Manufacturing Council, 12507-12508 [2010-5716]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 50 / Tuesday, March 16, 2010 / Notices (see ADDRESSES) at least 10 business days prior to each workshop. Dated: March 11, 2010. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2010–5724 Filed 3–15–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S Magnuson-Steven Reauthorized Act (MSRA). The SSC will also review available information on Councilmanaged stocks and provide recommendations for the Overfishing level (OFL) and the ABC for those stocks to be considered in the South Atlantic Council’s Comprehensive Annual Catch Limit (ACL) Amendment addressing provisions of the MSRA. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE SAFMC SSC Meeting Schedule: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration April 20, 2010: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; April 21, 2010: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; April 22, 2010: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. RIN 0648–XV23 Fisheries of the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico; South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) will hold a meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) to make fishing level recommendations for black and red grouper, discuss Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) Control Rules, and recommend ABC values for South Atlantic managed species. The meeting will be held in North Charleston, SC. DATES: The meeting will be held April 20–22, 2010. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times. The meeting will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5265 International Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29418; telephone: (843) 308–9330. Council address: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405; telephone: (843) 571–4366; e-mail: Kim.Iverson@safmc.net. ADDRESSES: Under the Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorized Act, the SSC is the body responsible for reviewing the Council’s scientific materials. The SSC will receive reports on recent Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) assessments of black grouper and Atlantic red grouper and will consider assessment findings in providing fishing level recommendations for the Council, in accordance with provisions of the sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:33 Mar 15, 2010 Jkt 220001 Fishing level recommendations for South Atlantic black and red grouper will be developed during the SSC Meeting. Committee members will include SEDAR assessment results for these stocks in their analysis. Members will develop fishing level recommendations for black and red grouper, and ABC and OFL recommendations for South Atlantic managed species included within the Comprehensive ACL Amendment for SAFMC Council members. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES) at least 3 business days prior to the meeting. Dated: March 11, 2010. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2010–5723 Filed 3–15–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Manufacturing Council AGENCY: International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12507 ACTION: Notice of an opportunity to apply for membership on the Manufacturing Council. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce is currently seeking applications for membership on the Manufacturing Council (Council). The purpose of the Council is to advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing sector and to provide a forum for regular communication between Government and the manufacturing sector. The Manufacturing and Services division of the International Trade Administration oversees the administration of the Council and collaborates with Congress and other stakeholders to increase the global competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing sector, and works to connect U.S. industry to the resources and tools available in the federal government to help support the creation of sustainable, highly skilled jobs for the 21st century economy. ADDRESSES: Please submit application information via e-mail to marc.chittum@trade.gov or by mail to J. Marc Chittum, Office of Advisory Committees, Manufacturing Council Executive Secretariat, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 4043, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. DATES: All applications must be received by the Office of Advisory Committees by close of business on April 15, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J. Marc Chittum, Manufacturing Council, Room 4043, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230, telephone: 202–482–4501, e-mail: marc.chittum@trade.gov. Please visit the Manufacturing Council Web site at: https://www.manufacturing.gov/council/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Commerce is in the process of renewing the Manufacturing Council charter for another two-year term. The Office of Advisory Committees is accepting applications for Council members for the new two-year charter term beginning April 2010. Members are appointed for a two-year term to serve until the Council’s charter expires on April 10, 2012. Members will be selected in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidelines based on their ability to advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the U.S. manufacturing sector, to act as a liaison among the stakeholders represented by the membership and to provide a forum E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES 12508 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 50 / Tuesday, March 16, 2010 / Notices for those stakeholders on current and emerging issues in the manufacturing sector. The Council’s membership shall reflect the diversity of American manufacturing by representing a balanced cross-section of the U.S. manufacturing industry in terms of industry sectors, geographic locations, demographics, and company size, particularly seeking the representation of small- and medium-sized enterprises. Additional factors which may be considered in the selection of Council members include candidates’ proven experience in developing and marketing programs in support of manufacturing industries, job creation in the manufacturing sector, or the candidates’ proven abilities to manage manufacturing organizations. Given the duties and objectives of the Council, the Department particularly seeks applicants who are active manufacturing executives (Chief Executive Officer, President, and a comparable level of responsibility) that are leaders within their local manufacturing communities and industries. Each Council member shall serve as the representative of a U.S. entity in the manufacturing sector. For the purposes of eligibility, a U.S. entity shall be defined as a firm incorporated in the United States (or an unincorporated firm with its principal place of business in the United States) that is controlled by U.S. citizens or by another U.S. entity. An entity is not a U.S. entity if 50 percent plus one share of its stock (if a corporation, or a similar ownership interest of an unincorporated entity) is controlled, directly or indirectly, by non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. entities. Appointments to the Council will be made by the Secretary of Commerce. Council members will serve at the discretion of the Secretary of Commerce. Council members shall serve in a representative capacity, representing the views and interests of their particular industry sector. Council members are not special government employees. Council members will receive no compensation for their participation in Council activities. Members participating in Council meetings and events will be responsible for their travel, living and other personal expenses. Meetings will be held regularly and not less than annually, usually in Washington, DC. Members are required to attend a majority of the Council meetings. The first Council meeting for the new charter term has not yet been set. To be considered for membership, please provide the following: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:33 Mar 15, 2010 Jkt 220001 1. Name and title of the individual requesting consideration. 2. A sponsor letter from the applicant on organization letterhead or, if the applicant is to represent an entity other than his or her employer, a letter from the entity to be represented, containing a brief statement of why the applicant should be considered for membership on the Council. This sponsor letter should also address the applicant’s manufacturing-related experience, including any manufacturing trade policy experience. 3. The applicant’s personal resume. 4. An affirmative statement that the applicant is not required to register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended. 5. An affirmative statement that the applicant is not a federally registered lobbyist, and that the applicant understands that if appointed, the applicant will not be allowed to continue to serve as a Council member if the applicant becomes a federally registered lobbyist. 6. Information regarding the control of the entity to be represented, including the governing structure and stock holdings as appropriate signifying compliance with the criteria set forth above. 7. The entity’s size and ownership, product or service line and major markets in which the entity operates. 8. Please include all relevant contact information such as mailing address, fax, e-mail, fixed and mobile phone numbers and support staff information where relevant. Dated: March 11, 2010. Michael Masserman, Director, Office of Advisory Committees. [FR Doc. 2010–5716 Filed 3–15–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–962] Certain Potassium Phosphate Salts From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce DATES: Effective Date: March 16, 2010. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (‘‘the Department’’) preliminarily determines that certain potassium phosphate salts (‘‘salts’’) from the People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’), as provided in section 733 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘Act’’), for the period of investigation (‘‘POI’’), January 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009. The estimated margins of sales at LTFV are shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Irene Gorelik or Katie Marksberry, AD/ CVD Operations, Office 9, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–6905 or (202) 482– 7906, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Initiation On September 24, 2009, the Department received an antidumping duty petition concerning imports of salts from the PRC filed in proper form by Performance Products LP (‘‘ICL’’) and Prayon, Inc. (collectively, ‘‘Petitioners’’).1 The Department initiated this investigation on October 14, 2009.2 On November 17, 2009, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘ITC’’) issued an affirmative preliminary determination that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is threatened with material injury by reason of imports from the PRC of dipotassium phosphate (‘‘DKP’’), monopotassium phosphate (‘‘MKP’’), and tetrapotassium pyrophosphate (‘‘TKP’’). Also on November 17, 2009, the ITC issued a negative preliminary determination with respect to sodium tripolyphosphate (‘‘STPP’’) stating that there is no reasonable indication that an industry producing STPP is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports from the PRC.3 The ITC’s determination was 1 See Petition for the Imposition of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Imports of Certain Sodium and Potassium Phosphate Salts from the People’s Republic of China, dated September 24, 2009 (‘‘Petition’’). 2 See Certain Sodium and Potassium Phosphate Salts from the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigation, 74 FR 54024 (October 21, 2009), (‘‘Initiation Notice’’). 3 Please note that after the Initiation Notice was published the ITC made a negative determination with respect to Sodium Tripolyphosphate, the only sodium phosphate salt included in the scope of the investigation. The Department subsequently issued a memo stating that the official name of this investigation is now Certain Potassium Phosphate Salts from the People’s Republic of China. See Memorandum to the File, from Katie Marksberry, E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 16, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12507-12508]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-5716]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Manufacturing Council

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of an opportunity to apply for membership on the 
Manufacturing Council.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce is currently seeking applications 
for membership on the Manufacturing Council (Council). The purpose of 
the Council is to advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating 
to the competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing sector and to provide 
a forum for regular communication between Government and the 
manufacturing sector.
    The Manufacturing and Services division of the International Trade 
Administration oversees the administration of the Council and 
collaborates with Congress and other stakeholders to increase the 
global competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing sector, and works to 
connect U.S. industry to the resources and tools available in the 
federal government to help support the creation of sustainable, highly 
skilled jobs for the 21st century economy.

ADDRESSES: Please submit application information via e-mail to 
marc.chittum@trade.gov or by mail to J. Marc Chittum, Office of 
Advisory Committees, Manufacturing Council Executive Secretariat, U.S. 
Department of Commerce, Room 4043, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20230.

DATES: All applications must be received by the Office of Advisory 
Committees by close of business on April 15, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J. Marc Chittum, Manufacturing 
Council, Room 4043, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20230, telephone: 202-482-4501, e-mail: marc.chittum@trade.gov. Please 
visit the Manufacturing Council Web site at: https://www.manufacturing.gov/council/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Commerce is in the process 
of renewing the Manufacturing Council charter for another two-year 
term. The Office of Advisory Committees is accepting applications for 
Council members for the new two-year charter term beginning April 2010. 
Members are appointed for a two-year term to serve until the Council's 
charter expires on April 10, 2012. Members will be selected in 
accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidelines based on 
their ability to advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating 
to the U.S. manufacturing sector, to act as a liaison among the 
stakeholders represented by the membership and to provide a forum

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for those stakeholders on current and emerging issues in the 
manufacturing sector. The Council's membership shall reflect the 
diversity of American manufacturing by representing a balanced cross-
section of the U.S. manufacturing industry in terms of industry 
sectors, geographic locations, demographics, and company size, 
particularly seeking the representation of small- and medium-sized 
enterprises. Additional factors which may be considered in the 
selection of Council members include candidates' proven experience in 
developing and marketing programs in support of manufacturing 
industries, job creation in the manufacturing sector, or the 
candidates' proven abilities to manage manufacturing organizations. 
Given the duties and objectives of the Council, the Department 
particularly seeks applicants who are active manufacturing executives 
(Chief Executive Officer, President, and a comparable level of 
responsibility) that are leaders within their local manufacturing 
communities and industries.
    Each Council member shall serve as the representative of a U.S. 
entity in the manufacturing sector. For the purposes of eligibility, a 
U.S. entity shall be defined as a firm incorporated in the United 
States (or an unincorporated firm with its principal place of business 
in the United States) that is controlled by U.S. citizens or by another 
U.S. entity. An entity is not a U.S. entity if 50 percent plus one 
share of its stock (if a corporation, or a similar ownership interest 
of an unincorporated entity) is controlled, directly or indirectly, by 
non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. entities.
    Appointments to the Council will be made by the Secretary of 
Commerce. Council members will serve at the discretion of the Secretary 
of Commerce. Council members shall serve in a representative capacity, 
representing the views and interests of their particular industry 
sector. Council members are not special government employees.
    Council members will receive no compensation for their 
participation in Council activities. Members participating in Council 
meetings and events will be responsible for their travel, living and 
other personal expenses.
    Meetings will be held regularly and not less than annually, usually 
in Washington, DC. Members are required to attend a majority of the 
Council meetings. The first Council meeting for the new charter term 
has not yet been set.
    To be considered for membership, please provide the following:
    1. Name and title of the individual requesting consideration.
    2. A sponsor letter from the applicant on organization letterhead 
or, if the applicant is to represent an entity other than his or her 
employer, a letter from the entity to be represented, containing a 
brief statement of why the applicant should be considered for 
membership on the Council. This sponsor letter should also address the 
applicant's manufacturing-related experience, including any 
manufacturing trade policy experience.
    3. The applicant's personal resume.
    4. An affirmative statement that the applicant is not required to 
register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act 
of 1938, as amended.
    5. An affirmative statement that the applicant is not a federally 
registered lobbyist, and that the applicant understands that if 
appointed, the applicant will not be allowed to continue to serve as a 
Council member if the applicant becomes a federally registered 
lobbyist.
    6. Information regarding the control of the entity to be 
represented, including the governing structure and stock holdings as 
appropriate signifying compliance with the criteria set forth above.
    7. The entity's size and ownership, product or service line and 
major markets in which the entity operates.
    8. Please include all relevant contact information such as mailing 
address, fax, e-mail, fixed and mobile phone numbers and support staff 
information where relevant.

    Dated: March 11, 2010.
Michael Masserman,
Director, Office of Advisory Committees.
[FR Doc. 2010-5716 Filed 3-15-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P

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