Digital Trade in the U.S. and Global Economies, Part 2; Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Digital Trade 2 Questionnaire, 47004-47005 [2013-18685]

Download as PDF 47004 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 149 / Friday, August 2, 2013 / Notices Dated: July 26, 2013. David Newman, Federal Register Liaison. normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. [FR Doc. 2013–18637 Filed 8–1–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4311–AM–P The Cody Field Office is responsible for the management of essential wildlife habitat in the Bald Ridge area of the Absaroka Front and other crucial habitat areas located throughout the Bighorn Basin. These essential habitat areas and management thereof are covered under the Cody Resource Management Plan (RMP), which was signed on November 9, 1990. ‘‘Seasonal restrictions will be applied as appropriate to surfacedisturbing and disruptive activities and land uses on big game crucial habitat, including wintering ranges and elk calving areas.’’ (Cody RMP, p. 40). The Bald Ridge area is crucial wintering habitat for big game. Increasing visitor activity such as horseback riding, hiking and antler hunting has caused impacts to the wintering herds. These activities are stressing game animals during a period when the animals are most susceptible to stress-related health effects that could cause death. These activities also force the herds to be displaced from their winter habitat. The Cody Field Office published a Notice in the Federal Register on Friday, March 29, 1996 (61 FR 14159), that closed the Bald Ridge area from December 15 through April 30 each winter and spring season. The Cody Field Office subsequently extended the seasonal closure in a second Notice in the Federal Register on Thursday, August 5, 1999 (64 FR 42711). The December 15 closure date was largely based on the ending date of an elk hunting season as established by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. In recent years the Wyoming Game and Fish Department determined it was necessary to harvest additional elk in the Bald Ridge area and extended the end of the elk hunting season to December 31. At the request of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, members of the public, and an adjoining private landowner, the Cody Field Office determined it was necessary for the seasonal closure of the Bald Ridge area to coincide with the December 31 end of the elk hunting season. The BLM Cody Field Office analyzed the date change in Environmental Assessment WY–020–EA13–20. A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was signed on March 7, 2013. Subsequently, a Decision Record was signed on March 7, 2013. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [13X LLWYR02000 L14300000.ER0000 242A.00] Change in Dates of Seasonal Closure of Public Land in the Bald Ridge Area, Park County, WY Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given to change the dates of the seasonal closure of public land in the Bald Ridge Area that was published in the Federal Register on Thursday, August 5, 1999 (64 FR 42711). The previous closure was in effect from December 15 through April 30 each winter and spring season to all use, except for specifically authorized vehicles. Pursuant to this Notice, the Bald Ridge area located south of the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River and west and north of Hogan Reservoir of Park County, Wyoming on public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cody Field Office, is now closed from January 1 through April 30 of each winter and spring season to all use (such as human presence, hiking, horseback riding, mountain bike riding, cross-country skiing, and all motorized use), except for specifically authorized activities. The total acreage of this closure is 6,036 acres. This action is being taken for resource protection of essential wintering habitat for elk and mule deer. No access into this area will be allowed unless permitted by the Authorized Officer (BLM, Cody Field Manager). SUMMARY: This change of seasonal closure dates is effective March 7, 2013, and will remain in effect until modified or rescinded by the Authorized Officer. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Stewart, Field Manager, BLM, Cody Field Office at: • Telephone: 307–578–5900; • Email: m75stewa@blm.gov • Address: 1002 Blackburn Street, Cody, WY 82414 Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to contact the above individual during sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:55 Aug 01, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The following described BLMadministered lands south of the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River and west of Hogan Reservoir are included in this seasonal closure: Sixth Principle Meridian, Wyoming T. 56 N., R. 103 W., Tracts 81 and 82, tracts 88 to 97, inclusive, tracts 107 to 109, inclusive, tracts 113 to 116, inclusive, and tracts 119 to 122, inclusive; Sec. 7, SE1⁄4SE1⁄4; Sec. 8, SW1⁄4SW1⁄4; Sec. 16, lots 5 and 11; Sec. 17, lots 1 to 6, inclusive, and W1⁄2W1⁄2; Sec. 18; Sec. 19; Sec. 20; Sec. 21, lots 1 to 4, inclusive, W1⁄2NW1⁄4, SW1⁄4, and SW1⁄4SE1⁄4; Sec. 22, lot 7; Sec. 27, lots 1, 2, and 8; Sec. 28, lots 1 to 6, inclusive, N1⁄2, and NW1⁄4SE1⁄4; Sec. 29, lots 1 to 3, inclusive, N1⁄2, and WcSW@; Sec. 30; Sec. 31, lots 5 to 7, inclusive, N1⁄2NE1⁄4, E1⁄2NW1⁄4, and NE1⁄4SW1⁄4; Sec. 32, lots 4, 5, 7, and 8, and NW1⁄4NW1⁄4; Sec. 33, lots 1 to 8, inclusive, W1⁄2SW1⁄4, and E/12SE1⁄4. Authority for closure and restriction orders is provided under 43 CFR subpart 8341.2 (a and b), 8364.1. Violations of this closure are punishable by a fine not to exceed $1500 and (or) imprisonment not to exceed 12 months. Larry Claypool, Acting State Director. [FR Doc. 2013–18565 Filed 8–1–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–22–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 332–540] Digital Trade in the U.S. and Global Economies, Part 2; Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Digital Trade 2 Questionnaire United States International Trade Commission ACTION: In accordance with the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) hereby gives notice that it plans to submit a request for approval of a questionnaire to the Office of Management and Budget for review and requests public comment on its draft collection. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 149 / Friday, August 2, 2013 / Notices To ensure consideration, written comments on the questionnaire must be submitted on or before October 1, 2013. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to James Stamps, Project Leader, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436 (or via email at james.stamps@usitc.gov). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Copies of the questionnaire and supporting investigation documents may be obtained from project leader James Stamps (james.stamps@usitc.gov or 202–205–3227) or deputy project leader David Coffin (david.coffin@usitc.gov or 202–205– 2232). Supporting documents may also be downloaded from the Commission Web site at https://www.usitc.gov/ research_and_analysis/ What_We_Are_Working_On.htm. Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal at 202–205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Web site (https://www.usitc.gov). Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. Purpose of Information Collection: The information requested by the questionnaire is for use by the Commission in connection with Investigation No. 332–540, Digital Trade in the U.S. and Global Economies, Part 2, instituted under the authority of section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)). This investigation was requested by the Senate Committee on Finance (Committee). The Committee requested that this investigation include a survey of U.S. firms in selected industries particularly involved in digital trade. The Commission expects to deliver its report to the Committee by July 14, 2014. DATES: sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Summary of Proposal (1) Number of forms submitted: 1. (2) Title of form: Digital Trade in the U.S. and Global Economies, Part 2 Questionnaire. (3) Type of request: New. (4) Frequency of use: Industry questionnaire, single data gathering, scheduled for 2013. (5) Description of respondents: Companies in industries particularly involved in digital trade. (6) Estimated number of respondents: 15,000. (7) Estimated total number of hours to complete the questionnaire per respondent: 3 hours. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:55 Aug 01, 2013 Jkt 229001 (8) Information obtained from the questionnaire that qualifies as confidential business information will be so treated by the Commission and not disclosed in a manner that would reveal the individual operations of a firm. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance has directed the Commission to produce a report that: (1) Estimates the value of U.S. digital trade, and the potential growth of this trade; (2) provides insight into the broader linkages and contributions of digital trade to the U.S. economy; (3) presents case studies that examine the importance of digital trade to selected U.S. industries that use or produce such goods and services; and (4) examines the effect of notable barriers and impediments to digital trade on selected industries and the broader U.S. economy. The Commission will base its report on a review of available data and other information, including the collection of primary data through a survey of U.S. firms in industries particularly involved in digital trade. II. Method of Collection Respondents will be mailed a letter directing them to download and fill out a form-fillable PDF questionnaire. Once complete, respondents may submit it by uploading it to a secure webserver, emailing it to the study team, faxing it, or mailing a hard copy to the Commission. III. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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. The draft questionnaire and other supplementary documents may be downloaded from the USITC Web site at https://www.usitc.gov/332540comments. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they will also become a matter of public record. PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued: July 30, 2013. Lisa R. Barton, Acting Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2013–18685 Filed 8–1–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION I. Abstract By order of the Commission 47005 Certain Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe From Japan; Investigation No. 731–TA–919 (Second Review); Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct a Portion of the Hearing In Camera U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Closure of a portion of a Commission hearing. AGENCY: Upon the timely request of respondents, the Commission has determined to conduct a portion of its hearing in the above-captioned investigation scheduled for August 1, 2013, in camera. See Commission rules 207.24(d), 201.13(m) and 201.36(b)(4) (19 CFR 207.24(d), 201.13(m) and 201.36(b)(4)). The remainder of the hearing will be open to the public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael K. Haldenstein, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone 202–205– 3041. Hearing-impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–3105. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission believes that respondents JFE Steel Corporation and Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation have justified the need for a closed session. In making this decision, the Commission nevertheless reaffirms its belief that whenever possible its business should be conducted in public. The hearing will include the usual public presentations by domestic producers and by respondents, with questions from the Commission. In addition, the hearing will include a 10minute in camera session for a confidential presentation by respondents. Each session will be followed by an in camera rebuttal presentation by domestic producers and questions from the Commission relating to the BPI. During the in camera session the room will be cleared of all persons except those who have been granted access to BPI under a Commission administrative protective order (APO) and are included on the Commission’s APO service list in this investigation and the respondent witnesses (Atsuhito SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 332-540]


Digital Trade in the U.S. and Global Economies, Part 2; Proposed 
Information Collection; Comment Request; Digital Trade 2 Questionnaire

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission

ACTION: In accordance with the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the U.S. International Trade 
Commission (Commission) hereby gives notice that it plans to submit a 
request for approval of a questionnaire to the Office of Management and 
Budget for review and requests public comment on its draft collection.

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DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments on the questionnaire 
must be submitted on or before October 1, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to James Stamps, Project Leader, 
U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 
20436 (or via email at james.stamps@usitc.gov).
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Copies of the questionnaire and supporting 
investigation documents may be obtained from project leader James 
Stamps (james.stamps@usitc.gov or 202-205-3227) or deputy project 
leader David Coffin (david.coffin@usitc.gov or 202-205-2232). 
Supporting documents may also be downloaded from the Commission Web 
site at https://www.usitc.gov/research_and_analysis/What_We_Are_Working_On.htm. Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain information on 
this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal at 202-205-
1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be 
obtained by accessing its Web site (https://www.usitc.gov). Persons with 
mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access 
to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-
205-2000.
    Purpose of Information Collection: The information requested by the 
questionnaire is for use by the Commission in connection with 
Investigation No. 332-540, Digital Trade in the U.S. and Global 
Economies, Part 2, instituted under the authority of section 332(g) of 
the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)). This investigation was 
requested by the Senate Committee on Finance (Committee). The Committee 
requested that this investigation include a survey of U.S. firms in 
selected industries particularly involved in digital trade. The 
Commission expects to deliver its report to the Committee by July 14, 
2014.

Summary of Proposal

    (1) Number of forms submitted: 1.
    (2) Title of form: Digital Trade in the U.S. and Global Economies, 
Part 2 Questionnaire.
    (3) Type of request: New.
    (4) Frequency of use: Industry questionnaire, single data 
gathering, scheduled for 2013.
    (5) Description of respondents: Companies in industries 
particularly involved in digital trade.
    (6) Estimated number of respondents: 15,000.
    (7) Estimated total number of hours to complete the questionnaire 
per respondent: 3 hours.
    (8) Information obtained from the questionnaire that qualifies as 
confidential business information will be so treated by the Commission 
and not disclosed in a manner that would reveal the individual 
operations of a firm.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance has directed the Commission to 
produce a report that: (1) Estimates the value of U.S. digital trade, 
and the potential growth of this trade; (2) provides insight into the 
broader linkages and contributions of digital trade to the U.S. 
economy; (3) presents case studies that examine the importance of 
digital trade to selected U.S. industries that use or produce such 
goods and services; and (4) examines the effect of notable barriers and 
impediments to digital trade on selected industries and the broader 
U.S. economy. The Commission will base its report on a review of 
available data and other information, including the collection of 
primary data through a survey of U.S. firms in industries particularly 
involved in digital trade.

II. Method of Collection

    Respondents will be mailed a letter directing them to download and 
fill out a form-fillable PDF questionnaire. Once complete, respondents 
may submit it by uploading it to a secure webserver, emailing it to the 
study team, faxing it, or mailing a hard copy to the Commission.

III. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of 
the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of 
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) 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.
    The draft questionnaire and other supplementary documents may be 
downloaded from the USITC Web site at https://www.usitc.gov/332540comments.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they will also become a matter of public record.

    By order of the Commission
    Issued: July 30, 2013.
Lisa R. Barton,
Acting Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2013-18685 Filed 8-1-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
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