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Date: 2008-07-11

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1. Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting

Part VI: Federal Trade Commission,

Section 205 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires the Commission to promulgate biodiesel and biomassbased diesel labeling requirements. In accordance with this directive, the Commission has completed the required rulemaking and is publishing final amendments to its rule for ``Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

2. Commission Guidance and Amendment to the Rules Relating to Organization and Program Management Concerning Proposed

Part V: Securities and Exchange Commission,

The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is providing guidance regarding a rule under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act'') concerning filings with respect to proposed rule changes of selfregulatory organizations (``SROs'') that the Commission expects will streamline the process by which SROs file proposed rule
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

3. References to Ratings of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations

Part IV: Securities and Exchange Commission,

This is one of three releases that the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is publishing simultaneously relating to the use in its rules and forms of credit ratings issued by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (``NRSROs''). In this release, the Commission proposes to amend five rules under the Investment Company
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

4. Security Ratings

Part IV: Securities and Exchange Commission,

This is one of three releases that the Commission is publishing simultaneously relating to the use of security ratings by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations in its rules and forms. In this release, the Commission proposes to replace rule and form requirements under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

5. References to Ratings of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations

Part IV: Securities and Exchange Commission,

This is one of three releases that the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is publishing simultaneously relating to the use in its rules and forms of credit ratings issued by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (``NRSROs''). In this release, the Commission proposes to amend various rules and forms under the
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

6. Availability of Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2009

Part III: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) publishes this notice to provide the general public with a consolidated source of program and application information related to its competitive grant and cooperative agreement (CA) award offerings for fiscal year (FY) 2009. This Omnibus notice is designed to replace the multiple Federal
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

7. Consumer Information; New Car Assessment Program

Part II: Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,

On January 25, 2007, NHTSA published a notice announcing a public hearing and requesting comments on an agency report titled, ``The New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Suggested Approaches for Future Program Enhancements.'' This notice summarizes the comments received and provides the agency's decision on how it will improve the NCAP ratings
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

8. Agency Information Collection Activities: Emergency Submission to OMB, Comment Request Action: 30-Day Notice of

NOTICES: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE), has submitted the following emergency information collection, utilizing emergency review procedures, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. Chapter

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

9. Open Meeting of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy

NOTICES: President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy,

The President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy will convene its fourth meeting on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, via
teleconference beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. The telephone meeting will be open to the public. Members of the public interested in listening to the meeting should call 2026227881 or email

10. Notice of Request for Extension of a Previously Approved Collection

NOTICES: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413, this notice announces the Department of Transportation's (DOT) intention to request extension of a previously approved information collection.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Transportation Department

11. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment; Notice of Meeting

NOTICES: Center for Substance Abuse Treatment National Advisory Council,

Pursuant to Public Law 92463, notice is hereby given that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) National Advisory Council will meet on July 31, 2008 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. via teleconference.

The meeting will include discussion and evaluation of grant applications

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES : Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

12. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention; Notice of Meeting

NOTICES: Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Advisory Council,

Pursuant to Public Law 92463, notice is hereby given that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Advisory Council will meet on July 29 and July 30, 2008.

A portion of the meeting will be open and will include discussion of the Center's policy issues, and current

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES : Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

13. Exchange Visitor Program--Termination of Flight Training Programs

NOTICES: Exchange Visitor Program; Termination of Flight Training Programs,

Since 1949 the Department of State (Department) has designated private sector and governmental entities to conduct training programs for eligible foreign nationals. For the past twenty years, such programs have included flight training activities. Currently, eight organizations facilitate the entry into the United States of approximately 350
DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department

14. Determination Pursuant to Section 686 of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs

NOTICES: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008; Determination Pursuant to Section 686; Waiver,

Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the laws of the United States, including Section 686(b) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 (Div. J, Pub. L. 110161) (the ``Act''), I hereby determine that waiving the requirements of subsection (a) of Section 686 of the Act is important to the

DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department

15. Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request and Comment Request

NOTICES: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,

The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes a list of information collection packages requiring clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with Public Law (Pub. L.) 10413, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, effective October 1, 1995. This notice includes revisions to OMBapproved information collections and

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION : Social Security Administration

16. Wisconsin Disaster Number WI-00013

NOTICES: MANUSCRIPT; Disaster Declaration:; Wisconsin,

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: 06/26/2008.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/13/2008.

EIDL Loan Application

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION : Small Business Administration

17. Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change as Modified by

NOTICES: NASDAQ Stock Market LLC,

July 3, 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 April 18, 2008, The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC (``Nasdaq'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

18. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate

NOTICES: Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc., LLC,

July 3, 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 July 2, 2008, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``Exchange'' or ``CBOE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

19. Intensive Confinement Center Program

RULES: Intensive Confinement Center Program,

The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) removes current rules on the intensive confinement center program (ICC). The ICC is a specialized program for nonviolent offenders combining features of a military boot camp with traditional Bureau correctional values. The Bureau will no longer be offering the ICC program (also known as Shock Incarceration or Boot
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE : Prisons Bureau

20. Inmate Work and Performance Pay Program: Reduction in Pay for Drug- and Alcohol-Related Disciplinary Offenses

RULES: Reduction in Pay for Drug- and Alcohol-related Disciplinary Offenses,

In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) amends regulations on inmate work and performance pay to require that inmates receiving performance pay who are found through the disciplinary process (found in 28 CFR part 541) to have committed a level 100 or 200 series drugor alcoholrelated prohibited act will automatically have their performance
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE : Prisons Bureau

21. Administrative Practice and Procedure, Postal Service; Correction

NOTICES: Administrative Practice and Procedure, Postal Service; Correction,

The Postal Regulatory Commission published a document in the Federal Register on June 25, 2008 seeking comments on a plan for service performance measurement and reporting systems for market dominant products. The document contained several errors the Commission wishes to correct.
POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION : Postal Regulatory Commission

22. Coke Oven Emissions Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information

NOTICES: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,

OSHA solicits public comment concerning its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection requirements specified by the Coke Oven Emissions Standard (29 CFR 1910.1029).
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration

23. In the Matter of Tennessee Valley Authority (Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 2); Order

NOTICES: Order,

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA, the permittee) is the current holder of Construction Permit No. CPPR92, issued by the Atomic Energy Commission on January 23, 1973, for construction of the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN), Unit 2. Construction Permit CPPR91 for construction of WBN Unit 1 was also issued on January 23, 1973, and Facility Operating

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission

24. Notice of Issuance of Regulatory Guide

NOTICES: Issuance of Regulatory Guides,

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission

25. Notice of Issuance of Regulatory Guide

NOTICES: Issuance and Availability of Regulatory Guide 6.1, Revision 2,

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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