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**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Jacqueline Charlesworth, Senior Counsel, Office of the Register, by email
at jcharlesworth@loc.gov or by telephone at 202–707–8350; or Catherine Rowland, Senior Counsel, Office of Policy and International Affairs, by email at crowland@loc.gov or by telephone at 202–707–8350.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  On August 23, 2012, the Copyright Office published a Notice of Inquiry inviting additional public comments on remedies for small copyright claims. Due to the number and complexity of the issues raised in that Notice, it appears that some stakeholders may need additional time to respond. In order to facilitate full and adequate public comment, the Office hereby extends the time for filing additional comments to October 19,
2012.

Dated: September 11, 2012. Maria A. Pallante, Register of Copyrights.
[FR Doc. 2012–22712 Filed 9–13–12; 8:45 am]

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**NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES** 

**Arts Advisory Panel Meeting**

**AGENCY :**  National Endowment for the Arts, National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities.

**ACTION :**  Notice of meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), as amended, notice is hereby given that two meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference from the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20506 as follows (ending times are approximate):

Design (application review): This meeting will be closed.

Dates: October 1, 2012. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT.

Local Arts Agencies (application review): This meeting will be closed.

Dates: October 1, 2012. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Further information with reference to these meetings can be obtained from Ms. Kathy Plowitz-Worden, Office of Guidelines & Panel Operations, National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, DC, 20506, or call 202/682–5691.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The closed portions of meetings are for the purpose of Panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendations on financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, including information given in confidence to the agency. In accordance with the determination of the Chairman of February 15, 2012, these sessions will be closed to the public pursuant to subsection (c)(6) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code.

Dated: September 11, 2012. Kathy Plowitz-Worden, Panel Coordinator, National Endowment for the Arts.
[FR Doc. 2012–22705 Filed 9–13–12; 8:45 am]

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**NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES** 

**Meetings of Humanities Panel**

**AGENCY :**  National Endowment for the Humanities.

**ACTION :**  Notice of meetings.

**SUMMARY :**  Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that 15 meetings of the Humanities Panel will be held during October 2012 as follows. The purpose of the meetings is for panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendation of applications for financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 951–960, as amended).

**DATES :**  See **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION** section for meeting dates.

**ADDRESSES :**  The meetings will be held at the Old Post Office Building, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20506. See **SUPPLEMENTARY**
**INFORMATION** section for meeting room numbers.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Lisette Voyatzis, Committee Management Officer, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Room 529, Washington, DC20506, or call (202) 606–8322. Hearingimpaired individuals are advised that information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the National Endowment for the Humanities’ TDD terminal at (202) 606–8282. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Meetings

1. Date: October 04, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 415. This meeting will discuss applications for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program on the subject of U.S. History and Culture, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access.

2. Date: October 10, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 415. This meeting will discuss applications for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program on the subject of World Studies, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access.

3. Date: October 11, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 415. This meeting will discuss applications for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program on the subject of Archaeology and Anthropology, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access.

4. Date: October 12, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 415. This meeting will discuss applications for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program on the subject of World Studies, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access.

5. Date: October 15, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 421. This meeting will discuss applications for the America’s Media Makers Production grant program on the subject of U.S. History, submitted to the Division of Public Programs.

6. Date: October 16, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 415. This meeting will discuss applications for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program on the subject of American Studies, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access.

7. Date: October 16, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 421. This meeting will discuss applications for the America’s Historical & Cultural Organizations Implementation grant program on the subject of U.S. History, submitted to the Division of Public Programs.

8. Date: October 18, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 415.


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This meeting will discuss applications for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program on the subject of Art History, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access.

9. Date: October 18, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: Room 421. This meeting will discuss applications for the America’s Media Makers Production grant program on the subject of U.S. History, submitted to the Division of Public Programs.

10. Date: October 22, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: Room 421. This meeting will discuss applications for the America’s Historical & Cultural Organizations Implementation grant program on the subject of Nature and Culture, submitted to the Division of Public Programs.

11. Date: October 24, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 421. This meeting will discuss applications for the America’s Historical & Cultural Organizations Implementation grant program on the subject of U.S. History, submitted to the Division of Public Programs.

12. Date: October 25, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: Room 421. This meeting will discuss applications for the America’s Media Makers Production grant program on the subject of World History and Culture, submitted to the Division of Public Programs.

13. Date: October 29, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: Room 421. This meeting will discuss applications for the America’s Historical & Cultural Organizations Implementation grant program on the subject of Art History, submitted to the Division of Public Programs.

14. Date: October 30, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 415. This meeting will discuss applications for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program on the subject of Literature, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access.

15. Date: October 30, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: Room 421. This meeting will discuss applications for the America’s Media Makers Production grant program on the subject of African American History and Culture, submitted to the Division of Public Programs.

Because these meetings will include review of personal and/or proprietary financial and commercial information given in confidence to the agency by grant applicants, the meetings will be closed to the public pursuant to sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) of Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. I have made this determination pursuant to the authority granted me by the Chairman’s Delegation of Authority to Close Advisory Committee Meetings dated July 19, 1993.

Dated: September 11, 2012. Lisette Voyatzis, Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012–22697 Filed 9–13–12; 8:45 am]

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**NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION**

**Notice of Permits Issued Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978** 

**AGENCY :**  National Science Foundation.

**ACTION :**  Notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, Public Law 95–541.

**SUMMARY :**  The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the required notice.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Nadene G. Kennedy, Permit Office, Office of Polar Programs, Rm. 755, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  On August 6, 2012, the National Science Foundation published a notice in the Federal Register of a permit application received. The permit was issued on September 10, 2012 to: Michael J. Polito, Permit No. 2013–017.
Nadene G. Kennedy, Permit Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012–22715 Filed 9–13–12; 8:45 am]

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**NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION**

**Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request: Office of**  **Inspector General Review of Awardee Implementation of NSF’s Requirement**  **for a Responsible Conduct of Research Program** 

**AGENCY :**  National Science Foundation.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  The National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is announcing plans to establish this collection. In accordance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

**DATES :**  Written comments should be received by November 13, 2012 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.

**ADDRESSES :**  Written comments regarding the information collection and requests for copies of the proposed information collection request should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 295, Arlington, VA 22030, or by email
to splimpto@nsf.gov.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Suzanne Plimpton at (703) 292–7556 or send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– 8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays).

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Title of Collection: Office of Inspector General Review of Awardee Implementation of NSF’s Requirement for a Responsible Conduct of Research Program.

OMB Approval Number: 3145–NEW. Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.

Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an information collection.

Abstract: The National Science Foundation Office of Inspector General (NSF OIG) requests establishment of data collection to assess awardee institutions’ plans to provide adequate