National Conference on Weights and Measures: Annual Meeting, 36518-36519 [E6-10098]

Download as PDF 36518 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 123 / Tuesday, June 27, 2006 / Notices decisions as ‘‘Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. On November 10, 2005, the President nominated an Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. Under the VRA the DAS/IA was authorized to resume (and did resume) service as Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration until the Assistant Secretary for Import Administration was sworn into office on January 3, 2006. Decisions issued by Import Administration from September 7, 2005, through November 10, 2005, were signed by individuals incorrectly using the title ‘‘Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration’’. The Under Secretary for International Trade, on June 19, 2006, designated all of the individuals who signed items in the capacity of Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration from September 7, 2005, through November 10, 2005, as ‘‘Acting Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade’’ for purposes of signing those decisions. Correction For all notices published by the Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, in the Federal Register between September 14, 2005 through November 21, 2005,1 that were dated September 7, 2005, through November 10, 2005, wherever the title ‘‘Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration’’ appears in the signature line, correct the title to read ‘‘Acting Deputy Undersecretary for International Trade’’. Dated: June 21, 2006. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6–10108 Filed 6–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–583–815] Certain Welded Stainless Steel Pipe from Taiwan: Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: June 27, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jun Jack Zhao or Gene Calvert, AD/CVD sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: 1 These dates account for the lag time between signature date and date of publication in the Federal Register. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:33 Jun 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 Operations, Office 6, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1396 or (202) 482– 3586, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On December 1, 2005, the Department of Commerce (‘‘the Department’’) published a notice of opportunity to request an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain welded stainless steel pipe from Taiwan. See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity to Request Administrative Review, 70 FR 72109 (December 1, 2005). On December 30, 2005, Froch Enterprise (‘‘Froch’’), stating that it was formerly Jaung Yuann Enterprise Co., Ltd., timely requested that the Department conduct an administrative review of Froch. The Department published a notice of the initiation of the antidumping duty administrative review of certain welded stainless steel pipe from Taiwan for the period December 1, 2004, through November 30, 2005. See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Request for Revocation in Part, 71 FR 5241 (February 1, 2006). On June 5, 2006, Froch withdrew its request for an administrative review. Rescission of Review The Department’s regulations at section 351.213(d)(1) provide that the Department will rescind an administrative review if the party that requested the review withdraws its request for review within 90 days of the date of publication of the notice of initiation of the requested review, or withdraws its request at a later date if the Department determines that it is reasonable to extend the time limit for withdrawing the request. Although Froch withdrew its request after the 90day deadline, the Department finds it reasonable to extend the withdrawal deadline because the Department has not yet devoted any significant time and resources to this review, and Froch was the only party to request a review.1 Further, we find that Froch’s withdrawal does not constitute an abuse of our procedures. Therefore, we are 1 See, e.g., Persulfates from the People’s Republic of China: Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 71 FR 13810 (March 17, 2006); See also, Honey from the People’s Republic of China: Notice of Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 70 FR 42032 (July 21, 2005). PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 rescinding this review of the antidumping duty order on certain welded stainless steel pipe from Taiwan covering the period December 1, 2004, through November 30, 2005. The Department will issue appropriate assessment instructions directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection within 15 days of publication of this rescission. Notification Regarding APOs This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective orders (‘‘APO’’) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305, which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return/destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction. This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). Dated: June 21, 2006. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6–10107 Filed 6–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology National Conference on Weights and Measures: Annual Meeting National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting of the Conference in July 2006. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Annual Meeting of the 91st National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) will be held July 9 to 13, 2006, in Chicago, Illinois. This meeting is open to the public. Detailed meeting agendas and information on registration requirements, fees and hotel information can be found at https:// www.ncwm.net. The NCWM is an organization of weights and measures officials of the states, counties, and cities of the United States, Federal Agencies, and private sector representatives. This meeting brings together government officials and representatives of business, industry, trade associations, and consumer E:\FR\FM\27JNN1.SGM 27JNN1 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 123 / Tuesday, June 27, 2006 / Notices organizations to consider subjects related to the field of weights and measures technology, administration, and enforcement. Pursuant to (15 U.S.C. 272(b)(6)), the National Institute of Standards and Technology supports the National Conference on Weights and Measures in order to promote uniformity among the States in the complexity of laws, regulations, methods, and testing equipment that comprises regulatory control by the states of commercial weighing and measuring. Publication of this notice by the NIST on the NCWM’s behalf is being undertaken as a public service; NIST does not necessarily endorse, approve, or recommend any of the proposals contained in the notice. DATES: July 9–13, 2006. ADDRESSES: The Chicago Marriott, Chicago, Illinois. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NCWM has the following topics scheduled for discussion and development at its Annual Meeting. At this stage, the items are proposals. This meeting includes work sessions in which Committees take public comments and finalize recommendations for possible adoption at the meeting. Committees may also withdraw or carryover items that need additional development. Please see NCWM Publication 16, which is available on the NCWM Web site at https:// www.ncwm.net for additional information. The following are brief descriptions of some significant agenda items that will be considered at the meeting. Comments will be taken on these items during the public comment sessions to be held at the meeting. The Specifications and Tolerances Committee will consider proposed amendments to NIST Handbook 44, ‘‘Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices (NIST Handbook 44).’’ Those items address weighing and measuring devices that may be used in commercial measurement applications, that is, devices that are normally used to buy from or sell to the general public or used for determining the quantity of products sold among businesses. Issues on the agenda of the NCWM Laws and Regulations Committee relate to proposals to amend NIST Handbook 130, ‘‘Uniform Laws and Regulations in the area of legal metrology and engine fuel quality (NIST Handbook 130).’’ This notice contains information about significant items on the NCWM Committee agendas, and they are not presented in consecutive order. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:33 Jun 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 36519 NCWM Specifications and Tolerances Committee recordkeeping concerning scale maintenance and performance. The following items are proposals to amend NIST Handbook 44. Liquid-Measuring Devices Item 330–4. Diversion of Measured Flow: This is a proposal to revise requirements for valves and piping on liquid measuring devices so that they are consistent throughout NIST Handbook 44. General Code Item 310–1. Software for Not-Built for Purpose Devices: This is a proposal to require manufacturers to display information on the version of software that is currently in use in a commercial measuring device. Scales Code Item 320–1. Zero Indication; Requirements for Markings or Indications for Other than Digital Zero Indications: This proposal would clarify the requirement’s original intent for marking zero indications on scales and point-of-sale systems where a zero is represented by other than a digital indication of zero. Item 320–3. Revise Shift Test for Scales: This proposal would modify requirements for the placement of test weights and test loads on weighing devices. Item 320–4. Minimum Test Weights and Test Loads for Scales: This proposal would modify requirements for the minimum amount of test weights and test loads that must be used to verify the accuracy of commercial weighing devices. Item 320–6. Time Dependence Tests: This is a proposal to align the type approval requirements for the time dependence (creep) test for scales and load cells with OIML requirements. Item 320–8. Computing Scale Interfaced to an Electronic Cash Register (ECR): This proposal is intended to clarify requirements for computing scales with ECRs and to specify how each component must display transaction information, function in taking tare, and operate with PriceLook-Up (PLU) capability. Item 320–9. Vehicle Scale Approaches: This is a proposal to clarify that vehicle scales may have one or more approaches to allow vehicles to move onto and off of the load receiving elements. Item 320–11. Acceptable International Symbols: This is a proposal to include a list of accepted international symbols for marking operational controls, indications and features on scales in NIST Handbook 44. Belt-Conveyor Scale Systems Item 321–1. Official and As-found Tests: This is a proposal to improve the accuracy of these weighing systems by encouraging users to conduct random as-found tests and to improve their PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Cryogenic Liquid Measuring Devices Item 334–1. Provision for Security Seals: This is a proposal to add a requirement that these meters have electronic security seals. NCWM Laws and Regulations Committee The following item is a proposal to amend NIST Handbook 130. Method of Sale of Commodities Regulation Item 232–2. Biodiesel and Fuel Ethanol Labeling: This item requires the identification and labeling of biodiesel fuels and blends at retail service stations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol Hockert, Chief, NIST, Weights and Measures Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2600, Gaithersburg, MD 20899– 2600. Telephone (301) 975–5507, or email: Carol.Hockert@nist.gov. Dated: June 19, 2006. Hratch G. Semerjian, Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E6–10098 Filed 6–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Announcement of a Meeting To Explore Feasibility of Establishing a NIST/Industry Consortium on Metrological Aspects of X-Ray Diffraction and X-Ray Reflectometry Analysis National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) invites interested parties to attend a preconsortium meeting to be held on August 10, 2006 in conjunction with the 55th Annual Denver X-Ray Conference at the Denver Marriott Tech Center Hotel, in Denver, CO. The objective of this meeting is to evaluate industry interest in a NIST/Industry Consortium on metrological aspects of X-Ray E:\FR\FM\27JNN1.SGM 27JNN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


National Conference on Weights and Measures: Annual Meeting

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting of the Conference in July 2006.

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SUMMARY: The Annual Meeting of the 91st National Conference on Weights 
and Measures (NCWM) will be held July 9 to 13, 2006, in Chicago, 
Illinois. This meeting is open to the public. Detailed meeting agendas 
and information on registration requirements, fees and hotel 
information can be found at https://www.ncwm.net. The NCWM is an 
organization of weights and measures officials of the states, counties, 
and cities of the United States, Federal Agencies, and private sector 
representatives. This meeting brings together government officials and 
representatives of business, industry, trade associations, and consumer

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organizations to consider subjects related to the field of weights and 
measures technology, administration, and enforcement. Pursuant to (15 
U.S.C. 272(b)(6)), the National Institute of Standards and Technology 
supports the National Conference on Weights and Measures in order to 
promote uniformity among the States in the complexity of laws, 
regulations, methods, and testing equipment that comprises regulatory 
control by the states of commercial weighing and measuring.
    Publication of this notice by the NIST on the NCWM's behalf is 
being undertaken as a public service; NIST does not necessarily 
endorse, approve, or recommend any of the proposals contained in the 
notice.

DATES: July 9-13, 2006.

ADDRESSES: The Chicago Marriott, Chicago, Illinois.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NCWM has the following topics scheduled 
for discussion and development at its Annual Meeting. At this stage, 
the items are proposals. This meeting includes work sessions in which 
Committees take public comments and finalize recommendations for 
possible adoption at the meeting.
    Committees may also withdraw or carryover items that need 
additional development. Please see NCWM Publication 16, which is 
available on the NCWM Web site at https://www.ncwm.net for additional 
information. The following are brief descriptions of some significant 
agenda items that will be considered at the meeting. Comments will be 
taken on these items during the public comment sessions to be held at 
the meeting.
    The Specifications and Tolerances Committee will consider proposed 
amendments to NIST Handbook 44, ``Specifications, Tolerances, and Other 
Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices (NIST 
Handbook 44).'' Those items address weighing and measuring devices that 
may be used in commercial measurement applications, that is, devices 
that are normally used to buy from or sell to the general public or 
used for determining the quantity of products sold among businesses. 
Issues on the agenda of the NCWM Laws and Regulations Committee relate 
to proposals to amend NIST Handbook 130, ``Uniform Laws and Regulations 
in the area of legal metrology and engine fuel quality (NIST Handbook 
130).'' This notice contains information about significant items on the 
NCWM Committee agendas, and they are not presented in consecutive 
order.

NCWM Specifications and Tolerances Committee

    The following items are proposals to amend NIST Handbook 44.

General Code

    Item 310-1. Software for Not-Built for Purpose Devices: This is a 
proposal to require manufacturers to display information on the version 
of software that is currently in use in a commercial measuring device.

Scales Code

    Item 320-1. Zero Indication; Requirements for Markings or 
Indications for Other than Digital Zero Indications: This proposal 
would clarify the requirement's original intent for marking zero 
indications on scales and point-of-sale systems where a zero is 
represented by other than a digital indication of zero.
    Item 320-3. Revise Shift Test for Scales: This proposal would 
modify requirements for the placement of test weights and test loads on 
weighing devices.
    Item 320-4. Minimum Test Weights and Test Loads for Scales: This 
proposal would modify requirements for the minimum amount of test 
weights and test loads that must be used to verify the accuracy of 
commercial weighing devices.
    Item 320-6. Time Dependence Tests: This is a proposal to align the 
type approval requirements for the time dependence (creep) test for 
scales and load cells with OIML requirements.
    Item 320-8. Computing Scale Interfaced to an Electronic Cash 
Register (ECR): This proposal is intended to clarify requirements for 
computing scales with ECRs and to specify how each component must 
display transaction information, function in taking tare, and operate 
with Price-Look-Up (PLU) capability.
    Item 320-9. Vehicle Scale Approaches: This is a proposal to clarify 
that vehicle scales may have one or more approaches to allow vehicles 
to move onto and off of the load receiving elements.
    Item 320-11. Acceptable International Symbols: This is a proposal 
to include a list of accepted international symbols for marking 
operational controls, indications and features on scales in NIST 
Handbook 44.

Belt-Conveyor Scale Systems

    Item 321-1. Official and As-found Tests: This is a proposal to 
improve the accuracy of these weighing systems by encouraging users to 
conduct random as-found tests and to improve their recordkeeping 
concerning scale maintenance and performance.

Liquid-Measuring Devices

    Item 330-4. Diversion of Measured Flow: This is a proposal to 
revise requirements for valves and piping on liquid measuring devices 
so that they are consistent throughout NIST Handbook 44.

Cryogenic Liquid Measuring Devices

    Item 334-1. Provision for Security Seals: This is a proposal to add 
a requirement that these meters have electronic security seals.

NCWM Laws and Regulations Committee

    The following item is a proposal to amend NIST Handbook 130.

Method of Sale of Commodities Regulation

    Item 232-2. Biodiesel and Fuel Ethanol Labeling: This item requires 
the identification and labeling of biodiesel fuels and blends at retail 
service stations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol Hockert, Chief, NIST, Weights 
and Measures Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2600, Gaithersburg, MD 
20899-2600. Telephone (301) 975-5507, or e-mail: 
Carol.Hockert@nist.gov.

    Dated: June 19, 2006.
Hratch G. Semerjian,
Deputy Director.
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