### 69172 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 222 / Monday, November 18, 2013 / Notices

• Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review.

Abstract of proposed collection: This information collection facilitates a mentor-prote  ́ ge

 ́ program per Department of State Acquisition Regulations (DOSAR) 619.202–70 that encourages business agreements between small and large for-profit companies, for the purpose of forming a mentor-prote  ́ ge

 ́ relationship that will provide developmental assistance and to enhance the capabilities of the prote  ́ ge

 ́ firms to perform as prime contractors and subcontractors on Department of State procurements.

Methodology: Respondents may submit the information by email using the DS–4053, or by letter using fax or postal mail.

Shapleigh C. Drisko, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013–27563 Filed 11–15–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4710–24–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 8525]**

**Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Cancellation of Open Meeting** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of State.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Cancellation of meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  The notice references Public Notice 8515 published in the November 12, 2013 Federal Register , announcing the public meeting for Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) on November 22, 2013 to discuss current defense trade issues and topics for further study has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a later date.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Lisa Aguirre, PM/DDTC, SA–1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20522–0112; telephone (202) 663–2830; FAX (202) 261–8199; or email aguirrelv@state.gov. Dated: November 12, 2013. Kenneth B. Handelman, Designated Federal Officer, Defense Trade Advisory Group, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013–27551 Filed 11–15–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4710–25–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 8524]**

**U.S. Department of State Advisory Committee on Private International**  **Law (ACPIL): Public Meeting on Electronic Commerce** 

The Office of the Assistant Legal Adviser for Private International Law, Department of State, gives notice of a public meeting to discuss a Working Paper prepared by the Secretariat of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). The public meeting will take place on Monday, December 2, 2013 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. EST. This is not a meeting of the full Advisory Committee.

In response to a request from UNCITRAL’s Working Group IV (electronic commerce), the UNCITRAL Secretariat has prepared draft provisions on electronic transferable records, which are presented for in the form of a model law to facilitate Working Group discussion. The Working Paper, which is numbered WP.124 and includes WP.124/Add.1, is available online at http://www.uncitral.org/uncitral/en/ commission/working

_groups/ 4Electronic

_ Commerce.html. This Working Paper will be discussed December 9–13, 2013, at the 48th Session of Working Group IV.

The purpose of the public meeting is to obtain the views of concerned stakeholders on the topics addressed in the Working Paper in advance of the meeting of Working Group IV. Those who cannot attend but wish to comment are welcome to do so by email to Michael Coffee at coffeems@state.gov.

Time and Place: The meeting will take place from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. EST in Room 240, South Building, State Department Annex 4, Washington, DC 20037. Participants should plan to arrive at the Navy Hill gate on the west side of 23rd Street NW., at the intersection of 23rd Street NW. and D Street NW. by 12:30 p.m. for visitor screening. If you are unable to attend the public meeting and would like to participate from a remote location, teleconferencing will be available.

Public Participation: This meeting is open to the public, subject to the capacity of the meeting room. Access to the building is strictly controlled. For pre-clearance purposes, those planning to attend should email pil@state.gov providing full name, address, and email address. This information will greatly facilitate entry into the building. A member of the public needing reasonable accommodation should email pil@state.gov not later than November 25, 2013. Requests made after that date will be considered, but might not be able to be fulfilled. If you would like to participate by telephone, please email pil@state.gov to obtain the call-in number and other information.

Data from the public is requested pursuant to Public Law 99–399 (Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986), as amended; Public Law 107–56 (USA PATRIOT Act); and Executive Order 13356. The purpose of the collection is to validate the identity of individuals who enter Department facilities. The data will be entered into the Visitor Access Control System (VACS–D) database. Please see the Security Records System of Records Notice (State-36) at http:// www.state.gov/documents/organization/ 103419.pdf for additional information.

Dated: November 12, 2013. Michael S. Coffee, Attorney-Adviser, Office of Private International Law, Office of Legal Adviser, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013–27549 Filed 11–15–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4710–08–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Maritime Administration**

**[Docket No. MARAD–2013 0125]**

**Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel**  **PURSE PRINCESS; Invitation for Public Comments** 

**AGENCY :**  Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below.

**DATES :**  Submit comments on or before December 18, 2013.

**ADDRESSES :**  Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2013–0125. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk,