FederalRegister Technology, Trade, Legal, Regulatory Policy and Standards Related Notices March 11 - March 25, 2003 Topic Performance Evaluation Studies of Water and Wastewater Laboratories Date-Document-Source 3/11/2003 03–5745 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref states that certify laboratories for drinking water and wastewater analyses Discussion Performance Evaluation (PE) studies provide an objective demonstration that participating laboratories are capable of producing valid data for monitored pollutants. Participation in the Water Pollution (WP) studies that relate to wastewater analyses Note Participation in the Discharge Monitoring Report-Quality Assurance (DMR-QA) studies is mandatory for those designated wastewater dischargers who are conducting self-monitoring analyses required under

Topic National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Publicly Owned Treatment Date-Document-Source 3/11/2003 03–5746 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Publicly Owned Discussion This ICR is prepared for a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rulemaking developed under authority of section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The rulemaking amends title 40, chapter I, part 63 Note All new sources must be in compliance with the POTW NESHAP upon startup or the promulgation date, whichever is later. Owners and operators of affected sources are subject to the requirements of 40 CFR

Topic NESHAP for Hazardous Waste Combustors (40 CFR part 63, subpart EEE)--(Renewa Date-Document-Source 3/11/2003 03–5747 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref standards to control emissions of hazardous air pollutants from incinerators, cement Discussion EPA regulates the burning of hazardous waste by several source categories of hazardous waste ombustors under 40 CFR part 63, parts 264 and 265 (subpart O), and part 266 (subpart H). On September Note A number of parties, representing interests of both industrial sources and of the environmental community, sought judicial review of the September 30, 1999 rule. On July 24, 2001, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

Topic 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: New Collection; 2002 Census of Date-Document-Source 3/11/2003 03–5672 DOJ TEXT PDF

Standard Ref 2002 Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories. Discussion The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of Note This information collection is a census of public crime laboratories that perform forensic analyses on criminal evidence. The information will provide statistics on laboratories' capacity to analyze forensic

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Topic information-collection requirements of the 1,3-Butadiene Standard (29 CFR 1910.1051) Date-Document-Source 3/11/2003 03–5612 OSHA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref The 1,3-Butadiene Standard Discussion OSHA proposes to decrease the existing burden-hour estimates, and to extend OMB approval of the information-collection requirements of the 1,3-Butadiene Standard (29 CFR 1910.1051). The 1,959 burden hour reduction is a result of reestimating the Note The 1,3-Butadiene Standard requires employers to monitor employee exposure to 1,3-Butadiene; develop and maintain compliance and exposure-goal programs if employee exposures to 1,3-Butadiene are above

Topic Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants; Procedures for Date-Document-Source 3/12/2003 03–5712 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants; Procedures Discussion This action proposes revisions to the procedures for determining the sensitivity of analytical (test) methods under EPA's Clean Water Act (CWA). EPA's method detection limit (MDL) and minimum level of quantitation (ML) are used to define test Note Section 304(h) of the Clean Water Act requires that the EPA Administrator ``promulgate guidelines establishing test procedures for the analysis of pollutants'' to be monitored and regulated under the

Topic Belt entry use as intake air course to ventilate working sections and areas where mechanized Date-Document-Source 3/12/2003 03–5942 MSHA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Safety Standards for the Use of a Belt Entry as an Intake Air Course To Ventilate Discussion MSHA published hearing dates in the January 27, 2003 proposed rule on Safety Standards for the Use of a Belt Entry as an Intake Air Course to Ventilate Working Sections and Areas Where Mechanized Mining Note

Topic Guidance for FDA Staff: The Leveraging Handbook, An Agency Resource for Effective Date-Document-Source 3/12/2003 03–5793 FDA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Leveraging Handbook, An Agency Resource for Effective Collaborations, Discussion The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a document entitled ``Guidance for FDA Staff: The Leveraging Handbook, An Agency Resource for Effective Collaborations,'' dated February 2003. The guidance document is intended Note Leveraging,'' as used by FDA, describes formal or informal relationships or agreements with others outside FDA that enhance the agency's ability to meet its public health mission. Leveraged collaborations between FDA and non-FDA partners,

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Topic National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing, Date-Document-Source 3/12/2003 03–5713 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Discussion This action corrects errors and clarifies regulatory text of the ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing,'' which was issued as a final rule on July 9, 2002. These technical corrections will not change the Note These technical corrections will not change the level of health protection the final rule provides or the standards established by the rule.

Topic Medical Devices: Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Reviewers; Statistical Guidance on Date-Document-Source 3/12/2003 03–5792 FDA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Statistical Guidance on Reporting Results From Studies Evaluating Diagnostic Tests Discussion The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry and FDA reviewers entitled ``Statistical Guidance on Reporting Results from Studies Evaluating Diagnostic Tests; Draft Guidance for Industry and Note February 11, 1998, the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) convened a joint meeting of the Microbiology Devices Panel, Hematology and Pathology Devices Panel, Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology Devices Panel, and Immunology

Topic Food for human consumption: Current good manufacturing practice— Dietary supplements Date-Document-Source 3/13/2003 03–5401 FDA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) regulations for dietary ingredients and Discussion The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) regulations for dietary ingredients and dietary supplements. The proposed rule would establish the minimum CGMPs necessary to ensure that, if you Note Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) DSHEA (Pub. L. 103-417) was signed into law on October 25, 1994. DSHEA, among other things, amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) by adding section 402(g) (21 U.S.C.

Topic Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils From The Republic of Korea: Notice of Amended Final Date-Document-Source 3/13/2003 03–6090 DOC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref American Society of Testing and Materials (``ASTM'') specification B344 Discussion On February 10, 2003, the U.S. Department of Commerce (``Department'') published in the Federal Register the results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel sheet and strip in coils (``SSSS'') from the Republic of Korea Note Certain electrical resistance alloy steel is also excluded from the scope of this review. This product is defined as a non-magnetic stainless steel manufactured to American Society of Testing and Materials (``ASTM'') specification B344 and containing, by

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Topic U.S.-Southern Africa Customs Union Free Trade Agreement; environmental review, Date-Document-Source 3/13/2003 03–5991 USTR TEXT PDF

Standard Ref U.S.-Southern Africa Customs Union Free Trade Agreement; environmental review Discussion This publication gives notice that, pursuant to the Trade Act of 2002, and consistent with Executive Order 13141 (64 FR 63169) (Nov. 18, 1999) and its implementing guidelines (65 FR 79442), the Office of Note A free trade agreement with SACU would deepen economic and political ties to sub-Saharan Africa and lend momentum to development efforts for the region. SACU is the largest U.S. export market in sub-

Topic Trade Policy Staff Committee: U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement; environmental review, Date-Document-Source 3/13/2003 03–5990 USTR TEXT PDF

Standard Ref environmental review of the proposed United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement Discussion This publication gives notice that, pursuant to the Trade Act of 2002, and consistent with Executive Order 13141 (64 FR 63169) (Nov. 18, 1999) and its implementing guidelines (65 FR 79442), the Office of Note Two-way trade between the United States and Australia has grown significantly in the past decade, and totaled more than $19 billion in 2001. The increased access to Australia's market that an FTA would

Topic International Telecommunication Advisory Committee, Date-Document-Source 3/13/2003 [03–6082 DOS TEXT PDF

Standard Ref ITAC for ITU-T Study Group 3 Discussion The Department of State announces meetings of the U.S. International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC). The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Department on policy, technical and Note

Topic Ion Beam Applications; Filing of Food Additive Petition Date-Document-Source 3/13/2003 03–5955 FDA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Sec. 179.26 Ionizing radiation for the treatment of food Discussion Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (sec. 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5))), notice is given that a food additive petition (FAP 3M4745) has been filed by Ion Beam Applications, 6000 Poplar Ave., suite 426, Memphis, TN. The petition Note

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Topic Activities Associated with EPA's Energy Star Program in the Commercial and Industrial Sectors. Date-Document-Source 3/13/2003 03–6108 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Energy Star is a voluntary program to encourage organizations to prevent pollution Discussion Energy Star is a voluntary program to encourage organizations to prevent pollution rather than controlling it after its creation. The Program focuses on reducing utility-generated emissions by reducing the demand for energy. In 1991, EPA Note To join Energy Star, organizations are asked to complete a Partnership Letter or Agreement that establishes their commitment to energy efficiency. Partners agree to undertake efforts such as

Topic Title: Questionnaire for Building Permit Officials. Date-Document-Source 3/13/2003 03–5966 DOC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Title: Questionnaire for Building Permit Officials. Discussion The Census Bureau requests an extension of the current OMB clearance of the Questionnaire for Building Permit Officials (SOC-QBPO). The Census Bureau uses the SOC-QBPO to collect information from state and local building permit officials, Note

Topic Water pollution; effluent guidelines for point source categories: Pharmaceutical manufacturing Date-Document-Source 3/13/2003 03–5716 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Effluent Limitations Guidelines, Pretreatment Standards, and New Source Discussion The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to amend certain provisions of the effluent guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Point Source Category, which were published on September 21, 1998 (63 FR 50424). Note Congress adopted the Clean Water Act (CWA) to ``restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation's waters'' (section 101(a), 33 U.S.C. 1251(a)). To achieve this goal, the CWA prohibits the discharge of pollutants into

Topic Water pollution; effluent guidelines for point source categories: Pharmaceutical Date-Document-Source 3/13/2003 03–5715 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref effluent guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Point Source Category Discussion The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend certain provisions of the effluent guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Point Source Category, which were published on September 21, 1998 (63 FR 50424). First, EPA is Note In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of today's Federal Register, EPA is promulgating these revisions as a direct final rule without prior proposal because we view them as noncontroversial revisions and anticipate no adverse comment. We

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Topic National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Metal Coil Date-Document-Source 3/14/2003 03–6301 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Metal Discussion On June 10, 2002, EPA issued the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for the surface coating of metal coil. This action will correct the timeline for beginning the first semiannual reporting period and submitting the first Note Good Cause. Section 553 of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), provides that when an agency for good cause finds that notice and public procedure are impracticable, unnecessary, or

Topic Human drugs and biological products: Bar code label requirements Date-Document-Source 3/14/2003 03–5205 FDA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Bar code label requirements Health Industry Business Communications Council Discussion The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a new rule that would require certain human drug product labels and biological product labels to have bar codes. The bar code for human drug products and biological products (other than blood and Note In 1999, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued a report entitled ``To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System'' (Ref. 1). (The IOM is a private, nonprofit organization that provides health policy advice

Topic The ARMIS USOA Report (ARMIS Report 43-02); the ARMIS Service Quality Report (ARMIS Date-Document-Source 3/14/2003 03–6143 FCC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref service quality Discussion The USOA Report proves the annual results of the carriers' activities for each account of the Uniform System of Accounts. The Service Quality Report provides service quality information in the areas of interexchange access service, installation and Note The Operating Data Report collects annual statistical data in a consistent format that is essential for the Commission to monitor network growth, usage, and reliability

Topic Safety and health standards: Grain handling facilities, Date-Document-Source 3/14/2003 03–6117 OSHA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Grain Handling Facilities Standard Discussion The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), has completed a section 610 (``lookback'') review of its Grain Handling Facilities Standard, 29 CFR 1910.272, pursuant to setion 610 of the Note The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its final Grain Handling Facilities Standard December 31, 1987, at 52 FR 49592. OSHA published supplemental

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Topic Pre- and postmarketing safety reporting requirements, Date-Document-Source 3/14/2003 03–5204 FDA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Discussion The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its pre- and postmarketing safety reporting regulations for human drug and biological products to implement definitions and reporting formats Note FDA is also proposing to amend its postmarketing annual reporting regulations for human drug and licensed biological products by revising the content for these reports. FDA is taking

Topic Codex Alimentarius Commission— Food Labeling Committee Date-Document-Source 3/14/2003 03–6122 USDA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Codex is the major international organization for protecting the health and economic Discussion The Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Health and Human Services, are sponsoring a public meeting on March 20, 2003, to provide Note Codex was established in 1962 by two United Nations organizations, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Codex is the major international organization for

Topic Certain Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From Date-Document-Source 3/17/2003 03–6340 DOC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref ASTM A-53, ASTM A-106, ASTM A-333, ASTM A-334, ASTM A-335, ASTM A-589, ASTM Discussion On September 10, 2002, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the antidumping duty administrative review of seamless pipe from Romania. This review covers one manufacturer/exporter of the subject Note

Topic Air pollutants, hazardous; national emission standards: Primary aluminum reduction plants, Date-Document-Source 3/17/2003 03–6303 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref national emission standards: Primary aluminum reduction plants, Discussion On October 7, 1997, the EPA issued national emission standards for primary aluminum reduction plants under section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). This proposal would amend the existing rule by revising Note Section 112 of the CAA establishes a technology-based program to reduce stationary source emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from major sources. Major sources of HAP are those that have the potential to emit greater than 10 tons/year of

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Topic Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Date-Document-Source 3/17/2003 03–6228 FDA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref ``Environmental Impact Considerations.'' Discussion FDA's NEPA regulations are at part 25 (21 CFR part 25). All applications or petitions requesting agency action require the submission of a claim for a categorical exclusion or an environmental assessment (EA). A categorical exclusion applies to Note This collection of information is used by FDA to assess the environmental impact of agency actions and to ensure that the public is informed of environmental analyses. Firms wishing to manufacture and

Topic Tennessee Valley Authority; Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendment to Facility Date-Document-Source 3/17/2003 03–6289 NRC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Bar-Lock coupler meets the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Discussion The proposed amendment would revise the SQN, Unit 1, Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR). The revision provides an alternative methodology using a Bar-Lock Mechanical Splice in lieu of the Cadweld Note The Bar-Lock coupler qualification tests detailed in Topical Report 24370-TR-C-001 demonstrate that the Bar-Lock coupler meets the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) strength requirements and is, therefore, acceptable for use in

Topic Pipeline safety— Personnel qualification, Date-Document-Source 3/17/2003 03–6331 DOT TEXT PDF

Standard Ref operator qualification (OQ) rule for gas and hazardous liquid pipelines Discussion The operator qualification rules at 49 CFR 192.801 (for gas pipelines) and a 49 CFR 195.501 (for hazardous liquid pipelines) require every pipeline operator to have and follow a written qualification program that includes provisions to identify covered tasks Note The Research and Special Programs Administration's (RSPA) Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) will conduct a public meeting to discuss progress in implementing the operator qualification (OQ) rule for gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. OPS will

Topic The National Toxicology Program (NTP) Center for the Evaluation Date-Document-Source 3/18/2003 03–6444 HHS TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Effects of Di-n-Butyl Phthalate Discussion The NTP established the NTP CERHR in June 1998 [Federal Register, December 14, 1998: Volume 63, Number 239, page 68782)]. The CERHR is a publicly accessible resource for infomation about adverse reproductive and/or developmental Note The monograph on DBP is the first in the NTP-CERHR monograph series. This monograph includes three parts: (1) The NTP brief, which presents the NTP's interpretation of the available data and its conclusions on the potential for DBP to

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Topic Operating licenses, amendments; no significant hazards considerations; biweekly notices, Date-Document-Source 3/18/2003 03–6286 NRC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref The proposed license amendment adopts the new test method and acceptance Discussion Pursuant to Public Law 97-415, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission or NRC staff) is publishing this regular biweekly notice. Public Law 97-415 revised section 189 f the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), to Note Response: The proposed license amendment adopts the new test method and acceptance criteria of ASTM D3803-1989 for activated charcoal filters. The proposed license amendment does not reduce the

Topic Water quality planning and management and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Date-Document-Source 3/19/2003 03–6574 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Water Quality Planning and Management Regulation Discussion Today's action withdraws the final rule entitled ``Revisions to the Water Quality Planning and Management Regulation and Revisions to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program in Support of Revisions to the Water Quality Note Today, EPA is withdrawing the July 2000 rule, rather than allow it to go into effect, because EPA believes that significant changes would need to be made to the July 2000 rule before

Topic Pipeline safety: Hazardous liquid transportation— Gas transmission pipelines; integrity Date-Document-Source 3/19/2003 03–6626 DOT TEXT PDF

Standard Ref integrity management programs for gas transmission pipelines that, in the event of a Discussion This notice extends the period for comment on the notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on January 28, 2003 (68 FR 4278), from March 31, 2003, to April 30, 2003. The proposed rule requires operators to develop integrity Note RSPA/OPS published a proposed rule on pipeline integrity management in high consequence areas for gas transmission pipelines on January 28, 2003 (68 FR 4278). That notice provided a 60-day comment period ending on March 31, 2003. By

Topic U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement; probable economic effect, Date-Document-Source 3/19/2003 03–6485 ITC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Discussion As requested by the USTR, the Commission will prepare a report as specified in section 2104(f)(2)-(3) of the Trade Act of 2002 assessing the likely impact of the U.S.-Chile FTA on the United States economy as Note The ITC has begun its assessment, and it will seek public input for the investigation when a public version of the agreement is made available by the U.S. Trade Representative. The ITC will issue a follow-up Federal Register notice and media

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Topic Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.: Market Development Cooperator Date-Document-Source 3/19/2003 03–6589 DOC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref compliance with U.S. trade laws and agreements Discussion The International Trade Administration (ITA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce (the Department) requests that eligible organizations submit proposals (applications) for the fiscal year (FY) 2003 competition for Market Development Cooperator Program Note Through MDCP cooperative agreements the Department works with export multiplier organizations providing technical and financial assistance which these organizations match. Export multiplier

Topic Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.: Bioavailability and bioequivalence studies Date-Document-Source 3/19/2003 03–6491 FDA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref ``Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Studies for Orally Administered Drug Discussion The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a revised guidance for industry entitled `Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Studies for Orally Administered Drug Products--General Note The agency is announcing the availability of a revised guidance for industry entitled ``Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Studies for Orally Administered Drug Products--General Considerations.'' This is a revision of the guidance of the same

Topic Hazardous materials: Hazardous materials transportation— Motor carriers transporting Date-Document-Source 3/19/2003 03–6628 DOT TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Security Requirements for Motor Carriers Transporting Hazardous Materials'' (67 FR Discussion This notice advises the public that the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) has assumed the lead role from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for rulemaking Note On July 16, 2002, FMCSA and RSPA published a joint ANPRM entitled ``Security Requirements for Motor Carriers Transporting Hazardous Materials'' (67 FR 46622). In the ANPRM, RSPA and FMCSA sought information on the feasibility of imposing

Topic Indiana Michigan Power Company, Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Unit 2; Environmental Date-Document-Source 3/19/2003 03–6544 NRC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref ASME Code Case N-641 is required. Discussion The proposed action would exempt the licensee from the requirements of 10 CFR Part 50, Section 50.60(a) and Appendix G, which would allow the use of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) Note ASME Code, section XI, Appendix A, Figure A-2200-1 (the KIC fracture toughness curve), provides greater allowable fracture toughness than the corresponding KIA fracture toughness

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Topic Bioavailability on in vitro and in vivo testing methods for metals; workshop, Date-Document-Source 3/19/2003 03–6580 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref scientifically-sound approach to utilizing bioavailability measurements at Discussion This notice announces a public meeting to gather comments from expert scientists and others on in vivo and in vitro-testing protocols for metals which may be applicable at cleanup activities. The 2003 U.S. EPA Bioavailability Workshop will be a 2-day Note The EPA expects to use information presented during this workshop in its efforts to establish the most scientifically-sound approach to utilizing bioavailability measurements at contaminated

Topic Trade Policy Staff Committee: U.S.-Central America Free Trade Agreement; comment request, Date-Document-Source 3/19/2003 03–6499 USTR TEXT PDF

Standard Ref proposed U.S.-Central America Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Discussion The Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) gives notice that the Office of the United States Trade epresentative (USTR) and the Department of Labor (Labor) are initiating a review of the impact of Note The FTA will build on the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI). Since 1985, the U.S. trade relationship with Central America has been driven by U.S. unilateral trade preferences through the CBI. By moving from unilateral trade preferences to a

Topic Stainless steel sheet and strip from— Korea, Date-Document-Source 3/19/2003 03–6480 DOC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) specification B344 Discussion On September 10, 2002, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published in the Federal Register its preliminary results and partial rescission of administrative review of the countervailing duty order on stainless steel sheet and strip from the Note Certain electrical resistance alloy steel is also excluded from the scope of this order. This product is defined as a non-magnetic stainless steel manufactured to American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) specification B344 and containing, by weight,

Topic Notice of Final Results and Recision in Part of Antidumping Duty Date-Document-Source 3/19/2003 03–6478 DOC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref American Petroleum Institute (API) or non-API specifications Discussion On September 9, 2002, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published in the Federal Register the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on oil country tubular goods From Argentina. See Notice of Note Oil country tubular goods (OCTG) are hollow steel products of circular cross-section, including oil well casing and tubing of iron (other than cast iron) or steel (both carbon and alloy), whether seamless or welded, whether or not conforming to American

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Topic FirstEnergy Corporation; Perry Nuclear Power Plant; Environmental Assessment and Finding of Date-Document-Source 3/19/2003 03–6543 NRC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Discussion 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, section 50.60(b) for Facility Operating License No. 59, issued to FirstEnergy Corporation (the Note It should be noted that,although Code Case N-640 was incorporated into the ASME Code recently, an exemption is still needed because the P-T limits required by 10 CFR 50.60 are based on the 1989 edition of the ASME Code.(ASME) Boiler and

Topic Antidumping: Corrosion-resistant carbon steel flat products from— Japan, Date-Document-Source 3/19/2003 03–6477 DOC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref AISI 1006; SAE standard 783 for Bearing and Bushing Alloys. Discussion Certain Corrosion-Resistant Carbon Steel Flat Products From Japan: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review of the Antidumping Order, and Intent To Revoke Note excluded from this order are products meeting the following specifications: carbon steel flat products measuring 1.64 millimeters in thickness and 19.5 millimeters in width consisting of carbon steel

Topic Pesticides; tolerances in food, animal feeds, and raw agricultural commodities: Date-Document-Source 3/19/2003 03–6298 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Pesticides; tolerances in food, animal feed Discussion This notice, pursuant to section 4(g)(2) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), concludes the 30-day comment period for the Tolerance Reassessment Progress and Interim Risk Management Decision (TRED) for Note The authority for this TRED is found in section 408(q) of the FFDCA, 21 U.S.C. 346a(q). Section 408(q) requires EPA to review tolerances and exemptions for pesticide chemical residues in effect of

Topic Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996— Health information privacy Date-Document-Source 3/20/2003 03–6651 HHS TEXT PDF

Standard Ref standards for privacy of individually identifiable health information under 45 CFR parts Discussion This notice sets out the addresses for filing a complaint with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, for non-compliance by a covered entity with the standards for privacy of individually identifiable health information under 45 Note 45 CFR section 160.306 establishes general provisions for submission of complaints against a covered entity for non-compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule. A person who believes a covered entity is not complying with these requirements may

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Topic National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health— Respiratory devices used to protect Date-Document-Source 3/20/2003 03–6687 NIOSH TEXT PDF

Standard Ref new comprehensive standards for multifunction Powered Air Purifying Respirators Discussion The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is conducting research for new comprehensive standards for multifunction Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs). These respiratory protective devices may include protection against other Note The problem is how to objectively evaluate candidate equipment. Multifunction PAPRs must be evaluated against objective, scientifically valid tests in order to be certified by the Government as reasonably meeting minimum standards. Currently, appropriate

Topic Notice of Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Stainless Steel Date-Document-Source 3/20/2003 03–6734 DOC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) specification B344 Discussion On February 11, 2003, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published in the Federal Register its notice of final results of the antidumping duty administrative review of stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Mexico for the period July 1, Note This product is defined as a non-magnetic stainless steel manufactured to American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) specification B344 and containing, by weight, 36 percent nickel, 18

Topic Medical devices: Date-Document-Source 3/20/2003 03–6646 FDA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref classify silicone sheeting intended to manage hyperproliferative Discussion The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to classify silicone sheeting intended to manage hyperproliferative (hypertrophic and keloid) scars on intact skin into class I (general controls) and to exempt the device from premarket notification. Note The act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), as amended by the 1976 amendments (Public Law 94-295), the SMDA (Public Law 101-629), and FDAMA (Public Law 105-115), established a comprehensive system for the regulation of medical devices intended

Topic Copyright office and procedures: Date-Document-Source 3/20/2003 03–6741 LOC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref exempt certain classes of works from the prohibition against circumventing a Discussion The Copyright Office of the Library of Congress will be holding public hearings on the possible exemptions to the prohibition against circumvention of technological measures that control access to copyrighted works. In accordance with the Copyright Note On October 15, 2002, the Copyright Office published a Notice of Inquiry seeking comments in connection with a rulemaking pursuant to section 1201(a)(1) of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. 1201(a)(1), which provides that the Librarian of Congress

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Topic Notice of Proposed Change to Section 4 of the Pennsylvania State Technical GuideField office Date-Document-Source 3/20/2003 03–6669 USDA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in practice standard 338 Prescribed Burning Discussion It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Pennsylvania that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in practice standard 338 Prescribed Burning to account for improved technology. The prescribed Note Section 343 of the Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 states that revisions made after enactment of the law to NRCS State technical guides used to carry out highly erodible

Topic Standard on Benzene; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Date-Document-Source 3/20/2003 03–6712 OSHA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Benzene Standard (29 CFR 1910.1028) Discussion OSHA solicits comments concerning its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information-collection requirements contained in its Benzene Standard (29 CFR 1910.1028). The standard protects employees Note OSHA is proposing to extend the information-collection requirements specified in the Benzene Standard. The information-collection requirements specified in the Benzene Standard protect employees from

Topic National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health— Respiratory devices used to protect Date-Document-Source 3/20/2003 03–6683 NIOSH TEXT PDF

Standard Ref require unit registration as a condition of certification. Discussion The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, in consultation with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), is in the process of developing a proposed rule on the performance and reliability requirements of close-circuit Note Proposing to use Breathing and Metabolic Simulators (BMS) to uniformly evaluate the life support performance of these respirators. The intent is to uniformly classify protection according to the length

Topic proposes to conduct a number of data collection efforts--both quantitative and qualitative--to Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 03–6775 NIST TEXT PDF

Standard Ref NIST research for measurement and standardization work Discussion In accordance with Executive Order 12862, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a non-regulatory agency of the Department of Commerce, proposes to conduct a number of data collection efforts--both quantitative and Note These data collection efforts may include, but may not be limited to electronic methodologies, empirical studies, video and audio data collections, interviews, and questionnaires. For example, data collection efforts will be conducted at search and

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Topic Title: Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Management Information Reporting. Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 03–6776 NIST TEXT PDF

Standard Ref improve profitability and enhance their economic competitiveness. Discussion Needs and Uses: The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), sponsored by NIST, is a national network of locally-based manufacturing extension centers working with small manufacturers to help improve their productivity, improve profitability and Note The collected information will provide the MEP with information regarding the centers' performance in the delivery of technology, and business solutions to US-based manufacturers. The information obtained will assist in determining the performance

Topic Crime insurance, Insurance, Insurance companies, Motor vehicles, Reporting and Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 [03–5629 NHTSA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref the rating rules used by the insurer to establish premiums for comprehensive Discussion Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 33112, Insurer reports and information, NHTSA requires certain passenger motor vehicle insurers to file an annual report with the agency. Each insurer's report includes information about thefts and recoveries of motor Note This document proposes to revise Appendices A, B, and C of 49 CFR part 544, insurer reporting requirements. The appendices list those passenger motor vehicle insurers that are required to file reports on their motor vehicle theft loss experiences.

Topic Anthropomorphic test devices: Occupant crash protection - - Hybrid III dummies; Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 03–6746 NHTSA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Hybrid III dummies; 3-year-old-child dummy; design and performance specifications; Discussion This notice denies two petitions for reconsideration submitted by Ford Motor Company. The petitions ask the agency to reconsider some aspects of final rules, adopting design and performance characteristics Note Ford Motor Company (Ford) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), in a letter dated September 28, 2001, to reconsider the specifications for the CRABI dummy in 49 CFR part 572,

Topic U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement; probable economic effects, Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 03–6852 ITC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Discussion Following receipt of a request on January 21, 2003, from the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the Commission instituted investigation No. TA-2104-6, U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: Potential Economywide and Selected Note As requested by the USTR, the Commission will prepare a report as specified in section 2104(f)(2) of the Trade Act of 2002 (19 U.S.C. 3804(f)(2)) assessing the likely impact of the U.S.-Singapore FTA on the United States economy as a whole and on

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Topic Uruguay Round Agreements Act; countervailing: Products from— European Communities, Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 03–6846 DOC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref when a dispute settlement panel or the Appellate Body of the World Trade Discussion On January 8, 2003, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) adopted the report of the WTO Appellate Body in United States--Countervailing Measures Concerning Certain Note On February 2, 2000, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Delverde Srl v. United States, 202 F.3d 1360, 1365 (Fed. Cir. 2000), reh'g granted in part (June 20, 2000) (Delverde III), rejected the Department's application of its change-in-ownership

Topic Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Study of the Primary Prevention Effectiveness of the Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 03–6862 HUD TEXT PDF

Standard Ref improve existing HUD guidance for primary prevention lead-hazard control activities. Discussion Need for the Information and Proposed Use: Despite dramatic reductions in blood-lead levels over the pass 15 years, lead poisoning continues to be significant health risk for young children. The Third Note This information collection will involve conducting brief on-site interviews of tenants, conducting visual inspections of rental units, collecting dust-wipe samples for lead analysis from selected floor and window sill

Topic Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.: Food, producers, processors, and Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 03–6842 FDA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Importers and Filers: Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance'' Discussion The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of two revised, final guidance documents related to food security entitled ``Food Producers, Processors, and Transporters: Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance,'' and Note Operators of food establishments, food importing establishments, and filers are encouraged to review their current security procedures and controls in light of the potential for tampering or other malicious, criminal or terrorist actions and make

Topic Natural Gas Policy Act: Interstate natural gas pipelines— Business practice standards, Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 03–6702 FERC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Business practice standards,Wholesale Gas Quadrant (WGQ) of the North American Discussion The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is amending its regulations governing standards for conducting business practices with interstate natural gas pipelines. The Commission is incorporating by Note The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is amending Sec. 284.12 of its open access regulations governing standards for conducting business practices and electronic communications with interstate natural gas pipelines. The

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Topic Terminal equipment, connection to telephone network— Customer premises equipment; Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 03–6781 FCC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref privatized and streamlined the standards development and approval processes for Discussion In this document, the Commission amends its rules pertaining to agency organization, procedure, and practice to reflect the Commission's Report and Order that privatized and streamlined the standards development and approval processes Note By this Order, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) amends parts 0 and 68 of its rules to reflect the Commission's Report and Order, 66 FR 7579, January 24, 2001 that privatized and streamlined the standards development and

Topic Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.: North American Cooperation in the Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 03–6818 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref mutually beneficial biodiversity conservation activities in North America. Discussion Comments are requested on the final draft of the Strategic Plan for North American Cooperation in the Conservation of Biodiversity (Strategic Plan). The Strategic Plan has been prepared by the Secretariat of the Commission for Environmental Note The Strategic Plan will be used to guide the CEC Council, its Biodiversity Conservation Working Group, and the CEC Secretariat in their work with stakeholders in cooperatively defining and implementing

Topic Investigations into Possible Noncompliance of Motor Vehicles. (OMB Control Number Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 03–6813 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Information collected is used to assure that vehicles procured meet certain criteria Discussion As part of an integrated compliance program EPA occasionally needs to evaluate the emission performance of in-use motor vehicles. In order to perform this function, EPA must solicit certain Note Information collected is used to assure that vehicles procured meet certain criteria. For example, since a manufacturer's responsibility to recall passenger cars is limited to 10 years of age or 100,000 miles of use, vehicles tested to establish potential

Topic Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; textile and apparel provisions, Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 03–6755 Customs TEXT PDF

Standard Ref preferential treatment of certain textile and apparel articles, specified in subparagraph Discussion This document sets forth interim amendments to those provisions of the Customs Regulations that implement the trade benefits for Caribbean Basin countries contained in section 213(b) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (the Note The Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (the CBERA, also referred to as the Caribbean Basin Initiative, or CBI, statute, codified at 19 U.S.C. 2701-2707) instituted a duty preference program that applies to

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Topic African Growth and Opportunity Act; sub-Saharan Africa trade benefits; textile and apparel Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 03–6760] Customs TEXT PDF

Standard Ref specifies the textile and apparel articles to which preferential treatment applies under Discussion This document sets forth interim amendments to those provisions of the Customs Regulations that implement the trade benefits for sub-Saharan African countries contained in the African Growth and Note The African Growth and Opportunity Act (the AGOA, Title I of Public Law 106-200, 114 Stat. 251) authorizes the President to extend certain trade benefits to designated countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Section 112 of the AGOA, codified at 19 U.S.C. 3721,

Topic Retail food stores and food service establishments and cosmetics processors and Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 03–6843 FDA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Cosmetics Processors and Transporters: Cosmetics Security Preventive Measures Discussion The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance document related to food security entitled ``Retail Food Stores and Food Service Establishments: Food Note Operators of retail food store, food service, and cosmetics establishments are encouraged to review their current security procedures and controls in light of the potential for tampering or other malicious, criminal or terrorist actions and make

Topic Fastener Quality Act (the Act) (Public Law 101-592 amended by Public Law 104-113, Public Date-Document-Source 3/21/2003 03–6777 NIST TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Fastener Quality Actfastener testing laboratories or quality system registrars(ISO/IEC) Discussion The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a component of the Technology Administration reporting to the Under Secretary for Technology, under the Fastener Quality Act (the Act) (Public Law 101-592 amended by Public Law 104-113, Note Fastener Quality Act (the Act) (Public Law 101-592 amended by Public Law 104-113, Public Law 105-234 and Public Law 106-34) NIST will solicit information declarations from U.S. and foreign, private accreditation bodies. The information collected will

Topic Pesticides; Tolerance Exemptions for Active and Inert Ingredients for Use in Antimicrobial Date-Document-Source 3/24/2003 03–6946 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Tolerance Exemptions for Active and Inert Ingredients for Use in Antimicrobial Discussion EPA received adverse comment on the direct final rule ``Pesticides; Tolerance Exemptions for Active and Inert Ingredients for Use in Antimicrobial Formulations (Food-Contact Surface Sanitizing Solutions),'' published in the Federal Register of Note EPA received adverse comment on the direct final rule ``Pesticides; Tolerance Exemptions for Active and Inert Ingredients for Use in Antimicrobial Formulations (Food-Contact Surface Sanitizing Solutions),'' published in the Federal Register of

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Topic Standard on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for General Industry (29 CFR Part 1910, Date-Document-Source 3/24/2003 03–6944 OSHA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for General Industry Standard (29 CFR part Discussion OSHA solicits comments concerning its proposal to decrease the existing burden hour estimates; and to extend OMB approval of the information-collection requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for General Industry Note OSHA solicits comments concerning its proposal to decrease the existing burden hour estimates; and to extend OMB approval of the information-collection requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for General Industry

Topic Standards on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Shipyard Employment (29 CFR part Date-Document-Source 3/24/2003 03–6943 OSHA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Standards on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Shipyard Employment Discussion OSHA solicits comments concerning its proposal to decrease the existing burden-hour estimates, and to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information-collection requirements Note (A) Hazard Assessment And Equipment Selection (1915.152(b)). Paragraph 1915.152(b) requires the employer to assess work activities to determine whether there are hazards present, or likely to be

Topic Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.: Ambulance suppliers; compliance Date-Document-Source 3/24/2003 03–6866 HHS TEXT PDF

Standard Ref compliance guidance for ambulance suppliers to reduce the potential for fraud and Discussion This Federal Register notice sets forth the recently issued Compliance Program Guidance for Ambulance Suppliers developed by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG has previously developed and published voluntary compliance Note Having experienced a number of instances of ambulance provider and supplier fraud and abuse, the ambulance industry has expressed interest in protecting against such conduct through increased guidance to the industry. To date, the OIG has issued

Topic Access Certificates for Electronic Services (ACES). Date-Document-Source 3/24/2003 03–6945 GSA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Business Representative digital signature certificates Discussion The ACES Program is designed to facilitate and promote secure electronic communications between online automated information technology application systems authorized by law to participate in the ACES Program and users who elect to Note One of the primary goals of the emerging Government Services Information Infrastructure (GSII) is to facilitate public access to government information and services through the use of information technologies. One of the specific goals of the

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Topic Orthopedic devices— Knee joint patellofemorotibial metal/polymer porous-coated Date-Document-Source 3/24/2003 03–6857 FDA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Knee Joint Patellofemorotibial and Femorotibial Metal/Polymer Porous-Coated Discussion The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that it has reclassified two fixed-bearing knee joint prostheses, the knee joint patellofemorotibial metal/polymer porous-coated uncemented prosthesis, which is intended to be implanted to replace Note The agency is reclassifying these devices into class II because special controls, in addition to general controls, will provide reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the

Topic Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System--Amendment Date-Document-Source 3/24/2003 03–7047 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref national technology-based performance requirements applicable to the location, Discussion Because EPA received adverse comment, we are withdrawing the direct final rule for ``National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System--Amendment of Final Regulations Addressing Cooling WaterIntake Structures for New Facilities; Direct Final Rule.'' We Note We stated in the direct final rule that if we received adverse comment by January 27, 2003, we would publish a timely notice of withdrawal in the Federal Register. We subsequently received adverse comment on the direct final rule. We will address

Topic collection of information from manufacturers and importers of citizens band base station Date-Document-Source 3/24/2003 03–6960 CPSC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Safety Standard for Omnidirectional Citizens Band Base Station Antennas (16 CFR Discussion the Consumer Product Safety Commission requests comments on a proposed extension of approval of a collection of information from manufacturers and importers of citizens band base station antennas. The Note In 1982, the Commission issued the Safety Standard for Omnidirectional Citizens Band Antennas (16 CFR part 1204) to reduce risks of death and serious injury that may result if an omnidirectional antenna contacts an overhead power line while being

Topic Alcoholic beverages: Flavored malt beverages, Date-Document-Source 3/24/2003 03–6855 ATBF TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Proposed Standards for Flavored Malt Beverages Discussion The Department of the Treasury and its Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau are proposing changes to the beer and malt beverage regulations related to the production, taxation, composition, labeling, and advertising of alcohol beverages Note The proposed regulation permits the addition of flavorings and other materials containing alcohol to malt beverage products only if the alcohol from such materials constitutes less than 0.5% by volume of the finished product. This document solicits

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Topic National Healthcare Quality Report; preliminary measure set for home health, Date-Document-Source 3/24/2003 03–6879 HHS TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Outcome and Assessment Information (OASIS) measures would be used as the Discussion The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announces a request for public comment on the Preliminary Measure Set on home health to be used in preparing the National Healthcare Quality Note This request follows up on an earlier request for public comments on the preliminary measure set dated August 19, 2002. At that time, no home health measures were proposed for the preliminary measure set

Topic Notice of Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Stainless Steel Date-Document-Source 3/24/2003 03–6931 DOC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) specification B344 Discussion On February 10, 2003, the Department of Commerce published the final results for its review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Germany for the period July 1, Note Certain electrical resistance alloy steel is also excluded from the scope of this order. This product is defined as a non-magnetic stainless steel manufactured to American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) specification B344 and containing, by weight,

Topic Engineering and traffic operations: Traffic control devices on Federal-aid and other streets and Date-Document-Source 3/24/2003 03–6920 FHA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Traffic Control Devices on Federal-Aid and Other Streets and Highways; Standards Discussion The FHWA revises its regulation on traffic control devices on Federal-aid and other highways, which prescribes procedures for obtaining basic uniformity of traffic control devices on all streets and highways. This final rule makes some nomenclature Note On October 30, 2002, at 67 FR 66076, the FHWA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing revisions to the regulation that prescribes procedures for obtaining basic uniformity of traffic control devices on all streets and highways.

Topic Hazardous Materials: Security Requirements for Offerors and Transporters of Hazardous Date-Document-Source 3/25/2003 03–7080 DOT TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Security Requirements for Offerors and Transporters of Hazardous Materials Discussion The Research and Special Programs Administration is establishing new requirements to enhance the security of hazardous materials transported in commerce. Shippers and carriers of certain highly hazardous materials must develop Note On May 2, 2002, the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA, we) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to enhance the security of hazardous materials in transportation (67 FR 22028). Proposals for amending the

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Topic Radiation protection standards: Radiation exposure reports; personal information labeling, Date-Document-Source 3/25/2003 03–7030 NRC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Radiation protection standards: Discussion The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its filing requirements for written event reports submitted to the NRC concerning individuals occupationally overexposed to radiation and radioactive Note The NRC requires licensees to file written reports within 30 days after learning of any occupational exposure to radiation or radioactive materials that exceeds the constraints or limits set out in Sec. Sec. 20.2202 and 20.2203. These records

Topic Radiation protection standards: Radiation exposure reports; personal information labeling, Date-Document-Source 3/25/2003 03–7031 NRC TEXT PDF

Standard Ref Radiation protection standards:PART 20--STANDARDS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST Discussion The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing an amendment to its filing requirements for written event reports submitted to the NRC concerning individuals occupationally overexposed to radiation and radioactive materials. Licensees will be Note Byproduct material, Criminal penalties, Licensed material, Nuclear materials, Nuclear power plants and reactors, Occupational safety and health, Packaging and containers, Radiation protection, Reporting and

Topic Nationally recognized testing laboratories, etc.: Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc., Date-Document-Source 3/25/2003 03–7014 OSHA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref testing and certification of products for demonstration of conformance to the following Discussion This notice announces the Agency's final decision on the application of Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc., for expansion of its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory under 29 CFR Note The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hereby gives notice of the expansion of recognition of Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (ITSNA), as a Nationally Recognized Testing

Topic Nationally recognized testing laboratories, etc Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Date-Document-Source 3/25/2003 03–7015 OSHA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref properly certified'' by the NRTL to meet OSHA standards that require testing and Discussion This notice announces the Agency's final decision on the applications of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for expansion of its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory under 29 CFR Note The applications contain sufficient information demonstrating the testing capabilities of the Korean, German, and Netherlands sites listed above. OSHA's recognition of the additional sites would not be limited to any particular test standards. However,

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Topic Food for human consumption: Dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids Date-Document-Source 3/25/2003 03–6963 FDA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref rule entitled ``Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids'' Discussion The Food and Drug Administration is correcting a proposed rule that appeared in the Federal Register of March 5, 2003 (68 FR 10417). The document reopened for 30 days the comment period for a proposed rule entitled ``Dietary Supplements Note 1. On page 10420, in the second column, reference 7 is corrected to read: 7. Shekelle, P., S. Morton, M. Maglione, et al., ``Ephedra andEphedrine for Weight Loss and Athletic Performance Enhancement:

Topic Water supply: National primary drinking water regulations— Arsenic standard; clarification Date-Document-Source 3/25/2003 03–7048 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref 10 parts per billion arsenic drinking water standard to express the standard Discussion Today, EPA is revising the rule text in its January 2001 final rule that established the 10 parts per billion arsenic drinking water standard to express the standard as 0.010 mg/L, in order to clarify the implementation of the original rule. Note Entities potentially regulated by this regulation are public water systems (PWSs). All community and non-transient non-community water systems must comply with the revised arsenic drinking water standard

Topic Clarification to Interim Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiry Under CERCLA and Date-Document-Source 3/25/2003 03–7050 EPA TEXT PDF

Standard Ref ASTM's E1527-97 standard, entitled ``Standard Practice for Environmental Site Discussion On January 24, 2003, we published a direct final rule entitled ``Clarification to Interim Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiry Under CERCLA and Notice of Future Rulemaking Action'' (68 FR Note ASTM standard E1527 (i.e., E1527-00) for conducting all appropriate inquiry as provided in CERCLA section 101(35)(B) for properties purchased on or after May 31, 1997. In addition, the direct final rule stated that ASTM's previous standard, E1527-97,

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