Notices. Notice and request for proposals

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BILLING CODE 3510-07-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-553-809] Forged Stainless Steel Flanges From India: Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 28, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Baker or Robert James, AD/CVD Operations, Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-2924 or

(202)482-0649, respectively. Background On August 31, 2004, the Department of Commerce (the Department) received a timely request from Hilton Forge to conduct a new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on certain forged stainless steel flanges from India, sold in, or exported to the United States. On October 6, 2004, the Department published a notice of initiation of this new shipper review, covering the period of February 1, 2004 through July 31, 2004 (69 FR 59897). The preliminary results are currently due no later than March 29, 2005. Extension of Time Limits for Preliminary Results Section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Tariff Act), requires the Department to complete the preliminary results of a new shipper review within 180 days after the date on which the new shipper review was initiated. However, if it is not practicable to complete the review within these time periods because the review is extraordinarily complicated, section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Tariff Act allows the Department to extend the time limit for the preliminary results to a maximum of 300 days after the date of initiation of a new shipper review. We are extending the deadline for the preliminary results of this review an additional 120 days, as a result of the complicated issues in this review. In order to accurately complete our analysis, we need to gather additional information from Hilton concerning its U.S. and home market selling activities. Additionally, we need to gather information concerning the role, if any, that related parties may have played in Hilton's manufacture and sale of flanges. This makes it impracticable to complete the preliminary results of this review within the originally anticipated time limit. Accordingly, the Department is extending the time limit for completion of the preliminary results of this new shipper review until no later than July 27, 2005, which is 300 days after the date of initiation. We intend to issue the final results no later than 90 days after publication of the preliminary results notice. Dated: March 21, 2005. Barbara E. Tillman, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E5-1368 Filed 3-25-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration (A-428-825) Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils From Germany: Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 28, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Scott, Tyler Weinhold, or Robert James, AD/CVD Operations, Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-2657,

(202)482-1121, or

(202)482-0649, respectively. Background On July 30, 2004, the Department of Commerce (the Department) received timely requests to conduct an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Germany. On August 30, 2004, the Department published a notice of initiation of this administrative review, covering the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. (69 FR 52857). The preliminary results are currently due no later than April 2, 2005. Extension of Time Limits for Preliminary Results Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires the Department to complete the preliminary results of an administrative review within 245 days after the last day of the anniversary month of an order for which a review is requested. However, if it is not practicable to complete the review within these time periods because the review is extraordinarily complicated, section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Act allows the Department to extend the time limit for the preliminary results to a maximum of 365 days after the last day of the anniversary month of an order for which a review is requested. The Department has determined it is not practicable to complete this review within the statutory time limit, because of the complicated issues in this review, including the reporting of home market downstream sales and the reporting of physical product characteristics. Analysis of these issues requires additional time and makes it impracticable to complete the preliminary results of this review within the originally anticipated time limit. Accordingly, the Department is extending the time limit for completion of the preliminary results of this administrative review until no later than August 1, 2005, which is the next business day after 365 days from the last day of the anniversary month. We intend to issue the final results no later than 120 days after publication of the preliminary results notice. March 22, 2005. Barbara E. Tillman, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E5-1367 Filed 3-25-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [Docket No. 050317077-5077-01; I.D. 032205A] Environmental Literacy Grants AGENCY: Office of Education and Sustainable Development (OESD), Office of the Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (USEC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce

(DOC)ACTION: Notice and request for proposals. SUMMARY: This notice announces that OESD is soliciting 1- to 3-year proposals for environmental literacy projects. Funded projects will further NOAA's education goals articulated in the NOAA Education Plan *http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/NOAA_Ed_Plan.pdf* . Funding is available to encourage the development of partnerships and to support existing, or foster growth of new, environmental literacy projects. This program has two funding priorities for FY05:

(1)Partnerships that promote systemic change in NOAA-related science education, and

(2)Innovative presentation of NOAA science and earth observing data through educational data visualizations and other educational tools. Within priority two, NOAA has committed to funding the installation of up to four “Science on a Sphere”

(1)Partnerships that promote systemic change in NOAA-related science education, and

(2)innovative presentation of NOAA science and earth observing data through educational data visualizations and other educational tools. Within priority two, NOAA has committed to funding the installation of up to four “Science on a Sphere”

(SOS)data systems at informal education venues. These “Science on a Sphere” installations will be funded by way of one- to three-year cooperative agreements. It is anticipated that final recommendations for funding under this announcement will be made in mid-calendar year 2005, and that projects funded under this announcement will have a start date no earlier than September 30, 2005. A detailed description for each program priority is in the full funding opportunity announcement that can be accessed via the Grants.gov website, the NOAA web site at *http://www.ofa.noaa.gov/%7Eamd/SOLINDEX.HTML* , or by contacting the program officials identified in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Electronic Access The full text of the full funding opportunity announcement for this OESD program can be accessed via the Grants.gov FIND Web site. This announcement will also be available at the NOAA Web site: *http://www.ofa.noaa.gov/%7Eamd/SOLINDEX.HTML* or by contacting the program officials identified under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . This **Federal Register** notice is available through the NOAA home page at: *http://www.noaa.gov/* . *Statutory Authority:* 15 U.S.C. 1540 *CFDA:* 11.469, Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects Funding Availability NOAA announces the availability of approximately $2,500,000 of Federal financial assistance in FY 2005 for Environmental Literacy projects. Approximately 5 to 10 awards in the form of grants or cooperative agreements with a regional to national focus will be made. Projects of 1 to 3 years in duration will be considered. The total budget for any single project shall not exceed $500,000 and must have a minimum annual budget of $100,000, except for “Science on a Sphere” installations, which can have total project budgets of no less than $10,000. Of the approximately $2,500,000 of Federal financial assistance available in FY 2005, no more than $280,000 is available for the four “Science on a Sphere” installations. Applications with project budgets of less than $100,000 or more than $500,000 will not be considered for review, except for “Science on a Sphere” installations, which can have total project budgets of no less than $10,000. There is no guarantee that sufficient funds will be available to make awards for all qualified projects. Publication of this notice does not oblige NOAA to award any specific project or to obligate any available funds. If an applicant incurs any costs prior to receiving an award agreement signed by an authorized NOAA official, the applicant would do so solely at one's own risk of such costs not being included under the award. Eligibility Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, and state, local and Indian tribal governments. Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this announcement, but may be project partners. Among those eligible applicants are K through 12 public and independent schools and school systems, and science centers and museums. The Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC/NOAA) is strongly committed to increasing the participation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal colleges and universities, and institutions that work in underserved communities. Proposals are encouraged that involve any of the above institutions. Cost Sharing Requirements There are no cost-sharing requirements. Evaluation and Selection Procedures NOAA published its agency-wide solicitation entitled ''Omnibus Notice Announcing the Availability of Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2005'' for projects for Fiscal Year 2005 in the **Federal Register** on June 30, 2004 (69 FR 39417). The evaluation criteria and selection procedures for projects contained in that omnibus notice are applicable to this solicitation. Copies of the notice are available on the Internet at: *http://www.ofa.noaa.gov%7Eamd/SOLINDEX.HTML* . Further details on evaluation and selection criteria can be found in the full funding opportunity announcement. Intergovernmental Review Applications under this program are not subject to Executive Order 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal programs.” Limitation of Liability In no event will NOAA or the Department of Commerce be responsible for proposal preparation costs if this program is cancelled because of other agency priorities. Publication of this announcement does not oblige NOAA to award any specific project or to obligate any available funds. Applicants are hereby given notice that funding for the Fiscal Year 2005 program is contingent upon the availability of Fiscal Year 2005 appropriations. National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)NOAA must analyze the potential environmental impacts, as required by NEPA, for applicant projects or proposals which are seeking NOAA Federal assistance. Detailed information on NOAA compliance with NEPA can be found at the following Web site: *http://www.nepa.noaa.gov* including NOAA Administrative Order 216 6 for NEPA at *http://www.nepa.noaa.gov/* NAO216l6lTOC.pdf, and the Council on Environmental Quality implementation regulations at *http://ceq.eh.doe.gov/nepa/regs/ceq/toclceq.htm* . Consequently, as part of an applicant's package under the description of their program activities, applicants are required to provide detailed information on the activities to be conducted, locations, sites, species, and habitat to be affected, possible construction activities, and any environmental concerns that may exist (e.g., the use and disposal of hazardous or toxic chemicals, introduction of non-indigenous species, impacts to endangered and threatened species, aquaculture projects, and impacts to coral reef systems). In addition to providing specific information that will serve as the basis for any required impact analysis, applicants may also be requested to assist NOAA in drafting an environmental assessment, if NOAA determines an assessment is required. Applicants will also be required to cooperate with NOAA in identifying and implementing feasible measures to reduce or avoid any identified adverse environmental impacts of their proposal. The failure to do so shall be grounds for the denial of an application. The Department of Commerce Pre-award Notification Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements The Department of Commerce Pre-Award Notification Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements contained in the **Federal Register** notice of December 30, 2004 (69 FR 78389), are applicable to this solicitation. Paperwork Reduction Act This document contains collection-of-information requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The use of Standard Forms 424, 424A, 424B, and SF LLL, and CD 346 has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)under the respective control numbers 0348-0043, 0348-0044, 0348-0040, 0348-0046, and 0605-0001. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the PRA unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number. Executive Order 12866 This notice has been determined to be not significant for purposes of Executive Order 12866. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) It has been determined that this notice does not contain policies with Federalism implications as that term is defined in Executive Order 13132. Administrative Procedure Act/Regulatory Flexibility Act Prior notice and an opportunity for public comment are not required by the Administrative Procedure Act or any other law for rules concerning public property, loans, grants, benefits, and contracts (5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2)). Because notice and opportunity for comment are not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other law, the analytical requirements for the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 *et seq.* ) are inapplicable. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis has not been prepared. Dated: March 22, 2005. Helen Hurcombe, Director, NOAA Aquisitions and Grants, U.S. Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. 05-6054 Filed 3-25-05; 8:45 am]

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