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BILLING CODE 3410-11-M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service National Urban & Community Forestry Advisory Council Meeting AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council will meet in Washington, DC, February 7-9, 2006. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss emerging issues in urban and community forestry. DATES: The meeting will be held February 7-9, 2006. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Washington Terrace Hotel, 1515 Rhode Island Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20005.
Individuals who wish to speak at the meeting or to propose agenda items must send their names and proposals to Suzanne M. del Villar, Executive Assistant, National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, P.O. Box 1003, Sugarloaf, CA 92386-1003. Individuals may fax their names and proposed agenda items to
(909)585-9527. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne M. del Villar, Urban and Community Forestry Staff,
(909)585-9268, or via e-mail at *sdelvillar@fs.fed.us* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Council discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Council members; however, persons who wish to bring urban and community forestry matters to the attention of the Council may file written statements with the Council staff before or after the meeting. Public input sessions will be provided. Dated: January 10, 2006. Robin L. Thompson, Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry. [FR Doc. E6-368 Filed 1-13-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). *Agency:* National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). *Title:* International Dolphin Conservation Program. *Form Number(s):* None. *OMB Approval Number:* 0648-0387. *Type of Request:* Regular submission. *Burden Hours:* 146. *Number of Respondents:* 62. *Average Hours per Response:* Vessel permit application: 30 minutes; operator permit application: 10 minutes; waiver request: 30 minutes; vessel departure notification: 10 minutes; change in permit operator notification: 10 minutes; modified net notification: 10 minutes; experimental fishing permit application: 10 hours; dolphin mortality limit request: 15 minutes; arrival notification: 10 minutes; tuna tracking form submission: 1 hour; monthly tuna storage removal report: 10 minutes; monthly tuna receiving report: 1 hour; produce report: 30 minutes. *Needs and Uses:* The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA)collects information to implement the International Dolphin Conservation Program Act (Act). The Act allows entry of yellowfin tuna into the United States, under specific conditions, from nations in the Program that would otherwise be under embargo. The Act also allows U.S. fishing vessels to participate in the yellowfin tuna fishery in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean on terms equivalent with the vessels of other nations. NOAA collects information to allow tracking and verification of “dolphin safe” and “non-dolphin safe” tuna products from catch through the U.S. market. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit organizations; individuals or households. *Frequency:* Annually, monthly and on occasion. *Respondent's Obligation:* Mandatory. *OMB Desk Officer:* David Rostker,
(202)395-3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer,
(202)482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov* ). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number
(202)395-7285, or *David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov* . Dated: January 10, 2006. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6-346 Filed 1-13-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). *Agency:* National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). *Title:* Deep Seabed Mining Regulations for Exploration Licenses. *Form Number(s):* None. *OMB Approval Number:* 0648-0471. *Type of Request:* Regular submission. *Burden Hours:* 169. *Number of Respondents:* 45. *Average Hours per Response:* 2 hours for a scientific research plan; 40 minutes for an application for an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP), display permit, Scientific Research Permit, chartering permit, or Letter of Acknowledgment for Highly Migratory Species; 1 hour for an interim report; 30 minutes for an annual fishing report; 15 minutes for an application for an amendment to an EFP; 5 minutes for notification of departure phone calls to NMFS Enforcement; 2 minutes for “no-catch” reports; and 2 minutes for tag applications. *Needs and Uses:* Information is requested that will be used in support of the National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS)issuing Scientific Research Permits, Exempted Fishing Permits, and Letters of Acknowledgment regarding highly migratory species (HMS), and that will also enhance and facilitate NMFS compliance and enforcement capabilities regarding HMS scientific research and exempted fishing activities. In addition, the information will assist with future stock assessments. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit. *Frequency:* Annually, monthly and within five days of fishing. *Respondent's Obligation:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. *OMB Desk Officer:* David Rostker,
(202)395-3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer,
(202)482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov* ). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number
(202)395-7285, or *David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov* . Dated: January 10, 2006. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6-347 Filed 1-13-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Participation Agreement and Trade Mission Application ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506 (2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before March 20, 2006. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone number:
(202)482-0266. E-mail: *dHynek@doc.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to: Joseph J. English, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, Export Promotion Services, Room 2110, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; Phone number:
(202)482-3334, and fax number:
(202)482-0115. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The ITA-4008P, “Participation Agreement”, is the vehicle by which individual firms agree to participate in any of ITA's trade promotion programs and record their required participation fee to the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). Together with the relevant ITA-4008P-A, “Conditions of Participation”, it forms a contract between the individual firm and the DOC. The ITA-4008P-1, “Trade Mission Application”, is used to solicit information from firms seeking to participate in DOC overseas trade missions covered by the Statement of Policy Governing Overseas Trade Missions of the Department of Commerce issued by Secretary Daley on March 3, 1997. Trade Mission participants are required to complete the Forms ITA-4008P, ITA-4008P-1, and ITA-4008P-A. Other DOC trade event (not trade mission) participants complete Forms ITA-4008P and ITA-4008P-A, but do not complete Form ITA-4008P-1. II. Method of Collection The forms are sent by request to potential U.S. firms. III. Data *OMB Number:* 0625-0147. *Form Number:* ITA-4008P, ITA-4008P-1 and ITA-4008P-A. *Type of Review:* Regular Submission. *Affected Public:* Business or other for profit. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 7,500. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 20-70 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 2,792 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Costs:* The estimated annual cost for this collection is $150,315.00 ($100,495.00 for respondents and $56,720.00 for federal government). 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 costs) 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 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: January 10, 2006. Madeleine Clayton, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6-348 Filed 1-13-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-FP-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). *Agency:* National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). *Title:* Application Form for Membership on a National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council. *Form Number(s):* None. *OMB Approval Number:* 0648-0397. *Type of Request:* Regular submission. *Burden Hours:* 500. *Number of Respondents:* 500. *Average Hours Per Response:* 1 hour. *Needs and Uses:* Section 315 of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (16 U.S.C. 1445a) allows the Secretary of Commerce to establish one or more advisory councils to provide advice to the Secretary regarding the designation and management of national marine sanctuaries. The councils are individually chartered for each sanctuary to meet the needs of that sanctuary. Once a council has been chartered, the Sanctuary Manager starts a process to recruit members for that Council by providing notice to the public and asking interested parties to apply for the available seats. An application form and guidelines for a narrative submission must be submitted to the Sanctuary Manager. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households; business or other for-profit organizations; not-for-profit institutions. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Respondent's Obligation:* Voluntary. *OMB Desk Officer:* David Rostker,
(202)395-3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer,
(202)482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov* ). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, fax number
(202)395-7285, or *David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov* . Dated: January 10, 2006. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6-360 Filed 1-13-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-NK-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). *Agency:* National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). *Title:* Protocol for Access to Tissue Specimen Samples from the National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank. *Form Number(s):* None. *OMB Approval Number:* 0648-0468. *Type of Request:* Regular submission. *Burden Hours:* 80. *Number of Respondents:* 20. *Average Hours per Response:* 2 hours. *Needs and Uses:* The National Marine Fisheries Service proposes to make available tissue specimen samples to the scientific community for research that is consistent with the goal of the National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank (NMMTB) and the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program (MMHSRP). There is a very limited amount of samples available and the NMMTB emphasizes that the intended use of these tissue specimens be for retrospective analysis. Priority will be given to requests that fulfill the goals of the NMMTB, MMHSRP, and to research that would otherwise not be accomplished because of limited availability of samples. *Affected Public:* Not-for-profit institutions; business or other for-profit organizations; individuals or households. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Respondent's Obligation:* Required to obtain or retain benefit. *OMB Desk Officer:* David Rostker,
(202)395-3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer,
(202)482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov* ). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number
(202)395-7285, or *David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov.* Dated: January 10, 2006. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6-372 Filed 1-13-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting The Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee (SITAC) will meet on January 31, 2006, 9:30 a.m., in the Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 3884, 14th Street between Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues, NW., Washington, DC. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration on technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to sensors and instrumentation equipment and technology. Agenda Public Session 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Remarks from the Bureau of Industry and Security Management. 3. Industry Presentations. 4. New Business. Closed Session 5. 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). A limited number of seats will be available during the public session of the meeting. Reservations are not accepted. To the extent that time permits, members of the public may present oral statements to the Committee. The public may submit written statements at any time before or after the meeting. However, to facilitate distribution of public presentation materials to the Committee members, the Committee suggests that the materials be forwarded before the meeting to Ms. Yvette Springer at *Yspringer@bis.doc.gov.* The Assistant Secretary for Administration, with the concurrence of the General Counsel, formally determined on January 6, 2006, pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. app. 2 § 10(d)), that the portion of this meeting dealing with pre-decisional changes to the Commerce Control List and U.S. export control policies shall 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 remaining portions of the meeting will be open to the public. For more information contact Yvette Springer on
(202)482-4814. Dated: January 10, 2006. Yvette Springer, Committee Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 06-394 Filed 1-13-06; 8:45 am]
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