82 FR 48976 - Announcement of Grant Application Deadlines and Funding Levels for the Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities Grant Program
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 203 (October 23, 2017)
Rural Utilities Service
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 203 (October 23, 2017)
| Page Range | 48976-48977 | |
| FR Document | 2017-22857 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 203 (Monday, October 23, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 48976-48977] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-22857] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Announcement of Grant Application Deadlines and Funding Levels for the Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities Grant Program AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of Solicitation of Applications (NOSA); correction. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a document in the Federal Register on October 12, 2017 announcing the availability of up to $10 million in fiscal year 2017 (FY17) and application deadlines for competitive grants to assist communities with extremely high energy costs. The current version of one of the required forms to be included with the Application was not correctly identified. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Meigel, USDA--Rural Utilities Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Stop 1568, Washington, DC 20250- 1568, telephone (202) 720-9452 or email to [email protected]. Correction In the Federal Register of October 12, 2017, in FR Doc. 2017-22042, on page 47453, in ``TABLE 2--REQUIRED CONTENT AND FORM OF APPLICATION PACKAGE, PART D. Additional Required Forms and Certifications,'' the form identified as Rural Utilities Service `Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matter--Primary Covered Transactions'' is incorrect. The correct form title should read as follows: ``Form AD 1047 'Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters--Primary Covered Transactions'.'' Also, in the same FR Doc. 2017-22042, on page 47457, in the first column, under the heading ``d. Application Part D--Additional Required Forms and Certifications,'' fourth bullet from the top, the reference to the Rural Utilities Service ``Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matter--Primary Covered Transactions'' is incorrect. The correct form title should read as follows: Form AD 1047 ``Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters--Primary Covered Transactions.'' [[Page 48977]] Dated: October 16, 2017. Christopher A. McLean, Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. 2017-22857 Filed 10-20-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P
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Telephone: (202) 690–4492, FAX: (202) communities are in rural Alaska, but DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
720–8435 or email: Thomas.Dickson@ there are other eligible areas
wdc.usda.gov. nationwide. Eligible applicants include Rural Utilities Service
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office persons, State agencies (including
Announcement of Grant Application
of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Territories), entities organized under
Deadlines and Funding Levels for the
regulation (5 CFR part 1320) State law, and Indian Tribes. Only grant
Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural
implementing provisions of the funds have been appropriated to date.
Communities Grant Program
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 • Denali Commission Grants and
(Pub. L. 104–13) requires that interested Loans. RUS may provide grants and AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
members of the public and affected loans to the Denali Commission, a
agencies have an opportunity to ACTION:Notice of Solicitation of
Federal agency, for energy generation, Applications (NOSA); correction.
comment on information collection and transmission, and distribution facilities
recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR serving extremely high energy cost rural
1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service
and remote communities in Alaska. (RUS), an agency of the United States
information collection that RUS is
Annual Denali grants are awarded and Department of Agriculture (USDA)
submitting to OMB for extension.
advanced as soon as funds are available published a document in the Federal
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information to RUS. The Denali Grants are governed Register on October 12, 2017
is necessary for the proper performance by a Memorandum of Understanding announcing the availability of up to $10
of the functions of the Agency, between the two agencies and by million in fiscal year 2017 (FY17) and
including whether the information will individual Grant Agreements. Only application deadlines for competitive
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of grant funds have been appropriated to grants to assist communities with
the Agency’s estimate of the burden of date for the Denali Commission. extremely high energy costs. The
the proposed collection of information • Bulk Fuel Revolving Fund Grants. current version of one of the required
including the validity of the RUS may provide grants to State entities forms to be included with the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) Application was not correctly
in existence as of November 9, 2000, to
ways to enhance the quality, utility and identified.
support revolving loan funds to improve
clarity of the information to be the efficiency of fuel purchases for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the communities where the fuel cannot be Robin Meigel, USDA—Rural Utilities
burden of the collection of information delivered by surface transportation. Service, 1400 Independence Avenue
on those who are to respond, including Only Alaska and a handful of other SW., Stop 1568, Washington, DC 20250–
through the use of appropriate States are eligible. 1568, telephone (202) 720–9452 or
automated, electronic, mechanical, or email to robin.meigel@wdc.usda.gov.
other technological collection Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
techniques or other forms of information burden for this collection of information Correction
technology. Comments may be sent to: is estimated to average 3.18 hours per
Thomas P. Dickson, Director, Acting response. In the Federal Register of October 12,
Director, Program Development and 2017, in FR Doc. 2017–22042, on page
Respondents: Business or other for- 47453, in ‘‘TABLE 2—REQUIRED
Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities profit, not-for-profit institutions, State,
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, CONTENT AND FORM OF
Local, or Tribal Government. APPLICATION PACKAGE, PART D.
STOP 1522, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC 20250–1522. Estimated Number of Respondents: Additional Required Forms and
Telephone: (202) 690–4492, FAX: (202) 112. Certifications,’’ the form identified as
720–8435 or email Thomas.Dickson@ Estimated Number of Responses per Rural Utilities Service ‘Certification
wdc.usda.gov. Respondent: 2.82. Regarding Debarment, Suspension and
Title: Assistance to High Energy Cost Other Responsibility Matter—Primary
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Covered Transactions’’ is incorrect. The
Rural Communities. Respondents: 1,004.
OMB Control Number: 0572–0136. correct form title should read as follows:
Type of Request: Extension of a Copies of this information collection ‘‘Form AD 1047 ’Certification Regarding
currently approved collection. can be obtained from Rebecca Hunt, Debarment, Suspension, and Other
Abstract: The Rural Electrification Act Program Development and Regulatory Responsibility Matters—Primary
of 1936 (RE Act) (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) Analysis, at (202) 205–3660, FAX: (202) Covered Transactions’.’’
was amended in November 2000 to 720–8435 or email: rebecca.hunt@ Also, in the same FR Doc. 2017–
create a new program to help rural wdc.usda.gov. 22042, on page 47457, in the first
communities with extremely high All responses to this notice will be column, under the heading ‘‘d.
energy costs (Pub. L. 106–472). Under summarized and included in the request Application Part D—Additional
the new section 19 of the RE Act (7 for OMB approval. All comments will Required Forms and Certifications,’’
U.S.C. 918a), the Secretary of fourth bullet from the top, the reference
also become a matter of public record.
Agriculture through RUS, is authorized to the Rural Utilities Service
to provide financial assistance through Dated: October 16, 2017. ‘‘Certification Regarding Debarment,
the following three funding streams: Christopher A. McLean, Suspension and Other Responsibility
ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES
• High Energy Cost Grants and Loans. Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. Matter—Primary Covered Transactions’’
RUS may provide grants and loans for [FR Doc. 2017–22929 Filed 10–20–17; 8:45 am] is incorrect. The correct form title
energy generation, transmission, and should read as follows: Form AD 1047
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distribution facilities serving ‘‘Certification Regarding Debarment,
communities with average home energy Suspension and Other Responsibility
costs in excess of 275 percent of the Matters—Primary Covered
national average. Many of the Transactions.’’
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Dated: October 16, 2017. responses to these requests on October Period of Investigations
Christopher A. McLean, 3, 2017.4 Because the Petitions were filed on
Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. In accordance with section 732(b) of
September 26, 2017, the period of
[FR Doc. 2017–22857 Filed 10–20–17; 8:45 am] the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the
investigation (POI) for all investigations
Act), the petitioners allege that imports
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of PET resin from Brazil, Indonesia,
pursuant to 19 CFR 351.204(b)(1).
Korea, Pakistan, and Taiwan are being,
or are likely to be, sold in the United Scope of the Investigations
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
States at less than fair value, within the The product covered by these
International Trade Administration meaning of section 731 of the Act, and investigations is PET resin from Brazil,
that such imports are materially Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, and Taiwan.
[A–351–852, A–560–832, A–580–896, A–535– injuring, or threatening material injury
905, A–583–862] For a full description of the scope of
to, the domestic industry producing PET these investigations, see the ‘‘Scope of
resin in the United States. Consistent the Investigations’’ in the Appendix to
Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin
with section 732(b)(1) of the Act, the this notice.
From Brazil, Indonesia, the Republic of Petitions are accompanied by
Korea, Pakistan, and Taiwan: Initiation information reasonably available to the Comments on Scope of the
of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations petitioners to support their allegations. Investigations
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, The Department finds that the As discussed in the preamble to the
International Trade Administration, petitioners filed these Petitions on Department’s regulations,6 we are
Department of Commerce. behalf of the domestic industry because
setting aside a period for interested
DATES: Applicable October 16, 2017.
the petitioners are interested parties as
parties to raise issues regarding product
defined in section 771(9)(C) of the Act.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: coverage (i.e., scope). The Department
The Department also finds that the
Gene Calvert at (202) 482–3586 will consider all comments received
petitioners demonstrated sufficient
(Indonesia, Korea, and Pakistan) or Jun from interested parties and, if necessary,
industry support with respect to
Jack Zhao at (202) 482–1396 (Brazil and initiation of the AD investigations that will consult with interested parties
Taiwan), Office VII, AD/CVD regarding scope prior to the issuance of
the petitioners are requesting.5
Operations, Enforcement and the preliminary determinations. All
Compliance, International Trade factual information included in scope
‘‘Petition for the Imposition of Antidumping Duties
Administration, Department of on Imports of Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate comments should be limited to public
Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue Resin from the Republic of Korea: Supplemental information.7 To facilitate preparation
NW., Washington, DC 20230. Questions,’’ September 29, 2017; Letter from the of its questionnaires, the Department
Department, ‘‘Petition for the Imposition of requests that interested parties submit
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Antidumping Duties on Imports of Certain
Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from Pakistan: all such comments by 5:00 p.m. Eastern
The Petitions Supplemental Questions,’’ September 29, 2017; Time (ET) on November 6, 2017, which
On September 26, 2017, the Letter from the Department, ‘‘Petition for the is the first business day 20 calendar
Imposition of Antidumping Duties on Imports of days from the signature date of this
Department of Commerce (the Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from
Department) received antidumping duty Taiwan: Supplemental Questions,’’ September 29, notice.8 Any rebuttal comments, which
(AD) petitions concerning imports of 2017; and Letter from the Department, ‘‘Petitions for may include factual information, must
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin the Imposition of Antidumping Duties on Imports be filed by 5:00 p.m. ET on November
of Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from 16, 2017, which is 10 calendar days
from Brazil, Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, Brazil, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Pakistan,
and Taiwan, filed in proper form on and Taiwan,’’ September 29, 2017. from the initial comment deadline.9
behalf of DAK Americas LLC, Indorama 4 See Letter from the petitioners, ‘‘Polyethylene The Department requests that any
Ventures USA, Inc. (Indorama), M&G Terephthalate (‘‘PET’’) Resin from Brazil, Indonesia, factual information the parties consider
the Republic of Korea, Pakistan, and Taiwan— relevant to the scope of the
Polymers USA, LLC, and Nan Ya Petitioners’ Amendment to Volume I Relating to
Plastics Corporation, America General Issues,’’ October 3, 2017 (General Issues
investigations be submitted during this
(collectively, the petitioners).1 The Supplement); see also Letter from the petitioners, time period. However, if a party
petitioners are domestic producers of ‘‘Polyethylene Terephthalate (‘‘PET’’) Resin from subsequently finds that additional
Brazil, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Pakistan, factual information pertaining to the
PET resin.2 and Taiwan—Petitioners’ Amendment to Volume II
On September 29, 2017, the Relating to Brazil Antidumping Duties,’’ October 3,
scope of the investigations may be
Department requested supplemental 2017; Letter from the petitioners, ‘‘Polyethylene relevant, the party may contact the
information pertaining to certain areas Terephthalate (‘‘PET’’) Resin from Brazil, Indonesia, Department and request permission to
the Republic of Korea, Pakistan, and Taiwan— submit the additional information. All
of the Petitions.3 The petitioners filed Petitioners’ Amendment to Volume III Relating to
Indonesia Antidumping Duties,’’ October 3, 2017;
such comments must be filed on the
1 See Letter from the petitioners, ‘‘Polyester (sic)
Letter from the petitioners, ‘‘Polyethylene record of each concurrent AD
Terephthalate (‘‘PET’’) Resin from Brazil, Indonesia, Terephthalate (‘‘PET’’) Resin from Brazil, Indonesia, investigation.
the Republic of Korea, Pakistan, and Taiwan— the Republic of Korea, Pakistan, and Taiwan—
Petition for the Imposition of Antidumping Duties,’’ Petitioners’ Amendment to Volume IV Relating to Filing Requirements
September 26, 2017 (the Petitions). Indorama is not the Republic of Korea Antidumping Duties,’’
a petitioner with respect to the Indonesia petition. October 3, 2017; Letter from the petitioners, All submissions to the Department
See Volume I of the Petitions, at 1. ‘‘Polyethylene Terephthalate (‘‘PET’’) Resin from must be electronically filed using
2 See Volume I of the Petitions, at 1. Brazil, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Pakistan, Enforcement and Compliance’s
ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES
3 See Letter from the Department, ‘‘Petition for the and Taiwan—Petitioners’ Amendment to Volume V Antidumping Duty and Countervailing
Imposition of Antidumping Duties on Imports of Relating to Pakistan Antidumping Duties,’’ October
Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from 3, 2017; Letter from the petitioners, ‘‘Polyethylene
6 See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties,
Brazil: Supplemental Questions,’’ September 29, Terephthalate (‘‘PET’’) Resin from Brazil, Indonesia,
2017; see also Letter from the Department, ‘‘Petition the Republic of Korea, Pakistan, and Taiwan— Final Rule, 62 FR 27296, 27323 (May 19, 1997).
7 See 19 CFR 351.102(b)(21) (defining ‘‘factual
for the Imposition of Antidumping Duties on Petitioners’ Amendment to Volume VI Relating to
Imports of Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate Taiwan Antidumping Duties,’’ October 3, 2017. information’’).
8 See 19 CFR 351.303(b).
Resin from Indonesia: Supplemental Questions,’’ 5 See the ‘‘Determination of Industry Support for
September 29, 2017; Letter from the Department, the Petitions’’ section below. 9 See 19 CFR 351.303(b).
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| Action | Notice of Solicitation of Applications (NOSA); correction. | |
| Contact | Robin Meigel, USDA--Rural Utilities Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Stop 1568, Washington, DC 20250- 1568, telephone (202) 720-9452 or email to [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 48976 |
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