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Download as PDF 43168 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 164 / Wednesday, August 26, 2009 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Employment and Training Administration Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–71,574] [TA–W–71,521] Win On, Inc., Brooklyn, NY; Notice of Termination of Investigation Qimonda North America, Williston, VT; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on June 30, 2009 in response to a worker petition filed by on behalf of workers of Win On, Inc., Brooklyn, New York. Petitions filed by a group of adversely affected workers must be filed by at least three workers within one year of worker separations. The investigation revealed that two of the petitioners were separated more than one year prior to the date of petition. Consequently, the petition has been deemed invalid, and the investigation has been terminated. Pursuant to Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on July 2, 2009 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of Qimonda North America, Williston, Vermont. The petitioning group of workers is covered by an earlier petition TA–W– 65,808C filed on April 15, 2009 that is the subject of an ongoing investigation for which a determination has not yet been issued. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. [TA–W–71,349] Signed at Washington, DC, this 30th day of July 2009. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E9–20467 Filed 8–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P Signed at Washington, DC, this 27th day of July 2009. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E9–20464 Filed 8–25–09; 8:45 am] Kroeschell Operations Inc., Pendergrass, GA; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated in response to a petition filed on June 23, 2009, by three workers of Kroeschell Operations Inc., Pendergrass, Georgia. The petitioning group of workers is covered by an active petition (TA–W– 71,185) filed on June 12, 2009, that is subject of an ongoing investigation for which a determination has not yet been issued. Further investigation in this case would duplicate efforts and serve no purpose; therefore, the investigation under this petition has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 7th of August 2009. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 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Further investigation in this case would duplicate efforts and serve no purpose; therefore the investigation under this petition has been terminated. jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF LABOR [TA–W–71,489] Manpower Employed On-Site at SGL Carbon LLC, St. Marys, PA; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on June 30, 2009 in response to a petition filed by on behalf of workers of Manpower, leased workers employed on-site at SGL Carbon LLC, St. Marys, Pennsylvania. The petitioning group of workers is covered by an active certification (TA– W–65,576, as amended) which expires on April 21, 2011. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 27th day of July 2009. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E9–20465 Filed 8–25–09; 8:45 am] Signed at Washington, DC, this 30th day of July 2009. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E9–20463 Filed 8–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:05 Aug 25, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Notice: (09–075). ACTION: Notice of Centennial Challenges: 2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge. SUMMARY: This notice is issued in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 2459f–1(d). The 2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge is now scheduled and teams that wish to compete may now register. The NASA Centennial Challenges is a program of prize contests to stimulate innovation and competition in technologies of interest and value to NASA and the nation. The Regolith Excavation Challenge promotes the development of new methods and technologies to excavate lunar regolith (lunar dirt). Excavation is a necessary step towards lunar resource utilization. The unique physical properties of lunar regolith make excavation an extremely difficult technical challenge. To qualify to win a prize, teams competing in the 2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge must build tele-robotic and/or autonomously operating systems that will excavate simulated lunar regolith and deliver it to a collector. E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 164 / Wednesday, August 26, 2009 / Notices The 2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge is being administered by the California Space Education & Workforce Institute (CSEWI) for NASA. The $750,000USD prize purse is funded by NASA. This event will be conducted in a format which brings all competitors to a single location for a ‘‘head to head’’ competition. DATES: The 2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge is scheduled for October 17– 18, 2009. Location: The 2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge will be held at the NASA Research Park in Moffett Field, California. For more information, see: https://researchpark.arc.nasa.gov. FURTHER INFORMATION: To register for and get additional information regarding the 2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge including Rules, Team Agreement, eligibility, and prize criteria, visit the Web site: https://regolith.csewi.org or contact Mr. Error! Reference source not found. at CSEWI, 3201 Airpark Drive Suite 204, Santa Maria, CA 93455. Phone: 805–349–2633 or e-mail: matt.everingham@californiaspace authority.org. If you have questions or comments regarding the NASA Centennial Challenges Program visit the Web site: https://www.ipp.nasa.gov/cc or contact Mr. Andrew Petro, Innovative Partnerships Program Office, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20546–0001. E-mail: andrew.j.petro@nasa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge total purse of $750,000 will go to the winning teams excavating the most regolith, in excess of 150 kilograms, within a 30minute duration. The First, Second and Third prizes are $500,000, $150,000 and $100,000, respectively. In case of individuals, prizes can only be awarded to US Citizens or permanent residents. In the case of corporations or other entities, prizes can only be awarded to those that are incorporated in and maintain a primary place of business in the United States. Dated: August 18, 2009. Douglas A. Comstock, Director, Innovative Partnerships Program Office. [FR Doc. E9–20402 Filed 8–25–09; 8:45 am] jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 7510–13–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Conservation Act of 1978 Notice of Waste Permit Application Received AGENCY: National Science Foundation. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 164 (Wednesday, August 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43168-43169]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-20402]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION


 Notice of Centennial Challenges

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
    Notice: (09-075).

ACTION: Notice of Centennial Challenges: 2009 Regolith Excavation 
Challenge.

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SUMMARY: This notice is issued in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 2459f-1(d). 
The 2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge is now scheduled and teams that 
wish to compete may now register. The NASA Centennial Challenges is a 
program of prize contests to stimulate innovation and competition in 
technologies of interest and value to NASA and the nation. The Regolith 
Excavation Challenge promotes the development of new methods and 
technologies to excavate lunar regolith (lunar dirt). Excavation is a 
necessary step towards lunar resource utilization. The unique physical 
properties of lunar regolith make excavation an extremely difficult 
technical challenge. To qualify to win a prize, teams competing in the 
2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge must build tele-robotic and/or 
autonomously operating systems that will excavate simulated lunar 
regolith and deliver it to a collector.

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    The 2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge is being administered by the 
California Space Education & Workforce Institute (CSEWI) for NASA. The 
$750,000USD prize purse is funded by NASA. This event will be conducted 
in a format which brings all competitors to a single location for a 
``head to head'' competition.

DATES: The 2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge is scheduled for October 
17-18, 2009.
    Location: The 2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge will be held at 
the NASA Research Park in Moffett Field, California. For more 
information, see: https://researchpark.arc.nasa.gov.

FURTHER INFORMATION: To register for and get additional information 
regarding the 2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge including Rules, Team 
Agreement, eligibility, and prize criteria, visit the Web site: https://regolith.csewi.org or contact Mr. Error! Reference source not found. at 
CSEWI, 3201 Airpark Drive Suite 204, Santa Maria, CA 93455. Phone: 805-
349-2633 or e-mail: matt.everingham@californiaspaceauthority.org.
    If you have questions or comments regarding the NASA Centennial 
Challenges Program visit the Web site: https://www.ipp.nasa.gov/cc or 
contact Mr. Andrew Petro, Innovative Partnerships Program Office, NASA 
Headquarters, 300 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20546-0001. E-mail: 
andrew.j.petro@nasa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge total 
purse of $750,000 will go to the winning teams excavating the most 
regolith, in excess of 150 kilograms, within a 30-minute duration. The 
First, Second and Third prizes are $500,000, $150,000 and $100,000, 
respectively.
    In case of individuals, prizes can only be awarded to US Citizens 
or permanent residents. In the case of corporations or other entities, 
prizes can only be awarded to those that are incorporated in and 
maintain a primary place of business in the United States.

    Dated: August 18, 2009.
Douglas A. Comstock,
Director, Innovative Partnerships Program Office.
[FR Doc. E9-20402 Filed 8-25-09; 8:45 am]
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