Determination and Waiver of Section 592 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2005 (Division D, Public Law 108-447), Relating to Compliance With the Algiers Agreements, 5500 [05-1928]

Download as PDF 5500 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 21 / Wednesday, February 2, 2005 / Notices Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who may be reached on 202– 395–7860. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: ahunt@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Hand Delivery or Courier: OIRA, Department of State Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503 • Fax: 202–395–6974 You may obtain copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents from Patricia Culbreth, A/ SDBU, SA–6, Rm. L–500, Washington DC, 20522, who may be reached on 703– 875–6881. E-mail, culbrethpb@state.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary to properly perform our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology. Abstract of proposed collection: This information collection facilitates ´ ´ implementation of a mentor-protege program that encourages business agreements between small and large forprofit companies planning to team ´ ´ together in an official mentor-protege capacity to improve the likelihood of winning DOS contracts. Such a program should assist the State Department OSDBU office in reaching its small business goals. Methodology: Respondents may submit the information by e-mail using DS–4053, or by letter using fax or postal mail. Additional Information: None. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: November 23, 2004. Durie N. White, Operations Director, Bureau of Administration, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–1929 Filed 2–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–24–P VerDate jul<14>2003 14:19 Feb 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 4986] Determination and Waiver of Section 592 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2005 (Division D, Public Law 108–447), Relating to Compliance With the Algiers Agreements Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 592 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2005 (Division D, Pub. L. 108–447), I hereby determine that it is in the national security interests of the United States to waive the requirements of this section as they pertain to the central Governments of Eritrea and Ethiopia. This determination shall be notified to the Congress and published in the Federal Register. Dated: January 24, 2005. Colin L. Powell, Secretary of State, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–1928 Filed 2–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–26–P OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Identification of Countries Under Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974: Extension of Deadline for Public Comment on Out-of-Cycle Review of the People’s Republic of China Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice extends by two weeks the deadline for the submission of comments in the Out-of-Cycle Review (OCR) of the People’s Republic of China (China) under section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Trade Act) (19 U.S.C. 2242), commonly referred to as the ‘‘Special 301’’ provision of the Trade Act. DATES: Submissions must be received on or before 5 p.m. on Monday, February 14, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Sybia Harrison, Special Assistant to the Section 301 Committee, and sent (i) electronically, to FR0446@ustr.eop.gov, with ‘‘Special 301 Out-of-Cycle Review’’ in the subject line, or (ii) by fax, to (202) 395–9458, with a confirmation copy sent electronically to the e-mail address above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Meyers, Director of Intellectual PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Property and China, at (202) 395–9549, Angela Davis, Director of China Affairs, at (202) 395–3900, or Stanford McCoy, Assistant General Counsel, at (202) 395– 3581, Office of the United States Trade Representative. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 3, 2004, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the results of the 2004 Special 301 review and stated that an OCR would be conducted in early 2005 to assess China’s actions to implement effectively the commitments it undertook under the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT), its WTO commitments, and a 1995 bilateral intellectual property agreement with the United States (including additional commitments made in 1996). On December 14, 2004, USTR requested written comments from the public concerning the acts, policies, and practices relevant for this review under section 182 of the Trade Act (69 FR 74561). The original deadline for submissions was Monday, January 31, 2005. In order to afford members of the public the fullest possible opportunity to respond to this request, USTR is extending the deadline for submissions by two weeks, to Monday, February 14, 2005. For details concerning the information requested and requirements for comments, respondents are asked to refer to the USTR request for written submissions from the public published in the Federal Register on December 14, 2004 (69 FR 74561). James Mendenhall, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Services, Investment, and Intellectual Property. [FR Doc. 05–1883 Filed 2–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3190–W5–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. FAA–2004–19400] Commercial Aviation Safety Team Safety Enhancements Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of order designating information as protected from disclosure. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is designating information provided to the agency from approved voluntary compliance with safety enhancements recommended by the Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) as protected from public E:\FR\FM\02FEN1.SGM 02FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 4986]


Determination and Waiver of Section 592 of the Foreign 
Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 
2005 (Division D, Public Law 108-447), Relating to Compliance With the 
Algiers Agreements

    Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 592 of the 
Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs 
Appropriations Act, 2005 (Division D, Pub. L. 108-447), I hereby 
determine that it is in the national security interests of the United 
States to waive the requirements of this section as they pertain to the 
central Governments of Eritrea and Ethiopia.
    This determination shall be notified to the Congress and published 
in the Federal Register.

    Dated: January 24, 2005.
Colin L. Powell,
Secretary of State, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 05-1928 Filed 2-1-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-26-P
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