Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 61867-61868 [E7-21500]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 211 / Thursday, November 1, 2007 / Notices held twice each year in the spring and TABLE 1. REPRESENTATION ON THE HMS AP BY SECTOR AND SPECIES fall. The meetings may be held in FOR TERMS EXPIRING ON DECEMBER conjunction with public hearings. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 971 et seq. and 1801 31, 2007. et seq. Species Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Environmental Environmental Environmental Recreational Recreational Recreational Recreational mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Sector HMS HMS HMS Tuna Tuna Shark HMS HMS Billfish Billfish HMS Tuna NMFS does not believe that each potentially affected organization or individual must necessarily have its own representative, but each sector must be adequately represented. The intent is to have a group that, as a whole, reflects an appropriate and equitable balance and mix of interests given the responsibilities of the AP. Criteria for membership include one or more of the following: (1) experience in the HMS recreational fishing industry; (2) experience in the HMS commercial fishing industry; (3) experience in fishery-related industries (e.g., marinas, bait and tackle shops); (4) experience in the scientific community working with HMS; and/or (5) representation of a private; non-governmental; regional, national, or international organization representing marine fisheries, environmental, governmental, or academic interests dealing with HMS. Five additional members on the AP include one member representing each of the following Councils: New England Fishery Management Council, the MidAtlantic Fishery Management Council, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, and the Caribbean Fishery Management Council. The AP also includes 22 ex-officio participants: 20 representatives of the coastal states and two representatives of the interstate commissions (the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission). NMFS will provide the necessary administrative support, including technical assistance, for the AP. However, NMFS will not compensate participants with monetary support of any kind. Depending on availability of funds, members may be reimbursed for travel costs related to the AP meetings. C. Meeting Schedule Meetings of the AP will be held as frequently as necessary but are routinely VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:40 Oct 31, 2007 Jkt 214001 Dated: October 29, 2007. Samuel D. Rauch III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–21534 Filed 10–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S 61867 216.33(4)), the application has been withdrawn. Dated: October 26, 2007. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–21553 Filed 10–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XC40 Marine Mammals; File No. 1079–1828 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; withdrawal of application. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that an application, submitted by Peter Scheifele, University of Connecticut, 3636 Horsebarn Hill Road, Unit 4040, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, to conduct research on cetaceans and pinnipeds has been withdrawn. ADDRESSES: The documents related to this action are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713–2289; fax (301)427–2521; and Northeast Region, NMFS, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930–2298; phone (978)281–9300; fax (978)281–9394. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jaclyn Daly or Amy Sloan, (301)713– 2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 5, 2006, a notice was published in the Federal Register (71 FR 38136) that an application for a scientific research permit had been filed by Peter Scheifele, University of Connecticut. The applicant had requested authorization to conduct acoustic studies on cetaceans and pinnipeds being rehabilitated at the Mystic Aquarium, Connecticut. However, the applicant has failed to provide additional information and clarification, as requested by NMFS, regarding the proposed activities within 60 days. Pursuant to Federal Regulations (50 CFR PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: Dissemination Events and Registrations. Form Number(s): None. Agency Approval Number: 0651– 00xx. Type of Request: New collection. Burden: 328 hours annually. Number of Respondents: 4,100 responses per year. Avg. Hours Per Response: The USPTO estimates that it takes 5 minutes (0.08 hours) to complete the event and PTDL (Patent and Trademark Depository Library) registrations, whether they are completed electronically or mailed to the USPTO. This includes the time to gather the necessary information, prepare the registration request, and submit it to the USPTO. Needs and Uses: Under 35 U.S.C. 2(A)(2) the USPTO is ‘‘responsible for disseminating to the public information with respect to patents and trademarks.’’ The USPTO sponsors various events and collects information from both the public and the partnership members to plan these events and to arrange for the security of the events, if necessary. The public and PTDL members use the registration forms in this collection to request access to the USPTO-sponsored events. The USPTO uses the information collected from the registrations to plan for the various events, such as outreach to independent inventors, assistance to small businesses, and meetings discussing the prevention of unlawful intellectual property practices, international trends, cooperation between intellectual property entities, and long-term goals. E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1 61868 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 211 / Thursday, November 1, 2007 / Notices Affected Public: Individuals or households and businesses or other forprofits. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395–3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by any of the following methods: • E-mail: Susan.Fawcett@uspto.gov. Include ‘‘0651–00xx Dissemination Events and Registrations copy request’’ in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 571–273–0112, marked to the attention of Susan Fawcett. • Mail: Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services Division, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313–1450. • Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent on or before December 3, 2007 to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Room 10202, New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503. Dated: October 26, 2007. Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, USPTO, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services Division. [FR Doc. E7–21500 Filed 10–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–16–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Post Registration (Trademark Processing) ACTION: Proposed collection; comment mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES request. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed addition to this continuing information collection, 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 December 31, 2007. DATES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: E-mail: Susan.Fawcett@uspto.gov. Include ‘‘0651–0055 comment’’ in the subject line of the message. Fax: 571–273–0112, marked to the attention of Susan Fawcett. Mail: Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services Division, United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313–1450. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Sharon Marsh, Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy, Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks, United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313– 1451, by telephone at 571–272–8900, or by e-mail at Sharon.Marsh@uspto.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: I. Abstract This collection of information is required by the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq., which provides for the Federal registration of trademarks, service marks, collective trademarks and service marks, collective membership marks, and certification marks. Individuals and businesses that use or intend to use such marks in commerce may file an application to register their marks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Such individuals and businesses may also submit various communications to the USPTO, including requests to amend their registrations to delete goods or services that are no longer being used by the registrant. Registered marks remain on the register for ten years and can be renewed, but will be canceled unless the owner files with the USPTO a declaration attesting to the continued use (or excusable non-use) of the mark in commerce within specific deadlines. Applicants may also surrender a registration and in limited situations petition the Director to reinstate a registration that has been cancelled. The forms in this information collection are available in electronic format through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), Section 7 Request (TEAS) ........................................................................................ 19:40 Oct 31, 2007 Jkt 214001 II. Method of Collection By mail, facsimile, hand delivery, or electronic transmission. III. Data OMB Number: 0651–0055. Form Number(s): PTO–1583, PTO/ TM/1583, PTO–1597, PTO–1963, PTO– 4.16, PTO/TM/4.16. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households; businesses or other forprofits; and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 133,587 responses per year, including 3,800 responses per year for Section 7 Requests. Estimated Time per Response: The USPTO estimates that the public will require approximately 20 to 23 minutes (0.33 to 0.38 hours) to supply the information required for a Section 7 Request, depending upon the amount and type of information requested in a particular case. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Burden Hours: 21,097 hours, including 1,349 hours for Section 7 Requests. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost Burden: $6,413,488. The USPTO expects that the information in this collection will primarily be prepared by attorneys, though some submissions may be prepared by pro se applicants. Using the professional hourly rate of $304 for associate attorneys in private firms, the USPTO estimates that the respondent cost burden for submitting Section 7 Requests will be $410,096 per year, which would result in a total annual respondent cost burden of $6,413,488 for this collection. Estimated time for response (minutes) Item VerDate Aug<31>2005 which may be accessed on the USPTO Web site. The USPTO is proposing to add one form to this collection for Section 7 Requests (PTO–1597). Customers may use a Section 7 Request to request a correction or amendment to the information appearing on the certificate of registration. Requests for changes that would result in a material alteration of the registration are not permitted under Section 7. Applicants may submit the proposed new form to the USPTO electronically through TEAS or submit the required information for the Section 7 Request to the USPTO on paper. The USPTO does not provide official forms for these paper submissions. PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Estimated annual responses Estimated annual burden hours 20 1,900 627 E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 211 (Thursday, November 1, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61867-61868]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-21500]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Patent and Trademark Office


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit 
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the 
following proposal for collection of information under the provisions 
of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
    Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
    Title: Dissemination Events and Registrations.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Agency Approval Number: 0651-00xx.
    Type of Request: New collection.
    Burden: 328 hours annually.
    Number of Respondents: 4,100 responses per year.
    Avg. Hours Per Response: The USPTO estimates that it takes 5 
minutes (0.08 hours) to complete the event and PTDL (Patent and 
Trademark Depository Library) registrations, whether they are completed 
electronically or mailed to the USPTO. This includes the time to gather 
the necessary information, prepare the registration request, and submit 
it to the USPTO.
    Needs and Uses: Under 35 U.S.C. 2(A)(2) the USPTO is ``responsible 
for disseminating to the public information with respect to patents and 
trademarks.'' The USPTO sponsors various events and collects 
information from both the public and the partnership members to plan 
these events and to arrange for the security of the events, if 
necessary. The public and PTDL members use the registration forms in 
this collection to request access to the USPTO-sponsored events. The 
USPTO uses the information collected from the registrations to plan for 
the various events, such as outreach to independent inventors, 
assistance to small businesses, and meetings discussing the prevention 
of unlawful intellectual property practices, international trends, 
cooperation between intellectual property entities, and long-term 
goals.

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    Affected Public: Individuals or households and businesses or other 
for-profits.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395-3897.
    Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained 
by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: Susan.Fawcett@uspto.gov. Include ``0651-00xx 
Dissemination Events and Registrations copy request'' in the subject 
line of the message.
     Fax: 571-273-0112, marked to the attention of Susan 
Fawcett.
     Mail: Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, Office of the 
Chief Information Officer, Customer Information Services Group, Public 
Information Services Division, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. 
Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450.
     Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent on or before December 3, 2007 to David 
Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Room 10202, New Executive Office Building, 
725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503.

    Dated: October 26, 2007.
Susan K. Fawcett,
Records Officer, USPTO, Office of the Chief Information Officer, 
Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services 
Division.
[FR Doc. E7-21500 Filed 10-31-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-16-P

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