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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 227 / Monday, November 25, 2013 / Notices demographics, may also be considered during the review process. Referrals from political organizations and any documents, including the application, containing references to partisan political activities (including political contributions) will be removed from an applicant’s submission and not considered during the selection process. Timeframe for Recruitment and Application Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce Department trade mission calendar (https://www.export.gov/ trademissions/) and other Internet Web sites, press releases to general and trade media, direct mail, broadcast fax, notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for this mission will begin immediately and conclude no later than January 31, 2014. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and make selection decisions beginning February 2014. Applications received after January 31, 2014 will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit. How To Apply Applications can be completed online at the Trade Mission Web site or can be obtained by contacting Kellie Holloway Jarman at the U.S. Department of Commerce (see contact details below). Completed applications should be submitted to Kellie Holloway Jarman. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Contacts U.S. Commercial Service, Export Assistance Center, Portland Kellie Holloway Jarman, Senior International Trade Specialist, One World Trade Center, 121 SW Salmon St., Suite 242, Portland, OR 97204, Tel: +1–503–326–3002, Mobile: +1–503–314–2035, Email: kellie.holloway@trade.gov. U.S. Commercial Service India James P. Golsen, Principal Commercial Officer for South India, U.S. Commercial Service, c/o U.S. Consulate General, 220 Anna Salai, Chennai, India 600006, Tel: +91– 44–2857–4209, Email: james.golsen@trade.gov. Elnora Moye, Trade Program Assistant. [FR Doc. 2013–28167 Filed 11–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:53 Nov 22, 2013 Jkt 232001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue International Trade Administration, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces a request for public stakeholder input to the Federal Register notice on the United States-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue. DATES: The agency must receive comments on or before January 9, 2014. ADDRESSES: Please direct written submissions to Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. The public is strongly encouraged to file submissions electronically rather than by mail. Submit electronic comments to www.trade.gov/hled. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyle Wells, 202–482–1547. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Mexico represents a critical strategic ally and partner of the United States. Apart from being neighbors that share a 2,000-mile border, we also share deeply integrated economies that, in 2012, generated more than $500 billion in two-way trade. Mexico remains our second largest export market and third largest overall trading partner. The United States, in turn, is Mexico’s largest trading partner. Together with Canada, Mexico and the United States are partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement, one of the most competitive and successful economic platforms in the world. The sustained competitiveness and continued growth of the North American region is dependent upon continued and deepened economic and commercial cooperation, regulatory consensus, and policy alignment. To advance strategic economic and commercial priorities central to promoting mutual economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness, President Barack Obama and President ˜ of Mexico Enrique Pena Nieto announced in May 2013 the formation of the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED). The HLED will meet annually at the Cabinet level and will bring together leaders from the public and private sectors to build upon and promote sustained progress on a range of existing successful bilateral dialogues and working groups. On September 20, 2013, Vice President Joseph Biden led a delegation of U.S. Cabinet officials that met in Mexico City with members of the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70281 Mexican Cabinet in the inaugural meeting of the HLED. At the September meeting, government officials from Mexico and the United States approved an initial work plan with three broad pillars, which contain specific topics for cooperation: I. Promoting Competitiveness and Connectivity (1) Telecommunications; and (2) Transportation, including Intelligent Transportation Systems; Logistics Corridors and Freight Planning; Modernized and Expanded Bilateral Air Transport Relationship; Customs; and Border Master Plans. II. Fostering Economic Growth, Productivity, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation (1) Workforce Development; (2) Joint Investment Promotion; (3) Travel and Tourism; (4) Economic Development along the Border as well as a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy; (5) Effective use of the North American Development Bank; (6) Partnership on Advanced Manufacturing; (7) Economic Empowerment of Women;(8) Entrepreneurship; (9) Food and Agricultural Trade; (10) Diaspora Engagement; (11) Remittances Dialogue; and (12) Regulatory Cooperation. III. Partnering for Regional and Global Leadership (1) Partnering to promote development in Central America; (2) Regional trade priorities; and (3) Transparency and anti-corruption. The United States Government recognizes stakeholder input as instrumental in providing practical recommendations for shaping the direction of this dialogue, clarifying priorities, and assisting in possible pilot projects. Please provide your comments on the three pillars listed above, as well as on the suggested topics for cooperation within each pillar, key areas where stakeholder insights can help contribute to the success of this crucial bilateral economic relationship. We welcome input on possible additional topics for the HLED to address, beyond the items listed above. We will ensure that stakeholders from the private sector and civil society can provide input into the HLED process on an ongoing basis. Please provide your responses by January 9, 2014. Your detailed comments will help the U.S. Government strengthen the work of the HLED and ensure that it remains E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1 70282 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 227 / Monday, November 25, 2013 / Notices Walter Bastian, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere, Global Markets, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. 2013–28006 Filed 11–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–HE–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act; and quantify achievement of the performances measures in the NMFS Strategic Operating Plans. Respondents will include small boat fishers in Hawaii and American Samoa and their participation in the economic data collection will be voluntary. These data will be used to assess how fishermen will be impacted by and respond to regulations likely to be considered by fishery managers. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE II. Method of Collection relevant to the private sector and to civil society. The New England Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Groundfish Oversight Committee and Electronic Monitoring Working Group (EMWG) will meet to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). DATES: These meetings will be held December 9, 2013 and December 10, 2013. For specific dates and times, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: These meetings will be held at the Omni Providence Hotel, 1 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02048; telephone: (401) 598–8000; fax: (401) 598–8200. Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill #2, Newburyport, MA 01950. Respondents submit paper forms by mailing. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice. OMB Control Number: None. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission (request for a new information collection). Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,013. Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 507. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/reporting costs. III. Data 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 January 24, 2014. 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 Minling Pan, (808) 944–2190 or Minling.Pan@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: I. Abstract This request is for a new information collection. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to collect information about fishing expenses and catch distribution (such as for sale, home consumption, and give-away, etc.) in the Hawaii and American Samoa small boat-based reef fish, bottomfish, and pelagics fisheries with which to conduct economic analyses that will improve fishery management in those fisheries; satisfy NMFS’ legal mandates under Executive Order 12866, the MagnusonSteven Fishery Conservation and Management Act (U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:53 Nov 22, 2013 Jkt 232001 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: November 19, 2013. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–28163 Filed 11–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 RIN 0648–XC993 New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meetings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Cost-Earnings Surveys of Hawaii and American Samoa Small Boat-Based Fisheries AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Monday, December 9, 2013 Beginning at 9 a.m.—Groundfish Oversight Committee Agenda The Committee will review Plan Development Team (PDT) work related to the impacts of the alternatives under consideration in Framework 51 and potentially select preferred alternatives. The Committee may receive a brief update from the PDT on the development of alternatives for Amendment 18. The Committee will also address other business as necessary. Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Beginning at 9:30 a.m.—Electronic Monitoring Working Group Agenda The EMWG will continue its work on identifying barriers and possible solutions to implementing electronic monitoring in groundfish fishery sectors. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 227 (Monday, November 25, 2013)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


 United States-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a request for public stakeholder input 
to the Federal Register notice on the United States-Mexico High Level 
Economic Dialogue.

DATES: The agency must receive comments on or before January 9, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Please direct written submissions to Departmental Paperwork 
Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. The public is strongly 
encouraged to file submissions electronically rather than by mail. 
Submit electronic comments to www.trade.gov/hled.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyle Wells, 202-482-1547.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Mexico represents a critical strategic ally 
and partner of the United States. Apart from being neighbors that share 
a 2,000-mile border, we also share deeply integrated economies that, in 
2012, generated more than $500 billion in two-way trade. Mexico remains 
our second largest export market and third largest overall trading 
partner. The United States, in turn, is Mexico's largest trading 
partner. Together with Canada, Mexico and the United States are 
partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement, one of the most 
competitive and successful economic platforms in the world. The 
sustained competitiveness and continued growth of the North American 
region is dependent upon continued and deepened economic and commercial 
cooperation, regulatory consensus, and policy alignment.
    To advance strategic economic and commercial priorities central to 
promoting mutual economic growth, job creation, and global 
competitiveness, President Barack Obama and President of Mexico Enrique 
Pe[ntilde]a Nieto announced in May 2013 the formation of the U.S.-
Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED). The HLED will meet annually 
at the Cabinet level and will bring together leaders from the public 
and private sectors to build upon and promote sustained progress on a 
range of existing successful bilateral dialogues and working groups. On 
September 20, 2013, Vice President Joseph Biden led a delegation of 
U.S. Cabinet officials that met in Mexico City with members of the 
Mexican Cabinet in the inaugural meeting of the HLED.
    At the September meeting, government officials from Mexico and the 
United States approved an initial work plan with three broad pillars, 
which contain specific topics for cooperation:

I. Promoting Competitiveness and Connectivity

    (1) Telecommunications; and (2) Transportation, including 
Intelligent Transportation Systems; Logistics Corridors and Freight 
Planning; Modernized and Expanded Bilateral Air Transport Relationship; 
Customs; and Border Master Plans.

II. Fostering Economic Growth, Productivity, Entrepreneurship, and 
Innovation

    (1) Workforce Development; (2) Joint Investment Promotion; (3) 
Travel and Tourism; (4) Economic Development along the Border as well 
as a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy; (5) Effective use of 
the North American Development Bank; (6) Partnership on Advanced 
Manufacturing; (7) Economic Empowerment of Women;(8) Entrepreneurship; 
(9) Food and Agricultural Trade; (10) Diaspora Engagement; (11) 
Remittances Dialogue; and (12) Regulatory Cooperation.

III. Partnering for Regional and Global Leadership

    (1) Partnering to promote development in Central America; (2) 
Regional trade priorities; and (3) Transparency and anti-corruption.
    The United States Government recognizes stakeholder input as 
instrumental in providing practical recommendations for shaping the 
direction of this dialogue, clarifying priorities, and assisting in 
possible pilot projects.
    Please provide your comments on the three pillars listed above, as 
well as on the suggested topics for cooperation within each pillar, key 
areas where stakeholder insights can help contribute to the success of 
this crucial bilateral economic relationship. We welcome input on 
possible additional topics for the HLED to address, beyond the items 
listed above. We will ensure that stakeholders from the private sector 
and civil society can provide input into the HLED process on an ongoing 
basis.
    Please provide your responses by January 9, 2014.
    Your detailed comments will help the U.S. Government strengthen the 
work of the HLED and ensure that it remains

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relevant to the private sector and to civil society.

Walter Bastian,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere, Global Markets, 
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
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