US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Tuesday, July 11:
HHS Rule on Identification of Backward Compatible Version of Adopted Standard for E-Prescribing Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Health and Human Services. The Regulations Coordinator at HHS's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
Treasury Rule on Pacific Gas and Electric Company v. United States Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Chief of IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Pacific Gas ...
EPA Rule on Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans at Kansas Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
EPA Rule on Redesignation of Boyd County SO2 Nonattainment Area Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
EPA Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
HHS Rule on Child Support Enforcement Program Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Health and Human Services. The Regulations Coordinator of HHS has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Child ...
SEC Rule on Fund of Funds Investments Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Assistant Secretary, Investment Management/Office of Regulatory Policy at SEC has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
EPA Protections for Subjects in Human Research Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
Treasury Rule on Safe Harbor Methods for Determining Casualty and Theft Loss Deductions Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Chief of IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Safe Harbor Methods for ...
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York's 2005 Management Report Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. The Senior Vice President and Chief Financial ...
EPA Rule on Change of Address for the Office of Pesticide Programs Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation has transmitted, ...
Treasury Rule on Postponement of Filing Date for Form 8898 Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Chief of IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
NEW ZEALAND: ENERGY MINISTER PARKER RELEASES INDEPENDENT REPORT ON AUCKLAND OUTAGE
Jul 11, 2006 ... The government of New Zealand issued the following news release: Energy Minister David Parker today released the independent report on the Auckland outage by Connell Wagner. He said the report, considered by Cabinet yesterday, provided a useful outside perspective on the ...
NEW ZEALAND: WELLINGTON HOMICIDE VICTIM IDENTIFIED
Jul 11, 2006 ... The government of New Zealand issued the following news release: The body of Wellington's south coast homicide victim has been identified as 62-year-old Anthony Stanlake of Karori. Detective Inspector Mike Arnerich, head of Wellington CIB's Operation Red Rocks, says establishing ...
TAIWAN: PRESIDENT CHEN MEETS WITH JAPANESE PARLIAMENTARIAN HAGIUDA KOICHI
Jul 11, 2006 ... The office of the President of Taiwan issued the following news release: President Chen Shui-bian met with Japan's Parliamentarian Hagiuda Koichi on July 11 at the Office of the President. The president particularly mentioned to Koichi his concern over the recent North Korean ...
NEW ZEALAND: BUS DRIVER TO APPEAR IN COURT
Jul 11, 2006 ... The government of New Zealand issued the following news release: A 46 year old male bus driver will appear in the North Shore District Court this Friday, on five charges of careless driving causing injury. North Shore Police say the charges result from an investigation into the ...
FAA Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Airbus A330s Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
FAA Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Learjet 45 Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Homeland Security Rule on Drawbridge Operation Regulations at Massalina Bayou, Panama City, Florida Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
Treasury Semiannual Reports on Office of Inspector General and Inspector General for Tax Administration Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Secretary has transmitted, pursuant to law, two semiannual reports which were prepared separately by both the ...
NRC Rule on Relief from Fingerprinting and Criminal History Records Check Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The Director at NRC's Office of Congressional Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Relief ...
EPA Rule on Pesticide Tolerance Technical Correction of Spinosad Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation has transmitted, ...
EPA Rule on La Grande PM10 Maintenance Plan and Redesignation Request Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
Homeland Security Rule on Safety Zones Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
FAA Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Bombardier BD-100s Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
PBGC Rule on Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The Acting Executive Director of PBGC has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Benefits ...
EPA Rule on Corrections to Errors in the Code of Federal Regulations Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
Rule on NARA Facility Location and Hours Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Archives and Records Administration. The Deputy Archivist of the United States has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of ...
Treasury Rule on Information Returns Required with Respect to Certain Foreign-Owned Domestic U.S. Corporations Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Chief of IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Information Returns Required ...
Homeland Security Rule on Special Local Regulations Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
FAA Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120s Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Commerce Rule on Allocation of Trips into Closed Area II Yellowtail Flounder Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Commerce. The Acting Director of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries at the National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to ...
Rule on Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Fish and Wildlife Service. The Acting Chairman of the Federal Subsistence Board has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Subsistence ...
EPA Rule on Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans at Missouri Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
DOT Rule on Revisions to Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rule and Tables Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Treasury Annual Reports Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Fiscal Assistant Secretary has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
EPA Rule on Medford-Ashland PM10 Attainment Plan, Maintenance Plan and Redesignation Request Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
Commerce Report on Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Commerce. The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a ...
HHS Rule on Reauthorization of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Health and Human Services. The Regulations Coordinator at the Administration for Children and Families has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
Report of Vacancy in Position of Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Intelligence Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The Director of Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
Annual Report on Financial Status of Railroad Unemployment Insurance System Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Railroad Retirement Board. The Railroad Retirement Board has transmitted, pursuant to law, the Board's ...
EPA Rule on Approval, Promulgation of Implementation Plans at Missouri Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
EPA Rule on Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans at Alabama Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
State Dept. Certification of Proposed Authorization for Export of Defense Articles to Japan Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary at the Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification ...
State Dept. Certification of Proposed Authorization for Export of Defense Articles to Japan Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary at the Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of proposed export ...
Treasury Annual Report Treasury Bulletin Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Fiscal Assistant Secretary has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
FAA Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Honeywell International ALF502L Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
State Dept. Certification of Proposed License for Export of Firearms to Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary at the Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of a proposed ...
FAA Rule on Establishment of Organization Designation Authorization Procedures Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Commerce Rule on General Order Concerning Mayrow General Trading and Related Entities Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Commerce. The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration at the Bureau of Industry and Security has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
Homeland Security Rule on Anchorage Regulations at Port of New York and Vicinity Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
State Dept. Accountability Review Board Report Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary at the Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law, an Accountability Review Board report ...
OPM Report on Physicians' Comparability Allowance Program Fiscal Year 2006 Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of Personnel Management. The Director of OPM has transmitted, pursuant to law, a ...
DOT Rule on Child Restraint System Webbing Strength Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of ...
Treasury Rule on Applicable Federal Rates Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Chief of IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Commerce Report on Implementation of Unilateral Chemical/Biological Controls Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Commerce. The Under Secretary for Industry and Security has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report entitled ...
EPA Rule on Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Consistency Update for California Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
Treasury Rule on Factoring of Receivables Audit Techniques Guide Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Chief of IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
Report Relative to United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Executive Office of the President. The United States Trade Representative has transmitted, pursuant to law, a ...
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE IS TREATABLE
Jul 11, 2006 ... Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: Congestive heart failure sounds fatal, but is actually a treatable condition, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist ....
EPA Rule on Extension of Site-Specific Regulations for University Laboratories XL Project Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
Treasury Rule on Application of Federal Insurance Contributions Act to Payments Made for Certain Services Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Chief of IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Application of the Federal ...
Homeland Security Rule on Affidavits of Support on Behalf of Immigrants Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Director of the Regulatory Management Division at the Office of Executive Secretariat has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
State Dept. Certification of Proposed Authorization for Export of Significant Military Equipment to Italy Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary at the Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of a proposed ...
State Dept. Annual Report on Operation of the Enterprise for Americas Initiative Sent to Senate
Jul 11, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary at the Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Operation of ...