Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC), 2852-2853 [05-921]

Download as PDF 2852 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 11 / Tuesday, January 18, 2005 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Annual Listing of Foreign Government Subsidies on Articles of Cheese Subject to an In–Quota Rate of Duty Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: January 18, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tipten Troidl or Eric Greynolds, AD/ CVD Operations, Office 3, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230, telephone: (202) 482–2786. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 702 of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (as amended) (‘‘the Act’’) requires the Department to determine, in AGENCY: consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, whether any foreign government is providing a subsidy with respect to any article of cheese subject to an in–quota rate of duty, as defined in section 702(h) of the Act, and to publish an annual list and quarterly updates of the type and amount of those subsidies. We hereby provide the Department’s annual list of subsidies on articles of cheese that were imported during the period October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004. The Department has developed, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, information on subsidies (as defined in section 702(h) of the Act) being provided either directly or indirectly by foreign governments on articles of cheese subject to an in–quota rate of duty. The appendix to this notice lists the country, the subsidy program or programs, and the gross and net amounts of each subsidy for which information is currently available. The Department will incorporate additional programs which are found to constitute subsidies, and additional information on the subsidy programs listed, as the information is developed. The Department encourages any person having information on foreign government subsidy programs which benefit articles of cheese subject to an in–quota rate of duty to submit such information in writing to the Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230. This determination and notice are in accordance with section 702(a) of the Act. Dated: January 11, 2005. Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. APPENDIX SUBSIDY PROGRAMS ON CHEESE SUBJECT TO AN IN–QUOTA RATE OF DUTY Country Austria ........................................ Belgium ...................................... Canada ...................................... Denmark .................................... Finland ....................................... France ........................................ Germany .................................... Greece ....................................... Ireland ........................................ Italy ............................................ Luxembourg ............................... Netherlands ................................ Norway ....................................... .................................................... .................................................... Portugal ...................................... Spain .......................................... Switzerland ................................ U.K. ............................................ 1Defined 2Defined Gross1 Subsidy ($/lb) Program(s) European Union Restitution Payments EU Restitution Payments Export Assistance on Certain Types of Cheese EU Restitution Payments EU Restitution Payments EU Restitution Payments EU Restitution Payments EU Restitution Payments EU Restitution Payments EU Restitution Payments EU Restitution Payments EU Restitution Payments Indirect (Milk) Subsidy Consumer Subsidy Total EU Restitution Payments EU Restitution Payments Deficiency Payments EU Restitution Payments $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.46 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 in 19 U.S.C. 1677(5). in 19 U.S.C. 1677(6). 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. TIME: BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230, Room 3407. SUMMARY: The Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) will hold a plenary meeting on February 11, 2005, at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230, in Room 3407. The ETTAC will discuss Tsunami Relief efforts and how environmental technologies companies can assist with the efforts, as well as continuing PLACE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: February 11, 2005. VerDate jul<14>2003 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.46 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ [FR Doc. E5–165 Filed 1–14–05; 8:45 am] DATES: Net2 Subsidy ($/lb) 11:51 Jan 14, 2005 Jkt 205001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 discussions on trade liberalization in environmental goods and services. The meeting is open to the public and time will be permitted for public comment. Written comments concerning ETTAC affairs are welcome anytime before or after the meeting. Minutes will be available within 30 days of this meeting. The ETTAC is mandated by Public Law 103–392. It was created to advise the U.S. government on environmental trade policies and programs, and to help it to focus its resources on increasing the exports of the U.S. environmental industry. ETTAC operates as an advisory committee to the Secretary of E:\FR\FM\18JAN1.SGM 18JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 11 / Tuesday, January 18, 2005 / Notices Commerce and the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC). ETTAC was originally chartered in May of 1994. It was most recently rechartered until May 30, 2006. For further information phone Joseph Ayoub, Office of Environmental Technologies Industries (ETI), International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce at (202) 482–0313 or 5225. This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to OEEI at (202) 482– 5225. Dated: January 12, 2005. Carlos F. Montoulieu, Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries. [FR Doc. 05–921 Filed 1–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Exporters’ Textile Advisory Committee; Notice of Open Meeting A meeting of the Exporters’ Textile Advisory Committee will be held in Los Angeles, CA at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at the California Fashion Association, 444 South Flower Street, 34th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071, phone: (213) 688-6288. The Committee provides advice and guidance to Department officials on the identification and surmounting of barriers to the expansion of textile exports, and on methods of encouraging textile firms to participate in export expansion. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The meeting will be open to the public with a limited number of seats available. For further information or copies of the minutes, contact Rachel Alarid, telephone: (202) 482–5154. January 11, 2005. BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S VerDate jul<14>2003 11:51 Jan 14, 2005 Jkt 205001 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Environmental Statements; Notice of Intent: Washington Coastal Zone Management Program; Meetings; Correction Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC). ACTION: Notice; correction. AGENCY: SUMMARY: OCRM published a document in the Federal Register of January 5, 2005, announcing dates of the public scoping meetings pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The document contained an incorrect action, summary, and dates. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Masi Okasaki, (301) 713–3155, extension 185. Correction International Trade Administration Philip J. Martello, Acting Chairman, Committee for Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc. E5–163 Filed 1–14–05; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE In the Federal Register of January 5, 2005, in FR Doc. Volume 70, Number 3, on page 790–791, correct the ACTION, SUMMARY, and DATES captions to read: Notice to conduct public scoping meetings pursuant to NEPA in Lacey, Seattle and Mount Vernon, WA on the proposed incorporation of the revised Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Guidelines Rule (Chapter 173–26) as an amendment to the Federally approved Washington Coastal Zone Management Program (WCZMP). SUMMARY: In accordance with the NEPA, OCRM will conduct public scoping meetings as an opportunity for interested persons to identify to OCRM what impacts or issues should be addressed in the NEPA document and if an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) should be prepared. DATES: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 7 p.m. Pinnacle Room—3rd Floor in The Mountaineers Building 300 Third Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119 (Parking lots and some street parking available with time constraints) Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 7 p.m. Aqua Room in Skagit County PUD 1415 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (Visitor parking available) Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 7 p.m. Washington Department of Ecology in the Auditorium 300 Desmond Drive, Lacey, WA 98503. (Visitor parking available.) ACTION: Submit suggestions or comments on the impacts or issues that should be addressed in the NEPA document and if an EIS should be prepared by attending any of the above meetings or provide written comments on or before April 1, 2005. PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2853 (Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog 11.419 Coastal Zone Management Program Administration.) Dated: January 12, 2005. Eldon Hout, Director, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Ocean Service, National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 05–939 Filed 1–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–08–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 011105A] Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of availability ; request for comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received applications for direct take of listed species from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Northwest Fisheries Science Center pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). The Permit applications are for the direct take of listed Snake River sockeye salmon, associated with the operation of a captive propagation program. The proposed permits will renew and replace permits 1120 and 1148. The duration of the new permits is approximately 5 years, expiring on December 31, 2009. This document serves to notify the public of the availability for comment of the permit applications and of the associated draft EA before a final decision on whether to issue a Finding of No Significant Impact is made by NMFS. All comments received will become part of the public record and will be available for review pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. DATES: Written comments on the draft EA must be received at the appropriate address or fax number (see ADDRESSES) no later than 5 p.m. Pacific standard time on February 17, 2005. ADDRESSES: Written comments and requests for copies of the applications and draft EA should be addressed to Herb Pollard, Salmon Recovery Division, 10095 W. Emerald, Boise, ID 83704, or faxed to (208) 378–5699. Comments on this draft EA may be submitted by e-mail. The mailbox address for providing e-mail comments is Sockeye.nwr@noaa.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 18, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2852-2853]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-921]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC)

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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Dates: February 11, 2005.

Time:  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Place:  U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230, Room 3407.
SUMMARY: The Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee 
(ETTAC) will hold a plenary meeting on February 11, 2005, at the U.S. 
Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20230, in Room 3407. The ETTAC will discuss Tsunami 
Relief efforts and how environmental technologies companies can assist 
with the efforts, as well as continuing discussions on trade 
liberalization in environmental goods and services. The meeting is open 
to the public and time will be permitted for public comment.
    Written comments concerning ETTAC affairs are welcome anytime 
before or after the meeting. Minutes will be available within 30 days 
of this meeting.
    The ETTAC is mandated by Public Law 103-392. It was created to 
advise the U.S. government on environmental trade policies and 
programs, and to help it to focus its resources on increasing the 
exports of the U.S. environmental industry. ETTAC operates as an 
advisory committee to the Secretary of

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Commerce and the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC). ETTAC 
was originally chartered in May of 1994. It was most recently 
rechartered until May 30, 2006.
    For further information phone Joseph Ayoub, Office of Environmental 
Technologies Industries (ETI), International Trade Administration, U.S. 
Department of Commerce at (202) 482-0313 or 5225. This meeting is 
physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign 
language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to 
OEEI at (202) 482-5225.

    Dated: January 12, 2005.
Carlos F. Montoulieu,
Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries.
[FR Doc. 05-921 Filed 1-14-05; 8:45 am]
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