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nonaffiliated U.S.-flag vessel operators.

A market based methodology would

actually be a combination of

methodologies because a cost based

determination would be made in

instances where an insufficient number

of independent bids were received. The

cost based rate could be determined as

prescribed in the existing Rule or by use

of some other methodology like those

described above. A review of the

legislative history of the Cargo

Preference Act of 1954, § 901(b) of the

Act, would indicate that a market based

methodology may require legislation to

be implemented. Commenters may wish

to address the legislative aspect of the

market based methodology.

In order to administer cargo

preference programs in a cost efficient

manner, while developing a modern and

efficient fleet, it may be necessary to

change the existing methodology for

determining fair and reasonable rates for

U.S.-flag commercial vessels. Therefore,

any comments on proposals to change

the methodology in the regulations at 46

CFR Part 382 should specifically

address any existing problems with the

present methodology, specific

suggestions for alternative

methodologies, and a rationale for

acceptance of any proposed

methodologies. Comments will aid

MARAD’s evaluation of the Rule and

the development of appropriate

alternatives. MARAD is requesting that

any person, corporation, or other entity

having any interest in, or desiring to

offer views and comments on, MARAD’s

fair and reasonable rate methodology,

submit them in writing. After reviewing

the comments, MARAD will decide

whether to propose a change in the

methodology employed for the

determination of fair and reasonable

rates, as well as what revisions to

propose.

The public is advised that the purpose

of this ANPRM is to solicit information

and views from commenters that

MARAD can use in evaluating its

methodology of determining fair and

reasonable rates for the carriage of bulk

and packaged preference cargoes on

U.S.-flag bulk vessels and in deciding

whether to proceed with a rulemaking

to amend 46 CFR Part 382. MARAD has

separate regulations at 46 CFR Part 383

(the liner Rule) dealing with the carriage

of less-than-shipload lots of bulk

preference cargoes on vessels in a liner

service. Common carrier liner services

are substantially different from bulk

services in their cost structure and

service requirements. However, the

information, ideas or views provided by

commenters may have some impact on

any liner rulemaking and the public is

invited to comment on such impact.

Rulemaking Analysis and Notices

Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory

Planning and Review)

This advance notice of proposed

rulemaking has been reviewed under

Executive Order 12866 and Department

of Transportation Regulatory Policies

and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February

26, 1979). If a rule is actually

promulgated, it would not be

considered an economically significant

regulatory action under Section 3(f) of

E.O. 12866, since it has been

determined that it would not result in

an annual effect on the economy of $100

million or more or adversely affect in a

material way the economy, productivity,

competition, jobs, the environment,

public health or safety, or State, local,

or tribal governments or communities.

While any rule that might be

promulgated would not involve any

change in important Departmental

policies, it would be considered

significant because it addresses a matter

of considerable importance to the

maritime industry and would be

expected to generate significant public

interest. A preliminary regulatory

evaluation will be prepared based on

the comments to this advance notice of

proposed rulemaking.

Federalism

The Maritime Administration has

analyzed this advance notice of

proposed rulemaking in accordance

with the principles and criteria

contained in Executive Order 12612 and

has determined that any rule that might

be subsequently promulgated would not

have sufficient federalism implications

to warrant the preparation of Federalism

Assessment.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

The Maritime Administration certifies

that any rule that might be promulgated

subsequent to this advance notice of

proposed rulemaking would not have a

significant economic impact on a

substantial number of small entities.

Environmental Assessment

Any rule that might be subsequently

promulgated would not significantly

affect the environment. Accordingly, an

Environmental Impact Statement would

not be required under the National

Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

Paperwork Reduction Act

Any rule that might be promulgated

would not significantly change the

current requirement for the collection of

information. The Office of Management

and Budget (OMB) has reviewed the

current Rule under the Paperwork

Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. S3501 et seq.),

and has approved it under OMB

Approval Number 2133–0514.

By order of the Maritime Administrator.

Dated: April 13, 1995.

Joel C. Richard,

Secretary.

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47 CFR Part 73

[MM Docket No. 95–43, RM–8580]

Radio Broadcasting Services; Grand

Junction, CO

AGENCY: Federal Communications

Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

SUMMARY: This document requests

comments on a petition for rule making

filed on behalf of Grand Valley Public

Radio Company, Inc. (petitioner),

permittee of Station KAFM(FM),

Channel 201A, Grand Junction,

Colorado, seeking the allotment of

Channel 264C1 to Grand Junction,

Colorado, as that community’s fifth

local FM transmission service.

Coordinates used for this proposal are

39–04–06 and 108–33–00.

DATES: Comments must be filed on or

before June 5, 1995, and reply

comments on or before June 20, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Secretary, Federal

Communications Commission,

Washington, D.C. 20554. In addition to

filing comments with the FCC,

interested parties should serve the

petitioner’s counsel, as follows: Harry F.

Cole, Esq., Bechtel & Cole, Chartered,

1901 L St., NW, Washington, D.C.

20036.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nancy Joyner, Mass Media Bureau, (202)

418–2180.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a

synopsis of the Commission’s Notice of

Proposed Rule Making, MM Docket No.

95–43, adopted April 3, 1995, and

released April 14, 1995. The full text of

this Commission decision is available

for inspection and copying during

normal business hours in the FCC’s

Reference Center (Room 239), 1919 M

Street, NW, Washington, D.C. The

complete text of this decision may also

be purchased from the Commission’s

copy contractors, International

Transcription Service, Inc., (202) 857–
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3800, 2100 M Street, NW, Suite 140,

Washington, D.C. 20037.

Provisions of the Regulatory

Flexibility Act of l980 do not apply to

this proceeding.

Members of the public should note

that from the time a Notice of Proposed

Rule Making is issued until the matter

is no longer subject to Commission

consideration or court review, all ex

parte contacts are prohibited in

Commission proceedings, such as this

one, which involve channel allotments.

See 47 CFR 1.1204(b) for rules

governing permissible ex parte contacts.

For information regarding proper

filing procedures for comments, See 47

CFR 1.415 and 1.420.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73

Radio broadcasting.

Federal Communications Commission.

John A. Karousos,

Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules

Division, Mass Media Bureau.

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47 CFR Part 73

[MM Docket No. 95–44, RM–8602]

Radio Broadcasting Services; Fair

Bluff, NC

AGENCY: Federal Communications

Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

SUMMARY: The Commission requests

comments on a petition filed by Atlantic

Broadcasting Co., Inc., licensee of

Station WDAR-FM, Channel 288C3,

Darlington, South Carolina, requesting

the deletion of vacant and unapplied-for

Channel 287A at Fair Bluff, NC. In the

alternative, petitioner requests that

Channel 287A at Fair Bluff be site

restricted 12.7 kilometers (7.9 miles)

northeast, at coordinates 34–21–22

North Latitude and 78-54-36 West

Longitude. The deletion or site

restriction of the Fair Bluff channel

could enable Station WDAR-FM to

improve its coverage area by operating

omnidirectionally.

DATES: Comments must be filed on or

before June 5, 1995, and reply

comments on or before June 20, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications

Commission, Washington, D.C. 20554.

In addition to filing comments with the

FCC, interested parties should serve the

petitioner, or its counsel or consultant,

as follows: Gary S. Smithwick, Esq.,

Smithwick & Belendiuk, P.C., 1990 M

Street, NW, Suite 510, Washington, D.C.

20036 (Counsel to petitioner).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Leslie K. Shapiro, Mass Media Bureau,

(202) 418–2180.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a

synopsis of the Commission’s Notice of

Proposed Rule Making, MM Docket No.

95–44, adopted April 6, 1995, and

released April 14, 1995. The full text of

this Commission decision is available

for inspection and copying during

normal business hours in the FCC

Reference Center (Room 239), 1919 M

Street, NW, Washington, D.C. The

complete text of this decision may also

be purchased from the Commission’s

copy contractor, International

Transcription Services, Inc., (202) 857–

3800, 2100 M Street, NW, Suite 140,

Washington, D.C. 20037.

Provisions of the Regulatory

Flexibility Act of 1980 do not apply to

this proceeding.

Members of the public should note

that from the time a Notice of Proposed

Rule Making is issued until the matter

is no longer subject to Commission

consideration or court review, all ex

parte contacts are prohibited in

Commission proceedings, such as this

one, which involve channel allotments.

See 47 CFR 1.1204(b) for rules

governing permissible ex parte contacts.

For information regarding proper

filing procedures for comments, see 47

CFR 1.415 and 1.420.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73

Radio broadcasting.

Federal Communications Commission.

John A Karousos,

Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules

Division, Mass Media Bureau.

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47 CFR Part 73

[MM Docket No. 95–45, RM–8605]

Radio Broadcasting Services;

Pahrump, NV

AGENCY: Federal Communications

Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

SUMMARY: The Commission requests

comments on a petition filed by Gregory

P. Wells seeking the allotment of

Channel 236A to Pahrump, NV, as the

community’s second local FM service.

Channel 236A can be allotted to

Pahrump in compliance with the

Commission’s minimum distance

separation requirements with a site

restriction of 4.1 kilometers (2.5 miles)

west, at coordinates 36–13–12 North

Latitude and 116–01–43 West

Longitude, to avoid a short-spacing to

Station KWNR, Channel 238C,

Henderson, NV.

DATES: Comments must be filed on or

before June 5, 1995, and reply

comments on or before June 20, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications

Commission, Washington, D.C. 20554.

In addition to filing comments with the

FCC, interested parties should serve the

petitioner, or its counsel or consultant,

as follows: Gregory P. Wells, P.O. Box

590, Suite 145, Pahrump, NV 89041

(Petitioner).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Leslie K. Shapiro, Mass Media Bureau,

(202) 418–2180.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a

synopsis of the Commission’s Notice of

Proposed Rule Making, MM Docket No.

95–45, adopted April 6, 1995, and

released April 14, 1995. The full text of

this Commission decision is available

for inspection and copying during

normal business hours in the FCC

Reference Center (Room 239), 1919 M

Street, NW, Washington, D.C. The

complete text of this decision may also

be purchased from the Commission’s

copy contractor, International

Transcription Services, Inc., (202) 857–

3800, 2100 M Street, NW, Suite 140,

Washington, D.C. 20037.

Provisions of the Regulatory

Flexibility Act of 1980 do not apply to

this proceeding.

Members of the public should note

that from the time a Notice of Proposed

Rule Making is issued until the matter

is no longer subject to Commission

consideration or court review, all ex

parte contacts are prohibited in

Commission proceedings, such as this

one, which involve channel allotments.

See 47 CFR 1.1204(b) for rules

governing permissible ex parte contacts.

For information regarding proper

filing procedures for comments, see 47

CFR 1.415 and 1.420.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73

Radio broadcasting.

Federal Communications Commission.

John A Karousos,

Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules

Division, Mass Media Bureau.

[FR Doc. 95–9630 Filed 4–18–95; 8:45 am]

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