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BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 051705A] South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a joint meeting of its Snapper Grouper Committee and Advisory Panel, a meeting of its Snapper Grouper Committee, Joint Executive and Finance Committees, Protected Resources Committee, Joint Ecosystem and Habitat Committees, and a meeting of the full Council.
In addition, there will be a public scoping meeting addressing the Fishery Ecosystem Plan and Comprehensive Amendment and public comment will be taken on Council consideration of an Interim Rule addressing overfishing for snapper grouper species. DATES: The meeting will be held in June 2005. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920; Telephone:
(1-800) 333-3333 or 321/ 784-0000, FAX 321/783-7718. Copies of documents are available from Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, One Southpark Circle, Suite 306, Charleston, SC 29407-4699. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer; telephone: 843/571-4366 or toll free at 866/SAFMC-10; fax: 843/769-4520; email: *kim.iverson@safmc.net* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meeting Dates 1. Joint Snapper Grouper Committee and Advisory Panel Meeting:
June 13, 2005, 1:30 p.m. 5 p.m. and June 14, 2005, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon The Snapper Grouper Committee will meet jointly with the Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel
(AP)to review the results of the updated black sea bass assessment and receive a report from the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC). In addition, the Committee and AP will review the draft of Amendment 13B to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan regarding mandates under the Sustainable Fisheries Act to address overfishing and discuss the potential for Interim Rule. The Committee and AP will also discuss species to be considered in future stock assessments through the Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) process and receive a presentation from NOAA Fisheries, Southeast Regional Office regarding linking permits and landings databases. *Note: A public scoping meeting on the Fishery Ecosystem Plan and Comprehensive Amendment will be held June 13, 2005 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Council will also accept public comment on Council consideration of an Interim Rule addressing overfishing for snapper grouper species immediately following the scoping meeting.* 2. Snapper Grouper Committee Meeting: June 14, 2005, 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. and June 15, 2005, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon The Snapper Grouper Committee will review Amendment 13B to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan and finalize for public hearings. The Committee will also discuss the potential for Interim Rule and discuss species for future SEDAR assessments. 3. Joint Executive Committee and Finance Committee Meeting: June 15, 2005, 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. The Committees will develop the Council's positions on reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, review NOAA's Ocean Action Plan, the Office of Management and Budget's
(OMB)Peer Review Bulletin, and NOAA Fisheries' Report to Congress. 4. Protected Resources Committee Meeting: June 16, 2005, 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. The Protected Resources Committee will discuss a proposal for installation of a wind farm in the Exclusive Economic Zone
(EEZ)off the coast of Georgia. The Committee will receive updates on the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Program's Proposed Rule and plan, the Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Program, Acropora (coral) species proposed listing under the Endangered Species Act, and Biological Opinions for both Amendment 6 to the Shrimp Fishery Management Plan and Amendment 15 to the Coastal Migratory Pelagics (mackerel) FMP. The Committee will also discuss any protected resources concerns, if necessary, for Amendment 13B to the Snapper Grouper FMP with regards to the Biological Opinion. 5. Joint Ecosystem and Habitat Committees Meeting: June 16, 2005, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The Ecosystem and Habitat Committees will meet jointly to review and approve the Council's Energy Policy. The Committees will also review and approve an Outline for the Fishery Ecosystem Plan and discuss issues relevant to Sargassum management. 6. Council Session: June 16, 2005, 3 p.m. 5 p.m. and June 17, 2005, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon From 3 p.m.-3:30 p.m., the Council will call the meeting order, make introductions and roll call, adopt the meeting agenda, and approve earlier meeting minutes. From 3:30 p.m.-4 p.m., the Council will hear a report from the Joint Executive/Finance Committee and take action as appropriate. From 4 p.m.-4:15 p.m., the Council will receive a report from the Protected Resources Committee and take action as appropriate. From 4:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m., the Council will hear a report from the Joint Ecosystem and Habitat Committees and take action as appropriate. From 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m., the Council will receive a briefing from NOAA General Counsel on litigation. (CLOSED SESSION). Council Session: June 17, 2005, 8:30 a.m. 12 noon. From 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., the Council will receive a report from the Snapper Grouper Committee and approve Amendment 13B to the Snapper Grouper FMP for public hearings and/or take other action as appropriate. From 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., the Council will hear status reports from NOAA Fisheries' Southeast Regional Office and the Southeast Fishery Science Center. From 11 a.m.-12:00 noon, the Council will receive agency and liaison reports, discuss other business and upcoming meetings. Documents regarding these issues are available from the Council office (see ADDRESSES ). Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subjects of formal Council action during this meeting. Council action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305
(c)of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency. Except for advertised (scheduled) public hearings and public comment, the times and sequence specified on this agenda are subject to change. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES ) by June 10, 2005. Dated: May 17, 2005. Tracey Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E5-2527 Filed 5-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS Determination Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act May 17, 2005. AGENCY: Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements
(CITA)ACTION: Directive to the Commissioner of Customs. SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements
(CITA)has determined that certain textile and apparel goods from Senegal shall be treated as “hand-loomed, handmade, or folklore articles” and qualify for preferential treatment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Imports of eligible products from Senegal with an appropriate visa will qualify for duty-free treatment. EFFECTIVE DATE: June 6, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anna Flaaten, International Trade Specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce,
(202)782-3400. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Title I of the Trade and Development Act of 2000, Pub. L. No. 106-200)
(AGOA)provides preferential tariff treatment for imports of certain textile and apparel products of beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, including hand-loomed, handmade, or folklore articles, of a beneficiary country that are certified as such by the competent authority in the beneficiary country. In Executive Order 13191, the President authorized CITA to consult with beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries and to determine which, if any, particular textile and apparel goods shall be treated as being hand-loomed, handmade, or folklore articles. See *Implementation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act* published on January 22, 2001, (66 FR 7272). In a letter to the Commissioner of Customs dated January 18, 2001, the United States Trade Representative directed Customs to require that importers provide an appropriate export visa from a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country to obtain preferential treatment under section 112(a) of the AGOA (66 FR 7837). The first digit of the visa number corresponds to one of nine groupings of textile and apparel products that are eligible for preferential tariff treatment. Grouping “9” is reserved for handmade, hand-loomed, or folklore articles. CITA has consulted with Senegalese authorities, and has determined that hand-loomed fabrics, hand-loomed articles (e.g., hand-loomed rugs, scarves, place mats, and tablecloths), handmade articles made from hand-loomed fabrics, if produced in and exported from Senegal, are eligible for preferential tariff treatment under section 112(a) of the AGOA. In the letter published below, CITA directs the Commissioner, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to allow duty-free entry of such products under U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheading 9819.11.27 if accompanied by an appropriate AGOA visa in grouping “9”. No eligible folklore articles were included in Senegal's submission. CITA may extend this treatment to additional products following consultations with the Government of Senegal. James C. Leonard III, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements May 17, 2005. Commissioner, *Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Washington, DC 20229.* Dear Commissioner: The Committee for the Implementation of Textiles Agreements (CITA), pursuant to Sections 112(a) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Title I of Pub. L. No. 106-200)
(AGOA)and Executive Order 13191 of January 17, 2001, has determined, effective on June 6, 2005, that the following articles shall be treated as “hand-loomed, handmade, and folklore articles” under the AGOA:
(a)Hand-loomed fabrics, hand-loomed articles (e.g., hand-loomed rugs, scarves, placemats, and tablecloths),
(b)and hand-made articles made from hand-loomed fabrics, if made in Senegal from fabric hand-loomed in Senegal. Such articles are eligible for duty-free treatment only if entered under subheading 9819.11.27 and accompanied by a properly completed visa for product grouping “9”, in accordance with the provisions of the Visa Arrangement between the Government of Senegal and the Government of the United States Concerning Textile and Apparel Articles Claiming Preferential Tariff Treatment under Section 112 of the Trade and Development Act of 2000. No eligible folklore articles were included in Senegal's submission. After additional consultations with Senegalese authorities, CITA may determine that other textile and apparel goods shall be treated as hand-loomed, handmade, or folklore articles. Sincerely, James C. Leonard III, *Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements.* [FR Doc. E5-2559 Filed 5-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000-0053] Federal Acquisition Regulation;Information Collection; Permits, Authorities, or Franchises Certification AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR)Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning permits, authorities, or franchises certification. The clearance currently expires on July 31, 2005. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or before July 19, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeritta Parnell, Contract Policy Division, GSA
(202)501-4082. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose This certification and copies of authorizations are needed to determine that the offeror has obtained all authorizations, permits, etc., required in connection with transporting the material involved. The contracting officer reviews the certification and any documents requested to ensure that the offeror has complied with all regulatory requirements and has obtained any permits, licenses, etc., that are needed. B. Annual Reporting Burden *Respondents* : 1,106. *Responses Per Respondent* : 3. *Annual Responses* : 3,318. *Hours Per Response* : .094. *Total Burden Hours* : 312. *Obtaining Copies of Proposals* : Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405, telephone
(202)501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0053, Permits, Authorities, or Franchises Certification, in all correspondence. Dated: May 13, 2005 Julia B. Wise, Director,Contract Policy Division. [FR Doc. 05-10052 Filed 5-19-05; 8:45 am]
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