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Modification of the Community Development Block Grant Definition for Metropolitan City and Other Conforming Amendments

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This interim rule revises the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program regulations by replacing the obsolete term ``central city'' with a new term ``principal city'' in the definition of ``metropolitan city'' and other CDBG regulations referencing ``central city.'' The revisions are necessary because of the recent changes to the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Standards for Defining Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and the announcement in 2003 of new definitions for those areas using Census 2000 data. The rule updates the affected CDBG program regulations so that the terminology used by HUD is consistent with OMB standards and the purposes of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

Rates for Pilotage on the Great Lakes

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This interim rule provides a partial rate adjustment for pilotage on the Great Lakes. We last adjusted the rates for pilotage on the Great Lakes in July 2001. The partial rate adjustment is being implemented while the Coast Guard completes its evaluation of issues raised in response to the NPRM and calculates a full rate adjustment.

Changes to Representation of Others Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office or USPTO) proposes to update the procedures regarding enrollment and discipline. The Office also proposes to replace the current USPTO Code of Professional Responsibility, which is based on the Model Code of Professional Responsibility of the American Bar Association, with new USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct, largely based on the Model Rules of Professional Conduct of the American Bar Association.

Harmonization of Most Favored Nation Tariff Rates for the United States, Canada, and Mexico; Liberalization of the

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Section 202(q)(2) of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (``the Act'') (19 USC 3331(b)) authorizes the President to proclaim modifications to the NAFTA rules of origin set forth in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), subject to the consultation and layover provisions of section 103 of the Act. This notice is intended to inform the public of the opportunity to submit proposals to request the liberalization of the rules of origin under the NAFTA. In addition, this notice seeks proposals to request the harmonization of the mostfavorednation (MFN) tariff rates of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Agency Information Collection Activities Under Emergency Review by the Office of Management and Budget

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has submitted the following request (see below) for emergency OMB review under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). OMB approval has been requested by December 26, 2003. A copy of the information collection plans may be obtained by calling the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on (301) 4437978.

Title: SAMHSA Application for Peer Grant Reviewers.

OMB Number: 0930New.

Frequency: Onoccasion.

Affected public: Individuals or households.

Section 501(h) of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act [42 U.S.C. 290aa] directs the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to establish such peer review groups as are needed to carry out the requirements of Title V of the PHS Act. SAMHSA administers a large discretionary grants program under authorization of Title V, and for many years SAMHSA has funded grants to provide prevention and treatment services related to

United States Climate Change Science Program

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The role of the IPCC is to assess on a comprehensive, objective, open and transparent basis, the scientific, technical, and socioeconomic information relevant to understanding the scientific basis of risk of humaninduced climate change, its potential impacts, and options for adaptation and mitigation. The IPCC has three working groups: Working Group I assesses the scientific aspects of the climate system and climate change; Working Group II assesses the vulnerability of socioeconomic and natural systems to climate change, negative and positive consequences of climate change, and options for adapting to it; and Working Group III assesses options for limiting greenhouse gas emissions and otherwise mitigating climate change. The IPCC provides scientific, technical, and socioeconomic advice to the world community, and in particular to the parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) through its periodic assessment reports and special reports. The IPCC has decided to

Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ``Byzantium: Faith and Power (1261-1557)''

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 (68 FR 19875), I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``Byzantium: Faith and Power (12611557),'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, from on or about March 15, 2004, to on or about July 4, 2004, and at possible additional venues ye

Sunshine Act; Meetings

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Pub. L. 94409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold the following meetings during the week of December 15, 2003:

A Closed Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 2 p.m., and an Open Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2003, at 10 a.m. in Room 1C30, the William O. Douglas Room.

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

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

The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(5), (7), 9(B) and (10) and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(5), (7), (9)(ii) and (10), permit consideration of the scheduled matters a

Sunshine Act, Meeting

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Federal Register Citation of Previous Announcement: [68 FR 68126, December 5, 2003].
Status: Closed Meeting.
Place: 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC.

Announcement of Additional Meeting: Additional Meeting.

A Closed Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 3 p.m.

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

The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) (5), (7), (9), and (10) and 17 CFR 200.402(a) (5), (7), (9) and (10), permit consideration of the scheduled matters at the Closed Meeting.

Commissioner Campos, as duty officer, voted to consider the items listed for the closed meeting in a closed ses

Pipeline Safety: Periodic Underwater Inspections

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed rule would amend the pipeline safety regulations to require operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipelines to have procedures for periodic inspections of pipeline facilities in offshore waters less than 15 feet deep or crossing under a navigable waterway. These inspections would ensure that the pipeline is not exposed or a hazard to navigation.

Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Water Management Plans

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The following Water Management Plans are available for review: [sbull] Carpinteria Water District
[sbull] Kern Tulare Water District
[sbull] Montecito Water District

[sbull] Rag Gulch Water District

To meet the requirements of the Central Valley Project Improvement Act of 1992 (CVPIA) and the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) developed and published the Criteria for Evaluating Water Management Plans (Criteria). Note: For the purpose of this announcement, Water Management Plans (Plans) are considered the same as Water Conservation Plans. The above entities have developed a Plan, which Reclamation has evaluated and preliminarily determined to meet the requirements of these Criteria. Reclamation is publishing this notice in order to allow the public to comment on the preliminary determinations. Public comment on Reclamation's preliminary (i.e., draft) determination is invited at this time.

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, Program Support Center; Statement of

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Part A, Office of the Secretary (OS) of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority, Chapter (A), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration Management, for the Department of Health and Human Services, at Part P, Program Support Center, as last amended at 68 FR 8040, dated February 19, 2003, is being amended to reflect a realignment of its functions. The changes are as follows:
I. Under chapter PA, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Program Support, make the following changes:

A. Delete the ``Office of Budget and Management (PAB),'' in its entirety.

B. Delete the ``Office of Information Technology (PAE),'' in its entirety.
II. Under Chapter PE, Administrative Operations Service, make the following changes:

A. Delete the ``Division of Acquisitions Management (PEB),'' and the ``Division of Supply Management (PEG) in their entirety.

B. Add the following components:

1. Division of PSC Business Operations (PEH)The Division of PSC B

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

___________________________________________________________________ Title 3--
The President
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Executive Order 13320 of December 9, 2003

Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the
Federal Government on Friday, December 26, 2003 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. All executive branch departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed and their employees excused from duty on Friday, December 26, 2003, the day after Christmas Day, except as provided in section 2 below.
Sec. 2. The heads of executive branch departments and agencies may determine that certain offices and installations of their organizations, or parts thereof, must remain open and that certain employees must report for duty on December 26, 2003, for reasons of national security or defense or other public need.
Sec. 3. Friday, December 26, 2003, shall be considered as falling within the scope of Executive Order 11582 of February 11, 1971, and of 5 U.S.C. 5546 and 6103(b) and other similar statutes insofar as they relate to the pay and leave of employees of the United States. (Presidential Sig.)B
THE WHITE HOUSE,
December 9, 2003.
[FR Doc. 03-30913
Filed 12-11-03; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P

Formaldehyde Standard (29 CFR 1910.1048); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

OSHA solicits comments concerning its proposal to decrease the existing burden hour estimates, and to extend OMB approval of the information collection requirements of the Formaldehyde Standard (29 CFR 1910.1048). The standard protects employees from adverse health effects from occupational exposure to Formaldehyde.

Exelon Generation Company, LLC; Notice of Hearing and Opportunity To Petition for Leave To Intervene Early Site Permit

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and the regulations in Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities, Part 52, Early Site Permits, Standard Design Certifications, and Combined Licenses for Nuclear Power Plants, and Part 2, Rules of Practice for Domestic Licensing Proceedings and Issuance of Orders, notice is hearby given that a hearing will be held, at a time and place to be set in the future by the Commission or designated Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (Board). The hearing will consider the application dated September 25, 2003 filed by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon) pursuant to Subpart A of 10 CFR Part 52 for an early site permit (ESP). The application requests approval of a site owned by AmerGen Energy Company, LLC (AmerGen is a joint venture of Exelon and British Energy), in DeWitt County, Illinois, approximately 6 miles east of Clinton, Illinois, between the cities of Bloomington

Policy Statement on the Treatment of Environmental Justice Matters in NRC Regulatory and Licensing Actions

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On November 5, 2003 (68 FR 62642), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published for public comment a draft policy statement on the treatment of environmental justice matters in NRC regulatory and licensing actions. Several persons have subsequently requested an extension of time for submitting comments. In the interest of obtaining public comment from the broadest range of stakeholders, the comment period on the draft policy statement is being extended for an additional 30 days from the original January 5, 2004 deadline to February 4, 2004.

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, Personal Watercraft Use

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to designate areas where personal watercraft (PWC) may be used in Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, Texas. This proposed rule implements the provisions of the NPS general regulations authorizing a park unit to allow the use of PWC by promulgating a special regulation. The NPS Management Policies 2001 directs individual parks to determine whether PWC use is appropriate for a specific park unit based on an evaluation of that park's enabling legislation, resources and values, other visitor uses, and overall management objectives.

Endangered Species; File No. 1375

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that Dr. Thomas J. Kwak, U.S. Geological Survey, North Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Box 7617, 201 David Clark Labs, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 276957617, has requested a modification to scientific research permit no. 1375.

Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice advises the public that three enhancement permits pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), have been issued and that the decision documents are available upon request. Permit 1395 was issued jointly to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW),the Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County (Chelan PUD), and the Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas County (Douglas PUD). Permit 1396 was issued to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Permit 1412 was issued to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (Colville Tribes).

Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that an artificial propagation permit to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), the Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County (Chelan PUD); and the Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas County (Douglas PUD), pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), has been issued and that the decision documents are available upon request.

Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Between June 30, 2003 and September 24, 2003, NMFS' Northwest Region issued three permit modifications allowing endangered and threatened species of Pacific salmon and steelhead to be taken for scientific research purposes under the
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Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). The research actions and the species they affect are listed in the ``Supplementary Information'' section below.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Herring Fishery

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NOAA Fisheries proposes specifications for the 2004 Atlantic herring fishery. The regulations for the Atlantic herring fishery require NMFS to publish specifications for the upcoming year and to provide an opportunity for public comment. The intent of the specifications is to conserve and manage the Atlantic herring resource and provide for a sustainable fishery.

Fishing Capacity Reduction Program for the Crab Species Covered by the Fishery Management Plan for the Bering

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule establishes a fishing capacity reduction program in the fishery for the crab species managed under the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs Fishery Management Plan (crab FMP). The program will reduce excess capacity and promote economic efficiency in the crab fishery. It is authorized under both special legislation and existing National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regulations governing fishing capacity reduction programs. Its objectives include: increasing harvesting productivity for crab fishermen who remain after capacity reduction, helping conserve and manage fishery resources, and encouraging harvesting effort rationalization. Program participation is
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voluntary. Under the program, NMFS will pay participants for withdrawing vessels from fishing, relinquishing fishing licenses, and surrendering fishing histories. NMFS will finance the program's $100 million cost with a 30year loan to be repaid by postreduction fishermen.

National Library of Medicine; Notice of Meetings

Fri, Dec 12 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 meetings of the Board of Regents of the National Library of Medicine.

The meetings 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 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 on Aging; Notice of Closed Meetings

Fri, Dec 12 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 grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

Name of Committee: National Institute on Aging Special Emphasis Panel, Nursing Homes.

Date: January 15, 2004.

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

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institute on Aging, Gateway Building, 7201 Wisconsin Avenue, 2C212, Bethesda, MD 20814, (Telephone Conference Call).

Contact Person: Alicja L. Markowska, PhD, DSC,

National Institute on Aging; Notice of Closed Meeting

Fri, Dec 12 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 552(b)(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 Institute on Aging Special Emphasis Panel, RD2 Success.

Date: December 16, 2003.

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate contract proposals. [[Page 69410]]

Place: National Institute on Aging, Gateway Bldg., Room 2C212, 7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20892.

Contact Person: Mary Nekola, PHD, Chief of the Scientifi

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

Fri, Dec 12 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: Heart, Lung, and Blood Initial Review Group, Clinical Trials Review Committee.

Date: February 23, 2004.

Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: RitzCarlton Hotel at Pentagon City, 1250 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202.

Contact Person: Valerie L Prenger, PhD, MPH, Scientific Review Administrator

National Cancer Institute; Notice of Meeting

Fri, Dec 12 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 President's Cancer Panel.

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 section 552b(c)(9)(B), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended because the premature disclosure of other and the discussions would likely to significantly frustrate implementation of
recommendations.

Name of Committee: President's Cancer Panel.

Date: January 56, 2004.

Open: January 5, 2004, 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Agenda: Living Beyond Cancer: Survivorship Issues and Challenges Among Older Adult Cancer Survivors.

Place: Lowes Ph

Community Development Revolving Loan Fund for Credit Unions

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) will accept applications for participation in the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund's Loan Program throughout calendar year 2004, subject to availability of funds. Application procedures for qualified lowincome credit unions are in NCUA Rules and Regulations.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), MMS is inviting comments on two collections of information that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The information collection requests are titled ``Form MMS 126,
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Well Potential Test Report (WPT)'' and ``Form MMS127, Sensitive Reservoir Information Report (SRI).''

Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Revision of Requirements Governing Outer

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

MMS is modifying requirements governing rights-of-use and easements and pipeline rightsofway on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). These changes will increase rental rates for pipeline rightsof way and establish rentals for rightsofuse and easements. This change is needed because of requests made by lessees and pipeline rightofway holders to use large areas outside of the area covered by their lease and pipeline rightofway for accessory structures. This rule will require holders of rightsofuse and easements and holders granted use of large areas as part of a pipeline rightofway to pay rentals on a per acre basis.

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Pub. L. 105-383 and Pub. L. 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316609 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105 383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in that business, a

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Pub. L. 105-383 and Pub. L. 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316608 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105 383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in that business, a

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Pub. L. 105-383 and Pub. L. 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316607 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105 383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in that business, a

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Pub. L. 105-383 and Pub. L. 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief
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description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316605 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in th

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Pub. L. 105-383 and Pub. L. 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316606 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105 383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in that business, a

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Pub. L. 105-383 and Pub. L. 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316610 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action
may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105 383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in that business, a

Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Maritime Administration's (MARAD's) intentions to request extension of approval for three years of a currently approved information collection.

Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Dos Pobres/San Juan Project, Graham

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Safford Field Office, Arizona, has prepared an FEIS analyzing the impacts on the human environment of a mining plan of operation proposed by the Phelps Dodge Mining Company, a division of the Phelps Dodge Corporation. The Dos Pobres/San Juan Project is located approximately 8 miles north of Safford, Arizona. The FEIS (1) assesses the environmental impacts of the project as described in the three mining plan alternatives (Proposed Action, Partial Backfill, and No Action) and two land exchange alternatives (Land Exchange and No Land Exchange); (2) determines if there are direct, indirect and cumulative impacts; and (3) identifies mitigative measures. The FEIS was prepared to comply with the Council on Environmental Quality's regulations (40 CFR part 15001508) for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 43 U.S.C. 1701, the Federal Land Exchange Facilitation Act of 1988, 43 U.S.C. 1716 and 1740, and BLM regulations governing land exchanges (

Certain Ductile Iron Waterworks Fittings From China

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Determination

On the basis of information developed in the subject investigation, the United States International Trade Commission determines, pursuant to section 421(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974,\1\ that certain ductile iron waterworks fittings \2\ from the People's Republic of China are being imported into the United States in such increased quantities or under such conditions as to cause market disruption to the domestic producers of like or directly competitive products.\3\
\1\ 19 U.S.C. 2451(b)(1).
\2\ The products subject to this investigation are cast pipe or tube fittings of ductile iron (containing 2.5 percent carbon and over 0.02 percent magnesium or magnesium and cerium, by weight) with mechanical, pushon (rubber compression) or flanged joints attached. Included within this definition are fittings of all nominal diameters and of both fullbodied and compact designs. The imported products are provided for in statistical reporting number
7307.19.3070 of the Harmonized Tarif

C-122-841

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On November 3, 2003, in response to a request by domestic producers of the subject merchandise, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published a notice of initiation of a changed circumstances review of the countervailing duty order on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod, as described below. See Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Canada: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Review, 68 FR 62282 (November 3, 2003) (``Initiation Notice'').

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In the Initiation Notice, we invited interested parties to comment on the Department's initiation and the proposed revocation of the countervailing duty order on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Canada. We did not receive any comments. Absent any comments, we preliminarily conclude that producers accounting for substantially all of the production of the domestic like product to which this order pertains lack interest in the relief provided by the order. Unless the Department receives opp

Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils from Italy: Final Results of Antidumping Administrative Review

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On August 7, 2003, the U.S. Department of Commerce (``Department'') published in the Federal Register the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Italy. See Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils from Italy, 68 FR 47032 (August 7, 2003) (``Preliminary Results''). This review covers imports of subject merchandise from ThyssenKrupp Acciai Speciali Terni S.p.A (``TKAST'') and ThyssenKrupp AST USA, Inc.(``TKAST USA''). The period of review (``POR'') is July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002.

Based on our analysis of the comments received, we have made changes to our analysis from the preliminary results of review. Therefore, the final results differ from the preliminary results. The final weightedaverage dumping margin for the reviewed firm is listed below in the section entitled ``Final Results of the Review.''

Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils From

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On August 7, 2003, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from France. The merchandise covered by the order is stainless steel sheet and strip in coils (``SSSS'') as described in the ``Scope of the Review'' section of the Federal Register notice. This review covers imports of subject merchandise from Ugine, S.A (``Ugine''). The period of review (``POR'') is July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002.

Based on our analysis of the comments received, we have made changes in the margin calculation. Therefore, the final results differ from the preliminary results of review. The final weightedaverage dumping margin for Ugine is listed below in the section entitled ``Final Results of the Review.''

Certain Non-Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision and

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On November 20, 2003, in Yantai Oriental Juice Co., et al. v. United States and Coloma Frozen Foods, Inc., et al., Court No. 00 00309, Slip Op. 03150, the Court of International Trade (``CIT'') affirmed the Department of Commerce's (``the Department's'') remand determinations and entered a judgment order. This litigation related to the Department's Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Certain NonFrozen Apple Juice Concentrate From the People's Republic of China, 65 FR 19873 (April 13, 2000) and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum (April 6, 2000) (``Issues and Decision Memorandum''), and
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Notice of Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order: Certain NonFrozen Apple Juice Concentrate from the People's Republic of China, 65 FR 35606 (June 5, 2000) (collectively, ``Final Determination'').

In its remand determinations, the Department reviewed the record evidence regarding the selection of a surrogate cou

Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Solicitation of New Safe Harbors and Special Fraud Alerts

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 205 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, this annual notice solicits proposals and recommendations for developing new and modifying existing safe harbor provisions under the Federal and State health care programs' antikickback statute (section 1128B(b) of the
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Social Security Act), as well as developing new OIG Special Fraud Alerts.

Material Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Materials Technical Advisory Committee will meet on January 15, 2004, 10:30 a.m., Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 3884, 14th Street between Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues, NW., Washington, DC. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration with respect to technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to materials and related technology.
Agenda
Public Session

1. Opening remarks and introductions.

2. Presentation of papers and comments by the public.

3. Reports on status of recent Australia Group (AG) proposals.

4. Introduction or new U.S. proposals for AG controls. Closed Session

5. Discussion of matters properly classified under Executive Order 12958, dealing with U.S. export control programs and strategic criteria related thereto.

A limited number of seats will be available during the public session of the meeting. Reservations are not accepted. To the extent time permits, members of the public

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities to Assist the Homeless

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice addresses the previously established ENFORCE/IDENT system, a portion of which is the U S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (USVISIT) program. This notice allows the ENFORCE/IDENT system to collect biometric and biographic data for US [[Page 69415]]
VISIT, in addition to the data collected for DHS national security, law enforcement and other missionrelated functions. USVISIT has created a new business process that integrates and enhances the capabilities of existing systems including the ENFORCE/IDENT system.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice addresses the previously established ADIS system, a portion of which is the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (USVISIT) program. This notice allows the ADIS system to collect biometric and biographic data for USVISIT. USVISIT has created a new business process that integrates and enhances the capabilities of existing systems, including the ADIS system.

National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics: Meeting

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the following advisory committee meeting.

Name: National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS), Workgroup on the National Health Information Infrastructure (NHII).

Time and Date: 9 a.m.3 p.m., December 19, 2003.

Place: Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 705A, Washington, DC 20201.

Status: Open.

Purpose: The Workgroup will hear a status report on NHII activities from HHS and from the Department of Veterans Affairs. There will be an update on the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society's NHII survey. The Workgroup will also discuss its plans and priorities for the future.

Contact Person for More Information: Substantive program information as well as summaries of meetings and a roster of committee members may be obtained from Mary Jo Deering, Lead Staff Person for the NCVHS Workgroup on the National Health Inform

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Opportunity to ``Ride'' Printing Order for Volume I of GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The third edition of Volume I of GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law is being prepared for publication by the Government Printing Office (GPO). Government departments, agencies, and other federal organizations that normally require more than one copy must request them through their agencies' account representatives in order to receive the prepublication rate.

Personnel Appeals Board; Procedural Rules

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The General Accounting Office Personnel Appeals Board (PAB) has authority with respect to employment practices within the General Accounting Office (GAO or agency), pursuant to the General Accounting Office Personnel Act of 1980. The PAB revises its procedural regulations. The changes are intended to clarify the meaning of some sections, to correct a few provisions affected by changes in law or agency structure, and to refine certain procedures.

Small Entity Compliance Guides on Registration of Food Facilities and Prior Notice of Imported Food; Availability

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of small entity compliance guides (SECGs) for the interim final rules on Registration of Food Facilities and Prior Notice of Imported Food issued under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act). Both interim final rules published in the Federal Register of October 10, 2003. These SECGs are intended to help small businesses better understand the registration and prior notice regulations.

Receipt of Applications for Permits and Re-opening of Comment Period

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and marine mammals.

Notice of Proposals to Engage in Permissible Nonbanking Activities or to Acquire Companies that are Engaged in

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225) to engage de novo, or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies listed below, that engages either directly or through a subsidiary or other company, in a nonbanking activity that is listed in Sec. 225.28 of Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.28) or that the Board has determined by Order to be closely related to banking and permissible for bank holding companies. Unless otherwise noted, these activities will be conducted throughout the United States.

Each notice is available for inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notice also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the question whether the proposal complies with the standards of section 4 of the BHC Act. Additional information on all

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

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below.

The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice publishes the FMCSA decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 27 individuals. The FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from vision standards if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The agency has concluded that granting these exemptions will provide a level of safety that will be equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice publishes the FMCSA decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 12 individuals. The FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from vision standards if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The agency has concluded that granting these exemptions will provide a level of safety that will be equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

Sunshine Act Meeting

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2003.
Time and Date: 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2003.
Place: Hearing Room, 9th Floor, 601 New Jersey Avenue, NW., Washington, DC.
Status: Open.
Matters to be Considered: The Commission will consider and act upon the following in open session:

Secretary of Labor v. Cannelton Industries, Inc., Docket Nos. WEVA 2002111R and WEVA 2002112R. (Issues include whether the judge erred by permitting a ``pumpers' examination'' to be substituted for a preshift examination under 30 CFR 75.360.)

Any person attending this meeting who requires special accessibility features and/or auxiliary aids, such as sign language interpreters, must inform the Commission in advance of those needs. Subject to 29 CFR 2706.150(a)(3) and Sec. 2706.160(d).

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Housing Finance Board (Finance Board) hereby gives notice that it is seeking public comments concerning a threeyear extension by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of the information collection entitled ``Federal Home Loan Bank Acquired Member Assets, Core Mission Activities, Investments and Advances.''

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation; Notice of Tariff Filing

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2003.

Take notice that on December 3, 2003, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco) tendered for filing to its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No.1, TwentyFourth Revised Sheet No, 28, with an effective date of December 1, 2003.

Transco states that the purpose of the instant filing is to track rate changes attributable to storage service purchased from Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation (TETCO) under its Rate Schedule X28, the costs of which are included in the rates and charges payable under Transco's Rate Schedule S2.

Transco states that this filing is being made pursuant to tracking provisions under section 26 of the General Terms and Conditions of Transco's Third revised Volume No. 1 Tariff. Transco further states that included in Appendix A attached to the filing is the explanation of the rate changes and details regarding the computation of the revised S2 rates.

Transco states that copies of the filing are being mailed to affected customers

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2003.

Take notice that on December 2, 2003, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee), tendered for filing its Negotiated Rates and Nonconforming Agreements Tariff Filing.

Tennessee's filing requests that the Commission approve a negotiated rate arrangement between Tennessee and Magnum Hunter Production Inc. and Tennessee and Remington Oil and Gas Company. Tennessee requests that the Commission grant such approval effective December 2, 2003.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Sec. 385.214 or Sec. 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with Sec. 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants part

Puget Sound Energy, Inc.; Notice of Tariff Filing

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2003.

Take notice that on December 3, 2003, Puget Sound Energy, Inc. (Puget) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to be effective January 3, 2004:
Second Revised Sheet No. 1

Original Sheet Nos. 95 through 111

Puget states that the purpose of this filing is to incorporate amendments dated May 31, 2002, February 28, 2003 and July 23, 2003 to the Jackson Prairie Gas Storage Project Agreement dated January 15, 1998, in order to reflect the administrative and operational procedures pertaining to implementation of the phased storage capacity expansion of Jackson Prairie Gas Storage Project approved in Docket No. CP02384 000 and to reflect the interim storage capacity and storage service rights resulting from the completion of the first phase of the authorized storage capacity expansion.

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

Pinnacle Pipeline Company; Notice of Tariff Filing

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2003.

Take notice that on December 3, 2003, Pinnacle Pipeline Company (Pinnacle) tendered for filing as part its proposed FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1, the tariff sheets in Appendix A to the filing.

Pinnacle states that its proposed tariff sheets are being submitted in compliance with the October 8, 2003 Certificate Order issued by the Commission in Docket No. CP03323000, et al., which authorized Pinnacle to operate and expand an existing pipeline lateral facility in the State of New Mexico, known as the Hobbs Lateral.

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

Georgia Public Service Commission; Notice of Declaratory Order

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2003.

Take notice that on November 19, 2003, Georgia Public Service Commission (GPSC) tendered for filing a petition for a Declaratory Order in Docket No. RP0492000, requesting that the Commission declare:

Whether the FERC would preempt the Georgia Commission if the Georgia Commission adopted a plan that provided for the permanent assignment of the interstate capacity assets currently held by Atlanta Gas Light Company to certificated natural gas marketers and placed conditions upon that assignment of the interstate capacity assets.

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 on or before the date as indicated below. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate

ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate Filing

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2003.

Take notice that, on December 1, 2003, ANR Pipeline Company (ANR) tendered for filing and approval three (3) amendments to existing negotiated rate service agreements between ANR and NJR Energy Services Company.

ANR requests that the Commission accept and approve the subject negotiated rate agreement amendments to be effective December 1, 2003.

ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate Filing

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2003.

Take notice that on December 2, 2003, ANR Pipeline Company (ANR) tendered for filing and approval two amendments to an existing negotiated rate service agreement between ANR and Madison Gas & Electric Company.

ANR requests that the Commission accept and approve the two subject negotiated rate agreement amendments to be effective on November 1, 2003 and December 1, 2003, respectively.

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
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or protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishin

[Docket Nos. RP96-200-092, RP96-200-097, RP96-200-101, RP96-200-102, RP96-200-103, RP96-200-104, RP96-200-105,

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Technical Conference

December 5, 2003.

The Commission staff will hold a technical conference in the captioned subdockets on December 12, 2003, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Commission's headquarters at 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC, in a room to be established. The technical conference will further discuss issues raised by the September 15, 2003 Order in Docket Nos. RP96200 092, et al., (104 FERC ] 61,280), which directed CenterPoint Energy Transmission Company (CEGT) to file certain tariff provisions and to modify certain nonconforming gas transportation agreements.

The issues in the enumerated Docket No. RP96200 subdockets are closely related. Therefore, Commission staff believes that the discussion of these issues at a public technical conference, which would be open only to Commission staff and interested parties that have intervened in these subdockets, will assist in an efficient resolution of these matters. Interested partie

Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2003.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.

b. Project No: 12472000.

c. Date Filed: September 25, 2003.

d. Applicant: Eastern Kentucky Hydro.

e. Name of Project: Cave Run Lake Project.

f. Location: The proposed project would be located at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) existing Cave Run Lake Dam on the Licking River in Bath and Rowan County, Kentucky.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a825r.

h. Applicant Contact: Mr. David Brown Kinloch, Eastern Kentucky Hydro, 414 S. Wenzel Street, Louisville, KY 40204, (502) 5890975.

i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Mr. Lynn R. Miles, Sr. at (202) 5028763.

j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene, protests and comments: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice.

The Commission's Rules of Practice and

Notice of Application for Modification of Project Recreation Plan and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2003.

Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Type of Application: Request to modify the recreation plan to afford more public access at Moran Road while protecting threatened species.

b. Project No: 2246046.

c. Date Filed: June 11, 2003, and supplemented November 12, 2003.

d. Applicant: Yuba County Water Agency.

e. Name of Project: Yuba River Project.

f. Location: Moran Road on west side of New Bullards Bar Reservoir near Little Oregon Creek in Yuba County, California (about 25 miles northeast of Marysville, CA).

g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 4.200.

h. Applicant Contact: Curt Aikens, General Manager, YCWA, 1402 D St., Marysville, CA 959014226. i. FERC Contact: Antonia Lattin, antonia.lattin@ferc.gov, (415) 3693334

j. Deadline for Filing Comments, Motions to Intervene and Protest: January 9, 2004.

The Commission's rules

Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2003.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Type of Application: License amendment for nonproject use of project lands and waters.

b. Project No.: 1951114.

c. Date Filed: September 3, 2003.

d. Applicant: Georgia Power.

e. Name of Project: Sinclair Project.

f. Location: Sinclair Project reservoir on the Oconee River, in Baldwin and Putnam Counties, Georgia.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)825(r).

h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Scott Hendricks, Georgia Power, 241 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta, GA 303083374, (404) 5062392.

i. FERC Contact: Ms. Monica Maynard, (202) 5026013.

j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene, protests and comments: January 5, 2004. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service

Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests and

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2003.

Take notice that the following applications have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection:

a. Application Type: (1) Application for Approval of the Rock Island Anadromous Fish Agreement and Habitat Conservation Plan and Adoption as an Amendment of License; (2) Application for Approval of the Rocky Reach Anadromous Fish Agreement and Habitat Conservation Plan as an Offer of Settlement and Adoption as an Amendment of License; and (3) Application for Approval of the Wells Anadromous Fish Agreement and Habitat Conservation Plan and Adoption as an Amendment of License.

In accordance with the Commission's procedures for complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and consistent with the regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) for implementing NEPA at 40 CFR1506.3, the Commission, as a cooperating agency, has decided to adopt an environmental impact statement (EIS) produced by the U.S. Department of Commerce,

PacifiCorp, Oregon; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2003.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for surrender of license for the Powerdale Hydroelectric Project. The project is located on the Hood River, in Hood River County, Oregon. There are no federal lands within the project boundary although the lower half of the bypassed reach and the powerhouse are located within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The Commission staff has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the license surrender.

The EA contains the staff's analysis of the potential environmental impacts of decommissioning the project and removing most of the project facilities. In the EA, staff concludes that surrendering the license, with appropriate environmental protection measures, would not constitute a major federal action that would signifi

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has submitted the following proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507).

Title: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application and Reporting.

Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection.

OMB Number: 16600076.

Abstract: Grantees administer the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which is a postdisaster program that contributes funds toward the cost of hazard mitigation activities in order to reduce the risk of future damage, hardship, loss or suffering in any area affected by a major disaster. FEMA uses applications to provide financial assistance in the form of grant awards and, through grantee quarterly reporting, monitors grantee project activities and expenditure of funds.

Affected Public: State, local, tribal governments, and notfor profit institutions.

Number of

Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Modified Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) are finalized for the communities listed below. These modified elevations will be used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Ash Fork, AZ, Beaver, UT, Cedar City, UT, Dolan Springs, AZ, Fredonia, AZ, Moapa Valley,

Fri, Dec 12 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In response to a Notice of Proposed Rule Making, 67 FR 5961 (February 8, 2002), this Report and Order allots Channel 267A to Ash Fork, Arizona, and allots Channel 285C3 to Peach Springs, Arizona as first local aural transmission services for those communities; allots Channel 278C1 to Fredonia, Arizona, as a second local service to Fredonia; reallots Channel 224C, Station KRRN(FM), from Dolan Springs, Arizona, to Moapa Valley, Nevada, as a second local service to Moapa Valley; substitutes Channel 221C for Channel 223C at Station KXFF(FM), Cedar City, Utah; substitutes Channel 222A for Channel 221A at Station KSGC(FM), Tusayan, Arizona; and allots Channel 246A to Beaver, Utah, as that community's first local aural transmission service. The coordinates for Channel 267A at Ash Fork, Arizona, are 351613 NL and 1123231 WL, with a site restriction of 7.4 kilometers (4.6 miles) northwest of Ash Fork. The coordinates for Channel 285C3 at Peach Springs, Arizona, are 353139 NL and 1131949 WL, with a site