Application for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments, 6414 [E5-478]

Download as PDF 6414 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 24 / Monday, February 7, 2005 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Application for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments [I.D. 020105F] Pursuant to Section 6(c) of the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89–651; 80 Stat. 897; 15 CFR part 301), we invite comments on the question of whether instruments of equivalent scientific value, for the purposes for which the instruments shown below are intended to be used, are being manufactured in the United States. Comments must comply with 15 CFR 301.5(a)(3) and (4) of the regulations and be filed within 20 days with the Statutory Import Programs Staff, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Applications may be examined between 8:30 A.M. and 5 P.M. in Suite 4100W, U.S. Department of Commerce, Franklin Court Building, 1099 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC. Docket Number: 05–002. Applicant: Cornell University, 123 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853. Instrument: KB Mirror System. Manufacturer: Kohzu Precision Co., Ltd., Japan. Intended Use: The instrument is intended to be used by a group of universities to study the molecular structure of macro-molecules of importance in the life sciences including proteins, viruses, enzymes and other related entities by the scattering of monoenergetic x-rays from single crystals of these materials utilizing the intense beams of x-rays provided by the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory to determine the molecular structure of these entities. The mirror system is needed to focus the intense x-ray beam onto sub-millimeter sized crystals. Application accepted by Commissioner of Customs: January 24, 2005. Gerald A. Zerdy, Program Manager, Statutory Import Programs Staff. [FR Doc. E5–478 Filed 2–4–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P VerDate jul<14>2003 21:04 Feb 04, 2005 Jkt 205001 Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Permits for Incidental Taking of Endangered or Threatened Species National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before April 8, 2005. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Susan Pultz, F/PR3Room 13661, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring MD 20910–3282 (phone 301– 713–1401, ext. 116). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) imposed prohibitions against the taking of endangered species. In 1982, Congress revised the ESA to allow permits authorizing the taking of endangered species incidental to otherwise lawful activities. The corresponding regulations (50 CFR part 222.222) established procedures for persons to apply for such a permit. In addition, the regulations set forth specific reporting requirements for such permit holders. The regulations contain three sets of information collections: (l) applications for incidental take permits, (2) applications for certificates of inclusion, and (3) reporting requirements for permits issued. Certificates of inclusion are only required if a general permit is issued to a representative of a group of potential permit applicants, rather than requiring each entity to apply for and receive a permit. PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The required information is used to evaluate the impacts of the proposed activity on endangered species, to make the determinations required by the ESA prior to issuing a permit, and to establish appropriate permit conditions. When a species is listed as threatened, section 4(d) of the ESA requires the Secretary to issue whatever regulations are deemed necessary or advisable to provide for conservation of the species. In many cases those regulations reflect blanket application of the section 9 take prohibition. However, NMFS recognizes certain exceptions to that prohibition, including habitat restoration actions taken in accord with approved state watershed action plans. While watershed plans are prepared for other purposes in coordination with or fulfillment of various state programs, a watershed group wishing to take advantage of the exception for restoration activities (rather than obtaining a section 10 permit) would have to submit the plan for NMFS review. II. Method of Collection Currently, most information is collected on paper, but in some instances, there is electronic access and capability. III. Data OMB Number: 0648–0230. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for-profit organizations; not-for-profit institutions; and state, local, or tribal government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 11. Estimated Time Per Response: 80 hours for a permit application (including Habitat Conservation Plans); 30 minutes for an application for a Certificate of Inclusion; 8 hours for a permit report; and 10 hours for a watershed plan. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 880. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $15,840. IV. Request for Comments 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 (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Application for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments

    Pursuant to Section 6(c) of the Educational, Scientific and 
Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89-651; 80 Stat. 
897; 15 CFR part 301), we invite comments on the question of whether 
instruments of equivalent scientific value, for the purposes for which 
the instruments shown below are intended to be used, are being 
manufactured in the United States.
    Comments must comply with 15 CFR 301.5(a)(3) and (4) of the 
regulations and be filed within 20 days with the Statutory Import 
Programs Staff, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. 
Applications may be examined between 8:30 A.M. and 5 P.M. in Suite 
4100W, U.S. Department of Commerce, Franklin Court Building, 1099 14th 
Street, NW., Washington, DC.
    Docket Number: 05-002.
    Applicant: Cornell University, 123 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853.
    Instrument: KB Mirror System.
    Manufacturer: Kohzu Precision Co., Ltd., Japan.
    Intended Use: The instrument is intended to be used by a group of 
universities to study the molecular structure of macro-molecules of 
importance in the life sciences including proteins, viruses, enzymes 
and other related entities by the scattering of monoenergetic x-rays 
from single crystals of these materials utilizing the intense beams of 
x-rays provided by the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National 
Laboratory to determine the molecular structure of these entities. The 
mirror system is needed to focus the intense x-ray beam onto sub-
millimeter sized crystals.
    Application accepted by Commissioner of Customs: January 24, 2005.

Gerald A. Zerdy,
Program Manager, Statutory Import Programs Staff.
 [FR Doc. E5-478 Filed 2-4-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P

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