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Customers may incur postage costs
when submitting a patent or trademark
assignment request to the USPTO by
mail. The USPTO expects that some
assignment requests will be submitted
by fax but that approximately 87,569 of
the 134,971 paper assignment requests
per year will be submitted by mail. The
USPTO estimates that the average firstclass postage cost for a mailed Patent or
Trademark Recordation Form Cover
Sheet submission is 80 cents, resulting
in a total postage cost for this collection
of $70,055 per year.
The total non-hour respondent cost
burden for this collection in the form of
filing fees, recordkeeping costs, and
postage costs is estimated to be
$27,165,603 per year.
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, e.g., the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized or
included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection;
they also will become a matter of public
record.
Dated: January 22, 2008.
Susan K. Fawcett,
Records Officer, USPTO, Office of the Chief
Information Officer, Customer Information
Services Group, Public Information Services
Division.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Patent and Trademark Office
Privacy Act of 1974; System of
Records
United States Patent and
Trademark Office, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of proposed new Privacy
Act system of records.
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AGENCY:
In accordance with the
requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974,
as amended, the United States Patent
and Trademark Office (USPTO) gives
SUMMARY:
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notice of a proposed new system of
records entitled ‘‘COMMERCE/PAT–
TM–21 National Medal of Technology
and Innovation Nominations.’’ We
invite the public to comment on the
system announced in this publication.
DATES: Written comments must be
received no later than February 27,
2008. The proposed system of records
will be effective on February 27, 2008,
unless the USPTO receives comments
that would result in a contrary
determination.
ADDRESSES: You may submit written
comments by any of the following
methods:
E-mail: Susan.Fawcett@uspto.gov.
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.
All comments received will be
available for public inspection at the
Public Search Facilities, Madison East—
1st Floor, 600 Dulany Street,
Alexandria, VA 22314.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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, (571) 272–5429.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
National Medal of Technology is the
highest honor awarded by the President
of the United States to America’s
leading innovators. Established by an
act of Congress in 1980, the Medal of
Technology was first awarded in 1985.
The Medal is given annually to
individuals, teams, and/or companies/
divisions for their outstanding
contributions to the Nation’s economic,
environmental and social well-being
through the development and
commercialization of technology
products, processes and concepts;
technological innovation; and
development of the Nation’s
technological workforce. The purpose of
the National Medal of Technology is to
recognize those who have made lasting
contributions to America’s
competitiveness, standard of living, and
quality of life through technological
innovation, and to recognize those who
have made substantial contributions to
strengthening the Nation’s technological
workforce. By highlighting the national
importance of technological innovation,
the Medal also seeks to inspire future
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generations of Americans to prepare for
and pursue technical careers to keep
America at the forefront of global
technology and economic leadership.
The America Competes Act of 2007
abolished the Technology
Administration of the Department of
Commerce as of August 9, 2007 (sec.
3002). The administration and
nomination processing for the National
Medal of Technology has been officially
transferred by the Secretary of
Commerce to the United States Patent
and Trademark Office (USPTO). In
addition, the title of the award will be
updated to the ‘‘National Medal of
Technology and Innovation.’’ The
USPTO is therefore giving notice of a
new system of records that is subject to
the Privacy Act of 1974. The proposed
system of records will maintain
information on individuals who are
nominated for the National Medal of
Technology and Innovation.
The proposed new system of records,
‘‘COMMERCE/PAT–TM–21 National
Medal of Technology and Innovation
Nominations,’’ is published in its
entirety below.
COMMERCE/PAT–TM–21
SYSTEM NAME:
National Medal of Technology and
Innovation Nominations.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Office of the Under Secretary and
Director, United States Patent and
Trademark Office, 600 Dulany Street,
Alexandria, VA 22314.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE
SYSTEM:
Nominees for the National Medal of
Technology and Innovation.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Nomination Form, including name,
postal address, telephone number, email address, citizenship, employment
history, and other information
pertaining to the applicant’s activities.
Statements containing various kind of
information with respect to the
contributions of the individual(s) and/or
group(s).
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
15 U.S.C. 3711.
PURPOSE(S):
The information in this system of
records is used by the Nomination
Evaluation Committee to determine the
eligibility and merit of nominees during
the annual selection of the recipients of
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the National Medal of Technology and
Innovation.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE
SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND
THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
See Prefatory Statement of General
Routine Uses Nos. 1–5, 9–10, and 12–
13, as found at 46 FR 63501–63502
(December 31, 1981). The USPTO may
use the information contained in this
system of records in support of the work
of the nomination committee. The
USPTO, the Department of Commerce,
the National Medal of Technology
Nomination Evaluation Committee, and
White House staff may use the
information contained in this system of
records in support of the nomination
and award process. The Committee will
discuss the achievements and
biographical information submitted
(contact information will not be
disclosed) at meetings that are open to
the public in accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act.
DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING
AGENCIES:
Not applicable.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Requests from individuals should be
addressed to the same address as stated
in the notification section above.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
The rules for access, contesting
contents, and appealing initial
determinations by the individual
concerned appear in 37 CFR part 102
subpart B. Requests from individuals
should be addressed to the same address
as stated in the notification section
above.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Subject individuals and those
authorized by the individual to furnish
information, as well as nominating
entities and self-nominees.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
Dated: January 22, 2008.
Susan K. Fawcett,
Records Officer, USPTO, Office of the Chief
Information Officer, Customer Information
Services Group, Public Information Services
Division.
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POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING,
RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND
DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
STORAGE:
Paper records in file folders and
electronic media.
Office of the Secretary of Defense
RETRIEVABILITY:
Establishment of Department of
Defense Federal Advisory Committees
By individual’s name.
ACTION:
Maintained in areas accessible only to
authorized personnel in a building
protected by security guards during
nonbusiness hours. Systems are
password protected.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Records retention and disposal is in
accordance with the series record
schedules.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
Under Secretary and Director, United
States Patent and Trademark Office, 600
Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
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NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
Information may be obtained from the
Manager, National Medal of Technology
and Innovation, Office of the Under
Secretary and Director, United States
Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box
1450, Alexandria, VA 22313–1450.
Requesters should provide their names
in accordance with the inquiry
provisions appearing in 37 CFR part 102
subpart B.
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DoD.
Establishment of Federal
Advisory Committee.
AGENCY:
SAFEGUARDS:
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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act of
1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix, as amended),
the Sunshine in the Government Act of
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and
41 CFR 102–3.65, the Department of
Defense gives notice that it is
establishing the U.S. Nuclear Command
and Control System Comprehensive
Review Committee (hereafter referred to
as the Committee).
The Committee is a discretionary
federal advisory committee established
under the authority of 41 CFR 102–
3.50(d) to provide the Secretary of
Defense, in his capacity as the Nuclear
Command and control System Executive
Agent, a comprehensive review of the
U.S. Nuclear Command and Control
System (NCCS). The Committee,
considering the impact advanced
technology, current and emerging
threats, and evolving vulnerabilities
have on the Nuclear Command and
Control System, shall:
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A. Examine the full range of NCCS
policies, procedures, responsibilities,
functions, capabilities, management and
oversight necessary to:
1. Meet national and department/
agency policy and guidance; and
2. Maintain the highest standards
required for planning, directing, and
controlling nuclear weapons, weapons
systems, and associated operations.
B. Recommend changes to NCCS
policies, responsibilities, functions,
capabilities, management structures,
and oversight mechanisms, as well as
identifying other enhancements to
NCCS elements (facilities, equipment,
personnel, communications and
procedures).
The Committee’s review shall not
address nuclear force size and structure,
deterrence strategy, and arms control/
threat reduction analyses.
The Committee shall be composed of
a chairperson and no more than five
distinguished members, who diverse
expertise and background enable them
to provide recommendations for
improving the National Command and
Control System to the NCCS Executive
Agent.
The Committee members shall be
appointed by the Secretary of Defense
for the duration of the Committee, and
their appointments will be renewed on
an annual basis. Those members, who
are not full-time Federal officers or
employees, shall serve as Special
Government Employees under the
authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109. Committee
members, with the exception of travel
and per diem for official travel, shall
serve without compensation. The
Secretary of Defense shall select the
Committee’s Chairperson.
The Committee shall be authorized to
establish subcommittees, as necessary
and consistent with its mission, and
these subcommittees or working groups
shall operate under the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act of
1972, the Sunshine in the Government
Act of 1976, and other appropriate
federal regulations.
Such subcommittees or workgroups
shall not work independently of the
chartered Committee, and shall report
all their recommendations and advice to
the Committee for full deliberation and
discussion. Subcommittees or
workgroups have no authority to make
decisions on behalf of the chartered
Committee nor can they report directly
to the Department of Defense or any
federal officers or employees who are
not Committee Members.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Committee shall meet at the call of the
Committee’s Designated Federal Officer,
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Patent and Trademark Office
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of proposed new Privacy Act system of records.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of
1974, as amended, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
gives notice of a proposed new system of records entitled ``COMMERCE/
PAT-TM-21 National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nominations.'' We
invite the public to comment on the system announced in this
publication.
DATES: Written comments must be received no later than February 27,
2008. The proposed system of records will be effective on February 27,
2008, unless the USPTO receives comments that would result in a
contrary determination.
ADDRESSES: You may submit written comments by any of the following
methods:
E-mail: Susan.Fawcett@uspto.gov.
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.
All comments received will be available for public inspection at
the Public Search Facilities, Madison East--1st Floor, 600 Dulany
Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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, (571) 272-
5429.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Medal of Technology is the
highest honor awarded by the President of the United States to
America's leading innovators. Established by an act of Congress in
1980, the Medal of Technology was first awarded in 1985. The Medal is
given annually to individuals, teams, and/or companies/divisions for
their outstanding contributions to the Nation's economic, environmental
and social well-being through the development and commercialization of
technology products, processes and concepts; technological innovation;
and development of the Nation's technological workforce. The purpose of
the National Medal of Technology is to recognize those who have made
lasting contributions to America's competitiveness, standard of living,
and quality of life through technological innovation, and to recognize
those who have made substantial contributions to strengthening the
Nation's technological workforce. By highlighting the national
importance of technological innovation, the Medal also seeks to inspire
future generations of Americans to prepare for and pursue technical
careers to keep America at the forefront of global technology and
economic leadership.
The America Competes Act of 2007 abolished the Technology
Administration of the Department of Commerce as of August 9, 2007 (sec.
3002). The administration and nomination processing for the National
Medal of Technology has been officially transferred by the Secretary of
Commerce to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In
addition, the title of the award will be updated to the ``National
Medal of Technology and Innovation.'' The USPTO is therefore giving
notice of a new system of records that is subject to the Privacy Act of
1974. The proposed system of records will maintain information on
individuals who are nominated for the National Medal of Technology and
Innovation.
The proposed new system of records, ``COMMERCE/PAT-TM-21 National
Medal of Technology and Innovation Nominations,'' is published in its
entirety below.
COMMERCE/PAT-TM-21
System name:
National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nominations.
Security classification:
Unclassified.
System location:
Office of the Under Secretary and Director, United States Patent
and Trademark Office, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
Nominees for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
Categories of records in the system:
Nomination Form, including name, postal address, telephone number,
e-mail address, citizenship, employment history, and other information
pertaining to the applicant's activities. Statements containing various
kind of information with respect to the contributions of the
individual(s) and/or group(s).
Authority for maintenance of the system:
15 U.S.C. 3711.
Purpose(s):
The information in this system of records is used by the Nomination
Evaluation Committee to determine the eligibility and merit of nominees
during the annual selection of the recipients of
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the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories
of users and the purposes of such uses:
See Prefatory Statement of General Routine Uses Nos. 1-5, 9-10, and
12-13, as found at 46 FR 63501-63502 (December 31, 1981). The USPTO may
use the information contained in this system of records in support of
the work of the nomination committee. The USPTO, the Department of
Commerce, the National Medal of Technology Nomination Evaluation
Committee, and White House staff may use the information contained in
this system of records in support of the nomination and award process.
The Committee will discuss the achievements and biographical
information submitted (contact information will not be disclosed) at
meetings that are open to the public in accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act.
Disclosure to consumer reporting agencies:
Not applicable.
Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining,
and disposing of records in the system:
Storage:
Paper records in file folders and electronic media.
Retrievability:
By individual's name.
Safeguards:
Maintained in areas accessible only to authorized personnel in a
building protected by security guards during nonbusiness hours. Systems
are password protected.
Retention and disposal:
Records retention and disposal is in accordance with the series
record schedules.
System manager(s) and address:
Under Secretary and Director, United States Patent and Trademark
Office, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Notification procedure:
Information may be obtained from the Manager, National Medal of
Technology and Innovation, Office of the Under Secretary and Director,
United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria,
VA 22313-1450. Requesters should provide their names in accordance with
the inquiry provisions appearing in 37 CFR part 102 subpart B.
Record access procedures:
Requests from individuals should be addressed to the same address
as stated in the notification section above.
Contesting record procedures:
The rules for access, contesting contents, and appealing initial
determinations by the individual concerned appear in 37 CFR part 102
subpart B. Requests from individuals should be addressed to the same
address as stated in the notification section above.
Record source categories:
Subject individuals and those authorized by the individual to
furnish information, as well as nominating entities and self-nominees.
Exemptions claimed for the system:
None.
Dated: January 22, 2008.
Susan K. Fawcett,
Records Officer, USPTO, Office of the Chief Information Officer,
Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services
Division.
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