Notices. Notice to FIDAE International Air Show 2006 to Santiago, Chile, March 27-April 2, 2006

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BILLING CODE 3510-PS-M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-846] Brake Rotors From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Twelfth New Shipper Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On September 28, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the “Department”) published in the **Federal Register** the preliminary results of the new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on brake rotors from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”). *See Brake Rotors From the People's Republic of China:

Preliminary Results of the Twelfth New Shipper Review* , 70 FR 56634 (September 28, 2005) (“ *Preliminary Results* ”). We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the *Preliminary Results* . We made one change to the dumping margin calculations for the final results. *See Analysis for the Final Results of Brake Rotors from the People's Republic of China: Dixion Brake System (Longkou) Ltd.* , dated January 18, 2006, (“ *Dixion Final Analysis Memo* ”); *see also Analysis for the Final Results of Brake Rotors from the People's Republic of China:

Laizhou Wally Automobile Co., Ltd.* , dated January 18, 2006, (“Wally Final Analysis Memo”) EFFECTIVE DATE: January 25, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Bankhead (for Respondent Dixion) or Kit Rudd (for Respondent Wally) AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-9068 or

(202)482-1385, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Case History The *Preliminary Results* for this new shipper review were published on September 28, 2005. Since the *Preliminary Results* , the following events have occurred: On October 28, 2005, both the Coalition for the Preservation of American Brake Drum and Rotor Aftermarket Manufacturers (“Petitioner”) and Laizhou Wally Automobile Co., Ltd. (“Wally”) and Dixion Brake System (Longkou) Ltd. (“Dixion”), collectively “Respondents,” submitted publicly available information to be used in valuing surrogate values for the final results. On November 1, 2005, Respondents submitted additional surrogate value information to rebut the information provided by Petitioner. On November 8, 2005, we received case briefs from both Petitioner and Respondents. On November 14, 2005, Petitioner and Respondents submitted their rebuttal briefs. On December 13, 2005, the Department extended the final results by 30 days. *See Brake Rotors From the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of the Twelfth New Shipper Review* , 70 FR 75449 (December 20, 2005). Scope of the Order The products covered by this order are brake rotors made of gray cast iron, whether finished, semifinished, or unfinished, ranging in diameter from 8 to 16 inches (20.32 to 40.64 centimeters) and in weight from 8 to 45 pounds (3.63 to 20.41 kilograms). The size parameters (weight and dimension) of the brake rotors limit their use to the following types of motor vehicles: automobiles, all-terrain vehicles, vans and recreational vehicles under “one ton and a half,” and light trucks designated as “one ton and a half.” Finished brake rotors are those that are ready for sale and installation without any further operations. Semi-finished rotors are those on which the surface is not entirely smooth, and have undergone some drilling. Unfinished rotors are those which have undergone some grinding or turning. These brake rotors are for motor vehicles, and do not contain in the casting a logo of an original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) which produces vehicles sold in the United States. ( *e.g.* , General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, Volvo). Brake rotors covered in this order are not certified by OEM producers of vehicles sold in the United States. The scope also includes composite brake rotors that are made of gray cast iron, which contain a steel plate, but otherwise meet the above criteria. Excluded from the scope of this order are brake rotors made of gray cast iron, whether finished, semifinished, or unfinished, with a diameter less than 8 inches or greater than 16 inches (less than 20.32 centimeters or greater than 40.64 centimeters) and a weight less than 8 pounds or greater than 45 pounds (less than 3.63 kilograms or greater than 20.41 kilograms). Brake rotors are currently classifiable under subheading 8708.39.5010 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”). Although the HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this order is dispositive. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs by parties to this proceeding and to which we have responded are listed in the Appendix to this notice and addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, which is hereby adopted by this notice. Parties can find a complete discussion of the issues raised in this new shipper review and the corresponding recommendations in this public memorandum which is on file in the Central Records Unit (“CRU”), room B-099 of the main Department building. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on our Web site at http://ia.ita.doc.gov. The paper copy and electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Changes Since the Preliminary Results Based on a review of the record since the *Preliminary Results* , the surrogate values for brokerage and handling and labor changed slightly. *See Decision Memorandum* at 2; *see also Memorandum from Nicole Bankhead, Case Analyst, through Alex Villanueva, Program Manager, Office 9 and James C. Doyle, Office Director, Office 9, to The File, 12th New Shipper Review of Brake Rotors from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”): Surrogate Values for the Final Results* , dated January 18, 2006 (“ *Final Factors Memo* ”). Partial Adverse Facts Available In the *Preliminary Results* , the Department determined that the use of partial facts available was warranted for the selection of certain surrogate values pursuant to sections 776(a) and 776(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the “Act”). *See Preliminary Results* . However, for the final results, the Department is applying an adverse inference, as provided under section 776(b) of the Act, to value certain factors of production used by both Respondents. Specifically, Respondents were unable to provide period of review (“POR”) documentation to support their claims regarding the chemical content and material specificity of the inputs pig iron, ferrosilicon, and ferromanganese. Therefore, the Department finds that Respondents did not act to the best of their ability to comply with the Department's request for information, and for the final results, will apply partial adverse facts available to value these inputs. However, the values used to value pig iron, ferrosilicon, and ferromanganese have not changed since the *Preliminary Results* and therefore the application of partial adverse facts available did not cause a change in the margin. *See Decision Memorandum* at Comment 1. Final Results of Review The weighted-average dumping margins for the POR are as follows: Brake Rotors from the PRC Manufacturer/Exporter Weighted-Average Margin (Percent) Laizhou Wally Automobile Co., Ltd. (“Wally”) 0.00 Dixion Brake System (Longkou) Ltd. (“Dixion”) 8.15 Assessment The Department will determine, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.212(b). We have calculated importer-specific duty assessment rates on the basis of the ratio of the total amount of antidumping duties calculated for the examined sales to the total entered value of the examined sales for each importer. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.106(c)(2), we will instruct CBP to liquidate, without regard to antidumping duties, all entries of subject merchandise during the POR for which the importer-specific assessment rate is zero or de minimis ( *i.e.* , less than 0.50 percent). To determine whether the per-unit duty assessment rates are *de minimis* ( *i.e.* , less than 0.50 percent), in accordance with the requirement set forth in 19 CFR 351.106(c)(2), we calculated importer or customer-specific ad valorem ratios based on export prices. We will direct CBP to apply the resulting assessment rates to the entered customs values for the subject merchandise on each of the importer's entries during the review period. The Department will issue appropriate assessment instructions directly to the CBP within 15 days of publication of these final results of review. Cash Deposit Requirements Bonding will no longer be permitted to fulfill security requirements for shipments of brake rotors from the PRC that are manufactured and exported by Wally and Dixion, and entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date of the final results of the new shipper review. The following cash deposit rates shall be required for merchandise subject to the order, entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date of these final results, as provided by section 751(a)(1) and (a)(2)(C) of the Act:

(1)The cash deposit rate for Wally ( *i.e.* , for subject merchandise manufactured and exported by Wally), will be zero;

(2)the cash deposit rate for Dixion ( *i.e.* , for subject merchandise manufactured and exported by (Dixion) will be the rate indicated above;

(3)the cash deposit rate for PRC exporters who received a separate rate in a prior segment of the proceeding will continue to be the rate assigned in that segment of the proceeding;

(4)the cash deposit rate for the PRC NME entity and for subject merchandise exported by Wally and Dixion but not manufactured by themselves will continue to be the PRC-wide rate ( *i.e.* , 43.32 percent); and

(5)the cash deposit rate for non-PRC exporters of subject merchandise from the PRC will be the rate applicable to the PRC exporter that supplied the exporter. These deposit requirements shall remain in effect until publication of the final results of the next administrative review. Reimbursement of Duties This notice also serves as a final reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this POR. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the Secretary's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of doubled antidumping duties. Administrative Protective Orders This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective orders (“APO”) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305, 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 which is subject to sanction. We are issuing and publishing this new shipper review and notice in accordance with sections 751(a)(2)(B) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: January 18, 2006. David Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. Appendix I Decision Memorandum General Issues: *Comment 1:* Valuation of Material Factors of Production *Comment 2:* Valuation of Brokerage and Handling *Comment 3:* Scrap Offset in Surrogate Financial Ratios Wally-Specific Issues: *Comment 4:* Wally's *Bona Fide* Sales [FR Doc. E6-928 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-863] Notice of Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Honey From the People's Republic of China AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: January 25, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anya Naschak or Kristina Boughton, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-6375 and

(202)482-8173, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the antidumping duty administrative review on honey from the People's Republic of China on December 16, 2005. *Honey from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 70 FR 74764 (December 16, 2005). Extension of Time Limits for Final Results Pursuant to Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and section 351.213(h)(1) of the Department's regulations, the Department shall issue the preliminary results of an administrative review within 245 days after the last day of the anniversary month of the date of publication of the order. The Act further provides that the Department shall issue the final results of review within 120 days after the date on which the notice of the preliminary results was published in the **Federal Register** . However, if the Department determines that it is not practicable to complete the review within this time period, section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act and section 351.213(h)(2) of the Department's regulations allow the Department to extend the 245-day period to 365 days and the 120-day period to 180 days. On January 3, 2006, at the request of respondents, the Department granted all parties additional time to submit surrogate value information. The Department also extended the deadline for parties to submit briefs. As a result of these extensions and the complex issues raised in this review segment, including honey valuation and intermediate input methodology, the Department has determined that it is not practicable to complete this administrative review within the current time limit. Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act and section 351.213(h) of the Department's regulations allow the Department to extend the deadline for the final results of a review to a maximum of 180 days from the date on which the notice of the preliminary results was published. For the reasons noted above, the Department is extending the time limit for the completion of these final results until no later than Friday, June 9, 2006, which is 175 days from the date on which the notice of the preliminary results was published. This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(3)(A) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: January 19, 2006. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6-927 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-588-837] Large Newspaper Printing Presses and Components Thereof, Whether Assembled or Unassembled, From Japan: Extension of Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: January 25, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Goldberger or Kate Johnson, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone

(202)482-4136 and

(202)482-4929, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On September 13, 2005, the Department published the preliminary results of its changed circumstances review. We self-initiated the review to consider information contained in a recent Federal court proceeding, *Goss International Corp. v. Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho, Ltd.* , 321 F.Supp.2d 1039 (N.D. Iowa 2004) ( *Goss Int'l* ), that Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho, Ltd. provided inaccurate and incomplete information to the Department during the 1997-1998 administrative review. *See Large Newspaper Printing Presses and Components Thereof, Whether Assembled or Unassembled, from Japan: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review* , 70 FR 54019 (September 13, 2005) and *Large Newspaper Printing Presses and Components Thereof, Whether Assembled or Unassembled, from Japan: Notice of Initiation of Changed Circumstances Review* , 70 FR 25414 (May 10, 2005). Because the issues involved in this case are novel and complex, we are extending the time for completion of the final results by 30 days, until March 1, 2006, in order to further consider the comments submitted by interested parties. *See* 19 CFR 351.302(b). Dated: January 19, 2006. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6-926 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C-122-839] Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada: Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: January 25, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Moore or Eric B. Greynolds at

(202)482-3692 or

(202)482-6071, respectively, AD/CVD Operations, Office 3, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14 th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On June 30, 2005, the Department initiated an administrative review of the countervailing duty order on certain softwood lumber products from Canada. *See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews* , 70 FR 37749. The preliminary results are currently due no later than January 31, 2006. Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Review Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires the Department to issue the preliminary results of a review within 245 days after the last day of the anniversary month of an order/finding for which a review is requested and the final results within 120 days after the date on which the preliminary results are published. However, if it is not practicable to complete the review within that time period, section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act allows the Department to extend the time limit for the preliminary results to a maximum of 365 days and for the final results to 180 days (or 300 days if the Department does not extend the time limit for the preliminary results) from the date of the publication of the preliminary results. The subsidy programs covered by this review are extraordinarily complicated. In addition, because this administrative review is being conducted on an aggregate level, the Department must analyze large amounts of data from each of the Canadian Provinces as well as data from the Canadian Federal Government. Therefore, the Department is fully extending the time limit for completion of the preliminary results to May 31, 2006. The final results continue to be due 120 days after publication of the preliminary results. This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(3)(A) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: January 17, 2006. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6-929 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration FIDAE International Air Show 2006 AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice to FIDAE International Air Show 2006 to Santiago, Chile, March 27-April 2, 2006. SUMMARY: The U.S. Commercial Service

(CS)of the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), will organize an Aerospace Executive Service

(202)482-4457; Fax:

(202)482-0178. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FIDAE International Air Show 2006 Santiago, Chile. March 27-April 2, 2006. Mission Statement I. Description of the Mission The U.S. Commercial Service

(CS)of the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), will organize an Aerospace Executive Service

(AES)matchmaking mission for the FIDAE International Air Show 2006 in Santiago, Chile. Mission organizers will include the Commercial Service office in Santiago, Chile (CS Chile), the ITA Aerospace and Defense Technology Team, and the CS Office of Global Trade Programs. The AES matchmaking mission will include representatives from a variety of U.S. aerospace and defense industry manufacturers and service providers. These mission participants will be introduced to international agents, distributors, and end-users whose capabilities and services are targeted to each U.S. participants' needs in their particular market. II. Commercial Setting for the Mission The FIDAE Air Show is Latin America's premier aerospace and defense technology event. A biennial air show in Santiago, it is the only event of its kind in the region to showcase aerospace-related products and services. At the FIDEA 2004 Show, 258 companies exhibited from 31 countries with 41,282 visitors attending the event. There were a total of 128 aircraft on display during the six-day air show. In 2006, it is expected that 350 exhibitors from more than 45 countries will participate in the show. Attendees and visitors to the FIDEA Air Show include government officials, senior company managers, and high-level executives involved in the aerospace and defense markets in Latin America and the Caribbean. While there has been a slight decline in defense spending in Chile and the rest of South America, the commercial aerospace sector is again on the march. CS Chile reports that Chile saw an unprecedented growth in its airline sector in 2004, surpassing the previous record of 6.4 million passengers set in 2000. International flights showed the largest growth, rising 5 percent from 2003 to 2004 reach 3.63 million passengers flying in and out of Chile. This presents enormous trade opportunities for the airport, ground handling, air traffic control, general aviation, aircraft maintenance, and security sub-sectors. III. Goals for the Mission The goal of the Aerospace Executive Service at the FIDAE International Air Show is to facilitate an effective presence for small- and medium-sized companies without their incurring the major expenses associated with purchasing and staffing exhibit space. The AES Program enables U.S. aerospace and defense companies to familiarize themselves with this important trade fair, to conduct market research while attending the show, and to explore export opportunities through pre-arranged meetings with potential partners. The Aerospace Executive Service also allows U.S. companies to have a presence at the show in the form of an AES Information Booth, providing participants with an enhanced image and level of engagement in which to interact with the show's visitors. Participants will also benefit from the support of knowledgeable ITA and Commercial Service staff focused on furthering their company's objectives. IV. Scenario for the Mission CS trade specialists will promote the FIDAE AES in collaboration with CS Chile, the Aerospace & Defense Technologies Team, and in cooperation with the Office of Global Trade Programs. This promotion will take place nationwide and will largely be handled by the Aerospace & Defense Technologies Team. Companies interested in the AES will apply to the program, and once accepted ( *see* ‘Criteria for Participant Selection') will work with the AES coordinator to develop their business goals at the FIDAE International Air Show. U.S. Export Assistance Center trade specialists, the Aerospace & Defense Technologies Team, and Global Trade Programs officers will recruit and counsel prospective participants for the FIDAE International Air Show AES. The companies will forward company information and literature to CS Chile in advance whereupon CS Chile will begin the partner search, management, and logistical coordination of the program. Company literature and promotional material will either be shipped to CS Chile or brought by the participant for display in the U.S. Pavilion. Effective communication between the AES coordinator and all U.S. participants will be essential to the success of the AES program. E-mail and periodic conference calls will be used to guarantee that this is accomplished. CS staff will be available for information and assistance throughout the duration of the AES at the 2006 FIDAE Air Show. Prior to the end of the AES program, CS staff will advise and counsel participants on appropriate follow-up procedures. In summary, participation in the AES Program includes: • Pre-show counseling by CS industry and trade experts. • Pre-show outreach and press release by CS Chile. • Pre-show briefing by CS Chile staff. • Two days of pre-scheduled meetings with potential partners, distributors, and/or end-users. • Individual company promotions (includes space for catalogs and marketing by CS Chile). • One show entry pass per company representative. • One invitation to the show organizer's welcome reception per participant. • Access to Official U.S. Pavilion amenities, including business center, lounge and shared office suite when not in use for one-on-one FIDAE International Air Show appointments. • Shared 18sqm booth to use for meetings and to display company literature. • Copy of the official FIDAE International Air Show Exhibitor's Directory. • On-site AES program coordinator assistance to AES companies. • Transportation to and from the show each day. Timetable The proposed program is below: • Friday, March 24—AES Participants Arrive. • Monday, March 27—Pre-show Briefing and Show Organizer's Welcome Reception. • Tuesday, March 28—Show Opens (AES meetings—p.m. only). • Wednesday, March 29—Business Day (AES meetings—full day). • Thursday, March 30—Business Day (AES meetings—a.m. only). • Friday, March 31—Business Day. • April 1-2—Public Days. AES participants are welcome to attend the remainder of the FIDAE Air Show on their own, from March 30 and 31, including the two public days (April 1-2). The show ends on Sunday, April 2. V. Criteria for Participant Selection Target recruitment for the AES Program is 12 companies. Each applicant to the program will be screened for the following: • Relevance of the company's business line to the mission's goals; • Acceptability of product area/sector for exhibition in the FIDAE International Air Show in the U.S. Pavilion according to the trade fair rules, which can be found at *http://www.FIDAE.cl;* • Timeliness of company's signed application and participation agreement including fee of $3,000 for the AES. $750.00 for each additional representative; • Provision of adequate information on company's products and/or services, and company's primary market objectives, in order to facilitate appropriate matching with potential business partners; • Certification that the company meets Departmental guidelines for participation: A company's products or services must be either produced in the United States, or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have at least 51 percent U.S. content of the value of the finished product or service. Any partisan political activities (including political contributions) of an applicant are entirely irrelevant to the selection process. Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, including posting on the Commerce Department trade missions calendar at *http://www.ita.doc.gov/doctm/ tmcal.html—* and other Internet Web sites, publication in domestic trade publications and association newsletters, mailings from internal mailing lists, faxes to internal database aerospace clients, email to aerospace distribution lists, posting in the **Federal Register** , and announcements at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows. Aerospace and Defense Technologies Team members, U.S. Export Assistance Centers and the Office of Global Trade Programs will also promote the AES Program. Recruitment for the mission will begin in January 2006 and conclude in March, 2006. Contact ITA Aerospace & Defense Technology Team: Mark Weaver, Director and Senior International Trade Specialist, Aerospace and Defense Team, U.S. Export Assistance Center—USCS, 808 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102-6315. Tel:

(817)392-2673. Fax:

(817)392-2668. E-mail: *mark.weaver@mail.doc.gov.* Matthew Hilgendorf, International Trade Specialist, Aerospace and Defense Team, U.S. Export Assistance Center—Santa Fe, C/O New Mexico Economic Development Department, 1100 St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. Tel:

(505)670-7809. Fax:

(505)827-0211. E-mail: *matthew.hilgendorf@mail.doc.gov.* Mara Yachnin, Acting Manager, Office of Aerospace, Global Trade Programs, U.S. Commercial Service, Washington, DC 20230. Tel: 202-482-6238. E-mail: *mara.yachnin@mail.doc.gov.* U.S. Commercial Service in Santiago: Patricia Jaramillo, American Embassy, U.S. Commercial Service, Av. Andres Bello 2800, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile 755-0006. Tel. 011-(56) 2-330-3402. Fax 011-(56) 2-330-3172. E-mail: *Patricia.Jaramillo@mail.doc.gov.* Dated: January 19, 2006. John Klingelhut, Senior Advisor, Global Trade Programs. [FR Doc. E6-899 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Minority Business Development Agency [Docket No. 000724217-6008-11] Amendment of Performance Incentives for Minority Business Enterprise Centers To Allow for a Third Bonus Year of Funding AGENCY: Minority Business Development Agency. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Minority Business Development Agency

(MBDA)publishes this notice to announce that it will allow for a third year of bonus funding, on a non-competitive basis, to the Houston Minority Business Enterprise Center

(MBEC)(formally known as the Houston Minority Business Development Center (MBDC)), as originally funded under the **Federal Register** notice of August 28, 2000 (65 FR 52069). In its August 28, 2000 notice, MBDA solicited competitive applications from organizations to operate MBECs. The MBEC Program provides funding for general business assistance to minority business enterprises

(MBEs)in various markets throughout the United States and stipulated that no award to operate a MBEC may be longer than five funding periods. MBDA changes this policy to allow for a third year of bonus funding for a total of six funding periods. This action is taken in light of the fact that the Houston MBEC (Grijalva and Allen) has had an “excellent” performance rating for five consecutive years. Furthermore, this action supports the Agency's efforts in rebuilding minority firms impacted by Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. The Houston MBEC non-competitively received additional funding in the amount of $300,000, specifically to assist the minority firms impacted by Hurricane Katrina, as it was the closest proximity to the Gulf Coast and able to immediately respond to the need for additional services. This is in addition to the amount of $400,375 for the continuation of general business assistance to MBEs in program year 2006. DATES: The third bonus funding period, if approved by the Grants Officer, will commence January 1, 2006 and continue through December 31, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Efrain Gonzalez at

(202)482-1940. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under Executive order 11625, the MBEC Program requires MBEC staff to provide general business assistance to minority-owned companies in various markets throughout the United States, and standardized business assistance services to “rapid growth potential” minority businesses ( *e.g.* , those generating $500,000 or more in annual revenues or capable of generating significant employment and long-term economic growth); to develop a network of strategic partnerships; to possibly charge client fees; and to provide strategic business consulting. These requirements are used to generate increased results with respect to financing and contracts awarded to minority-owned firms and thus, are a key component of this program. MBDA is announcing the amendment of a prior **Federal Register** notice (65 FR 52069, August 28, 2000) published by MBDA which established that no award to operate a Minority Business Enterprise Center

(MBEC)(formally known as Minority Business Development Centers (MBDC)) may be longer than five funding periods without competition, no matter what an MBEC's performance happens to be. Under the prior notice, performance incentives allowed MBECs to earn two bonus funding periods, in addition to the normal three funding periods, without competition based on an “excellent” performance rating, for a total of five funding periods. MBDA hereby amends the prior notice to allow for a third year of bonus funding on a non-competitive basis to eligible MBECs originally funded under the **Federal Register** notice of August 28, 2000, for a total of six funding periods. This action is taken in light of the fact that the Houston MBEC (Grijalva and Allen) has maintained an “excellent” performance rating over the five year funding period. This MBEC is the only MBEC to have achieved an “excellent” performance rating in five consecutive program years and thus is the only recipient of the third bonus funding period. In addition, this award will allow the Houston MBEC to maintain continuity in level of services in light of the adverse economic impact and devastation caused by Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. Such additional funding will be at the total discretion of MBDA. The Houston MBEC (Grijalva and Allen) will be eligible for a third bonus funding period (January 1, 2006-December 31, 2006) on a non-competitive basis. The Houston MBEC will continue to concentrate on serving firms located in the Houston, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. This includes delivering relevant services to minority-owned firms impacted by Hurricanes Rita and Katrina and to displaced MBEs currently residing in the greater Houston, Texas area. The Houston MBEC program shall continue to leverage telecommunications technology, including the Internet, and a variety of online computer-based resources to dramatically increase the level of service that the MBEC can provide to minority-owned firms, including micro-enterprises. Entrepreneurs eligible for assistance under the MBEC Program are African Americans, Puerto Ricans, Spanish-speaking Americans, Aleuts, Asian Pacific Americans, Asian Indians, Native Americans, Eskimos and Hasidic Jews. 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 notice. Executive Order 12866 This notice has been determined to be not significant for purposes of E.O. 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 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 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 *et seq.* ) are inapplicable. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required and has not been prepared. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1512 and Executive Order 11625. Dated: January 20, 2006. Ronald N. Langston, National Director, Minority Business Development Agency. [FR Doc. E6-892 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-21-P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Proposed Extension of Approval of Collection; Comment Request—Collection of Information for Children's Sleepwear AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Consumer Product Safety Commission

(CPSC)requests comments on a proposed extension of approval, for a period of three years from the date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), of a collection of information from manufacturers and importers of children's sleepwear. This collection of information is in the Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 0 through 6X and the Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 7 through 14 and regulations implementing those standards. See 16 CFR Parts 1615 and 1616. The children's sleepwear standards and implementing regulations establish requirements for testing and recordkeeping by manufacturers and importers of children's sleepwear. The Commission will consider all comments received in response to this notice before requesting an extension of approval of this collection of information from OMB. DATES: The Office of the Secretary must receive written comments not later than March 27, 2006. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be captioned “Children's Sleepwear, Collection of Information” and sent by e-mail to *cpsc-os@cpsc.gov.* Written comments may also be sent to the Office of the Secretary by facsimile at

(301)504-0127, or by mail to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207, or delivered to the Office of the Secretary, Room 502, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the proposed extension of approval of the collection of information, or to obtain a copy of 16 CFR Parts 1615 and 1616, call or write Linda L. Glatz, Office of Planning and Evaluation, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207; telephone

(301)504-7671. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. The Standards Children's sleepwear in sizes 0 through 6X manufactured for sale in or imported into the United States is subject to the Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 0 through 6X (16 CFR part 1615). Children's sleepwear in sizes 7 through 14 is subject to the Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 7 through 14 (16 CFR part 1616). The children's sleepwear flammability standards require that fabrics, seams, and trim used in children's sleepwear in sizes 0 through 14 must self-extinguish when exposed to a small open-flame ignition source. The children's sleepwear standards and implementing regulations also require manufacturers and importers of children's sleepwear in sizes 0 through 14 to perform testing of products and to maintain records of the results of that testing. 16 CFR part 1615, subpart B; 16 CFR part 1616; subpart B. The Commission uses the information compiled and maintained by manufacturers and importers of children's sleepwear to help protect the public from risks of death or burn injuries associated with children's sleepwear. More specifically, the Commission reviews this information to determine whether the products produced and imported by the firms comply with the applicable standard. Additionally, the Commission uses this information to arrange corrective actions if items of children's sleepwear fail to comply with the applicable standard in a manner that creates a substantial risk of injury to the public. OMB approved the collection of information in the children's sleepwear standards and implementing regulations under control number 3041-0027. OMB's most recent extension of approval will expire on January 31, 2006. The Commission proposes to request an extension of approval for the collection of information in the children's sleepwear standards and implementing regulations. B. Estimated Burden The Commission staff estimates that about 53 firms manufacture or import products subject to the two children's sleepwear flammability standards. These firms may perform an estimated 2000 tests each that take up to three hours per test. The Commission staff estimates that these standards and implementing regulations will impose an average annual burden of about 6,000 hours on each of those firms. That burden will result from conducting the testing required by the standards and maintaining records of the results of that testing required by the implementing regulations. The total annual burden imposed by the standards and regulations on all manufacturers and importers of children's sleepwear will be about 318,000 hours. The hourly wage for the testing and recordkeeping required by the standards and regulations is about $28.75 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, June 2005), for an annual cost to the industry of about $9,142,500. The Commission will expend approximately three months of professional staff time annually for examination of information in the records maintained by manufacturers and importers of children's sleepwear subject to the standards. The annual cost to the Federal government of the collection of information in the sleepwear standards and implementing C. Request for Comments The Commission solicits written comments from all interested persons about the proposed collection of information. The Commission specifically solicits information relevant to the following topics: —Whether the collection of information described above is necessary for the proper performance of the Commission's functions, including whether the information would have practical utility; —Whether the estimated burden of the proposed collection of information is accurate; —Whether the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected could be enhanced; and —Whether the burden imposed by the collection of information could be minimized by use of automated, electronic or other technological collection techniques, or other forms of information technology. Dated: January 18, 2006. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. E6-848 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355-01-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000-0010] Federal Acquisition Regulation;Submission for OMB Review; Progress Payments AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR)Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning progress payments. A request for public comments was published in the **Federal Register** at 70 FR 59727, October 13, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or before February 24, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: FAR Desk Officer, OMB, Room 10102, NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, and a copy to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeremy Olson, Contract Policy Division, GSA,

(202)501-3221. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose Certain Federal contracts provide for progress payments to be made to the contractor during performance of the contract. The requirement for certification and supporting information are necessary for the administration of statutory and regulatory limitation on the amount of progress payments under a contract. The submission of supporting cost schedules is an optional procedure that, when the contractor elects to have a group of individual orders treated as a single contract for progress payments purposes, is necessary for the administration of statutory and regulatory requirements concerning progress payments. B. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: *27,000.* Responses Per Respondent: *32.* Annual Responses: *864,000.* Hours Per Response: *.55.* Total Burden Hours: *475,000.* *OBTAINING COPIES OF PROPOSALS:* Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405, telephone

(202)501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0010, Progress Payments, in all correspondence. Dated: January 13, 2006. Gerald Zaffos, Director, Contract Policy Division. [FR Doc. 06-687 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am]

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