Statutes and regulations

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis californiana) and Proposed Taxonomic Revision

72 FR 40956 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 72 › Proposed Rules › 72 FR 40956

We have determined that the areas occupied at the time of listing continue to be occupied, contain features essential to the conservation of the subspecies (possess one or more PCEs such that the area … of those that may cause jeopardy or adverse modification.

Inclusion of the Hellbender, Including the Eastern Hellbender and the Ozark Hellbender, in Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

75 FR 54579 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 75 › Proposed Rules › 75 FR 54579

OMB bases its determination upon the following four criteria: (a) Whether the rule will have an annual effect of $100 million or more on the economy or adversely affect an economic sector, productivity … c) Whether the rule will materially affect entitlements, grants, user fees, loan programs, or the rights and obligations of their recipients. n annual effect of $100 million or more on the economy or adversely

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for Astragalus pycnostachyus var. lanosissimus (Ventura Marsh Milk-vetch)

64 FR 28136 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 64 › Proposed Rules › 64 FR 28136

(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 species proposed for listing or result in destruction or adverse … section 7(a)(2) of the Act requires Federal agencies to ensure that activities they authorize, fund, or carry out are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the species or destroy or adversely

Hazardous Waste Management System; Proposed Exclusion for Identifying and Listing Hazardous Waste

69 FR 35554 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 69 › Proposed Rules › 69 FR 35554

GM must notify the Agency within 10 days of first possessing or being made aware of the data. … This rule, if promulgated, will not have an adverse economic impact on small entities since its effect would be to reduce the overall costs of EPA's hazardous waste regulations and would be limited to

Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Tobacco Crop Insurance Provisions

72 FR 28895 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 72 › Proposed Rules › 72 FR 28895

Any business enterprise regularly engaged in buying and processing tobacco for human use, that possesses all licenses and permits for processing tobacco required by the state in which it operates, possesses … Any business enterprise regularly engaged in buying and processing tobacco for human use, that possesses all licenses and permits for processing tobacco required by the state in which it operates, possesses

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Proposed Rule To Allow Northeast Multispecies Sector Vessels Access to Year-Round Closed Areas

78 FR 41772 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 78 › Proposed Rules › 78 FR 41772

Opening the eastern and western portions of the Nantucket Lightship Closed Area to selective gear is not expected to have any significant adverse habitat impacts. … During this closure, Federally permitted trap fishers are prohibited from possessing or landing lobster taken from the Closed Area II Exemption Area.

Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Highly Migratory Species Fisheries

68 FR 68834 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 68 › Proposed Rules › 68 FR 68834

EEZ north of 45° N latitude to purse seine fishing to address bycatch and protected species concerns, and possible adverse impacts on other fisheries. … (r) Possess a light stick on board a longline vessel when fishing west of 150° W. long. and north of the equator (0° lat.) in violation of § 660.712(a)(7) (s) Possess more than 10 swordfish on board

Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Conditions for Coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs)

70 FR 6086 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 70 › Proposed Rules › 70 FR 6086

The OPO would have to report an adverse event to CMS and would have to provide to CMS written documentation of the investigation and analysis of the adverse event within 15 days of reporting the adverse … The OPO would have to report an adverse event to CMS and would have to provide to CMS written documentation of the investigation and analysis of the adverse event within 15 days of reporting the adverse

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposal To Establish a Nonessential Experimental Population of Whooping Cranes in the Eastern United States

66 FR 14107 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 66 › Proposed Rules › 66 FR 14107

Genetic Considerations The ultimate genetic goal of the reintroduction program is to establish wild reintroduced populations that possess the maximum level of genetic diversity available from the captive … The rule does not have significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.

§ 273.11 Action on households with special circumstances.

7 CFR § 273.11 · Federal · Regulations

Title 7—Agriculture › Subtitle B—Regulations of the Department of Agriculture › CHAPTER II—FOOD AND NUTRITION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE › SUBCHAPTER C—SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM › PART 273—CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS › Subpart D—Eligibility and Benefit Levels

(ii) Provide the household with its EBT card if it was in the possession of the DAA treatment center. … The State agency shall promptly notify FNS when it has reason to believe that a DAA treatment center is misusing benefits and/or EBT cards in its possession.

Alcohol- and Drug-Free Mines: Policy, Prohibitions, Testing, Training, and Assistance

73 FR 52136 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 73 › Proposed Rules › 73 FR 52136

Under the proposed rule the possession and use of prohibited substances on or around mine property is not permitted, unless the miner possesses a valid prescription that requires use while on mine property … Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks This proposed rule would have no adverse impact on children.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Status for Arabis georgiana (Georgia rockcress)

78 FR 56192 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 78 › Proposed Rules › 78 FR 56192

In these documents, Georgia rockcress was listed as a Category 2 candidate, a taxon for which information in the possession of the Service indicated that proposing to list as endangered or threatened was … The following activity could potentially result in a violation of section 9 of the Act; this list is not comprehensive: • Unauthorized collecting, handling, possessing, selling, delivering, carrying,

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 2 for the South Atlantic Region

76 FR 69230 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 76 › Proposed Rules › 76 FR 69230

However, over the period 2005-2009, the average annual number of vessels with home ports in South Carolina that possessed the appropriate Federal commercial permit was 38 vessels for king mackerel, 15 … As previously discussed, the only action in this rule that may be expected to have a significant direct adverse economic effect on the profits of any small entities is the proposed limitation on harvest

Right-of-Way and Real Estate

79 FR 69998 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 79 › Proposed Rules › 79 FR 69998

Trial or appeal of cases may be pending in court but legal possession has been obtained. … Attorney in obtaining physical possession where an owner declines to comply with the court order of possession; (5) The right to clear improvements and other obstructions; (6) Instructions that the

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Rusty Patched Bumble Bee

81 FR 65324 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 81 › Proposed Rules › 81 FR 65324

Existing regulatory mechanisms vary across the species' range, and although the rusty patched bumble bee is listed as State endangered in Vermont (which prohibits taking, possessing, or transporting), … It is also illegal to possess, sell, deliver, carry, transport, or ship any such wildlife that has been taken illegally.

§ 601.702 Publication, public inspection, and specific requests for records.

26 CFR § 601.702 · Federal · Regulations

Title 26—Internal Revenue › CHAPTER I—INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY › SUBCHAPTER H—INTERNAL REVENUE PRACTICE › PART 601—STATEMENT OF PROCEDURAL RULES › Subpart G—Records (Note)

Thus, for example, any such matter which imposes an obligation and which is not so published or incorporated by reference shall not adversely change or affect a person's rights. … (iii) When a request is received for a record created by the IRS (i.e., in its possession and control) that includes information originated by another agency or constituent unit of the Department of the

Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Subsistence Harvest Regulations for Migratory Birds in Alaska During the Spring/Summer 2004 Subsistence Season

69 FR 1686 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 69 › Proposed Rules › 69 FR 1686

In subpart A, revise § 92.6 to read as follows: § 92.6 Use and possession of migratory birds. … In subpart A, revise § 92.6 to read as follows: § 92.6 Use and possession of migratory birds.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Threatened Status for Chlorogalum purpureum (Purple Amole), a Plant from the South Coast Ranges of California

63 FR 15158 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 63 › Proposed Rules › 63 FR 15158

Section 7(a)(4) requires Federal agencies to confer with the Service on any action that is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a species proposed for listing or result in destruction or adverse … Section 7(a)(4) requires Federal agencies to confer with the Service on any action that is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a species proposed for listing or result in destruction or adverse

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Plant Lepidium papilliferum (slickspot peppergrass) as Endangered

67 FR 46441 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 67 › Proposed Rules › 67 FR 46441

Rollins (1993) based his justification on physical features that L. papilliferum possesses and L. montanum does not, such as: (1) Trichomes (hairlike structures) occurring on the filaments of stamens ( … The primary regulatory effect of critical habitat is the section 7 requirement that Federal agencies refrain from taking any action that destroys or adversely modifies critical habitat.

Consideration of Applicant’s Rebuttal Arguments and Evidence

MPEP § 2145 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 2100 - Patentability › MPEP § 2145

Rebuttal evidence may consist of a showing that the claimed compound possesses unexpected properties. Dillon, 919 F.2d at 692-93, 16 USPQ2d at 1901. … The inventor, Sullivan, discovered that F(ab) fragments are effective at neutralizing the lethality of rattlesnake venom, while reducing the occurrence of adverse immune reactions in humans.