International Industry Symposium at 3Rs Initiative Ministerial Conference (Reduce Waste, Reuse and Recycle); Notice of Opportunity for Participation, 8343-8344 [05-3304]

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[FR Doc. 05–3193 Filed 2–17–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JT–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–122–848] Hard Red Spring Wheat From Canada: Notice of Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: In response to a request made on October 29, 2004, by the Canadian Wheat Board, the Department of Commerce initiated an administrative review of the countervailing duty order on hard red spring wheat from Canada, covering the period March 10, 2003, through December 31, 2003. See Initiation of Antidumping and VerDate jul<14>2003 15:41 Feb 17, 2005 Jkt 205001 Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 69 FR 67701 (November 19, 2004). As a result of a timely withdrawal of the request for review by the Canadian Wheat Board, we are rescinding this review. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 18, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Twyman or Stephen Cho, AD/ CVD Operations, Office 1, Import Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–3534 and 202–482– 3798, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On October 23, 2003, the Department of Commerce (‘‘the Department’’) published a countervailing duty order on hard red spring wheat (‘‘HRSW’’) from Canada. See Notice of Countervailing Duty Order: Hard Red Spring Wheat from Canada, 68 FR 60642 (October 23, 2003). On October 29, 2004, the Canadian Wheat Board (‘‘CWB’’) requested an administrative review of the countervailing duty order on HRSW from Canada covering the period March 10, 2003, through December 31, 2003. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i), we published a notice of initiation of the review on November 19, 2004. See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 69 FR 67701 (November 19, 2004). On February 8, 2005, the CWB withdrew its request for review. Scope of the Countervailing Duty Order Imports covered by this order are all varieties of HRSW from Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, varieties commonly referred to as Canada Western Red Spring, Canada Western Extra Strong, and Canada Prairie Spring Red. The merchandise subject to this order is currently classifiable under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (‘‘HTSUS’’) subheadings: 1001.90.10.00, 1001.90.20.05, 1001.90.20.11, 1001.90.20.12, 1001.90.20.13, 1001.90.20.14, 1001.90.20.16, 1001.90.20.19, 1001.90.20.21, 1001.90.20.22, 1001.90.20.23, 1001.90.20.24, 1001.90.20.26, 1001.90.20.29, 1001.90.20.35, and 1001.90.20.96. This order does not cover imports of wheat that enter under the subheadings 1001.90.10.00 and 1001.90.20.96 that are not classifiable as HRSW. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, our PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8343 written description of the scope of this order is dispositive. Rescission of Review The Department’s regulations at 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1) provide that the Department will rescind an administrative review if a party that requested a review withdraws the request within 90 days of the date of publication of the notice of initiation of the requested review. The CWB withdrew its request for an administrative review on February 8, 2005, which is within the 90–day deadline. No other party requested a review of this order. Therefore, the Department is rescinding this administrative review. This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (‘‘APO’’) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This notice is issued and published in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). Dated: February 14, 2005. Barbara E. Tillman, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E5–668 Filed 2–17–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE: 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration International Industry Symposium at 3Rs Initiative Ministerial Conference (Reduce Waste, Reuse and Recycle); Notice of Opportunity for Participation SUMMARY: The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing at the Department of Commerce will host an informational meeting on March 2, 2005 regarding the 3Rs International Industry Symposium to be hosted by the Government of Japan in Tokyo on April 28, 2005. The 3Rs Initiative (Reduce waste, Reuse and Recycle) was introduced by the Government of Japan and supported by the U.S. at the 2004 G8 summit in Sea Island, Georgia. DATES: March 2, 2005—2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.: Department of Commerce 3Rs International Industry Symposium Meeting, Department of Commerce Building, 1401 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 1412, Washington, DC 20230. E:\FR\FM\18FEN1.SGM 18FEN1 8344 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 33 / Friday, February 18, 2005 / Notices April 28, 2005—International Industry Symposium, Tokyo, Japan. ADDRESSES: Please send indications of interest to attend the 3Rs International Industry Symposium, and the DOC 3Rs Meeting by facsimile or e-mail by March 1, 2005 to Sarah E. Aker, 3RsInitiative@mail.doc.gov, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing, Department of Commerce, Room 2132, 1401 Constitution Ave, Washington, DC 20230, Phone: (202) 482–4073, Fax: (202) 482–0856. Please include your name, phone number, and organization affiliation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Manufacturing, and the 3Rs Interagency group is announcing the opportunity to attend the International Industry Symposium on the 3Rs Initiative on April 28, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan. The 3Rs Initiative (Reduce waste, Reuse and Recycle) was introduced by the Government of Japan and supported by the U.S. at the 2004 G8 summit in Sea Island, Georgia. It was further agreed at Sea Island that Japan would host a Ministerial level conference that will take place April 29–30, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan to formally launch the initiative. On April 28, 2005 as a side event to the ministerial meeting, the Organization for the Promotion of Sustainable Society (OPSS) and the United Nations University will hold an International Industry Symposium on the 3Rs Initiative for industry representatives under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and other relevant ministries. The industry meeting will provide a discussion opportunity for those who are interested in developing the 3Rs, and the outcome of the symposium will be reported to the Ministerial meeting. The Department of Commerce seeks the views and input of individual attendees, and not group or consensus advice. The tentative program for the International Symposium on the 3Rs Initiative as provided by the Government of Japan (https:// www.env.go.jp/earth/3r/en/) is as follows: Track A: Challenges to talking on business activities in the 3Rs system. Topics to be addressed: How has the business sector contributed to building the 3Rs system? What kinds of technological developments should be conducted in enhancing the 3Rs system? Are there any institutional factors obstructing technological development in enhancing the 3Rs system? VerDate jul<14>2003 15:41 Feb 17, 2005 Jkt 205001 How should we inspire the interest of consumers in the 3Rs activities of the business sector? Track B: EcoDesign. Topics to be addressed: The industrial best practices of EcoDesign. EcoDesign for sustainable development. Prospective tools for enhancing EcoDesign policy (simulator for sustainable development). Track C: Building an international logistics network for recycling. Topics to be addressed: Horizontal share of economic activities and international recycling. Balance between maximizing international resource utilization and protecting the environment. Challenges to logistics network for international recycling in respect of logistics costs. Challenges to logistics network for international recycling in respect of regulation of logistics. Proper control of recyclable materials. The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), which is leading the interagency effort, and Joseph H. Bogosian, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing at the U.S. Department of Commerce, would like to solicit interest by March 15, 2005 from stakeholders who would like to attend the International Industry Symposium on April 28 in Tokyo, Japan in order to pass on the preliminary list of interested attendees to the Government of Japan. Private Sector members are fully responsible for travel, lodging, and personal expenses associated with their participation in this event. They will receive no compensation. The private sector members will present the views and interests of the particular business sector in which they operate; private sector members are not special government employees. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Please contact Sarah E. Aker, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing, Department of Commerce, Room 2132, 1401 Constitution Ave, Washington, DC 20230 3RsInitiative@mail.doc.gov, Phone: (202) 482–4073. Dated: February 14, 2005. Sarah E. Aker, Special Assistant, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing. [FR Doc. 05–3304 Filed 2–17–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of partially closed meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, notice is hereby given that the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will meet Tuesday, March 15, 2005, from 8:20 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology is composed of fifteen members appointed by the Director of NIST; who are eminent in such fields as business, research, new product development, engineering, labor, education, management consulting, environment, and international relations. The purpose of this meeting is to review and make recommendations regarding general policy for the Institute, its organization, its budget, and its programs within the framework of applicable national policies as set forth by the President and the Congress. The agenda will include updates on NIST’s activities and facilities, a review of findings from NIST’s investigation of the World Trade Center disaster, and two laboratory tours. Discussions scheduled to begin at 8:20 a.m. and to end at 9:20 a.m. and to begin at 2:30 p.m. and to end at 5 p.m. on March 15, on the NIST budget, planning information and feedback sessions will be closed. Agenda may change to accommodate Committee business. The final agenda will be posted on the NIST Web site. All visitors to the National Institute of Standards and Technology site will have to pre-register to be admitted. Please submit your name, time of arrival, email address and phone number to Carolyn Peters no later than Thursday, March 10, and she will provide you with instructions for admittance. Mrs. Peter’s email address is carolyn.peters@nist.gov and her phone number is (301) 975–5607. DATES: The meeting will convene on March 15 at 8:20 a.m. and will adjourn at 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the Employees Lounge, Administration Building, at NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Please note admittance instructions under SUMMARY paragraph. E:\FR\FM\18FEN1.SGM 18FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


International Industry Symposium at 3Rs Initiative Ministerial 
Conference (Reduce Waste, Reuse and Recycle); Notice of Opportunity for 
Participation

SUMMARY: The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing at the 
Department of Commerce will host an informational meeting on March 2, 
2005 regarding the 3Rs International Industry Symposium to be hosted by 
the Government of Japan in Tokyo on April 28, 2005. The 3Rs Initiative 
(Reduce waste, Reuse and Recycle) was introduced by the Government of 
Japan and supported by the U.S. at the 2004 G8 summit in Sea Island, 
Georgia.

DATES: March 2, 2005--2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Department of Commerce 3Rs 
International Industry Symposium Meeting, Department of Commerce 
Building, 1401 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 1412, Washington, DC 20230.

[[Page 8344]]

    April 28, 2005--International Industry Symposium, Tokyo, Japan.

ADDRESSES: Please send indications of interest to attend the 3Rs 
International Industry Symposium, and the DOC 3Rs Meeting by facsimile 
or e-mail by March 1, 2005 to Sarah E. Aker, 
3RsInitiative@mail.doc.gov, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Manufacturing, Department of Commerce, Room 2132, 1401 Constitution 
Ave, Washington, DC 20230, Phone: (202) 482-4073, Fax: (202) 482-0856. 
Please include your name, phone number, and organization affiliation.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Commerce Office of 
Manufacturing, and the 3Rs Interagency group is announcing the 
opportunity to attend the International Industry Symposium on the 3Rs 
Initiative on April 28, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan. The 3Rs Initiative 
(Reduce waste, Reuse and Recycle) was introduced by the Government of 
Japan and supported by the U.S. at the 2004 G8 summit in Sea Island, 
Georgia.
    It was further agreed at Sea Island that Japan would host a 
Ministerial level conference that will take place April 29-30, 2005 in 
Tokyo, Japan to formally launch the initiative. On April 28, 2005 as a 
side event to the ministerial meeting, the Organization for the 
Promotion of Sustainable Society (OPSS) and the United Nations 
University will hold an International Industry Symposium on the 3Rs 
Initiative for industry representatives under the auspices of the 
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and other relevant 
ministries. The industry meeting will provide a discussion opportunity 
for those who are interested in developing the 3Rs, and the outcome of 
the symposium will be reported to the Ministerial meeting. The 
Department of Commerce seeks the views and input of individual 
attendees, and not group or consensus advice.
    The tentative program for the International Symposium on the 3Rs 
Initiative as provided by the Government of Japan (https://
www.env.go.jp/earth/3r/en/) is as follows:
    Track A: Challenges to talking on business activities in the 3Rs 
system. Topics to be addressed:
    How has the business sector contributed to building the 3Rs system?
    What kinds of technological developments should be conducted in 
enhancing the 3Rs system?
    Are there any institutional factors obstructing technological 
development in enhancing the 3Rs system?
    How should we inspire the interest of consumers in the 3Rs 
activities of the business sector?
    Track B: EcoDesign. Topics to be addressed:
    The industrial best practices of EcoDesign.
    EcoDesign for sustainable development.
    Prospective tools for enhancing EcoDesign policy (simulator for 
sustainable development).
    Track C: Building an international logistics network for recycling. 
Topics to be addressed:
    Horizontal share of economic activities and international 
recycling.
    Balance between maximizing international resource utilization and 
protecting the environment.
    Challenges to logistics network for international recycling in 
respect of logistics costs.
    Challenges to logistics network for international recycling in 
respect of regulation of logistics.
    Proper control of recyclable materials.
    The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), which is 
leading the interagency effort, and Joseph H. Bogosian, the Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing at the U.S. Department of 
Commerce, would like to solicit interest by March 15, 2005 from 
stakeholders who would like to attend the International Industry 
Symposium on April 28 in Tokyo, Japan in order to pass on the 
preliminary list of interested attendees to the Government of Japan.
    Private Sector members are fully responsible for travel, lodging, 
and personal expenses associated with their participation in this 
event. They will receive no compensation. The private sector members 
will present the views and interests of the particular business sector 
in which they operate; private sector members are not special 
government employees.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Please contact Sarah E. Aker, Office of the 
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing, Department of Commerce, 
Room 2132, 1401 Constitution Ave, Washington, DC 20230 
3RsInitiative@mail.doc.gov, Phone: (202) 482-4073.

    Dated: February 14, 2005.
Sarah E. Aker,
Special Assistant, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Manufacturing.
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