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major rule under Pub. L. 104–121, 5

U.S.C. 804, or a significant rule under

the Department’s Regulatory Policies

and Procedures. Accordingly, it has not

been reviewed by the Office of

Management and Budget.

MARAD has determined that this

rulemaking presents no substantive

issue which it could reasonably expect

to produce meaningful public comment

since it is merely removing obsolete

regulations. Accordingly, MARAD has

determined that the notice and public

comment procedure otherwise required

by the Administrative Procedure Act, 5

U.S.C. 553(c), is unnecessary and good

cause exists, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.

553(d)(3), to make the changes effective

upon publication.

Federalism

The Maritime Administration has

analyzed this rulemaking in accordance

with the principles and criteria

contained in Executive order 12612, and

it has been determined that these

regulations do not have sufficient

federalism implications to warrant the

preparation of a Federalism Assessment.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

The Maritime Administration certifies

that this rulemaking will not have a

significant economic impact on a

substantial number of small entities.

Environmental Assessment

The Maritime Administration has

considered the environmental impact on

this rulemaking and has concluded that

an environmental impact statement is

not required under the National

Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

Paperwork Reduction Act

This rulemaking contains no reporting

requirement that is subject to OMB

approval under 5 CFR Part 1320,

pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction

Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.)

List of Subjects in 46 CFR Parts 252 and

272

Grant programs—transportation,

Maritime carriers, Reporting and

recordkeeping requirements.

Accordingly, MARAD hereby amends

46 CFR Parts 252 and 272 as follows:

PART 252—[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for Part 252

continues to read as follows:

Authority: 46 App. U.S.C. 1114(b), 1117,

1121, 1171, 1173 and 1175; 49 CFR 1.66.

2. Section 252.1 Purpose is amended

in the parenthetical United States Code

citation by inserting ‘‘App.’’ between

‘‘46 and ‘‘U.S.C.’’

3. Section 252.32 Maintenance

(upkeep) and repairs, is amended by

removing paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2).

PART 272—[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for Part 272

continues to read as follows:

Authority: 46 App. U.S.C. 1114(b), 1173,

1176; 49 CFR 1.66.

2. Section 272.41 Requirements for

examination and allocation of M&R

expenses, is amended by removing

paragraphs (e), (f), and (g).

Dated: June 20, 1996.

By Order of the Maritime Administrator.

Joel C. Richard,

Secretary, Maritime Administration.

[FR Doc. 96–16099 Filed 6–24–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–81–P

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS

COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 73

[MM Docket No. 95–161; RM–8709]

Radio Broadcasting Services; Las

Vegas, NM

AGENCY: Federal Communications

Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: The Commission, at the

request of William R. Sims, allots

Channel 244A to Las Vegas, New

Mexico, as the community’s third local

commercial FM service. See 60 FR

55821, November 3, 1995. Channel

244A can be allotted to Las Vegas in

compliance with the Commission’s

minimum distance separation

requirements without the imposition of

a site restriction, at coordinates 35–36–

00 North Latitude; 105–13–00 West

Longitude. With this action, this

proceeding is terminated.

DATES: Effective July 29, 1996. The

window period for filing applications

will open on July 29, 1996, and close on

August 29, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Leslie K. Shapiro, Mass Media Bureau,

(202) 418–2180.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a

synopsis of the Commission’s Report

and Order, MM Docket No. 95–161,

adopted April 12, 1996, and released

June 14, 1996. 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, DC. The complete text of

this decision may also be purchased

from the Commission’s copy contractor,

International Transcription Service,

Inc., (202) 857–3800, 2100 M Street,

NW., Suite 140, Washington, DC 20037.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73

Radio broadcasting.

Part 73 of title 47 of the Code of

Federal Regulations is amended as

follows:

PART 73—[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for part 73

continues to read as follows:

Authority: Secs. 303, 48 Stat., as amended,

1082; 47 U.S.C. 154, as amended.

§ 73.202 [Amended]

2. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM

Allotments under New Mexico, is

amended by adding Channel 244A at

Las Vegas.

Federal Communications Commission.

John A. Karousos,

Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules

Division, Mass Media Bureau.

[FR Doc. 96–16052 Filed 6–24–96; 8:45 am]

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47 CFR Part 76

[CS Docket No. 96–46; FCC 96–256]

Telecommunications Act of 1996

AGENCY: Federal Communications

Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This Order waives the

Commission’s rules regarding the filing

of oppositions to petitions for

reconsideration and replies. This is

necessary to provide the Commission

with sufficient time to address issues

raised on reconsideration and to

implement Section 653 of the

Communications Act. This Order

establishes the date by which

oppositions to petitions for

reconsideration must be filed and

provides that replies to oppositions will

not be accepted.

DATES: This rule is effective June 25,

1996. Petitions for reconsideration are

due on or before July 5, 1996, and

oppositions to petitions for

reconsideration are due on or before

July 15, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Meryl S. Icove, Cable Services Bureau,

(202) 418–7200.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a

synopsis of the Order in CS Docket No.

96–46, FCC 96–256, adopted June 6,

1996 and released June 7, 1996. The

complete text of this Order is available