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squared area copper wires embedded in the insulation for leak detection and location); pre-insulated steel fittingswith the same characteristics as the preinsulated pipe; and pre-insulated maintenance free ball valves with an all welded valve body and a stainless steel valve ball in a spring loaded teflon seat, having the same insulation and jacket characteristics as the pipe.

As with all waivers, the Assistant Secretary reserved the right to revisit and amend this determination based on any changes in the manufacturing landscape, such as the entry into the market of new domestic manufacturers.

The remaining items covered by the February 11, 2010 Waiver (24-leaf, motorized DMX iris units, induction lamps and ballasts, commercial-scale high efficiency condensing boilers with indirect water heaters, large-format solar thermal collectors for integrated district heating systems, and turbochargers for Mitsubishi/Man 52/55B diesel generator engines) continue to be covered by the August 11, 2010 waiver and remain subject to the specifications and conditions of that waiver.

In order for the withdrawn waivers to continue to apply substantial steps to commit funds for the purchase of the formerly waived items must have been made on or before October 31, 2012.

Substantial steps to commit funds would include, but are not limited to, (1) issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) on or before October 31, 2012 (applicable only where the grantee accepts a proposal received under that RFP); (2) in the case of a sole source selection: placing an order for the goods on or before October 31, 2012; (3) commencing a bidding process on or before October 31, 2012; (4) in circumstances where the grantee solicited quotes without an RFP: the grantee purchases the goods based on a quote dated on or before October 31, 2012 and the order for the goods is placed on or before October 31, 2012; or (5) grantee has executed a contract or purchase agreement with a supplier to acquire affected goods on or before October 31, 2012.

EERE hereby provides notice that on October 3, 2012, an Amended Waiver of section 1605 of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (Recovery Act Buy American provisions) in EERE-funded projects for(1) Enphase microinverters and (2) preinsulated district heating pipe systems.

This amendment withdraws the nonavailability waiver issued on August 11, 2010 for Enphase micro-inverters, and the nonavailability waiver issued March 27, 2012 for pre-insulated district heating pipe systems. This notice constitutes the detailed written justification required by Section 1605(c) for waivers based on a finding under subsection (b).

This waiver determination is pursuant to the delegation of authority by the Secretary of Energy to the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy with respect to expenditures within the purview of his responsibility. Consequently, this waiver applies to all EERE projects carried out under the Recovery Act.

Authority: Pub. L. 111–5, section 1605.
Issued in Washington, DC on October 9,

2012. David T. Danielson, Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy.

[FR Doc. 2012–25636 Filed 10–17–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**[FRL–9742–7]**

**National Drinking Water Advisory Council: Request for Nominations** 

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

**ACTION :**  Request for Nominations.

**SUMMARY :**  The EPA invites nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for a three-year appointment to the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (Council). The 15 member Council was established by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to provide practical and independent advice, consultation and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on the activities, functions, policies, and regulations required by the SDWA. This notice solicits nominations to fill four new vacancies through December 15, 2015. To maintain the representation required by statute, nominees will be selected to represent: State and local agencies (two vacancies) and the general public (two vacancies).

**DATES :**  Nominations should be submitted on or before November 19,

2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit nominations to Roy Simon, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), The National Drinking Water Advisory Council, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (Mail Code 4601–M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460. You may also email nominations with the subject line NDWACResume2012 to Simon.Roy@epa.gov. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Email your questions to Roy Simon or call him at 202–564–3868, or to Jacquelyn Springer, at springer.jacquelyn@epa.gov or call her

at 202–564–9904.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  National Drinking Water Advisory Council: The Council was created by Congress on December 16, 1974, as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, Public Law 93–523, 42 U.S.C. 300j–5 and is operated in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App.2. The Council consists of 15 members, including a Chairperson, appointed by EPA’s Administrator. Five members represent the general public; five members represent appropriate State and local agencies concerned with water hygiene and public water supply; and five members represent private organizations or groups demonstrating an active interest in the field of water hygiene and public water supply, of which two members shall represent small, rural public water systems. The current list of members is available on the EPA Web site at: http:// water.epa.gov/drink/ndwac/.

The Council meets face-to-face at least once each year and likely a second meeting by conference call/webinar, generally in the spring and fall. Additionally, members may be asked to participate in ad hoc workgroups to develop policy recommendations, advice letters and reports to address specific program issues.

Member Nominations: Any interested person and/or organization may nominate qualified individuals for membership. The EPA values and welcomes diversity. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates, the agency encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups.

All nominations will be fully considered, but applicants need to be aware of the specific representation required by the SDWA for the current vacancies: State and local agencies concerned with public water supply (two vacancies), and the general public (two vacancies). Other criteria used to evaluate nominees will include:

• Demonstrated experience with drinking water issues at the national, State or local level;

• Excellent interpersonal, oral andwritten communication and consensusbuilding skills;

• Willingness to commit time to the Council and demonstrated ability to work constructively on committees;

• Absence of financial conflicts of interest;


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• Absence of appearance of a lack of impartiality; and

• Background and experiences that would help members contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the Council, e.g., geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational backgrounds, professional affiliations, and other considerations.

Nominations must include a resume, which provides the nominee’s background, experience and educational qualifications, as well as a brief statement (one page or less) describing the nominee’s interest in serving on the Council and addressing the other criteria described above. Nominees should be identified by name, occupation, position, current business address, and email and telephonenumber. Interested candidates may selfnominate.

The DFO will acknowledge receipt of nominations. Nominees are encouraged to provide any additional information that they feel would be useful for consideration, such as: availability to participate as a member of the Council; how the nominee’s background, skills and experience would contribute to the diversity of the Council; and any concerns the nominee has regarding membership.

Persons selected for membership will receive compensation for travel and a nominal daily compensation (if appropriate) while attending meetings. Additionally, selected candidates will be required to fill out the ‘‘Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for EPA Special Government Employees’’ [EPA Form 3310–48]. This confidential form allows EPA to determine whether there is a statutory conflict between that person’s public responsibilities as a Special Government Employee and private interests and activities, or the appearance of a lack of impartiality, as defined by Federal regulation. The form may be viewed and downloaded through the ‘‘Ethics Requirements for Advisors’’ link on the OGWDW NDWAC Web site, http://water.epa.gov/drink/ ndwac/fact.cfm.

Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register notice, may also be utilized in the solicitation of nominees.

To help the EPA in evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please tell us how you learned of this opportunity.

Dated: October 11, 2012. Pamela S. Barr, Acting Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.

[FR Doc. 2012–25669 Filed 10–17–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P EXPORT-IMPORT BANK** 

**[Public Notice 2012–0531]**

**Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request** 

**AGENCY :**  Export-Import Bank of the United States.

**ACTION :**  Submission for OMB review and comments request.

Form Title: EIB 92–51 Application for Special Buyer Credit Limit (SBCL) Under Multi-Buyer Credit Insurance Policies.

**SUMMARY :**  The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), as a part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The ‘‘Application for Special Buyer Credit Limit (SBCL) Under Multi-Buyer Export Credit Insurance Policies’’ form will be used by entities involved in the export of US goods and services, to provide Ex-Im Bank with the information necessary to obtain legislatively required assurance of repayment and fulfills other statutory requirements.

The application can be reviewed at: www.exim.gov/pub/pending/EIB92– 51.pdf. Application for Special Buyer Credit Limit (SBCL) Under Multi-Buyer Credit Insurance Policies.

**DATES :**  Comments should be received on or before November 19, 2012 to be assured of consideration.

**ADDRESSES :**  Comments maybe submitted electronically on www.regulations.gov or by mail to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 725 17th Street NW. Washington, DC 20038 Attn: OMB

3048–0015.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Titles and Form Number: EIB 92–51 Application for Special Buyer Credit Limit (SBCL) Under Multi-Buyer Credit Insurance Policies.

OMB Number: 3048–0015. Type of Review: Regular. Need and Use: The information requested enables the applicant to provide Ex-Im Bank with the information necessary to obtain legislatively required assurance of repayment and fulfills other statutory requirements.

Annual Number of Respondents: 3,400.

Estimated Time per Respondent: 30 minutes.

Government Annual Burden Hours: 3,400 hours. Frequency of Reporting or Use: Yearly.

Government Review Time: 1 hour. Total Hours 3,400. Cost to the Government: $131,648.

Sharon A. Whitt, Agency Clearance Officer.

[FR Doc. 2012–25621 Filed 10–17–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6690–01–P**

**EXPORT-IMPORT BANK**

**[Public Notice 2012–0304]**

**Agency Information Collection Activities: Final Collection; Comment**  **Request**

**AGENCY :**  Export-Import Bank of the U.S.

**ACTION :**  Submission for OMB Review and Comments Request.

Form Title: EIB 03–02 Application for Medium Term Insurance or Guarantee.

**SUMMARY :**  The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), as a part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The purpose of this collection is to gather information necessary to make a determination of eligibility of a transaction for Ex-Im Bank assistance under its medium-term guarantee and insurance program.

The form can be viewed at www.exim.gov/pub/pending/eib03- 02.pdf.

**DATES :**  Comments should be received on or before December 17, 2012 to be assured of consideration.

**ADDRESSES :**  Comments may be submitted electronically on www.regulations.gov or by mail to Vasilios Giannpooulos, Export Import Bank of the United States, 811 Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20571.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Titles and Form Number: EIB 03–02 Application for Medium Term
Insurance or Guarantee.

OMB Number: 3048–0014. Type of Review: Regular. Need and Use: The purpose of this collection is to gather information necessary to make a determination of eligibility of a transaction for Ex-Im Bank assistance under its medium-term guarantee and insurance program.

Affected Public: This form affects entities involved in the export of U.S goods and services.

Annual Number of Respondents: 400.