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Public Telecommunications Facilities Program: Closing Date; Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Document Number: E9-28738
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-12-02
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Pursuant to the Further Continuing Appropriations, 2010, Division B of Pub. L. No. 111-88, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), U.S. Department of Commerce, announces the solicitation of applications for planning and construction grants for public telecommunications facilities under the Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) for fiscal year (FY) 2010.
Foreign-Trade Zone 163-Ponce, Puerto Rico Application for Expansion
Document Number: E9-28777
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-12-01
Agency: Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Saccharin From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review
Document Number: E9-28776
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-12-01
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
On July 23, 2009, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published in the Federal Register a notice of initiation of changed circumstances review for saccharin from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') in response to a request on behalf of PMC Specialties Group, Inc. (``PMCSG'').\1\ The Department has preliminarily determined that there is insufficient evidence of changed circumstances to warrant revocation of this order.
Initiation of Five-Year (“Sunset”) Review
Document Number: E9-28775
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-12-01
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
In accordance with section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act''), the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is automatically initiating a five-year review (``Sunset Review'') of the antidumping duty orders listed below. The International Trade Commission (``the Commission'') is publishing concurrently with this notice its notice of Institution of Five-Year Review which covers the same orders.
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer
Document Number: E9-28759
Type: Rule
Date: 2009-12-01
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS announces that the States of Connecticut and Florida are transferring commercial bluefish quota to the State of New York from their 2009 quota. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces the revised commercial quotas for New York, Connecticut, and Florida.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Proposes To Revise Codes and Standards
Document Number: E9-28708
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-12-01
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) proposes to revise some of its safety codes and standards and requests proposals from the public to amend existing or begin the process of developing new NFPA safety codes and standards. The purpose of this request is to increase public participation in the system used by NFPA to develop its codes and standards. The publication of this notice of request for proposals by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on behalf of NFPA is being undertaken as a public service; NIST does not necessarily endorse, approve, or recommend any of the standards referenced in the notice.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Request for Comments on NFPA's Codes and Standards
Document Number: E9-28706
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-12-01
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Since 1896, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has accomplished its mission by advocating scientifically based consensus codes and standards, research, and education for safety related issues. NFPA's National Fire Codes[supreg], which holds over 270 documents, are administered by more than 225 Technical Committees comprised of approximately 7,000 volunteers and are adopted and used throughout the world. NFPA is a nonprofit membership organization with approximately 80,000 members from over 70 nations, all working together to fulfill the Association's mission.
Action Affecting Export Privileges; Corezing International; Kow Seng Lim; Zhenyong Zhou; Jie Luo; Insight Electronics Pte Ltd.; Action Global Co., Limited
Document Number: E9-28605
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-30
Agency: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Industry and Security Bureau
Materials Processing Equipment Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting
Document Number: E9-28602
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-30
Agency: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Industry and Security Bureau
Groundfish Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Individual Fishing Quota Program; Western Alaska Community Development Quota Program; Recordkeeping and Reporting; Correction
Document Number: E9-28545
Type: Rule
Date: 2009-11-30
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This action corrects column headings of a regulatory table; provides replacements for outdated text; reinstates a paragraph which describes the Chiniak Gully Research Area; corrects footnotes and other errors in two tables; and corrects two maps. These errors should be corrected immediately to eliminate potential confusion by the regulated public. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and other applicable law.
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Proposed 2010 and 2011 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish
Document Number: E9-28544
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2009-11-30
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS proposes 2010 and 2011 harvest specifications, apportionments, and Pacific halibut prohibited species catch limits for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2010 and 2011 fishing years and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the GOA in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Endangered Species; File No. 1556
Document Number: E9-28543
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-30
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Notice is hereby given that Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, USA (CNMI), Division of Fish and Wildlife, [Sylvan Igisomar, responsible official] P.O. Box 10007, Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950 has been issued a modification to scientific research Permit No. 1556-01.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E9-28518
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-30
Agency: Department of Commerce
Antarctic Marine Living Resources; Use of Centralized-Vessel Monitoring System and Importation of Toothfish; Re-export of Toothfish; Applications for Krill Fishing; Regulatory Framework for Annual Conservation Measures
Document Number: E9-28435
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2009-11-27
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This regulation proposes to facilitate conservation and management of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (AMLR). It would: further detail current U.S. requirements to only allow importation and/ or re-exportation of frozen toothfish or toothfish product with verifiable documentation that the harvesting vessel participated in the Centralized-Vessel Monitoring System (C-VMS) regardless of where the fish was harvested; revise the NMFS catch-documentation requirements for re-exporting toothfish and add requirements for exporting U.S.- caught toothfish; require applicants for an AMLR harvesting permit for krill to apply to NMFS no later than June 1 preceding the harvesting season for krill; and rescind the existing regulatory framework for annual management measures. The intent of the rule is to further detail requirements for importing and re-exporting toothfish, to facilitate enforcement, to fulfill U.S. obligations in the Commission on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), and to simplify the process for informing the public of annual conservation measures.
New NOAA Cooperative Institute (CI): A CI To Support Satellite Meteorology
Document Number: E9-28419
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-27
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (noaa), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) publishes this notice to provide the general public with a consolidated source of program and application information related to a single competitive cooperative agreement award offering. NOAA is accepting applications for a CI to Support Satellite Meteorology. Applicants should review the CI Interim Handbook prior to preparing a proposal for this announcement (https://www.nrc.noaa.gov/ ci).
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Herring Fishery; Total Allowable Catch Harvested for Management Area 1A
Document Number: E9-28403
Type: Rule
Date: 2009-11-27
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS announces that, effective 0001 hours, November 26, 2009, federally permitted vessels may not fish for, catch, possess, transfer, or land more than 2,000 lb (907.2 kg) of Atlantic herring in or from Management Area 1A (Area 1A) per trip or calendar day until January 1, 2010, when the 2010 total allowable catch (TAC) becomes available, except for transiting purposes as described in this notice. This action is based on the determination that 95 percent of the Atlantic herring TAC allocated to Area 1A for 2009 is projected to be harvested by November 26, 2009. Regulations governing the Atlantic herring fishery require publication of this notification to advise vessel and dealer permit holders that no TAC is available for the directed fishery for Atlantic herring harvested from Area 2.
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested for New Jersey
Document Number: E9-28397
Type: Rule
Date: 2009-11-27
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS announces that the Atlantic bluefish commercial quota available to New Jersey has been harvested. Vessels issued a commercial Federal fisheries permit for the Atlantic bluefish fishery may not land bluefish in New Jersey for the remainder of calendar year 2009, unless additional quota becomes available through a transfer. Regulations governing the Atlantic bluefish fishery require publication of this notification to advise New Jersey that the quota has been harvested and to advise vessel permit holders and dealer permit holders that no commercial quota is available for landing bluefish in New Jersey.
Patent Application Backlog Reduction Stimulus Plan
Document Number: E9-28373
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-27
Agency: Department of Commerce, United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent and Trademark Office
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has a procedure under which an application will be advanced out of turn (accorded special status) for examination if the applicant files a petition to make special with the appropriate showing. The USPTO is providing an additional temporary basis under which a small entity applicant may have an application accorded special status for examination if the applicant expressly abandons another copending unexamined application. This procedure will allow small entity applicants having multiple applications currently pending before the USPTO to have greater control over the priority with which their applications are examined while also stimulating a reduction of the backlog of unexamined patent applications pending before the USPTO.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; BIS Program Evaluation
Document Number: E9-28361
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-27
Agency: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Industry and Security Bureau
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.
Fraser River Sockeye and Pink Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Orders
Document Number: E9-28319
Type: Rule
Date: 2009-11-25
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS publishes Fraser River salmon inseason orders to regulate salmon fisheries in U.S. waters. The orders were issued by the Fraser River Panel (Panel) of the Pacific Salmon Commission (Commission) and subsequently approved and issued by NMFS during the 2009 salmon fisheries within the U.S. Fraser River Panel Area. These orders established fishing dates, times, and areas for the gear types of U.S. treaty Indian and all citizen fisheries during the period the Panel exercised jurisdiction over these fisheries.
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for Processing by the Inshore Component in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
Document Number: E9-28295
Type: Rule
Date: 2009-11-25
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels catching Pacific cod for processing by the inshore component in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2009 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod apportioned to vessels catching Pacific cod for processing by the inshore component of the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.
Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews
Document Number: E9-28271
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-25
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') has received requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping duty orders and findings with October anniversary dates. In accordance with the Department's regulations, we are initiating those administrative reviews.
Foreign-Trade Zone 61-San Juan, Puerto Rico; Application for Expansion
Document Number: E9-28267
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-25
Agency: Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
Document Number: E9-28251
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-25
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This notice advises the public that the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene a meeting of its Advisory Panel.
Hydrographic Services Review Panel Meeting
Document Number: E9-28215
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-25
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP), a Federal Advisory Committee, will be holding a public meeting via teleconference on December 16, 2009. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and vote on proposed revisions to an updated version of the Hydrographic Services Review Panel Federal Advisory Committee Special Report 2007, ``HSRP Most Wanted Hydrographic Services Improvements.''
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E9-28212
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-25
Agency: Department of Commerce
Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting
Document Number: E9-28195
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-25
Agency: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security
Emerging Technology and Research Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting
Document Number: E9-28198
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Industry and Security Bureau
Materials Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Open Meeting
Document Number: E9-28191
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Industry and Security Bureau
Endangered and Threatened Species; Recovery Plans
Document Number: E9-28174
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
On October 7, 2009, we, NMFS, announced the release of the Draft Central Valley Salmon and Steelhead Recovery Plan (Draft Plan)
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Catch Accounting in the Longline Catcher/Processor Pacific Cod Fishery
Document Number: E9-28162
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS announces a workshop to solicit feedback from owners and operators of longline catcher/processors (freezer longliners) engaged in the Pacific cod fisheries off Alaska. We are interested in feedback concerning improved catch accounting measures, specifically the feasibility of using motion-compensated scales for determining the weight of cod brought onboard; as well as other issues associated with improved estimation of Pacific cod catch and associated bycatch. The workshop is open to the public, but NMFS is particularly seeking participation by people who are knowledgeable about the operations of cod freezer longliners.
Fisheries Off West Coast States; Modifications of the West Coast Commercial and Recreational Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Actions #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12
Document Number: E9-28160
Type: Rule
Date: 2009-11-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA Fisheries announces five inseason actions in the ocean salmon fisheries. Inseason actions 8, 9, and 11 modified the recreational fishery in the area from the U.S./Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon. Inseason action 10 modified the commercial and recreational fisheries in the area from Cape Falcon, Oregon to the Oregon/California Border. Inseason action 12 modified the commercial fishery in the area from the U.S./ Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon.
Marine Mammals; File No. 14791
Document Number: E9-28158
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Notice is hereby given that Douglas Nowacek, Ph.D., Duke University Marine Lab, Beaufort, NC 28516, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct scientific research North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis).
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Closure of the Directed Butterfish Fishery
Document Number: E9-28155
Type: Rule
Date: 2009-11-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS announces that the directed fishery for butterfish in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will be closed effective 0001 hours, November 25, 2009. Vessels issued a Federal permit to harvest butterfish may not retain or land more than 600 lb (0.27-mt) of butterfish per trip for the remainder of the year (through December 31, 2009). This action is necessary to prevent the fishery from exceeding its domestic annual harvest (DAH) of 500 mt and to allow for effective management of this stock.
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Document Number: E9-28150
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of the Reef Fish Limited Access Privilege Program Advisory Panel.
Caribbean Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
Document Number: E9-28147
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Caribbean Fishery Management Council (Council) and its Administrative Committee will hold meetings.
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
Document Number: E9-28134
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council), its Surfclam / Ocean Quahog / Tilefish Committee; its Dogfish Committee; its Squid, Mackerel, Butterfish Committee; its Demersal and Coastal Migratory Committee; its Monkfish Committee; and, its Executive Committee will hold public meetings.
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Document Number: E9-28133
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee, on December 8-9, 2009, to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E9-28121
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-24
Agency: Department of Commerce
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E9-28097
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-24
Agency: Department of Commerce
Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee Meeting
Document Number: E9-28072
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
This notice announces a public meeting of the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee provides advice to the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information on spectrum policy matters.
Incidental Takes of Marine Mammals During Specified Activities; Seabird and Pinniped Research Activities in Central California
Document Number: E9-28065
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, regulations, NMFS has received an application from PRBO Conservation Science (PRBO) for an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to take small numbers of marine mammals, by incidental harassment, while conducting proposed seabird and pinniped research activities on Southeast Farallon Island, A[ntilde]o Nuevo Island, and Point Reyes National Seashore in central California. Pursuant to the MMPA, NMFS requests comments on its proposal to authorize PRBO to incidentally take, by Level B harassment only, small numbers of marine mammals, at Southeast Farallon Island, A[ntilde]o Nuevo Island, and Point Reyes National Seashore for one year. Since the proposed activities would occur in the vicinity of pinniped haul out sites, marine mammals could be disturbed as a result of seabird research and human presence; therefore, PRBO has requested an IHA.
Marine Mammals; File No. 1058-1733
Document Number: E9-28064
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Notice is hereby given that Mark Baumgartner, Ph.D., MS 33, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Woods Hole, Massachusetts, 02543, has been issued an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 1058-1733.
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