81 FR 78120 - Notice and Request for Comments: Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Tribal Consultations
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Minority Business Development Agency Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 215 (November 7, 2016)
Minority Business Development Agency
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 215 (November 7, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-26832 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 215 (Monday, November 7, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 78120-78122] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-26832] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Minority Business Development Agency [Docket No.: 161012956-6956-01] Notice and Request for Comments: Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Tribal Consultations AGENCY: Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) plans to conduct five tribal consultation meetings with federally recognized tribes, American Indian and Alaska Native business/trade/economic organizations, and American Indian and Alaska Native-owned firms, between November 2016 and February 2017. The purpose of these tribal consultations is to provide a venue for tribal leaders share insights, make recommendations, and discuss concerns regarding MBDA's business development and entrepreneurial services in Indian Country. MBDA is also accepting written comments related to the business development issues stated in this notice. DATES: Tribal consultations will be conducted in different locations between November 2016 and February 2017. The specific dates, locations and times will be announced on the MBDA Web site at http://www.mbda.gov/tribalconsult . Written comments in response to the questions posed in this notice must be submitted no later than January 30, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by MBDA-2016-0001, by the following methods: Electronic Submission: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to www.regulations.gov/docket?D=MBDA- [[Page 78121]] 2016-001, click the ``Comment Now!'' icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments; Mail: Submit written comments to Bridget Gonzales, Chief, Office of Legislative, Education and Intergovernmental Affairs, Minority Business Development Agency, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 5067, Washington, DC 20230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melvin Tabilas, Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist, Office of Legislative, Education and Intergovernmental Affairs, Minority Business Development Agency, at (202) 482-5598; or by email at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Minority Business Development Agency's (MBDA) Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs (OLEIA) serves as the focal point for consultation with Tribal governments and Tribal organizations on policy, regulatory and legislative issues that will have a direct impact on American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) communities. The tribal consultations will be conducted in conjunction with the MBDA's Office of Business Development (OBD) which designs and manages the business development services available to Native American entrepreneurs and tribally-owned businesses. Outreach and business development support specific to the AIAN populations is one part of the overall efforts of MBDA to ensure all programs and services of the Agency are available to members of the tribal communities. MBDA is the only Federal agency created specifically to foster the establishment and growth of minority business enterprises (MBEs). MBDA actively promotes the strategic growth and expansion of MBEs by offering management and technical assistance through a nationwide network of business centers. All MBDA Business Centers serve businesses owned or controlled by persons or groups of persons from the following groups: American Indians and Native Americans (including Alaska Natives, Alaska Native Corporations, Tribal entities, Tribal universities and Tribal governments), African Americans, Asian Indian Americans, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, Hasidic Jewish Americans, and Hispanic Americans. MBDA target clients are businesses with $1.0 million or more in revenues. The MBDA Business Centers provide services that include, but are not limited to, initial consultations and assessments, business technical assistance, and access to federal and non-federal procurement and financing opportunities. Specific performance requirements and metrics are used by MBDA to evaluate each business center and are a key component of the MBDA's business development programs. During fiscal year 2016, MBDA provided dedicated outreach to the AIAN population through the operation of six MBDA Business Centers-- AIAN in the following locations: Fresno, California; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Bismarck, North Dakota; Anchorage, Alaska; and Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details about the current goals and objectives of the MBDA Business Centers--AIAN, please see the Federal Funding Opportunity notice that was issued in 2012 at http://www.mbda.gov/tribalconsult. Funding for the current MBDA Business Center--AIAN program will expire in August 2017. MBDA expects to renew its investment in Indian Country and has designed the tribal consultations to allow tribal governments and organizations an opportunity to provide information on how to better provide business development services and programs. The locations and approximate dates, and times of the meetings are provided below in Supplementary Information. The specific dates and times will be posted on MBDA's Web site at http://www.mbda.gov/tribalconsult. The meetings are open to members of federally recognized tribes. In consideration of tribal leaders who are not able to attend a tribal consultation meeting, MBDA is also accepting written comments based on the questions listed below. II. Tribal Consultation Meetings Tribal consultation sessions are tentatively scheduled in association with the following events: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date Location Event ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Nov 1-3, 2016.............. Tulsa, Oklahoma.. Native American Contractors Association--Annual B2B Conference & Marketplace. 2. Nov 14-17, 2016............ Santa Fe, New National Center for Mexico. American Indian Enterprise Development--Reserva tion Economic Summit (RES) New Mexico. 3. November 14-17, 2016....... Minneapolis, MN.. Long Term Services and Supports in Indian Country Conference. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Details about each Tribal consultation meeting will be posted on the MBDA Web site at: http://www.mbda.gov/tribalconsult. The MBDA Tribal consultation meetings are being hosted by the U.S. Federal Government. They are open and public meetings. They will be tape- recorded and transcribed so that we can retain valuable input and feedback. Registration for the non-governmental organization conferences is not mandatory to participate in in the MBDA Tribal consultations. III. Questions for Public Comment Comments may be provided in response to any or all of the following questions. Please identify the specific AIAN community represented by the comments (e.g., Cherokee Nation, Alaska Native village, Native American businesses off reservation, tribally-owned businesses): 1. Describe any self-governance entrepreneurial or business development programs that have resulted in positive impacts to your community's economic development? What were the impacts and how did they come about? 2. What challenges exist to business development and job creation in AIAN communities? What ideas or solutions do you think would address these challenges? 3. What are your goals and priorities for advancing AIAN entrepreneurship and business development? 4. What are some best practices that you've seen implemented that positively address the business development challenges experienced by your community from either a self-governing perspective, and/or from Federal, state, or local programs? 5. Have you (or businesses from your Tribe/Tribal organization) been a client of a MBDA Business Center--AIAN? a. If so, please describe the services and activities that have been most beneficial to growing their business and/or creating jobs: 1. Access to private sector contracts; 2. Access to Federal/State or Municipal contracts; 3. Access to capital; 4. Exporting; [[Page 78122]] 5. Joint partnerships/teaming arrangements; 6. Other. b. If you or your business have not been a client of a MBDA Business Center, please state reasons why, if any? 6. Do the goals and objectives of the MBDA Business Centers--AIAN align with your Tribe's business and economic development goals? If so, please elaborate. If not, please provide recommendations for improvements, enhancements or alternatives. Comments must include the following: Name and title of commenter, name of tribe, tribal organization or business, AIAN location (if applicable), city, and state. Dated: November 2, 2016. Josephine Arnold, Chief Counsel, Minority Business Development Agency. [FR Doc. 2016-26832 Filed 11-4-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P
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and not suitable for ink- or laser-jet admission, 83 Bright paper is less establish a schedule for questionnaires
printing.33 expensive to produce because it does and comments on the issues related to
not contain the OBAs needed to raise each of the Orders. The Department
D. Channels of Marketing
the paper’s brightness level to 85 or intends to issue its final determinations
APP claims that 83 Bright paper is above and has fewer bleaching chemical within 300 days of the date of
marketed differently from other than other uncoated paper covered by publication of this initiation.
uncoated paper covered by the Orders the Orders. Thus, there is an evidentiary This notice is published in
because it is advertised as a lower basis to conclude that APP has altered accordance with sections 781(c) of the
brightness product produced to reduce its production process in order to Act and 19 CFR 351.225(i) and (j).
eyestrain, manufactured for 2-sided produce a low-brightness paper.37 Dated: October 31, 2016.
copying, and is OBA Free.34 As noted above, we are initiating a
Paul Piquado,
minor alterations anti-circumvention
E. Cost of Modification Relative to Total inquiry pursuant to section 781(c) of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
Value Act regarding 83 Bright paper. We do Compliance.
APP states that 83 Bright paper is not not find it appropriate to initiate a later- [FR Doc. 2016–26847 Filed 11–4–16; 8:45 am]
produced with additional OBAs and developed merchandise circumvention BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
contains fewer bleaching chemicals. As inquiry pursuant to section 781(d) of the
a result, APP notes that it is less Act because APP provided information
expensive to produce than other demonstrating that merchandise with a DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
uncoated paper cover by the Orders.35 brightness level comparable to 83 Bright Minority Business Development
Analysis paper was produced and sold in Agency
commercial volumes at the time of the
After analyzing the information filing of the petitions and, thus, 83 [Docket No.: 161012956–6956–01]
summarized above, we determine that Bright paper cannot be considered later-
the petitioners have satisfied the criteria developed merchandise.38 Finally, we Notice and Request for Comments:
to warrant an initiation of a formal anti- do not find it appropriate to initiate a Minority Business Development
circumvention inquiry, pursuant to scope inquiry pursuant to 19 CFR Agency (MBDA) Tribal Consultations
section 781(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.225(k) because APP provided AGENCY: Minority Business
351.225(i). information demonstrating that 83 Development Agency, Department of
As described above, the petitioners Bright paper is not colored paper.39 Commerce.
included declarations from members of
Merchandise Subject to the Minor ACTION: Notice.
the U.S. industry addressing the five
factors the Department typically Alterations Anti-Circumvention
Proceeding SUMMARY: The Minority Business
examines as part of a minor alterations Development Agency (MBDA) plans to
inquiry under section 781(c) of the Act This minor alterations anti- conduct five tribal consultation
and 19 CFR 351.225(i). These circumvention inquiry covers uncoated meetings with federally recognized
declarations attest that: (1) With the paper with a GE brightness level of 83 tribes, American Indian and Alaska
exception of brightness, the overall +/¥ 1. Although only APP Indonesia is Native business/trade/economic
physical characteristics of 83 Bright discussed in their request, as discussed organizations, and American Indian and
paper and other uncoated paper cover above, the petitioners clarified that, Alaska Native-owned firms, between
by the Orders are the same; (2) the consistent with 19 CFR 351.225(m), the November 2016 and February 2017. The
expectations of ultimate users of 83 intent of their request was that the purpose of these tribal consultations is
Bright paper and other uncoated paper Department conduct a single inquiry to provide a venue for tribal leaders
cover by the Orders are the same; (3) the and issue a single ruling applicable to share insights, make recommendations,
uses of 83 Bright paper and other each of the Orders. In accordance with and discuss concerns regarding MBDA’s
uncoated paper cover by the Orders are 19 CFR 351.225(m), if the Secretary business development and
the same; (4) the channels of marketing considers it appropriate, the Secretary entrepreneurial services in Indian
83 Bright paper and other uncoated may conduct a single inquiry and issue Country. MBDA is also accepting
paper cover by the Orders are the same; a single scope ruling that applies to all written comments related to the
and (5) the relative cost to reduce the such orders. Therefore, we will examine business development issues stated in
brightness of 83 Bright paper to a GE whether it is appropriate to apply the this notice.
brightness level below 85 is minimal.36 results of this inquiry to each of the DATES: Tribal consultations will be
We examined the declarations and seven Orders. conducted in different locations
found that the persons making them are The Department will not order the
between November 2016 and February
in a position to have knowledge about suspension of liquidation of entries of
2017. The specific dates, locations and
the facts described in the declarations any additional merchandise at this time.
times will be announced on the MBDA
with respect to each of the However, in accordance with 19 CFR
Web site at http://www.mbda.gov/
aforementioned factors. 351.225(l)(2), if the Department issues a
tribalconsult . Written comments in
However, we note that APP provided preliminary affirmative determination,
response to the questions posed in this
information demonstrating the relative we will then instruct U.S. Customs and
notice must be submitted no later than
cost of producing 83 Bright paper and Border Protection to suspend
January 30, 2017.
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the process by which it is produced liquidation and require a cash deposit of
which differs from that provided by the estimated duties on the merchandise. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
petitioners. Specifically, by APP’s own Following consultation with identified by MBDA–2016–0001, by the
interested parties, the Department will following methods: Electronic
33 Id., at 27–28. Submission: Submit all electronic
34 Id., at 29. 37 Id. public comments via the Federal e-
35 Id., at 30. 38 See APP Response at 10 and Exhibit 3. Rulemaking Portal. Go to
36 See Initiation Request at Exhibits 1 and 2. 39 See APP Response at 5 and Exhibit 2. www.regulations.gov/docket?D=MBDA-
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5. Joint partnerships/teaming Tuesday, November 22, 2016; 10 a.m.– auxiliary aids should be directed to
arrangements; 11 a.m. Kathy Pereira at the Gulf Council Office
6. Other. I. Introductions, Voice ID, and Adoption (see ADDRESSES), at least 5 working days
b. If you or your business have not of Agenda prior to the meeting.
been a client of a MBDA Business II. SEDAR 48 (Black Grouper) Dated: November 2, 2016.
Center, please state reasons why, if any? Benchmark Assessment Preparation Tracey L. Thompson,
6. Do the goals and objectives of the a. Review and Approval of Terms of Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
MBDA Business Centers—AIAN align Reference Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
with your Tribe’s business and b. Review of Project Schedule [FR Doc. 2016–26855 Filed 11–4–16; 8:45 am]
economic development goals? If so, c. Selection of Appointees to Data, BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
please elaborate. If not, please provide Assessment, and Review
recommendations for improvements, Workshops
enhancements or alternatives. III. Other Business DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Comments must include the Meeting Adjourns
following: Name and title of commenter, Both participants and observers must National Oceanic and Atmospheric
name of tribe, tribal organization or register in advance for the webinar. You Administration
business, AIAN location (if applicable), may register for the SSC: Standing and RIN 0648–XF023
city, and state. Reef Fish webinar by going to the
Dated: November 2, 2016. Council’s Web site (http:// Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
Josephine Arnold, www.gulfcoucil.org) and clicking on Council; Public Meetings
Chief Counsel, Minority Business ‘‘Committee & Panel meetings, or by
entering the following link: https:// AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Development Agency. Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
[FR Doc. 2016–26832 Filed 11–4–16; 8:45 am] attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/
3715638296142754308 Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
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After registering, you will receive a Commerce.
confirmation email containing ACTION: Notice; public hearings and
information about joining the webinar. webinar.
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The Agenda is subject to change, and SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery
National Oceanic and Atmospheric the latest version along with other Management Council (Council) will
Administration meeting materials will be posted on the hold eight public hearings and one
Council’s file server. To access the file webinar to solicit public comments on
RIN 0649–XF021 server, the URL is https:// Coastal Migratory Pelagics (CMP)
public.gulfcouncil.org:5001/webman/ Amendment 29—Allocation Sharing
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management index.cgi, or go to the Council’s Web and Accountability Measures for the
Council; Public Meeting site and click on the FTP link in the Gulf of Mexico Migratory Group of King
lower left of the Council Web site Mackerel.
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries (http://www.gulfcouncil.org). The
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and DATES: The public hearings will be held
username and password are both
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), ‘‘gulfguest’’. Click on the ‘‘Library November 30–December 8, 2016. The
Commerce. Folder’’, then scroll down to ‘‘SSC meetings will begin at 6 p.m. and will
meeting-2016–11 webinar’’. conclude no later than 9 p.m. For
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting via
The meeting will be webcast over the specific dates and times, see
webinar.
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internet. See above for instructions on
SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery registering for the webinar. ADDRESSES: The public documents can
Management Council will hold a Although other non-emergency issues be obtained by contacting the Gulf of
meeting of its Standing and Reef Fish not on the agenda may come before the Mexico Fishery Management Council,
Scientific and Statistical Committees Scientific and Statistical Committee for 2203 N. Lois Avenue, Suite 1100,
(SSC) via webinar. discussion, in accordance with the Tampa, FL 33607; (813) 348–1630 or on
DATES: The meeting will convene on Magnuson-Stevens Fishery their Web site at www.gulfcouncil.org.
Tuesday, November 22, 2016, from 10 Conservation and Management Act, Meeting addresses: The public
a.m. to 11 a.m. EST. those issues may not be the subject of hearings will be held in Tampa, Key
formal action during this meeting. West and Panama City, FL; Port Aransas
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held and Galveston, TX; Pascagoula, MS;
via webinar; you may attend by Actions of the Scientific and Statistical
Committee will be restricted to those Mobile, AL; Houma, LA; and one
registering at: https:// webinar. For specific locations, see
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/ issues specifically identified in the
agenda and any issues arising after SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
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instructions on how to register. publication of this notice that require
emergency action under Section 305(c) submitted online through the Council’s
Council address: Gulf of Mexico public portal by visiting
Fishery Management Council, 2203 N. of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act, www.gulfcouncil.org and clicking on
Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL ‘‘CONTACT US’’.
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33607; telephone: (813) 348–1630. provided the public has been notified of
the Council’s intent to take action to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: address the emergency. Douglas Gregory, Executive Director,
Steven Atran, Senior Fishery Biologist, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Special Accommodations Council; telephone: (813) 348–1630.
Council; steven.atran@gulfcouncil.org, This meeting is physically accessible SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
telephone: (813) 348–1630. to people with disabilities. Requests for agenda for the following eight hearings
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: sign language interpretation or other and one webinar are as follows: Council
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| Dates | Tribal consultations will be conducted in different locations between November 2016 and February 2017. The specific dates, locations and times will be announced on the MBDA Web site at http:// www.mbda.gov/tribalconsult . Written comments in response to the questions posed in this notice must be submitted no later than January 30, 2017. | |
| Contact | Melvin Tabilas, Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist, Office of Legislative, Education and Intergovernmental Affairs, Minority Business Development Agency, at (202) 482-5598; or by email at [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 78120 |
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