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VII. Document Availability

14. In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the Internet through FERC’s Home Page (http://www.ferc.gov ) and in FERC’s Public Reference Room during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time) at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC
20426.

15. From FERC’s Home Page on the Internet, this information is available on eLibrary. The full text of this document is available on eLibrary in PDF and Microsoft Word format for viewing, printing, and/or downloading. To access this document in eLibrary, type the docket number excluding the last three digits of this document in the docket number field.

16. User assistance is available for eLibrary and the FERC’s Web site during normal business hours from FERC Online Support at 202–502–6652 (toll free at 1–866–208–3676) or e-mail at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or the Public Reference Room at (202) 502– 8371, TTY (202) 502–8659. E-Mail the Public Reference Room at public.referenceroom@ferc.gov.

VIII. Effective Date

17. These regulations are effective on May 1, 2010. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Commission finds that good cause exists to make this Final Rule effective less than 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register. The rule concerns a matter of administrative procedures and does not affect the rights of persons appearing before the Commission. Therefore, there is no reason to make it effective at a later time.

18. The provisions of 5 U.S.C. 801 regarding Congressional review of Final Rules do not apply to this Final Rule, because the rule concerns agency procedure and practice and will notsubstantially affect the rights of nonagency parties.

19. The Commission is issuing this as a Final Rule without a period for public comment. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b), notice and comment procedures are unnecessary where a rulemaking concerns only agency procedure and practice, or where the agency finds that notice and comment is unnecessary. This rule concerns only matters of agency procedure and will not significantly affect regulated entities or the general public. List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 1b

Rules relating to investigations. List of subjects in 18 CFR Part 157 Interstate Pipeline Blanket Certificates and Authorization under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act for Certain Transactions and Abandonment.

By the Commission. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary.

■ In consideration of the foregoing, the Commission amends Parts 1b and 257, Chapter I, Title 18, Code of Federal Regulations, as follows:

**PART 1b—RULES RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS** 

■ 1. The authority citation for Part 1b continues to read as follows:

Authority: 15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.; 16 U.S.C.
792 et seq.; 49 U.S.C. 60502; 49 A.P.U.S.C. 1–85; 42 U.S.C. 7101–7352; E.O. 12009, 42 FR 46297.

■ 2. In § 1b.21, paragraph (b) is revised and paragraphs (g) and (h) are added to read as follows:

**§ 1b.21 Enforcement hotline.**
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(b) Except as provided for in paragraph (g) of this section, any person may seek information or the informal resolution of a dispute by calling or writing to the Hotline at the telephone number and address in paragraph (f) of this section. The Hotline Staff will informally seek information from the caller and any respondent, as appropriate. The Hotline Staff will attempt to resolve disputes without litigation or other formal proceedings. The Hotline Staff may not resolve matters that are before the Commission in docketed proceedings.

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(g) Any person affected by either the construction or operation of a certificated natural gas pipeline under the Natural Gas Act or by the construction or operation of a project under the Federal Power Act may seek the informal resolution of a dispute by calling or writing the Commission’s Dispute Resolution Service. The Dispute Resolution Service may be reached by calling the DRS Helpline toll-free at 1–877–337–2237, or by e-mail at ferc.adr@ferc.gov, or writing to: Dispute Resolution Service, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

(h) Any person who contacts the Dispute Resolution Service Helpline is not precluded from filing a formal action with the Commission if discussions assisted by the Dispute Resolution Service staff are unsuccessful at resolving the matter. A caller may terminate the use of alternative dispute resolution procedures at any time.

**PART 157—APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC**  **CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY AND FOR ORDERS PERMITTING AND**  **APPROVING ABANDONNENT UNDER SECTION 7 OF THE NATURAL GAS**  **ACT**

■ 1. The authority citation for Part 1b continues to read as follows:

Authority: 15 U.S.C. 717–717w.

■ 2. In § 157.203, paragraph (d)(1)(iii)(D) is revised to read as follows and paragraph (d)(1)(iv) is removed.

**§ 157.203 Blanket certification.**
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(d) Landowner Notification (1) * * * (iii) * * * (D) Instruct landowners that, if they are still not satisfied with the response, they may contact the Commission’s Dispute Resolution Service at the current telephone number and e-mail address, which is to be provided in the notification.

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**BILLING CODE 6717–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Office of the Secretary**

**32 CFR Part 279**

**[Docket ID: DOD–2009–OS–0141; RIN 0790– AI59]** 

**Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay Compensation; Correction** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, DoD.

**ACTION :**  Final rule; correction.

**SUMMARY :**  The Office of the Secretary of Defense published a final rule on April 16, 2010 (75 FR 19878), concerning Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay Compensation that was authorized and appropriated in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009. This document corrects the words of issuance that were included in the final rule.

**DATES :**  This rule is effective October 21, 2009, to comply with section 310 of Public Law 111–32 that calls for the Secretary of Defense to issue a rule not later than 120 days from the date of enactment of the Act. The change of eligibility for Retroactive Stop Loss


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Special Pay is effective on December 19, 2009, the enactment date of the 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  LTC Brigitte Williams, (703) 614–3973.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 
Need for Correction

The words of issuance that were set out within the final rule must be corrected to allow for the proper codification of the rule’s regulatory text.

Correction

In rule FR Doc. 2010–8739, published on April 16, 2010 (75 FR 19878) make the following correction. On page 19879, in the first column, in the words of issuance, correct the word ‘‘added’’ to read ‘‘revised’’

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Dated: April 20, 2010. Mitchell S. Bryman, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2010–9541 Filed 4–23–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 5001–06–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**34 CFR Part 280**

**RIN 1855–AA07**
**[Docket ID ED–2010–OII–0003]**

**Magnet Schools Assistance Program**

**AGENCY :**  Office of Innovation and Improvement, Department of Education.

**ACTION :**  Interim final rule; reopening comment period.

**SUMMARY :**  On March 4, 2010, the Department of Education published in the Federal Register an interim final rule and requested comments on that rule for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). The rule became effective March 4, 2010, and the comment period for the interim final rule ended on April 5, 2010. During the comment period, the Department received requests asking that the Department extend the comment period for the interim final rule. This document announces the reopening of the comment period.

**DATES :**  The Department reopens the public comment period for the interim final rule that was published in the Federal Register on March 4, 2010 (75 FR 9777). Comments must be received on or before May 17, 2010.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit your comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. We will not accept comments by fax or by e-mail. Please submit your comments only one time, in order to ensure that we do not receive duplicate copies. In addition, please include the Docket ID at the top of your
comments.

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov to submit your comments electronically. Information on using Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing agency documents, submitting comments, and viewing the docket is available on the site under ‘‘How To Use This Site. ’’

• Postal Mail, Commercial Delivery, or Hand Delivery: If you mail or deliver your comments about these interim final regulations, address them to Anna Hinton, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 4W229, Washington, DC 20202.

Privacy Note: The Department’s policy for comments received from members of the public (including those comments submitted by mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery) is to make these submissions available for public viewing in their entirety on the Federal eRulemaking Portal at: http://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, commenters should be careful to include in their comments only information that they wish to make publicly available on the Internet.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Anna Hinton, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 4W229, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 260–1816 or by e-mail: FY10MSAPCOMP@ed.gov.

If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at
1–800–877–8339.

Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document in an accessible format ( e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the contact person listed above.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The Department reopens the public comment period for the interim final rule that was published in the Federal Register on March 4, 2010 (75 FR 9777) because we have determined that a longer comment period would provide local educational agencies submitting grant applications under the MSAP for fiscal year (FY) 2010 funding and other interested parties an opportunity to submit comments on the interim rule after the May 3, 2010 application deadline date announced for the FY 2010 grant competition in the notice inviting applications published on March 4, 2010 (75 FR 9879).

The Department believes this approach will improve the quality of information available for rulemaking, so the Secretary is reopening the comment period.

Dated: April 16, 2010. James H. Shelton, III, Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement.
[FR Doc. 2010–9195 Filed 4–23–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4000–01–P**

**LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION**

**45 CFR Parts 1609, 1610, and 1642**

**Fee-Generating Cases; Use of Non LSC Funds, Transfers of LSC Funds,**  **Program Integrity; Attorneys’ Fees**

**AGENCY :**  Legal Services Corporation.

**ACTION :**  Final rule.

**SUMMARY :**  On February 11, 2010, LSC issued an Interim Final Rule and Request for Comments repealing its regulatory prohibition on the claiming of, and the collection and retention of attorneys’ fees pursuant to Federal and State law permitting or requiring the awarding of such fees. The action was taken in accordance with the elimination on the statutory prohibition on attorneys’ fees in LSC’s FY 2010 appropriation legislation. The rule moved provisions on accounting for and use of attorneys’ fees and acceptance of reimbursements from clients from part 1642 (which was eliminated) to part 1609 of LSC’s regulations. LSC also made technical changes to its regulations to remove cross references to the obsolete statutory and regulatory citations. With this document, LSC is responding to the comments received and confirming the February 11 rule as final without change.

**DATES :**  This final rule is effective April 26, 2010.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mattie Cohan, Senior Assistant General Counsel, Office of Legal Affairs, Legal Services Corporation, 3333 K Street, NW., Washington DC 20007; 202–295– 1624 (ph); 202–337–6519 (fax); mcohan@lsc.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Background

LSC’s FY 1996 appropriation legislation provided that none of the funds appropriated in that Act could be used to provide financial assistance to any person or entity (which may be referred to in this section as a recipient) that claims (or whose employee claims), or collects and retains, attorneys’ fees pursuant to any Federal or State law permitting or requiring the awarding of