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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 8006]**

**Meeting of the International Telecommunication Advisory**  **Committee (ITAC)**

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committees (ITAC) to review status of preparations for the World Conference on International Telecommunication and the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly.

The ITAC will meet on September 19, 2012 from 10AM to noon EDT at 1120 20th Street, 10th floor, Washington, DC to review the status of preparations for the World Conference on International Telecommunication and the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly. Attendance at this meeting is open to the public as seating capacity allows. The public will have an opportunity to provide comments at these meetings. People desiring further information on this meeting, including those wishing to request reasonable accommodation to attend the meeting, should contact the Secretariat at minardje@state.gov, by September 10,
2012.

Dated: August 24, 2012. Marian R. Gordon, International Communications & Information Policy, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2012–21573 Filed 8–30–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;**  **Clearance of New Approval of Information Collection: Air Traffic Slots**  **Management**

**AGENCY :**  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

**ACTION :**  Notice and request for
comments.

**SUMMARY :**  In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing information collection. The FAA collects information to allocate slots and maintain accurate record of slot transfers at slot-controlled airports. The information is provided by air carriers and other operators at slot controlled airports. **DATES :**  Written comments should be submitted by October 30, 2012.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Kathy DePaepe at (405) 954–9362, or by email at: Kathy.A.DePaepe@faa.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

OMB Control Number: 2120–XXXX. Title: Air Traffic Slots Management. Form Numbers: There are no FAA forms associated with this collection.

Type of Review: New clearance of an existing information collection.

Background: The FAA has implemented several initiatives to address congestion and delay issues within the National Airspace System. The FAA has issued orders limiting operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The FAA also has designated O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) as Level 2 airports under the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Worldwide Slot Guidelines (WSG). These orders resulted in part from increasing congestion and delays at the airports requiring the FAA to allocate arrival and departure slots at JFK, EWR, and LGA. The designations resulted in part from increasing congestion and delays at the airports requiring FAA to implement a voluntary process to manage operational growth at ORD and SFO.

The information is reported to the FAA by carriers holding a slot at JFK, EWR, or LGA; by carriers operating at ORD or SFO; or by operators conducting unscheduled operations at LGA. At JFK and EWR, carriers must notify the FAA of: (1) Requests for confirmation of transferred slots; (2) requests for seasonal allocation of historic and additional available slots; and (3) usage of slots on a seasonal basis. At LGA, carriers must notify the FAA of: (1) Requests for confirmation of transferred slots; (2) slots required to be returned or slots voluntarily returned; (3) requests to be included in a lottery for availableslots; and (4) usage of slots on a bimonthly basis. At LGA, unscheduled operators must request and obtain a reservation from the FAA prior to conducting an operation. At ORD and SFO, carriers must notify the FAA of their intended operating schedules on a seasonal basis. The FAA estimates that all information from carriers is submitted electronically from information stored in carrier scheduling databases, and that nearly all requests for unscheduled operation reservations are submitted electronically through either an internet or touch-tone system interface. Respondents: Approximately 500 carriers and other operators.

Frequency: Information is collected as needed; some reporting on bimonthly or semiannual basis.

Estimated Average Burden per Response: 2 minutes per unscheduled operation reservation; 6 minutes per notice of slot transfer; 2 hours per schedule submission or slot request; and 2 hours per slot usage report.

Estimated Total Annual Burden: 7,031.5 hours.

**ADDRESSES :**  Send comments to the FAA at the following address: Ms. Kathy DePaepe, Room 126B, Federal Aviation Administration, AES–200, 6500 S. MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK
73169.

Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection.

Issued in Washington, DC, on August 27,
2012. Albert R. Spence, FAA Assistant Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises Business Services Division, AES–200.
[FR Doc. 2012–21538 Filed 8–30–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;**  **Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Airports Grants**  **Program**

**AGENCY :**  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

**ACTION :**  Notice and request for
comments.

**SUMMARY :**  In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The FAA collects information from airport sponsors and planning agencies in order to administer the Airports Grants Program. Data is


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used to determine eligibility, ensure proper use of Federal Funds, and ensure project accomplishment.

**DATES :**  Written comments should be submitted by October 30, 2012.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Kathy DePaepe at (405) 954–9362, or by email at: Kathy.A.DePaepe@faa.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

OMB Control Number: 2120–0569. Title: Airports Grants Program. Form Numbers: FAA forms 5100–100, 5100–101, 5100–108, 5100–125, 5100– 126, and 5370–1.

Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.

Background: Codification of Certain U.S. Transportation Laws at 49 U.S.C. (Pub. L. 103–272), which is referred to as the ‘‘Act,’’ provides funding for airport planning and development projects at airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. The Act also authorizes funds for noise compatibility planning and to carry out noise compatibility programs. The information required by this program is necessary to protect the Federal interest in safety, efficiency, and utility of the Airport. Data is collected to meet report requirements of 49 CFR part 18 for financial management and performance monitoring. Information is collected in the application, and grant agreement amendments; financial management; and performance reporting.

Respondents: Approximately 1,950 sponsors and planning agencies for grant projects.

Frequency: Information is collected on occasion.

Estimated Average Burden per Response: 6.75 hours.

Estimated Total Annual Burden: 80,569 hours.

**ADDRESSES :**  Send comments to the FAA at the following address: Ms. Kathy DePaepe, Room 126B, Federal Aviation Administration, AES–200, 6500 S. MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK
73169.

Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. Issued in Washington, DC, on August 24,
2012. Kathy A. DePaepe, FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises Business Services Division, AES–200.
[FR Doc. 2012–21542 Filed 8–30–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4910–13–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Dangerous**  **Goods Panel; Notice of Public Meeting**

**AGENCY :**  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

**ACTION :**  Notice of public meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  In preparation for the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Panel’s (DGP’s) Fall Working Group to be held October 15–19, 2012, in Montreal, Canada, the FAA’s Office of Hazardous Materials Safety and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) Office of Hazardous Materials Safety announce a public meeting.

**DATES :**  The public meeting will be held on October 10, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  The public meeting will be held at FAA Headquarters (FOB 10A), Bessie Coleman Conference Center, 2nd Floor, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591.

Participants are requested to register by using the following email address: 9- AWA-ASH-ADG-HazMat@faa.gov

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Please include your name, organization, email address, and whether you will be attending in person or participating via conference call.

Conference call connection information will be provided to those who register and indicate that they will participate via conference call.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Ms. Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, ADG–2, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 385–4900. Email: 9-AWA-ASH-ADGHazMat@faa.gov

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We are committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all participants. If you need alternative formats or other reasonable accommodations, please call (202) 385– 4900 or email 9-AWA-ASH-ADGHazMat@faa.gov with your request by close of business on October 1st. Purpose of the Public Meeting Information and viewpoints provided by stakeholders are requested as the United States delegation prepares for the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Dangerous Goods Panel’s (ICAO DGP’s) Working Group of the Whole 12. The agenda for the Working Group is as follows: Agenda Item 1: Development of proposals, if necessary, for amendments to Annex 18— The Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air Agenda Item 2: Development of recommendations for amendments to the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Doc 9284) for incorporation in the 2015–2016 Edition Agenda Item 3: Development of recommendations for amendments to the Supplement to the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Doc 9284SU) for incorporation in the 2015–2016 Edition Agenda Item 4: Development of recommendations for amendments to the Emergency Response Guidance for Aircraft Incidents involving Dangerous Goods (Doc 9481) for incorporation in the 2015– 2016 Edition Agenda Item 5: Issues related to lithium batteries Agenda Item 6: Resolution, where possible, of the non-recurrent work items identified by the Air Navigation Commission or the panel: 6.1: Competency-based training 6.2: Incident data collection 6.3: State of overflight involvement in

the exemption process 6.4: Coordination with the Operations

Panel with regard to Annex 6 6.5: Coordination with international

organizations (e.g. UPU) Agenda Item 7: Other business

Papers relevant to these agenda items can be viewed at the following Web
page: http://www.icao.int/safety/ DangerousGoods/Pages/DGP.aspx

. Public Meeting Procedures

A panel of representatives from the FAA and PHMSA will be present. The meetings are intended to be informal, non-adversarial, and to facilitate the public comment process. No individual will be subject to questioning by any other participant. Government representatives on the panel may ask questions to clarify statements. Unless otherwise stated, any statement made during the meetings by a panel member should not be construed as an official position of the US government.