Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee Meeting, 48968-48969 [2012-20023]

Download as PDF 48968 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 158 / Wednesday, August 15, 2012 / Notices barbatus), ringed seal (Phoca hispida), spotted seal (Phoca larga), ribbon seal (Phoca fasciata), bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus), beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas), minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus), and harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena). Import and export activities for sample analysis may occur world-wide. No takes of live animals are authorized. The permit will expire August 8, 2017. 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. Dated: August 9, 2012. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2012–20064 Filed 8–14–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Telecommunications and Information Administration Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee Meeting National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a public meeting of the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee provides advice to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information on spectrum management policy matters. DATES: The meeting will be held on October 4, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 4830, Washington, DC 20230. Public comments may be mailed to Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee, National Telecommunications and Information srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:49 Aug 14, 2012 Jkt 226001 Administration, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 4099, Washington, DC 20230 or emailed to spectrumadvisory@ntia.doc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bruce M. Washington, Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 482–6415 or BWashington@ntia.doc.gov; and/or visit NTIA’s Web site at https:// www.ntia.doc.gov/category/CSMAC. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Committee provides advice to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information on needed reforms to domestic spectrum policies and management in order to: license radio frequencies in a way that maximizes their public benefits; keep wireless networks as open to innovation as possible; and make wireless services available to all Americans. (See charter, at https://www.ntia.doc.gov//page/2011/ csmac-charter). This Committee is subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, and is consistent with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Act, 47 U.S.C. § 904(b). The Committee functions solely as an advisory body in compliance with the FACA. For more information about the Committee visit: https:// www.ntia.doc.gov/category/CSMAC. Matters to Be Considered: The Committee will receive recommendations from subcommittees on matters related to the accomplishment of the President’s tenyear goal of identifying 500 megahertz of radio spectrum for wireless broadband. The Sharing, Unlicensed, and Spectrum Management Improvements Subcommittees will report on the status of their determinations and findings and facilitate discussion on recommended next steps. In addition, the Committee will receive reports from designated committee members on the progress of the following five working groups to repurpose the 1695–1710 MHz and 1755–1850 MHz bands for wireless broadband: 1. WG1 1695–1710 MHz Weather Satellite Receive Earth Stations, 2. WG2 1755–1850 MHz Law Enforcement Surveillance and other shortrange fixed, 3. WG3 1755–1850 MHz Satellite Control Links and Electronic Warfare, 4. WG4 1755–1850 MHz Fixed Point-toPoint and Tactical Radio Relay, and 5. WG5 1755–1850 MHz Airborne Operations. NTIA will post a detailed agenda on its Web site, https://www.ntia.doc.gov, prior to the meeting. To the extent that PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the meeting time and agenda permit, any member of the public may speak to or otherwise address the advisory committee regarding agenda items. During the portion of the meeting when the public may make an oral presentation, speakers may address only matters the subject of which are on the agenda. (See policy: https:// www.ntia.doc.gov/category/csmac.) Time and Date: The meeting will be held on October 4, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. The times and the agenda topics are subject to change. The meeting will be available via two-way audio link and may be webcast. Please refer to NTIA’s Web site, https://www.ntia.doc.gov, for the most up-to-date meeting agenda and access information. Place: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 4830, Washington, DC 20230. The meeting will be open to the public and press on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. The public meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals requiring accommodations, such as sign language interpretation or other ancillary aids, are asked to notify Mr. Washington, at (202) 482–6415 or BWashington@ntia.doc.gov, at least five (5) business days before the meeting. Status: Interested parties are invited to attend and to submit written comments to the Committee at any time before or after the meeting. Parties wishing to submit written comments for consideration by the Committee in advance of this meeting must send them to NTIA’s Washington, DC office at the above-listed address and comments must be received by close of business on September 28, 2012, to provide sufficient time for review. Comments received after September 28, 2012 will be distributed to the Committee, but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting. It would be helpful if paper submissions also include a compact disc (CD) in HTML, ASCII, Word, or WordPerfect format (please specify version). CDs should be labeled with the name and organizational affiliation of the filer, and the name of the word processing program used to create the document. Alternatively, comments may be submitted electronically to spectrumadvisory@ntia.doc.gov. Comments provided via electronic mail also may be submitted in one or more of the formats specified above. Records: NTIA maintains records of all Committee proceedings. Committee records are available for public inspection at NTIA’s Washington, DC E:\FR\FM\15AUN1.SGM 15AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 158 / Wednesday, August 15, 2012 / Notices office at the address above. Documents including the Committee’s charter, member list, agendas, minutes, and any reports are available on NTIA’s Committee Web page at https:// www.ntia.doc.gov/category/CSMAC. Dated: August 10, 2012. Kathy D. Smith, Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications and Information Administration. [FR Doc. 2012–20023 Filed 8–14–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–60–P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings 10 a.m., Friday September 7, 2012. PLACE: 1155 21st St. NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference Room. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Surveillance and Enforcement Matters. In the event that the times or dates of these or any future meetings change, an announcement of the change, along with the new time and place of the meeting will be posted on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.cftc.gov. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. TIME AND DATE: Sauntia Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2012–20115 Filed 8–13–12; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings 10 a.m., Friday September 21, 2012. PLACE: 1155 21st St. NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference Room. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Surveillance and Enforcement Matters. In the event that the times or dates of these or any future meetings change, an announcement of the change, along with the new time and place of the meeting will be posted on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.cftc.gov. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES TIME AND DATE: Sauntia S. Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2012–20117 Filed 8–13–12; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:49 Aug 14, 2012 Jkt 226001 COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings 10 a.m., Friday September 21, 2012. PLACE: 1155 21st St. NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference Room. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Surveillance and Enforcement Matters. In the event that the times or dates of these or any future meetings change, an announcement of the change, along with the new time and place of the meeting will be posted on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.cftc.gov. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. TIME AND DATE: 48969 that the times or dates of these or any future meetings change, an announcement of the change, along with the new time and place of the meeting will be posted on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.cftc.gov. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. Sauntia Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2012–20116 Filed 8–13–12; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Sauntia Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission. Record of Decision for the U.S. Marine Corps Basing of MV–22 and H–1 Aircraft in Support of III Marine Expeditionary Force Elements in Hawaii [FR Doc. 2012–20119 Filed 8–13–12; 11:15 am] AGENCY: BILLING CODE 6351–01–P ACTION: COMMODITY FUTURE TRADING COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings 10 a.m., Friday September 28, 2012. PLACE: 1155 21st St. NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference Room. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Surveillance and Enforcement Matters. In the event that the times or dates of these or any future meetings change, an announcement of the change, along with the new time and place of the meeting will be posted on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.cftc.gov. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. TIME AND DATE: Sauntia Warfield Assistant Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2012–20118 Filed 8–13–12; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings 10 a.m., Friday September 14, 2012. PLACE: 1155 21st St. NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference Room. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Surveillance and Enforcement Matters. In the event TIME AND DATE: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Department of the Navy, DoD. Notice of Record of Decision. Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, 42 United States Code (U.S.C) 4321–4374, as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality regulations, 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1500–1508, Department of the Navy (DoN) NEPA regulations (32 CFR part 775), and Marine Corps Order P5090.2A (with Changes 1 and 2) Marine Corps Environmental Compliance and Protection Manual, Chapter 12, the DoN announces its decision to base and operate up to two Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) squadrons (up to 12 MV–22 Osprey per squadron, for a total of 24 aircraft) and one Marine Light Attack Helicopter (HMLA) squadron (15 AH–1 Cobra attack and 12 UH–1 Huey utility helicopters, for a total of 27 aircraft) in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force elements in Hawaii. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The tiltrotor MV–22 Osprey aircraft provides the ‘‘next generation equipment’’ offering increased speed, longer range, and greater mission versatility than a helicopter. The MV–22 also satisfies the medium-lift capability needed for assault support transport of combat troops, equipment, and supplies. The HMLA squadron will be relocated from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton to provide rotary-wing lightlift and attack capabilities not currently based in Hawaii and routine training with infantry. The 3d Regiment at MCB Hawaii Kaneohe Bay is the only infantry regiment within the Marine Corps that SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15AUN1.SGM 15AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 158 (Wednesday, August 15, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48968-48969]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-20023]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Telecommunications and Information Administration


Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting of the Commerce 
Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee 
provides advice to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for 
Communications and Information on spectrum management policy matters.

DATES: The meeting will be held on October 4, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 1 
p.m., Eastern Daylight Time.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 
1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 4830, Washington, DC 20230. Public 
comments may be mailed to Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory 
Committee, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 
1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 4099, Washington, DC 20230 or 
emailed to spectrumadvisory@ntia.doc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bruce M. Washington, Designated 
Federal Officer, at (202) 482-6415 or BWashington@ntia.doc.gov; and/or 
visit NTIA's Web site at https://www.ntia.doc.gov/category/CSMAC.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The Committee provides advice to the Assistant 
Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information on needed 
reforms to domestic spectrum policies and management in order to: 
license radio frequencies in a way that maximizes their public 
benefits; keep wireless networks as open to innovation as possible; and 
make wireless services available to all Americans. (See charter, at 
https://www.ntia.doc.gov//page/2011/csmac-charter). This Committee is 
subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 
and is consistent with the National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration Act, 47 U.S.C. Sec.  904(b). The Committee functions 
solely as an advisory body in compliance with the FACA. For more 
information about the Committee visit: https://www.ntia.doc.gov/category/CSMAC.
    Matters to Be Considered: The Committee will receive 
recommendations from subcommittees on matters related to the 
accomplishment of the President's ten-year goal of identifying 500 
megahertz of radio spectrum for wireless broadband. The Sharing, 
Unlicensed, and Spectrum Management Improvements Subcommittees will 
report on the status of their determinations and findings and 
facilitate discussion on recommended next steps. In addition, the 
Committee will receive reports from designated committee members on the 
progress of the following five working groups to repurpose the 1695-
1710 MHz and 1755-1850 MHz bands for wireless broadband:

    1. WG1 1695-1710 MHz Weather Satellite Receive Earth Stations,
    2. WG2 1755-1850 MHz Law Enforcement Surveillance and other 
short-range fixed,
    3. WG3 1755-1850 MHz Satellite Control Links and Electronic 
Warfare,
    4. WG4 1755-1850 MHz Fixed Point-to-Point and Tactical Radio 
Relay, and
    5. WG5 1755-1850 MHz Airborne Operations.

    NTIA will post a detailed agenda on its Web site, https://www.ntia.doc.gov, prior to the meeting. To the extent that the meeting 
time and agenda permit, any member of the public may speak to or 
otherwise address the advisory committee regarding agenda items. During 
the portion of the meeting when the public may make an oral 
presentation, speakers may address only matters the subject of which 
are on the agenda. (See policy: https://www.ntia.doc.gov/category/
csmac.)
    Time and Date: The meeting will be held on October 4, 2012 from 10 
a.m. to 1 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. The times and the agenda topics 
are subject to change. The meeting will be available via two-way audio 
link and may be webcast. Please refer to NTIA's Web site, https://www.ntia.doc.gov, for the most up-to-date meeting agenda and access 
information.
    Place: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 
National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 1401 
Constitution Avenue NW., Room 4830, Washington, DC 20230. The meeting 
will be open to the public and press on a first-come, first-served 
basis. Space is limited. The public meeting is physically accessible to 
people with disabilities. Individuals requiring accommodations, such as 
sign language interpretation or other ancillary aids, are asked to 
notify Mr. Washington, at (202) 482-6415 or BWashington@ntia.doc.gov, 
at least five (5) business days before the meeting.
    Status: Interested parties are invited to attend and to submit 
written comments to the Committee at any time before or after the 
meeting. Parties wishing to submit written comments for consideration 
by the Committee in advance of this meeting must send them to NTIA's 
Washington, DC office at the above-listed address and comments must be 
received by close of business on September 28, 2012, to provide 
sufficient time for review. Comments received after September 28, 2012 
will be distributed to the Committee, but may not be reviewed prior to 
the meeting. It would be helpful if paper submissions also include a 
compact disc (CD) in HTML, ASCII, Word, or WordPerfect format (please 
specify version). CDs should be labeled with the name and 
organizational affiliation of the filer, and the name of the word 
processing program used to create the document. Alternatively, comments 
may be submitted electronically to spectrumadvisory@ntia.doc.gov. 
Comments provided via electronic mail also may be submitted in one or 
more of the formats specified above.
    Records: NTIA maintains records of all Committee proceedings. 
Committee records are available for public inspection at NTIA's 
Washington, DC

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office at the address above. Documents including the Committee's 
charter, member list, agendas, minutes, and any reports are available 
on NTIA's Committee Web page at https://www.ntia.doc.gov/category/CSMAC.

    Dated: August 10, 2012.
Kathy D. Smith,
Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2012-20023 Filed 8-14-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-60-P

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