Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Seafood Inspection and Certification Requirements, 9843-9844 [2018-04681]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 46 / Thursday, March 8, 2018 / Notices verification report is issued in this investigation. Rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in case briefs, may be submitted no later than five days after the deadline date for case briefs.11 Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2) and (d)(2), parties who submit case briefs or rebuttal briefs in this investigation are encouraged to submit with each argument: (1) A statement of the issue; (2) a brief summary of the argument; and (3) a table of authorities. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to request a hearing, limited to issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs, must submit a Preliminary Determination written request to the Assistant Commerce preliminarily determines Secretary for Enforcement and that the following estimated Compliance, U.S. Department of countervailable subsidy rates exist: Commerce within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. Requests Subsidy rate should contain the party’s name, Company (percent) address, and telephone number, the number of participants, whether any Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) .......................... 3.90 participant is a foreign national, and a All-Others .............................. 3.90 list of the issues to be discussed. If a request for a hearing is made, Commerce Suspension of Liquidation intends to hold the hearing at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 In accordance with section Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, 703(d)(1)(B) and (d)(2) of the Act, Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and DC 20230, at a time and date to be determined. Parties should confirm by Border Protection (CBP) to suspend telephone the date, time, and location of liquidation of entries of subject the hearing two days before the merchandise as described in the scope scheduled date. of the investigation section entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for International Trade Commission consumption on or after the date of Notification publication of this notice in the Federal In accordance with section 703(f) of Register. Further, pursuant to 19 CFR the Act, Commerce will notify the 351.205(d), Commerce will instruct CBP International Trade Commission (ITC) of to require a cash deposit equal to the its determination. If the final rates indicated above. determination is affirmative, the ITC Disclosure will determine before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary Commerce intends to disclose its determination or 45 days after the final calculations and analysis performed to determination. interested parties in this preliminary determination within five days of its Notification to Interested Parties public announcement, or if there is no This determination is issued and public announcement, within five days published pursuant to sections 703(f) of the date of this notice in accordance and 777(i) of the Act and 19 CFR with 19 CFR 351.224(b). 351.205(c). Verification Dated: February 28, 2018. As provided in section 782(i)(1) of the Christian Marsh, Act, Commerce intends to verify the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement information relied upon in making its and Compliance. final determination. Appendix I Public Comment Scope of the Investigation Case briefs or other written comments The product covered by this investigation may be submitted to the Assistant is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin, Secretary for Enforcement and including but not limited to granular, Compliance no later than seven days dispersion, or coagulated dispersion (also known as fine powder). PTFE is covered by after the date on which the last sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES minimis rates and any rates based entirely under section 776 of the Act. Commerce calculated an individual estimated countervailable subsidy rate for Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL),10 the only individually examined exporter/producer in this investigation. Because the only individually calculated rate is not zero, de minimis, or based entirely on facts otherwise available, the countervailable subsidy rate calculated for GFL is the rate assigned to all-other producers and exporters, pursuant to section 705(c)(5)(A)(i) of the Act. the scope of this investigation whether filled 10 As discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, Commerce has found Inox Leasing and Finance Limited to be cross-owned with GFL. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Mar 07, 2018 Jkt 244001 11 See 19 CFR 351.309; see also 19 CFR 351.303 (for general filing requirements). PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9843 or unfilled, whether or not modified, and whether or not containing co-polymer additives, pigments, or other materials. Also included is PTFE wet raw polymer. The chemical formula for PTFE is C2F4, and the Chemical Abstracts Service Registry number is 9002–84–0. PTFE further processed into micropowder, having particle size typically ranging from 1 to 25 microns, and a melt-flow rate no less than 0.1 gram/10 minutes, is excluded from the scope of this investigation. PTFE is classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 3904.61.0010 and 3904.61.0090. Subject merchandise may also be classified under HTSUS subheading 3904.69.5000. Although the HTSUS subheadings and CAS Number are provided for convenience and Customs purposes, the written description of the scope is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope Comments IV. Scope of the Investigation V. Injury Test VI. Subsidies Valuation VII. Benchmarks and Discount Rates VIII. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Adverse Inferences IX. Analysis of Programs X. Calculation of the All-Others Rate XI. ITC Notification XII. Disclosure and Public Comment XIII. Verification XIV. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2018–04658 Filed 3–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Seafood Inspection and Certification Requirements National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 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 May 7, 2018. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1 9844 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 46 / Thursday, March 8, 2018 / Notices 14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230 (or via the internet at pracomments@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Jeff Weir, (301) 427–8377 or Jeff.Weir@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Estimated Time per Response: Contract Request, 15 minutes; label approval, 15 minutes; Inspection Request, 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10,679. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $106,790 in recordkeeping/ reporting costs. I. Abstract 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. This request is for extension of a currently approved information collection. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) operates a voluntary fee-forservice seafood inspection program (Program) under the authorities of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended, the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, and the Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970. The regulations for the Program are contained in 50 CFR part 260. The program offers inspection grading and certification services, including the use of official quality grade marks which indicate that specific products have been Federally inspected. Those wishing to participate in the program must request the services and submit specific compliance information. In July 1992, NMFS announced new inspection services, which were fully based on guidelines recommended by the National Academy of Sciences, known as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). The information collection requirements fall under § 260.15 of the regulations. These guidelines required that a facility’s quality control system have a written plan of the operation, identification of control points with acceptance criteria and a corrective action plan, as well as identified personnel responsible for oversight of the system. II. Method of Collection Respondents have a choice of either electronic or paper forms. Methods of submittal include email of electronic forms, and mail and facsimile transmission of paper forms. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0266. Form Numbers: 89–800, 89–814, 89– 819. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently approved information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,260. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Mar 07, 2018 Jkt 244001 IV. Request for Comments Dated: March 5, 2018. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–04681 Filed 3–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: Alaska Rockfish Program: Permits and Reports. OMB Control Number: 0648–0548. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular (extension of a currently approved information collection). Number of Respondents: 9. Average Hours per Response: Application for rockfish cooperative fishing quota, 2 hours; application for PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 intercooperative transfer of cooperative fishing quota, 10 minutes; Rockfish Program Vessel Check-In/Check-Out and Termination of Fishing Report, 10 minutes. Burden Hours: 50. Needs and Uses: The Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Program (RP) was designed to enhance resource conservation and improve economic efficiency in the rockfish fisheries conducted in the Central Gulf of Alaska by establishing cooperatives that receive exclusive harvest privileges. Through the RP, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (1) assigns rockfish quota share (QS) and cooperative quota to participants for rockfish primary and secondary species; (2) allows a participant holding a License Limitation Program (LLP) license with rockfish QS to form a rockfish cooperative with other persons; (3) allows holders of catcher/processor LLP licenses to optout of rockfish cooperatives each year; (4) includes an entry level longline fishery; (5) establishes sideboard limits, which are limits designed to prevent participants in the RP from increasing their historical effort in other Gulf of Alaska groundfish fisheries; and (6) includes monitoring and enforcement provisions. The Rockfish Program is authorized for until December 31, 2021. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. This information collection request may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view Department of Commerce collections currently under review by OMB. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to OIRA_Submission@ omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806. Dated: March 5, 2018. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–04682 Filed 3–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 46 (Thursday, March 8, 2018)]
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[Pages 9843-9844]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04681]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Seafood 
Inspection and Certification Requirements

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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 May 7, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616,

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14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230 (or via the 
internet at [email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Jeff Weir, (301) 427-8377 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    This request is for extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) operates a voluntary 
fee-for- service seafood inspection program (Program) under the 
authorities of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended, the 
Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, and the Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 
1970. The regulations for the Program are contained in 50 CFR part 260. 
The program offers inspection grading and certification services, 
including the use of official quality grade marks which indicate that 
specific products have been Federally inspected. Those wishing to 
participate in the program must request the services and submit 
specific compliance information. In July 1992, NMFS announced new 
inspection services, which were fully based on guidelines recommended 
by the National Academy of Sciences, known as Hazard Analysis Critical 
Control Point (HACCP). The information collection requirements fall 
under Sec.  260.15 of the regulations. These guidelines required that a 
facility's quality control system have a written plan of the operation, 
identification of control points with acceptance criteria and a 
corrective action plan, as well as identified personnel responsible for 
oversight of the system.

II. Method of Collection

    Respondents have a choice of either electronic or paper forms. 
Methods of submittal include email of electronic forms, and mail and 
facsimile transmission of paper forms.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0266.
    Form Numbers: 89-800, 89-814, 89-819.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently 
approved information collection).
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; Not-
for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,260.
    Estimated Time per Response: Contract Request, 15 minutes; label 
approval, 15 minutes; Inspection Request, 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10,679.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $106,790 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.

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.

    Dated: March 5, 2018.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-04681 Filed 3-7-18; 8:45 am]
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