Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Application for NATO International Competitive Bidding, 24158-24159 [2013-09599]

Download as PDF 24158 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 79 / Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / Notices the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period to July 8, 2013. A copy of the application will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room 21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230–0002, and in the ‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the Board’s Web site, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Kathleen Boyce at Kathleen.Boyce@trade.gov or (202) 482– 1346. Dated: April 18, 2013. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–09696 Filed 4–23–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–33–2013] tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 75–Phoenix, Arizona; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Orbital Sciences Corporation (Satellites and Spacecraft Launch Vehicles); Gilbert, Arizona The City of Phoenix, grantee of FTZ 75, submitted a notification of proposed production activity on behalf of Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC), located in Gilbert, Arizona. The notification conforming to the requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on April 2, 2013. The OSC facility is located within Site 10 of FTZ 75. The facility is used for the production of satellites and spacecraft launch vehicles. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ activity would be limited to the specific foreign-status materials and components and specific finished products described in the submitted notification (as described below) and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board. Production under FTZ procedures could exempt OSC from customs duty payments on the foreign status materials and components used in export production. On its domestic sales, OSC would be able to choose the duty rate during customs entry procedures that applies to satellites and spacecraft launch vehicles (free) for the foreign status inputs noted below. Customs duties also could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign status production equipment. The components and materials sourced from abroad include: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:05 Apr 23, 2013 Jkt 229001 Pyrotechnic detonators/fuses/bolt cutters; plastic tapes; thermal tubes; polyethylene films (ballotini); insulation (kapton) films; thermal isolator washers; articles of rubber (rings, seals); flight cases; insulation and insulation mats; cable restraints; pipelines; filters; graphite panels; optic solar reflectors; mirrors; fiberglass sheeting and tape; articles of steel (wire, adapters, flanges, hoses, plugs, fittings, couplers, springs, shims, cradles, turnbuckles, bushings); fasteners; articles of copper (wire, shims, nozzles); articles of aluminum (covers, reflectors, shims); hydraulic positioners; flange assemblies; pumps and pumping systems; manifolds; air dryers; fuel scales and systems; instruments; telemetry units; computer processors; automated test systems; storage drives; insulated pipes; metal adapters/gaskets/seals; solar drives; power supplies; batteries; heating elements; radio reception/transmission devices; avionics; power blocks; inverters; converters; telemetry components; antennae; receivers; electrical components; printed-circuit boards/panels; test/measurement equipment; radiation detectors; solar arrays; transformers; magnetometers; attenuators; wiring/cable harnesses; fiber optic cables; optical and electrical sensors; power meters; gauges; interferometers; shock recorders; expulsion panels; and monitoring systems (duty rate ranges from free to 20%). Inputs included in certain textile categories (classified within HTSUS Subheadings 5601.21, 5607.50) will be admitted to the zone under privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41) or domestic (duty paid) status (19 CFR 146.43), thereby precluding inverted tariff benefits on such items. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the FTZ Board’s Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is June 3, 2013. A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room 21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230–0002, and in the ‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the FTZ Board’s Web site, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Pierre Duy at Pierre.Duy@trade.gov or (202) 482–1378. PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: April 17, 2013. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–09698 Filed 4–23–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Application for NATO International Competitive Bidding Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, 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 comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before June 24, 2013. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at JJessup@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Larry Hall, BIS ICB Liaison, (202) 482–4895, Lawrence.Hall@bis.doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract Opportunities to bid for contracts under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program (NSIP) are only open to firms of member NATO countries. NSIP procedures for international competitive bidding (AC/ 4–D/2261) require that each NATO country certify that their respective firms are eligible to bid on such contracts. This is done through the issuance of a ‘‘Declaration of Eligibility.’’ The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is the executive agency responsible for certifying U.S. firms. The BIS–4023P is the application form used to collect information needed to ascertain the eligibility of a U.S. firm. BIS will review applications for completeness and accuracy, and E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 79 / Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / Notices determine a company’s eligibility based on its financial viability, technical capability, and security clearances with the U.S. Department of Defense. II. Method of Collection Submitted electronically or on paper. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0694–0128. Form Number(s): BIS–4023P. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently approved information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 40. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 40. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: April 18, 2013. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–09599 Filed 4–23–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–33–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Bureau of Industry and Security Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; International Import Certificate Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:05 Apr 23, 2013 Jkt 229001 effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before June 24, 2013. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at JJessup@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Larry Hall, BIS ICB Liaison, (202) 482–4895, Lawrence.Hall@bis.doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 24159 is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: April 19, 2013. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. I. Abstract [FR Doc. 2013–09617 Filed 4–23–13; 8:45 am] The United States and several other countries have increased the effectiveness of their respective controls over international trade in strategic commodities by means of an Import Certificate procedure. For the U.S. importer, this procedure provides that, where required by the exporting country, the importer submits an international import certificate to the U.S. Government to certify that he/she will import commodities into the United States and will not reexport such commodities, except in accordance with the export control regulations of the United States. The U.S. Government, in turn, certifies that such representations have been made. BILLING CODE 3510–33–P II. Method of Collection Submitted electronically or on paper. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0694–0017. Form Number(s): BIS–645P. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently approved information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 195. Estimated Time per Response: 16 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 52. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting The Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee will meet on May 8, 2013, 9:30 a.m., in the Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 6087B, 14th Street between Constitution & Pennsylvania Avenues NW., Washington, DC. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration with respect to technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to transportation and related equipment or technology. Agenda Public Session 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Status reports by working group chairs. 3. Public comments and Proposals. Closed Session 4. Discussion of matters determined to be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10(a)(1) and 10(a)(3). The open session will be accessible via teleconference to 20 participants on a first come, first serve basis. To join the conference, submit inquiries to Ms. Yvette Springer at E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 79 (Wednesday, April 24, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24158-24159]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09599]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Application for 
NATO International Competitive Bidding

AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, 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 comment on 
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before June 24, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet 
at JJessup@doc.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Larry Hall, BIS ICB Liaison, (202) 482-4895, 
Lawrence.Hall@bis.doc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    Opportunities to bid for contracts under the North Atlantic Treaty 
Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program (NSIP) are only open to 
firms of member NATO countries. NSIP procedures for international 
competitive bidding (AC/4-D/2261) require that each NATO country 
certify that their respective firms are eligible to bid on such 
contracts. This is done through the issuance of a ``Declaration of 
Eligibility.'' The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and 
Security (BIS) is the executive agency responsible for certifying U.S. 
firms. The BIS-4023P is the application form used to collect 
information needed to ascertain the eligibility of a U.S. firm. BIS 
will review applications for completeness and accuracy, and

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determine a company's eligibility based on its financial viability, 
technical capability, and security clearances with the U.S. Department 
of Defense.

II. Method of Collection

    Submitted electronically or on paper.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0694-0128.
    Form Number(s): BIS-4023P.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently 
approved information collection).
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 40.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 40.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: April 18, 2013.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-09599 Filed 4-23-13; 8:45 am]
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