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highlights FEDERAL LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS Executive Order excluding Tennessee Valley Authority from provisions of EO 11491...... 4807 LOST AND STOLEN SECURITIES SEC proposes requirements for reporting and inquiry; comments by 4-1—76...... 4834 MARKETABLE AND OTHER INVESTMENT SECURITIES SEC proposes to amend disclosure requirements; com­ ments by 3-31-76 ...... 4833 INCOME TAX Treasury/IRS proposes regulations on interest upon obligations of a State, territory, etc.; comments and hear­ ing requests by 3 -1 8 -7 6 ...... '...... 4829 INDUSTRIAL RADIO SERVICES FCC allocates frequency for oil spill cleanup operations; effective 3—4 -7 6 ...... 1...... 4827 FEDERAL ELECTIONS _ FEC issues supplement to advisory opinion request on establishment by corporation of voluntary employee political donation program...... 4873 HONEY USDA/CCC proposes determinations on 1976 crop pur­ chase program; comments by 3 -3 -7 6 ...... 4832 APPLES USDA/AMS proposes amending grade standards; com­ ments by 3-1-76 ...... 4832 MEETINGS— Commerce: Travel Advisory Board, 2 -1 7 -7 6 ...... 4844 DOT/FAA: U.S. Terminal Procedures Advisory Com­ mittee, 3 -3 and 3 -4 -7 6 ...... 4846 FCC: Radio Technical Commission for Marine Services; various dates in February and March______4856 Federal Advisory Council on Regional Economic De­ velopment: Ozarks development plan, 2—18—76...... 4854 FPC: National Gas Survey Conservation-Technical Ad­ visory Committee, 2 -2 5 -7 6 ...... 4862 National Gas Survey Supply-Technical Advisory Committee, 2-18—76...... 4862 HEW/ADAMHA: Minority Advisory Committee, 2—18 thru 2-20-76 ...... ;...... 4844 National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities: Architectural and Environmental Arts Advisory Panel, 2 -1 9 and 2 -2 0 -7 6 ...... 4863 NRC: Reactor Safeguards Advisory Committee (3 documents), 2-18 and 2-19-76 ...... 4863—4865 Office of Telecommunications Policy: Frequency Man­ agement Advisory Council, 2-20-76 ...... 4868 OMB: Business Advisory Council on Federal Reports, 2—26—76 ...... 4867 Treasury/IRS: Small Business Advisory Committee, 2-24 and 2-25-76 ...... _...... 4837 - reminders

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Rules Going Into Effect Today COMMERCE/Patent and Trademark Of­ fice— Trademark cases; revision of ad­ ministrative fees...... 57358; 12—9—75 DOT/CG— Drawbridge operation regula­ tions; Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway, Hallandale, Fla...... 754; 1-5-76 FCC— FM broadcast stations; table of as­ signments; Georgia...... 59596; 1 2 -2 9 -7 5 Television broadcast stations; table of assignments; Fla., Okla., Tex. 59597; 12-29-75 FMC— Filing of tariffs by common carriers by water in the foreign carriers by water in the foreign commerce of the United States and by conferences of such carriers...... 763; 1-5-76 FTC— Mail order merchandise___ 49492; 1 0 -2 2 -7 5 Daily List of Public Laws H.R. 8069...... Pub. Law 94-206 Departments of Labor and Health, Edu­ cation, and Welfare Appropriation Act, 1976 (Passed over Presidential veto Jan. 28, 1976; 90 Stat. 3)

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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO. 22— M O NDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 contents THE PRESIDENT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FEDERAL ENERGY ADMINISTRATION Executive Orders Proposed Rules Notices Labor - management relations, Pesticide chemicals on or on raw Petroleum imports, study to eval­ Federal; exclusion of Tennessee agricultural commodities; uate the f easibility of incentives Valley Authority from provi­ tolerances and exemptions, for reducing price------4857 sions of EO 11491______4807 etc.: Removal of the supplemental oil Oxytetracycline hydrochloride. 4832 import license fee; hearing EXECUTIVE AGENCIES Notices cancelled______4857 Environmental statements; avail- FEDERAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE ability of agency comments___ 4847 Proposed Rules Pesticide chemicals etc.: petitions: Rules Apples; grade standards------— 4832 Elanco Products Co______4852 National Flood Insurance Pro­ Pesticide registration: gram: AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT Applications______4852 Areas eligible for sale of insur­ See Agricultural Marketing Serv­ Pesticides, specific exemptions and ance (3 documents)____ 4819-4820 ice; Commodity Credit Corpora­ experimental use permits: Special hazard areas, map cor­ tion; Federal Crop Insurance American Cyanamid Co_.____ 4853 rections (7 documents)_ 4825, 4826 Corporation; Forest Service; Chevron Chemical Co______4853 National Flood Insurance Pro­ Soil Conservation Service. Ciba-Geigy Corp..^______4853 gram; flood elevation deter­ Forest Service.______4853 minations, etc.: ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE, AND MENTAL Mitchell Manufacturing Corp__ 4854 Louisiana ______...______4823 HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Massachusetts ______<______4823 Notices FEDERAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON Texas (3 documents)______4824 Meetings : REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Advisory Committee______4844 Notices FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION M eeting______4854 Notices CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD Freight forwarder licenses : Notices FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Landair Corp______;______4858 Hearings, etc.: Rules Water pollution; certificates of Additional Dallas/Ft. Worth- Control zones______4812 financial responsibility (2 docu­ Kansas City nonstop service. 4846 Jet routes _____ 4814 ments) ______4858, 4859 Meetings : Reporting points______4813 Agreements filed, etc. : Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; Transition areas______4814 Lykes Bros. Steamship Com­ postponement ______4847 Notices pany, Inc. and Unicorn Lines Meetings: (Pty) Ltd______4857 COAST GUARD Lykes Brothers Steamship Com­ Rules Terminal Instrument Proce­ dures (TERPs)______4846 pany, Inc. et al______4858 Structural fire protection require­ Lykes Brothers Steamship Com­ ments; correction..______4826 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS pany, Inc. and Green R (Pty) COMMISSION L td ______4858 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT Rules FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION Maritime Administration-; Na- Cable television relay services___ 4826 tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Industrial radio services______4827 Notices Administration; Travel Service. Proposed Rules Hearings, etc.: Loan Star Gas Co______4861 COMMISSION ON FEDERAL PAPERWORK Assignment of frequencies to serve Notices Tharpe, Jerome K., et al____ 4861 other than air carrier opera­ Transwestern Pipeline Co._____ 4861 Public h ea rin g ...... ^ ______4847 tions ______1______4833 Meetings : COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION Notices National Gas Survey (2 docu­ Proposed Rules Hearings, etc.: ments) ____ 4862 Holiday Broadcasting Corp. Loan and purchase programs: (WAIR) ______4855 FEDERAL REGISTER OFFICE Honey ______. . . . ______4832 Receiver Standards for the Rules COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOP­ Maritime Mobile Service___ 4856 CFR checklist; 1975 issuances___ 4809 MENT, OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRE­ Upper Peninsula Telephone Co., TARY et al______4854 FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Rules Petitions for reconsideration of Notices actions in rulemaking pro­ Community development block ceedings filed; date expira­ Applications, etc.: grants; applications for entitle- tions _____ 4857 Starbuck Bancshares, In c.____ 4862 ment grants; correction______4818 Relocation; Los Angeles Field Of­ fice ------4856 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD Rules Rules FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE Flammable Fabrics Act: Contract coverage, additional ex­ CORPORATION Miscellaneous amendments (2 emption ______4809 Rules documents) ______4814 Crop insurance; designated coun­ Preservation of consumers’ claims ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT and Defenses; correction______4817 ADMINISTRATION ties in certain States: Sunflower______4812 Prohibited trade practices: Notices DiLido Shops, Inc., et al______4815 Environmental statements: FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Hercules Inc______4815 FY 1977 Underground Nuclear Notices Disclosure of written consumer Testing Program at the Ne­ Political donation program; es­ product warranty terms; correc­ vada Test Site______4847 tablishment by corporation___ 4873 tion ______4814

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Proposed Rules Notices Proposed Rules Consumers’ claims and defenses, Meetings: Securities Exchange Act: preservation; correction______4833 Small Business Advisory Com­ Lost and stolen securities; re­ Notices mittee ______4837 porting and inquiry require­ ments ______4834 Organizations and functions____ 4862 INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION Marketable and other invest­ Notices FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ment securities______4833 Hearing assignments______4871 Rules Notices Fishing: INTERSTATE LAND SALES REGISTRATION Committees; establishment, re­ Union Slough National Wildlife OFFICE newals, etc.: Refuge, Iowa______4828 Notices Corporate Disclosure, Advisory Committee on______4871 Notices Land developers; investigatory Stock exchange plans: Endangered species permits; ap­ hearings, orders of suspen­ PBW Stock Exchange, Inc. (2 plications ______4840 sion, etc.: documents) ______4870 Mill Quarter Plantation______4845 Hearings, etc.: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Roadrunner Campgrounds, Inc_ 4845 Canadian Javelin, Ltd..______4868 Rules Tahoe Keys______4845 Continental Vending Machine Animal drugs, feeds, and related Wolf River Ranch Subdivision. 4846 Corp. ______4868 products: MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET OFFICE General Public Utilities Corp_ 4868 Middle South Utilities, Inc., et Dinoprost Tromethamine sterile Notices solution______4818 a l ______4869 Clearance of reports; list of re­ FOREST SERVICE quests ______4867 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Meetings: Notices Business Advisory Council on Notices Committees; establishment, re­ Federal Reports______4867 Disaster areas: newals, etc.: Oregon ______4871 Ottawa National Forest Multiple MARITIME ADMINISTRATION Use Advisory Committee____ 4842 Notices SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE Environmental statements; avail­ Applications, etc.: Notices ability, etc. : Pacific Far East Line, Inc_____ 4843 Red River Planning Unit__ ___ 4842 Environmental statements, avail­ Timber Management Program. _ 4842 NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS ability, etc. : AND THE HUMANITIES Little Sioux Flood Prevention Project, Iowa______4842 GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Notices Notices Meetings: TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY OFFICE Regulatory reports review; pro­ Architecture and Environmen­ posals, approvals, etc______4863 tal Arts Advisory Panel------4863 Notices Meetings: GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC Frequency Management Advi­ Notices ADMINISTRATION sory Council______4868 Geothermal resource areas, oper­ Notices ations, etc.: Marine mammal permit applica­ TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Central and Western Regions; tions, etc.: See also Federal Aviation Admin­ correction______4842 Alaska, Department of Fish and istration. G a m e______4843 Notices HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE Alaska, United Fishermen__— 4844 Construction contracts; sanc­ DEPARTMENT El Paso Zoological Park______4843 tion: See Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Ocean World, Inc------4844 Steiny and Co., Inc., and J. O. Mental Health Administration; Steiny _:------4846 Food and Drug Administration. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Notices TRAVEL SERVICE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Reactor Safeguards Advisory DEPARTMENT Committee (3 documents)_ 4863-4865 Notices See Community Planning and Applications, etc.: Meetings: Development, Office of Assistant Commonwealth Edison Co------4866 Travel Advisory Board______4844 Consumers Power Co_------4866 Secretary; Federal Insurance TREASURY DEPARTMENT Administration; Interstate Land Detroit Edison Co______— 4866 Sales Registration Office. Georgia Power Co______4866 See also Internal Revenue Serv­ Public Service Company of Col­ ice. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT orado ______4867 Notices Toledo Edison Co., et al______4867 See Fish and Wildlife Service; Notes, Treasury: Geological Survey. POSTAL RATE COMMISSION Series A-1976...... 4839 Proposed Rules Notices Series A-1983 (2 documents)__ 4838, Coal leases; diligent development 4840 Mail classification schedule, 1973; Series H-1979...... 4837 and continuous operations; ex­ receipt of stipulation and agree­ tension of comment period___ 4831 ment ______4868 UNITED STATES RAILWAY ASSOCIATION INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE Notices Proposed Rules COMMISSION Abandonment and discontinu­ Income taxes; Rules ance of service: Interest upon obligations of a Interpretative releases: Penn Central Transportation State, territory, etc______4829 Accounting series releases------4817 C o ...... 4860

iv FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO. 22— M O ND AY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 Hst of cfr ports affected

The following numerical guide is a list of the parts of each title of the Code of Federal Regulations affected by documents published in today’s issue. A cumulative list of parts affected, covering the current month to date, follows beginning with the second issue of the month. A Cumulative List of CFR Sections Affected is published separately at the end of each month. The guide lists the parts and sections affected I by documents published since the revision date of each title.

1 CFR 16 CFR 26 CFR Ch. I ------4809 1 ______4814 P roposed R ules : ______4814 1______4829 3 CFR 13 (2 documents) ______4815 Executive Orders: 433 — ______4817 40 CFR 4814 ___ 4807 701 ______P roposed R ules: 11491 (Amended by EO 11901) 702 ______4814 11616 (See EO 11901)------___ 4807 180______4832 11636 (See EO 11901)______4807 Proposed Rules: 11838 (See EO 11901)______4807 433 ______4833 43 CFR 11901 _ - _ . 4807 P roposed R ules: 17 CFR 4831 211 ______4817 3500______4 CFR 3520______— 4831 331 _ _ . 4809 Proposed Rules: 210 ______4833 46 CFR 7 CFR 240 ______4834 Ch. I ______4826 401 ______4812 249 _ _ 4834 47 CFR Proposed Rules : 21 CFR 78______: _____ 4826 51 ______4832 522 ______4818 1434______4832 91______U___ 4827 24 CFR P roposed R ules: 14 CFR 570 4818 87______4833 71 (3 documents)______4812-4814 1914 (3 documents) _ _ . 4819-4820 73______4812 1916 (5 documents)______4823, 4824 50 CFR 75 ______4814 1920 (7 documents)_ 4825, 4826 33______—_ 4828

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Vi FEDERAL REGISTER, V O L 41, N O . 22— M O NDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 presidential documents Title 3—The President

Executive Order 11901 January 30, 1976

Amending Executive Order No. 11491,1 as Amended by Executive Orders 11616,2 11636,3 and 11838,4 Relating to Labor-Management Relations in the Federal Service

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the United States, including Sections 3301 and 7301 of Title 5 of the United States Code, and as President of the United States, Section 3(b) of Executive Order No. 11491 of October 29, 1969, as amended by Executive Orders 11616, 11636, and 11838, relating to labor-management relations in the Federal service, is further amended by adding thereto: “ (6) The Tennessee Valley Authority.” .

T h e W h it e H o u se , January 30, 1976.

[FR Doc.76-3263 Filed 1-30-76 ;10:16 am]

134 FR 17605; 3 CFR, 1966-1970 Comp., p. 861. * 36 FR 17319; 3 CFR, 1971 Comp., p. 202. * 36 FR 24901 ; 3 CFR, 1971 Comp., p. 232. 4 40 FR 5743, 7391.

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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO . 22— M O ND AY. FEBRUARY 2, 1976 4810 RULES AND REGULATIONS

scribe rules and regulations exempting lished for public comment in the F ederal Thirdly, the department notes that from its requirements such classes or R egister (40 FR 53271) a proposal for a there are differences between the U.K. categories of defense contractors or sub­ conditional exemption for U.K. firms Government Accounting Conventions contractors under contracts negotiated performing substantially in the U.K. concerning independent research and de­ in connection with national defense pro­ Nine responses were received to that pub­ velopment and the provisions in ASPR curements as it determines, on the basis lication. Responses were received from Section XV which are used for compli­ of the size of the contracts involved or government departments, defense con­ ance with Pub. L. 91-441. Pub. L. 91-441 otherwise, are appropriate and consist­ tractors, an industry association and two makes Department of Defense appropri­ ent with the purposes sought to be individuals. All of these comments have ations unavailable for payment of a con­ achieved by the Act. Pursuant to this been considered by the Board, and the tractor’s independent research and de­ authorization the Board has issued a Board takes this opportunity to express velopment or bid and proposal costs, un­ regulation, § 331.30, Applicability, ex­ its appreciation for the helpful sugges­ less the work which is paid for has a po­ emption and waiver, of Title 4, Code of tions which have been furnished. tential relationship to a military function Federal Regulations, which, among The comments below summarize the or operation and unless other conditions other - things, establishes a procedure by major issues discussed by respondents to are met. The most important of the other which procuring agencies may request the initial publication and explain the conditions is that there be an advance a waiver of the Board’s requirements for Board’s disposition of these issues, agreement with the contractor. What has a particular contract or subcontract. U.K. Government Accounting Conven­ been said above about the allowability of The Board from 1972 to date has tions. Two United States Government de­ costs is applicable to this point also. Fur­ granted 45 waivers requested by procur­ partments were concerned that the refer­ thermore, nothing in the Board’s condi­ ing departments and agencies. Of that ence in the proposed conditional exemp­ tional exemption in any way controls the number, 23 were for contracts or sub­ tion to the obligation of U.K. firms to terms and conditions upon which the contracts to be performed by United disclose cost accounting practices which Department of Defense may agree in ad­ Kingdom firms each of which is a de­ would be in accord with U.K. Govern­ vance with a U.K. firm for the reimburse­ fense supplier to the U.K. Government ment Accounting Conventions implied or ment to it of independent research and and also is essentially a sole source sup­ could be understood to require that when development and bid and proposal costs. plier for the particular item being pur­ matters mandated by the Conventions Additionally, the department notes chased by the U.S. Department of De­ were in conflict with certain require­ potential differences in the treatment of fense. The waivers granted to U.K. firms ments of the Armed Services Procure­ depreciation costs under the Conventions have been based in general on the ur­ ment Regulation and Energy Research and under the applicable ASPR require­ gency and essentiality of the procure­ and Development Administration pro­ ments, unmodified by the Board’s Cost ments, which were reported to preclude curement regulations, the policies of the Accounting Standards. The comment any alternative to making the proposed Conventions would prevail. does not specify, nor does the Board find, awards. However, the U.K. firms were One of the departments pointed out any significant differences at present. reported as having objections to comply­ that the Conventions permit reimburse­ The Board does recognize that both the ing with the Board’s rules and regula­ ment of four kinds of costs which are U.S. and U.K. Governments may modify tions, on the grounds that their account­ either by U.S. law or by U.S. procure­ their tax laws and their procurement ing practices have been approved by the ment policy not allowable costs in U.S. regulations with an objective to encour­ U.K. Government, their major customer, contracts. These are entertainment ex­ age capital investment, and that differ­ and may not thereafter be changed penses, product advertising, certain do­ ences could some day arise. In such case, without further approval. They were re­ nations and certain non-incurred capi­ the Conventions permit sufficient flexi­ ported as stating that they cannot as­ tal costs. The Board recognizes that the bility in individual cases to allow U.S. sume an obligation* to comply with Cost Conventions deal broadly with matters agencies to reach agreement with U.K. Accounting Standards which could be in which can be regarded as relating to both firms on appropriate annual depreciation conflict with U.K. Government Account­ allocability and allowability of costs. costs. ing Conventions and the governmentally They do indicate that in certain circum­ Finally, this department has consist­ approved accounting practices for the stances, the indicated costs are allowable ently requested unqualified waivers from individual firms. costs under U.K. contracts. However, cost the Board for use in its prime and sub­ In view of the. recurrence of this posi­ accounting practices covered by Disclo­ contracts with U.K. firms. Such firms tion and the high proportion of waiver sure Statements do not deal with the al­ have in fact been required to follow U.K. requests involving U.K. firms, the Board lowability of costs, only with their meas­ Government Accounting Conventions on undertook discussions with the U.K. Min­ urement and allocation. Where appro­ their work for the U.K. Government, and istry of Defence concerning the applica­ priate, a disclosed practice must result the department has been able to negoti­ tion of Cost Accounting Standards and in measurement and allocation of a cost ate mutually agreeable prices for con­ the Board’s rules and regulations to firms in accord with the Conventions; whether tracts with them despite this circum­ which are U.K. defense contractors. As that cost is or is not allowed as a cost stance. Under the Board’s conditional a result of these dicsussions it has been under U.S. contracts is a matter for waiver, the department will have the ad­ determined that U.K. defense contractors agreement by the parties to the contract vantage of a Disclosure Statement from do disclose their accounting practices to and is not affected by the requirement such firms, which could not have been the Ministry of Defence and that the that disclosed cost accounting practices available when an unconditional waiver Ministry of Defence approves companies’ be in accord with the Conventions. was sought and which should be of ma­ practices which then cannot be changed Secondly, the department points out terial assistance in the negotiation and without further approval. It has further that the profit formula used by the U.K. audit of new contracts. been determned that a Review Board for Government is different from the profit The Board is glad that these questions Government Contracts, whose chairman formula used in U.S. negotiated procure­ were raised but does not believe it is nec­ and members are nominated by the Gov­ ments. The U.K. profit formula, however, essary to modify its proposed conditional ernment and industry and appointed by is not a part of the U.K. Government exemption to resolve them. the Treasury, but which is established as Accounting Conventions governing cost It is appropriate to note here that the an independent organization, among accounting practices, nor does the Dis­ Board has not specifically required access other duties periodically reviews and closure Statement deal with policy on to records of U.K. firms by appropriate makes recommendations for changes in which profits are determined. Conse­ U.S. officials, as it might have done. Such U.K. Government Accounting Conven­ quently, a requirement that disclosed cost a requirement appears unnecessary in tions. The Review Board has also issued accounting practices be in accord with view of the standard provisions for ac­ or sponsored certain cost accounting the Conventions does not impinge on the cess to records contained in U.S. defense standards for use by U.K. firms in con­ authority of U.S. officials to prescribe contracts and subcontracts for perform­ tracting with the Ministry of Defence. policy for the determination of profits ance in the U.K. Access to records On November 17,1975, the Board pub- under U.S. prime or subcontracts. through such standard provisions in

FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO. 22— M O ND AY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 RULES AND REGULATIONS 4811 those contracts will be adequate to as­ Another commentator stated that it By requiring a contract clause which will was confident that the Board did not in­ provide for a penalty to be paid by the U.S. sure contractor compliance with the con­ prime contractor in the event that a UK. sistency requirement of the conditional tend that the conditional exemption ap­ subcontractor fails to consistently follow dis­ exemption. ply to U.S. subcontractors under prime closed cost accounting practices where such Another commentator opposed the contracts with U.K. firms and urged the failure results in increased costs paid by the proposal largely on the basis of his be­ Board to address this matter specifically. U.S. Government, is to impose on the U.S. lief that the proposal would require The Board’s proposal does not require primes an obligation so vague and impracti­ adoption by U.S. price negotiators and any flow-down of the clause, “Consist­ cable as literally to be unique in the history auditors of the pricing practices fol­ ency in Cost Accounting Practices”, of bilateral contracting. lowed by the U.K. Ministry of Defence. from UK. prime contractors to first tier The Board believes this comment is This belief appears to have been based or lower tier subcontractors. The Board wholly inaccurate. First, the obligation on the reference in the proposal to U.K. may, after experience in use of that to consistently follow disclosed or estab­ Government Accounting Conventions. clause is gained, reconsider this matter. lished cost accounting practices is not The Board sees nothing in the condi­ In that case, the Board would then have imposed by the Board’s current pro­ tional exemption which would require to consider whether it would be appro­ posal—it has been present in every UK. U.S. negotiators to accept pricing prac­ priate for the Board to require that a prime contract or subcontract subject to tices contrary to U.S. procurement regu­ UK. prime contractor be required to the CAS clause. Secondly, exactly the lations and the agreements which U.S. pass down to any subcontractor, whether same obligation of a prime contractor has negotiators reach with U.K. firms in the or not a U.S. subcontractor, a more ex­ existed for years with respect to every pricing of prime or subcontracts. tensive contractual obligation than is subcontract it makes which includes the This commentator also indicated that imposed on the prime contractor. For CAS clause. The Board does not believe not all U.K. firms which are U.S. prime the time being, the Board notes the like­ that the obligation arising under the con­ or subcontractors are also suppliers to lihood that U.S. subcontractors under ditional exemption is either vague or im­ the U.K. Government. The Board agrees UK. prime contracts will already be sub­ practicable, and it knows it is not unique. that this could be the case and believes ject to Cost Accounting Standards by Additionally, this commentator with that if so, it is not appropriate for the reason of other covered prime or sub­ respect to the same obligation stated: Board to require that all U.K. firms nec­ contracts which that firm has entered into. If this prior coverage has not taken For the U.S. Government to Impose such essarily adopt the UK. Government Ac­ alien rules on the defense contracting com­ counting Conventions. It has conse­ place, the Board believes that the value munity in the United Kingdom * * * where quently modified its proposal to provide of achieving coverage through a flow- neither the Government of the United King­ that disclosed practices must be in ac­ down provision in a U.K. prime contract dom nor the contractors have determined for cord with the Conventions only when the is too insignificant to justify the ad­ themselves that there are benefits to the im­ disclosing contractor is already required ministrative complexities of such a pro­ position of such punitive rules regarding ac­ to follow the Conventions. Thus, certain vision. counting practices seems patently absurd. U.K. firms may be subject to neither Further exemptions for foreign sup­ Further, to impose on the procurement proc­ pliers. A commentator, not wishing to ess such a nebulous and one-sided contrac­ Cost Accounting Standards nor U.K. tual requirement by the use of the regula­ Government Accounting Conventions. In comment on the present proposal, never­ tory procedures which wiU render the clause such cases, U.S. negotiators must use theless recommended that the Board ex­ “ mandatory a id non-negotiable” is to express that firm’s Disclosure Statement in ar­ empt all foreign suppliers, on the ground an unwarranted contempt by the United riving at agreement on the cost account­ that problems in the administration of States for the standards and practices of ing practices to be followed in contracts the CAS clause are matters of conten­ business accounting and contracting proce­ subject to the conditional exemption. tion and, in the opinion of the commen­ dures of the United Kingdom. Retention of disclosure statements. A tator, pose relatively greater difficulties Apart from the commentator’s several commentator pointed out that while the in the administration of foreign con­ adverse characterizations of the Board’s Board had proposed that Disclosure tracts. requirements, which are discussed gen­ Statements submitted by U.K. firms be The Board has announced the estab­ erally below, this portion of its comment filed with the U.K. Ministry of Defence, lishment of projects to investigate the does not appear to recognize that the tiie Board had not specified that the administrative concerns of this commen­ Board’s proposal was discussed with the Statements - would be retained in the tator and others, and if those concerns UK. Government and with representa­ Ministry. Since that was in fact the prove to be substantial, the Board will tives of the British defense industries. Board’s intention, the Board has adopted take appropriate action. In the more Through meetings in both Washington a modification to its proposal in order than four years during which the CAS and London and through continuing, to make that intention clear. clause has been required to be included close consultations, the Board has con­ Prime contractor-subcontractor rela­ in all appropriate foreign contracts and fidence that its proposal has been care­ tionships. Two matters relating to prime subcontracts, absent a waiver, the Board fully reviewed and discussed within the contractor-subcontractor relationships has heard of no problem in the adminis­ United Kingdom and that its adoption were raised. A commentator pointed out tration of the clause which has posed will be welcomed by the firms and gov­ that a U.K. subcontract might be sub­ any problem in foreign contracts. ernmental agencies affected by if. This ject to price adjustment if the subcon­ Whenever the Board believes a waiver careful consultation, and the Board’s tractor changed its disclosed cost ac­ of the CAS clause for foreign firms has subsequent proposal for a conditional ex­ counting practices during contract per­ been persuasively proposed by a con­ emption, arose out of the Board’s respect formance. In such a case, the Govern­ tracting agency, it will grant such a for, not its contempt of, the standards ment’s action would presumably be to waiver, but the Board’s experience to and practices of cost accounting in the require a corresponding change in the date does not indicate to it any reason United Kingdom. cost or price of the prime contract. The to consider a blanket waiver for all for­ Finally, this commentator expressed Board agrees that this is so, and prime eign prime contracts and subcontracts. contractors may wish in the future, as its view that there have been no discern­ Miscellaneous comments. One com­ ible benefits whatever from the Board’s some have done in the past, to obtain ment, from a major defense contractor, agreement with U.K. subcontractors for regulations and its further view that the appropriate indemnification in the event deserves note by the Board because of Board has abundant evidence that its the subcontractor’s change in practices what the Board perceives to be major regulations requiring consistency in fol­ causes a modification in the cost or price misconceptions and erroneous assump­ lowing disclosed cost accounting prac­ of the prime contract. The Board previ­ tions underlying the comment. tices have resulted in “substantial im­ ously discussed this situation in its orig­ The comment opposed the proposal for pairment of the economy, efficiency, and inal publication of 4 CFR 331.50 and does not consider that specific language a conditional exemption and favors an effectiveness of procurement * * * ”. The addressed to this matter is required to be unqualified exemption. One reason given, commentator concluded this point by included in the conditional exemption. to quote from this comment, is: stating that since it regards the Board’s

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consistency requirement to be “unfair, ment Accounting Conventions, the dis­ Administration (FAA) is considering unworkable and doubtfully enforceable”, closed practices shall be in accord with amendments to Parts 71 and 73 of the it would use the proposed conditional ex­ the requirements of those Conventions. Federal Aviation Regulations that would emption for U.K. firms only “with shame Such contract or subcontract shall also designate several temporary restricted and reluctance.” contain the following provision: areas over portions of Ga., and N.C., to The Board has received reports from Consistency in Cost Accounting contain a joint military training exer­ procurement agencies of major benefits Practices cise Solid Shield 76. The designations stemming from use of its consistency re­ would extend from May 12,1976, through quirements, and the Board believes that The contractor agrees that it will con­ sistently follow the cost accounting prac­ May 25, 1976. Those areas encompassing they have unquestionably improved the tices disclosed on Form CASB-DS-1 in esti­ airspace at or above 14,500 feet MSL economy, efficiency and effectiveness of mating, accumulating and reporting costs would also be included in the continental procurement. The Board believes that under this contract. In the event the con­ control area for the duration of their those requirements are fair, workable tractor fails to follow such practices, it agrees time of designation. and enforceable. that the contract price shall be adjusted, to­ Interested persons were afforded an As noted above, the Board is currently gether with payment of interest, if such fail­ opportunity to participate in the pro­ investigating suggestions made by some ure results in increased costs paid by the posed rule making through the submis­ U.S. defense contractors, including this U.S. Government. Interest shall be deter­ mined in accordance with the rules and reg­ sion of comments. No comments were commentator, to determine whether ulations of the Cost Accounting Standards received. there are substantial problems in the ad­ Board. The contractor agrees that the Dis­ Subsequent to publication of the ministration of its requirement to follow closure Statement filed with the U.K. NPRM, it was determined that one of disclosed accounting practices consist­ Ministry of Defence shall be available for the geographical coordinates used to de­ ently. The commentator offers no infor­ inspection and use by representatives of the scribe the boundaries of Restricted Area mation concerning any such problem, contracting agency, the Cost Accounting R-5309D should be altered approxi­ only its conclusion that the Board has Standards Board, and the Comptroller Gen­ eral of the United States. mately one-half nautical mile to correct acted wholly improperly in proposing the an overlap of that restricted area with U.K. conditional exemption. The Board (Sec. 103, 84 Stat. 796 (50 U.S.C. App. 2168)) R-5309E. It was also noted that one ad­ does not agree. ditional coordinate was needed in the Costs and benefits. The Board discerns A rthur S choenhaut, Executive Secretary. description of R-5307J to make a similar no significant cost or inflationary impact size correction in the western boundary of the conditional exemption. [FR Doc.76-3075 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] of that restricted area and make it coin­ The benefits include a substantial re­ cide with the eastern boundaries of duction in the number of waiver requests Title 7— Agriculture R-5307I and the underlying R-5307C, for United Kingdom firms, while estab­ CHAPTER IV— FEDERAL CROP INSUR­ D and E. lishing a consistency requirement for all ANCE CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF Since these are minor corrections U.K. contractors which is necessarily lost AGRICULTURE which will not appreciably alter the ex­ when all Board requirements are waived. tent of restriction, it has been concluded A United Kingdom firm could find PART 401— FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE that they are minor matters upon which that its obligations to follow U.K. Gov­ the public would have no desire to com­ ernment Accounting Conventions might Appendix; Regulations for the 1969 and ment and which may be effected herein require the firm to change a disclosed Succeeding Crop Years without recourse to further public notice. cost accounting practice. In such an Pursuant to the authority contained In consideration of the foregoing, event, the Board hopes that the cost im­ Parts 71 and 73 of the Federal Aviation pact on U.S. contracts or subcontracts in § 401.101 of the above identified regu­ lations, the following counties have been Regulations are amended, effective 0901 of any such change would be negotiated G.m.t., March 25, 1976, as hereinafter in advance of the effective date of a designated for sunflower crop insurance for the 1976 crop year. set forth. change to the Convention, so as to avoid In § 71.151 (41 FR 345) the following the imposition of any interest charges on Minnesota Grant Wilkin temporary restricted areas are included increased cost paid by the United States. for the duration of their time of desig­ The negotiation relating to a change in Norman North Dakota nation from 0001 e.d.t., May 12, 1976, disclosed practices would be patterned Cass Grand Forks through 2359 e.d.t., May 25, 1976. on the similar negotiation required under Foster Section (a) (4) (B) of the Cost Account­ R-5309B SOLID SHIELD 76, R-5309H SOLID ing Standards Clause. (Secs. 506, 516, 52 Stat. 73, as amended, 77, as SHIELD 76, R-5309I SOLID SHIELD 76, amended; 7 U.S.C. 1506, 1516) R-5309J SOLID SHIELD 76, R-5309K In view of the foregoing, the following SOLID 76, and R-5309L SOLID SHIELD 76. change to Part 331 of the Board’s regula­ [seal] M. R. P eterson, tions is being made effective February 2, Manager, Federal Crop In § 73.53 (41 FR 688) the following 1976: Insurance Corporation. temporary restricted areas are added: Section 331.30, Applicability, Exemp­ [FR Doc.76-3029 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] R-5309A Solid Shield 76 tion, and Waiver, is modified by adding Boundaries. Beginning at Lat. 35°05'00” subparagraph (9) to paragraph (b) to N., Long. 79°35'00" W.; to Lat. 35°07'05” N., read as follows: Title 14— Aeronautics and Space Long., 79°22'50" W.; thence south and east CHAPTER I— FEDERAL AVIATION ADMIN­ along R-5311A to Lat. 35°02'45” N., Long. § 331.30 Applicability, exemption, and ISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANS­ 79°17'00” W.; to Lat. 35°00'00” N., Long. waiver. PORTATION 79°17'00” W.; to Lat. 34°57'00” N., Long. * * * * * 79°36'00” W.; to point of beginning. [Airspace Docket No. 75-SO-129.] (b) * * * Designated altitudes. Surface to 12,000 feet PART 71— DESIGNATION OF FEDERAL MSL. (9) Any contract o r . subcontract Time of designation. Continuous—May 12, made with a United Kingdom contractor AIRWAYS, AREA LOW ROUTES, CON­ 1976, through May 25,1976. for performance substantially in the- TROLLED AIRSPACE, AND REPORTING Controlling agency. Federal Aviation Ad­ United Kingdom: Provided, That the POINTS ministration, Washington ARTC Center. contractor has filed with the U.K. PART 73— SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE Using agency. United States Atlantic Com­ mand, Norfolk, Va. Ministry of Defence, for retention by the Designation of Temporary Restricted Areas Ministry, a completed Disclosure State­ R—5309B Solid Shield 76 ment (Form CASB—DS—1 ) which shall On December 24,1975, a notice of pro­ posed rule making (NPRM) was pub­ Boundaries. Beginning at Lat. 35°16'0G” adequately describe its cost accounting N., Long. 79°14,00” W.; to Lat. 35°16'00” N., practices. Whenever that contractor is lished in the F ederal R egister (40 FR Long. 79°02'30',f W.; to Lat 85*11'00'* N., already required to follow U.K. Govem- 59448) stating that the Federal Aviation Long. 79°02'30” W.; thence west along

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R-5311A to Lat. 35°12'00" N., Long. 79°14' Controlling agency. Federal Aviation Ad­ E to Lat. 34°30'20” N., Long 77°15'50” W.; 00” W.; to point of beginning. ministration, Washington ARTC Center. thence 3 nautical miles from and parallel to Designated altitudes. 1,200 feet MSL to but Using agency. United States Atlantic Com­ the shoreline to Lat. 34°18’00” N., Long. 77°- not including FL 180. mand, Norfolk, Va. 37'30” W.; to Lat. 34°17'20" N., Long. 77°46'- Time of designation. Continuous—May 12, 15" W.; to Lat. 34°51'30” N., Long. 77°52'00” R-5309G S o lid S h ie l d 76 1976, through May 25, 1976. W.; to Lat. 35°11'00” N., Long. 77°36'00” W.; Controlling agency. Federal Aviation Ad­ Boundaries. Beginning at Lat. 34°57'30” N., to Lat. 35°24'00” N„ Long. 77°17'00” W.; to ministration, Washington ARTC Center. Long. 77°02'00” W.; to Lat. 34°43'15'? N., point of beginning. Using agency. United States Atlantic Com­ Long. 76°47'30” W.; to Lat. 34°42'00” N„ Designated altitudes. 10,000 feet MSL to mand, Norfolk, Va. Long. 76°54'45” W.; to Lat. 34°50'30” N., FL 180. Long. 77°05'00” W.; to Lat. 34°49'30” N., Time of designation. Continuous—May 12, R-5309C Solid Shield 76 Long. 77°10'00” W.; to point of beginning. 1976, through May 25,1976. Boundaries. Beginning at Lat. 35°16'00” Designated altitudes. Surface to 3,000 feet Controlling agency. Federal Aviation Ad­ N„ Long 78°32'00” W.; to Lat. 35°16'00” MSL. ministration, Washington ARTC Center. N., Long 78°03'00” W.; to Lat. 35°10'00” N., Time of designation. Continuous—May 12, Using agency. United States Atlantic Com­ Long. 77°59'00” W.; to Lat. 34°58'00” N., 1976, through May 25, 1976. mand, Norfolk, Va. Long. 78°03'00" W.; to Lat. 35°00'00" N., Controlling agency. Federal Aviation Ad­ In § 73.30 (41 FR 669) the following tem­ Long. 78°24'00” W.; to point of beginning. ministration, Washington ARTC Center. porary restricted area is added: Designated altitudes. 1,200 feet MSL to Using agency. United States Atlantic Com­ R-5309L S o lid S h ie l d 76 mand, Norfolk, Va. 10.000 feet MSL. Boundaries. Beginning at Lat. 32°05'00” Time of designation. Continuous—May 12, R-5309H Solid Shield 76 1976, through May 25,1976. N., Long. 81°58'00” W.; to Lat. 32°05'00” N., Boundaries. Beginning at Lat. 34°43'15” N., Long. 81°49'00” W.; thence south and east Controlling agency. Federal Aviation Ad­ along Restricted Areas R-3005A and B to Lat. ministration, Washington ARTC Center. Long. 76°47'30” W.; to Lat. 34°38'3Q” N., Using agency. United States Atlantic Com­ Long. 76°43'00” W.; thence west along a line 31°56'15" N., Long. 81°23'00” W.; to Lat. 31°- mand, Norfolk, Va. 3 nautical miles from and parallel to the 54'00” N„ Long. 81°17'00” W.; to Lat. 31°35'- shoreline to Lat. 34°37'30” N., Long. 76°56' 00” N„ Long. 81°23'00” W.; to Lat. 31°35'00” R-5309D Solid Shield 76 20” W.; thence north and east along Re­ N., Long. 82°04'30” W.; to Lat. 31°49'00” N„ Long. 82°11'00” W.; to point of beginning. Boundaries. Beginning at Lat. 35° 00'00” stricted Areas R-5306C and R-5306B to point of beginning. Designated altitudes. 5,000 feet MSL to N., Long. 78°24'00” W.; to Lat. 34°58'00” N„ 17,000 feet MSL. Long. 78°03'00" W.; to Lat. 34°49'20” N., Designated altitudes. 1,200 feet MSL to FL 180. Time of designation. Continuous—May 12, Long. 78®07'30" W.; to Lat. 34°51'57” N., 1976, through May 25, 1976. Long. 78°27'45” W.; to point of beginning. Time of designation. Continuous—May 12, 1976, through May 25, 1976. Controlling agency. Federal Aviation Ad­ Designated altitudes. 7,000 feet MSL to ministration, Jacksonville ARTC Center. 10.000 feet MSL. Controlling agency. Federal Aviation Ad­ ministration, Washington ARTC Center. Using agency. United States Atlantic Com­ Time of designation. Continuous—May 12, mand, Norfolk, Va. 1976, through May 25, 1976. Using agency. United States Atlantic Com­ Controlling agency. Federal Aviation Ad­ mand, Norfolk, Va. (Sec. 307(a) of the Federal Aviation Act of ministration, Washington ARTC Center. 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1348(a)) and Sec. 6(c) of the Using agency. United States Atlantic Com­ R-5309I Solid Shield 76 Department of Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. mand, Norfolk, Va. Boundaries. Beginning at Lat. 35°16'00” 1655(c)).) N., Long. 79°02'30" W.; to Lat. 35°16'00” N., R-5309E Solid Shield 76 Long. 78°08'00” W.; to Lat. 35°10'00” N. Issued in Washington, D.C., on Janu­ Boundaries. Beginning at Lat. 34°53'45” Long. 77°59'00” W.; to Lat. 34°58'00” N., ary 26,1976. N., Long. 78°42'00” W.; to Lat. 34°49'20” N., Long. 78°03'00” W.; to Lat. 34°49'20” N., W illiam E. B roadwater, Long. 78°07'30” W.; to Lat. 34°17'00” N„ Long. 78°07'30" W.; to Lat. 34°17'00” N., Long. 78°30'00” tó~ Chief, Airspace and Air Long. 78°30'00” W.; to Lat. 34°25'00” N., W.; Lat. 34°25'00” N., Traffic Rules Division. Long. 78°43'00” W.; to Lat. 34°50'00” N., Long. 78°43'00” W.; to Lat. 34°50'00” N., Long. 78°46'00” W.; to point of beginning. Long. 78°46'00” W.; to' Lat. 34°52'00” N., [FR Doc.76-2939 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] Designated altitudes. Surface to 10,000 feet Long. 78°57'45” W.; to Lat. 35°02'55” N„ MSL north of latitude 34°30'00” N., and 1,200 Long. 79°05'40'' W.; thence north along the feet MSL to 10,000 feet MSL south of 34°30' boundary of Restricted Area R-5311A to Lat. [Airspace Docket No. 75-EA-60] 00” N. 35°11'00” N., Long. 79°02'30'' W.; to point of beginning. PART 71— DESIGNATION OF FEDERAL Time of designation. Continuous—May 12, AIRWAYS, AREA LOW ROUTES, CON­ 1976, through May 25, 1976. Designated altitudes. 10,000 feet MSL to Controlling agency. Federal Aviation Ad­ FL 180. TROLLED AIRSPACE AND REPORTING ministration, Washington ARTC Center. Time of designation. Continuous—May 12, POINTS Using agency. United States Atlantic Com­ 1976, through May 25, 1976. Alteration of Control Zone mand, Norfolk, Va. Controlling agency. Federal Aviation Ad­ ministration, Washington ARTC Center. On page 53270 of the Federal R egis­ R-5309F Solid Shield 76 Using agency. United States Atlantic Com­ ter for November 17, 1975, the Federal Boundaries. Beginning at Lat. 35°15'00” N., mand, Norfolk, Va. Aviation Administration published a Long. 77°30'00” W.; to Lat. 34°57'30” N„ R-5309J S o lid S h ie l d 76 proposed rule which would alter the Al­ Long. 77°02'00” W.; thence south and east bany, N.Y., Control Zone (41 FR 356). along Restricted Areas R-5306B, C, D and E Boundaries. Beginning at Lat. 35° 10'00” to Lat. 34°30'20” N., Long. 77°15'50” W.; N„ Long. 77°59'00” W.; to Lat. 35°11'00" N., Interested parties were given 30 days thence 3-nautical miles from and parallel Long. 77°36'00" W. to Lat. 34°51'30” N., after publication in which to submit to the shoreline to Lat. 34°18'00” N„ Long. Long. 77°52'00" w.; to Lat. 34°17'20” ' N., written data or views. No objections to 77°37'30” W.; to Lat. 34°28'00” N„ Long. 77° Long. 77°46'15" w. to Lat, 34°17'00'' N., the proposed regulations have been re­ 38'00" W.; to Lat. 34°33'30” N., Long. Long. 78°30'00” w.; to Lat. 34°49'20” N., ceived. Since the change is minor in na­ 77°49'00” W.; to Lat. 34°51'30” N., Long. Long. 78°07'30” w.; to Lat. 34’ 58'00” N., Long. ture, the amendment can be effective in 77°52'00” W.; to Lat. 35°03'00” N., Long., 78°03'00*' W.; to point of beginning. less than 30 days. 77°43'00” W.; to Lat. 35°11'00” N„ Long. 77° Designated altitudes. 10,000 feet MSL to 36'00” W.; to point of beginning, excluding FL 180. In view of the foregoing, the proposed that airspace from the surface to 3,000 feet Time of designation. Continuous—May 12, regulation is hereby adopted, effective MSL within a 5-statute mile radius circle 1976, through May 25, 1976. upon February 2,1976. Controlling agency. Federal Aviation Ad­ centered on the Albert Ellis Airport (Lat. (Sec. 307(a) of the Federal Aviation Act of 34°49'49” N., Long. 77°36'42” W.) and ex­ ministration, Washington ARTC Center. tending 4 nautical miles each side of the Using agency. United States Atlantic Com­ 1958 [72 Stat. 749; 49 U.S.C. 1348], and sec­ final approach courses for the Albert Ellis mand, Norfolk, Va. tion 6(c) of the Department of Transporta­ ILS RWY—5 (051° R) and NDB-5 (051° M) R-5309K S o lid S h ie l d 76 tion Act [49 U.S.C. 1655(c) ].) approaches. Designated altitudes. Surface to 10,000 feet Boundaries. Beginning at Lat. 35°26'00” Issued in Jamaica, N.Y., on Janu­ MSL. N., Long. 77°07'00” W.; to Lat. 35°23'00'' N., ary 19, 1976. Time of designation. Continuous—May 12, Long. 76°34'30” W.; thence south and east D uane W . F reer, 1976, through May 25, 1976. along Restricted Areas R-5306A, B, C, D and Director, Eastern Region.

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1. Amend § 71.171 of Part 71, of the Issued in Washington, D.C., on Janu­ ments, and interpretations under the Federal Aviation Regulations so as to ary 27,1976. Flammable Fabrics Act and transferred amend the description of the Albany, rules and regulations under that Act W illiam E. B roadwater, N.Y. Control Zone by inserting “ ; within from Chapter 1 of Title 16, Code of Fed­ 2 miles each side of the extended center- Chief, Airspace and Air Traffic Rules Division. eral Regulations, Part 302 to Title 16, line of Albany County Airport Runway Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter II, IQ, extending from the 5-mile radius IFR Doc.76-2940 Filed 1-30-76:8:45 am] Subchapter D. zone to 5 miles west of the approach end The Commission announces the fol­ of Runway 10” following, “ 15 miles east Title 16— Commercial Practices lowing amendments of Subparts D and G of the VORTAC”. CHAPTER I— FEDERAL TRADE of Subchapter A of Chapter 1 of Title 16 [FR Doc.76-2938 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] COMMISSION of the Code of Federal Regulations, to delete references to the Flammable SUBCHAPTER G— RULES, REGULATIONS, STATE­ MENTS, AND INTERPRETATIONS UNDER Fabrics Act. [Airspace Docket No. 75-CE-12] MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY ACT 1. The words “Flammable Fabrics Act” PART 71— DESIGNATION OF FEDERAL PART 701— DISCLOSURE OF WRITTEN are deleted from the title of Subpart D. AIRWAYS, AREA LOW ROUTES, CON­ CONSUMER PRODUCT WARRANTY § 1.31 [Amended] TROLLED AIRSPACE, AND REPORTING TERMS AND CONDITIONS POINTS 2. The words “Flammable Fabrics Act,” PART 702— PRE-SALE AVAILABILITY OF are deleted from § 1.31. Designation of Transition Area WRITTEN WARRANTY TERMS § 1.33 [Amended] On Page 52051 of the F ederal R egister Correction 3. The words “section 8 of the Flam­ dated November 7, 1975, the Federal In FR Doc. 75-34895 appearing on Aviation Administration published a mable Fabrics Act and Rule 10 of page 60168 in the issue of Wednesday, the rules and regulations thereunder notice of proposed rule making which December 31, 1975 make the following would amend § 71.181 of Part 71 of the (§ 302.10 of this chapter);” are deleted corrections: from § 1.33. Federal Aviation Regulations so as to 1. The heading should have appeared designate a transition area at Meade, as set forth above. § 1.34 [Amended] Kansas. 2. On page 60175, footnote 96, the third Interested persons were given 30 days 4. The words “ as well as articles of line should have read “cock & Parsons, wearing apparel and fabrics subject to to submit written comments, suggestions R 1-3-2, 369, Sunbeam Corp.;”. the provisions of the Flammable Fabrics or objections regarding the proposed 3. On page 60179, in the second column, Act” are deleted from § 1.34, and the amendment. the section number above the second comma after the words “fur products” No objections have been received and complete paragraph should have read is changed to a period. the proposed amendment is hereby “701.3(b)”. adopted without change and is set forth 4. On page 60181, the fourth line of § 1.63 [Amended] below. footnote 173 should have read “R -l-3-1, 5. The words “Flammable Fabrics Act,” This amendment shall be effective 0901 164, Lear Siegler, Inc.; R -l-3-1, 188,”. are deleted from § 1.63. G.m.t., March 25,1976. 5. On page 60185, the fourth line in the § 1.64 [Amended] (Sec. 307 (a) of the Federal Aviation Act second column should be deleted. of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1348), and of Section 6(c) 6. On page 60193, the word “expedi­ 6. In § 1.64, insert the word “and” after of the Department of Transportation Act tious” in the tenth and eleventh line of the year “ 1939,”, and delete the words (49 U.S.C. 1655(c)).) the second complete paragraph was in­ “ and especially the Flammable Fabrics Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on correctly shown as “expeditions” . Act where the public may be endanger­ January 19, 1976. 7. On page 60199 footnote 74 should ed,”. have read “R 1-2-3, 952, Staff Report.” These amendments are effective on G eorge R. LaCaille, 8. On page 60200, the second line in the February 2, 1976. Acting Director, Central Region. second paragraph of footnote 87 should (Section 6(g), 38 Stat. 721, (15 U.S.C. 46); §71.181 (4 FR 440), the following have read “right to make immediate ap­ sec. (a)(1 ), 80 Stat. 383, (5 U.S.C 552)) transition area is added: plication to the”. By direction of the Commission dated M eade, K a n s . January 15, 1976. The airspace extending upward from 700 SUBCHAPTER A— PROCEDURES AND RULES OF PRACTICE V irginia M. H arding, feet above the surface within a 5.5 mile Acting Secretary. radius of the Meade, Kansas Municipal Air­ PART 1— GENERAL PROCEDURES port (latitude 37°16'45'' N., longitude 100°- [FR Doc.76-2955 Filed 1-30-76:8:45 am] 21'15" W .); within 3 miles each side of the Miscellaneous Amendments Meade NDB (latitude 37°16'40" N., longitude On May 14, 1973, functions under the 100°21'31" W .); 008° bearing, extending from PART A— MISCELLANEOUS RULES the 5.5-mile radius to 8.5 miles north of the Flammable Fabrics Act (15 U.S.C. 1191- NDB. 1204) were transferred to the Consumer Miscellaneous Amendment [FR Doc.76-2937 Filed 1-30-76:8:45 am] Product Safety Commission pursuant to In addition to the amendments of Sub­ section 30 of the Consumer Product parts D and G of Part 1, Subchapter A Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2079). Previously, of Chapter 1 of Title 16 of the Code of [Airspace Docket No. 75—WA—20] the Department of Commerce, the Fed­ Federal Regulations, and Section 4 of PART 75— ESTABLISHMENT OF JET eral Trade Commission, and the Depart­ its Statement o f Organization appearing ROUTES AND AREA HIGH ROUTES ment of Health, Education, and Welfare in today’s F ederal R egister, the Com­ Alteration of Area High Routes; Correction had responsibilities under the Flam­ mission announces the following amend­ In FR Doc. 76-869 appearing at page mable Fabrics Act. ment to Part 4, Subchapter A of Chapter 1890 in the Federal R egister of Janu­ By notice published in Part n i of the 1 of Title 16 of the Code of Federal Reg­ ary 13, 1976, the .paragraph beginning F ederal R egister on December 30, 1975 ulations, to delete reference to the Flam­ “In J920R” is corrected in the third and <40 FR 59884-59957), the Consumer mable Fabrics Act. fourth lines by deleting “Lewiston” and Product Safety Commission codified Section 4.9(b) (7) is revised to read as substituting “Lewistown” therefor. flammability standards, policy state­ follows:

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■ § 4.9 Public Records. Composition; 13.2280-70 Textile Fiber type or lettering of equal size and con­ * * * * * Products Identification Act. spicuousness. 2. Flimishing a false guaranty that (b) * * * (Sec. 6, 38 Stat. 721; 15 U.S.C. 46. Interpret (7) Continuing guaranties filed under or apply sec. 5, 38 Stat. 719, as amended; 72 any textile fiber product is not mis­ Stat. 1717; 15 U.S.C. 45, 70) branded or falsely or deceptively in­ the Wool, Fur, and Textile Acts; voiced or advertised under the provisions * * * * * In the Matter of DiLido Shops, Inc., a of the Textile Fiber Products Identifica­ This amendment is effective on Feb­ corporation, and Go-Young, Inc., a tion Act. ruary 2, 1976. corporation, doing business under 3. Failing to maintain and preserve their own names and as DiLido proper records of fiber content of tex­ (Section 6, 38 Stat. 721, (15 U.S.C. 46); sec. Fashions and Go-Young Fashions, (a)(1), 80 Stat. 383, (5 U.S.C. 552)) tile fiber products manufactured by re­ and Solomon Jove and Bertha Jove, spondents, as required by Section 6(a) By direction of the Commission dated individually and as officers of said of the Textile Fiber Products Identifi­ January 26, 1976. corporations. cation Act and Rule 39 of the Rules and Charles A. T obin, Consent order requiring two related Regulations promulgated thereunder. Secretary. Miami, Fla., manufacturers of men’s It is further ordered, That respond­ [FR Doc.76-2956 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] sport shirts, among other things to cease ents notify the Commission at least misbranding and mislabeling their tex­ thirty (30) days prior to any proposed tile fiber products, furnishing false change in the corporate respondents, [Docket C-2771] guaranties and failing to maintain DiLido Shops, Inc., and Go-Young, Inc., proper records of the products manu­ such as dissolution, assignment or sale PART 13— PROHIBITED TRADE PRAC­ resulting in the emergence of a succes­ TICES, AND AFFIRMATIVE CORRECTIVE factured by them. ACTIONS The order to cease and desist, includ­ sor corporation, the creation or disso­ ing further order requiring report of lution of subsidiaries or any other DiLido Shops, Inc., et al. compliance therewith, is as follows:1 change in the corporations which may affect compliance obligations arising out Subpart—Advertising falsely or mis­ O rder leadingly: § 13.10 Advertising falsely of the order. or misleadingly; § 13.30 Composition of It is ordered That respondents DiLido It is further ordered, That the indi­ goods; 13.30-75 Textile Fiber Products Shops,. Inc., a corporation, and Go- vidual respondents named herein Identification Act; § 13.45 Content; Young, Inc., a corporation, doing busi­ promptly notify the Commission of the § 13.73 Formal regulatory and statu­ ness under their own names and as Di­ discontinuance of their present business tory requirements; 13.73-90 Textile Lido Fashions and Go-Young-Fashions, or employment and of their affiliation Fiber Products Identification Act; § 13.- their successors and assigns, and Solo­ with a new business or employment. 130 Manufacture or preparation; 13.- mon Jove and Bertha Jove, individually Such notice shall include respondents’ 130-50 Textile Fiber Products Identifi­ and as officers of said corporations, and current business address and a state­ cation Act; § 13.205 Scientific or other respondents’ representatives, agents and ment as to the nature of the business or . relevant facts. Subpart—Failing to employees, directly or through any cor­ employment in which they are engaged, maintain records: § 13.1051 Failing to poration, subsidiary, division or other as well as a description of their duties maintain records; 13.1051-30 Formal device, in connection with the introduc­ and responsibilities. regulatory and/or statutory require­ tion, delivery for introduction, manufac­ It is further ordered, That the re­ ments. Subpart-—Furnishing false guar­ ture for introduction, sale, advertising, spondent corporations shall forthwith anties: § 13.1053 Furnishing false or offering for sale, in commerce, or in distribute a copy of this order to each guaranties; 13.1053-80 Textile Fiber the importation into the United States, of their operating divisions. Products Identification Act. Subpart— of any textile fiber product; or in con­ It is further ordered, That the re­ Invoicing products falsely: § 13.1108 nection with the sale, offering for sale, spondents herein shall within sixty (60) Invoicing products falsely; 13.1108-80 advertising, delivery, transportation or days after service upon them of this or­ Textile Fiber Products Identification causing to be transported, after ship­ der, file with the Commission a report, Act. Subpart—Misbranding or mislabel­ ment in commerce of any textile fiber in writing, setting forth in detail the ing: § 13.1185 Composition; 13.1185-80 product, whether in its original state or manner and form in which they have Textile Fiber Products Identification contained in any other textile fiber prod­ complied with this order. Act; § 13.1200 Content; § 13.1212 For­ uct, as the terms “commerce” and “tex­ tile fiber product” are defined in the The Decision and Order was issued by mal regulatory and statutory require­ the Commission Dec. 22, 1975. ments; 13.1212-80 Textile Fiber Prod­ Textile Fiber Products Identification ucts Identification Act; § 13.1320 Sci­ Act, do forthwith cease and desist from : Charles A. T obin, entific or other relevant facts. Misrepre­ 1. Misbranding textile fiber products Secretary. senting oneself and goods—Goods: § 13.- by: [FR Doc.76-2977 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] 1590 Composition; 13.1590-70 Textile a. Falsely or deceptively stamping, Fiber Products Identification Act; § 13.- tagging, labeling, invoicing or otherwise 1605 Content; § 13.1623 Formal reg-' taggin, labeling, invoicing or otherwise [Docket C—2558] identifying such products as to the name ulatory and statutory requirements; 13.- PART 13— PROHIBITED TRADE PRAC­ 1623-80 Textile Fiber Products Identi- or amount of the constituent fibers con­ tained therein; TICES, AND AFFIRMATIVE CORRECTIVE ficatipn Act. Subpart—Neglecting, un­ ACTIONS fairly or deceptively, to make material b. Failing to affix a stamp, tag, label Hercules Inc. disclosure: § 13.1845 Composition»; 13.- or other means of identification to each 1845-70 Textile Fiber Products Iden­ such product showing in a clear, legible Codification under 16 C.F.R. 13 ap­ tification Act; § 13.1850 Content § 13.- and conspicuous manner each element pears in 40 FR 3974; issue for January 1852 Formal regulatory and statutory of information required to be disclosed 27,1975. requirements; 13.1852-70 Textile Fiber by Section 4(b) of the Textile Fiber (Sec. 6, 38 Stat. 721; 15 U.S.C. 46. Interprets Products Identification Act; § 13.1895 Products Identification Act; or applies sec. 5, 38 Stat. 719, as amended; Scientific or other relevant facts. Sub- c. Using a fiber trademark on labels 15 U.S.C. 45) part—Offering unfair, improper and affixed to textile fiber products without In the Matter of Hercules Incorporated, deceptive inducements to purchase or a corporation. deal: § 13.1982 Guarantee—statutory; the generic name of the fiber appearing 13.1982-80 Textile Fiber Products Iden­ in immediate conjunction therewith in Order modifying an earlier order dated tification Act; § 13.2063 Scientific or Oct. 4, 1974, 40 F.R. 3974, 84 F.T.C. 605, other relevant facts. Subpart—Using 1 Copies of the Complaint, Decision andby eliminating order paragraphs I.B., misleading name—Goods: § 13.2280 Order, filed with the original document. I.C., n.B., n.C., and m and including

FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO . 22— M ONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 4816 RULES AND REGULATIONS two provisos: (1) that simple efficacy cide Act, as amended (hereinafter (d) Statements concerning such terms claims will not be considered absolute FIFRA) or any other approved use based include no conclusory representations, safety claims under paragraph I.A., and upon evidence filed in connection with either directly or indirectly or by impli­ (2) that primarily institutional advertis­ registration under FIFRA. cation, suggesting that the product is ing will not require the “stop" clause. Provided however That for purposes of unqualifiedly safe, non-toxic or free of This is to provide for a uniformity of enforcing Paragraph I.A. of this Order hazard. treatment among competitors against any advertisement, statement, claim or in . It is further ordered That re­ whom the F.T.C. proceeded simultane­ representation that such products may spondent, Hercules Incorporated, a ously issuing complaints involving the be employed for a crop or plant use reg­ corporation, its successors and assigns same practices. The modified order af­ istered under FIFRA or any other ap­ and respondent’s officers, representatives, fords respondent the benefits of the proved use based upon evidence filed in agents, and employees, directly or terms of the consent order afforded to connection with registration under through any corporation, subsidiary, di­ PMC Corporation in Docket 8961, 40 F.R. FIFRA shall not be deemed a violation vision or other device, in connection with 53552, 86 F.T.C. ------, but leaves intact of this Order; the advertising, offering for sale, or sale those provisions which are peculiar to the Provided further That this exception or distribution of such products do forth­ facts of .the Hercules complaint. shall be effective only until such time as with cease and desist from disseminat­ The order reopening and modifying a Trade Regulation Rule covering the ing or causing the dissemination of: cease and desist order, including further advertising and promotion of such prod­ A. Any print advertising or print pro­ order requiring report of compliance ucts subject to this Order and contain­ motional material which contains any therewith, is as follows:1 ing terms at least as onerous as Para­ use or efficacy claim or any environ­ Upon consideration of respondent’s graph I.A. of this Order becomes final mental or safety claim for any such petition to reopen and modify the Cease and effective. II. With respect to repre­ products unless it clearly and con­ and Desist Order entered by consent sentations not covered by the provisions spicuously includes in such print adver­ against respondent in this matter on of Section I. of this Order, it is ordered tisement or print promotional material October 4, 1974, to afford respondent the that Hercules Incorporated, a corpora­ the following statement: benefits of the terms of the consent order tion, its successors and assigns and re­ STOP! ALL PESTICIDES CAN BE HARMFUL afforded to'FMC Corporation in Docket spondent’s officers, representatives, TO HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT IF No. 8961, but leaving intact those provi­ agents, and employees, directly or MISUSED. READ THE LABEL CAREFULLY sions which are peculiar to the facts of through any corporation, subsidiary, di­ AND USE ONLY AS DIRECTED. the Hercules Complaint, and the Acting vision or other device, in connection with Director of the Bureau of Consumer Pro­ B. Any broadcast advertisement more the advertising, offering for sale, or sale than 30 seconds in length which contains tection having recommended that the re­ or distribution of such products, do quested modifications be granted, and for any such products any use or efficacy forthwith cease and desist from: claim or any environmental or safety the Commission having concluded on the A. Representing, directly or by impli­ basis of the foregoing that the petition claim unless it clearly and conspicuously cation, by print or broadcast advertising, includes the following statement: should be granted. by other promotional material, or by It is ordered, That this matter be re­ sales representatives’ oral statements, ALL PESTICIDES CAN BE HARMFUL TO opened and the following Modified Final HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT IF that such products are absolutely safe, MISUSED. READ THE LABEL CAREFULLY Order be substituted and issued in lieu non-toxic or free of hazard to human AND USE ONLY AS DIRECTED. of the Order entered herein on Octo­ beings, warm-blooded animals, birds, ber 4,1974: fish, beneficial insects, or the environ­ C. Any broadcast advertisement not more than 30 seconds in length which M odified Final O rder ment. B. Representing, directly or by impli­ contains for any such products any use I. It is ordered, That respondent, cation, by print or broadcast advertising or efficacy claim or any environmental Hercules Incorporated, a corporation, its or by other promotional material, that or safety claim unless it clearly and con­ successors and assigns and respondent’s Toxaphene insecticide, or any product spicuously includes the following state­ officers, representatives, agents, and em­ containing Toxaphene insecticide: ment: ployees, directly or through any cor­ (1) Is “soft;” or ALL PESTICIDES CAN BE HARMFUL. READ poration, subsidiary, division or other (2) Is “non-persistent,” "non-mobile” THE LABEL. USE AS DIRECTED. device, in connection with the advertis­ and/or will "not magnify biologically;” Provided That in television advertise­ ing, offering for sale, or distribution of provided however, that the use of such any insecticide product with precaution­ ments not more than 10 seconds in length terms shall not be prohibited if: for any such products which contain no ary labeling which contains any active (a) Accompanied by statements, which insecticidal ingredient(s) presently direct representations concerning prod­ clearly and conspicuously and in close uct safety, the requirements of the term marketed by respondent or currently be­ conjunction with such terms, fully and ing field tested by respondent and which “clearly and conspicuously” shall in all accurately explain such terms and the cases be met by including the above is intended for use by custom applicators specific context within which such terms and commercial growers to protect ani­ statement in the video portion of the are used, and that context reflects nor­ advertisement. mals or food, forage, field or fiber crops mal circumstances or conditions in which by virtue of the capacity of its active Provided however That for purposes the product could be expected to be used; of enforcing Paragraph III of this Order ingredient(s) to kill insects (sometimes and referred to hereinafter as “such prod­ any advertisement, statement, claim or (b) Accompanied by statements which representation that such products may ucts”), do forthwith cease and desist set forth all relevant and material ad­ from: be employed for a crop or plant use reg­ verse effects on the environment known istered under FIFRA, or any other ap­ A. Representing, directly or by impli­to result from the uses of such product cation, by print or broadcast advertis­ proved use based upon evidence filed in which are suggested claims for the prod­ connection with registration under ing, by other promotional material, or by uct; and sales representatives’ oral statements, FIFRA shall not be deemed sufficient to (c) Statements concerning such terms require the disclosure of any statement that such products are absolutely or un­ are substantiated by competent scienti­ qualifiedly safe, non-toxic or free of haz­ otherwise required under the provisions fic tests or other objective material of Paragraph n i; provided further, That ard for any use registered under the Fed­ which provide a reasonable basis for the eral Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenti - this exception shall be limited to adver­ representations made, and the substan­ tisements which promote the respond­ tiation materials are either (i) available ent’s corporate image and which only 1 Copies of the Petition, to Modify Cease for public inspection, or (ii) otherwise incidentally promote the sale or distri­ and Desist Order, issued Sept. 24, 1976, and available to the Federal Trade Commis­ bution of such products. Order Reopening and Modifying Cease and Desist Order, filed with the original docu­ sion to determine compliance with this IV. It is further ordered That the pro­ ment. Order; and visions of this Order shall apply to all

FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO . 22— M ONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 RULES AND REGULATIONS 4817 advertising (or advertising claims) pre­ IX. It is further ordered That the re­ the legislature to the Local Finance Law pared by respondent, whether or not such spondent notify the Commission at least (Title 6-A ), the creation of the Munici­ advertising is placed or paid for by re­ thirty (30) days prior to any proposed pal Assistance Corporation for the City spondent alone, or by respondent in con­ change in the corporate respondent such of New York (“Municipal Assistance junction with another under a coopera­ as dissolution, assignment or sale, result­ Corporation” ), the enactment by the tive advertising plan, or otherwise; ing in the emergence of a successor cor­ legislature of statutes providing for a provided however, That Sections I, II, poration, the creation or dissolution of three-year financial plan for the City and III of this Order shall not apply to subsidiaries or any other changes in the and the enactment by Congress of The any advertising prepared by the custom­ corporation which may affect compliance New York City Seasonal Financing Act ers of respondent, whether or not re­ obligations arising out of this Order. of 1975 (Public Law 94-143). These de­ spondent makes payment in whole or in X. It is further ordered That the Com­ velopments have created significant ques­ part for such advertising under any co­ pliance Report heretofore filed by re­ tions with respect to disclosure and ac­ operative advertising plan, or otherwise. spondent shall be considered by the Com­ counting by registrants who are holders Nothing in this Section IV shall be con­ mission as if it had been filed under this of New York City securities. In light of strued to extend any provision of this Order. these developments, the Commission has Order beyond the specific terms thereof. XI. It is further ordered That this Or­ determined that it would be helpful to Respondent shall, nevertheless, con­ der shall become effective upon service. investors and to registrants and inde­ dition all future payments to customers The Order Rqppening and Modifying pendent public accountants to publish its of insecticide products covered by this Cease and Desist Order was issued by the views on some aspects of these problems. Order, made in connection with any co­ Commission Dec. 2,1975. The Commission’s present rules require operative advertising plan in which re­ certain specific disclosures of the cost Charles A. T obin, and market values of investments in spondent participates, upon said cus­ Secretary. tomer’s certification to respondent that securities. Commercial and industrial they have complied with the standards [FR Doc.76-2978 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] companies are required to state the cost set forth in Section III of this Order. and market value of marketable securi­ V. Nothing in this Order shall be con­ ties and other securities investments, strued to apply to scientific articles PART 433— PRESERVATION OF either by setting forth each issue sep­ published in recognized scientific or agri­ CONSUMERS’ CLAIMS AND DEFENSES arately or by the use of reasonable group­ cultural journals or government publica­ Correction ings.2 Management investment ,com­ tions, or reprints thereof, or representa­ panies are required to state the cost and In FR Doc. 75-30759 appearing at page value of each issue held.® Insurance com­ tions (other than print advertising or 53506 in the issue for Tuesday, Novem­ other promotional material) before pub­ panies and banks are required to state ber 18,1975, make the following changes: the cost and value of the aggregate lic or governmental forums such as pub­ 1. On page 53526 in the second column lic hearings, scientific meetings, or to holdings of bonds and notes issued by and in footnote 2, change the words “C. states, municipalities and political sub­ governmental agencies, agents, or em­ Ferguson, Microeconomic Theory, 391-92 ployees responsible for the regulation, divisions, and in the case of insurance (1966)” to “The seminal work in this companies, corporate securities.4 testing, or dissemination of information area is to be found at Note: ‘Direct Loan concerning pesticide products covered by In addition to these specific rules, the Financing of Consumer Purchases,’ 85 Commission has long required registrants this Order. Harv. L. Rev., 1409 (May 1972).” VI. It is further ordered That nothing to include in filings “such further mate­ 2. On page 53526 in the second column rial information as is necessary to make in this Order shall prohibit the dissemi­ and in footnote 3, insert after the word nation of product labels (as defined by the required statements, in light of the “Id.” the words “Also see: G. Calabresi, circumstances under which they are Section 2(p)

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New York that will mature within three to Rule 3-16 of Regulation S-X [17 CFR mal drug regulations, a summary of the years; securities of the Municipal Assist­ 210.3-161 which would require footnote safety and effectiveness data and infor­ ance Corporation that were issued in disclosure by all registrants of certain mation submitted to support the approv­ exchange for New York City notes in concentrations in securities holdings. al of this application is released publicly. moratorium; or securities of the Munic­ (See Securities Act Release No. 5668, The summary is available for public ex­ ipal Assistance Corporation. that were dated January 7, 1976) (41 FR 4833). amination at the office of the Hearing made subject to an agreement modifying In addition to the questions of disclo­ Clerk, Rm. 4-65, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rock­ terms, should make the following disclo­ sure discussed above, questions have ville, MD 20852, Monday through Friday sures in notes to financial statements arisen as to how holders of securities from 9 ajn. to 4 p.m., except on Federal (and, if appropriate, in management’s subject to the moratorium or securities legal holidays. analysis of the summary of earnings) into which they have been exchanged Therefore, under the Federal Food, if the book value of such securities in the should account for those securities in Drug, and Cosmetic Act (sec. 512 (i), 82 aggregate amounts to more than 10% of their financial statements at December Stat. 347 (21 U.S.C. 360b(i))) and under stockholders’ equity; 31, 1975. Various views have been ex­ authority delegated to the Commissioner (1) The total cost and carrying value pressed, and it is apparent from the di­ (21 CFR 2.120), Part 522 is amended by (if other than cost) of the above de­ versity of reaction to the factual circum­ adding a new section to read as follows: scribed securities which were held at the stances set forth herein that there is no end of 1975, and the income on such se­ single answer to the questions within the § 522.690 Dinoprost tro-methamine curities recorded in 1975. currently existing body of authoritative sterile solution. (2) Of the total amount included in accounting pronouncements. (a) Chemical name. 7-l3a, 5a-Dihy- (1), identify separately the cost and Because there are differing opinions droxy - 2/8-[(3S)-3 hydroxytrans-l-oc- carrying value of those securities: among accountants as to the proper ac­ tenyJl-la-cyclopentyll-cis-5 - heptenoic (a) Issued by New York City in mora­ counting treatment under existing au­ acid compound with 2-amino-2 (hydrox­ torium, thoritative pronouncements, and in view ymethyl) -1,3-propanediol. (b) Other securities issued or guaran­ of the fact that the Financial Ac­ (b) Specifications. Each milliliter of teed by or otherwise obligating the City counting Standards Board has agreed dinoprost tromethamine sterile solution of New York which will mature within to undertake a study of the account­ contains dinoprost tromethamine equiv­ three years, ing problems raised by the mora­ alent to 5 milligrams of dinoprost. (c) Issued by the Municipal Assist­ torium and exchange with the inten­ (c) Sponsor. See No. 000009 in § 510.- ance Corporation in exchange for the tion of developing standards which can 600(c)“of this chapter. New York City notes in moratorium, and be applied to year-end statements in (d) Conditions of use. (1) The drug is (d) Issued by the Municipal Assist­ 1976, the Commission is not prepared at used in mares for its luteolytic effect to ance Corporation and subject to an this time to require the use of any par­ control the timing of estrus in estrous agreement modifying terms. ticular accounting method to account for cycling mares and in .clinically anestrous (3) A discussion of the effect of the holdings of such securities at Decem­ mares that have a corpus luteum. moratorium, exchanges or agreements ber 31; 1975. It believes that the disclo­ (2) It is administered once as a single on future income in comparison with sures set forth above, together with a intramuscular injection of dinoprost tro­ the income recorded in 1975. description of the accounting methods methamine at a dosage level equivalent This disclosure reflects the fact that followed, should assist investors in evalu­ to 1 milligram of dinoprost per 100 New York City has encountered an acute ating the impact of the moratorium and pounds of body weight. financial problem which has required exchange on registrants and to estimate - (3) Hazardous for human use. Do not certain emergency measures. On the the amounts which might have been re­ allow pregnant women, asthmatics, or other hand, in the light of the measures corded under alternative accounting persons with bronchial and other respi­ referred to there does not appear to be methods. ratory problems to administer. any adequate basis at this time for con­ By the Commission. (4) Not for use in horses intended for cluding that the long term risks involved food. are unique, and, therefore, the Commis­ [seal] G eorge A. Fitzsimmons, (5) Federal law restricts this drug to sion believes the existing provisions of Secretary. use by or on the order of a licensed vet­ Regulations S-X [17 CFR Part 2101 J anuary 7, 1976. erinarian, which require, in addition to disclosure [PR Doc.76-2944 Piled 1-30-76;8:45 am] of the aggregate cost, disclosure of the Effective date. This amendment shall aggregate market value of all municipal be effective February 2,1976. Title 21— Food and Drugs securities, including those of New York (Sec. 512(i), 82 Stat. 347 (21 U.S.C. 360(b) City, should adequately reflect the long CHAPTER I— FOOD AND DRUG ADMINIS- (i).) term risks. The Commission has there­ TRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, fore determined, after consultation with EDUCATION, AND WELFARE Dated: January 26, 1976. the bank regulatory authorities, not to SUBCHAPTER E— ANIMAL DRUGS, FEEDS, AND C. D. Van H ouweling, mandate specifically at this time disclos­ RELATED PRODUCTS Director, Bureau of ures beyond those presently required and Veterinary Medicine. those stated above. PART 522— IMPLANTATION OR INJEC­ TABLE DOSAGE FORM NEW ANIMAL [PR Doc.76-2942 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] The disclosures referred to above re­ DRUGS NOT SUBJECT TO CERTIFICA­ flect the Commission’s conclusion that TION developments with respect to the finan­ cial problems of the City of New York Dinoprost Tromethamine Sterile Solution Title 24— Housing and Urban Development call for disclosure at this time of signifi­ The Commissioner of Food and Drugs CHAPTER V— OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SEC­ cant holdings of New York City securi­ has evaluated a new animal drug appli­ RETARY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOP­ ties which are particularly affected by MENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND cation (100-202V) filed by The Upjohn URBAN DEVELOPMENT recent developments in the affairs of the Co., Kalamazoo, MI 49001, proposing safe City. The Commission recognizes, how­ and effective use of dinoprost trometh­ [Docket No. R—76-292] ever, that other issuers of securities may amine sterile solution for the treatment suffer financial difficulties that could PART 570— COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT of mares. The application is approved, BLOCK GRANTS adversely impact holders of material in­ effective February 2, 1$76. vestments in such securities. As a part Applications for Entitlement Grants of a longer term and more generalized The Commissioner is amending Part Correction effort to deal with the fact that signifi­ 522 (21 CFR Part 522) to reflect this approval. In FR Doc. 76-2352, appearing at page cant concentration of holdings in any 4132 in the issue for Wednesday, Jan­ security may warrant disclosure, the In accordance with | 514.11(e)(2) (ii) uary 28, 1976, in § 570.303, delete para­ Commission Js proposing an amendment (21 CFR 514.11(e) (2) (ii)) of the ani­ graph (c) in its entirety.

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CHAPTER X— FEDERAL INSURANCE AD­ Insurance Administration (FIA), HUD, be contrary to the public interest. The 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, Administrator also finds that notice and MINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF public procedure under 5 U.S.C. § 553 (b) HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT D.C. 20410. The Flood Disaster Protection Act of are impracticable and unnecessary. [Docket No. PI-447] 1973 requires the purchase of flood in­ Section 1914.4 of Part 1914 of Subchap­ PART 1914— AREAS ELIGIBLE FOR THE surance as a condition of receiving any ter B of Chapter X of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended SALE OF INSURANCE form of Federal or Federally related fi­ nancial assistance for acquisition or con­ by adding in alphabetical sequence new Status of Participating Communities struction purposes in a flood plain area entries to the table. In each entry, a com­ The purpose of this notice is to list having special hazards within any com­ plete chronology of effective dates ap­ those communities wherein the sale of munity identified by the Secretary of pears for each listed community. The flood insurance is authorized under the Housing and Urban Development. date that appears in “the fourth column The requirement applies to all identi­ of the table is provided in order to des­ National Flood Insurance Program (42 fied special flood hazard areas within the U.S.C. 4001-4128). United States, and no such financial as­ ignate the effective date of the authori­ Insurance policies can be obtained sistance can legally be provided for ac­ zation of the sale of flood insurance in from any licensed property insurance quisition or construction in these areas the area under the emergency or the agent or broker serving the eligible com­ unless the community has entered the regular flood insurance program. These munity, or from the National Flood In­ program. Accordingly, for communities dates serve notice only for the purposes listed under this Part no such restric­ of granting relief, and not for the ap­ surers Association servicing company for tion exists, although insurance, if re­ the state (addresses are published at 40 quired, must be purchased. plication of sanctions, within the mean­ FR 57210-212). A list of servicing com­ The Federal Insurance Administrator ing of 5 U.S.C. § 551. The entry reads panies is also available from the Federal finds that delayed effective dates would as follows § 1914.4 List of Eligible Communities.

State County* Location Effective date of authorization of sale of flood Hazard area Community insurance for area identified number

Arkansas...... Lonoke...... - ...... Austin, city of...... — — ...... Jan. 13,1976, emergency. Apr. 18,1975 050383 D o...... Boone...... - Diamond City, city o f...... - ...... do...... — July 18,1975 050407 Connecticut...... Tolland...... Willington, town of...... —..d o ...... —...... Dec. 20,1974 090159 Florida— . —...... —- Santa Rosa...... Jay, town of...... ———...... -*...... — do...... - ...... Oct. 10,1975 120339 D o— ...... Broward...... Parkland, city of...... do...... Aug. 30,1974 120051 G eorgia...... Burke...... - Unincorporated areas...... «...... do...... 130022 Idaho...... Idaho...... — ...... White Bird, city of...... do— ...... Sept. 13,1974 160072 Maine...... — Penobscot...... Alton, town o f...... do...... —...... Feb. 28,1975 230101 D o— ...... i ...... Hancock...... —...... Southwest Harbor, town of...... — ...... do...... Jan. 17,1975 230293 Massachusetts...... Middlesex.-...... — Carlisle, town of------— ...... do...... - Aug. 16,1974 250187 Missouri...— .—...... C lay____ - ...... —...... Missouri City, city of...... - ...... «...... *--do...... 290097 Nebraska ___ - ...... B oyd...... - ___ Bristow, village of...... —...... - ...... do...... Jan .. 3,1975 310012A New York...... Oswego...... Cleveland, village of...... do...... May 31,1974 360998 D o...... St. Lawrence...... Hermon, village o f..— ...... do...... —------— Jan. 10,1975 361464 North Dakota—— Sargent...... Cogswell, city o f...... - ...... do...... Jan. 17,1975 380,164 O h io..— ...... — .. Hancock...... Mount Blanchard, village of...... m ...... do— ...... Aug. 9,1974 39Ö248 Oregon...... —— U m atilla...... Helix, city of...... do— ...... — ------Dec. 20,1974 410208 Pennsylvania...... York— ...... Chanceford, township o f ...... do...... Jan. 17,1975 422217 D o...... Clearfield...... Cooper, township o f...... - ...... do...... Dec. 20,1974 421520 D o...... E lk ...... — — Jay, township of—...... do...... N ov. 15,1974 421611

State County Location Effective date of authorization of sale of flood Hazard area Community insurance for area identified number

Arkansas...... ____Yell...... - ...... Ola, city of...... Jan. 14,1976, emergency. Jan. 10,1975 050375 Illinois...... ___ Kane...... Hampshire, village of__ ’______do...... May 3,1974 170327 Iowa...... ___ Van Buren...... Bonaparte, city of______do___ '...... —...... Jan. 9,1974 190266 Kansas...... ___ Sedgwick...... Colwich, city of______■.______do...... Sept. 26,1975 200484 Maine______Washington...... Waite, town o f ...... ___ do...... 230326 D o...... - Piscataquis...... Willimantic, town o f ..______.....d o ...... *:______Feb. 7,1975 230417 L inn...... Marceline, city of...... ____do...... — Mar. 29,1974 290215 Nebraska..______. . . . Hall...... Doniphan, village o f ...... — ___ do...... —______Jan. 24,1975 310102A New Jersey______Morris...... — Mount Arlington, borough of. ___ do.— ______340577 Oklahoma...... ___ Wagoner...... Wagoner, city of______Ido...... June 28,1974 400219 Oregon...... ___ Douglas...... Elkton, city of...... ___ do...... i___ Sept. 13,1974 410062A Pennsylvania______Lackawanna______Abington, township o f...... — d o...... —_____ re. Dec. 27,1974 422453 D o...... ___ Fayette______Springfield, township of—______do...... do...... 42163g D o...... ______do...... Stewart, township of------___ do______Dec. 13,1974 421640 D o ...... ___ Cumberland...... West Pennsboro, township of. ___ do.:...... ______Feb. 7,1975 421590 Vermont______Grand Isle. North Hero, town of_____ ... ___ do...... ÍÍ______Jan. 10,1975 500225 * • Georgia______...... Peach____ Byron, city of...... ______Jan. 15,1976, emergency. Apr. 11,1975 130374 Indiana...... La Porte. Unincorporated areas...... ______do______Dec. 20,1974 180144 Maine...... Franklin. Madrid, town of______.... ______.d o ...... Jan. 10,1975 230350 D o ...... Starks, town of____: ------______do______» ____ Apr. 18,1975 230372 Missouri...... St. Louis. Marlborough, village of..------______. . . do______May 31,1974 290368 Nevada...... Nye------Unincorporated areas...... ______do______■— Oct. 18,1974 320018 New York___ _ ...... Genesee.. Bergen, town o f...... —______do______——____ ... Nov. 22,1974 361137 D o...... Lewis____ Castorland, village of______dò______Aug. 9,1974 360359 D o...... ______Nassau... Lake Success, village of______d o ..______1361582 London, city of______—.. . . ’Xug’ ’ 30,’ Ì974 390366 Wisconsin...... D u n n .... Wheeler, village of______...... do______Aug. 2,1974 550124

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State County Location Effective date.of authorization of sale of flood Hazard area Community insurance for area identified number

Alabama...... ___ Jefferson.. Kimberly, town of...... Jan. 16,1976, emergency. July 11,1975 010265 D o...... ___ Walker____ Parrish, town o f ...... ¿ ...... d o .j______i ___ _ Jan. 10,1975 010298 California...... ___ Colusa____ Unincorporated areas..1.. -do...... Oct. 25,1974 060022 Marble, town of...... ____do...... I... 080197 Georgia....:...... ___ Jenkins___ ' Unincorporated areas .....d o ...... 130118 D o ...... ___ Effingham, Springfield, city o f ...... ------do...... Apr. 4,1975 130427 Indiana______.... ___ K nox...... Edwardsport, town of______d o...... Nov. 23,1973 180324 D o ...... ___ Randolph- Unincorporated areas__ .. ___ do______180429 Massachusetts...... ___Middlesex.. Maynard, town of______do______July 26,1974 250204 Missouri...... ___ Franklin... New Haven, city of...... ___ do______290133 Do Rogersville, city of______d o...... Aug. 29,1975 290658 New York___ -...... Orleans___ Lyndonville; village of___ -----d o ...... l-_-...... Dec. 20,1974 361459 D o______Otsego_____ Milford, town of______d o...... Dec. 13,1974 361274 Pennsylvania______Allegheny.. Aleppo, township of______do...... *____ May 10,1974 421266 D o______.. . Clarion___ Madison, township of______do___

(National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (title XIII of the Housing retary’s delegation of authority to Federal Insurance Administrator, and Urban Development Apt of 1968) ; effective Jan. 28, 1969 (33 34 FR 2680, Feb. 27, 1969) as amended 39 FR 2787, Jan. 24, 1974. FR 17804, Nov. 28, 1968), as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4001-4128; and Sec- Issued: January 12, 1976. H oward B. Clark, Acting Federal Insurance Administrator. [FR Doc.76-2791 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am]

[Docket No. FI-836] The Flood Disaster Protection Act of Administrator also finds that notice and PART 1914— AREAS ELIGIBLE FOR THE 1973 requires the purchase of flood in­ public procedure under 5 U.S.C. § 553(b) SALE OF INSURANCE surance as a condition of receiving any are impracticable and unnecessary. form of Federal or Federally related Section 1914.4 of Part 1914 of Sub­ Status of Participating Communities financial assistance for acquisition or chapter B of Chapter X of Title 24 of The purpose of this notice is to list construction purposes in a flood plain the Code of Federal Regulations is those communities wherein the sale of area having special hazards within any amended by adding in alphabetical flood insurance is authorized under the community identified by the Secretary sequence new entries to the table. In National Flood Insurance Program (42 of Housing and Urban Development. each entry, a complete chronology of U.S.C. 4001-4128). The requirement applies to all identi­ effective dates appears for each listed Insurance policies can be obtained fied special flood hazard areas within the community. The date that appears in the from any licensed property insurance United States, and no such financial as­ fourth column of the table is provided agent or broker serving the eligible com­ sistance can legally be provided for ac­ in order to designate the effective date munity, or from the National Flood In­ quisition or construction in these areas of the authorization of the sale of flood surers Association servicing company for unless the community has entered the insurance in the area under the emer­ the state (addresses are published at 40 program. Accordingly, for communities listed under this Part no such restriction gency or the regular flood insurance FR 57210-212). A list of servicing com­ exists, although insurance, if required, program. These dates serve notice only panies is also available from the Federal must be purchased. for the purposes of granting relief, and Insurance Administration (FIA), HUD, The Federal Insurance Administrator not for the application of sanctions, 451 Seventh Street,. S.W., Washington, finds that delayed effective dates would within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. § 551. The D.C. 20410. be contrary to the public interest. The entry reads as follows: § 1914.4 List of Eligible Communities.

State County ' Location Effective date of authorization of sale of flood Hazard area Community insurance for area identified number

Alabama...... Jefferson______Pleasant Grove, city of______Jan. 6,1976, emergency. Dec. 20.1974 010268 Idaho------Latah______Kendrick, city of______....___ do______Oct. 18.1974 160089A Illinois------K nox...... Unincorporated areas...... d o ______17914 Indiana------Crawford______Marengo, town o f...... d o...... Feb. 1,1974 180033A Sept. 19,1975 Penngylvania. B erk s...... Bernville, borough o f...... do. Sept. 13,1974 421051 D o ...... U nion...... Hartley, township of...... —______. .do. Dec. 20,1974 422102 D o______Bradford_____ ... Rome, township of______do. 1 422639 Georgia------Long------U nincorporated areas... Jan. 7,1976, emergency. 133127 D o— — Haralson______Tallapoosa^city of_____ ...... do____ -...... Apr. 25,1975 130337 Illinois...... Fulton and Knox London Mills, village of...... do______Oct. 18,1974 170763 D o______St. Clair______Smithton, village o f.— ...... d o...... Mar. 29,1974 170892 Massachusetts. Franklin______Hawley, town of______do...... Nov. 22,1974 250119 New Y ork___ St. Lawrenee. Fowler, town of...... ____do...... — ...... Nov. 1,1974 360698A Oct. 17,1975 D o______Schuyler...... Heetor, town of...... do. Dec. 6,1974 361204A D o______Cayuga-...... Sempronius, town of...... do. May 31,1974 360123 North Dakota B u rk e...... Portal, eity of...... - ...... -do. Feb. 7,1975 ■ 330196 Virginia______Rappahannock.. Unincorporated areas...... — ...... do. Nov. 29,1974 510128 Wisconsin...... Dunn...... Menomonie, city of...... - ...... A ...... do. June 28,1974 550123A Aug. 15,1975

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State County Location Effective date of authorization of sale of flood' Hazard area Community insurance for area identified number

Fulton.— ...... — Smithfield, village o f... Jan. 8,1976, emergency. Dec. 6,1974 170776 Illinois.— 190188 Iowa____ — L in n ...... Central City, city o f... ____do______Kansas------Rice______Alden, city of------____do...... Dec. 27,1974 200291 New York.. Schoharie...— ...... Blenheim, town of------____d o ..— ______1 361580 Monroe...... - ...... Pittsford, village of...... d o ...... » 361581 D o...... 400185 Oklahoma— Rogers— ...... Catoosa, city of------.... ____do______Sept. 6,1974 Marion...... — Detroit, city of------—, ____do...... ______.... N ov. 1,1974 410157 Oregon.— . 480164 T exas..___ Dallam and Hartley.. Dalhart, city of...... ____d o ...... _____ ..... Aug. 23,1974 Washington. Pend Oreille...... Metaline Falls, town of. ____do______Dec. 20,1974 530136

Effective date of authoriza- Hazard area state County Location tion of sale of flood insur- identified State map repository Local map repository ance for area

Alabama . . Coffee...... - ...... New Brockton, town of...... Jan. 12,1976, emergency...... Jan. 17,1975 D o ...... ”* Walker______Oakman, town of_____...... d o ...... — — — Feb. 21,1975 Do . Washington...... Unincorporated areas...... do...... ,, ------—...... Dec. 20,1974 Connecticut— ...... New London...... Lisbon, town of------...------do...... — ...... Jan. 31,1975 Idaho...... Kootenai— ...... Hayden Lake, city of...... do...... - ...... ~ Sept. 6,1974 Kansas...... Johnson...... Edgerton, city of...... d o ...... Mar. ^8,1974 Louisiana..— — - Evangeline Unincorporated areas...... d o..— ...... —- ...... Parish. D o...... Avoyelles Mansura, town of______- ...... —do— ...... Jan. 10,1975. Parish. D o ...... Acadia Parish...... Mermentau, village of------. — do...... N ov. 23,1973 . N ov. 14,1975 Missouri...... - Christian— ------Ozark, city o f ...... — ...... -do...... Dec. 28,1973 New Jersey...... - Camden...... Lindenwold, borough of...... do...... - N ov. 22,1974 New York...... Oswego...... — Altmar, village of...... do...... N ov. 15,1974 D o...... Chautauqua...... Ellicott, town o f ...... do...... Dec. 6,1974 D o — — Chellango...... Greene, town o f ...... do...... Dec. 27,1974 D o...... — Seneca...... - Ovid, town of...... - ...... do...... July 26,1974 % Sept. 12,1975 O h io ...... Tuscarawas.— — Tuscarawas, village of...... —— do— ...... Apr. 5,1974 .

(National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (title XIII of the Housing retary’s delegation of authority to Federal Insurance Administrator, and Urban Development Act of 1968); effective Jan. 28, 1969 (33 34 FR 2680, Feb. 27, 1969) as amended 39 FR 2787, Jan. 24, 1974. FR 17804, Nov. 28, 1968), as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4001-4128; and Sec- Issued: January 2, 1976. H oward B. Clark, Acting Federal Insurance Administrator. [FR Doc.76-2789 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am]

[Docket No. FI—843] The Flood Disaster Protection Act of Administrator also finds that notice and 1973 requires the purchase of flood insur­ public procedure under 5 U.S.C. § 553(b) PART 1914— AREAS ELIGIBLE FOR THE ance as a condition of receiving any form are impracticable and unnecessary. SALE OF INSURANCE of Federal or Federally related financial Section 1914.4 of Part 1914 of Sub­ Status of Participating Communities assistance for acquisition or construction chapter B of*Chapter X of Title 24 of The purpose of this notice is to list purposes in a flood plain area having the Code of Federal Regulations is those communities wherein the sale of special hazards within any community amended by adding in alphabetical se­ flood insurance is authorized under the identified by the Secretary of Housing quence new entries to the table. In each National Flood Insurance Program (42 and Urban Development. entry, a complete chronology of effective dates appears for each listed community. U.S.C. 4001-4128). The requirement applies to all identi­ Insurance policies can be obtained fied special flood hazard areas within the The date that appears in the fourth col­ from any licensed property insurance United States, and no such financial as­ umn of the table is provided in order agent or broker serving the eligible com­ sistance can legally be provided for ac­ to designate the effective date of the munity, or from the National Flood In­ quisition or construction in these areas authorization of the sale of flood insur­ surers Association servicing company for unless the community has entered the ance in the area under the emergency or the state (addresses are published at 40 program. Accordingly, for communities the regular flood insurance program. listed under this Part no such restriction These dates serve notice only for the FR 57210-212 and 41 FR 1062). A list of exists, although insurance, if required, servicing companies is also available must be purchased. purposes of granting relief, and not for from the Federal Insurance Administra­ The Federal Insurance Administrator the application of sanctions, within the tion (FIA), HUD, 451 Seventh Street, finds that delayed effective dates would meaning of 5 U.S.C. § 551, The entry S.W., Washington, D.C. 20410. be contrary to the public interest. The reads as follows:

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§ 1914.4 Ust of Eligible Communities.

State County Location Effective date of authorisation of sale of flood Hazard area Community insurance for area identified number

Alabama...... H ou ston ...... Cordon, town o f . . . . . I ...... Jan. 9,1976, emergency. oct. 25,1974 010105 Arkansas...... White...... Kensett, city o f - ...... '...... d o . ______.' Oct. 12,1973 050227 Kentucky...__ ;____ _ Gallatin...______Warsaw, city of.______... ______;______tin Feb. i, 1974 ’210080 Maine______Somerset...... Palmyra, town o f ...... ______...... d o ______Nov. 29,1974 '230366 Massachusetts______Franklin...... Ashfield, town of...... June 28,1974 250109A Nov. 14,1975 New Mexico...... Dona Ana— — ...... Unincorporated areas ...... ———_...... d o ...... Jan. 3,1975 350012 New Y o r k ...... — Clinton___. . . ___. ___ _ Black Brook, town of...... do—— — Jan. 10,1975 861309 Oregon...... Deschutes...... Unincorporated areas...... do— Jan. 17.1975 410055 Pennsylvania______Jefferson...... Young, township of...... do___ Aug. 30.1974 421737 Texas...... Hidalgo______Alamo, city of...... __.L...... do..——— — — — Jan. 23.1974 480335A Sept. 5.1975 D o. Jàn. It), 1975 480706 West Virginia______Hampshire. .do.'. .do.. Jan. 31.1975 540226 D o...... Wirt—___ z .do. -do. Jan. 17,1975 . 540211

Alabama..—.1 Barbour______do______Jan. 20,1976, emergency. 010315 D o...... Russell______■____ Hurtsboro, town of______...... d o —...... July 18,1975 010185 Georgia...... Camden______Unincorporated areas______do______;_____ 130262 D o...... Cherokee.______.... Woodstock, city of.______—— do...... July 18,1975 130264 Kentucky..... Carter______Unincorporated areas______— ------do------;___ Dec. 13,1974 210050 Pennsylvania. Clarion...... Clarion, township o f______...... do—...... Nov. 29,1974 421507 D o______Y ork. ______Delta, borough of______----- do______Nov. 22,1974 422211 D o...... Erie____ . ______. . . . East Springfield, borough of...... do— ...... Jan. 31.1975 421357 D o...... - - - .d e .______Elk Creek, township o f______do______Jan. 24,1975 422412 Do...... Franklin______Guilford, township of______------do______Jan. 3,1975 421650 D o— — - Dauphin...:______... Lykens, township of______------do______Jan. 31,1975 421595 Do...... ____ d e ... . ______Washington, township of____ :___do____ (___;______Dec. 13,1974 421598 Texas...... Brazoria...... Surfside Beach, village of______do______481266 Wisconsin____ Sheboygan-____ i,_____ Cascade, village o f______do______May 3,1974 550425

Kansas. J ew ell...... Burr Oak, city of...... Jan. 21,1976, emergency. Nov. 29,1974 200157 Kentucky____ .Greenup______Raceland, city of...... — do...... ¿5,;___ .— Feb. 8,1974 210089 Maryland_____ Garrett...... Unincorporated areas______, - , —do...... 240034 New Jersey..- Warren...... Liberty, township o f...... - ___ ...... d o...... Aug. ' 9,1974 340489 D o______Gloucester— ...... Woodbury Heights, borough of...... d o ...... Feb. 21,1975 340550 New Y o r k .—.; Franklin...... Constable, town of______— — .d 0 ...... Jan. 3,1975 301395 D o - — — . Lewis...... — Greig, town of______. ______— ..d o ...... June 28,1974 360365 D o______•Otsego...... - ____ — — Otsego, town o f...... ------d o ...... — Dec. 20,1974 361276 D o...... Rensselaer...... Schaghticoke, town of______------do...... —...... -----d o ...... 361168 D o______...... d o____‘______Schodack, town o f..'______. ------d o ______.... Jan. 31,1975 361Ì69 North Dakota. Pembina______Hamilton, city of___ ...______------d o------Dec. 20,1974 380084 D o ...... - Stutsman,.______Kensal, city o f______——-d o ...... ____d o ______380123 Oklahoma____ Seminola.______Konawa, city of______...... ------do— ___ — ______Apr. ■5,1974 400190 Pennsylvania.. Clearfield______Gulich, township of—______,___ ------d o ______—------..... Dec. 20,1974 421524 D o ______■Clarion______Porter, township of.,______... ____ d o____ — ______. Seipt. 6,1974 421510 South Dakota. F a u lk .. __ Faulkton, city of— — ______..... ------d o ...... Feb; 21,1975 460175A Oct. 10,1975 Washington___ Clallan______— ___ _ Forks, town of------___ d o. . 530022 D o______Clark— ______... Ridgefield,town of...... -----d o. Jan. 24,1975 $30298

Arkansas. Sebastian______Midland, city of..-...... — ___ _ Jan. 22,1976, emergency. Aug. 16,1974 050203A Jan. 9,1976 Delaware. Sussex______Bethel, town of . -d o. Jan. 17,1975 100055 Kansas___ Mitchell.—.’. . . . —. ___ Hunter, city of— _do. Dec. 13,1974 200228 Louisiana. Evangeline Parish___ Basile, town of. . _do. May 24,1974 220065A Oct. 81,1975 Massachusetts. Worcester______Mendon, town of. ... -do. . Sept. 6,1974 250316 D o_____ .. Hampshire______Middlefield, town of.. -d o. Dec. 20,1974 250166 Michigan___ : Barry...... Hastings, city of____ -d o . . Apr. 12,1974 260314A Oct. 3,1975 New Hampshire. Rockingham______... Londonderry, town df_. -do. Aug. 9,1974 330134 New Y ork __ ___ Franklin ___Waverly, town of______.do. Oct. 25,19,74 361126 Pennsylvania___ Clearfield______Bigler, township of_____ .d o . Dec. 6,1974 421514 D o...... Schuylkill...... Deer Lake, borough of. .d o . i 422640 D o— ...... Sullivan______Fox, township of...... d o . Dec. 20,1974 422063 D o...... Susquehanna______Jessup, township of____ .d o . Dec. 27,1974 422084 South Dakota___ Lyman______Kennebec, town of_____ .d o. Jan. 17,1975 460050 ♦ California____ Santa Clara______. . . San Jose, city of...... Jan. 23,1976, emergency. Jan. 24,1975 060349 Kentucky____ Franklin______Unincorporated areas...... d o___—...... 210280 New York.... Essex...... Westport, town of___ _ ...... d o______Dec. 20,1974 361160 D o...... d o...... Westport, village of____ .....do.....'...... 361495 Pennsylvania. Wayne______Berlin, township of______d o______Jan. 10,1975 422158

* New.

FEDERAL REGISTER, V O L 41, N O . 22— M ONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 RULES AND REGULATIONS 4823

(National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (title XIII of the Housing retary’s delegation of authority to Federal Insurance Administrator, ~and Urban Development Act of 1968); effective Jan. 28, 1969 (33 34 FR 2680, Feb. 27, 1969) as amended 39 FR 2787, Jani 24, 1974. FR 17804, Nov. 28, 1968), as amended, 42 U.S.O. 4001-4128; and Sec- Issued: January 15,1976. H oward B. Clark, Acting Federal Insurance Administrator. [FR Doc.76-2790 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am]

[Docket No. FI-854] premium rates for new buildings and Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) and their contents and for the second layer are in accordance with the National PART 1916— CONSULTATION WITH Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, LOCAL OFFICIALS of insurance on existing buildings and contents. (Title XHI of the Housing and Urban Changes Made in Determinations of Jef­ From the date of this notice, any per­ Development Act of 1968, P.L. 90-448) ferson Parish, Louisiana, Base Flood son has 90 days in which he can request 42 U.S.C. 4001-4128, and 24 CFR Part Elevations through the community that the Fed­ 1916. On October 13, 1971, at 36 FR 19909, eral Insurance Administrator reconsider For rating purposes, the new com­ the Federal Insurance Administrator the changes. Any request for reconsid­ munity number is 255225A, and must be published a list of communities with Spe­ eration must be based on knowledge of used for all new policies and renewals. cial Flood Hazard Areas and the map changed conditions or new scientific and Under the above-mentioned Acts of numbers and locations where Flood technical data. All interested parties are 1968 and 1973, the Administrator must Insurance Maps were available for on notice that until the 90-day period develop criteria for flood plain manage­ public inspection. The list included Flood elapses, the Administrator’s new deter­ ment. In order for the community to Insurance Rate Maps for portions of mination of elevations may itself be continue participation in the National Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. changed. Flood Insurance Program, the commu­ The Federal Insurance Administrator, Any person having knowledge or wish­ nity must use the modified elevations to after consultation with the Chief Execu­ ing to comment on these changes should carry out the flood plain management tive Officer of Jefferson Parish, has de­ immediately notify: measures of the Program. These modi­ fied elevations will also be used to cal­ termined that modification of the base Director of Planning, Parish of Jefferson, (100-year) flood elevations of some loca­ 3300 Metairie Road, Metairie, Louisiana culate the appropriate flood insurance tions in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, is 70001. premium rates for new buildings and appropriate. These modified elevations their contents and for the second layer (National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (.Title of insurance on existing buildings and are currently in effect and amend the XIII of the Housing and Urban Development Flood Insurance Rate Map. A revised rate Act of 1968); effective January 28, 1969 (33 contents. map will be published as soon as possible. FR 17804, November 28, 1968), as amended; From the date of this notice, any per­ The modifications are made pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 4001-4128; and Secretary’s delega­ son has 90 days in which he can request Section 206 of the Flood Disaster Protec­ tion of authority to the Federal Insurance through the community that the Federal tion Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) and are Administrator, 34 FR 2680, February 27, 1969, Insurance Administrator reconisider the in accordance with the National Flood as amended 39 FR 2787, January 24,1974.) changes. Any request for reconsideration Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, (Title Issued: January 9,1976. must be based on knowledge of changed X n i of the Housing and Urban Develop­ conditions or new scientific or technical ment Act of 1968, P.L. 90-448) 42 U.S.C. H oward B. Clark, data. All interested parties are on no­ 4001-4128, and 24 CFR Part 1916. Acting Federal tice that until the 90-day period elapses, For rating purposes, the new com­ Insurance Administrator. the Administrator’s new determination munity number is 225199B and must be [FR Doc.76-3040 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] of elevations may itself be changed. used for all new policies and renewals. Any persons having knowledge or The changes in base flood elevations [Docket No. FI-853] wishing to comment on these changes are as follows: should immediately notify: PART 1916— CONSULTATION WITH Mr. Joseph R. Gallagher, Chairman of the Previous Previous base New New base LOCAL OFFICIALS Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 580 High Flood flood elevations Flood flood Street, Westwood, Massachusetts 02090. Insurance (as on map) Insurance elevations Changes Made in Determinations of the Act zones (mean sea Act (mean sea Town of Westwood, Massachusetts, Base (as on map) level) zones level) ' Also, at this location is the map show­ Flood-Elevations ing the new base flood elevations. This On October 26, 1973, at 38 FR 29581, Zone A10...... 6.5 Zone B ___ map is a copy of the one that will be (9 the Federal Insurance Administrator printed. The numerous changes made in published a list of communities with Spe­ the base flood elevations on tiie Town of 1 Not available. cial Flood Hazard Areas and the map Westwood Flood Insurance Rate Map These changes apply only to the fol­ numbers and locations where Flood In­ make it administratively infeasible to lowing area : surance Rate Maps were available for publish in this notice all of the base flood Parcel A -l-B and Squares 1 through 9 public inspection. The list included Flood elevation changes contained on the Town of Oak Cove Estates Subdivision, as Insurance Rate Maps for portions of the of Westwood map. Town of Westwood, Massachusetts. shown on a plat by Harris & Varisco, (National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (Title Consulting Engineers, Revised October The Federal Insurance Administra­ XIII of Housing and Urban Development Act 15,1974. tion, after consultation with the Chief of 1968), effective January 28, 1969 (33 FR Under the above mentioned Acts of Executive Officer of the community, has 17804, November 28, 1968), as amended; 42 1968 and 1973 the Administrator must determined that it is appropriate to U.S.C. 4001-4128; and Secretary’s delegation develop criteria for flood plain manage­ modify the base (100-year) flood eleva­ of authority to Federal Insurance Adminis­ trator 34 FR 2680, February 27, 1969, as ment. In order for the community to tions of some locations in the Town of amended by 39 FR 2787, January 24, 1974.) continue participation in the National Westwood. These modified elevations are Flood Insurance Program, the commu­ currently in effect and amend the Flood Issued: January 9, 1976. Insurance Rate Map, which was in effect nity must use the modified elevations to H oward B. Clark, carry out the flood plain management prior to this determination. A revised Acting Federal measures of the Program. These modi­ rate map will be published as soon as Insurance Administrator. fied elevations will also be used to cal­ possible. The modifications are made pur­ culate the appropriate flood insurance suant to Section 206 of the Flood Disaster [FR Doc.76-3041 Filed 1-30-76; 8:45 am]

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{Docket No. FI-691] On May 8, 1971, at 36 FR 8567., the Under the above mentioned Acts of PART 1916— CONSULTATION WITH Federal Insurance Administrator pub­ 1968 and 1973 the Administrator must., LOCAL OFFICIALS lished a list of communities with Special develop criteria for flood plain manage­ Flood Hazard Areas and the map num­ ment. In order tor the community to Flood Elevation Determinations for bers and locations where Flood Insurance continue participation in the National Aransas County, Texas Rate Maps were available for public in­ Flood Insurance Program, the commu­ On September 18,1975, at 40 FR 43027, spection. The list included Flood Insur­ nity must use the modified elevations to the Federal Insurance Administrator ance Rate Maps for portions of Brazoria carry out the flood plain management published a notification of modification County. measures of the program. These modified of the base (100-year) flood elevations The Federal Insurance Administrator, elevations will also be used to calculate in Aransas County, Texas. Since that after consultation-with the Chief Execu­ the appropriate flood insurance premium date, ninety days have elapsed; and the tive Offioer of Brazoria County, has de­ rates for new buildings and their con­ Federal Insurance Administrator has termined that modification of the base tents and for the second layer of insur­ evaluated requests for changes in the (100-year) flood elevations of some lo­ ance on existing buildings and contents. base flood elevations, and after consulta­ cations in Brazoria County, Texas, is ap­ From the date of this notice, any per­ tion with the Chief Executive Officer of propriate. These modified elevations are son has 90 days in which he can request the community, has determined no currently in effect and amend the Flood through the community that the Federal changes are necessary. Therefore, the Insurance Rate Map. A revised rate map Insurance Administrator reconsider the modified flood elevations are effective as will be published^ as soon as possible. changes. Any request for reqonsidera- of September 26, 1975, and amend the The modifications are made pursuant to tion must be based on knowledge of Flood Insurance Rate Map which was in Section 206 of the Flood Disaster Protec­ changed conditions or new scientific and effect prior to that date. tion Act of 1973 (P I. 93-234) and are in technical data. All interested parties are The modifications are pursuant to Sec­ accordance with the National Flood In­ on notice that until the 90-day period tion 206 of the Flood Disaster Protec­ surance Act of 1968, as. .amended, (Title elapses, the Administrator’s new determi­ tion Act of 1973 (PX. 93-234) and are . XIII of the Housing and Urban Develop­ nation of elevations may itself be in accordance with the National Flood ment Act of 1968, PX. 90-4:48) 4° U.S.C, changed. Insurance Act of 1988, as amended, 4001-4128, and 24 CFR Part 191C. Any person having knowledge or wish­ < Title XIII of tiie Housing and Urban For rating purposes, the new com­ ing to comment on these changes should Development Act of 1968 P.L. 90-448) munity number is 485458B and must be immediately notify: 42 U.S.C. 4001-4128, and 24 CFR Part used for all new policies and renewals. The Honorable E. E. Brewer, County Judge 1916. The changes in base flood elevations o f Brazoria County, Brazoria County Court­ For rating purposes, the new com­ are as follows: house, Angle ton, Texas 77515. munity number is 485452A and must be (National Flood Insurance Act of 1988 (Title used for all new policies and renewals. Previous Previous base New New base XIII of the Housing and Urban Development Under the above-mentioned Acts of Flood flood elevations Flood flood Act of 1988) ; effective January 28, 1989 (33 Insurance (as on map) Insurance elevations 1968 and 1973, the Administrator must Act «ones (mean sea Act (mean sea FR 17804, November 28, 1938)% as amended; develop criteria for flood plain manage­ (as on map) level) zones level). 42 U.S.C. 4001—4128; and Secretary’s delega­ ment. In order for the community to con­ tion of authority to Federal Insurance Ad­ ministrator, 34 FR 2680, February 27, 1939, tinue participation in the National Flood Zone A12____ 12 Zone A3.. .5.5 Insurance Program, the community must Zone A13___ - 14 Zone A 3. . 5.5 as amended 39 FR 2787, January 24, 1974.) Zone AJL5____ 16 Zone A 3 .. 5.5 use the final flood elevations to carry Issued: January 9, 1976. out the flood plain management meas­ ures of the Program. These modified ele­ These changes apply only within the H oward B. Clark, vations will also be used to calculate the following area : Acting Federal appropriate flood insurance premium All of the unincorporated part of Brazoria Insurance Administrator. rates for new buildings and their con­ County within the confines of the U.S. [FR Doc.76-3043 Filed l-30-T6;8:45 am] tents and for the second layer of insur­ Army Corps of Engineers Freeport and ance on existing buildings and contents. vicinity Hurricane Flood Protection Levee The numerous changes made in the System and contained In the area bounded (Docket No. FI-852] by Oyster Creek on the north and east, by base flood elevations on the Aransas the Dow Chemical Company’s Barge Canal PART 1916— CONSULTATION WITH County Flood Insurance Rate Map make on the south, and by State Highway 288 LOCAL OFFICIALS it impractical to publish in this notice on the west, excluding the area bounded by all of the base flood elevation changes. Changes Made in Determinations of the Corporate Limits of the City of Clute on Rictiwood, Texas, Base Flood Elevations (National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (Title the westerly side, the U.S. Army Corps of X m of Housing and Urban Development Act Engineers Levee on the north and east, the On July 28, 1972, at 37 FR 15150, the of 1968), effective January 28, 1969 (33 FR Hoskins Mound Branch tracks of the Federal Insurance Administrator pub­ 17804, November 28, 1968), as amended; 42 Missouri Pacific Railroad on the southeast, lished a list of communities with Special U.S.C. 4001-4128; and Secretary’s delegation and the Missouri Pacific Railroad tracks on the southwest, specifically excluding the in­ Flood Hazard Areas and the map num­ of authority to Federal Insurance Adminis­ bers and locations where Flood Insur­ trator 34 FR 2680, February 27, 1969, as corporated City of Clute and the Village of Oyster creek. ance Rate Maps were available for public amended by 39 FR 2787, January 24, 1974.) inspection. The list included Flood In­ Issued: January 9,1976. surance Rate Maps for portions of Rich- Previous Previous base New New base H oward B. Clark, Flood flood elevations (Flood flood wood. Insurance (as on map) Insurance elevations The Federal Insurance Administration, Acting Federal Act zones (mean sea Act) (mean sea Insurance Administrator. (as on map) level) zones level) after consultation with the Chief Execu­ tive Officer of the community, has deter­ (FR Doc.76-3042 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] Zone A15...... 16 Zone A2_ 8 mined that it is appropriate to modify the base (100-year) flood elevations of [Docket No. FI-798] some locations in Richwood, Texas. These These changes apply only to the fol­ modified elevations are currently in effect PART 1916— CONSULTATION WITH lowing area: and amend the Flood Insurance Rate LOCAL OFFICIALS Ail o f the unincorporated part of Brazoria Map, which was in effect prior to this Correction County within the area bounded by the determination. A revised rate map will Corporate Limits of the City of Clute on the be published as soon as possible. The The Changes Made in Determinations westerly side, the U.S. Army Corps of Engi­ of Brazoria County, Texas, Base Flood neers Levee on the north and east, the Hos­ modifications are made pursuant to Sec­ Elevations, published on December 3, kins Mound Branch tracks of the Missouri tion 206 of the Flood Disaster Protection 1975, in 40 FR 56426, are hereby cor­ Pacific Railroad on the southeast and the Act of 1973 (PX. 93-234) and are in ac­ rected to read: Missouri Pacific Railroad on the southwest. cordance with the National Flood Insur-

FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO. 22— M ONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 RULES AND REGULATIONS 4825 ance Act of 1968, as amended, (Title inspection. This list included the Town trator 34 FR 2680, February 27, 1969, as XIII of the Housing and Urban Develop­ of Fredonia, Arizona, as an eligible com­ amended by 39 FR 2787, January 24, 1974). ment Act of 1968, P.L. 90-448) 42 U.S.C. munity and included Map No. H 040021 Issued: January 9,1976. 4001-4128, and 24 CFR Part 1916. 01 which indicates that Parcel 1, Whiting For rating purposes, the new com­ Subdivision, Plat B, Coconino County, H oward B. Clark, munity number is 485502D, and must be Arizona, as recorded in Docket 499, Page Acting Federal used for all new policies and renewals. 621 in the office of the Recorder of Cono- Insurance Administrator. Under the above-mentioned Acts of nino County, Arizona, and Parcel 3, as [FR Doc.76-3046 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] 1968 and 1973, the Administrator must recorded in Docket 493, Page 726, are in develop criteria for flood plain manage­ their entirety within the Special Flood ment. In order for the community to Hazard Area. It has been determined by [Docket No. FI-410] continue participation in the National the Federal Insurance Administration, PART 1920— PROCEDURE FOR MAP Flood Insurance Program, the com­ after further technical review of the CORRECTION munity must use the modified elevations above map in light of additional, recently to carry out the flood plain management acquired flood information, that the Letter of Map Amendment for measures of the Program. These modified above property is not within the Special Anne Arundel County, Maryland elevations will also be used to calculate Flood Hazard Area. Accordingly, effec­ On November 29, 1974, in 39 FR 41504, the appropriate flood insurance premium tive June 7, 1974, Map No. H 040021 01 the Federal Insurance Administrator rates for new buildings and their con­ is hereby corrected to reflect that the published a list of communities with tents and for the second layer of insur­ above property is not within the Special Special Flood Hazard Areas and the map ance on existing buildings and contents. Flood Hazard Area. number and locations where Flood Haz­ From the date of this notice, any per­ (National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (Title ard Boundary Maps were available for son has 90 days in which he can request XIII of Housing and Urban Development Act public inspection. This list included through the community that the Federal of 1968), effective January 28, 1969 (33 FR Anne Arundel County, Maryland, as an Insurance Administrator reconsider the 17804, November 28, 1968), as amended, 42 eligible community and included Map changes. Any request for reconsidera­ U.S.C. 4001-4128; and Secretary’s delegation No. H 240008 43 which indicates that tion must be based on knowledge of of authority to Federal Insurance Adminis­ trator 34 FR 2680, February 27, 1969, as the northern halves of Lots 58 and 59, changed conditions or new scientific or amended by 39 FR 2787, January 24, 1974). located at the intersection of Round Bay technical data. All interested parties are Road and Ridout Road, Anne Arundel on notice that until the 90-day period Issued: January 9,1976. County, Maryland, recorded in Liber 734, elapses, the Administrator’s new deter­ H oward B. Clark, Page 429 through 431 in the office of the mination of elevations may itself be Acting Federal Clerk of Anne Arundel County, Mary­ changed. Insurance Administrator. land, are in their entirety within the Any persons having knowledge or wish­ [FR Doc.76-3045 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] Special Flood Hazard Area. It has been ing to comment on these changes should determined by the Federal Insurance immediately notify: Administration, after further technical The Honorable Benny Howard, Mayor of [Docket No. FI-229] review of the above map in light of ad­ Richwood, 215 Halbert Street, Richwood, PART 1920— PROCEDURE FOR MAP ditional, recently acquired flood infor­ Texas 77531. CORRECTION mation, that the structure on the above Also, at this location is the map show­ property is not within the Special Flood Letter of Map Amendment for the City of Hazard Area. Accordingly, effective No­ ing the new base flood elevations. This Napa, California map is a copy of the one that will be vember 15, 1974, Map No. H 240008 43 is printed. The numerous changes made in On March 27, 1974, in 39 FR 11260, hereby corrected to reflect that the struc­ the base flood elevations on the Richwood the Federal Insurance Administrator ture on the above property is not within Flood Insurance Rate Map make it ad­ published a list of communities with Spe­ the Special Flood Hazard Area. ministratively infeasible to publish in this cial Flood Hazard Areas and the map (National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (Title notice all of the base flood elevation number and locations where Flood Haz­ XIII of Housing and Urban Development Act changes contained on the Richwood map. ard Boundary Maps were available for of 1968), effective January 28, 1969 (33 FR public inspection. This list included the 17804, November 28, 1968), as amended, 42 (National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (Title U.S.C. 4001-4128; and Secretary’s delegation XIII of Housing and Urban Development Act City of Napa, California, as an eligible community and included Map No. of authority to Federal Insurance Adminis­ of 1968), effective January 28, 1969 (33 FR trator 34 FR 2680, February 27, 1969, as 17804, November 28, 1968), as amended; 42 JH. 060207 05 which indicates that Lots amended by 39 FR 2787, January 24, 1974). U.S.C. 4001-4128; and Secretary’s delegation 10 through 12, and 30 through 35, Spring of authority to Federal Insurance Adminis­ Creek Subdivision, Napa, California, as Issued: January 9,1976. trator 34 FR 2680, February 27, 1969, as recorded in Map Book 10, Pages 99 and amended by 39 FR 2787, January 24, 1974.) H oward B. Clark, 100 in the office of the Recorder of Napa Acting Federal Issued: January 9, 1976. County, California, are in their entirety Insurance Administrator. within the Special Flood Hazard Area. H oward B. Clark, It has been determined by the Federal [FR Doc.76-3047 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] Acting Federal Insurance Administration, after further Insurance Administrator. technical review of the above map in [Docket No. FI-321] [FR Doc.76-3044 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] light of additional, recently acquired flood information, that the existing PART 1920— PROCEDURE FOR MAP CORRECTION [Docket No. FI-289] structures on the above property are not within the Special Flood Hazard Area, Letter of Map Amendment for the Township PART 1920— PROCEDURE FOR MAP Accordingly, effective March 22, 1975, of Spring Lake, Michigan CORRECTION Map No. H 060207 05 is hereby corrected to reflect that the structures on the above On August 6, 1974, in 39 FR 28259, the Letter of Map Amendment for the Town of Federal Insurance Administrator pub­ Fredonia, Arizona property are not within the Special Flood Hazard Area. lished a list of communities with Special On June 19, 1974, in 39 FR 21137, the Flood Hazard Areas and the map number (National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (Title and locations where Flood Hazard Federal Insurance Administrator pub­ XIII of Housing and Urban Development Act lished a list of communities with Spécial of 1968), effective January 28, 1969 (33 FR Boundary Maps were available for Flood Hazard Areas and the map num­ 17804, November 28, 1968), as amended, 42 public inspection. This list included ber and locations where Flood Hazard U.S.C. 4001-4128; and Secretary’s delegation the Township of Spring Lake, Michi­ Boundary Maps were available for public of authority to Federal Insurance Adminis- gan, as an eligible community and

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included Map No. H 260281 03, which [Docket No. FI-321] 360 and 361, are in their entirety within indicates that 15380 North McLean, PART 1920— PROCEDURE FOR MAP the Special Flood Hazard Area. Spring Lake, Michigan, as recorded CORRECTION It has been determined by the .Federal in Liber 631, Page 172, in the Office of the Insurance Administration, after further Register of Deeds of Ottawa Comity, Letter of Map Amendment for the City of technical review of the above map in Michigan, is in its entirety within the Kerrville, Texas light of additional, recently acquired Special Flood Hazard Area. It has been On August 6, 1974, in 39 F R -28271, the flood information, that the above prop­ determined by the Federal Insurance Ad­ Federal Insurance Administrator pub­ erty is within Zone B, and not within ministration, after further technical lished a list of communities with Special the Special Flood Hazard Area. The map review of the above map in light of addi­ Flood Hazard Areas and the map num­ amendment is not based on the place­ tional, recently acquired flood informa­ ber and locations where Flood Hazard ment of fill on the above named property tion, that the above mentioned property Boundary Maps were available for pub­ after the effective date of the Flood In­ is not within the Special Flood Hazard lic inspection. This list included the City surance Rate Map of the community. Area. Accordingly, effective June 28,1974, of Kerrville, Texas,„ as an eligible com­ Accordingly, effective June 17, 1970, Map Map No. H 260281 03 is hereby corrected munity and included Map No. H 480420 No. H .515525 19 is hereby corrected to to reflect that the above property is not 02 which indicates that Block 7, J. D. reflect that the above property is not within the Special Flood Hazard Area. Brown Addition, Kerrville, Texas, as within the Special Flood Hazard Area. (National Flood Insurance Act of 1668 (Title recorded in Volume 130, Page 160, in (National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (Title XIII of Housing and Urban Development Act the Deed Records of Kerr County, Texas; XIII of Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968), effective January 28, 1969 (33 FR and Block 8, as recorded in Book D, Page of 1968), effective January 28, 1969 (33 FR 17804, November 28, 1968), as amended, 42 30, Book F, Page 383, Book H, Page 392, 17804, November 28, 1968), as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4001-4128; and Secretary’s delegation and Book M, Page 390, are within the U.S.C. 4001—4128; and Secretary’s delegation of authority to Federal Insurance Adminis­ Special Flood Hazard Area. It has been of authority to Federal Insurance Adminis­ trator 34 FR 2680, February 27, 1969, as trator 34 FR 2680, February 27, 1969, as amended by 39 FR 2787, January 24, 1974.) determined by the Federal Insurance Ad­ amended by 39 FR 2787, January 24, 1974). ministration, after further technical re­ Issued: January 9, 1976. view of the above map in light of addi­ Issued: January 9,1976. tional, recently acquired flood informa­ H oward B. Clark, H oward B. Clark, Acting Federal tion, that the above property is not with­ Acting Federal Insurance Administrator. in the Special Flood Hazard Area. Ac­ Insurance Administrator. cordingly, effective June 28, 1974, Map [FR Doc.76-3048 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] No. H 480420 02 is hereby corrected to re­ [FR Doc.76-3051 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] flect that the above property is not with­ [Docket No. FI-204] in the Special Flood Hazard Area. Title 46— Shipping (National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (Title CHAPTER I— COAST GUARD, PART 1920— PROCEDURE FOR MAP XIII of Housing and Urban Development Act CORRECTION of 1968), effective January 28, 1969 (33 FR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 17804, November 28, 1968), as amended, 42 [CGD 74-127] Letter of Map Amendment for the City of U.S.C. 4001-4128; and Secretary’s delegation Bartlett, Tennessee of authority to Federal Insurance Adminis­ TANK VESSELS On February 25, 1974, in 39 FR 7174, trator 34 FR 2680, February 27, 1969, as Structural Fire Protection Requirements the Federal Insurance Administrator amended by 39 FR 2787, January 24, 1974) . Correction published a list of communities with Issued: January 9,1976. Special Flood Hazard Areas and the map In FR Doc. 76-2208, appearing at page number and locations where Flood H oward B. Clark, 3838 in the issue for Monday, January 26, Hazard Boundary Maps were available Acting Federal 1976, make the following changes: for public inspection. This list included Insurance Administrator. 1. On page 3839, in the third column, the City of Bartlett, Tennessee, as an [FR Doc.76-3050 Filed 1-30-76; 8:45 am] first full paragraph, the 5th line should eligible community and included Map read as follows: “ited to cargoes with a No. H 470175 01 which indicates that [Docket No. FI-851] closed-cup flash” * * *. Lots 75, 76, and 93, Bartlett Woods Sub­ 2. On page 3841, in the second para­ division, Section D, Bartlett, Tennessee, PART 1920— PROCEDURE FOR MAP graph of the second column, the third as recorded in Plat Book 54, Page 41 in CORRECTION line should read “ § 32.56-5(b) (2), para­ the office of the Register of Deeds of Letter of Map Amendment for » graph (a) (2) in the notice,” * * *. Shelby County, Tennessee, are in their Fairfax County, Virginia 3. On page 3842, in the third column, entirety within the Special Flood Hazard On January 8, 1972, in 39 FR 281, the the sixth line should be transposed so Area. It has been determined by the Federal Insurance Administrator pub­ that it immediately follows the third line Federal Insurance Administration, after lished a list of communities with Special and reads thusly, “is always accessible further technical review of the above Flood Hazard Areas and the map num­ during a fire in the cargo area or pump- map in light of additional, recently ber and locations where Flood Insurance room, so locating the” * * *. acquired flood information, that the Rate Maps were available for public in­ 4. On page 3845, in § 32.56-40, the last above property is not within the Special spection. This list included Fairfax line should read “pervious to oil and oil Flood Hazard Area. Accordingly, effec­ County, Virginia, as an eligible commu­ vapors.” tive February 22,1974, Map No. H 470175 nity and included Map No. H 515525 19 5. On page 3846, the effective date 01 is hereby corrected to reflect that the which indicates that Section One, Wind­ which was inadvertently omitted should above property is not within the Special sor Park Subdivision, Fairfax County, be February 26. 1976. Flood Hazard Area. Virginia, as recorded in Deed Book 3489, Title 47— Telecommunication (National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (Title Pages 439 through 444 in the office of the XIII of Housing and Urban Development Act Clerk of the Court of Fairfax County, CHAPTER I— FEDERAL of 1968), effective January 28, 1969 (33 FR Virginia; Section Two, as recorded in COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 17804, November 28, 1968), as amended, 42 Deed Book 3649, Pages 64 through 69; PART 78— CABLE TELEVISION RELAY U.S.C. 4001-4128; and Secretary’s delegation Section Three as recorded in Deed Book SERVICES of authority to Federal Insurance Adminis­ 3649, Pages 76 through 81; Section trator 34 FR 2680, February 27, 1969, as Three-A and Four, as recorded in Deed Channel Designations amended by 39 FR 2787, January 24, 1974). Book 3794, Pages 283 through 288; Sec­ In the matter of editorial amendment Issued: January 9, 1976. tion Five, as recorded in Deed Book 3794, of § 78.18 of the Rules and Regulations Pages 297 through 302; Section Six, as regarding channel designations for the H oward B. Clark, recorded in Deed Book 3794, Pages 311 12.5 MHz channels. Acting Federal through 316; and Section Seven as Insurance Administrator. 1. In preparing the new application recorded in Deed Book 3794, Pages 325 form in the Cable Television Relay Serv­ [FR Doc.76-3049 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] through 330, and Deed Book 3989, Pages ice (CARS), FCC Form 327, we found

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Channel * * * those persons eligible under § 91.501 that the form would not easily accommo­ boundaries (d) (4) may use their radio facilities in con­ date the 12.5 MHz channel designations. Designation: ' . (gigahertz) nection with the containment and cleanup Section 78.18(a) (4) of the Commission’s K 12______12.8375-12.8500 of industrial liquid spillage from facilities Rules and Regulations divides the CARS K13 ______12.8500-12.8625 they are engaged to service. 12.5 MHz channels into two groups: K 14______12.8625-12.8750 Group I and Group J. The channels 3. Comments were submitted by the K 15______12.8750-12.8875 Oil Spill Control Association of America within these two groups are not con­ K16 ______- ____ 12.8875-12.9000 tiguous. For example, channel 101 is K 17______12.9000-12.9125 (OSCAA) and SIRSA, both of whom 12.7000-12.7125 GHz and channel 102 is K 18______12.9125-12.9250 supported the concept behind the pro­ 12.7250-12.7375 GHz. The band between K 19______12.9250-12.9375 posed rule change. SIRSA, however, these two channels is designated as K 20______12.9375-12.9500 noted that the language proposed by the channel J01, 12.7125-12.7250 GHz. In 1 See Subpara, (a) (1) of this section. Commission would pose “an unnecessary -restriction on those entities equipped to order to make one group of contiguous * * * * * 12.5 MHz channels, we are placing the handle such spillages” . SIRSA’s main 12.5 MHz channels in a new Group K, (g) For cable television relay (CAR) concern was that the Second Notice pro­ and we are deleting Groups I and J. An stations using double sideband AM trans­ posed that the . Special Industrial applicant’s use of Form 327 will be facili­ mission or FM transmission with au­ licensees might use their communica­ tated by the consolidation of the 12.5 thorized bandwidth of no more than 12.5 tions systems only for the containment MHz, Group K channels normally will be MHz channels in Group K. and cleanup of industrial liquid spillages 2. Authority for the attached amend­assigned to a station, although upon ade­ originating at the facilities which they ments is contained in 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i), quate showing variations in the use of are engaged to service. SIRSA main­ 155(d), 303, and 307(b) of the Communi­ channels in Group K may be authorized tained that this concept was not what it cations Act of 1934, as amended, and in on a case-by-case basis in order to avoid desired when making the request, and Section 0.231(d) of the Commission’s potential interference or to permit a more that this wording would severely limit Rules. Inasmuch as the amendments or­ efficient use. licensees’ cleanup and containment dered are nonsubstantive editorial revi­ (h) For double sideband AM trans­ capability. SIRSA pointed out that in sions of the Commission’s Rules and mission, the assigned carrier frequency many cases, Special Industrial licensees Regulations, and impose no new require­ for each channel listed in Group K shall asked to cleanup a spill would not have ments, compliance with the prior notice, be 6.25 MHz above the lower boundary contractual relationships with the parties procedural and effective date provisions frequency for each channel, and the responsible for those spills. Therefore, of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 sideband frequencies corresponding to SIRSA requested that the phrase “from U.S.C. § 553, would serve no useful pur­ the carrier frequency of the accompany­ facilities they are engaged to service” pose and is unnecessary. ing FM aural signal shall be 4.5 MHz be deleted from the proposed amendment above and below the visual carrier fre­ Accordingly, it is ordered, That effec­ of § 91.502(b). quency. 4. The Commission’s intent in this pro­ tive February 5,1976, § 78.18 of the Com­ * * * * * ceeding has been to offer maximum com­ mission’s Rules IS AMENDED as set [FR Doc.76-2993 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] munications capabilities to all parties forth below. engaged in the cleanup of oil or other Secs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309, 48 Stat., hazardous substances, while still main­ as amended, 1064, 1065, 1066, 1068, 1081, 1082, [Docket No. 20027, RM-2050; FCC 76-34] taining a controlled service. This was 1083, 1084, 1085; 47 U.S.C. 152, 153, 154, 155, PART 91— INDUSTRIAL RADIO SERVICES also the intent of the Second Notice, in 301, 303, 307, 308, 309. that those firms engaged in the con­ Adopted: January 22, 1976. Second Report and Order Regarding Fre­ tainment and cleanup of industrial liquid quency Allocation for Oil Spill Cleanup spillages would gain additional latitude Released: January 27,1976. Operations in the use of their existing radio com­ F ederal Communications 1. On June 5,1975, the Commission re­ munications systems. The proposed Commission, leased a Second Notice of Proposed Rule amendment was not meant to limit the [seal] R ichard D. Lichtwardt, Making (FCC 75-612) in the above cap­ capacities of the Special Industrial li­ Executive Director. tioned matter proposing an additional censees; therefore, the Commission Part 78 of Chapter I of Title 47 of the radio communications capability for agrees with SIRSA that the phrase “from Code of Federal Regulations is amended cleanup operations which was not ad­ facilities they are engaged to service” be in the following manner: dressed in the First Notice.1 The Second deleted from the proposed amendment. 1. Section 78.18 is amended by revising Notice was duly published in the F ed­ This revised amendment should provide paragraphs (a) (4), (g), and (h) to read eral R egister on June 10, 1975 (40 FR the Special Industrial licensee, as SIRSA as follows: 24754). Comments were due on or be­ noted, with “ the necessary flexibility to fore July 11, 1975, and reply comments, use its existing mobile radio communi­ § 78.18 Frequency assignments. on or before July 21, 1975. cations systems for all industrial liquid * * * * ♦ 2. This Second Notice was issued in spillage containment and cleanup ef­ forts in which they are engaged—regard­ (a) * * * response to an informal request by the Special Industrial Radio Service Asso­ less of the source of the spill or the iden­ (4) For cable television relay stations ciation (SIRSA) to permit certain li­ tity of the party with whom they have using double sideband AM transmission censees in the Special Industrial Radio contracted for the work.” and FM transmission requiring a neces­ Service to use their two-way mobile radio 5. Accordingly, pursuant to authority sary bandwidth of no more than 12.5 communication facilities in connection contained in sections 4(i) and 303 (r) of MHz: the Communications Act of 1934, as G roup K Channels with the containment and cleanup of amended, it is ordered that, effective Channel industrial liquid spillages. In the No­ March 4, 1976, Part 91 of the Commis­ boundaries tice, the Commission proposed to amend sion’s Rules are amended as shown Designation:1 (gigahertz) § 91.502(b) of its Rules and Regulations below. KOI______12.7000-12.7125 concerning the availability and use of Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat., as amended, 1066, 1062; K 02______...... 12.7125-12.7250 K03 ______12.7250-12.7375 service for the Special Industrial Radio 47U.S.C. 154,303. K 04______...... 12.7375-12.7500 Service to provide that: Adopted: January 20,1976. K 05______12.7500-12.7625 K 06...... 12.7625-12.7750 Released: January 28,1976. K 07______12.7750-12.7875 1 The First Report and Order provided Rule K 08______12.7875-12.8000 changes for a nationwide “family” of fre­ F ederal Communications K09 12.8000-12.8125 quencies in the Petroleum Radio Service to Commission, K10 _ 12.8125-12.8250 be used by persons engaged solely in the [ seal] V incent J. M ullins, K ll _ 12.8250-12.8375 containment or cleanup of oil spills. Secretary.

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Section 91.502(b) is revised to read the containment and cleanup of indus­ during daylight hours on the area desig­ as follows: trial liquid spillage. ,, nated by signs as open to fishing. The * * * * * open area, Deer Meadow Picnic Area is § 91.502 Availability and use of service. delineated on a map available at refuge * * * 4c * [PR Doc.76-2994 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] headquarters and from the office of the (b) Authorization to operate stations Area Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife in this service are available only to the Title 50— Wildlife and Fisheries Service, 601 E. 12th St., Room 1748, Kan­ extent and for the purposes set forth in CHAPTER I— UNITED STATES FISH AND sas City, Missouri 64106. Sport fishing this subpart, and the operation of all sta­ WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF shall be in accordance with all applic­ tions licensed hereunder shall be strictly THE INTERIOR able State regulations and subject to the confined to those activities upon which PART 33— SPORT FISHING following special condition: eligibility was established, except for (1) The use of boats or other floating transmission relating to an immediate Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge devices is not permitted. emergency involving the safety of life or The following special regulation is is­ The provisions of this special regula­ property : Provided, however, That those sued and is effective on February 2, 1976. tion supplement the regulations which persons otherwise eligible under § 91.501 govern fishing on wildlife refuge areas (a) may use their radio facilities in con­ § 33.5 Special regulations; sport fish­ generally which are set forth in Title 50, nection with the gathering or processing ing, for individual wildlife refuge Code of Federal Regulations, Part 33 and of products grown or raised for them by areas. are effective through September 15,1976. I owa others; that those persons otherwise eli­ Jack C. W omble, gible under § 91.501(d) (7) may use their UNION SLOUGH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Refuge Manager, Union Slough radio faciliites in connection with the Sport fishing on the Union Slough Na­ National Wildlife Refuge, Ti- servicing of the equipment that uses the tonka, Iowa 50480. products delivered; and those persons tional Wildlife Refuge, Kossuth County, eligible under § 91.501(d) (4) may use Iowa, is permitted from May 15 through January 13,1976. their radio facilities in connection with September 15, 1976, inclusive, but only [FR Doc.76-3017 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am]

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proposed rules

This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY ligations issued directly by a State or §§ 1.103-7 through 1.103-12 for rules local governmental unit. concerning interest paid on industrial Internal Revenue Service Section 1.103-1 (c) of the proposed development bonds. See section 103(d) [ 26 CFR Part 1 ] regulations provides rules to determine for rules concerning interest paid on ar­ INTEREST UPON OBLIGATIONS OF A whether obligations are issued on behalf bitrage bonds. See pargarph (b) (2) of STATE, TERRITORY, ETC. of a State or local governmental unit. this section for the definition of the term Paragraph (c) supercedes prior revenue “political subdivision”. Income Tax Regulations rulings such as Rev. Rul. 57-187, 1957-1 (b) Obligations of a State or local Notice is hereby given that the regu­ C.B. 65, Rev. Rul. 60-248, 1960-2 C.B. 35, governmental unit. (1) Obligations is­ lations set forth in tentative form in the and Rev. Rul. 63-20,1963-1 C.B. 24 relate sued by or on behalf of any State or attached appendix are proposed to be ing to entities issuing obligations on be­ local governmental unit by constituted prescribed by the Commissioner of Inter­ half of a State or local governmental authorities empowered to issue such ob­ nal Revenue, with the approval of the unit. ligations are the obligations of such Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate. In general, the proposed amendment unit. See paragraph (c) of this section Prior to the final adoption of such regu­ provides that only a constituted author­ for rules relating to obligations which lations, consideration will be given to any ity of a State or local governmental unit are not issued directly by a State or comments pertaining thereto which are may issue obligations on behalf of the local governmental unit but are issued submitted in writing (preferably six unit. The authority must be specifically by a constituted authority of a State or copies) to the Commissioner of Internal authorized pursuant to State law to is­ local governmental unit. Revenue, Attention: CC:LR:T, Wash­ sue obligations on behalf of the unit to (2) For purposes of this section, the ington, D.C. 20224, by March 18, 1976. accomplish a public purpose of the unit. term “political subdivision” denotes any Pursuant to 26 CFR 601.601(b), designa­ The authorization must spècify the pub­ division of any State, territory or pos­ tions of material as confidential or not to lic purpose of the governmental unit on session of the United States which is a be disclosed, contained in such com­ behalf of which the authority is autho­ municipal corporation or to which has ments, will not be accepted. Thus, per­ rized to issue obligations and also must been delegated the right to exercise part sons submitting written comments should create the authority or provide that the of the sovereign power of such State, not include therein material that they governmental unit may create the au­ territory or possession. Such term also consider to be confidential or inappro­ thority. The authority must be created denotes any unit which is a political sub­ priate for disclosure to the public. It will and operated solely to accomplish a pub­ division of more than one State, terri­ be presumed by the Internal Revenue lic purpose of the governmental unit. tory, possession of the United States, or Service that every written comment sub­ The proposed amendment requires a political subdivision (as described in the mitted to it in response to this notice of close connection between the authority preceding sentence), i.e., is a munici­ proposed rule making is intended by the and the governmental unit including pal corporation of, or a unit to which person submitting it to be subject in its control of the authority’s board and or­ has been delegated the right to exercise entirely to public inspection and copying ganizational or supervisory control over part of the sovereign power of, each of in accordance with the procedures of 26 the authority by the governmental unit. the several participating State or local CFR 601.702(d) (9). Any person submit­ Proposed amendments to the regula­ governmental units. As thus defined, a ting written comments who desires an tions. To provide rules to determine political subdivision may, for purposes opportunity to comment orally at a pub­ whether obligations are the obligations of of this section, include special assess­ lic hearing on these proposed regulations a State, a territory, or a possession of the ment districts so created,/such as road, should submit a request, in writing, to United States, or any political subdivi­ water, sewer, gas, light, reclamation, the Commissioner by March 18, 1976. In sion of the foregoing, or of the District drainage, irrigation, levee, school, har­ such case, a public hearing will be held, of Columbia, the Income Tax Regula­ bor, port improvement, and similar dis­ and notice of the time, place, and date tion (26 CFR Part 1) under section 103 tricts and divisions of any such unit. will be published in a subsequent issue (a) of the Internal Revenue Code of (3) Certificates issued by a political 1954 are amended as follows: of the Federal R egister, unless the per­ subdivision for public improvements son or persons who have requested a 1. Section 1.103-1 is amended by re­(such as sewers, sidewalks, streets, etc.) hearing withdraw their requests for a vising paragraphs (a) and (b) and by which are evidence of special assess­ hearing before notice of the hearing has adding a new paragraph (c ). These re­ ments against specific property, which been filed with the Office of the Federal vised and added provisions read as fol­ assessments become a lien against such Register. lows : property and which the political subdi­ vision is required to enforce, are, for (Sec. 7805 of the Internal Revenue Code of § 1.103—1 Interest upon obligations of a State, territory, etc. purposes of this section, obligations of 1954 (68A Stat. 917; 26 U.S.C. 7805).) the political subdivision even though the (a) In general. Interest upon obliga­ D onald C. A lexander, obligations are to be satisfied out of spe­ Commissioner of Internal Revenue. tions of a State, a territory, or a posses­ cial funds and not out of general funds sion of the United States, or any political or taxes. Preamble. This document contains a subdivision thereof or the District of (c) Constituted authorities— (1) In proposed amendment to the Income Tax Columbia (hereinafter collectively or in­ general. This paragraph provides rules Regulations (26 CFR Part 1) to revise the_ dividually referred to as “State or local to determine whether obligations that regulations under section 103(a) of the governmental unit” ) is not includible in are not issued directly by a State or lo­ Internal Revenue Code of 1954, relating gross income except as provided under cal governmental unit (hereinafter in to interest upon obligations of a State, a section 103 (c) and (d) and the reg­ this paragraph referred to as the “unit” ) territory, or a possession of the United ulations thereunder. Section 103(a)(1) are nonetheless considered to be the ob­ States, or any political subdivision there­ does not apply to industrial develop­ ligations of such unit because issued by of, or the District of Columbia. ment bonds or to arbitrage bonds ex­ a constituted authority of such unit em­ Section 1.103-1 (b) of the proposed cept as otherwise provided in section 103 powered to issue such obligations on be­ regulations provides rules relating to ob­ (c) and (d). See section 103(c) and half of such unit. An issuer is such a con-

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stituted authority only if the require­ any member of the governing board de­ sive option to purchase such property for ments of paragraph (c) (2) of this sec­ scribed in (c) (2) (ii) (A) of this section the amount required to discharge such tion are satisfied. Such a constituted au­ shall not exceed the period for which obligations and is provided a reasonable thority may be organized as a corpora­ such member will be a public official of time to exercise such option; and tion, trust, or other entity. An issuer is the unit. (7) agreement by the unit, in conjunc­ not such a constituted authority jf it (iii) (A) The unit has either thetion with the issuance of the obligations, issues obligations for more than one unit. organizational control-over the authority, to accept title to any tangible personal The determination that an issuer is a described in (c) (2) (iii) (B) of this sec­ or real property financed by such obli­ constituted authority under paragraph tion, or the supervisory control over the gations upon the retirement of such (c) (2) of this section is solely for pur­ activities of the authority, described in obligations. Such property must have sig­ poses of this section and is not deter­ (c) (2) (iii) (C) of this section. nificant value at the time that such minative of whether the issuer is an au­ (B) A unit, has organizational control property is conveyed to the unit. Instru­ thority, agency, or instrumentality un­ over an authority if— ments conveying title to such property der any other section of this title. See must, in conjunction with the issuance paragraph (a) of this section for a defi­ (1) The authority is created by or organized under a constitution, statute, of such obligations, be placed in escrow nition of the term “State or local gov­ with instructions that the escrow agent ernmental unit” and see paragraph (b) or charter or other organic act creating or providing for the unit’s government, deliver such instruments of title to such of this section for a definition of the unit upon the retirement of the obliga­ term “political subdivision”. which either creates the authority or provides that only a unit may create or tions. Such unit must obtain, upon re­ (2) Requirements to be a constituted tirement of the obligations, full legal title authority. The requirements of this sub- organize an authority, (2) The constitution, statute, or to the property with respect to which the paragraph are satisfied if— indebtedness is incurred free of encum­ (i) The authority is specifically au­ charter or other organic act itself pro­ brances created subsequent to the ac­ thorized pursuant to State law to issue vides for the organization, structure, and quisition of the property by the author­ obligations to accomplish a public pur­ powers of the authority, and the author­ ity. Examples of title encumbrances are pose Qr purposes of the unit. Such specific ity is organized under such constitution, options, leases which continue beyond authorization must either create the au­ statute, or charter or other organic act the date of the retirement of the obli­ thority or provide that the unit may and not under a statute providing gen­ gations, lease renewals or lease exten­ create the authority. Furthermore, such erally for the organization of entities, sions exercisable b$ any person other authorization must specify the public such as a statute providing for the or­ than such unit.- The requirements of purpose or purposes of the unit for the ganization of nonprofit corporations, paragraph (c) (2) (iii) (C) (1) through accomplishment of which such authority and (5) of this section shall not apply if the is empowered to issue obligations. If the (3) The unit may, at its sole discre­ governing board of the authority is com­ unit is a State, territory, or possession of tion, and at any time, alter or change the posed in its entirety of public officials the United States, such authorization the structure, organization, programs, or or elected persons (or both) described must be specifically set forth in the Con­ activities of the authority (including the in paragraph (c) (2) (ii) (A) and (B) of stitution, charter or other organic act power to terminate the authority), sub­ this section.' creating or providing for the unit's gov­ ject to any limitation on the impair­ (iv) Any net earnings of such author­ ernment, or in a statute of such unit. If ment of contracts entered into by such ity

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(3) Examples. The provisions of thisnotes, the city has the exclusive option Example (4). Assume the same facts as in to purchase the loan notes and is pro­ Example (3) except that the State statute paragraph may be illustrated by the fol­ provides as follows: lowing examples: vided a reasonable time to exercise such “Except as limited by express provision or Example (I). The Education Act of state option and to finance such purchase. The necessary implication of general law, a A provides in part: city B student loan authority meets the municipality may take all action necessary Section 100. Student Loan Authorities, (a) requirements of paragraph (c) (2) of this or convenient for the government of its Purpose. An incorporated municipality of the section and the obligations issued by the local affairs.” State is hereby authorized to issue obliga­ tions for the purpose of creating and main­ authority qualify under this paragraph Neither the state statute under which taining a loan fund to provide loans to fur­ as obligations issued on behalf of a State city C was incorporated nor any other ther the education of any resident of such or local governmental unit if prior to the statute of state D provides the specific municipality in accordance with the provi­ issuance of any such obligations the obli­ authorization described in paragraph sions of section 102 of this Act. Obligations (c) (2) (i) of this section. Thus, obliga­ issued pursuant to this section may be is­ gations are approved by the city coun­ tions issued by the city C airport agency sued directly by a municipality or by a stu­ cil or voters of city B. dent loan authority of such municipality. will not qualify under this section as (b) Authority. A student loan authority Example (2). The S Corporation, incorpo­ obligations issued “ on behalf of” city C. of the municipality may be created by the rated under the nonprofit corporation law of Example (5). A statute of state E provides municipality under the not-for-profit cor­ State T was organized for the purpose of that any incorporated municipality of the poration act for the sole purpose of obtain­ financing and operating a hospital located state is authorized to utilize an authority ing and loaning funds for the purpose de­ in city U, a municipality of state T. S Cor­ to issue obligations for a public purpose of scribed in subsection (a ). Such authority is poration’s articles of incorporation state the municipality. The Municipal Parking hereby authorized to issue obligations on that the corporation is not organized for Act of state E provides that any incorporated behalf of the municipality for such purpose. profit and that none of its net earnings will municipality may create an authority under An authority organized under this Act shall inure to the benefit of any private person. the Act for the purpose of utilizing the au­ be governed by a board of directors com­ The board of directors of the corporation thority to issue obligations to provide a prised of elected officials of the municipality consists of representatives of private business municipal parking garage. The Act provides or persons appointed by the municipal coun­ groups in city U elected by the members of that the authority is to be created under cil. S Corporation and approved by city U. S provisions of the Act which govern the struc­ Corporation issued obligations to finance the Pursuant to the Education Act, city B ture, creation, and powers of the authority. construction of a new wing for the hospital. In addition the Act provides that the mu­ took the formal action necessary to In conjunction with the issuance of the nicipality creating the. authority may alter create a corporation under the State not- obligations, a deed conveying title to the new or change the structure, organization, pro­ for-profit corporation law for the sole wing was placed in escrow by S Corporation gram, or activities of the authority and may purpose of having the corporation act as with the instructions that the escrow agent terminate the authority. City F creates a a student loan authority and to issue deliver the deed to city U upon retirement Municipal Parking Authority under the pro­ specified obligations for such purpose on of the obligations. Also, S Corporation visions of the Act. The charter of the au­ granted city U the right at any time to pur­ thority provides that the sole purpose of behalf of the city. The formal action also chase the new wing for an amount sufficient provided that the authority shall be gov­ the authority is to construct and operate to retire the outstanding indebtedness on a municipal parking garage, that any net erned by a board of directors consist­ such obligations. City U, prior to the issu­ earnings of the authority will be paid to ing of seven members, four of whom were ance of obligations by S Corporation, ap­ city F, that title to all property owned by designated elected officials serving as proved S Corporation and the issue of obli­ the authority at the time of its dissolution members ex ofifico and three of whom gations issued by S Corporation. City U will vest in city F, and that all members of were appointed by the city council for also agreed to accept title to the new wing the authority are to be appointed by the a term not in excess of 2 years. The ap­ upon retirement of the obligations. The mayor of city F. The authority satisfies the obligations issued by S Corporation are not requirements of paragraph (c)(2) of this pointed members of the board can be issued “on behalf of” city U since the fol­ removed at will by the city council. The section, and obligations issued by the au­ lowing requirements for an “on behalf of” thority qualify under this section as obli­ formal action further provided that the issuer have not been met: gations issued on behalf of a State or local city must approve the governing instru­ (i) There was no specific authorization, governmental unit. ment and the bylaws (and any amend­ as described in paragraph (c) (2) (i) of this ment thereof) of the authority, may section. (4) Effective date. The provisions of amend the governing instrument and by­ (ii) S Corporation was not created by this paragraph apply to obligations is­ laws, must approve, in advance, each is­ such specific authorization or by city U, sued on or after 180 days after the adop­ sue of obligations, and both review and pursuant to any such specific authorization, tion of this paragraph by a Treasury approve annually the projected programs as required by paragraph (c) (2) (i) of this decision, or, at the option of the State and projected expenditures of the auth­ section. or local governmental unit, to obliga­ ority, as well as annually post-reviewing (iii) City U does not control S Corpora­ tions issued on or after February 2, 1976. tion, within the meaning of paragraph (c) program and expenditures. Also, annual [FR Doc.76-3027 Filed 1-28-76:4:05 pm] financial statements (including a state­ (2) (ii) of this section. ment of income and expenditures) were (iv) City U does not have organizational control or supervisory control over S Corpo­ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR required to be reviewed by the city coun­ ration, as required by paragraph (c) (2) (iii) cil, and the city council was provided ac­ of this section. Office of the Secretary cess to all books and records of the au­ Example (3). City C, a municipal corpora­ [ 43 CFR Parts 3500 and 3520 ] thority. Pursuant to the formal action, tion located in state D, was incorporated the city B student loan authority was in­ pursuant to a statute of state D which pro­ COAL LEASES corporated. The articles of incorporation vides in part that “municipalities incorpo­ rated under this Act may issue obligations Diligent Development and Continuous of the authority, in 'addition to providing Operations; Extension of Comment Period for the supervisory authority of the city, to provide funds for any purpose related to the general welfare of the residents of such Notice was published in the Federal described above, state that the authority municipality” . The city C Airport Agency R egister on Wednesday, December 31, is not organized for profit and that any was incorporated under state D’s not-for- of the authority’s net earnings will inure profit corporation law for the purpose of 1975 (40 FR 60070, 60071) inviting in­ only to the benefit of the city. The arti­ constructing a municipal airport with the terested parties to submit written com­ cles of incorporation state further that proceeds of obligations issued by the corpo­ ments to the Director, Bureau of Land upon dissolution of the authority, title ration “on behalf of” city C. Neither the state Management on proposed regulations to all property owned by the authority statute under which city C was incorpo­ which would define the terms “logical will vest in city B. The bond resolution rated nor any other statute of state D pro­ mining unit,” “logical mining unit re­ for the obligations issued by the author­ vides the specific authorization described in serves,” “ diligent development,” and paragraph (c) (2) (1) of this section. Thus, “continuous operation.” The proposed ity provides that in the event of default obligations issued by the city C airport with respect to obligations issued to fi­ agency will not qualify under this section as regulations would also modify the exist­ nance the acquisition of the student loan obligations issued “on behalf of” city C. ing regulations relating to the duration

FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO . 22— M O NDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 4832 PROPOSED RULES and adjustment of terms and conditions erally marked as to diameter and under minimum level prescribed for honey, of coal leases. The period for comment tin current requirement percentages consideration must be given to the sup­ is hereby extended for an additional pe­ v: uid be calculated by weight. This is ply of the commodity in relation to the riod. Comments on these proposed regu­ time-consuming, impractical and adds demand thereof, the price levels at which lations will be accepted until March 1, to inspection costs. other commodities are being supported, 1976. In a recent survey conducted by USDA the availability of funds, the perish­ in several producing areas, it was found ability of the commodity, the importance J anuary 29,1976. that percentages calculated on the basis of the commodity to agriculture and the T homas S. K leppe, of count or weight were equally accurate national economy, the ability to dispose Secretary of the Interior. when apples were reasonably uniform in of stocks acquired under a purchase [FR Doc.76-3249 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] size. The proposed amendment, there­ program, the need for offsetting tempo­ fore, would provide an alternate method rary losses of export markets, and the in calculating percentages in such cases. ability and willingness of producers to DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE As proposed to be amended, § 51.309 is keep supplies in line with demand. set forth below. b. Purchase availability period. Com­ Agricultural Marketing Service ments are invited with respect to the [ 7 CFR Part 51 ] § 51.309 Calculation of percentages. purchase availability period for 1976 crop APPLES (a) When the numerical count is honey. marked on the container, percentages c. Detailed operating provisions. De­ Standards for Grades1 shall be calculated on the basis of count. tailed operating provisions necessary to Notice is hereby given that the United (b) When the minimum diameter or carry out the purchase program on honey States Department of Agriculture is con­ minimum and maximum diameters are will be considered for 1976. Provisions sidering the amendment of the United marked on a container or when the of this kind mav be found in the regula­ States Standards for Grades of Apples apples are jumbled in a container or in tions providing terms and conditions for (7 CFR, §§ 51.300-51.323) pursuant to bulk, percentages shall be calculated on the current purchase program in Part the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 the basis of weight or an equivalent 1434 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal (60 Stat. 1087, as amended; 7 U.S.C. basis. Regulations. 1621-1627), which provides for the is­ (Secs. 203, 205, 60 Stat. 1087, as amended, Prior to making the foregoing deter­ suance of official U.S. grades to desig­ 1090 as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1622, 1624). minations and issuing related regula­ tions, consideration will be given to any nate different levels of quality for the Dated: January 27, 1976. voluntary use of producers, buyers and data, views, and recommendations which consumers. Official grading services are D onald E. W ilkinson, are submitted in writing to the Director, also provided under this act upon re­ Administrator. | Grains, Oilseeds and Cotton Division, ASCS, US. Department of Agriculture, quest of any financially interested party [FR Doc.76-3028 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] and upon payment of a fee to cover the Washington, D.C. 20250. cost of such services. In order to be sure of consideration, all All persons who desire to submit writ­ Commodity Credit Corporation submissions rmut be received not later ten data, views or arguments for con- than March 2, 1976. All written submis­ sideratfon in connection with this pro­ [ 7 CFR Part 1434 ] sions made pursuant to 3—Notice of De­ posal should file the same in duplicate HONEY PURCHASE PROGRAM terminations Regarding 1976 Crop Honey Purchase Program this notice will be not later than March 1, 1976, with the Determinations Regarding 1976 Crop Hearing Clerk, U.S. Department of Agri­ made available for public inspection from culture, Room 112, Administration The Secretary of Agriculture is pre­ 8.15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Building, Washington, D.C. 20250, where paring to make determinations with re­ Friday, in Room 5754, South Building, they will be available for public inspec­ spect to a purchase program for the 1976 14th and Independence Avenue, SW., tion during official hours of business crop of honey and the regulations to car­ Washington, D-C. (Paragraph (b) of § 1.27, as amended at ry out the program. The determinations Signed at Washington, D.C. on Jan­ 29 F.R. 73 (D). relate to: uary 28, 1976. a. Purchase rates based on color dif­ Statement of considerations leading to E. J. H erson, the amendment of these grade stand­ ferentials, class and grade. Acting Executive Vice President,. ards. Section 51.309 of the U.S. Stand­ b. Purchase availability period. Commodity Credit Corporation. ards for Grades of Apples requires that c. Detailed operating provisions to [FR Doc.76-3030 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] percentages shall be calculated on the carry out the program. basis of count when a numerical count The above determinations are to be is marked on the container, and on the made pursuant to the Agricultural Act ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION basis of weight when the minimum di­ of 1949, as amended (63 Stat. 1051, as AGENCY ameter, or minimum and maximum di­ amended; 7 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.) and the [4 0 CFR Part 180 ] ameters are marked on the container, Commodity Credit Corporation Charter or when apples are in bulk. Act, as amended (62 Stat. 1070, as [FRL 485-4; PP5E1611/P14] This requirement has been in çffect amended; 15 U.S.C. 714 et seq.). TOLERANCES AND EXEMPTIONS FROM since 1931. At that time apples in con­ a. Purchase program, color differen­ TOLERANCES FOR PESTICIDE CHEM­ tainers marked as to diameter or in bulk tials and discounts for quality. Title II ICALS IN OR ON RAW AGRICULTURAL usually showed a wide variation in size. of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as COMMODITIES In such cases calculation of percentages amended, authorizes and directs the Sec­ Proposed Tolerance for Pesticide Chemical by weight was far more accurate than retary to make available through loans, Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride by any other method. purchases or other operations, support to producers of honey at a level which is The California Department of Food & Modern marketing trends have in­ Agriculture, 1220 N. St., Sacramento CA creased the use of small consumer pack­ not in excess of 90 percent nor less than 60 percent of the parity price thereof. 95814, has submitted a pesticide petition ages containing apples reasonably uni­ (PP 5E1611) to the Environmental Pro­ form in size. These packages are gen- Purchase rates will be based on color, class and grade and used to reflect tection Agency. This petition requested marketing features and conditions under that the Administrator, pursuant to Sec­ 1 Packing of the product in conformitywhich honey is merchandised. Section tion 408(e) of the Federal Food, Drug, with the requirements of these standards 2—Notice of Determinations Regarding and Costmetic Act, propose the establish­ shall not excuse failure to comply with the ment of a tolerance for residues of the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and 1976 Crop Honey Purchase Program 401 Cosmetic Act or with applicable State laws (b) of the Act requires that, in deter­ antimicrobial agent Oxytetracycline hy­ and regulations. mining a support rate in excess of the drochloride in or on the raw agricultural

FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO. 22— M ONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 PROPOSED RULES 4833 commodity pears at 0.1 part per million 0. 1.part per million in or on pears re­ Part 87 of Chapter I of Title 47 of the (ppm), resulting from a spray applica­ sulting from a spray application. Code of Federal Regulations is amended tion for the control of blight, th e Agency [FR Doc.76-3031 Filed 1-30-76:8:45 am] as follows: has registered this pesticide for the in­ 1. In § 87.297, paragraphs (a) and (d) are revised to read as follows: fusion o f pear trees with application pc- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS curring after harvest and before blooms. COMMISSION § 87.297 Alaska. A tolerance of 0.35 ppm has been estab­ (a) The following frequencies are lished (40 CFR 180.337) for residues re­ £47 CFR Part 8 7 ] available for assignment to aeronautical sulting in of on the commodity from this [Docket No. 20687; FCC 76-3,6, 38838] en route stations in Alaska. The provi­ use. ASSIGNMENT OF CERTAIN FREQUENCIES sions of § 87.291(b) do not apply to sta­ The data submitted in the petition and tions operating on frequencies in accord­ all other revelant material have been Notice of Proposed Rule Making ance with this paragraph. evaluated, and it is concluded that the Frequencies available: tolerance should be established as pro?- 1. Notice of Proposed Rule Making in posed. There is no reasonable expectation the above-entitled matter is hereby Kilohertz: Megah ertz of residues in eggs, meat, milk, or poultry, given. 3 4 1 1 ______——------— 129.3 and § 180.6(a) (3) applies. The tolerance 2. Various individuals and organiza­ 4383.8 2 ~______:______Iki 130.1 established by amending § 180.337 as set tions in Alaska, such as prospectors and 4668 ______—______130.3 forth below will protect the public health. lumber companies, have applied for the 46961 ______130. 7 Any person who has registered or sub­ use of very high frequencies for air/ 1 Daytime only. mitted an application for the registration ground communications. Under present 2 The frequency 4383.8 kHz, maximum of a pesticide under the Federal insecti­ Commission rules only certain medium power 150 watts PEP, may be used by any cide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and high frequencies are available for station authorized under this part to com­ which contains any of the ingredients this purpose to these applicants in municate with any other station authorized Alaska; however, it would appear that in the State of Alaska for emergency com­ listed herein may request, within 30 days munications. No airborne operations will be after publication of this notice in the problems have developed in the use of these frequencies. Atmospheric condi­ permitted on this frequency. F ed era l R e g is t e r , that this proposal be • ♦ * * * referred to an advisory committee in ac­ tions in Alaska many times prevent cordance with Section 408(e) of the Fed­ transmission, and distant stations with (d) The following frequencies are eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. single sideband equipment cause inter­ available for assignment to aeronautical Interested persons are invited to sub­ ference. en route stations in Alaska subject to mit written comments on this proposal 3. This proposed rule making would the provisions of paragraph (b) of this to the Federal Register Section, Techni­ make available to these applicants fre­ section. cal Services Division (WH—569), Office of quencies 129.3, 130.1, 130.3 and 130.7 Kilohertz: Megahertz MHz which are presently listed in the Pesticide Programs, Environmental Pro­ 129.1 ______129.9 tection Agency, Room 401, East Tower, Commission’s rules among ten very high 129.5 ______t ------130. 5 401 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. frequencies restricted to en route sta­ 129.7 130.9 tions serving scheduled air carriers. 20460. Three copies of the comments [FR Doc.76-2995 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] should be submitted to facilitate the work These four frequencies would be assigned of the Agency and others interested in without regard to the location of similar reviewing them. The comments must be stations. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION received on or before March 3, 1976, and 4. The proposed amendments to the [1 6 CFR Part 4 3 3] should bear a notation indicating the rules as set forth below are issued pur­ subject (PP5E1611/P14). All written suant to the authority contained in Sec­ PRESERVATION OF CONSUMERS’ comments filed pursuant to this notice tions 4 (i), 303(c) and (r) of the Com­ CLAIMS AND DEFENSES will be available for public inspection in munications Act of 1934, as amended. Correction the office of the Federal Register Section 5. Pursuant to applicable procedures set forth in Section 1.415 of the Com­ In FR Doc. 75-30760 appearing at from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday page 53530 in the issue for Tuesday, through Friday. mission’s rules, interested persons may file comments on or before March 4, November 18, 1975, make the following Dated: January 26, 1976. 1976, and reply comment on or before change: On Page 53530 in the first column in John B. R itch, Jr., March 15, 1976. All relevant and timely Director, Registration Division. comments and reply comments will be § 433.2 and in the eighth line of the considered by the Commission before Notice change the word “ BE LIMITED A u t h o r i t y : Section 408(e) of the Federal TO” to “ NOT EXCEED” . Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, [21 U.S.C. final action is taken in this proceeding. 346a(©)]. In reaching its decision in this proceed­ Charles A. T obin, ing, the Commission may also take into Secretary. It is proposed that 1 180.337, Subpart account other relevant information be­ C, Part 180, be amended 1) to include a fore it, in addition to the specific com­ [FR Doc.76-2952 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] tolerance of 0.1 ppm for residues of the ments invited by this Notice. pesticide in or on pears resulting from 6. In accordance with the provisions SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE a spray application, 2) to change the of Section 1.419 of the Commission’s COMMISSION identification “ fungicide” to “ antimicro­ rules, an original and 11 copies of all bial agent” in keeping with the pesticide’s statements, briefs or comments filed [ 17 CFR Part 210 ] characteristics, and 3) to revise the sec­ shall be furnished to the Commission. [Release Nos. 33-5668, 34r-11986, XA-9116] tion to read as follows. Responses will be available for public MARKETABLE AND OTHER INVESTMENT § 180.337 Oxy tetracycline hydrochlo­ inspection during regular business hours SECURITIES ride; tolerances for residues. in the Commission’s Public Reference Room at its headquarters in Washington, Proposed Amendments of Disclosure Tolerances are established for residues Requirements of the antimicrobial agent oxytetracy- D.C. cline hydrochloride in or on the follow­ Adopted: January 20, 1976. The Commission hereby proposes to amend Article 3 of Regulation S -X [17 ing raw agricultural commodities: Released: January 28, 1976. 0.35 part per million in or on pears CFR §§ 210.3-01—210.3-163 by adding a resulting from infusion of pear trees with F ed er a l C ommunications requirement for reporting in a note to an equeous solution of the pesticide after C o m m is s io n , financial statements the concentration of investments in securities of a particu­ harvest and prior to formation of new [ s e a l ! V in c e n t J. M u l l i n s , blooms. Secretary. lar issuer.

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The proposed amendment would re­ By the Commission. Paragraph (a) defines the terms “re­ quire reporting of information if the porting institution” and “appropriate in­ aggregate investment in securities of an [seal] G eorge A. F itzsimmons, Secretary. strumentality.” issuer exceeds 5 percent of stockholders' Paragraph (b) requires financial in­ equity. The Commission specifically so­ January 7, 1976. stitutions and others to report missing, licits comments on the appropriate size [FR Doc.76-2945 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] lost, counterfeit or stolen securities with­ test that should be applied. In this con­ in specified time periods. Reports with nection, it notes that the Federal Reserve respect to U.S. Government or Agency Board will be studying the problem of [ 17 CFR Parts 240,249 ] securities or securities of certain inter­ concentration in investment portfolios [Release No. 34-12030; File S7-611] national organizations are to be made to and it expects that certain data arising the nearest Federal Reserve Bank or out of this study will be available for MISSING, LOST, COUNTERFEIT OR Branch ; reports with respect to all other consideration prior to the adoption of STOLEN SECURITIES; REPORTING AND securities are to be made to the Securi­ final rules. The proposal defines “issuer” INQUIRY—REQUIREMENTS ties and Exchange Commission. Where as a state or municipality or other polit­ Notice of Proposed Rulemaking criminal actions are suspected, reports ical subdivision as well as a corporation. The Securities and Exchange Commis­ are to be made to the appropriate law Commission action: The Commission enforcement agency. A report is also re­ proposes to amend § 210.3-16 of 17 CFR sion today announced its intention to im­ plement a lost and stolen securities pro­ quired if a security previously reported Chapter II by the addition of a new sub­ missing, lost or stolen is recovered. The section as given below. gram and gave notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to Section 17(f) of information required to be reported is § 210.3—16 General notes to financial the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, set forth in the rule and shall be pro­ statements. (See Release No. AS—4.) (“the Act” ) [15 U.S.C. 78a et sect., as vided on an appropriate form, Form X - ***** 17F-1A, Lost, Missing, Stolen, Counter­ amended by Pub. L. No. 94-29 (June 4, feit Securities Report. ( ) Marketable securities and other 1975) ], to establish pursuant to proposed Rule 17f-l reporting and inquiry re­ Paragraph (c) requires financial in­ security investments.— (1) State in a stitutions to determine whether securi­ note with regard to marketable securi­ quirements with respect to missing, lost, counterfeit or stolen securities. ties coming into their possession or keep­ ties and other security investments the ing under certain circumstances have name of issuer, aggregate amount at Introduction. The problems relating to been reported as missing, lost, counter­ which shown in the balance sheet (book missing, lost, counterfeit or stolen se­ feit or stolen. Inquiry with the appropri­ value) and aggregate value based on curities have been described by the Com­ ate instrumentality is required, whenever market quotations at balance sheet date mission1 and were the subject of Con­ securities are received, whether by for the securities of any issuer for which gressional hearings.2 The recommenda­ pledge, transfer or in some other manner, aggregate book value exceeds 5 percentx tion for a central data bank for the re­ unless they are received (1) from the of stockholders’ equity. For purposes of ceipt of reports and inquiries concerning issuer on original issue, (2) from another this rule, the term “marketable securities missing, lost, stolen or counterfeit securi­ institution which is a reporting entity and other securities investments” in­ ties has been supported widely.3 Section under the rule, or (3) from a regular cludes all securities which would be re­ 17(f) of tile Act provides the legislative customer, are registered in the name of ported pursuant to §§ 210.5-02-2, 5-02- framework for such a system by provid­ such customer or its nominee, and the 12, 7-03-1, 7A-03-1, 9-05 (b) (2) of 17 ing that every national securities ex­ size and nature of the transaction are not CFR 210 and Items 2(c) and (d) and 3 of change, member thereof, registered se­ inconsistent with past transactions with Form F-9A of 12 CFR 206 of the Board curities association, broker, dealer, mu­ the same customer. These exceptions are of Governors of the Federal Reserve nicipal securities dealer, registered intended to make inquiry unnecessary in System. transfer agent, registered clearing the majority of instances and to require (2) For the purpose of this disclosure agency, participant therein, member of inquiry in those circumstances most the term “issuer” means (i) a state and the Federal Reserve System and bank iikely to involve missing, lost, counterfeit its agencies or a political subdivision of whose deposits are insured by the Federal or stolen securities. This paragraph is a state and its agencies or an agency Deposit Insurance Corporation shall re­ intended to require inquiry of a data which is an instrumentality of two or port and inquire with respect to missing, base which will quickly identify whether more states including any subordinate lost, counterfeit or stolen securities.4 securities in the possession of an inquir­ subdivision of such state, subdivision or Proposed Rule 17f—l. The Commission ing entity are missing, lost, counterfeit agency whose securities are considered proposes to implement a program for the or stolen securities. The system will be liabilities of or are guaranteed by such designed to avoid undue disruption to the state, subdivision or agency, and (ii) a reporting and inquiry or validation of course of normal commercial transac­ corporation and its majority-owned sub­ securities in the custody or control of re­ tions. sidiaries. porting institutions as follows : Paragraph (d) is permissive and de­ * * # * * scribes the availability of the reporting This amendment would be adopted 1 Study of Unsafe and Unsound Practices and inquiry system to any reporting en­ pursuant to authority in sections 6, 7, of Brokers and Dealers, Report and Recom­ tity whether or not Rule 17f-l would re­ 8, 10 and 19(a) of the Securities Act of mendations of the Securities and Exchange quire said report or inquiry. It also pro­ Commission (pursuant to Section 11(h) of vides that the Commission may grant 1933; sections 12, 13, 15(d) and 23(a) the Securities Investor Protection Act of of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; others access to the system upon terms 1970), December 1970. Hereinafter, “ Study”. and conditions as it deems appropriate and sections 8, 30, 31(c) and 38(a) of * Organized Crime—Stolen Securities, Hear­ the Investment Company Act of 1940. and necessary in the public interest and ings Before the Permanent Subcommittee on for the protection of investors. All interested persons are invited to Investigations, Senate Committee on Govern­ submit their views or comments on this ment Operations, 92nd Cong., 1st Sess. It is proposed to amend Parts 240 and proposed amendment to George A. Fitz­ (1971); 93rd Cong., 1st Sess. (1973); 93rd 249 of 17 CFR Chapter n by adding new Còng., 2d Sess. (1974). Hereinafter, “Hear­ sections thereto as follows: simmons, Secretary, Securities and Ex­ ings” . change Commission, Washington, D.C. 3 Study, supra note 1; Hearings, supra note § 240.17f— 1 Requirements for reporting 20549, on or before March 31, 1976. Such 2. and inquiry with respect to missing, communications should refer to File No. * The Commission staff has prepared a lost, counterfeit or stolen securities. S7-610 and will be available for public background paper outlining the history of (a) Definitions— (1) Reporting Insti­ inspection. the lost and stolen securities problem and discussing the issues involvéd in developing tution. For purposes of this rule, the term a program to remedy the situation. Copies of “reporting institution” shall include ev­ 1 Or such other test as may be adopted this background paper are available to the ery national securities exchange, member after consideration of comments. public. thereof, registered securities association.

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institution shall supply the receiving (1) The security is received directly broker, dealer, municipal securities deal­ from the issuer or issuing agent at is­ er, registered transfer agent, registered institution the certificate number of the clearing agency, participant therein, security within two business days from suance; member of the Federal Reserve System the date of request from the receiving (ii) The security is received from an­ and bank whose deposits are insured by institution. The receiving institution other reporting institution; or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corpora­ shall report within one business day of (iii) The security is received from a notification of the certificate number; regular customer of the reporting insti­ l i Appropriate Instrumentality. For (B) Where the delivery of securities tution; if a registerable instrument, is purposes of this rule, the term “ appro­ is over the window and where the deliv­ registered in the name of such customer priate instrumentality” shall mean ering institution has a receipt, the deliv­ or its nominee; and the size and nature (i) Any Federal Reserve Bank or ering institution shall supply the receiv­ of the transaction are not inconsistent Branch thereof with respect to securities ing institution the certificate numbers of with past transactions with the same customer. issued by the securities within two business days (A) The United States Government, from the date of request from the re­ (2) Form of Inquiry. Inquiries shall be (B) Any agency or instrumentality of ceiving institution. The receiving insti­ made in such manner as prescribed by the United States Government, tution shall report within one business the appropriate instrumentality. (C) The International Bank for Re­ day of notification of the certificate (d) Permissive Reports and Inquiries— construction and Development, number; Every reporting institution may report to (D) The Inter-American Development (C) Where the delivery of securities is or inquire of the appropriate instrumen­ tality with respect to any security not Bank, or . _ , over the window and where the deliver­ (E) The Asian Development Bank; ing institution has no receipt, the deliv­ otherwise required by this rule to be the subject of a report or inquiry. The Com­ and ering institution shall report within two (ii) The Securities and Exchange business days of notification of non­ mission on written request or upon its Commission with respect to all other se­ receipt by the receiving institution; or own motion may permit reports to and inquiries of the system by any other per­ curities. . (D) Where delivery of securities is (b) Reporting Requirements— (1) made by mail or via draft, if payment is son or entity upon such terms and con­ Stolen Securities. not received within ten business days, ditions as it deems appropriate and nec­ (1) Every reporting institution shall the delivering institution shall confirm essary in the public interest and for the report to the appropriate instrumental­ with the receiving institution the failure protection of investors. ity the discovery of the theft or loss of to receive such delivery; if confirmation Principles of the Lost and Stolen Se­ any security where criminal actions are shows non-receipt, the delivering insti­ curities Program. The Commission an­ suspected. Such report shall be made tution shall report within two business nounced principles which should guide within one business day of the discovery days of such confirmation. the development of a lost and stolen se­ and, if the certificate numbers of the se­ (3) Counterfeit Securities. Every re­ curities program. The principles are in­ curities cannot be ascertained at that porting institution shall report the dis­ tended to be general guidelines to fulfill time, they shall be reported as soon covery of any counterfeit security to the the purposes of the legislation. It should thereafter as possible. appropriate instrumentality within one be noted that this program is not in­ (ii) Every reporting institution shall business day of such discovery. tended to be a substitute for other steps promptly report to the appropriate law (4) Recovery. Every reporting institu­ which are being undertaken to improve enforcement agency upon the discovery tion shall report the recovery or finding securities processing, prevent losses and of the theft or loss of any security which of any security previously reported miss­ reduce the risk of theft. The Commis­ is stolen or missing where criminal ac­ ing, lost or stolen pursuant to this rule sion continues to endorse the concepts tions are suspected. to the appropriate instrumentality with­ of improved securities processing and (2) Missing or Lost Securities. Every in one business day of such recovery or certificate immobilization and elimina­ reporting institution shall report to the finding. Recovery may only be reported tion through greater use of depositories appropriate instrumentality the discov­ by the institution which reported the se­ and book entry systems. It is expected ery of the loss of any security where curity as missing, lost or stolen. that this program will be developed in a criminal actions are not suspected when (5) Information to be Reported. All manner appropriate to meet existing the security has been missing or lost for reports made pursuant to this rule shall needs and will be flexible enough to ad­ a period of two business days. Such re­ include, if applicable or available, the just to changing circumstances. port shall be made within one business following information with respect to Reporting. The Commission has de­ day of the end of such period except each security : termined that a system established to (i) Issuer; receive reports regarding lost, missing, that: counterfeit or stolen securities should in­ (i) Securities lost in transit to eus (ii) Type of security and series; (iii) Date of issue; clude certain objectives for the report­ tomers, transfer agents, banks, brokers ing of information. The principles for or dealers shall be reported by the de­ (iv) Maturity date; (v) Denomination; reporting are as follows: livering institution no later than two 1. All incidents of missing, lost, stolen business days after notice of non-receipt (vi) Interest rate; or as soon after such notice as the cer­ (vii) Certificate number, including or counterfeit securities shall be reported tificate numbers of the securities can be alphabetical prefix or suffix; promptly. (viii) Name in which registered; 2. The system for receiving reports ascertained. shall be accessible either directly or (ii) Securities considered lost or miss­ (ix) Distinguishing characteristics, if counterfeit; through a correspondent to all report­ ing as a result of securities counts, or ing entities and shall record all reports verifications required by rule, regulation (x) Date of discovery of loss or re­ covery; promptly. or otherwise (e.g. dividend record date 3. The system shall maintain all re­ verification made as a result of firm pol­ (xi) CUSIP number; and (xii) FINS number. ports on a current and continuous basis. icy or internal audit function report) 4. The system shall confirm all reports shall be reported no later than ten busi­ (6) Forms. All reports made pursuant to the reporting entity, and the report­ ness days after completion of such se­ to this rule shall be made on Form X - ing entity shall verify the correctness of curities count or verification or as soon 17F*-1A. the reports. after such count or verification as the (c) Required Inquiries— (1) Every re­ 5. The reporting entity shall promptly certificate numbers of the securities can porting institution shall inquire of the update all information in the system. be ascertained. appropriate instrumentality with respect 6. Duplicate reporting shall be avoided (ill) Securities not received during the to every security which comes into its in instances where more than one en­ completion of a delivery, deposit or with­ possession or keeping, whether by tity may be required to report a single drawal shall be reported in the follow­ pledge, transfer, or otherwise, to ascer­ event. ing manner: tain whether such security has been re­ (A) Where delivery of securities is ported as missing, lost, counterfeit or Inquiry. The Commission has deter­ through clearing agency, the delivering stolen, unless mined that a system established to col-

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lect reports and provide access for in­ Solicitation of Comments. The Com­ 2. Check ES block indicating entry is a quiry with respect to missing, lost, coun­ mission solicits comments from all in­ single lost or stolen security or ESS block terfeit or stolen securities should include terested persons on proposed Rule 17f-l indicating entry is a group of consecutively certain objectives for the availability of and the Principles for Reporting and serialized securities. information. The principles for inquiry Inquiry. In particular, the Commission 3. Reporting Institution Identifier (RH) — are as follows: Enter reporting institution identifier num­ solicits comments pertaining to the fol­ ber. 1. The- reporting entity shall inquire lowing: 4. Type (TYP)—Enter two letter code pro­ of the system promptly with respect to all 1. Whether the proposed rule focuses vided by the Operating Manual which most securities required to be validated. on those transactions in which the im­ precisely describes the security, or clearly 2. The reporting entity may inquire of proper use of lost, missing, stolen or print a description of the security on line the system as to any transaction. counterfeit securities is most prevalent; provided. 3. The system shall be easily accessible 2. Whether certain types of securities 5. Serial Number (SER)—Fill in complete serial number including any letters which for inquiry either directly or through a should be exempt from the reporting and are part of the number. correspondent by on-line computer, tele­ inquiry requirements and, if so, which (a) When entering a single security, fill in graph, telephone or other appropriate types and for what reasons; the first serial number block only. means. 3. Whether the proposals for reporting (b) When entering a group of consecutively 4. The system shall be compatible with and inquiry represent a reasonable pro­ serialized securities, enter the beginning existing systems. gram in light of existing securities proc­ serial nuihber in the first serial number essing practices; and block and ending serial number in the sec­ 5. The reporting entity shall take ap­ ond serial number block. propriate action promptly when an in­ 4. Whether the Commission should 6. Denomination (DEN)—Fill in infor­ quiry indicates that a certificate in its designate another entity to operate the mation as provided below: possession or control was reported as reporting and inquiry system and, if so, (a) Enter in numerical form the amount lost, missing, stolen or counterfeit. which entity, and on what basis. of money represented by bonds, debenture^, Written comments should be ad­ notes and other securities (excluding those .. Statutory Basis and Competitive Con­ (b ), (c) and (d), below), as indicated siderations. The Commission proposes dressed to the Secretary, Securities and thereon. If amount was not indicated on Rule 170-1 pursuant to the Securities Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C. the security, enter the word “ BLANK” . If Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“the 20549, by April 1, 1976. All comments interest rate was indicated, enter this infor­ Act”) including Sections 2, 6, 10, 15, 17 should refer to File No. S7-611. Com­ mation. arid 23 thereof. The Commission finds ments submitted will be available for (b) Enter in numerical form the number that any burden upon competition im­ public inspection at the Commission’s of shares represented by stock certificates. posed by the proposed rule is necessary Public Reference Room. (Do not enter par value of the stock.) If number of shares was not indicated on the and appropriate in the public interest By the Commission. stock certificate, enter the word “BLANK.” and for the protection of investors in or­ (c) With respect to warrants and rights, der to implement a lost and stolen se­ [seal] G eorge A. Fitzsimmons, enter in numerical form the number of new curities program pursuant to Section 17 Secretary. securities which the document entitles the (f) of the Act. January 20, 1976. owner to purchase. (d) When entering warehouse receipts which do not specify a value, enter the let­ § 249------Form X -1 7 F -1 A , Lost, missing, stolen, counterfeit securities report. ters “WR” in the first two spaces. 7. Issuer (ISS)—Clearly print, on lines pro­ (Instructions—reverse side) vided, the complete name of issuing com­ L o st /M is s in g /S t o l e n /C o u n t e r f e ix S e c u r it ie s R eport pany, agency or organization as set out on (TOR) the security even though the security may ( ) Report of Loss Date have been lost, stolen, or missing prior to ( ) Report of Recovery File being “issued” by appropriate authority. (ES) ( ) Single Security Issuer of U.S. Treasury obligations (e.g., Treasury Bonds, Bills or Notes; U.S. Savings ------(RH) (ESS) ( ) Consecutively Serialized Secu­ Bonds, etc.) should be shown as USTREAS- Reporting Institution Identifier rities URY. (Disregard the name of any bank or ------(SER) ------i------(TYP) corporation issuing these type obligations as Serial Number Type of Security an agent of the U.S. Government.) ------__------(SER) ------(DEN) 8. Registered Name (OWN)—Clearly print, Serial Number—End Number of Denomination/Face Value and on line provided, the full name of person the Consecutively Serialized Group Interest Rate security is registered to (person, company, ------(ISS) bank, brokerage house, etc.) exactly as it ap­ Issuer pears on the security...... ______------(OWN) Enter the word “BEARER” when document . Registered Name is a “ bearer” security. ------(DOM) ------(DOI) Where co-owners are listed, use only the ------(DOE) ------(CUS) name of first person listed. Disregard name Maturity Issue Date Date of Loss/ CVS IP Number Date of person (or organization) identified as Recovery beneficiary or as the one to-whom security ( ) Criminality Indicated (CAI) is payable on death (P.O.D.). ( ) Counterfeit (CTR) ;______9. Maturity Date (DOM)—Enter maturity date, if applicable. If Counterfeit—Distinguishing Characteristics 10. Issue Date (DOI)—Enter date of issue Reports Filed With (RFW) of security, if applicable. ( ) Data Bank ( ) Issuer/Transfer Agent ( ) Law Enforcement 11. Date of Loss/Recovery (DOE)—Enter date when loss was noticed or theft occurred or when security was found or recovered. Authorized Signature 12. CUSIP Number (CUS)—Enter CUSIP number. 13. Criminality Indicated (CAI)—Check I nstructions t o F o r m X-17F-1A one form and attach a list of the non- consecutive serial numbers. , when criminality is indicated in loss. (DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SET FORTH 14. Counterfeit (CTR)—Check when re­ Serially numbered missing, lost, stolen or IN AN OPERATING MANUAL) porting counterfeit securities and indicate counterfeit securities meeting the criteria set Accurately complete form in legible hand distinguishing characteristics, if any. printing. A separate form must be completed forth in the Operating Manual may be en­ 15. Reports Filed With (RFW)—Check for each entry. Where theft or loss involves a tered In data bank. each entity with whom Fonja X-17F-1A was group of securities which are Identical except 1. Check TOR block to indicate whether re­filed. for non-consecutive serial numbers, complete port Is for loss or recovery. [FR Doc.78-2950 Filed 1-30-76; 8; 45 ami

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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other ‘ hen rules filing of petitions and applications of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, til ng p and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing In this section.

2. Commercial banks, which for this DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY under competitive and noncompetitive bidding, as set forth in Section III hereof. purpose are defined as banks accepting Internal Revenue Service The 6V4 percent Treasury Notes of Series demand deposits, and dealers who make primary, markets in Government securi­ SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE A-1976 and 5y8 percent Treasury Notes of Series F-1976, maturing February 15, ties and report daily to the Federal Re­ Open Meeting 1976, will be accepted at par in payment, serve Bank of New York their positions with respect to Government securities Notice is hereby given that pursuant to in whole or in part, to the extent tenders are allotted by the Treasury. and borrowings thereon, may submit section 10(a) (2) of the Federal Advisory tenders for account of customers pro­ Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, a II. Description of notes. 1. The notes vided the names of the customers are set meeting of the Internal Revenue Service will be dated February 17, 1976, and will forth in such tenders. Others will not be pmnii Business Advisory Committee will bear interest from that date, payable permitted to submit tenders except for be held on February 24 and 25, 1976, be­ on a semiannual basis on August 15, their own account. Tenders will be re­ ginning at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3313, In­ 1976, and thereafter on February 15 and ceived without deposit from banking in­ ternal Revenue Building, 1111 Constitu­ August 15 in each year until the princi­ stitutions for their own account, Feder­ tion Avenue, NW., Washington, D.C., pal amount becomes payable. They "will ally-insured savings and loan associa­ 20224. The agenda will include various mature February 15, 1979, and will be tions, States, political subdivisions or in­ topics concerning the tax problems of subject to call for redemption prior to strumentalities thereof, public pension small businesses. maturity. and retirement and other public funds, The meeting will be open to the public. 2. The income derived from the notes international organizations in which the It is to be held in a room accommodating is subject to all taxes imposed under the United States holds membership, foreign 50 people. At the end of the discussion of Internal Revenue Code of 1954. The central banks and foreign States, dealers agenda topics by Committee members, notes are subject to estate, inheritance, who make primary markets in Govern­ there may be time for germane state­ gift or other excise taxes, whether Fed­ ment securities and report daily to the ments by non-members. Persons wishing eral or State, but are exempt from all Federal Reserve Bank of New York their to make oral statements should so advise taxation now or hereafter imposed on the Executive Secretary in writing prior positions with respect to Government the principal or interest thereof by any securities and borrowings thereon, and to the meeting, to aid in scheduling any State, or any of the possessions of the Government accounts. Tenders from available time, and should submit a writ­ United States, or by any local taxing others must be accompanied by payment ten text or an outline of comments they authority. (in cash or the notes referred to in Sec­ propose to make orally. Such comments 3. The notes will be acceptable to se­ should be restricted to ten minutes in tion I which will be accepted at par) of cure deposits of public moneys. They 5 percent of the face amount of notes length. Interested persons may also file a will not be acceptable in payment of written statement for consideration by applied for. the Committee by sending it to the Ex­ taxes. 3. Immediately after the closing hour ecutive Secretary, Room 3011, Internal 4. Bearer notes with interest coupons tenders will be opened, following which Revenue Buiding, 1111 Constitution Ave­ attached, and notes registered as to public announcement will be made by nue, NW., Washington, D.C. 20224. principal and interest, will be issued in the Department of the Treasury of the denominations of $5,000, $10,000, $100,- amount and yield range of accepted bids. D onald C. A l e x a n d e r , 000 and $1,000,000. Book-entry notes Those submitting competitive tenders Commissioner. will be available to eligible bidders in will be advised of the acceptance or re­ [FR Doc.76-3026 Filed l-28-76;4:05 pm] multiples of those amounts. Inter­ jection thereof: In considering the ac­ changes of notes of different denomina­ ceptance of tenders, those with the low­ tions and of coupon and registered notes, est yields will be accepted to the extent Office of the Secretary and the transfer of registered notes will required to attain the amount offered. [Dept. Circular Public Debt Series—No. 3-76] be permitted. Tenders at the highest accepted yield 5. The notes will be subject to the will be prorated if necessary. After the TREASURY NOTES OF SERIES H-1979 general regulations of the Department determination is made as to which tend­ Invitation To Bid of the Treasury, now or hereafter pre­ ers are accepted, an interest rate will be J a n u a r y 28, 1976. scribed, governing United States notes. established at the nearest Vs of one per­ III. Tenders and allotments. 1. Ten­ cent necessary to make the average ac­ I. Invitation for tenders. 1. The Sec­ cepted price 100.000 or less. That will be retary of the Treasury, pursuant to the ders will be received at Federal Reserve Banks und Branches and at the Bureau the rate of interest that will be paid on authority of the Second Liberty Bond all of the notes. Based on such interest Act, as amended, invites tenders on a of the Public Debt, Washington, D.C. 20226, up to the closing hour, 1:30 p.m., rate, the price on each competitive tend­ yield basis for $3,000,000,000, or there­ er allotted will be determined and each abouts, of notes of the United States, eastern standard time, Thursday, Feb­ ruary 5, 1976. Each tender must state successful competitive bidder will be re­ designated Treasury Notes of Series H - quired to pay the price corresponding to 1979. The interest rate for the notes will the face amount of notes bid for, which must be $5,000 or a multiple thereof, the yield bid. Price calculations will be be determined as set forth in Section carried to three decimal places on the III, paragraph 3, hereof. Additional and the yield desired, except that in the amounts of these notes may be issued at case of noncompetitive tenders the term basis of price per hundred, e.g., 99.923, the average price of accepted tenders to “noncompetitive” should be used in lieu and the determinations of the Secretary Government! accounts and to Federal of a yield. In the case of competitive of the Treasury shall be final. The Sec­ Reserve Banks for themselves and as tenders, the yield must be expressed in retary of the Treasury expressly reserves agents of foreign and international terms of an annual yield, with two deci­ mals, e.g., 7.11. Fractions may not be the right to accept or reject any or all monetary authorities. Tenders will be tenders, in whole or in part, including received up to 1:30 p.m., Eastern Stand­ used. Noncompetitive tenders from any ard time, Thursday, February 5, 1976, one bidder may not exceed $500,000. the right to accept tenders for more or

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less than the $3,000,000,000 of notes of­ Notes of Series H-1979 in the name of are subject to estate, inheritance, gift fered, and his action in any such respect (name and taxpayer identifying num­ or othtr excise taxes, whether Federal or shall be final. Subject to these reserva­ ber).” If notes in coupon form are de­ State, but are exempt from all taxation tions, noncompetitive tenders for $500,- sired, the assignment should be to “The now or hereafter imposed on the prin­ 000 or less without stated yield from any Secretary of the Treasury for coupon cipal or interest thereof by any State, or one bidder will be accepted in full at the Treasury Notes of Series H-1979 to be any of the possessions of the United average price (in three decimals) of ac­ delivered to______States, or by any local taxing authority. cepted competitive tenders. Notes tendered in payment should be 3. The notes will be acceptable to se­ IV. Payment. 1. Settlement for ac­ surrendered to the Federal Reserve Bank cure deposits of public moneys. They will cepted tenders in accordance with the or Branch or to the Bureau of the Public not be acceptable in payment of taxes. bids must be made or completed on or Debt, Washington, D.C. 20226. The notes 4. Bearer notes with interest coupons before Tuesday, February 17, 1976, at must be delivered at the expense and attached, and notes registered as to prin­ the Federal Reserve Bank or Branch risk of the holder. cipal and interest, will be issued in de­ or at the Bureau of the Public Debt. VI. General provisions. 1. As fiscalnominations of $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, Payment must be in cash, notes referred agents of the United States, Federal Re­ $100,000 and $1,000,000. Book-entry notes to in Section I (interest coupons dated serve Banks are authorized and re­ will be available to eligible bidders in February 15, 1976, should be detached), quested to receive tenders, to make such multiples of those amounts. Interchanges in other funds immediately available to allotments as may be prescribed by the of notes of different denominations and the Treasury by February 17, 1976, or Secretary of the Treasury, to issue such of coupon and registered notes, and the by check drawn to the order of the Fed­ notices as may be necessary, to receive transfer of registered notes will be per­ eral Reserve Bank to which the tender payment for and make delivery of notes mitted. is submitted, or the United States Treas­ on full-paid tenders allotted, and they 5. The notes will be subject to the gen­ ury if the tender is submitted to it, which may issue interim receipts pending de­ eral regulations of the Department of the must be received at such Bank or at livery of the definitive notes. Treasury, now or hereafter prescribed, the Treasury no later than: (1) Wed­ 2. The Secretary of the Treasury maygoverning United States notes. nesday, February 11, 1976, if the check at any time, or from time to time, pre­ III. Subscriptions and allotments. 1. is drawn on a bank in the Federal Re­ scribe supplemental or amendatory rules Subscriptions accepting the offer made serve District of the Bank to which the and regulations governing the offering, by this circular will be received at Fed­ check is submitted, or the Fifth Federal which will be communicated promptly eral Reserve Banks and Branches and at Reserve District in case of the Treasury, to the Federal Reserve Banks. the Bureau of the Public Debt, Wash­ or (2) Monday, February 9, 1976, if the ington, D.C. 20226, through Tuesday, check is drawn on a bank in another W il l ia m E . S im o n , Secretary of the Treasury. February 3,1976. Each subscription must district. Checks received after the dates state the face amount of notes subscribed set forth in the preceding sentence will [FR Doc.76-3090 Filed 1-29-76; 10:32 am] for, which must be $1,000 or a multiple not be accepted unless they are payable thereof. at a Federal Reserve Bank. Payment will not be deemed to have been com­ [Dept. Circular Public Debt Series—No. 4-76] 2. All subscribers are required to agree pleted where registered notes are re­ not to purchase or to sell, or to make any 8 PERCENT TREASURY NOTES OF SERIES agreements with respect to the purchase quested if the appropriate identifying A—1983 number as required on tax returns and or sale or other disposition of any notes other documents submitted to the In­ Invitation To Bid of this issue at a specific rate or price, until after midnight, February 3, 1976. ternal Revenue Service (an individual’s J a n u a r y 28,1976. 3. Commercial banks, which for this social security number or an employer 1. Offering of notes. 1. The Secretary identification number) is not furnished. purpose are defined as banks accepting of the Treasury, pursuant to the author­ demand deposits, and dealers who make In every case where full payment is not ity of the Second Liberty Bond Act, as completed, the payment with the tender amended, offers $3,500,600,000 of notes primary markets in Government securi­ up to 5 percent of the amount of notes of the United States, designated 8 per­ ties and report daily to the Federal Re­ allotted shall, upon declaration made cent Treasury Notes of Series A-1983, at serve Bank of New York their positions by the Secretary of the Treasury in his par. At the discretion of the Secretary with respect to Government securities discretion, be forfeited to the United of the Treasury the total amount allotted and borrowings thereon, may submit States. When payment is made with se­ to the public may exceed the amount of­ subscriptions for account of customers curities, a cash adjustment will be made fered by 10 percent or thereabouts. Ad­ provided the names of the customers are to or required of the bidder for any dif­ ditional amounts of these notes may be set forth in such subscriptions. Others ference between the face amount of se­ issued to Government accounts and to will not be permitted to submit subscrip­ curities submitted and the amount pay­ Federal Reserve Banks for themselves tions except for their own account. Sub­ able on the notes allotted. and as agents of foreign and interna­ scriptions will be received without depos­ V. Assignment of registered notes. 1. tional monetary authorities. The 6% it from banking institutions for their own Registered notes tendered as deposits percent Treasury Notes of Series A-1976, account, Federally-insured savings and and in payment for notes allotted here­ and 5y8 percent Treasury Notes of Series loan associations, States, political sub­ under are not required to be assigned F-1976, maturing February 15, 1976, will divisions or instrumentalities thereof, if the notes are to be registered in the be accepted at par in payment, in whole public pension and retirement and other same names and forms as appear in the or in part, to the extent subscriptions are public funds, international organizations registrations or assignments of the notes allotted by the Treasury. The books will in which the United States holds mem­ surrendered. Specific instructions for be open through Tuesday, February 3, bership, foreign central banks and for­ the issuance and delivery of the notes, 1976, for the receipt of subscriptions. eign States, dealers who make primary signed by the owner or his authorized II. Description of notes. 1. The notesmarkets in Government securities and representative, must accompany the will be dated February 17, 1976, and will report daily to the Federal Reserve Bank notes presented. Otherwise, the notes bear interest from that date, payable on of New York their positions with respect should be assigned by the registered a semiannual basis on August 15, 1976, to Government securities and borrow­ payees or assignees thereof in accord­ and thereafter on February 15 and Au­ ings thereon, and Government accounts. ance with the general regulations gov­ gust 15 in each year until the principal Subscriptions from others must be ac­ erning United States securities, as here­ amount becomes payable. They will ma­ companied by payment (in cash or the inafter set forth. When the new notes ture February 15, 1983, and will not be notes refererd to in Section I which will are to be registered in names and forms subject to call for redemption prior to be accepted at par) of 5 percent of the different from those in the inscriptions maturity. face amount of notes applied for not sub­ or assignments of the notes presented 2. The income derived from the notes ject to withdrawal until after allotment. the assignment should be to “The Sec­ is subject to all taxes imposed under the Following allotment, any portion of the retary of the Treasury for Treasury Internal Revenue Code of 1954. The notes 5 percent payment in excess of 5 percent

FEDERAL REGISTER, V O L 41, NO. 22— M ONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 NOTICES 4839 of the amount of notes allotted may be signees thereof in accordance with the II. Description of bonds. 1. The bonds released upon the request of the sub­ general regulations governing United now offered will be identical in all re­ scribers. States securities, as hereinafter set. forth. spects with the 8 Yt percent Treasury 4. Under the Second Liberty Bond Act,When the new notes are to be registered Bonds of 2000-05 issued pursuant to De­ as amended, the Secretary of the Trea­ in names and forms different from those partment Circular, Public Debt Series— sury has the authority to reject or re­ in the inscriptions or assignments of the No. 15-75, dated May 2, 1975, except that duce any subscription, to allot less than notes presented the assignment should interest will accrue from February 17, the amount of notes applied for, and to be to “The Secretary of the Treasury for 1976. With this exception the bonds are make different percentage allotments to 8 percent Treasury Notes of Series A- described in the following quotation from various classes of subscribers when he 1983 in the name of (name and taxpayer Department Circular No. 15-75: deems it to be in the public interest; and identifying number).” If notes in coupon “ 1. The Bonds will be dated May 15, any action he may take in these respects form are desired, the assignment should 1975, and will bear interest1 from that shall be final. Subject to the exercise of be to “The Secretary of the Treasury for date, payable semiannually on Novem­ that authority, subscriptions will be al­ 8 percent coupon Treasury Notea of Se­ ber 15, 1975, and thereafter on May 15 lotted : ries A-1983 to be delivered to ------” and November 15 in each year until the (1) In full if for $500,000 or less; and Notes tendered in payment should be principal amount becomes payable. They (2) On a percentage basis to be pub­ surrendered to the Federal Reserve Bank will mature May 15, 2005, but may be re­ licly announced, but not less than or Branch or to the Bureau of the Public deemable at the option of the United $500,000. Debt, Washington, D.C. 20226. The notes States on and after May 15, 2000, in Allotment notices will be sent out must be delivered at the expense and whole or in part, at par and accrued promptly upon allotment to subscribers risk of the holder. interest on any interest day or days, on submitting subscriptions for more than VI. General provisions. 1. As fiscal 4 months’ notice of redemption given in $500,000. agents of the United States, Federal Re­ such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe. In case of par­ IV. Payment. 1. Payment at par for serve Banks are authorized and re­ quested to receive subscriptions, to make tial redemption, the bonds to be redeemed notes allotted hereunder must be made or will be determined by such method as completed on or before February 17,1976, such allotments as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, to issue may be prescribed by the Secretary of at the Federal Reserve Bank or Branch or the Treasury. From the date of redemp­ at the Bureau of the Public Debt. Pay­ such notices as may be necessary, to re­ ceive payment for and make delivery of tion designated in any such notice, In­ ment must be in cash, notes referred to terest on the bonds called for redemption ifi Section I (interest coupons dated notes on full-paid subscriptions allotted, shall cease. February 15, 1976, should be detached), and they may issue interim receipts pending delivery of the definitive notes. “2. The income derived from the bonds in other funds immediately available to is subject to all taxes imposed under the the Treasury by February 17, 1976, or by 2. The Secretary of the Treasury may Internal Revenue Code of 1954. The check drawn to the order of the Federal at any time, or from time to time, pre­ bonds are subject to estate, inheritance, Reserve Bank to which the tender is scribe supplemental or amendatory rules gift or other excise taxes, whether Fed­ submitted, or the United States Treasury and regulations governing the offering, eral or State, but are exempt from all if the subscription is submitted to it, which will be communicated promptly to taxation now or hereafter imposed on which must be received at such Bank or the Federal Reserve Banks. the principal or interest thereof by any at the Treasury no later than: (1) W illiam E. Simon, State, or any of the possessions’ of the Wednesday, February 11, 1976, if the Secretary of the Treasury. United States, or by any local taxing au­ check Is drawn on a bank in the Federal [FR Doc.76-3091 Filed 1-29-76; 10:32 am] thority. Reserve District of the Bank to which “3. The bonds will be acceptable to the check is submitted, or the Fifth Fed­ secure deposits of public moneys. They eral Reserve District in case of the Treas­ [Dept. Circular, Public Debt Series—No. 5-76] will not be acceptable in payment of ury, or (2) Monday, February 9, 1976, if taxes. the check is drawn on a bank in another 8 V 4 PERCENT TREASURY BONDS OF “4. Bearer bonds with interest coupons district. Checks received after the dates 2000-05 attached, and bonds registered as to set forth in the preceding sentence will Redeemable at the Option of the United principal and interest, will be issued in not be accepted unless they are payable States at Par and Accrued Interest on denominations of $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, at a Federal Reserve Bank. Payment will and After May 15,2000 $100,000 and $1,000,000. Book-entry not be deemed to have been completed January 28,1976. bonds will be available to eligible bidders where registered notes are requested if in multiples of those amounts. Inter­ the appropriate identifying number as I. Invitation for tenders. 1. The Sec­ changes of bonds of different denomina­ required on tax returns and other docu­ retary of the Treasury, pursuant to the tions and of coupon and registered bonds, ments submitted to the Internal Revenue authority of the Second Liberty Bond and the transfer of registered bonds will Service (an individual’s social security Act, as amended, invites tenders at a be permitted. number or an employer identification price not less than 92.76 percent of their “5. The bonds will be subject to the number) is not furnished. In every case face value for $400,000,000, or there­ general regulations of the Department where full payment is not completed, the abouts, of bonds of the United States, of the Treasury, now or hereafter pre­ payment with the tender up to 5 percent designated 8V4 percent Treasury Bonds scribed, governing United States bonds.” of the amount of notes allotted shall, of 2000-05. Additional amounts of these III. Tenders and allotments. 1. Tenders upon declaration made by the Secretary bonds may be issued at the average price will be received at Federal Reserve Banks of the Treasury in his discretion, be for­ of accepted tenders to Government ac­ and Branches and at the Bureau of the feited to the United States. counts and Federal Reserve Banks for Public Debt, Washington, D.C. 20226, up themselves and as agents of foreign and to the closing hour, 1:30 p.m., eastern V. Assignment of registered notes. 1. international m o n e t a r y authorities. Registered notes tendered as deposits standard time, Thursday, February 5, and in payment for notes allotted here­ Tenders will be received up to 1:30 p.m., 1976. Each tender must state the face under are not required to be assigned if Eastern Standard time, Thursday, Feb­ amount of bonds bid for, which must be the notes are to be registered in the same ruary 5, 1976, under competitive and $1,000 or a multiple thereof, and the price names and forms as appear in the regis­ noncompetitive bidding, as set forth in offered, except that in the case of non­ trations or assignments of the notes sur­ Section HI hereof. The 0% percent competitive tenders the term “noncom­ rendered. Specific instructions for the Treasury Notes of Series A-1976 and 5% petitive” should be used in lieu of a price. issuance and delivery of the notes, signed percent Treasury Notes of Series F-1976, by the owner or his authorized repre­ maturing February 15, 1976, will be ac­ cepted at par in payment, in whole or in 1 On May 9, 1975, the Secretary of the sentative, must accompany the notes pre­ Treasury announced that the Interest rate sented. Otherwise, the notes should be part, to the extent tenders are allotted by on the bonds would be 8% percent per assigned by the registered payees or as­ the Treasury. annum.

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In the case of competitive tenders, the for accrued interest from November 15, taxpayer identifying n u m b e r )I f bonds price must be expressed on the basis of 1975, to February 17, 1976, must be made in coupon form are desired, the assign­ 100, with two decimals, e.g., 100.00. Ten­ or completed on or before February 17, ment should be to “The Secretary of the ders at a price less than 92.76 will not be 1976, at the Federal Reserve Bank or Treasury for 8*4 percent coupon Treas­ accepted. Fractions may not be used. Branch or at the Bureau of the Public ury Bonds of 2000-05 to be delivered to Noncompetitive tenders from any one Debt. Payment must be in cash, notes ______:______Notes tendered bidder may not exceed $500,000. referred to in Section I (interest coupons in payment should be surrendered to the 2. Commercial banks, which for this dated February 15, 1976, should be de­ Federal Reserve Bank or Branch or to purpose are defined as banks accepting tached), in other funds immediately the Bureau of the Public Debt., Washing­ demand deposits, and dealers who make available to the Treasury by Tuesday, ton, D.C. 20226. The notes must be de­ primary markets in Government securi­ February 17, 1976, or by check drawn livered at the expense and risk of the ties and report daily to the Federal Re­ to the order of the Federal Reserve Bank holder. serve Bank of New York their positions to which the tender is submitted, or the VI. General provisions. 1. As fiscal with respect to Government securities United States Treasury if the tender is agents of the United States, Federal Re­ and borrowings thereon, may submit submitted to it, which must be received serve Banks are authorized and requested tenders for account of customers pro­ at such Bank or at the Treasury no later to receive tenders, to make such allot­ vided the names of the customers are than: (1) Wednesday, February 11,1976, ments as may be prescribed by the Sec­ set forth in such tenders. Others will if the check is drawn on a bank in the retary of the Treasury, to issue such no­ not be permitted to submit tenders ex­ Federal Reserve District of the Bank to tices as may be necessary, to receive pay­ cept for their own account. Tenders will which the check is submitted, or the ment for and make delivery of bonds on be received without deposit from bank­ Fifth Federal Reserve District in* the full-paid tenders allotted, and they may ing institutions for their own account, case of the Treasury, or (2) Monday, issue interim receipts pending delivery of Federally-insured savings and loan as­ February 9, 1976, if the check is drawn the definitive bonds. sociations, States, political subdivisions on a bank in another district. Checks 2. The Secretary of the Treasury may or instrumentalities thereof, public pen­ received after the dates set forth in the at any time, or from time to time, pre­ sion and retirement and other public preceding sentence will not be accepted scribe supplemental of amendatory rules funds, international organizations in unless they are payable at a Federal Re­ and regulations governing the offering, which the United States holds member­ serve Bank. Payment will not be deemed which will be communicated promptly to ship, foreign central banks and foreign to have been completed where registered the Federal Reserve Banks. States, dealers who make primary mar­ bonds are requested if the appropriate kets in Government securities and report identifying number as required on tax W illiam E. S imon, daily to the Federal Reserve Bank of returns and other documents submitted Secretary of the Treasury. New York their positions with respect to to the Internal Revenue Service (an in­ [PR Doc.76-3092 Piled 1-29-76; 10:32 am] Government securities and borrowings dividual’s social security number or an thereon, and Government accounts. Ten­ employer identification number) is not ders from others must be accompanied furnished. In every case where full pay­ [Public Debt Series—No. 4-76] by payment (in cash, or the notes re­ ment is not completed, the payment with 8 PERCENT TREASURY NOTES OF ferred to in Section I which will be ac­ the tender up to 5 percent of the amount SERIES A—1983 cepted at par) of 5 percent of the face of bonds allotted shall, upon declaration Dated and Bearing Interest From Febru­ amount of bonds applied for. made by the Secretary of the Treasury ary 17,1976, Due February 15,1983 3. Immediately after the closing hour in his discretion, be forfeited to the tenders will be opened, following which United States. When payment is made January 29,1976. public announcement will be made by with notes, a cash adjustment will be Department Circular, Public Debt the Department of the Treasury of the made to or required of the bidder for any Series—No. 4-76, dated January 28, 1976, amount and price range of accepted bids. difference between the face amount of is hereby amended as follows: Those submitting competitive tenders notes submitted and the amount payable In Section III, paragraph 3, in the will be advised of the acceptance or re­ on the bonds allotted. penultimate sentence and in two places jection thereof. In considering the ac­ V. Assignment of registered notes. 1.in the last sentence, and in the last sen­ ceptance of tenders, those at the highest Registered notes tendered as deposits and tence of Section IV, “5 percent” is prices will be accepted to the extent re­ in payment for bonds allotted hereunder changed to “20 percent”. quired to attain the amount offered. Ten­ are not required to be assigned if the ders at the lowest accepted price* will be W illiam E. Simon, bonds are to" be registered in the same Secretary of the Treasury. prorated if necessary. The Secretary of names and forms as appear in the regis­ the Treasury expressly reserves the right trations or assignments of the notes sur­ [FR Doc.76-3192 Piled 1-29-76:3:49 pm] to accept or reject any or all tenders, in rendered. Specific instructions for the whole or in part, including the right to issuance and delivery of the bonds, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR accept less than the $400,000,000 of signed by the owner or his authorized bonds offered, and his action in any such representative, must accompany the Fish and Wildlife Service respect shall be final. Subject to these notes presented. Otherwise, the notes ENDANGERED SPECIES PERMIT reservations, noncompetitive tenders for should be assigned by the registered Receipt of Application $500,000 or less without stated price from payees or assignees thereof in accordance any one bidder will be accepted in full with the general regulations governing Notice is hereby given that the follow­ at the average price2 (in two decimals) United States securities, as hereinafter ing application for a permit is deemed of accepted competitive tenders. set forth. When the bonds are to be reg­ to have been received under section 10 IV. Payment. 1. Settlement for ac­istered in names and forms different of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 cepted tenders in accordance with the from those in the inscriptions or assign­ (Pub. L. 93-205). bids together with $21.30495 per $1,000 ments of the notes presented the assign­ Applicant: ment should be to “The Secretary of the Caretta Research, Inc., Charles R. LeBuff, Jr., 2 Average price may be at, or more or less Treasury for 8 % percent Treasury Bonds President, Post Office Drawer E, Sanibel Is­ than 100.00. of 2000-05 in the name of (name and land, Florida 33957

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0MB NO. W M O » Since the License/Permlt Application and 1. APPLICATION FOR (tndirnle only uttr) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR this supplemental material is a request for / T y ' V U.S. FISK AND WILDLIFE SERVICE a scientific/importation permit for two | | IMPORT ON EXPORT LIC6NSC f jg | PERMIT marine turtle skulls It is indeed difficult to *(3 f A « federal fish and wildlife apply this request to all sections of Para­ 2- BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY FOR WHICH REQUESTED LICENSE graph (8) when it has no relativity to live UCEHSE/PERMIT APPLICATION O R PERM IT IS NEEOEOw animals; their propagation, facilities for their W llP^ care, etc. Import two complete skulls o f We are hopeful that the information herein hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelys 3. APPLICANT. (Name, complete address and phone number ol individual, provided is sufficient to get on with the task imbricata, (endangered species) of issuing a permit that will allow our Project .from either Haiti or Bahama to accomplish what has now been explained Charles R. LeBuff, Jr. Islands for scientific and for the third time. Should there be need of CARETTA RESEARCH, INC. educational display purposes. any additional information we are prepared Post Office Drawer E to furnish it. Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Sincerely yours, (813) 472-1041 5. IF •’A P P L IC A N T" IS A B U C h a r l e s R. L eB u f f , Jr., 4. IF ’•APPLICANT" IS AN INDIVIDUAL. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWfNG: SlNESS. CORPORATION. PUB LIC AGENCY, OR IN STITUTIO N. COMPLE f E T H C FOLLOWING« ; President, HEIGHT WEIGHT EXPLÂÏN TYPE OR kT n O~3F BUSINESS. AGENCY. OR INSTITUTION Caretta Research, Inc. □ MR. □ MRS. Q miSS □ MS.

DATE OF BIRTH COLOR HAIR COLOR EYES a a m. a v & a m a. v a. a- a« l . l i x , jl v u a* ju v j. .s. va la D irector (FWS/LE) „ corporation engaged in marine U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,

PHONE NUMBER WHERE EMPLOYED SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER turtle research and conservation P.O. Box 19183, Washington, D.C. pr o g r a m s . D ear Si r s : Reference is made to your com­ OCCUPATION munication (PRT 8-349—1) which was re­ ceived today and relative to our permit ap­

ANY BUSINESS, AGENCY. OR INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION HAVING NAME. TITLE. AND PHONE NUMBER OF PRESIDENT,. PRINCIPAL plication for importing two (2) adult hawks­ TO DO WITH THE WILDLIFE TO BE.COVERED BY THIS LICENSE/PERMIT OFFICER. DIRECTOR, ETC. ' (813} 472-1041 bill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) skulls Charles R. LeBuff, Jr. Pres. for scientific purposes. IF "A P P L IC A N T" IS A CORPORATION, IN O lC A TE S TA T E IN WHICH Caretta Research, Inc. maintains a repre­ INCORPORATED sentative collection of marine turtle parts, Florida including skulls. These specimens are cata­ 6. LOCATION WHERE PROPOSED ACTIVITY IS TO BE CONDUCTED 7, DO YOU HOLD ANY CURRENTLY VALID FEDERAL FISH AND loged and are utilized for various purposes. WILDLIFE LICENSE OR PERMITT Q YES S j NO (11 yes, list license or permit numbers) The chief function of this collection, and for which the Eretmochelys skulls will be Import from Haiti or Bahama used, is as follows : Islands to Sanibel, Direct. 8. IF REQUIRED BY ANY STATE.OR FOREIGN GOVERNMENT. OO YOU It is the intent of Caretta Research, Inc. HAVE THEIR APPROVAL TO CONDUCT THE ACTIVITY YOU to produce and publish a major monograph PROPOSE? «X YES ZD NO (tt yes, list jurisdictions and type of documents) on the marine turtle community of the Gulf of Mexico. Eretmochelys imbricata occurs in State of Florida (DNR) Sea the Gulf of Mexico and is one of the forms Turtle Permit No. 1. to be included in the above work upon the 9. CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY OROtR (it applicable) PAYABLE TO 10. DESIRED EFFECTIVE 11. DURATION NEEDED termination of our long-range investigations THE U.S. FISH AND WlLOLIFE SERVICE ENCLOSED IN AMOUNT OF DATE and conservation programs. Specimens of At­ > ASAP Permanent lantic Eretmochelys are required to evaluate 12. ATTACHMENTS, THE SPECIFIC INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR THE TYPE OF LICENSE/PERMIT REOUESTEO (See SO CFR IJ.I2(b)KMUST BE and include such subjects as—feeding adap­ ATTACHED, IT CONSTITUTES AN INTEGRAL PART OF THIS APPLICATION. LIST SECTIONS OF SO CFRUNDER WHICH ATTACHMENTS ARE p r o v i o e o . Permit is requested under 50 CFR, Part 17 . Source is to tations, skull measurements, photographic be from animal parts that are typieally wasted from harvested and/or artistic rendering of cranium modi­ animals. Skulls will become components of an existing marine turt' fications, and for illustrative purposes rela­ tive to identification of the various species study collection. CERTIFICATION which periodically inhabit the Gulf of 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT 1 HAVE READ AND AM FAMILIAR WITH THE REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN TITLE 50, PART 13, OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL Mexico. REGULATIONS AND THE OTHER APPLICABLE PARTS IN SUBCIIAPTER B OF CHAPTER ( OF TITLE SO, AND l FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THE INFOR. We hope that the above information meets NATION SUBMITTED IN THIS APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE/PERMIT IS COMPLETE AN»ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. 1 UNDERSTAND THAT ANY FALSE.STATEMENT HEREIN MAY SUBJECT ME .TO THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES O F'13 U.S.C. 1001. the additional requirements which have been SIGNATURE (In ink) ^ y V I - DATE brought to our attention and that our appli­ CARETTA RESEARCH, IN<> • / P r e s i d e n l 9/26/75 cation will proceed forward without haste. 3-200 — ——————— — ------— Sincerely yours, 16/741 inti C h a r le s R. L eB u f f , Jr., O ctober 10, 1975. Paragraph (3)—We have not made final Project Director, D irector (FWS/LE), negotiations relative to the acquisition of the Caretta Research, Inc. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, above material (I) pending obtainment of P.O. Box 19183, permit. Over the past several years we have Documents and other information Washington, D.C. exhausted domestic sources of the material. submitted in connection with this ap­ D ear S ir s : The following information- Paragraph (4) —Upon receipt of the permit plication are available for public in­ which conforms to application requirements we will negotiate with scientists in the Ba­ spection during normal business hours given in CFR, Title 50, Part 17.22, is being hamas or animal dealers in Haiti—both Na­ at the Service’s office in Suite 600, 1612 submitted as supplemental information to tions allow exploitation of this marine turtle K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. be appended to our permit application dated and the material is certainly available. 26 September 1975 which you have on file. Paragraph (5)—The material (1) will be Interested persons may comment on It is our opinion that most of the informa­ housed as a comparative component of an this application by submitting written tion you require was indicated on either our existing Project collection of marine turtle data, views, or arguments, preferably original letter (9-15-75) or our permit ap­ skulls; the use of which is educational, sci­ in triplicate, to the Director (FWS/LE), plication and requests for subsequential ma­ entific and of a permanent nature. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Post Of­ terial is quite superfluous. Paragaph (6)—Not Applicable. fice Box 19183, Washington, D.C. 20036. P ar t 17, Section 22 Paragraph (7)—No formal negotiated All relevant comments received on or purchase agreement has been accomplished; before March 3, 1976, will be considered. Paragraph (1)—Hawksbill turtle, Eretmo- pending permission to import. chelys imbricata, 2 skulls of adult specimens Paragraph (8)—Upon receipt of permit we Dated: January 27,1976. w/jawplates, either sex (as available), im­ will contact various parties as indicated in portation of this material. C. R. B avin, (4) above to explore the possibility of pur­ Chief, Division of Law Enforce­ Paragraph (2)—The source will be from chase acquisition. Once a source is available non-commercial remains that are typically we will import direct, through Miami for ment, U.S. Fish and Wildlife wasted where this form of marine turtle is customs if that is normal procedure, then Service. harvested, legally. on to the City of Sanibel. [FR Doc.76-2979 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR special expertise with respect to any en* alternatives for resource allocation and vironmental impact involved for which Geological Survey management and detailed management comments have not been requested spe­ guidance. [Geothermal Resources Operational (GRO) cifically. This draft environmental statement Order No. 4] Comments concerning the proposed ac­ was transmitted to CEQ on January 26, CENTRAL AND WESTERN REGIONS tion and requests for additional infor­ 1976. mation should be addressed to the Re­ Copies are available for inspection dur­ Amendment gional Forester, Southwestern Region, ing regular working hours at the follow­ In F.R. Doc. 75-21476, appearing at 517 Gold Avenue, SW., Albuquerque, New ing locations: page 34427 in the issue for Friday, Au­ Mexico 87102. Comments must be re­ USDA, Forest Service, South Agriculture gust 15, 1975, the last sentence in the ceived within 60 days from the date the Bldg., Room 3230, 12th St. & Independence second full paragraph, first column, page statement was transmitted to CEQ in Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20250 34428 which reads “The lessee, in accord­ order to be considered in the preparation USDA Forest Service, Northern Region, Fed­ ance with the requirements of 30 CFR of the final environmental statement. eral Building, Missoula, MT 59801 USDA, Forest Service, Nezperce National For­ 270.76, shall file in duplicate with the M. J. Hassell, Supervisor, on or before March 1 of each est, 319 E. Main, Grangeville, Idaho 93530 Acting Regional Forester, Region 3. USDA, Forest Service, Red River Ranger Sta­ year, an annual report of compliance tion, Elk City, Idaho 83525 with environmental protection require­ J anuary 22, 1976. ments for the previous calendar year.” , [FR Doc.76-2974 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] A limited number of single copies are is hereby deleted. available upon request to: V. E. M cK elvey, USDA, Forest Service, Nezperce National For­ Director. OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST MULTIPLE est, 319 E. Main, Grangeville, Idaho 83530 USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE [FR Doc.76-2967 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] USDA, Forest Service, Red River Ranger Sta­ Two-Year Renewal tion, Elk City, Idaho 83525 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE The Assistant Secretary for Conserva­ Copies of the environmental statement tion, Research and Education has re­ have been sent to various Federal, State Forest Service newed the Ottawa National Forest Mul­ and local agencies as outlined in the CEQ TIMBER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM tiple Use Advisory Committee for an ad­ guidelines. ditional 2-year period ending February 1, Comments are invited from the public Availability of Draft Environmental 1978. and from State and local agencies which Statement The Ottawa National Forest Multiple are' authorized to develop and enforce Pursuant to Section 102(2) (C) of the Use Advisory Committee was originally environmental standards, and from Fed­ National Environmental Policy Act of established by the Chief of the Forest eral agencies having jurisdiction by law 1969, the Forest Service, Department of Service on January 21, 1972, to consider or special expertise with respect to any Agriculture, has prepared a draft en­ and advise the Forest Supervisor on poli­ environmental impact involved for which vironmental statement for the Timber cies, programs, and planning affecting comments have not been requested Management Program, Prescott Na­ the administration of Forest Service specifically. tional Forest, USDA-FS-DES (Adm) R3- activities in the Ottwa National Forest. Comments concerning the proposed ac­ 76-03. The Assistant Secretary has deter­ tion and requests for additional informa­ The environmental statement consid­ mined that continuation of this commit­ tion should be adressed to Forest Super­ ers probable environmental effects of the tee is necessary and in the public interest visor Donald L. Biddison, Nezperce Na­ proposed project. in connection with duties imposed on the tional Forest, 319 E. Main, Grangeville, The draft environmental statement Forest Service by law. This notice is given Idaho 83530. Comments must be received was transmitted to CEQ on January 22, in compliance with Public Law 92-463. by March 26,1976 in order to be consid­ 1976. ered in the preparation of the final envi­ J. W. D einema, ronmental statement. Copies are available for inspection Deputy Chief, during regular working hours at the Forest Service. Bated: January 26,1976. following locations: January 23, 1976. D onald L. B iddison, USDA, Forest Service, So. Agriculture Bldg., [FR Doc.76-2968 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] ' Rm. 3230, 14th & Independence Ave., SW, Forest Supervisor Washington, D.C. 20250. Nezperce National Forest. USDA, Forest Service, Southwestern Region, LAND USE PLAN RED RIVER PLANNING [FR Doc.76-3019 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] 517 Gold Avenue, SW, Albuquerque, New UNIT Mexico 87102. Prescott National Forest, 344 South Cortez, Availability of Draft Environmental Soil Conservation Service Prescott, Arizona 86301. Statement , LITTLE SIOUX FLOOD PREVENTION Single copies are available upon re­ Pursuant to Section 102(2) (C) of the PROJECT, IOWA quest to the Forest Supervisor, Prescott National Environmental Policy Act of National Forest, P.O. Box 2549, Prescott, 1969, the Forest Service, Department of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Arizona 86301; and the Regional For­ Agriculture, has prepared a draft envi­ Statement ester, Southwestern Region, 517 Gold ronmental statement for the Land Use Pursuant to Section 102 (2) (C) of the Avenue, SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico Plan—Red River Planning Unit, Forest Rational Environmental Policy Act of 87102. Copies are also available from the Service Report Number USDA-FS-R1 £969; Part 1500 of the Council on En­ Colorado Plateau Environmental Ad­ (17) -DES-Adm-7 6-11. vironmental Quality Guidelines (38 FR visory Council, P.O. Box 1389, Flagstaff, The environmental statement concerns 20550, August 1, 1973); and Part 650.7 Arizona 86001. Please refer to the name the proposed implementation of a multi­ (e) of the Soil Conservation Service and number of the environmental state­ ple use plan for the Red River Planning Guidelines (39 FR 19650, June 3, 1974); ment when ordering. Unit, Red River Ranger District, the Soil Conservation Service, U.S. De­ Copies of the environmental state­ Nezperce National Forest, Idaho County, partment of Agriculture, has prepared a ment have been sent to various Federal, Idaho. Approximately 88,060 acres of Na­ draft environmental impact statement State, and local agencies as outlined in tional Forest land are affected. Portions for the Little Sioux Flood Prevention the CEQ guidelines. of four roadless areas totalling approxi­ Project, Buena Vista, Cherokee, Harri­ Comments are invited from the public, mately 23,120 acres lie within the plan­ son, Ida, Monona, O’Brien, Plymouth, Sac State, and local agencies which are au­ ning unit. This plan provides a detailed and Woodbury Counties, Iowa, USDA- thorized to develop and enforce environ­ assessment of resources and management SCS-EIS-WS-(ADM) -76-l-(D) -IA. mental ¡standards, and from Federal opportunities for the planning unit. In The environmental impact statement agencies having jurisdiction by law or it are developed management constraints, concerns a program for watershed pro-

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tection and flood prevention. The pro­ ilege of calling at Seattle, Washington, National Oceanic and Atmospheric gram, authorized by Public Law 534 in Pacific Coast ports of Alaska, Pacific Administration 1944, is for the purpose of controlling the Coast ports of Canada, Pacific Coast ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND extensive gully erosion, sedimentation, ports of Mexico, and ports of South Pa­ GAME and flood problems which characterize cific Islands lying along the general the project area. The scope of the pro­ route. In addition these vessels are em­ Notice of Issuance of Permit gram has been outlined through 1992 but ployed in cruise trade (basically from On November 18,1975, notice was pub­ the full delineation of specific projects Pacific Coast ports). lished in the F ederal R egister (40 FR must await further subwatershed organi­ Trade Route No. 29 (U.S.-Transpacific 53417) that an application had been sub­ zation and planning. Most of the antici­ Freight Service, as extended)—Freight mitted to the National Marine Fisheries pated activities would not be sufficiently Service with four owned LASH vessels Service by the Alaska Department of significant within themselves to require with a maximum of 36 sailings annually Fish and Game, Subport Building, individual environmental impact state­ between ports in California, Oregon, Juneau, Alaska 99801, for a permit to ments. This program statement reviews Washington, Alaska, British Columbia take, by killing, two hundred (200) Pa­ their aggregate impact. and ports1 in the following areas: Japan, cific harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richar- A limited supply of copies is available Hong Kong, Philippine Islands, Vietnam, dii) and two hundred (200) northern sea at the following location to fill single Cambodia, Thailand, China (including lions (.Eumetopias jubatus), and to tag copy requests: Manchuria), Taiwan, Korea, Okinawa, up to 7,000 northern sea lions (Eume­ the Marshall and Midway Islands, Soil Conservation Service, USDA, 823 Federal topias jubatus), for the purpose of sci­ Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 U.S.S.R. in Asia, Indonesia, Singapore, entific research. Malaysia, Burma, Bangladesh, India, Sri Notice is hereby given that, on Janu­ Copies of the draft environmental im­ Lanka, Pakistan, and ports in the Per­ ary 23, 1976, and as authorized under pact statement have been sent for com­ sian Gulf-Gulf of Oman. The operator the provisions of the Marine Mammal ment to various federal, state, and local may also make calls at Ensenada, Mex­ Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1361- agencies as outlined in the Council on ico, for the purpose of carrying cargo 1407) the National Marine Fisheries Environmental Quality Guidelines. Com­ between said port and foreign ports on Service issued a Scientific Research Per­ ments are also invited from others hav­ the service. mit for the above mentioned mammals to ing knowledge of or special expertise on If this application is approved, the the Alaska Department of Fish and environmental impacts. twenty-year agreement would succeed Game, subject to certain conditions spe­ Comments concerning the proposed and become effective upon termination cified therein. The Permit is available for action or requests for additional infor­ of the applicant’s present agreement, review by interested persons in the Of­ mation should be addressed to W. J. Contract No. FMB-81, which will ex­ fice of the Director, National Marine Brune, State Conservationist, Soil Con­ pire on December 31, 1978, or such ear­ Fisheries Service, Washington, D.C. servation Service, 823 Federal Building, lier date as the parties may agree to 20235, and in the Office of the Regional Des Moines, Iowa 50309. and under which Pacific Far East Line, Director, National Marine Fisheries Comments must be received on or be­ Inc., is presently authorized to operate Service, Alaska Region, P.O. Box 1668, fore March 23, 1976, in order to be con­ a fleet of 6 vessels, the same number of Juneau, Alaska 99801. sidered in the preparation of the final vessels as proposed. The company does environmental impact statement. + not propose to increase its maximum Dated: January 23,1976. Dated: January 27,1976. sailings on its two services, but does pro­ Jack W. G ehringer, pose to expand the area of service on its Deputy Director, (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Pro­ freight service on Trade Route No. 29, National Marine Fisheries Service. gram No. 10.904, National Archives Reference as extended. Services.) Interested parties may inspect this ap­ IFR Doc.76-2972 Filed 1-30-76:8:45 ami J oseph W . H aas, plication in the Office of the Secretary, Deputy Administrator for Water Maritime Subsidy Board, Room 3099-B, Resources, Soil Conservation Department of Commerce Building, 14 EL PASO ZOOLOGICAL PARK Service. & E Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C. Issuance of a Permit for Marine Mammals [FR Doc.76-2975 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] 20230. On November 10,1975,\notice was pub­ Any person, firm or corporation having lished in 'the F’ederal R egister (40 FR DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE an interest in such application who de­ 52425), that an application had been sires to offer views and comments there­ Maritime Administration filed with the National Marine Fisheries on for consideration by the Maritime Service by the El Paso Zoological Park, [Docket No. S-482] Subsidy Board should submit them in Evergreen and Paisano, El Paso, Texas PACIFIC FAR EAST LINE, INC. writing, in triplicate, to the Secretary, 79905, to take three (3) California sea Maritime Subsidy Board, by the close of lions (Zalophus californianus) for the Notice of Application business on February 17,1976. The Mari­ purpose of public display. Notice is hereby given that Pacific Far time Subsidy Board will consider such Notice is hereby given that on January East Line, Inc., a Delaware corporation, views and comments, and take such 23, 1976, and as authorized by the provi­ has filed an application dated Decem­ action with respect thereto as« may be sions of the Marine Mammal Protection ber 18, 1975, with the Maritime Subsidy deemed appropriate. * Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1361-1407), the Board pursuant to Title VI (46 U.S.C. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Pro­ National Marine Fisheries Service issued 1171-1183) of the Merchant Marine Act, gram No. 11.504, Operating-Differential Sub­ a permit for three (3) California sea 1936, as amended (the A ct), for a twenty sidy (ODS)). lions (Zalophus californianus) to the El year operating-differential subsidy con­ By Order of the Maritime Subsidy Paso Zoological Park subject to certain tract for operation of the following num­ Board. conditions set forth therein. ber of vessels and services: The Permit is available for review by Trade Route No. 27 (U.S. Pacific/Aus­ Dated: January 28,1976. interested persons in the Office of the tralia) —combination passenger-c a r g o James S. D awson, Jr., Director, National Marine Fisheries service with two owned passenger-cargo Secretary. Service, Washington, D.C. 20235, and the vessels with a maximum of 16 sailings [FR Doc.76-3052 Filed 1-30-76:8:45 am] Office of the Regional Director, National annually between ports in California and Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Re­ Hawaii and ports in Australia, New Zea­ gion, 9450 Gandy Boulevard, North Duval land, Fiji and Tahiti, and with the priv­ i Including island ports adjacent thereto. Building, St. Petersburg, Florida 33702,

FEDERAL REGISTER, V O L 41, N O . 22— M O ND AY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 4844 NOTICES and the Office of the Regional Director, United States Travel Service February 20, 9:00 a.m., Special Service National Marine Fisheries Service, TRAVEL ADVISORY BOARD for Groups, Inc., Room 201, 2400 S. Southwest Region, 300 South Perry Western Avenue, Los Angeles, California. Street, Terminal Island, California 90731. Meeting Contact Ernest F. Hurst, Parklawn Dated: January 23, 1976. As noted in the Federal R egister Building, Room 13C-15, 5600 Fishers dated January 19, 1976, on Page 2660, Lane, Rockville, Md., 20852, 301-443- Jack W. G ehringer, a meeting of the Travel Advisory Board 3838.' Deputy Director, of the U.S. Department - of Commerce Purpose: The Minority Advisory Com­ National Marine Fisheries Service. will be held on February 17, 1976, at mittee, ADAMHA, advises the Secretary, [PR Doc.76-2971 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] 9:30 aun., in Room 4833, of the Main Department of Health, Education, and Commerce Building, 14th Street and Welfare, and the Administrator, Alcohol, Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Admin­ OCEAN WORLD, INC. D.C.20230. istration, on needs, programs, and activ­ Issuance of Permit To Take Marine Established in July, 1968, the Travel ities regarding minority alcohol, drug Mammals Advisory Board consists of senior repre­ abuse and mental health matters, and sentatives of 15 U.S. travel industry seg­ makes recommendations for possible On December 4, 1975, notice was pub­ ments who are appointed by the Secre­ solutions which meet the needs and con­ lished in the F ederal R egister (40 F R tary of Commerce to serve two-year cerns of minority groups throughout the 56701) that an application had been filed terms. United States. The Committee functions with the National Marine Fisheries Serv­ Members advise the Secretary of Com­ in an advisory capacity to the Adminis­ ice by Ocean World, Inc., 17th Street merce and Assistant Secretary of Com­ trator, ADAMHA, on these matters Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida merce for Tourism on policies and pro­ which relate to the National Institute on 33316, for a permit to take three (3) At­ grams designed to accomplish the pur­ Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National lantic bottlenosed dolphins (.Tursiops poses of the International Travel Act Institute on Drug Abuse, and the Nation­ truncatus) for the purpose of public of 1961, as amended. al Institute of Mental Health. display. Agenda items are as follows: Agenda: This meeting will be open to Notice is hereby given that, on Jan­ 1. International Marketing Strategy. the public. On February 18, the Com­ uary 22, 1976, and as authorized by the mittee will discuss reports by committee provisions of the Marine Mammal Pro­ 2. Review Domestic Tourism Promotion Program. members on FTT 1976-77 Work Plans and tection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1361-1407), 3. Update of Major Tourism Issues. a special report on the New York Minor­ the National Marine Fisheries Service is­ 4. Adjournment. ity Advisory Committee, ADAMHA, sued a permit for the taking of two (2) A limited number of seats will be meeting. This session will conclude about bottlenosed dolphins (Tursiops trun­ 4:30 p.m. and the committee will re­ catus) to Ocean World, Inc., subject to available to observers from the public and the press. The public will be per­ convene at 6:30 p.m. for a meeting with certain conditions set forth therein. The community representatives to discuss (1) request for a third bottlenosed dolphin mitted to file written statements with the Committee before or after the meet­ Special Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Men­ was denied. tal Health Needs and Concerns of Mi- The Permit is available for review by ing. To the extent time is available, the interested persons in the Office of the presentation of oral statements will be nqjity Groups, (2) Impact of Research Director, National Marine Fisheries Serv­ allowed. and Related Activities on Minority ice, Department of Commerce, Washing­ Robert Jackson, Director of Media Groups and (3) Minority Group Coali­ ton, D.C. 20235, and the Office of the Re­ Services, of the United States Travel tions. On February 19 the members will gional Director, National Marine Fish­ Service, Room 1519, U.S. Department of visit research and demonstration cen­ eries Service, Southeast Region, Duval Commerce, Washington, D.C., (tele­ ters in the Los Angeles community. The Building, 9450 Gandy Boulevard, St. phone 202/967-4987) will respond to Petersburg, Florida 33702. public requests for information about the meeting will reconvene at 9:00 a.m., Feb­ meeting. ruary 20, to discuss the Committee’s Jack W. G ehringer, Deputy Director, Creighton H olden, findings and possible recommendations National Marine Fisheries, Service. Assistant Secretary for Tourism resulting from the meeting and visits U.S. Department of Commerce. conducted the previous days. Agenda January 22, 1976. [FR Doc.76-3014 Filed I-30-76;8:45 am] items are subject to change as priorities [FR Doc.76-2970 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] dictate. Attendance by the public at the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, meeting February 18 and 20 will be lim­ UNITED FISHERMEN OF ALASKA EDUCATION, AND WELFARE ited to space available. General Permits Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Substantive program information may General Permits were issued on Jan­ Administration be obtained from the contact person uary 19, 1976, to the United Fishermen ADVISORY COMMITTEE listed above. of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska to take marine Mr. James C. Helsing, Deputy Director, Meeting mammals incidental to commercial fish­ Office of Public Affairs, ADAMHA, will ing operations under categories (iii) En­ In accordance with Section 10(a) (2) furnish, on request, summaries of the circling Gear, Seining other than Yel- of the Federal Advisory Committee Act meeting and a roster of the committee lowfin Tima; (iv) Stationary Gear; and (5 U.S.C. Appendix I), announcement is members. Mr. Helsing is located in Room (v) other Gear, pursuant to 50 CFR made of the following National Advisory 216.24 (39 FR 32117-32124), as amended. 16-95, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers The Permits are available for public body scheduled to assemble during the Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20852, 301- inspection in the Office of the Director, month of February 1976: 443-3783. National Marine Fisheries Service, M inority Advisory Committee, Dated: January 28, 1976. Washington, D.C. 20235. ADAMHA Carolyn ’f . Evans, Dated: January 23,1976. February 18 and 20—Open Meeting. Committee Management Offi­ Jack W. G ehringer, February 18, 1:30-4:30 p.m. and 6:30- cer, Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and. Deputy Director 9:30 p.m., Resthaven Community Mental Mental Health Administra­ National Marine Fisheries Service. Health Center, 765 College Street, Los tion. [FRDoc.76-2973 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] Angeles, California. [FR Doc.76-3006 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am]

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[Docket No. N-76-478] DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND [Docket No. N-76-479] URBAN DEVELOPMENT ROADRUNNER CAMPGROUNDS, INC. TAHOE KEYS Notice of Hearing Office of Interstate Land Sales Registration Notice of Hearing [Docket No. 76-477] In the matter of Roadrunner Camp­ In the matter of Tahoe Keys, OILSR grounds, Inc., OILSR No. 0-4168-28-81 No. 0-0678-04-101 Doc. No. Y-20032. Pur­ MILL QUARTER PLANTATION Doc. No. 75-246-IS. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. suant to 15 U.S.C. 1706(d) and 24 CFR Notice of Hearing 1706(d) and 24 CFR 1720.160(d). 1720.160(d). Notice is hereby given that: In the matter of Mill Quarter Planta­ Notice is hereby given that: tion, OILSR No. 0-3134-54-167 Doc. No. 1. Roadrunner Campgrounds, Inc., 1. Dillingham Development Company, 75-280-IS. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1706(d) Frank C. Peel, President, its officers and R. A. Denman, President, its officers and and 24 CFR 1720.160(d). agents, hereinafter referred to as agents, hereinafter referred to as “Re­ Notice is hereby given that: “Respondent,” being subject to the pro­ spondent,” being subject to the provi­ 1. Mill Quarter Plantation, Inc., I. Nor­ visions of the Interstate Land Sales Full sions of the Interstate Land Sales Full ris Blake, owner, its officers and agents, Disclosure Act (Pub. Law 90-448) (15 Disclosure Act (Pub. Law 90-448) (15 hereinafter referred to as “Respondent,” U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), received a notice of U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), was served a Notice being subject to the provisions of the In­ Proceedings and Opportunity for Hear­ by means of publication in the F ed era l terstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act ing issued November 14, 1975, which was R e g is t e r on November 21, 1975 on page (Pub. L. 90-448) (15 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), sent to the developer pursuant to 15 54367, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1706(d), 24 received a notice of Proceedings and Op­ U.S.C. 1706(d), 24 CFR 1710.45(b)(1) CFR 1710.45(b) (1) and 1720.125 inform­ portunity for Hearing issued Novem­ and 1720.125 informing the developer of ing the developer of information ob­ ber 25, 1975, which was sent to the de­ information obtained by the Office of tained by~ the Office of Interstate Land veloper pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1706(d), Interstate Land Sales Registration alleg­ Sales Registration alleging that the 24 CFR 1710.45(b)(1) and 1720.125 in­ ing that the Statement of Record and Statement of Record and Property Re­ forming the developer of information Property Report for Roadrunner Camp­ port for Tahoe Keys, located in El Do*- obtained by the Office of Interstate Land grounds, located in Grenada County, rado County, California, contain untrue Sales Registration alleging that the Mississippi, contain untrue statements of statements of material fact or omit to Statement of Record and Property Re­ material fact or emit to state material state material facts required to be stated port for Mill Quarter Plantation, located facts required to be stated therein or therein or necessary to make the state­ in Powhatan County, Virginia, contain necessary to make the statements therein ments therein not misleading. untrue statements of material fact or not misleading. 2. The Respondent filed an Answer re­ omit to state material facts required to 2. The Respondent filed an Answer re­ ceived December 9, 1975, in response to be stated therein or necessary to make ceived December 2, 1975, in response to the Notice of Proceedings and Opportu­ the statements therein not misleading. the Notice of Proceedings and Opportun­ nity for Hearing. 2. The Respondent filed an Answer re­ ity for Hearing. 3. In said Answer the Respondent re­ ceived December 12, 1975, in response to- 3. In said Answer the Respondent re­ quested a hearing on the allegations the Notice of Proceedings and Opportu­ quested a hearing on the allegations con­ contained in the Notice of Proceedings nity for Hearing. tained in the Notice of Proceedings and and Opportunity for Hearing. 3. In said Answer the Respondent re­ Opportunity for Hearing. 4. Therefore, pursuant to the provi­ quested a hearing on the allegations con­ 4. Therefore, pursuant to the provi­ sions of 15 U.S.C. 1706(d) and 24 CFR tained in the Notice of Proceedings and sions of 15 U.S.C. 1706(d) and 24 CFR 1720.160(d), it is hereby ordered that Opportunity for Hearing. 1720.160(d), it is hereby ordered that a a public hearing for the purpose of tak­ 4. Therefore, pursuant to the provisions public'hearing for the purpose of taking ing evidence on the questions set forth of 15 U.S.C. 1706(d) and 24 CFR 1720.160 evidence on the questions set forth in in the Notice of Proceedings and Op­ (d), it is hereby ordered that a public the Notice of Proceedings and Oppor­ portunity for Hearing will be held be­ hearing for the purpose of taking evi­ tunity for Hearing vill be held before fore Judge James W. Mast, in Room dence on the questions set forth in the Judge James W. Mast, ip Room 7146, De­ 7146, Department of HUD, 451 7th Notice of Proceedings and Opportunity partment of HUD, 451 7th Street, S.W., Street, S.W., Washington, D.C., on for Hearing will be held before Judge March 17,1976 at 10:00 a.m. James W. Mast, Li Room 7146, Depart­ Washington, D.C., on February 19, 1976 ment of HUD, 451 7th Street, S.W., at 10:00 a.m. . The following time and procedure is Washington, D.C., on February 24, 1976, The following time and procedure is applicable to such bearing: All affidavits at 10:00 a.m. applicable to such hearing: All affidavits and a list of all witnesses are requested The following time and procedure is and a list of all witnesses are requested to be filed with the Hearing Clerk, HUD applicable to such hearing: All affidavits to be filed with the Hearing Clerk, HUD Building, Room 10150, Washington, D.C., and a list of all witnesses are requested 20410 on or before March 3,1976. to be filed with the Hearing Clerk, HUD Building, Room 10150, Washington, D.C., Building, Room 1015C, Washington, D.C., 20410 on or before February 5, 1976. 6. The Respondent is hereby notified 20410 on or before February 10, 1976. 6. The Respondent is hereby notified that failure to appear at the above 6. The Respondent is hereby notified that failure to appear at the above scheduled hearing shall be deemed a de­ that failure to appear at the above scheduled hearing shall be deemed a de­ fault and the proceedings shall be de­ scheduled hearing shall be deemed a de­ termined against Respondent, the alle­ fault and the proceedings shall be de­ fault and the proceedings shall be deter­ termined against Respondent, the allega­ mined against Respondent, the allega­ gations of which shall be deemed to be tions of which shall be deemed to be tions of which shall be deemed to be true, true, and an order Suspending the State­ true, and an order Suspending the State­ and an order Suspending the Statement ment of Record, herein identified, shall ment of Record, herein identified, shall of Record, herein identified, shall be is­ be issued pursuant to 24 CFR 1710.45 be issued pursuant to 24 CFR 1710.45(b) (b)(1). (1). sued pursuant to 24 CFR 1710.45(b) (1). This Notice shall be served upon the This Notice shall be served upon the This Notice shall be served upon the Respondent forthwith pursuant to 24 Respondent forthwith pursuant to 24 Respondent forthwith pursuant to 24 CFR 1720.440. CFR 1720.440. CFR 1720.440. Dated: January 6,1976. Dated: January. 14,1976. Dated: January 14,1976. James W . M ast, Jack W. M ast, Jack W . M ast, Administrative Law Judge. Administrative Law Judge. Administrative Law Judge. [FR Doc.76-2963 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 amj. [FR Doc.76-2965 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] [FR Doc.76-2964 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am]

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[Docket No. N-76—480] DEPARTMENT OF contracts were awarded by the city of TRANSPORTATION Vallejo and funded by the Federal High­ WOLF RIVER RANCH SUBDIVISION way Administration, and are subject to Notice of Hearing Federal Aviation Administration the North Bay Plan. In the matter of Wolf River Ranch TERMINAL INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES As stated in the letter notice of this Subdivision, OILSR No. 0-2985-28-56/ ADVISORY COMMITTEE WORKING proposed action isssued to J. O. Steiny A/B Doc. No. 75-247-IS. Pursuant to 15 GROUP ON NAVIGATION SYSTEM AC­ individually as President, Treasurer and U.S.C. 1706(d) and 24 CFR 1720.160(d). CURACY Manager, and Steiny and Company, Notice is hereby given that: Meeting Incorporated: The applicable regulations, 41 CFR 1. Poplarville Development Corpora­ Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 60-1.26(b) (2), provide that no order for tion, James M. George, President, its offi­ the cancellation or termination of exist­ cers and agents, hereinafter referred to (86 Stat. 770), that the U.S. Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPs) Advi­ ing contracts or subcontracts or for de­ as “Respondent,” being subject to the barment from further contracts or sub­ provisions of the Interstate Land Sales sory Committee Working Group for Navigation System Accuracy will hold a contracts shall be made without affording Pull Disclosure Act (Pub. Law 90-448) the contractor an opportunity for a hear­ (15 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), received a no­ meeting, March 3 and 4, 1976, beginning at 9:00 a.m. c.s.t., in Hangar 13, Ran­ ing. You, therefore, have fourteen (14) tice of Proceedings and Opportunity for days from receipt of this notice to mail Hearing issued November 4, 1975, which dolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. This meeting of the Working to the undersigned an answer to this was sent to the developer pursuant to 15 notice, together with a request for a U.S.C. 1706(d), 24 CFR 1710.45(b)(1) Group for Navigation System Accuracy is conducted with the approval and un­ hearing which should be set forth in a and 1720.125 informing the developer of paragraph separate from the remainder information obtained by the Office of In­ der the auspices of the TERPs Advisory of the answer to this notice. terstate Land Sales Registration alleg­ Committee. If at the end of 14 days no answer in­ ing that the Statement of Record and The agenda item for this meeting is a cluding a hearing request has been filed, Property Report for Wolf River Ranch discussion and review of navigation sys­ or the answer does not raise issues of Sub’d., located in Pearl River County, tem accuracies as related to fix accu­ fact or law, steps will be taken to cancel, Mississippi, contain untrue statements of racies and obstacle clearance require­ suspend or terminate or cause to be can­ material fact or omit to state material ments presently specified in the TERPs celled, suspended or terminated, any one facts required to be stated therein or Handbook. or more contracts or subcontracts, or necessary to make the statements therein This meeting is open to the public. parts thereof, held by the Company as not misleading. Persons interested in attending the prime contractor or subcontractor, and 2. The Respondent filed an Answer re­ meeting should contact Earnest E. Call­ in addition steps will be taken to enter ceived December 24, 1975, in response to away, Chairman, TERPs Working Group an order declaring the Company and the Notice of Proceedings and Opportu­ for Navigation System Accuracy, Fed­ J. O. Steiny, President, Treasurer and nity for Hearing. eral Aviation Administration, Flight In­ Manager, individually ineligible for spection National Field Office, P.O. Box 3. In said Answer the Respondent re­ further contracts, subcontracts, or ex­ 25082, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125; tensions or other modifications of exist­ quested a hearing on the allegations telephone: (405) 732-4164. contained in the Notice of Proceedings ing contracts, until they have satisfied and Opportunity for Hearing. Issued in Washington, D.C. on Janu­ the Secretary of Labor that they have 4. Therefore, pursuant to the provi­ ary 14,1976. established and will carry out personnel sions of 15 U.S.C. 1706(d) and 24 CFR J a m e s A. F o rg a s, and employment policies and practices 1720.160(d), it is hereby ordered that Chairman, U.S. Terminal In­ in compliance with provisions of the a public hearing for the purpose of tak­ strument Procedures (TERPs) equal employment clause and the Order. ing evidence on the questions set forth Advisory Committee. The regulations also provide that in the event the Company requests a hear­ in the Notice of Proceedings and Oppor­ [FR Doc.76-2941 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] tunity for Hearing will be held before ing, its contracts and subcontracts may Judge James W. Mast, in Room 7146, be suspended in the discretion of the Director, Office of Federal Contract Department of HUD, 451 7th Street, Office of the Secretary S.W., Washington, D.C., on February 25, Compliance Programs, during the pen­ 1976 at 10:00 a.m. STEINY AND COMPANY, INC., AND dency of the hearing. J. O. STEINY The following time and procedure is J a m e s F r a z ier , applicable to such hearing: All affidavits Proposed Sanction Action Director of Civil Rights. and a list of all witnesses are requested Notice is hereby given that pursuant [FR Doc.76-3015 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] to be filed with the Hearing Clerk, HUD to section 209 of Executive Order 11246, Building, Room 10150, Washington, D.C., as amended, it is proposed that an order CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD 20410 on or before February 11,1976. be issued to cause the cancellation, 6. The Respondent is hereby notifiedtermination or suspension of any existing [Docket 28778] that failure to appear at the above Federally-assisted construction con­ ADDITIONAL DALLAS/FT. WORTH KANSAS scheduled hearing shall be deemed a de­ tracts, government contracts or subcon­ CITY NONSTOP SERVICE CASE fault and the proceedings shall be de­ tracts as defined in 41 CFR 60-1.3, with termined against Respondent, the alle­ Steiny and Company, Incorporated, 27 Prehearing Conference gations of which shall be deemed to be Sheridan Street, Vallejo, California Notice is hereby given that a prehear­ true, and an order Suspending the State­ 94590 and to cause the Ineligibility for ing conference in the above-entitled mat­ ment of Record, herein identified, shall future Federally-assisted contracts, gov­ ter is assigned to be held on March 30, be issued pursuant to 24 CFR 1710.45 ernment contracts or subcontracts of 1976, at 10:00 a.m. (local time), in Room (b) (1). Steiny and Company, Incorporated, and 1003, Hearing Room A, Universal North This Notice shall be served upon the J. O. Steiny, President, Treasurer and Building, 1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW., Manager, individually. Washington, D.C., before Administrative Respondent forthwith pursuant to 24 This action is being proposed because Law Judge William A. Kane, Jr. CFR 1720.440. Steiny and Company, Inc., a prime con­ In order to facilitate the conduct of Dated: January 14,1976. tractor, failed to achieve the 6.3 percent the conference, parties are instructed to minimum minority manhour goal for the submit one copy to each party and six Jack W . M ast, electrical trade during 1974 on its Vallejo, Administrative Law Judge. copies to the Judge of (1) proposed state­ California area construction projects as ments and issues; (2) proposed stipula­ [FR Doc.76-2966 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] required by the North Bay Plan. The tions; (3) requests for information; (4)

FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO . 22— M ONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 NOTICES 4847 statement of positions of parties; and (5) ENERGY RESEARCH AND Idaho Operations Office, 550 Second Street, proposed procedural dates. The Bureau of DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION Idaho Falls, Idaho. Operating Rights will circulate its ma­ Oak Ridge Operations Office, Federal Build­ terial on or before March 11, 1976, and FISCAL YEAR 1977 UNDERGROUND NU­ ing, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. the other parties on or before March 19, CLEAR TESTING PROGRAM AT THE NE­ Nevada Operations Office, 2753 South High­ VADA TEST SITE land Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada. 1976. The submissions of the other par­ Richland Operations Office, Federal Building, ties shall be limited to points on which Declaration Not To Prepare an Richland, Washington. they differ with the Bureau of Operating Environmental Statement San Francisco Operations Office, 1333 Broad­ Rights, and shall follow the numbering way, Oakland, California. and lettering used by the Bureau to fa­ The Energy Research and Develop­ Savannah River Operations Office, Savannah cilitate cross-referencing. ment Administration (ERDA) prepared River Plant, Aiken, South Carolina. an environmental assessment for the Dated at Washington, D.C., January 28, activities proposed for the Nevada Test Comments and views concerning the 1976. Site (NTS) during FY 1977. It is antici­ environmental assessment and ERDA’s intention not to prepare an environ­ [ s e a l ] R o b e r t L . P a r k , pated that the underground nuclear Chief Administrative Law Judge. testing program for FY 1977 will be mental impact statement for the con­ substantially equivalent to that planned tinuation of its testing activities at NTS [FR Doc.76-3002 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] for FY 1976. In addition to providing during FY 1977 should be addressed to discussions of the environmental impact W. H. Pennington, Office of the Assist­ COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO of the testing activities at NTS, the pres­ ant Administrator for Environment and ent environmental assessment considers Safety, Mail Station E-201, U.S. Energy Postponement of Meeting underground nuclear detonations of one Research and Development Administra­ Notice is hereby given that the presen­ megaton or less, along with the prepa­ tion, Washington, D.C. 20545, (301) 973- tation by the Commonwealth of Puerto rations necessary for these detonations 4241. These comments and views should Rico regarding the present status of during FY 1977. Also assessed are testing be received no later than March 3, 1976. Mainland-Puerto Rico air transporta­ activities other than nuclear which can All interested agencies, organizations, tion and its impact on the Puerto Rico best be conducted in a remote and con­ and individuals may obtain single copies economy and scheduled to be held on trolled area such as NTS. of the environmental assessment by writ­ February 4, 1976, at 3:00 p.m. (local As of July 1, 1975, there had been 265 ing to the same address. time) in Room 1027 Universal Building announced underground nuclear deto­ Dated at Germantown, Maryland, this (41 FR 3337, January 22, 1976), is here­ nations at the NTS since the signing in 28th day of January 1976. by postponed. Further notice will be August 1963, of the Treaty Banning Nu­ given when the meeting is rescheduled. clear Weapon Tests in the Atmosphere, For the Energy Research and Develop­ in Outer Space, and Underwater (the ment Administration. Dated at Washington, D.C., Janu­ ary 28,1976. Limited Test Ban Treaty). It is expected J a m e s L . L iv e r m a n , that the Underground Nuclear Testing Assistant Administrator [ s e a l ] E d w in Z. H o lla n d , Program in FY 1977 will continue at for Environment and Safety. Secretary. essentially the same pace (about 20 tests [FR Doc.76-2959 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] [FR Doc.76-3004 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] per year). It is also anticipated that dur­ ing FY 1977, the NTS Program will con­ tinue to include a variety of nuclear ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION ON FEDERAL and nonnuclear tests and experiments AGENCY PAPERWORK wherein the ERDA laboratories, and [FRL 484-3] IMPACT OF FEDERAL PAPERWORK other government agencies, take advan­ tage of the climate, the remoteness, and ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS Public Hearing the controlled access of the NTS. It is AND OTHER ACTIONS IMPACTING THE Notice is hereby given of a public expected that these additional activities ENVIRONMENT hearing of the Commission on Fed­ will continue in FY 1977 at about the Availability of Agency Comments same pace as in recent years. eral Paperwork in Chicago, Illinois. The Pursuant to the requirements of sec­ hearing wil be held on February 18 and On the basis of this assessment, it has tion 102(2) (C) of the National Environ­ 19, 1976, at the Dirksen Federal Build­ been determined by ERDA that the ac­ mental Policy Act of 1969, mid section ing, Everett McKinley Dirksen Room, tivities proposed for the NTS during FY 309 of the Clean Air Act, as amended, the Room 1220, 219 South Dearborn Street. 1977 are essentially of the same nature Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The hearing will commence each day as those which have transpired in pre­ has reviewed and commented in writing at 9:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m. The vious years. The environmental assess­ on Federal agency actions impacting the Commission will receive comments about ment confirms the conclusions presented environment contained, in the following the impact of Federal paperwork from in the environmental statement, WASH- appendices during the period of Decem­ individuals in the areas of retail sales, 1526 and its Final Supplement, WASH- ber 16, 1975 and December 31, 1975. food services, accounting, railroading, 15263, which covers the FY 1976 test trucking, agri-business, publishing, and program. ERDA therefore announces its Appendix I contains a listing of draft Federal, 'State, and local welfare pro­ intention to rely upon the applicability environmental impact statements re­ grams. of the Final Supplement to WASH-1526 viewed and commented upon in writing during this review period. The list in­ Testimony presented at this hearing for the coverage of the FY 1977 program, and its determination that an environ­ cludes the Federal agency responsible for will be used by the Commission on Fed­ the statement, the number and title of eral Paperwork in making recommenda­ mental impact statement for the con­ tinued operation of the Nevada Test Site the statement, the classification of the tions to the Congress and the President nature of EPA’s comments as defined in on changes which would ease the burden during this stated period is not war­ of Federal paperwork. ranted. Appendix II, and the EPA source for copies of the comments as set forth in Persons wishing further information Copies of the environmental assess­ Appendix VI. ment, “Nevada Test Site Program—FY about the hearing should contact the Appendix II contains the definitions of Commission on Federal Paperwork, 1977,” are available for public inspection in the ERDA public document rooms at: the classifications of EPA’s comments on located at 1111 20th Street, N.W., Suite the draft environmental impact state­ 200, Washington, D.C. 20582, telephone ERDA Headquarters, 20 Massachusetts Ave­ ments as set forth in Appendix I. (202) 254-6786. nue, Washington, D.C. Appendix III contains a listing of final F r a n k H o r to n , Albuquerque Operations Office, Kirtland Air Chairman. Force Base East, Albuquerque, New Mexico. environmental impact statements re­ Chicago Operations Office, 9500 South Cass viewed and commented upon in writing ¿{FR Doc.76-2961 Filed l-30-76;8:40 am] Avenue, Argonne, Illinois. during this review period. The listing in-

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eludes the Federal agency responsible for of the nature of EPA’s .comments, and the statement, the number and title of the source for copies of the comments as the statement, a summary of the nature set forth in Appendix VI. of EPA’s comments, and the EPA source Appendix VI contains a listing of the for copies of the comments as set forth names and addresses of the sources of in Appendix VI. EPA reviews aijd comments listed in Ap­ Appendix IV contains a listing of final pendices I, III, IV, and V. environmental impact statements re­ Copies of the EPA Manual setting viewed but not commented upon by EPA forth the policies and procedures for during this review period. The listing in­ EPA’s review of agency actions may be cludes the Federal agency responsible obtained by writing the Public Informa­ for the statement, the number and title tion Reference Unit, Environmental Pro­ of the statement, and the source of the tection Agency, Room 2922, Waterside EPA review as set forth in Appendix VI. Mall SW., Washington, D.C. 20460, tele­ Appendix V contains a listing of pro­ phone 202/756-2808. Copies of the draft posed Federal agency regulations, legis­ and final environmental impact state­ lation proposed by Federal agencies, and ments referenced herein are available any other proposed actions reviewed and commented upon in writing pursuant to from the originating Federal department section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, as or agency. amended, during the referenced review­ Dated: January 22, 1976. ing period. The listing includes the Fed­ R eb ec c a W. H a n m e r , eral agency responsible for the proposed Acting Director, action, the title of the action, a summary Officer of Federal Activities.

A p p e n d ix I.— Draft environmental impact statements for which comments were issued between Dec. 16,1975, and Dec. 31,1975

General Source for Identifying No. Title nature of copies of comments comments

Department of Agriculture: D-AFS-B61004r-NH.___._... Kancamagus unit plan, Carroll and Grafton Counties, LO-1 B N.H. D-AFS-K08002-NV...... Buckeye to Round Hill, 120 kV power transmission LO-1 J line, Toiyable National Forest, Douglas County, Nev. D-AFS-L61051-W A ...... Upper Lewis River planning unit, Gifford Pinchot E R -2 K National Forest, Vancouver, Wash. D-AFS-L61052-ID______Land use plan, council planning unit, Payette National LO-2 K Forest, Idaho. D-REA-E0800&-SC...;...... j Transmission lines, 230 kV, Sumner to Newberry, to LO-2 E Blythewood and Vamville, to Hilton Head, S.C. D-REA-K07001-AZ...... Apache units 2 and 3, related transmission lines, Cochise, E R -2 J Greenlee, Graham, and Pima Counties, Ariz. D-SCS-B36007-CT...... Norwalk River watershed, Fairfield County, Conn____ LO-1 B Corps of Engineers: D-COE-D07002-WV...... Project 1301, new powerplant on the Ohio River, New E R -2 * D Haven, W. Va. D-CO E-E32011-AL...... 1— ' Theodore ship channel and barge Channel extension, E R -2 E Mobile Harbor, Mobile Bay, Ala. D -C O E-E32014-N C...... Cape Fear River, operation and maintenance above E R -2 E Wilmington, N.C. DS-COE-G34008-LA...... Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, section replacement of E R-2 G Vermilion lock, Louisiana. D-COE-K39004-CA...... Port Sonoma development project, Sonoma County, E R -2 J Calif. Federal Power Commission: "D-FP C-E05006-S C...... Bad Creek pumped storage project, No. 2740, South E R -2 E . Carolina. Department of Housing and Urban Development: D-H UD-C25001-P R...... Expansion of solid waste disposal site (C D B G ), mu­ LO-2 C nicipality of Coama, P.R. D -H U D -C 85006-P R -...... Residential Interamericana, project 74r-275, Trujillo, LO-2 C P.R. D-HUD-J85001-CO...... Pier Point, a planned unit development, Aurora, C olo... E R -2 I Department of the Interior: D -B LM-L61053-O R ...... Proposed North Umpqua Canyon management plan, ER-1 K Douglas County, Oreg. Department of Transportation: DS-D OT-A41101-KS______1-435, Johnson and Wyandotte Counties, Kans...... E R -2 H D -F A A-K51003-C A ...... Municipal airport at Reedley, Fresno County, Calif_____ LO-1 J D-FHW-B4001A-MA...... MA-146, Sutton, Northbridge, Douglas, Uxbridge, Mill­ LO-1 B ville, Worcester County, Mass. D-FHW-C40018-NY...... 1-508, Susquehanna Expressway 1-88, Hinmans Corner LO-2 C to Port Crane. Broome County, N . Y. D-FHW-E40064-GA...... Brookwood station area improvements, 1-85,1-75, Ful­ LO-2 E ton and De Kalb Counties, Ga.

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General Source for Identifying No. Title nature of copies of comments comments

D-FHW-F40042-WI...... WI-22 Wautoma, Waupaca Rd., Portage and Waupaca LO-1 F Counties, Mich. D-FHW-G40043-TX...... Metropolitan Highway 50, Vickery viaduct urban high LO-1 G density traffic improvement project, Tarrant County, Tex. D-FHW-G53001-TX...... Brownsville-Matamoros railroad relocation demonstra- LO-1 G tion project, Cameron County, Brownsville, Tex. D-FHW-H40038-NB...... Center St. and Mercy Rd. intersection, Omaha, Douglas LO-2 H County, Nebr. *. D-FHW-H40039-IA. _.v ____ IA-9, Allamakee County, Iowa...... LO-1 H D-FHW-H40040-NB...... _ U.S. 83, North Platte South, Lincoln County, Nebr___ LO-2 H D-FHW-K40026-C A ...... Harbor Blvd., between 5th St. and Channel Blvd., E R-2 J Oxnard, Ventura County, Calif. D-FHW-K40027-C A ...... Florence Ave., Bloomfield Ave. to Telegraph Rd., Los E R -2 J Angeles County, Calif. D-FITW-K40028-III_____ ,.. .. Interchange at Castle Junction, Honolulu County, E R -2 J Hawaii. D-FHW-L40028-ID______Elk City Highway, Forest Highway Route 18, ID-14, LO-1 K Idaho. Tennessee Valley Authority : D-TVA-E61016-TN...... Poor Valley Creek State Park, Hawkins County, Tenn_. LO-2 E D-TVA-J01004-WY______Morton Ranch uranium mining, Wyoming...... E R-2 I

A p p e n d i x II ADEQUACY OF THE IMPACT STATEMENT

definitions o f c o d e s f o r t h e g e n e r a l Category 1—Adequate. The draft impact NATURE OF EPA COMMENTS statement adequately sets forth the environ­ mental impact of the proposed project or ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE action as well as alternatives reasonably ACTION available to the project or action. LO—Lack of Objection. EPA has no ob­ Category 2—Insufficient Information. EPA jections to the proposed action as described believes that the draft impact statement does in the draft Impact statement; or suggests not contain sufficient information to assess only minor changes in the proposed action. fully the environmental impact of the pro­ ER—Environmental Reservations. EPA has posed project or action. However, from the reservations concerning the environmental infori ttic'i submitted, the Agency is able to effects of certain aspects of the proposed make a preliminary determination of the action. EPA believes that further study of impact on the environment. EPA has re­ suggested alternatives or modifications is quested that the originator provide the in­ required and has asked the originating Fed­ formation that was not included in the draft eral agency to reassess these impacts. statement. EU—Environmentally Unsatisfactory. EPA Category 3—Inadequate. EPA believes that believes that the proposed action is unsatis­ the draft impact statement does not ade­ factory because of its potentially harmful quately assess the environmental impact of effect on the environment. Furthermore, the the proposed project or action, or that the Agency believes that the potential safeguards statement inadequately analyzes reasonable which might be utilized may not adequately available alternatives. The Agency has re­ protect the environment from hazards aris­ quested more information and analysis con­ ing from this action. The Agency recommends cerning the potential environmental hazards that alternatives to the action be analyzed further (including the possibility of no ac­ and has asked that substantial revision be tion at all). made to the impact statement.

Ap p e n d i x III.— Final environmental impact statements'for which comments were issued between Dec. 16,1915, and Dec. 31,1915

Source for Identifying No. Title' General nature of comments copies of comments

Department of Agriculture: F-SCS-A36388-00___Emergency watershed pro­ E PA generally had no objections to the program A tection, authorized by sec. as proposed. However, EPA raised several 216 of the Flood Control concerns with the program, including the Act of i950, Public Law timing of emergency actions, a lack of defini­ 81-516. tion of the interaction of the program ith other em irgency programs, and the inclusion of actions seemingly out of an emergency nature in the program. E PA suggested that their concerns be addressed in program implementation. Corps of Engineers: F-COE-A35022-OH. Pilot sediment removal pro­ E PA generally had no objections to the project F gram, Cuyahoga River, as proposed. Ohio. F-COE-A36440-OH. Big Creek and Metro Zoo ...... d o ...... — ...... F and esthetic improve­ ments, Cleveland, Ohio. F-COE-D28001-VA. Little Creek water supply E PA generally had no objections to the project D reservoir, James City as proposed. A survey is being carried out to County, Va. ' determine the chloroform content of the fin­ ished drinking water from this treatment plant (Newport News). In the event the chloroform content is high, technology has been developed and should be applied to re­ move humic acids at the treatment facility preventing the production of chloroform.

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Source for Identifying No. Title General nature of comments copies of comments

Department of Commerce: RF-NOA-A86092-00. Permits to commercial E PA generally had no objections to the intent of A fishermen allowing the the proposed regulations. However, E PA does taking of marine mammals have environmental reservations concerning 2 in the course of normal important aspects of permit programs: the commercial fishing opera­ curtailment of the observer program and the tions. modifications of the quota system. General Services Administration: F-GSA-D11002-MD. Disposal of a major portion E PA generally had no objections to the project D of land, Port Holabird, as proposed. However, EPA recommended Md. that the contract between GSA and the city of Baltimore include explicit provisions con­ cerning enforcement of applicable environ­ mental regulations. F-G SA-F81001-IL.. Federal Office Bldg., Car- E PA generally had no objections to the project F bondale, 111. as proposed. However, E PA believes the use of porous material is viable and warrants full consideration and that ingress and egress points should be coordinated to cause minimal delays to normal street traffic. Department of housing and Urban Development: F-HUD-C99001- Construction of access roads E PA generally had no objections to the project C NY. and water and sewer lines as proposed. to the proposed Arcadia Industrial Park, Wayne County, N.Yj F-HUD-D89011- Washington Square West .do. D PA. urban renewal area, Phila­ delphia, Pa.

F-HUD-D89014- Inner Harbor West urban E PA generally had no objections to the project D MD. renewal, Baltimore, Md. as proposed. However, E PA suggested con­ tinuing evaluation of air and noise impacts to insure minimization of potentially negative environmental effects. Department of the Interior: , , „ • F-BLM -A02080-AK. Oil and gas lease sale No. 39, E PA determines the proposed action to be en­ A Outer Continental Shelf vironmentally unsatisfactory from the stand­ (OCS), northern Gulf of point of environmental quality based on its Alaska. potentially harmful effects on the environment and on the fact that potential operational and technical safeguards which might be utilized may not adequately protect the environment from the hazards arising from the action. EPA recommended that the sale be delayed pending- the issuance of adequate operating orders and the completion of environmental baseline and other special studies for the area. A formal referral to the Council on the environmental quality was made pursuant to sec. 309(B) of the Clean Air Act. F-B O R-F60001-MN. Memorial Hardwood Forest E PA generally had no objections to the project F land acquisition, Minne­ as proposed. sota. Interstate Commerce Commission: _ . _____ F-ICC-D53003-DC.. Increased fares, B. & O. R B ., .do. D District of Columbia to Baltimore, Washington, D.C. Department of Transportation: F-FAA-A51820-ML_ Blacker Airport, Manistee ...d o — ...... — F County, Mich. F-FHW-E40032-GA. U-110-l(5), Chatham Coun­ E P A generally had no objections to the project E ty, between Abercom St. as proposed. However, E P A believes the and Skidaway Rd., Sa­ documentation of the existing environment vannah, Ga. for noise impact is deficient because the actual impact depends upon the difference between the existing ambient and the design year Lio noise level, accurate documentation of existing conditions should be provided. F-FHW-F40008-WI.. WI-9, Onalaska to WI-93, E P A generally had no objections to the project F La Crosse County, Wis. as proposed. F-FHW-K53001-NV. Elko railroad relocation, ...d o ______J Elko, Nev.

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Appendix IV.—Final environmental impact statements which were reviewed and not commented on between Dec. 16,1975, a/nd Dec. 31,1975

Identifying No. Title Source of review

Department of Agriculture: F-AFS-E61009-FL_____ Longleaf Island unit, Ocala National Forest, 10-yr management plan, E Florida. F-AFS-L61005-ID______Proposed Bigwood ski area development, Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. K F-SCS-G36018-TX...... Pollard Creek watershed project, Palo Pinto County, Tex...... G Corps' of Engineers: F-COE-A36390-WA.___ Mill Creek flood control project, Walla Walla County, Wash_._l...... K F-COE-A36428-WA____ Grays Harbor and Chehalis River navigation project, Grays Harbor K County, Wash. F-COE-A39051-DC...... Emergency water pumping station, Potomac Estuary, Washington, D .C .. D F-COE-G34004^OK____ Kaw Lake, Arkansas River, Okla...... G Federal Power Commission: F-FPC-F03003-00...... Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co., docket No. RP71-119, natural gas A curtailment plan. F -F P C -H 03000-00...... Cities Service Natural Gas Co., docket No. RP75-62, natural gas curtail- A ment plan. F-FPC-H03001-00______Mississippi River Transmission Corp., docket No. RP73-6, natural gas A curtailment plan. F-FPC-K03002-00...... El Paso Natural Gas Co., docket No. RP72-6, natural gas curtailment A plan. General Services Adminis­ tration: F-GSA-G81005-TX..i. . . Federal Youth Center, Bastrop Comity, Tex______G Department of Housing and Urban develop­ ment: F-HUD-G85005-TX___ Community development program, Williamson Creek sewer trunk, G Temple, Tex. F-HUD-G85008-TX___ Northwest Texarkana sewer- mains project, Bowie County, Texarkana, G Tex. Department of the Interior: F-NPS-A61289-WY___ _ Masterplan, Grand Teton National Park, W yo..___ J...... I F-SFW-A61224-FL_____ Proposed Lake Woodrufl Wilderness Area, Lakeand Volusia Counties, Fla.. E Department of Transpor­ tation: F-CGD-B81002-M A____Proposed Coast Guard Station, Barnstable County, Provincetown, Mass. . B NF-FHW-A41314-NC... 1-40, from Ridgecrest to Old Fort, McDowell County, N .C ______E F-FHW-A42129-TN____ Appalachian Corridor “ J” , TN-111, Van Duren County, Tenn.______E F-FH W-A42220-WA------Washington Forest Highway, WA-7, mountain loop, highway Barlow K Pass to Darrington, Wash. NF-FIIW-E40001-FL— FL-75, U.S. 231, from Bay County line north to 1-10 in Jackson County, E Fla.

A p p e n d i x V.—Regulations, legislation, and other Federal agency actions for which comments were issued between Dec. 16,1975, and Dec. 31,1975

Source for Identifying No. Title General nature of comments copies of comments

Energy Research and Development Administration : R-E RD-A09038- 10 CFR Pt. 790, Geothermal EPA generally had no objections to the proposed . 00. energy, research develop­ regulation. However, EPA recommended that ment, demonstration and the regulation be revised to require that in the production; Federal guar­ absence of applicable environmental stand­ antees on loans. ards, the E R D A project manager should con­ sult with the appropriate Federal, State, and local regulatory bodies prior to the indepedent establishment of a standard. EPA also rec­ ommended that “radiation pollution” be added to the pollution control standards which must be met by borrowers of E RD A funds. Department of the Interior: ' R-BLM-A25034-00. 43 CFR Pt. 2912, recreation EPA generally had no objections to the proposed and Public Purposes Act, rulemaking. EPA’s comments requested that proceeding and disposal of the final regulation resolve several issues with solid waste. respect to the scope of their applicability, in­ cluding applicability to leases which may not have been issued specifically for the purposes of solid waste disposal, and suggested that the final rulemaking require compliance with all applicable pollution control regulations as well as require remedial action to be taken by the lessee upon lease cancellation for non- compliance.

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Information Coordination Section, •Source for Identifying No. Title General nature of comments copies of Technical Services Division (WH- comments 569), Office of Pesticide Programs, Room EB-31, East Tower, 401 M St. SW., Wash­ A-IGS-A02084-00.... Notices, drilling procedures, E PA generally had no objections to the proposed A ington D.C. 20460, within 30 days after revision of proposed OCS OCS order. However, EPA pointed out that Order No. 2, Pacific area. the release of hydrogen sulfide gas and sulfur the registration date, in accordance with dioxide that may result from flaring may im­ section 3(c) (2) of FIFRA. pact on the air quality of nearby land areas and that State odor nuisance regulations could be Dated: January 27, 1976. violated under certain meteorological condi­ tions. In addition, E PA pointed out that dis­ E d w i n L. J o h n s o n , charge or materials from oil development re­ quires an N PD ES permit. Deputy Assistant Administrator, . Department of for Pesticide Programs. Transportation: R-DOT-A03054-00-- 49 CFR Pt. 195, Transporta­ E PA generally had no objections to the proposed A [FR Doc.76-3033 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] tion of Liquids by Pipe­ regulation. However, E PA identified a num­ line, offshore pipeline ber of sections which need to-be rewritten so facilities. as to be more protective of the offshore en­ vironment. For instance, it was suggested that [FRL 485-2; PP461501/T29] the section on external pressures be expanded to give guidance on how to deal with external TRIFLURALIN pressures in pipeline design and the section which would allow the repair, rather than the Renewal of a Temporary Tolerance removal and replacement, of cracked welds on pipe being laid from'lay barges was strongly On August 15,1974, the Environmental opposed. Protection Agency (EPA) announced R-DOT-A03056-00-. 49 C F R Pt. 195, Transporta­ E PA generally had no objections to the proposed A tion of Natural and other regulations. However, E PA offered several (39 FR 29418) that in response to a pesti­ Gas by Pipeline, offshore recommendations on how the proposed regula­ cide petition (PP 461501) submitted by pipeline. tions could be changed in order to be more protective of rural and offshore environments. Elanco Products Co., Div. of Eli Lilly Also, EPA strongly opposed the proposed and Co., PO Box 1750, Indianapolis IN practice which would allow cracked welds on 46206, a temporary tolerance had been pipe being laid by barge to be repaired instead of removed and replaced. established for residues of the herbi­ A-FAA-A51906-00... Airport noise policy, pro­ E PA believes that a comprehensive, national A cide trifluoralin (a,a,a-trifluore-2,6-dini- gram to provide effective aviation noise abatement and control program relief from aircraft noise. requires a vigorously pursued research and tro-H.H-diproply-p-toluidine) in or on development program to develop additional the raw agricultural commodity aspara­ techniques to reduce some noise levels and the continual development and application of gus at 0.06 part per million (ppm). This noise abatement operating procedures. In temporary tolerance expired on August addition, EPA believes that appropriate site controls should be applied including the im­ 9,1975. plementation of airport operational constraints Elanco Products Co. has requested a and the development of compatible land use one-year renewal of this temporary tol­ around airports. erance to permit continued testing to ob­ tain additional data and to permit the A p p e n d i x VI [FRL 485-3; OPP-30101A] marketing of asparagus treated in ac­ SOURCE FOR COPIES OF EPA COMMENTS PESTICIDE PROGRAMS cordance with an experimental use per­ A. Public Information Reference Unit, En­ mit that is being renewed concurrently Approval of Application To Register Pesti­ under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, vironmental Protection Agency, Room 2922, cide Product Containing a New Active Waterside Mall, SW, Washington, D.C. 20460. Ingredient and Rodenticide Act. B. Director of Public Affairs, Region I, En­ An evaluation of the data submitted vironmental Protection Agency, John F. Ken­ On September 23, 1975, notice was in the petition and other relevant mate­ nedy Federal Building, Boston, Massachusetts given (40 FR 43760) that Zoecon Corp., rial has shown that a renewal of this 02203.' 975 California Ave., Palo Alto CA 94304, tolerance will protect the public health, C. Director of Public Affairs, Region II, En­ had filed an application (EPA) File Sym­ vironmental Protection Agency, 26 Federal and it has been concluded, therefore, Plaza, New York, New York 1 0007. bol No. 20954-U) with the Environmen­ that the temporary tolerance be renewed D. Director of Public Affairs, Region III, tal Protection Agency (EPA) to register on condition that the herbicide be used Environmental Protection Agency, Curtis the pesticide product ENSTAR 5E IN­ in accordance with the experimental use Building, 6th and Walnut Streets, Philadel­ SECT GROWTH REGULATOR contain­ permit with the following provisions: phia, Pennsylvania 19106. ing 65.3% of the active ingredient Kino- 1. The total amount of the herbicide to E. Director of Public Affairs, Region IV, En­ prene [2-propynyl(22?,4E) - 3,7 - 11 - tri­ be used must not exceed the quantity vironmental Protection Agency, 1421 Peach­ methyl - 2,4 - dodecadienoatel which was tree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309. authorized by the experimental use F. Director of Public Affairs, Region V, En­ not previously registered at the time of permit. vironmental Protection Agency, 230 South submission. 2. Elanco Products Co. must imme­ Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60604. This application was approved Decem­ diately notify the EPA of any findings from the experimental use that have a G. Director of Public Affairs, Region ber 22, 1975, and the product has been assigned the EPA Registration No. bearing on safety. The company must VI, Environmental Protection Agency, also keep records of production, distri­ 1600 Patterson Street, Dallas, Texas 20954-4. ENSTAR 5E INSECT GROWTH bution, and performance and on request 75201. REGULATOR is classified for general make the records available to any au­ H. Director of Public Affairs, Region use in the control of white flies and thorized officer or employee of the EPA VII, Environmental Protection Agency, aphids in greenhouses. Notice of regis­ or the Food and Drug Administration. 1735 Baltimore Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. tration is given in accordance with the This temporary tolerance expires Jan­ I. Director of Public Affairs, Region regulations [40 CFR 162.7(d) (2) ] for the uary 13, 1977. Residues not in excess of VIII, Environmental Protection Agency, enforcement of the Federal Insecticide, 0.05 ppm remaining in or on asparagus after expiration of this temporary tol­ 1860 Lincoln Street, Denver, Colorado Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 80203. erance will not be considered actionable as amended (86 Stat. 973; 7 U.S.C. 136 if the herbicide has been legally applied J. Director of Public Affairs, Region et seq.). IX, Environmental Protection Agency, during the term of and in accordance Test data and other information sub­ with the provisions of the experimental 100 California Street, San Francisco, use permit and temporary tolerance. California 94111. mitted in support of this registration as This temporary tolerance may be re­ K. Director of Public Affairs, Region well as such other scientific information relied upon in the registration decision, voked if the experimental use permit is X, Environmental Protection Agency, revoked or if any scientific data or ex­ 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, Washington except for such material protected by perience with this herbicide indicate such 98101. Section 10 of FIFRA, will be available revocation is necessary to protect the [FR Doc.76-2922 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] for public inspection in the office of the public health.

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(Section 408(J) of the Federal Food, Drug, Act (FIFRA) , as amended (86 Stat. 973; 5,660 acres is involved; the program is ana Cosmetic Act [21 U.S.C. 346a(j) ].) 7 UJ5.C. 136), an experimental use permit authorized in the 48 contiguous States. Dated: January 26,1976. was issued on September 2,1975, to Chev­ The experimental use permit is effective ron Chemical Company, Richmond, Cali­ from January 13, 1976, to January 13, J ohn B. R itch, Jr., fornia 94804. Such permit was in accord­ 1977. Temporary tolerances for residues Director, ance with, and subject to, the provisions of the active ingredient in or on pea­ Registration Division. of 40 CFR Part 172; Part 172 was pub­ nuts, potatoes, and sugarbeets have been [F R Doc.76-3032 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] lished in the F ed er a l R e g is t e r on April established. 30, 1975 (40 FR 18780), and defines EPA Interested parties wishing to review procedures with respect to the use of the experimental use permit are re­ [FRL 485-8; OPP-50060] pesticides for experimental purposes. ferred to Room E-315, Registration Divi­ AMERICAN CYANAMID CO. Notice of issuance of this, permit was sion (WH-567), Office of Pesticide Pro­ grams, EPA, 401 M St., S.W., Washing­ Issuance of Experimental Use Permits published in the F ed er a l R e g is t e r on September 12, 1975 (40 FR 42395). How­ ton, D(C. 20460. It is suggested that such Pursuant to section 5 of the Federal ever, Chevron Chemical Company has interested persons call 202/755-4851 be­ Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide requested and obtained approval from fore visiting the EPA Headquarters Of­ Act (FIFRA), as amended (86 Stat. 973; EPA to extend the time limit of the per­ fice, so that the appropriate permit may 7 U.S.C. 136), experimental use permits mit from September '2, 1976, to October be made conveniently available for re­ have been issued to American Cyanamid 21, 1976. The temporary tolerance in­ view purposes. These files will be avail­ Company, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. volved will also expire on October 21, able for inspection from 8:30 a.m. to Such permits are in accordance with, and 1976 (see F ed er a l R e g is t e r of December 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. subject to, the provisions of 40 CFR Part 18, 1975 (40 FR 58685)) . Dated: January 26, 1976. 172; Part 172 was published in the F e d ­ The other conditions surrounding the er a l R e g is t e r on April 30, 1975 (40 FR experimental use permit remain the J o h n B. R i t c h , Jr., 18780), and defines EPA procedures with same. This permit (No. 239-EUP-66) will Director, respect to the use of pesticides for experi­ allow the use of 18 pounds of the herbi­ Registration Division. mental purposes. cide and plant regulator diquat (6,7-di- JFR Doc.76-3036 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] These experimental use permits (No. hydrodipyrido (l,2 -a:2 ',l'-c) pyrazidi- 241-EUP-75 and 76) allow the use of 200 inium) on potatoes. A total of 48‘acres and 900 pounds, respectively, of the her­ is involved; the program is authorized [FRL 485-5; OPP-50063] bicide penoxalin [N-(l-ethylpropyl) -3,4- only in the States of Iowa, Maine, Michi­ FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF dimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzenamine] oh gan, New Jersey, New York, and North AGRICULTURE corn (except sweet and pop) to control Dakota. annual grasses and broadleaf weeds. A Interested parties wishing to review the Issuance of Experimental Use Permit total of 400 acres is involved in permit experimental use permit or the amend­ Pursuant to section 5 of the Federal No. 241-EUP-75; the program is author­ ment are referred to Room E-315, Regis­ Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide ized in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Indi­ tration Division (WH-567), Office of Pes­ Act (FIFRAl, as amended (86 Stat. 973; ana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Ne­ ticide Programs, EPA, 401 M St., SW., 7 U.S.C. 136), an experimental use per­ braska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Da­ Washington, D.C. 20460. It is suggested mit has been issued to the Forest Serv­ kota, and Wisconsin. A total of 665 acres that such interested persons call 202/ ice of the U.S. Department of Agricul­ is involved in permit No. 241-EUP-7Ç; 755-4851 before visiting the EPA Head­ ture, Washington, D.C. 20250. Such per­ this program is authorized in the eleven quarters Office, so that the appropriate mit is in accordance with, and subject States just named, and in the States of permit file may be made conveniently to, the provisions of 40 CFR Part 172; Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania. available for review purposes. These files Part 172 was published in the F ed era l The experimental use permits are effec­ will be available Tor inspection from 8:30 R e g is t e r on April 30,1975 (40 FR 18780), tive from January 14, 1976, to January a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Fri­ and defines EPA procedures with respect 14,1977. Permanent tolerances have been day. to the use of pesticides for experimental established for residues of the active in­ Dated: January 26,1976. purposes. gredient in or on com grain, fodder, and This experimental use permit (No. forage. J o h n B. R it c h , Jr., 27586-EUP-8) allows the use of 3.1 Interested parties wishing to review Director, pounds of the insecticide nucleopolyhe- the experimental use permits are re­ Registration Division. drosis virus on forest lands to evaluate ferred to Room E-315, Registration Divi­ [FR Doc.76-3038 FUed l-30-76;8:45 am] the effectiveness of control against gypsy sion 'WH-567); Office of Pesticide Pro­ moths. A total of 637.2 acres is involved; grams, EPA, 401 N St., S.W., Washing­ the program is authorized only in New ton, D.C. 20460. It is suggested that such [FRL 485-7; OPP-50061] Jersey and Pennsylvania. The experi­ interested persons call 202/755-4851 be­ CIBA-GEIGY CORP. mental use permit is effective from Janu­ fore visiting the EPA Headquarters Of­ ary 21, 1976, to January 21, 1977. fice, so that the appropriate permits may Issuance of Experimental Use Permit Interested parties wishing to review be made conveniently available for Pursuant to section 5 of the Federal the experimental use permit are refer­ review purposes. These files will be avail­ Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide red to Room E-315, Registration Divi­ able for inspection from 8:30 am. to Act (FIFRA), as amended (86 Stat. 973; sion (WH-567), Office of Pesticide Pro­ 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 7 U.S.C. 136), an experimental use per­ grams, EPA, 401 M St., S.W., Washing­ ton, D.C. 20460. It is suggested that such Dated: January 26,1976. mit has been issued to CIBA-GEIGY Corporation, Greensboro, North Caro­ interested persons call 202/755-4851 be­ J o h n B . R it c h , J r . , lina 27409. Such permit is in accordance fore visiting the EPA Headquarters Of­ Director, with, and subject to, the provisions of 40 fice so that the appropriate permit may Registration Division. CFR Part 172; Part 172 was published be made conveniently available for re­ [FR Doc.76—3037 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] in the F ed er a l R e g is t e r on April 30,1975 view purposes. These files will be avail­ (40 CFR 18780), and defines EPA proce­ dures with respect to the use of pesti­ able for inspection from 8:30 a.m. to [FRL 486-1; OPP-50035A] cides for experimental purposes. 4:00 pm . Monday through Friday. CHEVRON CHEMICAL CO. This experimental use permit (No, Dated: January 26, 1976. 100-EUP-41) allows the use of 4,960 Amendment to Experimental Use Permit J o h n B. R i t c h , J r ., Issued pounds of the herbicide profluralin on Director, peanuts, potatoes, and sugarbeets to Pursuant to section 5 of the Federal evaluate the control of various annual Registration Division. Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide broadleaf weeds and grasses. A total of [FR Doc.76-3034 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am]

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[FRL 485-6, OPP-50062] Ozarks development plan has been cir­ A pplications A c c e p t e d F o r F i l i n g MITCHELL MANUFACTURING CORP. culated to the members for their review. DOMESTIC PUBLIC LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICE Persons wishing to attend this meeting Issuance of Experimental Use Permit 21209- CD-P-76, Upper Peninsula Telephone should contact the Acting Executive Sec­ Company (New) (Resubmitted). C.P. for Pursuant to section 5 of the Federal retary of the Council, Office of Regional a new station to operate on 152.60 MHz to Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Economic Coordination, Room 2092, De­ be located 0.2 mile South of Little Perch Act (FIFRA), as amended (86 Stat. 973; partment of Commerce, Washington, Lake, Michigan. 7 U.S.C. 136), an experimental use per­ D.C. 20230, telephone (202) 967-5174. 21210- CD-P-(2)-76, Texoma Mobilfone, Inc. (KLB502). C.P. to relocate facilities op­ mit has been issued to Mitchell Manu­ Dated at Washington, D.C., January erating on 152.09 and 152.21 MHz to be facturing Corporation, Wood River Junc­ 23, 1976. located at 5.9 miles North of Sherman, tion, Rhode Island 02894. Such permit is J o h n W . E d e n , Texas. in accordance with, and subject to, the Acting Special Assistant to the 21211— Cl>—AP/AL—(5)—76, W. L. and R. L. provisions of 40 CFR Part 172; Part 172 Secretary for Regional Eco­ Meadow dba Jacksonville Radio Dispatch was published in the Federal Register on nomic Coordination. Service. Consent to Assignment of CP and April 30, 1975 (40 FR 18780), and de­ License from Jacksonville Radio Dispatch [FR Doc.76-2962 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] Service, Assignor to Aztec Communica­ fines EPA procedures with respect to the tions, Inc., Assignee. Stations: KIB388, use of pesticides for experimental pur­ KTS254, KLF632, and KIQ510, Jackson­ poses. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS ville, Florida. This experimental use permit (No. COMMISSION 21212— CD-P—76, Calumet Radio Dispatch 522,5-EUP-l) allows the use of 500 kg. (KSB589). C.P. to add standby facilities to (1100 pounds) of the antibacterial pesti­ [Report No. 790] operate on 152.09 MHz located at 504 cide 2,4,5-trichlorophenol in the manu­ COMMON CARRIER SERVICES Broadway, Gary, Indiana. facture of photographic coating solu­ INFORMATION 21213- CD-P-76, Texoma Mobilfone, Inc. KU0582). C.P. to relocate facilities op­ tions. This program is authorized only in Applications Accepted for Filing the State of Massachusetts. The experi­ erating on 152.06 MHz tq be located 5.9 J a n u a r y 26,1976. miles North of Sherman, Texas. mental use permit is effective from Jan­ 21214— CD—MP—(3)—76, Uintah Basin Tele­ uary 16,1976, to January 16,1977. The applications listed herein have phone Association, Inc. (KWT863). C.P. to Interested parties wishing to review been found, upon initial review, to be change antenna system and relocate facil­ the experimental use permit are referred acceptable for filing. The Commission ities operating on 152.72 MHz, base and to Room E-315, Registration Division reserves the right to return any of these 72.08 MHz, repeater at Loc. No. 1: 3 miles (WH-567), Office of Pesticide Programs, applications, if upon further examina­ NW of Myton, Flattop Butte, Utah; and EPA, 401 M St. SW., Washington, D.C. tion, it is determined they are defective change antenna system operating on 75.92 20460. It is suggested that such interested and not in conformance with the Com­ MHz, control, at Loc. No. 2: Telephone Of­ mission’s Rules , and Regulations or its fice, Tabiona, Utah. persons call 202/755-4851 before visiting 21215— CD-AL—76, Fargo Telephone Answer­ the EPA Headquarters Office, so that the policies. ing Service. Consent to Assignment of Li­ appropriate permit may be made con­ Final action will not be taken on any cense from Fargo Telephone Answering veniently available for review purposes. of these applications earlier than 31 days Service, Assignor to Answer Iowa, Inc., As­ These files will be available for inspection following the date of this notice, except signee. Station: KLF485, Fargo, North Da­ from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday for radio applications not requiring a 30 kota. through Friday. day notice period (see § 309(c) of the 21216- CD-P-76, Texoma Mobilfone, Inc. Communications Act of 1934) or as (KWH329). C.P. to relocate facilities and Dated: January 26,1976. » change antenna system operating on otherwise noted. Unless specified to the 152.24 MHz to be located 5.9 miles North J o h n B . R it c h , J r ., contrary, comments or petitions may be of Sherman, Texas. Director, filed concerning any of these applications 21218- CD-AL—7f5, Mathews Telephone An­ Registration Division. within 30 days of the date of this notice. swering Service. Consent to Assignment of [FR Doc.76-3035 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] In order for an application filed under License from Mathews Telephone Answer­ Part 21 of the Commission’s Rules (Do­ ing Service, Assignor to Mathews Tele­ mestic Public Radio Services) to be con­ phone Answering Service, Inc., Assignee. FEDERAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON Station: KGI274, Great Falls, Montana. sidered mutually exclusive with any other 21219- CD-MP-76, Peoples Telephone Com­ REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOP­ such application appearing herein, it pany, Inc. (KUS361). C.P. to replace trans­ MENT must be substantially complete and ten­ mitter, change antenna system and change Meeting dered for filing by which ever date is frequency from 158.10 MHz to 152.84 MHz earlier: (a) the close of business one located near Alabama Highway No. 68, 2 Notice is given that a meeting of the miles NW of Lessburg, Alabama. Federal Advisory Council on Regional business day preceding the day on which the Commission takes action on the pre­ 21220- CD—P—(2) —76, The Mountain States Economic Development will be held on Telephone & Telegraph Company (KOK- Wednesday, February 18, 1976, at 9:00 viously filed application; or (b) within 338). C.P. for additional facilities to op­ a.m., to 12:00 noon, in Room 4833, De­ 60 days after the date of the public no­ erate on 152.51 MHz, base, to be located at partment of Commerce, Washington, tice listing the first prior filed application 10.8 miles NNE of Boise County, Idaho and (with which the subsequent application D.C. 20230. 157.77 MHz, test, to be located at 619 Ban­ The Federal Advisory Council was es­ is in conflict) as having been accepted nock St., Boise, Idaho. tablished pursuant to Executive Order for filing. In common carrier radio serv­ 21221- CD-P-76, Philadelphia Mobile Tele­ ices other than those listed under Part 21, phone Company (KGI775). C.P. for addi­ 11386. The Council is a cabinet-level tional facilities to operate on 454.100 MHz committee composed of those Federal the cut-off date for filing a mutually exclusive application is the close of busi­ located at WTAF-TV Tower, East Domino agencies most concerned with economic Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. development. Among its responsibilities, ness one business day preceding the day on which the previously filed application 21222- CD-P-(2)-76, Pass Word, Inc. (New). the Council advises the Secretary of C.P. for a new station to operate on 454.10 Commerce, who is Chairman of the is designated for hearing. With limited and 454.15 MHz to be located 8 miles NE of Council, in his review of the long-range exceptions, an application which is sub­ Moscow, Idaho. economic development plans prepared by sequently amended by a major change 21224- CD-P-76, Rule Radiophone Service, the Title V Regional Action Planning will be considered as a newly filed appli­ Inc. (New). C.P. for a new station to op­ Commissions. cation for purposes of the cut-off rule. erate on 152.15 MHz to be located at Hill [See § 1.227(b) (3) and 21.30(b) of the 8821, Sherman Mtns., 8 miles East of Lara­ The purpose of this meeting is to dis­ Commission's Rules.] mie, Wyoming. cuss the long-range economic develop­ 21225- CD-P-76, Mid-Missouri Mobilfone ment plan submitted to the Secretary of F ed er a l C ommunications (New). C.P. for a new 1-way station to Commerce by the Ozarks Regional Com­ C o m m is s io n , operate on 158.70 MHz to be located at mission. In accordance with the review [ s e a l ] V in c e n t J . M u l l i n s , corner of W. North St. and Young St., procedures adopted by the Council, the Secretary. Sikeston, Missouri.

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21226- CD-P-(2)-76, Intrastate Radio Tele­ 1550- CF—P-76, General Telephone Company {Docket No. 20688 File No. BR-S17; FCC phone, Inc. of San Francisco (KMA833). of Kentucky (WAT983), Treadway Avenue, 76-41] . C.P. for a new control site to operate on Owingsvllle, Kentucky. Lat. 38°08'28” N., 2167.2 MHz to be located at 70 Oak Grove Long. 83°45'55” W. C.P. to change location HOLIDAY BROADCASTING CORP. St., San Francisco, and a repeater site to of transmit tower for frequency 2176.8H Designating Application for hearing on operate on 2117.2 MHz to be located at toward Reynoldsville, Kentucky, on azi­ Round Top Peak, 12.5 miles N.E. of Oak­ muth 321.1°. Stated Issues; Notice of Apparent Lia­ land, California, Loc. #5. 1551- CF-P-76, Same (KYC60), Reynoldsville, bility 21227- CD-P-76, Stayton Cooperative Tele­ 4.3 Miles NW of Owingsville, Kentucky. Lat. 1. The Commmission has before it for phone Company (New). C.P. for a new sta­ 38° 11'28” N., Long. 83°48'59” W. C.P. to consideration the captioned application tion to operate on 454.525 MHz to be change azimuth for frequency 2126.8H MHz located 1 mile NW of Marion, Oregon. toward Owingsville, Kentucky, to read and its inquiries into the operation by 21223-CD—P—76, David R. Williams dba In­ 141.1“. Holiday Broadcasting Corporation, of dustrial Communications (KOP321). <3.P. 1572- CF—P-76, United Telephone Company Station WAIR, Winston-Salem, North to replace transmitter and change antenna of Ohio (New), Woodland, on Hwy #42, Carolina. system operating on 459.325 MHz at Loc. 1 Mile SW of Mansfield, Ohio. Lat. 40°42'- 2. Information before the Commission #1: Blue Mountain, Utah. 53” N., Long. 82°33'31” W. C.P. for a new raises serious question as to whether the station on frequencies 6049.0V MHz toward Informative the captioned applicant possesses the Blooming Grove, Ohio, on azimuth 244.1°, qualifications to be or to remain a licen­ The following application is a major ac­ and 11.015.0H MHz toward a new station tion as defined by Section 1.1305 of the Com­ at Mansfield, Ohio, on azimuth 35.8°. _ see of the captioned station. In view of mission’s Rules concerning the implementa­ 1573- CF-P-76, Same (New), 25 Park Avenue these questions, the Commission is un­ tion of the National Environmental Policy West, Mansfield, Ohio. Lat. 40°45'31” N., able to find that a grant of the renewal Act of 1969 and may be subject to Petitions Long. 82°31'01” W. C.P. for a new station application would serve the public-inter­ to Deny on Environmental grounds pursuant on frequency I1,625.0H MHz toward a new est, convenience and necessity, and must, to Section 1.1311 of the Commission’s Rules: station at Woodland, Ohio, on azimuth therefore, designate the application for 215.8°. 20970-CD -P-76, Harvey Jecquin dba Radio 1576-CF-P-76, Florida Telephone Corpora­ hearing. Communications Company (KSV972), Un­ tion (KT04 4), 33 N. Main Street, Winter 3. Accordingly, it is ordered, That the ion (Franklin), Missouri. Garden, Florida. Lat. 28°34'02” N., Long. captioned application is DESIGNATED RURAL RADIO SERVICE 81 “35*09” W. C.P. to add frequency 6152.8V FOR HEARING pursuant to Section MHz toward Orlando, Florida, on azimuth 309(e) of the Communications Act of 60253-CR-P/L-76, The Mountain States Tele­ 97°31'. 1934, as amended, at a time and place phone & Telegraph Company (New). C.P. 1553-CF-P-76, Penn Service Microwave for a new rural subscriber station to operate specified in a subsequent Order, upon Company (KGO20), Bears Head Mountain, the following issues: on 157.80 MHz to be located at F. Emerson 1.0 Mile North of Delano, Pennsylvania. Padelford, 27019 N. 151st Avenue near Lat. 40°51'00" N., Long. 76°04'48” W. C.P. (a) To determine whether, and if so Peoria, Arizona. to add 630RV MHz toward new points of the extent to which, the licensee en­ POINT-TO-POINT MICROWAVE RADIO SERVICE communication at Boyers Knob, Penn­ gaged in fraudulent billing practices or sylvania, and Sharp Mountain, Pennsyl­ failed to exercise reasonable diligence to 1354— CF-P-76, American Telephone and vania, on azimuths 254.3 and 211.3 de­ Telegraph Company (KAC73), 11th and see that its agents and/or employees did grees, respectively. not engage in fraudulent billing prac­ Oak Streets, Kansas City, Missouri. Lat. 1574- CF-P-76, Eastern Microwave, Inc. 39°06'04" N., Long. 94*34'43” W. C.P. to (New', 4.7 Miles NW of West Springfield, tices in the operation of Station WAIR, add frequencies 3790V, 3870V MHz toward Massachusetts. Lat. 42° 09'16” N., Long. in violation of § 73.1205 of the Commis­ Elkhorn, Missouri, on azimuth 60.8“. 72°41'06" W. C.P. to add 5974.8H MHz sion’s Rules; 1355— CF-P-76, Same (KAH91), 0.5 Mile SE toward Chicopee, Massachusetts, on (b) To determine all the facts and cir­ of Elkhorn, Missouri. Lat. 39°18'17'' N., azimuth 64.0 degrees. (Waiver of 21.701 (i) cumstances surrounding the conduct, in Long. 94°06'27” W. C.P. to add frequencies requested by Eastern Microwave, Inc.) 3830V, 3910V MHz toward Kansas City, the spring of 1974 of the “Key Club 1575- CF-P-76, Mountain Microwave Corpora­ Bicycle Promotion” and, in light of the Missouri, on azimuth 241.1°, and 3830H, tion (KZT51), Medicine Butte, 6.0 miles 3910H MHz toward Dover, Missouri, on azi­ North of Reliances South Dakota. Lat. evidence adduced, whether such promo­ muth 106.5°. 43°57'55” N„ Long. 99°36'11” W. C.P. to tion was conducted in full compliance 1356— CF-P—E6, Same (KAH92), 3.4 Miles East add 6093.5V MHz toward Pierre, South with Commission policy. of Dover, Missouri. Lat. 39°11'34” N., Long. Dakota, on azimuth 308.6 degrees. ■(c) To determine whether, and if so 93°37'31" W. C.P. to add frequencies 3790H, 1595- CF-P-76, Fay Grim dba Mississippi Val­ 3870H MHz toward Elkhorn, Missouri, on the extent to which, the licensee made ley Microwave (New), 2.0 Miles North of misrepresentations to the Commission; azimuth 286.8°. Virginia, Minnesota. Lat. 47“34'08” N., 1509- CF-P/L-76, Universal Telephone Com­ Long. 92° 30'34” W. C.P. for a new station and pany of the Southwest (KOC31), 3.5 Miles on 5937,5H MHz, 6087.5H MHz and 6204.7H (d) To determine, in light of the evi­ NE of Black Rock, New Mexico. Lat. 35°07' MHz toward Gheen, Minnesota, on azimuth dence adduced under the preceding is­ 04” N„ Long. 108°44'28” W. C.P. and Li­ 333.3 degrees. cense for a new station on frequencies sues, whether the applicant possesses 1596- CF-P-76, Same (New), 1.0 mile NW of the requisite qualifications to be or to 2127.5H MHz toward Zuni, New Mexico on Gheen, Minnesota. Lat. 47°58'41” N., Long. azimuth 241.4“, and 2113.5H MHz toward 92°49'44” W. C.P. for a new station on remain a licensee of the Commission, and Gibson, New Mexico, on azimuth 8.7°. 5987.5H MH, 6137.5H MHz, and 6278.8H whether a grant of the captioned appli­ 1510- CF-P/L-76, Same (KOC32), Zuni, New MHz toward Kabetogama, Minnesota, on cation would serve the public interest, Mexico. Lat. 35*04'12” N., Long. 108°50'47” azimuth 341.1 degrees. Convenience and necessity. W. C.P. and License for a new station on 1597- CF-P-76, Same (New), Kabetogama, 4. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That frequency 2177.5H MHz toward Black Rock, Minnesota. Lat. 48°21'16” N., Long. New Mexico, on azimuth 61.4°. the Chief, Broadcast Bureau» is directed 93°00'39'' W. C.P. for a new station on to serve upon the captioned applicant 1543-CF-P-76, American Telephone and Tele­ 5937.5H MHz, 6087.5H MHz, and 6204.7H graph Company (KLV95), 5.4 Miles SSE of MHz toward Scuth International Falls, within thirty C30) days of the release of Wellington, Texas. Lat. 34°47'24” N., Long. Minnesota. Lat. 48 “35'14” N., Long. this Order, a Bill of Particulars with re­ ' 100°10’24” W. C.P. to change polarization 93°24'47” W., on azimuth 311.3 degrees. spect to Issues (a), (b) and (c). from Horizontal to Vertical on frequencies (Note: Applicant has requested a waiver 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That, 3750, 3830, 391Q, 3990, 4070, 4150, 4198 MHz, of Section 21.701(1) of the Commission’s if it is determined that the hearing and from Vertical to Horizontal on 3850, Rules.) record does not warrant an order deny­ 3930, 4010, 4170 MHz toward Reed, Okla­ Correction homa, on azimuth 72*59’. ing the captioned application for renewal 1511-CF-P-76, Uintah Basin Telephone As­ of license for Station WAIR it shall also 1549-CF—P-76, Same (KLV96), 2.5 Miles West sociation, Inc. (New). Correct entry to in­ of Reed, Oklahoma. Lat. 34°53'59” N., Long. be determined whether the applicant has clude the addition of frequency 2112.4H willfully or repeatedly violated § 73.1205 99°44'07” W. C.P. to change polarization MHz toward Neola, Utah, on azimuth 18.8°. from Horizontal to Vertical on frequencies (All other particulars remain as reported of the Commission’s Rules.1 If so, it shall 3710, 3790, 3870, 3950, 4030, 4110, 4190 MHz. on Public Notice #789 dated January 19, and from Vertical to Horizontal on 3730, 1976.) 3810, 3890, 3970, 4050, 4130 MHz toward 1 See Bill of Particulars for specific dates Wellington, Texas, on azimuth 253° 14'. [FR Doc.76-3000 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] of each alleged violation.

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also be determined whether an Order of LOS ANGELES FIELD OFFICE 3. Status report on all active working Forfeiture pursuant to Section 503(b) of Relocation groups. the Communications Act of 1934, as 4. Other business. amended, in the amount of $10,000 or J a n u a r y 21, 1976. 5. Establishment of next meeting date. some lesser amount, should be issued for The Los Angeles, California Office of Proposed March 17, 1976. violations which occurred within one the Field Operations Bureau, formerly 6. a. Progress report on Collision year preceding the issuance of the Bill located at 312 No. Spring Street, was Avoidance Working Group. of Particulars in this matter. relocated on January 19, 1976. The new b. Discussion of proposed CAWG spec­ 6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That address and telephone numbers are: ifications. this document constitutes a Notice of Ap­ 3711 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 501, Long Irvin Hurwitz, Chairman, SC-65, parent Liability for forfeiture for viola­ Beach, California 90807 Federal Communications Commission, tion of Section 73.1205 of the Commis­ Examination Schedules—213 426-7886 Washington, D.C. 20554, Phone: (202) sion’s Rules. The Commission has deter­ Interference Complaints—213 426-7955 632-7197. mined that, in every case designated for General Information—213 426-4451 hearing involving revocation or denial of Executive Committee M eeting, F ed er a l C ommunications T hursday, February 19, 1976 renewal of license for alleged violations C o m m is s io n . The next Executive Committee Meet­ which also come within the purview of [ s e a l ] V in c e n t J . M u l l i n s , Section 503(b) of the Act, it shall, as a Secretary. ing will be on Thursday, February 19, matter of course, include this forfeiture 1976, at 1:45 p.m. in Conference Room notice so as to maintain the fullest pos­ [FR Doc.76-2997 Filed 1-30-76:8:45 am] 752, 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, sible flexibility of action. Since the pro­ D.C. cedure is thus a routine or standard one, RADIO TECHNICAL COMMISSION FOR A genda we stress that inclusion of this Notice is MARINE SERVICES 1. Call to order; Chairman’s report. not to be taken as in anyway indicating Notice of Meetings 2. Introduction of attendees; adoption what the initial or final disposition of the of agenda. case should be; that judgment is, of In accordance with Pub. L. 92-463, 3. Acceptance of the minutes of execu­ course, to be made on the facts of each “Federal Advisory Committee Act,” the tive committee meetings. case. schedule of future Radio Technical Com­ 4. Progress reports on currently active 7. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That mission for Marine Services (RTCM) committees. the Broadcast Bureau proceed with the meetings is as follows: 5. Status reports on other committees. initial presentation of the evidence with Special Committee No. 66, “Receiver 6. Approval of SC-64 Report. MF, HF, respect to Issues (a), (b) and (c) and Standards for the Maritime Mobile and VHF Maritime Radioteleprinter and the applicant then proceed with its evi­ Service”. Notice of 36th meeting, Tues- Data Systems and Operations. dence and have the burden of establish­ day-Wednesday, February 17-18, 1976, 7. Approval of SC-68 Report. ing that it possesses the requisite qualifi­ 9:30 a.m. Conference Room A-205, 1229- 8. Administrative action items. cations to be a licensee of the Commission 20th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 9. Summary reports and announce­ and that a grant of its application would A genda ments. serve the public interest, convenience and 10. New business. necessity. 1. Call to order; Chairman’s report. 11. Establishment of next meeting 8. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That 2. Appointment of Rapporteur; adop­ date. to avail itself of the opportunity to be tion of agenda. Special Committee No. 68, “Marine heard, the applicant herein, pursuant to 3. Acceptance of SC-66 summary rec­ Radiotelephone Operator Education.” § 1.221 of the Commission’s Rules, in ord. Notice of 12th meeting, Wednesday, Feb­ person or by attorney, shall file with the 4. Continue work on received stand­ ruary 25, 1976, 9:30 a.m. Conference Commission, within twenty (20) days of ard. Room A-205, 1229 20th Street, N.W., the mailing of this Order, a written ap­ 5. Discussion if problem areas. Washington, D.C. pearance in triplicate, stating an inten­ 6. Solicitation of work assignments. A genda tion to appear on the date fixed for the 7. Other business. hearing and present evidence on the is­ 8. Establishment of next meeting 1. Call to order; Chairman’s report. sues specified in this order. date. 2. Confirmation of Secretary; adoption 9. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That H. R. Smith, Chairman, SC-66, ITT of agenda. the applicant herein, pursuant to Sec­ Mackay Marine, 441 US Highway #1, 3. Acceptance of SC-68 summary rec­ tion 311(a)(2) of the Communications Elizabeth, N.J. 07202, Phone: (201) 527- ords. Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 0300. 4. Final review of MRT Handbook 1.594 of the Commission’s Rules, shall S h ip R adar manuscript. give notice of the hearing within the time 5. Plan public education program for and in the manner prescribed in such Washington, D.C. radiotelephone user education. Rule and shall advise the Commission WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1976 6. Establishment of next meeting date. thereof as required by § 1.594(g) of the Members of Special Committee No. 65, A. Newell Garden, Chairman, SC-68, Rules. “Ship Radar”. Notice of 43rd meeting, Raytheon Company, 141 Spring Street, 10. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That Wednesday, February 18, 1976, 1:30 p.m. Lexington, Mass. 02173, Phone: (617) the Secretary of the Commission send a Conference Room 8210, 2025 M Street, 862-6600 (Ext. 414). copy of this Order by Certified Mail—Re­ N.W., Washington, D.C. 'T o comply with the advance notice turn Receipt Requested to Holiday Formal Meeting Schedule for SC-65 requirements of Public Law 92-463, a Broadcasting Corporation, licensee of Working Groups to be held at 2025 M comparatively long interval of time oc­ WAIR, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. curs between publication of this notice and the actual meeting. Consequently, Adopted: January 20, 1976. Working Group: Collision Avoidance; Room: 8210; Date: February 18; Time: there is no absolute certainty that the Released; January 28, 1976. 9:30 a.m. listed meeting room will be available on A genda the day of the meeting. Those planning F ed er a l C ommunications to attend the meeting should report to C o m m is s io n , I. Call to order, Chairman’s report; the room listed in the notice. If a room [ s e a l ] V in c e n t J . M u l l i n s , adoption of agenda. substitution has been made, the new Secretary. 2. Appointment of Rapporteur; ac­meeting room location will be posted at [FR Doc.76-2996 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] ceptance of latest summary record. the room listed in this notice.

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The report shall specifically discuss whether with Proclamation No. 4412 (41 FR 2226, Agendas, working papers, and other increasing aggregate old crude oil prices for January 15, 1976). A public hearing with appropriate documentation for the such imported oils and products would serve respect to these amendments was sched­ meeting is available at that meeting. as an incentive for domestic producers to re­ uled for February 5, 1976, to be contin­ Those desiring more specific informa­ duce the price of such imported oils and ued, if necessary, on February 6. In view tion- may contact either the designated products.” of the lack of interest in presenting views Chairman or the RTCM Secretariat. In view of the fact that responsibility and arguments at this hearing, it is (Phone (202) 632-6490) for preparing this report is likely to be hereby cancelled. In all other respects, The RTCM has acted as a coordinator delegated to the Federal Energy Admin­ the January 12 notice remains the same. for maritime telecommunications since istration (FEA), FEA has begun to evalu­ its establishment in 1947. Problems are ate relevant data. In the event that the Issued in Washington, D.C., Janu­ studied by Special Committees and the responsibility is delegated elsewhere, FEA ary 28,1976. final report is approved by the RTCM M ichael F. B utler, will provide such data to the agency so General Counsel Executive Committee. All RTCM meet­ delegated. ings are open to the public. Written Interested persons are invited to sub­ Federal Energy Administration. statements are preferred but by previous mit written data, views, or arguments [FR Doc.76-3253 Filed 1-30-76;8:57 am] arrangement, oral presentations will be with respect to this study. Such com­ permitted within time and space limi­ ments should be addressed to any of the FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION tations. following subject matter areas, or to Federal Communications such others as may be appropriate: LYKES BROS. STEAMSHIP CO., INC. Commission, 1. Existing economic incentives (in­ AND UNICORN LINES LTD. [seal] V incent J. M ullins, cluding the effect of government regu­ Agreement Filed Secretary. lation) to domestic producers who are [FR Doc.76-2999 Filed 1-30-76:8:45 am] also importers to lower the price of im­ Notice is hereby given that the follow­ ports. ing agreement has been filed with the 2. Potential incentives for the reduc- Commission for approval pursuant to mestic import prices, including: section 15 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as [Correction to Report No. 960] __ ___✓qo SH-.at 733 75 Stat. 763. 46 —domestic price incentives PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF —domestic tax incentives. U.S.C. 814). . , . . ACTIONS IN RULE MAKING PROCEED­ Data, views, and arguments with re­ Interested parties may inspect and ob­ INGS FILED spect to this report should be submitted tain a copy of the agreement at the Washington office of the Federal Mari­ Certain Expirations to Executive Communications, Room 3309, Federal Energy Administration, time Commission, 1100 L Street NW., January 27,1976. Box FR, The Federal Building, Wash­ Room 10126; or may inspect the agree­ The Commission’s Public Notice, Re­ ington, D.C. 20461. Comments should be ment at the Field Offices located at New port No. 960, dated January 14, 1976, identified on the outside of the enve­ York, N.Y., New Orleans, Louisiana, San contained an entry under the caption lope and on the documents submitted Francisco, California and Old San Juan, “PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERA­ to the Federal Energy Administration Puerto Rico. Comments on such agree­ TION OF ACTIONS IN RULE MAKING with the designation “Incentives for Re­ ments, including requests for hearing, PROCEEDINGS FILED” which referred ducing Oil Import Prices.” Fifteen (15) may be submitted to the Secretary, Fed­ to an application for review of an action copies should be submitted. All com­ eral Maritime Commission, Washington, taken in Docket No. 20481, and which ments received by 4:30 p.m., e.s.t., Febru­ D.C. 20573, on or before February 23, erroneously implied that the dates for ary 20, 1976, will be considered by the 1976. Any person desiring a hearing on filing oppositions were February 5, 1976, Federal Energy Administration in pre­ the proposed agreement shall provide a clear and concise statement of the mat­ and February 17, 1976, respectively. It is paring its report. hereby announced that the dates for fil­ Any information or data considered by ters upon which they desire to adduce ing oppositions and replies had already evidence. An allegation of discrimination the person furnishing it to be confiden­ or unfairness shall be accompanied by a expired. The correct dates for such filings tial must be so identified and submitted were December 29, 1975, and January 8, statement describing the discrimination in writing, one copy only. The FEA re­ or unfairness with particularity. If a vio­ 1976, respectively. serves the right to determine the confi­ dential status of the information or data lation of the Act or detriment to the com­ F ederal Communications merce of the United States is alleged, the and to treat it according to its determi­ Commission. statement shall set forth with particu­ [ seal] ‘ V incent J. M ullins, nation. larity the acts and circumstances said to Secretary. [Federal Energy Administration Act of constitute such violation or detriment to [FR Doc.76-2998 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am]' 1974, Pub. L. 93-275; E. O. 11790, 39 FR commerce. 23185; Emergency Petroleum Allocation A copy of any such statement should Act of 1973, P. L. 93-159, as amended; also be forwarded to the party filing the FEDERAL ENERGY Energy Policy and Conservation Act, agreement (as indicated hereinafter) ADMINISTRATION P. L. 94-163]. and the statement should indicate that this has been done. STUDY TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF Issued in Washington, D.C., January INCENTIVES FOR REDUCING THE PRICE 28, 1976. Notice of Agreement Filed by: OF PETROLEUM IMPORTS M ichael F. B utler, Mr. R. J. Finnan, Pricing, Lykes Bros. Steam­ Request for Public Comments General Counsel, ship Co., Inc., 300 Poydras Street, New Federal Energy Administration. Orleans, Louisiana 70130. Under Section 13 of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, added [FR Doc.76-3166 Filed 1-29-76; 12:04 pm] Agreement No. 10223, between Lykes by Section 456 of the Energy Policy and Bros. Steamship Co., Inc. and Unicorn Conservation Act (P.L. 94-163), the Pres­ Lines (Pty) Limited, establishes a REMOVAL OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL OIL ident is required to submit to Congress IMPORT LICENSE FEE through billing arrangement for the by March 21,1976 : transportation of cargo in the trade be­ “a report which evaluates the feasibility Notice of Cancellation of Hearing tween United States ports on the Gulf of of reducing the price of crude oil, residual On January 12, 1976, the Federal En­ Mexico and ports in Mozambique, East fuel oil, or refined petroleum products of ergy Administration (FEA) issued regu­ foreign origin for resale in the United States Africa, Malagasy, Mauritius, the Comores by providing incentives for domestic pro­ lations amending Parts 205 and 213 of Chapter II, Title 10 of the Code of Fed­ and Reunion Islands with transshipment ducers who also import such oils or products at a Malagasy port or a port in South into the United States, to work for the reduc­ eral Regulations, by removing the sup­ tion of the price of such oils or products. plemental fee on crude oil in conformity Africa, Mozambique or East Africa, un-

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der terms and conditions set forth In the B y Order of the Federal Maritime [Independent Ocean Freight Forwarder agreement. Commission. License No. 1623] By Order of the Federal Maritime Dated: January 28,1976. LANDAIR CORP. Commission. F rancis C. H urney, Order of Revocation Dated: January 28,1978. Secretary. By letter dated December 16, 1975, Francis C. H urney, [FR Doc.76-3021 Filed 1-30-76:8:46 am] Blanche E. Miller, Vice President of Secretary. Landair Corp., Post Office Box 19837, [FR Doc.76-3020 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] Columbus, Ohio 43219, was advised by LYKES BROS. STEAMSHIP CO., INC. the Federal Maritime Commission that Notice of Agreement Filed Independent Ocean Freight Forwarder LYKES BROS. STEAMSHIP CO., !NC. ET AL. License No. 1523 would be automatically Notice is hereby given that the follow­ revoked or suspended unless a valid Notice of Agreements Filed ing agreement has been filed with the surety bond was filed with the Commis­ Notice is hereby given that the follow­ Commission for approval pursuant to sion on or before January 15,1976. ing agreements have been filed with the section 15 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as Section 44(c), Shipping Act, 1916, pro­ Commission for approval pursuant to amended (39 Stat. 733, 75 Stat. 763, 46 vides that no independent ocean freight section 15 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as U.S.C. 814). forwarder license shall remain in force amended (39 Stat. 733, 75 Stat. 763, 46 Interested parties may inspect and ob­ unless a valid bond is in effect and on U.S.C. 814). tain a copy of the agreement at the file with the Commission. Rule 510.9 of Interested parties may inspect and ob­ Washington office of the Federal Mari­ Federal Maritime Commission General tain a copy of the agreements at the time Commission, 1100 L Street, NW., Order 4 further provides that a license Washington office of the Federal Mari­ Room 10126; or*may inspect the agree­ will be automatically revoked or sus­ time Commission, 1100 L Street, NW., ment at the Field Offices located at New pended for failure of a licensee to main­ Room 10126; or may inspect the agree­ York, N.Y., New Orleans, Louisiana, San tain a valid bond on file. ments at the Field Offices located at New Francisco, California and Old San Juan, Landair Corp. has failed to furnish a York, N.Y., New Orleans, Louisiana, San Puerto Rico. Comments on such agree­ valid surety bond. Francisco, California, and Old San Juan, ments, including requests for hearing, By virtue of authority vested in me by Puerto Rico. Comments on such agree­ may be submitted to the Secretary, Fed­ the Federal Maritime Commission as set ments, including requests for hearing, eral Maritime Commission, Washington, forth in Manual of Orders, Commission may be submitted tor the Secretary, Fed­ D.C. 20573, on or before February 23, Order No. 201.1 (revised) Section 5.01- eral Maritime Commission, Washington, 1976. Any person desiring a hearing on (c) (dated 6/30/75) ; D.C., 20573, on or before February 23, the proposed agreement shall provide a It is ordered, that Independent Ocean 1976. Any person desiring a hearing on clear and concise statement of the mat­ Freight Forwarder License No. 1523, is­ the proposed agreements shall provide a ters upon which they desire to adduce sued to Landair Corp., be returned to the clear and concise statement of the mat­ evidence. An allegation of discrimination or unfairness shall be accompanied by a Commission for cancellation. ters upon which.they desire to adduce It is further ordered, that Independent evidence. An allegation of discrimination statement describing the discrimination or unfairness with particularity. If a vio­ Ocean Freight Forwarder License No. or unfairness shall be accompanied by a 1523 be and is hereby revoked effective statement describing the discrimination lation of the Act or detriment to the commerce of the United States is alleged, January 15,1976. or unfairness with particularity. If a vio­ It is further ordered, that a copy of lation of the Act or detriment to the the statement shall set forth with par­ ticularity the acts and circumstances said this Order be published in the F ederal commerce of the United States is alleged, R egister and served upon Landair the statement shall set forth with partic­ to constitute such violation or detriment Corp. ularity the acts and circumstances said to to commerce. L eroy F. F uller, constitute such violation or detriment to A copy of any such statement should Director, Bureau of Certification commerce. also be forwarded to the party filing the A copy of any such statement should agreement (as indicated hereinafter) and Licensing. also be forwarded to the party filing the and the statement should indicate that [FR Doc.76-3023 Filed 1-30-76; 8:45 am] agreements (as indicated hereinafter) this has been done. and the statement should indicate that Notice of Agreement Filed by: CERTIFICATES OF FINANCIAL this has been done. Mr. R. J. Finnan, Pricing, Lykes Bros. Steam­ Similar transshipment agreements, ship Co., Inc., 300 Poydras Street, New Or­ RESPONSIBILITY (WATER POLLUTION) between the parties listed'below, have leans, Louisiana 70130. Certificates Revoked been filed and assigned the following Agreement No. 10222, between Lykes Notice of voluntary revocation is here­ agreement numbers: Bros. Steamship Co., Inc. and Green R by given with respect to Certificates of Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Inc./Com- Line (Pty) Ltd., establishes a through Financial Responsibility (Water Pollu­ pagnie Malagache de Navigation, Agree­ billing arrangement for the transporta­ tion) which had been issued by the Fed­ ment No. 10219. tion of cargo in the trade between United eral Maritime Commission, covering the Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Inc./So- States ports on the Gulf of Mexioo and ciete Mauricienne de Navigation, Agree­ below indicated vessels, pursuant to part ment No. 10220. ports in Mozambique, Malagasy, Mauri­ 542 of Title 46 CFR and Section 311 (p) Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Inc./So- tius, the Comores and Reunion Islands (1) of the Federal Water Pollution Con­ ciete Comorienne de Navigation, Agree­ with transshipment at a Malagasy port trol Act, as amended. ment No. 10221. or a port in South Africa, Mozambique Certificate Each agreement establishes a through or East Africa, under terms and condi­ No. Owner/operator and vessels billing arrangement for the transporta­ tions set forth in the agreement. 01011-_Aktieselskabet det Ostasiatiske tion of cargo in the trade between United Kompagni: Beira. States ports on the Gulf of Mexico and By Order of the Federal Maritime 01028 Flensburger Schiffsparten-Vereini- ports in Malagasy, Mauritius, the Co­ Commission. gung AG.: Stem Uranus. 01087__ Dampskibsselskabet Torm A/S: mores and Reunion Islands with trans­ Dated: January 28,1976. Torm Herdis. shipment at a Malagasy port or a port F rancis C. Hurney, 01123— Hemisphere Transportation Corp.: in South Africa, Mozambique or East * Secretary. Sarah C. Getty. Africa, under terms and conditions set 01150 Chevron Transport Corp.: Atholl forth in the agreements. [FR Doc.76-3022 Filed 1-30-76^8:45 am] Me Bean.

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Certificate Certificate Certificate No. Owner/operator and vessels No. Owner/operator and vessels No. Owner/operator and vessels 01186___ Aamodt’s Tankrederi A/S: Syl- 04002— Compagnie des Messageries Mari­ 09265r__ Alandra Maritime S.A. Panama: vania. times: Polynesie. Alexandra K. 01190— A/S Gerrards Rederi and A/S Ger- 04006— National Steel Corp.—Steamship 09392__ Bay Rock Vessels, Inc.: Barge S rards Rederi II: Gerlena. Division: Thomas E. Millsop. 707. 01197— A/S Dovref jell: Sognefjell. 04042— Companhia de Navegaco Maritima 09612- Oceanic Shipping Corp.: Saint 01199— A/S Falkefjell: Holtefjell. Netumar: Daphne. Sultana. 01221— Skibs A/S Nordhav Sydhav Ost- 04046— A/S Mosbulkers: Mosengen. 09896 Oyama Kaium K.K.: Myoken hav: Nordhav. 04061 — Sanko Hong Kong, Ltd.: Golden Maru. 01223— Buries Markes Limited: Eagle Orchid, Golden Lotus, Asia Cul­ 09908__ Freight Chartering Co., Ltd.: Julia Arrow. ture, Allied Enterprise. II. 01243— A/S Jensens Rederi IV : Capto. 04080.__ Port Arthur Towing Co.: Patco 20. 09988__ Euro-Asian Lines (Panama) S.A.: 01306— Shaw Savill & Albion Co. Ltd.: 04229__ Compagnie Maritime Congolaise Pan Glory. Northern Star. S.C.RX.: Maurice Mpolo. 01330__ Shell Tankers (U.K.) Ltd.: 04356__ Pacific Par East Line, Inc.: China By the Commission. Bear, New Zealand Bear. Thamesfield. F rancis C. H urney, 01429__ Pacific Maritime Services Ltd.: 04458__ Naviera Artola S.A.: Leyre. Secretary. William Wheelwright. 04593— Bow Shipping Corp.: Asia Momo. 01443__ Denholm Line Steamers Ltd.: 04981— Creole Petroleum Corp.: Esso [FR Doc.76-3024 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] Monach. Amuay, Esso Caripito, Esso 01529__ Oy Pulpships AB: Tivano. Maracaibo, Esso Caracas, Esso 01605___ D’Amico Societa di Navigazione Margarita, Esso La Guaira. CERTIFICATES OF FINANCIAL S.P.A.: Christina D’Amico. 05014— American Marine Corp.: U-708, 17- RESPONSIBILITY (WATER POLLUTION) 01847__ Bahamas Shipping Corp.: Bahama 707, Abocol, Chuqk, U-915, Star. Eagle, XJMC-20, Tenaru River, Notice of Certificates Issued 01861__ BP Tanker Co. Ltd.: British Cava­ Bayou Barataria, APB 38. Notice is hereby given that the follow­ lier. 05271-.- Compania Chilena de Navigacion ing vessel owners and/or operators have 01874__ _ A/S Sobral: Mundogas Bermuda. Interoceanica: Antartico. established evidence of financial respon­ 01905— Ben Line Steamers Ltd.: Benvrac- 05297— _ Caribbean Navigation Co., Ltd.: kie. Tapanahony. sibility, with respect to the vessels in­ 01935. Interessentskab Mellem Aktiesel- 05355— - Global Shipping Corp.; Asia dicated, as required by Section 311 (p) (1) skabet, Dampskibsselskabet Botan. of the Federal Water Pollution Control Svendborg & Dampskibsselska­ 05577— Far Eastern Shipping Co.: Ho Shi Act, and have been issued Federal Mari­ bet AP 1912 Aktieselskab: Thuro Min, Prokofevsk, Alehandr time Commission Certificates of Finan­ Maersk, Leise Maersk, Louis Tvardovsky, Mekhanik Ryba- cial Responsibility (Water Pollution) Maersk. chuk, Anri Barbyus, Ornburg. pursuant to Part 542 o f Title 46 CFR. 01939__ Maersk McKinney Moller, Aktie- 05818— Union Pacific Shipping Co., Inc.: selskabet, Dampskibsselskabet Golden Crown. Certificate Svendborg Dampskibsselskabet 05846-— “Nordsee” Deutsche Hochsee­ No. Owner/operator and vessels AP 1912 Aktieselskab: Boy fischerei GMBH: Österreich, 01017__ Westfal-Larsen & Co. A/S: Tor- Maersk. Bonn, München. vanger. 01981__ AB Svenska Orient Linien: Tim- 05932__ Freestone Maritijne Co. S.A. Pan­ 01055__ Farrell Lines, Inc.: Austral Glade, merland. ama: Titika Halcoussi. Austral Moon. 02001__ Rederiaktiebolaget Transatlantic: 05998!__ Navarino Shipping & Transport 01063-— E. S. Aaby’s Rederi A/S: Tento. Nike. Co., Ltd.: Honesty, Integrity. 01185__ Aksjeselskapet Kosmos: Jarmada. 02198— Penininsular & Oriental Steam 06022__ Epsilon Fishing Co., Inc.: Denise 01427__ The Pacific Steam Navigation Co.: Navigation Co.: Chitral, Essex. Marie. William Wheelwright. 02298— Naviera Galea, S.A.: Aiboa. 06032— Kanlokar Compania Naviera S.A. 01442--- Charles Connell & Co., Ltd.: Loch 02302.__ First Steamship Co., Ltd.: Ever Panama R.P.: Green Park. Maree. Sureness. 06358-— Zeta Fishing Co., Inc.: Eileen M. 01755__ Hugo Stinnes Zweigniederlassung : 02330. Oriental Shipping Corp.: Asia 06399 — Tokumaru Kaiun K.K.r Daitoku Nopal Pampero. Loyalty. Maru No. 17. 01981— AB Svenska Orient Linien: Bal- Oriental Shipping Corp.: Asia Mo­ 06487— Naviera Ason S.A.: Elena de ticland. rality, Asia Heron, Asia Gold, Perez. 02038__ Polskie Linie Oceaniczne: Phen- Asia Flamingo. 06516— Stott, Mann & Co., Ltd.: Calvados. ian, Jan Kochanowski. 02357 A/S Granger Rolf: Bencomo. __ 06573-— K. G. “Langra” Schiff ahrtsges 02131__ Houlder Offshore, Ltd.: Oregis. 02473__ Irish Shipping Ltd.: Irish Cedar. M.B.H. & Co.: Brooknes. 02246__ Blue Star Line, Ltd.: Avelona Star. 02602__ Fyffes Group Ltd.: Ronde. ETA Fishing Co.,‘ Inc.: Jacqueline 02432— Dempo Steamships Ltd.: Jagat BP New Zealand Ltd.: Hamilton. 06608— 02878— Marie. Priya. 02948— Raymond International, Inc.: 06706—_ Miskal Shipping Co. S.A.: Sun 02475__ Houston Barge Line, Inc.: Captain Conqueror, California, Challen­ Briscoe. ger, Colossus, S-74 Concord. Hope. Shipping Co. Knud I. Larsen: 02492— Interstate Oil Transport Co.: Elk 02956.__ Ashland Oil, Inc.: STC-2001. 06853—- Inger Kansas. River. 03271— Sea-Land Service, Inc.: Bienville, 02585__ Koch Refining Co.: TCB 68. F airland. 06956-— Crystal Pinus, Inc.: Crystal Pinus. 06996— Akita Senpaku K.K.: Akitsushima 02843.__ Mino, S.A. : Picoazul, Picoverde. 03279— Delta Steamship Lines, Inc.: Mary- 02918__ Tokyo Tanker Co., Ltd. : Jerboa. mar. Maru. 07184— Eureka Shipping Co., S.A.: Nord­ 02930__ Compania Sud Americana de Va- 03318__ Nedgulf Tankers N.V.: Gulf Swede, pores: Choapa. “ Gulf Hansa, Gulf Italian, Gulf partner, Nordländer. 07351— Skysea Corp. S.A. Panama ‘.Lo­ 03315--- Afran Transport Co.: Adriatic Sea. Hollander. 03321— Marunouchi Kisen Kabushiki Kai­ 03388__ Shell Canada Ltd.: Northern Shell. renzo Halcoussis. 07655— Mari Shipping Co. Ltd: Despina sha: Hososhima Maru. 03417__ Daien Reizo K.K.: Daien Maru No. 03387__ Deutsche Shell Tanker G.M.B.H.: 31. Pontikos. 08035— Goldtopps Navigation Co., S.A. Lottia. 03484— Sanko Kisen K.K.: Volga Maru. 03502-_Shinyel Senpaku K.K.: Tokiwasan 03517— Tokyo Kaiji Kabushiki Kaisha: Panama: Golden King. 08408— Moniwel Corp.: Stolt Tudor. Maru, Recife Maru. Yanagi Maru. 03737__ Interocean Shipping Co.: Eliane. 03567— A/S Elkland: Skaugum. 08503— Block Transport Corp.: Elphine. 08946— C. Avramides Maritime Enter­ 03744__ Ocean Fisheries, Inc.: Michelan­ 03628— Canada Maritime S.A.: Ithaca gelo. Trader. prises S.A.: Maria A, Gertrude Wiener. 04226__ National Marine Service, Inc.: 03637— P.A. Van Es & Co. B.V.: Breeveld. NMS No. 1904, NMS No. 1905. 03656— Bulk Oil Carriers, Inc., Liberia: 09074— Zuito Shipping Co., Ltd.: Seine 04358__ Holland Bulk Transport B.V.: Allegre. Maru, Thames Maru, Kenko Maasbracht, Amstelmolen. 03841 — American Export Lines, Inc.: Ex­ Maru. 04386___ Maritime Co. of the Philippines: ford. 09127— LSP Tankers Corp.: Amolyntos. Isla Verde. 03918— Mobil Shipping & Transportation 09212— Nichiyo Steamship Co., Ltd.: 04618__ Huffman Towing Co.: Charles Co.: Mobil Valiant. Coral Rose. Foss, H. F. Leonard.

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Certificate Certificate Certificate No. Owner/operator and vessels No. Owner/operator and vessels No. Owner/operator and vessels 04793— Snam S.P.A.: Agip la Spezia. 10726— Chung Kyung Shipping Co., Ltd.: 10890— Tempest Navigation Co., Ltd. : 05004— Flowers Transportation, Inc.: C K Apollo. Anthia. Rusty Flowers. 10737— Global Interseas Corp.: Alycia. 10891---- Luxor Maritime Co., Ltd.: Ariana. 05167— Consorcio Naviero Peruano S.A.: 10767— Berilo Shipping Oo., S.A.: Irini. 10892— Gisontasuna S.A.: Lur-Txori, Ur- Cusco. 10799__ Adrian Shipping & Trading Corp. Txpri. 05203— The Western Co. of North Amer­ S.A.: Petrola XIX. 10894— Exceiship Navigation S.A.: Excel ica: Western Triton I, Western 10806— Djiring Fret S.A.: Port Cartier. Trader. Polaris II. 10821___ Star Sea Transport Corp.: Cam­ 10898— Serra Shipping (Liberia), Ltd.: 05353— Stenning Industries, Inc.: Aleta illa M. Serra Trader. II. 10828— _ Pacific Honour Navigation S.A.: 10901— Man Wah Shipping Co., Ltd.: Man 05537— . Empresa Navegación Mambisa: Gloria. Wah. Batalla de Santa Clara. 10829— Egyptian Navigation Co.: Al 1 0 9 0 2 .Ormi Shipping Co. Ltd. : Uniluck. 05577— Far Eastern Shipping Co.: Beresi- Montasah I, Al Mandarah. 10904— Korpa Shipping Company S.A.: nales, Tobolles, Baykonur, Elek- 10834— Transports, Inc.: Southern Star. Maria. trostal, ' Angara, Yenisei, Am- 10840— _ Liberian Sterculia Transports, 10905— Santa Isabella Maritima S.A.: guema, Vasiliy Fedoseev, Kapi­ Inc.: Asia Bravery. Santa Isabella. tän Gotsky, Kapitan Markov, 10841 — Liberian Jonquil Transports, Inc.: Pengina, Ivan Skuridin, Meri­ Asia Honesty. ' By the Commission. dian, Professor Yushchenko, 10842—- Liberian Raven Transports, Inc.: Admiral Makarov, Leningrad, Asia Industry. F rancis C. Htjrney, Moskva. 10843 ------Liberian Zebra Transports, Inc.: Secretary. M-05688 Southern Scrap Material Co., Ltd.: Asia Zebra. [FR Doc.76-3025 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] Vessels not exceeding 15,000 10844 ______Mascot Shipping Co., S.A.: Eastern gross tons. Beauty. 05704 Murmansk Shipping Co.: Kapitan 10845 ------Liberian Ace Transports, Inc.: UNITED STATES RAILWAY Panfilov. Eastern Giant. ASSOCIATION 05749— Delta Fishing Co.: Diana Ysabel. 10846— Liberian Hazel Transports, Inc.: 06248.__ Commercial Corporation Sovryb- Eastern Hazel. [Docket No. 75-64] flot: Poseydon. 10847— Liberian Clover Transports, Inc.: 06549-.... Compagnie Marocaine de Naviga­ Golden Clover. PENN CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION CO. tion: Boujniba. 10848— Liberian Tulip Transports, Inc.: Abandonment, Fairbrook Branch 06876— Compania Agropecuaria y Mari­ Golden Tulip: (Blair County, Pennsylvania) tima Santa Rosa Ltda.: Car­ 10849— Liberian Emblem Transports, Inc.: mina. World Emblem. On September 30, 1975, the Trustees 06995— Novorossiisk Shipping Co.: Mar­ 10850— Liberian Athene Transports, Inc. : of the Penn Central Transportation shal Rokossovskiy, Novorossiy- World Finance. Company, debtor, a railroad in reorgani­ skiy Partisan. 10851 — Liberian Guard Transports, Inc.: zation under the Regional Rail Reorgani­ 07382— Marushin Senpaku Kabushiki Kai- World Guard. zation Act of 1973 (45 U.S.C. 701 et seq.), sha: Allied Trader. 10852.. _Liberian Trojan Transports, Inc.: 07387.__ MS Klaus Schoke Schiffahrtsge­ applied to the United States Railway World Mitsubishi. Association for the authorization re­ sellschaft Offen KG: Klaus 10853— Liberian Supreme Transports, Schoke. Inc.: World Supreme. quired by Section 304(f) of tljat Act to Flota Petrolera Ecuatoriana: San­ 08038-„ 10859— International Barges, Inc.: Mary abandon a line of railroad known as the tiago. Lee, Marjorie B. Fairbrook Branch between milepost 0.0 Fraternidad Maritime Co., Ltd.: 08490— 10861.. .Tramountana Maritime Corp.: at Tyrone and its terminus at milepost Maria L. Tramountana. The Mogul Line Ltd.: Lok Vivek. 1.1, a distance of 1.1 miles in Blair 08584— 10864 ______Hyperion Shipping Corp.: Hamp­ County, Pennsylvania. 08790— Agtek International, Inc.: Grena­ ton Lion. dier. Section 304(f) provides that a railroad 10865 ______Pacific Fishing Co., Ltd.: Bong in reorganization may not abandon a 08933— Norness U.K. Ltd.: Nordic Com­ San No. 1. mander. C.L.M. Enterprises, Inc.: The line of railroad “unless it is authorized Union Mechling Corp.: 954, 955, 10866 ______09031 — Duchess. to do so by the Association and unless 956. 10868__ Pacific Aguilla Naviera S.A.: Sun no state or local or regional transporta­ 09074— Zuito Shipping Co., Ltd.: Volga Sirius. tion authority reasonably opposes such Maru. 10869.__ Transocean Przedsiebiorstwo Prz- action.” 09206— Societe Navale Chargeurs Delmas- emvslowo Uslugowe Rybolow- No state or local or regional transpor­ Vieljeux: Maurice Delmas. stwa Morskiego: Gryf Pomorski, tation authority opposes this application. 09244— System Fuels, Inc.: Hope M. Pomorse, Piast, Wineta, Zulawy, The Railway Labor Executives Associa­ 09601 — Foster Shipping Co., Ltd.: Sira- Buran, Lewanter, Halniak, Har- tion requests the protection of the “Bur­ pil. mattan. lington” conditions for any employees 09713— Iwakiri Suisan K.K.: Yashima 10870— Maravilia Compania Naviera S.A.: Maritsa III. who may be affected by this abandon­ Mam No. 3. ment. Abandonment of this line would 09715— Ellis Barge Line: RV-10, RV-52, 10871— Continental Bulk Carriers, Inc.: Euroasia Concorde. not otherwise be inconsistent with the ETT—108. Final System Plan and the purposes of 09721— Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc.: Car- 10872— Stella First Shipping Co. S.A.: Christina. the Act. nivale. Accordingly, the application will be 09796— China Pacific S.A.: Buffalo I, Sea- 10874— Paloma Primera Shipping Co. moco II. T5.A. :■ Gasikara. granted on the condition that adversely affected employees receive, until the ef­ 09886— John Helmsing Schiffahrtsgesell­ 10879— Dorado Shipping Ltd.: Shinobu schaft M.B.H.: John C. Helm­ Ananda. fective date of mandatory offers to “pro­ sing. 10880__ Maritime Ambassador Transports, tected employees” under Section 502(b) 09971 — Dong II Shipping Co., Ltd.: Dai- Inc.: Ocean Ambassador. of the Act, the labor protection cus­ toku Maru No. 17. 10881— Partownership Clipper II: Helene tomarily imposed by the Interstate Com­ 09997— Robinia Shipping Co., SA..: Salix. Clipper. merce Commission, as in Chicago, B. & Q. 10045— Y. K. Kiyofuji Kaiun: Syunyo 10882— ' Great Kern Shipping Corp, (An- R. Co., Abandonment, 257 I.C.C. 700. Maru. tillen) N.V.: Gogofrio. This Order shall be effective February 10501— Major Transportation S.A.: Taiga 10884— Rea Steamship, Ltd.: Athina Car- 23,1976. No. 1. ras. 10616— Arab Maritime Petroleum Trans­ 10885— Arrow, Ltd.: M. J. Carras. Dated this 27th day of January, 1976. port Co.: Al Riyadh. 10886— Conservas Garavilla S.A.: Frigo James A. Hagen, 10696— K.G.G. Co., S.A.: Sea Bird No. 83, Isabel, Isabel Cinco, Isabel Dos, President, Sea Bird No. 86. Isabel Cuatro. United States Railway Association. 10699__ Sagitario Internacional S.A.: Ma­ 10887— Lupine Shipping Co., S.A.: Ocean ria Monica. Rhythm. [FR Doc.76-3008 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am]

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FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION CP76-213 an application pursuant to sec­ Petitioner estimates that the total cost tion 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act for a of the proposed facilities, consisting of a [Docket No. CP76-213] certificate of public convenience and one-inch tap, meter, and related for each LONE STAR GAS CO. AND ENSERCH necessity authorizing the construction c u s t o m e r would be approximately CORP. and operation of taps and regulators for $40,530. Petitioner states that these ex­ Application the delivery of natural gas to ten cus­ penditures would be reimbursed by the tomers, all as more fully set forth in the customers except the cost of the meters. J a n u a r y 23, 1975. application on file with the Commission Petitioner proposes to sell up to 200 Mcf Take notice that on December 29, of gas per day to each customer. 1975, Lone Star Gas Company, a Di­ and open to public inspection. Applicant proposes to construct and Any person desiring to be heard or to vision of Enserch Corporation (Appli­ make any protest with reference to said cant), 301 South Harwood Street, Dal­ operate taps and regulator stations for petition to amend should on or before las, Texas 75201, filed in Docket No. delivery of natural gas as follows: February 17, 1976, file with the Federal Power Commission, Washington, D.C. Estimated 20426, a petition to intervene or a pro­ annual Customer Operation requirements Location test in accordance with the requirements (1,000 its at of the Commission’s Rules of Practice 14.73 lb/in2a) and Procedure (18 CFR 1.8 or 1.10) and the Regulations under the Natural Gas Kenneth Moore...... __ Irrigation...... 500 Hannon, Okla. Act (18 CFR 157.10) . All protests filed Sudie'Corbett...... Irrigation and peanut-drying...... 750 Bryan, Okla. Cardinal Equipment Co____ Farm implements (heating bldgs.)____ 400 Wilbarger, Tex. with the Commission will be considered Jim Zimmerer______... ___ Farm industry center (heating bldgs). 1, 000' Cooke, Tex. by it in determining the appropriate ac­ Quinton Jon es...______Peanut-drying...... 250 Do. Paul Castell.i..___ ;.___ .... Peanut-drying______250 Bryan, Okla. tion to be taken but will not serve to Donald Kirkpatrick...... Irrigation.______\____ 500 Grady, Okla. make the protestants parties to the pro­ J. C. Jones______Irrigation...... 500 Bryan, Okla. Silo Public S c h o o l...,.'...... Heating______175 Do. ceeding. Any person wishing to become a Robert Owens...... Irrigation______800 Childress, Okla. party to a proceeding or to participate as a party in any hearing therein must Applicant estimates that the cost of lieves that a formal hearing is required, file a petition to intervene in accordance each tap and regulator station for the further notice of such hearing will be with the Commission’s Rules. delivery of natural gas would cost ap­ duly given. M a r y K idd P e a k , proximately $1,163, which'costs would Under the procedure herein provided Acting Secretary. be financed from Applicant’s working for, unless otherwise advised, it will be [PR Doc.76-2872 Piled 1-30-76;8:45 am] capital. unnecessary for Applicant to appear or Any person desiring to be heard or to be represented at the hearing. make any protest with reference to said M ary K idd P eak, [Docket No. CS76-369, etc.] application should on or before Febru­ Acting Secretary. JEROME K. THARPE, ET AL. ary 20, 1976,‘file with the Federal Power Commission, Washington, D.C. 20426, a [PR Doc.76-2871 Piled 1-30-76;8:45 am] Applications for "Small Producer" petition to intervene or a protest in ac­ ' Certificates 1 cordance with the requirements of the [Docket No. CP75-17] J a n u a r y 23, 1976. Commission’s rules of practice and pro­ Take notice that each of the Appli­ cedure (18 CFR 1.8 or 1.10) and the TRANSWESTERN PIPELINE CO. cants listed herein has filed an applica­ regulations under the Natural Gas Act Petition To Amend tion pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Nat­ (18 CFR 157.10). All protests filed with ural Gas Act and Section 157.40 of the the Commission will be considered by it J a n u a r y 2 3 ,1 9 7 6 . Regulations thereunder for a “small pro­ in determining the appropriate action to Take notice that on December 29,1975, ducer’’ certificate of public convenience be taken but will not serve to make the Transwestern Pipeline Corporation (Pe­ and necessity authorizing the sale for re­ Protestants parties to the proceeding. titioner) , P.O. Box 2521, Houston, Texas sale and delivery of natural gas in inter­ Any person wishing to become a party to 77001, filed in Docket No. CP75-17 a pe­ state commerce, all as more fully set a proceeding or to participate as a party tition to amend the order of the Com­ forth in the applications which are on in any hearing therein must file a peti­ mission of October 17, 1974 (52 FPC __), file with the Commission and open to tion to intervene in accordance with the issuing a certificate of public conven­ Commission’s rules. public inspection. ience and necessity pursuant to Section Any person desiring to be heard or to Take further notice that, pursuit to 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to include the authority contained in and subject make any protest with reference to said authorization to construct and operate applications should on or before Feb­ to the jurisdiction conferred upon the four additional taps for Petitioner’s Federal Power Commission by sections ruary 23, 1976, file with the Federal Pow­ right-of-way grantors, all as more fully er Commission, Washington, D.C. 20426, 7 and 15 of the Natural Gas Act and the set forth in the petition to amend on Commission’s rules of practice and pro­ petitions to intervene or protests in ac­ file with the Commission and open to cordance with the requirements of the cedure, a hearing will be held without public inspection. further notice before the Commission on Commission’s Rules of Practice and Pro­ Petitioner alleges that in the fore- cedure (18 CFR 1.8 or 1.10). All protests this application if no petition to inter­ stated order of the Commission it was vene is filed within the time required filed with the Commission will be con­ authorized to construct and operate fa­ sidered by it in determining the appro­ herein, if the Commission on its own re­ cilities for the direct sales of natural gas view of the matter finds that a grant of priate action to be taken butf will not to three right-of-way grantors. Peti­ serve to make the protestants parties to the certificate is required by the public tioner proposes in the instant petition to convenience and necessity. If a petition amend to construct facilities and deliver the proceeding. Persons wishing to be­ for leave to intervene is timely filed, or natural gas for direct sales to four addi­ come parties to a proceeding or to par­ if the Commission on its own motion be- tional right-of-way grantors, as follows: ticipate as a party in any hearing there­ in must file petitions to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules. Annual Customer Location estimated Use of gas Take further notice that, pursuant to delivery the authority 'contained in and subject (1,000 ft*) to the jurisdiction conferred upon the Harold D. Riggs...... Carson County, Tex...... 1,000 Agricultural, pump fuel, crop drying, and domestic. Warren Carnes...... Ochiltree County, Tex...... 1,000 Agricultural, pump fuel, and domestic: 1 This notice does not provide for consoli­ S. Gene Hall___ ... Gray County, Tex...... 24.000 Do. A. L. Streun...... Castro County, Tex...... 24.000 Do. dation for hearing of the several matters covered herein.

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Federal Power Commission by Sections Union Plaza Building, 825 North Capitol Docket Date filed Applicant 7 and 15 of the Natural Gas Act and the No. Street, NE., Washington, D.C. 20426, Commission’s Rules of Practice and Pro­ February 18, 1976, 9:30 a.m., Presiding: cedure, a hearing will be held without CS76-408.. Jan. 19,1976 Ed Jacobs, 6003 East Ridge Mr. William J. McCabe, National Gas further notice before the Commission on Dr., Shreveport, La. 71106. Survey, Federal Power Commission. all applications in which no petition to CS76-409--,.... The First National Bank of Shreveport, Trustee U/W 1. Call to order and introductory re­ intervene is filed within the time re­ of Grace Jacobs Lloyd, marks—Mr. William J. McCabe. quired herein if the Commission on its P.O. Box 1116, Shreveport, La. 71154. 2. Discussion of Subgroup’s assignment own review of the matter believes that a CS76-410...... do...... Victor P. Smith, P.O. Box and scope of work—Mr. Douglas Harnish. grant of the certificates is required by the 4936, Jackson, Miss. 39216. 3. Develop procedure and methodology CS76-411...... do___ . . . . Clyde Nierriberger, 145 public convenience and necessity. Where North Armour, Wichita, for accomplishing task force charge— a petition for leave to intervene is timely Kans. 67206. Mr. Douglas Harnish. CS76-412...... do...... Monroe Producers, Inc., P.O. filed, or where the Commission on its own Box 663, Aberdeen, Miss. 4. Assignment of work to Subgroup motion believes that a formal hearing is 39730. members—Mr. Douglas Harnish. required, further notice of such hearing CS76-413...... do...... Producing Royalties, Inc., P.O. Box 1071, Lubbock, 5. Set Priorities and due dates for will be duly given. Tex. 79408. working drafts. Under the procedure herein provided 6. Other business. for, unless otherwise advised, it will be [FR Doc.76-2870 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] 7. Adjournment—Mr. William J. unnecessary for Applicants to appear or McCabe. be represented at the hearing. This meeting is open to the public. Any CONSERVATION-TECHNICAL ADVISORY interested. person may attend, appear M ary K idd P eak, TASK FORCE-EFFICIENCY IN USE OF GAS Acting Secretary. before, or file statements with the Com­ Meeting mittee—which statements, if in written form, may be filed before or after the Docket Date filed Applicant Agenda of Federal Power Commission, No. meeting, or if.oral, at the time and in Union Plaza Building, 825 North Capitol the manner permitted by the Committee. Street, NE., Washington, D.C. 20426, CS76-369... Jan. 7,1976 Jerome K. Tharpe, CLU, Conference Room 5200, February 25, K enneth F. P lu m b, 508 Lamar Life Bldg., Jackson, Miss. 39201. 1976, 10 a.m., Presiding: Mr. James R. Secretary. CS76-386.. Dec. 31,1975 Wintershall Oil & Gas Co., Kirby, Coordinating Representative and [FR Doc.76-3105 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] 3000 One Shell Plaza, Houston, Tex. 77002. Secretary, Federal Power Commission. CS76-387— Jan. 2,1976 James L. Stroope, 4545 Post 1. Call to order and introductory re­ Oak Place Dr., Suite 204, marks—Mr. James R. Kirby. FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Houston, Tex. 77027. CS76-388...... do...... Adak Energy Corp., 2365 2. Introduction of the task force co- STARBUCK BANCSHARES, INC. South 2300 East, Salt Lake chairmen—Mr. James Woodruff, Deputy City, Utah 84109. Formation of Bank Holding Company CS76-389...... do...... Southland Financial Prop­ Director, Public Utilities Division, Mich­ erties, Inc., 1105 Southland igan Public Service Commission, Lan­ Starbuck Bancshares, Inc., Starbuck, Center, Dallas, Tex. 75201. CS76-390.. Jan. 7,1976 W. J. O’Brien, Jr., 630 Com­ sing, Michigan and Mr. John A. Irwin, Minnesota, has applied for the Board’s mercial National Bank General Manager of Market Services, approval under § 3(a)(1) of the Bank Bldg., Shreveport, La. Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1842 71101. - CS76-391...... d o...... Raymond A. Baur, 695 Sum­ Houston, Texas. (a) (1)) to become a bank holding com­ mer St., Stanford, Conn. 3. Discussion of task force work scope pany through acquisition of 80.1 per 06901. CS76-392.. Jan. 8,1976 Clark Ellison, 222 Northeast and goals—Mr. James Woodruff and Mr. cent or more of the voting shares of First 50th St., Oklahoma City, John A. Irwin. National Bank of Starbuck, Starbuck, Okla. 73105. CS76-393...... ido______H. H. Shockely, 103 North 4. Assignment of work to task force Minnesota. The factors that are consid­ Main, Aztec,,N. Mex. 87410. members—Mr. James Woodruff and Mr. ered in acting on the application are set CS76-394.. Jan. 9,1976 The First National Bank of John A. Irwin. Shreveport, Trustee U/W, forth in § 3(c) of the Act (12 U.S.C. Raymond J. O’Brien, Jr., 5. Establishment of priorities and com­ 1842(c)). 601 Market St., Shreveport, pletion dates for work of the task force— La. 71101. The application may be inspected at CS76-395...... do...... Numen Corp., 630 Commer­ Mr. James Woodruff and Mr. John A. the office of the Board of Governors or cial National Bank Bldg., Irwin. at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minne­ Shreveport, La. 71101. CS76-396...... -do...... T B P Offshore Co., Box 2009, 6. Selection of next meeting date. apolis. Any person wishing to comment Amarillo, Tex. 79105. 7. Discussion of other matters. on the application should submit views CS76-397...... do___— Adobe Drilling Program - 8. Adjournment—Mr. James R. Kirby. 1975 Ltd., 1100 Western in writing to the Secretary, Board of United Life Bldg., Mid­ Governors of the Federal Reserve Sys­ land, Tex. 79701. This meeting is open to the public. CS76-398.. Jan. 12,1976 Mrs. Martha J. O’Brien, 630 Any interested person may attend, ap­ tem, Washington, D.C. 20551 to be re­ Commercial National pear before, or file statements with the ceived no later than February 24, 1976. Bank Bldg., Shreveport, La. 71101. Committee—which statements, if in Board of Governors of the Federal Re­ CS76-399...... do...... Curtis John Oates, Trustee written form, may be filed before or after et al., P.O. Box 9158, serve System, January 26,1976. Amarillo, Tex. 79105. the meeting, or if oral, at the time and CS76-400. ___ d o ....___ Norbert M. Welch and Louise in the manner permitted by the com­ [ seal] G riffith L. G arwood, B. Welch, Rural Route 3, Assistant Secretary of the Board. Box 17, Vincennes, Ind. mittee. 47591. K enneth F. P lumb, [FR Doc.76-3005 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] CS76-401.. Jan. 13,1976 Howard E, Russell, 307 Secretary. North High, El Dorado, Kans. 67042. [FR Doc.76-3118 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION CS76-402...... do...... W. C. McBride-Silurian Oil Co., 25 North Brentwood Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 68105. STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION CS76-403.. Jan. 14,1976 Harold D. Baker, 203 Ergon SUPPLY-TECHNICAL ADVISORY FORCE Bldg., Jackson, Miss. 39201. Laws Administered . CS76-404.. Jan. 15,1976 Robert R. Lamb, 192 Mead­ Meeting ows Bldg., Dallas, Tex. On May 14, 1973, functions under the 75206. Agenda of meeting of Supply-Techni­ Flammable Fabrics Act (15 U.S.C. 1191- CS76-405...... -do...... Edward W. Hughston, 192 1204) were transferred to the Consumer Meadows Bldg., Dallas, cal Advisory Task Force-Prospective Tex. 75206. Product Safety Commission pursuant to CS76-406..;_____do...... Thomas D. White, 400 South Exploration and Development and Addi­ section 30 of the Consumer Product Pershing, Wichita, Kans. tions to Reserves Subgroup on Explora­ 67218. Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2079). Previously, CS76-407.. Jan. 16,1976 Termo Co. of-Texas, 2100 tory and Development Levels, Hearing the Department of Commerce, the Fed­ First City National Bank Bldg., Houston, Tex. 77002; Room “ G”, Federal Power Commission, eral Trade Commission, and the Depart-

FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 41. NO. 22— M ONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 NOTICES 4863 ment of Health, Education, and Welfare for type acceptance and 7800 for certifi­ analysis of the Emergency Core Cooling had responsibilities under the Flammable cation. System (ECCS) at the Pebble Springs Fabrics Act. Nuclear Power Plant. Carl F . B ogar, Notice is hereby given that Section 4 Assistant Director, The agenda for subject meeting shall of the Statement of Organization is Regulatory Reports Review. be as follows: amended by deleting therefrom the fol­ Wednesday, February 18, 1976, 8:30 lowing: “the Flammable Fabrics Act (67 [FR Doc.76-2960 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] a.m. The Subcommittee will meet in Stat. 11, as amended; 15 U.S.C. 1191- closed Executive Session, with any of its 1204),”. NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE consultants who may be present, to ex­ By direction of the Commission dated ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES plore their preliminary opinions, based January 26, 1976. upon their independent review of safety ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL reports, regarding matters which should Charles A. T obin, ARTS ADVISORY PANEL be considered during the open session Secretary. Notice of Meeting in order to formulate a Subcommittee [FR Doc.76-2954 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] report and recommendations to the full Pursuant to Section 10(a) (2) of the Committee. Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub­ 9:00 a.m. until the conclusion of busi­ GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE lic Law 92-463), notice is hereby given ness. The Subcommittee will meet in open that a closed meeting of the Architecture REGULATORY REPORTS REVIEW session to hear presentations by repre­ and Environmental Arts Panel to the sentatives of the NRC Staff and the Receipt of Report Proposals National Council on the Arts will be held Portland General Electric Company and The following request for clearance of on February 19-20, 1976 from 9:00 a.m.- will hold discussions with these groups a report intended for use in collecting 5:30 p.m. in the 11th floor conference pertinent.to its review of the analysis of information from the public was re­ room of the Columbia Plaza Office Build­ ing, 2401 E Street, N.W., Washington, the ECCS at the Pebble Springs Plant. ceived by the Regulatory Reports Review At the conclusion of the open session, Staff, GAO, on January 27, 1976. See 44 D.C. the Subcommittee will caucus in a brief, U.S.C. 3512(c) & (d). The purpose of This meeting is for the purpose of Panel review, discussion, evaluation, and closed session to determine whether the publishing this notice in the F ederal recommendation on applications for matters identified in the initial closed R egister is to inform the public of such session have been adequately covered receipt. financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Hu­ and whether the project is ready for re­ The notice includes the title of the re­ manities Act of 1965, as amended, include view by the full Committee. During the quest received; the name of the agency ing discussion of information given in session Subcommittee members and con­ sponsoring the proposed collection of in­ confidence to the agency by grant appli­ sultants will discuss their final opinions formation; the agency form number, if cants. In accordance with the determi­ and recommendations on these matters. applicable; and the frequency with which nation of the Chairman published in Upon conclusion of tfiis caucus, the Sub­ committee will meet again in brief open the information is proposed to be col­ the F ederal R egister of June 16, 1975, lected. this meeting, which involves matters session to announce its determination. Written comments on the proposed exempt from the requirements of public I have determined, in accordance with FCC form are invited from all interested disclosure under the provisions of the Subsection 10(d) of Public Law 92-463, persons, organizations, public interest Freedom o f Information Act (5 U.S.C. that it is necessary to conduct the above groups, and affected businesses. Because 552(b), (4), (5), and (6)) will not be closed sessions to protect the free inter­ of the limited amount of time GAO has change of internal views in the final open to the public. stages of the Subcommittee’s delibera­ to review the proposed form, comments F’urther information with reference to (in triplicate) must be received on or be­ tive process (5 U.S.C. 552(b) (5)) and to this meeting can be obtained from Mr. protect confidential proprietary informa­ fore February 20, 1976, and should be Robert M. Sims, Advisory Committee addressed to Mr. Carl F. Bogar, Assistant tion (5 U.S.C. 552(b) (4) ). Separation of Management Officer, National Endow­ factual material from individuals’ advice, Director, Office of Special Programs, ment for the Arts, Washington, D.C. United States General Accounting Office opinions, and recommendations while 20506, or call (202) 634-6377. closed Executive Sessions are in progress Room 5216, 425 I Street, NW„ Washing­ is considered impractical. ton, D.C. 20548. R obert M. Sims, Administrative Officer, National Practical considerations may dictate Further information may be obtained Endowment for the Arts, Na­ alternations in the above agenda or sche­ from Patsy J. Stuart of the Regulatory tional Foundation on the Arts dule. The Chairman of the Subcommittee Reports Review Staff, 202-376-5425. and the Humanities. is empowered to conduct the meeting in F’ederal Communications Commission [FR Doc.76-3007 Filed 1-30-76:8:45 am] a manner that, in his judgment, will facilitate the orderly conduct of business, Request for clearance of new FCC including provisions to carry over an in- Form 731, Application for Equipment completed open session from one day Authorization—Radio Frequency De­ NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION to the next. vices. This form is required to be filed With respect to public participation in when applying for type acceptance, type ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REACTOR the open portion of the meeting, the fol­ approval or certification of equipment as SAFEGUARDS lowing requriements shall apply: prescribed by Parts 2, 15, and 18 of the Meeting (a) Persons wishing to-submit written Commission’s Rules. The new FCC Form statements regarding the agenda items 731 combines into one form and is iden­ In accordance with the purposes of may do so by providing 15 readily repro­ tical to that information previously Sections 29 and 182b. of the Atomic En­ ducible copies to the Subcommittee at the covered by FY^C Forms 722, 723 and 729. ergy Act (42 U.S.C. 2039, 232 b.), the beginning of the meeting. Comments It is estimated that respondent burden ACRS Subcommittee on the Pebble should be limited to safety related areas would average 2 hours for type approval, Springs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and within the Committee’s purview. whereas type acceptance or certification 2, will hold a meeting on February 18, Persons desiring to mail written com­ would range from 8 to 24 hours. It is 1976 at the Sheraton Inn/Los Angeles ments may do so by sending a readily re­ anticipated that the FCC will receive ap­ Airport, 9750 Airport Boulevard, Los An­ producible copy thereof in time for con­ proximately 9600 applications during the geles, CA 90045. The purpose of this sideration at this meeting. Comments coming year: 400 for type approval, 1400 meeting is to continue the review of the postmarked no later than February 11,

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1976 to Mr. R. Muller, ACRS, NRC, ment Room, 1717 H St., NW., Washing­ committee to hold one or more closed Washington, D.C. 20555, will normally be ton, D.C. 20555 and at the City Hall, sessions for the purpose of exploring received in time to be considered at this P.O. Box 356, Arlington, Oregon 97812. with the NRC Staff and participants meeting. Copies of the minutes of the meeting will matters involving proprietary informa­ Background information concerning be made available for inspection at the tion, particularly with regard to specific items to be considered at this meeting can NRC Public Document Room, 1717 H features of the plant design. be found in documents on file and avail­ Si., NW., Washington, D.C. 20555 after I have determined, in accordance with able for public inspection at the NRC May 18, 1976. Copies may be obtained Subsection 10(d) of Public Law 92-463, Public Document Room, 1717 H St., NW., upon payment of appropriate charges. that it is necessary to conduct the above Washington, D.C. 20555 and at the City Dated: January 26, 1976. closed sessions to protect the free in­ Hall, P.O. Box 356, Arlington, Oregon terchange of internal views in the final 97812. J ohn C. H oyle, stages of the Subcommittee’s delibera­ (b) Those persons wishing to make an Advisory Committee tive process (5 U.S.C. 552(b) (5)) and to oral statement at the meeting should Management Officer. protect confidential proprietary infor­ make a written request to do so, identify­ [FR Doc.76-2984 Filed 1-30-76:8:45 am] mation (5 U.S.C. 552(b) (4)). Separation ing the topics and desired presentation of factual material from individuals’ time so that appropriate arrangements advice, opinions, and recommendations can be made. The Committee will receive ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REACTOR while closed Executive Sessions are in oral statements on topics relevant to the SAFEGUARDS progress is considered impractical. Committee’s purview at an appropriate Meeting Practical considerations may dictate time chosen by the Chairman of the Sub­ alterations in the above agenda or sched­ committee. In accordance with the purposes of ule. The Chairman of the Subcommit­ (c) -Further information regarding Sections 29 and 182b. of the'Atomic En­ tee is empowered to conduct the meeting topics to be discussed, whether the meet­ ergy Act (42 U.S.C. 2039, 2232b.), the in a manner that, in his judgment, will ing has been cancelled or rescheduled, ACRS Subcommittee on the Clinch River facilitate the orderly conduct of business, the Chairman’s ruling on requests for Breeder Reactor Plant will meet on Feb­ including provisions to carry over an in- the opportunity to present oral state­ ruary 18, 1976 at the Hanford House Ho­ completed open session from one day to ments and the time allotted therefor can tel, 802 George Washington Way, Rich­ the next. be obtained by a prepaid telephone call land, WA. 99352. With respect to public participation in on February 17, 1976 to the Office of the The purpose of this meeting is to dis­ the open portion of the meeting, the Executive Director of the Committee cuss the Research and Development Pro­ following requirements shall apply: (telephone 202/634-1371, Attn: Mr. gram at the Hanford Engineering and (a) Persons wishing to submit written M. W. Libarkin) between 8:15 a.m. and Development Laboratory, Richland, WA. statements regarding the agenda items 5:00 p.m., e.s.t. The agenda for subject meeting shall may do so by providing 15 readily repro­ (d) Questions may be propounded be as follows : ducible copies to the Subcommittee at only by mémbers of the Subcommittee Wednesday, February 18, 1976, 8:00 the beginning of the meeting. Comments and its consultants. a.m.: The Subcommittee will meet in should be limited to safety related areas (e) The use of still, motion picture, closed Executive Session, with any of its within the Committee’s purview. and television cameras, the physical in­ consultants who may be present, to ex­ Persons desiring to mail written stallation and presence of which will not plore preliminary opinions regarding the comments may do so by sending a readily interfere with the conduct of the meet­ proposed plant construction, to discuss reproducible copy thereof in time for ing, will be permitted both before and suggestions and recommendations ad­ consideration at this meeting. Comments after the meeting and during any recess. vanced by members of the Subcommittee postmarked no later than February 10, The use of such equipment will not, in regard to ways and means to develop 1976 to Mr. T. G. McCreless, ACRS, NRC, however, be allowed while the meeting most effectively the items of information Washington, D.C. will normally be re­ is in session. which are required to form the basis for ceived in time to be considered at this (f) Persons with agreements, or orders a Subcommittee recommendation to the meeting. permitting access to proprietary infor­ full Committee, and to develop a detailed Background information concerning mation may attend portions of ACRS plan for coverage of all agenda items the Clinch River Breeder Reactor can be meetings where this material is being during the follow-on meeting. found in documents on file and available discussed upon confirmation that such 8:30 a.m. until the conclusion of busi­ for public inspection at the NRC Public agreements are effective and relate to ness: The Subcommittee will meet in Document Room, 1717 H St., NW., Wash­ the material being discussed. open session with the NRC Staff, the En­ ington, D.C. 20555, at the Oak Ridge Pub­ The Executive Director of the ACRS ergy Research and Development Admin­ lic Library, Civic Center, Oak Ridge, TN should be informed of such an agreement istration, the Project Management Cor­ 37830, and at the Lawson McGhee Public at least three working days prior to the poration, and the Tennessee Valley Au­ Library, 500 W. Church Street, Knox­ meeting so that the agreement can be thority to discuss research and develop­ ville, TN 37902. confirmed and a determination can be ment efforts at Westinghouse Hanford (b) Those persons wishing to make an made regarding the applicability of the Engineering and Development Labora­ oral statement at the meeting should agreement to the material that will be tory and their application to the Clinch make a written request to do so, identify­ discussed during the meeting. Minimum River Breeder Reactor Project. ing the topics and desired presentation information provided should include in­ At the conclusion of the open session, time so that appropriate arrangements formation regarding the' date of the the Subcommittee will caucus in a brief, can be made. The Committee will receive agreement, the scope of material in­ closed session to determine whether the oral statements on topics relevant to the cluded in the agreement, the project or matters identified in the initial closed Committee’s purview at an appropriate projects involved, and the names and session have been adequately covered time chosen by the Chairman of the Sub­ titles of the persons signing the agree­ and whether the project is ready for re­ committee. ment. Additional information may be re­ view by the full Committee. During this (c) Further information regarding quested to identify the specific agree­ session, Subcommittee members and topics to be discussed, whether the meet­ ment involved. A copy of the executed consultante will discuss their final opin­ ing has been cancelled or rescheduled, agreement should be provided to Mr. R. ions and recommendations « on these the Chairman’s ruling on requests for the Muller of the ACRS Office, prior to the matters. Upon conclusion of the caucus, opportunity to present oral statements beginning of the meeting. the Subcommittee may meet again in and the time allotted therefor can be ob­ (g) A copy of the transcript of the brief open session to announce its de­ tained by a prepaid telephone call on open portion of the meeting will be termination. February 13, 1976 to the Office of the available for inspection on or after Feb­ In addition to this closed deliberative Executive Director of the Committee ruary 25, 1976 at the NRC Public Docu­ session, it may be necessary for the Sub­ (telephone 202/634-1375, Attn: Mr. T. G.

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McCi’eless) between 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 The purpose of this meeting is to dis­ (a) Persons wishing to submit written p.m., EST. cuss the Research and Development Pro­ statements regarding the agenda items (d) Questions may be propounded only gram at Atomics International, Canoga, may do so by providing 15 readily re­ by members of the Subcommittee and its Park, CA. 90045. producible copies to the Subcommittee at consultants. The agenda for subject meeting shall the beginning of the meeting. Comments (e) The use of still, motion picture, be as follows : should be limited to safety related areas and television cameras, the physical in­ Thursday, February 19, 1976, 12:30 within the Committee’s purview. - stallation and presence of which will not p.m.: The Subcommittee will meet in Persons desiring to mail written com­ interfere with the conduct of the meet­ closed Executive Session, with any of its ments may do so by sending a readily ing, will be permitted both before and consultants who may be present, to ex­ reproducible copy thereof in time for after the meeting and during any re­ plore preliminary opinions regarding the consideration at this meeting. Comments cess. The use of such equipment will not, proposed plant construction, to discuss postmarked no later than February 10, however, be allowed while the meeting is suggestions and recommendations ad­ 1976 to Mr. T. G. McCreless, ACRS, NRC, in session. vanced by members of the Subcommittee Washington, D.C. will normally be re­ (f) Persons with agreements or orders in regard to ways and means to develop ceived in time to be considered at this permitting access to proprietary infor­ most effectively the items of information meeting. mation may attend portions of ACRS which are required to form the basis for Background information concerning meetings where this material is being a Subcommittee recommendation to the the Clinch River Breeder Reactor can discussed upon confirmation that such full Committee, and to develop a detailed be found in documents on file and avail­ agreements are effective and relate to plan for coverage of all agenda items able for public inspection at the NRC the material being discussed. during the follow-on meeting. Public Document Room, 1717 H St., The Executive Director of the ACRS 1:00 p.m. until the conclusion of busi­ N.W., Washington, D.C. 20555, at the should be informed of such an agreement ness: The Subcommittee will meet in Oak Ridge Public Library, Civic Center, at least three working days prior to the open session with the NRC Staff, the En­ Oak Ridge, TN 37830, and at the Law- meeting so that the agreement can be ergy Research and Development Admin­ son McGhee Public Library 500 W. confirmed and a determination can be istration, the Project Management Cor­ Church Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. made regarding the applicability of the poration, and the Tennessee Valley Au­ (b) Those persons wishing to make an agreement to the material that will be thority to discuss research and develop­ oral statement at the meeting should discussed during the meeting. Minimum ment efforts at Atomics International make a written request tò do so, iden­ information provided should include in­ and their application to the Clinch River tifying the topics and desired presenta­ formation regarding the date of the Breeder Reactor Project. tion time so that appropriate arrange­ agreement, the scope of material in­ At the conclusion of the open session, ments can be made. The Committee will cluded in the agreement, the project or the Subcommittee will caucus in a brief, receive oral statements on topics relevant projects involved, and the names and closed session to determine whether the to the Committee’s purview at an ap­ titles of the persons signing the agree­ matters identified in the initial closed propriate time chosen by the Chairman ment. Additional information may be re­ session have been adequately covered of the Subcommittee. quested to identify the specific agree­ and whether the project is ready for re­ (c) Further information regarding ment involved. A copy of the executed view by the full Committee. During this topics to be discussed, whether the meet­ agreement should be provided to Mr. T. session, Subcommittee members and con­ ing has been cancelled or rescheduled, G. McCreless of the ACRS Office, prior sultants will discuss their final opinions the Chairman’s ruling on requests for to the beginning of the meeting. and recommendations on these matters. the opportunity to present oral state­ (g) A copy of the transcript of the Upon conclusion of the caucus, the Sub­ ments and the time allotted therefor open portion of the meeting will be avail­ committee may meet again in brief open can be obtained by a prepaid telephone able for inspection on or after February session to announce its determination. call on February 13, 1976 to the Office, 26, 1976 at the NRC Public Document In addition to this closed deliberative of the Executive Director of the Com­ Room, 1717 H St. NW„ Washington, D.C. session, it may be necessary for the Sub­ mittee (telephone 202/634-1375, Attn: 20555, at the Oak Ridge Public Library, committee to hold one or more closed Mr. T. G. McCreless) between 8:15 a.m. Civic Center, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, and sessions for the purpose of exploring with and 5:00 p.m., EST. at the Lawson McGhee Public Library, the NRC Staff and participants matters (d) Questions may be propounded 500 W. Church Street, Knoxville, TN involving proprietary information, par­ only by members of the Subcommittee 37902. ticularly with regard to specific features and its consultants. of the plant design. Copies of the minutes of the meeting (e) The use of still, motion picture, I have determined, in accordance with and television cameras, the physical in­ will be made available for inspection at Subsection 10(d) of Public Law 92-463, the NRC Public Document Room, 1717 stallation and presence of which will not H St. NW., Washington, D.C. 20555 after that it is necessary to conduct the above interfere with the conduct of the meet­ May 19, 1976. Copies may be obtained closed sessions to protect the free inter­ ing, will be permitted both before and upon payment of appropriate charges. change of internal views in the final after the meeting and during any recess. stages of the Subcommittee’s deliberative The use of such equipment will not, how­ Dated: January 26, 1976. process (5 U.S.C. 552(b) (5) ) and to pro­ ever, be allowed while the meeting is in tect confidential proprietary information session. J ohn C. H oyle, Advisory Committee (5 U.S.C. 552(b) (4) ). Separation of fac­ (f) Persons with agreements or orders Management Officer. tual material from individuals’ advice, permitting access to proprietary infor­ opinions, and recommendations while mation may attend portions of ACRS [PR Doc.76-2985 Piled 1-30-76j8:45 am] closed Executive Sessions are in progress meetings where this material is being dis­ is considered impractical. cussed upon confirmation that such ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REACTOR Practical considerations may dictate agreements are effective and relate to the SAFEGUARDS alterations in the above agenda or sched­ material being discussed. ule. The Chairman of the Subcommittee The Executive Director of the ACRS Meeting is empowered to conduct the meeting in should be informed of such an agree­ In accordance with the purposes of a manner that, in his judgment, will ment at least three working days prior Sections 29 and 182b. of the Atomic En­ facilitate the orderly conduct of busi­ to the meeting so that the agreement can ergy Act (42 U.S.C. 2039, 2232b.), the ness, including provisions to carry over be confirmed and a determination can ACRS Subcommittee on the Clinch River an incompleted open session from one be made regarding the applicability of Breeder Reactor Plant will meet on Feb­ day to the next. the agreement to the material that will ruary 19, 1976 at Sheraton Inn/Los An­ With respect to public participation in be discussed during the meeting. Mini­ geles Airport, 9750 Airport Boulevard, the open portion of the meeting, the fol­ mum information provided should in­ Los Angeles, CA 90045. lowing requirements shall apply: clude information regarding the date of

FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO. 22— M O NDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 4866 NOTICES the agreement, the scope of material in­ County, Michigan. The amendment is quested by Detroit Edison. The exemp­ cluded in the agreement, the project or effective as of its date of issuance. tion was granted by letter dated Janu­ projects involved, and the names and The amendment revised the plant ary 23, 1976.. titles of the persons signing the agree­ staff organization by adding the position The application for the transfer com­ ment. Additional information may be re­ of Environmental Supervisor. plies with the standards and require­ quested to identify the specific agree­ The application for the amendment ments of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, ment involved. A copy of the executed complies with the standards and require­ as amended (the Act), and the Com- agreement should be provided to Mr. T. ments of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, missiori’s rulfess and regulations. The G. McCreless of the ACRS Office, prior to as amended (the A ct), and the Commis­ Commission has made appropriate find­ the beginning of the meeting. sion’s rules and regulations. The Com­ ings as required by the Act and the (g) A copy of the transcript of Ihemission has made appropriate findings Commission’s rules and regulations in in open portion of the meeting will be as required by the Act and the Commis­ CFR Chapter I, which are set forth in available for inspection on or after Feb­ sion’s rules and regulations in 10 CFR me amended license. Notice of Intent to ruary 26, 1976 at the NRC Public Docu­ Chapter I, which are set forth in the Transfer Provisional Operating License ment Room, 1717 H St., NW„ Washing­ license amendment. Prior public notice in connection with this section was pub­ ton, D.C. 20555, at the Oak Ridge Pub­ of this amendment is not required since lished in the F ederal R egister on No­ lic Library, Civic Center, Oak Ridge, TN the amendment does not involve a sig­ vember 20, 1975 (40 .FR 54031). No re­ 37830, and at the Lawson McGhee Public nificant hazards consideration. quest for a hearing or petition for leave Library, 500 W. Church Street, Knox­ The Commission has determined that to intervene was filed following notice ville, TN 37902. the issuance of this amendment will not of the proposed action. Copies of the minutes of the meeting result in any significant environmental The Commission has determined that will be made available for inspection at imoact and that pursuant to 10 CFR the issuance of this amendment will not the NRC Public Document Room, 1717 H § 51.5(d) (4) an environmental state­ result in any significant environmental St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20555 after ment, negative declaration or environ­ impact and that pursuant to 10 CFR May 19, 1976. Copies may be obtained mental impact appraisal need not be § 51.5(d) (4) an environmental state­ upon payment of appropriate charges. prepared in connection with issuance of ment, negative declaration or environ­ mental impact appraisal need not be pre­ Dated: January 26, 1976. this amendment. For further details with respect to pared in connection with issuance of this J ohn C. H oyle, this action, see (1), the application for amendment. Advisory Committee amendment dated December 5. 1975, and For further details with respect to this Management Officer. (2> Amendment No. 18 to License No. action, see (1) the application for trans­ [FR Doc.76-2986 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] DPR-20. These items are available for fer of the license dated October 16, 1975, nubile inspection at the Commission’s as supplemented October 27, 1975, (2) Public Document Room, 1717 H Street, Amendment No. 8 to License No. DPR-9, [Docket Nos. STN 50-454, STN 50-455, and NW„ Washington, D.C. and at the and (3) the Commission’s related Safety STN 50-456 and STN 50-457] Kalamazoo Public Library, 315 South Evaluation. All of these items are avail­ COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. (BYRON Rose Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan. able for public inspection at the Com­ STATION, UNITS 1 & 2) (BRAIDWOOD A copv of Amendment No. 18 may be mission’s Public Document Room, 1717 H STATION, UNITS 1 & 2) obtained upon request addressed to the Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. IT S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, A copy of items (2) and (3) may be Assignment of Atomic Safety and Licensing Washington, D.C. 20555, Attention: obtained upon request addressed to the Appeal Board Director, Division of Operating Reactors. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Notice is hereby given that, in accord­ Washington, D.C. 20555, Attention: Di­ ance with the authority in 10 CFR Dated at Bethesda. Maryland, this rector, Division of Reactor Licensing. 23rd day of January 1-976. § 2.787(a), the Chairman of the Atomic Dated at Bethesda, Maryland, this 23rd Safety and Licensing Appeal Panel has For the Nuclear Regulatory Commis­ day of January, 1976. assigned the following panel members sion. to serve as the Atomic Safety and Licens­ R obert A. P urple, For the Nuclear Regulatory Commis­ ing Appeal Board for these construction Chief, Operating Reactors sion. permit proceedings: Branch No. 1, Division of R obert W . R eid, Operating Reactors. Chief, Operating Reactors Alan S. Rosenthal, Chairman Branch No, 4, Division of Op­ Dr. Lawrence R. Quarles [FR Doc.76-2989 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] Dr. W. Reed Johnson erating Reactors. [FR Doc.76-2990 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] Dated: January 26, 1976. [Docket No. 50-16] -M argaret E. Dxj F lo, Secretary to the DETROIT EDISON CO. [Docket Nos. 50-424, 50-425] Appeal Board. Transfer of Provis'onal Operating License GEORGIA POWER COL [FR Doc.76-2988 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Public Hearing Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Please take notice that pursuant to Commission) has issued Amendment No. [Docket No. 50—255] the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as 8 to Provisional Operating License No. amended, and the Commission’s Regula­ CONSUMERS POWER CO. DPR-9 which transfers the license from tions (10 CFR Part 50), a public eviden­ the Power Reactor Development Com­ tiary hearing will be held before an Issuance of Amendment to Provisional pany to The Detroit Edison Company Operating License Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (the (the licensee). The amended license au­ Board) starting at 9:30 A.M., EST, on Notice is hereby given that the U.S. thorizes the Detroit Edison Company to February 10, 1976 at the following lo­ Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the possess but not operate the Enrico Fermi cation : Commission) has issued Amendment Atomic Power Plant Unit No. 1 located U.S. District Courtroom, U.S. Courthouse, No. 18 to Provisional Operating Li­ in Monroe County, Michigan. The 2nd Floor, 8th & Telfair Sts., Augusta, cense No. DPR-20 issued to Con­ amendment is effective as of its date of Georgia 30902. sumers Power Company which revised issuance. On a related matter the Com­ The purpose of this public hearing, to Technical Specifications for operation of mission has granted an exemption to be conducted in accordance with the the Palisades Plant, located in Van Buren 10 CFR Part 140, Appendix F, as re­ Commission’s Rules of Practice, is to

FEDERAL EE3!S~ER, VOL. 4 1 , M G . 22— MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 NOTICES 4867 consider certain proposed amendments1 The Commission has determined that of the parties with respect thereto. to the Applicant’s construction permits, the issuance of this amendment will not Where there are two or more parties on which the Applicant has already re­ result in any significant environmental the same side of the controversy, coun­ ceived, to build two pressurized water impact and that pursuant to 10 CFR 51.5 sel representing those parties are strong­ nuclear reactors to be known as the Alvin (d) (4) an environmental statement, ly encouraged to consult with each other W. Vogtle Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, negative declaration or environmental in advance for the purpose of avoiding, near the Savannah River in Burke impact appraisal need not be prepared to the extent possible, the presentation County, Georgia, about 26 miles south­ in connection with issuance of this of repetitious arguments. The total time east of Augusta and 15 miles east of amendment. allotted to their side shall be divided Waynesboro, Georgia. For further details with respect to this equally among the parties unless counsel If there are any requests from organi­ action, see (1) the application for agree upon some other division. zations or individuals to make limited amendment dated January 24, 1975, (2) Each party shall furnish the Secretary appearance statements, pursuant to the Amendment No. 10 to License No. DPR- to this Board, by letter mailed no later Commission’s Rules of Practice (10 CFR 34, and (3) the Commission’s related than February 26, 1976, with the § 2.715(a)), these will be heard on the Safety Evaluation. All of these items are namfe(s) of the counsel who will present morning of February 10. available for public inspection at the argument on its behalf. This hearing had originally been Commission’s Public Document Room, It'is so ordered. scheduled to start on January 27, but had 1717 H Street, NW., Washington, D.C. to be postponed (see Board Notice of Jan­ and at the Greeley Public Library, City For the Atomic Safety and Licensing uary 20, 1976). Complex Building, Greeley, Colorado Appeal Board. Interested members of the public are 80631. M argaret E. D u F lo, invited to attend the hearing. A copy of items (2) and (3) may be Secretary to the Appeal Board. It is so ordered. obtained upon request addressed to the [FR Doc.76-2992 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] Issued at Bethesda, Maryland, this United States Nuclear Regulatory Com­ 27th day of January, 1976. mission, Washington, D.C. 20555, Atten­ OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND tion: Director, Division of Project Man­ For the Atomic Safety and Licensing agement. BUDGET Board. Dated at Bethesda, Maryland, this BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL ON T homas W. R eilly, Esq., 27th day of January, 1976. FEDERAL REPORTS Chairman. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commis­ Meeting [FR Doc.76-2987 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] sion. Pursuant to Pub. L. 92-463, notice is R obert A. Clark, hereby given of a meeting of the Business [Docket No. 50-267] Chief, Special Reactors Branch, Advisory Council on Federal Reports to Division of Project Manage- be held in Room 2010, New Executive PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF ment. Office Building, 726 Jackson Place, NW., COLORADO [FR Doc.76-299Í Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] Washington, D.C., on February 26, 1976, Issuance of Amendment to Facility at 10:00 a.m. Operating License The purpose of the meeting is to con­ [Docket No. 50-346A] duct Council business such as the Treas­ Notice is hereby given that the U.S. urer’s Report, Council budget, and re­ Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the TOLEDO EDISON CO. ET AL. ports of various Committees; to hear re­ Commission) has issued Amendment No. Order marks from the Deputy Associate Direc­ 10 to Facility Operating License No. tor for Statistical Policy; and to receive DPR-34 issued to Public Service Com­ January 27, 1976. Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal reports-of recent actions by the Office pf pany of Colorado which revised Tech­ Management and Budget which affect nical Specifications for operation of the Board, Alan S. Rosenthal, Chairman, the reporting of business firms to Federal Fort St. Vrain Nuclear Generating Sta­ Michael C. Farrar, Richard S. Salzman, agencies. The meeting will be open to tion, located in Weld County, Colorado. in the matter of the Toledo Edison Com­ public observation and participation. The amendment is effective as of its date pany et al., (Davis-Beese Nuclear Power Anyone wishing to participate should of issuance. Station, Unit 1). contact the Deputy Associate Director The amendment permits a change in By order of January 8,1976, this Board for Statistical Policy, Room 10202, New the procedures to be followed in the event accepted the referral by the Licensing Executive Office Building, Washington, of trouble with the hydraulic power sys­ Board of that Board’s ruling that section D.C. 20503, Telephone (202) 395-3730. tem. 105c of the Atomic Energy Act does not The application for the amendment permit Unit 1 of the Davis-Beese facility V elma N. B aldwin, complies with the standards and require­ to be licensed for operation prior to the Assistant to the Director ments of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, completion of the pending antitrust pro­ for Administration. as amended (the A ct), and the Commis­ ceeding. LBP-76-1, NRCI-76/1 [FR Doc.76-3010 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] sion’s rules and regulations. The Com­ (January 7,1976). Oral argument on the mission has made appropriate findings as referred rulings will be heard at 10:00 required by the Act and the Commission’s a.m. on Thursday, March 4, 1976, in the CLEARANCE OF REPORTS rules and regulations in 10 CFR Chap­ Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Public List of Requests ter I, which are set forth in the license Hearing Room, fifth floor, East-West amendment. Prior public notice of this Towers, 4350 East West Highway, Be­ . The following is a list of requests for amendment is not required since the thesda, Maryland. clearance of reports intended for use in collecting information from the public amendment does not involve a significant Each side is allotted one hour for the hazards consideration. received by the Office of Management presentation of argument. The party (or and Budget on January 28, 1976 (44 parties) challenging the Licensing U.S.C. 3509). The purpose of publishing Board’s ruling will be heard first and 1 See this Board’s “ Notice of Supplemental this list in the F ederal R egister is to Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Con­ may reserve a portion of its (their) time inform the public. struction Permits,” dated Sept. 3, 1975, for rebuttal. The list includes the title of each re­ which was published in the F e d e r a l R e g i s ­ In preparing for argument, counsel quest received: the name of the agency t e r on Sept. 8 , 1975 (40 FR 41569). See also may assume that the Board will be this Board’s “Prehearing Conference Order sponsoring the proposed collection of And Rulings on Contentions,” issued De­ familiar with both the issues presented information; the agency form num- cember 1, 1975. by the referred ruling and the positions ber(s), if applicable; the frequency with

FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO . 22— M ONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 4868 NOTICES which the information is proposed to be icy, 1800 G Street, NW., Washington, on such exchange and o therwise than on collected; the name of the reviewer or D.C., on Friday, February 20, 1976. a national securities exchange is re­ reviewing division within OMB, and an The principal agenda items will be: (1) quired in the public interest and for the indication of who will be the respondents Status of ITU, Conference preparation; protection of investors; to the proposed collection. (2) the role of the FMAC in OTP prepa­ Therefore, pursuant to Section 12 (k) Requests for extension which appear ration for the General World Adminis­ of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to raise no significant issues are to be trative Radio Conference, 1979; (3) con­ trading in such securities on the above approved after brief notice through this sideration of the FCC Spectrum Man­ mentioned exchange and otherwise than release. agement Task Force Activities; (4) con­ on a national securities exchange is sus­ Further information about the items sideration of OTP efforts for the pended, for the period from January 24, on this daily list may be obtained from evaluation of the performance of tele­ 1976 through February 2, 1976. the clearance office, Office of Manage­ communications systems in the spectral By the Commission. ment and Budget, Washington, D.C. use of environment. 20503, (202-395-4529), or from the re­ The meeting will be open to the pub­ [ seal] G eorge A. F itzsimmons, viewer listed. lic; any member of the public will be Secretary. N e w F o r m s permitted to file a written statement with [FR Doc.76-2947 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE |he Council, before or after the meeting. The names of the members of the Forest Service, 1976 Secondary Wood Using [File No. 500-1] Industry Survey, single-time, secondary Council, a copy of the agenda, a sum­ wood processors, Hulett, D. T., 395-4730. mary of the meeting, and other infor­ mation pertaining to the meeting may CONTINENTAL VENDING MACHINE CORP. d e p a r t m e n t o f h e a l t h , e d u c a t i o n , a n d be obtained from Mr. Jack E. Weather­ Suspension of Trading WELFARE ford, Office of Telecommunications Pol­ January 23, 1976. Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Ad­ icy, Washington, D.C. 20504 (telephone: ministration;' Study of the Changes In Al­ 202-395-5623). It appearing to the Securities and Ex­ cohol-related problems without formal change Commission that% the summary treatment, ADAMHAA 0116, single-time, Dated: January 27,1976. suspension of trading in the common Individuals recovered from drinking prob­ stock of Continental Vending Machine lems, Richard Eislnger, 395-6140. L. D aniel O ’Neill, Advisory Committee Corporation being traded otherwise than R e v i s i o n s Management Officer. on a national securities exchange is re­ quired in the public interest and for the DEPARTMENT OF STATE (EXCLUDING AID AND [FR Doc.76-2936 Filed 1-30-76:8:45 am] ACTION) protection of investors; Therefore, pursuant to Section 12 (k) Visitor Visa Information and Application, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, OP. 156, on occasion, aliens visiting the POSTAL RATE COMMISSION United States, Harry B. Sheftel, 395-5870. [Docket No. MC73-1] trading in such securities otherwise than on a national securities exchange is sus­ DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE MAIL CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE, 1973 pended, for the period from January 25, Bureau of Census, Confidential Employment Receipt of Stipulation and Agreement 1976 through February 3, 1976. Inquiry, SE-36C, on occasion, employers, teachers, Harry B. Sheftel, 395-5870. January 27, 1976. By the Commission. Take notice that a Stipulation and seal eorge itzsimmons E x t e n s i o n s [ ] G A. F , DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Agreement in Phase I of Docket No. Secretary. MC73-1 was filed with the Postal Rate [FR Doc.76-2946 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] Bureau of Census, Survey of Expenditure Commission on January 26, 1976. This and Employment for Civil and Criminal Justice Activities of the Federal Govern­ Stipulation and Agreement is available ment, CJ25, annually, Caywood, D. Ft, 395- for public inspection in the Commission’s [70-5791] 3443. public reference room. In accordance Maritime Administration, Contractor’s State­ with the briefing schedule adopted in GENERAL PUBLIC UTILITIES CORP. ment for the Purpose of Transacting Busi­ these proceedings on January 16, 1976, Proposed Amendments of Articles of ness (financial), MA-151, semi-annually, briefs commenting on the Stipulation and Incorporation ship repair contractors,-Marsha Traynham, Agreement are to be filed by January 29, Notice is hereby given that General 395-4529. 1976. Reply briefs are to be filed by Feb­ Bureau of Census, Business Verification Re­ Public Utilities Corporation (“GPU” ) , port (Sales Figures for Small Business Es­ ruary 6,1976. 80 Pine Street, New York, New York tablishments), BUS 474, monthly, retail By the Commission. 10005, a registered holding company, has businesses, Marsha Traynham, 395-4529. filed a declaration with this Commission [ seal] James R. Lindsay, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND Secretary. pursuant to the Public Utility Holding ' WELFARE Company Act of 1935 (“Act” ), desig­ [FR Doc.76-2951 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 ami Social and Rehabilitation Service, Report on nating Sections 6(a), 7, and 12(e) of the Children for Whom Adoption Petition Were Act and Rules 62 and 65 promulgated Granted During the Year, SRS-NCSS-2, SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE annually, State Departments of Public Wel­ thereunder as applicable to the pro­ fare, Marsha Traynham, 395-4529. COMMISSION posed transaction. All interested persons [File No. 500-1] Philip D. Larsen, are referred to the declaration, which is Budget and Management Officer. CANADIAN JAVELIN, LTD. summarized below, for a complete state­ [FR Doc.76-3188 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] Suspension of Trading ment of the proposed transaction. GPU proposes to amend its Articles of „ January 23, 1976. Incorporation in the following respects: OFFICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS The common stock of Canadian Jav­ POLICY elin, Ltd. being traded on the American (1) to increase the number of shares of its authorized common stock, par value FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY Stock Exchange pursuant to provisions COUNCIL of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 $2.50, from 55,000,000 (of which 54,756,- and all other securities of Canadian 736 shares, exclusive of 28,074 treasury Meeting Javelin, Ltd. being traded otherwise than shares, are now outstanding) to 75,000,- Notice is hereby given that the Fre­ on a national Securities exchange; and 000 shares; and (2) to eliminate the pres­ quency Management Advisory Council It appearing to the Securities and Ex­ (FMAC) will meet at 9:30 a.m., in Room change Commission that the summary ent mandatory requirement that common 712, Office of Telecommunications Pol­ suspension of trading in such securities stockholders be extended preemptive

FEDERAL RE3IS~ER, VOL. 4 1 , NO. 2 2 — MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 , 1 9 7 6 NOTICES 4869 rights to subscribe pro rata to additional said date, the declaration, as filed or as quire all of Crossett’s 250,000 outstand­ shares of common stock isued by GPU. it may be amended, may be permitted to ing shares of common stock, $1.00 par It is stated that the increase in the num­ become effective as provided in Rule 23 value, from Middle South in exchange for ber of shares .is being sought in order of the General Rules and Regulations additional common stock of AP&L, $12.50 that, from time to time as needed over promulgated under the Act, or the Com­ par value. The number of shares of AP&L the next few years, cash required for the mission may grant exemption from its common stock to be issued and sold to common stock equity component of the rules under the Act as provided in Rules Middle South at a price of $12.50 per capital requirements of the GPU holding 20(a) and 100 thereof or take such other share will be determined on the basis, of company system can be obtained. GPU action as it may deem appropriate. Per­ and the aggregate par value of the AP&L states that with today’s broad base of sons who request a hearing or advice as common stock will be equal to, the net corporate ownership, and with addi­ to whether a hearing is ordered will re­ book value of Crosseftt on February 29, tional shares readily available in the ceive any notices and orders issued in 1976. As of November 30, 1975, the net market for purchase, preemptive rights, this matter, including the date of the book value of Crossett was approximately which had as their aim the preservation hearing (if ordered) and any postpone­ $568,000. of a shareholders’ proportionate interest ments thereof. It is contemplated that the closing date and voting rights against possible dilu­ For the Commission, by the Division in respect of the above exchange of tion through disproportionate shares to of Corporate Regulation, pursuant to shares will be on or about March 1,1976. other more favored purchasers, no longer delegated authority. As soon as practicable after the closing has any significance. Removing the pres­ date, AP&L, as then sole stockholder of [ seal] G eorge A. F itzsimmons, Crossett, proposes to effectuate the ent mandatory feature of preemptive Secretary. rights would not preclude future rights liquidation and dissolution of Crossett offerings to stockholders. GPU’s existing [PR Doc.76-2980 Piled l-30-76;8:45 am] and the distribution of its assets both Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan real and personal, including any and all franchises, permits, utility easements, is itself a form of preemptive rights of­ [70-5793] fering. Through participation in that rights of way and other land rights, to Plan, stockholders may increase their MIDDLE SOUTH UTILITIES, INC., ET AL. AP&L. Thereafter, AP&L will continue to holdings of GPU common stock through Filing of Application provide service to Crossett’s present quarterly purchases of additional shares customers. at the then market price, without pay­ In the Matter of Middle South Utili­ The fees and expenses to be incurred in ment of brokerage commissions. ties, Inc., 225 Baronne Street, New Or­ connection with this transaction are esti­ GPU intends to submit the proposed leans, Louisiana 70112; Arkansas Power mated at $12,000, including legal fees of amendments to its Articles of Incorpora­ & Light Company, First National Build­ $10,000. It is stated that the transaction' tion to its stockholders for their consent ing, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203; and is subject to the jurisdiction of the Ar­ at the annual meeting of stockholders to Crossett Electric Company, First Na­ kansas Public Service Commission and be held on April 5, 1976.' In connection tional Building, Little Rock, Arkansas the Tennessee Public Service Commis­ therewith GPU proposes to solicit prox­ 72203. sion. No other State commission and no ies from the holders of its common stock Notice is hereby given that Middle Federal commission, other than this through the use of proposed solicitation South Utilities, Inc. (“Middle South”) , a Commission, has jurisdiction over the material which -sets forth the proposals registered holding company, and two of proposed transaction. in detail in addition to proposals to elect its wholly owned electric utility subsid­ Notice is further given that any in­ directors and to vote on auditors. The iary companies, Arkansas Power and terested person may, not later than declaration states that the proposed Light Company (“AP&L”) and Crossett February 20,1976, request in writing that amendments require the affirmative vote Electric Company (“Crossett” ) have filed a hearing be held on such matter, stating of the holders of a majority of the out­ an application-declaration pursuant to the nature of his interest, the reasons for standing shares of common stock. the Public Utility Holding Company Act such request, and the issues of fact or The fees and expenses to be incurred of 1935 (“Act”) designating Sections 6 law raised by the filing which he desires in connection with the proposed trans­ (a), 7, 9(a), 10, 12(d) and 12(f) of the to controvert; or he may request that he action will be filed by amendment. The Act and Rule 43 promulgated thereunder be notified if the Commission should cost to GPU, for reimbursement to stock­ as applicable to the following proposed order a hearing thereon. Any such re­ holders who hold stock for others for transaction. All interested persons are quest should be( addressed: Secretary, forwarding copies of proxy material to referred to the application-declaration, Securities and Exchange Commission, them, is estimated at $25,000. It is stated which is summarized below, for a com­ Washington, D.C. 20549. A copy of such that no state commission and no federal plete statement of the proposed transac­ request should be served personally or commission, other than this Commission, tion. by mail (air mail if the person being has jurisdiction over the proposed trans­ The properties of Crossett consist of served is located more than 500 miles action. facilities for distribution of electric power from the point of mailing) upon the Notice is further given that any in­ and energy all located within the cor­ applicants-declarants at the above stated terested person may, not later than Feb­ porate limits of the Town of Crossett, address, and proof of service (by affidavit ruary 19, 1976, request in writing that a Arkansas, and currently operated by or, in case of an attorney at law, by hearing be held on such matter, stating AP&L, as lessee. The Town of Crossett is certificate) should be filed with the re­ the nature of his interest, the reasons for contiguous to and within the territory quest. At any time after said date, the such request, and the issues of fact or law served by AP&L and Crossett’s electric application-declaration, as filed or as it raised by said declaration which he de­ properties are connected directly with may be amended, may be granted and sires to controvert; or he may request those of AP&L. Crossett does not own permitted to become effective as provided that he be notified if the Commission any generation or transmission facilities, in Rule 23 of the General Rules and should order a hearing thereon. Any such and it purchases its entire energy re­ Regulations promulgated under the Act, request should be addressed; Secretary, quirements from AP&L. As of November or the Commission may grant exemption Securities and Exchange Commission, 30, 1975, Crossett’s facilities furnished from such rules as provided in Rules 20 Washington, D.C. 20549. A copy of such electric service to approximately 2,497 (a) and 100 thereof or take such other request should be served personally or by customers. action as it may deem appropriate. Per­ mail (air mail if the person being served It is stated that the present arrange­ sons who request a hearing or advice as is located more than 500 miles from the ment, whereby AP&L leases and operates to whether a hearing is ordered will re­ point of mailing) upon the declarant at the properties of Crossett, has resulted ceive any notices or orders issued in this in an unnecessary duplication of corpo­ the above-stated address, and proof of matter, including the date of the hearing service (by affidavit or, in case of an at- rate organization, accounting and opera­ tomey-at-law, by certificate) should be tion within the Middle South system. It (if ordered) and any postponements filed with the request. At any time after is therefore proposed that AP&L will ac­ thereof.

FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO. 22— M ONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 4870 NOTICES

For the Commission, by the Division execution, thereby assuring that floor transactions as a specialist on the Ex­ of Corporate Regulation, pursuant to brokers executing customers’ orders will change for all purposes under the Act delegated authority. be afforded an opportunity to obtain and the rules and regulations thereunder broader trader participation in options with respect to options transactions [ seal] G eorge A. Fitzsimmons, Secretary. trading on a more expeditious and con­ initiated and effected by film on the floor tinuing basis. PBW has expressed the be­ in his capacity as a registered options [FR Doc.76-2981 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] lief that the Proposed Rule Change will trader. protect investors and serve the public Interested persons are invited to sub­ [Rel. No. 34-12044; File No. SR-PBW-75-9] interest because increased participation mit written data, views and arguments by registered options traders in the PBW concerning the Proposed Rule Change PBW STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. options market has resulted in addi­ and Commission approval of same. Per­ Proposed Rule Change tional depth and liquidity in options sons desiring to make written submis­ traded on PBW. sions should file six copies thereof with Pursuant to Section 19(b) (1) of the Further, the Commission finds good the Secretary of the Commission, Secu­ Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 cause for approving the Proposed Rule rities and Exchange Commission, 500 U.S.C. 78(s) (b)(1) (the “Act”) as Change prior to the thirtieth day after North Capitol Street, Washington, D.C. amended by Pub. L. No. 94-29, § 16 (June the date of publication of notice of the 20549. Reference should be made to File 4, 1975), notice is hereby given that on filing thereof. PBW’s rules impose re- No. SR-PBW-75-10. December 29, 1975 and January 6, 1976, sponsiblities on registered options trad­ The Commission is directed under Sec­ respectively, PBW Stock Exchange, Inc. ers similar to the responsibilities of spe­ tion 19(b) (2) of the Act to approve a (“PBW”), 17th Street and Stock Ex­ cialists, viz., the obligation to deal for proposed rule change of a self-régulatory change Place, Philadelphia, Pennsyl­ their own accounts in a manner calcu­ organization if it finds such rule change vania 19103, a national securities ex­ lated to contribute to the maintenance to be consistent with the requirements change registered with the Commission of a fair and orderly market, and the of the Act and the rules and regulations pursuant to Section 6 of the Act, filed obligation to help maintain a fair and thereunder applicable to such organiza­ with the Commission a proposed rule orderly market when called upon by floor tion. The Commission finds that the Pro­ change and clarifying amendment there­ officials or floor brokers. The Commis­ posed Rule Change is consistent with the to. Such proposed rule change, as so sion finds that adoption of the Proposed requirements of the Act and the rules and amended, is hereinafter referred to as Rule Change is a necessary and appro­ regulations thereunder applicable to na­ the “Proposed Rule Change”. The Pro­ priate measure to assure that registered tional securities exchanges including the posed Rule Change is to amend the Com­ options traders fulfill such responsibili­ requirements of Section 6 and the rules mentary to PBW Rule 1013 so as to add ties. . and regulations thereunder. In particu­ new paragraph .05 reading as follows: For the foregoing reasons, the Com­ lar, Section 6(b) (5) of the Act requires .05 A Floor Broker representing a custo­ mission finds good cause for approving that the rules of a national securities mer’s order in options shall, prior to execut­ the Proposed Rule Change prior to the exchange be designed to “ [facilitate] ing such order, ascertain that at least one thirtieth day after publication of notice transactions in securities, * * * remove Registered Options Trader is present in the of the filing thereof. impediments to and perfect the mech­ trading crowd at the post when such order It is therefore ordered, pursuant to anism of a free and open market * * *, is executed. Section 19(b) (2) of the Act, that the and, in general, * * * protect investors Interested persons are invited to sub­ Proposed Rule Change be, and it hereby and the public interest * * *.” PBWhas mit written data, views and arguments is, approved. stated that the purpose of the Proposed concerning the Proposed Rule Change For the Commission by the Division of Rule Change is to permit registered op­ and Commission approval of same. Per­ Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated tions traders to.obtain the same treat­ sons desiring to make written submis­ authority. ment under Regulations T and U of the sions should file six copies thereof with Federal Reserve Board presently af­ [seal] G eorge A. F itzsimmons, forded to specialists in financing their the Secretary of the Commission, Securi­ Secretary. ties and Exchange Commission, 500 options positions. According to PBW, January 23, 1976. North Capitol Street, Washington, D.C. lowering margin requirements applicable 20549. Reference should be made to File [FR Doc.76-2948 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] to the accounts of registered options No. SR-PBW-75-9. traders would facilitate increased partici­ The Commission is directed under Sec­ [ SR—PBW—7 5—10] pation of such traders in the options tion 19(b) (2) of the Act to approve a market, thus provide additional depth proposed rule change of a self-regulatory PBW STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. and liquidity to such market, and thereby organization if it finds such rule change Filing of Proposed Rule Change and Order protect investors and serve the public to be consistent with the requirements Approving Proposed Rule Change interest. Further, the Commission finds good of tiie Act and the rules and regulations Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the thereunder applicable to such organiza­ cause for approving the Proposed Rule Securities Exchange Act of 19.34,15 U.S.C. Change prior to the thirtieth day after tion. The Commission finds that the Pro­ 78(c) (b) (1) (the “Act” ) as wmended by posed Rule Change is consistent with the the date of publication of notice of the Pub. L. No. 94-29, § 16 (June 4, 1975), filing thereof. PBW’s rules impose re­ requirements of the Act and the rules notice is hereby given that on Decem­ and regulations thereunder applicable to sponsibilities on registered options national securities exchanges including ber 23,1975 and January 12,1976, respec­ traders similar to the responsibilities of tively, PBW Stock Exchange, Inc. specialists, viz., the obligation to deal for the requirements of Section 6 and the (“PBW” ) 17th Street and Stock Ex­ rules and regulations thereunder. In par­ their own accounts in a manner cal­ change Place, Philadelphia, Pennsyl­ culated to contribute to the maintenance ticular, Section 6(b)(5) of the Act re­ vania 19103, a national securities ex­ quires that the rules of a national securi­ of a fair and orderly market, and the ties exchange be designed to “ [facilitate] change registered with the Commission obligation to help maintain a fair and pursuant to Section 6 of the Act, filed transactions in securities, * * * remove orderly market when called upon by floor impediments to and perfect the mech­ with the Commission a proposed rule officials or floor brokers. anism of a free and open market * * *, change and a clarifying amendment To facilitate the fulfillment of these and, in general, * * * protect investors thereto. (Such proposed rule change, as so amended, is hereinafter referred to as responsibilities by registered options and the public interest * * the “Proposed Rule Change” ) . The Pro­ traders, the Commission deems it neces­ According to PBW, the Proposed Rule posed Rule Change is to amend the Com­ sary and desirable to approve imme­ Change is designed to require at least mentary to PBW Rule 1013 so as to diately the Proposed Rule Change which one registered options trader to be pres­ ent in the trading crowd when custom­ designate any registered options trader has the effect of affording to registered, ers’ orders are brought to the floor for electing to engage in Exchange options options traders the same treatment pres-

FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO. 22— M ONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976 NOTICES 4871 ently afforded to specialists with respect Committee members and Commission Tillamook County and adjacent counties to margin requirements. personnel. " within the State of Oregon constitute a For the foregoing reasons, the Com­ Man years: 7 ^ man years per year for disaster area because of damage result­ mission finds good cause for approving Commission personnel on a continuing ing from severe rainstorms, windstorms the Proposed Rule Change prior to the basis. and flooding which occurred November thirtieth day after publication of notice The Advisory Committee shall meet at 30—December 12, 1975. Eligible persons, of filing thereof. such intervals as are necessary to carry firms and organizations may file appli­ It is therefore ordered, pursuant to out its functions. It is estimated that the Section 19(b) (2) of the Act, that the Pro­ meetings of the full Committee will not cations for loans for physical damage posed Rule Change be, and it hereby is, occur more frequently than monthly. until the close of business on March 1, approved. Unless otherwise provided by amend­ 1976, and for economic injury the close For the Commission, by the Division ment of the Charter, the Committee will of business on September 30, 1976 at: of Market Regulation, pursuant to dele­ terminate at the end of eighteen months Small Business Administration, gated authority. from the date of its establishment. District Office, [seal] G eorge A. Fitzsimmons, Pursuant to the determination of the 700 Pittock Block, Secretary. Director of the Office of Management 921 Southwest Washington Street, Portland, Oregon 97205 J a n u a r y 23, 1976. and Budget, the Charter of this Com­ [PR Doc.76—2949 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am] mittee is hereby filed concurrently with or other locally announced locations. this notice of the establishment of the Committee. The Charter Will be filed Dated: January 27,1976. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CORPORATE with the Senate Committee on Banking, L o u is F . L a u n , DISCLOSURE Housing, and Urban Affairs and with Acting Administrator. Commission Establishment and Meeting the House of Representatives Commit­ tee on Interstate and Foreign Com­ [FR Doc.76-3018 Filed 1-30-76;8:45 am] I, Roderick M. Hills, Chairman of themerce. A copy of this Charter also shall Securities and Exchange Commission, be furnished to the Library of Congress INTERSTATE COMMERCE with the concurrence of the members and to the Office of Public Information COMMISSION of the Commission, have established an of the Securities and Exchange Com­ advisory committee under the Federal mission, and will be available for public [Notice No. 966r Advisory Committee Act which is desig­ inspection. ASSIGNMENT OF HEARINGS nated as the Securities and Exchange Commission Advisory Committee on Cor­ [ seal] R oderick M. H ills, January 28,1976. porate Disclosure, described hereinafter, Chairman. Cases assigned for hearing, postpone­ and I hereby certify that I have con­ January 30, 1976. ment, cancellation or oral argument ap­ sidered the establishment of this Com­ Securities and Exchange Commission pear below and will be published only mittee and, with the concurrence of the once. This list contains prospective as­ other members of the Commission, find A dvisory C ommittee on Corporate the creation of this committee to be in D isclosure signments only and does not include the public interest in that it will assist NOTICE OF MEETING cases previously assigned hearing dates. the Commission in Its performance of The hearings will be on the issues as its responsibilities under the federal se­ This is to give public notice, pursuant to Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory presently reflected in the Official Docket curities laws. of the Commission. An attempt will be The Advisory Committee is established Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. I, 10(a), to assist the Commission in conducting that the Securities and Exchange Com­ made to publish notices of cancellation an extensive reexamination of the sys­ mission Advisory Committee on Corpo­ of hearings as promptly as possible, but tem of corporate disclosure. The Advi­ rate Disclosure will conduct a meeting interested parties should take appropri­ sory Committee will seek to define the on February 24, 1976, at the Securities ate steps to insure that they are notified purposes and objectives of a corporate and Exchange Commission, 500 North Capitol Street, Washington, D.C., be­ of cancellation or postponements of disclosure system, to assess the present hearings in which they are interested. system in light of those objectives, and ginning at 10:00 a.m. This meeting will to recommend to the Commission any be open to the public. MO 139306 Sub-5, Del R. Stanage and Joe R. changes it may consider necessary or ap­ This will be the first meeting of the Stanage d./b./a. Stanage Transportation, Advisory Committee. The purpose of the now assigned February 26, 1976, at Mem­ propriate better to equate the operation phis, Tennessee is cancelled and applica­ of the disclosure system administered by meeting is to review the objectives and responsibilities of the Advisory Commit­ tion is dismissed. the Commission with those objectives. MC 19311 Sub-30, Central Transport, Inc., The Advisory Committee shall conduct tee and to establish plans for the orderly has been continued to March 22,-1976, at its operations in accordance with the progression of the Committee's work. Traverse City, Michigan at the Park Place provisions of the Federal Advisory Com­ Further information on this matter Motor Inn, 300 E. State Street. mittee Act. may be obtained by writing: MC 141113, Monsey Transportation Corp., The duties of the Committee shall be Mr. George A Fitzsimmons, Secretary, Securi­ now being assigned February 17, 1976 (3 ties and Exchange Commission, United days), at New York City, N.Y., in a hearing solely advisory and shall extend only to room to be later designated. submitting reports and recommendations States Securities and Exchange Commis­ sion, 500 North Capitol Street, Washington, MC 113843 (Sub-No. 220), Refrigerated Food to the Securities and Exchange Commis­ D.C.20549. Express, Inc., now being assigned March sion and to reviewing materials sub­ 15, 1976 (8 days), at Minneapolis, Minn.; mitted to it by the Commission. Deter­ Dated: January 30,1976. in a hearing room to be later designated. minations of action to be taken and [ seal] G eorge A. F itzsimmons, MC-C—8782, Petition for investigation of policy to be expressed with respect to the Advisory Committee operations of Virginia Stage Lines, Inc., recommendations of the Advisory Com­ Management Officer. now being assigned March 23, 1976, at the mittee shall be made solely by the Offices of the Interstate Commerce Com­ Commission. [FR Doc.76-3255 Filed 1-30-76:10:07 am] mission, Washington, D.C. The Securities and Exchange Commis­ MC 107496 (Sub-No. 1003), Ruan Transport sion shall provide any necessary support Corporation, now assigned March 8, 1976, SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION at Chicago, 111., is canceled and applica­ services required by the Advisory [Declaration of Disaster Loan Area #1204; tion dismissed. Committee. Amendment #1 ] MC-C—8775, Bobby R. Maness—Investiga­ The estimated annual operating costs tion of Operations, now assigned February in dollars and man-years of the com­ OREGON 24, 1976, at Memphis, Tenn., is canceled. mittee are as follows: Declaration of Disaster Loan Area [ seal] R obert L. O swald, Dollar costs: $26,400 for travel, per The above numbered Declaration (41 Secretary. diem, and miscellaneous expenses for FR 1980) is amended to read as follows: [FR Doc.76-3016 Filed l-30-76;8:45 am]

FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 41, NO. 22— M ONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976

PART II:

FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

Voluntary Employee Political Donation Program

Establishment by Corporation

NOTICES 4875

FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION will indicate to TRW on a form provided by the Federal Election laws but shall [Notice 1976-14] by TRW the amount of money the em­ not forward any such information to ployee desires to have withheld from his TRW. It shall not provide TRW with this ESTABLISHMENT BY CORPORATION OF pay and such amount shall be withheld information in any other form. The VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE POLITICAL in accordance with the employees direc­ trustee may provide TRW with total in­ DONATION PROGRAM tion and forwarded to the above men­ formation including the total amount Supplement to AOR 1975-43 tioned trust account. TRW shall not be of money received by the trustee, the informed by the employee of the candi­ total amount of money disbursed by the William A. Hancock, Senior Counsel date or committee or such funds will be trustee, the total amount of money (not for TRW, Inc., requested an advisory ultimately distributed. broken down by individual employees) opinion in reference to the establishment 3. The employee shall, at approxi­ disbursed to every candidate or com­ by a corporation of a voluntary employee mately the same time as he authorizes mittee who receive funds from the political donation program. This request TRW to withhold the designated account. was published in the F ederal R egister amounts, indicate to the trustee on a 6. At TRW’s election, the trust ac­ on September 3,1975, at 40 FR 40676. In­ form which will be provided the employ­ count may be audited by a national ac­ terested parties were given an opportim- ee by TRW but which the employee will counting firm by TRW however, such an ity to submit written comments relating send directly to the trustee, the names accounting firm shall not disclose to to the request. In a subsequent submis­ of the candidate or the committee to TRW any information revealing the in­ sion of January 13, 1976, Mr. Hancock whom the amounts withheld shall be ul­ dividual political contribution or desig­ had stated the following new facts. He timately paid. nation of any TRW employee. If TRW indicates that TRW does not wish to 4. At periodic intervals—which inter­ elects to have such trust account audited, exercise any dominion of control over TRW should pay all auditing fees. the funds which employees will designate vals shall be no more frequently than 7. All checks written to candidates or to be checked off from their paychecks. monthly nor less frequently than quar­ committees shall be written by the trust­ Specifically, TRW will if approved, im­ terly, but otherwise shall be within the ee bank or shall be delivered or mailed to plement the following procedures: discretion of the trustee. The trustee 1. A trust account will be established such candidate or committee by what­ shall forward to the designated candi­ ever means selected by the trustee bank, at a national bank and all designated dates or committees all funds which contributions will be forwarded to this but no TRW employee shall deliver or account. TRW will have no right in the have been designated for such candi­ participate in the delivery of any such trust account nor any authority to exer­ dates or committees. check. cise any control over it, nor any author­ 5. The trustee shall report to every Dated: January 27,1976. ity to obtain any information as to the candidate or committee to which it for­ specific or individual contributions to wards money, a complete list of all per­ T homas B. Curtis, such account. sons who contributed such money to­ Chairman for the Federal Election Commission. 2. If an employee desires to participate gether with the account contributed by in this designated program, the employee each and any other information required [FR Doc.76-3072 Filed 1-30-76:8:45 am]

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