drug applications (NDAs), certain biological license applications (BLAs), abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs), supplements, and annual reports. The final rule requires that certain labeling content be submitted electronically in a form that FDA can process, review, and archive. Submitting the content of labeling in electronic format will simplify the drug labeling review process and speed up the approval of labeling changes.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Thu, Dec 11 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 from certain requirements of its safety regulations. 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.
Union Pacific Railroad Company

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA200314408]

On September 22, 2003, FRA denied a waiver request submitted by the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) seeking a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Railroad Operating Practices regulations, 49 CFR 218, regarding blue signal protection of workers. Specifically, UP wanted authority to have train and yard crew members, and utility employees to remove and replace batteries in the twoway endoftrain telemetry device (EOT) on the train the individual has been

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Thu, Dec 11 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.
Union Pacific Railroad Company

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA200316306]

The Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards, 49 CFR part 229. Specifically, UP requests relief from the requirements of 49 CFR 229.27(a)(2) Annual Tests and 49 CFR 229.29(a) Biennial Tests, applicable to all existing and future installations of electronic air brake equipment furnished by Wabtec Corporation of Wilmerding, Pennsylvania on UP locomotives.

Part 229.27(a)(2) requir

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Thu, Dec 11 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.
Canadian Pacific Railway

[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA200316439]

The Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CPR) seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards, 49 CFR Part 229, on behalf of themselves, their U.S. subsidiaries, the Delaware & Hudson and the Soo Line Railroads, and the New York Air Brake Corporation (NYAB). Specifically, CPR requests relief from the requirements of 49 CFR 229.27(a)(2) Annual Tests and 49 CFR 229.29(a) Biennial Tests, in order to evaluate extending the required per

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby announces that it is seeking renewal of the following currently approved information collection activities. Before submitting these information collection requirements for clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified below.

Exemption To Allow Werner Enterprises, Inc. To Use Global Positioning System (GPS) Technology To Monitor and Record

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

FMCSA proposes to grant an exemption to Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Werner) from the requirement that drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) operating in interstate commerce prepare handwritten records of duty status (RODS). Werner would instead document its drivers' hours of service through the use of GPS technology and complementary computer software programs. Werner has used GPS technology manufactured by Qualcomm, Inc. and computer software programs to manage and record its drivers' duty status since June 10, 1998, when it entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the agency. The MOU was based on the agency's April 6, 1998, notice of interpretation concerning the use of such technology. Werner and FMCSA revised the MOU in March 2002. The agency proposes that the terms and conditions for the exemption be the same as those contained in the revised MOU, with a few exceptions based on recent discussions between FMCSA and Werner. FMCSA has monitored closely Werner's use of the GPS

Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Applicants

Thu, Dec 11 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 part 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

Expert Cargo Int'l Co., 11200 S. Hindry Avenue, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90045, Scott Jang, Sole Proprietor.

Seahawk Logistics, Inc., 520 Carson Plaza Court, Suite 206, Carson, CA 90746, Officer: Sang Gyu Park, President (Qualifying Individual).
NonVessel Operating Common Carrier and Ocean Freight Forwarder Transportation Intermediary Applicants

Dietrich E

Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Reissuances

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the following Ocean Transportation Intermediary licenses have been reissued by the Federal Maritime Commission pursuant to section 19 of the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998 (46 U.S.C. app. 1718) and the regulations of the Commission pertaining to the licensing of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, 46 CFR part 515.
License No. Name/address Date reissued 17656NF................................... Coltrans (USA), Inc., November 1, 2003. 10925 NW 27th Street, Suite 102, Miami, FL 33172.
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16950NF................................... Global Cargo Corporation, September 25, 2003. 8470 NW 30th Terrace, Miami, FL 33122. 14125N............

Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Revocations

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Maritime Commission hereby gives notice that the following Ocean Transportation Intermediary licenses have been revoked pursuant to section 19 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. app. 1718) and the regulations of the Commission pertaining to the licensing of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, effective on the corresponding date shown below:

License Number: 8135N.

Name: C & F Worldwide Agency Corp.

Address: Carr. 848 KM 3.2, Calle Diaz Final, Saint JustCarolina, PR 00983.

Date Revoked: November 15, 2003.

Reason: Failed to maintain a valid bond.

License Number: 4507NF.

Name: Cargo Systems Int'L. Corp.

Address: 1426 NW 82nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33126.

Date Revoked: November 28, 2003.

Reason: Failed to maintain valid bonds.

License Number: 4527F.

Name: Colonial Trade Co., Inc.

Address: 8319 Lages Lane, Baltimore, MD 21244.

Date Revoked: November 27, 2003.

Reason: Failed to maintain a valid bond.

License Number: 3288F.

Nam

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

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 4, 2003.

Take notice that on December 1, 2003, Young Gas Storage Company, Ltd. (Young) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, with an effective date of January 1, 2004:
Seventh Revised Sheet No. 80
Original Sheet No. 84A

Original Sheet No. 84B

Young states that these tariff sheets provide shippers the flexibility to nominate for storage injection and withdrawal, scheduling changes at any time during the Gas Day, subject to certain operationally based conditions.

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

Young Gas Storage Company, Ltd.; Notice of Application

Thu, Dec 11 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 4, 2003.

On November 24, 2003, Young Gas Storage Company, Ltd. (Young), whose mailing address is Post Office Box 1087, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80944, filed an application in the above referenced docket, pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and Part 157of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) Rules and Regulations to further amend its certificate of public convenience and necessity issued in Docket Numbers CP93541000 et al. Young states it is seeking to amend an authorization to construct and operate three additional injection/withdrawal wells, to reclassify two existing injection/withdrawal wells as observation wells, to modify its protection acreage, and to undertake a storage field testing program in the Young Gas Storage Field (Field) located in Morgan County, Colorado, as more fully described in the application. Young further states it is estimated the proposed project will cost approximately $3,240,528. Young also states that this filing