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Download as PDF 11290 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2016 / Notices be considered for deferred action for childhood arrivals, except in exceptional circumstances. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 58,314 respondents responding for initial request at 3 hours per response and 200,306 respondents responding for renewal request at 3 hours per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The total estimated annual hour burden associated with this collection is 775,860 hours. (7) An estimate of the total public burden (in cost) associated with the collection: The estimated total annual cost burden associated with this collection of information is $44,353,330. Dated: February 25, 2016. Samantha Deshommes, Acting Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2016–04663 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [FR Doc. 2016–04644 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–WV–P National Park Service [NPS–NER–SARA–19331; PS.SSARA0003.00.1] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Minor Boundary Revision at Saratoga National Historical Park National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notification of boundary revision. AGENCY: The boundary of Saratoga National Historical Park is modified to include approximately 169 acres of land, more or less, located in Saratoga County, New York, immediately adjoining the boundary of Saratoga National Historical Park. Subsequent to the boundary revision, the National Park Service will acquire the land by purchase from Open Space Conservancy, Inc., a nonprofit conservation organization. DATES: The effective date of this boundary revision is March 3, 2016. ADDRESSES: The map depicting this boundary revision is available for inspection at the following locations: National Park Service, Land Resources Program Center, Northeast Region, New England Office, 115 John Street, 5th Floor, Lowell, MA 01852, and National Park Service, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: 19:17 Mar 02, 2016 Deputy Realty Officer Rachel McManus, National Park Service, Land Resources Program Center, Northeast Region, New England Office, 115 John Street, 5th Floor, Lowell, MA 01852, telephone (978) 970–5260. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 54 U.S.C. 100506(c), the boundary of Saratoga National Historical Park is modified to include an adjoining tract containing 169 acres of land. The boundary revision is depicted on Map No. 374/ 127824, dated February 5, 2015. 54 U.S.C. 100506(c) provides that, after notifying the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to make this boundary revision upon publication of notice in the Federal Register. The Committees have been notified of this boundary revision. This boundary revision and subsequent acquisition will ensure preservation and protection of the park’s scenic and historic resources. Dated: January 6, 2016. Michael A. Caldwell, Regional Director, Northeast Region. BILLING CODE 9111–97–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jkt 238001 National Park Service [NPS–SERO–SAJU–19519; PPSESEROC3, PMP00UP05.YP0000] Environmental Impact Statement for the San Juan Promenade Extension Project From El Morro Floating Battery Area to San Juan Bautista Plaza National Park Service, Interior. Notice of termination. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Park Service (NPS) is terminating preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the San Juan Promenade Extension project from El Morro Floating Battery Area to San Juan Bautista Plaza in San Juan National Historic Site, Puerto Rico. Instead, the NPS will be preparing an environmental assessment (EA) to assist the NPS in evaluating the impacts of the proposed extension of Paseo del Morro. DATES: The EA for the extension of Paseo del Morro National Recreational Trail is expected to be distributed for public comment in the winter of 2016. The public comment period for the EA and the dates, times, and locations of public meetings will be announced through the NPS Planning, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) Web site https:// parkplanning.nps.gov/saju the San Juan National Historic Site Web site, and in local media outlets. ADDRESSES: San Juan National Historic Site, 501 Calle Norzagaray, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter J. Chavez, San Juan National Historic Site, 501 Calle Norzagaray, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901, by phone at (787) 729–6777. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., NPS announces the termination of the EIS for the Paseo del Morro National Recreational Trail Extension, San Juan National Historic Site, San Juan, Puerto Rico. A Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS was published in the Federal Register on November 15, 2012 (77 FR 68146, Column 3). The NPS then engaged in a scoping process which included public meetings and consultation with federal agencies, and the initial development of a range of management alternatives with preliminary environmental impact assessment. Due to the results of the preliminary analysis of the alternatives and removal of a proposed project element, the NPS has determined that there is no potential for significant impacts to park resources and values. In addition, no concerns or issues were expressed during the public scoping process that would indicate the potential for highly controversial impacts. For these reasons, the NPS determined the proposal would not constitute a major federal action requiring an EIS. The responsible official is the Regional Director, NPS Southeast Region, 100 Alabama Street SW., 1924 Building, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Dated: February 2, 2016. Shawn T. Benge, Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region. [FR Doc. 2016–04645 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JD–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 332–556] Generalized System of Preferences: Possible Modifications, 2015 Review United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Change in scope of investigation. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 11291 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2016 / Notices Following receipt of a letter on behalf of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) dated February 16, 2016, advising that several petitioners have withdrawn requests for waivers of the competitive need limitation under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program and that USTR accordingly was withdrawing its request for advice regarding such petitions, the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) has amended the scope of its investigation and will not provide advice regarding the withdrawn petitions. SUMMARY: All Commission offices, including the Commission’s hearing rooms, are located in the United States International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC. All written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information specific to this investigation may be obtained from Mahnaz Khan, Project Leader, Office of Industries (202–205–2046 or mahnaz.khan@ usitc.gov), Jessica Pugliese, Deputy Project Leader, Office of Industries (202–205–3064 or jessica.pugliese@ usitc.gov), or Cynthia Foreso, Technical Advisor, Office of Industries (202–205– 3348 or cynthia.foreso@usitc.gov). For information on the legal aspects of this investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Commission’s Office of the General Counsel (202–205–3091 or william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret O’Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202–205– 1819 or margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal at 202–205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Web site (https://www.usitc.gov). Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The February 16, 2016, letter from USTR advised the Commission that several petitioners have withdrawn requests for waivers of the competitive need limitation (CNL) under the GSP program, and that in view of the withdrawals USTR is withdrawing its request for Commission advice as to whether any industry in the United States is likely to be adversely affected by the waiver of the CNLs, whether like or directly competitive products were being produced in the United States on January 1, 1995, and what would be the probable economic effect on total U.S. imports, as well as on consumers, of the subject CNL waivers. The letter asked that the Commission continue with its analysis of all other petitions cited in the December 30, 2015 and January 12, 2016 letters from Ambassador Michael Froman. As a result, the Commission is terminating the portion of its investigation that concerns the waivers that are the subject of the withdrawn petitions and will not provide advice regarding them. The withdrawn petitions concern the following articles, HTS subheadings, countries, and petitioners: HTS subheading Brief description Country 1509.10.40 ........................... Virgin olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, not chemically modified, weighing with the immediate container 18 kg or over. Rare gases, other than argon ....................................... Insulated beverage bag w/outer surface textiles, interior only flexible plastic container storing/dispensing beverage thru flexible tubing. Porcelain or china (o/than bone china) household table & kitchenware in sets in which aggregate val. of arts./US not 6 (b) o/$56 n/o $200. Tunisia ............................... Government of Tunisia. Ukraine .............................. Philippines ......................... Government of Ukraine. Camelbak Products. Indonesia ........................... Lenox Corporation. 2804.29.00 ........................... 4202.92.04 ........................... mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 6911.10.37 ........................... In response to the USTR’s letter of December 30, 2015, the Commission published its notice of institution of this investigation and the scheduling of a public hearing in connection therewith in the Federal Register on January 19, 2016 (81 FR 2904). As stated in that notice, the public hearing in this investigation (concerning the remaining articles) was held on February 24, 2016. In response to the USTR’s letter of January 12, 2016, the Commission published a notice in the Federal Register on January 22, 2016 (81 FR 3819) to expand the scope of the investigation to provide probable economic effect advice with regard to certain handbags and travel goods products covered by five additional HTS statistical reporting numbers. The hearing date and deadlines for filing pre-hearing and post-hearing briefs and all other written submissions VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:17 Mar 02, 2016 Jkt 238001 in this investigation remain the same as previously announced, as does the information relating to the filing of those documents. As previously announced, the Commission expects to transmit its report in this investigation to the USTR by April 28, 2016. By order of the Commission. Issued: February 26, 2016. William R. Bishop, Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–04649 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Petitioner DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Comment Request for Information Collection for Contractor Information Gathering, Extension Without Changes Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Department of Labor (Department). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, is conducting a preclearance consultation to provide the public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on continuing collection for contractor information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 332-556]


Generalized System of Preferences: Possible Modifications, 2015 
Review

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Change in scope of investigation.

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SUMMARY: Following receipt of a letter on behalf of the United States 
Trade Representative (USTR) dated February 16, 2016, advising that 
several petitioners have withdrawn requests for waivers of the 
competitive need limitation under the Generalized System of Preferences 
(GSP) program and that USTR accordingly was withdrawing its request for 
advice regarding such petitions, the U.S. International Trade 
Commission (Commission) has amended the scope of its investigation and 
will not provide advice regarding the withdrawn petitions.

ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission's hearing 
rooms, are located in the United States International Trade Commission 
Building, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC. All written submissions 
should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade 
Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. The public record 
for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic 
docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information specific to this 
investigation may be obtained from Mahnaz Khan, Project Leader, Office 
of Industries (202-205-2046 or mahnaz.khan@usitc.gov), Jessica 
Pugliese, Deputy Project Leader, Office of Industries (202-205-3064 or 
jessica.pugliese@usitc.gov), or Cynthia Foreso, Technical Advisor, 
Office of Industries (202-205-3348 or cynthia.foreso@usitc.gov). For 
information on the legal aspects of this investigation, contact William 
Gearhart of the Commission's Office of the General Counsel (202-205-
3091 or william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret 
O'Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202-205-1819 or 
margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain 
information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal 
at 202-205-1810. General information concerning the Commission may also 
be obtained by accessing its Web site (https://www.usitc.gov). Persons 
with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining 
access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 
202-205-2000.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The February 16, 2016, letter from USTR advised the 
Commission that several petitioners have withdrawn requests for waivers 
of the competitive need limitation (CNL) under the GSP program, and 
that in view of the withdrawals USTR is withdrawing its request for 
Commission advice as to whether any industry in the United States is 
likely to be adversely affected by the waiver of the CNLs, whether like 
or directly competitive products were being produced in the United 
States on January 1, 1995, and what would be the probable economic 
effect on total U.S. imports, as well as on consumers, of the subject 
CNL waivers. The letter asked that the Commission continue with its 
analysis of all other petitions cited in the December 30, 2015 and 
January 12, 2016 letters from Ambassador Michael Froman.
    As a result, the Commission is terminating the portion of its 
investigation that concerns the waivers that are the subject of the 
withdrawn petitions and will not provide advice regarding them. The 
withdrawn petitions concern the following articles, HTS subheadings, 
countries, and petitioners:

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           HTS subheading                 Brief description               Country               Petitioner
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1509.10.40.........................  Virgin olive oil and its     Tunisia...............  Government of Tunisia.
                                      fractions, whether or not
                                      refined, not chemically
                                      modified, weighing with
                                      the immediate container 18
                                      kg or over.
2804.29.00.........................  Rare gases, other than       Ukraine...............  Government of Ukraine.
                                      argon.
4202.92.04.........................  Insulated beverage bag w/    Philippines...........  Camelbak Products.
                                      outer surface textiles,
                                      interior only flexible
                                      plastic container storing/
                                      dispensing beverage thru
                                      flexible tubing.
6911.10.37.........................  Porcelain or china (o/than   Indonesia.............  Lenox Corporation.
                                      bone china) household
                                      table & kitchenware in
                                      sets in which aggregate
                                      val. of arts./US not 6 (b)
                                      o/$56 n/o $200.
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    In response to the USTR's letter of December 30, 2015, the 
Commission published its notice of institution of this investigation 
and the scheduling of a public hearing in connection therewith in the 
Federal Register on January 19, 2016 (81 FR 2904). As stated in that 
notice, the public hearing in this investigation (concerning the 
remaining articles) was held on February 24, 2016. In response to the 
USTR's letter of January 12, 2016, the Commission published a notice in 
the Federal Register on January 22, 2016 (81 FR 3819) to expand the 
scope of the investigation to provide probable economic effect advice 
with regard to certain handbags and travel goods products covered by 
five additional HTS statistical reporting numbers.
    The hearing date and deadlines for filing pre-hearing and post-
hearing briefs and all other written submissions in this investigation 
remain the same as previously announced, as does the information 
relating to the filing of those documents. As previously announced, the 
Commission expects to transmit its report in this investigation to the 
USTR by April 28, 2016.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: February 26, 2016.
William R. Bishop,
Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-04649 Filed 3-2-16; 8:45 am]
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