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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)(collectively, the Services) announce the availability of the final recovery plan for the Gulf of Maine (GOM) distinct population segment (DPS) of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar).

Request for Comments on Interim Guidelines for Examination of Patent Applications for Patent Subject Matter

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has, in response to recent case law, revised its guidelines to be used by USPTO personnel in their review of patent applications to determine whether the claims in a patent application are directed to patent eligible subject matter. The USPTO is requesting comments from the public regarding these interim examination guidelines.

Comment Deadline Date: To be ensured of consideration, written comments must be received on or before June 30, 2006. No public hearing will be held.

Action Affecting Export Privileges; Zhan Gao, Technology Business Services, University Laboratories, Allways, Inc.,

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In the Matter of Zhan Gao, 12731 Mill Heights, Herndon, VA 20171; Respondent: and Technology Business Services, 12731 Mill Heights, Herndon, VA 20171; University Laboratories, 12731 Mill Heights, Herndon, VA 20171; Allways, Inc., 12731 Mill Heights, Herndon, VA 20171; Donghua Xue, 12731 Mill Heights, Herndon, VA 20171; Related Persons
Order Denying Export Privileges

A. Denial of Export Privileges of Zhan Gao

On March 5, 2004, in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Virginia, Zhan Gao (``Gao'') was convicted of two felonies, including one violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 17011706 (2000)) (``IEEPA'') and one violation of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 7206 (2000)). As to the IEEPA count, Gao was found guilty of knowingly and willfully having exported and caused to be exported from the United States to the People's Republic of China, 80 microprocessors, which were Commerce Control List items, without obtaining the required license f

A-570-846

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Brake Rotors from the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and New Shipper Review

A-570-846

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Brake Rotors from the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of the Twelfth New Shipper Review

A-570-827

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Department), pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), has determined that revocation of the antidumping duty order on certain cased pencils (pencils) from the People's Republic of China (PRC) would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. On December 6, 2005, the International Trade Commission (ITC), pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act, determined that revocation of the antidumping duty order on pencils from the PRC would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. Therefore, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4), the Department is publishing notice of the continuation of the antidumping duty order on pencils from the PRC.

Notice of Petitions by Producing Firms for Determination of Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2341 et seq.), the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has received petitions for certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance from the firms listed below. EDA has initiated separate investigations to determine whether increased imports into the United States of articles like or directly competitive with those produced by each firm contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of the firm's workers, or threat thereof, and to a decrease in sales or production of each petitioning firm.
List of Petitions Received by EDA for Certification of Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance for the Period November 4, 2005 Through December 14, 2005 Date petition Firm Address accepted Product La Rinascente Pasta, LLC...........

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Allocating Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crab

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS issues this final rule, correcting amendment to the regulations governing the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands crab fisheries. This action is necessary to clarify procedures and to correct discrepancies provided in a previous rulemaking. This final rule is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands (BSAI) King and Tanner Crabs (FMP), the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MagnusonStevens Act), and other applicable law.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Closure of the

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS announces that the directed fishery for Loligo squid in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will be closed effective 0001hrs local time, December 18, 2005. Vessels issued a Federal permit to harvest Loligo squid may not retain or land more than 2,500 lb (1.13 mt) of Loligo squid per trip for the remainder of the year (through December 31, 2005). This action is necessary to prevent the fishery from exceeding its annual quota and allow for effective management of this stock.