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commercial quantities in a timely manner in the territory of any Party. The CAFTA-DR Agreement provides that this list may be modified pursuant to Article 3.25(4)–(5), when the President
of the United States determines that a fabric, yarn, or fiber is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the territory of any Party. See
Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement; see also section 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTA-DR Implementation Act.

The CAFTA-DR Implementation Act requires the President to establish procedures governing the submission of a request and providing opportunity for
interested entities to submit comments and supporting evidence before a commercial availability determination is
made. In Presidential Proclamations 7987 and 7996, the President delegated to CITA the authority under section 203(o)(4) of CAFTA-DR Implementation Act for modifying the Annex 3.25 list. Pursuant to this authority, on September 15, 2008, CITA published modified procedures it would follow in considering requests to modify the Annex 3.25 list of products determined to be not commercially available in the territory of any Party to CAFTA-DR (Modifications to Procedures for Considering Requests Under the Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central
America-United States Free Trade Agreement, 73 FR 53200) (‘‘CITA’s procedures’’).

On November 10, 2011, the Chairman of CITA received a request for a Commercial Availability determination (‘‘Request’’) from Sorini Samet &
Associates on behalf of Hansoll Textile Ltd. for certain cotton/nylon/spandex raschel knit, open work crepe, printed fabric, as specified below. On November 15, 2011, in accordance with CITA’s procedures, CITA notified interested parties of the Request, which was posted on the dedicated Web site for CAFTA-DR Commercial Availability proceedings. In its notification, CITA advised that any Response with an Offer to Supply (‘‘Response’’) must be submitted by November 28, 2011, and any Rebuttal Comments to a Response (‘‘Rebuttal’’) must be submitted by December 2, 2011, in accordance with sections 6 and 7 of CITA’s procedures. No interested entity submitted a Response to the Request advising CITA of its objection to the Request and its ability to supply the subject product.

In accordance with section 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTA-DR Implementation Act, and section 8(c)(2) of CITA’s procedures, as no interested entity submitted a Response objecting to the Request and demonstrating its ability to supply the subject product,
CITA has determined to add the specified fabric to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement.

The subject product has been added
to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTADR Agreement in unrestricted quantities. A revised list has been posted on the dedicated Web site for CAFTA-DR Commercial Availability proceedings.

SPECIFICATIONS: Certain Cotton/ Nylon/Spandex Raschel Knit Open Work Crepe Printed Fabric

HTS: 6005.24.00. Fabric Type: Raschel knit, open work crepe fabric, with a blistered surface with interstices covering 15% of the surface area, printed.

Fiber content: Cotton 61–65%; Nylon 32–34%; Spandex 3–5%.

Yarn size:

Cotton:

Metric: 28/2 to 32/2. English: 16.5/2 to 19/2. Nylon:

Metric: 150–160 denier/10 filament. English: 56–60 denier/10 filament. Nylon (wrapping yarn for spandex core):

Metric: 113–150 denier/36 filament. English: 60–80 denier/36 filament. Spandex (wrapped in nylon):

Metric: 40–45 denier. English: 200–225 denier. Weight:

Metric: 160–180 grams per sq. meter. English: 4.7–5.3 ounces per sq. yard.
Width:

Metric: 137.2–147.4 centimeters,

cuttable. English: 54–58 inches, cuttable. Machine gauge: 18.

Bar: 18. Coloration: Pigment print.
Performance criteria:

1. Dimensional stability:

¥ 7%/+2%,

AATCC 135/150. 2. Fabric skewing: 4%, AATCC 179. 3. Fabric weight:

¥ 8%/+8%.

Kim Glas, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile and Apparel.

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**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Department of the Army**

**Corps of Engineers**

**Notice for the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study**  **(GLMRIS)**

**AGENCY :**  Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DOD. **ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District has posted on http://glmris.anl.gov the ‘‘Inventory of Available Controls for Aquatic Nuisance Species of Concern— Chicago Area Waterway System’’ (ANS Control Paper). An Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Control is an option or technology that may be applied to prevent ANS transfer via aquatic pathways. The ANS Control Paper identifies the range of options or technologies available to target the ANS of Concern in the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS). These ANS of Concern—CAWS were previously identified as non-native species that are
the initial focus of GLMRIS.

In a December 8, 2010 notice of intent, Federal Register Notice (75 FR 76447), USACE announced it will prepare a feasibility report and an environmental impact statement (EIS) for GLMRIS. GLMRIS is a feasibility study of the range of options and technologies that could be applied to prevent ANS transfer between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins through aquatic pathways. USACE is conducting GLMRIS in consultation with other federal agencies, Native American tribes, state agencies, local governments and non-governmental organizations. The ANS Control Paper is an interim product of GLMRIS. For additional information regarding GLMRIS, please refer to the project Web

site http://glmris.anl.gov.

This notice announces a comment period during which USACE is asking the public to submit (i) information on ANS Controls that may be effective at preventing the transfer of ANS of
Concern—CAWS but that are not included in the paper, or (ii) comments regarding ANS Controls identified in the paper. This notice also announces the
dates and times of conference calls hosted by USACE for the purpose of providing the public an opportunity to ask questions regarding the ANS Control Paper.

**DATES :**  USACE announces an ANS
Control Comment Period from Wednesday, December 21, 2011, through Friday, February 17, 2012.
Please refer to the ‘‘ANS Control
Comment Period’’ section below for
details on the information USACE is seeking during this comment period and
instructions on comment submittal.

USACE will be hosting two (2) conference calls regarding the paper. These calls are open to the public. The first call is scheduled on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 2 p.m.–4 p.m. (CST). The second call is scheduled on


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Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (CST).

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  For further information and/or questions about GLMRIS, please contact USACE, Chicago District, Project Manager, Mr. David Wethington, by mail: USACE, Chicago District, 111 N. Canal, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60606, or by email: david.m.wethington@usace.army.mil.

For media inquiries, please contact USACE, Chicago District, Public Affairs Officer, Ms. Lynne Whelan, by mail: USACE, Chicago District, 111 N. Canal, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60606, by phone: (312) 846–5330 or by email: lynne.e.whelan@usace.army.mil.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

1. Background. USACE is conducting
GLMRIS in consultation with other federal agencies, Native American tribes, state agencies, local governments and non-governmental organizations. For GLMRIS, USACE will explore ANS Controls that could be applied to prevent ANS transfer between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins through aquatic pathways. Potential ANS Controls may include, but are not limited to, hydrologic separation of the basins, modification of water quality or flow within a waterway, chemical application to ANS, collection and removal of ANS from a waterway, as well as other types of controls currently in research and development.

USACE will develop screening criteria consistent with study objectives
and refine the list of ANS Controls to
determine which warrant further
consideration. USACE will formulate plans comprised of one or more of the
screened ANS Controls in consideration of four criteria: Completeness, effectiveness, efficiency, and acceptability. USACE will then evaluate and compare the effects of the alternative plans.

USACE is conducting GLMRIS in
accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and
with the Economic and Environmental Principles and Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resource Implementation Studies, Water Resources Council, March 10, 1983.

2. ANS Control Paper. The ANS Control Paper is an interim product of
GLMRIS and is found at http:// glmris.anl.gov/documents/interim/ anscontrol/index.cfm. Through
literature search and consultation with experts in the field of ANS and ANS Controls, USACE identified the ANS Controls found in the paper. These ANS Controls are those that may be effective at preventing the transfer of ANS of Concern—CAWS via aquatic pathways. ANS of Concern—CAWS are the nonnative species that are the initial focus
of GLMIRS.

3. ANS Control Comment Period. USACE is currently soliciting information from the public on ANS Controls that may be effective on ANS of Concern—CAWS but that may be missing from the list developed for the ANS Control Paper; USACE is also seeking comments on the included ANS Controls. The comment period runs from December 21, 2011 through February 17, 2012. Comments may be submitted in the following ways:

• GLMRIS project Web site: Use the
web form found at www.glmris.anl.gov through February 17, 2012;

• Mail: Mail written information to GLMRIS ANS Control Comments, 111 N. Canal, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60606. Comments must be postmarked by February 17, 2012; and

• Hand Delivery: Comments may be hand delivered to the USACE, Chicago
District office located at 111 N. Canal St., Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60606 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Comments must be received by Friday, February

17, 2012.

USACE will consider all comments received during this comment period. If necessary, USACE will update the ANS Control Paper and in spring 2012, will post an updated ANS Control Paper to
the GLMRIS Web site.

4. Public Conference Calls. USACE will host conference calls on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 2 p.m.–4 p.m. (CST) and Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (CST). The conference calls are intended to provide the public with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the ANS Control Paper. Call-in information for both calls

is:
USA Toll-Free: (877) 336–1839.

Access Code: 8506361.

5. Authority. This action is being undertaken pursuant to the Water Resources and Development Act of 2007, Section 3061, Pub. L. 110–114, 121 STAT. 1121, and NEPA of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq., as amended.

Dated: December 14, 2011.
Susanne J. Davis, Chief, Planning Branch, Chicago District, Corps of Engineers.

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**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**U.S. Department of Energy Audit Guidance: For-Profit Recipients** 

**AGENCY :**  U.S. Department of Energy. **ACTION :**  Request for information.

**SUMMARY :**  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) seeks information and comments related to the requirements and guidance for independent audit organizations in conducting program compliance audits of for-profit recipients of federal financial assistance
from DOE under its financial assistance regulations.

**DATES :**  Written comments and information are requested on or before January 20, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Alternatively, interested persons may submit comments by any of the following methods:

• Email to: FederalRegisterAudit Comments@hq.doe.gov. Hand Delivery/ Courier: Ms. Kimberly Krizanovic, U.S. Department of Energy, 4th Floor (Suite 4A–236), 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. Phone: (202) 586–5304. Please submit one signed paper original.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Ms. Kimberly Krizanovic, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, 4th Floor (Suite 4A–236), 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. Phone: (202)
586–5304. Email: kimberly.krizanovic@ hq.doe.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  U.S. Department of Energy Audit Guidance: For-Profit Recipients provides requirements and guidance for independent audit organizations in conducting program compliance audits of for-profit recipients of federal
financial assistance from the Department of Energy (DOE) under Regulation 10 CFR 600.316. The requirements for financial statement audits of for-profit recipients are not provided for under Regulation 10 CFR 600.316, which applies only to program compliance audits. As such, this Audit Program and all compliance supplements (Parts II and III of this guidance) do not apply to financial
statement audits. Audits of financial
statements are allowable as indirect costs if the recipient normally has financial statement audits. However, DOE is not requiring an audit of financial statements solely to address Regulation 10 CFR 600.316, nor are
financial statement audits allowable as direct costs to satisfy the requirements of Regulation 10 CFR 600.316.

Compliance audits as required under Regulation 10 CFR 600.316 and this