Notice of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee Meeting, 68453-68454 [2016-23937]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 192 / Tuesday, October 4, 2016 / Notices and PHAs time to implement the protocol. HUD will alert owners of the effective date through an Office of Public and Indian Housing Notice, issued after OMB issues a Notice of Action approving this PRA collection. III. Information Collection Burden and Solicitation of Comment mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES A. Overview of Information Collection Title of Information Collection: Public Housing Energy Benchmarking. OMB Approval Number: New proposed collection. Type of Request: New proposed collection. Form Number: N/A. Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use: Please see Section II of this notice. Respondents: Public Housing Agencies and tenants of public housing. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,089. Estimated Number of Responses (Buildings/Developments): 7,715. Average Hours per Response: 8.5. Total Estimated Burden Hours: 65,578 hours. HUD estimates that the burden requirements associated with these activities is approximately 8.5 hours per development for the first year and 15 minutes in subsequent years. The burden hours take into account another existing information collection covering the use of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, ENERGY STAR Certification (OMB–2060–0347) by the Environmental Protection Agency. That collection allows for 5.25 hours per year per development for the input of utility consumption data into Portfolio Manager. The Department expects to participate in roundtable discussions with stakeholders on Energy Benchmarking during the comment period, which will provide additional opportunities for receiving feedback on the proposed requirements. B. Solicitation of Public Comment This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected parties concerning the collection of information described in section A on the following: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:01 Oct 03, 2016 Jkt 241001 (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. HUD encourages interested parties to submit written comment in response to these questions. Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35. Dated: September 28, 2016. Merrie Nichols-Dixon, Deputy Director, Office of Policy, Programs and Legislative Initiatives. [FR Doc. 2016–23978 Filed 10–3–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [17X LLUT030000 L17110000.PH0000 241A] Notice of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee Meeting Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee (GSENMAC) will meet as indicated below. DATES: The GSENM MAC will meet Thursday, November 3 (10 a.m.–6 p.m.) and November 4, 2016, (8 a.m.–1 p.m.) in Kanab, Utah. ADDRESSES: The Committee will meet at the Bureau of Land Management Administrative Headquarters, located at 669 S. Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Crutchfield, Public Affairs Officer, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Bureau of Land Management, 669 South Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah, 84741; phone (435) 644– 1209. SUMMARY: The 15member GSENMAC was appointed by the Secretary of Interior on January 23, 2016, pursuant to the Monument Management Plan, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA). As specified the Committee charter, the GSENMAC may be requested to: (1) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 68453 Gather and analyze information, conduct studies and field examinations, seek public input or ascertain facts to develop recommendations concerning the use and management of the Monument; (2) review programmatic documents including the annual Monument Manager’s Reports, and Monument Science Plans to provide recommendations on the achievement of the Management Plan objectives; (3) Compile monitoring data and assess and advise the DFO of the extent to which the Plan objectives are being met; (4) Make recommendations on Monument protocols and applicable planning projects to achieve the overall objectives are being met; (5) Review appropriate research proposals and make recommendations on project necessity and validity; (6) Make recommendations regarding allocation of research funds through review of research and project proposals as well as needs identified through the evaluation process; (7) Consult and make recommendations on issues such as protocols for specific projects, e.g., vegetation restoration methods or standards for excavation and curation of artifacts and objects; and/or (8) Prepare an annual report summarizing the Committee’s activities and accomplishments of the past year, and make recommendations for future needs and activities. Topics to be discussed by the GSENMAC during this meeting include the ongoing Livestock Grazing Management Plan Amendment and Associated Environmental Impact Statement (LGMPA/AEIS), GSENM division reports, future meeting dates and other matters as may reasonably come before the GSENMAC. The entire meeting is open to the public. Members of the public are welcome to address the Committee at 5 p.m., local time, on November 3, 2016; and at 12 p.m., local time, on November 4, 2016. Depending on the number of persons wishing to speak, a time limit could be established. Interested persons may make oral statements to the GSENMAC during this time or written statements may be submitted for the GSENMAC’s consideration. Written statements can be sent to: Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Attn.: Larry Crutchfield, 669 South Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah, 84741. Information to be distributed to the GSENMAC is requested 10 days prior to the start of the GSENMAC meeting. All meetings are open to the public; however, transportation, lodging, and E:\FR\FM\04OCN1.SGM 04OCN1 68454 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 192 / Tuesday, October 4, 2016 / Notices meals are the responsibility of the participating public. Jenna Whitlock, Acting State Director. [FR Doc. 2016–23937 Filed 10–3–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–DQ–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–956] Certain Recombinant Factor VIII Products; Notice of Commission Determination To Grant a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation on the Basis of a Settlement Agreement; Termination of the Investigation U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to grant a joint motion to terminate the abovecaptioned investigation based on a settlement agreement. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Traud, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, (202) 205–3427. Copies of nonconfidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, (202) 205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docketing system (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal at (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 22, 2015, the Commission instituted this investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, based on a complaint filed by Baxter Healthcare Corporation and Baxter Healthcare SA, both of Deerfield, Illinois. 80 FR 29745 (May 22, 2015). Baxalta Inc., Baxalta US Inc., and Baxalta GmbH were added as complainants after the filing of the complaint. 80 FR 62569 (Oct. 16, 2015). (The complainants are collectively referred to as ‘‘Baxter.’’) The Commission sought to determine mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:01 Oct 03, 2016 Jkt 241001 whether there is a violation of Section 337(a)(1)(B) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation into the United States, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain recombinant factor VIII products by reason of infringement of any of claims 19–21, 36, 37, and 39 of U.S. Patent No. 6,100,061 (‘‘the ’061 patent’’); claims 20 and 21 of U.S. Patent No. 6,936,441 (‘‘the ’441 patent’’); and claims 1, 5, 8, 10, 14, and 18 of U.S. Patent No. 8,084,252 (‘‘the ’252 patent’’). 80 FR at 29746. The Commission directed the ALJ to make findings of fact and provide a recommended determination with respect to the statutory public interest factors set forth in 19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(1), (f)(1), and (g)(1). Id. The notice of investigation named as respondents Novo Nordisk A/S of Bagsvaerd, Denmark and Novo Nordisk Inc., of Plainsboro, NJ (collectively, ‘‘Novo Nordisk’’). Id. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (‘‘OUII’’) is also a party to this investigation. Id. On December 8, 2015, Baxter moved for partial termination of this investigation based on the withdrawal of claims 21, 36, 37, and 39 of the ’061 patent; claims 1 and 10 of the ’252 patent; and claims 20 and 21 of the ’441 patent. That motion was granted, leaving only claims 19 and 20 of the ’061 and claims 5, 8, 14, and 18 of the ’252 patent at issue. Order No. 23 (Dec. 10, 2016), unreviewed, Notice of Commission Determination Not to Review an Initial Determination Granting a Motion for Partial Termination of the Investigation with Respect to Certain Claims (Jan. 5, 2016). On February 26, 2016, the ALJ issued an initial determination (‘‘the Summary ID’’) (Order No. 30), which concluded that Novo Nordisk infringed the ‘061 patent. Novo Nordisk filed a petition requesting that the Commission review the Summary ID and related claim construction orders. The Commission determined to defer its decision on whether to review those orders until the date on which the Commission determines whether to review the ALJ’s final ID (‘‘the Final ID’’). Notice of Comm’n Determination to Extend the Date for Determining Whether to Review a Non-Final Initial Determination Granting Complainants’ Motion for Summary Determination that the Accused Products Infringe U.S. Patent No. 6,100,061 (Mar. 29, 2016). On May 27, 2016, the ALJ issued the Final ID, which found no violation of Section 337 as to either remaining asserted patent. On June 3, 2016, the ALJ issued the Recommended Determination on Remedy, Bonding, and the Public Interest, which PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 contingently recommends both a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. The parties each petitioned for review of the Final ID. The Commission determined to review (1) the Summary ID’s conclusion that the ‘061 patent is infringed (and the underlying claim constructions); (2) the Final ID’s conclusion that the asserted claims of the ‘061 patent are anticipated and obvious; and (3) the Final ID’s conclusion that the economic prong of the domestic industry is not met as to both remaining patents. 81 FR 51463, 51464 (Aug. 4, 2016). The Commission requested briefing on one issue under review and on remedy, the public interest, and bonding. Id. at 51464–65. On September 12, 2016, the private parties filed a Joint Motion to Terminate the Investigation Based on a Settlement Agreement (‘‘the Motion’’) and a confidential and a public version of the settlement agreement. On September 14, 2016, OUII filed a response supporting the Motion. The Commission has determined that the Motion complies with the requirements of section 210.21(b)(1) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.21(b)(1)), and that there are no extraordinary circumstances that would prevent the requested termination. The Commission also finds that granting the Motion would not be contrary to the public interest pursuant to section 210.50(b)(2) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.50(b)(2)). Accordingly, the Commission hereby grants the Motion. This investigation is terminated. The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in Part 210 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part 210). By order of the Commission. Issued: September 28, 2016. Katherine M. Hiner, Acting Supervisory Attorney. [FR Doc. 2016–23864 Filed 10–3–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P E:\FR\FM\04OCN1.SGM 04OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 4, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68453-68454]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[17X LLUT030000 L17110000.PH0000 241A]


Notice of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory 
Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act 
(FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Grand 
Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee (GSENMAC) will 
meet as indicated below.

DATES: The GSENM MAC will meet Thursday, November 3 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) 
and November 4, 2016, (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) in Kanab, Utah.

ADDRESSES: The Committee will meet at the Bureau of Land Management 
Administrative Headquarters, located at 669 S. Highway 89A, Kanab, 
Utah.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Crutchfield, Public Affairs 
Officer, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Bureau of Land 
Management, 669 South Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah, 84741; phone (435) 644-
1209.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 15-member GSENMAC was appointed by the 
Secretary of Interior on January 23, 2016, pursuant to the Monument 
Management Plan, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 
(FLPMA), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA). As 
specified the Committee charter, the GSENMAC may be requested to: (1) 
Gather and analyze information, conduct studies and field examinations, 
seek public input or ascertain facts to develop recommendations 
concerning the use and management of the Monument; (2) review 
programmatic documents including the annual Monument Manager's Reports, 
and Monument Science Plans to provide recommendations on the 
achievement of the Management Plan objectives; (3) Compile monitoring 
data and assess and advise the DFO of the extent to which the Plan 
objectives are being met; (4) Make recommendations on Monument 
protocols and applicable planning projects to achieve the overall 
objectives are being met; (5) Review appropriate research proposals and 
make recommendations on project necessity and validity; (6) Make 
recommendations regarding allocation of research funds through review 
of research and project proposals as well as needs identified through 
the evaluation process; (7) Consult and make recommendations on issues 
such as protocols for specific projects, e.g., vegetation restoration 
methods or standards for excavation and curation of artifacts and 
objects; and/or (8) Prepare an annual report summarizing the 
Committee's activities and accomplishments of the past year, and make 
recommendations for future needs and activities.
    Topics to be discussed by the GSENMAC during this meeting include 
the ongoing Livestock Grazing Management Plan Amendment and Associated 
Environmental Impact Statement (LGMPA/AEIS), GSENM division reports, 
future meeting dates and other matters as may reasonably come before 
the GSENMAC.
    The entire meeting is open to the public. Members of the public are 
welcome to address the Committee at 5 p.m., local time, on November 3, 
2016; and at 12 p.m., local time, on November 4, 2016. Depending on the 
number of persons wishing to speak, a time limit could be established. 
Interested persons may make oral statements to the GSENMAC during this 
time or written statements may be submitted for the GSENMAC's 
consideration. Written statements can be sent to: Grand Staircase-
Escalante National Monument, Attn.: Larry Crutchfield, 669 South 
Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah, 84741. Information to be distributed to the 
GSENMAC is requested 10 days prior to the start of the GSENMAC meeting.
    All meetings are open to the public; however, transportation, 
lodging, and

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meals are the responsibility of the participating public.

Jenna Whitlock,
Acting State Director.
[FR Doc. 2016-23937 Filed 10-3-16; 8:45 am]
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