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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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  • Public Information, Freedom of Information and Privacy

    65 FR 41903 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 65 › Proposed Rules › 65 FR 41903

    If the FOIA Officer receives a request for a record in USPTO's possession in which another Federal agency subject to FOIA (c) Notice of referral. … § 102.29 Appeal of initial adverse determination on correction or amendment.

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  • Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Butonitazene, Flunitazene, and Metodesnitazene Substances in Schedule I

    89 FR 25544 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 89 › Proposed Rules › 89 FR 25544

    schedule I controlled substances on persons who handle (manufacture, distribute, reverse distribute, import, export, engage in research, conduct instructional activities or chemical analysis with, or possess … Law enforcement and toxicology reports demonstrate that butonitazene, flunitazene, and metodesnitazene are being abused, and that their use can produce serious adverse events that can lead to death.

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  • Schedule A Designation Petitions

    USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 6, Pt. E, Ch. 7 · Federal · Agency guidance

    Agency Guidance › USCIS Policy Manual › Volume 6 - Immigrants › Part E - Employment-Based Immigration › USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 6, Pt. E, Ch. 7

    DOL has predetermined that the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers similarly employed will not be adversely affected by the employment of aliens in those occupations. … For example, the employer may require that the beneficiary possess an advanced degree even though the state only requires a bachelor’s degree to obtain licensure as a physical therapist.

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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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  • 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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  • Freedom of Information Act Regulations

    80 FR 45101 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 80 › Proposed Rules › 80 FR 45101

    DHS proposes to move the remainder of current paragraph 5.6(c), “Adverse determinations of requests,” to two paragraphs, (d) and (e), “Adverse determinations of requests” and “Content of denial.” … (d) Adverse determinations of requests. A component making an adverse determination denying a request in any respect shall notify the requester of that determination in writing.

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  • Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Resident Canada Goose Populations

    83 FR 17987 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 83 › Proposed Rules › 83 FR 17987

    The Service annually promulgates regulations governing the take, possession, and transportation of migratory game birds under sport hunting seasons at 50 CFR part 20. … Finally, this rule would not have significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the abilities of U.S.

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  • 2004 Ewe Lamb Replacement and Retention Payment Program

    69 FR 54049 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 69 › Proposed Rules › 69 FR 54049

    Extreme drought conditions over the past several years in many of the sheep-producing areas of the U.S. have also adversely impacted the profitability of the industry due to reduced pasture carrying capacity … Payments may be made for eligible ewe lambs held continuously by the operation, through the end of the compliance period, from the time of the first possession of the ewe lamb.

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  • Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the Tidewater Goby

    64 FR 42250 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 64 › Proposed Rules › 64 FR 42250

    At that time, Category 2 candidates were those taxa for which information in our possession indicated that proposing to list as endangered or threatened was possibly appropriate, but for which conclusive … of the tidewater goby is appreciably reduced ritical habitat those activities involving a Federal action that may adversely modify such habitat or that may be affected by such designation.

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  • Technical Amendments to the EPCRA Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting Requirements To Conform to the 2024 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

    90 FR 51266 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 90 › Proposed Rules › 90 FR 51266

    If we receive no adverse comment, we will not take further action on this proposed rule. If we receive adverse comment, we will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect. … (b) Any requested Tier II information or SDS otherwise in possession of the SERC or the LEPC. § 370.64 What information can I claim as trade secret or confidential? (a) Trade secrets.

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  • 2023 Annual Determination To Implement the Sea Turtle Observer Requirement

    87 FR 54948 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 87 › Proposed Rules › 87 FR 54948

    To provide such conditions, a vessel must comply with the applicable regulations regarding observer accommodations (see 50 CFR parts 229, 300, 600, 622, 635, 648, 660, and 679) and possess a current United … The inclusion of fisheries on the AD is not considered a management action that would adversely affect threatened or endangered species.

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  • Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2023-24 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations (Preliminary)

    87 FR 66247 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 87 › Proposed Rules › 87 FR 66247

    Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543; hereinafter “the Act”), to ensure that hunting is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any species designated as endangered or threatened or adversely … While this proposed rule is a significant regulatory action under E.O. 12866, it is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy and has not been designated

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  • Special Regulations; Areas of the National Park System

    74 FR 33384 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 74 › Proposed Rules › 74 FR 33384

    Recreational activities along the river corridor in the park may impact the park's natural and cultural resources (including resources possessing wilderness values), the experiences of park visitors, park … It would not adversely affect in a material way the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or local, governments or communities.

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  • Freedom of Information Act Procedures

    70 FR 60470 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 70 › Proposed Rules › 70 FR 60470

    In determining which records are responsive to a request, the Commission ordinarily will include only records in its possession as of the date it begins its search for records. … The requester has the right to appeal to the FOIA Appeals Officer any adverse determination. (b) Notice of appeal. (1) Time for appeal.

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  • National List of Reportable Animal Diseases

    85 FR 18471 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 85 › Proposed Rules › 85 FR 18471

    The size of a business may have a bearing on its ability to comply with a proposed regulation and there may be unintended or unforeseen adverse impacts. … Any State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and any other territory or possession of the United States.

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  • Endangered and Threatened Species: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Designate Critical Habitat for Cook Inlet Beluga Whales

    74 FR 17131 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 74 › Proposed Rules › 74 FR 17131

    Once critical habitat is designated, section 7 of the ESA requires Federal agencies to ensure they do not fund, authorize, or carry out any actions that will destroy or adversely modify that habitat. … Type 1 habitat includes all of Cook Inlet northeast of a line drawn from 3 miles southwest of the Beluga River across to Point Possession.

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  • Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)

    73 FR 73896 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 73 › Proposed Rules › 73 FR 73896

    Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any territory or possession of the United States or any political subdivision thereof. … SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866, “Regulatory Planning and Review” It has been certified that 32 CFR part 185 does not: (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely

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  • Designation of the Cook Inlet, Alaska, Stock of Beluga Whale as Depleted Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and Response to Petitions

    64 FR 56298 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 64 › Proposed Rules › 64 FR 56298

    NMFS will monitor such use and would consider actions if it was shown to have a significant adverse effect on these whales. … Another group (10-50 whales) has been consistently found between Chickaloon River and Point Possession. Smaller groups (generally min estimate is 273 and Nbest =347.

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  • Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program for Pacific Halibut and Sablefish; Revisions to Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements

    68 FR 3485 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 68 › Proposed Rules › 68 FR 3485

    New headings are added to indicate activity, e.g. , submitting a report to NMFS, issuing a receipt to the public, and possessing a receipt. … A third heading “POSSESS” would be placed over the subheading “IFQ Landing Report Receipt.”

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