Announcement of Meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee, 36095-36096 [07-3216]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 126 / Monday, July 2, 2007 / Notices [Public Notice 5852] Meeting of the Environmental Affairs Council (EAC) of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA– DR) Notice and request for comments. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of State and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) are providing notice that, as set forth in Chapter 17 (Environment) of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA–DR), the United States and the other CAFTA–DR Parties (‘‘CAFTA–DR Parties’’ or ‘‘the Parties’’)—intend to hold the second meeting of the Environment Affairs Council (the ‘‘Council’’) in Guatemala City, Guatemala on July 24, 2007. The Council will hold an information session for members of the public on July 24, 2007, at 2 p.m., at the Guatemala City Marriott Hotel, 7 Avenue 15–45, Zona 9, Guatemala City, Guatemala 01009. The purpose of the Council meetings is detailed below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. The meeting agenda will include discussions of: (1) A review of the implementation of Chapter 17 obligations, including a report on the operation of the Secretariat for Environmental Matters, established pursuant to Article 17.7 of the Chapter; (2) working procedures for the Secretariat; (3) anticipated activities and operations for the Secretariat; and (4) cooperative environmental activities the Parties are undertaking consistent with the CAFTA–DR Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA). The Department of State and USTR invite interested agencies, organizations, and members of the public to submit written comments or suggestions regarding agenda items. In preparing written comments or suggestions, we encourage submitters to refer to: • The CAFTA–DR’s Environment Chapter including Annex 17.9, and the Final Environmental Review of CAFTA– DR, available at: https://www.ustr.gov/ Trade_Agreements/Bilateral/CAFTA/ Section_Index.html. • The ECA, available at: https:// www.state.gov/g/oes/rls/or/42423.htm. ´ • Communique of the EAC and Work Plan from the 2006 Council meeting at: https://www.state.gov/g/oes/env/trade/ index.htm. VerDate Aug<31>2005 22:57 Jun 29, 2007 To be assured of timely consideration, comments are requested no later than July 7, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments or suggestions should be submitted to both: (1) Rachel Kastenberg, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science, Office of Environmental Policy by electronic mail at KastenbergRL@state.gov with the subject line ‘‘CAFTA–DR EAC Meeting’’ or by fax to (202) 647–5947 or (202) 647–1052; and (2) Mara M. Burr, Deputy Assistant United States Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources, Office of the United States Trade Representative by electronic mail at MBurr@ustr.eop.gov with the subject line ‘‘CAFTA–DR EAC Meetings’’ or by fax to (202) 395–6865. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachel Kastenberg, Telephone (202) 647–6777 or Mara M. Burr, Telephone (202) 395–7320. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Article 17.5 of Chapter 17 of CAFTA–DR establishes an Environment Affairs Council (the ‘‘Council’’). Article 17.5 requires the Council to meet at least once a year, unless the Parties otherwise agree, to discuss the implementation of, and progress under, Chapter 17. Article 17.5 also requires, unless the Parties otherwise agree, that each meeting of the Council include a session in which members of the Council have an opportunity to meet with the public to discuss matters relating to the implementation of Chapter 17.5. In addition, in Article 17.9 of the Chapter, the Parties recognize the importance of strengthening capacity to protect the environment and to promote sustainable development in concert with strengthening trade and investment relations and their commitment to expanding their cooperative relationship on environmental matters. Article 17.9 also notes that the Parties have negotiated an Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA) that sets out certain priority areas of cooperation on environmental activities. These priority areas also are reflected in Annex 17.9 and include, among other things, conserving and managing shared, migratory, and endangered species in international trade; exchanging information on domestic implementation of multilateral environmental agreements that all the Parties have ratified; and strengthening each Party’s environmental management systems, including reinforcing institutional and legal frameworks and the capacity to develop, implement, administer, and enforce environmental DATES: DEPARTMENT OF STATE Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00129 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36095 laws, regulations, standards, and polices. The Council held its first meeting on May 24, 2006, in Guatemala City, Guatemala. At that meeting, the Council discussed issues of mutual concern related to Chapter 17 of the CAFTA–DR, including the establishment of a Secretariat for Environmental Matters (‘‘the Secretariat’’). The Council met for the second time on July 27, 2006, to sign the Secretariat Agreement and appoint a General Coordinator for the Secretariat. At its third meeting, the Council will, among other things, (1) review the implementation of Chapter 17 obligations; (2) receive a report on the activities of the Secretariat; (3) discuss anticipated activities and operations for the Secretariat; (4) discuss working procedures for the Secretariat; and (5) review the status of cooperative environmental activities the Parties are implementing consistent with the CAFTA–DR ECA. At this meeting, a framework for future regional environmental cooperation will also be discussed. The public is advised to refer to the State Department Web site at https:// www.state.gov/g/oes/env/ for further information related to the Council meetings. Dated: June 26, 2007. Harvey S. Lee, Acting Director, Office of Environmental Policy, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7–12751 Filed 6–29–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5829] Announcement of Meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee SUMMARY: This notice announces meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) to prepare advice on U.S. positions for a meeting of the Advisory and Study Groups of the International Telecommunication Union—Development Sector (ITU–D), to prepare advice on U.S. positions for a meeting of the Radio Assembly of the International Telecommunication Union—Radiocommunication Sector (ITU–R), and to prepare advice on U.S. positions for a meeting of the Advisory Group of the International Telecommunication Union— Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU–T). The ITAC will meet as the ITAC–D to prepare for the ITU–D September 2007 E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1 36096 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 126 / Monday, July 2, 2007 / Notices Advisory and Study Group meeting on July 19 and 26, and August 2 and 9, 2007, in the Washington, DC metro area. All meetings are from 2 p.m.–4 p.m. EDT. The ITAC will meet as the ITAC–R to prepare for the next ITU–R Radio Assembly weekly on Thursdays from July 26 through October 11, 2007 from 10 a.m.–noon, in the Washington, DC metro area. The ITAC will meet as the ITAC–T to prepare for the ITU–T December 2007 Advisory Group meeting, in particular addressing restructuring the ITU–T Study Group structure, from 2 p.m.–4 p.m. EDT on July 18, 2007, in the Washington, DC metro area. The actual locations and other meeting particulars will be announced on the ITAC–D and ITAC–T reflectors or may be obtained from the secretariat, (minardje@state.gov). The meetings are open to the public. June 21, 2007. Doreen McGirr, Foreign Affairs Officer, EEB/CIP/MA, Department of State. [FR Doc. 07–3216 Filed 6–29–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–07–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice Before Waiver With Respect to Land at Roanoke Regional Airport, Roanoke, VA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of intent of waiver with respect to land. address: Terry J. Page, Manager, FAA Washington Airports District Office, P.O. Box 16780, Washington, DC 20041– 6780. In addition, one copy of any comments submitted to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to Jacqueline L. Shuck, Executive Director, Roanoke Regional Airport, at the following address: Jacqueline L. Shuck, Executive Director, Roanoke Regional Airport Commission, 5202 Aviation Drive, Roanoke, Virginia 24012–1148. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Terry Page, Manager, Washington Airports District Office, 23723 Air Freight Lane, Suite 210, Dulles, VA 20166, telephone (703) 661–1354, fax (703) 661–1370, e-mail Terry.Page@faa.gov. On April 5, 2000, new authorizing legislation became effective. That bill, the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century, Public Law 10–181 (Apr. 5, 2000; 114 Stat. 61) (AIR 21) requires that a 30 day public notice must be provided before the Secretary may waive any condition imposed on an interest in surplus property. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issued in Chantilly, Virginia, on June 20, 2007. Terry J. Page, Manager, Washington Airports District Office, Eastern Region. [FR Doc. 07–3200 Filed 6–29–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Comments must be received on or before August 1, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments on this application may be mailed or delivered in triplicate to the FAA at the following DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 23:35 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Thirteenth Meeting: RTCA Special Committee 207/Airport Security Access Control Systems Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of RTCA Special Committee 207 Meeting, Airport Security Access Control Systems. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 207, Airport Security Access Control Systems. DATES: The meeting will be held July 12, 2007 from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at RTCA, Inc., Conference Rooms, 1828 L Street, NW., Suite 805, Washington, DC 20036. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (1) RTCA Secretariat, 1828 L Street, NW., Suite 805, Washington, DC 20036; PO 00000 Frm 00130 Fmt 4703 • Opening Plenary Session (Welcome, Introductions, and Administrative Remarks). • Review of Meeting Summary. • Review of Workgroup Leaders Meetings. • Workgroup Reports. • Workgroup 2: Introduction. • Workgroup 3: Local Identity Management System. • Workgroup 4: Physical Access Control. • Workgroup 5: Intrusion Detection Systems. • Workgroup 6: Video Systems. • Workgroup 7: Security Operating Center. • Workgroup 8: Communications Infrastructure. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA is publishing notice of proposed release of 1.2 acres of land at the Roanoke Regional Airport, Roanoke, Virginia to the City of Roanoke (Property Map Parcel N) in exchange for 1.2 acres of land with frontage on Barnes Road (Property Map Parcel M). The land swap will allow the airport to control the land at the bottom of an existing drainage conveyance channel. Releasing the land does not adversely impact the Airport and the land is not needed for airport development as shown on the Airport Layout Plan. Fair Market Value of the land has been assessed for both parcels and will be a beneficial exchange for the Airport Sponsor. telephone (202) 833–9339; fax (202) 833–9434; Web site https://www.rtca.org. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), notice is hereby given for a Special Committee 207 meeting. The agenda will include: • July 12: Sfmt 4703 • Workgroup 9: General Considerations. • Workgroup 10: Appendices. • Closing Plenary Session (Other Business, Establish Agenda, Date and Place of Following Meetings). Attendance is open to the interested public but limited to space availability. With the approval of the chairmen, members of the public may present oral statements at the meeting. Persons wishing to present statements or obtain information should contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Members of the public may present a written statement to the committee at any time. Issued in Washington, DC, on June 25, 2007. Francisco Estrada C., RTCA Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. 07–3199 Filed 6–29–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 126 (Monday, July 2, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36095-36096]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-3216]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5829]


Announcement of Meetings of the International Telecommunication 
Advisory Committee

SUMMARY: This notice announces meetings of the International 
Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) to prepare advice on U.S. 
positions for a meeting of the Advisory and Study Groups of the 
International Telecommunication Union--Development Sector (ITU-D), to 
prepare advice on U.S. positions for a meeting of the Radio Assembly of 
the International Telecommunication Union--Radiocommunication Sector 
(ITU-R), and to prepare advice on U.S. positions for a meeting of the 
Advisory Group of the International Telecommunication Union--
Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T).
    The ITAC will meet as the ITAC-D to prepare for the ITU-D September 
2007

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Advisory and Study Group meeting on July 19 and 26, and August 2 and 9, 
2007, in the Washington, DC metro area. All meetings are from 2 p.m.-4 
p.m. EDT.
    The ITAC will meet as the ITAC-R to prepare for the next ITU-R 
Radio Assembly weekly on Thursdays from July 26 through October 11, 
2007 from 10 a.m.-noon, in the Washington, DC metro area.
    The ITAC will meet as the ITAC-T to prepare for the ITU-T December 
2007 Advisory Group meeting, in particular addressing restructuring the 
ITU-T Study Group structure, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. EDT on July 18, 2007, 
in the Washington, DC metro area.
    The actual locations and other meeting particulars will be 
announced on the ITAC-D and ITAC-T reflectors or may be obtained from 
the secretariat, (minardje@state.gov). The meetings are open to the 
public.

    June 21, 2007.
Doreen McGirr,
Foreign Affairs Officer, EEB/CIP/MA, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 07-3216 Filed 6-29-07; 8:45 am]
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