Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Survey of International Air Travelers, 46870-46871 [E8-18551]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 46870 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 12, 2008 / Notices 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: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Title: Competitive Enhancement Needs Assessment Survey Program. OMB Control Number: 0694–0083. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 2,400. Number of Respondents: 2,400. Average Hours per Response: 1. Needs and Uses: The Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, and Executive Order 12919, authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to assess the capabilities of the defense industrial base to support the national defense and to develop policy alternatives to improve the international competitiveness of specific domestic industries and their abilities to meet defense program needs. The information collected from this voluntary survey will be used to assist small and medium-sized firms in defense transition and in gaining access to advanced technologies and manufacturing processes available from Federal Laboratories. The goal is to improve regions of the country adversely affected by cutbacks in defense spending and military base closures. While the previous survey focused primarily on those small businesses that were impacted by defense downsizing, it became apparent that non-defense dependent firms could also benefit from the variety of services offered. Therefore, the latest survey includes firms who manufacture products for non-defense end-uses, including NASA programs. Affected Public: Business and other for-profit organizations. Frequency: Annually. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395–3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285 or via the Internet at David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov . VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:28 Aug 11, 2008 Jkt 214001 Dated: August 7, 2008. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8–18553 Filed 8–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–33–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign–Trade Zones Board (Docket 43–2008) Proposed Foreign–Trade Zone, Butte– Silver Bow, Montana, Application and Public Hearing An application has been submitted to the Foreign–Trade Zones Board (the Board) by the City and County of Butte– Silver Bow, Montana, to establish a general–purpose foreign–trade zone at a site in Butte, Montana, adjacent to the Butte–Silver Bow CBP port of entry. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the FTZ Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR Part 400). It was formally filed on August 4, 2008. The applicant is authorized to make the proposal under Montana Code Sections 30–15–101 through 103. The proposed zone would consist of one site covering 1,545 acres in Butte– Silver Bow, Montana and is within a Tax Increment Financing Industrial District located at 119041 German Gulch Road, Butte, Montana. The site is owned by the City and County of Butte–Silver Bow, the Port of Montana Authority, REC Advanced Silicon Materials LLC, and Pioneer Concrete & Fuel, Inc. The application indicates a need for zone services in Butte–Silver Bow, Montana. Several firms have indicated an interest in using zone procedures for warehousing/distribution activities for a variety of products. Specific manufacturing approvals are not being sought at this time. Requests would be made to the Board on a case–by-case basis. In accordance with the Board’s regulations, Kathleen Boyce of the FTZ staff is designated examiner to investigate the application and report to the Board. As part of the investigation, the Commerce examiner will hold a public hearing on September 11, 2008 at 1:00 pm, in the Council Chambers, Room 312, Butte–Silver Bow Courthouse, 155 West Granite St., Butte, MT 59701. Public comment on the application is invited from interested parties. Submissions (original and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the address listed below. The closing period for their PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 receipt is October 14, 2008. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period (to October 27, 2008). A copy of the application and accompanying exhibits will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Chief Executive, Butte–Silver Bow Courthouse, 155 West Granite Street, Butte, Montana 59701; and, Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign–Trade Zones Board, Room 2111, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. For further information, contact Kathleen Boyce at KathleenlBoyce@ita.doc.gov or (202) 482–1346. Dated: August 5, 2008. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–18623 Filed 8–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Survey of International Air Travelers International Trade Administration, 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 October 14, 2008. 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 Richard Champley or Ron Erdmann, Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI), ITA, Phone: (202) 482–0140, and fax: (202) 482–2887, EMail: Richard.champley@mail.doc.gov or Ron.erdmann@mail.doc.gov. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\12AUN1.SGM 12AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 12, 2008 / Notices SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The ‘‘Survey of International Air Travelers’’ program, administered by the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) of the International Trade Administration provides the sole source data required to: (1) Estimate international travel and passenger fare exports, imports and the trade balance for the United States; (2) support the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), Bureau of Economic Analysis’ (BEA) mandate to collect, analyze and report information used to calculate the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and (3) Travel and Tourism Satellite Account for the United States. The Survey program contains the core data that is analyzed and communicated by OTTI with other government agencies, associations and businesses that share the same objective of increasing U.S. international travel exports. The Survey assists OTTI in assessing the economic impact of international travel on state and local economies, providing visitation estimates, and identifying traveler and trip characteristics. The DOC assists travel industry enterprises to increase international travel and passenger fare exports for the country as well as outbound travel on U.S. carriers. The Survey program provides the only available estimates of nonresident visitation to the states and cities within the U.S., as well as U.S. resident travel abroad. U.S. and foreign flag airlines that voluntarily participate in the Survey program enable the collection. The survey will be collected by: (1) the flight attendant during the flight, or (2) the sub-contractor ‘‘interviewer’’ in the pre-flight departure gate area. International passengers will be prompted to complete/submit the survey after making flight arrangements via a booking engine (i.e., Worldspan) or an airline Internet site. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES III. Data OMB Control Number: 0625–0227. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 99,400. Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 24,850. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. 17:28 Aug 11, 2008 Dated: August 7, 2008. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8–18551 Filed 8–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration (A–475–818) Certain Pasta from Italy: Notice of Extension of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: August 12, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric B. Greynolds, AD/CVD Operations, Office 3, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 4014, 14th Street and Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20230, telephone: (202) 482–6071. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: II. Method of Collection VerDate Aug<31>2005 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. Jkt 214001 Background On November 19, 2007, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published its notice of initiation of antidumping duty changed circumstances review. See Certain Pasta from Italy: Notice of Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review, 72 FR 65010 (November 19, 2007) (Initiation). On February 22, 2008, the Department published its notice of preliminary PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46871 results of CCR and intent to reinstate the antidumping duty order. See Certain Pasta from Italy: Notice of Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review and Intent to Reinstate the Antidumping Duty Order, 73 FR 9769 (February 22, 2008). The final results are currently due no later than August 5, 2008. Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results Under 19 CFR 351.216(e), the Department will issue the final results of a changed CCR within 270 days after the date on which the Department initiates the changed circumstances review. Currently, the final results of the antidumping duty CCR, which cover Pasta Lensi S.r.L. (Lensi), a producer/ exporter of pasta from Italy, and American Italian Pasta Company (AIPC), Lensi’s corporate parent and importer of subject merchandise produced by Lensi, are due by August 5, 2008. Lensi and AIPC have requested that the Department meet with their representatives on August 11, 2008, which is after the current deadline of the final results of the CCR. Due to the Department’s decision to accommodate the request of Lensi and AIPC and in accordance with 19 CFR 351.302(b), we are extending the due date of the final results of by 60 days. Therefore, the final results of the CCR are now due no later than October 6, 2008.1 This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(b) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. Dated: August 5, 2008. Gary Taverman, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretaryfor Import Administration. [FR Doc. E8–18624 Filed 8–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S 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, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., notice is hereby given that the 1 Day 60 falls on a Saturday. Therefore, we are extending the due date of final results to the following business day, which is Monday, October 6, 2008. E:\FR\FM\12AUN1.SGM 12AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 12, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46870-46871]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-18551]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Survey of 
International Air Travelers

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, 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 October 14, 
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 Richard Champley or Ron Erdmann, Office of Travel & 
Tourism Industries (OTTI), ITA, Phone: (202) 482-0140, and fax: (202) 
482-2887, E-Mail: Richard.champley@mail.doc.gov or 
Ron.erdmann@mail.doc.gov.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The ``Survey of International Air Travelers'' program, administered 
by the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) of the 
International Trade Administration provides the sole source data 
required to: (1) Estimate international travel and passenger fare 
exports, imports and the trade balance for the United States; (2) 
support the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), Bureau of Economic 
Analysis' (BEA) mandate to collect, analyze and report information used 
to calculate the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and (3) Travel and 
Tourism Satellite Account for the United States.
    The Survey program contains the core data that is analyzed and 
communicated by OTTI with other government agencies, associations and 
businesses that share the same objective of increasing U.S. 
international travel exports. The Survey assists OTTI in assessing the 
economic impact of international travel on state and local economies, 
providing visitation estimates, and identifying traveler and trip 
characteristics. The DOC assists travel industry enterprises to 
increase international travel and passenger fare exports for the 
country as well as outbound travel on U.S. carriers. The Survey program 
provides the only available estimates of nonresident visitation to the 
states and cities within the U.S., as well as U.S. resident travel 
abroad. U.S. and foreign flag airlines that voluntarily participate in 
the Survey program enable the collection.

II. Method of Collection

    The survey will be collected by: (1) the flight attendant during 
the flight, or (2) the sub-contractor ``interviewer'' in the pre-flight 
departure gate area. International passengers will be prompted to 
complete/submit the survey after making flight arrangements via a 
booking engine (i.e., Worldspan) or an airline Internet site.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0625-0227.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 99,400.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 24,850.
    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: August 7, 2008.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-18551 Filed 8-11-08; 8:45 am]
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