Membership of the Departmental Performance Review Board, 61936-61937 [05-21424]

Download as PDF 61936 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 207 / Thursday, October 27, 2005 / Notices notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s intention to request approval of a new information collection activity associated with a national animal identification system. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before December 27, 2005. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and, in the ‘‘Search for Open Regulations’’ box, select ‘‘Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’’ from the agency drop-down menu, then click on ‘‘Submit.’’ In the Docket ID column, select APHIS–2005–0093 to submit or view public comments and to view supporting and related materials available electronically. After the close of the comment period, the docket can be viewed using the ‘‘Advanced Search’’ function in Regulations.gov. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send four copies of your comment (an original and three copies) to Docket No. 05–077–1, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3C71, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. 05–077–1. Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 690–2817 before coming. Other Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at https://www.aphis.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the national animal identification system, contact Mr. Neil Hammerschmidt, Animal Identification Coordinator, Surveillance and Identification Programs, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 200, Riverdale, MD 20737. For copies of more detailed information on the information collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles, APHIS’ Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 734–7477. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: National Animal Identification System; Cooperative Agreements for Field Trials and Research Projects. OMB Number: 0579–XXXX. Type of Request: Approval of a new information collection. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:12 Oct 26, 2005 Jkt 208001 Abstract: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the importation and interstate movement of animals and animal products and conducts various other activities to protect the health of our Nation’s livestock and poultry. Fundamental to controlling any disease threat, foreign or domestic, to the Nation’s animal resources is to have a system that can identify individual animals or groups, the premises where they are located, and the date of entry to each premises. USDA initiated implementation of a national animal identification system (NAIS) in 2004. The goal of the NAIS is to be able to identify all animals and premises that have had contact with a foreign or domestic animal disease of concern within 48 hours after discovery. As an information system that provides for rapid tracing of infected and exposed animals during an outbreak situation, the NAIS will help limit the scope of such outbreaks and ensure that they are contained and eradicated as quickly as possible. USDA’s first priority was to facilitate premises registration. Producers, nationwide, now have the opportunity to register their premises. The next step is to register a majority of eligible premises in each State. With the foundation of premises identification in place, the identification of individual animals and the recording of their premises-to-premises movements can occur. The 48-hour traceback goal is contingent upon the completeness of the animal movement data. Producers, market operators, abattoirs, and other establishments where animals are held will collect the animal identification numbers (AINs) or group lot identification numbers as the animals arrive at their premises and submit the data to the appropriate privately-held animal tracking database. The collection of complete animal movement information is an important goal for achieving 48-hour traceback. USDA plans to provide funding to State and tribal governments to support field trials and research projects that address problems or questions concerning NAIS implementation. USDA anticipates funding approximately 15 projects based on applications from State and tribal governments. We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve our use of these information collection activities for 1 year. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 information collection. These comments will help us: (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Estimate of burden: The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 40 hours per response. Respondents: State and federally recognized tribal governments. Estimated annual number of respondents: 35. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1. Estimated annual number of responses: 35. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 1,400 hours. (Due to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per response.) All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Done in Washington, DC, this 21st day of October 2005. Elizabeth E. Gaston, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E5–5962 Filed 10–26–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Membership of the Departmental Performance Review Board Department of Commerce. Notice of membership on the Departmental Performance Review Board. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with 5 U.S.C., 4314(c)(4), Department of Commerce (DOC) announces the appointment of persons to serve as members of the Departmental Performance Review Board (DPRB). The DPRB is responsible for reviewing performance appraisals E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 207 / Thursday, October 27, 2005 / Notices and ratings of Senior Executive Service (SES) members and serves as the higher level review of executives who report to an appointing authority. The appointment of these members to the DPRB will be for a period of 24 months. EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of service of appointee to the Departmental Performance Review Board is upon publication of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary King, Director, Office of Executive Resources, Office of Human Resources Management, Office of the Director, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, D.C. 20230, (202) 482– 3321. The names and position titles of the members of the DPRB are set forth below by organization: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Kathleen A. Kelly, Director, Office of Satellite Operations, NESDIS. Technology Administration Dan Caprio, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy. National Technical Information Service Ellen Herbst, Director, National Technical Information Service. National Institute of Standards and Technology Richard F. Kayser, Director, Technology Services. Kathleen M. Higgins, Director, Office of Law Enforcement Standards, EEEL. Dated: October 19, 2005. Mary King, Director, Office of Executive Resources. [FR Doc. 05–21424 Filed 10–26–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–BS–M Department of Commerce; Departmental Performance Review Board Membership; 2005–2007 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Office of the Secretary International Trade Administration Fred L. Schwien, Director, Executive Secretariat. Aimee L. Strudwick, Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary. [A–122–852] Office of General Counsel Craig S. Burkhardt, Chief Counsel for Technology Administration. Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration William J. Fleming, Deputy Director for Human Resources Management. Bureau of the Census Dr. Hermann Habermann, Deputy Director. Marvin Raines, Associate Director for Field Operations. Economics and Statistics Administration Economics and Development Administration Mary Pleffner, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management. National Telecommunications and Information Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Bonnie Morehouse, Director Program Analysis and Evaluation. Maureen Wylie, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Director of Budget. Jkt 208001 The Petition On September 30, 2005, the Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) received an antidumping duty petition (‘‘Petition’’) filed by Calabrian Corporation (‘‘Petitioner’’) on behalf of the domestic industry producing liquid sulfur dioxide. Scope of the Petition Kathy D. Smith, Chief Counsel. 14:12 Oct 26, 2005 Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: October 27, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kate Johnson or Rebecca Trainor, AD/CVD Operations, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4929 and (202) 482–4007, respectively. AGENCY: Initiation of Investigation James K. White, Associate Under Secretary for Management. Suzette Kern, Chief Financial Officer and Director for Administration. VerDate Aug<31>2005 Notice of Extension of the Deadline for Determining the Adequacy of the Antidumping Duty Petition: Liquid Sulfur Dioxide from Canada The product covered by this petition is technical or commercial grade and refrigeration grade liquid sulfur dioxide of a minimum 99.98 percent assay. Sulfur dioxide is identified by the chemical formula SO2. The CAS No. for sulfur dioxide is 7446–09–5. Liquid sulfur dioxide is pure sulfur dioxide gas PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61937 compressed through refrigeration and stored under pressure. Sulfur dioxide in its gaseous state is excluded from the petition. Liquid sulfur dioxide subject to this petition is currently classifiable under subheading 2811.23.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (‘‘HTSUS’’). While the HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and Customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this petition is dispositive. Determination of Industry Support for the Petition Section 732(b)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’) requires that a petition be filed by or on behalf of the domestic industry. Section 732(c)(4)(A) of the Act provides that the Department’s industry support determination be based on whether a minimum percentage of the relevant industry supports the petition. A petition meets this requirement if the domestic producers or workers who support the petition account for: (i) at least 25 percent of the total production of the domestic like product; and (ii) more than 50 percent of the production of the domestic like product produced by that portion of the industry expressing support for, or opposition to, the petition. Moreover, section 732(c)(4)(D) of the Act provides that, if the petition does not establish support of domestic producers or workers accounting for more than 50 percent of the total production of the domestic like product, the Department shall: (i) poll the industry or rely on other information in order to determine if there is support for the petition, as required by subparagraph (A), or (ii) if there is a large number of producers, determine industry support using a statistically valid sampling method to poll the industry. Extension of Time Section 732(c)(1)(A)(ii) of the Act provides that within 20 days of the filing of an antidumping duty petition, the Department will determine, inter alia, whether the petition has been filed by or on behalf of the U.S. industry producing the domestic like product. Section 732(c)(1)(B) of the Act provides that the deadline for the initiation determination can be extended by 20 days in any case in which the Department must ‘‘poll or otherwise determine support for the petition by the industry . . .’’ Because it is not clear from the petition whether the industry support criteria have been met, we have determined to extend the time for initiating an investigation in order to E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 207 (Thursday, October 27, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61936-61937]
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[FR Doc No: 05-21424]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Membership of the Departmental Performance Review Board

AGENCY: Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of membership on the Departmental Performance Review 
Board.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with 5 U.S.C., 4314(c)(4), Department of 
Commerce (DOC) announces the appointment of persons to serve as members 
of the Departmental Performance Review Board (DPRB). The DPRB is 
responsible for reviewing performance appraisals

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and ratings of Senior Executive Service (SES) members and serves as the 
higher level review of executives who report to an appointing 
authority. The appointment of these members to the DPRB will be for a 
period of 24 months.

EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of service of appointee to the 
Departmental Performance Review Board is upon publication of this 
notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary King, Director, Office of 
Executive Resources, Office of Human Resources Management, Office of 
the Director, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, D.C. 
20230, (202) 482-3321.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The names and position titles of the members 
of the DPRB are set forth below by organization:

Department of Commerce; Departmental Performance Review Board 
Membership; 2005-2007

Office of the Secretary

    Fred L. Schwien, Director, Executive Secretariat.
    Aimee L. Strudwick, Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary.

Office of General Counsel

    Craig S. Burkhardt, Chief Counsel for Technology Administration.

Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration

    William J. Fleming, Deputy Director for Human Resources Management.

Bureau of the Census

    Dr. Hermann Habermann, Deputy Director.
    Marvin Raines, Associate Director for Field Operations.

Economics and Statistics Administration

    James K. White, Associate Under Secretary for Management.
    Suzette Kern, Chief Financial Officer and Director for 
Administration.

Economics and Development Administration

    Mary Pleffner, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management.

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

    Kathy D. Smith, Chief Counsel.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Bonnie Morehouse, Director Program Analysis and Evaluation.
    Maureen Wylie, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Director of Budget.
    Kathleen A. Kelly, Director, Office of Satellite Operations, 
NESDIS.

Technology Administration

    Dan Caprio, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy.

National Technical Information Service

    Ellen Herbst, Director, National Technical Information Service.

National Institute of Standards and Technology

    Richard F. Kayser, Director, Technology Services.
    Kathleen M. Higgins, Director, Office of Law Enforcement Standards, 
EEEL.

    Dated: October 19, 2005.
Mary King,
Director, Office of Executive Resources.
[FR Doc. 05-21424 Filed 10-26-05; 8:45 am]
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