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impact statement or the merits of the
alternatives formulated and discussed in
the statement. Reviewers may wish to
refer to the Council on Environmental
Quality Regulations for implementing
the procedural provisions of the
National Environmental Policy Act at 40
CFR 1503.3 in addressing these points.
Comments received, including the
names and addresses of those who
comment, will be considered part of the
public record on this proposal and will
be available for public inspection.
(Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7 and 1508.22;
Forest Service Handbook 1909.15, Section
21)
Dated: February 22, 2005.
Brad Exton,
Acting Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 05–3894 Filed 2–28–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–11–M
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Quartz Gold Project; Idaho Panhandle
National Forests, Benewah and Latah
Counties, ID
AGENCY:
Forest Service, USDA.
Cancellation of Notice of Intent
to prepare an Environmental Impact
Statement.
ACTION:
SUMMARY: A Notice of Intent to prepare
an Environmental Impact Statement for
the Quartz Gold Project was published
in the Federal Register on May 15, 2003
(Volume 68, Number 94) on pages
26283–26284. The proposed action and
the purpose and need for the proposed
action have changed substantially, so
the project is cancelled. A letter was
sent to addresses on the mailing list
explaining the changes in the project.
The responsible official is Forest
Supervisor, Idaho Panhandle National
Forests, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur
d’Alene, ID 83815.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cornie Hudson, St. Joe Ranger District,
222 S 7th Street, Suite 1, St. Maries, ID
83861.
Dated: February 22, 2005.
Ranotta McNair,
Forest Supervisor, Idaho Panhandle National
Forests.
[FR Doc. 05–3893 Filed 2–28–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Notice of Resource Advisory
Committee Meeting
North Central Idaho Resource
Advisory Committee, Kamiah, Idaho,
USDA, Forest Service.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the authorities in
the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(Pub. L. 92–463) and under the Secure
Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106–
393) the Nez Perce and Clearwater
National Forests’ North Central Idaho
Resource Advisory Committee will meet
Wednesday, March 16, 2005 in
Grangeville, Idaho for a business
meeting. The meeting is open to the
public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ihor
Mereszczak, Staff Officer and
Designated Federal Officer, at (208)
935–2513.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
business meeting on March 16, at the
Super 8 Motel Conference Room, 801 W.
S. 1st Street, Grangeville, ID 83530,
begins at 10 a.m. (P.S.T.). Agenda topics
will include discussion of potential
projects. A public forum will begin at
2:30 p.m. (P.S.T.).
Dated: February 14, 2005.
Ihor Mereszczak,
Acting Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 05–3836 Filed 2–28–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Tehama County Resource Advisory
Committee
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Tehama County Resource
Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in
Red Bluff, California. Agenda items to
be covered include: (1) Introductions,
(2) Approval of Minutes, (3) Public
Comment, (4) Project Proposals, (6)
Reno Trip Agenda, (7) General
Discussion, (8) County Update, (9) Next
Agenda.
DATES: The meeting will be held on
March 10, 2005 from 9 a.m. and end at
approximately 12 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Lincoln Street School, Conference
Room A, 1135 Lincoln Street, Red Bluff,
CA. Individuals wishing to speak or
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propose agenda items must send their
names and proposals to Jim Giachino,
DFO, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows,
CA 95988.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bobbin Gaddini, Committee
Coordinator, USDA, Mendocino
National Forest, Grindstone Ranger
District, P.O. Box 164, Elk Creek, CA
95939. (530) 968–5329; e-mail
ggaddini@fs.fed.us.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
meeting is open to the public.
Committee discussion is limited to
Forest Service staff and Committee
members. However, persons who wish
to bring matters to the attention of the
Committee may file written statements
with the Committee staff before or after
the meeting. Public input sessions will
be provided and individuals who made
written requests by March 8, 2005, will
have the opportunity to address the
committee at those sessions.
Dated: February 23, 2005.
James F. Giachino,
Designated Federal Official.
[FR Doc. 05–3897 Filed 2–28–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket No. 050214038–5038–01]
Strengthening America’s Communities
Advisory Committee
Office of the Secretary,
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of request for
nominations.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: On February 9, 2005, the
President’s Domestic Policy Council
requested the Secretary of Commerce
(the ‘‘Secretary’’) to form the
Strengthening America’s Communities
Advisory Committee (the ‘‘Committee’’).
The objectives and duties of the
Committee will be to provide advice
and recommendations to the Secretary,
and to develop a comprehensive written
report of policy parameters to assist in
implementing the President’s
Strengthening America’s Communities
Initiative (the ‘‘Initiative’’), including
advising on its legislation, regulations
and other guidance. The Committee’s
report will encompass all aspects of the
envisioned Initiative, including policy
findings and declarations,
organizational structure, eligibility,
program delivery, monitoring and
performance measures. The Committee
is expected to deliver its report to the
Secretary by May 31, 2005.
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This notice seeks nominations for
persons to serve on the Committee. The
Committee is intended to have a
balanced membership from diverse
backgrounds and geographical regions,
including the private sector, state, local
and tribal government officials,
community-based organizations,
academia and the research community.
Nominees should possess an extensive
knowledge of, and background in, the
fields of rural or urban economic, social
and community development.
Nominees should also possess
economic, social and community
development policy experience,
leadership and organizational skills.
The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section of this notice provides
additional Committee and membership
information, as well as the evaluation
criteria for selecting members and the
specific instructions for submitting
nominations.
DATES: Nominations must be received
by the Department of Commerce at the
address listed below no later than 4 p.m.
(e.s.t.) on March 11, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Nominations pursuant to
this Request for Nominations may be
submitted by (i) postal mail, (ii)
facsimile, or (iii) e-mail. Please submit
nominations by postal mail to David A.
Sampson, Assistant Secretary for
Economic Development, Economic
Development Administration,
Department of Commerce, Room 7800,
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20230. Nominations
may be submitted via facsimile to (202)
273–4723; all facsimiles should be
addressed to the attention of Assistant
Secretary for Economic Development
David A. Sampson. E-mail submissions
must be addressed to saci@eda.doc.gov
and should include all nomination
materials (including attachments) in a
single transmission. The Department
strongly encourages applicants to
submit nominations by facsimile or email. Nominations sent by regular mail
may be substantially delayed in
delivery, since all regular mail sent to
the Department is subject to extensive
security screening.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The
Office of Chief Counsel, Economic
Development Administration,
Department of Commerce, Room 7005,
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington DC 20230, telephone (202)
482–4687.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
February 3, 2005, the Secretary of
Commerce and the Secretary of Housing
and Urban Development jointly
announced the Initiative. The Initiative
proposes to transfer and consolidate 18
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Federal economic and community
development programs from the
Departments of Agriculture, Commerce,
Health and Human Services, Housing
and Urban Development and Treasury
within the Department of Commerce
(the ‘‘Department’’), ultimately
comprising a $3.71 billion unified grant
program.
By letter dated February 9, 2005, the
President’s Domestic Policy Council
requested the Secretary to form the
Committee. The Department is forming
the Committee pursuant to this letter
and under the authority of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, as amended
(‘‘FACA’’) (5 U.S.C. App. 2). The
following provides information about
the Committee, its membership and the
nomination process.
Objectives and Duties
The objectives and duties of the
Committee will be to provide advice
and recommendations to the Secretary,
and to develop a comprehensive written
report of policy parameters to assist in
implementing the Initiative, including
advising on its legislation, regulations
and other guidance. The Committee’s
report will encompass all aspects of the
envisioned Initiative, including policy
findings and declarations,
organizational structure, eligibility,
program delivery, monitoring and
performance measures. The Committee
is expected to deliver its report to the
Secretary by May 31, 2005, although
this time frame may change. Thereafter,
the Committee may be asked to advise
the Secretary on additional matters
relating to the Initiative.
Membership
Members of the Committee are
appointed by and serve at the discretion
of the Secretary. It is expected that the
committee will consist of no more than
25 members. No employee of the
Federal government may serve as a
member of the Committee. The
Secretary will designate a member or
members to serve as the Chairperson or
Co-Chairpersons of the Committee.
Members are expected to serve for the
full tenure of the Committee, expected
to last two years. The Committee
intends to have a balanced membership
from diverse backgrounds and
geographical regions, including the
private sector, State, local and tribal
government officials, urban or rural
community-based organizations,
academia and the research community.
Members should possess an extensive
background in the fields of economic,
social and community skills in these
fields. Meeting attendance and active
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participation in the activities of the
Committee are essential.
Administrative Provisions
Members shall serve without
compensation, but shall be allowed
reimbursement for reasonable,
Committee-related travel expenses,
including a per diem in lieu of
subsistence, as authorized by 5 U.S.C.
5703 (as amended) for persons serving
intermittently in Federal government
service. Members must undergo a
criminal background check. Members
will serve as ‘‘special government
employees’’ (‘‘SGEs’’) and must comply
with certain Federal ethics statutes and
regulations, which include completing a
confidential financial disclosure form to
identify any conflicts of interest (or
appearances thereof) between the
individual’s financial affiliations and
holdings and his or her service on the
Committee. Meetings shall be held at
the call of the Chairperson or CoChairpersons (with the approval of the
Designated Federal Officer (‘‘DFO’’))
until the Committee presents its
comprehensive report to the Secretary;
thereafter, the Committee will meet at
the call of the Chair (with the approval
of the DFO) at least annually. The
Department and its various operating
units shall provide the Committee with
administrative and staff services,
support and facilities to the extent
necessary for the Committee to fulfill its
objectives and duties and to the extent
permitted by law. Once the Committee
is officially formed, the full text of the
Committee Charter may be viewed on
the Department’s Web site at https://
www.doc.gov.
Evaluation Criteria and Application
Procedure
This notice requests nominations of
persons to serve on the Committee. The
Secretary may also consider
nominations from sources other than
this Request for Nominations. Selfnominations are acceptable.
Nominations submitted from sources
other than this Request for Nominations
will be evaluated under the same
evaluation criteria as those submitted in
response to this Request for
Nominations. In evaluating
nominations, the Secretary shall
consider the nominee’s (i) technical
expertise, educational background,
policy roles and leadership skills in the
fields of rural or urban economic, social
and community development, (ii)
experience in working with publicprivate partnerships and grant-based
economic development, and (iii) such
other experience and backgrounds as
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the Secretary deems relevant for service
on the Committee.
Each nomination submission
pursuant to this Request for
Nominations must include: (i) The
proposed Committee member’s name,
address, telephone and fax numbers, email address (if available) and
organizational affiliation (if any); (ii) a
cover letter describing the nominee’s
qualifications and interest in serving on
the Committee; (iii) the nominee’s
curriculum vitae or resume; and (iv) no
more than three supporting letters
describing the nominee’s qualifications
and interest in serving on the
Committee. Nominations must be
received no later than 4 p.m. (e.s.t.) on
March 11, 2005. See ADDRESSES for the
address, facsimile number and e-mail
address where nominations may be
submitted.
Privacy Act
Section 301 of Title 5 United States
Code and 15 CFR part 4, subpart B
authorize and govern collection of this
information. The primary use of this
information is to allow officials of the
Department of Commerce and its
operating units to review applications
and to conduct vetting of applicants to
make decisions concerning the
nomination or renomination of
candidates for membership on the
Advisory Committee. Records may be
disclosed under the following routine
use circumstances: (1) To any Federal,
State, or local agency maintaining civil,
criminal, or other relevant enforcement
information, if necessary to obtain
information relevant to a Department
decision concerning the assignment,
hiring, or retention of an individual; the
issuance of a security clearance; the
letting of a contract; or the issuance of
a license, grant, or benefit. (2) To any
Federal, State, local, or foreign agency
charged with the responsibility of
investigating or prosecuting any
violation or potential violation of law or
contract; whether civil, criminal, or
regulatory in nature; and whether
arising by general statute or particular
program statute; or contract, rule,
regulation, or order, to protect the
interests of the Department. (3) To any
Federal, State, local, or international
agency, in response to its request, in
connection with the assignment, hiring,
or retention of an individual, the
issuance of a security clearance, the
reporting of an investigation of an
individual, the letting of a contract, or
any other benefit of the requesting
agency, to the extent that the
information is relevant and necessary to
the requesting agency’s decisions on the
matter. (4) To a Member of Congress
submitting a request involving an
individual when the individual has
requested assistance from the Member
with respect to the subject matter of the
record. (5) To the Department of Justice
in connection with determining whether
disclosure is of the record is required
under the Freedom of Information Act.
Collection of this information,
including your Social Security number
is voluntary but failure to furnish it will
result in your application not being
considered. Collection of your Social
Security number is authorized under
Executive Order No. 9397. The
Department will use this number to
distinguish you from other members of
the public who may have the same or
similar name.
Dated: February 24, 2005.
Theodore W. Kassinger,
Deputy Secretary of Commerce.
[FR Doc. 05–3976 Filed 2–28–05; 8:45 am]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Antidumping or Countervailing Duty
Order, Finding, or Suspended
Investigation; Opportunity To Request
Administrative Review
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
AGENCY:
Notice of opportunity to request
administrative review of antidumping or
countervailing duty order, finding, or
suspended investigation.
ACTION:
Background
Each year during the anniversary
month of the publication of an
antidumping or countervailing duty
order, finding, or suspension of
investigation, an interested party, as
defined in section 771(9) of the Tariff
Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), may
request, in accordance with section
351.213(2004) of the Department of
Commerce (the Department)
Regulations, that the Department
conduct an administrative review of that
antidumping or countervailing duty
order, finding, or suspended
investigation.
Opportunity To Request a Review
Not later than the last day of March
2005, interested parties may request
administrative review of the following
orders, findings, or suspended
investigations, with anniversary dates in
March for the following periods:
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Period
Antidumping Duty Proceeding
BANGLADESH: Cotton Shop Towels, A–538–802 .......................................................................................................................
BRAZIL: Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products, A–351–828 .........................................................................................
CANADA: Iron Construction Castings, A–122–503 ......................................................................................................................
FRANCE: Brass Sheet & Strip, A–427–602 .................................................................................................................................
Stainless Steel Bar, A–427–820 ............................................................................................................................................
GERMANY: Brass Sheet & Strip, A–428–602 ..............................................................................................................................
Stainless Steel Bar, A–428–830 ............................................................................................................................................
INDIA: Sulfanilic Acid, A–533–806 ................................................................................................................................................
ITALY: Brass Sheet & Strip, A–475–601 ......................................................................................................................................
Stainless Steel Bar, A–475–829 ............................................................................................................................................
JAPAN: Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings, A–588–702 ......................................................................................................
REPUBLIC OF KOREA: Stainless Steel Bar, A–580–847 ...........................................................................................................
RUSSIA: Silicon Metal, A–821–817 ..............................................................................................................................................
SPAIN: Stainless Steel Bar, A–469–805 .......................................................................................................................................
TAIWAN: Light-Walled Welded Rectangular Carbon Steel Tubing, A–583–803 ..........................................................................
THAILAND: Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes & Tubes, A–549–502 .....................................................................................
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA: Chloropicrin, A–570–002 .............................................................................................
Glycine, A–570–836 ...............................................................................................................................................................
UNITED KINGDOM: Stainless Steel Bar, A–412–822 ..................................................................................................................
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket No. 050214038-5038-01]
Strengthening America's Communities Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: On February 9, 2005, the President's Domestic Policy Council
requested the Secretary of Commerce (the ``Secretary'') to form the
Strengthening America's Communities Advisory Committee (the
``Committee''). The objectives and duties of the Committee will be to
provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary, and to develop a
comprehensive written report of policy parameters to assist in
implementing the President's Strengthening America's Communities
Initiative (the ``Initiative''), including advising on its legislation,
regulations and other guidance. The Committee's report will encompass
all aspects of the envisioned Initiative, including policy findings and
declarations, organizational structure, eligibility, program delivery,
monitoring and performance measures. The Committee is expected to
deliver its report to the Secretary by May 31, 2005.
[[Page 9917]]
This notice seeks nominations for persons to serve on the
Committee. The Committee is intended to have a balanced membership from
diverse backgrounds and geographical regions, including the private
sector, state, local and tribal government officials, community-based
organizations, academia and the research community. Nominees should
possess an extensive knowledge of, and background in, the fields of
rural or urban economic, social and community development. Nominees
should also possess economic, social and community development policy
experience, leadership and organizational skills. The SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section of this notice provides additional Committee and
membership information, as well as the evaluation criteria for
selecting members and the specific instructions for submitting
nominations.
DATES: Nominations must be received by the Department of Commerce at
the address listed below no later than 4 p.m. (e.s.t.) on March 11,
2005.
ADDRESSES: Nominations pursuant to this Request for Nominations may be
submitted by (i) postal mail, (ii) facsimile, or (iii) e-mail. Please
submit nominations by postal mail to David A. Sampson, Assistant
Secretary for Economic Development, Economic Development
Administration, Department of Commerce, Room 7800, 1401 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. Nominations may be submitted via
facsimile to (202) 273-4723; all facsimiles should be addressed to the
attention of Assistant Secretary for Economic Development David A.
Sampson. E-mail submissions must be addressed to saci@eda.doc.gov and
should include all nomination materials (including attachments) in a
single transmission. The Department strongly encourages applicants to
submit nominations by facsimile or e-mail. Nominations sent by regular
mail may be substantially delayed in delivery, since all regular mail
sent to the Department is subject to extensive security screening.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Office of Chief Counsel, Economic
Development Administration, Department of Commerce, Room 7005, 1401
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington DC 20230, telephone (202) 482-
4687.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 3, 2005, the Secretary of
Commerce and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development jointly
announced the Initiative. The Initiative proposes to transfer and
consolidate 18 Federal economic and community development programs from
the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Health and Human Services,
Housing and Urban Development and Treasury within the Department of
Commerce (the ``Department''), ultimately comprising a $3.71 billion
unified grant program.
By letter dated February 9, 2005, the President's Domestic Policy
Council requested the Secretary to form the Committee. The Department
is forming the Committee pursuant to this letter and under the
authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (``FACA'')
(5 U.S.C. App. 2). The following provides information about the
Committee, its membership and the nomination process.
Objectives and Duties
The objectives and duties of the Committee will be to provide
advice and recommendations to the Secretary, and to develop a
comprehensive written report of policy parameters to assist in
implementing the Initiative, including advising on its legislation,
regulations and other guidance. The Committee's report will encompass
all aspects of the envisioned Initiative, including policy findings and
declarations, organizational structure, eligibility, program delivery,
monitoring and performance measures. The Committee is expected to
deliver its report to the Secretary by May 31, 2005, although this time
frame may change. Thereafter, the Committee may be asked to advise the
Secretary on additional matters relating to the Initiative.
Membership
Members of the Committee are appointed by and serve at the
discretion of the Secretary. It is expected that the committee will
consist of no more than 25 members. No employee of the Federal
government may serve as a member of the Committee. The Secretary will
designate a member or members to serve as the Chairperson or Co-
Chairpersons of the Committee. Members are expected to serve for the
full tenure of the Committee, expected to last two years. The Committee
intends to have a balanced membership from diverse backgrounds and
geographical regions, including the private sector, State, local and
tribal government officials, urban or rural community-based
organizations, academia and the research community. Members should
possess an extensive background in the fields of economic, social and
community skills in these fields. Meeting attendance and active
participation in the activities of the Committee are essential.
Administrative Provisions
Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be allowed
reimbursement for reasonable, Committee-related travel expenses,
including a per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by 5 U.S.C.
5703 (as amended) for persons serving intermittently in Federal
government service. Members must undergo a criminal background check.
Members will serve as ``special government employees'' (``SGEs'') and
must comply with certain Federal ethics statutes and regulations, which
include completing a confidential financial disclosure form to identify
any conflicts of interest (or appearances thereof) between the
individual's financial affiliations and holdings and his or her service
on the Committee. Meetings shall be held at the call of the Chairperson
or Co-Chairpersons (with the approval of the Designated Federal Officer
(``DFO'')) until the Committee presents its comprehensive report to the
Secretary; thereafter, the Committee will meet at the call of the Chair
(with the approval of the DFO) at least annually. The Department and
its various operating units shall provide the Committee with
administrative and staff services, support and facilities to the extent
necessary for the Committee to fulfill its objectives and duties and to
the extent permitted by law. Once the Committee is officially formed,
the full text of the Committee Charter may be viewed on the
Department's Web site at https://www.doc.gov.
Evaluation Criteria and Application Procedure
This notice requests nominations of persons to serve on the
Committee. The Secretary may also consider nominations from sources
other than this Request for Nominations. Self-nominations are
acceptable. Nominations submitted from sources other than this Request
for Nominations will be evaluated under the same evaluation criteria as
those submitted in response to this Request for Nominations. In
evaluating nominations, the Secretary shall consider the nominee's (i)
technical expertise, educational background, policy roles and
leadership skills in the fields of rural or urban economic, social and
community development, (ii) experience in working with public-private
partnerships and grant-based economic development, and (iii) such other
experience and backgrounds as
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the Secretary deems relevant for service on the Committee.
Each nomination submission pursuant to this Request for Nominations
must include: (i) The proposed Committee member's name, address,
telephone and fax numbers, e-mail address (if available) and
organizational affiliation (if any); (ii) a cover letter describing the
nominee's qualifications and interest in serving on the Committee;
(iii) the nominee's curriculum vitae or resume; and (iv) no more than
three supporting letters describing the nominee's qualifications and
interest in serving on the Committee. Nominations must be received no
later than 4 p.m. (e.s.t.) on March 11, 2005. See ADDRESSES for the
address, facsimile number and e-mail address where nominations may be
submitted.
Privacy Act
Section 301 of Title 5 United States Code and 15 CFR part 4,
subpart B authorize and govern collection of this information. The
primary use of this information is to allow officials of the Department
of Commerce and its operating units to review applications and to
conduct vetting of applicants to make decisions concerning the
nomination or renomination of candidates for membership on the Advisory
Committee. Records may be disclosed under the following routine use
circumstances: (1) To any Federal, State, or local agency maintaining
civil, criminal, or other relevant enforcement information, if
necessary to obtain information relevant to a Department decision
concerning the assignment, hiring, or retention of an individual; the
issuance of a security clearance; the letting of a contract; or the
issuance of a license, grant, or benefit. (2) To any Federal, State,
local, or foreign agency charged with the responsibility of
investigating or prosecuting any violation or potential violation of
law or contract; whether civil, criminal, or regulatory in nature; and
whether arising by general statute or particular program statute; or
contract, rule, regulation, or order, to protect the interests of the
Department. (3) To any Federal, State, local, or international agency,
in response to its request, in connection with the assignment, hiring,
or retention of an individual, the issuance of a security clearance,
the reporting of an investigation of an individual, the letting of a
contract, or any other benefit of the requesting agency, to the extent
that the information is relevant and necessary to the requesting
agency's decisions on the matter. (4) To a Member of Congress
submitting a request involving an individual when the individual has
requested assistance from the Member with respect to the subject matter
of the record. (5) To the Department of Justice in connection with
determining whether disclosure is of the record is required under the
Freedom of Information Act.
Collection of this information, including your Social Security
number is voluntary but failure to furnish it will result in your
application not being considered. Collection of your Social Security
number is authorized under Executive Order No. 9397. The Department
will use this number to distinguish you from other members of the
public who may have the same or similar name.
Dated: February 24, 2005.
Theodore W. Kassinger,
Deputy Secretary of Commerce.
[FR Doc. 05-3976 Filed 2-28-05; 8:45 am]
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