Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension With Change, of a Previously Approved Collection; Exhibit B to Registration Statement of Foreign Agents (NSD-4), 9392-9393 [2017-02395]

Download as PDF sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 9392 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 23 / Monday, February 6, 2017 / Notices administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) granting an unopposed motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based upon withdrawal of the complaint. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Panyin A. Hughes, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–3042. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https:// edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted Inv. No. 337– TA–973 on December 7, 2015, based on a complaint filed by Fitbit, Inc. of San Francisco, California (‘‘Fitbit’’). 80 FR 76040 (Dec. 7, 2015). The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain wearable activity tracking devices, systems, and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,920,332 (‘‘the ’332 patent); U.S. Patent No. 8,868,377 (‘‘the ’377 patent); and U.S. Patent No. 9,089,760 (‘‘the ’760 patent’’). The notice of investigation named the following respondents: AliphCom d/b/a Jawbone of San Francisco, California and BodyMedia, Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (collectively, ‘‘Jawbone’’). The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (OUII) is a party to the investigation. On July 19, 2016, the ALJ issued Order No. 24 granting a motion for summary determination that the ’332 patent, the ’377 patent, and the ’760 patent are invalid under 35 U.S.C. 101 for being directed to ineligible subject matter, and terminated the investigation in its entirety. On August 1, 2016, Fitbit petitioned for review of the ID. On August 8, 2016, Jawbone and OUII filed oppositions to Fitbit’s petition. On VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:03 Feb 03, 2017 Jkt 241001 September 7, 2016, the Commission determined to review the ID, and on review, vacated and remanded for the ALJ to continue the investigation as to the ’332 patent and the ’377 patent. On December 23, 2016, Fitbit moved unopposed to terminate the investigation in its entirety based upon withdrawal of the complaint. Fitbit indicated that Jawbone and OUII do not oppose the motion. On January 3, 2017, the ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 27), granting the unopposed motion. The ALJ found that the motion complied with the requirements of Commission Rule 210.21(a)(1) (19 CFR 210.21(a)(1)) and further found that no extraordinary circumstances prohibited granting the motion. None of the parties petitioned for review of the ID. The Commission has determined not to review the ID. This terminates the investigation. The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in Part 210 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part 210). instituted these reviews on August 1, 2016 (81 FR 50544) and determined on November 4, 2016 that it would conduct expedited reviews (81 FR 87587, December 5, 2016). The Commission made these determinations pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)). It completed and filed its determinations in these reviews on January 31, 2017. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4668 (January 2017), entitled Polyester Staple Fiber from Korea and Taiwan: Investigation Nos. 731–TA–825–826 (Third Review). By order of the Commission. Issued: January 31, 2017. Katherine M. Hiner, Acting Supervisory Attorney. [FR Doc. 2017–02362 Filed 2–3–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1124–0004] By order of the Commission. Issued: February 1, 2017. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension With Change, of a Previously Approved Collection; Exhibit B to Registration Statement of Foreign Agents (NSD–4) [FR Doc. 2017–02423 Filed 2–3–17; 8:45 am] AGENCY: BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–825–826 (Third Review)] Polyester Staple Fiber From Korea and Taiwan Determinations On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject five-year reviews, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’), that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on polyester staple fiber from Korea and Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. Background The Commission, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)), 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES), National Security Division (NSD), U.S. Department of Justice. ACTION: 60-day notice. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES), National Security Division (NSD), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until April 7, 2017. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 23 / Monday, February 6, 2017 / Notices sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Heather H. Hunt, Chief, Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section, National Security Division, 600 E Street NW., Bicentennial (BICN) Building—Room 1300, Washington, DC 20530 (phone: 202–233–0776). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the National Security Division, including whether the information will have practical utility; —Evaluate 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; —Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; and —Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through 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. Overview of This Information Collection 1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection. 2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Exhibit B to Registration Statement (Foreign Agents). 3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: The form number is NSD–4. The applicable component within the Department of Justice is the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section, in the National Security Division. Pursuant to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq. (FARA or the Act), the FARA registration forms previously submitted to OMB for 3 year renewal approvals, have since March 2011 contained fillable-fileable, and Esignature capabilities. The FARA eFile system, in operation since March 1, 2011, permits registrants to file their registration forms electronically to the FARA Registration Unit, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. FARA eFile is VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:03 Feb 03, 2017 Jkt 241001 accessed via the Department’s FARA public Web site located at https:// www.fara.gov/efile.html, and provides instructions to assist registrants in completing, signing and submitting the required FARA registration forms, as well as instructions on how to electronically pay the required registration fees via online credit or debit card payments. 4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Private Sector, Business or other for-profit, Not-forprofit institutions, and individuals. The form contains registration statement information used for registering foreign agents under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq. 5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: The total estimated number of responses to the form is 178 at approximately .33 hours (20 minutes) per response, based on an average of FARA Exhibit B to Registration Statement filings received from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016. Internal sample testing shows an average of .33 hours (20 minutes) per respondent is needed to complete form NSD–4 (OMB 1124–0004). The following factors were considered when creating the burden estimate: the estimated total number of registrant respondents, the ability of registrants to access or gather the necessary data from sometimes multiple offices within their corporate structures, and the intuitive registration features NSD makes available for registrant respondents via the online FARA eFile registration and payment system located at https:// www.fara.gov/efile.html. NSD estimates that nearly all of the approximately 178 respondents will fully complete the form. 6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated public burden associated with this collection is 58.74 annual burden hours. It is estimated that respondents will take .33 hours (20 minutes) to complete the form. The burden hours for collecting respondent data equals 58.74 annual burden hours (178 respondents × .33 hours (20 minutes) = 58.74 hours). 7. Registrants/foreign agents and the general public are alerted that in the future, the National Security Division will complete its ongoing multi-year design review, testing, and requirements enhancement efforts to offer a web form version of form NSD–4. NSD continues to make progress in enhancing the functionality of FARA eFile. Personnel PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9393 are in the process of developing and testing new web form versions of its current fillable FARA registration forms with the intent of providing greater standardization, improved intuitive features, and less burdensome requirements that will benefit registrants and foreign agents who are required to register under FARA. New capabilities are expected to improve online search capabilities. NSD is confident that the new features will offer an enhanced system, promoting greater transparency. If additional information is required contact: Melody D. Braswell, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E.405A, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: February 1, 2017. Melody D. Braswell, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2017–02395 Filed 2–3–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–PF–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1124–0001] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension With Change, of a Previously Approved Collection; Registration Statement of Foreign Agents (NSD–1) Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES), National Security Division (NSD), U.S. Department of Justice. ACTION: 60-day notice. AGENCY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES), National Security Division (NSD), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until April 7, 2017. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 23 (Monday, February 6, 2017)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1124-0004]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Extension With Change, of a Previously Approved 
Collection; Exhibit B to Registration Statement of Foreign Agents (NSD-
4)

AGENCY: Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit, 
Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES), National Security 
Division (NSD), U.S. Department of Justice.

ACTION: 60-day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Foreign Agents Registration 
Act (FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES), 
National Security Division (NSD), will be submitting the following 
information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published 
to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until 
April 7, 2017. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 
1320.10.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  If you have additional comments 
especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, 
suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection 
instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact

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Heather H. Hunt, Chief, Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit, 
Counterintelligence and Export Control Section, National Security 
Division, 600 E Street NW., Bicentennial (BICN) Building--Room 1300, 
Washington, DC 20530 (phone: 202-233-0776).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written comments and suggestions from the 
public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of 
information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of 
the following four points:
--Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of the National Security 
Division, including whether the information will have practical 
utility;
--Evaluate 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;
--Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected can be enhanced; and
--Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through 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.

Overview of This Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Exhibit B to Registration 
Statement (Foreign Agents).
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: The form number is NSD-4. The 
applicable component within the Department of Justice is the Foreign 
Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and Export 
Control Section, in the National Security Division. Pursuant to the 
Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611 et 
seq. (FARA or the Act), the FARA registration forms previously 
submitted to OMB for 3 year renewal approvals, have since March 2011 
contained fillable-fileable, and E-signature capabilities. The FARA 
eFile system, in operation since March 1, 2011, permits registrants to 
file their registration forms electronically to the FARA Registration 
Unit, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. FARA eFile is accessed via the 
Department's FARA public Web site located at https://www.fara.gov/efile.html, and provides instructions to assist registrants in 
completing, signing and submitting the required FARA registration 
forms, as well as instructions on how to electronically pay the 
required registration fees via online credit or debit card payments.
    4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Private Sector, Business or other 
for-profit, Not-for-profit institutions, and individuals. The form 
contains registration statement information used for registering 
foreign agents under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as 
amended, 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: The total 
estimated number of responses to the form is 178 at approximately .33 
hours (20 minutes) per response, based on an average of FARA Exhibit B 
to Registration Statement filings received from January 1, 2014 through 
December 31, 2016. Internal sample testing shows an average of .33 
hours (20 minutes) per respondent is needed to complete form NSD-4 (OMB 
1124-0004). The following factors were considered when creating the 
burden estimate: the estimated total number of registrant respondents, 
the ability of registrants to access or gather the necessary data from 
sometimes multiple offices within their corporate structures, and the 
intuitive registration features NSD makes available for registrant 
respondents via the online FARA eFile registration and payment system 
located at https://www.fara.gov/efile.html. NSD estimates that nearly 
all of the approximately 178 respondents will fully complete the form.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated public burden associated with this 
collection is 58.74 annual burden hours. It is estimated that 
respondents will take .33 hours (20 minutes) to complete the form. The 
burden hours for collecting respondent data equals 58.74 annual burden 
hours (178 respondents x .33 hours (20 minutes) = 58.74 hours).
    7. Registrants/foreign agents and the general public are alerted 
that in the future, the National Security Division will complete its 
ongoing multi-year design review, testing, and requirements enhancement 
efforts to offer a web form version of form NSD-4. NSD continues to 
make progress in enhancing the functionality of FARA eFile. Personnel 
are in the process of developing and testing new web form versions of 
its current fillable FARA registration forms with the intent of 
providing greater standardization, improved intuitive features, and 
less burdensome requirements that will benefit registrants and foreign 
agents who are required to register under FARA. New capabilities are 
expected to improve online search capabilities. NSD is confident that 
the new features will offer an enhanced system, promoting greater 
transparency.
    If additional information is required contact: Melody D. Braswell, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E.405A, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: February 1, 2017.
Melody D. Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2017-02395 Filed 2-3-17; 8:45 am]
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