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  • Video Relay Service Compensation

    89 FR 18586 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 89 › Proposed Rules › 89 FR 18586

    (RID), a Certified Deaf Interpreter is a holder of a certification that the individual is deaf or hard of hearing, possesses native or near native fluency in American Sign Language (ASL), has demonstrated … advance digital equity for all, including people of color, persons with disabilities, persons who live in rural or Tribal areas, and others who are or have been historically underserved, marginalized, or adversely

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  • Procedures and Support for Non-Federal Entities Authorized To Operate on Department of Defense (DoD) Installations

    72 FR 56021 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 72 › Proposed Rules › 72 FR 56021

    The rule does not: (1) Have an annual effect to the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy; a section of the economy; productivity; competition; jobs; the environment … Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Island, Nassau Island, Palmyra Island, Wake Island, and any other territory or possession of the United States, and associated

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  • Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Determination of Threatened Status for the Koala

    63 FR 50547 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 63 › Proposed Rules › 63 FR 50547

    The koala is part of a unique ecosystem that by all accounts has been drastically reduced by human activity over the past 200 years and that is continuing to be adversely affected to such extent that … It also is illegal to possess, sell, deliver, transport, or ship any such wildlife that has been taken in violation of the Act.

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  • Refunding Fees for Delayed Checked Bags and Ancillary Services That Are Not Provided

    86 FR 38420 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 86 › Proposed Rules › 86 FR 38420

    There is an exception if the Department determines that the 12-hour standard is not feasible and would adversely affect consumers in certain cases. … A few airlines supported stopping the clock when the bag is transported to an offsite location even if the passenger does not have physical possession of the bag and has not yet been notified.

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  • National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units

    90 FR 25535 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 90 › Proposed Rules › 90 FR 25535

    EPA, 936 F.3d 308, 313 (5th Cir. 2019) (“EPA correctly surmised that, in addition to its statutory authority to revise rules . . . administrative agencies possess the inherent authority to revise previously-promulgated … This proposed action will prevent any adverse energy impacts that might have occurred under the 2024 Final Action.

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  • Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-month Finding for a Petition to List the California Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis occidentalis) as Threatened or Endangered

    71 FR 29886 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 71 › Proposed Rules › 71 FR 29886

    Adverse effects on forest environments have occurred in the past, however. … , possess, or destroy their nests or eggs.

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  • Licensing Under Title III of the Communications Act of 1934. as amended, of Private Transmit/Receive Earth Stations Operating with the INTELSAT Global Communications Satellite System

    FCC-88-92: Licensing Under Title III of the Communications Act of 1934. as amended, of Private Transmit/Receive Earth Stations Operating with the INTELSAT Global Communications Satellite System (03/15/88) · Federal · Rulings

    FCC Declaratory Rulings › Licensing Under Title III of the Communications Act of 1934. as amended, of Private Transmit/Receive Earth Stations Operating with the INTELSAT Global Communications Satellite System

    The principal argument against Reuters' proposal is that the Commission does not possess the statutory authority to license private earth stations to operate with the INTELSAT system. … is no need to limit the number of earth stations used with the services or. as in the case of the large, multi-purpose U.S. earth stations, to consider whether the existence of multiple antennas could adverse

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  • EPAAR Prescription and Clauses-Government Property-Contract Property Administration

    74 FR 29650 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 74 › Proposed Rules › 74 FR 29650

    In determining whether a rule has a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, the impact of concern is any significant adverse economic impact on small entities, because the … EPA requires an annual summary report, for each contract, by contract number, of Government property in the contractor's possession.

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  • Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of Seven Benzimidazole-Opioids in Schedule I

    90 FR 27268 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 90 › Proposed Rules › 90 FR 27268

    The abuse of these benzimidazole-opioids, similar to other synthetic opioids, has resulted in serious adverse health effects. … have been co-identified with designer benzodiazepines, fentanyl, heroin, or another benzimidazole-opioids e of these benzimidazole-opioids, similar to other synthetic opioids, has resulted in serious adverse

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  • Elemental Mercury Used in Flow Meters, Natural Gas Manometers, and Pyrometers; Proposed Significant New Use Rule

    74 FR 46707 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 74 › Proposed Rules › 74 FR 46707

    In addition to its useful characteristics, mercury also is known to cause adverse health effects in humans and wildlife. … Persons are required only to submit test data in their possession or control and to describe any other data known to or reasonably ascertainable by them (15 U.S.C. 2604(d); 40 CFR 721.25).

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  • Recognition of Organizations and Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representatives

    80 FR 59514 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 80 › Proposed Rules › 80 FR 59514

    c uests would be final ( i.e., there would be no appeal from an adverse determination). … The information and documentation required to renew recognition should be in the possession of the organization in the normal course of its operations.

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  • Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule for Southern Hognose Snake

    90 FR 42151 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 90 › Proposed Rules › 90 FR 42151

    (iii) Possession and other acts with unlawfully taken specimens, as set forth at § 17.21(d)(1) for endangered wildlife. … (iv) Possess and engage in other acts with unlawfully taken wildlife, as set forth at § 17.21(d)(2) for endangered wildlife.

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  • Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Bleached Sandhill Skipper

    90 FR 1421 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 90 › Proposed Rules › 90 FR 1421

    At the end of a formal consultation, the Service issues a biological opinion, containing its determination of whether the Federal action is likely to result in jeopardy or adverse modification. … (2) take (which includes harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect) within the United States, within the territorial sea of the United States, or on the high seas; (3) possess

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  • Fisheries of West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Coral Reef Ecosystems Fishery Management Plan for the Western Pacific

    67 FR 59813 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 67 › Proposed Rules › 67 FR 59813

    In addition to the general prohibitions specified in § 600. 725 of this chapter and § 660.15 of this part, it is unlawful for any person to do any of the following: (a) Fish for, take, retain, possess … Possession or use of these materials by any permit holder under this subpartwho is established to be fishing for coral reef ecosystem MUS in the regulatory area is prohibited.

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  • Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2020-21 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations (Preliminary) With Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals; Notice of Meetings

    84 FR 55120 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 84 › Proposed Rules › 84 FR 55120

    We do not oppose this harvest, provided it does not take place during the closed season required by the Convention, and it is not so large as to adversely affect the status of the migratory game bird resource … While this proposed rule is a significant regulatory action under E.O. 12866, it is not expected to adversely affect energy supplies, distribution, or use.

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  • Commercial Driver's License Requirements of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act and the Military Commercial Driver's License Act of 2012

    81 FR 14052 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 81 › Proposed Rules › 81 FR 14052

    As explained later in the preamble, this proposed rule would give military personnel all of the benefits of the Military CDL Act, while avoiding certain adverse implications of that statute. … human health or environmental effects of its programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations” in the United States, its possessions, and territories.

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  • Financial Assistance and Social Services Programs

    64 FR 24296 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 64 › Proposed Rules › 64 FR 24296

    Emergency means a situation where an individual or family's home and personal possessions are either destroyed or damaged through forces beyond their control as specified in Sec. 20.329. … The notice must clearly and completely advise the applicant or recipient of the legal right to contest any adverse decision under Secs. 20.600 through 20.605.

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  • § 175.400 Definitions of terms used in this subchapter.

    46 CFR § 175.400 · Federal · Regulations

    Title 46—Shipping › CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY › SUBCHAPTER T—SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS (UNDER 100 GROSS TONS) › PART 175—GENERAL PROVISIONS

    Hazardous condition means any condition that could adversely affect the safety of any vessel, bridge, structure or shore area or the environmental quality of any port, harbor, or navigable water of the … For the U.S., the term “territory” includes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, all possessions of the United States, and all lands held by the United States under a protectorate or mandate.

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  • Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Threatened Status for Arctostaphylos Pallida (Pallid Manzanita), a Plant From the Northern Diablo Range of California

    60 FR 39309 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 60 › Proposed Rules › 60 FR 39309

    Listing by the State of California requires individuals to obtain a memorandum of understanding with the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) to possess or ``take'' a listed species. … Section 7(a)(4) of the Act requires Federal agencies to confer with the Service on any action that is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a proposed species or result in destruction or adverse

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  • Atlantic City Electric Company, Austin Energy, Central Maine Power Company, Delmarva Power & Light Company, South Mississippi Electric Power Association, and Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Denial of Petition for Rulemaking

    65 FR 46661 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 65 › Proposed Rules › 65 FR 46661

    The petitioners have concluded that these factors have caused much confusion and uncertainty about the potential liability of a joint owner, and can adversely affect the ability to raise capital in an … not impose operating or decommissioning costs on co-owners greater than their contractual obligations. (10) Response: The Commission has decided against taking the requested action because it could adversely

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