Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-ASTM International, 28278 [E9-13921]

Download as PDF 28278 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 113 / Monday, June 15, 2009 / Notices Technology Innovation Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BILLING CODE 4410–11–M Patricia A. Brink, Deputy Director of Operations, Antitrust Division. [FR Doc. E9–13925 Filed 6–12–09; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BILLING CODE 4410–11–M Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Request to the Department of Labor for Expedited Review of Denial of COBRA Premium Reduction Register pursuant to section 6(b) of the Act on March 26, 2009 (74 FR 13228). Patricia A. Brink, Deputy Director of Operations, Antitrust Division. [FR Doc. E9–13926 Filed 6–12–09; 8:45 am] Antitrust Division pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Notice is hereby given that, on April 22, 2009, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), Joint Venture to Perform Project Entitled Next Generation SCAIJA for Prevention and Mitigation of Water System Infrastructure Disaster (‘‘Next Generation SCADA’’) has filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing (1) the identities of the parties and (2) the nature and objectives of the venture. The notifications were filed for the purpose of invoking the Act’s provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. Pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act, the identities of the parties to the venture are: Earth Mechanics, Inc., Fountain Valley, CA; Irvine Ranch Water District, Irvine, CA; Orange County Sanitation District, Fountain Valley, CA; Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority, Riverside, CA and The Regents of the University of California, Irvine, CA. The general area of Next Generation SCADA’s planned activity is to develop a novel monitoring and inspection system for large water pipe networks with the ability not only to detect a fracture or failure in a pipeline but also to evaluate in real time the remaining useful life at the original design capacity in the damaged system. This system will enable more effective and strategic planning of repair operations and maintenance. The project success will aid in extending the useful life and reliability of the water system infrastructure. The activities of this joint venture project will be partially funded by award 70NANB9H9013 from the VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:47 Jun 12, 2009 AGENCY: Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993—Joint Venture To Perform Project Entitled Next Generation SCADA for Prevention and Mitigation of Water System Infrastructure Disaster Jkt 217001 Antitrust Division Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993—ASTM International Notice is hereby given that, on May 18, 2009, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), ASTM International (‘‘ASTM’’) has filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing additions or changes to its standards development activities. The notifications were filed for the purpose of extending the Act’s provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. Specifically, ASTM has provided an updated list of current, ongoing ASTM standards activities originating between February 2009 and May 2009 designated as Work Items. A complete listing of ASTM Work Items, along with a brief description of each, is available at https://www.astm.org. On September 15, 2004, ASTM filed its original notification pursuant to Section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act on November 10, 2004 (69 FR 65226). The last notification was filed with the Department on February 17, 2009. A notice was published in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act on March 13, 2009 (74 FR 10966). Patricia A. Brink, Deputy Director of Operations, Antitrust Division. [FR Doc. E9–13921 Filed 6–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–11–M PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Employee Benefits Security Administration SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (the Department), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA 95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the reporting burden on the public and helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. Currently, the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is soliciting comments on the Application to the Department of Labor for Expedited Review of Denial of COBRA Premium Reduction (the ‘‘Application’’) and the Plan Administrator Information Sheet (the ‘‘Letter’’). A copy of the information collection request (ICR) may be obtained by contacting the office listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office shown in the ADDRESSES section on or before August 14, 2009. ADDRESSES: Please direct all written comments regarding the information collection request and burden estimates to G. Christopher Cosby, Office of Policy and Research, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N–5647, Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: (202) 693–8410; Fax: (202) 219–4745. These are not toll-free numbers. Comments may also be submitted electronically to the following Internet e-mail address: ebsa.opr@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 113 (Monday, June 15, 2009)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Antitrust Division


Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and 
Production Act of 1993--ASTM International

    Notice is hereby given that, on May 18, 2009, pursuant to Section 
6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 
15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (``the Act''), ASTM International (``ASTM'') has 
filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General 
and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing additions or changes to its 
standards development activities. The notifications were filed for the 
purpose of extending the Act's provisions limiting the recovery of 
antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. 
Specifically, ASTM has provided an updated list of current, ongoing 
ASTM standards activities originating between February 2009 and May 
2009 designated as Work Items. A complete listing of ASTM Work Items, 
along with a brief description of each, is available at https://www.astm.org.
    On September 15, 2004, ASTM filed its original notification 
pursuant to Section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice 
published a notice in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 6(b) of 
the Act on November 10, 2004 (69 FR 65226).
    The last notification was filed with the Department on February 17, 
2009. A notice was published in the Federal Register pursuant to 
Section 6(b) of the Act on March 13, 2009 (74 FR 10966).

Patricia A. Brink,
Deputy Director of Operations, Antitrust Division.
[FR Doc. E9-13921 Filed 6-12-09; 8:45 am]
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