Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 54951-54952 [E9-25593]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 205 / Monday, October 26, 2009 / Notices mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES ∑ Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to (https://www.regulations.gov/ fdmspublic/component/main?main= DocketDetail&d=APHIS-2007-0156) to submit or view comments and to view supporting and related materials available electronically. ∑ Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send two copies of your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2007-0156, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238. Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS2007-0156. Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 690-2817 before coming. Other Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at (https://www.aphis.usda.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Karen Green, Biotechnology Regulatory Services, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 147, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236; (301) 734-0672, email: (karen.c.green@aphis.usda.gov). To obtain copies of the petition or the draft environmental assessment, contact Ms. Cindy Eck at (301) 734-0667, email: (cynthia.a.eck@aphis.usda.gov). The petition, the draft environmental assessment, and the plant pest risk assessment are also available on the Internet at (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/ brs/aphisdocs/06_35401p.pdf), (https:// www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/aphisdocs/06_ 35401p_ea.pdf), and (https:// www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/aphisdocs/ 06_35401p_pra.pdf). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background In a notice1 published in the Federal Register on September 2, 2009 (74 FR 45413-45415, Docket No. APHIS-20070156), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the availability of a petition from Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., seeking a determination of nonregulated status for soybean designated as transformation event 305423, which has 1To view the notice, petition, draft environmental assessment, plant pest risk assessment, and any comments we have received, go to (https:// www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main? main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS-2007-0156). VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:14 Oct 23, 2009 Jkt 220001 been genetically engineered to have higher levels of oleic acid and lower levels of linoleic and linolenic acids in their oil. In that notice, we indicated to the public that the petition, a draft environmental assessment, and a plant pest risk assessment were available on the Internet, in our Agency reading room, and from the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Due to an Agency oversight, an incorrect version of the Pioneer petition was originally posted on the Internet for review and comment. With this notice, we are advising the public that the correct version of the petition has been posted and is available for review and comment. We are also extending the comment period for the petition, the draft environmental assessment, and the plant pest risk assessment in order to provide the public a full 60 days to consider the petition for determination of nonregulated status and the supporting documents associated with that petition. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments. After the comment period closes, APHIS will review all written comments received during the comment period and any other relevant information. All public comments received regarding the petition and draft environmental assessment will be available for public review. After reviewing and evaluating the comments on the petition, draft environmental assessment, and other data, APHIS will furnish a response to the petitioner, either approving or denying the petition. APHIS will then publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing the regulatory status of Pioneer’s 305423 soybean and the availability of APHIS’ written decision. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7701-7772 and 77817786; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3. Done in Washington, DC, this 19th day of October 2009. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E9–25686 Filed 10–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–S ARCTIC RESEARCH COMMISSION Meeting Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Arctic Research Commission will hold its 91st meeting in Cambridge, VA on November 9–11, 2009. The Business Session, open to the public, will convene at 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2009 in Cambridge, VA. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54951 An Executive Session will follow adjournment of the Business Session. The Agenda items include: (1) Call to order and approval of the Agenda; (2) Approval of the Minutes of the 90th Meeting; (3) Commissioners and Staff Reports; (4) Discussion and presentations concerning Arctic research activities. The focus of the meeting will be reports and updates on programs and research projects affecting the Arctic. Any person planning to attend this meeting who requires special accessibility features and/or auxiliary aids, such as sign language interpreters, must inform the Commission in advance of those needs. Contact Person for More Information: John Farrell, Executive Director, U.S. Arctic Research Commission, 703–525– 0111 or TDD 703–306–0090. Yours truly, John Farrell, Executive Director. [FR Doc. E9–25514 Filed 10–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–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: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: Northwest Region Logbook Family of Forms. OMB Control Number: 0648–271. Form Number(s): NA. Type of Request: Regular submission. Number of Respondents: 45. Average Hours per Response: Daily fishing and cumulative production report (catchers) and Daily fish received and cumulative production report (motherships): 13 minutes; Daily fishing and cumulative production report (catcher-processors), 26 minutes; weekly production reports, 15 minutes; product transfer/offloading logbooks, 20 minutes; start/stop notices, 1 minute. Burden Hours: 937. Needs and Uses: This information collection for which we are requesting renewal is authorized by the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP) which was developed by the Pacific Fisheries Management Council (Council) under the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson Act), 16 E:\FR\FM\26OCN1.SGM 26OCN1 54952 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 205 / Monday, October 26, 2009 / Notices U.S.C. 1801 et seq. The FMP governs the groundfish fishery off Washington, Oregon, and California (WOC). This comprehensive Federal Fisheries data collection program includes recordkeeping and reporting requirements for fish processing vessels over 125 feet in length (at sea processors, which includes catcher/ processors and motherships) and catcher vessels that deliver to motherships operating in the waters off WOC. This information is used by the observers at-sea to obtain fishing effort information and would also be used to estimate catch if observer data were not available (i.e., illness or injury of the observer) or to verify observer data. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. 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 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 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 David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. Dated: October 20, 2009. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E9–25593 Filed 10–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Patent Cooperation Treaty mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: Proposed Collection; Comment 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 take this opportunity to VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:14 Oct 23, 2009 Jkt 220001 comment on the continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before December 28, 2009. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: Susan.Fawcett@uspto.gov. Include A0651–0021 comment@ in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 571–273–0112, marked to the attention of Susan K. Fawcett. • Mail: Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313–1450. • Federal Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. ADDRESSES: international applications filed by residents and nationals of the United States. These applicants send most of their correspondence directly to the USPTO, but they may also file certain documents directly with the IB. The USPTO also serves as an International Searching Authority (ISA) and an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA). The USPTO is updating this information collection to reflect the current practice and fee structure for PCT applications entering the national stage at the USPTO. A form is being added to this collection for the previously approved information requirement for the withdrawal of an international application. This form (PCT/IB/372) is developed and maintained by the WIPO. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Rafael Bacares, Office of PCT Legal Administration, United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313–1450; by telephone at 571–272– 3276; or by e-mail to Rafael.Bacares@uspto.gov. II. Method of Collection SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Number: 0651–0021. Form Number(s): PCT/RO/101, PCT/ RO/134, PCT/IB/372, PCT/IPEA/401, PTO–1382, PTO–1390, PTO/SB/61/PCT, PTO/SB/64/PCT. 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: 363,809 responses per year. Estimated Time per Response: The USPTO estimates that it will take the public from 15 minutes (0.25 hours) to 8 hours to gather the necessary information, prepare the appropriate form or documents, and submit the information to the USPTO. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Burden Hours: 341,840 hours per year. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost Burden: $105,970,400 per year. The USPTO expects that the information in this collection will be prepared by attorneys. Using the professional rate of $310 per hour for attorneys in private firms, the USPTO estimates that the respondent cost burden for submitting the information in this collection will be $105,970,400 per year. I. Abstract This collection of information is required by the provisions of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), which became operational in June 1978 and is administered by the International Bureau (IB) of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland. The provisions of the PCT have been implemented by the United States in Part IV of Title 35 of the U.S. Code and Subpart C of Title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The purpose of the PCT is to provide a standardized filing format and procedure that allows an applicant to seek protection for an invention in several countries by filing one international application in one location, in one language, and paying one initial set of fees. The information in this collection is used by the public to submit a patent application under the PCT and by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to fulfill its obligation to process, search, and examine the application as directed by the treaty. The USPTO acts as the United States Receiving Office (RO/US) for PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 By mail, hand delivery, or electronically to the USPTO. Electronic submissions are made through EFS– Web, the USPTO’s online filing system for patent applications and related documents. III. Data E:\FR\FM\26OCN1.SGM 26OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 205 (Monday, October 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54951-54952]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-25593]


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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: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
    Title: Northwest Region Logbook Family of Forms.
    OMB Control Number: 0648-271.
    Form Number(s): NA.
    Type of Request: Regular submission.
    Number of Respondents: 45.
    Average Hours per Response: Daily fishing and cumulative production 
report (catchers) and Daily fish received and cumulative production 
report (motherships): 13 minutes; Daily fishing and cumulative 
production report (catcher-processors), 26 minutes; weekly production 
reports, 15 minutes; product transfer/offloading logbooks, 20 minutes; 
start/stop notices, 1 minute.
    Burden Hours: 937.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection for which we are 
requesting renewal is authorized by the Pacific Coast Groundfish 
Fishery Management Plan (FMP) which was developed by the Pacific 
Fisheries Management Council (Council) under the Magnuson-Stevens 
Fisheries Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson Act), 16

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U.S.C. 1801 et seq. The FMP governs the groundfish fishery off 
Washington, Oregon, and California (WOC).
    This comprehensive Federal Fisheries data collection program 
includes recordkeeping and reporting requirements for fish processing 
vessels over 125 feet in length (at sea processors, which includes 
catcher/processors and motherships) and catcher vessels that deliver to 
motherships operating in the waters off WOC. This information is used 
by the observers at-sea to obtain fishing effort information and would 
also be used to estimate catch if observer data were not available 
(i.e., illness or injury of the observer) or to verify observer data.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    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 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 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 
David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov.

    Dated: October 20, 2009.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-25593 Filed 10-23-09; 8:45 am]
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