### 54903 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 173 / Thursday, September 6, 2012 / Notices
Federal Register (77 FR 31835) that a request for a permit to import and receive specimens for scientific research had been submitted by the above-named applicant. The requested permit has been issued under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216).

The permit authorizes the import andreceipt of parts from subsistencecollected long-finned pilot whales ( Globicephala melas) archived at the Faroese Museum of Natural History, Foroe Islands. Parts will be analyzed to assess the levels and geographic source of mercury. No animals would be killed for the purpose of providing samples under this permit. The permit is valid for five years from the date of issuance.

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.

Dated: August 29, 2012. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2012–21980 Filed 9–5–12; 8:45 am] **BILLING CODE 3510–22–P**

**COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION**  **Sunshine Act Meetings**

**AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING :**  Commodity Futures Trading Commission. **TIME AND DATE :**  10 a.m., Friday October 5, 2012. **PLACE :**  1155 21st St. NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference Room. **STATUS :**  Closed. **MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED :**  Surveillance and Enforcement Matters. In the event that the times or dates of these or any future meetings change, an announcement of the change, along with the new time and place of the meeting will be posted on the Commission’s Web site at http://www.cftc.gov. **CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION :**  Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. Sauntia Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2012–22122 Filed 9–4–12; 4:15 pm] **BILLING CODE 6351–01–P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING**  **COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings** 

**AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING :**  Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
**TIME AND DATE :**  10 a.m., Friday October 12, 2012.
**PLACE :**  1155 21st St. NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference Room.
**STATUS :**  Closed.
**MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED :**  Surveillance and Enforcement Matters. In the event that the times or dates of these or any future meetings change, an announcement of the change, along with the new time and place of the meeting will be posted on the Commission’s Web site at http://www.cftc.gov.
**CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION :**  Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. Sauntia Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2012–22123 Filed 9–4–12; 4:15 pm]
**BILLING CODE 6351–01–P**

**COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION**  **Sunshine Act Meetings**

**AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING :**  Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
**TIME AND DATE :**  10:00 a.m., Friday October 19, 2012.
**PLACE :**  1155 21st St. NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference Room.
**STATUS :**  Closed.
**MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED :**  Surveillance and Enforcement Matters. In the event that the times or dates of these or any future meetings change, an announcement of the change, along with the new time and place of the meeting will be posted on the Commission’s Web site at http://www.cftc.gov.
**CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION :**  Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. Sauntia Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2012–22124 Filed 9–4–12; 4:15 pm]
**BILLING CODE 6351–01–P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING**  **COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings** 

**AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING :**  Commodity Futures Trading Commission. **TIME AND DATE :**  10 a.m., Friday October 26, 2012. **PLACE :**  1155 21st St. NW., Washington, DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference Room. **STATUS :**  Closed. **MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED :**  Surveillance and Enforcement Matters. In the event that the times or dates of these or any future meetings change, an announcement of the change, along with the new time and place of the meeting will be posted on the Commission’s Web site at http://www.cftc.gov. **CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION :**  Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. Sauntia Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2012–22125 Filed 9–4–12; 4:15 pm] **BILLING CODE 6351–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary**  **[Docket ID: DoD–2012–HA–0100] Proposed collection; comment request** 
**AGENCY :**  Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, DoD. **ACTION :**  Notice.

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs announces the proposed extension of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. **DATES :**  Consideration will be given to all comments received by November 5, 2012.