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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 9 / Thursday, January 13, 2005 / Notices 2429 limited appearance statements from members of the public in connection with this proceeding. INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION [Investigation No. TA–2104–18] A. Date, Time, and Location of Evidentiary Hearing The Board will conduct an evidentiary hearing on certain DATE AND TIME: January 18, 2005, 10 a.m. environmental contentions (ECs) (ET). relating to this proceeding, currently PLACE: The National Science scheduled to include contentions NIRS/ Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, PC EC–1—Impacts upon Ground and Room 110, Arlington, VA 22230, http: Surface Water; NIRS/PC EC–2—Impact //www.nsf.gov/nsb. upon Water Supplies; NIRS/PC EC–4— STATUS: This meeting will be open to the Impacts of Waste Storage; NIRS/PC EC– 7—Need for the Facility, beginning on public. Monday, February 7, 2005, at 9:30 a.m., MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: in the Lea County Event Center, 5101 Tuesday, January 18, 2005 Open Lovington Highway, Hobbs, New Session Mexico. The hearing on these issues will continue day-to-day until Open Session (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) concluded. Discussion of the charge for an The public is advised that, in Industry panel on the S&E workforce. accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, part of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. the sessions regarding each of the Michael P. Crosby, Executive Officer contentions may be closed to the public and NSB Office Director, (703) 292– because the matters at issue may involve 7000, https://www.nsf.gov/nsb. the discussion of protected information. Sunshine Act Meeting U.S.-Central America Free Trade Agreement: Potential Economywide and Selected Sectoral Effects United States International Trade Commission. AGENCY: Notice of termination of investigation. ACTION: January 10, 2005. On January 5, 2005, the Commission received a letter from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) stating that the USTR has withdrawn his request for a Commission report, pursuant to section 2104(f) of the Trade Act of 2002 (19 U.S.C. 3804(f)), assessing the likely impact of a free trade agreement (FTA) with Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (Central America). Accordingly, the Commission has terminated investigation No. TA–2104–18, U.S.Central America Free Trade Agreement: Potential Economywide and Selected Sectoral Effects, which was instituted pursuant to that request. The public hearing in this investigation, scheduled for January 18, 2005, is canceled. Background: The Commission instituted the investigation following receipt of a request from the USTR on November 17, 2004. The Commission published notice of institution of the investigation in the Federal Register on December 28, 2004 (69 FR 77778). The January 5, 2005, letter from USTR noted that the USTR had requested the report in light of the fact that the Dominican Republic had enacted a tax on beverages sweetened with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) that the United States regarded as incompatible with the Dominican Republic’s obligations under the FTA that the United States had entered into with Central America and the Dominican Republic on August 5, 2004 (and on which the Commission had already provided a report). The letter stated that the Dominican Republic repealed the tax on December 29, 2004. EFFECTIVE DATE: SUMMARY: By order of the Commission. Issued: January 10, 2005. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 05–809 Filed 1–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P VerDate jul<14>2003 17:46 Jan 12, 2005 Jkt 205001 Agency Holding Meeting: National Science Board, Committee on Education and Human Resources. Michael P. Crosby, Executive Officer and NSB Office Director. [FR Doc. 05–862 Filed 1–11–05; 2:33 pm] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Atomic Safety and Licensing Board [Docket No. 70–3103–ML; ASLBP No. 04– 826–01–ML] Memorandum and Order; Notice of Hearing and of Opportunity To Make Oral or Written Limited Appearance Statements January 7, 2005. In the Matter of Louisiana Energy Services, L.P., (National Enrichment Facility); Before Administrative Judges: G. Paul Bollwerk, III, Chairman, Dr. Paul B. Abramson, Dr. Charles N. Kelber. The Atomic Safety and Licensing Board hereby gives notice that it will convene an evidentiary hearing to receive testimony and exhibits and allow the cross-examination of witnesses relating to certain matters at issue in this proceeding regarding the December 2003 application of Louisiana Energy Services, L.P., (LES) for a license under 10 CFR part 70 to construct and operate a uranium enrichment facility— the National Enrichment Facility (NEF)—to be constructed near Eunice, New Mexico. In addition, the Board gives notice that, in accordance with 10 CFR 2.315(a), it will entertain oral PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 B. Date, Time, and Location of Oral Limited Appearance Statement Sessions These sessions will be on the following date at the specified location and times: 1. Date: Saturday, February 12, 2005; Time: Morning Session (if there is sufficient interest)—10 a.m. to noon mountain standard time (m.s.t.).; Location: Eunice Community Center, 1115 Avenue I, Eunice, New Mexico. 2. Date: Saturday, February 12, 2005; Time: Afternoon Session (if there is sufficient interest)—2 to 4 p.m. m.s.t.; Location: Same as Session 1 above. C. Participation Guidelines for Oral Limited Appearance Statements Any person not a party, or the representative of a party, to the proceeding will be permitted to make an oral statement setting forth his or her position on matters of concern relating to this proceeding. Although these statements do not constitute testimony or evidence, they nonetheless may help the Board and/or the parties in their consideration of the issues in this proceeding. Oral limited appearance statements will be entertained during the hours specified above, or such lesser time as may be necessary to accommodate the speakers who are present.1 In this 1 Any members of the public who plan to attend either the evidentiary hearings or the limited appearance sessions are strongly advised to arrive early to allow time to pass through any security E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM Continued 13JAN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. TA-2104-18]


U.S.-Central America Free Trade Agreement: Potential Economywide 
and Selected Sectoral Effects

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice of termination of investigation.

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EFFECTIVE DATE: January 10, 2005.
SUMMARY: On January 5, 2005, the Commission received a letter from the 
Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) stating that 
the USTR has withdrawn his request for a Commission report, pursuant to 
section 2104(f) of the Trade Act of 2002 (19 U.S.C. 3804(f)), assessing 
the likely impact of a free trade agreement (FTA) with Costa Rica, El 
Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (Central America). 
Accordingly, the Commission has terminated investigation No. TA-2104-
18, U.S.-Central America Free Trade Agreement: Potential Economywide 
and Selected Sectoral Effects, which was instituted pursuant to that 
request. The public hearing in this investigation, scheduled for 
January 18, 2005, is canceled.
    Background: The Commission instituted the investigation following 
receipt of a request from the USTR on November 17, 2004. The Commission 
published notice of institution of the investigation in the Federal 
Register on December 28, 2004 (69 FR 77778). The January 5, 2005, 
letter from USTR noted that the USTR had requested the report in light 
of the fact that the Dominican Republic had enacted a tax on beverages 
sweetened with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) that the United States 
regarded as incompatible with the Dominican Republic's obligations 
under the FTA that the United States had entered into with Central 
America and the Dominican Republic on August 5, 2004 (and on which the 
Commission had already provided a report). The letter stated that the 
Dominican Republic repealed the tax on December 29, 2004.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: January 10, 2005.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 05-809 Filed 1-12-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
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