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14,001
2004
political
explicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/28/04-21645/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-sf340a-and-saab-340b-series-airplanes
This new action revises the proposed rule by referencing new service information; and by adding an inspection for corrosion, fretting, or other damage of any RABAB installed in accordance with the old service information; and applicable corrective actions.
group_1
14,002
2004
political
explicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/28/04-21644/airworthiness-directives-empresa-brasileira-de-aeronautica-sa-embraer-model-emb-135-and--145-series
This proposed AD would extend the repetitive intervals for the inspections; add new criteria for replacing discrepant fuel pumps; add a new requirement for applying anti-corrosion spray; add a requirement to replace all fuel pumps with improved fuel pumps; and add repetitive inspections after all six fuel pumps are replaced.
group_1
14,003
2004
economic
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/28/04-21637/appraisal-subcommittee-60-day-notice-of-intent-to-request-clearance-for-extension-of-collection-of
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR part 1320, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements, the Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council ("ASC") is soliciting comments on the need for the collection of information contained in 12 CFR part 1102, subpart D, Description of Office, Procedures, Public Information.
group_2
14,004
2004
economic
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/28/04-21630/winter-pears-grown-in-oregon-and-washington-decrease-of-a-continuing-supplemental-assessment-rate
This rule decreases the continuing supplemental assessment rate established for the Winter Pear Control Committee (Committee) for the 2004-2005 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.03 to $0.01 per 44- pound standard box or container equivalent of the Beurre d'Anjou variety of pears (d'Anjou pears) handled, excluding organically produced d'Anjou pears.
group_2
14,005
2004
citizenship
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/28/04-21630/winter-pears-grown-in-oregon-and-washington-decrease-of-a-continuing-supplemental-assessment-rate
Authorization for a supplemental assessment rate on individual varieties or subvarieties of winter pears enables the Committee to fund authorized projects for these varieties.
group_1
14,006
2004
citizenship
explicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/28/04-21623/financial-management-service-senior-executive-service-combined-performance-review-board-prb
Composition of Combined PRB: The Board shall consist of at least three voting members.
group_1
14,007
2004
citizenship
explicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/28/04-21623/financial-management-service-senior-executive-service-combined-performance-review-board-prb
In case of an appraisal of a career appointee, more than half of the members shall consist of career appointees.
group_1
14,008
2004
citizenship
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/28/04-21605/executive-office-for-immigration-review-section-212c-relief-for-aliens-with-certain-criminal
This final rule adopts without substantial change the proposed rule to establish procedures for lawful permanent residents with certain criminal convictions arising from plea agreements reached prior to a verdict at trial to apply for relief from deportation or removal pursuant to former section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
group_1
14,009
2004
citizenship
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/28/04-21605/executive-office-for-immigration-review-section-212c-relief-for-aliens-with-certain-criminal
The final rule also sets forth procedures and deadlines for filing motions to seek such relief before an immigration judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals for eligible aliens currently in proceedings or under final orders of deportation or removal.
group_1
14,010
2004
economic
explicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/28/04-21591/fiduciary-responsibility-under-the-employee-retirement-income-security-act-of-1974-automatic
This document contains a final regulation that establishes a safe harbor pursuant to which a fiduciary of a pension plan subject to Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA), will be deemed to have satisfied his or her fiduciary responsibilities in connection with automatic rollovers of certain mandatory distributions to individual retirement plans.
group_2
14,011
2004
citizenship
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/28/04-21495/connecticut-final-authorization-of-state-hazardous-waste-management-program-revisions
EPA has determined that these State regulations meet the requirements for authorization as set forth in the RCRA statute and EPA's regulations.
group_1
14,012
2004
economic
explicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/27/04-21590/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-tilefish-fishery-quota-harvested-for-part-time-category
Commercial vessels fishing under the Part-time tilefish category may not harvest tilefish from within the golden tilefish management unit for the remainder of the 2004 fishing year (through October 31, 2004).
group_2
14,013
2004
criminal_justice
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/27/04-21583/notice-of-final-orders-on-remand-clean-air-act-operating-permit-program-petitions-for-objection-to
Pursuant to section 505(b)(2) of the Clean Air Act (Act), Petitioner may seek judicial review of those portions of the petitions which EPA denied in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit.
group_1
14,014
2004
education
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/27/04-21565/notice-of-availability-of-a-technical-agency-draft-recovery-plan-for-the-endangered-catesbaea
We are soliciting review and comment on this technical agency draft recovery plan from local, State, Territorial, and Federal agencies, and the public.
group_1
14,015
2004
education
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/27/04-21565/notice-of-availability-of-a-technical-agency-draft-recovery-plan-for-the-endangered-catesbaea
The technical agency draft recovery plan includes interim recovery objectives and criteria to be met in order to downlist Catesbaea melanocarpa to threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act).
group_1
14,016
2004
education
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/27/04-21565/notice-of-availability-of-a-technical-agency-draft-recovery-plan-for-the-endangered-catesbaea
Given the limited information on the current number of individuals throughout the species range and the limited knowledge on biology, habitat requirements and genetic information, we recognize the need to generate scientific information to better address the threats and limiting factors to this species and to develop specific recovery criteria.
group_1
14,017
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/27/04-21552/notice-of-meeting-of-the-national-organic-standards-board
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB).
no_bias
14,018
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/27/04-21550/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-rougheye-rockfish-in-the-bering-sea-and-aleutian
NMFS is requiring that catch of rougheye rockfish in this area be treated in the same manner as prohibited species and discarded at sea with a minimum of injury.
no_bias
14,019
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/27/04-21549/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-ocean-perch-in-the-central-aleutian
NMFS is requiring that catch of Pacific ocean perch in this area be treated in the same manner as prohibited species and discarded at sea with a minimum of injury.
no_bias
14,020
2004
education
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/27/04-21547/deviation-from-competition-to-extend-the-5-year-cooperative-agreement-between-the-head-start-bureau
The Head Start Act contains language requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to make available every year, at least $3,000,000 to ensure that local Head Start programs receive training and technical assistance to help them provide high quality family literacy services.
group_1
14,021
2004
economic
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/27/04-21494/national-oil-and-hazardous-substance-pollution-contingency-plan-national-priorities-list
The NPL, promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is found in Appendix B of 40 CFR part 300, which is the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP).
group_2
14,022
2004
economic
explicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21566/call-for-proposals-for-fy-2005-coastal-services-center-integrated-ocean-observing-systems-amendment
NOS amends the notice to broaden an existing funding priority, to extend the due date for all applications to December 1, 2004, and to inform applicants that the maximum total available funding under this announcement is expected to be $5,000,000.
group_2
14,023
2004
political
explicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21530/modification-class-e-airspace-burwell-ne
A review of controlled airspace for Cram Field revealed it does not comply with the criteria for 700 feet above ground level (AGL) airspace required for diverse departures.
group_1
14,024
2004
political
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21529/modification-of-class-d-airspace-and-modification-of-class-e-airspace-salina-ks
A review of the controlled airspace areas at Salina, KS revealed they do not reflect the current Salina Municipal Airport airport reference point (ARP) and do not comply with criteria for diverse departures.
group_1
14,025
2004
political
explicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21528/modification-of-class-e-airspace-st-francis-ks
A review of controlled airspace for Cheyenne County Municipal Airport revealed it does not comply with the criteria for 700 feet above ground level (AGL) airspace required for diverse departures.
group_1
14,026
2004
disability
explicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21514/telecommunications-relay-services-and-speech-to-speech-services-for-individuals-with-hearing-and
The final regulations amended the Commission's rules pertaining to mandatory minimum standards, and other regulations for Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech services for individuals with hearing and speech disabilities.
group_1
14,027
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21505/advisory-committee-on-diversity-for-communications-in-the-digital-age-notice-of-public-meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, this notice advises interested persons that the Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age is holding its fourth meeting, which will be held by teleconference.
no_bias
14,028
2004
disability
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21505/advisory-committee-on-diversity-for-communications-in-the-digital-age-notice-of-public-meeting
Any comments that are submitted will be made available on the Web site, which is accessible to the public.
group_1
14,029
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21498/meeting-of-the-mobile-sources-technical-review-subcommittee
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92- 463, notice is hereby given that the Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee (MSTRS) will meet in October 2004.
no_bias
14,030
2004
education
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21498/meeting-of-the-mobile-sources-technical-review-subcommittee
The main topic of the meeting will be the mobile source recommendations by the National Academy of Sciences published in Air Quality Management in the United States.
group_1
14,031
2004
education
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21475/notice-of-availability-of-a-final-recovery-plan-for-the-threatened-guajn-eleutherodactylus-cooki
The technical agency draft recovery plan includes specific recovery objectives and criteria to be met in order to delist the guaj[oacute]n under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act).
group_1
14,032
2004
political
explicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21473/notice-of-establishment
410hhh-2), the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Act of 2000, on September 13, 2004, I made the following determination establishing the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Saguache and Alamosa counties in southern Colorado: Whereas, the Great Sand Dunes National Monument was established for "the preservation of the great sand dunes" on March 17, 1932; Whereas, the great sand dunes " an ancient landscape sculpted by the relentless forces of wind and water--offer breath-taking beauty, rare plant and animal life, and rich geological and cultural history; Whereas, Congress, in the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Act, authored by Senator Wayne Allard, Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, and Representative Scott McInnis of Colorado, inspired by the people of the San Luis Valley, sought to provide long-term protection of the area and ensure opportunities for visitors to enjoy its splendor; Whereas, Congress authorized the Secretary of the Interior to designate the existing national monument and additional lands as a national park once sufficient land with a sufficient diversity of resources was acquired; Whereas, the National Park Service now has assumed management for 31,000 acres adjacent to the monument as provided by the Act; Whereas, the Director of the National Park Service recommends that the Great Sand Dunes National Monument, together with additional lands, be designated a national park; Therefore, having determined that the United States has acquired sufficient land having a sufficient diversity of resources to warrant designation of the land as a national park, by the authority vested in me under Section 4 of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Act (114 Stat.
group_1
14,033
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21473/notice-of-establishment
410hhh- 3(b)), as soon as practicable, a map and legal description of the Great Sand Dunes National Park will be on file and available for public inspection at the address below.
no_bias
14,034
2004
education
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21471/general-management-plan-john-day-fossil-beds-national-monument-grant-and-wheeler-counties-or-notice
A range of reasonable alternatives for managing John Day Fossil Beds will be developed through this planning process and will include, at a minimum, a no-action and a preferred alternative (from among the alternatives to be analyzed in full, an "environmentally preferred" alternative will also be identified).
group_1
14,035
2004
citizenship
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21469/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comment-request
It is crucial for national security that we obtain a baseline assessment of the level of preparedness of our hospitals and health care facilities in order to plan Government program priorities, and to offer current and timely information to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Congress, and to the President in order to inform policy decisions relevant to emergency preparedness.
group_1
14,036
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21464/notice-of-rescheduled-public-scoping-meetings-for-the-environmental-impact-statement-eis-for-naval
Pursuant to Section (102)(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), the Department of the Navy (Navy) announced its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in 69 FR 51453, Aug.
no_bias
14,037
2004
education
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21425/notice-of-meeting-national-institutes-of-health-technology-partnering-showcase-innovations-in-drug
This will be an excellent opportunity for companies interested in developing products for neurological diseases to come and learn about ways to work with NIH resources and technologies to more rapidly develop new products to diagnose and treat neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases.
group_1
14,038
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21421/stemple-creek-watershed-project-marin-and-sonoma-counties-ca
Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR Part 1500) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service regulations (7 CFR Part 650), the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S.
no_bias
14,039
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21419/federal-management-regulation-transportation-and-management-transportation-payment-and-audit
This final rule also clarifies what documentation must be submitted for payment of transportation services and updates a web address.
no_bias
14,040
2004
economic
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21403/notice-of-competitive-coal-lease-sale-wyoming
Notice is hereby given that certain coal resources in the West Roundup Tract described below in Campbell County, WY, 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.
group_2
14,041
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21340/privacy-act-of-1974-republication-of-systems-of-records-notices
The remaining systems revisions are minor corrective and administrative changes that do not meet the threshold criteria established by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for either a new or altered system of records.
no_bias
14,042
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21298/airport-noise-compatibility-planning
The final rule also enlarges the minimum scale for noise exposure maps to facilitate FAA's ability to make noise and land use information from noise exposure maps available on the Internet via its Website, pursuant to Vision 100.
no_bias
14,043
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21199/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-application-by-the-national-committee-for-quality-assurance-preferred
The statute requires that within 60 days of receipt of an organization's complete application, we will announce our receipt of the accreditation organization's application for approval, describe the criteria we will use in evaluating the application, and provide at least a 30-day public comment period.
no_bias
14,044
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/24/04-21196/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-application-by-the-american-osteopathic-association-for-continued
Section 1865(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act (the Act) requires that within 60 days of receipt of an organization's complete application, we publish a notice that identifies the national accrediting body making the request, describes the nature of the request, and provides at least a 30-day public comment period.
no_bias
14,045
2004
education
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/E4-2344/notice-of-request-for-emergency-approval-of-an-information-collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for emergency review and approval of an information collection associated with a national animal identification system.
group_1
14,046
2004
economic
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21393/special-conditions-boeing-model-777-series-airplanes-seats-with-inflatable-lapbelts
The amended special conditions would contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish an appropriate level of safety considering the safety benefits associated with the inflatable lapbelt.
group_2
14,047
2004
racial_cultural
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21389/environmental-financial-advisory-board-notice-of-meeting
Nominees' qualifications will be assessed under the mandates of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which requires Committees to maintain diversity across a broad range of constituencies, sectors, and groups.
group_2
14,048
2004
education
explicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21389/environmental-financial-advisory-board-notice-of-meeting
Nominations for membership must include a resume describing the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee as well as experience.
group_1
14,049
2004
economic
explicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21385/bureau-of-educational-and-cultural-affairs-eca-request-for-grant-proposals-international-education
Funded activities must be open to staff from any accredited U.S.
group_2
14,050
2004
economic
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21378/notice-of-receipt-of-petition-for-decision-that-nonconforming-2001-ducati-900-motorcycles-are
This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 2001 Ducati 900 motorcycles 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.
group_2
14,051
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21375/final-comprehensive-conservation-plan-ccp-and-environmental-assessment-ea-for-the-minnesota-valley
The CCP was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
no_bias
14,052
2004
political
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21373/notice-of-availability-of-final-comprehensive-conservation-plan-and-environmental-assessment-for
The CCP and EA were prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and describe how the Service intends to manage the refuge over the next 15 years.
group_1
14,053
2004
economic
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21367/proposed-aircraft-conversion-of-the-167th-airlift-wing-aw-of-west-virginia-air-national-guard-ang
The action that will be implemented consists of: (1) Conversion from the C-130H to the C-5 aircraft; (2) acquisition of land (approximately 135 acres) via lease; and (3) construction of facilities on the existing and acquired parcels.
group_2
14,054
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21359/cranes-and-derricks-standard-for-construction-recording-tests-for-toxic-gases-and-oxygen-deficient
OSHA solicits comments concerning its request of ran extension of the information collection requirement specified by paragraph (a)(11) of the Cranes and Derricks Standard for Construction (29 CFR 1926.550).
no_bias
14,055
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21351/notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-proposed-amendment-of-the-water-quality-regulations-water-code-and
When water quality standards are not attained, despite the technology- based control of industrial and municipal wastewater (point sources), the CWA requires that the impaired waters be identified on the state's Section 303(d) list and that a TMDL be developed for the pollutant or pollutants causing the impairment.
no_bias
14,056
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21351/notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-proposed-amendment-of-the-water-quality-regulations-water-code-and
Rather, the total loading or assimilative capacity must be allocated among the various sources contributing to the water quality impairment, and each discharger must reduce its discharge to achieve its allocated load.
no_bias
14,057
2004
political
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21351/notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-proposed-amendment-of-the-water-quality-regulations-water-code-and
For point source discharges, the individual load allocation typically is converted to an effluent limitation in a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued under section 402 of the Clean Water Act.
group_1
14,058
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21351/notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-proposed-amendment-of-the-water-quality-regulations-water-code-and
To comply with the rule, dischargers must plan and implement measures for achieving the maximum practicable reduction of pollutant discharges to the air, soil, and water.
no_bias
14,059
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21351/notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-proposed-amendment-of-the-water-quality-regulations-water-code-and
Section C lists the elements required to be included in a PMP, and Section D sets forth the requirement that dischargers submit a report annually, quantifying changes in pollutant loadings since initiation of the PMP and describing measures under way or completed to reduce loadings.
no_bias
14,060
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21351/notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-proposed-amendment-of-the-water-quality-regulations-water-code-and
The Commission staff, in consultation with the permitting agency staff (if applicable), will review each PMP for completeness, and the Executive Director will issue a completeness determination, either confirming that a PMP contains all components required by the rule, or identifying deficiencies in the PMP.
no_bias
14,061
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21351/notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-proposed-amendment-of-the-water-quality-regulations-water-code-and
Where a deficiency is identified, a discharger has 30 days to submit a revised PMP reflecting a good faith effort to cure the deficiency.
no_bias
14,062
2004
political
explicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21351/notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-proposed-amendment-of-the-water-quality-regulations-water-code-and
Due to limited agency resources, earlier substantive review of PMPs by the Commission or the member states is authorized but not required.
group_1
14,063
2004
no_bias
no_bias
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21351/notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-proposed-amendment-of-the-water-quality-regulations-water-code-and
The term of any PMP that is not superseded by a NPDES permit within five years may be extended by the Executive Director, following a review by the Commission staff in consultation with the staff of the appropriate state environmental agency.
no_bias
14,064
2004
political
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21351/notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-proposed-amendment-of-the-water-quality-regulations-water-code-and
A TMDL establishes the maximum loading of a pollutant that a water body can receive without causing an impairment of the water quality standard, which includes designated uses, water quality criteria calculated to protect those uses, and antidegradation requirements.
group_1
14,065
2004
education
implicit
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21334/government-securities-act-regulations-custodial-holdings-of-government-securities
The provisions of the GSA regulations for custodial holding of government securities held by depository institutions generally provide an exemption from these rules for a depository institution's holdings of such government securities that are subject to fiduciary standards of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("the Board"), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), or the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC").
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21321/defense-science-board-notice-of-meeting
Due to scheduling difficulties, there is insufficient time to provide timely notice required by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and subsection 101-6.1015(b) of the GSA Final Rule on Federal Advisory Committee Management, 41 CFR part 101-6, which further requires publication at least 15 calendar days prior to the meeting.
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14,067
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21316/medical-devices-immunology-and-microbiology-devices-classification-of-the-beta-glucan-serological
The special control that will apply to the device is the guidance document entitled "Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Serological Assays for the Detection of Beta-Glucan." The agency is taking this action in response to a petition submitted under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) as amended by the Medical Device Amendments of 1976 (the 1976 amendments), the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997, and the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002.
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14,068
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-21280/revised-privacy-impact-assessment-and-privacy-policy-us-visit-program
Accordingly, the original privacy impact assessment (PIA) for US-VISIT, which was published in the Federal Register on January 16, 2004, has been amended to reflect these changes in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002, and is being made available to the public by this notice and in conjunction with the Interim Final Rule of August 31, 2004, United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program ("US-VISIT") Authority to Collect Biometric Data From Additional Travelers and Expansion to the 50 Most Highly Trafficked Land Border Ports of Entry, published at 69 FR 53318.
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14,069
2004
political
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/23/04-20706/communications-assistance-for-law-enforcement-act
This document issues a Declaratory Ruling to clarify that commercial wireless "push-to-talk" services continue to be subject to the 1994 Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act ("CALEA"), regardless of the technologies that Commercial Mobile Radio Services ("CMRS") providers choose to apply in offering them.
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14,070
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/22/R4-20998/coal-production-fees-and-fee-allocation-republication
We are also publishing a final rule in today's Federal Register that mirrors the fee establishment criteria and procedures in this proposed rule and establishes a fee for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2004.
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14,071
2004
education
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/22/04-21303/india-removal-of-indian-entity-and-revision-in-license-review-policy-for-certain-indian-entities-and
This rule also makes one clarification in order to make clear the longstanding interpretation that information regarding the Entity List published in the Federal Register is intended to inform the public, not simply to inform exporters.
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14,072
2004
education
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/22/04-21299/public-notice-of-availability-of-a-finding-of-no-significant-impact-fonsirecord-of-decision-rod-on-a
The FEA evaluated Toledo Express Airport's proposal to implement measure LU-13, the purchase of Swanton Township School, of the amended Final Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program and approval of federal funds through the Airport Improvement Program to purchase the Swanton Township School located at 12035 Airport Highway (State Route 2) in Swanton Township, Lucas County, Ohio.
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14,073
2004
economic
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/22/04-21286/final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes-general-permit-for-offshore-oil-and-gas
The general permit applies to 22 existing development and production platforms as well as to any new exploratory drilling operations located in and discharging to specified lease blocks on the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf offshore Southern California.
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14,074
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/22/04-21268/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-a-comprehensive-conservation-plan-and-environmental-assessment-and
This notice advises the public that the Service intends to gather information necessary to prepare a CCP and EA pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended, and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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14,075
2004
economic
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/22/04-21261/final-supplementary-rules-on-public-land-in-california
Any primary vehicle while on public lands within the Planning Area Boundary or the recreation area must display a weekly or seasonal permit for the areas identified above.
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14,076
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/22/04-21254/documents-containing-reporting-or-recordkeeping-requirements-office-of-management-and-budget-omb
A copy of the submittal may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O-1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852.
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14,077
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/22/04-21245/security-zone-atlantic-ocean-chesapeake-and-delaware-canal-delaware-bay-delaware-river-and-its
The Coast Guard is establishing a security zone that will require all vessels in a 500-yard radius around escorted passenger vessels to operate at the minimum speed necessary to navigate safely and prohibit any vessels from entering within 100 yards of escorted passenger vessels in the Captain of the Port (COTP) Philadelphia.
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14,078
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/22/04-21239/laboratory-accreditation-program-approval
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announces that it will use the National Cooperation for Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA) Recognition process for determining whether an accreditation program is comparable to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' (AASHTO) Accreditation Program for use in quality assurance procedures for laboratories performing sampling and testing of materials used in the construction of Federal-aid highways on the National Highway System.
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14,079
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/22/04-21239/laboratory-accreditation-program-approval
In order for the accreditation program to be considered comparable, the accreditation body must be recognized by NACLA with a scope that includes the "Technical Requirements for Construction Materials Testing."
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14,080
2004
education
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/22/04-21238/onions-grown-in-certain-designated-counties-in-idaho-and-malheur-county-oregon-relaxation-of
This rule relaxes the size requirement for pearl onions, relaxes the minimum grade and size requirements for cipolline onion varieties, and updates the regulatory text concerning certain reporting requirements for onions handled under the Idaho-Eastern Oregon onion marketing order.
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14,081
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/22/04-21238/onions-grown-in-certain-designated-counties-in-idaho-and-malheur-county-oregon-relaxation-of
2 and relaxed minimum diameter of 1\1/2\ inches for cipolline onions, and adds clarification and specificity to the reporting requirements for onions handled for peeling, chopping, or slicing.
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2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/22/04-21229/general-services-administration-acquisition-regulation-information-collection-gsa-form-527
Chapter 35), the General Services Administration will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a renewal of a currently approved information collection requirement regarding GSA Form 527, Contractor's Qualifications and Financial Information.
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14,083
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/22/04-21184/air-quality-classifications-for-the-8-hour-ozone-national-ambient-air-quality-standards
This rule reclassifies certain areas that are designated nonattainment for the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS).
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14,084
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/21/E4-2282/announcement-of-funding-awards-for-fiscal-year-2004-tribal-colleges-and-universities-program
In accordance with Section 102 (a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for Fiscal Year 2004 Tribal Colleges and Universities Program.
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14,085
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/21/E4-2277/announcement-of-funding-awards-for-fiscal-year-2004-community-development-work-study-program
In accordance with Section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for the Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Work Study Program (CDWSP).
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14,086
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/21/04-21210/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-mackerel-squid-and-butterfish-fisheries-closure
NMFS announces that the directed fishery for Illex squid in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will be closed effective 0001 hours, September 21, 2004.
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14,087
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/21/04-21191/public-outreach-meeting
On August 31, 2004, MCC published its proposed criteria and methodology for selection of countries eligible for Millennium Challenge Account Assistance in FY 2005 and initiated a 30-day public comment period, as required by the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, 22 U.S.C.A 7701, 7707(b).
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2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/21/04-21191/public-outreach-meeting
MCC staff will review the criteria and methodology and entertain questions from the audience.
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14,089
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/21/04-21182/notice-of-public-meeting-to-discuss-standards-and-practices-for-all-appropriate-inquiries
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public meeting to discuss EPA's proposed rule that would set federal standards and practices for conducting all appropriate inquiries, as required under sections 101(35)(B)(ii) and (iii) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
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2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/21/04-21171/draft-environmental-assessmenthabitat-conservation-plan-and-receipt-of-an-application-for-an
We provide this notice pursuant to section 10(a) of the ESA and National Environmental Policy Act regulations (40 CFR 1506.6).
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2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/21/04-21134/national-institute-for-literacy-advisory-board-notice-of-meeting
Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting services, assistive listening devices, or materials in alternative format) should notify Liz Hollis at telephone number (202) 233-2072 no later than September 28.
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14,092
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/21/04-21126/notice-of-changes-to-sba-secondary-market-program
The changes described in this notice will be incorporated, as needed, into the Guaranteed Loan Pool Certificates for the 7(a) loan program (the "Pool Certificates"), the Secondary Market Program Guide, and all other appropriate secondary market documents.
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14,093
2004
political
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/21/04-21064/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-state-of-nevada-las-vegas-valley-carbon-monoxide
EPA is taking final action under the Clean Air Act to approve State implementation plan revisions submitted by the State of Nevada to provide for attainment of the carbon monoxide national ambient air quality standards in Las Vegas Valley, including an alternate low enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance program, State and local wintertime gasoline rules, and motor vehicle emissions budgets for transportation conformity.
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14,094
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/21/04-20936/changes-to-support-implementation-of-the-united-states-patent-and-trademark-office-21st-century
The noteworthy changes in this final rule are: Providing for an alternative signature on a number of submissions; adjusting the fees for a number of patent- related petitions to reflect the actual cost of processing these petitions; codifying the current incorporation by reference practice and also providing the conditions under which a claim for priority or benefit of a prior-filed application would be considered an incorporation by reference of the prior-filed application; expanding the submissions that can be filed on a compact disc; eliminating the requirement for copies of U.S.
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14,095
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/21/04-20888/magnuson-stevens-act-provisions-fisheries-off-west-coast-states-and-in-the-western-pacific-pacific
Proposed management measures for 2005-2006 are intended to: achieve but not exceed OYs; prevent overfishing; rebuild overfished species; reduce and minimize the bycatch and discard of overfished and depleted stocks; provide equitable harvest opportunity for the recreational and commercial fishing sectors; and, within the commercial fisheries, achieve harvest guidelines and limited entry and open access allocations to the extent practicable.
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14,096
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/20/04-21220/flight-training-for-aliens-and-other-designated-individuals-security-awareness-training-for-flight
TSA is establishing standards relating to the security threat assessment process that TSA will conduct to determine whether such individuals are a threat to aviation or national security, and thus prohibited from receiving flight training.
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2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/20/04-21220/flight-training-for-aliens-and-other-designated-individuals-security-awareness-training-for-flight
Finally, TSA is establishing standards relating to security awareness training for certain flight school employees.
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14,098
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/20/04-21177/notice-of-availability-of-the-record-of-decision-for-the-south-powder-river-basin-coal-final
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the South Powder River Basin Coal Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS); West Roundup Lease by Application (LBA) Tract.
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14,099
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/20/04-21059/notice-of-permit-application-received-under-the-antarctic-conservation-act-of-1978
Notice is hereby given that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has received a waste management permit application for operation of remote field camps during a skiing/climbing expedition in the Antarctic interior.
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14,100
2004
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/20/04-21046/intent-to-prepare-an-environmental-impact-statement-fernow-experimental-forest-tucker-county-wv
The purpose of the proposed research is to evaluate the effectiveness of silvicultural tools that include harvesting, herbicide control of vegetation, and prescribed burning on central Appalachian forest, to better understand ecological dynamics within these forest ecosystems, and to develop management tools, practices and guidelines for central Appalachian hardwood forests.
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