81 FR 813 - Hearings of the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 4 (January 7, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 4 (January 7, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-00037 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 4 (Thursday, January 7, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 813-814] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-00037] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES Hearings of the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure AGENCY: Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Judicial Conference of the United States. ACTION: Notice of cancellation of public hearing. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The following public hearing on proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure has been canceled: Bankruptcy Rules Hearing on January 29, 2016, in Pasadena, California. Announcements for this meeting were previously published in 80 FR 48120, 80 FR 50324 and 80 FR 51604. [[Page 814]] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca A. Womeldorf, Rules Committee Secretary, Rules Committee Support Office, Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Washington, DC 20544, telephone (202) 502-1820. Dated: January 4, 2016. Rebecca A. Womeldorf, Rules Committee Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016-00037 Filed 1-6-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 2210-55-P
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independence, lack of partisanship, and autos (1980), and steel (2001) Publication of a chapter will not result
objectivity in its historical context. The China safeguards in monetary remuneration.
Commission intends to focus on this The lack of cases in recent years The Commission is considering
mandate as a theme of the book. Chapter 7. Intellectual Property convening a conference at which
The book is planned to include the Investigations submissions for the Centennial History
following chapters: The problem of unfair imports would be discussed. All authors whose
Chapter 1. Introduction The first statute contributions have been accepted for the
Section 337 book would have an opportunity to
The agency and its mission 100 years on
An independent, nonpartisan agency:
Patent infringement participate in the conference. In
Trademark infringement addition, authors whose contributions
A technical, not policy, mission
Non-IP investigations do not become part of the book may be
aspects of independence (budget, litigation,
The evolution of the injury requirement permitted to participate. Their
etc.)
The surge of investigations
The framework of the book; summary of
Presidential overrides; the Samsung/Apple
contributions would also be considered
chapters for inclusion in the proceedings of the
case
Chapter 2. The Creation of the Tariff Selected recent developments: e.g., domestic conference.
Commission industry, public interest As stated above, a prospective author
The perceived need for an agency Litigation must provide written notice to the
President Wilson’s initiative Commission by January 29, 2016, of the
Chapter 8. Industry and Economic Analysis
Communications between Administration for Congress intent to file a submission. This intent
and Congress to file must include the following
Reports prepared for Congress vs. reports for
Evolution of organic legislation information:
The Tariff Commission opens its doors the President
Fact-finding investigations under the 1916 1. Name(s)
Chapter 3. Evolution of the Agency, 1917– act and section 332 of the Tariff Act 2. Institutional Affiliation(s)
2016 Fact-finding investigations under other 3. Status (e.g., doctoral student,
Early activities authorities Assistant Professor, practitioners)
Debates over the number of Commissioners Economic modeling 4. Email address(es)
Tie-breaker provisions Chapter 9. Industry and Economic Analysis
5. Mailing Address(es)
Debate over the strong Chairmanship for the Executive Branch 6. One (1) page single-spaced abstract of
Issues with Commissioner and Chairman the chapter(s) in Microsoft Word
Role prior to World War II, war time role, and
appointments format.
Old DC and NYC offices, new building, supporting role in trade negotiations
libraries Role in supporting STR and USTR with fact- Once the Commission has received
Agency alumni strengthen the trade finding reports and trade negotiation the notices, each author will receive a
community advice packet including: A tentative offer to
Chapter 10. Conclusion publish, a voluntary services agreement,
Chapter 4. Tariff-Related Proceedings
Summary of the book and guidelines on editorial styles and
Tariffs before the creation of the Tariff compliance with section 508 of the
Commission This table of contents is preliminary Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Early Tariff Commission activities and has not yet been finalized. The
Commission role in the drafting of the 1930, By order of the Commission.
Commission is willing to entertain
1962 (TSUS), and 1988 (HTS) tariff suggestions from prospective authors for Issued: January 4, 2016.
schedules William R. Bishop,
modifications to the table.
The Tariff Schedule of the United States
The Commission is seeking authors to Supervisory Hearings and Information
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule
prepare chapters for the book (other Officer.
World Customs Organization activities
The 484(f) Committee than the Conclusion). Each submission [FR Doc. 2016–00005 Filed 1–6–16; 8:45 am]
Miscellaneous tariff bills for a chapter on one of the BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
Recommendations to the President updating Commission’s functions would need to
the HTS address the following: Why Congress
Chapter 5. Antidumping and Countervailing felt the need for legislation on the JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE
Duty Investigations subject of the chapter (e.g., antidumping UNITED STATES
The problems of dumping and subsidization and countervailing duty
Antidumping and countervailing duty determinations); why the Commission Hearings of the Judicial Conference
activities prior to the 1979 Act was selected to provide such Advisory Committee on the Federal
Practice from the 1979 Act to the Uruguay determinations (such as the need for Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
Round Implementation Act objectivity); and how the Commission
Practice since the URAA
AGENCY: Advisory Committee on the
has implemented the law. The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure,
Litigation Commission is willing to accept Judicial Conference of the United States.
Chapter 6. Safeguards submissions that are a joint effort of two ACTION: Notice of cancellation of public
Development of the concept under domestic or more co-authors. Submissions should hearing.
law (the Reciprocal Trade Agreements be consistent with the above-described
Act and various extensions) mandate of non-partisanship and SUMMARY: The following public hearing
Inclusion of the concept in international objectivity. on proposed amendments to the Federal
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agreements (the GATT and WTO Once filed, each submission will Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure has been
Safeguards Agreement and in bilateral
undergo an extensive review process. canceled: Bankruptcy Rules Hearing on
free trade agreements)
Commission investigations under executive The Commission reserves the right to January 29, 2016, in Pasadena,
orders and U.S. trade legislation (the edit each submission for form, style, and California. Announcements for this
1951, 1962, 1974, 1988, and 1994 trade content. The agency provides no meeting were previously published in
legislation) guarantee that a submission will be 80 FR 48120, 80 FR 50324 and 80 FR
Three prominent cases—footwear (1968), published in the Centennial History. 51604.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Application Details made of aluminum and carbon fiber,
Rebecca A. Womeldorf, Rules that bounces off the whale’s body after
1. Applicant Permit Application: 2016–
Committee Secretary, Rules Committee extracting a tiny plug of tissue. The
024
Support Office, Administrative Office of biopsy tips are a 40 mm stainless steel
the United States Courts, Washington, Ari S. Friedlaender, Ph.D., Marine barrel. The bolts also contain a 5x2cm
DC 20544, telephone (202) 502–1820. Mammal Institute, Oregon State foam float that is used to aid in dart
University, Hatfield Marine Science retrieval. The bolts are highly visible
Dated: January 4, 2016.
Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, and remain at the surface for retrieval.
Rebecca A. Womeldorf, Newport, OR 97365 The applicant will only collect samples
Rules Committee Secretary.
Activity for Which Permit is Requested when weather and light conditions are
[FR Doc. 2016–00037 Filed 1–6–16; 8:45 am]
good and offer the best chance at
BILLING CODE 2210–55–P Waste Permit. The applicant will retrieving the bolt. The applicant’s
conduct research around the Antarctic
research team generally takes samples at
Peninsula to determine the ecological
a range of 10–30 meters that allows
role of baleen whales. Recently
them to maintain visual contact with the
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION developed sensor tags will be used to
bolt when it is in the water. During
collect data on the underwater
Notice of Permit Applications Received biopsy sampling, the team has an
movement and behavior of the whales.
Under the Antarctic Conservation Act observer whose job is to maintain visual
Over time, the applicant will be able to
of 1978 contact with the bolt until retrieval. The
determine how changes in the whales’
applicant’s research team has collected
behavior correspond to changes in sea
AGENCY: National Science Foundation. over 500 biopsy samples in Antarctica
ice, krill, and other critical aspects of
ACTION: Notice of Permit Applications the Antarctic marine ecosystem that are on various projects and has only failed
Received under the Antarctic at risk from rapidly changing climates. to retrieve two bolts to date. When bolts
Conservation Act of 1978, Public Law The applicant will also collect skin and are lost, it is likely that they would
95–541. blubber biopsy samples to gain a better remain floating for some time unless the
understanding of the identity, foam breaks in which case the bolt
SUMMARY: The National Science population structure, and health of the would likely sink quickly.
Foundation (NSF) is required to publish whales. The applicant will collaborate Location
a notice of permit applications received with Antarctic tour operators that will
to conduct activities regulated under the provide platforms to the applicant’s Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. research team in order to gather data Dates
NSF has published regulations under during time periods that are
the Antarctic Conservation Act at title February 23, 2016 to April 30, 2020
undersampled. The applicant is seeking
45 part 671 of the Code of Federal a waste permit to cover any accidental Nadene G. Kennedy,
Regulations. This is the required notice releases that may occur if the biopsy Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of
of permit applications received. darts and/or tags are lost. Polar Programs.
DATES: Interested parties are invited to Multi-sensor, suction cup tags. The [FR Doc. 2016–00030 Filed 1–6–16; 8:45 am]
submit written data, comments, or tags contain electronic sensors that are BILLING CODE 7555–01–P
views with respect to this permit contained in a syntactic foam housing
application by February 8, 2016. This (400g in weight). The tags also contain
application may be inspected by a VHF radio beacon that aids in tag NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
interested parties at the Permit Office, retrieval via standard radio tracking
address below. equipment. The tags remain on whales Notice of Permits Issued Under the
ADDRESSES: Comments should be for up to 24 hours via silicon suction Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978
addressed to Permit Office, Room 755, cups. When they are shed, they float
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
Division of Polar Programs, National and are retrieved using radio telemetry
tracking tools. The applicant’s research ACTION: Notice of permits issued under
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson
team remains in visual or radio contact the Antarctic Conservation of 1978,
Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230.
with the tag continuously while it is Public Law 95–541.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
deployed and until it is recovered.
Nature McGinn, ACA Permit Officer, at SUMMARY: The National Science
While tag failure is rare, if the VHF
the above address or ACApermits@ Foundation (NSF) is required to publish
transmitter fails the tag would likely
nsf.gov. notice of permits issued under the
remain floating until it became beach-
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978.
cast. In the applicant’s experience, VHF
National Science Foundation, as This is the required notice.
failure occurs rarely, less than 1% of all
directed by the Antarctic Conservation deployments. A lost tag would FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541), as constitute waste in the form of 300 Nature McGinn, ACA Permit Officer,
amended by the Antarctic Science, grams of syntactic foam, 100 grams of Division of Polar Programs, Rm. 755,
Tourism and Conservation Act of 1996, electronics and 20 grams of silicon National Science Foundation, 4201
has developed regulations for the suction cups. The research teams are Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230.
establishment of a permit system for comprised of experienced researchers Or by email: ACApermits@nsf.gov.
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various activities in Antarctica and with many years of field time. By SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
designation of certain animals and employing personnel such as this, the October 6, 2015 the National Science
certain geographic areas a requiring applicant minimizes the risk of Foundation published a notice in the
special protection. The regulations generating waste and losing any Federal Register of a permit
establish such a permit system to equipment due to human error. modification application received. The
designate Antarctic Specially Protected Biopsy darts. Biopsy sampling is done permit modification was issued on
Areas. with a crossbow firing a floating dart, December 31, 2015 to:
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| FR Citation | 81 FR 813 |
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