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BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Notice of Change in Time of Meeting SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Commercial Remote Sensing (ACCRES) will meet September 20, 2007. Date and Time: The meeting is scheduled as follows: September 20, 2007, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The first part of this meeting will be closed to the public. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 1 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the Auditorium of the National Association of Home Builders, Washington, DC, located at 1201 15th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005.

While open to the public, seating capacity may be limited. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As required by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1982), notice is hereby given of the meeting of ACCRES. ACCRES was established by the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) on May 21, 2002, to advise the Secretary through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on long- and short-range strategies for the licensing of commercial remote sensing satellite systems.

Matters To Be Considered The first part of the meeting will be closed to the public pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, as amended by Section 5(c) of the Government in Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409 and in accordance with Section 552b(c)(1) of Title 5, United States Code. Accordingly, portions of this meeting which involve the ongoing review and implementation of the April 2003 U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing Space Policy and related national security and foreign policy considerations for NOAA's licensing decisions are closed to the public.

These briefings are likely to disclose matters that are specifically authorized under criteria established by Executive Order 12958 to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and are in fact properly classified pursuant to such Executive Order. All other portions of the meeting will be open to the public. During the open portion of the meeting, the Committee will receive updates on NOAA's licensing activities and foreign systems. The committee will also be available to receive public comments on its activities.

Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for special accommodations may be directed to ACCRES, NOAA/NESDIS International and Interagency Affairs Office, 1335 East-West Highway, Room 7311, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. Additional Information and Public Comments Any member of the public wishing further information concerning the meeting or who wishes to submit oral or written comments should contact Kay Weston, Designated Federal Officer for ACCRES, NOAA/NESDIS International and Interagency Affairs Office, 1335 East-West Highway, Room 7311, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910.

Copies of the draft meeting agenda can be obtained from David Hasenauer at

(301)713-2024 ext. 207, fax

(301)713-2032, or e-mail *David.Hasenauer@noaa.gov* . The ACCRES expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously-submitted oral or written statements. In general, each individual or group making an oral presentation may be limited to a total time of five minutes. Written comments (please provide at least 13 copies) received in the NOAA/NESDIS International and Interagency Affairs Office on or before September 12, 2007, will be provided to Committee members in advance of the meeting. Comments received too close to the meeting date will normally be provided to Committee members at the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kay Weston, NOAA/NESDIS International and Interagency Affairs, 1335 East-West Highway, Room 7313, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; telephone

(301)713-2024 x205, fax

(301)713-2032, e-mail *Kay.Weston@noaa.gov* , or David Hasenauer at telephone

(301)713-2024 x207, e-mail *David.Hasenauer@noaa.gov.* Mary E. Kicza, Assistant Administrator for Satellite and Information Services. [FR Doc. E7-18328 Filed 9-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-HR-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) 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:* United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). *Title:* Admittance to Practice and Roster of Registered Patent Attorneys and Agents Admitted to Practice Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). *Form Number(s):* PTO-158, PTO-158A, PTO-275, PTO-107A, PTO-1209, PTO-2126, PTO-2146, PTO-2150. *Agency Approval Number:* 0651-0012. *Type of Request:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Burden:* 89,475 hours annually. *Number of Respondents:* 72,122 responses per year. *Avg. Hours per Response:* The USPTO estimates that it will take the public between 5 minutes (0.08 hours) and 40 hours, depending upon the complexity of the situation, to gather the necessary information, prepare, and submit the forms and requirements in this collection. *Needs and Uses:* This information is required by 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(2)(D), administered by the USPTO through 37 CFR 11.5-11.11 and 11.170. The information is used by the Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline

(OED)to determine if the applicant for registration is of good moral character and repute; has the necessary legal, scientific, and technical qualifications; and is otherwise competent to advise and assist applicants in the presentation and prosecution of applications for patent grants. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households; business or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions. *Frequency:* On occasion. *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 any of the following: *E-mail: Susan.Fawcet@uspto.gov.* Include “0651-0012 copy request” in the subject line of the message. *Fax:* 571-273-0112, marked to the attention of Susan K. Fawcett. *Mail:* Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services Division, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent on or before October 18, 2007 to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Room 10202, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Dated: September 11, 2007. Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, USPTO, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services Division. [FR Doc. E7-18326 Filed 9-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-16-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will be submitting 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:* United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). *Title:* Patent Processing (Updating). *Form Number(s):* PTO/SB/08/08a/08b, eIDS, PTO/SB/17i, PTO/SB/17P, PTO/SB/21-28, PTO/SB/24A&B, PTO/SB/30-33, PTO/SB/35-39, PTO/SB/42-43, PTO/SB/61-64, PTO/SB/64a, PTO/SB/67-68, PTO/SB/91-92, PTO/SB/96-97, PTO/SB/130, PTO/SB/201, PTO/SB/206, PTO/SB/211, PTO/SB/216, PTO-2053-A/B, PTO-2054-A/B, PTO-2055-A/B, PTOL/413A & 413C, and EFS-Web. *Agency Approval Number:* 0651-0031. *Type of Request:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Burden:* 3,632,456 hours annually. *Number of Respondents:* 2,643,259 responses per year. *Avg. Hours per Response:* The USPTO estimates that it will take anywhere from 1 minute 48 sections (0.03 hours) to 22 hours, depending on the amount of information that the applicant needs to submit to the USPTO, to complete the forms and requirements associated with this information collection. This includes time to gather the necessary information, create the documents, and submit the completed request. *Needs and Uses:* During the pendency of a patent application or the period of enforceability of a patent, situations arise that require collection of information for the USPTO to further process the patented file or the patent application. This information can be used by the USPTO to continue the processing of the patent or application or to ensure that applicants are complying with the patent regulations. These situations involve responses filed by applicants to various USPTO actions and may include information disclosures and citations; requests for extensions of time; the establishment of small entity status; abandonment or revival of abandoned applications; disclaimers; appeals; expedited examination of design applications; transmittal forms; requests to inspect, copy and access patent applications; publication requests; and certificates of mailing/transmission. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households; business or other for-profit; and not-for-profit institutions. *Frequency:* On occasion. *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 any of the following: *E-mail: Susan.Fawcet@uspto.gov.* Include “0651-0031 copy request” in the subject line of the message. *Fax:* 571-273-0112, marked to the attention of Susan K. Fawcett. *Mail:* Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services Division, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent on or before October 18, 2007 to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Room 10202, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Dated: September 11, 2007. Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, USPTO, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services Division. [FR Doc. E7-18333 Filed 9-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-16-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit 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:* United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). *Title:* Patent Term Extension. *Form Number(s):* None. *Agency Approval Number:* 0651-0020. *Type of Request:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Burden:* 30,905 hours annually. *Number of Respondents:* 26,859 responses per year. *Avg. Hours per Response:* The USPTO estimates that it will take the public from one to 25 hours, depending on the complexity of the situation, to gather the necessary information, prepare the appropriate documents, and submit the applications, petitions, and requests included in this collection. *Needs and Uses:* The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act at 35 U.S.C. 156 permits the USPTO to restore the patent term lost due to certain types of regulatory review by the Federal Food and Drug Administration or the Department of Agriculture. Only patents for drug products, medical devices, food additives, and color additives are eligible for an extension, which may be a maximum of five years. In some cases the USPTO may also extend the term of an original patent due to certain delays in the prosecution of the patent application. The provisions of 35 U.S.C. 154(b) require the USPTO to notify the applicant of the patent term adjustment in the notice of allowance and give the applicant an opportunity to request reconsideration of the USPTO's patent term adjustment determination. The USPTO administers 35 U.S.C. 154 and 156 through 37 CFR subpart F (1.701-1.791). The public uses this information collection to file requests related to patent term extensions and petitions for reconsideration or reinstatement of patent term adjustments. This information is used by the USPTO to consider whether an applicant is eligible for a patent term extension or reconsideration of a patent term adjustment and, if so, to determine the length of the patent term extension or adjustment. There are no forms associated with this collection. *Affected Public:* Businesses or other for-profits; not-for-profit institutions. *Frequency:* On occasion. *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 any of the following methods: *E-mail: Susan.Fawcett@uspto.gov.* Include “0651-0020 copy request” in the subject line of the message. *Fax:* 571-273-0112, marked to the attention of Susan Fawcett. *Mail:* Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services Division, United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent on or before October 18, 2007 to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Room 10202, New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. Dated: September 11, 2007. Susan K. Fawcett, Records Officer, USPTO, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Customer Information Services Group, Public Information Services Division. [FR Doc. E7-18334 Filed 9-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-16-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [No. DoD-2007-OS-0061] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by October 18, 2007. *Title, Form, and OMB Number:* Registration for Scientific and Technical Information Services; DD Form 1540; OMB Control Number 0704-0264. *Type of Request:* Revision. *Number of Respondents:* 10,000. *Responses Per Respondent:* 1. *Annual Responses:* 10,000. *Average Burden Per Response:* 10 minutes. *Annual Burden Hours:* 1,667 hours. *Needs and Uses:* The data that the Defense Technical Information Center handles is controlled, because of either distribution limitations or security classification. For this reason, all potential users are required to register for service. DoD Instruction 3200.14, Principles and Operational Parameters of the DoD Scientific and Technical Information Program, mandates the registration procedure. Federal Government agencies and their contractors are required to complete the DD Form 1540, Registration for Scientific and Technical Information Services. The contractor community completes a separate DD Form 1540 for each contract or grant, and registration is valid until the contract expires. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit; Federal government; state, local or tribal government. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Respondent's Obligation:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. *OMB Desk Officer:* Ms. Hillary Jaffe. Written comments and recommendations is on the proposed information collection should be sent to Ms. Jaffe at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. You may also submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by the following method: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal:* *http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments. *Instructions:* All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this **Federal Register** document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public reviewing on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov.* as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or control information. *DOD Clearance Officer:* Ms. Patricia Toppings. Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. Toppings at WHS/ESD/Information Management Division, 1777 North Kent Street, RPN, Suite 11000, Arlington, VA 22209-2133. Dated: September 11, 2007. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 07-4608 Filed 9-17-07; 8:45 am]

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