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represented by the invitees; and (4)
develop professional contacts as a basis
for strengthening technical ties and
enhancing trade.
Workshop recommendations
(maximum 5 pages) must address at a
minimum the following points, in the
order noted and labeled accordingly:
1. Name and Description of the
Recommending Person or Organization
Provide the primary mailing address,
and the name, telephone number and
e-mail address of the primary point of
contact.
2. Industry Sector and Suggested
Workshop Title which captures the
essence of the recommendation.
Consider the goals and potential
benefits.
3. Proposed Workshop Objectives
Describe the intended goals to be
attained, why they are important, the
specific workshop objectives, and U.S.
and foreign stakeholders that are likely
to participate.
4. Calendar Dates Suggested for
Workshop
Provide three or more suggested start
dates for the workshop. The first date
should be no earlier than 8 months from
the publication date of this
announcement.
5. Relevant NIST Organizational Link
Workshop topics must be linked to
NIST activities and/or research. The
appropriate NIST organizational unit,
laboratory or program must be identified
by the recommender and the relevance
of the activity to NIST must be
demonstrated. If known, identify the
specific NIST staff who could serve as
the NIST internal point of contact.
6. Principal Topics
Provide a list of the suggested topics
for the workshop.
7. Related Site Visits and Events
Workshops can include visits to
relevant business sites or events.
Provide a list of suggested site visit
locations, events or other areas of
interest and discuss the relevance of
each to the overall purpose of the
proposed workshop’s goals.
8. Expected Outcomes/Measures of
Success
Include in this section a description
of:
a. The anticipated benefit of the
workshop for trade and market access;
b. The anticipated economic impacts
(in dollars);
c. The potential for future
opportunities for collaboration and for
trade as a result of the workshop;
d. The measures of success;
e. The desired results of the workshop
and how the results will be measured.
All recommendations must address
each of the above ten points and be
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submitted to Ellen Emard via e-mail
(ellen.emard@nist.gov) or mail 100
Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 2100,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899 no later than 5
p.m., June 21, 2007.
Dated: May 16, 2007.
James M. Turner,
Deputy Director.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; Foreign Fishing
Reporting Requirements
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Department of Commerce.
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 July 23, 2007.
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 and instructions should be
directed to Robert Dickinson, 301–713–
2276 or Bob.Dickinson@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
Foreign fishing activities can be
authorized under the Magnuson-Stevens
Fishery Conservation and Management
Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.). The
collection of information from permitted
foreign vessels is necessary to monitor
their activities and whereabouts in U.S.
waters. The reports are also necessary to
monitor the amounts of fish, if any, such
vessels receive from U.S. vessels in joint
venture operations, wherein U.S. vessels
catch and transfer at-sea to permitted
foreign vessels certain species for which
U.S. demand is low relative to the
abundance of the species.
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II. Method of Collection
Activity reports are made by radio
when fishing begins or ceases, to report
on transfers of fish, and to file weekly
reports on the catch or receipt of fish.
The foreign vessels are also subject to
recordkeeping requirements, recorded
and maintained for three years.
III. Data
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OMB Number: 0648–0075.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 6.
Estimated Time per Response: 6
minutes for a joint venture report; 30
minutes per day for joint venture
recordkeeping; and 7.5 minutes per day
for recordkeeping by transport vessels.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 88.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $500.
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 also will become a matter of public
record.
Dated: May 16, 2007.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E7–9765 Filed 5–21–07; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Foreign Fishing
Reporting Requirements
AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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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.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before July 23, 2007.
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 and instructions should
be directed to Robert Dickinson, 301-713-2276 or
Bob.Dickinson@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
Foreign fishing activities can be authorized under the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et
seq.). The collection of information from permitted foreign vessels is
necessary to monitor their activities and whereabouts in U.S. waters.
The reports are also necessary to monitor the amounts of fish, if any,
such vessels receive from U.S. vessels in joint venture operations,
wherein U.S. vessels catch and transfer at-sea to permitted foreign
vessels certain species for which U.S. demand is low relative to the
abundance of the species.
II. Method of Collection
Activity reports are made by radio when fishing begins or ceases,
to report on transfers of fish, and to file weekly reports on the catch
or receipt of fish. The foreign vessels are also subject to
recordkeeping requirements, recorded and maintained for three years.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0648-0075.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 6.
Estimated Time per Response: 6 minutes for a joint venture report;
30 minutes per day for joint venture recordkeeping; and 7.5 minutes per
day for recordkeeping by transport vessels.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 88.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $500.
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 also will become a matter of public record.
Dated: May 16, 2007.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-9765 Filed 5-21-07; 8:45 am]
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