Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 75171-75172 [2010-30271]

Download as PDF WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 231 / Thursday, December 2, 2010 / Notices SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Minnkota’s proposed Project is to construct a 230 kilovolt (kV) transmission line between the Wilton Substation near Bemidji, Minnesota and the Boswell Substation near Grand Rapids, Minnesota, which will cross portions of Beltrami, Hubbard, Itasca, and Cass counties. The Project involves modifying the Wilton and Boswell substations, constructing a new 115 kV breaker station at Nary Junction, Minnesota, and depending on the route alternative selected, upgrading the existing or constructing a new substation in the Cass Lake, Minnesota area. The purpose of the Project is for the Applicants to meet projected future electric demand and to maintain electric transmission reliability standards in accordance with the requirements of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). The Project as proposed provides increased voltage support not only to the Bemidji to Grand Rapids area, including the Leech Lake Reservation, but is also required to improve the regional transmission reliability throughout the Red River Valley and north central Minnesota. Refer to Final EIS, pp. 2–3, and the Alternative Evaluation Study, Section 1.2, for additional detail. In accordance with NEPA, the CEQ regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA, and applicable agency NEPA implementing regulations, RUS, CNF, USACE, and LLBO DRM cooperated in the development of a Final EIS to assess the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed Project. The decision being documented in RUS’s ROD is that the Agency agrees to consider, subject to loan approval, funding the proposed Project (Route Alternative 4). Because of the distinct federal actions being proposed, RUS, USACE and CNF decided to issue separate RODs. LLBO DRM’s decision will be through a Tribal Resolution. On July 18, 2008, RUS published in the Federal Register at 73 FR 41312 a Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS for the proposed Project. On March 3, 2010, RUS published its Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Draft EIS for the proposed Project in the Federal Register at 75 FR 9573. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency acknowledged receipt of the Draft EIS on March 5, 2010, from RUS. The 45-day comment period ended on April 19, 2010. All comments on the Draft EIS have been entered into the administrative record, responses are included in the Final EIS, and the Final EIS was modified as appropriate. RUS published its NOA of the Final EIS for the proposed Project in VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:28 Dec 01, 2010 Jkt 223001 the Federal Register on September 15, 2010 at 75 FR 56051. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency acknowledged receipt of the Final EIS on September 17, 2010, from RUS. The 30-day waiting period ended on October 18, 2010. One comment was received and is addressed in RUS’s ROD. After considering various ways to meet these future needs, Minnkota identified construction of the proposed Project (Route Alternative 4) as its best course of action. The Final EIS considered 11 alternatives to meet the Project need, including five alternative route locations. These alternatives were evaluated in terms of cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility, and environmental factors (e.g., soils, topography and geology, water resources, air quality, biological resources, the acoustic environment, recreation, cultural and historic resources, visual resources, transportation, farmland, land use, human health and safety, the socioeconomic environment, environmental justice, and cumulative effects). The Final EIS analyzes in detail the No Action Alternative and Route Alternatives 1, 2, 3, and 4. See ROD Section IV.b. ‘‘Alternatives Not Selected and RUS’ Rational’’ for the rationale for eliminating the alternatives. The resources or environmental factors that could be affected by the proposed Project were evaluated in detail in the Final EIS. These issues are summarized in EIS Table ES–2: ‘‘Comparative Impacts of Route Alternatives.’’ Based on an evaluation of the information and impact analyses presented in the EIS, including the evaluation of all alternatives, and in consideration of the Agency’s NEPA implementing regulations, Environmental Policies and Procedures, as amended (7 CFR Part 1794), RUS finds that the evaluation of reasonable alternatives is consistent with NEPA. The Agency has selected the Route Alternative 4 as its preferred alternative. Because the proposed Project may involve action in floodplains or wetlands, this Notice also serves as a final notice of action in floodplains and wetlands (in accordance with Executive Orders 11988 and 11990). This Notice concludes RUS’s compliance with NEPA and the Agency’s ‘‘Environmental Policies and Procedures.’’ Dated: November 23, 2010. Jonathan Adelstein, Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. 2010–30298 Filed 12–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75171 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Agency: U.S. Census Bureau. Title: Annual Capital Expenditures Survey. Form Number(s): ACE–1(S), ACE– 1(M), ACE–1(L), ACE–2. OMB Control Number: 0607–0782. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Burden Hours: 153,300. Number of Respondents: 77,250. Average Hours Per Response: 1.98 hours. Needs and Uses: A major concern of economic policymakers is the adequacy of investment in plant and equipment. Data on the amount of business expenditures for new plant and equipment and measures of the stock of existing facilities are critical to evaluating productivity growth, the ability of U.S. business to compete with foreign business, changes in industrial capacity, and overall economic performance. The ACES survey is the sole source of detailed comprehensive statistics on investment in buildings and other structures, machinery, and equipment by private nonfarm businesses in the United States. This request is for a continuation of a currently approved collection and will cover the 2010 through 2012 ACES (conducted in fiscal years 2011 through 2013). Changes from the previous ACES authorization are the elimination of detailed capital expenditures by type of structure and type of equipment. These data, collected every five years, were collected in the 2008 ACES and will not be collected again until the 2013 ACES. The ACES is an integral part of the Federal Government’s effort to improve the quality and usefulness of National economic statistics. Federal agencies, including the Census Bureau, use these data to improve and supplement ongoing statistical programs: The Census Bureau uses the data to improve the quality of monthly economic indicators of investment. The Bureau’s Value of New Construction Put in Place survey currently uses the ACES data to benchmark its industrial buildings data. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) uses the data in refining and evaluating annual estimates of investment in structures and equipment E:\FR\FM\02DEN1.SGM 02DEN1 75172 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 231 / Thursday, December 2, 2010 / Notices in the national income and product accounts, compiling annual inputoutput tables, and computing gross domestic product by industry. The Federal Reserve Board uses the data to improve estimates of investment indicators for monetary policy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics uses the data to improve estimates of capital stocks for productivity analysis. In addition, industry analysts use the data for market analysis, economic forecasting, product development, and business planning. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit, Not-for-profit Institutions. Frequency: Annually. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: The Title 13 U.S.C., Sections 182, 224, and 225. OMB Desk Officer: Brian HarrisKojetin, (202) 395–7314. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dhynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to Brian Harris-Kojetin, OMB Desk Officer either by fax (202–395– 7245) or e-mail (bharrisk@omb.eop.gov). Dated: November 26, 2010. Glenna Mickelson, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–30271 Filed 12–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Background The antidumping duty order on diamond sawblades from the People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’) was published in the Federal Register on November 4, 2009. See Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof From the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Korea: Antidumping Duty Orders, 74 FR 57145 (November 4, 2009) (‘‘Antidumping Duty Order’’). On April 30, 2010, pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘Act’’), the Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) received a new shipper review request from Pujiang Talent Diamond Tools Co., Ltd. (‘‘PTDT’’). PTDT’s request was properly made on April 30, 2010, as May is the semi-annual anniversary of the Antidumping Duty Order. On June 28, 2010, the Department issued a notice of initiation of a new shipper review of diamond sawblades and parts thereof from the PRC covering the period of January 24, 2009, through April 31, 2010. See Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof from the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review, 75 FR 36632 (June 28, 2010). The preliminary results are currently due no later than December 14, 2010. Statutory Time Limits Section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Act provides that the Department will issue the preliminary results of a new shipper review of an antidumping duty order within 180 days after the day on which the review was initiated. See also 19 CFR 351.214(i)(1). The Act further provides that the Department may extend that 180-day period to 300 days if it determines that the case is extraordinarily complicated. See also 19 CFR 351.214(i)(2). International Trade Administration Extension of Time Limit of Preliminary Results [A–570–900] The Department determines that this new shipper review involves extraordinarily complicated methodological issues such as the examination of importer information and the evaluation of the bona fide nature of PTDT’s sales. In addition, the Department needs additional time to evaluate the affiliations amongst PTDT and other entities. Therefore, in accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.214(i)(2), the Department is extending the time limit for these preliminary results by 120 days, until no later than April 13, 2011. The final results continue to be due 90 days after the publication of the preliminary results. Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof From the People’s Republic of China: Extension of Time Limits for the Preliminary Results of the New Shipper Review Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES: Effective Date: December 2, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Ray, 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) 482–5403. WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:28 Dec 01, 2010 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 We are issuing and publishing this notice in accordance with sections 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: November 26, 2010. Barbara E. Tillman, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2010–30291 Filed 12–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–351–841] Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From Brazil: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On August 16, 2010, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet, and strip (PET film) from Brazil for the period November 6, 2008, through October 31, 2009. We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the preliminary results and received no comments. We have made no changes to Terphane, Inc.’s (Terphane’s) margin for the final results of this review. The final weighted-average margin is listed below in the ‘‘Final Results of Review’’ section of this notice. DATES: Effective Date: December 2, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Scott or Robert James, AD/CVD Operations, Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–2657 or (202) 482– 0649, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On August 16, 2010, the Department published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order covering PET film from Brazil and invited interested parties to comment. See Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From Brazil: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 75 FR 49900 (August 16, 2010) (Preliminary Results). This administrative review covers one respondent, Terphane. The petitioners E:\FR\FM\02DEN1.SGM 02DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 231 (Thursday, December 2, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75171-75172]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-30271]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of 
information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 
U.S.C. chapter 35).
    Agency: U.S. Census Bureau.
    Title: Annual Capital Expenditures Survey.
    Form Number(s): ACE-1(S), ACE-1(M), ACE-1(L), ACE-2.
    OMB Control Number: 0607-0782.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Burden Hours: 153,300.
    Number of Respondents: 77,250.
    Average Hours Per Response: 1.98 hours.
    Needs and Uses: A major concern of economic policymakers is the 
adequacy of investment in plant and equipment. Data on the amount of 
business expenditures for new plant and equipment and measures of the 
stock of existing facilities are critical to evaluating productivity 
growth, the ability of U.S. business to compete with foreign business, 
changes in industrial capacity, and overall economic performance. The 
ACES survey is the sole source of detailed comprehensive statistics on 
investment in buildings and other structures, machinery, and equipment 
by private nonfarm businesses in the United States.
    This request is for a continuation of a currently approved 
collection and will cover the 2010 through 2012 ACES (conducted in 
fiscal years 2011 through 2013). Changes from the previous ACES 
authorization are the elimination of detailed capital expenditures by 
type of structure and type of equipment. These data, collected every 
five years, were collected in the 2008 ACES and will not be collected 
again until the 2013 ACES.
    The ACES is an integral part of the Federal Government's effort to 
improve the quality and usefulness of National economic statistics. 
Federal agencies, including the Census Bureau, use these data to 
improve and supplement ongoing statistical programs:
    The Census Bureau uses the data to improve the quality of monthly 
economic indicators of investment. The Bureau's Value of New 
Construction Put in Place survey currently uses the ACES data to 
benchmark its industrial buildings data. The Bureau of Economic 
Analysis (BEA) uses the data in refining and evaluating annual 
estimates of investment in structures and equipment

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in the national income and product accounts, compiling annual input-
output tables, and computing gross domestic product by industry. The 
Federal Reserve Board uses the data to improve estimates of investment 
indicators for monetary policy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics uses the 
data to improve estimates of capital stocks for productivity analysis.
    In addition, industry analysts use the data for market analysis, 
economic forecasting, product development, and business planning.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit 
Institutions.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.

    Legal Authority: The Title 13 U.S.C., Sections 182, 224, and 
225.

    OMB Desk Officer: Brian Harris-Kojetin, (202) 395-7314.
    Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained 
by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance 
Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at 
dhynek@doc.gov).
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice 
to Brian Harris-Kojetin, OMB Desk Officer either by fax (202-395-7245) 
or e-mail (bharrisk@omb.eop.gov).

    Dated: November 26, 2010.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-30271 Filed 12-1-10; 8:45 am]
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