Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee Meeting, 68024-68025 [2013-27152]

Download as PDF 68024 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 13, 2013 / Notices announce that the Director of the Census Bureau has determined the need to conduct the 2013 Annual Wholesale Trade Survey (AWTS). The AWTS covers employer firms with establishments located in the United States and classified in the Wholesale Trade sector as defined by the 2007 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Through this survey, the Census Bureau will collect data covering annual sales, e-commerce sales, purchases, total operating expenses, year-end inventories held both inside and outside the United States, commissions, total operating revenue, and gross selling value, for three components of wholesale activity: wholesale distributors; manufacturers’ sales branches and offices; and agents, brokers, and electronic markets. These data are collected to provide a sound statistical basis for the formation of policy by various government agencies. Results will be available for use for a variety of public and business needs such as economic and market analysis, company performance, and forecasting future demand. The Census Bureau conducts the AWTS to provide continuing and timely national statistical data on wholesale trade annually. The Census Bureau will provide report forms to businesses included in the survey. Additional copies are available upon written request to the Director, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, DC 20233–0101. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Abriatis, Service Sector Statistics Division, at (301) 763–3686 or by email at william.m.abriatis@ census.gov. Sections 182, 224, and 225 of Title 13 of the United States Code authorize the Census Bureau to take surveys that are necessary to produce current data on the subjects covered by the major censuses. As part of this authorization, the Census Bureau conducts the AWTS to provide continuing and timely national statistical data on wholesale trade activity every year for the period between economic censuses. The AWTS covers employer firms with establishments located in the United States and classified in the Wholesale Trade sector as defined by the 2007 NAICS. The 2013 AWTS will collect data for three components of wholesale activity: wholesale distributors; manufacturers’ sales branches and offices; and agents, brokers, and electronic markets. For wholesale distributors, the Census Bureau will sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:14 Nov 12, 2013 Jkt 232001 collect data covering sales, e-commerce sales, year-end inventories held inside and outside the United States, purchases, and total operating expenses. For manufacturers’ sales branches and offices, the Census Bureau will collect data covering annual sales, e-commerce sales, year-end inventories held inside and outside the United States, and total operating expenses. For agents, brokers, and electronic markets, the Census Bureau will collect data covering commissions, total operating revenue, gross selling value, and total operating expenses. The Census Bureau has determined that this survey is necessary as these data are not available publicly on a timely basis from nongovernmental or other government sources. Firms were selected for the AWTS survey using a stratified random sample based on industry groupings and annual sales size. We will provide report forms to the firms covered by this survey in February 2013, and will require their responses within 50 days after receipt. Firms’ responses to the AWTS are required by law (Title 13 U.S.C. 182, 224, and 225). The sample of firms selected will provide, with measurable reliability, statistics on annual sales, ecommerce sales, purchases, total operating expenses, year-end inventories held both inside and outside the Unites States, commissions, total operating revenue, and gross selling value for 2013. The data collected in this survey will be similar to that collected in the past and within the general scope and nature of those inquiries covered in the quinquennial economic census, which was most recently conducted in 2012. These data are collected to provide a sound statistical basis for the formation of policy by various government agencies. Results will be available for use for a variety of public and business needs such as economic and market analysis, company performance, and forecasting future demand. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) unless that collection of information displays a current valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. In accordance with the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521, OMB approved the AWTS under OMB control number 0607–0195. Based upon the foregoing, I have directed that the annual survey be conducted for the purpose of collecting these data. PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: November 6, 2013. John H. Thompson, Director, Bureau of the Census. [FR Doc. 2013–27160 Filed 11–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee Meeting Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: The Bureau of the Census (U.S. Census Bureau) is giving notice of a meeting of the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee (FESAC). The Committee will advise the Directors of the Economics and Statistics Administration’s (ESA) two statistical agencies, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the Census Bureau, and the Commissioner of the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on statistical methodology and other technical matters related to the collection, tabulation, and analysis of federal economic statistics. Last minute changes to the agenda are possible, which could prevent giving advance public notice of schedule adjustments. DATES: December 13, 2013. The meeting will begin at approximately 9:00 a.m. and adjourn at approximately 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Census Bureau Conference Center, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James R. Spletzer, Designated Federal Official, Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Research and Methodology Directorate, Room 5K175, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, telephone 301–763–4069, email: james.r.spletzer@census.gov. For TTY callers, please call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339 and give them the above listed number you would like to call. This service is free and confidential. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the FESAC are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce. The Committee advises the Directors of the BEA, the Census Bureau, and the Commissioner of the Department of Labor’s BLS, on statistical methodology and other technical matters related to the collection, tabulation, and analysis of federal economic statistics. The Committee is established in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13NON1.SGM 13NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 13, 2013 / Notices Act (Title 5, United States Code, Appendix 2). The meeting is open to the public, and a brief period is set aside for public comments and questions. Persons with extensive questions or statements must submit them in writing at least three days before the meeting to the Designated Federal Official named above. If you plan to attend the meeting, please register by Monday, December 2, 2013. You may access the online registration form with the following link: https://www.regonline.com/fesac_ dec2013_meeting. Seating is available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should also be directed to the Designated Federal Official as soon as known, and preferably two weeks prior to the meeting. Due to increased security and for access to the meeting, please call 301– 763–9906 upon arrival at the Census Bureau on the day of the meeting. A photo ID must be presented in order to receive your visitor’s badge. Visitors are not allowed beyond the first floor. Dated: November 6, 2013. John H. Thompson, Director, Bureau of the Census. [FR Doc. 2013–27152 Filed 11–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economic Development Administration Membership of the Economic Development Administration Performance Review Board Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of membership on the Economic Development Administration’s Performance Review Board Membership. AGENCY: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), the Economic Development Administration (EDA), Department of Commerce (DOC), announce the appointment of those individuals who SUMMARY: have been selected to serve as members of EDA’s Performance Review Board. The Performance Review Board is responsible for (1) reviewing performance appraisals and rating of Senior Executive Service (SES) members and (2) making recommendations to the appointing authority on other performance management issues, such as pay adjustments, bonuses and Presidential Rank Awards for SES members. The appointment of these members to the Performance Review Board will be for a period of twenty-four (24) months. DATES: The period of appointment for those individuals selected for EDA’s Performance Review Board begins on November 13, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruthie B. Stewart, U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Human Resources Management, Office of Executive Resources, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Room 51010, Washington, DC 20230, at (202) 482–5243. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), the Economic Development Administration (EDA), Department of Commerce (DOC), announce the appointment of those individuals who have been selected to serve as members of EDA’s Performance Review Board. The Performance Review Board is responsible for (1) reviewing performance appraisals and rating of Senior Executive Service (SES) members and (2) making recommendations to the appointing authority on other performance management issues, such as pay adjustments, bonuses and Presidential Rank Awards for SES members. The appointment of these members to the Performance Review Board will be for a period of twenty-four (24) months. DATES: The period of appointment for those individuals selected for EDA’s Performance Review Board begins on November 13, 2013. The name, position title, and type of appointment of each member of EDA’s Performance Review Board are set forth below by organization: 1. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) Jeannette P. 68025 Tamayo, Chicago Regional Director, Career SES, serves as Chairperson 2. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA) Kenneth J.E. Hyatt, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade, International Trade (ITA), Political Advisor 3. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Edith J. McCloud, Associate Director for Management, Career SES 4. Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary (OS) Gordon T. Alston, Director, Financial Reporting and Internal Controls, Career SES. Dated: November 6, 2013. Debbie Pfaff, Director, Office of Staffing, Recruitment and Classification, Department of Commerce Human Resources Operations Center. [FR Doc. 2013–27080 Filed 11–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–25–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economic Development Administration Notice of Petitions by Firms for Determination of Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice and opportunity for public comment. AGENCY: Pursuant to Section 251 of the Trade Act 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2341 et seq.), the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has received petitions for certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance from the firms listed below. Accordingly, EDA has initiated investigations to determine whether increased imports into the United States of articles like or directly competitive with those produced by each of these firms contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of the firm’s workers, or threat thereof, and to a decrease in sales or production of each petitioning firm. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES LIST OF PETITIONS RECEIVED BY EDA FOR CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE [11/01/2013 through 11/06/2013] Date accepted for investigation Firm name Firm address Controlled Products, LLC ........................ 200 Howell Drive, Dalton, GA 32522 ...... VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:14 Nov 12, 2013 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11/04/2013 Product(s) The firm manufactures artificial turf. E:\FR\FM\13NON1.SGM 13NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 13, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68024-68025]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-27152]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of the Census


Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of the Census (U.S. Census Bureau) is giving notice 
of a meeting of the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee 
(FESAC). The Committee will advise the Directors of the Economics and 
Statistics Administration's (ESA) two statistical agencies, the Bureau 
of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the Census Bureau, and the Commissioner 
of the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on 
statistical methodology and other technical matters related to the 
collection, tabulation, and analysis of federal economic statistics. 
Last minute changes to the agenda are possible, which could prevent 
giving advance public notice of schedule adjustments.

DATES: December 13, 2013. The meeting will begin at approximately 9:00 
a.m. and adjourn at approximately 4:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Census Bureau 
Conference Center, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James R. Spletzer, Designated Federal 
Official, Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Research and 
Methodology Directorate, Room 5K175, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, 
DC 20233, telephone 301-763-4069, email: james.r.spletzer@census.gov. 
For TTY callers, please call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-
877-8339 and give them the above listed number you would like to call. 
This service is free and confidential.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the FESAC are appointed by the 
Secretary of Commerce. The Committee advises the Directors of the BEA, 
the Census Bureau, and the Commissioner of the Department of Labor's 
BLS, on statistical methodology and other technical matters related to 
the collection, tabulation, and analysis of federal economic 
statistics. The Committee is established in accordance with the Federal 
Advisory Committee

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Act (Title 5, United States Code, Appendix 2).
    The meeting is open to the public, and a brief period is set aside 
for public comments and questions. Persons with extensive questions or 
statements must submit them in writing at least three days before the 
meeting to the Designated Federal Official named above. If you plan to 
attend the meeting, please register by Monday, December 2, 2013. You 
may access the online registration form with the following link: https://www.regonline.com/fesac_dec2013_meeting. Seating is available to the 
public on a first-come, first-served basis.
    This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should also be directed to the Designated Federal Official as soon as 
known, and preferably two weeks prior to the meeting.
    Due to increased security and for access to the meeting, please 
call 301-763-9906 upon arrival at the Census Bureau on the day of the 
meeting. A photo ID must be presented in order to receive your 
visitor's badge. Visitors are not allowed beyond the first floor.

    Dated: November 6, 2013.
John H. Thompson,
Director, Bureau of the Census.
[FR Doc. 2013-27152 Filed 11-12-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-07-P

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