National Security and Critical Technology Assessment of the U.S. Industrial Base, 20525-20526 [05-7917]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 75 / Wednesday, April 20, 2005 / Notices necessary as the rewrite of the Export Administration Regulations sought to harmonize the U.S. ECCN system with the European system for consistency and future simplicity. However, this activity is no longer needed since the transformation from the old system to the new system is complete. For the purpose of clarity, this abstract will refer to the two activities as follows: USAG will refer to Registration Of U.S. Agricultural Commodities For Exemption From Short Supply Limitations On Export activities; and, petitions will refer to Petitions For The Imposition Of Monitoring Or Controls On Recyclable Metallic materials; Public Hearings activities. II. Method of Collection For USAG, the method is a written application for the exemption from Short Supply Limitations on Export Activities. For petitions, the method is a written petition requesting the monitoring of exports or the imposition of export controls, or both, with respect to certain materials. The same mailing address is used for both submissions: P.O. Box 273, Washington, DC 20230. III. Data OMB Number: 0694–0102. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission for extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals, businesses or other for-profit and notfor-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2. Estimated Time Per Response: USAG: 5 hours per response; Petition: 5 hours per response. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10. Estimated Total Annual Cost: No capital expenditures are required. 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 burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques VerDate jul<14>2003 16:34 Apr 19, 2005 Jkt 205001 or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: April 15, 2005. Madeleine Clayton, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 05–7911 Filed 4–19–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–33–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Requests for the Appointment of a Technical Advisory Committee ACTION: Proposed collection: comment request. 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, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before June 20, 2005. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482– 0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6611, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via 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 Pat Heinig, BIS ICB Liaison, (202) 482–4848, Department of Commerce, Room 6716, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Technical Advisory Committees were established to advise and assist the U.S. Government on export control matters. In managing the operations of the TACs, the Department of Commerce is responsible for implementing the policies and procedures prescribed in the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Bureau of Export Administration provides technical and administrative support for the Committees. PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20525 The TACs advise the government on proposed revisions to export control lists, licensing procedures, assessments of the foreign availability of controlled products, and export control regulations. II. Method of Collection Written Request to BIS. III. Data OMB Number: 0694–0100. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission for extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals, businesses or other for-profit and notfor-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1. Estimated Time per Response: 5 hours per response. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5. Estimated Total Annual Cost: No capital expenditures are required. 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 burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: April 15, 2005. Madeleine Clayton, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 05–7915 Filed 4–19–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JT–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security National Security and Critical Technology Assessment of the U.S. Industrial Base ACTION: Proposed collection: comment request. E:\FR\FM\20APN1.SGM 20APN1 20526 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 75 / Wednesday, April 20, 2005 / Notices 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, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Written comments must be submitted on or before June 20, 2005. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482– 0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6611, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. (or via 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 Pat Heinig, BIS ICB Liaison, (202) 482–4848, Department of Commerce, Room 6716, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: I. Abstract The Department of Commerce/BIS, in coordination with other government agencies and private entities, conduct assessments of U.S. industries deemed critical to our national security. The information gathered is needed to assess the health and competitiveness as well as the needs of the targeted industry sector in order to maintain a strong U.S. industrial base. II. Method of Collection Written response. III. Data OMB Number: 0694–0119. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission for extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals, businesses or other for-profit and notfor-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,000. Estimated Time per Response: 4 hours per response. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 24,000. Estimated Total Annual Cost: No capital expenditures are required. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance VerDate jul<14>2003 16:34 Apr 19, 2005 Jkt 205001 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 burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: April 15, 2005. Madeleine Clayton, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 05–7917 Filed 4–19–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JT–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Mission/Exhibition Evaluation Form ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before June 20, 2005. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6612, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to: Joseph English, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, Global Trade Programs, Room 2810, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; Phone number: (202) 482– 3334, and fax number: (202) 482–0115. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 I. Abstract Department of Commerce (DOC) and DOC-certified trade missions and exhibitions are overseas events planned, organized and led by government and non-government export promotion agencies such as industry trade associations; agencies of Federal, State, and local governments; Congressional representatives; chambers of commerce; regional consortia; and other exportoriented groups. These events are evaluated at the close of the program by completion of the Mission/Exhibition Evaluation form. This submission renews OMB approval of the form. This form is used to: (1) Evaluate the effectiveness of DOC or DOC-certified overseas trade events through the collection of information relating to required performance measures; (2) document the results of participation in DOC events; (3) evaluate results reported by small to mid-sized, new-toexport/new-to-market U.S. companies; (4) document the successful completion of trade promotion activities conducted by overseas DOC offices; (5) identify strengths and weaknesses of DOC trade promotion programs, in the interest of improving service to the U.S. business community. II. Method of Collection Form ITA–4075P is completed on-site at the end of an overseas mission or exhibition by participating U.S. firms, who return it to the Department of Commerce exhibition manager at the close of the event upon request. III. Data OMB Number: 0625–0034. Form Number: ITA–4075P. Type of Review: Regular Submission. Affected Public: Companies participating in Commerce Department trade promotion events. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000. Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 167 hours. Estimated Total Annual Costs: The estimated annual cost for this collection is $9,245.00 ($5,845.00 for respondents and $3,400.00 for Federal government employees). 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 costs) of the E:\FR\FM\20APN1.SGM 20APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security


National Security and Critical Technology Assessment of the U.S. 
Industrial Base

ACTION: Proposed collection: comment request.

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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, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before June 20, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, 
Room 6611, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. (or 
via 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 Pat Heinig, BIS ICB Liaison, (202) 482-4848, 
Department of Commerce, Room 6716, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The Department of Commerce/BIS, in coordination with other 
government agencies and private entities, conduct assessments of U.S. 
industries deemed critical to our national security. The information 
gathered is needed to assess the health and competitiveness as well as 
the needs of the targeted industry sector in order to maintain a strong 
U.S. industrial base.

II. Method of Collection

    Written response.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0694-0119.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission for extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals, businesses or other for-profit and 
not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 4 hours per response.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 24,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: No capital expenditures are required.

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 burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they will also become a matter of public record.

    Dated: April 15, 2005.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-7917 Filed 4-19-05; 8:45 am]
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