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‘‘FTA Oversight’’ has been updated and 

moved to the proposed Chapter II. The 

‘‘Certifications Particular to the 

Urbanized Area Formula Program’’ 

section has been renamed, 

‘‘Certifications Required by 49 U.S.C. 

5307’’ and moved to Chapter IV. We 

propose moving the updated 

information on program of projects and 

public participation requirements to 

Chapter IV. 

Finally, we propose eliminating the 

‘‘Alphabetical List of Other 

Requirements.’’ The substance of that 

section has been moved to other 

chapters. Updated information related 

to ‘‘Associated Capital Maintenance 

Items,’’ ‘‘New Technology Introduction’’ 

and ‘‘Lease vs. Buy Considerations’’ can 

be found in Chapter III, under ‘‘Capital 

Projects;’’ updated information on 

‘‘Buses,’’ ‘‘Bus Facilities’’ and ‘‘Fixed 

Guideway Rolling Stock,’’ is in 

proposed Chapter VI. We have 

consolidated the information on buses 

and rolling stock and renamed the 

section, ‘‘Requirements Related to 

Rolling Stock and Equipment.’’ We 

propose removing the section on ‘‘New 

Starts;’’ information on how the New 

Starts program relates to the Urbanized 

Area Formula program is in Chapter II. 

Updated information on the rest of the 

content of existing Chapter V is in 

proposed Chapter VII. 

F. Chapter VI—Program Management 

and Administrative Requirements 

The content of existing Chapter VI, 

‘‘Application Instructions,’’ has been 

updated, streamlined, and moved to 

Appendix A. The proposed Chapter VI 

contains information on the TEAM 

system, Electronic Clearing House 

Operation (ECHO system, and, as 

previously discussed, information on 

the National Transit Database, 

requirements related to vehicles and 

equipment, and requirements related to 

facilities. The information in this 

chapter is consistent with that found in 

other recently updated FTA circulars. 

G. Chapter VII—Other Provisions 

Chapter VII of the existing circular 

contains instructions for preparing a 

project budget. This information has 

been updated and moved to Appendix 

B, consistent with other recently revised 

FTA circulars. The proposed Chapter 

VII is similar to the ‘‘Other Provisions’’ 

chapters in other FTA circulars, and 

summarizes a number of FTA-specific 

and other Federal requirements that 

FTA grantees are held to in addition to 

the program-specific requirements and 

guidance provided in the circular. As 

previously stated, some of the 

information has been relocated from the 

existing Chapter V’s ‘‘Alphabetical 

Listing of Other Requirements.’’ Other 

sections, including charter bus, 

commercial driver’s license, and the 

presidential coin act are new to this 

circular. Recipients should use this 

chapter, in conjunction with FTA’s 

‘‘Master Agreement’’ and the current 

fiscal year ‘‘Certifications and 

Assurances,’’ to assure that they have 

met all requirements. Recipients may 

contact FTA Regional Counsel for more 

detail about these requirements. 

G. Appendices 

The proposed appendices are 

intended as tools for developing a grant 

application. Appendix A specifically 

addresses steps and instructions for 

preparing a grant application, including 

pre-application and application stages. 

This information is comparable to 

Chapter VI, ‘‘Application Instructions,’’ 

in the existing circular, although it has 

been updated and reorganized. 

Appendix A also includes an 

application checklist. Proposed 

Appendix B provides budget 

information, including a sample budget, 

and compares with the information 

found in Chapter VII, ‘‘Instructions for 

Preparing a Project Budget,’’ in the 

existing circular. Proposed Appendix C 

compares with existing Appendix D, 

‘‘Operating Assistance Projects,’’ in the 

existing circular. Proposed Appendix D, 

which compares with existing 

Appendix F, ‘‘Forms and Representative 

Documents,’’ in the existing circular 

(except the documents we propose 

removing, as described below), contains 

samples of an Authorizing Resolution, 

Opinion of Counsel, Fleet Status, 

Proceeds from the Sale of Public 

Transportation Assets, Like-Kind 

Exchange Example and Sample 

Supplemental Agreement. Proposed 

Appendix E contains a description of 

the preventive maintenance program, 

and is new to this circular. Proposed 

Appendix F contains updated contact 

information for all of FTA’s regional and 

metropolitan offices; this information is 

in Chapter VIII of the existing circular. 

We propose removing most of the 

contents of Appendix A of the existing 

circular, ‘‘Transportation Planning 

Process,’’ and instead including a 

paragraph referencing the planning 

regulations in Chapter IV of the 

proposed circular. We propose 

removing most of the content of existing 

Appendix B, ‘‘Apportionment 

Formula,’’ and relocating the basic 

formula in Chapter III of the proposed 

circular. We propose removing the 

content of existing Appendix C, ‘‘New 

Start Development Process,’’ and direct 

readers to the most recent revision of 

FTA Circular 9300, ‘‘Capital Investment 

Program Guidance and Application 

Instructions,’’ for information on New 

Starts. 

We have relocated the existing 

Appendix D, ‘‘Operating Assistance 

Projects’’ to proposed Appendix C. The 

information has been updated, and we 

propose moving the sections relating to 

eligible projects and federal/local share 

to Chapter III. We propose removing the 

existing Appendix E, ‘‘Procedures 

Related to Flexible Funding’’ and we 

have relocated the substance to Chapter 

II and Appendix A. The existing 

Appendix F, ‘‘Forms and Representative 

Documents’’ compares to the proposed 

Appendix D. We have removed some of 

the sample forms, namely the 

Application, Lobbying Disclosure Form, 

Project Milestone Schedule and 

Subregional Allocation. The application 

is submitted and reviewed entirely 

online in TEAM and all the forms can 

be viewed online. The lobbying form is 

also available online. We propose 

removing the existing Appendix G, 

which contains information on 

certifications and assurances, much of 

which has been moved to proposed 

Chapter IV. We propose removing the 

Sample Certifications and Assurances, 

as this is something that is updated 

every year and available on FTA’s Web 

site. We propose moving the 

information in Appendix H, ‘‘Interest as 

an Eligible Capital Cost’’ to the 

proposed Chapter III with other eligible 

projects. 

FTA seeks public comment on the 

changes within proposed FTA Circular 

9030.1D. 

Issued in Washington, DC, this 25th day of 

September 2009. 

Peter Rogoff, 

FTA Administrator. 

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BILLING CODE 

UNITED STATES SENTENCING 

COMMISSION 

Sentencing Guidelines for United 

States Courts 

AGENCY: United States Sentencing 

Commission. 

ACTION: Notice of extension of deadline 

for individuals to apply to be appointed 

to the membership of the Victims 

Advisory Group. 

SUMMARY: The United States Sentencing 

Commission is issuing this notice to 

advise the public that the application 

period for membership in the Victims 

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November 30, 2009. The deadline was 

originally August 10, 2009. 

This application period is extended to 

ensure sufficient time for any individual 

who has knowledge, expertise, and/or 

experience in the area of Federal crime 

victimization to apply. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Victims Advisory Group of the United 

States Sentencing Commission is a 

standing advisory group of the United 

States Sentencing Commission pursuant 

to 28 U.S.C. 995 and Rule 5.4 of the 

Commission’s Rules of Practice and 

Procedure. Under the charter for the 

Victims Advisory Group, the purpose of 

the advisory group is (1) to assist the 

Commission in carrying out its statutory 

responsibilities under 28 U.S.C. 994(o); 

(2) to provide to the Commission its 

views on the Commission’s activities 

and work, including proposed priorities 

and amendments, as they relate to 

victims of crime; (3) to disseminate 

information regarding sentencing issues 

to organizations represented by the 

Victims Advisory Group and to other 

victims of crime and victims advocacy 

groups, as appropriate; and (4) to 

perform any other functions related to 

victims of crime as the Commission 

requests. Under the charter, the advisory 

group consists of not more than nine 

members, each of whom may serve not 

more than two consecutive three-year 

terms. Each member is appointed by the 

Commission. 

In view of vacancies in the 

membership of the advisory group, the 

Commission invites any individual who 

has knowledge, expertise, and/or 

experience in the area of Federal crime 

victimization to apply to be appointed 

to the membership of the Victims 

Advisory Group. The Commission 

issued an invitation to apply for 

membership of the Victims Advisory 

Group on June 10, 2009 (74 FR 27586). 

Applications were initially due to the 

Commission on August 10, 2009. The 

Commission hereby invites additional 

applications from individuals who have 

knowledge, expertise, and/or experience 

in the area of Federal crime 

victimization. Applications should be 

received by the Commission not later 

than November 30, 2009. Applications 

may be sent to Michael Courlander at 

the address listed below. 

DATES: Applications for membership of 

the Victims Advisory Group should be 

received not later than November 30, 

2009. 

ADDRESSES: Send applications to: 

United States Sentencing Commission, 

One Columbus Circle, NE., Suite 2–500, 

South Lobby, Washington, DC 20002– 

8002, Attention: Public Affairs. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Michael Courlander, Public Affairs 

Officer, Telephone: (202) 502–4597. 

Authority: 28 U.S.C. 994(a), (o), (p), 995; 

USSC Rules of Practice and Procedure 5.2, 

5.4. 

Ricardo H. Hinojosa, 

Acting Chair. 

[FR Doc. E9–23574 Filed 9–29–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 2210–40–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

Advisory Committee on Women 

Veterans; Notice of Meeting 

The Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 

463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) 

that the Advisory Committee on Women 

Veterans will meet on October 27–29, 

2009, in the Pan American Room at the 

Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street, NW., 

Washington, DC, from 8:30 until 4:30 

p.m., each day. The meeting is open to 

the public. 

The purpose of the Committee is to 

advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs 

regarding the needs of women Veterans 

with respect to health care, 

rehabilitation, compensation, outreach, 

and other programs and activities 

administered by VA designed to meet 

such needs. The Committee makes 

recommendations to the Secretary 

regarding such programs and activities. 

The agenda will include updates on 

recommendations from the 2006 and 

2008 reports, and briefings on VA/ 

National Guard and Reserves initiatives, 

prosthetic services for women Veterans, 

Veterans employment initiatives, 

readjustment counseling, and homeless 

initiatives for women Veterans. 

Any member of the public wishing to 

attend should contact Ms. Shannon L. 

Middleton at the Department of 

Veterans Affairs, Center for Women 

Veterans (00W), 810 Vermont Avenue, 

NW., Washington, DC 20420, by phone 

at (202) 461–6193, fax at (202) 273– 

7092, or e-mail at 00W@mail.va.gov. 

Interested persons may attend, appear 

before, or file statements with the 

Committee. Written statements must be 

filed before the meeting, or within 10 

days after the meeting. 

Dated: September 25, 2009. 

By Direction of the Secretary. 

Vivian Drake, 

Acting Committee Management Officer. 

[FR Doc. E9–23577 Filed 9–29–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

Advisory Committee on Disability 

Compensation; Notice of Meeting 

The Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 

463 

(Federal Advisory Committee Act) 

that the Advisory Committee on 

Disability Compensation will meet on 

October 19–20, 2009, in the Carlton 

Ballroom at the St. Regis, 923 16th and 

K Streets, NW., Washington DC, from 

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The 

meeting is open to the public. 

The purpose of the Committee is to 

advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs 

on the maintenance and periodic 

readjustment of the VA Schedule for 

Rating Disabilities. The Committee is to 

assemble and review relevant 

information relating to the nature and 

character of disabilities arising from 

service in the Armed Forces, provide an 

ongoing assessment of the effectiveness 

of the rating schedule and give advice 

on the most appropriate means of 

responding to the needs of veterans 

relating to disability compensation. 

On October 19, the Committee will 

receive briefings from representatives 

about medical aspects of Veteran’s 

disability compensation procedures and 

programs, VA Schedule for Rating 

Disabilities, Veterans centers challenges 

and how they are being met, and 

Veterans service organizations 

resolutions and/or legislative issues 

pertaining to the mission of the 

Committee. 

On October 20, the Committee will 

receive briefings from representatives 

about quality of life from the VA 

vocational rehabilitation perspective, 

loan guarantee programs, the 

adjustment/impact due to medical 

condition relating to quality of life, and 

the Institute of Medicine’s study on 

reintegration of military personnel. 

Time will be allocated for receiving 

public comments at 1 p.m. on October 

19. Public comments will be limited to 

three minutes each. Individuals wishing 

to make oral statements before the 

Committee will be accommodated on a 

first-come, first-served basis. 

Individuals who speak are invited to 

submit 1–2 page summaries of their 

comments at the time of the meeting for 

inclusion in the official meeting record. 

The public may submit written 

statements for the Committee’s review 

to Ms. Ersie Farber, Designated Federal 

Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, 

Veterans Benefits Administration 

(211A), 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., 

Washington, DC 20420. Any member of 


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