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In the construction of such a
sophisticated system as a CBIS,
complete adherence to the requirements
of section 1605(a) is impracticable, if
not impossible. In addition, it has
become a serious obstacle to ensuring
that all identified airports will be able
to sign construction contracts by
September 30, 2010. Some airport
authorities have simply been unable or
unwilling to certify that the
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compliant with the buy American
provisions. The alternative would be for
the airports and communities to lose
their Recovery Act assistance, requiring
TSA to reallocate funds, which is
inconsistent with the public interest and
the intent and purpose of the Recovery
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DHS has considered the
disproportionate cost and delay that
would ensue if a limited waiver is not
issued. The exercise of ascertaining
whether compliant products exist or can
be made to meet these requirements is
already becoming a demanding and
time-consuming task far out of
proportion to the total percentage of
project costs. On balance, the public
interest in having these projects
completed outweighs the Buy American
requirement; particularly where the
value of noncompliant goods is
relatively small when compared to total
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benefit aviation security, baggage
screening efficiency and the flying
public in general. Also, these projects
help stimulate job growth for local
construction workers, technicians,
equipment designers, engineers, and
others who will operate and maintain
the equipment.
Therefore, the Secretary granted a
limited, nationwide public interest
waiver, having found that it would be
inconsistent with the public interest—
and particularly with the Recovery Act’s
directives—to apply the buy American
requirement to an entire CBIS project in
which at least 95 percent of the costs of
the project will comply with section
1605. The Secretary determined the five
percent limit based on research and
informed professional judgment as to
the maximum total amount of costs used
in most CBIS projects.
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American requirements, based on the
public interest authority of section
1605(b)(1), provided that at least 95
percent of the costs of each TSA EBSP
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This waiver applies to all eligible EBSP
projects for which the TSA has awarded
or will award a project award using
Recovery Act funds, and where at least
95 percent of the costs of the project
will comply with sec. 1605.
TSA will attempt to obtain 100
percent compliance with the buy
American provision on all airport
projects. This limited nationwide
waiver is available to airports that
cannot comply 100 percent with the buy
American provision because applying
the provision would be inconsistent
with the public interest in accordance
with sec. 1605(b)(1). TSA will ensure
that on all projects at least 95 percent of
the costs will comply with section 1605.
Recipients who wish to use this waiver
should, in consultation with their
contractors determine the items to be
covered by this waiver, must retain
relevant documentation as to those
items in their project files, and must
summarize in reports to TSA the types
and/or categories of items to which this
waiver is applied, the total cost of the
goods covered by the waiver, and the
calculations by which they determined
the total cost of materials used in and
incorporated into the project.
Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on October 7,
2009.
Gale D. Rossides,
Acting Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
Proposed Appointment to the National
Indian Gaming Commission
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: The Indian Gaming
Regulatory Act provides for a threeperson National Indian Gaming
Commission. One member, the
chairman, is appointed by the President
with the advice and consent of the
Senate. Two associate members are
appointed by the Secretary of the
Interior. Before appointing members, the
Secretary is required to provide public
notice of a proposed appointment and
allow a comment period. Notice is
hereby given of the proposed
appointment of Steffani A. Cochran as
an associate member of the National
Indian Gaming Commission for a term
of 3 years.
DATES: Comments must be received
before November 12, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be
submitted to the Director, Office of
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Executive Secretariat, United States
Department of the Interior, 1849 C
Street, NW., Mail Stop 7229,
Washington, DC 20240.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
A. Strylowski, Executive Secretariat,
United States Department of the
Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., Mail Stop
7229, Washington, DC 20240; telephone
202–208–3071.
The
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, 25
U.S.C. 2701 et seq., established the
National Indian Gaming Commission
(Commission), composed of three fulltime members. 25 U.S.C. 2704(b).
Commission members serve for a term
of 3 years. 25 U.S.C. 2705(b)(2)(4)(A).
The Chairman is appointed by the
President with the advice and consent
of the Senate. 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(1)(B).
The two associate members are
appointed by the Secretary of the
Interior. 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(1)(B). Before
appointing an associate member to the
Commission, the Secretary is required to
‘‘publish in the Federal Register the
name and other information the
Secretary deems pertinent regarding a
nominee for membership on the
commission and * * * allow a period of
not less than thirty days for receipt of
public comments.’’ 25 U.S.C.
2704(b)(2)(B).
The Secretary proposes to appoint
Steffani A. Cochran as an associate
member of the Commission for a term of
3 years. Ms. Cochran is well qualified to
serve as a member of the Commission,
by virtue of her broad background in the
law and her work for both State and
tribal governments on issues affecting
Indian tribes. Her extensive legal
experience includes service in New
Mexico State government as a Special
Counsel for Indian Affairs and as an
Administrative Law Judge for the State
of Oregon. She has also served tribal
governments as General Counsel for the
Pueblo of Pojoaque and as an Associate
Judge for the Isleta Tribal Court and
judge pro tem on the Southwest
Intertribal Court of Appeals. Working at
different times for tribal and State
governments, Ms. Cochran has
participated in negotiations and
addressed issues of critical importance
to both constituencies. She is a member
of the Chickasaw Nation. Ms. Cochran
does not have any financial interests
that would make her ineligible to serve
on the Commission under 25 U.S.C.
2704(b)(5)(B) or (C).
Any person wishing to submit
comments on this proposed
appointment of Steffani Cochran may
submit written comments to the address
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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listed above. Comments must be
received by November 12, 2009.
David Hayes,
Deputy Secretary.
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energy resources. The NCRDS of the
USGS will issue a call for proposals to
support researchers that can provide
geologic data to support the National
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OMB Control Number: 1028–NEW.
Title: Energy Cooperatives to Support
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Estimated Annual Number of
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We again invite comments concerning
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USGS Information Collection
Clearance Officer: Phadrea Ponds, (970)
226–9445.
Dated: October 6, 2009.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
Proposed Appointment to the National Indian Gaming Commission
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act provides for a three-person
National Indian Gaming Commission. One member, the chairman, is
appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Two associate members are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior.
Before appointing members, the Secretary is required to provide public
notice of a proposed appointment and allow a comment period. Notice is
hereby given of the proposed appointment of Steffani A. Cochran as an
associate member of the National Indian Gaming Commission for a term of
3 years.
DATES: Comments must be received before November 12, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted to the Director, Office of
Executive Secretariat, United States Department of the Interior, 1849 C
Street, NW., Mail Stop 7229, Washington, DC 20240.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John A. Strylowski, Executive
Secretariat, United States Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street,
NW., Mail Stop 7229, Washington, DC 20240; telephone 202-208-3071.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, 25 U.S.C.
2701 et seq., established the National Indian Gaming Commission
(Commission), composed of three full-time members. 25 U.S.C. 2704(b).
Commission members serve for a term of 3 years. 25 U.S.C.
2705(b)(2)(4)(A). The Chairman is appointed by the President with the
advice and consent of the Senate. 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(1)(B). The two
associate members are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. 25
U.S.C. 2704(b)(1)(B). Before appointing an associate member to the
Commission, the Secretary is required to ``publish in the Federal
Register the name and other information the Secretary deems pertinent
regarding a nominee for membership on the commission and * * * allow a
period of not less than thirty days for receipt of public comments.''
25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(2)(B).
The Secretary proposes to appoint Steffani A. Cochran as an
associate member of the Commission for a term of 3 years. Ms. Cochran
is well qualified to serve as a member of the Commission, by virtue of
her broad background in the law and her work for both State and tribal
governments on issues affecting Indian tribes. Her extensive legal
experience includes service in New Mexico State government as a Special
Counsel for Indian Affairs and as an Administrative Law Judge for the
State of Oregon. She has also served tribal governments as General
Counsel for the Pueblo of Pojoaque and as an Associate Judge for the
Isleta Tribal Court and judge pro tem on the Southwest Intertribal
Court of Appeals. Working at different times for tribal and State
governments, Ms. Cochran has participated in negotiations and addressed
issues of critical importance to both constituencies. She is a member
of the Chickasaw Nation. Ms. Cochran does not have any financial
interests that would make her ineligible to serve on the Commission
under 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(5)(B) or (C).
Any person wishing to submit comments on this proposed appointment
of Steffani Cochran may submit written comments to the address
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listed above. Comments must be received by November 12, 2009.
David Hayes,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-24617 Filed 10-9-09; 8:45 am]
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