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Please note that due to security considerations, two valid, government issued photo identifications must be presented to gain entrance to the Coast Guard Headquarters building. The Headquarters building is accessible by taxi and privately owned conveyance (public transportation is not generally available). However, parking in the vicinity of the building is extremely limited. Additional information regarding this and other IMO SHC public meetings may be found at: http://www.uscg.mil/imo.

Dated: September 14, 2011. Brian Robinson, Executive Secretary, Shipping Coordinating Committee, Department of State.

[FR Doc. 2011–24115 Filed 9–19–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4710–09–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice: 6869]**

**Announcement of Meeting of the International Telecommunication**  **Advisory Committee**

Summary: This notice announces a meeting of the International Telecommunication Advisory Subcommittees (ITAC) on October 6, 2011, 2–4 p.m. EDT, at the Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520, to seek further advice from the telecommunications industry on (a) whether the U.S. should agree that Study Group 15’s draft new Recommendation G.tp-oam (Operations, Administration and Maintenance mechanism for MPLS–TP in Packet Transport Network (PTN)) should be considered for approval at the December Study Group meeting, (b) the policy that the U.S. should invoke during the approval process at the meeting, and (c) from the technical standpoint, what is the range of acceptable alternative positions that the U.S. could take during the approval process.

This meeting is open to the public as seating capacity allows. The public will have an opportunity to provide comments at this meeting. People desiring further information on this meeting, including those wishing to request reasonable accommodation to attend the meeting, must contact the Secretariat at minardje@state.gov, by September 30, 2011.

The Department of State customarily makes informal distribution of documents and supports informal discussions of relevant matters on an email listserver named sgb-15. People desiring to join this list should apply to the Secretariat. Dated: September 14, 2011. Franz J.G. Zichy, International Communications & Information Policy, U.S. Department of State.

[FR Doc. 2011–24116 Filed 9–19–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4710–07–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice: 7597]**

**Bureau of Political-Military Affairs: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls;**  **Notifications to the Congress of Proposed Commercial Export Licenses** 

**SUMMARY :**  Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has forwarded the attached Notifications of Proposed Export Licenses to the Congress on the dates indicated on the attachments pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) and in compliance with section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776).

**DATES :**  Effective Date: As shown on each of the 10 letters.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mr. Robert S. Kovac, Managing Director, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State (202) 663–2861.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act mandates that notifications to the Congress pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) must be published in the Federal Register when they are transmitted to the Congress or as soon thereafter as practicable. July 05, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 11–003) The Honorable John A. Boehner,

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed agreement for the export of defense articles or defense services sold commercially under contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction described in the attached certification involves the transfer of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to support Proton Rocket Launch Vehicle integration and launch of the Astra 2F commercial communications satellite for the United Kingdom.

The United States Government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely, Joseph E. Macmanus, Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs. June 24, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 11–026) The Honorable John A. Boehner,

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed agreement to a Manufacturing Licensing Agreement for the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more. The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services for the manufacture of military flex and rigid circuit assemblies for use in defense systems for end-use by U.S. customers.

The United States Government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely, Joseph E. Macmanus, Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs. June 24, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 11–037) The Honorable John A. Boehner,

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed technical assistance agreement for the export of defense articles, including technical data, or defense services sold commercially under contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction described in the attached certification involves the transfer of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to


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support the design, manufacturing and delivery phases of the Azerspace/ Africasat-1a Commercial Communications Satellite Program for Azerbaijan.

The United States Government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely, Joseph E. Macmanus, Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs. June 21, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 11–039)

The Honorable John A. Boehner,

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed amendment to a manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000

or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to the Republic of Korea for the manufacture, assembly, test, support, repair, overhaul, and sale of T–62T– 46LC–2A auxiliary power units for T–50 aircraft variants owned and operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force.

The United States Government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely, Joseph E. Macmanus, Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs. June 24, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 11–040) The Honorable John A. Boehner,

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed amendment to a technical assistance agreement for the export of defense articles, including technical data, or defense services in the amount of $25,000,000 or more.

The transaction described in the attached certification involves the transfer of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services for Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS), EPLRS Extended Frequency (EPLRS–XF) and MicroLight Radio Equipment for end use by the Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defense.

The United States Government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned. Sincerely, Joseph E. Macmanus, Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs. July 05, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 11–041) The Honorable John A. Boehner,

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction described in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to Japan for the manufacture, assembly, inspection, installation, test, and sale of auxiliary power units for use in CH–47, SH–60K, UH–60J, SH–60, and UH–60 helicopters and landing craft air cushion (LCACs) vehicles owned and operated by the Japanese Ministry of Defense. The United States Government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned. Sincerely, Joseph E. Macmanus, Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs. June 24, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 11–049) The Honorable John A. Boehner,

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed amendment to a manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services abroad in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction described in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to support the manufacture of SPY1–D/F Components for the United States Navy Fleet and the United States Navy Foreign Military Sales Program.

The United States Government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned. Sincerely, Joseph E. Macmanus, Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs. June 24, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 11–050) The Honorable John A. Boehner,

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification


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of a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the transfer of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services, to Spain for the collaboration on new designs, design improvements, design modifications, detailed engineering review, consultation, analysis of operation, and other engineering efforts related to the design of sporting guns and rifles and associated componentsand spare parts, for delivery to and enduse by a firearms manufacturer in Spain.

The United States Government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely, Joseph E. Macmanus, Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs. June 24, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 11–055) The Honorable John A. Boehner,

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the transfer of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services, to Japan for the manufacture and assembly of parts and components for the Strapdown Inertial System and the HDC301 Computer, for delivery to and end-use by the Japan Ministry of Defense.

The United States Government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned. Sincerely, Joseph E. Macmanus, Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs. June 24, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 11–061) The Honorable John A. Boehner,

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed agreement for the export of defense articles or defense services sold commercially under contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction described in the attached certification involves the transfer of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to support Proton Rocket Launch Vehicle integration and launch of the EchoStar 16 commercial communications satellite for the United States.

The United States Government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely, Joseph E. Macmanus, Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Dated: July 22, 2011. Robert S. Kovac, Managing Director, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Department of State.

[FR Doc. 2011–24113 Filed 9–19–11; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Railroad Administration**

**Program for Capital Grants for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement**  **Projects**

**AGENCY :**  Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT).

**ACTION :**  Notice of funding availability.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice details the application requirements and procedures for obtaining funding for eligible rail line relocation and improvement projects. The opportunities described in this notice are available under Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number

20.320.

Notice to Applicants: FRA recommends applicants read this notice in its entirety prior to preparing application materials. There are several administrative prerequisites that applicants must comply with in order to submit an application (see Section 4 of this notice). Additionally, applicants should note that the required Project Narrative/Statement of Work component of the application package may not exceed 35 pages in length. Failure to adhere to this page limitation may result in the application being removed from consideration for award.

**DATES :**  Applications for funding under this solicitation are due no later than 5 p.m. E.D.T., October 19, 2011, and must be submitted via Grants.gov. See Section 4 for additional information regarding the application process. FRA reserves the right to modify this deadline.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  For further information regarding this notice and the grants program, please contact John Winkle via e-mail at John.Winkle@dot.gov, or by mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W38–311, Washington, DC 20590 Attention: John Winkle.

Table of Contents

1. Funding Opportunity Description 2. Award Information 3. Eligibility Information 4. Application and Submission Information 5. Application Review Information 6. Award Administration Information 7. Agency Contact Appendix 1: Administrative and National Policy Requirements Appendix 2: Additional Information on Award Administrations and Grant Conditions Appendix 3: Additional Information on Applicant Budgets Section 1: Funding Opportunity Description 1.1 Authority

The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for eligible rail line relocation and improvement projects. To assist State and local governments in mitigating the adverse effects created by the presence of rail infrastructure, Congress, in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU) (Pub. L. 109–59, August 10, 2005, codified at 49 U.S.C. 20154) authorized the Program for Capital Grants for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects