JPSS Polar Satellite-Gap Mitigation-Request for Public Comment, 69436-69437 [2012-28190]

Download as PDF 69436 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 223 / Monday, November 19, 2012 / Notices driven’’ sites: Proposed Site 1 (100 acres)—SXP Schulz, 1001 Schulz Boulevard, Robinsonville; Proposed Site 2 (200 acres)—GreenTech Automotive, 1630 Casino Strip Resorts Boulevard, Robinsonville; and, Proposed Site 3 (289 acres)—Tunica County Airport, 209 South Airport Boulevard, Tunica. The ASF allows for the possible exemption of one magnet site from the ‘‘sunset’’ time limits that generally apply to sites under the ASF, and the applicant proposes that Site 3 be so exempted. The application indicates a need for zone services in the Tunica County area. Several firms have indicated an interest in using zone procedures for warehousing/distribution activities for a variety of products. Specific production approvals are not being sought at this time. Such requests would be made to the Board on a case-by-case basis. In accordance with the Board’s regulations, Camille Evans of the FTZ Staff is designated examiner to evaluate and analyze the facts and information presented in the application and case record and to report findings and recommendations to the Board. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is January 18, 2013. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period to February 4, 2013. A copy of the application will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room 21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230–0002, and in the ‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the Board’s Web site, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Camille Evans at Camille.Evans@trade.gov or (202) 482– 2350. Dated: November 9, 2012. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2012–27970 Filed 11–16–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:04 Nov 16, 2012 Jkt 229001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [Order No. 1866] Reorganization of Foreign-Trade Zone 41 (Expansion of Service Area), Under Alternative Site Framework; Milwaukee, WI Signed at Washington, DC, this 5th day of November 2012. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Import Administration, Alternate Chairman, ForeignTrade Zones Board. Attest: Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–27980 Filed 11–16–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P 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: Whereas, the Board adopted the alternative site framework (ASF) (15 CFR 400.2(c)) as an option for the establishment or reorganization of zones; Whereas, the Port of Milwaukee, grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone 41, submitted an application to the Board (FTZ Docket B–40–2012, filed 5/21/ 2012) for authority to expand the service area of the zone to include Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Ozaukee, Rock, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha Counties, Wisconsin, adjacent to the Milwaukee, Wisconsin Customs and Border Protection ports of entry, and the grantee proposes two additional usage-driven sites (Sites 12 and 13); Whereas, notice inviting public comment was given in the Federal Register (77 FR 31307–31308, 5/25/12) 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 the Board’s regulations are satisfied, and that the proposal is in the public interest; Now, therefore, the Board hereby orders: The application to reorganize FTZ 41 to expand the service area under the alternative site framework is approved, subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations, including Section 400.13, and to the Board’s standard 2,000-acre activation limit for the zone, and to a three-year ASF sunset provision for usage-driven sites that would terminate authority for Sites 12 and 13 if no foreign-status merchandise is admitted for a bona fide customs purpose by November 30, 2015. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration JPSS Polar Satellite—Gap Mitigation— Request for Public Comment National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC). ACTION: Request for public comment. AGENCY: NOAA has long been concerned about the potential for a gap in polar satellite coverage in the afternoon orbit. In addition to reports from Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office on this topic, NOAA has also convened an Independent Review Team (IRT) to review the progress of our satellite programs and identify the challenges ahead. These reports have all substantiated NOAA’s concerns regarding the gap. NOAA is taking positive steps to mitigate the negative impacts to NOAA’s numerical weather forecasts that could be introduced by a lack of polar satellite data. To this end, NOAA has commissioned an investigative study to broadly explore all available options, such as substitute satellite observations, alternative non-satellite data, weather modeling, and data assimilation improvements. NOAA is convening teams of internal and external experts, industry leaders, foreign partners, and academia to study each of these areas. As a part of this effort, and to ensure we examine all potential solutions, NOAA is also seeking comments, suggestions, and innovative ideas from the public on how to preserve the quality and timeliness of NOAA’s numerical weather forecasts should we experience a loss of polar satellite environmental data. Through this web portal, the public can submit ideas, review submissions from other parties, and make comments and collaborate on ideas. DATES: Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on December 19, 2012. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 223 / Monday, November 19, 2012 / Notices Additional information as well as instructions on how to submit comments can be found at the following Web site: www.osd.noaa.gov/JPSSGAP For individuals who do not have access to the Internet, comments may be submitted in writing to: NOAA Satellite and Information Service, Advanced Satellite Planning and Technology Office, c/o Mr. David Hermreck, 1335 East-West Highway—6th Floor, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David Hermreck, NOAA Satellite and Information Service, 1335 East-West Highway, 6th Floor, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. (Phone: 301–713– 9801, david.hermreck@noaa.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proprietary information will not be accepted. All submitted comments will be available for public inspection. The Independent Review Team report can be found at: https:// science.house.gov/noaa-nesdisindependent-review-team-report. The response from the Acting Secretary of Commerce can be found at: https://science.house.gov/sites/ pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:04 Nov 16, 2012 Jkt 229001 republicans.science.house.gov/files/ documents/091812_doc_decision_ memo.pdf The NOAA Administrator’s response to the IRT report can be found at: https:// www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2012/ pdfs/UNSEC%20satellite%20oversight %20decision%20memo%20final%20 signed%20(2).pdf. Information on NOAA’s Weather mission can be found at https:// www.weather.gov/about. Information on NOAA’s satellite programs can be found at: https:// www.nesdis.noaa.gov/ SatInformation.html. Charles Baker, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Satellite and Information Services, National Environmental Satellite Data, and Information Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 223 (Monday, November 19, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69436-69437]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-28190]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


JPSS Polar Satellite--Gap Mitigation--Request for Public Comment

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 
Department of Commerce (DOC).

ACTION: Request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: NOAA has long been concerned about the potential for a gap in 
polar satellite coverage in the afternoon orbit. In addition to reports 
from Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office on this 
topic, NOAA has also convened an Independent Review Team (IRT) to 
review the progress of our satellite programs and identify the 
challenges ahead. These reports have all substantiated NOAA's concerns 
regarding the gap.
    NOAA is taking positive steps to mitigate the negative impacts to 
NOAA's numerical weather forecasts that could be introduced by a lack 
of polar satellite data. To this end, NOAA has commissioned an 
investigative study to broadly explore all available options, such as 
substitute satellite observations, alternative non-satellite data, 
weather modeling, and data assimilation improvements. NOAA is convening 
teams of internal and external experts, industry leaders, foreign 
partners, and academia to study each of these areas.
    As a part of this effort, and to ensure we examine all potential 
solutions, NOAA is also seeking comments, suggestions, and innovative 
ideas from the public on how to preserve the quality and timeliness of 
NOAA's numerical weather forecasts should we experience a loss of polar 
satellite environmental data. Through this web portal, the public can 
submit ideas, review submissions from other parties, and make comments 
and collaborate on ideas.

DATES: Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on December 19, 2012.

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ADDRESSES: Additional information as well as instructions on how to 
submit comments can be found at the following Web site: 
www.osd.noaa.gov/JPSSGAP For individuals who do not have access to the 
Internet, comments may be submitted in writing to: NOAA Satellite and 
Information Service, Advanced Satellite Planning and Technology Office, 
c/o Mr. David Hermreck, 1335 East-West Highway--6th Floor, Silver 
Spring, Maryland 20910.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David Hermreck, NOAA Satellite and 
Information Service, 1335 East-West Highway, 6th Floor, Silver Spring, 
Maryland 20910. (Phone: 301-713-9801, david.hermreck@noaa.gov).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proprietary information will not be 
accepted. All submitted comments will be available for public 
inspection.
    The Independent Review Team report can be found at: https://science.house.gov/noaa-nesdis-independent-review-team-report.
    The response from the Acting Secretary of Commerce can be found at: 
https://science.house.gov/sites/republicans.science.house.gov/files/documents/091812_doc_decision_memo.pdf
    The NOAA Administrator's response to the IRT report can be found 
at: https://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2012/pdfs/UNSEC%20satellite%20oversight%20decision%20memo%20final%20signed%20(2).p
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    Information on NOAA's Weather mission can be found at https://www.weather.gov/about.
    Information on NOAA's satellite programs can be found at: https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/SatInformation.html.

Charles Baker,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Satellite and Information Services, 
National Environmental Satellite Data, and Information Service, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2012-28190 Filed 11-16-12; 8:45 am]
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