Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology, 66135-66136 [E7-23032]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 227 / Tuesday, November 27, 2007 / Notices copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Larry Hall, BIS ICB Liaison, (202)482–4896, lhall@bis.doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This collection is necessary for administration and enforcement of delegated authority under the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2061, et seq.) and the selective Service Act of 1948 (50 U.S.C. App. 468). Any person (supplier) who receives a priority rated order under Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) regulation (15 CFR 700) must notify the customer of acceptance or rejection of that order within a specified period of time. Also, if shipment against a priority rated order will be delayed, the supplier must immediately notify the customer. The purpose of this authority is to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services to meet current national defense and civil emergency preparedness program requirements. II. Method of Collection Paper form or electronically. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0694–0092. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,000. Estimated Time Per Response: 1 to 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 21,963. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 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; VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:26 Nov 26, 2007 Jkt 214001 they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: November 20, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–22993 Filed 11–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–33–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Export and Reexport Controls for Iraq Bureau of Industry and Security, DOC. 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 January 28, 2008. 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 Larry Hall, BIS ICB Liaison, (202)482–4896, lhall@bis.doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract Frm 00007 II. Method of Collection Information will be supplied electronically via the BIS SNAP–R system or in paper form. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0694–0129. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 25. Estimated Time Per Response: 3 to 3.5 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 93. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. 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: November 20, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–22998 Filed 11–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–33–P The primary purpose of this collection of information is to maintain an expedited export license type developed specifically for exports and reexports of controlled items destined to civil infrastructure rebuilding projects in Iraq. The name given this license type is the Special Iraq Reconstruction License or SIRL. The information covered under this collection is furnished by U.S. exporters when applying for an export license. The export license is authorized under OMB 0694–0088 ‘‘Multipurpose Application.’’ This collection involves additional information and documentation about the project in Iraq which are necessary to properly evaluate the request. PO 00000 66135 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of partially closed meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, notice is hereby given that the Visiting Committee on Advanced E:\FR\FM\27NON1.SGM 27NON1 66136 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 227 / Tuesday, November 27, 2007 / Notices Technology (VCAT), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will meet Tuesday, December 11, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, December 12, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology is composed of fifteen members appointed by the Director of NIST who are eminent in such fields as business, research, new product development, engineering, labor, education, management consulting, environment, and international relations. The purpose of this meeting is to review and make recommendations regarding general policy for the Institute, its organization, its budget, and its programs within the framework of applicable national policies as set forth by the President and the Congress. The agenda will include an update on NIST and its R&D priorities, NIST’s vision for 2017, and strategic plan; an overview presentation on the U.S. standards and conformity assessment system; break-out sessions of the Information Technology and Nanotechnology subcommittees to discuss NIST’s programs and plans and how they fit into the national agenda with input back to the full committee. Discussions on NIST budget and planning information scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and to end at 8:30 a.m. on December 11 will be closed. The agenda may change to accommodate Committee business. The final agenda will be posted on the NIST Web site at https://www.nist.gov/director/vcat/ agenda.htm. Anyone wishing to attend this meeting should submit name, e-mail address and phone number to Denise Herbert (denise.herbert@nist.gov or 301– 975–5607) no later than December 7, 2007. The meeting will convene on December 11, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. and will adjourn on December 12, 2007 at 12 p.m. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Historic Charleston, 181 Church Street, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise Herbert, Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899–1000, telephone number (301) 975–5607. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Assistant Secretary for Administration, with the concurrence of the General Counsel, formally determined on November 19, 2007, that portions of the meeting of the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology which deal with pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:26 Nov 26, 2007 Jkt 214001 discussion of sensitive budget and planning information that would cause harm to third parties if publicly shared be closed in accordance with section 10 (d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S. C. app. 2. Dated: November 20, 2007. Richard F. Kayser, Acting Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E7–23032 Filed 11–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Announcing a Meeting of the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board National Institute of Standards and Technology, DOC. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., notice is hereby given that the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) will meet Thursday, December 6, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Friday, December 7, 2007, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All sessions will be open to the public. The Advisory Board was established by the Computer Security Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100–235) and amended by the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–347) to advise the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of NIST on security and privacy issues pertaining to federal computer systems. Details regarding the Board’s activities are available at https://csrc.nist.gov/ ispab/. DATES: The meeting will be held on December 6, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and December 7, 2007, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the George Washington University Cafritz Conference Center, 800 21st Street, NW., Room 405, Washington, DC. Agenda —Welcome and Overview. —NIST Computer Security Division (CSD) Update. —DHS National Communication Systems Update. —Identify Management Briefing. —System Assurance Activities Update. —Privacy Technology White Paper Update. —ISPAB Work Plan Discussion and Panel on Einstein Program. —Federal IT Security Products. PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 —ISPAB Work Plan Discussion on SISA Alliance. —Social Networking and Security Briefing. Note that agenda items may change without notice because of possible unexpected schedule conflicts of presenters. Public Participation: The Board agenda will include a period of time, not to exceed thirty minutes, for oral comments and questions from the public. Each speaker will be limited to five minutes. Members of the public who are interested in speaking are asked to contact the Board Secretariat at the telephone number indicated below. In addition, written statements are invited and may be submitted to the Board at any time. Written statements should be directed to the ISPAB Secretariat, Information Technology Laboratory, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8930, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–8930. It would be appreciated if 25 copies of written material were submitted for distribution to the Board and attendees no later than November 20, 2007. Approximately 15 seats will be available for the public and media. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Pauline Bowen, Board Secretariat, Information Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8930, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–8930, telephone: (301) 975–2938. Dated: November 20, 2007. Richard F. Kayser, Acting Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E7–23023 Filed 11–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–CN–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Cooperative Charting Programs National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), DOC. 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. E:\FR\FM\27NON1.SGM 27NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 27, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66135-66136]
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[FR Doc No: E7-23032]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of partially closed meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 
2, notice is hereby given that the Visiting Committee on Advanced

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Technology (VCAT), National Institute of Standards and Technology 
(NIST), will meet Tuesday, December 11, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 
p.m. and Wednesday, December 12, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The 
Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology is composed of fifteen 
members appointed by the Director of NIST who are eminent in such 
fields as business, research, new product development, engineering, 
labor, education, management consulting, environment, and international 
relations. The purpose of this meeting is to review and make 
recommendations regarding general policy for the Institute, its 
organization, its budget, and its programs within the framework of 
applicable national policies as set forth by the President and the 
Congress. The agenda will include an update on NIST and its R&D 
priorities, NIST's vision for 2017, and strategic plan; an overview 
presentation on the U.S. standards and conformity assessment system; 
break-out sessions of the Information Technology and Nanotechnology 
subcommittees to discuss NIST's programs and plans and how they fit 
into the national agenda with input back to the full committee. 
Discussions on NIST budget and planning information scheduled to begin 
at 8 a.m. and to end at 8:30 a.m. on December 11 will be closed. The 
agenda may change to accommodate Committee business. The final agenda 
will be posted on the NIST Web site at https://www.nist.gov/director/
vcat/agenda.htm.
    Anyone wishing to attend this meeting should submit name, e-mail 
address and phone number to Denise Herbert (denise.herbert@nist.gov or 
301-975-5607) no later than December 7, 2007.

DATES: The meeting will convene on December 11, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. and 
will adjourn on December 12, 2007 at 12 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Doubletree Guest Suites, 
Historic Charleston, 181 Church Street, Charleston, South Carolina, 
29401.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise Herbert, Visiting Committee on 
Advanced Technology, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-1000, telephone number (301) 975-5607.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Assistant Secretary for Administration, 
with the concurrence of the General Counsel, formally determined on 
November 19, 2007, that portions of the meeting of the Visiting 
Committee on Advanced Technology which deal with discussion of 
sensitive budget and planning information that would cause harm to 
third parties if publicly shared be closed in accordance with section 
10 (d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S. C. app. 2.

    Dated: November 20, 2007.
Richard F. Kayser,
Acting Deputy Director.
 [FR Doc. E7-23032 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am]
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