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for written comments would provide the 

most efficient process for obtaining the 

necessary information, as well as 

provide adequate opportunity for all 

interested parties to participate in the 

proceedings. However, we would have 

the option to hold a public hearing or 

public meeting, if appropriate, to 

determine whether a petition for a 

functional purpose exception should be 

granted. 

On September 29, 2011, Joseph L. 

Ertl, Inc., (‘‘petitioner’’), submitted a 

petition requesting an exception from 

the lead content limit of 100 ppm under 

section 101(b) of the CPSIA for its diecast, ride-on pedal tractors, scaled for 

children ages 3–10 years old. The 

petitioner states that the components of 

its pedal tractors are made of aluminum 

metal die castings, which are the best 

alloy of choice for pedal tractor 

production, based on weight, cost, 

structural properties, surface finish and 

coatings, corrosion resistance, and 

bearing properties and wear resistance. 

The pedal tractor components are 

manufactured via the aluminum diecasting process. Although the petitioner 

states that it is able to meet the lead 

content requirements of 300 ppm for its 

pedal tractor components, it is unable to 

meet consistently the 100 ppm lead 

content limits, due to alloys used in the 

aluminum die-cast process. 

Accordingly, the petitioner requests an 

exception from the 100 ppm lead 

content limit to continue to manufacture 

its pedal tractors with components 

above the 100 ppm lead content limit. 

In the Federal Register of November 

16, 2011 (76 FR 70975) we invited 

comments on the issues raised by the 

petition. Interested parties could view a 

copy of the petition under supporting 

and related materials identified by 

Docket No. CPSC–2011–0087, through 

http://www.regulations.gov or on the 

CPSC Web site at: http://www.cpsc.gov/ 

library/foia/foia12/brief/ertlpetition.pdf 

or obtain a copy of the petition by 

writing or calling the Office of the 

Secretary, Consumer Product Safety 

Commission, Bethesda, MD 20184; 

telephone (301) 504–7923. 

Recently, however, we learned that 

part of the petition was omitted 

inadvertently from the public docket. 

Accordingly, to give interested parties a 

meaningful opportunity to comment, we 

have made the entire petition available 

for viewing through http://www.

regulations.gov or on the CPSC Web site 

at: http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/

foia12/brief/ertlpetition.pdf. Interested 

parties may also obtain a copy of the 

petition by writing or calling the Office 

of the Secretary, Consumer Product 

Safety Commission, Bethesda, MD 

20184; telephone (301) 504–7923. 

Through this notice, we are reopening 

the comment period to give all 

interested parties additional time to 

comment on the petition. Thus, the 

comment period is reopened until 

February 6, 2012. 

Dated: December 28, 2011. 

Todd A. Stevenson, 

Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety 

Commission. 

[FR Doc. 2011–33631 Filed 1–4–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6355–01–P 

DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES 

SAFETY BOARD 

Sunshine Act Notice 

AGENCY: Defense Nuclear Facilities 

Safety Board. 

ACTION: Notice of public meeting. 

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of 

the ‘‘Government in the Sunshine Act’’ 

(5 U.S.C. 552b), and as authorized by 42 

U.S.C. 2286b, notice is hereby given of 

the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety 

Board’s (Board) public hearing and 

meeting described below. The Board 

invites any interested persons or groups 

to present any comments, technical 

information, or data concerning safety 

issues related to the matters to be 

considered. 

DATES: Time and Date of Meeting: 

Session I: 1 p.m.–4 p.m., March 22, 

2012; Session II: 6 p.m.–9 p.m., March 

22, 2012. 

PLACE: Three Rivers Convention Center, 

7016 West Grandridge Boulevard, 

Kennewick, Washington 99352. 

STATUS: Open. While the Government in 

the Sunshine Act does not require that 

the scheduled discussion be conducted 

in a meeting, the Board has determined 

that an open meeting in this specific 

case furthers the public interests 

underlying both the Sunshine Act and 

the Board’s enabling legislation. 

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: In Session I 

of this public hearing and meeting, the 

Board will receive testimony from the 

Department of Energy (DOE) and its 

contractors concerning the status of 

actions related to unresolved technical 

safety issues in the design of the Waste 

Treatment and Immobilization Plant 

(WTP). This will include actions 

discussed in DOE’s implementation 

plan for the Board’s Recommendation 

2010–2, Pulse Jet Mixing at the Waste 

Treatment and Immobilization Plant, 

issued on December 17, 2010, and 

progress in defining the infrastructure 

needs at the Tank Farms in order to 

deliver waste safely and efficiently to 

WTP. During Session II, the Board will 

receive testimony regarding the status of 

actions related to DOE’s implementation 

plan for the Board’s Recommendation 

2011–1, Safety Culture at the Waste 

Treatment and Immobilization Plant, 

which was issued on June 9, 2011. The 

Board will also examine the link 

between the safety culture of DOE and 

its contractors and the ability of the 

WTP project to identify and resolve 

technical issues, such as those 

discussed in Session I, in a timely 

manner. The public hearing portion of 

this proceeding is authorized by 42 

U.S.C. 2286b. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Brian Grosner, General Manager, 

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 

625 Indiana Avenue NW., Suite 700, 

Washington, DC 20004–2901, (800) 788– 

4016. This is a toll-free number. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public 

participation in the hearing is invited. 

The Board is setting aside time at the 

end of each session of the hearing for 

presentations and comments from the 

public. Requests to speak may be 

submitted in writing or by telephone. 

The Board asks that commenters 

describe the nature and scope of their 

oral presentations. Those who contact 

the Board prior to close of business on 

March 16, 2012, will be scheduled to 

speak at the session of the hearing most 

relevant to their presentations. At the 

beginning of Session I, the Board will 

post a schedule for speakers at the 

entrance to the hearing room. Anyone 

who wishes to comment or provide 

technical information or data may do so 

in writing, either in lieu of, or in 

addition to, making an oral 

presentation. The Board Members may 

question presenters to the extent 

deemed appropriate. Documents will be 

accepted at the hearing or may be sent 

to the Board’s Washington, DC, office. 

The Board will hold the record open 

until April 23, 2012, for the receipt of 

additional materials. The hearing will 

be presented live through Internet video 

streaming. A link to the presentation 

will be available on the Board’s Web site 

(www.dnfsb.gov). A transcript of the 

hearing, along with a DVD video 

recording, will be made available by the 

Board for inspection and viewing by the 

public at the Board’s Washington office 

and at DOE’s public reading room at the 

DOE Federal Building, 1000 

Independence Avenue SW., 

Washington, DC 20585. The Board 

specifically reserves its right to further 

schedule and otherwise regulate the 

course of the meeting and hearing, to 

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the meeting and hearing, conduct 

further reviews, and otherwise exercise 

its power under the Atomic Energy Act 

of 1954, as amended. 

Dated: January 3, 2012. 

Peter S. Winokur, 

Chairman. 

[FR Doc. 2012–44 Filed 1–3–12; 4:15 pm] 

BILLING CODE 3670–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 

Applications for New Awards; 

Disability and Rehabilitation Research 

Projects and Centers Program—Field 

Initiated Projects Program 

AGENCY: Office of Special Education and 

Rehabilitative Services, National 

Institute on Disability and 

Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), 

Department of Education. 

ACTION: Notice. 

Overview Information 

Disability and Rehabilitation Research 

Projects and Centers Program—Field 

Initiated Projects Program 

Notice inviting applications for new 

awards for fiscal year (FY) 2012. 

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance 

(CFDA) Numbers: 84.133G–1 (Research) and 

84.133G–2 (Development). 

DATES: Applications Available: 

January 5, 2012. 

Deadline for Transmittal of 

Applications: March 5, 2012. 

Full Text of Announcement 

I. Funding Opportunity Description 

Purpose of Program: The purpose of 

the Field Initiated (FI) Projects program 

is to develop methods, procedures, and 

rehabilitation technology that maximize 

the full inclusion and integration into 

society, employment, independent 

living, family support, and economic 

and social self-sufficiency of individuals 

with disabilities, especially individuals 

with the most severe disabilities. 

Another purpose of the FI Projects 

program is to improve the effectiveness 

of services authorized under the 

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. 

NIDRR makes two types of awards 

under the FI Projects program: Research 

grants (CFDA 84.133G–1) and 

development grants (CFDA 84.133G–2). 

In carrying out a research activity 

under an FI Project research grant, a 

grantee must identify one or more 

hypotheses or research questions and, 

based on the hypotheses or research 

questions identified, perform an 

intensive, systematic study directed 

toward producing (1) new scientific 

knowledge, or (2) better understanding 

of the subject, problem studied, or body 

of knowledge. 

In carrying out a development activity 

under an FI Project development grant, 

a grantee must use knowledge and 

understanding gained from research to 

create materials, devices, systems, or 

methods, including designing and 

developing prototypes and processes, 

that are beneficial to the target 

population. ‘‘Target population’’ means 

the group of individuals, organizations, 

or other entities expected to be affected 

by the project. There may be more than 

one target population because a project 

may affect those who receive services, 

provide services, or administer services. 

Note: Different selection criteria are used 

for FI Project research grants (84.133G–1) and 

development grants (84.133G–2). Applicants 

must clearly indicate in the application 

whether they are applying for a research 

grant (84.133G–1) or a development grant 

(84.133G–2) and must address the selection 

criteria relevant for their grant type. Without 

exception, NIDRR will review each 

application based on the grant designation 

made by the applicant. Applications will be 

determined ineligible and will not be 

reviewed if they do not include a clear 

designation as a research grant or a 

development grant. 

Note: This program is in concert with 

NIDRR’s currently approved long range plan 

(the Plan). The Plan is comprehensive and 

integrates many issues relating to disability 

and rehabilitation research topics. The Plan, 

which was published in the Federal Register 

on February 15, 2006 (71 FR 8165), can be 

accessed on the Internet at: www.ed.gov/

about/offices/list/osers/nidrr/policy.html. 

Through the implementation of the 

Plan, NIDRR seeks to (1) improve the 

quality and utility of disability and 

rehabilitation research; (2) foster an 

exchange of expertise, information, and 

training to facilitate the advancement of 

knowledge and understanding of the 

unique needs of individuals with 

disabilities from traditionally 

underserved populations; (3) determine 

the best strategies and programs to 

improve rehabilitation outcomes for 

individuals with disabilities from 

underserved populations; (4) identify 

research gaps; (5) identify mechanisms 

of integrating research and practice; and 

(6) disseminate findings. 

Program Authority: 29 U.S.C. 764. 

Applicable Regulations: (a) The 

Education Department General 

Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 

34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 80, 81, 82, 84, 

85, 86, and 97. (b) The regulations for 

this program in 34 CFR part 350. 

Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 

apply to institutions of higher education 

(IHEs) only. 

II. Award Information 

Type of Award: Discretionary grants. 

Estimated Available Funds: 

$4,000,000. 

Estimated Range of Awards: $195,000 

to $200,000. 

Estimated Average Size of Awards: 

$200,000. 

Maximum Award: We will reject any 

application that proposes a budget 

exceeding $200,000 for a single budget 

period of 12 months. The Assistant 

Secretary for Special Education and 

Rehabilitative Services may change the 

maximum amount through a notice 

published in the Federal Register. 

Note: The maximum amount includes 

direct and indirect costs. 

Estimated Number of Awards: 20. 

Note: The Department is not bound by any 

estimates in this notice. 

Maximum Project Period: We will 

reject any application that proposes a 

project period exceeding 36 months. 

The Assistant Secretary for Special 

Education and Rehabilitative Services 

may change the maximum project 

period through a notice published in the 

Federal Register. 

III. Eligibility Information 

1. Eligible Applicants: States; public 

or private agencies, including for-profit 

agencies; public or private 

organizations, including for-profit 

organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes 

and tribal organizations. 

2. Cost Sharing or Matching: Cost 

sharing is required by 34 CFR 350.62 

and will be negotiated at the time of the 

grant award. 

IV. Application and Submission 

Information 

1. Address to Request Application 

Package: You can obtain an application 

package via the Internet or from the 

Education Publications Center (ED 

Pubs). To obtain a copy via the Internet, 

use the following address: www.ed.gov/ 

fund/grant/apply/grantapps/index.html. 

To obtain a copy from ED Pubs, write, 

fax, or call the following: ED Pubs, U.S. 

Department of Education, P.O. Box 

22207, Alexandria, VA 22304. 

Telephone, toll free: 1–(877) 433–7827. 

Fax: (703) 605–6794. If you use a 

telecommunications device for the deaf 

(TDD), call, toll free: 1–(877) 576–7734. 

You can contact ED Pubs at its Web 

site, also: www.EDPubs.gov or at its 

email address: edpubs@inet.ed.gov. 

If you request an application from ED 

Pubs, be sure to identify this 


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