Certification Related to Implementation of The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, 11377-11378 [E9-5742]

Download as PDF dwashington3 on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 50 / Tuesday, March 17, 2009 / Notices Agenda: On April 1, 2009, the committee will hear updates on the following topics: National Biovigilance Data Collection and Analysis Program; a summary of the December 16 and 17, 2008, meeting of the Department of Health and Human Services Advisory Committee on Blood Safety and Availability; and a summary of the September 12, 2008, FDA Workshop on Approaches to Minimize the Risk of Transfusion-Transmitted Babesiosis in the United States. The committee will then discuss blood donor screening and testing donors of human cells, tissues and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps) for hepatitis B virus infection by nucleic acid testing. In the afternoon, the committee will discuss potential testing strategies for Trypanosoma cruzi infection in blood donors. 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Please visit our Web site at https://www.fda.gov/oc/advisory/ default.htm for procedures on public conduct during advisory committee meetings. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app. 2). Dated: March 10, 2009. Randall W. Lutter, Deputy Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E9–5734 Filed 3–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6545] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Certification Related to Implementation of The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Pursuant to the authorities vested in the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, including under section 7209(b)(1)(B) of the Intelligence PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11377 Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108–458), as amended by section 546 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 (Pub. L. 109–295), section 723 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110–53), and section 545 of title V of Div. E of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110–161), we hereby certify that (i) The National Institute of Standards and Technology certifies that the Departments of Homeland Security and State have selected a card architecture that meets or exceeds International Organization for Standardization (ISO) security standards and meets or exceeds best available practices for protection of personal identification documents: That the National Institute of Standards and Technology has also assisted the Departments of Homeland Security and State to incorporate into the architecture of the card the best available practices to prevent the unauthorized use of information on the card: That to facilitate efficient cross-border travel, the Departments of Homeland Security and State have, to the maximum extent possible, developed an architecture that is compatible with information technology systems and infrastructure used by United States Customs and Border Protection; (ii) The technology to be used by the United States for the passport card, and any subsequent change to that technology, has been shared with the governments of Canada and Mexico; (iii) An agreement has been reached with the United States Postal Service on the fee to be charged individuals for the passport card, and a detailed justification has been submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives; (iv) An alternative procedure has been developed for groups of children traveling across an international border under adult supervision with parental consent; (v) The necessary technological infrastructure to process the passport cards has been installed, and all employees at ports of entry have been properly trained in the use of the new technology; (vi) The passport card has been made available for the purpose of international travel by United States citizens through land and sea ports of entry between the United States and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda; (vii) A single implementation date for sea and land borders has been established; and E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1 11378 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 50 / Tuesday, March 17, 2009 / Notices (viii) The signing of a memorandum of agreement to initiate a pilot program with not less than one State to determine if an enhanced driver’s license, which is machine-readable and tamper proof, not valid for certification of citizenship for any purpose other than admission into the United States from Canada or Mexico, and issued by such State to an individual, may permit the individual to use the driver’s license to meet the documentation requirements under subparagraph (A) of section 7209(b)(1) for entry into the United States from Canada or Mexico at land and sea ports of entry. This certification and related Memorandum of Justification shall be provided to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives. This certification shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: February 24, 2009. Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security. Dated: February 24, 2009. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. E9–5742 Filed 3–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [ Inv. No. 337–TA–660] In the Matter of Certain Active Comfort Footwear; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting In Part Complainants’ Amended Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (‘‘ID’’) (Order No. 4) of the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) granting in part an amended motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation. Mark B. Rees, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone 202–205–3116. Copies of the ID and all other nonconfidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business dwashington3 on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: VerDate Nov<24>2008 13:44 Mar 16, 2009 Jkt 217001 hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone 202–205–2000. Hearingimpaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. The Commission instituted this investigation on November 25, 2008, based on the complaint of Masai Marketing & Trading AG of Romanshorn, Switzerland and Masai USA Corp. of Haley, Idaho (‘‘Complainants’’). 73 FR 73884 (Nov. 25, 2008). The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain active comfort footwear that infringes certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,341,432. Complainants named as respondents RYN Korea Co., Ltd. of Seoul, Korea; Main d/b/a WalkingShoesPlus.com of Los Angeles, California; and Feet First Inc. of Boca Raton, Florida. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 30, 2009, Complainants filed a motion seeking leave to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to add three additional respondents to the investigation. On February 11, 2009, the ALJ issued an ID (Order No. 4) in which he determined to grant the motion in part and amend the notice of investigation to add as respondents The Tannery of Cambridge, Massachusetts and A Better Way to Health of West Melbourne, Florida. No party petitioned for review of the ID. The Commission has determined not to review the ID. The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in section 210.42(h) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.42(h)). By order of the Commission. Issued: March 11, 2009. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E9–5670 Filed 3–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–454 and 731– TA–1144 (Final)] Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe From China Determination On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to section 705(b) and 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b) and 1673d(b)) (the Act), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports from China of welded stainless steel pressure pipe, provided for in subheadings 7306.40.50 and 7306.40.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to be subsidized by the Government of China and sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). Background The Commission instituted these investigations effective January 30, 2008, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and Commerce by Bristol Metals (Bristol, TN), Felker Brothers Corp. (Marshfield, WI), Marcegaglia USA, Inc. (Munhall, PA), Outokumpu Stainless Pipe, Inc. (Schaumburg, IL), and The United Steel Workers (Pittsburgh, PA).2 The final phase of the investigations was scheduled by the Commission following notification of preliminary determinations by Commerce that imports of welded stainless steel pressure pipe from China were being subsidized by the Government of China and being sold at LTFV within the meaning of section 703(b) and 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(b) and 1673b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of the final phase of the Commission’s investigations and of a public hearing to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of October 6, 2008 (73 FR 58265). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, on January 13, 2009, and all persons who requested the opportunity were 1 The record is defined in section 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). 2 United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union. E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 17, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11377-11378]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-5742]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6545]

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Certification Related to Implementation of The Western Hemisphere 
Travel Initiative

    Pursuant to the authorities vested in the Secretary of State and 
the Secretary of Homeland Security, including under section 
7209(b)(1)(B) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act 
of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-458), as amended by section 546 of the Department 
of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 (Pub. L. 109-295), 
section 723 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission 
Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-53), and section 545 of title V of Div. E of 
the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-161), we 
hereby certify that
    (i) The National Institute of Standards and Technology certifies 
that the Departments of Homeland Security and State have selected a 
card architecture that meets or exceeds International Organization for 
Standardization (ISO) security standards and meets or exceeds best 
available practices for protection of personal identification 
documents: That the National Institute of Standards and Technology has 
also assisted the Departments of Homeland Security and State to 
incorporate into the architecture of the card the best available 
practices to prevent the unauthorized use of information on the card: 
That to facilitate efficient cross-border travel, the Departments of 
Homeland Security and State have, to the maximum extent possible, 
developed an architecture that is compatible with information 
technology systems and infrastructure used by United States Customs and 
Border Protection;
    (ii) The technology to be used by the United States for the 
passport card, and any subsequent change to that technology, has been 
shared with the governments of Canada and Mexico;
    (iii) An agreement has been reached with the United States Postal 
Service on the fee to be charged individuals for the passport card, and 
a detailed justification has been submitted to the Committees on 
Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives;
    (iv) An alternative procedure has been developed for groups of 
children traveling across an international border under adult 
supervision with parental consent;
    (v) The necessary technological infrastructure to process the 
passport cards has been installed, and all employees at ports of entry 
have been properly trained in the use of the new technology;
    (vi) The passport card has been made available for the purpose of 
international travel by United States citizens through land and sea 
ports of entry between the United States and Canada, Mexico, the 
Caribbean and Bermuda;
    (vii) A single implementation date for sea and land borders has 
been established; and

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    (viii) The signing of a memorandum of agreement to initiate a pilot 
program with not less than one State to determine if an enhanced 
driver's license, which is machine-readable and tamper proof, not valid 
for certification of citizenship for any purpose other than admission 
into the United States from Canada or Mexico, and issued by such State 
to an individual, may permit the individual to use the driver's license 
to meet the documentation requirements under subparagraph (A) of 
section 7209(b)(1) for entry into the United States from Canada or 
Mexico at land and sea ports of entry.
    This certification and related Memorandum of Justification shall be 
provided to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of 
Representatives. This certification shall be published in the Federal 
Register.

    Dated: February 24, 2009.
Janet Napolitano,
Secretary of Homeland Security.
    Dated: February 24, 2009.
Hillary Rodham Clinton,
Secretary of State.
[FR Doc. E9-5742 Filed 3-16-09; 8:45 am]
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