Buy America Waiver Notification, 19063-19064 [2013-07206]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 60 / Thursday, March 28, 2013 / Notices Act); and Executive Order 13356. The purpose of the collection is to validate the identity of individuals who enter Department facilities. The data will be entered into the Visitor Access Control System (VACS–D) database. Please see the Privacy Impact Assessment for VACS–D at https://www.state.gov/ documents/organization/100305.pdf for additional information. Dated: March 20, 2013. Michael S. Coffee, Attorney-Adviser, Office of Private International Law, Office of Legal Adviser, Department of State. Issue [FR Doc. 2013–07255 Filed 3–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–08–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Approval for Aircraft Forward-Looking Windshear and Turbulence Radar Systems Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Request for comment. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: This notice announces the proposed development of an advisory circular addressing airworthiness approval for aircraft forward-looking windshear and turbulence radar systems. The planned advisory circular would address installation guidance for these functionalities in Technical Standard Order (TSO)-C63d, Airborne Weather Radar Equipment. The objective is to leverage the installation specific guidance from the System Level Requirements (SLR) 10.2 recommended by the Forward-Looking Windshear Detection System Working Group and the generic issue papers on turbulence detection to publish an advisory circular. (In order for the public to comment on our proposal, they will need to have access to SLR 10.2 and the issue papers.) DATES: Request comments and interest in participating by April 29, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Lee Nguyen, AIR–130, Federal Aviation Administration, 470 L’Enfant Plaza, Suite 4102, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone (202) 385–4676, fax (202) 385–4651, email to: lee.nguyen@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Use of radar for forward-looking windshear and turbulence detection was previously addressed as additional functionality added to TSO–C63c, Airborne Weather and Ground Mapping 20:20 Mar 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 The design requirements are standardized and incorporated in TSO– C63d; however, use of the SLR 10.2 documentation and the associated issue papers were not eliminated because guidance is still needed for the installation and airworthiness certification of these systems, which is not covered by TSO–C63d. Proposal AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 Pulsed Radars. The FAA and industry collaborated on the end-to-end requirements for the design and installation of the forward-looking windshear detection system with SLR 10.2 and the turbulence detection function issue papers. With the publication of TSO–C63d, which added the forward-looking windshear and turbulence detection requirements, the design requirements are deleted from the TSO functionality. The FAA proposes developing an advisory circular to address installation guidance for TSO–C63d predictive windshear and turbulence detection equipment. The goal is to combine the installation specific guidance from SLR 10.2 and existing generic issue papers into an approved coordinated advisory circular. Additionally, the FAA would update the existing guidance as appropriate, based on experience with the existing guidance and industry input. Comment and Participation Invited The FAA requests comment on the proposed AC to provide installation guidance for forward-looking windshear and turbulence detection radar systems. If the FAA proceeds with development of the AC, we envision collaborating with industry when drafting the guidance. As such, we request interested participants in a working group to develop the AC to respond to the person listed in the ‘‘For Further Information Contact’’ paragraph. Issued in Washington, DC, on March 25, 2013. Susan J. M. Cabler, Assistant Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2013–07227 Filed 3–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Buy America Waiver Notification Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: 19063 Notice. SUMMARY: This notice provides information regarding the FHWA’s finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for the use of non-domestic iron and steel products in GenSet diesel engine and air compressor for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) project in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. DATES: The effective date of the waiver is March 29, 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 some nondomestic iron and steel products in GenSet diesel engine and air compressor for CMAQ project in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In accordance with Division A, section 122 of the ‘‘Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012’’ (Pub. L. 112–284), the FHWA published a notice of intent to issue a waiver on its Web site for iron and steel products in GenSet diesel engine and air compressor (https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ construction/contracts/ waivers.cfm?id=79) on August 22nd. The FHWA received five comments in response to the publication. Two E:\FR\FM\28MRN1.SGM 28MRN1 19064 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 60 / Thursday, March 28, 2013 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES respondents, Mouhamad A. Naboulsi and James Agalzoff, opposed the waiver request. One comment simply stated that American products should be used on America projects. The FHWA agrees with this sentiment and intends to enforce Buy America as required by law. However, in this case, Kentucky has not been able to find these products containing 100 percent American iron and steel, even though the engines and compressors themselves are made in America. The other commenter opposed the waiver because foreign parts will continue to be used if waivers continue to be granted. We agree that the industry may eventually decide to start producing these parts if the industry finds it worthwhile to do so. However, the FHWA cannot continue to hold this project based on the hope that the American industry may someday produce these parts. Three respondents, Jeff Amburn, Tony E. Stauffer, and Melinda Mcpeek, on behalf of their corporations, expressed support for the waiver request. During the 15-day comment period, the FHWA conducted additional nationwide review to locate potential domestic manufacturers of the iron and steel products in GenSet diesel engine and air compressor for CMAQ project in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Based on all the information available to the agency, the FHWA concludes that there are no domestic manufacturers of the iron and steel products in GenSet diesel engine and air compressor for CMAQ project in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. 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 the Kentucky waiver page noted above. (Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110– 161, 23 CFR 635.410) Issued on: March 21, 2013. Victor M. Mendez, Federal Highway Administrator. [FR Doc. 2013–07206 Filed 3–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:20 Mar 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2013 0034] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel NAUTILE; Invitation for Public Comments Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. DATES: Submit comments on or before April 29, 2013. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2013–0034. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Williams, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W23–453, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–0903, Email Linda.Williams@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel NAUTILE is: Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: Charters. Geographic Region: ‘‘California, Florida.’’ The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD–2013–0034 at https://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR Part 388, that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR Part 388. Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: March 18, 2013. Julie P. Agarwal, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2013–07244 Filed 3–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2013 0033] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel CHI; Invitation for Public Comments Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. DATES: Submit comments on or before April 29, 2013. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2013–0033. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, E:\FR\FM\28MRN1.SGM 28MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 60 (Thursday, March 28, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19063-19064]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07206]


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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 
iron and steel products in GenSet diesel engine and air compressor for 
a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) project in the 
Commonwealth of Kentucky.

DATES: The effective date of the waiver is March 29, 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 some non-domestic iron and steel products in GenSet 
diesel engine and air compressor for CMAQ project in the Commonwealth 
of Kentucky.
    In accordance with Division A, section 122 of the ``Consolidated 
and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012'' (Pub. L. 112-284), 
the FHWA published a notice of intent to issue a waiver on its Web site 
for iron and steel products in GenSet diesel engine and air compressor 
(https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/contracts/waivers.cfm?id=79) on 
August 22nd. The FHWA received five comments in response to the 
publication. Two

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respondents, Mouhamad A. Naboulsi and James Agalzoff, opposed the 
waiver request. One comment simply stated that American products should 
be used on America projects. The FHWA agrees with this sentiment and 
intends to enforce Buy America as required by law. However, in this 
case, Kentucky has not been able to find these products containing 100 
percent American iron and steel, even though the engines and 
compressors themselves are made in America. The other commenter opposed 
the waiver because foreign parts will continue to be used if waivers 
continue to be granted. We agree that the industry may eventually 
decide to start producing these parts if the industry finds it 
worthwhile to do so. However, the FHWA cannot continue to hold this 
project based on the hope that the American industry may someday 
produce these parts. Three respondents, Jeff Amburn, Tony E. Stauffer, 
and Melinda Mcpeek, on behalf of their corporations, expressed support 
for the waiver request. During the 15-day comment period, the FHWA 
conducted additional nationwide review to locate potential domestic 
manufacturers of the iron and steel products in GenSet diesel engine 
and air compressor for CMAQ project in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. 
Based on all the information available to the agency, the FHWA 
concludes that there are no domestic manufacturers of the iron and 
steel products in GenSet diesel engine and air compressor for CMAQ 
project in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
    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 the Kentucky waiver page noted above.
(Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110-161, 23 CFR 635.410)

     Issued on: March 21, 2013.
Victor M. Mendez,
Federal Highway Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2013-07206 Filed 3-27-13; 8:45 am]
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