Vendor Outreach Workshop for Small Businesses in New Mexico of the United States, 45847-45848 [2011-19360]

Download as PDF srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 147 / Monday, August 1, 2011 / Notices See also, 19 C.F.R. § 177.22(a). In rendering advisory rulings and final determinations for purposes of U.S. government procurement, CBP applies the provisions of subpart B of part 177 consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulations. See 19 C.F.R. § 177.21. In this regard, CBP recognizes that the Federal Acquisition Regulations restrict the U.S. Government’s purchase of products to U.S.-made or designated country end products for acquisitions subject to the TAA. See 48 C.F.R. § 25.403(c)(1). The Federal Acquisition Regulations define ‘‘U.S.-made end product’’ as: * * *an article that is mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States or that is substantially transformed in the United States into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the article or articles from which it was transformed. 48 C.F.R. § 25.003. In order to determine whether a substantial transformation occurs when components of various origins are assembled into completed products, CBP considers the totality of the circumstances and makes such determinations on a case-by-case basis. The country of origin of the item’s components, extent of the processing that occurs within a country, and whether such processing renders a product with a new name, character, and use are primary considerations in such cases. Additionally, factors such as the resources expended on product design and development, extent and nature of post-assembly inspection and testing procedures, and the degree of skill required during the actual manufacturing process may be relevant when determining whether a substantial transformation has occurred. No one factor is determinative. In Headquarters Ruling Letter (‘‘HQ’’) H095239, dated June 2, 2010, CBP held that certain upright and recumbent exercise bikes, assembled in the U.S., were products of the U.S. for purposes of U.S. government procurement. The exercise bikes were assembled from a range of U.S. and foreign components and subassemblies. With the exception of the standard console assembly, all of the subassemblies, which were ultimately assembled to produce the final product, were produced in the U.S. In finding that the imported components were substantially transformed in the U.S., CBP stated that the assembly process that occurred in the U.S. was complex and meaningful, required the assembly of a large number of components, and rendered the final VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:45 Jul 29, 2011 Jkt 223001 article with a new name, character, and use. As in HQ H095239, the BREEZ patient transport chair comprises the assembly of a large number of components, namely, 481 components. The majority of the components are assembled in the U.S. into 26 subassemblies which are then assembled with the remaining components into the finished patient transport chair. It takes approximately six and a half hours to produce the finished patient transport chair. We find that under the described assembly process, the foreign components lose their individual identities and become an integral part of the article, the patient transport chair, possessing a new name, character and use. The assembly process that occurs in the U.S. is complex and meaningful, involving the assembly of components into subassemblies which are then made into the final product. Therefore, based upon the information before us, we find that the imported components that are used to manufacture the patient transport chair are substantially transformed as a result of the assembly operations performed in the U.S. and that the country of origin of the patient transport chair for government procurement purposes is the U.S. HOLDING: The imported components that are used to manufacture the BREEZ patient transport chair are substantially transformed as a result of the assembly operations performed in the U.S. Therefore, we find that the country of origin of the BREEZ patient transport chair for government procurement purposes is the U.S. Notice of this final determination will be given in the Federal Register, as required by 19 C.F.R. § 177.29. Any party-at-interest other than the party which requested this final determination may request, pursuant to 19 C.F.R. § 177.31, that CBP reexamine the matter anew and issue a new final determination. Pursuant to 19 C.F.R. § 177.30, any party-at-interest may, within 30 days after publication of the Federal Register notice referenced above, seek judicial review of this final determination before the Court of International Trade. Sincerely, Sandra L. Bell, Executive Director, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade [FR Doc. 2011–19400 Filed 7–29–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45847 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary Vendor Outreach Workshop for Small Businesses in New Mexico of the United States Office of the Secretary, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture are hosting a Vendor Outreach Workshop for small businesses in the State of New Mexico of the United States that are interested in doing business with each agency. This outreach workshop will review market contracting opportunities for the attendees. Business owners will be able to share their individual perspectives with Contracting Officers, Program Managers and Small Business Specialists from the Department. DATES: The workshop will be held on September 15, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at the Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 Second Street, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102. Register online at: http: //www.doi.gov/osdbu. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Oliver, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, 1951 Constitution Ave., NW., MS–320 SIB, Washington, DC 20240, telephone 1–877–375–9927 (Toll-Free). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Small Business Act, as amended by Public Law 95–507, the Department has the responsibility to promote the use of small and small disadvantaged business for its acquisition of goods and services. The Department is proud of its accomplishments in meeting its business goals for small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), woman-owned, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteranowned businesses. In Fiscal Year 2010, the Department awarded 50 percent of its $2.6 billion in contracts to small businesses. This fiscal year, the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization are reaching out to our internal stakeholders and the Department’s small business community by conducting several vendor outreach workshops. The Department’s presenters will focus on contracting and subcontracting opportunities and how small businesses can better market services and products. Over 3,000 small businesses have been targeted for this event. If you are a small business interested in working with the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01AUN1.SGM 01AUN1 45848 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 147 / Monday, August 1, 2011 / Notices Department, we urge you to register online at: https://www.doi.gov/osdbu and attend the workshop. These outreach events are a new and exciting opportunity for the Department’s bureaus and offices to improve their support for small business. Additional scheduled events are posted on the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Web site at https://www.doi.gov/osdbu. Mark Oliver, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. [FR Doc. 2011–19360 Filed 7–29–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–RK–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLOR–936000–L14300000–ET0000; HAG– 11–0220; OROR–66533] Notice of Application for Withdrawal and Public Meeting; Oregon Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The United States Forest Service (USFS) has filed an application with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requesting the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw approximately 5,610 acres of National Forest System lands, for a period of 5 years in aid of legislation to protect certain lands along the Chetco Wild and Scenic River. This notice temporarily segregates the lands for up to 2 years from location and entry under the United States mining laws, and from operation of the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, while the withdrawal application is being processed. This notice also gives an opportunity to comment on the application and announces the date, time, and location of a public meeting. DATES: Comments must be received by October 31, 2011. ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the Oregon/Washington State Director, BLM, P.O. Box 2965, Portland, Oregon 97208–2965, or 333 SW. 1st Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles R. Roy, BLM Oregon/ Washington State Office, 503–808–6189, or William C. Drummond, USFS Pacific Northwest Region, 503–808–2420. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:45 Jul 29, 2011 Jkt 223001 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The USFS has filed an application requesting that the Secretary of the Interior withdraw, for a 5-year period, the following described National Forest System lands from location and entry under the United States mining laws (30 U.S.C. ch. 2), and operation of the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, subject to valid existing rights. The application applies only to the Federal lands within the following described lands. The intent of this description is to follow the outer boundary of the Chetco Wild and Scenic River corridor, downstream of the western boundary of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, as said corridor is described in the official boundary package certified by the USFS, Regional Forester, Region 6, on December 18, 1998, and available for public review at 333 SW. 1st Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204. The wild and scenic corridor contains approximately 5,610 acres in Curry County and lies within the following sections: Willamette Meridian T. 38 S., R. 11 W., secs. 5 to 7, inclusive, and sec. 18. T. 38 S., R. 12 W., secs. 9 to 16, inclusive, sec. 21, secs. 27 to 29, inclusive, secs. 32 and 33. T. 39 S., R. 12 W., secs. 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 29, 30, and 31. The purpose of the withdrawal is to temporarily segregate the lands in aid of legislation. No suitable alternative sites were considered, as the pending legislation is to protect the lands specified in this notice. The use of a right-of-way, interagency agreement, or cooperative agreement would not provide adequate protection. The USFS would not need to acquire water rights to fulfill the purpose of the requested withdrawal. Temporary land uses may be permitted during this segregative period, including licenses, permits, rights-of-way, and disposal of vegetative resources; however, the lands will be segregated from appropriation under the mining law. Records related to the application may be examined by contacting Charles R. Roy at the above address or phone number. On or before October 31, 2011, all persons who wish to submit comments, suggestions, or objections in connection with the application may present their views in writing to the BLM State Director at the address indicated above. PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments, including names and street addresses of respondents, will be available for public review at the address indicated above during regular business hours. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment— including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Notice is hereby given that a public meeting in connection with the application for withdrawal will be held on September 15, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the USFS, Gold Beach District Office located at 539 SW. Chetco Avenue, Brookings, Oregon. Interested parties may make oral statements at the meeting and/or may file written statements with the BLM. All statements received will be considered before any recommendation concerning the withdrawal is submitted to the Assistant Secretary—Land and Minerals Management for final action. The application will be processed in accordance with the regulations set forth in 43 CFR part 2300. Authority: 43 CFR 2310.3–1. Fred O’Ferrall, Chief, Branch of Land, Mineral, and Energy Resources. [FR Doc. 2011–19302 Filed 7–29–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Draft Environmental Impact Statement on a Denali Park Road Vehicle Management Plan for Denali National Park and Preserve National Park Service, Interior. Notice of availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on a Denali Park Road Vehicle Management Plan for Denali National Park and Preserve. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Park Service announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on a Denali Park Road Vehicle Management Plan for Denali National Park and Preserve. The document describes and analyzes the environmental impacts of a no action alternative and two action alternatives for management of vehicle use on the Denali Park Road. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 147 (Monday, August 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45847-45848]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-19360]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary


Vendor Outreach Workshop for Small Businesses in New Mexico of 
the United States

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization of 
the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture are 
hosting a Vendor Outreach Workshop for small businesses in the State of 
New Mexico of the United States that are interested in doing business 
with each agency. This outreach workshop will review market contracting 
opportunities for the attendees. Business owners will be able to share 
their individual perspectives with Contracting Officers, Program 
Managers and Small Business Specialists from the Department.

DATES: The workshop will be held on September 15, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. 
to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at the Albuquerque Convention 
Center, 401 Second Street, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102. Register 
online at: https://www.doi.gov/osdbu.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Oliver, Director, Office of Small 
and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, 1951 Constitution Ave., NW., 
MS-320 SIB, Washington, DC 20240, telephone 1-877-375-9927 (Toll-Free).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Small Business Act, 
as amended by Public Law 95-507, the Department has the responsibility 
to promote the use of small and small disadvantaged business for its 
acquisition of goods and services. The Department is proud of its 
accomplishments in meeting its business goals for small, small 
disadvantaged, 8(a), woman-owned, HUBZone, and service-disabled 
veteran-owned businesses. In Fiscal Year 2010, the Department awarded 
50 percent of its $2.6 billion in contracts to small businesses.
    This fiscal year, the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business 
Utilization are reaching out to our internal stakeholders and the 
Department's small business community by conducting several vendor 
outreach workshops. The Department's presenters will focus on 
contracting and subcontracting opportunities and how small businesses 
can better market services and products. Over 3,000 small businesses 
have been targeted for this event. If you are a small business 
interested in working with the

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Department, we urge you to register online at: https://www.doi.gov/osdbu 
and attend the workshop.
    These outreach events are a new and exciting opportunity for the 
Department's bureaus and offices to improve their support for small 
business. Additional scheduled events are posted on the Office of Small 
and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Web site at https://www.doi.gov/osdbu.

Mark Oliver,
Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
[FR Doc. 2011-19360 Filed 7-29-11; 8:45 am]
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