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Docket No. Communication date Presenter or requester

13. CP12–29–000 ................................................................................................................ ........... 2–10–12 Hon. Ron Paul.

1 A two form letters were received on February 2 & 14, 2012.

2 Email record.

3 Ten members of Congress signed this letter.

4 Telephone record.

5 Email record.

6 Three members of Congress signed this letter.

Dated: February 16, 2012. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012–4183 Filed 2–22–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6717–01–P**

**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**[FRL–9636–3]**

**Local Government Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations** 

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

**ACTION :**  Notice of request for nominations.

**SUMMARY :**  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). The LGAC was chartered to provide advice to the EPA Administrator on a broad range of environmental issues affecting local governments. This notice solicits nominations to fill twenty three (23) vacancies through August 2014. To maintain the representation outlined by the charter, nominees will be selected to represent: large cities; moderate-sized cities; small communities andtownships (under 10,000); countyelected officials-urban, suburban and rural; city elected and appointed officials (city council members, city managers); state elected and appointed officials (state representatives, state environmental commissioners); and tribal elected and appointed officials (chair, president, natural resources directors). Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by September 2012. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice may be utilized in the solicitation of nominees.

**DATES :**  Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than March 26, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit nominations electronically with the subject line ‘‘LGAC Membership 2012’’ to eargle.frances@epa.gov. You also may submit nominations by mail to: M. Frances Eargle, LGAC Designated Federal Officer, Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations (OCIR), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. (MC1301A), Washington, DC 20460. Non-electronic submissions must follow the same format and contain the same information.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  M. Frances Eargle, Designated Federal Officer for the LGAC, U.S. EPA; telephone (202) 564–3115; email: eargle.frances@epa.gov

. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The LGAC is a federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92– 463. EPA established the LGAC in 1993 to provide independent consensus advice to the EPA Administrator about a broad range of environmental issues affecting local governments. The LGAC conducts business in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and related regulations.

The Committee consists of approximately 30 members (including a Chairperson) appointed by EPA’sAdministrator. Members serve as nonfederal stakeholders representing: large cities, moderate-size cities; small communities and townships; county elected officials (county commissioners, councilors, county judges); county appointed officials (public health directors, environmental departments); state elected and appointed officials (state representatives, state environmental commissioners); tribal elected and appointed officials (chair, president, natural resource directors). Members are appointed for one or two (1–2)-year terms, and eligible for reappointment.

The LGAC usually meets two or three times a year. Additionally, members may be asked to participate in teleconference meetings or serve on Subcommittees and Work Groups to develop recommendations, advice letters, and reports to address specific policy issues. The average workload for members is approximately 5 to 8 hours per month. We are unable to provide honoraria or compensation for your services. However, you may receive travel and per diem allowances where appropriate and according to applicable federal travel regulations.

Nominations: The EPA values and welcomes diversity. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates, the agency encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups. All nominations will be fully considered, but applicants need to be aware of the specific representation sought as outlined in the Summary above. In addition, EPA is seeking nominees with demonstrated local leadership in community sustainability and sustainable development, public health and health disparities, air and water quality issues, green jobs and economic initiatives, energy, and environmental financing.

Other criteria used to evaluate nominees will include:

• The background and experience that would help members contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g., geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational background, professional affiliations, and other considerations);

• Demonstrated experience as elected and/or appointed official for a local, state or tribal government;

• Demonstrated experience working with officials from other governments or other levels of government (e.g., other local governments, federal agencies);

• Excellent interpersonal and consensus-building skills;

• Ability to volunteer time to attend meetings 2–3 times a year, participate in teleconference meetings, attend listening sessions with the Administrator or other senior-level EPA officials, develop policy recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare reports and advice letters; and

• Willingness to commit time to the committee and demonstrated ability to work constructively and effectively on committees.

How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to this


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advisory committee. Individuals may self-nominate. Nominations can be submitted in electronic format (preferred) or in hard copy format (see

**ADRESSESES** section above) following the template available at http:// www.epa.gov/ocir/scas

_lgac/ lgac

_index.htm . To be considered, all nominations should include:

• Current contact information for the nominee, including the nominee’s name, organization (and position within that organization), current business address, email address, and daytime telephone number;

• Brief Statement describing the nominee’s interest in serving on the LGAC;

• Re  ́ sume  ́ and a short biography (no more than 2 paragraphs) describing the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities, and any current or previous service on advisory committees; and

• Letter[s] of recommendation from a third party supporting the nomination. Letter[s] should describe how the nominee’s experience and knowledge will bring value to the work of the LGAC.

Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register notice, may be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. To help the EPA in evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please tell us how you learned of this opportunity.

Dated: February 8, 2012. M. Frances Eargle, Designated Federal Officer, LGAC.
[FR Doc. 2012–4220 Filed 2–22–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P**

**FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION** 

**Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection**  **Renewal; Comment Request**

**AGENCY :**  Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

**ACTION :**  Notice and request for comment.

**SUMMARY :**  The FDIC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on renewal of an existing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Currently, the FDIC is soliciting comment on renewal of the information collection described below.

**DATES :**  Comments must be submitted on or before April 23, 2012. **ADDRESSES :**  Interested parties are invited to submit written comments to the FDIC by any of the following methods:

• http://www.FDIC.gov/regulations/ laws/federal/notices.html.

• Email: comments@fdic.gov. Include the name of the collection in the subject line of the message.

• Mail: Leneta G. Gregorie (202–898– 3719), Counsel, Room F–1084, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 550 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20429.

• Hand Delivery: Comments may be hand-delivered to the guard station at the rear of the 17th Street Building (located on F Street), on business days between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

All comments should refer to the relevant OMB control number. A copy of the comments may also be submitted to the OMB desk officer for the FDIC: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Leneta G. Gregorie, at the FDIC address above.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Proposal to renew the following currently approved collection of information:

Title: Asset Purchaser Eligibility Certification.

OMB Number: 3064–0135. Form Number: FDIC 7300/06. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Affected Public: Business or other financial institutions.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,500.

Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours.

Total Annual Burden: 1,250 hours. General Description of Collection: The FDIC will use the Asset Purchaser Eligibility Certification to assure compliance with statutory restrictions on who may purchase assets held by the FDIC. Request for Comment

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the FDIC’s functions, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the estimates of the burden of the information collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (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. All comments will become a matter of public record.

Dated at Washington, DC, this 16th day of February 2012. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012–4108 Filed 2–22–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6714–01–P**

**FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION**

**Sunshine Act Notice**

**AGENCY :**  Federal Election Commission.

**DATE** & **TIME :**  Tuesday, February 28,
2012 at 10 a.m.

**PLACE :**  999 E Street NW., Washington, DC.

**STATUS :**  This meeting will be closed to the public.

Items To Be Discussed Compliance matters pursuant to

2 U.S.C. 437g. Audits conducted pursuant to 2 U.S.C.

437g, § 438(b), and Title 26, U.S.C. Matters concerning participation in civil

actions or proceedings or arbitration. Internal personnel rules and procedures

or matters affecting a particular employee.

* * * * *

**PERSON TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION :**  Judith Ingram, Press Officer.

Telephone: (202) 694–1220.

Shelley E. Garr, Deputy Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2012–4386 Filed 2–21–12; 4:15 pm]

**BILLING CODE 6715–01–P**

**FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION**

**Notice of Agreements Filed**

The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may submit comments on the agreements to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573, within ten days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register. Copies of the agreements are available through the Commission’s Web site ( www.fmc.gov ) or by contacting the Office of Agreements at (202)–523–5793 or tradeanalysis@fmc.gov

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Agreement No.: 011353–036. Title: The Credit Agreement. Parties: Crowley Latin America Services, LLC; Dole Ocean Cargo Express; King Ocean Services Limited; Seaboard Marine of Florida, Inc.; and Seaboard Marine Ltd.