Buy America Waiver Notification, 72432-72433 [2012-29328]

Download as PDF 72432 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 234 / Wednesday, December 5, 2012 / Notices —Election of Chairman and ViceChairman for 2014 —Any other business —Report to the Maritime Safety Committee Members of the public may attend this meeting up to the seating capacity of the room. To facilitate the building security process, and to request reasonable accommodation, those who plan to attend should contact the meeting coordinator, Russell Levin, by email at russell.s.levin@uscg.mil, by phone at (202) 475–3555, by fax at (202) 475–3927, or in writing at Commandant (CG–6PS), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 2nd Street SW., Stop 7101, Washington, DC 20593–7101 not later than 7 days prior to the meeting. Requests made after that date might not be able to be accommodated. The RTCM building is accessible by taxi and privately owned conveyance (public transportation is not generally available). However, parking in the vicinity of the building is extremely limited. Additional information regarding this and other IMO SHC public meetings may be found at: www.uscg.mil/imo. Dated: November 30, 2012. Brian Robinson, Executive Secretary, Shipping Coordinating Committee, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2012–29378 Filed 12–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary [Docket DOT–OST–2012–0108] Application of Boutique Air, Inc. for Commuter Air Carrier Authority Department of Transportation. Notice of Order to Show Cause (Order 2012–11–32). AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Transportation is directing all interested persons to show cause why it should not issue an order finding Boutique Air, Inc., fit, willing, and able, and awarding it commuter air carrier authority to conduct scheduled commuter service. DATES: Persons wishing to file objections should do so no later than December 19, 2012. ADDRESSES: Objections and answers to objections should be filed in Docket DOT–OST–2012–0108 and addressed to Docket Operations, (M–30, Room W12– 140), U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, and should be served upon the parties listed in Attachment A to the order. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:11 Dec 04, 2012 Jkt 229001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Snoden, Air Carrier Fitness Division (X–56, Room W86–471), U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366–4834. Dated: November 29, 2012. Robert Letteney, Deputy Assistant Secretary, For Aviation and International Affairs. [FR Doc. 2012–29372 Filed 12–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Summary Notice No. PE–2012–37] Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of petition for exemption received. AGENCY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public’s awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA’s regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition. DATE: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number and must be received on or before December 26, 2012. ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by Docket Number FAA– 2012–0964 using any of the following methods: • Government-wide rulemaking web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. • Fax: Fax comments to the Docket Management Facility at 202–493–2251. • Hand Delivery: Bring comments to the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Privacy: We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 personal information you provide. Using the search function of our docket Web site, anyone can find and read the comments received into any of our dockets, including the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78). Docket: To read background documents or comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov at any time or to the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keira Jones (202) 267–4024, and Tyneka Thomas (202) 267—7626, Office of Rulemaking, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591. This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85. Issued in Washington, DC, on November 30, 2012. Lirio Liu, Acting Director, Office of Rulemaking. Petition for Exemption Docket No.: FAA–2012–0964. Petitioner: Ameriflight, LLC. Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 135.243(c)(2) Description of Relief Sought: Ameriflight requests relief to allow its pilots to serve as pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft in part 135 cargo operations under instrument flight rules (IFR) without meeting the minimum flight time requirements. [FR Doc. 2012–29415 Filed 12–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Buy America Waiver Notification Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice provides information regarding the FHWA’s finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for the use of non-domestic Amacan K800—400/358XG–S submersible pumps (4 each), and Amacan K800—401/506XG–S submersible pumps (2 each) for rehabilitation of two pump stations in the State of Michigan. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05DEN1.SGM 05DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 234 / Wednesday, December 5, 2012 / Notices The effective date of the waiver is December 6, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this notice, please contact Mr. Gerald Yakowenko, FHWA Office of Program Administration, (202) 366–1562, or via email at gerald.yakowenko@dot.gov. For legal questions, please contact Mr. Michael Harkins, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366–4928, or via email at michael.harkins@dot.gov. Office hours for the FHWA are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: Electronic Access An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from the Federal Register’s home page at: https:// www.archives.gov and the Government Printing Office’s database at: https:// www.access.gpo.gov/nara. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with Background The FHWA’s Buy America policy in 23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic manufacturing process for any steel or iron products (including protective coatings) that are permanently incorporated in a Federal-aid construction project. The regulation also provides for a waiver of the Buy America requirements when the application would be inconsistent with the public interest or when satisfactory quality domestic steel and iron products are not sufficiently available. This notice provides information regarding the FHWA’s finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate to use nondomestic Amacan K800—400/358XG–S submersible pumps (4 each), and Amacan K800—401/506XG–S submersible pumps (2 each) for rehabilitation of two pump stations in the State of Michigan. In accordance with Title I, Division C, section 122 of the ‘‘Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012’’ (Pub. L. 112–55), the FHWA published a notice of intent to issue a waiver on its Web site for Amacan K800—400/358XG–S submersible pumps (4 each), and Amacan K800— 401/506XG–S submersible pumps (2 each) (https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ construction/contracts/waivers.cfm? id=75) on May 16th. The FHWA received five comments in response to the publication. One commenter supports the waiver if there is no American made pump. Miami Pump and Supply Company requested that the Michigan DOT (MDOT) should contact them for specifications of the pump. The MDOT contacted Miami Pump and VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:19 Dec 04, 2012 Jkt 229001 Supply and provided specifications for the pumps. Miami Pump and Supply determined that they were unable to meet the pump specifications. Three other commenters indicated that the specifications for the pumps should be changed to accommodate American made pumps. However, MDOT is unable to utilize other types of pumps due to the unique circumstances involved with this project. During the 15-day comment period, the FHWA conducted additional nationwide review to locate potential domestic manufacturers of Amacan K800—400/358XG–S submersible pumps (4 each), and Amacan K800— 401/506XG–S submersible pumps (2 each) for rehabilitation of two pump stations in the State of Michigan. The National Institute of Standards and Technology—Manufacturing Extension Partnership also conducted supplier scouting on submersible pumps and reported that there were no domestic matching items for the pumps. Based on all the information available to the agency, the FHWA concludes that there are no domestic manufacturers of Amacan K800—400/358XG–S submersible pumps (4 each), and Amacan K800—401/506XG–S submersible pumps (2 each). In accordance with the provisions of section 117 of the SAFETEA–LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110–244, 122 Stat. 1572), the FHWA is providing this notice as its finding that a waiver of Buy America requirements is appropriate. The FHWA invites public comment on this finding for an additional 15 days following the effective date of the finding. Comments may be submitted to the FHWA’s Web site via the link provided to Michigan waiver page noted above. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110–161, 23 CFR 635.410). Issued on: November 28, 2012. Victor M. Mendez, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2012–29328 Filed 12–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Buy America Waiver Notification Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice provides information regarding the FHWA’s finding that a Buy America waiver is SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 72433 appropriate for the use of non-domestic Main Submersible pumps (3 @ 3,000 gallons/minute), (1 Low Flow Submersible pump @ 1,000 gallons/ minute), (1 Low Flow Sump Pump @ 20 gallons/minute) for rehabilitation of a pump station in the State of Illinois. DATES: The effective date of the waiver is December 6, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this notice, please contact Mr. Gerald Yakowenko, FHWA Office of Program Administration, (202) 366–1562, or via email at gerald.yakowenko@dot.gov. For legal questions, please contact Mr. Michael Harkins, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366–4928, or via email at michael.harkins@dot.gov. Office hours for the FHWA are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Access An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from the Federal Register’s home page at: https:// www.archives.gov and the Government Printing Office’s database at: https:// www.access.gpo.gov/nara. Background The FHWA’s Buy America policy in 23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic manufacturing process for any steel or iron products (including protective coatings) that are permanently incorporated in a Federal-aid construction project. The regulation also provides for a waiver of the Buy America requirements when the application would be inconsistent with the public interest or when satisfactory quality domestic steel and iron products are not sufficiently available. This notice provides information regarding the FHWA’s finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate to use nondomestic Main Submersible pumps (3 @ 3,000 gallons/minute), (1 Low Flow Submersible pump @ 1,000 gallons/ minute), (1 Low Flow Sump Pump @ 20 gallons/minute) for rehabilitation of a pump station in the State of Illinois. In accordance with Title I, Division C, section 122 of the ‘‘Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012’’ (Pub. L. 112–55), the FHWA published a notice of intent to issue a waiver on its Web site for Main Submersible pumps (3 @ 3,000 gallons/ minute), (1 Low Flow Submersible pump @ 1,000 gallons/minute), (1 Low Flow Sump Pump @ 20 gallons/minute) (https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/ contracts/waivers.cfm?id=74) on May 3rd. The FHWA received six comments E:\FR\FM\05DEN1.SGM 05DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 234 (Wednesday, December 5, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72432-72433]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-29328]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Buy America Waiver Notification

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice provides information regarding the FHWA's finding 
that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for the use of non-domestic 
Amacan K800--400/358XG-S submersible pumps (4 each), and Amacan K800--
401/506XG-S submersible pumps (2 each) for rehabilitation of two pump 
stations in the State of Michigan.

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DATES: The effective date of the waiver is December 6, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this notice, 
please contact Mr. Gerald Yakowenko, FHWA Office of Program 
Administration, (202) 366-1562, or via email at 
gerald.yakowenko@dot.gov. For legal questions, please contact Mr. 
Michael Harkins, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366-4928, or 
via email at michael.harkins@dot.gov. Office hours for the FHWA are 
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Access

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from the 
Federal Register's home page at: https://www.archives.gov and the 
Government Printing Office's database at: https://www.access.gpo.gov/nara.

Background

    The FHWA's Buy America policy in 23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic 
manufacturing process for any steel or iron products (including 
protective coatings) that are permanently incorporated in a Federal-aid 
construction project. The regulation also provides for a waiver of the 
Buy America requirements when the application would be inconsistent 
with the public interest or when satisfactory quality domestic steel 
and iron products are not sufficiently available. This notice provides 
information regarding the FHWA's finding that a Buy America waiver is 
appropriate to use non-domestic Amacan K800--400/358XG-S submersible 
pumps (4 each), and Amacan K800--401/506XG-S submersible pumps (2 each) 
for rehabilitation of two pump stations in the State of Michigan.
    In accordance with Title I, Division C, section 122 of the 
``Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012'' (Pub. 
L. 112-55), the FHWA published a notice of intent to issue a waiver on 
its Web site for Amacan K800--400/358XG-S submersible pumps (4 each), 
and Amacan K800--401/506XG-S submersible pumps (2 each) (https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/contracts/waivers.cfm?id=75) on May 16th. 
The FHWA received five comments in response to the publication. One 
commenter supports the waiver if there is no American made pump. Miami 
Pump and Supply Company requested that the Michigan DOT (MDOT) should 
contact them for specifications of the pump. The MDOT contacted Miami 
Pump and Supply and provided specifications for the pumps. Miami Pump 
and Supply determined that they were unable to meet the pump 
specifications. Three other commenters indicated that the 
specifications for the pumps should be changed to accommodate American 
made pumps. However, MDOT is unable to utilize other types of pumps due 
to the unique circumstances involved with this project.
    During the 15-day comment period, the FHWA conducted additional 
nationwide review to locate potential domestic manufacturers of Amacan 
K800--400/358XG-S submersible pumps (4 each), and Amacan K800--401/
506XG-S submersible pumps (2 each) for rehabilitation of two pump 
stations in the State of Michigan. The National Institute of Standards 
and Technology--Manufacturing Extension Partnership also conducted 
supplier scouting on submersible pumps and reported that there were no 
domestic matching items for the pumps. Based on all the information 
available to the agency, the FHWA concludes that there are no domestic 
manufacturers of Amacan K800--400/358XG-S submersible pumps (4 each), 
and Amacan K800--401/506XG-S submersible pumps (2 each).
    In accordance with the provisions of section 117 of the SAFETEA-LU 
Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-244, 122 Stat. 1572), 
the FHWA is providing this notice as its finding that a waiver of Buy 
America requirements is appropriate. The FHWA invites public comment on 
this finding for an additional 15 days following the effective date of 
the finding. Comments may be submitted to the FHWA's Web site via the 
link provided to Michigan waiver page noted above.


    Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110-161, 23 CFR 635.410).

     Issued on: November 28, 2012.
Victor M. Mendez,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2012-29328 Filed 12-4-12; 8:45 am]
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