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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 26 / Wednesday, February 8, 2012 / Notices existing fence removal and water source developments. Portions of the currently vacant Lake Creek allotment would be added to the Logan Valley, Summit Prairie and Dollar Basin allotments. Areas within the Lake Creek allotment that contain occupied bull trout habitat would remain vacant. Existing AUMs in the Logan Valley, McCoy Creek, and Summit Prairie allotments would not change. The proposed action includes adaptive management strategies to meet or move toward Forest Plan and sitespecific desired conditions. Possible Alternatives Two additional alternatives have been identified to date: (1) Term grazing permits would be cancelled (No Grazing); and (2) implementation of management actions from the current management plan as adapted over recent years. Responsible Official Teresa Raaf, Malheur National Forest Supervisor. 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Comments received in response to this solicitation, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be part of the public record for this proposed action. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and considered, however. Dated: January 31, 2012. Randall J. Gould, District Ranger. [FR Doc. 2012–2825 Filed 2–7–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:54 Feb 07, 2012 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Agricultural Library Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and Request for Comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. 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Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and the assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technology. Comments should be sent to the address in the preamble. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 2, 2012. Edward Knipling, Administrator, Agricultural Research Service. [FR Doc. 2012–2816 Filed 2–7–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–03–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Agricultural Statistics Service Notice of the Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics; Meeting National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics. DATES: The Committee meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2012, and from 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2012. There will be an opportunity for SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1 6536 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 26 / Wednesday, February 8, 2012 / Notices public questions and comments at 1 p.m. on March 30, 2012. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Committee meeting will take place at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20024. Written comments may be filed before or within a reasonable time after the meeting with the contact person identified herein at: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 5029, South Building, Washington, DC 20250–2000. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hubert Hamer, Executive Director, Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics, Telephone: (202) 690–8141, Fax: (202) 690–1311, or email: hubert.hamer@nass.usda.gov. The Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics, which consists of 20 members appointed from 7 categories covering a broad range of agricultural disciplines and interests, has scheduled a meeting on March 29–30, 2012. During this time the Advisory Committee will discuss topics including the launch of the NASS National Operations Center, Annual NASS Program Priorities, Computer Assisted Personal Interview Technology Applications, Census of Agriculture Updates, Census Follow-on Survey Plans, and Cultural Transformation Initiatives. The Committee meeting is open to the public. The public may file written comments to the USDA Advisory Committee contact person before or within a reasonable time after the meeting. All statements will become a part of the official records of the USDA Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics and will be kept on file for public review in the office of the Executive Director, Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Signed at Washington, DC, on February 2, 2012. Joseph T. Reilly, Associate Administrator. [FR Doc. 2012–2817 Filed 2–7–12; 8:45 am] tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 3410–20–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:54 Feb 07, 2012 Jkt 226001 Foreign-Trade Zones Board [Order No. 1807] Approval for Manufacturing Authority; Foreign-Trade Zone 177; Best Chair, Inc., d/b/a Best Home Furnishings, Inc. (Upholstered Furniture); Ferdinand, Cannelton, and Paoli, IN 4. The authority for Best Home shall remain in effect for a period of five years from the date of approval by the FTZ Board. Signed at Washington, DC, this 31st day of January 2012. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, Alternate Chairman, ForeignTrade Zones Board. [FR Doc. 2012–2917 Filed 2–7–12; 8:45 am] Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order: BILLING CODE P Whereas, the Ports of Indiana, grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone 177, has requested manufacturing authority on behalf of Best Chair, Inc., d/b/a Best Home Furnishings, Inc., within FTZ 177 in Ferdinand, Cannelton, and Paoli, Indiana (FTZ Docket 22–2011, filed 3– 17–2011); Whereas, notice inviting public comment has been given in the Federal Register (76 FR 16379, 3–23–2011) and the application has been processed pursuant to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations; and, Whereas, the Board adopts the findings and recommendations of the examiner’s report, and finds that the requirements of the FTZ Act and Board’s regulations would be satisfied, and that the proposal would be in the public interest if approval were subject to certain restrictions and conditions; Now, therefore, the Board hereby orders: The application for manufacturing authority under zone procedures within FTZ 177 on behalf of Best Chair, Inc., d/b/a Best Home Furnishings, Inc. (Best Home), as described in the application and Federal Register notice, is approved, subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations, including Section 400.28, and further subject to the following restrictions and conditions: 1. The annual quantitative volume of foreign micro-denier suede upholstery fabric finished with a hot caustic soda solution that Best Home may admit to FTZ 177 under nonprivileged foreign status (19 CFR § 146.42) is limited to 2.28 million square yards. 2. Best Home must admit all foreignorigin upholstery fabrics other than micro-denier suede fabric finished with a hot caustic soda solution to the zone under domestic (duty-paid) status (19 CFR 146.43). 3. For the purpose of monitoring by the FTZ Staff, Best Home shall submit additional operating information to supplement its annual report data. International Trade Administration PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE [A–570–912] Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From the People’s Republic of China: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for the Final Results of the 2009– 2010 Administrative Review of the Antidumping Duty Order Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES: Effective Date: February 8, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raquel Silva, AD/CVD Operations, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, telephone: (202) 482–6475. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On October 28, 2010, the Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) initiated the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain new pneumatic off-the-road tires (‘‘off-theroad tires’’) from the People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’) for the period, September 1, 2009, through August 31, 2010. See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 75 FR 66349 (October 28, 2010). On October 7, 2011, the Department published its preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping order on off-the-road tires from the PRC. See Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires from the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the 2009–2010 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Intent to Rescind, in Part, 76 FR 62356 (October 7, 2011). The final results are currently due no later than, February 4, 2012. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 8, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6535-6536]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-2817]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

National Agricultural Statistics Service


Notice of the Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics; 
Meeting

AGENCY: National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the 
National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announces a meeting of 
the Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics.

DATES: The Committee meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on 
Thursday, March 29, 2012, and from 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Friday, March 
30, 2012. There will be an opportunity for

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public questions and comments at 1 p.m. on March 30, 2012.

ADDRESSES: The Committee meeting will take place at the L'Enfant Plaza 
Hotel, 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20024. Written comments 
may be filed before or within a reasonable time after the meeting with 
the contact person identified herein at: U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Room 5029, South Building, Washington, DC 
20250-2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hubert Hamer, Executive Director, 
Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics, Telephone: (202) 690-
8141, Fax: (202) 690-1311, or email: hubert.hamer@nass.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee on Agriculture 
Statistics, which consists of 20 members appointed from 7 categories 
covering a broad range of agricultural disciplines and interests, has 
scheduled a meeting on March 29-30, 2012. During this time the Advisory 
Committee will discuss topics including the launch of the NASS National 
Operations Center, Annual NASS Program Priorities, Computer Assisted 
Personal Interview Technology Applications, Census of Agriculture 
Updates, Census Follow-on Survey Plans, and Cultural Transformation 
Initiatives.
    The Committee meeting is open to the public. The public may file 
written comments to the USDA Advisory Committee contact person before 
or within a reasonable time after the meeting. All statements will 
become a part of the official records of the USDA Advisory Committee on 
Agriculture Statistics and will be kept on file for public review in 
the office of the Executive Director, Advisory Committee on Agriculture 
Statistics, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on February 2, 2012.
Joseph T. Reilly,
Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2012-2817 Filed 2-7-12; 8:45 am]
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