Announcement Type:New.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number:10.604.

Authority:The TASC program is authorized by section 3205 of Public Law 107-171. TASC regulations appear at 7 CFR part 1487.

Purpose:The TASC program is designed to assist U.S. organizations byproviding funding for projects that address sanitary, phytosanitary, or related technical barriers that prohibit or threaten the export of U.S. specialty crops. U.S. specialty crops, for the purpose of the TASC program, are defined to include all cultivated plants, or the products thereof, produced in the United States, except wheat, feed grains, oilseeds, cotton, rice, peanuts, sugar, and tobacco.

As a general matter, TASC program projects should be designed to address the following criteria:

• Projects should identify and address a sanitary, phytosanitary, or related technical barrier that prohibits or threatens the export of U.S. specialty crops;

• Projects should demonstrably benefit the represented industry rather than a specific company or brand;

• Projects must address barriers to exports of commercially-available U.S. specialty crops for which barrier removal would predominantly benefit U.S. exports; and

• Projects should include an explanation as to what specifically could not be accomplished without Federal funding assistance and why the participating organization(s) would be unlikely to carry out the project without such assistance.

Examples of expenses that CCC may agree to reimburse under the TASC program include, but are not limited to: initial pre-clearance programs, export protocol and work plan support, seminars and workshops, study tours, field surveys, development of pest lists, pest and disease research, database development, reasonable logistical and administrative support, and travel and per diem expenses.

In general, all qualified proposals received before the specified application deadline will compete for funding. The limited funds and the range of barriers affecting the exports of U.S. specialty crops worldwide preclude CCC from approving large budgets for individual projects. Proposals requesting more than $500,000 in any given year will not be considered. Additionally, private entities may submit multi-year proposals that may be considered in the context of a detailed strategic implementation plan. The maximum duration of an activity is 5 years. Funding in such cases may, in FAS' discretion, be provided one year at a time with commitments beyond the first year subject to interim evaluations and funding availability. In order to validate funding eligibility, proposals must specify previous years of TASC funding for each proposed activity/title/market/constraint combination. Government entities are not eligible for multi-year funding.

Applicants may submit multiple proposals, and applicants with previously approved TASC proposals may apply for additional funding. The number of approved projects that a TASC participant can have underway at any given time is five. Please see 7 CFR part 1487 for additional restrictions.

FAS will consider providing either grant funds as direct assistance to U.S. organizations or technical assistance on behalf of U.S. organizations, provided that the organization submits timely and qualified proposals. FAS will review all proposals against the evaluation criteria contained in the program regulations.

Funding for successful proposals will be provided through specific agreements. These agreements will incorporate the proposal as approved by FAS. FAS must approve in advance any subsequent changes to the project. FAS or another Federal agency may be involved in the implementation of approved projects.

1. Eligible Applicants:Any U.S. organization, private or government, with a demonstrated role or interest in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities may apply to the program. Government organizations consist of Federal, State, and local agencies. Private organizations include non-profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and private companies.

Foreign organizations, whether government or private, may participate as third parties in activities carried out by U.S. organizations, but are not eligible for funding assistance from the program.

2. Cost Sharing or Matching:FAS considers the applicant's willingness to contribute resources, including cash, goods, and services of the U.S. industry and foreign third parties, when determining which proposals are approved for funding.

3. Proposals should include a justification for funding assistance from the program—an explanation as to what specifically could not be accomplished without Federal funding assistance and why the participating organization(s) would be unlikely to carry out the project without such assistance.

1. Application through the Unified Export Strategy (UES):Organizations are strongly encouraged to submit their applications to FAS through the UES application Internet Web site. Using the UES application process reduces paperwork and expedites FAS's processing and review cycle. Applicants planning to use the UES Internet-based system must contact FAS/Program Operations Division to obtain site access information, including a user ID and password. The UES Internet-based application may be found at the following URL address:https://www.fas.usda.gov/ues/webapp/.

Although FAS highly recommends applying via the Internet-based UES application, as this format virtually eliminates paperwork and expedites the FAS processing and review cycle, applicants also have the option of submitting an electronic version to FAS atpodadmin@fas.usda.gov.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission:All TASC proposals must contain complete information about the proposed projects as described in § 1487.5(b) of the TASC program regulations. In addition, in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget's policy directive (68 FR 38402 (June 27, 2003)) regarding the need to identify entities that are receiving government awards, all applicants must submit a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number.

An applicant may request a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS number request line at 1-866-705-5711.

In addition, in accordance with 2 CFR part 25, each entity that applies to the TASC program and does not qualify for an exemption under 2 CFR 25.110 must:

(i) Be registered in the CCR prior to submitting an application or plan;

(ii) Maintain an active CCR registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by CCC; and

(iii) Provide its DUNS number in each application or plan it submits to CCC.

Similarly, in accordance with 2 CFR part 170, each entity that applies to the TASC program and does not qualify for an exception under 2 CFR 170.110(b) must ensure it has the necessary processes and systems in place to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of 2 CFR part 170 should it receive TASC funding.

Incomplete applications and applications that do not otherwise conform to this announcement will not be accepted for review.

3. Submission Dates and Times:TASC funding is reviewed on a rolling basis during the fiscal year as long asTASC funding is available as set forth below:

• Proposals received by, but not later than, 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, May 21, 2012, will be considered for funding with other proposals received by that date;

• Proposals not approved for funding during the review period will be reconsidered for funding after the review period only if the applicant specifically requests such reconsideration in writing, and only if funding remains available;

• Proposals received after 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, May 21, 2012, will be considered in the order received for funding only if funding remains available.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a proposal may be submitted for expedited consideration under the TASC Quick Response process if, in addition to meeting all requirements of the TASC program, a proposal clearly identifies a time-sensitive activity. In these cases, a proposal may be submitted at any time for an expedited evaluation. Such a proposal must include a specific request for expedited evaluation.

FAS will track the time and date of receipt of all proposals.

4. Funding Restrictions:Although funded projects may take place in the United States or abroad, all eligible projects must specifically address sanitary, phytosanitary, or related technical barriers to the export of U.S. specialty crops.

Certain types of expenses are not eligible for reimbursement by the program, such as the costs of market research, advertising, or other promotional expenses, and will be set forth in the written program agreement between CCC and the participant. CCC will also not reimburse unreasonable expenditures or any expenditure made prior to approval of a proposal.

5. Other Submission Requirements:All Internet-based applications must be properly submitted by 5 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, May 21, 2012, in order to be considered for funding; late submissions received after the deadline will be considered only if funding remains available. All applications submitted by email must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, May 21, 2012, atpodadmin@fas.usda.govin order to receive the same consideration.

1. Criteria:FAS follows the evaluation criteria set forth in § 1487.6 of the TASC regulations and in this Notice.

2. Review and Selection Process:FAS will review proposals for eligibility and will evaluate each proposal against the criteria referred to above. The purpose of this review is to identify meritorious proposals, recommend an appropriate funding level for each proposal based upon these factors, and submit the proposals and funding recommendations to the Deputy Administrator, Office of Trade Programs. FAS may, when appropriate, request the assistance of other U.S. government subject area experts in evaluating the merits of a proposal.

1. Award Notices:FAS will notify each applicant in writing of the final disposition of the submitted application. FAS will send an approval letter and agreement to each approved applicant. The approval letter and agreement will specify the terms and conditions applicable to the project, including levels of funding, timelines for implementation, and written evaluation requirements.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements:The agreements will incorporate the details of each project as approved by FAS. Each agreement will identify terms and conditions pursuant to which CCC will reimburse certain costs of each project. Agreements will also outline the responsibilities of the participant. Interested parties should review the TASC program regulations found at 7 CFR part 1487 in addition to this announcement. TASC program regulations are available at the following URL address:http://www.fas.usda.gov/mos/tasc/default.asp. Hard copies may be obtained by contacting the Program Operations Division at (202) 720-4327.

3. Reporting:TASC participants will be required to submit separate interim reports at 3, 6, and 9 months for each program year, and a final report, each of which evaluates their TASC project using the performance measures presented in the approved proposal, as set forth in the written program agreement.

For additional information and assistance, contact the Program Operations Division, Office of Trade Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 6512, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250, orby phone:(202) 720-4327, orby fax:(202) 720-9361, orby email: podadmin@fas.usda.gov.

I. Funding Opportunity Description Authority:

QSP is authorized under Section 5(f) of the CCC Charter Act, 15 U.S.C. 714c(f).

Purpose:QSP is designed to encourage the development and expansion of export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities by assisting U.S. entities in providing commodity samples to potential foreign importers to promote a better understanding and appreciation for the high quality of U.S. agricultural commodities.

QSP participants will be responsible for procuring (or arranging for the procurement of) commodity samples,exporting the samples, and providing the on-site technical assistance necessary to facilitate successful use of the samples by importers. Participants that are funded under this announcement may seek reimbursement from QSP for the sample purchase price, the cost of transporting the samples domestically to the port of export, and then to the foreign port or point of entry. Transportation costs from the foreign port or point of entry to the final destination will not be eligible for reimbursement. CCC will not reimburse the costs incidental to purchasing and transporting samples, for example, inspection or documentation fees. Although providing technical assistance is required for all projects, QSP will not reimburse the costs of providing technical assistance. A QSP participant will be reimbursed after CCC reviews its reimbursement claim and determines that the claim is complete.

General Scope of QSP Projects:QSP projects are the activities undertaken by a QSP participant to provide an appropriate sample of a U.S. agricultural commodity to a foreign importer, or a group of foreign importers, in a given market. The purpose of the project is to provide information to an appropriate target audience regarding the attributes, characteristics, and proper use of the U.S. commodity. A QSP project addresses a single market/commodity combination.

As a general matter, QSP projects should conform to the following guidelines:

• Projects should benefit the represented U.S. industry and not a specific company or brand;

• Projects should develop a new market for a U.S. product, promote a new U.S. product, or promote a new use for a U.S. product, rather than promote the substitution of one established U.S. product for another;

• Sample commodities provided under a QSP project must be in sufficient supply and available on a commercial basis;

• The QSP project must either subject the commodity sample to further processing or substantial transformation in the importing country, or the sample must be used in technical seminars in the importing country designed to demonstrate to an appropriate target audience the proper preparation or use of the sample in the creation of an end product;

• Samples provided in a QSP project shall not be directly used as part of a retail promotion or supplied directly to consumers. However, the end product, that is, the product resulting from further processing, substantial transformation, or a technical seminar, may be provided to end-use consumers to demonstrate to importers consumer preference for that end product; and

• Samples shall be in quantities less than a typical commercial sale and limited to the amount sufficient to achieve the project goal (e.g.,not more than a full commercial mill run in the destination country).

QSP projects shall target foreign importers and audiences who:

• Have not previously purchased the U.S. commodity that will be transported under QSP;

• Are unfamiliar with the variety, quality attribute, or end-use characteristic of the U.S. commodity;

• Have been unsuccessful in previous attempts to import, process, and market the U.S. commodity (e.g.,because of improper specification, blending, formulation, sanitary, or phytosanitary issues);

• Are interested in testing or demonstrating the benefits of the U.S. commodity; or

• Need technical assistance in processing or using the U.S. commodity.

Under this announcement, the number of projects per participant will not be limited. However, individual projects will be limited to $75,000 of QSP reimbursement. Projects comprised of technical preparation seminars, that is, projects that do not include further processing or substantial transformation, will be limited to $15,000 of QSP reimbursement as these projects require smaller samples. Financial assistance will be made available on a reimbursement basis only; cash advances will not be made available to any QSP participant.

All proposals will be reviewed against the evaluation criteria contained herein and funds will be awarded on a competitive basis. Funding for successful proposals will be provided through specific agreements between the applicant and CCC. These agreements will incorporate the proposal as approved by FAS. FAS must approve in advance any subsequent changes to the project.

1. Eligible Applicants:Any United States private or government entity with a demonstrated role or interest in exporting U.S. agricultural commodities may apply to the program. Government organizations consist of Federal, State, and local agencies. Private organizations include non-profit trade associations, universities, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups, and profit-making entities.

2.Cost Sharing:FAS considers the applicant's willingness to contribute resources, including cash, goods, and services of the U.S. industry and foreign third parties, when determining which proposals to approve for funding.

3. Proposals should include a justification for funding assistance from the program—an explanation as to what specifically could not be accomplished without Federal funding assistance and why the participating organization(s) would be unlikely to carry out the project without such assistance. Applicants may submit more than one proposal.

1.Address to Request Application Package:Organizations are strongly encouraged to submit their QSP applications to FAS through the Uniform Export Strategy (UES) application Internet Web site. The UES allows applicants to submit a single consolidated and strategically coordinated proposal that incorporates requests for funding and recommendations for virtually all of the FAS marketing programs, financial assistance programs, and market access programs. The suggested UES format encourages applicants to examine the constraints or barriers to trade that they face, identify activities that would help overcome such impediments, consider the entire pool of complementary marketing tools and program resources, and establish realistic export goals.

Applicants planning to use the Internet-based system must contact the FAS/Program Operations Division to obtain Web site access information. The Internet-based application may be found at the following URL address:https://www.fas.usda.gov/ues/webapp/.

Although FAS highly recommends applying via the Internet-based application, as this format virtually eliminates paperwork and expedites the FAS processing and review cycle, applicants also have the option of submitting an electronic version of their application to FAS atpodadmin@fas.usda.gov.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission:To be considered for QSP, an applicant must submit to FAS information detailed in this notice. Additionally, in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget's policy directive (68 FR 38402 (June 27, 2003)) regarding the need to identify entities that are receiving government awards, all applicants must submit aDun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number.

An applicant may request a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS number request line at 1-866-705-5711.

In addition, in accordance with 2 CFR Part 25, each entity that applies to QSP and does not qualify for an exemption under 2 CFR 25.110 must:

(i) Be registered in the CCR prior to submitting an application or plan;

(ii) Maintain an active CCR registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by CCC; and

(iii) Provide its DUNS number in each application or plan it submits to CCC.

Similarly, in accordance with 2 CFR part 170, each entity that applies to the QSP and does not qualify for an exception under 2 CFR 170.110(b) must ensure it has the necessary processes and systems in place to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of 2 CFR part 170 should it receive QSP funding.

Incomplete applications and applications that do not otherwise conform to this announcement will not be accepted for review.

Proposals should contain, at a minimum, the following:

(a) Organizational information, including:

• Organization's name, address, Chief Executive Officer (or designee), Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN), and DUNS number;

• Type of organization;

• Name, telephone number, fax number, and email address of the primary contact person;

• A description of the organization and its membership;

• A description of the organization's prior export promotion experience; and

• A description of the organization's experience in implementing an appropriate trade/technical assistance component;

(b) Market information, including:

• An assessment of the market;

• A long-term strategy in the market; and

• U.S. export value/volume and market share (historic and goals) for 2006-2012;

(c) Project information, including:

• A brief project title;

• Amount of funding requested;

• A brief description of the specific market development trade constraint or opportunity to be addressed by the project, performance measures for the years 2013-2015, which will be used to measure the effectiveness of the project, a benchmark performance measure for 2011, the viability of long-term sales to this market, the goals of the project, and the expected benefits to the represented industry;

• A description of the activities planned to address the constraint or opportunity, including how the sample will be used in the end-use performance trial, the attributes of the sample to be demonstrated and its end-use benefit, and details of the trade/technical servicing component (including who will provide and who will fund this component);

• A sample description (i.e.,commodity, quantity, quality, type, and grade), including a justification for selecting a sample with such characteristics (this justification should explain in detail why the project could not be effective with a smaller sample);

• An itemized list of all estimated costs associated with the project for which reimbursement will be sought;

• Beginning and end dates for the proposed project;

• The importer's role in the project regarding handling and processing the commodity sample; and

• Explanation as to what specifically could not be accomplished without Federal funding assistance and why the participating organization(s) would be unlikely to carry out the project without such assistance;

(d) Information indicating all funding sources and amounts to be contributed by each entity that will supplement implementation of the proposed project. This may include the organization that submitted the proposal, private industry entities, host governments, foreign third parties, CCC, FAS, or other Federal agencies. Contributed resources may include cash, goods or services.

3. Submission Dates and Times:QSP funding is reviewed on a rolling basis during the fiscal year as long as remaining QSP funding is available as set forth below:

• Proposals received by, but not later than 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, May 21, 2012, will be considered for funding with other proposals received by that date;

• Proposals not approved for funding during this review period will be reconsidered for funding after the review period only if the applicant specifically requests such reconsideration in writing, and only if funding remains available;

• Proposals received after 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, May 21, 2012, will be considered in the order received for funding only if funding remains available.

4. Other Submission Requirements:All Internet-based applications must be properly submitted by 5 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, May 21, 2012, in order to be considered for funding; late submissions received after the deadline will be considered only if funding remains available. All applications submitted by email must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, May 21, 2012, atpodadmin@fas.usda.govin order to receive the same consideration.

5. Funding Restrictions:Proposals that request more than $75,000 of CCC funding for individual projects will not be considered. Projects comprised of technical preparation seminars will be limited to $15,000 in QSP funding. CCC will not reimburse expenditures made prior to approval of a proposal or unreasonable expenditures.

1. Criteria and Review Process:Following is a description of the FAS process for reviewing applications and the criteria for allocating available QSP funds.

FAS will use the following criteria in evaluating proposals:

• The ability of the organization to provide an experienced staff with the requisite technical and trade experience to execute the proposal;

• The extent to which the proposal is targeted to a market in which the United States is generally competitive;

• The potential for expanding commercial sales in the proposed market;

• The nature of the specific market constraint or opportunity involved and how well it is addressed by the proposal;

• The extent to which the importer's contribution in terms of handling and processing enhances the potential outcome of the project;

• The amount of reimbursement requested and the organization's willingness to contribute resources, including cash, goods and services of the U.S. industry, and foreign third parties; and

• How well the proposed technical assistance component assures that performance trials will effectively demonstrate the intended end-use benefit.

Proposals will be evaluated by the Commodity Branch offices in the FAS' Cooperator Programs Division. The Commodity Branches will review each proposal against the factors described above. The purpose of this review is to identify meritorious proposals, recommend an appropriate funding level for each proposal based upon these factors, and submit proposals and funding recommendations to the DeputyAdministrator, Office of Trade Programs.

2. Anticipated Announcement Date:Announcements of funding decisions for QSP are anticipated during October 2012.

1.Award Notices:FAS will notify each applicant in writing of the final disposition of the submitted application. FAS will send an approval letter and agreement to each approved applicant. The approval letter and agreement will specify the terms and conditions applicable to the project, including the levels of QSP funding, and any cost-share contribution requirements.

2.Administrative and National Policy Requirements:The agreements will incorporate the details of each project as approved by FAS. Each agreement will identify terms and conditions pursuant to which CCC will reimburse certain costs of each project. Agreements will also outline the responsibilities of the participant, including, but not limited to, procurement (or arranging for procurement) of the commodity sample at a fair market price, arranging for transportation of the commodity sample within the time limit specified in the agreement (organizations should endeavor to ship commodities within 6 months of effective date of agreement), compliance with cargo preference requirements (shipment on United States flag vessels, as required), compliance with the Fly America Act requirements (shipment on United States air carriers, as required), timely and effective implementation of technical assistance, and submission of a written evaluation report within 90 days of expiration of the agreement.

QSP projects are subject to review and verification by FAS' Compliance, Security and Emergency Planning Division. Upon request, a QSP participant shall provide to CCC the original documents that support the participant's reimbursement claims. CCC may deny a claim for reimbursement if the claim is not supported by adequate documentation.

3.Reporting:A written evaluation report must be submitted within 90 days of the expiration of each participant's QSP agreement. Evaluation reports should address all performance measures that were presented in the proposal.

For additional information and assistance, contact the Program Operations Division, Office of Trade Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 6512, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250, orby phone:(202) 720-4327, orby fax:(202) 720-9361, orby email:podadmin@fas.usda.gov.

Purpose:The MAP is designed to create, expand, and maintain foreign markets for U.S. agricultural commodities and products through cost-share assistance. Financial assistance under the MAP will be made available on a competitive basis, and applications will be reviewed against the evaluation criteria contained herein and in the MAP regulations. All U.S. agricultural commodities, except tobacco, are eligible for consideration.

The FAS allocates funds in a manner that effectively supports the strategic decision-making initiatives of the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. In deciding whether a proposed project will contribute to the effective creation, expansion, or maintenance of foreign markets, the FAS considers whether the applicant provides a clear, long-term agricultural trade strategy and a program effectiveness time line against which results can be measured at specific intervals using quantifiable product or country goals. The FAS also considers the extent to which a proposed project targets markets with the greatest growth potential. These factors are part of the FAS resource allocation strategy to fund applicants who can demonstrate performance and address the objectives of the GPRA.

Under the MAP, the CCC enters into agreements with eligible participants to share the cost of certain overseas marketing and promotion activities. MAP participants may receive assistance for generic or brand promotion activities. For generic activities, funding priority is given to organizations that have the broadest possible producer representation of the commodity being promoted and that are nationwide in membership and scope. Only non-profit U.S. agricultural trade organizations, nonprofit state regional trade groups (SRTGs), U.S. agricultural cooperatives, and State government agencies can participate directly in the brand program. The MAP generally operates on a reimbursement basis.

1. Eligible Applicants:To participate in the MAP, an applicant must be a nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organization, a nonprofit SRTG, a U.S. agricultural cooperative, or a State government agency. A small-sized U.S.commercial entity may participate through a MAP participant.

2. Cost Sharing:To participate in the MAP, an applicant must agree to contribute resources to its proposed promotional activities. The MAP is intended to supplement, not supplant, the efforts of the U.S. private sector. In the case of generic promotion, the contribution must be at least 10 percent of the value of resources provided by CCC for such generic promotion. In the case of brand promotion, the contribution must be at least 50 percent of the total cost of such brand promotion.

The degree of commitment of an applicant to the promotional strategies contained in its application, as represented by the agreed cost-share contributions specified therein, is considered by the FAS when determining which applications will be approved for funding. Cost-share may be actual cash invested or in-kind contributions, such as professional staff time spent on design and execution of activities. The MAP regulations, in section 1485.13(c), provide detailed discussion of eligible and ineligible cost-share contributions.

3. Other:Applications should include a justification for funding assistance from the program—an explanation as to what specifically could not be accomplished without federal funding assistance, and why participating organization(s) are unlikely to carry out the project without such assistance.

1. Address to Request Application Package:Organizations are encouraged to submit their MAP applications to the FAS through the Unified Export Strategy (UES) application Internet Web site. The UES allows interested applicants to submit a single consolidated and strategically coordinated proposal that incorporates requests for funding and recommendations for virtually all of the FAS marketing programs, financial assistance programs, and market access programs. The suggested UES format encourages applicants to examine the constraints or barriers to trade that they face, identify activities that would help overcome such impediments, consider the entire pool of complementary marketing tools and program resources, and establish realistic export goals. Applicants planning to use the Internet-based system must contact the FAS/Program Operations Division to obtain Web site access information. The Internet-based application may be found at the following URL address:https://www.fas.usda.gov/ues/webapp/.

The FAS highly recommends applying via the Internet-based application, as this format virtually eliminates paperwork and expedites the FAS processing and review cycle. However, applicants also have the option of submitting an electronic version of their application to FAS atpodadmin@fas.usda.gov.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission:To be considered for the MAP, an applicant must submit to the FAS information required by the MAP regulations in section 1485.13. In addition, in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget's policy (68 FR 38402 (June 27, 2003)) regarding the need to identify entities that are receiving government awards, all applicants must submit a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. An applicant may request a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS number request line at 1-866-705-5711.

In addition, in accordance with 2 CFR part 25, each entity that applies to MAP and does not qualify for an exemption under 2 CFR 25.110 must:

(i) Be registered in the CCR prior to submitting an application or plan;

(ii) Maintain an active CCR registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by CCC; and

(iii) Provide its DUNS number in each application or plan it submits to CCC.

Similarly, in accordance with 2 CFR part 170, each entity that applies to MAP and does not qualify for an exception under 2 CFR 170.110(b) must ensure it has the necessary processes and systems in place to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of 2 CFR part 170 should it receive MAP funding.

Incomplete applications and applications that do not otherwise conform to this announcement will not be accepted for review.

The FAS administers various other agricultural export assistance programs including the Foreign Market Development Cooperator (Cooperator) program, the Emerging Markets Program, the Quality Samples Program, and the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program. Any organization that is not interested in applying for the MAP, but would like to request assistance through one of the other programs mentioned should contact the Program Operations Division.

3. Submission Dates and Times:All applications must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, May 21, 2012. All MAP applicants, regardless of the method of submitting an application, must also submit by the application deadline, an original signed certification statement as specified in 7 CFR 1485.13(a)(2)(i)(G) to the Program Operations Division, Office of Trade Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 6512, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250. Applications or certifications received after this date will not be considered.

4. Funding Restrictions:Certain types of expenses are not eligible for reimbursement by the program, and there are limits on other categories of expenses. CCC also will not reimburse unreasonable expenditures or expenditures made prior to approval. Full details are available in the MAP regulations in section 1485.16.

1. Criteria and Review Process:Following is a description of the FAS process for reviewing applications and the criteria for allocating available MAP funds.

(1) Phase 1—Sufficiency Review and FAS Divisional Review:

Applications received by the closing date will be reviewed by the FAS to determine the eligibility of the applicants and the completeness of the applications. These requirements appear in sections 1485.12 and 1485.13 of the MAP regulations. Applications that meet the requirements then will be further evaluated by the appropriate Commodity Branch office of the FAS/Cooperator Programs Division. The Commodity Branch will review each application against the criteria listed in section 1485.14(b) and (c) of the MAP regulations as well as in this Notice. The purpose of this review is to identify meritorious proposals and to recommend an appropriate funding level for each application based upon these criteria.

(2) Phase 2—Competitive Review:

Meritorious applications then will be passed on to the Office of the Deputy Administrator, Office of Trade Programs, for the purpose of allocating available funds among the applicants. Applicants will compete for funds on the basis of the following allocation criteria as appropriate (the number in parentheses represents a percentage weight factor):

(a) Applicant's Contribution Level (40)

• The applicant's 4-year average share (2010-2013) of all contributions under the MAP (cash and goods and services provided by U.S. entities in support ofoverseas marketing and promotion activities) compared to;

• The applicant's 4-year average share (2010-2013) of the funding level for all MAP participants.

(b) Past Performance (30)

• The 3-year average share (2009-2011) of the value of exports promoted by the applicant compared to;

• The applicant's 2-year average share (2011-2012) of the funding level for all MAP participants plus, for those groups participating in the Cooperator program, the 2-year average share (2011-2012) of all Cooperator program budgets.

(c) Projected Export Goals (15)

• The total dollar value of projected exports promoted by the applicant for 2013 compared to;

• The applicant's requested funding level;

(d) Accuracy of Past Projections (15)

• Actual exports for 2011 as reported in the 2013 MAP application compared to;

• Past projections of exports for 2011 as specified in the 2011 MAP application.

The Commodity Branches' recommended funding levels for each applicant are converted to percentages of the total MAP funds available and then multiplied by each weight factor as described above to determine the amount of funds allocated to each applicant.

2. Anticipated Announcement Date:Announcements of funding decisions for the MAP are anticipated during October 2012.

1. Award Notices:The FAS will notify each applicant in writing of the final disposition of its application. The FAS will send an approval letter and program agreement to each approved applicant. The approval letter and program agreement will specify the terms and conditions applicable to the project, including the levels of MAP funding and cost-share contribution requirements.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements:Interested parties should review the MAP regulations, which are available at the following URL address:http://www.fas.usda.gov/mos/programs/map.asp.Hard copies may be obtained by contacting the Program Operations Division.

3. Reporting:The FAS requires various reports and evaluations from MAP participants. Reporting requirements are detailed in the MAP regulations in section 1485.20(b) and (c).

For additional information and assistance, contact the Program Operations Division, Office of Trade Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture at: Room 6512, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250, or by phone: (202) 720-4327, or by fax: (202) 720-9361, or byemail: podadmin@fas.usda.gov.

Authority:The Cooperator program is authorized by title VII of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978, as amended. Cooperator program regulations appear at 7 CFR part 1484.

Purpose:The Cooperator program is designed to create, expand, and maintain foreign markets for U.S. agricultural commodities and products through cost-share assistance. Financial assistance under the Cooperator program will be made available on a competitive basis and applications will be reviewed against the evaluation criteria contained herein and in the Cooperator program regulations. All U.S. agricultural commodities, except tobacco, are eligible for consideration.

The FAS allocates funds in a manner that effectively supports the strategic decision-making initiatives of the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. In deciding whether a proposed project will contribute to the effective creation, expansion, or maintenance of foreign markets, the FAS considers whether the applicant provides a clear, long-term agricultural trade strategy, and a program effectiveness time line against which results can be measured at specific intervals using quantifiable product or country goals. The FAS also considers the extent to which a proposed project targets markets with the greatest growth potential. These factors are part of the FAS resource allocation strategy to fund applicants who can demonstrate performance and address the objectives of the GPRA.

Under the Cooperator program, the FAS enters into agreements with eligible nonprofit U.S. trade organizations to share the cost of certain overseas marketing and promotion activities. Funding priority is given to organizations that have the broadest possible producer representation of the commodity being promoted and that are nationwide in membership and scope. Cooperators may receive assistance only for generic activities that do not involve promotions targeted directly to consumers. The program generally operates on a reimbursement basis.

1. Eligible Applicants:To participate in the Cooperator program, an applicantmust be a nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organization.

2. Cost Sharing:To participate in the Cooperator program, an applicant must agree to contribute resources to its proposed promotional activities. The Cooperator program is intended to supplement, not supplant, the efforts of the U.S. private sector. The contribution must be at least 50 percent of the value of resources provided by CCC for activities conducted under the project agreement.

The degree of commitment of an applicant to the promotional strategies contained in its application, as represented by the agreed cost-share contributions specified therein, is considered by the FAS when determining which applications will be approved for funding. Cost-share may be actual cash invested or in-kind contributions, such as professional staff time spent on design and execution of activities. The Cooperator program regulations, including sections 1484.50 and 1484.51, provide detailed discussion of eligible and ineligible cost-share contributions.

3. Other:Applications should include a justification for funding assistance from the program—an explanation as to what specifically could not be accomplished without federal funding assistance and why participating organization(s) are unlikely to carry out the project without such assistance.

1. Address to Request Application Package:Organizations are encouraged to submit their FMD applications to the FAS through the Unified Export Strategy (UES) application Internet Web site. The UES allows applicants to submit a single consolidated and strategically coordinated proposal that incorporates requests for funding and recommendations for virtually all of the FAS marketing programs, financial assistance programs, and market access programs. The suggested UES format encourages applicants to examine the constraints or barriers to trade faced, identify activities that would help overcome such impediments, consider the entire pool of complementary marketing tools and program resources, and establish realistic export goals.

Applicants planning to use the Internet-based system must contact the FAS/Program Operations Division to obtain site access information. The Internet-based application may be found at the following URL address:https://www.fas.usda.gov/ues/webapp/.

The FAS highly recommends applying via the Internet-based application as this format virtually eliminates paperwork and expedites the FAS processing and review cycle. However, applicants also have the option of submitting an electronic version of their application to FAS atpodadmin@fas.usda.gov.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission:To be considered for the Cooperator program, an applicant must submit to the FAS information required by the Cooperator program regulations in section 1484.20. In addition, in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget's policy (68 FR 38402 (June 27, 2003)) regarding the need to identify entities that are receiving government awards, all applicants must submit a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. An applicant may request a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS number request line at 1-866-705-5711.

In addition, in accordance with 2 CFR part 25, each entity that applies to the Cooperator program and does not qualify for an exemption under 2 CFR 25.110 must:

(i) Be registered in the CCR prior to submitting an application or plan;

(ii) Maintain an active CCR registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by CCC; and

(iii) Provide its DUNS number in each application or plan it submits to CCC.

Similarly, in accordance with 2 CFR part 170, each entity that applies to the Cooperator program and does not qualify for an exception under 2 CFR 170.110(b) must ensure it has the necessary processes and systems in place to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of 2 CFR part 170 should it receive funding under the Cooperator program. Incomplete applications and applications that do not otherwise conform to this announcement will not be accepted for review.

The FAS administers various other agricultural export assistance programs, including the Market Access Program (MAP), the Emerging Markets Program, the Quality Samples Program, and the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program. Any organization that is not interested in applying for the Cooperator program but would like to request assistance through one of the other programs mentioned should contact the Program Operations Division.

3. Submission Dates and Times:All applications must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, May 21, 2012. All Cooperator program applicants, regardless of the method of submitting an application, also must submit by the application deadline, an original signed certification statement as specified in 7 CFR 1484.20(a)(14) to the Program Operations Division, Office of Trade Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 6512, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250. Applications or certifications received after this date will not be considered.

4. Funding Restrictions:Certain types of expenses are not eligible for reimbursement by the program, and there are limits on other categories of expenses. CCC also will not reimburse unreasonable expenditures or expenditures made prior to approval. Full details are available in the Cooperator program regulations, including sections 1484.54 and 1484.55.

1. Criteria and Review Process:Following is a description of the FAS process for reviewing applications and the criteria for allocating available Cooperator program funds.

(1) Phase 1—Sufficiency Review and FAS Divisional Review

Applications received by the closing date will be reviewed by FAS to determine the eligibility of the applicants and the completeness of the applications. These requirements appear in sections 1484.14 and 1484.20 of the Cooperator program regulations as well as in this Notice. Applications that meet the requirements then will be further evaluated by the appropriate Commodity Branch office of the FAS/Cooperator Programs Division. The Commodity Branch will review each application against the criteria listed in section 1484.21 of the Cooperator program regulations. The purpose of this review is to identify meritorious proposals. The Commodity Branch then recommends an appropriate funding level for each approved application for consideration by the Office of the Deputy Administrator, Office of Trade Programs.

(2) Phase 2—Competitive Review

Meritorious applications are passed on to the Office of the Deputy Administrator, Office of Trade Programs, for the purpose of allocating available funds among those applicants. Applicants will compete for funds on the basis of the following allocation criteria as appropriate (the number in parentheses represents a percentage weight factor):

(a) Contribution Level (40)

• The applicant's 6-year average share (2008-2013) of all contributions under the Cooperator program (contributionsmay include cash and goods and services provided by U.S. entities in support of foreign market development activities) compared to;

• The applicant's 6-year average share (2008-2013) of the funding level for all Cooperator program participants.

(b) Past Export Performance (20)

• The 6-year average share (2007-2012) of the value of exports promoted by the applicant compared to;

• The applicant's 6-year average share (2007-2012) of the funding level for all Cooperator participants plus a 6-year average share (2007-2012) of all MAP budgets, if any.

(c) Past Demand Expansion Performance (20)

• The 6-year average share (2007-2012) of the total value of world trade of the commodities promoted by the applicant compared to;

• The applicant's 6-year average share (2007-2012) of all Cooperator program expenditures plus a 6-year average share (2007-2012) of all MAP expenditures, if any.

(d) Future Demand Expansion Goals (10)

• The projected total dollar value of world trade of the commodities being promoted by the applicant for the year 2018 compared to;

• The applicant's requested funding level.

(e) Accuracy of Past Demand Expansion Projections (10)

• The actual dollar value share of world trade of the commodities being promoted by the applicant for the year 2011 compared to;

• The applicant's past projected share of world trade of the commodities being promoted by the applicant for the year 2011, as specified in the 2008 Cooperator program application.

The Commodity Branches' recommended funding levels for each applicant are converted to percentages of the total Cooperator program funds available and then multiplied by each weight factor to determine the amount of funds allocated to each applicant.

2. Anticipated Announcement Date:Announcements of funding decisions for the Cooperator program are anticipated during October 2012.

1. Award Notices:The FAS will notify each applicant in writing of the final disposition of its application. The FAS will send an approval letter and project agreement to each approved applicant. The approval letter and project agreement will specify the terms and conditions applicable to the project, including the levels of Cooperator program funding, and cost-share contribution requirements.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements:Interested parties should review the Cooperator program regulations, which are available at the following URL address:http://www.fas.usda.gov/mos/programs/fmdprogram.asp. Hard copies may be obtained by contacting the Program Operations Division.

3. Reporting:The FAS requires various reports and evaluations from Cooperators. Reporting requirements are detailed in the Cooperator program regulations in sections 1484.53, 1484.70, and 1484.72.

For additional information and assistance, contact the Program Operations Division, Office of Trade Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Courier address:Room 6512, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250, orby phone:(202) 720-4327, orby fax:(202) 720-9361, orby email: podadmin@fas.usda.gov.

Announcement Type:New.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number:10.603.

1. Purpose.The EMP assists U.S. entities in developing, maintaining, or expanding exports of U.S. agricultural commodities and products by funding activities that improve emerging markets' food and rural business systems, including reducing potential trade barriers in such markets. The EMP is intended primarily to support export market development efforts of the private sector, but EMP resources may also be used to assist public organizations.

All U.S. agricultural commodities, except tobacco, are eligible for consideration. Agricultural product(s) should be comprised of at least 50 percent U.S. origin content by weight, exclusive of added water, to be eligible for funding. Proposals that seek support for multiple commodities are also eligible. EMP funding may only be used to develop, maintain, or expand emerging markets for U.S. agricultural commodities and products through generic activities. EMP funding may not be used to support the export of another country's products to the United States, or to promote the development of a foreign economy as a primary objective.

2. Appropriate Activities.All EMP projects must fall into at least one of the following four categories:

(a) Assistance to teams consisting primarily of U.S. individuals expert in assessing the food and rural business systems of other countries. This type ofEMP project must include all three of the following:

• Conduct an assessment of the food and rural business system needs of an emerging market;

• Make recommendations on measures necessary to enhance the effectiveness of these systems; and

• Identify opportunities and projects to enhance the effectiveness of the emerging market's food and rural business systems.

To be eligible, such proposals must clearly demonstrate that experts are primarily agricultural consultants, farmers, other persons from the private sector, and government officials, and that they have expertise in assessing the food and rural business systems of other countries.

(b) Assistance to enable individuals from emerging markets to travel to the United States so that these individuals can, for the purpose of enhancing the food and rural business systems in their countries, become familiar with U.S. technology and agribusiness and rural enterprise operations by consulting with food and rural business system experts in the United States.

(c) Assistance to enable U.S. agricultural producers and other individuals knowledgeable in agricultural and agribusiness matters to travel to emerging markets to assist in transferring their knowledge and expertise to entities in emerging markets. Such travel must be to emerging markets. Travel to developed markets is not eligible under the program even if the traveler's targeted market is an emerging market.

(d) Technical assistance to implement the recommendations, projects, and/or opportunities identified under 2(a) above. Technical assistance that does not implement the recommendations, projects, and/or opportunities identified by assistance under 2(a) above is not eligible under the EMP.

Proposals that do not fall into one or more of the four categories above, regardless of previous guidance provided regarding the EMP, are not eligible for consideration under the program.

EMP funds may not be used to support normal operating costs of individual organizations, nor as a source to recover pre-award costs or prior expenses from previous or ongoing projects. Proposals that counter national strategies or duplicate activities planned or already underway by U.S. non-profit agricultural commodity or trade associations (“cooperators”) will not be considered. Other ineligible expenditures include: Branded product promotions (e.g., in-store, restaurant advertising, labeling,etc.); advertising, administrative, and operational expenses for trade shows; Web site development; equipment purchases; and the preparation and printing of brochures, flyers, and posters (except in connection with specific technical assistance activities such as training seminars). For a more complete description of ineligible expenditures, please refer to the EMP regulations.

3. Eligible Markets.The Act defines an emerging market as any country that the Secretary of Agriculture determines:

(a) Is taking steps toward developing a market-oriented economy through the food, agriculture, or rural business sectors of the economy of the country; and

(b) Has the potential to provide a viable and significant market for U.S. agricultural commodities or products of U.S. agricultural commodities.

Because EMP funds are limited and the range of potential emerging market countries is worldwide, consideration will be given only to proposals that target countries or regional groups with per capita income of less than $12,275 (the current ceiling on upper middle income economies as determined by the World Bank [World Development Indicators; November 2011,http://siteresources.worldbank.org/DATASTATISTICS/Resources/CLASS.XLS]) and populations of greater than 1 million.

Income limits and their calculation can change from year to year with the result that a given country may qualify under the legislative and administrative criteria one year but not the next. Therefore, CCC has not established a fixed list of emerging market countries.

A few countries technically qualify as emerging markets but may require a separate determination before funding can be considered because of political sensitivities.

In general, all qualified proposals received before the application deadline will compete for EMP funding. Priority consideration will be given to proposals that directly support or address at least one of the goals and objectives in the USDA and FAS Strategic Plans. The USDA Strategic Plan can be accessed at the following link:http://www.ocfo.usda.gov/usdasp/sp2010/sp2010.pdf.The FAS strategic plan can be accessed at the following link:http://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/FAS%20StrategicPlan2010-15finalClearedFFAS.pdf.The applicants' willingness to contribute resources, including cash, goods and services, will be a critical factor in determining which proposals are funded under the EMP. Proposals will also be judged on the potential benefits to the industry represented by the applicant and the degree to which the proposal demonstrates industry support.

The limited funds and the range of eligible emerging markets worldwide generally preclude CCC from approving large budgets for individual projects. While there is no minimum or maximum amount set for EMP-funded projects, most projects are funded at a level of less than $500,000 and for a duration of approximately one year. Private entities may submit multi-year proposals requesting higher levels of funding that may be considered in the context of a detailed strategic implementation plan. Funding in such cases is generally limited to three years and provided one year at a time with commitments beyond the first year subject to interim evaluations and funding availability. Government entities are not eligible for multi-year funding.

Funding for successful proposals will be provided through specific agreements. The CCC, through FAS, will be kept informed of the implementation of approved projects through the requirement to provide interim progress reports and final performance reports. Changes in the original project timelines and adjustments within project budgets must be approved in advance by FAS.

1. Eligible Applicants:Any U.S. private or government entity (e.g.,universities, non-profit trade associations, agricultural cooperatives, state regional trade groups (SRTGs), state departments of agriculture, federal agencies, profit-making entities, and consulting businesses) with a demonstrated role or interest in exports of U.S. agricultural commodities or products may apply to the program. Proposals from research and consulting organizations will be considered if they provide evidence of substantial participation by and financial support from the U.S. industry. For-profit entities are also eligible but may not use program funds to conduct private business, promote private self-interests, supplement the costs of normal sales activities or promote their own products or services beyond specific uses approved by CCC in a given project.

U.S. export market development cooperators and SRTGs may seek funding to address priority, market specific issues and to undertake activities not suitable for funding under other CCC market development programs,e.g.,the Foreign Market Development Cooperator (Cooperator) Program and the Market Access Program (MAP). Foreign organizations, whether government or private, may participate as third parties in activities carried out by U.S. organizations, but are not eligible for funding assistance from the program.

2. Cost Sharing:No private sector proposal will be considered without the element of cost-share from the applicant and/or U.S. partners. The EMP is intended to complement, not supplant, the efforts of the U.S. private sector. There is no minimum or maximum amount of cost-share, though the range in recent successful proposals has been between 35 and 75 percent. The degree of commitment to a proposed project, represented by the amount and type of private funding, is one factor used in determining which proposals will be approved for funding. Cost-share may be actual cash invested or professional time of staff assigned to the project. Proposals for which private industry is willing to commit cash, rather than in-kind contributions, such as staff resources, will be given priority consideration.

Cost-sharing is not required for proposals from government agencies, but is mandatory for all other eligible entities, even when they may be party to a joint proposal with a government agency. Contributions from USDA or other government agencies or programs may not be counted toward the stated cost-share requirement of other applicants. Similarly, contributions from foreign (non-U.S.) organizations may not be counted toward the cost-share requirement, but may be counted in the total cost of the project.

3. Other:Proposals should include a justification for funding assistance from the program—an explanation as to what specifically could not be accomplished without Federal funding assistance and why the participating organization(s) would be unlikely to carry out the project without such assistance. Applicants may submit more than one proposal.

1. Address to Request Application Package:EMP applicants have the opportunity to utilize the Unified Export Strategy (UES) application process, an online system that provides a means for interested applicants to submit a consolidated and strategically coordinated single proposal that incorporates funding requests for any or all of the market development programs administered by FAS.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications to FAS through the UES application Internet Web site. The Internet-based format reduces paperwork and expedites the FAS processing and review cycle. Applicants planning to use the on-line UES system must contact the Program Operations Division to obtain site access information. The Internet-based application is located at the following URL address:https://www.fas.usda.gov/ues/webapp/.

Although FAS highly recommends applying via the Internet-based application, applicants also have the option of submitting an electronic version to FAS atpodadmin@fas.usda.gov.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission:To be considered for the EMP, an applicant must submit to FAS information required by this Notice of Funds Availability and the EMP regulations at 7 CFR part 1486. EMP regulations and additional information are available at the following URL address:http://www.fas.usda.gov/mos/em-markets/em-markets.asp.

In addition, in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget's issuance of a final policy (68 FR 38402 (June 27, 2003)) regarding the need to identify entities that are receiving government awards, all applicants must submit a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. An applicant may request a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS number request line on 1-866-705-5711.

In addition, in accordance with 2 CFR part 25, each entity that applies to the EMP and does not qualify for an exemption under 2 CFR 25.110 must:

(i) Be registered in the CCR prior to submitting an application or plan;

(ii) Maintain an active CCR registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by CCC; and

(iii) Provide its DUNS number in each application or plan it submits to CCC.

Similarly, in accordance with 2 CFR part 170, each entity that applies to the EMP and does not qualify for an exception under 2 CFR 170.110(b) must ensure it has the necessary processes and systems in place to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of 2 CFR part 170 should it receive EMP funding.

Applications should be no longer than ten (10) pages and include the following information:

(a) Date of proposal;

(b) Name of organization submitting proposal;

(c) Organization address, telephone and fax numbers;

(d) Tax ID number;

(e) DUNS number;

(f) Primary contact person;

(g) Full title of proposal;

(h) Target market(s);

(i) Current conditions in the target market(s) affecting the intended commodity or product;

(j) Description of problem(s) (i.e.,constraint(s)) to be addressed by the project, such as the need to assess and enhance food and rural business systems of the emerging market, lack of awareness by foreign officials of U.S. technology and business practices, impediments (infrastructure, financing, regulatory or other non-tariff barriers) to the effectiveness of emerging market's food and rural business systems previously identified by an EMP project that are to be implemented by the applicant,etc.;

(k) Project objectives;

(l)Performance measures:Benchmarks for quantifying progress in meeting the objectives;

(m)Rationale:Explanation of the underlying reasons for the project proposal and its approach, the anticipated benefits, and any additional pertinent analysis;

(n) Clear demonstration that successful implementation will benefit an emerging market's food and rural business system and/or reduce potential trade barriers, and will benefit a particular industry as a whole, not just the applicant(s);

(o) Explanation as to what specifically could not be accomplished without Federal funding assistance and why the participating organization(s) would be unlikely to carry out the project without such assistance;

(p) Specific description of activity/activities to be undertaken;

(q) Timeline(s) for implementation of activity, including start and end dates;

(r) Information on whether similar activities are or have previously been funded with USDA resources in the target country or countries (e.g.,under MAP and/or Cooperator programs);

(s) Detailed line item activity budget:

• Cost items should be allocated separately to each participating organization; and

• Expense items constituting a proposed activity's overall budget (e.g.,salaries, travel expenses, consultant fees, administrative costs, etc.), with aline item cost for each, should be listed, clearly indicating:

(1) Which items are to be covered by EMP funding;

(2) Which by the participating U.S. organization(s); and

(3) Which by foreign third parties (if applicable).

Cost items for individual consultant fees should show calculation of daily rate and number of days. Cost items for travel expenses should show number of trips, destinations, cost, and objective for each trip; and

(t) Qualifications of applicant(s) should be included as an attachment.

3. Funding Restrictions:Certain types of expenses are not eligible for reimbursement by the program, and there are limits on other categories of expenses, such as indirect overhead charges, travel expenses, and consulting fees. CCC will also not reimburse unreasonable expenditures or expenditures made prior to approval of a proposal. Full details of the funding restrictions are available in the EMP regulations.

4. Submission Dates and Times:EMP funding is reviewed on a rolling basis during the fiscal year as long as EMP funding is available as set forth below:

• Proposals received by, but not later than, 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, May 21, 2012, will be considered for funding with other proposals received by that date;

• Proposals not approved for funding during the review period will be reconsidered for funding after the review period only if the applicant specifically requests such reconsideration in writing, and only if funding remains available;

• Proposals received after 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, May 21, 2012, will be considered in the order received for funding only if funding remains available.

5.Other Submission Requirements:All Internet-based applications must be properly submitted by 5 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, May 21, 2012, in order to be considered for funding; late submissions received after the deadline will be considered only if funding remains available. All applications submitted by email must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, May 21, 2012, atpodadmin@fas.usda.govin order to receive the same consideration.

1. Criteria:Key criteria used in judging proposals include:

• The objective of the activities is to develop, maintain, or expand markets for U.S. agricultural exports by improving the effectiveness of the food and rural business systems in emerging markets;

• Appropriateness of the activities for the targeted market(s) and the extent to which the project identifies market barriers (e.g., a fundamental deficiency in the emerging market's food and rural business systems, and/or a recent change in those systems);

• Potential of the project to expand U.S. market share and increase U.S. exports or sales;

• Quality of the project's performance measures, and the degree to which they relate to the objectives, deliverables, and proposed approach and activities;

• Justification for Federal funding;

• Overall cost of the project and the amount of funding provided by the applicant and any partners; and

• Evidence that the organization has the knowledge, expertise, ability, and resources to successfully implement the project, including timeliness and quality of reporting on past EMP activities.

Please see 7 CFR part 1486 for additional evaluation criteria.

2. Review and Selection Process:All applications undergo a multi-phase review within FAS, by appropriate FAS field offices, and, as needed, by the private sector Advisory Committee on Emerging Markets to determine the qualifications, quality, appropriateness of projects, and reasonableness of project budgets.

1. Award Notices:FAS will notify each applicant in writing of the final disposition of the submitted application. FAS will send an approval letter and project agreement to each approved applicant. The approval letter and agreement will specify the terms and conditions applicable to the project, including the levels of EMP funding and cost-share contribution requirements.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements:Interested parties should review the EMP regulations, which are available at the following URL address:http://www.fas.usda.gov/mos/em-markets/em-markets.asp.

3. Reporting.Quarterly progress reports for all programs 1 year or longer in duration are required. Projects of less than 1 year generally require a mid-term progress report. Final performance reports are due 90 days after completion of each project. Content requirements for both types of reports are contained in the Project Agreement. Final financial reports are also due 90 days after completion of each project as attachments to the final reports. Please see 7 CFR part 1486 for additional reporting requirements.

For additional information and assistance, contact the Program Operations Division, Office of Trade Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 6512, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250, orby phone:(202) 720-4327, orby fax:(202) 720-9361, orby email: podadmin@fas.usda.gov.

On July 15, 2008, Carole `Kniffy' Hamilton, Forest Supervisor of the Bridger-Teton National Forest issued an EIS and signed a Record of Decision (ROD) concerning a Long Term Special Use Authorization for WGFC to use National Forest System Land for their Winter Elk Management Activities. The EIS included analysis of Alkali Creek and five other existing feedgrounds. In the ROD, Forest Supervisor Hamilton approved use at the five other feedgrounds and postponed the decision concerning Alkali Creek Feedground. This decision was postponed because more information was needed concerning the location of the Gros Ventre Wilderness boundary and vegetation effects adjacent to the feedground inside the Wilderness.

The purpose and need for action is to respond to the WGFC request for a long term Special Use Permit authorizing intermittent occupancy and use of Alkali Creek Feedground for activities associated with the WGFC winter elk management program.

The proposed action is to authorize the continued use of National Forest System (NFS) lands at Alkali Creek Feedground by the WGFC for corrals, sheds, one hay stack-yard containing two haysheds, a water facility and feeding grounds associated with their ongoing winter elk management program.

Three alternatives were identified and studied in the 2008 FEIS: (1) The no action alternative—no special use authorization would be issued, (2) the proposed action—issuance of authorization to the WGFC, and (3) authorization of the proposed use with modifications.

The Forest Service is the Lead Agency. WGFC is a Cooperating Agency.

The responsible Forest officer for this proposed action is Forest Supervisor Jacqueline Buchanan, Bridger-Teton National Forest, P.O. Box 1888, Jackson, WY 83001.

The decision to be made is whether or not to authorize WGFC use of NFS lands at Alkali Creek Feedground for corrals, sheds, one hay stack-yard containing two haysheds, a water facility and feeding grounds associated with their ongoing elk feeding and management programs.

After review of the 2008 EIS by an interdisciplinary team of Forest Service specialists, Forest Supervisor Buchanan determined that information concerning changed circumstances should be documented in a supplement and presented for consideration before a decision is made. The preliminary list of topics that may be considered for this supplement includes: Changes in species listed as Threatened, Endangered, or Sensitive, designation of Wild and Scenic Rivers, impacts to the Gros Ventre Wilderness, compliance with the Pronghorn Forest Plan amendment, effects related to recent fire activity, current information concerning wildlife diseases, and effects of changes in WGFC regulations. The public is encouraged to assist the Agency by contributing opinions and information about these or other changed circumstances since issuance of the 2008 EIS.

If the decision is to authorize WGFC to continue to occupy and use NFS lands, it will be done through issuance of a Special Use Authorization with a term of up to 20 years. (36 CFR part 251 subpart B.)

This notice of intent initiates the scoping process, which guides the development of the Supplement to the EIS. Scoping letters will be sent to a mailing list of known interested parties and to parties who commented on the 2008 Draft EIS. Public meetings are not planned; however, interested parties are encouraged to contact Agency personnel if questions arise. The scoping process will assist the Agency in determining what changed information should be included in the supplement. Ongoing information related to this analysis will be posted on the Bridger-Teton National Forest Web site:http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/btnf/projects.

It is important that reviewers provide their comments at such times and in such manner that they are useful to the Agency's preparation of the supplement to the 2008 Environmental Impact Statement. Therefore, comments should be provided prior to the close of the comment period and should clearly articulate the reviewer's concerns and contentions. Comments received in response to this solicitation, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be part of the public record for this proposed action. Comments submitted anonymously will also be accepted and considered.

Background

On January 17, 2012, the Department published theFinal Results.On January 23, 2012, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.224(c), the Timken Company (“Timken”) submitted an allegation of a ministerial error regarding the valuation of the steel bar production input for CPZ/SKF and requested that the Department correct the alleged ministerial error in the calculation of CPZ/SKF's dumping margin. No other party submitted ministerial error allegations.

Before the Department could take action on the alleged ministerial error, both Timken and CPZ/SKF filed summonses and complaints with the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) challenging theFinal Results,which vested the CIT with jurisdiction over the administrative proceeding. On March 29, 2012, the CIT granted the Department leave to amend theFinal Results. 2

A ministerial error as defined in section 751(h) of the Act includes “errors in addition, subtraction, or other arithmetic function, clerical error resulting from inaccurate copying, duplication, or the like, and any other type of unintentional error which the administering authority considers ministerial.”3

After analyzing the ministerial error allegation, we have determined, in accordance with section 751(h) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.224(e), that we made certain ministerial errors in our calculations for theFinal Results.For a detailed discussion of these ministerial errors, as well as the Department's analysis of the errors and allegation,seethe Memorandum to the File, “Final Results of the 2009-2010 Administrative Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, from the People's Republic of China: Allegation of Ministerial Error,” dated concurrently with this notice (“Ministerial Error Memo”).

Because the cash deposit rate for two other exporters was based on the calculated rate for CPZ/SKF, and that margin has changed since theFinal Results,the separate rate for these two exporters has changed as well. The amended weighted-average dumping margins are as follows:

This notice also serves as a final reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during thisreview period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the Secretary's presumption that reimbursement of the antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties.

This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective orders (“APOs”) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return/destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation that is subject to sanction.

We will disclose the calculations performed for these amended final results within five days of the date of publication of this notice to interested parties in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b).

Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(A) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.212(b), the Department will determine, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries of subject merchandise in accordance with the amended final results of this review. For assessment purposes, we calculated importer (or customer)-specific assessment rates for merchandise subject to this review. Where appropriate, we calculated anad valoremrate for each importer (or customer) by dividing the total dumping margins for reviewed sales to that party by the total entered values associated with those transactions. For duty-assessment rates calculated on this basis, we will direct CBP to assess the resultingad valoremrate against the entered customs values for the subject merchandise. Where appropriate, we calculated a per-unit rate for each importer (or customer) by dividing the total dumping margins for reviewed sales to that party by the total sales quantity associated with those transactions. For duty-assessment rates calculated on this basis, we will direct CBP to assess the resulting per-unit rate against the entered quantity of the subject merchandise. Where an importer (or customer)-specific assessment rate isde minimis(i.e.,less than 0.50 percent), the Department will instruct CBP to assess that importer (or customer's) entries of subject merchandise without regard to antidumping duties, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.106(c)(2). On January 31, 2012, and February 2, 2012, the CIT issued injunctions enjoining liquidation of certain entries which are subject to the antidumping duty order on TRBs from the PRC, for the POR.4 Accordingly, the Department will not issue assessment instructions for any entries subject to the above-mentioned injunctions to CBP after publication of this notice.

The following cash deposit requirements will be effective retroactively on any entries made on or after January 17, 2012, the date of publication of theFinal Results,for all shipments of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date, as provided for by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) For CPZ/SKF, Zhejiang Sihe Machine Co., Ltd., and Xinchang Kaiyuan Automotive Bearing Co., Ltd., the cash deposit rate will be the amended final margin rate shown above in the “Amended Final Results” section of this notice; (2) for previously investigated or reviewed PRC and non-PRC exporters not listed above that have separate rates, the cash deposit rate will continue to be the exporter-specific rate published for the most recent period; (3) for all PRC exporters of subject merchandise which have not been found to be entitled to a separate rate, the cash deposit rate will be the PRC-wide rate of 92.84 percent; and (4) for all non-PRC exporters of subject merchandise which have not received their own rate, the cash deposit rate will be the rate applicable to the PRC exporters that supplied that non-PRC exporter. These deposit requirements shall remain in effect until further notice.

These amended final results are published in accordance with sections 751(a)(1), 751(h) and 777(i)(1) of the Act.

Public comment periods will be provided. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. The meetings will run as late as necessary to complete scheduled business.

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 listed 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 Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency.

The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, (808) 522-8220 (voice) or (808) 522-8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

Title:Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (Regulation O) 12 CFR Part 1015.

OMB Number:3170-0007.

Abstract:The required disclosures under Regulation O assist prospective purchasers of mortgage assistance relief services (MARS) in making well informed decisions and avoiding deceptive and unfair acts and practices. The information that must be kept under Regulation O's recordkeeping requirements is used by the CFPB and other relevant agencies for enforcement purposes and to ensure compliance by MARS providers with Regulation O. The information is requested only on a case-by-case basis.

Type of Review:Extension of a currently approved collection.

Affected Public:Businesses or other for profits.

Estimated Number of Responses:1,000.

Estimated Time per Response:32 hour 30 minutes.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:32,500.

Title:Mortgage Acts and Practices (Regulation N) 12 CFR part 1014.

OMB Number:3170-0009.

Abstract:The Omnibus Appropriations Act, as clarified by Section 511 of the Credit CARD Act, and as amended by Section 1097 of the Dodd-Frank Act directs the CFPB to issue rules that “relate to unfair or deceptive acts or practices” regarding mortgage loans. Regulation N prohibitsmisrepresentations about the terms of mortgage credit products in commercial communications and requires that covered persons keep certain related records for a period of twenty-four (24) months from last dissemination. Specifically, Regulation N requires covered persons to retain: (1) Copies of all materially different commercial communications disseminated, including but not limited to sales scripts, training materials, related marketing materials, Web sites, and weblogs; (2) documents describing or evidencing all mortgage credit products available to consumers during the time period in which each commercial communication was disseminated, including but not limited to the names and terms of each such mortgage credit product available to consumers; and (3) documents describing or evidencing all additional products or services (such as credit insurance or credit disability insurance) that are or may be offered or provided with the mortgage credit products available to consumers during the time period in which each commercial communication was disseminated, including but not limited to the names and terms of each such additional product or service available to consumers. A failure to keep such records is a violation of Regulation N. The information that Regulation N requires covered persons to retain is necessary to ensure efficient and effective law enforcement to address deceptive practices that occur in the mortgage advertising area. To gauge whether covered persons are complying with Regulation N or making prohibited misrepresentations, it is necessary to review the commercial communications that were disseminated and the information about the mortgage credit products and relevant additional products or services available during the time period in which each commercial communication was disseminated. Furthermore, a strong recordkeeping provision is necessary to foster effective enforcement of Regulation N.

Type of Review:Extension of a currently approved collection.

Affected Public:Businesses or other for profits.

Estimated Number of Responses:1,300,000.

Estimated Time per Response:3 hours.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:3,900,000.

Title:Consumer Leasing Act (Regulation M) 12 CFR part 1013.

OMB Number:3170-0006.

Abstract:Federal and state enforcement and private litigants use the records to ascertain whether accurate and complete disclosures of the cost of leases have been provided to consumers prior to consummation of the lease. This information provides the primary evidence of law violations in Consumer Leasing Act (CLA) enforcement actions brought by Federal agencies. Without Regulation M's recordkeeping requirement, the agencies' ability to enforce the CLA would be significantly impaired. As noted above, consumers rely upon the disclosures required by the CLA and Regulation M for information to comparison shop among leases, as well as to ascertain the true costs and terms of lease offers. Enforcement agencies and private litigants need the information in these disclosures and other requirements to enforce the CLA and Regulation M.

Type of Review:Extension of a currently approved collection.

Affected Public:Businesses or other for profits.

Estimated Number of Responses:67,858.

Estimated Time per Response:1 hour 28 minutes.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:100,058.

Title:Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X) 12 CFR Part 1024.

OMB Number:3170-0016.

Abstract:Certain disclosures are required by the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) of 1974, as amended by Section 461 of the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 (HURRA), and other various amendments. Required disclosures include: The Good Faith Estimate (GFE), the Special Information Booklet, the HUD-1/HUD-1A Settlement Statements, the Servicing Disclosure Statement, and, as applicable, the Servicing Transfer Disclosure. Other disclosures may be required under certain circumstances and include: The Initial Escrow Account Statement, the Annual Escrow Account Statement, the Affiliated Business Disclosure, and the Consumer Disclosure for Voluntary Escrow Account Payments. This collection helps to protect consumers in several respects. The Special Information Booklet helps to protect consumers from unnecessarily high settlement costs by providing information about the nature and cost of real estate settlement services. The GFE and HUD-1/HUD-1A Settlement Statements enable consumers to compare estimated settlement costs with actual settlement costs. The Affiliated Business Disclosure helps to protect borrowers from unnecessarily high settlement service charges due to the settlement service provider's use of an affiliated provider. Disclosures related to the servicing of the mortgage loan help to protect consumers if the servicing of the loan could be or is transferred. Disclosures related to consumers' escrow accounts help to protect them from unnecessarily high escrow charges.

Affected Public:Businesses or other for profits.

Estimated Number of Responses:149,590,000.

Estimated Time per Response:7 Minutes.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:17,183,000.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank Act”), Public Law 111-203, established the CFPB to administer and enforce federal consumer financial protection law. The Regulatory Flexibility Act (“RFA”) (Pub. L. 96-354) as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121) and section 1100G of the Dodd-Frank Act (Pub. L. 111-203) require the CFPB to notify the Small Business Administration's Chief Counsel for Advocacy (“Chief Counsel”) prior to issuing certain proposed rules and then to convene a review panel and collect advice and recommendations from representatives of small entities, as defined pursuant to the RFA, on potential economic impacts of the proposed rule under consideration. The RFA also requires the review panel to issue a public report on the comments of the small entity representatives and the panel's findings on certain matters (the “review panel process”).

In addition, the RFA, as amended, requires the CFPB to identify representatives of small entities in consultation with the Chief Counsel and to collect advice and recommendations from these representatives as to: (1) any projected increase in the cost of credit for small entities; and (2) significant alternatives to the proposed rule that minimize this impact prior to issuing it (the “cost of credit consultation process”).

The new system of records described in this notice, “CFPB.017—CFPB Small Business Review Panels and Cost of Credit Consultations,” will maintain records concerning the activities and operations of the CFPB in connection with the review panel and cost of credit consultation processes as well as related outreach events.

The report of the new system of records has been submitted to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and the Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to Appendix I to OMB Circular A-130, “Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records AboutIndividuals,” dated November 30, 2000, and the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(r).

The system of records entitled “CFPB.017—CFPB Small Business Review Panels and Cost of Credit Consultations” is published in its entirety below.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Act”), Public Law No. 111-203, Title X, established the CFPB to administer and enforce the federal consumer financial protection laws. The CFPB will maintain the records covered by this notice.

The new system of records described in this notice, CFPB.014—Direct Registration and User Management System, will be used to provide authorized individuals, including CFPB employees and members of the public who have business with the Bureau, access to or interaction with CFPB information technology resources. A description of the new system of records follows this Notice.

The report of a new system of records has been submitted to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and the Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to Appendix I to OMB Circular A-130, “Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,” dated November 30, 2000, and the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(r).

The system of records entitled, “CFPB.014—CFPB Direct Registration and User Management System”, is published in its entirety below.

Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that Federal agencies provide interested parties an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. The Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management, publishes this notice containing proposed information collection requests at the beginning of the Departmental review of the information collection. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records.

Title of Collection:State Educational Agency Local Educational Agency, and School Data Collection and Reporting under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), Title I, Part A.

OMB Control Number:1810-0581.

Type of Review:Extension.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses:50,719.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours:4,710,525.

Abstract:Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act, and its regulations contain several existing provisions that require State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), and schools to collectand disseminate information. The Paperwork Reduction Act covers these activities, which are currently approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1810-0581 (expires April 30, 2012).

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has invited each SEA to request flexibility on behalf of itself, its LEAs, and schools, in order to better focus on improving student academic achievement and increasing the quality of instruction (ESEA flexibility). As of April 17, 2012, 11 SEAs have had their ESEA flexibility requests approved, 27 SEAs' requests are pending, and 5 SEAs have indicated that they intend to request ESEA flexibility in September 2012. Of particular relevance to this collection is ED's expectation that, overall, ESEA flexibility will result in less burden on SEAs, LEAs, and schools compared with current law absent this flexibility. The burden estimate for this collection is therefore substantially lower than that of the currently approved collection.

An LEA (including a public charter school that is considered an LEA under State law) is eligible for an award under the SRSA program if—

(a) The total number of students in average daily attendance at all of the schools served by the LEA is fewer than 600, or each county in which a school served by the LEA is located has a total population density of fewer than 10 persons per square mile; and

(b)(1) All of the schools served by the LEA are designated with a school locale code of 7 or 8 by the Department's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES); or

(2) The Secretary has determined, based on a demonstration by the LEA and concurrence of the State educational agency, that the LEA is located in an area defined as rural by a governmental agency of the State.

An eligible LEA must submit an application to receive an FY 2012 SRSA grant award if that LEA has never submitted an application for SRSA funds in any prior year.

All eligible LEAs that need to submit an application to receive an SRSA grant award in a given year are highlighted in yellow on the SRSA eligibility spreadsheets, which are posted annually on the SRSA program Web site atwww2.ed.gov/programs/reapsrsa/eligibility.html.

Under the regulations in 34 CFR 75.104(a), the Secretary makes a grant only to an eligible party that submits an application. Given the limited purpose served by the application under the SRSA program, the Secretary considers the application requirement to be met if an LEA submitted an SRSA application for any prior year. In this circumstance, unless an LEA advises the Secretary by the application deadline that it is withdrawing its application, the Secretary deems the application that an LEA previously submitted to remain in effect for FY 2012 funding, and the LEA does not have to submit an additional application.

We intend to provide, by April 12, 2012, a list of LEAs eligible for FY 2012 funds on the Department's Web site athttp://www2.ed.gov/programs/reapsrsa/eligibility.html. This Web site will indicate which eligible LEAs must submit an electronic application to the Department to receive an FY 2012 SRSA grant award, and which eligible LEAs are considered already to have met the application requirement.

Eligible LEAs that need to submit an application in order to receive FY 2012 SRSA funds must do so electronically by the deadline established in this notice.

An eligible LEA that is required to submit an application to receive FY 2012 SRSA funds must submit an electronic application by May 31, 2012, 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time. If it submits its application after this deadline, the LEA will receive a grant award only to the extent that funds are available after the Department awards grants to other eligible LEAs under the program.

Submission of an electronic application involves the use of the Department's G5 System. You can access the electronic application for the SRSA Program at:http://www.g5.gov. When you access this site, you will receive specific instructions regarding the information to include in your application.

The hours of operation of the G5 Web site are 6 a.m. Monday until 9 p.m. Wednesday; and 6 a.m. Thursday until 8 p.m. Sunday (Washington, DC time). Please note that the system is unavailable after 8 p.m. on Sundays, and after 9 p.m. on Wednesdays for maintenance (Washington, DC time). Any modifications to these hours are posted on the G5 Web site.

Accessible Format:Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or computer disc) on request to either program contact person listed underFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

Electronic Access to This Document:The official version of this document is the document published in theFederal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of theFederal Registerand the Code of Federal Regulations is available via the Federal Digital Systemat:www.gpo.gov/fdsys. At this site you can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in theFederal Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the site.

You may also access documents of the Department published in theFederal Registerby using the article search feature at:www.federalregister.gov. Specifically, through the advanced search feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published by the Department.

Title:FERC-725 and Certification of Electric Reliability Organization; Procedures for Electric Reliability Standards.

OMB Control No.:1902-0225.

Type of Request:Three-year extension of the FERC-725 information collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting requirements. However, FERC is making adjustments to the burden estimates based on current information.

Abstract:The Commission uses the information collected under the requirements of FERC-7251 to implement the statutory provisions of Section 215 of the Federal Power Act (FPA).2

Section 215 of the FPA aids the Commission's efforts to strengthen the reliability of the interstate grid through the granting of new authority to provide for a system of mandatory Reliability Standards developed by the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) and reviewed and approved by FERC.

On February 3, 2006, the Commission issued Order No.6723 certifying a single ERO [the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)], to oversee the reliability of the United States' portion of the interconnected North American Bulk-Power System, subject to Commission oversight. The ERO is responsible for developing and enforcing the mandatory Reliability Standards. The Reliability Standards apply to all users, owners and operators of the Bulk-Power System. The Commission has the authority to approve all ERO actions, to order the ERO to carry out its responsibilities under these statutory provisions, and (as appropriate) to enforce Reliability Standards.

The ERO can delegate its enforcement responsibilities to a Regional Entity. Delegation is effective only after the Commission approves the delegation agreement. A Regional Entity can also propose a Reliability Standard to the ERO for submission to the Commission for approval.

The FERC-725 contains the following information collection elements:

Self Assessment and ERO Application:The Commission requires the ERO to submit to FERC a performance assessment report every five years. Each of regional entity submits a performance assessment report to the ERO. Submitting an application to become an ERO is also part of this collection.4

Reliability Assessments:18 CFR 39.11 requires the ERO to assess the reliability and adequacy of the Bulk-Power System in North America. Subsequently, the ERO must report to the Commission on its findings. Regional entities perform similar assessments within individual regions.

Reliability Compliance:Reliability Standards are mandatory and enforceable. In addition to the specific information collection requirements contained in each standard, there are general compliance, monitoring and enforcement information collection requirements imposed on applicable entities. Audits, spot checks, self-certifications, exception data submittals, violation reporting, and mitigation plan confirmation are included in this area.

Stakeholder Survey:The ERO used a stakeholder survey to solicit feedback from registered entities in preparation for its three year performance assessment. The Commission assumes that the ERO will perform another survey prior to the 2014 performance assessment.

Other Reporting:This category refers to all other reporting requirements imposed on the ERO or regional entities in order to comply with the Commission's regulations.

The Commission implements its responsibilities through the Code of Federal Regulations in 18 CFR part 39.

Type of Respondents:Electric reliability organization, regional entities, and registered entities.

Estimate of Annual Burden 5 :The Commission estimates the total public reporting burden for this information collection as:

The Commission derived the figures above using NERC's Business Plan and Budget Submissions,NERC's Compliance, Enforcement and Monitoring Plans, NERC's Performance Assessments, other information on NERC's Web site (http://www.nerc.com/), andinternal FERC staff estimates. See the appendix for more details regarding the burden estimates.8

The total estimated annual cost burden to respondents is $115,655,020 ($15,128,199 + $46,121,011 + $54,405,810).

ERO Cost:168,503 hours @ $89.78/hr = $15,128,199.

Regional Entity Cost:593,120 hours @ $77.76/hr = $46,121,011.

Registered Entity Cost:788,490 hours @ $69/hr = $54,405,810 .

The hourly cost figures are loaded (i.e. includes salary and other personnel costs). The Commission used NERC's 2012 Business Plan and internal FERC salary estimates for these cost figures.

Comments:Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

The CAA affords EPA a 45-day period to review, and object to as appropriate, a Title V operating permit proposed by State permitting authorities. Section 505(b)(2) of the Act authorizes any person to petition the EPA Administrator, within 60 days after the expiration of this review period, to object to a Title V operating permit if EPA has not done so. Petitions must be based only on objections to the permit that were raised with reasonable specificity during the public comment period provided by the State, unless the petitioner demonstrates that it was impracticable to raise these issues during the comment period or the grounds for the issue arose after this period.

EPA received two petitions from the Petitioners dated June 25, 2010 and May 3, 2011, requesting that EPA object to the issuance of the Title V operating permits to Consolidated Environmental Management, Inc.—Nucor Steel Louisiana (“Nucor”), for the operation of the Pig Iron and Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) manufacturing facility in Saint James Parish, Louisiana for the following reasons:

In the 2010 Petition for the pig iron title V permit, the Petitioner makes the following claims: (1) The Best Achievable Control Technology (“BACT”) determinations are unsupported and inadequate under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration program (“PSD”) and Louisiana's State Implementation Plan (“SIP”); (2) LDEQ failed to require BACT for major sources of pollutants; (3) LDEQ failed to require reliable ambient air quality modeling to ensure that the facility's emissions will not cause an exceedance of a National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) or PSD increment; (4) LDEQ unlawfully issued the permits without requiring preconstruction monitoring for particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM10), sulfur dioxide (SO2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), total reduced sulfur (TRS) and sulfuric acid mist; and (5) LDEQ unlawfully issued the pig iron PSD permit without providing the required opportunity for public participation in the decision-making process.

In the 2011 Petition for the modified title V pig iron permit and for the DRI title V permit, the Petitioner makes the following claims: (1) Permitting construction of the DRI process and pig iron process as separate projects unlawfully circumvents the requirements of PSD and the Louisiana SIP; (2) The ambient air quality analysis to demonstrate compliance with the nitrogen dioxide (“NO2”) NAAQS unlawfully relied on the elimination of heat recovery steam generator (“HRSG”) bypass vents on the coke ovens and installation of selective catalytic reduction (“SCR”) control devices on pig iron emission units, even though these emission reductions are not federally enforceable; (3) Authorizing installation of SCR control devices by way of the modified pig iron title V permit violates PSD and the SIP because SCR will significantly increase emissions of sulfuric acid mist; (4) LDEQ violated PSD and the SIP by issuing the DRI permits without preconstruction ambient air quality monitoring; (5) The DRI permits violate PSD and the SIP because the DRI PSD permit does not include BACT determinations with specific emission limitations and compliance provisions; therefore, the DRI title V permit does not incorporate all applicable requirements; (6) LDEQ violated PSD and the SIP by issuing the DRI permits and the modified pig iron title V permit without a BACT emission limitation for particulate matter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5); and (7) the BACT determinations in the DRI PSD permit do not comply with the requirements of PSD and the SIP.

On March 23, 2012, the Administrator issued an order granting both petitions. The order explains the reasons behind EPA's conclusion to grant these petitions.

OMB Control Number:3060-1003.

Title:Communications Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS).

Form No.:N/A.

Type of Review:Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents:Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit institutions, Federal Government, and state, local or tribal government.

Number of Respondents:6,750 respondents; 6,750 responses.

Estimated Time per Response:0.7 hours per response.

Frequency of Response:On occasion reporting requirement.

Obligation to Respond:Voluntary. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. Sections 154(i), 218 and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

Total Annual Burden:4,725 hours.

Total Annual Cost:N/A.

Privacy Impact Assessment:N/A.

Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:The Commission acknowledges and agrees that is consistent with the primary objective of the DIRS to treat filings as confidential. We will work with respondents to ensure that their concerns regarding the confidentiality of DIRS filings are resolved in a manner consistent with Commission rules.

Needs and Uses:The Commission will submit this information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as a revision during this comment period to obtain the three year clearance from them.

In response to the events of September 11, 2001, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) created an Emergency Contact Information System to assist the Commission in ensuring rapid restoration of communications capabilities after disruption by a terrorist threat or attack, and to ensure that public safety, public health, and other emergency and defense personnel have effective communications services available to them in the immediate aftermath of any terrorist attack within the United States. The Commission submitted, and OMB approved, a collection through which key communications providers could voluntarily provide contact information.

The Commission's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) updated the Emergency Contact Information system with a Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) that uses electronic forms to collect Emergency Contact Information forms and through which participants may inform the Commission of damage to communications infrastructure and facilities and may request resources for restoration. The Commission updated the process by increasing the number of reporting entities to ensure inclusion of wireless, wireline, broadcast, cable and satellite communications providers.

The Commission is now requesting revision of the currently approved collection. In recent years, communications have evolved from a circuit-switched network infrastructure to broadband networks. The Commission is seeking to extend the Disaster Information Reporting System to include interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol and broadband Internet Service Providers. Increasing numbers of consumers, businesses, and government agencies rely on broadband and interconnected VoIP services for everyday and emergency communications needs, including vital 9-1-1 services. It is therefore imperative that the Disaster Information Reporting System be expanded to include these new technologies in order for the Commission the gain an accurate picture of communications landscape during disasters. The Commission has revised its DIRS screen shots and is including a copy of the DIRS user manual for which the Commission is requesting OMB approval.

The Bureau has suspension and debarment authority pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8 and 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14). Suspension will help to ensure that the party to be suspended cannot continue to benefit from the schools and libraries mechanism pending resolution of the debarment process. Attached is the suspension letter, DA 12-452, which was mailed to Ms. Harper and released on March 22, 2012. The complete text of the notice of suspension and initiation of debarment proceedings is available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portal II, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554, In addition, the complete text is available on the FCC's Web site athttp://www.fcc.gov.The text may also be purchased from the Commission's duplicating inspection and copying during regular business hours at the contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portal II, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-B420, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 488-5300 or (800) 378-3160, facsimile (202) 488-5563, or via emailhttp://www.bcpiweb.com.

Dear Ms. Harper: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) has received notice of your guilty plea for conspiracy to defraud the United States in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371 in connection with your participation in the federal schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (E-Rate program).1 Consequently, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 54.8, this letter constitutes official notice of your suspension from the E-Rate program.2 In addition, the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) hereby notifies you that the Bureau will commence debarment proceedings against you.3

The Commission has established procedures to prevent persons who have “defrauded the government or engaged in similar acts through activities associated with or related to the [E-Rate program]” from receiving the benefits associated with that program.4 Schools may receive E-Rate program funding for eligible goods and services by filing application forms, seeking competitive bids, and selecting the most cost-effective vendor.5 The E-Rate program rules require school applicants to pay a percentage of the total cost of eligible goods and services requested for funding.6 The E-Rate program rules prohibit an E-Rate vendor or anyone associated with an E-Rate vendor from participating in the application process or vendor selection.7

On June 6, 2011, you pled guilty to knowingly and willfully orchestrating multiple fraudulent schemes and conspiring with others to defraud the E-Rate program through the submission of materially false and fraudulent documents, concealment of material facts, and obstruction and manipulation of the competitive bidding process involving schools and school districts located in six states.8 You participated in the conspiracy as the owner of Computer Training and Associates (CTA) and co-owner of Global Networking Technologies, Inc. (GNT).9 Specifically, from approximately December 2001 through September 2005, you and a co-conspirator violated E-Rate program rules by completing, submitting, and fraudulently signing E-Rate program applications (FCC Forms 470, 471, and 486) on behalf of school applicants.10 You also conspired to bribe school officials in exchange for their ceding control of the schools' competitive bidding processes to your companies.11 In further violation of the E-Rate rules, you promised school applicants that their required payments would be waived if they chose CTA or GNT as the schools' E-Rate service provider.12 You also did not disclose your involvement in the application process or the promised waivers to the Universal Service Administrative Company.13 CTA and GNT directly benefited from your fraudulent schemes by receiving approximately $4.5 million in E-Rate contracts.14 These actions constitute the conduct or transactions upon which this suspension notice and proposed debarment are based.15

On February 9, 2012, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana sentenced you to serve 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiring to defraud the federal E-Rate program in multiple states.16 The court also ordered you to pay a $100 special assessment.17

Pursuant to Section 54.8(b) of the Commission's rules,18 upon your conviction the Bureau is required to suspend you from participating in any activities associated with or related to the E-Rate program, including the receipt of funds or discounted services through the E-Rate program, or consulting with, assisting, or advising applicants or service providers regarding the E-Rate program.19 Your suspension becomes effective upon receipt of this letter or publication of notice of the letter in theFederal Register, whichever comes first.20

In accordance with the Commission's suspension and debarment rules, you may contest this suspension or the scope of this suspension by filing arguments, with any relevant documents, within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of this letter or after publication of notice of it in theFederal Register, whichever comes first.21 Such requests, however, will not ordinarily be granted.22 The Bureau may reverse or limit the scope of suspension only upon a finding of extraordinary circumstances.23 The Bureau will decide any request to reverse or modify a suspension within ninety (90)calendar days of its receipt of such request.24

As discussed above, your guilty plea and conviction of criminal conduct in connection with the E-Rate program is the basis for your immediate suspension from the program as well as a basis to commence debarment proceedings against you. Conviction of criminal fraud is cause for debarment as defined in Section 54.8(c) of the Commission's rules.25 Therefore, pursuant to Section 54.8(b) of the rules, your conviction requires the Bureau to commence debarment proceedings against you.26

As with the suspension process, you may contest the proposed debarment or the scope of the proposed debarment by filing arguments and any relevant documentation within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of this letter or publication of notice of it in theFederal Register, whichever comes first.27 The Bureau, in the absence of extraordinary circumstances, will notify you of its decision to debar within ninety (90) calendar days of receiving any information you may have filed.28 If the Bureau decides to debar you, its decision will become effective upon either your receipt of a debarment notice or publication of the decision in theFederal Register, whichever comes first.29

If and when your debarment becomes effective, you will be prohibited from participating in activities associated with or related to the E-Rate program for three years from the date of debarment.30 The Bureau may set a longer debarment period or extend an existing debarment period if necessary to protect the public interest.31

Please direct any response, if sent by messenger or hand delivery, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554, to the attention of Joy M. Ragsdale, Attorney Advisor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Room 4-A236, with a copy to Theresa Z. Cavanaugh, Acting Division Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Room 4-C322, Federal Communications Commission. All messenger or hand delivery filings must be submitted without envelopes.32 If sent by commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Express Mail and Priority Mail), the response must be sent to the Federal Communications Commission, 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, Maryland 20743. If sent by USPS First Class, Express Mail, or Priority Mail, the response should be addressed to Joy Ragsdale, Attorney Advisor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Room 4-A236, Washington, DC 20554, with a copy to Theresa Z. Cavanaugh, Acting Division Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Room 4-C322, Washington, DC 20554. You shall also transmit a copy of your response via email to Joy M. Ragsdale,joy.ragsdale@fcc.govand to Theresa Z. Cavanaugh,Theresa.Cavanaugh@fcc.gov.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Ragsdale via U.S. postal mail, email, or by telephone at (202) 418-1697. You may contact me at (202) 418-1553 or at the email address noted above if Ms. Ragsdale is unavailable.

Title:Disclosure of Deposit Status.

OMB Number:3064-0168.

Affected Public:Insured Depository Institutions.

A. Sweep account disclosures (section 360.8(e)):

Estimated Number of Respondents:1,839.

Frequency of Response:on occasion (average of once per year per bank).

Average Time per Response:2 hours.

Estimated Annual Burden:3,678 hours.

B. Disclosure of action affecting deposit insurance coverage (section 330.16(c)(3)):

Estimated Number of Respondents:7,357.

Frequency of Response:once.

Average Time per Response:4 hours.

Estimated Annual Burden:29,428 hours.

Total Annual Burden:33,106 hours.

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the FDIC's functions, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the estimates of the burden of the information collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments will become a matter of public record.

The following information collection, which is being handled under this delegated authority, has received initial Board approval and is hereby published for comment. At the end of the comment period, the proposed information collection, along with an analysis of comments and recommendations received, will be submitted to the Board for final approval under OMB delegated authority. Comments are invited on the following:

a. Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the Federal Reserve's functions; including whether the information has practical utility;

b. The accuracy of the Federal Reserve's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

c. Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;

d. Ways to minimize the burden of information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and

e. Estimates of capital or start up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.

Proposal to approve under OMB delegated authority the extension for three years, without revision, of the following report:

Report title:Suspicious Activity Report by Depository Institutions.

Agency form number:FR 2230.

OMB Control number:7100-0212.

Frequency:On occasion.1

Reporters:State member banks, bank holding companies and their nonbank subsidiaries, Edge and agreement corporations, and the U.S. branches and agencies, representative offices, and nonbank subsidiaries of foreign banks supervised by the Federal Reserve.

Annual reporting hours:90,397 hours.

Estimated average hours per response:1 hour.

Number of respondents:6,000.

General description of report:The Suspicious Activity Report by Depository Institutions (SAR) is mandatory, pursuant to authority contained in the following statutes: 12 U.S.C. 248(a)(1), 625, 1844(c), 3105(c)(2), 3106(a), and 1818(s). SARs are exempt from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) disclosure by 31 U.S.C. 5319 and FIOA exemption 3 which incorporates into the FOIA certain nondisclosure provisions that are contained in other federal statutes, 5 U.S.C. 552 (b)(3), by FOIA exemption 7, which generally exempts from public disclosure “records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes,” 5 U.S.C. 552 (b)(7), and by exemption 8, 5 U.S.C. 552 (b)(8), which exempts information “contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports,” prepared for the use of financial institution supervisory agencies. Additionally, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 5318(g), officers and employees of the Federal government are generally forbidden from disclosing the contents of a SAR, or even acknowledging that a SAR exists, to a party involved in a transaction that is the subject of a SAR. Finally, information contained in SARs may be exempt from certain disclosure and other requirements of the Privacy Act pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2).

Abstract:Since 1996, the federal banking agencies (the Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration) and the Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network have required certain types of financial institutions to report known or suspected violations of law and suspicious transactions. To fulfill these requirements, supervised banking organizations file SARs. Law enforcement agencies use the information submitted on the reporting form to initiate investigations and the Federal Reserve uses the information in the examination and oversight of supervised institutions.

Public Participation and Request for Comments

This Notice relies on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is an application to OIRA seeking the approval, extension, or renewal of a Coast Guard collection of information (Collection). The ICR contains information describing the Collection's purpose, the Collection's likely burden on the affected public, an explanation of the necessity of the Collection, and other important information describing the Collections. There is one ICR for each Collection.

The Coast Guard invites comments on whether these ICRs should be granted based on the Collections being necessary for the proper performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the Coast Guard would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical utility of the Collections; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the Collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of information subject to the Collections; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the Collections on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. In response to your comments, we may revise these ICRs or decide not to seek approval of revisions of the Collections. We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period.

We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments and related materials. Comments must contain the OMB Control Number of the ICR and the docket number of this request, [USCG-2012-0274], and must be received by June 22, 2012. We will post all comments received, without change, tohttp://www.regulations.gov.They will include any personal information you provide. We have an agreement with DOT to use their DMF. Please see the “Privacy Act” paragraph below.

If you submit a comment, please include the docket number [USCG-2012-0274], indicate the specific section of the document to which each comment applies, providing a reason for each comment. You may submit your comments and material online (via http://www.regulations.gov), by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a comment online viawww.regulations.gov,it will be considered received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment. If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the DMF. We recommend you include your name, mailing address, an email address, or other contact information in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission.

You may submit your comments and material by electronic means, mail, fax, or delivery to the DMF at the address underADDRESSES; but please submit them by only one means. To submit your comment online, go tohttp://www.regulations.gov,and type “USCG-2012-0274” in the “Keyword” box. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 81/2by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period and will address them accordingly.

Viewing comments and documents:To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this Notice as being available in the docket, go tohttp://www.regulations.gov,click on the “read comments” box, which will then become highlighted in blue. In the “Keyword” box insert “USCG-2012-0274” and click “Search.” Click the “Open Docket Folder” in the “Actions” column. You may also visit the DMF in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received in dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act statement regarding Coast Guard public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of theFederal Register(73 FR 3316).

1.Title:Display of Fire Control Plans for Vessels.

OMB Control Number:1625-0033.

SUMMARY: This information collection is for the posting or display of specific plans on certain categories of commercial vessels. The availability of these plans aid firefighters and damage control efforts in response to emergencies.

Need:Under 46 U.S.C. 3305 and 3306, the Coast Guard is responsible for ensuring the safety of inspected vessels and has promulgated regulations in 46 CFR parts 35, 78, 97, 109, 131, 169, and 196 to ensure that safety standards are met.

Forms:None.

Respondents:Owners and operators of vessels.

Frequency:On occasion.

Burden Estimate:The estimated burden has increased from 514 hours to 581 hours a year.

2.Title:Plan Approval and Records for Vital System Automation.

OMB Control Number:1625-0047.

SUMMARY: This collection pertains to the vital system automation on commercial vessels that is necessary to protect personnel and property on board U.S.-flag vessels.

Need:46 U.S.C. 3306 authorizes the Coast Guard to promulgate regulations for the safety of personnel and property on board vessels. Various sections within parts 61 and 62 of Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations contain these rules.

Forms:None.

Respondents:Owners, operators, shipyards, designers, and manufacturers of certain vessels.

Frequency:On occasion.

Burden Estimate:The estimated burden has decreased from 60,000 hours to 39,900 hours a year.

The role and functions of the Federal Radiological Preparedness Coordinating Committee (FRPCC) are described in 44 CFR 351.10(a) and 351.11(a). The FRPCC is holding a public meeting on May 3, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport in Salons I, II and III at 2020 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Please note that the meeting may close early. This meeting is open to the public.

Public meeting participants must pre-register to be admitted to the meeting. To pre-register, please provide your name and telephone number by close of business on April 27, 2012, to the individual listed in theFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACTsection.

The tentative agenda for the FRPCC meeting includes: (1) Introductions, (2) Public Plume Modeling Products, (3) FRPCC Charter Update, (4) Research and Development Subcommittee Update. The FRPCC Co-Chairs shall conduct the meeting in a way that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Reasonable provisions will be made, if time permits, for oral statements from the public of not more than five minutes in length. Any member of the public who wishes to make an oral statement at the meeting should send a written request for time by close of business on April 27, 2012, to the individual listed in theFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACTsection. Any member of the public who wishes to file a written statement with the FRPCC should provide the statement by close of business on April 27, 2012, to the individual listed in theFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACTsection.

For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, please write or call the individual listed in theFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACTsection as soon as possible.

The Department will submit the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate 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) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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).

The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Pub. L. 112-55), provided $5 million for national organizations to develop the ability and capacity of rural communities to undertake community development and affordable housing projects and programs in rural areas. The national organizations must have expertise in rural housing, including experience working with rural housing organizations, local governments, and Indian tribes. Awardees will be selected through a competitive process, announced through a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) that announces the amount of Rural Capacity Building grant funds and the application criteria, including the rating and ranking system HUD will use to select grantees.

Title of Proposal:FY 2012 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Rural Capacity Building Program.

Description of the Need for the Information and Its Proposed Use:The Narratives associated with Rural Capacity Building program will allow CPD to accurately assess the experience, expertise, and overall capacity of national organizations with expertise in rural housing, including experience working with rural housing organizations, local governments, and Indian tribes. HUD requires information in order to ensure the eligibility of Rural Capacity Building program applicants and proposals, to rate and rank applications, and to select applicants for grant awards. The Rural Capacity Building NOFA requires applicants to submit specific forms and narrative responses.

OMB Control Number:2506-Pending.

Agency Form Numbers:SF-424, HUD 424-CB, HUD 424-CBW, SF LLL,

Members of Affected Public:National not-for-profit organizations with expertise in rural housing, including experience working with rural housing organizations, local governments, and Indian tribes; State, Local or Tribal Governments.

Status:New collection.

The Department will submit the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate 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) evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriateautomated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

This Notice also lists the following information:

Title of Proposal:Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance—Technical Submission.

Description of the need for the information and proposed use:Information to be used to obtain more detailed technical information not contained in the original Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grant Application.

Agency form number:HUD-40090-3a.

Members of affected public:Applicants that are successful in the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grant competition.

Estimation of the total number of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of response, and hours of response:500 responses, per annum (500 x 1 form), nine hours to prepare HUD-20090-3a, 4,500 hours total reporting.

Status of the proposed information collection:Revision of currently approved package 2506-0183.

I. Background

Tables showing Renewal Funding Inflation Factors will be available electronically from the HUD data information page at:http://www.huduser.org/huduser/datasets/rfif/FY2012/FY2012_IF_Table.pdf.

In prior years, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has been using Renewal Funding AAFs based on Consumer Price Index data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on “rent of primary residence” and “fuels and utilities” as the inflation factor to calculate the renewal funding for each PHA. During this period, HUD has undertaken several projects to better understand the drivers of the annual change in housing subsidy costs for the tenant-based voucher program. The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (Title II, of Division C, Public Law 112-55, approved November 18, 2011) provides that the HUD Secretary shall, for the calendar year 2012 funding cycle, provide renewal funding for each public housing agency (PHA) based on validated voucher management system (VMS) leasing and cost data for the prior calendar year and by applying an inflation factor as established by the Secretary, by notice published in theFederal Register. This Notice provides the inflation factors (that were announced to PHAs on March, 1, 2012) and describes the methodology for calculating them.

The Department has focused on measuring the change in average PUC as captured in HUD's administrative data in VMS. In order to predict the likely path of PUC over time, HUD has implemented a model that uses several economic indices that capture key components of the economic climate and assist in explaining the changes in PUC. These economic components are the seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate (lagged twelve months) and the Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the “wages and salaries” component of personal income from the National Income and Product Accounts from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This model subsequently forecasts the expected annual change in average PUC from FY 2011 to FY 2012 for the voucher program on a national basis by incorporating comparable economic variables from the Administration's economic assumptions. For reference, these economic assumptions are described in the FY 2012 Mid-Session Review.

The inflation factor for an individual geographic area is based on the change in the area's Fair Market Rent (FMR) between FY 2011 and FY 2012. These changes in FMR are then scaled such that the voucher-weighted average of all individual area inflation factors is equal to the expected annual change in national PUC from FY 2011 to FY 2012, and also such that no area has a negative factor. HUD subsequently applies these calculated individual area inflation factors to eligible renewal funding for each PHA based on VMS leasing and cost data for the prior calendar year. For the CY 2012 PHA HCV allocation that was announced on March, 1, 2012, HUD used 1.71 percent as the annual change in PUC. When calculated using more recent VMS data through December of 2011 and actual performance of economic indices through the December of 2011, HUD expects this annual change in PUC to be lower.

The inflation factors have been developed to account for relative differences in the PUC of vouchers so that HCV funds can be allocated among PHAs. HUD will continue to update the current model with available data in order to assess the expected annual change in PUC and intends to updatethe methodology for future funding estimates. HUD is also continuing to review and refine the methodology, especially for area differences in the factors, which will be described in future inflation factor notices.

Inflation factors based on PUC forecasts are produced for all Class A CPI cities (CPI cities with a population of 1.5 million or more) and for the four Census Regions. They are applied to core-based statistical areas (CBSAs), as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), according to how much of the CBSA is covered by the CPI city-survey. If more than 75 percent of the CBSA is covered by the CPI city-survey, the inflation factor that is based on that CPI survey is applied to the whole CBSA and to any HUD-defined metropolitan area, called “HUD Metro FMR Area” (HMFA), within that CBSA. If the CBSA is not covered by a CPI city-survey, the CBSA uses the relevant regional CPI factor. Almost all non-metropolitan counties use regional CPI factors. For areas assigned the Census Region CPI factor, both metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas receive the same factor.

The tables showing the Renewal Funding Inflation Factors available electronically from the HUD data information page list the inflation factors for the four Census Regions first, followed by an alphabetical listing of each metropolitan area, beginning with Akron, OH, MSA. The inflation factors use the same OMB metropolitan area definitions, as revised by HUD, that are used in the FY 2012 FMRs.

To make certain that they are referencing the correct inflation factors, PHAs should refer to the Area Definitions Table on the following Web page:http://www.huduser.org/huduser/datasets/rfif/FY2012/FY2012_AreaDef.pdf.The Area Definitions Table lists areas in alphabetical order by state, and the associated Census Region is shown next to each state name. If the area where a unit is located is not separately listed, the inflation factor for the Census Region that includes that area is used. In the six New England states, the listings are for counties or parts of counties as defined by towns or cities. Any location in these states that are not specifically listed should use the Northeast Census Region inflation factor.

Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands use the South Region inflation factors. All areas in Hawaii use the Renewal Funding inflation factors listed next “Hawaii,” in Appendix A which is based on the CPI survey for the Honolulu metropolitan area. The Pacific Islands use the West Region Renewal Funding inflation factor.

This Notice involves a statutorily required establishment of a rate or cost determination which does not constitute a development decision affecting the physical condition of specific project areas or building sites. Accordingly, under 24 CFR 50.19(c)(6), this Notice is categorically excluded from environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321).

Background

The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531et seq.) prohibits certain activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. Along with our implementing regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR part 17, the Act provides for certain permits, and requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits.

A permit granted by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act authorizes the permittee to conduct activities (including take or interstate commerce) with U.S. endangered or threatened species for scientific purposes or to enhance the propagation or survival of the affected species. Our regulations implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) for these permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22 for endangered wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.62 for endangered plant species, and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened plant species.

We invite local, State, and Federal agencies, and the public to comment on the following application. Please refer to the appropriate permit number for the application when submitting comments.

Documents and other information submitted with this application are available for review by request from the Endangered Species Program Manager at the address listed in theADDRESSESsection of this notice, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) and the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).

Permit Number:TE-210255.

Applicant:Ryan Sylvester, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Libby, Montana.

The permittee requests an amendment to an existing scientific research permit to take (tag, conduct adult and juvenile telemetry, determine sex and maturity, and possible use of egg mats and larval sampling) the Kootenai River population of the white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) in conjunction with research in the State of Montana, for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival. The original permit was announced in a notice that published in theFederal Registeron April 22, 2009 (74 FR 18396).

All comments and materials we receive in response to this request willbe available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the address listed in theADDRESSESsection of this notice.

Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

1. The Plat of Survey of the following described lands was officially filed at the Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada on January 9, 2012:

This plat, in six sheets, represents the dependent resurvey of portions of the south, east and north boundaries, a portion of the subdivisional lines, portions of the subdivision-of-section lines of certain sections, Indian Allotment No. 108, a portion of Indian Allotment No. 493, and a portion of Mineral Survey No. 4542, the subdivision of certain sections, and the further subdivision of certain sections, Township 13 North, Range 28 East, of the Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, under Group No. 878, was accepted January 5, 2012. This survey was executed to meet certain administrative needs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

2. The Plat of Survey of the following described lands was officially filed at the Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada on February 16, 2012:

This plat represents the dependent resurvey of a portion of the east boundary and a portion of the subdivisional lines and the survey of the meanders of the 4,144-foot contour line in section 36, Township 33 North, Range 32 East, of the Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, under Group No.888, was accepted February 10, 2012. This survey was executed to meet certain administrative needs of Pershing County Water Conservation District.

3. Pending additional resurveys the following portions of the listed township plats are hereby suspended, effective on this date: February 21, 2012.

4. The Plat of Survey of the following described lands was officially filed at the Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada on February 22, 2012:

This supplemental plat, in one sheet, showing amended lottings in sections 7, Township 15 South, Range 66 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, under Group No. 913, was accepted February 17, 2012. This supplemental plat was prepared to accommodate a direct land sale under the provisions of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.

5. The Plat of Survey of the following described lands was officially filed at the Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada on February 24, 2012:

This plat represents the dependent resurvey of the Fourth Standard Parallel South through a portion of Range 49 East and a portion of the subdivisional lines, and the subdivision of sections 3 and 4, Township 17 South, Range 49 East, of the Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, under Group No. 900, was accepted February 21, 2012. This survey was executed to meet certain administrative needs of the Bureau of Land Management.

6. The Plat of Survey of the following described lands was officially filed at the Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada on March 1, 2012:

This plat, in two sheets, represents the dependent resurvey of portions of the west and north boundaries and a portion of the subdivisional lines, the subdivision of sections 6 and 18, and the survey of the meanders of portions of the 4,144-foot contour line, Township 30 North, Range 33 East, of the Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, under Group No. 879, was accepted February 28, 2012. This survey was executed to meet certain administrative needs of Pershing County Water Conservation District.

7. The Plats of Survey of the following described lands were officially filed at the Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada on March 7, 2012:

A plat, in three sheets, represents the dependent resurvey of a portion of the south boundary and a portion of the subdivisional lines, the subdivision of sections 27, 34 and 35, and the metes-and-bounds surveys of certain parcel boundaries through portions of sections 27 and 34, Township 7 South, Range 61 East, of the Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, under Group No. 893, was accepted March 2, 2012.

A plat, in nine sheets, represents the dependent resurvey of the Second Standard Parallel South, through a portion of Range 61 east, a portion of the east boundary, a portion of the subdivisional lines, and a portion of the meanders of lower Pahranagat Lake the subdivision of certain sections and the metes-and-bounds surveys of certain parcel boundaries through portions of sections 2, 11, 14, 24 and 25, Township 8 South, Range 61 East, of the Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, under Group 893, was accepted March 2, 2012.

A plat, in four sheets, represents the dependent resurvey of the Second Standard Parallel South, through a portion of Range 62 east, a portion of the subdivisional lines, and a portion of the meanders of lower Pahranagat Lake the subdivision of sections 30, 31 and 32, and the metes-and-bounds surveys of certain parcel boundaries through portions of sections 30, 31 and 32, Township 8 South, Range 62 East, of the Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, under Group 893, was accepted March 2, 2012. The survey of the three townships listed above were executed to meet certain administrative needs of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

8. The Plat of Survey of the following described lands was officially filed at the Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada on April 5, 2012:

This plat, in one sheet, represents the dependent resurvey of the Seventh Standard Parallel North, through a portion of Range 23 East, a portion of the subdivisional lines and the subdivision of section 4, Township 35 North, Range 23 East, of the Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, under Group No. 909, was accepted March 28, 2012. This survey was executed to meet certain administrative needs of the Bureau of Land Management.

The survey listed above is now the basic record for describing the lands for all authorized purposes. This survey has been placed in the open files in the Bureau of Land Management, Nevada State Office and is available to the public as a matter of information. Copies of the survey and related field notes may be furnished to the public upon payment of the appropriate fees.

The following public lands are being proposed for sale at no less than the appraised fair market value under the authority of Section 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976, (90 Stat. 2750, 43 U.S.C. 1713):

The areas described aggregate 970 acres in Sweetwater County according to the official plats of the surveys of the said lands on file with the BLM.

The 1997 BLM Green River Resource Management Plan identifies these parcels of public land as suitable for disposal. Conveyance of the identified public lands will be subject to valid existing rights and encumbrances of record, including, but not limited to, rights-of-way for roads and public utilities. Conveyance of any mineral interest pursuant to Section 209 of the FLPMA will be analyzed during processing of the proposed sale.

On April 23, 2012, the above-described lands will be segregated from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining laws, except the sale provisions of FLPMA. Until completion of the sale, the BLM is no longer accepting land use applications affecting the identified public land, with the exception of applications for the amendment of previously filed right-of-way applications or existing authorizations to increase the term of the grants in accordance with 43 CFR 2807.15 and 2886.15. The segregative effect will terminate upon the issuance of a patent, publication in theFederal Registerof a termination of the segregation, or April 23, 2014, unless extended by the BLM State Director in accordance with 43 CFR 2711.1-2(d) prior to the termination date.

Public Comments: Until June 7, 2012, interested parties and the general public may submit in writing any comments concerning the lands being considered for sale, including notification of any encumbrances or other claims relating to the identified land, to Lance Porter at the above address. Comments transmitted via email will not be accepted. Comments, including names and street addresses of respondents, will be available for public review at the BLM Rock Springs Field Office during regular business hours, except holidays.

Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

The purpose is to allow consolidation of surface and subsurface minerals ownership where there are no known mineral values or in those instances where the reservation interferes with or precludes appropriate non-mineral development and such development is a more beneficial use of the land than mineral development.

The federally owned mineral interests underlying the following-described non-Federal lands in Crook County, Wyoming, are being considered for conveyance under the authority of Section 209 of FLPMA, (43 U.S.C. 1713):

Under certain conditions, including payment of the administrative costs and fair market value of the interest conveyed, Section 209(b) of FLPMA authorizes the sale and conveyance of the federally owned mineral interests in land when the non-mineral interest (or so-called surface interest) in land is not federally owned. The objective is to allow consolidation of the surface and mineral interests when either one of the following conditions exist: (1) There are no known mineral values in the land; or (2) Continued Federal ownership of the mineral interests interferes with or precludes appropriate non-mineral development and such development is a more beneficial use of the land than mineral development.

An application was filed by YPI, Incorporated for the sale and conveyance of the federally owned mineral interests in the above-described tract of land. Subject to valid existing rights, on April 23, 2012 the federally owned mineral interests in the land described above are hereby segregated from appropriation under the general mining and mineral leasing laws, while the application is being processed to determine if either one of the two specified conditions exists and, if so, to otherwise comply with the procedural requirements of 43 CFR part 2720. The segregative effect shall terminate: (i) Upon issuance of a patent or other document of conveyance as to such mineral interests; (ii) Upon final rejection of the application; or (iii) April 23, 2014, whichever occurs first.

The meeting will be open to the public. Any member of the public may file with the Commission a written statement concerning agenda items. Address all statements to: Flight 93 Advisory Commission, P.O. Box 911, Shanksville, PA 15560. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

On April 9, 2012, the Commission determined that it should proceed to full reviews in the subject five-year reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Act. The Commission found that both the domestic and respondent interested party group responses to its notice of institution (77 FR 301, January 4, 2012) were adequate. A record of the Commissioners' votes, the Commission's statement on adequacy, and any individual Commissioner's statements will be available from the Office of the Secretary and at the Commission's web site.

Posting of Public Comments.Please note that all comments received are considered part of the public record and made available for public inspection online athttp://www.regulations.gov.Such information includes personal identifying information (such as your name and address) voluntarily submitted by the commenter.

You are not required to submit personal identifying information in order to comment on this rule. Nevertheless, if you want to submit personal identifying information (such as your name and address) as part of your comment, but do not want it to be posted online, you must include the phrase “PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION” in the first paragraph of your comment. You also must locate all the personal identifying information you do not want posted online in the first paragraph of your comment and identify what information you want redacted.

If you want to submit confidential business information as part of your comment but do not want it to be posted online, you must include the phrase “CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION” in the first paragraph of your comment. You also must prominently identify confidential business information to be redacted within the comment. If a comment has so much confidential business information that it cannot be effectively redacted, all or part of that comment may not be posted onhttp://www.regulations.gov.

Personal identifying information and confidential business information identified and located as set forth above will be placed in the agency's public docket file, but not posted online. If you wish to inspect the agency's public docket file in person by appointment, please see the paragraph above entitledFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

For more than two centuries, the Federal Government has recognized Indian tribes as domestic sovereigns that have unique government-to-government relationships with the United States. Congress has broad authority to legislate with respect to Indian tribes, however, and has exercised this authority to establish a complex jurisdictional scheme for the prosecution of crimes committed in Indian country. (The term “Indian country” is defined in 18 U.S.C. 1151.) Criminal jurisdiction in Indian country typically depends on several factors, including the nature of the crime; whether the alleged offender, the victim, or both are Indian; and whether a treaty, Federal statute, executive order, or judicial decision has conferred jurisdiction on a particular government.

The Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA) was enacted on July 29, 2010, as Title II of Public Law 111-211. The purpose of the TLOA is to help the Federal Government and tribal governments better address the unique public-safety challenges that confront tribal communities. Section 221(b) of the new law, now codified at 18 U.S.C. 1162(d), permits an Indian tribe with Indian country subject to State criminal jurisdiction under Public Law 280, Public Law 83-280, 67 Stat. 588 (1953) to request that the United States accept concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute violations of the General Crimes Act and the Major Crimes Act within that tribe's Indian country.

On December 6, 2011, 76 FR 76037 the Department published final regulations that established the framework and procedures for a mandatory Public Law 280 tribe to request the assumption of concurrent Federal criminal jurisdiction within the Indian country of the tribe that is subject to Public Law 280. 28 CFR 50.25. Among other provisions, the regulations provide that upon receipt of a tribal request the Office of Tribal Justice shall publish a notice in theFederal Registerseeking comments from the general public.

By a request dated February 8, 2012, the White Earth Nation located in the State of Minnesota requested the United States to assume concurrent Federal jurisdiction to prosecute violations of 18 U.S.C. 1152 (the General Crimes, or Indian Country Crimes, Act) and 18 U.S.C. 1153 (the Major Crimes Act) within the Indian country of the tribe. This would allow the United States to assume concurrent criminal jurisdiction over offenses within the Indian country of the tribe without eliminating or affecting the State's existing criminal jurisdiction.

This notice solicits public comments on the above request.

OMB has approved under the PRA information collection requirements contained in recently revised final regulations under the Immigration and Nationality Act published by the Department of Labor in theFederal Registeron February 21, 2012. See 77 FR 10038. The purpose of the Final Rule was to amend the H-2B regulations at 20 CFR part 655, Subpart A governing the certification of temporary employment of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal non-agricultural employment to provide for increased worker protections and improve program integrity.

On April 8, 2012, OMB approved the Department's information collection request under Control Number 1215-0466, thus giving effect to the requirements, as announced and published in theFederal Registeron February 21, 2012, under the PRA. The current expiration date for OMB authorization for this information collection is April 30, 2015.

The NRC is issuing a new guide in the NRC's “Regulatory Guide” series. This series was developed to describe and make available to the public information such as methods that are acceptable to the NRC staff for implementing specific parts of the agency's regulations, techniques that the staff uses in evaluating specific problems or postulated accidents, and data that the staff needs in its review of applications for permits and licenses.

RG 1.218, “Condition Monitoring Techniques for Electric Cables Used in Nuclear Power Plants”, was issued for public comment with a temporary identification as Draft Regulatory Guide, DG-1240. This guide describes techniques that the staff of the NRC considers acceptable for condition monitoring of electric cables for nuclear power plants. RG 1.218 is not intended to be prescriptive, instead it provides a description of many available techniques for testing cables of various configurations typically found in a nuclear power plant and discusses the potential suitability and known limitations of each.

DG-1240, was published in theFederal Registeron June 15, 2010, fora 60 day public comment period. The public comment period closed on August 12, 2010. Public comments on DG-1240 and the staff responses to the public comments are available under ADAMS Accession Number ML103510471.

Appearing in the listing below are the individual authorities established under Schedules A, B, and C between December 1, 2011, and December 31, 2011. These notices are published monthly in theFederal Registeratwww.gpoaccess.gov/fr/.A consolidated listing of all authorities as of September 30 is also published each year. The following Schedules arenotcodified in the Code of Federal Regulations. These are agency-specific exceptions.

No Schedule A authorities to report during December 2011.

No Schedule B authorities to report during December 2011.

The following Schedule C appointments were approved during December 2011.

The following Schedule C appointment authorities were revoked during December 2011.