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requires each agency ‘‘* * * to provide 

notice * * * and otherwise consult 

with members of the public and affected 

agencies concerning each proposed 

collection of information * * *’’. 

Agencies must specifically solicit 

comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the 

collection is necessary and useful; (b) 

evaluate the accuracy of the burden of 

the proposed collection of information; 

(c) enhance the quality, usefulness, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and (d) minimize the burden 

on the respondents, including the use of 

technology. 

Agencies must also estimate the nonhour paperwork cost burdens to 

respondents or recordkeepers resulting 

from the collection of information. 

Therefore, if you have other than hour 

burden costs to generate, maintain, and 

disclose this information, you should 

comment and provide your total capital 

and startup cost components or annual 

operation, maintenance, and purchase 

of service components. For further 

information on this burden, refer to 5 

CFR 1320.3(b)(1) and (2), or contact the 

Bureau representative listed previously 

in this notice. 

We will summarize written responses 

to this notice and address them in our 

submission for OMB approval. As a 

result of your comments, we will make 

any necessary adjustments to the burden 

in our submission to OMB. 

Public Comment Procedures: Before 

including your address, phone number, 

email address, or other personal 

identifying information in your 

comment, you should be aware that 

your entire comment—including your 

personal identifying information—may 

be made publicly available at any time. 

While you can ask us in your comment 

to withhold your personal identifying 

information from public review, we 

cannot guarantee that we will be able to 

do so. 

Acting BSEE Information Collection 

Clearance Officer: Cheryl Blundon (703) 

787–1607. 

Dated: May 30, 2012. 

Robert W. Middleton, 

Deputy Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory 

Programs. 

[FR Doc. 2012–13721 Filed 6–5–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4310–VH–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Bureau of Safety and Environmental 

Enforcement 

[Docket ID No. BSEE–2011–0006; OMB 

Control Number 1014–NEW] 

Information Collection Activities: 

Subpart A, General; Submitted for 

Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) Review; Comment Request 

AGENCY: Bureau of Safety and 

Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), 

Interior. 

ACTION: 30-day Notice. 

SUMMARY: To comply with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 

(PRA), we are notifying the public that 

we have submitted to OMB an 

information collection request (ICR) for 

a new approval of the paperwork 

requirements under 30 CFR part 250, 

subpart A, General. This notice also 

provides the public a second 

opportunity to comment on the 

paperwork burden of these regulatory 

requirements. 

DATES: Submit written comments by 

July 6, 2012. 

ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either 

fax (202) 395–5806 or email 

(OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov) directly 

to the Office of Information and 

Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: 

Desk Officer for the Department of the 

Interior (1014–NEW). Please provide a 

copy of your comments to BSEE by any 

of the means below. 

• Electronically: go to http:// 

www.regulations.gov. In the entry titled, 

‘‘Enter Keyword or ID,’’ enter BSEE– 

2011–0006 then click search. Follow the 

instructions to submit public comments 

and view all related materials. We will 

post all comments. 

• Email nicole.mason@bsee.gov; fax 

(703) 787–1546, or mail or hand-carry 

comments to: Department of the 

Interior; Bureau of Safety and 

Environmental Enforcement; 

Regulations Development Branch; 

Attention: Nicole Mason; 381 Elden 

Street, HE3313; Herndon, Virginia 

20170–4817. Please reference 1014– 

NEW in your comment and include 

your name and return address. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Nicole Mason, Regulations Development 

Branch, (703) 787–1605, to request 

additional information about this ICR. 

To see a copy of the entire ICR 

submitted to OMB, go to http:// 

www.reginfo.gov (select Information 

Collection Review, Currently Under 

Review). 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Title: 30 CFR Part 250, Subpart A, 

General. 

Form(s): BSEE–0132, BSEE–0143, and 

BSEE–1832. 

OMB Control Number: 1014–NEW. 

Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf 

(OCS) Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 

1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), 

authorizes the Secretary of the Interior 

to prescribe rules and regulations 

necessary for the administration of the 

leasing provisions of the Act related to 

mineral resources on the OCS. Such 

rules and regulations will apply to all 

operations conducted under a lease, 

right-of-way, or a right-of-use and 

easement. Operations on the OCS must 

preserve, protect, and develop oil and 

natural gas resources in a manner that 

is consistent with the need to make such 

resources available to meet the Nation’s 

energy needs as rapidly as possible; to 

balance orderly energy resource 

development with protection of human, 

marine, and coastal environments; to 

ensure the public a fair and equitable 

return on the resources of the OCS; and 

to preserve and maintain free enterprise 

competition. Section 1332(6) states that 

‘‘operations in the [O]uter Continental 

Shelf should be conducted in a safe 

manner by well trained personnel using 

technology, precautions, and other 

techniques sufficient to prevent or 

minimize the likelihood of blowouts, 

loss of well control, fires, spillages, 

physical obstructions to other users of 

the waters or subsoil and seabed, or 

other occurrences which may cause 

damage to the environment or to 

property or endanger life or health.’’ 

The Independent Offices 

Appropriations Act (31 U.S.C. 9701), the 

Omnibus Appropriations Bill (Pub. L. 

104–133, 110 Stat. 1321, April 26, 

1996), and OMB Circular A–25, 

authorize Federal agencies to recover 

the full cost of services that confer 

special benefits. This authority and 

responsibility are among those 

delegated to BSEE. A request for 

approval required in Subpart A is 

subject to cost recovery, and BSEE 

regulations specify a cost recovery fee 

for this request. 

Regulations implementing these 

responsibilities are delegated to BSEE. 

Therefore, this ICR addresses the 

regulations under 30 CFR part 250, 

subpart A. This request also covers the 

related Notices to Lessees and Operators 

(NTLs) that BSEE issues to clarify and 

provide additional guidance on some 

aspects of our regulations. 

To accommodate the split of 

regulations from the Bureau of Ocean 

Energy Management, Regulation and 

Enforcement to BSEE (76 FR 64432), 

BSEE is requesting OMB approval of the 

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already approved burden hours that 

were previously under 1010–0114 to 

reflect BSEE’s new 1014 numbering 

system. 

Responses are mandatory or are 

required to obtain or retain benefits. No 

questions of a sensitive nature are 

asked. Requests for BSEE approval may 

contain proprietary information related 

to performance standards or alternative 

approaches to conducting operations 

different from those approved and 

specified in BSEE regulations. We will 

protect proprietary information 

according to the Freedom of Information 

Act (5 U.S.C. 552), under its 

implementing regulations (43 CFR 2); as 

well as 30 CFR 250.197, Data and 

information to be made available to the 

public or for limited inspection, and 30 

CFR 252, OCS Oil and Gas Information 

Program. 

BSEE uses the information collected 

under the subpart A regulations to 

ensure that operations on the OCS are 

carried out in a safe and pollution-free 

manner, do not interfere with the rights 

of other users on the OCS, and balance 

the protection and development of OCS 

resources. Specifically, we use the 

information collected to: 

• Review records of formal crane 

operator and rigger training, crane 

operator qualifications, crane 

inspections, testing, and maintenance to 

ensure that lessees/operators perform 

operations in a safe and workmanlike 

manner and that equipment is 

maintained in a safe condition. BSEE 

also uses the information to make 

certain that all new and existing cranes 

installed on OCS fixed platforms must 

be equipped with anti-two block safety 

devices, and to assure that uniform 

methods are employed by lessees for 

load testing of cranes. 

• Review welding plans, procedures, 

and records to ensure that welding is 

conducted in a safe and workmanlike 

manner by trained and experienced 

personnel. 

• Provide lessees/operators greater 

flexibility to comply with regulatory 

requirements through approval of 

alternative equipment or procedures 

and departures to regulations if they 

demonstrate equal or better compliance 

with the appropriate performance 

standards. 

• Ensure that injection of gas 

promotes conservation of natural 

resources, prevents waste, and that 

subsurface storage of natural gas does 

not unduly interfere with development 

and production operations under 

existing leases. 

• Record the agent and local agent 

empowered to receive notices and 

comply with regulatory orders issued. 

• Provide for orderly development of 

leases through the use of information to 

determine the appropriateness of lessee/ 

operator requests for suspension of 

operations, including production. 

• Improve safety and environmental 

protection on the OCS through 

collection and analysis of accident 

reports to ascertain the cause of the 

accidents and to determine ways to 

prevent recurrences. 

• Ascertain when the lease ceases 

production or when the last well ceases 

production in order to determine the 

180th day after the date of completion 

of the last production. BSEE will use 

this information to efficiently maintain 

the lessee/operator lease status. 

• Be informed when there could be a 

major disruption in the availability and 

supply of natural gas and oil due to 

natural occurrences/hurricanes, to 

advise the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) in 

case of the need to rescue offshore 

workers in distress, to monitor damage 

to offshore platforms and drilling rigs, 

and to advise the news media and 

interested public entities when 

production is shut-in and when 

resumed. The Gulf of Mexico OCS 

Region (GOMR) uses a reporting form, 

BSEE–0132, Evacuation Statistics, for 

respondents to report evacuation 

statistics when necessary. This form 

requires the respondent to submit 

general information such as company 

name, contact, date, time, telephone 

number, as well as number of platforms 

and drilling rigs evacuated and not 

evacuated. We also require production 

shut-in statistics for oil (BOPD) and gas 

(MMSCFD). 

• Form BSEE–0143, Facility/ 

Equipment Damage Report, assists 

lessees, lease operators, and pipeline 

right-of-way holders when reporting 

damage by a hurricane, earthquake, or 

other natural phenomenon. They are 

required to submit an initial damage 

report to the Regional Supervisor within 

48 hours after completing the initial 

evaluation of the damage and then, 

subsequent reports, monthly and 

immediately, whenever information 

changes until the damaged structure or 

equipment is returned to service. 

• Allow lessees/operators who 

exhibit unacceptable performance an 

incremental approach to improving 

their overall performance prior to a final 

decision to disqualify a lessee/operator 

or to pursue debarment proceedings 

through the execution of a performance 

improvement plan (PIP). The subpart A 

regulations do not address the actual 

process that we will follow in pursuing 

the disqualification of operators under 

§§ 250.135 and 250.136. However, our 

internal enforcement procedures 

include allowing such operators to 

demonstrate a commitment to 

acceptable performance by the 

submission of a PIP. 

• Determine that respondents have 

corrected all Incidents of NonCompliance (INC)(s), Form BSEE–1832, 

identified during inspections. BSEE 

issues this form to the operator and the 

operator then corrects the INC(s), signs 

and returns the form to the BSEE 

Regional Supervisor within 14 days of 

issuance. 

Frequency: On occasion; monthly, 

daily, or varies by section. 

Description of Respondents: Potential 

respondents comprise Federal oil, gas, 

or sulphur OCS lessees and/or 

operators. 

Estimated Reporting and 

Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The 

estimated annual hour burden for this 

information collection is a total of 

50,859 hours. The following chart 

details the individual components and 

estimated hour burdens. In calculating 

the burdens, we assumed that 

respondents perform certain 

requirements in the normal course of 

their activities. We consider these to be 

usual and customary and took that into 

account in estimating the burden. 

Citation 30 CFR 250 

subpart A and related 

forms/NTLs 

Reporting or recordkeeping requirement 

Non-hour cost burdens 

Hour burden Average Number of 

annual responses 

Annual burden 

hours 

Authority and Definition of Terms 

104; Form BSEE–1832 ..... Appeal orders or decisions; appeal INCs .................. Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 0 

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Citation 30 CFR 250 

subpart A and related 

forms/NTLs 

Reporting or recordkeeping requirement 

Non-hour cost burdens 

Hour burden Average Number of 

annual responses 

Annual burden 

hours 

Performance Standards 

109(a); 110 ........................ Submit welding, burning, and hot tapping plans ....... 2 54 plans ........................... 108 

118; 121; 124 .................... Apply for injection of gas; use BSEE-approved formula to determine original gas from injected/ 

stored.

10 4 applications ................... 40 

Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 58 responses ................... 148 hours 

Cost Recovery Fees 

125; 126 ............................ Cost Recovery Fees; confirmation receipt etc; verbal 

approvals pertaining to fees.

Cost Recovery Fees and related items are 

covered individually throughout this subpart 

0 

Forms 

130–133 ............................ Submit ‘‘green’’ response copy of Form BSEE–1832 

indicating date violations (INCs) corrected.

2 884 forms ......................... 1,768 

145 .................................... Submit designation of agent and local agent for Regional Supervisor’ and/or Regional Director’s approval.1 8 submittals ..................... 8 

186(a)(3); NTL .................. Apply to receive administrative entitlements to eWell 

(electronic/digital form submittals).

Not considered information collection under 

5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). 

0 

192 .................................... Daily report of evacuation statistics for natural occurrence/hurricane (GOMR Form BSEE–0132 

(form takes 1 hour)) when circumstances warrant; 

inform BSEE when you resume production.

1.5 1,950 reports or forms ..... 2,925 

192(b) ................................ Use Form BSEE–0143 to submit an initial damage 

report to the Regional Supervisor.

3 133 forms ......................... 399 

192(b) ................................ Use Form BSEE–0143 to submit subsequent damage reports on a monthly basis until damaged 

structure or equipment is returned to service; immediately when information changes; date item 

returned to service must be in final report.

1 133 forms ......................... 133 

Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 3,108 responses .............. 5,233 hours 

Inspection of Operations 

130–133 ............................ Request reconsideration from issuance of an INC ... 2 169 requests .................... 338 

Request waiver of 14-day response time .................. 1 260 waivers ..................... 260 

Notify BSEE before returning to operations if shut-in 1 663 notices ...................... 663 

133 .................................... Request reimbursement for food, quarters, and 

transportation provided to BSEE representatives 

(no requests received in many years; minimal burden).

1.5 6 requests ........................ 9 

Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 1,098 responses .............. 1,270 hours 

Disqualification 

135 BOEMRE internal 

process.

Submit PIP under BSEE implementing procedures 

for enforcement actions.

40 3 plans ............................. 120 

Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 3 responses ..................... 120 hours 

Special Types of Approval 

140 .................................... Request various oral approvals not specifically covered elsewhere in regulatory requirements.1 260 requests .................... 260 

140(c) ................................ Submit documentation when stopping approved flaring with required information.Burden covered under 30 CFR 250.1163(e) 

(1014–0019). 

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Citation 30 CFR 250 

subpart A and related 

forms/NTLs 

Reporting or recordkeeping requirement 

Non-hour cost burdens 

Hour burden Average Number of 

annual responses 

Annual burden 

hours 

141; 198 ............................ Request approval to use new or alternative procedures, along with supporting documentation if applicable, including BAST not specifically covered 

elsewhere in regulatory requirements.

20 490 requests .................... 9,800 

142; 198 ............................ Request approval of departure from operating requirements not specifically covered elsewhere in 

regulatory requirements, along with supporting 

documentation if applicable.

2.5 952 requests .................... 2,380 

Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 1,702 responses .............. 12,440 hours 

Naming and Identifying Facilities and Wells (Does Not Include MODUs) 

150; 151; 152; 154(a) ....... Name and identify facilities, artificial islands, 

MODUs, helo landing facilities etc., with signs.

3 585 new/replacement 

signs.

1,755 

150; 154(b) ........................ Name and identify wells with signs ........................... 2 188 new wells .................. 376 

Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 773 responses ................. 2,131 hours 

Suspensions 

168; 170; 171; 172; 174; 

175; 177; 180(b), (d).

Request suspension of operation or production; submit schedule of work leading to commencement; 

supporting information; include pay.gov confirmation receipt.

10 1,661 requests ................. 16,610 

$1,968 fee × 1,661 = $3,268,848 * 

Submit progress reports on SOO or SOP as condition of approval.3 703 reports ...................... 2,109 

172(b); 177(a) ................... Conduct site-specific study; submit results; request 

payment by another party. No instances requiring 

this study in several years—could be necessary if 

a situation occurred such as severe damage to a 

platform or structure caused by a hurricane or a 

vessel collision.

100 1 study/report ................... 100 

177(b), (c), (d) ................... Various references to submitting new, revised, or 

modified exploration plan, development/production 

plan, or development operations coordination document.

Burden covered under BOEM’s 30 CFR 

550, subpart B, 1010–0151. 

0 

Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 2,365 responses .............. 18,819 hours 

$3,268,848 non-hour cost burden 

Primary Lease Requirements, Lease Term Extensions, and Lease Cancellations 

180(a), (h), (i), ................... Notify and submit report on various leaseholding operations and lease production activities.2 53 reports or notices ....... 106 

180(f), (g), (h), (i) .............. Submit various operations and production data to 

demonstrate production in paying quantities to 

maintain lease beyond primary term; notify BSEE 

when you begin conducting operations beyond its 

primary term.

2 .......................................... 808 

0.5 404 submissions/notifications.202 

180(e), (j) .......................... Request more than 180 days to resume operations; 

notify BSEE if operations do not begin within 180 

days.

4 .......................................... 352 

0.5 88 requests/notifications .. 44 

Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 545 responses ................. 1,512 hours 

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Citation 30 CFR 250 

subpart A and related 

forms/NTLs 

Reporting or recordkeeping requirement 

Non-hour cost burdens 

Hour burden Average Number of 

annual responses 

Annual burden 

hours 

Information and Reporting Requirements 

186; NTL ........................... Submit information and reports, as BSEE requires .. 10 200 ................................... 2,000 

187; 188(a–b); 189; 

190(a–c); 192; NTL.

Report to the District Manager immediately via oral 

communication and written follow-up within 15 

calendar days, incidents pertaining to: fatalities; 

injuries; LoWC; fires; explosions; all collisions resulting in property or equipment damage >$25K; 

structural damage to an OCS facility; cranes; incidents that damage or disable safety systems or 

equipment (including firefighting systems); include 

hurricane reports such as platform/rig evacuation, 

rig damage, P/L damage, and platform damage; 

operations personnel to muster for evacuation not 

related to weather or drills; any additional information required. If requested, submit copy marked 

as public information.

Oral 0.5 898 ................................... 449 

Written 2.5 950 ................................... 2,375 

187(d) ................................ Report all spills of oil or other liquid pollutants ......... Burden covered under 30 CFR 254 (1014– 

0007). 

0 

188(a)(5) ........................... Report to District Manager hydrogen sulfide (H2S) 

gas releases immediately by oral communication.

Burden covered under 30 CFR 250, 

subpart D, 1014–0018. 

0 

191 .................................... Submit written statement/Request compensation 

mileage and services for testimony re: accident 

investigation.

Exempt under 5 CFR 1320.4(a)(2), (c). 0 

193 .................................... Report apparent violations or non-compliance .......... 1.5 6 reports .......................... 9 

194(c) ................................ Report archaeological discoveries ............................. 2 6 reports .......................... 12 

195 .................................... Notify District Manager within 5 workdays of putting 

well in production status (usually oral). Follow-up 

with either fax/email within same 5 day period 

(burden includes oral and written).

1 188 notifications ............... 188 

196 .................................... Submit data/information for post-lease G&G activity 

and request reimbursement.

Burden covered under BOEM’s 30 CFR 

551 (1010–0048). 

0 

197(c) ................................ Submit confidentiality agreement .............................. 1 1 ....................................... 1 

101–199 ............................ General departure or alternative compliance requests not specifically covered elsewhere in Subpart A.2 21 requests ...................... 42 

Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 2,270 responses .............. 5,076 hours 

Recordkeeping 

108(e) ................................ Retain records of design and construction for life of 

crane, including installation records for any antitwo block safety devices; all inspection, testing, 

and maintenance for at least 4 years; crane operator and all rigger personnel qualifications for at 

least 4 years.

1.5 2,151 record-keepers ...... 3,227 

(rounded) 

109(b); 113(c) ................... Retain welding plan and drawings of safe-welding 

areas at site; designated person advises in writing 

that it is safe to weld.

1 637 operations ................. 637 

132(b)(3) ........................... During inspections make records available as requested by inspectors.2 123 requests .................... 246 

Subtotal ...................... .................................................................................... ........................ 2,911 responses .............. 4,110 hours 

Total Burden ....... .................................................................................... ........................ 14,833 Responses ........... 50,859 Hours 

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Citation 30 CFR 250 

subpart A and related 

forms/NTLs 

Reporting or recordkeeping requirement 

Non-hour cost burdens 

Hour burden Average Number of 

annual responses 

Annual burden 

hours 

.................................................................................... ........................ $3,268,848 Non-Hour Cost Burdens 

* Cost recovery monies collected are based on actual submittals through Pay.gov for FY 2011. 

Estimated Reporting and 

Recordkeeping Non-Hour Cost Burden: 

We have identified one non-hour cost 

burden. Section 250.171 requests a cost 

recovery fee for a Suspension of 

Operations or a Production Request 

(SOO/SOP). We have not identified any 

other non-hour cost burdens associated 

with this collection of information. We 

estimate a total reporting non-hour cost 

burden of $3,268,848. 

Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA 

(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) provides that an 

agency may not conduct or sponsor a 

collection of information unless it 

displays a currently valid OMB control 

number. Until OMB approves a 

collection of information, you are not 

obligated to respond. 

Comments: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of 

the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) requires 

each agency ‘‘* * * to provide notice 

* * * and otherwise consult with 

members of the public and affected 

agencies concerning each proposed 

collection of information * * *’’ 

Agencies must specifically solicit 

comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the 

collection is necessary or useful; (b) 

evaluate the accuracy of the burden of 

the proposed collection of information; 

(c) enhance the quality, usefulness, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and (d) minimize the burden 

on the respondents, including the use of 

technology. 

To comply with the public 

consultation process, on February 3, 

2012, we published a Federal Register 

notice (77 FR 5561) announcing that we 

would submit this ICR to OMB for 

approval. The notice provided the 

required 60-day comment period. In 

addition, the § 250.199 regulation 

informs the public that they may 

comment at any time on the collections 

of information and provides the address 

to which they should send comments. 

We have received no comments in 

response to these efforts. 

Public Availability of Comments: 

Before including your address, phone 

number, email address, or other 

personal identifying information in your 

comment, you should be aware that 

your entire comment—including your 

personal identifying information—may 

be made publicly available at any time. 

While you can ask us in your comment 

to withhold your personal identifying 

information from public review, we 

cannot guarantee that we will be able to 

do so. 

Acting BSEE Information Collection 

Clearance Officer: Cheryl Blundon (703) 

787–1607. 

Dated: May 22, 2012. 

Robert W. Middleton, 

Acting Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory 

Programs. 

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BILLING CODE 4310–VH–P 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE 

COMMISSION 

[Docket No. 2899] 

Certain Integrated Circuit Packages 

Provided With Multiple HeatConducting Paths and Products 

Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of 

Complaint; Solicitation of Comments 

Relating to the Public Interest 

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade 

Commission. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that 

the U.S. International Trade 

Commission has received a complaint 

entitled Certain Integrated Circuit 

Packages Provided With Multiple HeatConducting Paths and Products 

Containing Same, DN 2899; the 

Commission is soliciting comments on 

any public interest issues raised by the 

complaint or complainant’s filing under 

section 210.8(b) of the Commission’s 

Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 

210.8(b)). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa 

R. Barton, Acting Secretary to the 

Commission, U.S. International Trade 

Commission, 500 E Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 

205–2000. The public version of the 

complaint can be accessed on the 

Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) 

at http://edis.usitc.gov, and will be 

available for inspection during official 

business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) 

in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. 

International Trade Commission, 500 E 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, 

telephone (202) 205–2000. 

General information concerning the 

Commission may also be obtained by 

accessing its Internet server (http:// 

www.usitc.gov). The public record for 

this investigation may be viewed on the 

Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) 

at http://edis.usitc.gov. Hearingimpaired persons are advised that 

information on this matter can be 

obtained by contacting the 

Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 

205–1810. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Commission has received a complaint 

and a submission pursuant to section 

210.8(b) of the Commission’s Rules of 

Practice and Procedure filed on behalf 

of Industrial Technology Research 

Institute and ITRI International on May 

31, 2012. The complaint alleges 

violations of section 337 of the Tariff 

Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the 

importation into the United States, the 

sale for importation, and the sale within 

the United States after importation of 

certain integrated circuit packages 

provided with multiple heat-conducting 

paths and products containing same. 

The complaint names as respondents LG 

Electronics, Inc. of Korea; and LG 

Electronics, U.S.A., Inc. of NJ. 

Proposed respondents, other 

interested parties, and members of the 

public are invited to file comments, not 

to exceed five (5) pages in length, 

inclusive of attachments, on any public 

interest issues raised by the complaint 

or section 210.8(b) filing. Comments 

should address whether issuance of the 

relief specifically requested by the 

complainant in this investigation would 

affect the public health and welfare in 

the United States, competitive 

conditions in the United States 

economy, the production of like or 

directly competitive articles in the 

United States, or United States 

consumers. 

In particular, the Commission is 

interested in comments that: 

(i) Explain how the articles 

potentially subject to the requested 

remedial orders are used in the United 

States; 

(ii) Identify any public health, safety, 

or welfare concerns in the United States 

relating to the requested remedial 

orders; 

(iii) Identify like or directly 

competitive articles that complainant, 

its licensees, or third parties make in the 

United States which could replace the 

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