Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate; Notice of Grant Opportunity, 19060-19061 [E7-7205]

Download as PDF 19060 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 72 / Monday, April 16, 2007 / Notices in conformance with rule 69, and seeks to have it considered under the Commission’s rules for expedited minor classification cases. Notice at 1; 39 CFR 3001.69. In support of this treatment, it notes that the requested change is minor. It also observes that although no particular need for expedition exists, the proposed change meets the requirements set out in the expedited rules, as it does not involve a change in any rate or fee; does not impose any additional eligibility restrictions; and will not significantly change the estimated institutional cost contribution of the affected subclasses. Request at 3. III. Suspension Option The Service asserts that the Commission has some discretion in handling the Request in light of current PAEA implementation activity. It observes: While the formal thrust of this Request would extend expiration of RPN provisional service until April 3, 2008, the Postal Service would also support another procedural option. The Commission could suspend all activity in this docket until PAEA implementation matures sufficiently to illuminate other options for moving forward, or until a further request involving RPNs is filed. The Postal Service is prepared to defer to the Commission’s preference here. Id. at 2. The Service addresses additional issues related to suspension in the accompanying Notice. Notice at 2. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES IV. Preliminary Procedural Steps The Commission’s rules for expedited minor classification cases set out several pre-established deadlines designed to foster expedition. For example, rule 69 requires that the Commission issue notice of the proceeding within 5 days of the Service’s filing. This notice, among other things, must afford interested persons 15 days after filing of the Postal Service’s request to intervene and to respond to the Postal Service’s proposal to have its Request considered under rule 69 procedures. Consistent with this requirement, intervention shall be allowed until April 20, 2007. Intervenors seeking a hearing on issues raised in the Request shall identify the fact or facts in the Postal Service filing that require a hearing. To assist the Commission in determining an appropriate course of action, intervenors, in addition to addressing the appropriateness of using the expedited rules in this proceeding, are invited to address the Service’s suggestion that suspension is an appropriate option; the Service’s conditional Motion for Waiver; and the possibility of settlement. These VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:24 Apr 13, 2007 Jkt 211001 pleadings, which may be combined, are due no later than April 20, 2007. Public participation. In conformance with section 3624(a) of title 39, the Commission designates Shelley S. Dreifuss, director of the Commission’s Office of the Consumer Advocate, to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. Pursuant to this designation, Ms. Dreifuss will direct the activities of Commission personnel assigned to assist her and, upon request, will supply their names for the record. Neither Ms. Dreifuss nor any of the assigned personnel will participate in or provide advice on any Commission decision in this proceeding. V. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. MC2007–2 to consider the Postal Service Request referred to in the body of this order. 2. The Commission will act en banc in this proceeding. 3. Notices of intervention shall be filed no later than April 20, 2007. 4. Responses to the Service’s request for consideration of its Request under rule 69 are due no later than April 20, 2007. 5. 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E7–7102 Filed 4–13–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5775] Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate; Notice of Grant Opportunity The U.S. Department of State invites organizations interested in contributing to the Asia-Pacific Partnership’s goals, PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 through innovative public-private partnerships, to submit concept papers for consideration under the Annual Program Statement (APS) using www.grants.gov. Background Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, and the United States have established the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate to accelerate the development and deployment of clean energy technologies in their countries. The Partner countries have decided to work together and with their private sectors on energy security, national air pollution reduction, and climate change in ways that promote sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. The Partnership involves countries that account for about half of the world’s population and more than half of the world’s economy and energy use. The Partnership focuses on voluntary practical measures taken by these six countries in the Asia-Pacific region to create new investment opportunities, build local capacity, and remove barriers to the introduction of clean, more efficient technologies. It brings together key experts from the public and private sectors. As a part of the U.S. government’s participation in the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (APP), the Department of State (DOS) is soliciting Concept Papers from organizations interested in contributing to the Partnership’s goals through innovative public-private partnerships. These goals include reducing greenhouse gas emissions; advancing sustainable economic growth; reducing poverty; creating new investment opportunities; building local capacity; and improving economic and energy security. Prospective applicants may include a wide range of Partner country organizations, from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to commercial firms. An organization may submit no more than four (4) Concept Papers total as lead grant recipient for the entire Concept Paper process. The DOS has requested $26 million in Economic Support Funds (ESF) to fund Partnership activities in Fiscal Year 2007. Through this Announcement, the Department of State is soliciting proposals for activities to be undertaken in India. The Department of State is not soliciting proposals for activities to be undertaken in Australia, China, Japan, or Korea. To qualify for DOS funding under this program announcement, a proposal must demonstrate that the applicant and its partners are willing/ E:\FR\FM\16APN1.SGM 16APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 72 / Monday, April 16, 2007 / Notices able to collectively contribute significant resources to the proposed program that are at least equal to the level of resources sought from DOS. Grants will be awarded in the range of $200,000–$2,000,000 (USD). For more information about this grants opportunity, please go to: www.grants.gov and access funding opportunity number: S–OES–07–APS– 0001 or e-mail APP_US@state.gov. For more information about the Partnership, please visit: https:// www.asiapacificpartnership.org or https://www.state.gov/app. If you would like to be notified in advance of future grants opportunities under the Asia-Pacific Partnership, please e-mail your name, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail address to: APP_US@state.gov. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Additional Information Document Type: Grants Notice. Funding Opportunity Number: S– OES–07–APS–0001. Opportunity Category: Discretionary. Posted Date: April 06, 2007. Original Closing Date for Applications: April 27, 2007. Annual Program Statement Key Dates: April 27, 2007—Prospective applicants must submit Concept Papers using www.grants.gov by 5 p.m. Easter Standard Time. May 29, 2007—DOS will send a Request for Proposal to applicants whose Concept Papers have been selected. June 29, 2007—Prospective applicants must submit Proposals using www.grants.gov by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Current Closing Date for Applications: April 27, 2007. Annual Program Statement Key Dates: April 27, 2007—Prospective applicants must submit Concept Papers using www.grants.gov by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. May 29, 2007—DOS will send a Request for Proposal to applicants whose Concept Papers have been selected. June 29, 2007—Prospective applicants must submit Proposals using www.grants.gov by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Funding Instrument Type: Grant. Category of Funding Activity: Environment, Energy and Climate Change. Expected Number of Awards: 100. Estimated Total Program Funding: $26,000,000. Award Ceiling: $2,000,000. Award Floor: $200,000. Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:24 Apr 13, 2007 Jkt 211001 19061 Dated: April 10, 2007. Trigg Talley, Office Director, Acting, Office of Global Change, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7–7205 Filed 4–13–07; 8:45 am] Alex Zemek, U.S. National Commission for UNESCO, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7–7178 Filed 4–13–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P BILLING CODE 4710–19–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE 663–0035; E-mail: DCUNESCO@state.gov. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [Public Notice 5776] Federal Aviation Administration U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Notice of Open Teleconference Meeting Notice of Submission Deadline for International Arrival Authorizations at Chicago O’Hare International Airport for the Winter 2007 Scheduling Season SUMMARY: The U.S. National Commission for UNESCO will meet via telephone conference on Tuesday, April 24, 2007, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The purpose of the teleconference meeting is to consider the recommendations of the Commission’s Review Committee on the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Program. The UNESCO Secretariat in Paris has asked to receive recommendations from member states before the end of April, thus this telephone conference is being convened on shorter notice than ordinary meetings of the Commission. The Review Committee was asked to review U.S. applications for the Chairs program, which seeks to foster cooperation between universities in different countries and to promote academic solidarity and the transfer of knowledge. The Commission also plans to discuss activities related to the U.S. National Committee for the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, as well as, discuss applications submitted to join the Associated Schools Project Network— USA list. More information on the National Commission can be found at https://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco. The Commission will accept brief oral comments during a portion of this conference call. Members of the public who wish to present oral comments or to listen to the conference call must make arrangements with the Executive Secretariat of the National Commission by 12 p.m. on April 23, 2007. For more information or to arrange to participate in the teleconference meeting, contact Alex Zemek, Deputy Executive Director of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO, Washington, DC 20037. Telephone: (202) 663–0026; Fax: (202) PO 00000 AGENCY: Department of Transportation, FAA. ACTION: Notice of submission deadline. SUMMARY: The FAA announces May 3, 2007, as the deadline for submitting requests for the allocation of international Arrival Authorizations at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The FAA deadline coincides with the submission deadline established by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the Winter 2007 Schedule Coordination Conference. The conference covers the period of October 28, 2007 through March 29, 2008. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 72 (Monday, April 16, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19060-19061]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5775]


Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate; Notice 
of Grant Opportunity

    The U.S. Department of State invites organizations interested in 
contributing to the Asia-Pacific Partnership's goals, through 
innovative public-private partnerships, to submit concept papers for 
consideration under the Annual Program Statement (APS) using 
www.grants.gov.

Background

    Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, and the United States have 
established the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and 
Climate to accelerate the development and deployment of clean energy 
technologies in their countries. The Partner countries have decided to 
work together and with their private sectors on energy security, 
national air pollution reduction, and climate change in ways that 
promote sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. The 
Partnership involves countries that account for about half of the 
world's population and more than half of the world's economy and energy 
use.
    The Partnership focuses on voluntary practical measures taken by 
these six countries in the Asia-Pacific region to create new investment 
opportunities, build local capacity, and remove barriers to the 
introduction of clean, more efficient technologies. It brings together 
key experts from the public and private sectors.
    As a part of the U.S. government's participation in the Asia-
Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (APP), the 
Department of State (DOS) is soliciting Concept Papers from 
organizations interested in contributing to the Partnership's goals 
through innovative public-private partnerships. These goals include 
reducing greenhouse gas emissions; advancing sustainable economic 
growth; reducing poverty; creating new investment opportunities; 
building local capacity; and improving economic and energy security.
    Prospective applicants may include a wide range of Partner country 
organizations, from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to commercial 
firms. An organization may submit no more than four (4) Concept Papers 
total as lead grant recipient for the entire Concept Paper process.
    The DOS has requested $26 million in Economic Support Funds (ESF) 
to fund Partnership activities in Fiscal Year 2007. Through this 
Announcement, the Department of State is soliciting proposals for 
activities to be undertaken in India. The Department of State is not 
soliciting proposals for activities to be undertaken in Australia, 
China, Japan, or Korea. To qualify for DOS funding under this program 
announcement, a proposal must demonstrate that the applicant and its 
partners are willing/

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able to collectively contribute significant resources to the proposed 
program that are at least equal to the level of resources sought from 
DOS. Grants will be awarded in the range of $200,000-$2,000,000 (USD).
    For more information about this grants opportunity, please go to: 
www.grants.gov and access funding opportunity number: S-OES-07-APS-0001 
or e-mail APP--US@state.gov.
    For more information about the Partnership, please visit: https://
www.asiapacificpartnership.org or https://www.state.gov/app.
    If you would like to be notified in advance of future grants 
opportunities under the Asia-Pacific Partnership, please e-mail your 
name, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail address to: APP--
US@state.gov.

Additional Information

    Document Type: Grants Notice.
    Funding Opportunity Number: S-OES-07-APS-0001.
    Opportunity Category: Discretionary.
    Posted Date: April 06, 2007.
    Original Closing Date for Applications: April 27, 2007.
    Annual Program Statement Key Dates: April 27, 2007--Prospective 
applicants must submit Concept Papers using www.grants.gov by 5 p.m. 
Easter Standard Time.
    May 29, 2007--DOS will send a Request for Proposal to applicants 
whose Concept Papers have been selected.
    June 29, 2007--Prospective applicants must submit Proposals using 
www.grants.gov by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
    Current Closing Date for Applications: April 27, 2007.
    Annual Program Statement Key Dates: April 27, 2007--Prospective 
applicants must submit Concept Papers using www.grants.gov by 5 p.m. 
Eastern Standard Time.
    May 29, 2007--DOS will send a Request for Proposal to applicants 
whose Concept Papers have been selected.
    June 29, 2007--Prospective applicants must submit Proposals using 
www.grants.gov by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
    Funding Instrument Type: Grant.
    Category of Funding Activity: Environment, Energy and Climate 
Change.
    Expected Number of Awards: 100.
    Estimated Total Program Funding: $26,000,000.
    Award Ceiling: $2,000,000.
    Award Floor: $200,000.
    Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes.

     Dated: April 10, 2007.
Trigg Talley,
Office Director, Acting, Office of Global Change, Bureau of Oceans and 
International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Department of 
State.
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