The Federal Register

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

___________________________________________________________________ Title 3--
The President
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Proclamation 7744 of December 10, 2003
Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, 2003
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
America's founders dedicated this country to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. During Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, we recognize the advances we have made expanding freedom, democracy, and individual rights in this country and around the world.
America has helped bring liberty to Afghanistan and Iraq. In countries like Belarus, Cuba, and Zimbabwe, we continue to stand with those who struggle for democracy. We will continue to call on Burma's ruling junta to release political prisoners and engage in an inclusive dialogue with the democratic opposition to bring democracy to Burma. We also look forward to the day when the men and women of North Korea can live in a free society.
Freedom is the right of mankind and the future of every nation. It is not America's gift to the world; it is God's gift to every man and woman who lives in this world.
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 10, 2003, as Human Rights Day; December 15, 2003, as Bill of Rights Day; and the week beginning December 10, 2003, as Human Rights Week. I call upon the people of the United States to mark these observances with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth 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. 03-31075 Filed 12-12-03; 9:44 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P

Regulations Implementing the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as Amended

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule implements the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit resolving a broad challenge to numerous provisions of a final rule, promulgated by the Department of Labor on December 20, 2000, amending the regulations implementing the Black Lung Benefits Act. In its June 14, 2002 opinion, the court reviewed both the substance of many provisions of the rule and the applicability of numerous provisions. It upheld the substance of all but one provision, and held that several other provisions were inapplicable to certain claims. The court therefore affirmed in part the district court's decision upholding the rule in its entirety, reversed in part, and remanded the case for further proceedings consistent with its opinion. The district court, in turn, remanded the case to the Department for further proceedings in accordance with the D.C. Circuit's opinion. This final rule implements the D.C. Circuit's opinion. It makes no other changes.

Medicare Program; Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces our intention to solicit applications from entities seeking a Medicare endorsement of their prescription drug discount card programs under the Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of 2003. Private sector entities that do business in the United States and meet all of the qualifications provided by CMS may receive a Medicare endorsement to operate a prescription drug discount card program, including the administration of up to $600 in transitional assistance for eligible Medicare beneficiaries. Additionally, Medicare Part C organizations that offer coordinated care plans, and Medicare reasonable cost reimbursement contractors, may qualify for a Medicare endorsement to provide such a discount card program with transitional assistance exclusively to members of one or more of its Medicare managed care plans. The requirements for these endorsements are stated in supplemental packagessolicitations for applicationsthat will be posted on the CMS Web site in December 2003.

Medicare Program; Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Section 101, subpart 4 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, codified in section 1860D 31 of the Social Security Act, provides for a voluntary prescription drug discount card program for Medicare beneficiaries entitled to benefits, or enrolled, under Part A or enrolled under Part B, excluding beneficiaries entitled to medical assistance for outpatient prescription drugs under Medicaid, including section 1115 waiver demonstrations. Eligible beneficiaries may access negotiated prices on prescription drugs by enrolling in drug discount card programs offered by Medicareendorsed sponsors.

Eligible beneficiaries may enroll in the Medicare drug discount card program beginning no later than 6 months after the date of enactment of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 and ending December 31, 2005. After December 31, 2005, beneficiaries enrolled in the program may continue to use their drug discount card during a short trans

Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas (Gas Transmission Pipelines)

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule requires operators to develop integrity management programs for gas transmission pipelines located where a leak or rupture could do the most harm, i.e., could impact high consequence areas (HCAs). The rule requires gas transmission pipeline operators to perform ongoing assessments of pipeline integrity, to improve data collection, integration, and analysis, to repair and remediate the pipeline as necessary, and to implement preventive and mitigative actions. RSPA/OPS has also modified the definition of HCAs in response to a petition for reconsideration from industry associations. This final rule comprehensively addresses statutory mandates, safety recommendations, and conclusions from accident analyses, all of which indicate that coordinated risk control measures are needed to improve pipeline safety.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to justify the extension of forbearance to the veteranborrower as opposed to foreclosure.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to determine whether an eligible person who enrolled in a program at one school is entitled to receive education benefits for enrollment at a second school.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to followup on the National Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Study conducted in 1986 through 1987.

Foreign Prohibitions on Longshore Work by U.S. Nationals

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended, the Department of State is updating the list of countries in which performance of one or more specified activities of longshore work by crewmembers aboard United States vessels is prohibited by law, regulation, or in practice in the country.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request and Comment Request

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes a list of information collection packages that will require clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with P.L. 10413, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, effective October 1, 1995. The information collection packages that may be included in this notice are for new information collections, approval of existing information collections, revisions to OMBapproved information collections, and extensions (no change) of OMBapproved information collections.

SSA is soliciting comments on the accuracy of the agency's burden estimate; the need for the information; its practical utility; ways to enhance its quality, utility, and clarity; and on ways to minimize burden on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Written comments and recommendations regarding the information collection(s) should be submitted to the OMB Desk Officer and the SSA Reports Cleara

State of California

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with a notice received from the Department of Homeland SecurityFederal Emergency Management Agency, effective December 2, 2003, the above numbered declaration is hereby amended to establish the incident period for this disaster as beginning October 21, 2003 and continuing through December 2, 2003.

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All other information remains the same, i.e., the deadline for filing applications for physical damage is January 9, 2004, and for economic injury the deadline is July 27, 2004.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 59002 and 59008)

Dated: December 8, 2003.
Herbert L. Mitchell,
Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance.
[FR Doc. 0330847 Filed 121203; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 802501P

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 and Notice of Filing

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2003.

I. Introduction

On September 29, 2003, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``PHLX'' 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 proposal to list and trade cashsettled, European style options on the Nasdaq Composite Index[reg] (the ``Nasdaq Composite Index'' or ``Index''), a capitalizationweighted, A.M. settled index comprised of approximately 3,400 stocks listed and traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``Nasdaq''). The PHLX filed Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 to the proposal on October 17, 2003.\3\ and filed Amendment No. 3 to the proposal on November 13, 2003.\4\
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See letter from Mark I. Salvacion, Director and Counsel, PHLX, to Kelly Riley, Senior Special Counsel, Division of Market Regulation (``Division''), Commission, dated October 17, 2003 (``Amend

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Pacific Exchange, Inc.; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change and Amendments No. 1 and 2

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 4, 2003.

I. Introduction

On June 2, 2003, the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``PCX'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to establish a Closing Auction and create MarketonClose (``MOC'') and LimitonClose (``LOC'') order types. On October 7, 2003, the PCX submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ On October 15, 2003, the PCX submitted Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change.\4\ The proposed rule change, as amended, was published for comment in the Federal Register on October 22, 2003.\5\ On December 2, 2003 the PCX submitted Amendment No. 3 to the proposed rule change.\6\
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See letter from Peter D. Bloom, Managing Director, Regulatory Policy, PCX, to Nancy J. Sanow, Assistant Director, Division of Market Regulation, Commission, dated October 6, 2003

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

Mon, Dec 15 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 November 25, 2003 the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE'' 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 December 3, 2003, the NYSE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons and is approving the proposal, as amended, on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See letter from Darla Stuckey, Corporate Secretary, NYSE, to Florence Harmon, Senior Special Counsel, Division of Market Regulation (``Division''), Commission, dated December 3, 2003 (``Amendment No. 1''). Amendment No. 1 provides for ce

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

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 8, 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 3, 2003, National Stock Exchange (``Exchange'')\3\ 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 this proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \4\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6)\5\ thereunder, which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission.\6\ 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\ The Exchange was formerly known as The Cincinnati Stock Exchange. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 48774 (November 12, 2003), 68 FR 65332 (November 19, 2003)(SRCSE200312).
\4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\5\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
\

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

Mon, Dec 15 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 December 3, 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 the Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

Nasdaq has filed with the Commission a proposed rule change to modify certain listing fees for foreign issuers and to make a technical change to the rule pertaining to recordkeeping fees for issuers listed on The Nasdaq SmallCap Market.

The

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

Mon, Dec 15 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 September 25, 2003, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'') 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 NASD. On November 24, 2003, and December 2, 2003, NASD filed Amendment Nos. 1\3\ and 2\4\ to the proposed rule change, respectively. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ NASD filed a new Form 19b4, which replaces and supersedes the original filing in its entirety.
\4\ Letter from Philip A. Shaikun, Office of General Counsel, Regulatory Policy and Oversight, NASD, to Katherine A. England, Assistant Director, Division of Market Regulati

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

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 8, 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 26, 2003, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD''), through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``Nasdaq''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been prepared by Nasdaq. Nasdaq has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee or other charge imposed by the selfregulatory organization under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\ which renders the rule immediately 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)(ii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240

Joint Industry Plan; Order Extending for One Year the Operation of the Reporting Plan for Nasdaq-Listed Securities

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 4, 2003.

I. Introduction and Description

On August 8, 2003, the Cincinnati Stock Exchange, Inc. (``CSE'') on behalf of itself and the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD''), the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex''), the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc. (``BSE''), the Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. (``CHX''), the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``PCX''), and the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``PHLX'') (hereinafter referred to collectively as ``Participants''),\1\ as members of the operating committee (``Operating Committee'' or ``Committee'') of the Plan submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') a request to extend the operation of the Plan and also to extend certain exemptive relief as described below.\2\ On August 12, 2003, the Commission issued a notice for comment and simultaneously granted summary effectiveness to the request to extend the operation of the Plan and certain exemptive relief.\3\ No comments were received in respo

Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) Inviting Applications for the Rural Cooperative Home-Based Health Care

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice announces the availability of $1 million of grant funds through the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Home Based Health Care Demonstration Program through the Rural Housing Service (RHS), herein referred to as the Agency, USDA. These grant funds are split into two forms: Predevelopment grants and revolving loan grants. The predevelopment grants will not exceed $50,000 each and will be made to qualified public bodies or nonprofit organizations to establish a home health care cooperative. The revolving loan grants will be made to qualified nonprofit or public organizations that will provide startup funds and technical assistance to preplanning grant recipients and home health care cooperatives established through this program. The intermediary recipients for the revolving loan funds will be required to provide matching funds at least equal to the grant funds awarded. This is a demonstration project intended to result in the establishment and operation of homebased health ca

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

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Adaptive Management Program (AMP) was implemented as a result of the Record of Decision on the Operation of Glen Canyon Dam Final Environmental Impact Statement to comply with consultation requirements of the Grand Canyon Protection Act (P.L. 102575) of 1992. The AMP provides an organization and process to ensure the use of scientific information in decision making concerning Glen Canyon Dam operations and protection of the affected resources consistent with the Grand Canyon Protection Act. The AMP has been organized and includes a federal advisory committee (AMWG), a technical work group (TWG), a monitoring and research center, and independent review panels. The TWG is a subcommittee of the AMWG and provides technical advice and information for the AMWG to act upon.

Required Interest Rate Assumption for Determining Variable-Rate Premium; Interest Assumptions for Multiemployer Plan

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice informs the public of the interest rates and assumptions to be used under certain Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation regulations. These rates and assumptions are published elsewhere (or can be derived from rates published elsewhere), but are collected and published in this notice for the convenience of the public. Interest rates are also published on the PBGC's Web site (http://www.pbgc.gov).

Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's regulations on Benefits Payable in Terminated SingleEmployer Plans and Allocation of Assets in SingleEmployer Plans prescribe interest assumptions for valuing and paying benefits under terminating singleemployer plans. This final rule amends the regulations to adopt interest assumptions for plans with valuation dates in January 2004. Interest assumptions are also published on the PBGC's Web site (http://www.pbgc.gov).

Entergy Operations, Inc., System Energy Resources, Inc., South Mississippi Electric Power Association, and Entergy

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) is considering issuance of an amendment to Facility Operating License No. NPF29 issued to Entergy Operations, Inc., System Energy Resources, Inc., South Mississippi Electric Power Association, and Entergy Mississippi, Inc. (Entergy) for operation of the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1 (GGNS), located in Claiborne County, Mississippi.

By letter dated December 5, 2003, Entergy submitted a revised application for amendment to GGNS Technical Specification (TS) 3.3.6.1, ``Primary Containment and Drywell Isolation Instrumentation,'' to add a provision to the applicability function that will eliminate the requirement that the Residual Heat Removal (RHR) System Isolation, Reactor Vessel Water LevelLow, Level 3, be operable under certain conditions during refueling outages. Specifically, the proposed change requested in the original application dated May 12, 2003, would remove the requirement for this isolation function, specified in Tabl

Draft Criteria for Determining Feasibility of Manual Actions To Achieve Post-Fire Safe Shutdown

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering a revision to the fire protection regulations in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix R, Paragraph III.G.2 to allow the use of manual actions by nuclear power plant operators to achieve hot shutdown conditions in the event of fires in certain areas provided the actions are evaluated against specific criteria and determined to be acceptable. For complying with the requirements of Appendix R, Paragraph III.G.2, licensees who rely on operator manual actions which have not been reviewed and approved by the NRC are generally considered to be in noncompliance. However, the NRC believes that manual actions relied upon by licensees are safe and effective if they meet appropriate acceptance criteria. Accordingly, until the fire protection regulations are revised, the NRC is planning to issue an interim enforcement policy to exercise enforcement discretion for noncompliant licensees if their manual actions meet the NRC's interim acceptance criteria. The NRC

Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for License Amendment for the

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Florida Power and Light Company; St. Lucie Plant, Unit No. 1, Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an exemption from Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, Appendix R, Section III.G.2.d for Facility Operating License No. DPR67, issued to Florida Power and Light Company (the licensee), for operation of the St. Lucie Plant, Unit No. 1, located in St. Lucie County, Florida. Therefore, as required by 10 CFR 51.21, the NRC is issuing this environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact.
Environmental Assessment

Identification of the Proposed Action

Pursuant to 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix R, Section III.G.2.d, cables and equipment and associated nonsafety circuits of redundant trains located inside noninerted containments are required to be separated by a horizontal distance of more than 20 feet with no intervening combustibles or fire hazards. The proposed action would allow a minimum horizontal separation of 7 feet between redundant cable trays with no intervening combustibles in the

Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive Patent License; CorActive High Tech, Inc.

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to CorActive High Tech, Inc., a revocable, nonassignable, exclusive license to practice in the field of chalcogenide optical fibers in the United States and certain foreign countries, the Governmentowned inventions described in U.S. Patent No. 5,735,927: Method for Producing Core/Cladding Glass Optical Fiber Preforms Using Hot Isostatic Pressing; Navy Case No. 76,989//U.S. Patent No. 5,778,125: Optical Fiber Terminations, Navy Case No. 77,790//U.S. Patent No. 5,779,757: Process for Removing Hydrogen and Carbon Impurities from Glasses by Adding a Tellurium Halide, Navy Case No. 77,216//U.S. Patent No. 5,879,426: Process for Making Optical Fibers from Core and Cladding Glass Rods, Navy Case No. 77,577//U.S. Patent No. 5,900,036: MultiCylinder Apparatus for Making Optical Fibers, Process and Product, Navy Case No. 76,981//U.S. Patent No. 5,953,478: MetalCoated IRtransmitting Chalcogenide Glass Fibers, Navy Case No. 77,806//U.S.

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

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The inventions listed below are assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Navy and are available for licensing by the Department of the Navy. Navy Case No. 82,405, entitled ``Surface Coating for Particle Based Bioanalytical Techniques'' and U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 10/457,705, entitled ``Fluidic Force Discrimination'', Navy Case No. 84,529.

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Trawl Survey Advisory Committee, composed of representatives from the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), the MidAtlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC), the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC), and several independent scientific researchers, will hold a public meeting.

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (Hyundai), has determined that the rims on certain vehicles that it produced in 2000 through 2003 do not comply with S5.2(a) and S5.2(c) of 49 CFR 571.120, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 120, ``Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.'' Hyundai has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573, ``Defect and Noncompliance Reports.''

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h), Hyundai has petitioned for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.

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

Affected are a total of approximately 250,348 model year 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4door multipurpose passen

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2003 Saab 9.3 Passenger Cars Are Eligible for

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic
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Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 2003 Saab 9.3 passenger cars that were not originally manufactured to comply 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.

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2000 Ford F150 Pickup Trucks Are Eligible for

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 2000 Ford F150 pickup trucks that were not originally manufactured to comply 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 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.

Notice of Meeting

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Intent To Prepare Planning Analyze/Environmental Assessments

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document provides notice that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Jackson Field Office, Eastern States intends to prepare Planning Analysis/Environmental Assessment (PA/EA) to consider leasing one tract of Federal mineral estate for oil and gas exploration and development. The PA/EA will fulfill the needs and obligations set forth by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), and BLM management policies. The BLM will work collaboratively with interested parties to identify the management decisions that are best suited to local, regional, and national needs and concerns.

Notice of Coal Lease Offering by Sealed Bid; COC 66514

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office, Lakewood, Colorado, hereby gives notice that certain coal resources in the lands hereinafter described in Garfield County, Colorado, will be offered for competitive lease by sealed bid in accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.).

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment request; Applicant Background Questionnaire

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Department of Labor is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the Applicant Background Questionnaire'. A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addressee section of this notice.

In the Matter of Certain Display Controllers With Upscaling Functionality and Products Containing Same; Notice of

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part the final initial determination (``ID'') issued by the presiding administrative law judge (ALJ) on October 20, 2003, finding no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. 1337, in the abovecaptioned
investigation.

Sanction for Breach of Commission Administrative Protective Order

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given of the sanction imposed by the Commission for a breach of the administrative protective order (``APO'') issued in Hot Rolled Steel Products from Argentina, China, Indonesia, Kazakstan, the Netherlands, Romania, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, and Ukraine (Hot Rolled Steel Products), Inv. Nos. 701TA 404408 and 731TA898908 (Final). The Commission determined that attorney Bruce Aitken breached the APO in the Hot Rolled Steel Products investigations by failing to provide adequate supervision over another attorney who had little experience in the bracketing of business proprietary information (``BPI'') and who prepared a public version of a brief containing BPI and served the brief on other parties to the investigations, some of whom were not signatories to the APO. This public reprimand is being issued because the aforementioned breach is the fourth breach for Mr. Aitken occurring within a threeyear, one month period. On November 14, 2001, the Commission had previously publicl

Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, et al.; Notice of Consolidated Decision on Applications for Duty-Free

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This is a decision consolidated pursuant to Section 6(c) of the Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89651, 80 Stat. 897; 15 CFR part 301). Related records can be viewed between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. in Suite 4100W, Franklin Court Building, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1099 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC.

Docket Number: 03048. Applicant: Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Cambridge, MA 02142. Instrument: Electron Microscope, Model JEM2200FS. Manufacturer: JEOL Ltd., Japan. Intended Use: See notice at 68 FR 61189, October 27, 2003. Order Date: May 17, 1999.

Docket Number: 03049. Applicant: National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 208928008. Instrument: Electron Microscope, Model Tecnai G² Polara. Manufacturer: FEI Company, The Netherlands. Intended Use: See notice at 68 FR 61189, October 27, 2003. Order Date: June 18, 2003.

Comments: None received. Decision: Approved. No instrument of equivalent scientific value

Applications for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 6(c) of the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89651; 80 Stat. 897; 15 CFR part 301), we invite comments on the question of whether instruments of equivalent scientific value, for the purposes for which the instruments shown below are intended to be used, are being manufactured in the United States.

Comments must comply with 15 CFR 301.5(a)(3) and (4) of the regulations and be filed within 20 days with the Statutory Import Programs Staff, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Applications may be examined between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. in Suite 4100W, U.S. Department of Commerce, Franklin Court Building, 1099 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC.

Docket Number: 03051. Applicant: National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden, CO 80401. Instrument: Electron Microscope, Model Tecnai G\2\ 20 TWIN. Manufacturer: FEI Company, the Netherlands. Intended Use: The instrument is intended to be used to st

Honey From Argentina: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the countervailing duty order on honey from Argentina for the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2002. If the final results remain the same as the preliminary results of this review, we will instruct the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess countervailing duties as detailed in the ``Preliminary Results of Administrative Review'' section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on the preliminary results of this administrative review. (See the ``Public Comment'' section of this notice).

Open Meeting of the Small Business/Self Employed--Payroll Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

An open meeting of the Small Business/Self Employed--Payroll Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The TAP will be discussing issues pertaining to increasing compliance and lessoning the burden for Small Business/Self Employed individuals. Recommendations for IRS systemic changes will be developed.

Open Meeting of the Area 7 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the State of California)

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

An open meeting of the Area 7 committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. The TAP will use citizen input to make recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning an existing final regulation, REG11579597 (TD 8870), General Rules for Making and Maintaining Qualified Electing Fund Elections (Sec. Sec. 1.12951 and 1.12953).

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning an existing final regulation, LR5883 (TD 7959), Related Group Election With Respect to Qualified Investments in Foreign Base Company Shipping Operations (Sec. Sec. 1.955A2, and 1.955A3).

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning an existing final regulation, EE17878 (TD 7898), Employers' Qualified Educational Assistance Programs (section 1.1272).

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 2003-75

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Notice 200375, Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) and Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIF) Information Reporting. [[Page 69770]]

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Announcement 97-122

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Announcement 97122, Interim Guidance for Roth Individual Retirement Accounts.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 97-64

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Notice 9764, Temporary Regulations To Be Issued Under Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code (Applying Section 1(h) to Capital Gain Dividends of RICs and REITs).

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on September 25, 2003 at 68 FR 55408, allowing for a 60day public comment period. No comments were received by the ICE on this proposed information collection.

The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until January 14, 2004. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Department of H

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on October 2, 2003 at 68 FR 56848. The notice allowed for a 60day public comment period. No public comments were received by the ICE on the extension of this proposed information collection.

Notice of Funding Awards; Mainstream Housing Opportunities for Persons With Disabilities (Mainstream Program) for

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this announcement notifies the public of funding decisions made by the Department for funding under the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Mainstream Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2003. This announcement contains the consolidated names and addresses of those award recipients selected for funding based on the rating and ranking of all applications and the allocation of funding available for each state.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Mortgage Insurance Termination; Application for Premium

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Application Submission Requirements--Section 202

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Recruitment of Sites for Assignment of Corps Personnel

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announces that the listing of entities, and their Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) scores, that will receive priority for the assignment of National Health Service Corps (NHSC) personnel (Corps Personnel) for the period July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, is posted on the NHSC Web site at http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/resources/fedreghpol/. This list specifies which entities are eligible to
receive assignment of Corps members who are participating in the NHSC Scholarship Program; the NHSC Loan Repayment Program; and Corps members who have become Corps members other than pursuant to contractual obligations under the Scholarship or Loan Repayment Programs. Please note that not all vacancies associated with sites on this list will be for Corps members, but could be for individuals serving an ob

National Institutes of Health Center Grants

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is amending its regulations
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governing center grants to reflect their applicability to several new grant programs, including research on autism, Alzheimer's disease, fragile X disease, and minority health disparities and other types of health disparities.

Cancellation of an Optional Form by the Department of State

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of State cancelled the following Optional Form: OF 137, Designation of Beneficiary (12/77).

This form is now a State Department form. You can request copies from: Department of State, A/RPS/DIR, SA22, 18th and G Streets, NW.; Suite 2400, Washington, DC 205202201, 2023129605.

Federal Travel Regulation; Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule amends the mileage reimbursement rate for use of a privately owned vehicle (POV) on official travel to reflect current costs of operation as determined in cost studies conducted by the General Services Administration (GSA). The governing regulation is revised to increase the mileage allowance for advantageous use of a privately owned airplane from 95.5 to 99.5 cents per mile, the cost of operating a privately owned automobile from 36.0 to 37.5 cents per mile, and the cost of operating a privately owned motorcycle from 27.5 to 28.5 cents per mile.
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Ketchikan Resource Advisory Committee

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Ketchikan Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Ketchikan, Alaska, January 22, 2004 and March 25, 2004. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss potential projects under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000.

Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 110.310--``Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) Sec. 110.310 entitled ``Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002.'' The CPG provides written guidance to FDA's and Customs and Border Protection's (CBP's) staff on enforcement of section 307 of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act) and the agency's implementing regulations, which require, beginning on December 12, 2003, prior notice for all food imported or offered for import into the United States.

Granting of Request for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Section 7A of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. 18a, as added by title II of the HartScottRodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, requires persons contemplating certain mergers or acquisitions to give the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General advance notice and to wait designated periods before consummation of such plans. Section 7A(b)(2) of the Act permits the agencies, in individual cases, to terminate this waiting period prior to its expiration and requires that notice of this action be published in the Federal Register.

The following transactions were granted early termination of the waiting period provided by law and the premerger notification rules. The grants were made by the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. Neither agency intends to take any action with respect to these proposed acquisitions during the applicable waiting period. Trans Acquiring Acquired

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On June 15, 1984, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) delegated to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) its approval authority under the Paperwork Reduction Act, as per 5 CFR 1320.16, to approve of and assign OMB control numbers to collection of information requests and requirements conducted or sponsored by the Board under conditions set forth in 5 CFR 1320 Appendix A.1. Boardapproved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the OMB 83I's and supporting statements and approved collection of information instruments are placed into OMB's public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Request for comment on information collection proposal.

Quest Energy, L.L.C., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 4, 2003.

The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket
classification.
1. Quest Energy, L.L.C. v. The Detroit Edison Company

[Docket No. EL0431000]

Take notice that on December 2, 2003, Quest Energy, L.L.C. filed a Complaint against The Detroit Edison Company (DTE), seeking compensation for Imbalance Services provided pursuant to the DTE Open Access Transmission Tariff.

Comment Date: December 22, 2003.
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2. Exelon Fore River Development, LLC; Exelon Mystic Development, LLC; Exelon Edgar LLC; Exelon New Boston LLC, Exelon Framingham LLC, Exelon West Medway LLC; Exelon Wyman LLC; and Exelon New England Power Marketing, L.P.
[Docket Nos. ER0141004; ER0242005; ER01513005; and ER992404004]

Take notice that on November 28, 2003, the nine subsidiaries of Exelon Generation Company L.L.C. (Exelon) listed in the above caption (collectively, Applicants), tendered for filing an updated market power s

NEO California Power LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2003.

The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket
classification.
1. NEO California Power LLC

[Docket No. ER04220000]

Take notice that on November 21, 2003, NEO California Power LLC (NEO California) tendered for filing Schedule A (Contract Service Limits for the 2004 Contract Year), associated with a MustRun Service Agreement (RMR Agreement) between NEO California and the California Independent System Operator Corporation.

Comment Date: December 12, 2003.
2. CPV Milford, LLC

[Docket No. ER04222001]

Take notice that on December 3, 2003, CPV Milford, LLC tendered for filing an amendment to its application for authorization to sell energy, capacity, and ancillary services and to provide asset management services at marketbased rates pursuant to Section 205 of the Federal Power Act.

Comment Date: December 15, 2003.

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Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing s

Standardization of Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures; Notice of Extension of Time

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On July 24, 2003, the Commission issued a final rule (Order No. 2003) addressing the standardization of generator interconnection agreements and procedures (68 FR 49846, August 19, 2003). The date for complying with the extensive filing requirements of Commission's Order No. 2003 is being extended at the request of various regional transmission organizations and independent system operators.

West Virginia; Amendment No. 5 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of West Virginia (FEMA1500DR), dated November 21, 2003, and related determinations.

West Virginia; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of West Virginia (FEMA1500DR), dated November 21, 2003, and related determinations.

West Virginia; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of West Virginia (FEMA1500DR), dated November 21, 2003, and related determinations.

Puerto Rico; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (FEMA1501DR), dated November 21, 2003, and related determinations.

Puerto Rico; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (FEMA1501DR), dated November 21, 2003, and related determinations.

California; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of California (FEMA1498DR), dated October 27, 2003, and related determinations.

Travel on Behalf of Candidates and Political Committees

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Election Commission is promulgating new and revised rules regarding the proper rates and timing for payment for travel on behalf of political committees and candidates on means of transportation that are not offered for commercial passenger service, including government conveyances. The final rules provide more comprehensive guidance than the previous regulations by establishing a single, uniform valuation scheme for campaign travel that does not depend on whether the service provider is a corporation, labor organization, individual, partnership, limited liability company or other entity. The final rules apply to all Federal candidates, including publicly funded presidential candidates as well as other individuals traveling on behalf of candidates, party committees, and other political committees where the travel is in connection with Federal elections. Further information is provided in the supplementary information that follows.

Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; Wednesday, December 17, 2003

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 10, 2003.

The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Wednesday, December 17, 2003, which is scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. in Room TWC305, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC.
Item No. Bureau Subject 1............................. Office of Title: Facilitating Engineering and Opportunities for Technology. Flexible, Efficient, and Reliable Spectrum Use Employing Cognitive Radio Technologies (ET Docket No. 03 108); and Authorization and

Digital Television Broadcast Service; Spokane, WA

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission, by this document, dismisses a petition for rule making filed by KSKN Television, Inc., requesting the substitution of DTV channel 48 for station KSKNTV's assigned DTV channel 36. See 67 FR 52923, August 14, 2002. With this action, this proceeding is terminated.

Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Commission seeks comment to further develop the record on specific issues that relate to the rate review and expanded State certification process recommended by the Joint Board. The Commission also seeks comment on a proposal to further encourage States to preserve and advance universal service by making available additional targeted Federal support for highcost wire centers in states that implement explicit universal service mechanisms.

Digital Television Broadcast Service; Corpus Christi, TX

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission, at the request of KVOA Communications, Inc., substitutes DTV channel 13 for DTV channel 50 at Corpus Christi, Texas. See 65 FR 61299, October 17, 2000. DTV channel 13 can be allotted to Corpus Christi, Texas, in compliance with the principle community coverage requirements of Section 73.625(a) at reference coordinates 27 4428 N. and 973608 W. with a power of 160, HAAT of 291 meters and with a DTV service population of 501 thousand. Since the community of Corpus Christi is located within 275 kilometers of the U.S.Mexican border, concurrence from the Mexican government has been obtained for this allotment. With this action, this proceeding is terminated.

Digital Television Broadcast Service; Juneau, AK

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission, at the request of Capital Community Broadcasting, Inc., substitutes DTV channel *10 for DTV channel *6 at Juneau, Alaska. See 68 FR 19486, April 21, 2003. DTV channel *10 can be allotted to Juneau, Alaska, in compliance with the principle community coverage requirements of section 73.625(a) at reference coordinates 58 1804 N. and 1342521 W. with a power of 0.748, HAAT of 320.3 meters and with a DTV service population of thousand 26. Since the community of Juneau is located within 400 kilometers of the U.S.Canadian border, concurrence from the Canadian government was obtained for this allotment. With this action, this proceeding is terminated.

Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, in response to the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and the recommendations of the FederalState Joint Board on Universal Service, the Commission modifies the highcost universal service support mechanism for non rural carriers and adopts measures to induce states to ensure reasonable comparability of rural and urban rates in areas served by nonrural carriers.

Petitions for Exemption; Summary of Petitions Received; Dispositions of Petitions Issued

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to FAA's rulemaking provisions governing the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for exemption part 11 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), this notice contains a summary of certain dispositions of certain petitions previously received. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities.

Noise Exposure Map Notice; Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program Update and Request for Review, Louisville

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its determination that the noise exposure maps submitted by Regional Airport Authority of Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky for Louisville International Airport under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et seq. (Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act) and 14 CFR part 150 are in compliance with applicable requirements. The FAA also announces that it is reviewing a proposed noise compatibility program that was submitted for Louisville International Airport under part 150 in conjunction with the noise exposure map, and that this program will be approved or disapproved on or before May 16, 2004.

Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG, Models Spey 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for RollsRoyce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG (RRD), models Spey 55515, 55515H, 55515N, and 55515P turbojet engines, with magnesium split low pressure (LP) compressor case, part number (P/N) EU.73418A installed. This proposed AD would require replacement of the magnesium split LP compressor case with a serviceable compressor case that is a combination of a steel front LP compressor case and a shortened split compressor case. This proposed AD results from several reports of bird ingestion and LP stage 1 rotor blade failures that have resulted in penetration of the magnesium LP compressor case, and damage to the airplane. We are proposing this AD to prevent possible uncontained LP stage 1 rotor blade failures that could result in damage to the airplane.

Mon, Dec 15 2003 11:00:00 GMT