Buy America Waiver Notification, 9989-9990 [2013-03145]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 29 / Tuesday, February 12, 2013 / Notices 2012 p. 51; Table 9, Modeled Average Daily Runup Operations for 2017 p. 51; Table 10, Modeled Average Daily Runway Use for 2012 and 2017 p. 53; Table 11 RNAV Aircraft List p. 56; Figure 7, Existing North Flow Flight Tracks for Conventional Departures, and Conventional and RNP Arrivals; Figure 8, Existing South Flow Tracks for Conventional Departures, and Conventional and RNP Arrivals; Figure 9, RNAV/RNP North Flow Arrival and Departure Flight Tracks; Figure 10, RNAV/RNP South Flow Arrival and Departure Flight Tracks; Table 12 Modeled Track Utilization for 2012 p. 67; Table 13 Modeled Track Utilization for 2017 p. 74; Appendix A, Noise Terminology; Appendix B, FAA Acceptance of Previous Noise Exposure Maps; Appendix C, May 23, 1989 FAA Record of Approval for 1989 Noise Compatibility Program Submission; Appendix D, Original 2011 and 2016 Noise Exposure Map Forecast Document and FAA Approval; Appendix E, MNAA Submission to FAA and Associated FAA Approval for Revised 2012 and 2017 Forecasts; Appendix F, Request to FAA Regarding Non-Standard Aircraft Type Modeling Substitutions and FAA Response; Appendix G, Documentation Related to Draft Noise Exposure Map Notice, Review, and Comment Opportunities; Appendix H, Documentation Related to September 18, 2012 Public Workshop; Appendix I, Written Comment Received During Consultation’’. The FAA has determined that these Noise Exposure Maps and accompanying documentation are in compliance with applicable requirements. This determination is effective on February 4, 2013. FAA’s determination on the airport operator’s Noise Exposure Maps is limited to a finding that the maps were developed in accordance with the procedures contained in Appendix A of 14 CFR part 150. Such determination does not constitute approval of the airport operator’s data, information or plans, or a commitment to approve a Noise Compatibility Program or to fund the implementation of that Program. If questions arise concerning the precise relationship of specific properties to noise exposure contours depicted on a Noise Exposure Map submitted under Section 47503 of the Act, it should be noted that the FAA is not involved in any way in determining the relative locations of specific properties with regard to the depicted noise exposure contours, or in interpreting the Noise Exposure Maps to resolve questions concerning, for example, which properties should be covered by the VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:40 Feb 11, 2013 Jkt 229001 provisions of Section 47506 of the Act. These functions are inseparable from the ultimate land use control and planning responsibilities of local government. These local responsibilities are not changed in any way under 14 CFR part 150 or through FAA’s review of Noise Exposure Maps. Therefore, the responsibility for the detailed overlaying of noise exposure contours onto the map depicting properties on the surface rests exclusively with the airport operator that submitted those maps, or with those public agencies and planning agencies with which consultation is required under Section 47503 of the Act. The FAA has relied on the certification by the airport operator, under Section 150.21 of 14 CFR part 150, that the statutorily required consultation has been accomplished. Copies of the full Noise Exposure Maps documentation and of the FAA’s evaluation of the maps are available for examination at the following locations: Federal Aviation Administration, Memphis Airports District Office, 2862 Business Park Drive, Building G, Memphis, Tennessee 38118. Questions may be directed to the individual named above under the heading, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Issued in Memphis, Tennessee on February 4, 2013. Phillip J. Braden, Manager, Memphis Airports District Office. [FR Doc. 2013–03141 Filed 2–11–13; 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 35′, 45′, and 55′ Pre-stressed Spun Concrete Transmission and Distribution Power Poles in the Territory of Guam for synchronization of the existing system. This waiver is a general standing waiver that is applicable to the Territory of Guam. DATES: The effective date of the waiver is February 13, 2013. 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9989 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 35′, 45′, and 55′ Pre-stressed Spun Concrete Transmission and Distribution Power Poles in Territory of Guam. In accordance with Division A, 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 35′, 45′, and 55′ Pre-stressed Spun Concrete Transmission and Distribution Power Poles in the Territory of Guam and April 4, 2012, (https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ construction/contracts/ waivers.cfm?id=72) and on and March 5, 2012, (https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ construction/contracts/ waivers.cfm?id=66). The FHWA received three comments in response to the publication for the 35′ poles. One commenter (Allen Ackland) supported the waiver by reference to a comment submitted in response to the publication regarding the 45′ and 55′ poles. Another commenter (Pratip Lahiri) stated that he did not see the actual request to review and therefore could not make a definite statement about the waiver. The third commenter (Robin Shishido) stated that the documentation is same with that of 45′ and 55′ pre-stressed spun concrete transmission and distribution power poles. Also, the FHWA received two E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1 9990 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 29 / Tuesday, February 12, 2013 / Notices comments in response to the publication for the 45′ and 55′ poles. One commenter (Anthony Charfauros) supported the waiver while the other commenter (replica sunglasses outlet) did not submit a relevant comment. During the 15-day comment periods for these publications, the FHWA conducted additional nationwide review to locate potential domestic manufacturers of 35′, 45′, and 55′ Prestressed Spun Concrete Transmission and Distribution Power Poles in the Territory of Guam. Based on all the information available to the agency, the FHWA concludes that there are no domestic manufacturers of 35′, 45′, and 55′ Pre-stressed Spun Concrete Transmission and Distribution Power Poles and therefore the application of Buy America is waived for such products in the Territory of Guam. 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 links provided to Territory of Guam waiver pages noted above. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110–161, (23 CFR 635.410) Issued on: February 6, 2013, Victor M. Mendez, Federal Highway Administrator. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 29 (Tuesday, February 12, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9989-9990]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-03145]


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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 
35', 45', and 55' Pre-stressed Spun Concrete Transmission and 
Distribution Power Poles in the Territory of Guam for synchronization 
of the existing system. This waiver is a general standing waiver that 
is applicable to the Territory of Guam.

DATES: The effective date of the waiver is February 13, 2013.

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 35', 45', and 55' Pre-stressed Spun 
Concrete Transmission and Distribution Power Poles in Territory of 
Guam.
    In accordance with Division A, 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 
35', 45', and 55' Pre-stressed Spun Concrete Transmission and 
Distribution Power Poles in the Territory of Guam and April 4, 2012, 
(https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/contracts/waivers.cfm?id=72) and 
on and March 5, 2012, (https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/contracts/waivers.cfm?id=66). The FHWA received three comments in response to the 
publication for the 35' poles. One commenter (Allen Ackland) supported 
the waiver by reference to a comment submitted in response to the 
publication regarding the 45' and 55' poles. Another commenter (Pratip 
Lahiri) stated that he did not see the actual request to review and 
therefore could not make a definite statement about the waiver. The 
third commenter (Robin Shishido) stated that the documentation is same 
with that of 45' and 55' pre-stressed spun concrete transmission and 
distribution power poles. Also, the FHWA received two

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comments in response to the publication for the 45' and 55' poles. One 
commenter (Anthony Charfauros) supported the waiver while the other 
commenter (replica sunglasses outlet) did not submit a relevant 
comment. During the 15-day comment periods for these publications, the 
FHWA conducted additional nationwide review to locate potential 
domestic manufacturers of 35', 45', and 55' Pre-stressed Spun Concrete 
Transmission and Distribution Power Poles in the Territory of Guam. 
Based on all the information available to the agency, the FHWA 
concludes that there are no domestic manufacturers of 35', 45', and 55' 
Pre-stressed Spun Concrete Transmission and Distribution Power Poles 
and therefore the application of Buy America is waived for such 
products in the Territory of Guam.
    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 
links provided to Territory of Guam waiver pages noted above.

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

    Issued on: February 6, 2013,
Victor M. Mendez,
Federal Highway Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2013-03145 Filed 2-11-13; 8:45 am]
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