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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 157 / Monday, August 17, 2009 / Notices control the movement of invasive plant pests via the movement of firewood. There are many potential approaches to addressing this issue, including voluntary, regulatory, and outreachbased programs. On-site registration will begin at 8 a.m. on the day of each meeting concerning wood packaging material and at noon for the meeting concerning Federal firewood strategy. All participants must register on the day of the meeting. If you require special accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter, or if you have any questions regarding the meetings, please call or write the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Persons attending the August 27, 2009, meetings in Washington, DC, will be required to sign in at the entrance to the USDA South Building located at 14th Street and Independence Avenue, entering through Wing 7. Photo identification is required to gain access to the building. The nearest Metro station is the Smithsonian station on the Blue/Orange Lines, which is within walking distance. Done in Washington, DC, this 11th day of August 2009. William H. Clay, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E9–19643 Filed 8–14–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee will be meeting to assign monitors on 2008 projects and hold a short public forum (question and answer session). The meeting is being held pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 106–393) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106– 393). The meeting is open to the public. DATES: The meeting will be held on August 25, 2009, 6:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Bitterroot National Forest, Supervisor Office, 1801 N First Street, Hamilton, Montana. Send written comments to Daniel G Ritter, District Ranger, Stevensville Ranger District, 88 Main Street, Stevensville, MT 59870, by VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:55 Aug 14, 2009 Jkt 217001 facsimile (406) 777–7423, or electronically to dritter@fs.fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Ritter, Stevensville District Ranger and Designated Federal Officer, Phone: (406) 777–5461. Dated: August 5, 2009. David T. Bull, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. E9–19496 Filed 8–14–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce 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: U.S. Census Bureau. Title: Service Annual Survey. Form Number(s): SA–22T thru SA– 813 (81 forms total). OMB Control Number: 0607–0422. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Burden Hours: 271,284. Number of Respondents: 78,730. Average Hours Per Response: 3 hours and 27 minutes. Needs and Uses: The U.S. Census Bureau requests an extension with revision of the current OMB approval of the Service Annual Survey (SAS). Today, over 50 percent of all economic activity is accounted for by services that are narrowly defined to exclude retail and wholesale trade. The U.S. Census Bureau currently measures the total output of most of these service industries annually in its Service Annual Survey. This survey currently covers all or some of: Transportation and Warehousing; Information; Finance and Insurance; Real Estate and Rental and Leasing; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Administration and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services; Health Care and Social Assistance; Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation; and Other Services. The survey will expand to cover two new sectors, Utilities and Educational Services, and all industries within the sectors mentioned above. Data from the SAS are essential to a better understanding and higher quality estimates of economic growth, real output, prices, and productivity for our nation’s economy. A broad spectrum of government and private stakeholders use these data in analyzing business and PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41369 economic sectors; developing statistics on services; forecasting economic growth; and compiling data on productivity, prices and gross domestic product (GDP). In addition, trade and professional organizations use these data to analyze industry trends, benchmark their own statistical programs and develop forecasts. Private businesses use these data to measure market share, analyze business potential and plan investments. Comprehensive, comparative annual data on the services sector are not available from any other source. Annually, the SAS collects total revenue, total expenses, and general expense detail items. Some sectors also collect revenue detail items that are specific to a particular industry. The availability of these data greatly improve the quality of the intermediateinputs and value-added estimates in BEA’s annual input-output and GDP by industry accounts. The data produced in the SAS are critical to the accurate measurement of total economic activity. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the primary Federal user, uses the information to develop the national income and product accounts, compile benchmark and annual input-output tables, and compute GDP by industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) uses these data as inputs to its Producer Price Indexes and in developing productivity measurements. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) use the data for program planning and development of the National Health Expenditure Accounts. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) uses these data to assess the impact of regulatory policies. International agencies use the data to compare total domestic output to changing international activity. Private industry also uses these data as a tool for marketing analysis. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; not-for-profit institutions. Frequency: Annually. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: Title 13, United States Code, sections 182, 224 and 225. OMB Desk Officer: Brian HarrisKojetin, (202) 395–7314. 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 7845, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dhynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed E:\FR\FM\17AUN1.SGM 17AUN1 41370 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 157 / Monday, August 17, 2009 / Notices information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to Brian Harris-Kojetin, OMB Desk Officer either by fax (202–395– 7245) or e-mail (bharrisk@omb.eop.gov). Dated: August 11, 2009. Glenna Mickelson, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E9–19580 Filed 8–14–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Department of Commerce: Industry Outreach in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for Climate Change Negotiations Under the UNFCCC mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) will host a half-day roundtable for industry participants on August 25, 2009, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during which senior U.S. government officials will outline the draft negotiation text of a new agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), provide updates on recent developments, and solicit individual input from participants. The purpose of the industry roundtable is to allow private sector stakeholders, particularly industry and trade associations, to advise U.S. officials on the impact a new UNFCCC agreement could have on their respective operations and on associated commercial opportunities. The DOC anticipates additional outreach events will be held throughout the United States. DATES: August 25, 2009. ADDRESSES: To participate in the roundtable, please register via the Internet at: https://bec.msoe.edu/ course_descriptions/WPCLIM.php. For questions or problems with Internet registration, please contact Paul D. Churchill, Director, Milwaukee U.S. Export Assistance Center, 1025 North Broadway, R01, Milwaukee, WI 53202; (414) 297–3473; Paul.Churchill@mail.doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Participation Any private sector participant may register to attend; space is limited. Participants who are unable to attend the event can call into a conference line to participate. To get the audio VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:55 Aug 14, 2009 Jkt 217001 conference call-in information, please email bec@msoe.edu and put ‘‘BEC Audio Recording’’ in the subject line. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change—The UNFCCC was signed in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and entered into force on March 21, 1994. Currently, 192 states have ratified the Convention, including the United States. The treaty requires national inventories of greenhouse gas emissions from developed countries, and encourages national action to stem greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change. Developed nations also pledge to share technology and resources with developing nations. Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change—The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in December 1997, entered into force on February 16, 2005, and has been ratified by 184 countries and the European Community. While the United States signed the document, the U.S. Senate has never ratified the treaty. The Kyoto Protocol sets binding emissions targets for 37 industrialized countries, includes mechanisms for measuring and reporting emissions, and provides for financing and technology assistance to developing countries. The Protocol will expire at the end of 2012. Current UNFCCC Negotiations— Negotiations under the UNFCCC are underway to formulate a successor agreement to the Kyoto Protocol. The discussions have the goal of concluding an agreement in Copenhagen this December. Potential impacts on U.S. industrial competitiveness will be discussed during the upcoming roundtable, including technology transfer, intellectual property, financing, and related commercial opportunities. Dated: August 10, 2009. Man Cho, Energy Team Leader, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries, U.S. Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. E9–19588 Filed 8–14–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Department of Commerce: Environmental Industry Innovation Event government officials and industry participants which will feature examples of new environmental products and services. The purpose of the event is to highlight creativity and innovation in environmental technologies, discuss their importance to the sector, and identify potential policy interactions. The event is called ‘‘The New Environmental Industry— New Entrants and Innovation Broaden the Business of Environmental Protection.’’ DATES: September 29, 2009; Washington, DC; U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; 2 p.m.–4 p.m. ADDRESSES: To register to attend the event, please e-mail your name, organization, title, and contact information to newenvind@mail.doc.gov. For questions, please contact Marc Lemmond, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries, Room 4053, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; 202–482–3889; marc.lemmond@mail.doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Selection Criteria The Department invites registrations from interested representatives of the U.S. government, relevant trade associations, and private sector companies. As industry continues to seek solutions to current environmental issues such as climate change, clean air, and growing water scarcity, U.S. companies from across the industrial spectrum are creating new environmental products and services. Come hear some of the surprising sources of this innovation and discuss potential policy interactions. Cheryl McQueen, Acting Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries, U.S. Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. E9–19586 Filed 8–14–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) will host a two-hour event in Washington, DC at Department of Commerce headquarters for U.S. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17AUN1.SGM 17AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 157 (Monday, August 17, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41369-41370]
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[FR Doc No: E9-19580]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Commerce 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: U.S. Census Bureau.
    Title: Service Annual Survey.
    Form Number(s): SA-22T thru SA-813 (81 forms total).
    OMB Control Number: 0607-0422.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Burden Hours: 271,284.
    Number of Respondents: 78,730.
    Average Hours Per Response: 3 hours and 27 minutes.
    Needs and Uses: The U.S. Census Bureau requests an extension with 
revision of the current OMB approval of the Service Annual Survey 
(SAS). Today, over 50 percent of all economic activity is accounted for 
by services that are narrowly defined to exclude retail and wholesale 
trade. The U.S. Census Bureau currently measures the total output of 
most of these service industries annually in its Service Annual Survey. 
This survey currently covers all or some of: Transportation and 
Warehousing; Information; Finance and Insurance; Real Estate and Rental 
and Leasing; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; 
Administration and Support and Waste Management and Remediation 
Services; Health Care and Social Assistance; Arts, Entertainment, and 
Recreation; and Other Services. The survey will expand to cover two new 
sectors, Utilities and Educational Services, and all industries within 
the sectors mentioned above.
    Data from the SAS are essential to a better understanding and 
higher quality estimates of economic growth, real output, prices, and 
productivity for our nation's economy. A broad spectrum of government 
and private stakeholders use these data in analyzing business and 
economic sectors; developing statistics on services; forecasting 
economic growth; and compiling data on productivity, prices and gross 
domestic product (GDP). In addition, trade and professional 
organizations use these data to analyze industry trends, benchmark 
their own statistical programs and develop forecasts. Private 
businesses use these data to measure market share, analyze business 
potential and plan investments. Comprehensive, comparative annual data 
on the services sector are not available from any other source.
    Annually, the SAS collects total revenue, total expenses, and 
general expense detail items. Some sectors also collect revenue detail 
items that are specific to a particular industry. The availability of 
these data greatly improve the quality of the intermediate-inputs and 
value-added estimates in BEA's annual input-output and GDP by industry 
accounts.
    The data produced in the SAS are critical to the accurate 
measurement of total economic activity. The Bureau of Economic Analysis 
(BEA), the primary Federal user, uses the information to develop the 
national income and product accounts, compile benchmark and annual 
input-output tables, and compute GDP by industry. The Bureau of Labor 
Statistics (BLS) uses these data as inputs to its Producer Price 
Indexes and in developing productivity measurements. The Centers for 
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) use the data for program planning 
and development of the National Health Expenditure Accounts. The 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) uses these data to assess the 
impact of regulatory policies. International agencies use the data to 
compare total domestic output to changing international activity. 
Private industry also uses these data as a tool for marketing analysis.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    Legal Authority: Title 13, United States Code, sections 182, 224 
and 225.
    OMB Desk Officer: Brian Harris-Kojetin, (202) 395-7314.
    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 7845, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at 
dhynek@doc.gov).
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed

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information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to Brian Harris-Kojetin, OMB Desk Officer either by fax 
(202-395-7245) or e-mail (bharrisk@omb.eop.gov).

    Dated: August 11, 2009.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-19580 Filed 8-14-09; 8:45 am]
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