Notice of an Opportunity To Apply for Membership on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 59114-59115 [E9-27506]

Download as PDF 59114 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 220 / Tuesday, November 17, 2009 / Notices Need and Use of the Information: FNS will collect information to record data in negative case reviews. Negative case actions include the denial, termination or suspension of benefits. FNS will also measure program operations and determination of a State’s eligibility for enhanced administrative funding and to monitor the progress of sample selection and completion. If the information were not collected, it would delay the awarding of monetary incentives in which the negative error rate played a role. Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government; Federal Government; Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 53. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; Annually. Total Burden Hours: 118,633. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Food and Nutrition Service Title: Data Collection Related to Participation of Faith-Based and Community Organizations. OMB Control Number: 0584–0540. Summary of Collection: The Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) issued a 60-day notice entitled ‘‘Data Collection related to Institutions and Organizations,’’ as part of the Department’s efforts to fulfill its responsibilities under Executive Orders 13279 ‘‘Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations,’’ and Executive Order 13280, ‘‘Responsibilities of the Department of Agriculture and the Agency for International Development with Respect to Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. Additionally Executive Order 13280 charges the Department to give equal treatment to faith-based and community organizations that apply to participate in the Department’s programs. Need and Use of the Information: The data collected will enable FNS to identify the faith-based and community organizations participating in Federal nutrition assistance programs, determine the level of their participation, ensure that FNS’ programs are open to all eligible organizations and evaluate the effectiveness of its technical assistance and outreach efforts. Without the data FNS will be hampered in its efforts to fully meet the requirements established by the aforementioned executive order and regulations. Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions; Individual or households; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 57. VerDate Nov<24>2008 20:50 Nov 16, 2009 Jkt 220001 Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 131,966. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–27507 Filed 11–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Office of the Secretary Notice of an Opportunity To Apply for Membership on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce is currently seeking applications for membership on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Council). The purpose of the Council is to advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters related to innovation and entrepreneurship. ADDRESSES: Please submit application information to the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Room 4077, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 or electronically to entrepreneurship@doc.gov. DATES: All applications must be received by the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship by close of business on November 30, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Room 4077, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230, telephone: 202–482–5336, email: entrepreneurship@doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship is accepting applications for the Council for the upcoming 2-year charter term beginning November 2009. Members shall serve until the Council charter expires in November 2011. Members will be selected, in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidelines, based on their ability to advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to innovation and entrepreneurship. Members of the Council shall be selected in a manner that ensures that the Council is balanced in terms of perspectives and expertise with regard to innovation and entrepreneurship. To that end, the Secretary seeks to appoint members who represent diversity in industry, PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 experience, and geographic area. Additional factors which may be considered in the selection of Council members include candidates’ proven experience in innovation and entrepreneurship, or in promoting entrepreneurship. Priority may be given to successful entrepreneurs, innovators, angel investors, venture capitalists, and other experts drawn from nongovernmental organizations, foundations and non-profits that have significant experience in innovation and entrepreneurship. Nominees will be evaluated consistent with the factors specified in this notice and their ability to carry out the goals of the Council. Self-nominations will be accepted. Appointments will be made without regard to political affiliation. The Council will identify and recommend solutions to issues critical to enabling entrepreneurs and firms to successfully commercialize new ideas and technologies into high-growth, innovation-based businesses and to create new jobs. The Council will also serve as a vehicle for ongoing dialogue with the entrepreneurship community. The duties of the Council are solely advisory; it shall report to the Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of Policy and Strategic Planning in the Office of the Secretary. Membership: Members will serve at the discretion of the Secretary of Commerce. Because members will be appointed as experts, members will be considered special government employees. Members participating in Council meetings and events will be responsible for their travel, living, and other personal expenses. Meetings will be held regularly and not less than twice annually, usually in Washington, DC. Members are required to attend a majority of the Council’s meetings. The first Council meeting for the new charter term has not yet been established. Eligibility: In addition to the factors stated above, eligibility for membership is limited to U.S. citizens who are not full-time employees of a government entity, are not registered with the Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and are not a federally-registered lobbyist. Application Procedure: For consideration, a nominee should send (1) resume, (2) personal statement of interest, (3) an affirmative statement that the applicant is not required to register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, and (4) an affirmative statement that the applicant is not a federally-registered lobbyist. Applications should be sent to the Office of Innovation and E:\FR\FM\17NON1.SGM 17NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 220 / Tuesday, November 17, 2009 / Notices Entrepreneurship at Room 4077, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Applications may also be submitted electronically to entrepreneurship@doc.gov. Appointments of members of the Council will be made by the Secretary of Commerce. Dated: November 10, 2009. John J. Phelan, III, Director for Management and Organization. [FR Doc. E9–27506 Filed 11–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–03–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economic Development Administration Notice of Petitions by Firms for Determination of Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance AGENCY: Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice and opportunity for public comment. Pursuant to Section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2341 et seq.), the 59115 Economic Development Administration (EDA) has received petitions for certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance from the firms listed below. EDA has initiated separate investigations to determine whether increased imports into the United States of articles like or directly competitive with those produced by each firm contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of the firm’s workers, or threat thereof, and to a decrease in sales or production of each petitioning firm. LIST OF PETITIONS RECEIVED BY EDA FOR CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR TRADE ADJUSTMENT [9/8/2009 through 11/6/2009] Firm Chicago Turnrite Company, Inc. Magil Corporation .................... C Cretors and Company ......... Transwall Office Systems, Inc Altronics Manufacturing Inc ..... Date accepted for filing Address 4459 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL, 60624. 500 N. Oakwood Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 60047. 3243 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618. P.O. Box 1930, 1220 West Chester, PA 19380. 12 Executive Drive, Unit 2, Hudson, NH 03051. Jewell Instruments LLC ........... 850 Perimeter Road, Manchester, NH 03103. Doors and More Inc ................ 2775 Baxter Lane, Bozeman, MT 59718. 1005 Mt. Read Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14606. P.O. Box 118, 71 Market, Attica, NY 14011. 4321 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660. 24 Jayar Road, Medway, MA 02053. 331 Graham Rd., Imlay City, MI 48444. 2100 Wyoming Ave., EI Paso, TX 79903. 810 Schoenhaar Dr., West Bend, WI 53090. Distech Systems, Inc ............... Attica Lumber Co., Inc ............ Jazz Semiconductor Inc .......... Innovative Coatings, Inc .......... Champion Bus, Inc./General Coach America. CAB Footwear LP ................... Matenaer Corporation ............. Marquette Tool and Die Company. Sweeney Enterprises, Inc ....... Sunset Metal Works, Inc ......... 3185 S. Kingshighway, St. Louis, MO 63139. 321 Waring Welfare Rd., Boerne, TX 78006. 221 Sunset Blvd. W., Chambersburg, PA 17202. 9/23/2009 9/24/2009 Precision machined parts for the marine, agriculture, railroad, hydraulic and index components industries. High tech electric motors designed for elevators. 9/23/2009 Food concession and industrial food processing equipment. 10/14/2009 9/24/2009 9/24/2009 9/8/2009 Automated robotic tray handling systems. 9/24/2009 9/25/2009 Hardwood moldings, dovetailed drawers, store fixtures and kitchen cabinet components. Analog-Intensive Mixed-Signal CA (AIMS) process technologies. Custom molded grips, caps, sleeves and covers. 9/25/2009 Passenger busses and coaches for public transportation. 9/25/2009 Leather footwear, custom boots. 10/27/2009 10/29/2009 10/23/2009 Stamped metal products for the agriculture, lawn and garden, heavy truck, construction hardware and equipment, automotive, engine & transmission, and consumer products industries. Metal tooling, stampings. 10/23/2009 Automatic (stand alone) animal feeders. 11/2/2009 9/25/2009 Fabrication manufacturing. Engineering, cutting, welding, machining, forming and painting components to customer specifications. Plastic injection molded parts such as housings hubs, gears and other components for scales, security cameras and wireless antennas. Complete engines, performance parts, and stock replacement parts. Shock absorbers. 10/9/2009 Custom notched logs for log home kits. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES 310 Running Pump Road, Lancaster, PA 17603. 11/3/2009 S & S Cycle, Inc ...................... 14025 County Highway G, Viola, WI 54664–8892. 8685 Berk Blvd., Hamilton, OH 45015. 1883 Highway 93 S, Hamilton, MT 59840. 1616 W Pine Avenue, Fresno, CA 93728. 9/10/2009 VerDate Nov<24>2008 20:50 Nov 16, 2009 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Moveable, modular walls of steel, glass and aluminum partitions and systems office furniture. Surface mount and thru-hole printed circuit board PCB assembly, and fully integrated services including cables, Electro-mechanical assemblies and full box-build chassis integration. Custom analog and digital panel meters, avionic mechanisms, inertial sensors, precision solenoids and test equipment. They also provide design and engineering services. Flush doors. 9/24/2009 True Precision Plastics, Inc ..... ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. Montana Sundown dba Rocky Mountain. Pacific Coast Anodizing Inc .... Products 10/29/2009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Metal finishing facility. E:\FR\FM\17NON1.SGM 17NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 220 (Tuesday, November 17, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59114-59115]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-27506]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Office of the Secretary


Notice of an Opportunity To Apply for Membership on the National 
Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce is currently seeking applications 
for membership on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and 
Entrepreneurship (Council). The purpose of the Council is to advise the 
Secretary of Commerce on matters related to innovation and 
entrepreneurship.

ADDRESSES: Please submit application information to the Office of 
Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Room 4077, 1401 Constitution Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20230 or electronically to 
entrepreneurship@doc.gov.

DATES: All applications must be received by the Office of Innovation 
and Entrepreneurship by close of business on November 30, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Office of Innovation and 
Entrepreneurship, Room 4077, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20230, telephone: 202-482-5336, e-mail: entrepreneurship@doc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Innovation and 
Entrepreneurship is accepting applications for the Council for the 
upcoming 2-year charter term beginning November 2009. Members shall 
serve until the Council charter expires in November 2011. Members will 
be selected, in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce 
guidelines, based on their ability to advise the Secretary of Commerce 
on matters relating to innovation and entrepreneurship. Members of the 
Council shall be selected in a manner that ensures that the Council is 
balanced in terms of perspectives and expertise with regard to 
innovation and entrepreneurship. To that end, the Secretary seeks to 
appoint members who represent diversity in industry, experience, and 
geographic area. Additional factors which may be considered in the 
selection of Council members include candidates' proven experience in 
innovation and entrepreneurship, or in promoting entrepreneurship. 
Priority may be given to successful entrepreneurs, innovators, angel 
investors, venture capitalists, and other experts drawn from non-
governmental organizations, foundations and non-profits that have 
significant experience in innovation and entrepreneurship. Nominees 
will be evaluated consistent with the factors specified in this notice 
and their ability to carry out the goals of the Council. Self-
nominations will be accepted. Appointments will be made without regard 
to political affiliation. The Council will identify and recommend 
solutions to issues critical to enabling entrepreneurs and firms to 
successfully commercialize new ideas and technologies into high-growth, 
innovation-based businesses and to create new jobs. The Council will 
also serve as a vehicle for ongoing dialogue with the entrepreneurship 
community. The duties of the Council are solely advisory; it shall 
report to the Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of Policy and 
Strategic Planning in the Office of the Secretary.
    Membership: Members will serve at the discretion of the Secretary 
of Commerce. Because members will be appointed as experts, members will 
be considered special government employees. Members participating in 
Council meetings and events will be responsible for their travel, 
living, and other personal expenses. Meetings will be held regularly 
and not less than twice annually, usually in Washington, DC. Members 
are required to attend a majority of the Council's meetings. The first 
Council meeting for the new charter term has not yet been established.
    Eligibility: In addition to the factors stated above, eligibility 
for membership is limited to U.S. citizens who are not full-time 
employees of a government entity, are not registered with the 
Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and 
are not a federally-registered lobbyist.
    Application Procedure: For consideration, a nominee should send (1) 
resume, (2) personal statement of interest, (3) an affirmative 
statement that the applicant is not required to register as a foreign 
agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 
and (4) an affirmative statement that the applicant is not a federally-
registered lobbyist. Applications should be sent to the Office of 
Innovation and

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Entrepreneurship at Room 4077, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20230. Applications may also be submitted electronically 
to entrepreneurship@doc.gov.
    Appointments of members of the Council will be made by the 
Secretary of Commerce.

    Dated: November 10, 2009.
John J. Phelan, III,
Director for Management and Organization.
[FR Doc. E9-27506 Filed 11-16-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-03-P
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