Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board, 11815-11816 [2024-03126]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 32 / Thursday, February 15, 2024 / Notices Turkey, the UAE, and Vietnam.1 Currently, the preliminary determinations are due no later than March 12, 2024. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Postponement of Preliminary Determination Section 733(b)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires Commerce to issue the preliminary determination in an LTFV investigation within 140 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation. However, section 733(c)(1) of the Act permits Commerce to postpone the preliminary determination until no later than 190 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation if: (A) the petitioner makes a timely request for a postponement; or (B) Commerce concludes that the parties concerned are cooperating, that the investigation is extraordinarily complicated, and that additional time is necessary to make a preliminary determination. Under 19 CFR 351.205(e), the petitioner must submit a request for postponement 25 days or more before the scheduled date of the preliminary determination and must state the reasons for the request. Commerce will grant the request unless it finds compelling reasons to deny the request. On February 5, 2024, the U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (collectively, the petitioners), submitted a timely request that Commerce postpone the preliminary determinations in the LTFV investigations for China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, and Vietnam.2 The petitioners stated that they request postponement due to concerns that these investigations cover over a dozen countries and Commerce will need more time, as initial questionnaires are just starting to come in, to issue supplemental questionnaires to address deficiencies in the respondents’ initial questionnaire responses.3 For the reasons stated above, and because there are no compelling reasons 1 See Aluminum Extrusions from the People’s Republic of China, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, the Republic of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation, 88 FR 74421 (October 31, 2023). 2 See Petitioners’ Letter, ‘‘Petitioner’s Request for Postponement of Preliminary Determination,’’ dated February 5, 2024. 3 Id. at 2. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:36 Feb 14, 2024 Jkt 262001 to deny the request, Commerce, in accordance with section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(e), is postponing the deadline for the preliminary determinations by 50 days (i.e., 190 days after the date on which these investigations were initiated). As a result, Commerce will issue its preliminary determinations no later than May 1, 2024. In accordance with section 735(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(1), the deadline for the final determinations in these investigations will continue to be 75 days after the date of the preliminary determinations, unless postponed at a later date. Notification to Interested Parties This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 733(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1). Dated: February 9, 2024. Ryan Majerus, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, Performing the Non-exclusive Functions and Duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2024–03145 Filed 2–14–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Advisory Board will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, March 5–Wednesday March 6, 2024. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday March 6, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern time. ADDRESSES: The Tuesday, March 5 session will be held in person at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center: 9751 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. The Wednesday, March 6 session will be held at the Commerce Research Library: 1401 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20230. Please note admittance instructions in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. Interested parties should be sure to check the NIST MEP Advisory Board website for the most up-to-date SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11815 information at https://www.nist.gov/mep/ about/advisory-board.cfm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly R. Bobb, Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 4800, Gaithersburg, MD 20899– 4800; telephone number: (301) 975– 5197; email: Beverly.Bobb@nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MEP Advisory Board is authorized under 15 U.S.C 278k(m), in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (Program) is a unique program consisting of Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico with partnerships at the federal, state and local levels. By statute, the MEP Advisory Board provides the NIST Director with: (1) advice on the activities, plans and policies of the Program; (2) assessments of the soundness of the plans and strategies of the Program; and (3) assessments of current performance against the plans of the Program. Background information on the MEP Advisory Board is available at https:// www.nist.gov/mep/about/advisoryboard.cfm. Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq., notice is hereby given that the MEP Advisory Board will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern time. The meeting agenda will include an update on the MEP programmatic operations, as well as provide guidance and advice on current activities related to the current MEP National NetworkTM 2023–2027 Strategic Plan. The agenda may change to accommodate Board business. The final agenda will be posted on the MEP Advisory Board website at https:// www.nist.gov/mep/about/advisoryboard.cfm. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions related to the MEP Advisory Board’s business are invited to request a place on the agenda. Approximately 20 minutes will be reserved for public comments at the end of the meeting. Speaking times will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The amount of time per speaker will be determined by the number of requests received but is likely to be no more than three to five minutes each. Requests must be submitted by email to Beverly.Bobb@nist.gov and must be received by Wednesday, February 28, E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1 11816 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 32 / Thursday, February 15, 2024 / Notices 2024, to be considered. The exact time for public comments will be included in the final agenda that will be posted on the MEP Advisory Board website at https://www.nist.gov/mep/about/ advisory-board.cfm. Questions from the public will not be considered during this period. Speakers who wish to expand upon their oral statements, those who wished to speak but could not be accommodated on the agenda or those who are/were unable to attend the meeting are invited to submit written statements electronically by email to Beverly.Bobb@nist.gov. Admittance Instructions: All wishing to attend the MEP Advisory Board meeting must submit their name, organization, email address and phone number to Beverly Bobb (Beverly.Bobb@ nist.gov or 301–975–5197) no later than Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 5 p.m. Eastern time. In person seating is limited and will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Detailed instructions on how to join the meeting via webinar or in-person will be sent to registered attendees. Tamiko Ford, NIST Executive Secretariat. [FR Doc. 2024–03126 Filed 2–14–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XD726] Fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of SEDAR 88 SRFS (State of Florida’s State Reef Fish Survey) Topical Working Group Scoping Webinar for Gulf of Mexico red grouper. AGENCY: The SEDAR 88 assessment of Gulf of Mexico red grouper will consist of a series of webinars. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: The SEDAR 88 SRFS Topical Working Group Scoping Webinar will be held March 6, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., eastern. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via webinar. The webinar is open to members of the public. Those interested in participating should contact Julie A. Neer at SEDAR (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below) to request an invitation providing webinar access khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:36 Feb 14, 2024 Jkt 262001 information. Please request webinar invitations at least 24 hours in advance of each webinar. SEDAR address: 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie A. Neer, SEDAR Coordinator; (843) 571– 4366; email: Julie.neer@safmc.net. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils, in conjunction with NOAA Fisheries and the Atlantic and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commissions have implemented the Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) process, a multi-step method for determining the status of fish stocks in the Southeast Region. SEDAR is a multistep process including: (1) Data Workshop; (2) Assessment Process utilizing webinars; and (3) Review Workshop. The product of the Data Workshop is a data report that compiles and evaluates potential datasets and recommends which datasets are appropriate for assessment analyses. The product of the Assessment Process is a stock assessment report that describes the fisheries, evaluates the status of the stock, estimates biological benchmarks, projects future population conditions, and recommends research and monitoring needs. The assessment is independently peer reviewed at the Review Workshop. The product of the Review Workshop is a Summary documenting panel opinions regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the stock assessment and input data. Participants for SEDAR Workshops are appointed by the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils and NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office, HMS Management Division, and Southeast Fisheries Science Center. Participants include data collectors and database managers; stock assessment scientists, biologists, and researchers; constituency representatives including fishermen, environmentalists, and NGO’s; International experts; and staff of Councils, Commissions, and State and Federal agencies. The items of discussion in the webinar are as follows: Participants will review SRFS data available for use in the assessment of Gulf of Mexico red grouper and make recommendations on its use. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES) at least 10 business days prior to each workshop. Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: February 12, 2024. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–03201 Filed 2–14–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Analysis for Probabilistic and Risk Reduction Decision Support Fire Weather Services National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 32 (Thursday, February 15, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11815-11816]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-03126]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 
announces that the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Advisory 
Board will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, March 5-Wednesday March 6, 
2024.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 
4:30 p.m. and Wednesday March 6, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern 
time.

ADDRESSES: The Tuesday, March 5 session will be held in person at the 
Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center: 9751 Washingtonian 
Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. The Wednesday, March 6 session will 
be held at the Commerce Research Library: 1401 Constitution Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20230.
    Please note admittance instructions in the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section below. Interested parties should be sure to check 
the NIST MEP Advisory Board website for the most up-to-date information 
at https://www.nist.gov/mep/about/advisory-board.cfm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly R. Bobb, Manufacturing 
Extension Partnership Program, National Institute of Standards and 
Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 4800, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-
4800; telephone number: (301) 975-5197; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MEP Advisory Board is authorized under 
15 U.S.C 278k(m), in accordance with the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. The 
Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (Program) is a 
unique program consisting of Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico 
with partnerships at the federal, state and local levels. By statute, 
the MEP Advisory Board provides the NIST Director with: (1) advice on 
the activities, plans and policies of the Program; (2) assessments of 
the soundness of the plans and strategies of the Program; and (3) 
assessments of current performance against the plans of the Program.
    Background information on the MEP Advisory Board is available at 
https://www.nist.gov/mep/about/advisory-board.cfm.
    Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 
U.S.C. 1001 et seq., notice is hereby given that the MEP Advisory Board 
will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
and Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern time. The 
meeting agenda will include an update on the MEP programmatic 
operations, as well as provide guidance and advice on current 
activities related to the current MEP National Network\TM\ 2023-2027 
Strategic Plan. The agenda may change to accommodate Board business. 
The final agenda will be posted on the MEP Advisory Board website at 
https://www.nist.gov/mep/about/advisory-board.cfm.
    Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to 
offer comments and suggestions related to the MEP Advisory Board's 
business are invited to request a place on the agenda. Approximately 20 
minutes will be reserved for public comments at the end of the meeting. 
Speaking times will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. 
The amount of time per speaker will be determined by the number of 
requests received but is likely to be no more than three to five 
minutes each. Requests must be submitted by email to 
[email protected] and must be received by Wednesday, February 28,

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2024, to be considered. The exact time for public comments will be 
included in the final agenda that will be posted on the MEP Advisory 
Board website at https://www.nist.gov/mep/about/advisory-board.cfm. 
Questions from the public will not be considered during this period. 
Speakers who wish to expand upon their oral statements, those who 
wished to speak but could not be accommodated on the agenda or those 
who are/were unable to attend the meeting are invited to submit written 
statements electronically by email to [email protected].
    Admittance Instructions: All wishing to attend the MEP Advisory 
Board meeting must submit their name, organization, email address and 
phone number to Beverly Bobb ([email protected] or 301-975-5197) no 
later than Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 5 p.m. Eastern time. In person 
seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served 
basis. Detailed instructions on how to join the meeting via webinar or 
in-person will be sent to registered attendees.

Tamiko Ford,
NIST Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2024-03126 Filed 2-14-24; 8:45 am]
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