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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 52 / Friday, March 16, 2012 / Notices Background DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE On August 26, 2011, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Department) published a notice of initiation of administrative review of the countervailing duty order on certain pasta from Italy, covering the period January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010. See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Requests for Revocation in Part, 76 FR 53404 (August 26, 2011). The preliminary results of this administrative review are currently due no later than April 1, 2012.1 National Institute of Standards and Technology Statutory Time Limits Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires the Department to issue the preliminary results of an administrative review within 245 days after the last day of the anniversary month of a countervailing duty order for which a review is requested and issue the final results within 120 days after the date on which the preliminary results are published. However, if it is not practicable to complete the review within the time period, section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act allows the Department to extend these deadlines to a maximum of 365 days and 180 days, respectively. See also 19 CFR 351.213(h). Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results Because the Department will require additional time to review and analyze submitted information from the Government of Italy and the respondent company, Molino e Pastifico Tomasello, S.p.A., and to issue supplemental questionnaires, it is not practicable to complete the preliminary results of this review within the original time limit. Therefore, the Department is extending the time limit for completion of the preliminary results by 120 days. The preliminary results will now be due no later than July 30, 2012. This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(3)(A) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: March 9, 2012. 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AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will hold a free public workshop titled ‘‘Conformity Assessment—Approaches and Best Practices’’ on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) at NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The purpose of the NIST public workshop is (1) to examine current approaches to conformity assessment among Federal agencies and the private sector and (2) to provide a forum for discussion with NIST on conformity assessment practices, challenges and the means by which these challenges are being addressed. ADDRESSES: NIST, Building 101, Green Auditorium, 100 Bureau Drive in Gaithersburg, MD 20899. DATES: Wednesday, April 11, 2012; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Please see registration information and deadlines in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gordon Gillerman, NIST Standards Coordination Office (SCO), Standards Services Division (SSD), 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD; Email: Federal_CA@nist.gov. Section 12(b) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA—Pub. L. 104–113) requires NIST to coordinate Federal, State, and local standards activities and conformity assessment activities with the private sector, with the goal of eliminating unnecessary duplication and complexity. OMB A119, which provides additional policy guidance on implementation of the NTTAA, directed the Secretary of Commerce to issue guidance to Federal agencies on conformity assessment related issues. In response, NIST published regulations entitled ‘‘Guidance on Federal Conformity Assessment Activities’’ in August 2000 (15 CFR part 287). The regulations outline Federal agencies’ responsibility for evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of their conformity assessment activities and are SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15719 intended to help Federal agencies improve the management and coordination of their own conformity assessment activities in support of their regulatory, procurement and other mission objectives. Discussions at the workshop will inform NIST conformity assessment guidance to Federal agencies. The conference will include presentations from key government officials, regulators, and industry and conformity assessment experts. Time will be allotted for participant input and discussions. Registration Information: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents wishing to attend the meeting must register by 5 p.m. ET April 3, 2012. NonU.S. Citizens that do not hold a green card must register by 5 p.m. ET March 27, 2012. There will be no onsite registration. To register, please go to the NIST Conference Services registration link: https://www-s.nist.gov/CRS/ conf_disclosure.cfm?&conf_id=5282. There is no registration fee. Dated: March 8, 2012. Kevin Kimball, Chief of Staff. [FR Doc. 2012–6373 Filed 3–15–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XB080 Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits. 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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Public Workshop to Seek Comment on Federal Conformity Assessment 
Guidance

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

ACTION: Notice of Public Workshop.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce's (DOC) National Institute of 
Standards and Technology (NIST) will hold a free public workshop titled 
``Conformity Assessment--Approaches and Best Practices'' on Wednesday, 
April 11, 2012 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) at NIST in Gaithersburg, 
Maryland. The purpose of the NIST public workshop is (1) to examine 
current approaches to conformity assessment among Federal agencies and 
the private sector and (2) to provide a forum for discussion with NIST 
on conformity assessment practices, challenges and the means by which 
these challenges are being addressed.

ADDRESSES: NIST, Building 101, Green Auditorium, 100 Bureau Drive in 
Gaithersburg, MD 20899.

DATES: Wednesday, April 11, 2012; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Please see 
registration information and deadlines in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 
section below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gordon Gillerman, NIST Standards 
Coordination Office (SCO), Standards Services Division (SSD), 100 
Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD; Email: Federal_CA@nist.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 12(b) of the National Technology 
Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA--Pub. L. 104-113) requires NIST to 
coordinate Federal, State, and local standards activities and 
conformity assessment activities with the private sector, with the goal 
of eliminating unnecessary duplication and complexity. OMB A119, which 
provides additional policy guidance on implementation of the NTTAA, 
directed the Secretary of Commerce to issue guidance to Federal 
agencies on conformity assessment related issues. In response, NIST 
published regulations entitled ``Guidance on Federal Conformity 
Assessment Activities'' in August 2000 (15 CFR part 287). The 
regulations outline Federal agencies' responsibility for evaluating the 
efficiency and effectiveness of their conformity assessment activities 
and are intended to help Federal agencies improve the management and 
coordination of their own conformity assessment activities in support 
of their regulatory, procurement and other mission objectives.
    Discussions at the workshop will inform NIST conformity assessment 
guidance to Federal agencies. The conference will include presentations 
from key government officials, regulators, and industry and conformity 
assessment experts. Time will be allotted for participant input and 
discussions.
    Registration Information: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents 
wishing to attend the meeting must register by 5 p.m. ET April 3, 2012. 
Non-U.S. Citizens that do not hold a green card must register by 5 p.m. 
ET March 27, 2012. There will be no onsite registration. To register, 
please go to the NIST Conference Services registration link: https://www-s.nist.gov/CRS/conf_disclosure.cfm?&conf_id=5282.
    There is no registration fee.

    Dated: March 8, 2012.
Kevin Kimball,
Chief of Staff.
[FR Doc. 2012-6373 Filed 3-15-12; 8:45 am]
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