Biennial Review of the Progress of Cooperation Under the United States-Singapore Memorandum of Intent on Cooperation in Environmental Matters and Suggestions for 2011-2012 U.S.-Singapore Plan of Action for Environmental Cooperation, 25032-25033 [2010-10724]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 6986]
Biennial Review of the Progress of
Cooperation Under the United StatesSingapore Memorandum of Intent on
Cooperation in Environmental Matters
and Suggestions for 2011–2012 U.S.Singapore Plan of Action for
Environmental Cooperation
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ACTION: Notice of a meeting for the
Biennial Review of the progress of
cooperation under the U.S.-Singapore
Memorandum of Intent on Cooperation
on Environmental Matters and
solicitation of suggestions for the 2011–
2012 U.S.-Singapore Plan of Action for
Environmental Cooperation.
SUMMARY: The Department of State is
providing notice that the United States
and Singapore intend to hold a Biennial
Review of the progress of cooperation
under the U.S.-Singapore Memorandum
of Intent on Cooperation on
Environmental Matters (MOI) in
Washington, DC, on May 13, 2010. This
biennial meeting to review the status of
cooperation is consistent with the intent
of the two Governments as set forth in
Section 3 of the MOI. A public
information session will be held on May
13th, at 1:30 p.m., in room 1105 at the
U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street,
NW., Washington, DC 20520. If you
would like to attend the session, please
send the following information to
Jacqueline Tront at the fax number or email address listed below under the
heading ADDRESSES: (1) Your name, (2)
your date of birth, and (3) the number
of a valid identification card that a
government has issued to you.
The purpose of the Biennial Review is
detailed below under SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.
The meeting agenda will include an
overview of progress in implementing
selected projects under the 2008–2010
Plan of Action pursuant to the MOI, and
the presentation of a new MOI Plan of
Action. The Department of State invites
interested organizations and members of
the public to submit written comments
or suggestions regarding agenda items
and to attend the public session.
Pursuant to the MOI, the United
States and Singapore will discuss and
agree upon the 2011–2012 Plan of
Action for Environmental Cooperation.
The Department of State is soliciting
ideas and suggestions for environmental
cooperation projects between the United
States and Singapore. The MOI outlines
broad areas for environmental
cooperation with the objective of
‘‘identify[ing] environmental issues of
mutual interest to the two governments,
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and establishing a mechanism through
which the two governments can pursue
cooperative environmental efforts in
those areas.’’ In addition, in the
Environment Chapter of the U.S.Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
(Chapter 18), ‘‘[t]he Parties recognize the
importance of strengthening capacity to
protect the environment and to promote
sustainable development in concert
with strengthening of trade and
investment relations between them. The
Parties shall, as appropriate, pursue
cooperative environmental activities,
including those pertinent to trade and
investment and to strengthening
environmental performance * * *
under a Memorandum of Intent on
Cooperation in Environmental Matters.
During 2011–2012, the United States
and Singapore intend to continue to
build upon the cooperative work
initiated in the 2008–2010 Plan of
Action, and to continue to follow up on
the themes reflected in the Environment
Chapter of the FTA.
The Department of State invites
government agencies and the public,
including NGOs, educational
institutions, private sector enterprises
and other interested persons, to submit
written comments or suggestions
regarding items for the Plan of Action
and implementation of environmental
cooperation activities. In preparing such
comments or suggestions, we encourage
submitters to refer to: (1) The U.S.Singapore MOI, (2) the U.S.-Singapore
2008–2010 Plan of Action on
Environmental Cooperation, (3) the
U.S.-Singapore FTA Environment
Chapter, and (4) the Environmental
Review of the FTA. (Documents are
available at: https://www.state.gov/g/oes/
env/trade/singapore/index.htm).
DATES: The meeting is to be held: May
13, 2010, 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.,
Washington, DC.
To be assured of timely consideration,
comments are requested no later than
May 10, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Written comments or
suggestions should be submitted to:
Jacqueline Tront, Office of
Environmental Policy, Bureau of
Oceans, International Environmental,
and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department
of State, by electronic mail at
trontjm@state.gov with the subject line
‘‘U.S.-Singapore Biennial Review’’ or by
fax to (202) 647–5947. If you have
access to the Internet you can view this
Notice and make comments by going to
https://www.regulations.gov/search/
Regs/home.html#home.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Jacqueline Tront, Telephone (202) 647–
4750.
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In Section
3 of the U.S.-Singapore MOI, the
Governments stated that they plan to
meet biennially to review the status of
cooperation under the MOI and to
develop and update, as appropriate, a
Plan of Action for Environmental
Cooperation. The Plan of Action is a
tool which identifies and outlines
agreed upon environmental cooperation
priorities, on-going efforts and
possibilities for future cooperation. The
United States-Singapore FTA entered
into force on January 1, 2004. Chapter
18 of the FTA committed the Parties to
entering into a Memorandum of Intent
on Cooperation in Environmental
Matters (MOI) and to pursue cooperative
environmental activities, including
those pertinent to trade and investment
and to strengthening environmental
performance, such as information
reporting, enforcement capacity, and
environmental management systems.
The last Biennial Review was held on
October 10, 2008 in Singapore. The
Parties discussed implementation of the
2005–2007 Plan of Action, and
elaboration of the 2008–2010 Plan of
Action. Regional environmental
initiatives, ‘‘green’’ technologies, and
reducing air and water pollution were
high on the list of future activities
discussed during the 2008 Biennial
review and TRAFFIC described its work
in the Region to combat illegal wildlife
trafficking and logging.
At the upcoming Biennial Review in
Washington, DC on May 13, 2010, the
Parties will receive reports on progress
of implementing the 2008–2010 Plan of
Action and review and approve the
2011–2012 Plan of Action. The Parties
will also consider recommendations for
future bilateral cooperation during the
Biennial Review.
The mutually identified goals of
cooperation under the 2008 to 2010 Plan
of Action are: (1) Encouraging the
bilateral and regional use of innovative
and climate-friendly environmental
technology and pollution management
techniques; (2) participating in regional
initiatives on environmentally
sustainable cities and sustainable
management and trade in sustainably
managed resources; and (3) further
improving capacity to implement and
enforce environmental laws, including
further enhancing efforts of countries in
the region to combat illegal trade in
environmentally sensitive goods
through bilateral and regional
cooperative activities. We anticipate
continuing to work to achieve these
goals in the 2011 to 2012 plan and are
seeking ideas and suggestions for
activities that can be included in the
Plan of Action consistent with them.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Ongoing environmental cooperation
work includes: Participation in regional
workshops to combat illegal trade in
environmentally sensitive goods,
technical exchanges on water systems
and water pollution management,
participation in regional initiatives on
sustainable management and trade in
sustainably managed resources,
promotion of energy efficiency projects
and partnerships, cooperating through
the Pacific Ports Initiative and
combining efforts under the Sustainable
Cities Program. The listed activities and
additional cooperative activities were
outlined in previous Environmental
Cooperation Action Plans and discussed
during previous Biennial Review
meetings. Additional information can be
found on the website listed above.
In carrying out this cooperative work,
the United States and Singapore intend
to explore the development of
partnerships with private sector and
civil society organizations, to build
upon and complement ongoing bilateral
cooperative work in other fora, and to
explore opportunities for mutual
collaboration in these priority areas
with other countries in the region.
Disclaimer: This Public Notice is a
request for comments and suggestions,
and is not a request for applications. No
granting or money is directly associated
with this request for suggestions for the
2011–2012 Plan of Action. There is no
expectation of resources or funding
associated with any comments or
suggestions provided for the 2011–2012
Plan of Action.
Dated: April 23, 2010.
Willem H. Brakel,
Director, Office of Environmental Policy,
Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA–2010–0049]
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Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping
Requirements
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT.
ACTION: Request for public comment on
proposed collection of information.
SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can
collect certain information from the
public, it must receive approval from
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB). Under procedures established
by the Paperwork Reduction Act of
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1995, before seeking OMB approval,
Federal agencies must solicit public
comment on proposed collections of
information, including extensions and
reinstatements of previously approved
collections.
This document describes one
collection of information for which
NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before July 6, 2010.
Direct all written comments
to U.S. Department of Transportation
Dockets, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590. Docket No.
NHTSA–2010–0049
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Maria Vegega, Chief, Behavioral
Research Division, Office of Behavioral
Safety Research (NTI–131), National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., W44–302,
Washington, DC 20590. Dr. Vegega’s
phone number is 202–366–2668 and her
e-mail address is Maria.Vegega@dot.gov.
Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before an agency submits a proposed
collection of information to OMB for
approval, it must publish a document in
the Federal Register providing a 60-day
comment period and otherwise consult
with members of the public and affected
agencies concerning each proposed
collection of information. The OMB has
promulgated regulations describing
what must be included in such a
document. Under OMB’s regulations (at
5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must ask
for public comment on the following:
(i) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(ii) the accuracy of the agency’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(iii) how to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(iv) how to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including the use
of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
In compliance with these
requirements, NHTSA asks public
comment on the following proposed
collection of information:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Focus Group Review of Advanced
Alcohol Detection Technology
Type of Request—New information
collection requirement.
OMB Clearance Number—None.
Form Number—This collection of
information uses no standard forms.
Requested Expiration Date of
Approval—September 30, 2013.
Summary of the Collection of
Information—NHTSA proposes to
conduct a total of 24 focus groups in
two stages. The first set of focus groups
(12 focus groups) will obtain
information on public perceptions and
attitudes concerning in-vehicle alcohol
detection technology designed to
prevent alcohol-impaired driving.
Information from this phase of the
project will be used to provide greater
clarity to the technology under
investigation. Then, a second set of 12
focus groups will be conducted to gauge
driver reaction to technology
prototypes, obtain input on alternative
prototype features, and obtain guidance
on strategies for introduction.
Participation in the focus groups will be
voluntary. Participants will be asked
about current and future in-vehicle
safety technologies for detecting
alcohol.
The focus groups will be audio taped
using electronic equipment and
augmented by handwritten notes taken
during the discussions. No videotaping
will occur. During the focus group
discussion, participants will be
identified solely by first name. Last
names, telephone numbers, and any
other personally identifiable
information obtained during
recruitment of the focus group
participants will be separated from the
collected information. Summarization
and any reporting of the collected
information will use generic categories
rather than first names to further
preserve anonymity of participants.
Description of the Need for the
Information and Proposed Use of the
Information—The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration’s
(NHTSA’s) mission is to save lives,
prevent injuries, and reduce healthcare
and other economic costs associated
with motor vehicle crashes. In 2008,
almost 12,000 people died in vehicle
crashes due to alcohol-impaired driving.
In a continuing effort to reduce the
adverse consequences of alcoholimpaired driving, NHTSA in
conjunction with the Automotive
Coalition for Traffic Safety is
undertaking research and development
to explore the feasibility of, and public
policy challenges associated with, use of
in-vehicle alcohol detection technology.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 6986]
Biennial Review of the Progress of Cooperation Under the United
States-Singapore Memorandum of Intent on Cooperation in Environmental
Matters and Suggestions for 2011-2012 U.S.-Singapore Plan of Action for
Environmental Cooperation
ACTION: Notice of a meeting for the Biennial Review of the progress of
cooperation under the U.S.-Singapore Memorandum of Intent on
Cooperation on Environmental Matters and solicitation of suggestions
for the 2011-2012 U.S.-Singapore Plan of Action for Environmental
Cooperation.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State is providing notice that the United
States and Singapore intend to hold a Biennial Review of the progress
of cooperation under the U.S.-Singapore Memorandum of Intent on
Cooperation on Environmental Matters (MOI) in Washington, DC, on May
13, 2010. This biennial meeting to review the status of cooperation is
consistent with the intent of the two Governments as set forth in
Section 3 of the MOI. A public information session will be held on May
13th, at 1:30 p.m., in room 1105 at the U.S. Department of State, 2201
C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520. If you would like to attend the
session, please send the following information to Jacqueline Tront at
the fax number or e-mail address listed below under the heading
ADDRESSES: (1) Your name, (2) your date of birth, and (3) the number of
a valid identification card that a government has issued to you.
The purpose of the Biennial Review is detailed below under
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
The meeting agenda will include an overview of progress in
implementing selected projects under the 2008-2010 Plan of Action
pursuant to the MOI, and the presentation of a new MOI Plan of Action.
The Department of State invites interested organizations and members of
the public to submit written comments or suggestions regarding agenda
items and to attend the public session.
Pursuant to the MOI, the United States and Singapore will discuss
and agree upon the 2011-2012 Plan of Action for Environmental
Cooperation. The Department of State is soliciting ideas and
suggestions for environmental cooperation projects between the United
States and Singapore. The MOI outlines broad areas for environmental
cooperation with the objective of ``identify[ing] environmental issues
of mutual interest to the two governments, and establishing a mechanism
through which the two governments can pursue cooperative environmental
efforts in those areas.'' In addition, in the Environment Chapter of
the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) (Chapter 18), ``[t]he
Parties recognize the importance of strengthening capacity to protect
the environment and to promote sustainable development in concert with
strengthening of trade and investment relations between them. The
Parties shall, as appropriate, pursue cooperative environmental
activities, including those pertinent to trade and investment and to
strengthening environmental performance * * * under a Memorandum of
Intent on Cooperation in Environmental Matters. During 2011-2012, the
United States and Singapore intend to continue to build upon the
cooperative work initiated in the 2008-2010 Plan of Action, and to
continue to follow up on the themes reflected in the Environment
Chapter of the FTA.
The Department of State invites government agencies and the public,
including NGOs, educational institutions, private sector enterprises
and other interested persons, to submit written comments or suggestions
regarding items for the Plan of Action and implementation of
environmental cooperation activities. In preparing such comments or
suggestions, we encourage submitters to refer to: (1) The U.S.-
Singapore MOI, (2) the U.S.-Singapore 2008-2010 Plan of Action on
Environmental Cooperation, (3) the U.S.-Singapore FTA Environment
Chapter, and (4) the Environmental Review of the FTA. (Documents are
available at: https://www.state.gov/g/oes/env/trade/singapore/index.htm).
DATES: The meeting is to be held: May 13, 2010, 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.,
Washington, DC.
To be assured of timely consideration, comments are requested no
later than May 10, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Written comments or suggestions should be submitted to:
Jacqueline Tront, Office of Environmental Policy, Bureau of Oceans,
International Environmental, and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of
State, by electronic mail at trontjm@state.gov with the subject line
``U.S.-Singapore Biennial Review'' or by fax to (202) 647-5947. If you
have access to the Internet you can view this Notice and make comments
by going to https://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jacqueline Tront, Telephone (202)
647-4750.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In Section 3 of the U.S.-Singapore MOI, the
Governments stated that they plan to meet biennially to review the
status of cooperation under the MOI and to develop and update, as
appropriate, a Plan of Action for Environmental Cooperation. The Plan
of Action is a tool which identifies and outlines agreed upon
environmental cooperation priorities, on-going efforts and
possibilities for future cooperation. The United States-Singapore FTA
entered into force on January 1, 2004. Chapter 18 of the FTA committed
the Parties to entering into a Memorandum of Intent on Cooperation in
Environmental Matters (MOI) and to pursue cooperative environmental
activities, including those pertinent to trade and investment and to
strengthening environmental performance, such as information reporting,
enforcement capacity, and environmental management systems. The last
Biennial Review was held on October 10, 2008 in Singapore. The Parties
discussed implementation of the 2005-2007 Plan of Action, and
elaboration of the 2008-2010 Plan of Action. Regional environmental
initiatives, ``green'' technologies, and reducing air and water
pollution were high on the list of future activities discussed during
the 2008 Biennial review and TRAFFIC described its work in the Region
to combat illegal wildlife trafficking and logging.
At the upcoming Biennial Review in Washington, DC on May 13, 2010,
the Parties will receive reports on progress of implementing the 2008-
2010 Plan of Action and review and approve the 2011-2012 Plan of
Action. The Parties will also consider recommendations for future
bilateral cooperation during the Biennial Review.
The mutually identified goals of cooperation under the 2008 to 2010
Plan of Action are: (1) Encouraging the bilateral and regional use of
innovative and climate-friendly environmental technology and pollution
management techniques; (2) participating in regional initiatives on
environmentally sustainable cities and sustainable management and trade
in sustainably managed resources; and (3) further improving capacity to
implement and enforce environmental laws, including further enhancing
efforts of countries in the region to combat illegal trade in
environmentally sensitive goods through bilateral and regional
cooperative activities. We anticipate continuing to work to achieve
these goals in the 2011 to 2012 plan and are seeking ideas and
suggestions for activities that can be included in the Plan of Action
consistent with them.
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Ongoing environmental cooperation work includes: Participation in
regional workshops to combat illegal trade in environmentally sensitive
goods, technical exchanges on water systems and water pollution
management, participation in regional initiatives on sustainable
management and trade in sustainably managed resources, promotion of
energy efficiency projects and partnerships, cooperating through the
Pacific Ports Initiative and combining efforts under the Sustainable
Cities Program. The listed activities and additional cooperative
activities were outlined in previous Environmental Cooperation Action
Plans and discussed during previous Biennial Review meetings.
Additional information can be found on the website listed above.
In carrying out this cooperative work, the United States and
Singapore intend to explore the development of partnerships with
private sector and civil society organizations, to build upon and
complement ongoing bilateral cooperative work in other fora, and to
explore opportunities for mutual collaboration in these priority areas
with other countries in the region.
Disclaimer: This Public Notice is a request for comments and
suggestions, and is not a request for applications. No granting or
money is directly associated with this request for suggestions for the
2011-2012 Plan of Action. There is no expectation of resources or
funding associated with any comments or suggestions provided for the
2011-2012 Plan of Action.
Dated: April 23, 2010.
Willem H. Brakel,
Director, Office of Environmental Policy, Department of State.
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