### 64799 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 205 / Tuesday, October 23, 2012 / Notices

units of measure into square meter equivalents used by the United States in implementing the ATC. In Presidential Proclamation 7616 (published in the Federal Register on November 5, 2002, 67 FR 67283), the President directed CITA to publish in the Federal Register the aggregate quantity of imports allowed during each period.

The purpose of this notice is to extend the period of the quantitative limitation for preferential tariff treatment under the regional fabric provision for imports of qualifying apparel articles from Ecuador through July 31, 2013. For the period beginning on October 1, 2012 and extending through July 31, 2013, the aggregate quantity of imports eligible for preferential treatment under the regional fabric provision is 1,239,899,947 square meters equivalent. Apparel articles entered in excess of this quantity will be subject to otherwise applicable tariffs.

Kim Glas, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements.
[FR Doc. 2012–26068 Filed 10–22–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P**

**COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION** 

**Sunshine Act Meeting**

The following notice of a scheduled meeting is published pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, 5 U.S.C. 552b.

**AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING :**  Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

**TIMES AND DATES :**  The Commission has scheduled a meeting for the following date: October 25, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.

**PLACE :**  Three Lafayette Center, 1155 21st St. NW., Washington, DC, Lobby Level Hearing Room (Room 1300).

**STATUS :**  Open.

**MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED :**  The Commission has scheduled this meeting to consider various rulemaking matters, including the issuance of proposed rules and the approval of final rules. The agenda for this meeting is available to the public and posted on the Commission’s Web site at http:// www.cftc.gov. In the event that the time or date of the meeting changes, an announcement of the change, along with the new time and place of the meeting will be posted on the Commission’s Web site. **CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION :**  Sauntia S. Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission, 202–418–5084.

Sauntia S. Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2012–26130 Filed 10–19–12; 11:15 am]

**BILLING CODE 6351–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**Notice of Submission for OMB Review; Office of Postsecondary Education;**  **Secretary’s Recognition of Accrediting Agencies** 

**SUMMARY :**  The information collected is required to determine if an accrediting agency complies with the Secretary of Education’s Criteria for Recognition and is used to allow the Secretary to make determinations on extending and/or continuing recognitions.

**DATES :**  Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before November 23, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http:// www.regulations.gov by selecting Docket ID number ED–2012–ICCD–0041 or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Director of the Information Collection Clearance Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Room 2E117, Washington, DC 20202–4537.

Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–
8339.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that Federal agencies provide interested parties an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. The Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management, publishes this notice containing proposed information collection requests at the beginning of the Departmental review of the information collection. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records.

Title of Collection: Title 34 CFR Part 602: Secretary’s Recognition of Accrediting Agencies.

OMB Control Number: 1840–0788. Type of Review: Revision. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 167.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4,885.

Abstract: In compliance with Title 34 CFR Part 602, the information collected consists of petitions, reports and accreditation notifications. The information collected is required to determine if an accrediting agency complies with the Secretary of Education’s Criteria for Recognition and is used to allow the Secretary to make determinations on extending and/or continuing recognition. Only postsecondary institutions accredited by such a recognized accrediting agency obtain Title IV funding for its students. This portion of the new regulation was disclosed but not submitted for public comment when the negotiated rulemaking legislature was originally announced in the Federal Register in 2009. Therefore, this submission is considered a ‘‘revision of a currently approved collection.’’

Dated: October 17, 2012. Darrin A. King, Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management.
[FR Doc. 2012–26093 Filed 10–22–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4000–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**DOE/NSF High Energy Physics Advisory Panel** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Notice of open Meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the DOE/NSF High Energy Physics Advisory Panel (HEPAP). Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.


### 64800 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 205 / Tuesday, October 23, 2012 / Notices

**DATES :**  Wednesday, December 5, 2012; 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; and Thursday, December 6, 2012; 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  Double Tree Hotel, 8120 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  John Kogut, Executive Secretary; High Energy Physics Advisory Panel; U.S. Department of Energy; SC–25/ Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–1290; Telephone: 301–903–1298.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and guidance on a continuing basis to the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation on scientific priorities within the field of high energy physics research.

Tentative Agenda: Agenda will include discussions of the following: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 and Thursday, December 6, 2012

• Discussion of Department of Energy High Energy Physics Program

• Discussion of National Science Foundation Elementary Particle Physics Program

• Reports on and Discussions of Topics of General Interest in High Energy Physics

• Public Comment (10-minute rule) Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make oral statements regarding any of these items on the agenda, you should contact John Kogut, 301–903–1298 or by email at: John.Kogut@science.doe.gov. You must make your request for an oral statement at least 5 business days before the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Chairperson of the Panel will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Public comment will follow the 10-minute rule.

Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of High Energy Physics Advisory Panel Web site at: http://science.energy.gov/hep/hepap/ meetings/

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Issued in Washington, DC on October 17,
2012. LaTanya R. Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012–26054 Filed 10–22–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY** 

**Secretary of Energy Advisory Board**

**AGENCY :**  Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Notice of open meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces an open meeting of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 86 Stat. 770 requires that public notice of these meetings be published in the Federal Register.

**DATES :**  Friday, November 16, 2012, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Alyssa Morrissey, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585; telephone (202) 586–2926 or facsimile (202) 586– 1441; email: seab@hq.doe.gov

. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Background: The SEAB was reestablished to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on the Department’s basic and applied research, economic and national security policy, educational issues, operational issues and other activities as directed by the Secretary.

Purpose of the Meeting: The Buildings Efficiency and Small Modular Reactor Subcommittees will present interim reports to the Board for review.

Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. on November 16, 2012. The meeting agenda includes full committee discussion regarding the draft reports from the Buildings Efficiency and Small Modular Reactor Subcommittees. The SEAB will decide whether or not to put forward the recommendations in the interim reports to the Secretary. The committee will also have a general discussion of energy policy and the Department of Energy. The meeting will conclude at 5:00 p.m.

Public Participation: The meeting will be open to the public. Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to Alyssa Morrissey no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, by email at: seab@hq.doe.gov. The RSVPs should note if the individual is not a U.S. citizen to ensure the paperwork necessary for entry can be completed in advance. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments may do so at the meeting on Friday, November 16, 2012. Approximately 30 minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but will follow the five-minute rule. Public Comment will be available on a first come, first served basis. The Designated Federal Official and Deputy Designated Federal Official are empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business.

Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to address the committee are invited to send a written statement to Alyssa Morrissey, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington DC 20585, or by email to: seab@hq.doe.gov

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Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available on the SEAB Web site
at: http://www.energy.gov/SEAB or by contacting Ms. Morrissey. She may be reached at the postal address or email address above.

Issued in Washington, DC on October 16,
2012. LaTanya R. Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012–26056 Filed 10–22–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Environmental Management Site Specific Advisory Board, Northern New**  **Mexico**

**AGENCY :**  Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Notice of open meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a combined meeting of the Environmental Monitoring, Surveillance and Remediation Committee and Waste Management Committee of theEnvironmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Northern New Mexico (known locally as the Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board [NNMCAB]). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register

. **DATES :**  Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  NNMCAB Conference Room, 94 Cities of Gold Road, Pojoaque, NM 87506.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Menice Santistevan, Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board, 94 Cities of Gold Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506. Phone (505) 995–0393; Fax (505) 989–1752 or Email: msantistevan@doeal.gov.