Part IV: Securities and Exchange Commission,
Published: 2008-07-09
The Commission is proposing revisions to its oil and gas
reporting requirements which exist in their current form in Regulation
SK and Regulation SX under the Securities Act of 1933 and the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as Industry Guide 2. The
revisions are intended to provide investors with a more meaningful and
comprehensive
Part III: Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service,
Published: 2008-07-09
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are revising
the designation of critical habitat for the Kootenai River population
of the white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) (Kootenai sturgeon)
under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In total,
18.3 river miles (RM) (29.5 river kilometers (RKM)) of the Kootenai
River are
Part II: Interior Department, Minerals Management Service,
Published: 2008-07-09
The MMS is proposing regulations that would establish a
program to grant leases, easements, and rightsofway (ROW) for
alternative energy project activities on the Outer Continental Shelf
(OCS) as well as for certain previously unauthorized activities that
involve the alternate use of existing facilities located on the OCS;
and would establish the
NOTICES: Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Advisory Committee,
Published: 2008-07-09
This notice announces, pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 72363; 5 U.S.C. app. 2), a
meeting of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program
Advisory Committee (ITSPAC). The meeting will be held on July 31, 2008,
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and August 1, 2008, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meeting will
take
RULES: Optional Charter Provisions in Mutual Holding Company Structures,
Published: 2008-07-09
The Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) is amending its mutual
holding company (MHC) regulations to permit certain MHC subsidiaries to
adopt an optional charter provision that would prohibit any person from
acquiring, or offering to acquire, beneficial ownership of more than
ten percent of the MHC subsidiary's minority stock (stock held by
persons
NOTICES: Center for Mental Health Services,
Published: 2008-07-09
Pursuant to Public Law 92463, notice is hereby given of a meeting
for the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) National Advisory Council on July 23 and July 24, 2008.
A portion of the meeting is open and will include discussion of the
Center's policy issues, and current administrative, legislative, and
program developments. The meeting
NOTICES: Arms Control and International Security,
Published: 2008-07-09
By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of State,
including Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act, as
amended (22 U.S.C. 2651a), and delegated to me by Delegation of
Authority 245, I hereby delegate to the Under Secretary for Arms
Control and International Security, to the extent authorized by law,
the function
NOTICES: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,
Published: 2008-07-09
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below.
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
NOTICES: Wisconsin,
Published: 2008-07-09
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a
major disaster for the State of Wisconsin (FEMA1768DR), dated 06/14/ 2008.
Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding.
Incident Period: 06/05/2008 and continuing.
Effective Date: 06/20/2008.
Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/13/2008.
EIDL Loan Application
NOTICES: The Options Clearing Corporation,
Published: 2008-07-09
June 30, 2008.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on June 2, 2008, The Options
Clearing Corporation (``OCC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change described in Items
I, II, and III below, which items have been
NOTICES: NYSE Arca, Inc.,
Published: 2008-07-09
July 2, 2008.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on June 25, 2008, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange'') filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the
proposed rule change as described in Items I and II
NOTICES: New York Stock Exchange LLC,
Published: 2008-07-09
June 30, 2008.
On March 17, 2008, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' or
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a
proposed rule change to make permanent an existing portable phone
NOTICES: NASDAQ Stock Market LLC,
Published: 2008-07-09
June 30, 2008.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on June 13, 2008, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'' or
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I
NOTICES: International Securities Exchange, LLC,
Published: 2008-07-09
July 1, 2008.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on June 24, 2008, the International Securities Exchange, LLC
(``Exchange'' or ``ISE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described
NOTICES: Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.,
Published: 2008-07-09
July 1, 2008.
Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on June 30, 2008, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated
(``CBOE'' or ``Exchange''), filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as
NOTICES: Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.,
Published: 2008-07-09
June 27, 2008.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on June 20, 2008, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated
(``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule
NOTICES: American Stock Exchange LLC,
Published: 2008-07-09
June 30, 2008.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on June 27, 2008, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or the
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in
NOTICES: American Stock Exchange LLC,
Published: 2008-07-09
June 30, 2008.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on June 13, 2008, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I
NOTICES: Roundtable on Fair Value Accounting Standards,
Published: 2008-07-09
On July 9, 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission will
hold a roundtable to facilitate an open discussion of the benefits and
potential challenges associated with existing fair value accounting and
auditing standards. The roundtable will be organized as two panels: The
first panel to discuss fair value accounting issues from the
perspective
NOTICES: Meetings; Sunshine Act,
Published: 2008-07-09
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the
Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94409, that the Securities
and Exchange Commission will hold a Closed Meeting on July 10, 2008 at 2 p.m.
Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the
Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meeting.
NOTICES: The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co., et al.,
Published: 2008-07-09
Applicants: The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (``Penn Mutual''),
The Penn Insurance and Annuity Company (``PIA''), Penn Mutual Variable
Annuity Account III (``Variable Annuity Account III''), Penn Mutual
Variable Life Account I (``Variable Life Account I''), and PIA Variable
Annuity Account I (``Variable Annuity Account I'') (Variable Annuity
NOTICES: Presidio Trust Board of Directors; Revised,
Published: 2008-07-09
In accordance with Sec. 103(c)(6) of the Presidio Trust Act,
16 U.S.C. 460bb note, Title I of Pub. L. 104333, 110 Stat. 4097, as
amended, and in accordance with the Presidio Trust's bylaws, notice was
given that a public meeting of the Presidio Trust Board of Directors
would be held commencing 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2008, at the
Officers'
PROPOSED RULES: Waiver of Signature Delivery Process,
Published: 2008-07-09
The Postal Service proposes revisions to the Mailing Standards
of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg])
to update the standards regarding delivery of Express Mail[supreg]
items with waiver of signature requested and return receipt for
merchandise items with waiver of signature requested. We propose that
employees
PROPOSED RULES: Treatment of Undeliverable Books and Sound Recordings,
Published: 2008-07-09
The Postal Service is proposing to revise the mailing
standards for the treatment of books and sound recordings that are
found loose in the mail or undeliverable as addressed. The revision
would eliminate confusion and simplify procedures.
RULES: Redefinition of the New Orleans, LA Appropriated Fund Federal Wage System Wage Area,
Published: 2008-07-09
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim
rule to add St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parishes, Louisiana,
to the survey area of the New Orleans, LA, appropriated fund Federal
Wage System wage area. The purpose of this change is to ensure the lead
agency for the New Orleans wage area is able to obtain wage data that
best
