Postsecondary Internship Program (PIP); Extension of Award Period, 14957-14958 [E8-5660]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 55 / Thursday, March 20, 2008 / Notices Cooperative, Inc. (Basin Electric), of Bismarck, North Dakota. The proposal for construction and operation of a wind turbine generation facility referred to as the PrairieWinds-ND1 Project (Project), consists of a 77-turbine, 115 megawatt (MW) facility at a site near Minot, North Dakota. DATES: Rural Development will conduct the public scoping meeting in an openhouse format in order to provide information and solicit comments for the preparation of an EA. The meeting will be held on April 3, 2008, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Central Daylight Time, North Central Research Extension Center, 5400 Highway 83 South, Minot, North Dakota (approximately 1 mile south of Minot on U.S. Highway 83). ADDRESSES: To obtain copies of the EA, or for further information, contact: Barbara Britton, Environmental Protection Specialist, Water and Environmental Programs, Rural Development, Utilities Programs, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Stop 1571, Washington, DC 20250–1571, telephone: (202) 720–1414 or e-mail: barbara.britton@wdc.usda.gov, or Kevin L. Solie, Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., 1717 East Interstate Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58503–0564, telephone: (701) 355–5495 or e-mail: ksolie@bepc.com. A proposal development document—Alternative Evaluation and Site Selection Study—is available for public review at Rural Development or Basin Electric, at the addresses provided in this notice, and at the Minot Public Library, 516 2nd Ave., SW., Minot, North Dakota 58701. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Basin Electric proposes to construct a new 115 MW wind generation facility in northcentral North Dakota. The Project would include seventy-seven (77) 1.5 MW wind turbine generators. A wind resource assessment study conducted in the area projects a net capacity factor in the upper thirty percent range. Power from the facility would be supplied to Basin Electric’s customers through an interconnection with the Integrated System (IS), of which the Western Area Power Administration (Western) is the control area operator. Western is a federal power marketing agency with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Western is being requested to participate as a cooperating agency in the Environmental Assessment. Basin Electric is requesting Rural Development to provide financing for the proposed project. Alternatives to be considered by the Agency include no action, purchased power, load management, other renewable energy sources, and VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:44 Mar 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 alternative site locations. Questions and comments regarding the proposed project should be received by Rural Development in writing by May 3, 2008, to ensure that they are considered in this environmental impact determination. From information provided in the study mentioned above, and using input provided by government agencies, private organizations, and the public, Rural Development will prepare the EA. The EA will be available for review and comment for 30 days after distribution. Following the 30-day comment period, Rural Development will prepare either a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Notices announcing the availability of the EA and a FONSI, as appropriate, will be published in the Federal Register and in local newspapers. Any final action by the Agency related to the proposed projects will be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with all relevant Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations and completion of the environmental review requirements as prescribed in the USDA Rural Utilities Service Environmental Policies and Procedures (7 CFR part 1794). Dated: March 13, 2008. Mark S. Plank, Director, Engineering and Environmental Staff, USDA/Rural Development/Utilities Programs. [FR Doc. E8–5602 Filed 3–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE [Docket No. 080306392–8393–01] RIN 0648–ZB89 Postsecondary Internship Program (PIP); Extension of Award Period Department of Commerce. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (DOC) is publishing this notice to allow for the extension of the award period for an additional four-month period of funding, on a non-competitive basis, to awards of current Postsecondary Internship Program (PIP) recipients who will be completing the third year of partnership with DOC on May 31, 2008. The Federal Register notice (69 FR 68125, November 23, 2004) and Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement that solicited applications for the program established the total project award period for PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14957 cooperative agreements under the Postsecondary Internship Program as three years and three months (March 1, 2005–May 31, 2008). This extension of time will permit DOC’s Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) to implement an overall program review, consider potential enhancements and revisions of the program scope, work requirements and performance measures for the PIP. It is OHRM’s intent to assess the future direction of the program especially in outlining initiatives for successful and strategic management of human capital. DATES: The award period and related funding, if approved by the DOC Grants Officer, will commence on June 1, 2008, and will continue through September 30, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Adam D. Santo, Project Manager, United States Department of Commerce, Office of Human Resources Management, Room 5204, 1400 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. Mr. Santo may be reached by telephone at (202) 482–4286 and by e-mail at asanto@doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postsecondary Internship Program (PIP) was developed as one vehicle the DOC uses to promote participation of minorities in Federal programs as mandated by Executive Orders and statutes. Title 5, section 7201 of the U.S. Code requires that each Executive agency conduct a continuing program for the recruitment of members of minorities to address under representation of minorities in various categories of Federal employment. Executive Order 13256 provides for Executive departments to enter into, among other things, cooperative agreements with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to further the goals of the Executive Order, principally that of strengthening the capacity of HBCUs to provide quality education, and to increase opportunities to participate in and benefit from Federal programs. Executive Order 13230 calls for Executive departments to develop plans to increase opportunities for Hispanic Americans to participate in and benefit from Federal education programs. Executive Order 13270 helps ensure that greater Federal resources are available to the tribal colleges. Executive Order 13216 directs Federal agencies to increase participation of Asian and Pacific Islanders in Federal programs. In order to ensure that the Federal Government can maintain visibility and attractiveness to the ‘‘best and brightest’’ college students, this program supports E:\FR\FM\20MRN1.SGM 20MRN1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 14958 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 55 / Thursday, March 20, 2008 / Notices partnerships between Federal departments and nonprofit or educational institutions. This program continues to improve opportunities for college students to prepare for their transition to the workplace and foster human resource diversity at DOC. In order to provide the program with the necessary time to review and develop its revised program for new awards, this notice amends DOC’s prior Federal Register notice dated November 23, 2004 (69 FR 68125) to allow for an additional four-month period of funding, on a non-competitive basis, to current PIP recipients who will be completing the third year of partnership with DOC on May 31, 2008. The following recipients whose award period is scheduled to end on May 31, 2008, are affected by this notice and will be eligible for an additional four-month period of funding, on a non-competitive basis, through September 30, 2008: American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Intern Program, Minority Access, Inc., Oak Ridge Associated Universities, and The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars. The award period and related funding, if approved by the DOC Grants Officer, will commence on June 1, 2008, and will continue through September 30, 2008. The additional period of funding will permit student participation in the PIP through the 2008 summer session of the program (June through August), which coincides with the academic year. Funding for the additional period of time will be at the sole discretion of the DOC using the evaluation criteria and process used to determine the continuation of funding during the original award period (March 1, 2005– May 31, 2008). In making such determinations, the following factors will be considered: (1) Satisfactory performance by the recipients; (2) the availability of appropriated funds; and (3) DOC priorities that support the continuation of the project. DOC has no obligation to provide any additional future funding in connection with this award. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the total discretion of DOC. The OHRM is currently reviewing the program to ensure it meets workforce planning needs. The additional period of funding, as announced in this notice, will allow OHRM the necessary time to review and develop its revised program so that a competition can be held for new awards, which will permit student VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:44 Mar 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 participation in the PIP commencing with the fall session of 2008. The Department of Commerce PreAward Notification Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements The Department of Commerce PreAward Notification Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements contained in the Federal Register notice of February 11, 2008 (73 FR 7696) are applicable to this notice. Executive Order 12866 This notice has been determined to be not significant for purposes of Executive Order 12866. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) It has been determined that this notice does not contain policies with Federalism implications as that term is defined in Executive Order 13132. Administrative Procedure Act/ Regulatory Flexibility Act Prior notice and an opportunity for public comment are not required by the Administrative Procedure Act or any other law for rules concerning public property, loans, grants, benefits, and contracts (5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2)). Because notice and opportunity for comment are not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) are inapplicable. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis has not been prepared. Authority: 5 U.S.C. 7201 and Executive Orders 13216, 13230, 13256, and 13270. Dated: March 14, 2008. Deborah A. Jefferson, Director for Human Resources Management, Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. E8–5660 Filed 3–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–BS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign–Trade Zones Board [Doc. 3–2007] Review of Sourcing Change, Foreign– Trade Subzone 43D, Perrigo Company, Allegan, Michigan, (Ibuprofen Products) Pursuant to 15 CFR Sec. 400.27(d)(3) (vii)(B), the Foreign–Trade Zones Board (the Board) is making available for public inspection and comment the February 25, 2008, submission of the Perrigo Company (Perrigo) in the Board’s review of the company’s sourcing change (FTZ Doc. 3–2007). A copy of Perrigo’s submission is available PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign–Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 2111, 1401 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20230. Comments on Perrigo’s submission (original and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the address above. The closing period for their receipt is April 21, 2008. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15–day period (to May 5, 2008). Dated: March 13, 2008. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–5665 Filed 3–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–533–809] Forged Stainless Steel Flanges from India: Extension of Time Limits for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 20, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Baker or Robert James, AD/CVD Enforcement Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–2924 or (202) 482– 0649, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On October 4, 2007, the Department published a notice of initiation of an antidumping duty new shipper review of forged stainless steel flanges from India. See Forged Stainless Steel Flanges from India: Notice of Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review, 72 FR 56723 (October 4, 2007). This new shipper review covers Hot Metal Forge (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Hot Metal) and the period February 1, 2007 through July 31, 2007. The preliminary results for this new shipper administrative review are currently due no later than March 26, 2008. Extension of Time Limits for Preliminary Results Section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), E:\FR\FM\20MRN1.SGM 20MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 55 (Thursday, March 20, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14957-14958]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-5660]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

[Docket No. 080306392-8393-01]
RIN 0648-ZB89


Postsecondary Internship Program (PIP); Extension of Award Period

AGENCY: Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (DOC) is publishing this notice to 
allow for the extension of the award period for an additional four-
month period of funding, on a non-competitive basis, to awards of 
current Postsecondary Internship Program (PIP) recipients who will be 
completing the third year of partnership with DOC on May 31, 2008. The 
Federal Register notice (69 FR 68125, November 23, 2004) and Federal 
Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement that solicited applications for 
the program established the total project award period for cooperative 
agreements under the Postsecondary Internship Program as three years 
and three months (March 1, 2005-May 31, 2008). This extension of time 
will permit DOC's Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) to 
implement an overall program review, consider potential enhancements 
and revisions of the program scope, work requirements and performance 
measures for the PIP. It is OHRM's intent to assess the future 
direction of the program especially in outlining initiatives for 
successful and strategic management of human capital.

DATES: The award period and related funding, if approved by the DOC 
Grants Officer, will commence on June 1, 2008, and will continue 
through September 30, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Adam D. Santo, Project Manager, 
United States Department of Commerce, Office of Human Resources 
Management, Room 5204, 1400 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 
20230. Mr. Santo may be reached by telephone at (202) 482-4286 and by 
e-mail at asanto@doc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postsecondary Internship Program (PIP) 
was developed as one vehicle the DOC uses to promote participation of 
minorities in Federal programs as mandated by Executive Orders and 
statutes. Title 5, section 7201 of the U.S. Code requires that each 
Executive agency conduct a continuing program for the recruitment of 
members of minorities to address under representation of minorities in 
various categories of Federal employment. Executive Order 13256 
provides for Executive departments to enter into, among other things, 
cooperative agreements with Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities (HBCUs) to further the goals of the Executive Order, 
principally that of strengthening the capacity of HBCUs to provide 
quality education, and to increase opportunities to participate in and 
benefit from Federal programs. Executive Order 13230 calls for 
Executive departments to develop plans to increase opportunities for 
Hispanic Americans to participate in and benefit from Federal education 
programs. Executive Order 13270 helps ensure that greater Federal 
resources are available to the tribal colleges. Executive Order 13216 
directs Federal agencies to increase participation of Asian and Pacific 
Islanders in Federal programs.
    In order to ensure that the Federal Government can maintain 
visibility and attractiveness to the ``best and brightest'' college 
students, this program supports

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partnerships between Federal departments and nonprofit or educational 
institutions. This program continues to improve opportunities for 
college students to prepare for their transition to the workplace and 
foster human resource diversity at DOC. In order to provide the program 
with the necessary time to review and develop its revised program for 
new awards, this notice amends DOC's prior Federal Register notice 
dated November 23, 2004 (69 FR 68125) to allow for an additional four-
month period of funding, on a non-competitive basis, to current PIP 
recipients who will be completing the third year of partnership with 
DOC on May 31, 2008. The following recipients whose award period is 
scheduled to end on May 31, 2008, are affected by this notice and will 
be eligible for an additional four-month period of funding, on a non-
competitive basis, through September 30, 2008: American Indian Science 
and Engineering Society, Hispanic Association of Colleges and 
Universities National Intern Program, Minority Access, Inc., Oak Ridge 
Associated Universities, and The Washington Center for Internships and 
Academic Seminars.
    The award period and related funding, if approved by the DOC Grants 
Officer, will commence on June 1, 2008, and will continue through 
September 30, 2008. The additional period of funding will permit 
student participation in the PIP through the 2008 summer session of the 
program (June through August), which coincides with the academic year.
    Funding for the additional period of time will be at the sole 
discretion of the DOC using the evaluation criteria and process used to 
determine the continuation of funding during the original award period 
(March 1, 2005-May 31, 2008). In making such determinations, the 
following factors will be considered: (1) Satisfactory performance by 
the recipients; (2) the availability of appropriated funds; and (3) DOC 
priorities that support the continuation of the project. DOC has no 
obligation to provide any additional future funding in connection with 
this award. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the 
period of performance is at the total discretion of DOC. The OHRM is 
currently reviewing the program to ensure it meets workforce planning 
needs. The additional period of funding, as announced in this notice, 
will allow OHRM the necessary time to review and develop its revised 
program so that a competition can be held for new awards, which will 
permit student participation in the PIP commencing with the fall 
session of 2008.

The Department of Commerce Pre-Award Notification Requirements for 
Grants and Cooperative Agreements

    The Department of Commerce Pre-Award Notification Requirements for 
Grants and Cooperative Agreements contained in the Federal Register 
notice of February 11, 2008 (73 FR 7696) are applicable to this notice.

Executive Order 12866

    This notice has been determined to be not significant for purposes 
of Executive Order 12866.

Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)

    It has been determined that this notice does not contain policies 
with Federalism implications as that term is defined in Executive Order 
13132.

Administrative Procedure Act/Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Prior notice and an opportunity for public comment are not required 
by the Administrative Procedure Act or any other law for rules 
concerning public property, loans, grants, benefits, and contracts (5 
U.S.C. 553(a)(2)). Because notice and opportunity for comment are not 
required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other law, the analytical 
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) 
are inapplicable. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis has not 
been prepared.

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 7201 and Executive Orders 13216, 13230, 
13256, and 13270.

    Dated: March 14, 2008.
Deborah A. Jefferson,
Director for Human Resources Management, Department of Commerce.
[FR Doc. E8-5660 Filed 3-19-08; 8:45 am]
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