Meeting of the Manufacturing Council, 20171-20172 [2014-08189]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 70 / Friday, April 11, 2014 / Notices Dated: April 8, 2014. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–08197 Filed 4–10–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–013] Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From the People’s Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Trainor at (202) 482–4007 or Irene Darzenta Tzafolias at (202) 482– 0922, AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On February 20, 2014, the Department of Commerce (the Department) initiated the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod (steel wire rod) from the People’s Republic of China (PRC).1 Currently, the preliminary determination is due no later than April 28, 2014.2 Postponement of Due Date for the Preliminary Determination tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Section 703(b)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires the Department to issue the preliminary determination in a CVD investigation within 65 days after the date on which the Department initiated the investigation. However, the Department may postpone making the preliminary determination until no later than 130 days after the date on which the administering authority initiated the 1 See Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation, 79 FR 11085 (February 27, 2014) (Initiation Notice). 2 The statutory deadline for the preliminary determination is Saturday, April 26, 2014. When the statutory deadline falls on a weekend, it is the Department’s practice to issue the determination on the next business day, which in this case would be Monday, April 28, 2014. See Notice of Clarification: Application of ‘‘Next Business Day’’ Rule for Administrative Determination Deadlines Pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as Amended, 70 FR 24533 (May 10, 2005). VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:55 Apr 10, 2014 Jkt 232001 investigation if, among other reasons, the petitioner makes a timely request for an extension pursuant to section 703(c)(1)(A) of the Act. On March 31, 2014, the petitioner, Nucor Corporation (Nucor), timely requested that the Department postpone its preliminary CVD determination to 130 days from the initiation date.3 Pursuant to 703(c)(1)(A) of the Act and because the Department does not find any compelling reason to deny the request, we are extending the due date for the preliminary determination to no later than 130 days after the date on which this investigation was initiated, or June 30, 2014. This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 703(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1). Dated: April 7, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2014–08188 Filed 4–10–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Meeting of the Manufacturing Council International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of an open meeting. AGENCY: The Manufacturing Council will hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, to discuss and deliberate on proposed recommendations addressing workforce development best practices; strategies to address misconceptions of manufacturing careers; innovation, research and development in manufacturing; and manufacturing energy policy. The Council will also hear an update from its subcommittee on tax policy and export growth. Additionally, the Council will receive updates from representatives of the U.S. government on the manufacturing initiatives taking place across federal agencies. A final agenda will be available on the Council’s Web site one week prior to the meeting. The Council advises the Secretary of Commerce on government programs and policies that affect U.S. manufacturing and provide a means of ensuring regular contact between the U.S. Government and the manufacturing sector. SUMMARY: 3 See 19 CFR 351.205(e) and Letter from Nucor, ‘‘Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from the People’s Republic of China: Request for Extension of Preliminary Determination’’ (March 31, 2014). PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20171 April 29, 2014, 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Due to building security, all attendees must pre-register. This meeting will be physically accessible to people with disabilities. Seating is limited and will be on a first come, first served basis. Pre-registration and requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be submitted no later than Monday, April 21, 2014, to Elizabeth Emanuel, the Manufacturing Council, Room 4043, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, telephone 202– 482–1369, elizabeth.emanuel@ trade.gov. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Emanuel, the Manufacturing Council, Room 4043, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, telephone: 202–482–1369, email: elizabeth.emanuel@trade.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A limited amount of time, from 12:45 p.m.–1 p.m., will be made available for pertinent brief oral comments from members of the public attending the meeting. To accommodate as many speakers as possible, the time for public comments will be limited to 5 minutes per person. Individuals wishing to reserve speaking time during the meeting must contact Ms. Emanuel and submit a brief statement of the general nature of the comments, as well as the name and address of the proposed speaker, by 5 p.m. EDT on Monday, April 21, 2014. If the number of registrants requesting to make statements is greater than can be reasonably accommodated during the meeting, the International Trade Administration may conduct a lottery to determine the speakers. Speakers are requested to bring at least 30 copies of their oral comments for distribution to the members of the Manufacturing Council and to the public at the meeting. Any member of the public may submit pertinent written comments concerning the Manufacturing Council’s affairs at any time before or after the meeting. Comments may be submitted to Elizabeth Emanuel, the Manufacturing Council, Room 4043, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, telephone: 202– 482–1369, email: elizabeth.emanuel@ trade.gov. To be considered during the meeting, written comments must be received by 5 p.m. EDT on Monday, April 21, 2014, to ensure transmission to the Manufacturing Council prior to the meeting. Comments received after DATES: E:\FR\FM\11APN1.SGM 11APN1 20172 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 70 / Friday, April 11, 2014 / Notices that date will be distributed to the members but may not be considered at the meeting. Copies of Council meeting minutes will be available within 90 days of the meeting. Dated: April 8, 2014. Ingrid Mitchem, Director, Industry Trade Advisory Center. [FR Doc. 2014–08189 Filed 4–10–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology II. Method of Collection Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program Management Information Reporting System for the Business and Talent Management Self-Diagnostic The information will be collected from the NIST-hosted web application via the MEP Web site at www.smartalent.gov using a passwordprotected interface. National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before June 10, 2014. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at jjessup@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Stacey Wagner, Stacey.wagner@nist.gov, 301–975–4850. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES I. Abstract The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is a national network of locally-based manufacturing extension centers working with small manufacturers to assist them improve productivity, improve profitability, and enhance their economic competitiveness. In order for small and medium-sized manufacturers to understand the systemic alignment VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:55 Apr 10, 2014 Jkt 232001 between their business goals and workforce investments, they will need to compare their internal business goals/ targets and their talent management efforts. By comparing their own internal data that reflects all of their business strategies, small and medium-sized manufacturers will understand how aligned their workforce skills are with their business investments and execution. This self-diagnostic service will be offered by MEP centers to their manufacturing clients. The results of the service information will enable the NIST MEP to provide systematic business analysis assistance to their clients. III. Data OMB Control Number: None. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission (new information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 600. Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 300. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: April 8, 2014. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–08196 Filed 4–10–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XZ21 Notice of Availability of a Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Hawaiian Monk Seal Recovery Actions National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Availability of a Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Request for Comments. AGENCY: NMFS announces the availability of the ‘‘Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for Hawaiian monk seal Recovery Actions.’’ Publication of this notice begins the official public comment period for the Final PEIS. The purpose of the Final PEIS is to evaluate, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the potential direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts on the human environment from implementing the alternative approaches for funding, undertaking, and permitting research and enhancement activities on Hawaiian monk seals (Monachus schauinslandi). SUMMARY: Written comments must be received on or before May 12, 2014. While NMFS is not required to respond to comments received on the Final PEIS, we will review and consider them prior to issuing a Record of Decision. The Record of Decision will include information on the alternatives considered, the preferred alternative and why we chose it, and required mitigation and monitoring. ADDRESSES: Comments on the Final PEIS for this action may be submitted by: • Email: monkseal@noaa.gov. • Fax: 301–713–0376. • Mail: NOAA, NMFS, 1315 EastWest Highway, SSMC3, F/PR1, Room 13715, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (ATTN: Monk Seal PEIS). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Sloan (301–427–8401, monkseal@ noaa.gov). DATES: E:\FR\FM\11APN1.SGM 11APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 70 (Friday, April 11, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20171-20172]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-08189]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Meeting of the Manufacturing Council

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of an open meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Council will hold a meeting on Tuesday, 
April 29, 2014, to discuss and deliberate on proposed recommendations 
addressing workforce development best practices; strategies to address 
misconceptions of manufacturing careers; innovation, research and 
development in manufacturing; and manufacturing energy policy. The 
Council will also hear an update from its subcommittee on tax policy 
and export growth. Additionally, the Council will receive updates from 
representatives of the U.S. government on the manufacturing initiatives 
taking place across federal agencies. A final agenda will be available 
on the Council's Web site one week prior to the meeting. The Council 
advises the Secretary of Commerce on government programs and policies 
that affect U.S. manufacturing and provide a means of ensuring regular 
contact between the U.S. Government and the manufacturing sector.

DATES: April 29, 2014, 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Department of Commerce, 1401 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Due to building 
security, all attendees must pre-register. This meeting will be 
physically accessible to people with disabilities. Seating is limited 
and will be on a first come, first served basis. Pre-registration and 
requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be submitted no later than Monday, April 21, 2014, to Elizabeth 
Emanuel, the Manufacturing Council, Room 4043, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20230, telephone 202-482-1369, 
elizabeth.emanuel@trade.gov. Last minute requests will be accepted, but 
may be impossible to fill.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Emanuel, the Manufacturing 
Council, Room 4043, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, 
telephone: 202-482-1369, email: elizabeth.emanuel@trade.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A limited amount of time, from 12:45 p.m.-1 
p.m., will be made available for pertinent brief oral comments from 
members of the public attending the meeting. To accommodate as many 
speakers as possible, the time for public comments will be limited to 5 
minutes per person. Individuals wishing to reserve speaking time during 
the meeting must contact Ms. Emanuel and submit a brief statement of 
the general nature of the comments, as well as the name and address of 
the proposed speaker, by 5 p.m. EDT on Monday, April 21, 2014. If the 
number of registrants requesting to make statements is greater than can 
be reasonably accommodated during the meeting, the International Trade 
Administration may conduct a lottery to determine the speakers. 
Speakers are requested to bring at least 30 copies of their oral 
comments for distribution to the members of the Manufacturing Council 
and to the public at the meeting. Any member of the public may submit 
pertinent written comments concerning the Manufacturing Council's 
affairs at any time before or after the meeting. Comments may be 
submitted to Elizabeth Emanuel, the Manufacturing Council, Room 4043, 
1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, telephone: 202-482-
1369, email: elizabeth.emanuel@trade.gov. To be considered during the 
meeting, written comments must be received by 5 p.m. EDT on Monday, 
April 21, 2014, to ensure transmission to the Manufacturing Council 
prior to the meeting. Comments received after

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that date will be distributed to the members but may not be considered 
at the meeting.
    Copies of Council meeting minutes will be available within 90 days 
of the meeting.

    Dated: April 8, 2014.
Ingrid Mitchem,
Director, Industry Trade Advisory Center.
[FR Doc. 2014-08189 Filed 4-10-14; 8:45 am]
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