National Institute of Standards and Technology Performance Review Board Membership, 49646-49647 [E8-19556]

Download as PDF 49646 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 164 / Friday, August 22, 2008 / Notices semme@bis.doc.gov. The DEAC report may be accessed at https:// tac.bis.doc.gov/2007/deacreport.pdf. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE You may submit comments, identified by ‘‘DEAC Report comments,’’ by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: rpd2@bis.doc.gov. Include ‘‘DEAC Report comments’’ in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 202–482–3355 • Hand Delivery/Courier: Steven Emme, U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Regulatory Policy Division, 14th & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 2705, Washington, DC 20230, ATTN: DEAC Report comments. (A–533–847, A–570–934) International Trade Administration ADDRESSES: On May 19, 2008, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a notice of inquiry (73 FR 28795) to elicit comments regarding two specific recommendations made by the Deemed Export Advisory Committee (DEAC) with respect to the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS’s) deemed export licensing policy. BIS is continuing to seek comments on whether the scope of technologies on the Commerce Control List that are subject to deemed export licensing requirements should be narrowed, and if so, which technologies should be subject to deemed export licensing requirements. Additionally, BIS is continuing to seek comments on whether a more comprehensive set of criteria should be used to assess country affiliation for foreign nationals with respect to deemed exports. The original deadline for comments was August 18, 2008. BIS is now reopening the comment period to allow the public more time to comment on this notice of inquiry. The new comment period will end September 22, 2008. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: August 18, 2008. Bernard Kritzer, Director, Office of Exporter Services. [FR Doc. E8–19558 Filed 8–21–08; 8:45 am] jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 3510–33–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:12 Aug 21, 2008 Jkt 214001 1–Hydroxyethylidene–1, 1– Diphosphonic Acid from the Republic of India and the People’s Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations of Antidumping Duty Investigations Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: August 22, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian C. Smith (India) or Maisha Cryor (People’s Republic of China), AD/CVD Operations, Offices 2 and 4, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1766 or (202) 482– 5831, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations On April 8, 2008, the Department of Commerce (the Department) initiated the antidumping investigations on 1– Hydroxyethylidene–1, 1–Diphosphonic Acid from the Republic of India and the People’s Republic of China. See 1– Hydroxyethylidene–1, 1–Diphosphonic Acid from the Republic of India and the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 73 FR 20023 (April 14, 2008). The notice of initiation stated that the Department would issue the preliminary determinations for these investigations no later than 140 days after the date of issuance of the initiation, in accordance with section 773(b)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). On July 30, 2008, the petitioner, Compass Chemical International LLC, made a request pursuant to 19 CFR 351.205(b)(2) and (e) for a 50–day postponement of the preliminary determinations. The petitioner requested postponement of the preliminary determinations in order to allow more time to analyze and comment on the respondents’ questionnaire responses. For the reasons identified by the petitioner and because there are no compelling reasons to deny the request, the Department is postponing the deadline for the preliminary determinations under section 773(c)(1)(A) of the Act by 50 days from the current deadline of August 26, 2008, to October 15, 2008. The deadline for PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the final determinations will continue to be 75 days after the date of the preliminary determinations, unless extended. This notice is issued and published pursuant to sections 733(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205 (f)(1). Dated: August 14, 2008. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E8–19555 Filed 8–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology National Institute of Standards and Technology Performance Review Board Membership The National Institute of Standards and Technology Performance Review Board (NIST PRB) reviews performance appraisals, agreements, and recommended actions pertaining to employees in the Senior Executive Service and reviews performancerelated pay increases for ST–3104 employees. The Board makes recommendations to the appropriate appointing authority concerning such matters so as to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of these individuals. This notice lists the membership of the NIST PRB and supersedes the list published in Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 179, pages 52859–52860, on September 17, 2007. Eric Amis (C) (alternate), Deputy Director, Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory, National Institute of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, Appointment Expires: 12/31/10. W. Todd Grams (C) (alternate), Chief Financial Officer, National Institute of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, Appointment Expires: 12/31/10. Stella Fiotes (C), Chief Facilities Management Officer, National Institute of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, Appointment Expires: 12/31/10. James Olthoff (C), Deputy Director, Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory, National Institute of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, Appointment Expires: 12/31/10. Patricia Sefcik (C), Senior Director to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Services, International Trade Administration, Washington, DC E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 164 / Friday, August 22, 2008 / Notices 20230, Appointment Expires: 12/31/ 10. Sivaraj Shyam-Sunder (C) (alternate), Director, Building and Fire Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, Appointment Expires: 12/31/10. Dated: August 19, 2008. James M. Turner, Deputy Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. E8–19556 Filed 8–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XI26 Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Habitat Conservation Plan, and Receipt of Applications for Incidental Take Permits Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior; National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commerce ACTION: Notice of availability, receipt of applications. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), has submitted applications to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for incidental take permits (Permit(s)) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). As required by the ESA, ODF has also prepared a Habitat Conservation Plan (Plan) designed to minimize and mitigate any such take of endangered or threatened species. The Permit applications are related to forest management and timber harvest activities on the Elliott State Forest in Coos and Douglas Counties, Oregon. The FWS and NMFS (together, the Services) are co-lead agencies in this effort. The Permit applications include the proposed Plan and a draft Implementation Agreement (IA). The Services also announce the availability of a draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed action. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:12 Aug 21, 2008 Jkt 214001 The Services are requesting comments from the public on the Permit applications, the Plan, the IA, and DEIS, all of which are available for review. The Services are furnishing this notice to allow other agencies and the public an opportunity to review and comment on these documents. All comments received will become part of the public record and will be available for review pursuant to the ESA. For locations to review the documents, please see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. A 90–day comment period, rather then a standard 60–day comment period, is being provided to allow the public sufficient time to comment on the draft documents. DATES: All comments must be received no later than November 20, 2008. ADDRESSES: All written comments should be addressed to: Lee Folliard, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2600 SE 98th Avenue, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97266, facsimile: (503) 231–6195; or Chuck Wheeler, National Marine Fisheries Service, 2900 NW Stewart Parkway, Roseburg, OR 97470–1274, facsimile: (541) 957–3386. Comments may also be submitted by e-mail to ElliottHCP@fws.gov or ElliottStateForest.nwr@noaa.gov. In the subject line of the email include the identifier Elliott State Forest HCP EIS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or to receive copies of the documents on CD ROM, please contact Lee Folliard at (503) 231–6179; or Chuck Wheeler, (541) 957–3379. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Availability of Documents Copies of the draft documents are available for public inspection and review, by appointment, at the above addresses during normal business hours or by requesting copies on CD ROM by contacting the Services (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section above). The documents are also available on the Internet at https:// www.fws.gov/oregonfwo/ ToolsForLandowners/ HabitatConservationPlans/ or at the following offices or libraries: Oregon Department of Forestry, 2600 State Street, Building C, Salem, OR 97310 Oregon Department of Forestry, 63612 Fifth Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420 Oregon State Library, 250 Winter Street NE, Salem, OR 97301–3950 Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420 North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Avenue, North Bend, OR 97459 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49647 Douglas County Library, 1409 NE Diamond Lake Boulevard, Roseburg, OR 97470. Background Section 9 of the ESA and Federal regulations prohibits the taking of a species listed as endangered or threatened. The term take is defined under the ESA to mean harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct. Harm is defined to include significant habitat modification or degradation where it actually kills or injures wildlife by significantly impairing essential behavioral patterns, including breeding, feeding, and sheltering. Section 10(a) of the ESA and its implementing regulations specify the requirements for issuance of permits to non-Federal parties for the take of listed species. Any proposed take must be incidental to, and not the purpose of, otherwise lawful activities, must not appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival and recovery of the species in the wild, and must minimize and mitigate the impact of such take to the maximum extent practicable. FWS regulations governing permits for threatened and endangered species are promulgated in 50 CFR 13.21. NMFS regulations governing permits for threatened and endangered species are promulgated at 50 CFR 222.307. The Elliott State Forest encompasses approximately 93,000 acres of stateowned forestlands in Coos and Douglas Counties in Oregon’s Coast Range. ODF manages the Elliott State Forest out of its Coos District Office, located in Coos Bay. The action area for this proposal focuses on a mostly contiguous block of land approximately 18 miles long from north to south, and about 16 miles wide from west to east. An additional 4,000 acres, scattered tracts in Coos, Douglas, and Curry Counties, were originally included as part of the action area, but have been removed from the proposal by the applicant. The Elliott State Forest is managed in accordance with the 1994 Elliott State Forest Management Plan (FMP). ODF currently holds a section 10(a)(1)(B) Permit for potential incidental take of the northern spotted owl on the Elliott State Forest; the Permit and associated Plan went into effect in 1995. ODF is proposing to manage the forest according to a revised FMP that would go into effect concurrently with the proposed Plan. Some of the proposed forest management activities have the potential to affect the northern spotted owl, as well as other species subject to protection under the ESA, including the E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 164 (Friday, August 22, 2008)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-19556]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


National Institute of Standards and Technology Performance Review 
Board Membership

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology Performance 
Review Board (NIST PRB) reviews performance appraisals, agreements, and 
recommended actions pertaining to employees in the Senior Executive 
Service and reviews performance-related pay increases for ST-3104 
employees. The Board makes recommendations to the appropriate 
appointing authority concerning such matters so as to ensure the fair 
and equitable treatment of these individuals.
    This notice lists the membership of the NIST PRB and supersedes the 
list published in Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 179, pages 52859-52860, 
on September 17, 2007.

Eric Amis (C) (alternate), Deputy Director, Materials Science and 
Engineering Laboratory, National Institute of Standards & Technology, 
Gaithersburg, MD 20899, Appointment Expires: 12/31/10.
W. Todd Grams (C) (alternate), Chief Financial Officer, National 
Institute of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, 
Appointment Expires: 12/31/10.
Stella Fiotes (C), Chief Facilities Management Officer, National 
Institute of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, 
Appointment Expires: 12/31/10.
James Olthoff (C), Deputy Director, Electronics and Electrical 
Engineering Laboratory, National Institute of Standards & Technology, 
Gaithersburg, MD 20899, Appointment Expires: 12/31/10.
Patricia Sefcik (C), Senior Director to the Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Services, International Trade 
Administration, Washington, DC

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20230, Appointment Expires: 12/31/10.
Sivaraj Shyam-Sunder (C) (alternate), Director, Building and Fire 
Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standards & Technology, 
Gaithersburg, MD 20899, Appointment Expires: 12/31/10.

    Dated: August 19, 2008.
James M. Turner,
Deputy Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology 
Department of Commerce.
 [FR Doc. E8-19556 Filed 8-21-08; 8:45 am]
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