Announcing Approval of Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 180-4, Secure Hash Standard (SHS); a Revision of FIPS 180-3, 13294-13295 [2012-5400]

Download as PDF 13294 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 44 / Tuesday, March 6, 2012 / Notices Assessment Rates Upon issuing the final results of the review, the Department shall determine, and CBP shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries. The Department intends to issue assessment instructions to CBP 15 days after the date of publication of the final results of review. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1), we will calculate importer-specific ad valorem duty assessment rates based on the ratio of the total amount of the dumping margins calculated for the examined sales to the total entered value of those same sales. We will instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries covered by this review if any importer-specific assessment rate calculated in the final results of this review is above de minimis. However, the final results of this review shall be the basis for the assessment of antidumping duties on entries of merchandise covered by the final results of this review and for future deposits of estimated duties, where applicable. pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Cash Deposit Requirements The following cash deposit requirements, when imposed, will apply to all shipments of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication of the final results of this administrative review, as provided by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) The cash deposit rate for Fushun Jinly, Muzi Carbon, Shida Carbon, and the companies comprising the Fangda Group will be the rate established in the final results of this administrative review; (2) for any previously reviewed or investigated PRC or non-PRC exporter, not covered in this administrative review, with a separate rate, the cash deposit rate will be the company-specific rate established in the most recent segment of this proceeding; (3) for all other PRC exporters, the cash deposit rate will continue to be the PRCwide rate (i.e., 159.64 percent); and (4) the cash-deposit rate for any non-PRC exporter of subject merchandise from the PRC will be the rate applicable to the PRC exporter that supplied that exporter. These cash deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until further notice. Notification to Importers This notice serves as a preliminary reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:56 Mar 05, 2012 Jkt 226001 of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the Secretary’s presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties. This administrative review and notice are in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.213. Dated: February 28, 2012. Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. 2012–5448 Filed 3–5–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology [Docket No.: 110107015–1402–02] Announcing Approval of Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 180–4, Secure Hash Standard (SHS); a Revision of FIPS 180–3 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Commerce Department. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces the Secretary of Commerce’s approval of Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 180–4, Secure Hash Standard (SHS). FIPS 180– 4 updates FIPS 180–3 by providing a general procedure for creating an initialization value, adding two additional secure hash algorithms to the Standard: SHA–512/224 and SHA–512/ 256 and removing a restriction that padding must be done before hash computation begins, which was required in FIPS 180–3. DATES: The approved Standard is effective as of March 6, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine Barker, (301) 975–2911, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8930, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–8930, email: elaine.barker@nist.gov, or Quynh Dang, (301) 975–3610, email: quynh.dang@nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces the Secretary of Commerce’s approval of Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 180–4, Secure Hash Standard (SHS). FIPS 180–4 updates FIPS 180–3 by providing a general procedure for creating an initialization SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 value, adding two additional secure hash algorithms to the Standard: SHA– 512/224 and SHA–512/256, and removing a restriction that padding must be done before hash computation begins, which was required in FIPS 180–3. SHA–512/224 and SHA–512/256 may be more efficient alternatives to SHA–224 and SHA–256 respectively, on platforms that are optimized for 64-bit operations. Removing the restriction on the padding operation in the secure hash algorithms will potentially allow more flexibility and efficiency in implementing the secure hash algorithms in many computer network applications. On February 11, 2011, NIST published a notice in the Federal Register (76 FR 7817) announcing the availability of draft FIPS 180–4, and soliciting comments on the draft standard from the public, research communities, manufacturers, voluntary standards organizations and Federal, State and local government organizations. Comments were received from two corporations and one individual. The following is a summary of the specific comments and NIST’s responses to them: Comment: One commenter requested NIST to provide more detail for the calculation of the initialization values for SHA–512/224 and SHA–512/256, especially for the variable t. Response: Clarification of the variable ‘‘t’’ has been provided in the FIPS. Sufficient examples are provided at the Web site: https://csrc.nist.gov/groups/ST/ toolkit/examples.html, as indicated in the APPENDIX A of the FIPS. Comment: One commenter indicated that the notation for SHA–512 (‘‘SHA– 512/t’’) and SHA–512 (‘‘SHA–512/256’’) needs to be further defined, including a definition for ASCII strings. Response: Clarification of the variable ‘‘t’’ was provided in Section 5.3.6 of the FIPS, along with further clarification of the input string to the SHA–512 hash function. Comment: One commenter requested NIST to define SHA–512/160 as an approved hash algorithm. Response: NIST believes that there is not much demand for a new SHA–512based hash algorithm with 160-bit hash output at this time, since generating digital signatures using 160-bit hash values will be not approved after the year 2013. FIPS 180–4 is available electronically from the NIST Web site at: https:// csrc.nist.gov/publications/ PubsFIPS.html. Authority: In accordance with the Information Technology Management Reform E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 44 / Tuesday, March 6, 2012 / Notices Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–106) and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–347), the Secretary of Commerce is authorized to approve Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). NIST activities to develop computer security standards to protect Federal sensitive (unclassified) information systems are undertaken pursuant to specific responsibilities assigned to NIST by section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3), as amended by section 303 of the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002. Dated: March 1, 2012. Willie E. May, Associate Director for Laboratory Programs. [FR Doc. 2012–5400 Filed 3–5–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA384 Marine Mammals; File No. 16053 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that a permit has been issued to Paul E. Nachtigall, Ph.D., Marine Mammal Research Program Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, P.O. Box 1106, Kailua, Hawaii 96734, to conduct scientific research on cetaceans stranded or in rehabilitation facilities in the U.S. ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Sloan or Kristy Beard, (301) 427– 8401. 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The research techniques may also be used as a medical diagnostic tool to determine the hearing capabilities of stranded cetaceans that may aid in decisions regarding release to the wild. Researchers are authorized to use evoked auditory potential recordings with non-invasive suction cup sensors on up to 15 individuals each of certain species of cetaceans and make passive recordings of the sounds produced by the animals using hydrophones. Research will occur in waters or on beaches in the U.S. and in rehabilitation facilities in the U.S. The permit is valid for five years from the date of issuance. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. As required by the ESA, issuance of this permit was based on a finding that such permit: (1) Was applied for in good faith; (2) will not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered species; and (3) is consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. Documents may be reviewed in the following locations: Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376; Pacific Islands Region, NMFS, 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Room 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814–4700; phone (808) 944–2200; fax (808) 973–2941; Southwest Region, NMFS, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802–4213; phone (562) 980–4001; fax (562) 980–4018; Northwest Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 98115–0700; phone (206) 526–6150; fax (206) 526–6426; Alaska Region, NMFS, P.O. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 6, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13294-13295]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-5400]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology

[Docket No.: 110107015-1402-02]


Announcing Approval of Federal Information Processing Standard 
(FIPS) Publication 180-4, Secure Hash Standard (SHS); a Revision of 
FIPS 180-3

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Commerce 
Department.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the Secretary of Commerce's approval of 
Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 180-4, 
Secure Hash Standard (SHS). FIPS 180-4 updates FIPS 180-3 by providing 
a general procedure for creating an initialization value, adding two 
additional secure hash algorithms to the Standard: SHA-512/224 and SHA-
512/256 and removing a restriction that padding must be done before 
hash computation begins, which was required in FIPS 180-3.

DATES: The approved Standard is effective as of March 6, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine Barker, (301) 975-2911, 
National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail 
Stop 8930, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8930, email: elaine.barker@nist.gov, 
or Quynh Dang, (301) 975-3610, email: quynh.dang@nist.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces the Secretary of 
Commerce's approval of Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 
Publication 180-4, Secure Hash Standard (SHS). FIPS 180-4 updates FIPS 
180-3 by providing a general procedure for creating an initialization 
value, adding two additional secure hash algorithms to the Standard: 
SHA-512/224 and SHA-512/256, and removing a restriction that padding 
must be done before hash computation begins, which was required in FIPS 
180-3. SHA-512/224 and SHA-512/256 may be more efficient alternatives 
to SHA-224 and SHA-256 respectively, on platforms that are optimized 
for 64-bit operations. Removing the restriction on the padding 
operation in the secure hash algorithms will potentially allow more 
flexibility and efficiency in implementing the secure hash algorithms 
in many computer network applications.
    On February 11, 2011, NIST published a notice in the Federal 
Register (76 FR 7817) announcing the availability of draft FIPS 180-4, 
and soliciting comments on the draft standard from the public, research 
communities, manufacturers, voluntary standards organizations and 
Federal, State and local government organizations. Comments were 
received from two corporations and one individual. The following is a 
summary of the specific comments and NIST's responses to them:
    Comment: One commenter requested NIST to provide more detail for 
the calculation of the initialization values for SHA-512/224 and SHA-
512/256, especially for the variable t.
    Response: Clarification of the variable ``t'' has been provided in 
the FIPS. Sufficient examples are provided at the Web site: https://csrc.nist.gov/groups/ST/toolkit/examples.html, as indicated in the 
APPENDIX A of the FIPS.
    Comment: One commenter indicated that the notation for SHA-512 
(``SHA-512/t'') and SHA-512 (``SHA-512/256'') needs to be further 
defined, including a definition for ASCII strings.
    Response: Clarification of the variable ``t'' was provided in 
Section 5.3.6 of the FIPS, along with further clarification of the 
input string to the SHA-512 hash function.
    Comment: One commenter requested NIST to define SHA-512/160 as an 
approved hash algorithm.
    Response: NIST believes that there is not much demand for a new 
SHA-512-based hash algorithm with 160-bit hash output at this time, 
since generating digital signatures using 160-bit hash values will be 
not approved after the year 2013.
    FIPS 180-4 is available electronically from the NIST Web site at: 
https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/PubsFIPS.html.

    Authority:  In accordance with the Information Technology 
Management Reform

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Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-106) and the Federal Information Security 
Management Act (FISMA) of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-347), the Secretary of 
Commerce is authorized to approve Federal Information Processing 
Standards (FIPS). NIST activities to develop computer security 
standards to protect Federal sensitive (unclassified) information 
systems are undertaken pursuant to specific responsibilities 
assigned to NIST by section 20 of the National Institute of 
Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3), as amended by 
section 303 of the Federal Information Security Management Act of 
2002.

    Dated: March 1, 2012.
Willie E. May,
Associate Director for Laboratory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2012-5400 Filed 3-5-12; 8:45 am]
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