U.S.-EU High Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth, 1778-1779 [2012-329]

Download as PDF 1778 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 7 / Wednesday, January 11, 2012 / Notices You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents, to Sydney Taylor, Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street NW., L–603, Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at taylors2@state.gov. 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TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE U.S.–EU High Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth Tennessee Valley Authority. 30-Day notice of submission of information collection approval and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The proposed information collection described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended). The Tennessee Valley Authority is soliciting public comments on this proposed collection as provided by 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1). ADDRESSES: Requests for information, including copies of the information collection proposed and supporting documentation, should be directed to the Agency Clearance Officer: Mark Winter, Tennessee Valley Authority, 1101 Market Street (MP–3C), Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402–2801; (423) 751–6004. 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Tallent, Director, Enterprise Information Security & Policy. [FR Doc. 2012–361 Filed 1–10–12; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2012–191 Filed 1–10–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P BILLING CODE 8120–08–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:02 Jan 10, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Request for comments. AGENCY: At the November 28, 2011, European Union (EU)-United States Summit meeting, President Obama, European Commission President Barroso, and European Council President Von Rompuy directed the Transatlantic Economic Council to establish a High Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth, led by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht. The Working Group was asked to identify policies and measures to increase U.S.– EU trade and investment to support mutually beneficial job creation, economic growth, and international competitiveness. The Leaders also asked the Working Group to work closely with public and private sector stakeholder groups, and to draw on existing dialogues and mechanisms, as appropriate. To ensure that it has access to a wide range of views, ideas, and options concerning policies and measures to increase transatlantic trade and investment, the Working Group plans to consult extensively with business, nongovernmental organizations, academia, and other stakeholders. As part of this process, and consistent with the Leaders’ mandate, the U.S. Government welcomes written input from members of the public on options for increasing trade and investment in areas including, but not limited to, the following: • Conventional barriers to trade in goods, such as tariffs and tariff-rate quotas; • Reduction, elimination, or prevention of barriers to trade in goods, services, and investment; • Opportunities for enhancing the compatibility of regulations and standards; • Reduction, elimination, or prevention of unnecessary ‘‘behind the border’’ non-tariff barriers to trade in all categories; • Enhanced cooperation for the development of rules and principles on global issues of common concern and also for the achievement of shared economic goals relating to third countries. For each option or proposal that is suggested, submissions should seek to assess: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\11JAN1.SGM 11JAN1 pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 7 / Wednesday, January 11, 2012 / Notices • the short- and medium-term impact on economic growth, job creation, and competitiveness; • the feasibility; and • the implications for, and consistency with, bilateral and multilateral trade obligations. DATES: Written comments should be submitted no later than February 3, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Weiner, Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Europe, (202) 395–9679, or Kate Kalutkiewicz, Director for European Affairs, (202) 395–9460, Office of the United States Trade Representative, 600 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20508. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: Transatlantic trade and investment flows constitute the largest economic relationship in the world, creating jobs, increasing economic growth, and driving competitiveness on both sides of the Atlantic. The United States and the EU are committed to identifying new ways of strengthening their economic relationship and developing its full potential. A number of studies and proposals have advocated new bilateral trade, investment, and other economic agreements to access the untapped economic opportunities of the relationship. The High Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth will consider these and other proposals aimed at promoting job creation and growth through expanded trade and investment. Upon completing its analysis, the Working Group will consider and recommend practical means necessary to implement any policy measures it identifies. These could include a range of possible initiatives, from enhanced regulatory cooperation to negotiation of one or more bilateral trade agreements addressing the issues above. The Working Group will provide an interim update to Leaders on the status of its work in June 2012. It will submit a report with findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the Leaders by the end of 2012. Submissions: To facilitate expeditious handling, the public is strongly encouraged to submit documents electronically via https:// www.regulations.gov, docket number USTR–2012–0001. Submissions should contain the term ‘‘U.S.–EU High Level Working Group’’ in the ‘‘Type comment:’’ field on https:// www.regulations.gov. To find the docket, enter the docket number in the ‘‘Enter Keyword or ID’’ window at the https://www.regulations.gov home page and click ‘‘Search.’’ The site will provide a search-results page listing all VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:02 Jan 10, 2012 Jkt 226001 documents associated with this docket. 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[FR Doc. 2012–329 Filed 1–10–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3190–W2–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Meeting and Webinar on Integrated Dynamic Transit Operations; Notice of Public Meeting Research and Innovative Technology Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Intelligent Transportation System Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) will host a free public meeting and webinar to obtain stakeholder input on concepts, opportunities, and needs for the Integrated Dynamic Transit Operations (IDTO) operational concept on January 26, 2012 from 1:30–4:30 p.m. and January 27, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (EST) at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park, Washington Room, 2660 Woodley Road NW., Washington, DC 20008. Persons planning to attend any part of the public meeting or participate in the three-hour webinar should register by January 19, 2012 using the following link: https://www.itsa.org/component/ forme/?fid=6. 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Background The overarching goal of the Transit Connected Vehicle for Mobility program is to improve public transportation by increasing transit productivity, efficiency, and accessibility; mitigating congestion in an integrated transportation environment; and providing travelers better transportation information and transit services. Transit-oriented Connected Vehicle for Mobility applications support dynamic system operations and management, enable a convenient and quality travel experience, and provide an informationrich environment to meet the needs of travelers and system operators across all modes. Issued in Washington, DC on the 4th day of January 2012. John Augustine, Managing Director, ITS Joint Program Office. [FR Doc. 2012–313 Filed 1–10–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–HY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 11, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1778-1779]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-329]


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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE


U.S.-EU High Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth

AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative.

ACTION: Request for comments.

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SUMMARY: At the November 28, 2011, European Union (EU)-United States 
Summit meeting, President Obama, European Commission President Barroso, 
and European Council President Von Rompuy directed the Transatlantic 
Economic Council to establish a High Level Working Group on Jobs and 
Growth, led by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and EU Trade 
Commissioner Karel De Gucht. The Working Group was asked to identify 
policies and measures to increase U.S.-EU trade and investment to 
support mutually beneficial job creation, economic growth, and 
international competitiveness. The Leaders also asked the Working Group 
to work closely with public and private sector stakeholder groups, and 
to draw on existing dialogues and mechanisms, as appropriate.
    To ensure that it has access to a wide range of views, ideas, and 
options concerning policies and measures to increase transatlantic 
trade and investment, the Working Group plans to consult extensively 
with business, nongovernmental organizations, academia, and other 
stakeholders. As part of this process, and consistent with the Leaders' 
mandate, the U.S. Government welcomes written input from members of the 
public on options for increasing trade and investment in areas 
including, but not limited to, the following:
     Conventional barriers to trade in goods, such as tariffs 
and tariff-rate quotas;
     Reduction, elimination, or prevention of barriers to trade 
in goods, services, and investment;
     Opportunities for enhancing the compatibility of 
regulations and standards;
     Reduction, elimination, or prevention of unnecessary 
``behind the border'' non-tariff barriers to trade in all categories;
     Enhanced cooperation for the development of rules and 
principles on global issues of common concern and also for the 
achievement of shared economic goals relating to third countries.
    For each option or proposal that is suggested, submissions should 
seek to assess:

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     the short- and medium-term impact on economic growth, job 
creation, and competitiveness;
     the feasibility; and
     the implications for, and consistency with, bilateral and 
multilateral trade obligations.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted no later than February 3, 
2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Weiner, Deputy Assistant U.S. 
Trade Representative for Europe, (202) 395-9679, or Kate Kalutkiewicz, 
Director for European Affairs, (202) 395-9460, Office of the United 
States Trade Representative, 600 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20508.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: Transatlantic trade and investment flows constitute the 
largest economic relationship in the world, creating jobs, increasing 
economic growth, and driving competitiveness on both sides of the 
Atlantic. The United States and the EU are committed to identifying new 
ways of strengthening their economic relationship and developing its 
full potential. A number of studies and proposals have advocated new 
bilateral trade, investment, and other economic agreements to access 
the untapped economic opportunities of the relationship. The High Level 
Working Group on Jobs and Growth will consider these and other 
proposals aimed at promoting job creation and growth through expanded 
trade and investment.
    Upon completing its analysis, the Working Group will consider and 
recommend practical means necessary to implement any policy measures it 
identifies. These could include a range of possible initiatives, from 
enhanced regulatory cooperation to negotiation of one or more bilateral 
trade agreements addressing the issues above.
    The Working Group will provide an interim update to Leaders on the 
status of its work in June 2012. It will submit a report with findings, 
conclusions, and recommendations to the Leaders by the end of 2012.
    Submissions: To facilitate expeditious handling, the public is 
strongly encouraged to submit documents electronically via https://www.regulations.gov, docket number USTR-2012-0001. Submissions should 
contain the term ``U.S.-EU High Level Working Group'' in the ``Type 
comment:'' field on https://www.regulations.gov. To find the docket, 
enter the docket number in the ``Enter Keyword or ID'' window at the 
https://www.regulations.gov home page and click ``Search.'' The site 
will provide a search-results page listing all documents associated 
with this docket. Find a reference to this notice by selecting 
``Notices'' under ``Document Type'' on the search-results page, and 
click on the link entitled ``Submit a Comment.'' (For further 
information on using the http:www.regulations.gov Web site, please 
consult the resources provided on the Web site by clicking on the 
``Help'' tab.) The https://www.regulations.gov Web site provides the 
option of making submissions by filling in a comments field, or by 
attaching a document. USTR prefers submissions to be provided in an 
attached document. USTR prefers submissions in Microsoft Word (.doc) or 
Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). If the submission is in an application other than 
those two, please indicate the name of the application in the 
``Comments'' field.

L. Daniel Mullaney,
Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Europe and the Middle East.
[FR Doc. 2012-329 Filed 1-10-12; 8:45 am]
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