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2 In 1992, the Department of Commerce

(Commerce), in response to the division of the

former Soviet Union into 15 independent states,

changed the original antidumping finding against

the U.S.S.R. to 15 separate antidumping orders

covering the Baltic states and the republics of the

former Soviet Union (57 F.R. 36070 (1992)).

Commerce has since revoked all of the orders

except those on imports from Kazakstan, Russia,

and Ukraine.

§ 1675(b)(2)(A). Titanium sponge is

provided for in subheading 8108.10.50

of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of

the United States.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jonathan Seiger (202–205–3183) or Vera

Libeau (202–205–3176), Office of

Investigations, U.S. International Trade

Commission, 500 E Street S.W.,

Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired persons can obtain

information on this matter by contacting

the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202–

205–1810. Persons with mobility

impairments who will need special

assistance in gaining access to the

Commission should contact the Office

of the Secretary at 202–205–2000.

General information concerning the

Commission may also be obtained by

accessing its internet server (http://

www.usitc.gov or ftp://ftp.usitc.gov).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

On July 23, 1968, in investigation No.

AA1921–51, the U.S. Tariff Commission

issued an affirmative injury

determination with respect to imports of

titanium sponge from the U.S.S.R..

Subsequently, the Department of the

Treasury (Treasury) issued an

antidumping finding covering these

imports (33 FR 12138, Aug. 28, 1968).2

On November 7, 1984, in inv. No. 731–

TA–161, the Commission issued an

affirmative threat of injury

determination with respect to imports of

titanium sponge from Japan. Commerce

issued an antidumping order covering

these imports on November 30, 1984 (49

FR 47053, Nov. 30, 1984).

On December 9, 1997, the

Commission received a request to

review its affirmative determinations, as

it applied to imports from Russia, in the

light of changed circumstances (the

request), pursuant to section 751(b) of

the Act (19 U.S.C. § 1675(b)). The

request was filed by counsel on behalf

of TMC Trading International, Ltd., an

Irish trading company involved in the

distribution of titanium sponge from

Russia, and TMC USA, Inc., its U.S.

affiliate. The alleged changed

circumstances include: (1) the different

market position of the U.S. industry

currently, as opposed to its position at

the time of the finding; (2) the decision

by the U.S. industry to refocus its

investment capital away from titanium

sponge capacity towards titanium melt

and fabricating capacity; (3) the

cessation of titanium sponge production

by the original petitioner; (4) the

redirection of demand for titanium

sponge away from military applications

toward commercial and aerospace

applications; (5) evidence that demand

for titanium sponge is expected to

remain strong for at least the next two

to three years, and possibly as long as

five years; (6) significant declines in

titanium sponge capacity in the

republics of the former Soviet Union

generally, and particularly in Russia,

which is the republic covered by the

order in question, and; (7) the

elimination of dumping margins on

imports from Russia.

Because the alleged changed

circumstances predominantly relate to

the domestic industry and are not

limited to imports from Russia,

submissions should also address the

possibility of the Commission selfinitiating reviews of the outstanding

orders on Japan (49 F.R. 47053, Nov. 30,

1984), Kazakstan (33 FR 12138, Aug. 28,

1968), and Ukraine (33 FR 12138, Aug.

28, 1968).

Written Comments Requested

Pursuant to section 207.45(b) of the

Commission’s Rules of Practice and

Procedure (19 CFR 207.45(b)), the

Commission requests comments

concerning whether the alleged changed

circumstances are sufficient to warrant

institution of review investigations.

Written Submissions

In accordance with section 201.8 of

the Commission’s rules (19 CFR 201.8),

the signed original and 14 copies of all

written submissions must be filed with

the Secretary to the Commission, 500 E

Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20436. All

comments must be filed no later than

February 6, 1998, which is at least 30

days after the date of publication of this

notice in the Federal Register. The

Commission’s determination regarding

initiation of a review investigation is

due within 30 days of the close of the

comment period. Any person desiring to

submit a document (or portion thereof)

to the Commission in confidence must

request business confidential treatment

under section 201.6 of the Commission’s

rules (19 CFR 201.6). Such requests

should be directed to the Secretary to

the Commission and must include a full

statement of the reasons why the

Commission should grant such

treatment. Each sheet must be clearly

marked at the top ‘‘Confidential

Business Information.’’ The Commission

will either accept the submission in

confidence or return it. All

nonconfidential written submissions

will be available for public inspection in

the Office of the Secretary.

Copies of the non-confidential version

of the request and any other documents

in this matter are available for public

inspection during regular business

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

Office of the Secretary to the

Commission; telephone 202–205–2000.

Issued: December 23, 1997.

By order of the Commission.

Donna R. Koehnke,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 97–34033 Filed 12–30–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 7020–02–P

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

President’s Advisory Board on Race

ACTION: President’s Advisory Board on

Race; notice of meeting.

SUMMARY: The President’s Advisory

Board on Race will meet on January 13

and 14, 1998, in Phoenix, Arizona at a

site or sites to be determined. The

morning meeting on January 13, 1998

will start at approximately 10:00 a.m.

and will end at approximately 1:00 p.m.

The agenda will include a meeting of

corporate and labor leaders, as well as

other employee representatives, to

discuss the experiences and challenges

associated with race in the workplace.

The events on the first day will also

include visits of Advisory Board

members to local Promising Practices in

the area of employment. The events on

January 13th will conclude with a

meeting with regional representatives of

American Indian tribes that will start at

approximately 5:00 p.m. and end at

approximately 7:00 p.m.

On January 14, 1997 the meeting will

begin at approximately 9:00 a.m. and

will end at approximately 6:00 p.m. The

meeting will focus attention on existing

racial disparities in employment and

ensuring economic opportunities for all

Americans.

The meetings will be open to public

on a first-come, first-seated basis.

Interested persons are encouraged to

attend. Members of the public will be

provided an opportunity to make

comments at the meeting on January

14th. Members of the public may also

submit to the contact person, any time

before or after the meeting, written

statements to the Board. Written

comments may be submitted by mail,

telegram or facsimile, and should

contain the writer’s name, address and
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commercial, government, or

organizational affiliation, if any.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Contact our main office number, (202)

395–1010, for the exact location of the

meetings. Other comments or questions

regarding this meeting may be directed

to Randy Ayers, (202) 395–1010, or via

facsimile, (202) 395–1020.

Dated: December 24, 1997.

Robert Wexler,

General Counsel.

[FR Doc. 97–34141 Filed 12–30–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4410–AR–M

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

Submission for OMB Review;

Comment Request

December 22, 1997.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has

submitted the following public

information collection request (ICR) to

the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB) for review and approval in

accordance with the Paperwork

Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13,

44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of this

ICR, with applicable supporting

documentation, may be obtained by

calling the Department of Labor,

Departmental Clearance Officer, Todd R.

Owen ((202) 219–5096 ext. 143) or by E–

Mail to Owen-Todd@dol. gov.

Individuals who use a

telecommunications device for the deaf

(TTY/TDD) may call (202) 219–4720

between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern

time, Monday–Friday.

Comments should be sent to Office of

Information and Regulatory Affairs,

Attn: OMB Desk Officer for BLS, DM,

ESA, ETA, MSHA, OSHA, PWBA, or

VETS, Office of Management and

Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC

20503 ((202) 395–7316), within 30 days

from the date of this publication in the

Federal Register.

The OMB is particularly interested in

comments which:

• Evaluate whether the proposed

collection of information is necessary

for the proper performance of the

functions of the agency, including

whether the information will have

practical utility;

• Evaluate the accuracy of the

agency’s estimate of the burden of the

proposed collection of information,

including the validity of the

methodology and assumptions used;

• Enhance the quality, utility, and

clarity of the information to be

collected; and

• Minimize the burden of the

collection of information on those who

are to respond, including through the

use of appropriate automated,

electronic, mechanical, or other

technological collection techniques or

other forms of information technology,

e.g., permitting electronic submission of

responses.

Agency: Mine Safety and Health

Administration.

Title: Ventilation Plans, Tests and

Examinations in Underground Coal

Mines.

OMB Number: 1219–0088 (Extension,

with change).

Affected Public: Businesses or other

for profit; small businesses or

organizations.

Cite/reference Total respondents Frequency Total responses Average time per response Burden

75.310 ........................................ 980 Weekly ...................................... 64,512 7 minutes .................................. 7,523

75.312 ........................................ 1,003 Daily .......................................... 1,293 .24485 minutes ......................... 99,739

75.321(c)(d) ............................... 980 Monthly ..................................... 11.760 .3325 minutes ........................... 3,920

75.312(g) ................................... 620 On occasion .............................. 7,440 5 minutes .................................. 620

75.312(g)(2)(ii) ........................... 23 On occasion .............................. 276 10 minutes ................................ 46

75.342 ........................................ 980 Monthly ..................................... 27,612 .1669 minutes ........................... 4,610

75.351(h) ................................... 60 Monthly ..................................... 1,560 3.836 ......................................... 5,984

75.360 ........................................ 980 On occasion .............................. 448,490 3.279 hrs ................................... 1,470,667

75.361 ........................................ 980 On occasion .............................. 15,000 30 minutes ................................ 7,500

75.362 ........................................ 980 On occasion .............................. 864,535 .7434 minutes ........................... 642,744

75.363 ........................................ 980 On occasion .............................. 76,700 .1333 minutes ........................... 10,224

75.364 ........................................ 980 On occasion .............................. 44,740 9.1837 hours ............................. 410,878

75.370 ........................................ 980 On occasion .............................. 1,878 20.355 hours ............................. 38,226

75.382 ........................................ 300 Weekly ...................................... 15,000 1 hour ........................................ 15,000

Totals .................................. .................... ................................................... 2,262,566 1.20376 hours ........................... 2,717,687

Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): 0.

Total Burden Cost (operating/

maintaining): $194,256.

Requires operators of underground

coal mines to keep records of the results

of certain tests and examinations which

are required to be performed to monitor

the ventilation system. The information

is used to insure that the integrity of the

ventilation system is being maintained

and that a safe working environment is

being provided to miners.

Todd R. Owen,

Departmental Clearance Officer.

[FR Doc. 97–33693 Filed 12–30–97; 8:45 am]

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Notice of Permit Modification Request

Received Under the Antarctic

Conservation Act of 1978

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice of permit modification

request received under the Antarctic

Conservation Act of 1978, P.L. 95–541.

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that

the National Science Foundation (NSF)

has received a request to modify a

permit issued to conduct activities

regulated under the Antarctic

Conservation Act of 1978 (Public Law

95–541; Code of Federal Regulations

Title 45, Part 670).

DATES: Interested parties are invited to

submit written data, comments, or vies

with respect to the permit modification

on or before January 30, 1998. The

permit modification request may be

inspected by interested parties at the

Permit Office, address below.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be

addressed to Permit Office, Room 755,

Office of Polar Programs, National

Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson

Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia, 22230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Joyce A. Jatko or Nadene G. Kennedy at

the above address or (703) 306–1030.