Notice to Manufacturers of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Detection Equipment, 47344-47345 [2010-19272]

Download as PDF 47344 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 150 / Thursday, August 5, 2010 / Notices All reports must be sent to the ECA Grants Officer and ECA Program Officer listed in the final assistance award document. VII. Agency Contacts For questions about this announcement, contact: Thomas Ingalls, Western Hemisphere Programs Branch, Office of Academic Exchange Programs, ECA/A/E/WHA, SA–5 Floor 4, U.S. Department of State, 2200 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20522–0503, 202–632– 6044 (phone), 202–632–9411 (fax), https://exchanges.state.gov/. All correspondence with the Bureau concerning this RFGP should reference the above title and number ECA/A/E/ WHA–11–01. Please read the complete announcement before sending inquiries or submitting proposals. Once the RFGP deadline has passed, Bureau staff may not discuss this competition with applicants until the proposal review process has been completed. VIII. 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[FR Doc. 2010–19300 Filed 8–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary of Transportation mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES [DOT Docket No. DOT–OST–2010–0074] The Future of Aviation Advisory Committee (FAAC) Subcommittee on Financing; Notice of Meeting U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary of Transportation. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:52 Aug 04, 2010 Jkt 220001 The Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, announces a meeting of the FAAC Subcommittee on Financing, which will be held at the offices of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, in Washington, DC. This notice announces the date, time, and location of the meeting, which will be open to the public. The purpose of the FAAC is to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation to ensure the competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry and its capability to manage effectively the evolving transportation needs, challenges, and opportunities of the global economy. The Subcommittee on Financing will address the need for a stable, secure, and sufficient level of funding for our aviation system and make recommendations to the Secretary for action. This is the second meeting of the subcommittee. DATES: The meeting will be held on August 17, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the offices of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, 8th Floor, 1400 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20533. Public Access: The meeting is open to the public. (See below for registration instructions.) Public Comments: Persons wishing to offer written comments and suggestions concerning the activities of the advisory committee or Subcommittee on Financing should file comments in the Public Docket (Docket Number DOT– OST–2010–0074 at https:// www.Regulations.Gov) or alternatively through the FAAC@dot.gov e-mail. If comments and suggestions are intended specifically for the Subcommittee on Financing, the term ‘‘Finance’’ should be listed in the subject line of the message. To ensure such comments can be considered by the subcommittee before its August 17, 2010, meeting, public comments must be filed by 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, August 6, 2010. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background Under section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2), we are giving notice of an FAAC Subcommittee on Financing meeting taking place on August 17, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, at the offices of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, 8th Floor, 1400 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20533. The agenda includes— PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1. Briefings on selected topics related to aviation financing and a discussion of the briefing topics, and 2. Preparation of the work plan template for the subcommittee’s future work. Registration The meeting room can accommodate up to 20 members of the public. Persons desiring to attend in person must preregister by August 6, 2010, through email to FAAC@dot.gov. The term ‘‘Registration: Financing’’ should be listed in the subject line of the message, and admission will be limited to the first 20 persons to pre-register and receive a confirmation of their preregistration. 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[FR Doc. 2010–19261 Filed 8–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice to Manufacturers of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Detection Equipment Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), US DOT. ACTION: Notice to manufacturers of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) detection equipment. AGENCY: Projects funded under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 150 / Thursday, August 5, 2010 / Notices must meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 50101, Buy American Preferences. The Federal Aviation Administration is considering issuing waivers to foreign manufacturers of FOD detection equipment that meet the requirements of FAA Advisory Circular 150/5220–24, Airport Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Detection Equipment. This notice requests information from manufacturers of equipment meeting the Advisory Circular requirements to determine whether a waiver of the Buy American Preferences should be issued. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Nancy S. Williams, Airports Financial Assistance, APP 501, Room 619, FAA, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, Telephone (202) 267–8822. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Aviation Administration manages a federal grant program for airports called the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). AIP grant recipients must follow 49 U.S.C. 50101, Buy American Preferences. Under 49 U.S.C. 50101(b)(3), the Secretary of Transportation may waive the Buy American preference requirement if the goods are not produced in a sufficient and reasonably available amount or are not of a satisfactory quality. On September 30, 2009, FAA published Advisory Circular (AC) 150/ 5220–24, Airport Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Detection Equipment. The AC specified the requirements for FOD detection equipment at airports. While developing this AC, FAA was unable to locate enough United States of America (USA) manufacturers of stationary FOD detection equipment to produce them in a sufficient and reasonably available amount. If FAA cannot find that there are enough USA manufacturers of FOD detection equipment, it will issue a nationwide waiver to the foreign manufacturers of FOD detection that it has identified as being capable of meeting the AC requirements. The purpose of this notice is to request manufacturers of FOD detection equipment, both domestic and foreign, to advise FAA of equipment that they manufacture that can meet the AC requirements. The detailed instructions for submitting the qualifications statement, including forms, may be found on the FAA Web site at: https:// www.faa.gov/airports/aip/procurement/ federal_contract_provisions/ at the tab entitled, FOD Detection Equipment Request for Qualifications. After review, FAA may issue a nationwide waiver to Buy American for VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:52 Aug 04, 2010 Jkt 220001 the foreign manufacturers of FOD detection equipment. This ‘‘Nationwide Waiver’’ would allow the equipment to be used on airport projects without having to receive separate project waivers. Having a nationwide waiver would allow projects to start quickly without having to wait for the Buy American analysis to be completed for every project, while still assuring that the requirements of Buy American have been met. The items that have been granted a ‘‘Nationwide Waiver’’ can be found on the FAA Web site at: https:// www.faa.gov/airports/aip/procurement/ federal_contract_provisions/ at the tab entitled, Equipment Meeting Buy American Requirements. Issued in Washington, DC, July 23, 2010. Frank J. San Martin, Manager, Airports Financial Assistance Division. [FR Doc. 2010–19272 Filed 8–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request July 30, 2010. The Department of the Treasury will submit the following public information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 on or after the date of publication of this notice. A copy of the submissions may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding these information collections should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury PRA Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 11010, Washington, DC 20220. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 7, 2010 to be assured of consideration. Domestic Finance/Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIP) OMB Number: 1505–0197. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Recordkeeping Requirements for Insurers Compensated Under Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. Abstract: Sections 103(a) and 104 of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–297) (as extended by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109–144 and the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47345 Reauthorization Act of 2007, Pub. L. 110–160) authorize the Department of the Treasury to administer and implement the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program established by the Act. In 31 CFR part 50, subpart F (Sec. 50.50– 50.55) Treasury established requirements and procedures for insurers that file claims for payment of the Federal share of compensation for insured losses resulting from a certified act of terrorism under the Act. Section 50.60 allows Treasury access to records of an insurer pertinent to amounts paid as the Federal share of compensation for insured losses in order to conduct investigations, confirmations and audits. Section 50.61 requires insurers to retain all records as are necessary to fully disclose all material matters pertaining to insured losses. This collection of information is the recordkeeping requirement in § 50.61. Respondents: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 833 hours. OMB Number: 1505–0196. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Litigation Management— Information Collection Regarding Proposed Settlements. Form No.: TRIP 03. Abstract: Section 103(a) and 104 of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–297) authorize the Department of the Treasury to administer and implement the temporary Terrorism Risk Insurance Program established by the Act. Section 107 contains specific provisions designed to manage litigation arising out of or resulting from a certified act of terrorism. The Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005, Public Law 109– 144, added section 107(a)(6) to TRIA, which provides that procedures and requirements established by the Secretary under 31 CFR 50.82, as in effect on the date of issuance of that section in final form [July 28, 2004], shall apply to any Federal cause of action described in section 107(a)(1). Section 50.82 of the regulations requires insurers to submit to Treasury for advance approval certain proposed settlements involving an insured loss, any part of the payment of which the insurer intends to submit as part of its claim for Federal payment under the Program. The collection of information in the notice of proposed settlement in Section 50.83 that insurers must submit to implement the settlement approval process prescribed by Section 50.82. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 150 (Thursday, August 5, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47344-47345]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-19272]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice to Manufacturers of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Detection 
Equipment

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), US DOT.

ACTION: Notice to manufacturers of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) 
detection equipment.

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SUMMARY: Projects funded under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP)

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must meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 50101, Buy American 
Preferences. The Federal Aviation Administration is considering issuing 
waivers to foreign manufacturers of FOD detection equipment that meet 
the requirements of FAA Advisory Circular 150/5220-24, Airport Foreign 
Object Debris (FOD) Detection Equipment. This notice requests 
information from manufacturers of equipment meeting the Advisory 
Circular requirements to determine whether a waiver of the Buy American 
Preferences should be issued.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Nancy S. Williams, Airports 
Financial Assistance, APP 501, Room 619, FAA, 800 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Telephone (202) 267-8822.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Aviation Administration manages 
a federal grant program for airports called the Airport Improvement 
Program (AIP). AIP grant recipients must follow 49 U.S.C. 50101, Buy 
American Preferences.
    Under 49 U.S.C. 50101(b)(3), the Secretary of Transportation may 
waive the Buy American preference requirement if the goods are not 
produced in a sufficient and reasonably available amount or are not of 
a satisfactory quality.
    On September 30, 2009, FAA published Advisory Circular (AC) 150/
5220-24, Airport Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Detection Equipment. The 
AC specified the requirements for FOD detection equipment at airports. 
While developing this AC, FAA was unable to locate enough United States 
of America (USA) manufacturers of stationary FOD detection equipment to 
produce them in a sufficient and reasonably available amount.
    If FAA cannot find that there are enough USA manufacturers of FOD 
detection equipment, it will issue a nationwide waiver to the foreign 
manufacturers of FOD detection that it has identified as being capable 
of meeting the AC requirements.
    The purpose of this notice is to request manufacturers of FOD 
detection equipment, both domestic and foreign, to advise FAA of 
equipment that they manufacture that can meet the AC requirements. The 
detailed instructions for submitting the qualifications statement, 
including forms, may be found on the FAA Web site at: https://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/procurement/federal_contract_provisions/ at 
the tab entitled, FOD Detection Equipment Request for Qualifications.
    After review, FAA may issue a nationwide waiver to Buy American for 
the foreign manufacturers of FOD detection equipment. This ``Nationwide 
Waiver'' would allow the equipment to be used on airport projects 
without having to receive separate project waivers. Having a nationwide 
waiver would allow projects to start quickly without having to wait for 
the Buy American analysis to be completed for every project, while 
still assuring that the requirements of Buy American have been met.
    The items that have been granted a ``Nationwide Waiver'' can be 
found on the FAA Web site at: https://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/procurement/federal_contract_provisions/ at the tab entitled, 
Equipment Meeting Buy American Requirements.

    Issued in Washington, DC, July 23, 2010.
Frank J. San Martin,
Manager, Airports Financial Assistance Division.
[FR Doc. 2010-19272 Filed 8-4-10; 8:45 am]
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