29 December 1999 Source: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: December 29, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 249)] [Notices] [Page 73019] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29de99-61] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Meeting of the President's Security Policy Advisory Board Action Notice Summary: The President's Security Policy Advisory Board has been established pursuant to Presidential Decision Directive/NSC-29, which was signed by President on September 16, 1994. The Board advises the President on proposed legislative initiatives and executive orders pertaining to U.S. security policy, procedures and practices as developed by the U.S. Security Policy Board, and functions as a federal advisory committee in accordance with the provisions of Pub. L. 92-463, the ``Federal Advisory Committee Act.'' The President has appointed from the private sector, three of five Board members each with a prominent background and expertise related to security policy matters. General Larry Welch, USAF (Ret.) chairs the Board. Other members include: Rear Admiral Thomas Brooks, USN (Ret.) and Ms. Nina Stewart. The next meeting of the Advisory Board will be held on 10 January 2000 at 1400hrs at the Rand Corporation, 1700 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA. 90407-2318. The meeting will be open to the public. For further information please contact Mr. Bill Isaacs telephone: 703-602-0815. Dated: December 22, 1999. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 99-33696 Filed 12-28-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-10-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: December 29, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 249)] [Notices] [Page 73020] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29de99-62] [[Page 73020]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board action: Notice of Advisory Committee Meetings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- summary: The Defense Science Board Task Force on Air Force Space Launch Facilities will meet in closed session on February 24, 2000, Patrick Air Force Base, Cape Canaveral, FL, and March 24, 2000, at The Aerospace Corporation, Chantilly, VA. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense Science Task Force on Air Force Space Launch Facilities will assess the anticipated military, civil and commercial space launch requirements and estimate future funding requirements for space launch ranges capable of meeting both national security needs and civil and commercial needs. The Task Force will discuss interim findings and tentative recommendations resulting from ongoing activities. In accordance with section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. II, (1994)), it has been determined that these Defense Science Board meetings, concern matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) (1994), and that accordingly these meetings will be closed to the public. Dated: December 22, 1999. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 99-33697 Filed 12-28-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-10-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: December 29, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 249)] [Notices] [Page 73018] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29de99-57] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Meeting of the DOD Advisory Group on Electron Devices AGENCY: Department of Defense, Advisory Group on Electron Devices. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Working Group A (Microwave Devices) of the DoD Advisory Group on Electron Devices (AGED) announces a closed session meeting. DATE: The meeting will be held at 0900, Tuesday, January 18, 2000. ADDRESS: The meeting will be held at Palisades Institute for Research Services, 1745 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Cox, AGED Secretariat, 1745 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Square Four, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22202. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission of the Advisory Group is to provide advise to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, to the Director of Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E), and through the DDR&E), and through the DDR&E to the Director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) and the Military Departments in planning and managing an effective and economical research and development program in the area of electron devices. The Working Group A meeting will be limited to review of research and development programs which the Military Departments propose to initiate with industry, universities or in their laboratories. This microwave device area includes programs on developments and research related to microwave tubes, solid state microwave devices, electronic warfare devices, millimeter wave devices, and passive devices. The review will include details of classified defense programs throughout. In accordance with section 10(d) of Pub. L. 92-463, as amended, (5 u.S.C. App. sec. 10(d) (1994)), it has been determined that this Advisory Group meeting concerns matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) (1004), and that accordingly, this meeting will be closed to the public. Dated: December 22, 1999. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 99-33692 Filed 12-28-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-10-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: December 29, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 249)] [Notices] [Page 73018-73019] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29de99-58] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Change in Meeting Date of the DOD Advisory Group on Electron Devices AGENCY: Department of Defense, Advisory Group on Electron Devices. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Working Group B (Microelectronics) of the DoD Advisory Group on Electron Devices (AGED) announces a change to a closed session meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held at 0900, Thursday, January 20, 2000. ADDRESS: The meeting will be held at Palisades Institute for Research Services, 1745 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elise Rabin, AGED Secretariat, 1745 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Square Four, Suite 500, Arlington, Virginia 22202. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission of the Advisory Group is to provide advice to the Under Secretary of Defense for acquisition and Technology, to the Director Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E), and through the DDR&E, to the Director Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the Military departments in planning and managing an effective research and development program in the field of electron devices. The Working Group B meeting will be limited to review of research and development programs which the military proposes to initiate with industry, universities or in their laboratories. The microelectronics area includes such programs on semiconductor materials, integrated circuits, charge coupled devices and memories. The review will include classified program details throughout. In accordance with section 10(d) of Pub. L. 92-463, as amended, (5 U.S.C. App. sec. 10(d) (1994)), it has been determined that this advisory Group meeting concerns matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) (1944), and that accordingly, this meeting will be closed to the public. Dated: December 22, 1999. L. M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 99-33693 Filed 12-28-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-10-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: December 29, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 249)] [Notices] [Page 73019] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29de99-59] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Meeting of the DOD Advisory Group on Electron Devices AGENCY: Department of Defense, Advisory Group on Electron Devices. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Working Group C (Electro-Optics) of the DoD Advisory Group on Electron Devices (AGED) announces a closed session meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held at 0900, Thursday, February 24, 2000. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Palisades Institutes for Research Services, 1745 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elise Rabin, AGED Secretariat, 1745 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Square Four, Suite 500, Arlington, Virginia 22202. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission of the Advisory Group is to provide advice to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, to the Director of Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E), and through the DDR&E to the Director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the Military Departments in planning and managing an effective and economical research and development program in the area of electron devices. The Working Group C meeting will be limited to review of research and development programs which the Military Departments propose to initiate with industry, universities or in their laboratories. This opto-electronic device area includes such programs as imaging device, infrared detectors and lasers. The review will include details of classified defense programs throughout. In accordance with Section 10(d) of Pub. L. 92-463, as amended, (5 U.S.C. App. sec. 10(d) (1994)), it has been determined that this Advisory Group meeting concerns matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) (1994), and that accordingly, this meeting will be closed to the public. Dated: December 22, 1999. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 99-33694 Filed 12-28-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-10-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: December 29, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 249)] [Notices] [Page 73019] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29de99-60] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Meeting of the DOD Advisory Group on Electron Devices AGENCY: Department of Defense, Advisory Group on Electron Devices. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The DoD Advisory Group on Electron Devices (AGED) announces a closed session meeting. DATE: The meeting will be held at 0900, Wednesday, January 19, 2000. ADDRESS: The meeting will be held at Palisades Institute for Research Services, 1745 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Square Four, Suite 500, Arlington, Virginia 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Eliot Cohen, AGED Secretariat, 1745 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Square Four, Suite 500, Arlington, Virginia 22202. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission of the Advisory Group is to provide advice to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, to the Director of Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E), and through the DDR&E to the Director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the Military Departments in planning and managing an effective and economical research and development program in the area of electron devices. The AGED meeting will be limited to review of research and development programs which the Military Departments proposed to initiate with industry, universities or in their laboratories. The agenda for this meeting will include programs on Radiation Hardened Devices, Microwave Tubes, Displays and Lasers. The review will include details of classified defense programs throughout. In accordance with Section 10(d) of Pub. L. 92-463, as amended, (5 U.S.C. App. sec. 10(d) (1994)), it has been determined that this Advisory Group meeting concerns matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) (1994), and that accordingly, this meeting will be closed to the public. Dated: December 22, 1999. L.M. Bynum, Alternate, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 99-33695 Filed 12-28-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-10-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: December 29, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 249)] [Notices] [Page 73027] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29de99-73] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY National Study on Long-Term Stewardship Activities and Issues; Extension of Scoping Period AGENCY: Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Extension of scoping period for study on long-term stewardship. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE: Notice of extension of scoping period for national study on long-term stewardship. SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) is preparing a national study on long-term stewardship focusing on the institutional and programmatic issues facing the Department as it completes the environmental cleanup program at sites. This study is being prepared pursuant to the terms of a settlement agreement that resolved a lawsuit brought against DOE by the Natural Resources Defense Council and 38 other plaintiffs [Natural Resources Defense Council, et al. v. Richardson, et al., Civ. No. 97- 936 (SS) (D.D.C. Dec. 12, 1998)]. On October 6, 1999 (64 FR 54279), the Department published a notice in the Federal Register stating its intent to prepare a national study on long-term stewardship of DOE sites. Public comment is being sought pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, to provide DOE with input on priority issued that will be most useful to address in the study. In response to public comment, the Department is extending the formal scoping period for the national study on long-term stewardship and invites the general public, other Federal agencies, Native American Tribes, state and local governments, and all other interested parties to comment on the scope of the study. DATES: The formal scoping period for the national study on long-term stewardship is extended from January 4, 2000 to February 3, 2000. ADDRESSES: Scoping comments may be submitted in writing to: Steven Livingstone, Project Manager, U.S. Department of Energy, PO Box 45079, Washington, DC 20026-5079; or electronically at www.em.doe.gov/lts or to Steven.Livingstone@em.doe.gov; or by fax at 202-586-4314. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James D. Werner, Program Director, or Steven Livingstone, Project Manager, Office of Long-Term Stewardship (EM-51), Office of Environmental Management, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20585-0119, phone: 202- 586-9280, fax: 202-586-4314. Signed in Washington DC, this 22nd day of December, 1999. James D. Werner, Director, Office of Long-term Stewardship, Office of Environmental Management. [FR Doc. 99-33821 Filed 12-28-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: December 29, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 249)] [Notices] [Page 73112] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29de99-153] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice #3186] Secretary of State's Arms Control and Nonproliferation Advisory Board; Notice of Closed Meetings In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app 2 Sec. 10(a)(2)(1996), the Secretary of State announces the following Arms Control and Nonproliferation Advisory Board (ACNAB) meetings: Date and Location January 6-7, 2000, Department of State, Washington, DC. February 18, 2000, Patrick Air Force Base, FL, Cocoa Beach, FL. March 24-25, 2000, Department of State, Washington, DC. April 8-9, 2000, Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA. Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app 2 Sec. 10(d)(1996), and in accordance with Executive Order 12958, in the interest of national defense and foreign policy, it has been determined that these Board meetings will be closed to the public, since the ACNAB members will be reviewing and discussing classified matters. The purpose of this Advisory Board is to advise the President and the Secretary of State on scientific, technical, and policy matters affecting arms control. The board will review specific arms control and nonproliferation issues. Members will be briefed on current U.S. policy and issues regarding negotiations such as the Convention on Conventional Weapons and the Chemical and Biological Weapons Convention. For more information, please contact Robert Sherman, Executive Director, Arms Control and Nonproliferation Advisory Board, at (202) 647-1192. Dated: December 21, 1999. Robert Sherman, Executive Director, Secretary of State's Arms Control and Nonproliferation Advisory Board, Department of State. [FR Doc. 99-33847 Filed 12-28-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-27-P ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: December 29, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 249)] [Notices] [Page 73063] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29de99-132] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: December 29, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 249)] [Notices] [Page 73121] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29de99-166] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of the Secretary List of Countries Requiring Cooperation With an International Boycott In order to comply with the mandate of section 999(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Department of the Treasury is publishing a current list of countries which may require participation in, or cooperation with, an international boycott (within the meaning of section 999(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986). On the basis of the best information currently available to the Department of the Treasury, the following countries may require participation in, or cooperation with, an international boycott (within the meaning of section 999(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986). Bahrain Iraq Kuwait Lebanon Libya Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria United Arab Emirates Yemen Republic of Dated: December 21, 1999. Philip West, International Tax Counsel (Tax Policy). [FR Doc. 99-33783 Filed 12-28-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-25-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management Nevada Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Las Vegas District AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Temporary closure of selected public lands in Clark County, Nevada, during the operation of the 2000 SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge Race. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Field Office Manager of the Las Vegas District announces the temporary closure of selected public lands under its administration. This action is being taken to help ensure public safety, prevent unnecessary environmental degradation during the official permitted running of the 2000 SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge Race and to comply with provisions of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Biological Opinion for Speed Based Off-Highway Vehicle Events (I-5-98-F-053). DATES: From 6 a.m. January 21, 2000 through 8 p.m. January 23, 2000 Pacific Standard Time. Closure Area: As described below, an area within T.32 S. to T.33 S.R. 64 E. to R. 66 E. 1. The closure is a bound by STATE ROUTE #163 on the NORTH, CALIFORNIA STATE LINE on the SOUTH, US 95 on the WEST, BIG BEND DRIVE ON THE EAST. Exceptions to the closure are: State Route 163. 2. The entire area encompassed by the designated course and all areas outside the designated course as listed in the legal description above are closed to all vehicles except Law Enforcement, Emergency Vehicles, and Official Race Vehicles. Access routes leading to the course are closed to vehicles. 3. No vehicle stopping or parking. 4. Spectators are required to remain within designated spectator area only. 5. The following regulations will be in effect for the duration of the closure: Unless otherwise authorized no person shall: a. Camp in any area outside of the designated spectator areas. b. Enter any portion of the race course or any wash located within the race course. c. Spectate or otherwise be located outside of the designated spectator area. d. Cut or collect firewood of any kind, including dead and down wood or other vegetative material. e. Possess and or consume any alcoholic beverage unless the person has reached the age of 21 years. f. Presence on a public land when under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance to a degree that may endanger oneself or another person, or damage property or public land resources, is prohibited. g. Discharge, or use firearms, other weapons or fireworks. h. Park, stop, or stand any vehicle outside of the designated spectator area. i. Operate any vehicle including an off-highway vehicle (OHV), which is not legally registered for street and highway operation, including operation of such a vehicle in spectator viewing areas, along the race course, and in designated pit area. j. Park any vehicle in violation of posted restrictions, or in such a manner as to obstruct or impede normal or emergency traffic movement or the parking of other vehicles, create a safety hazard, or endanger any person, property or feature. Vehicles so parked are subject to citation, removal and impoundment at owner's expense. k. Take a vehicle through, around or beyond a restrictive sign, recognizable barricade, fence or traffic control barrier or device. l. Fail to keep their site free of trash and litter during the period of occupancy, or fail to remove all personal equipment, trash, and litter upon departure. m. Violate quiet hours by causing an unreasonable noise as determined by the authorized officer between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. n. Allow any pet or other animal in their care to be unrestrained at any time. o. Fail to follow orders or directions of an authorized officer. p. Obstruct, resist, or attempt to elude a Law Enforcement Officer or fail to follow their orders or direction. Signs and maps directing the public to designated spectator areas will be provided by the Bureau of Land Management and the event sponsor. The above restriction do not apply to emergency vehicles and vehicles owned by the United States, the State of Nevada or to Clark County. Vehicles under permit for operation by event participants must follow the race permit stipulations. Operators of permitted vehicles shall maintain a maximum speed limit of 35 mph on all BLM roads and ways. Authority for closure of public lands is found in 43 CFR part 8340 subpart 8341; 43 CFR part 8360, subpart 8364.1 and 43 CFR part 8372. Persons who violate this closure order are subject to fines and or arrest as prescribed by law. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Wolf, Recreation Manager or Ron Crayton, BLM Law Enforcement Ranger, BLM Las Vegas District, 4765 West Vegas Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada 89108, (702) 647-5000. Dated: December 17, 1999. Mark T. Morse, Field Office Manager. [FR Doc. 99-33723 Filed 12-28-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-HC-M -----------------------------------------------------------------------