25032 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 87 / Thursday, May 6, 2010 / Notices 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

[Public Notice: 6986] 

Biennial Review of the Progress of 

Cooperation Under the United StatesSingapore Memorandum of Intent on 

Cooperation in Environmental Matters 

and Suggestions for 2011–2012 U.S.- 

Singapore Plan of Action for 

Environmental Cooperation 

ACTION: Notice of a meeting for the 

Biennial Review of the progress of 

cooperation under the U.S.-Singapore 

Memorandum of Intent on Cooperation 

on Environmental Matters and 

solicitation of suggestions for the 2011– 

2012 U.S.-Singapore Plan of Action for 

Environmental Cooperation. 

SUMMARY: The Department of State is 

providing notice that the United States 

and Singapore intend to hold a Biennial 

Review of the progress of cooperation 

under the U.S.-Singapore Memorandum 

of Intent on Cooperation on 

Environmental Matters (MOI) in 

Washington, DC, on May 13, 2010. This 

biennial meeting to review the status of 

cooperation is consistent with the intent 

of the two Governments as set forth in 

Section 3 of the MOI. A public 

information session will be held on May 

13th, at 1:30 p.m., in room 1105 at the 

U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, 

NW., Washington, DC 20520. If you 

would like to attend the session, please 

send the following information to 

Jacqueline Tront at the fax number or email address listed below under the 

heading ADDRESSES: (1) Your name, (2) 

your date of birth, and (3) the number 

of a valid identification card that a 

government has issued to you. 

The purpose of the Biennial Review is 

detailed below under SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION. 

The meeting agenda will include an 

overview of progress in implementing 

selected projects under the 2008–2010 

Plan of Action pursuant to the MOI, and 

the presentation of a new MOI Plan of 

Action. The Department of State invites 

interested organizations and members of 

the public to submit written comments 

or suggestions regarding agenda items 

and to attend the public session. 

Pursuant to the MOI, the United 

States and Singapore will discuss and 

agree upon the 2011–2012 Plan of 

Action for Environmental Cooperation. 

The Department of State is soliciting 

ideas and suggestions for environmental 

cooperation projects between the United 

States and Singapore. The MOI outlines 

broad areas for environmental 

cooperation with the objective of 

‘‘identify[ing] environmental issues of 

mutual interest to the two governments, 

and establishing a mechanism through 

which the two governments can pursue 

cooperative environmental efforts in 

those areas.’’ In addition, in the 

Environment Chapter of the U.S.- 

Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) 

(Chapter 18), ‘‘[t]he Parties recognize the 

importance of strengthening capacity to 

protect the environment and to promote 

sustainable development in concert 

with strengthening of trade and 

investment relations between them. The 

Parties shall, as appropriate, pursue 

cooperative environmental activities, 

including those pertinent to trade and 

investment and to strengthening 

environmental performance * * * 

under a Memorandum of Intent on 

Cooperation in Environmental Matters. 

During 2011–2012, the United States 

and Singapore intend to continue to 

build upon the cooperative work 

initiated in the 2008–2010 Plan of 

Action, and to continue to follow up on 

the themes reflected in the Environment 

Chapter of the FTA. 

The Department of State invites 

government agencies and the public, 

including NGOs, educational 

institutions, private sector enterprises 

and other interested persons, to submit 

written comments or suggestions 

regarding items for the Plan of Action 

and implementation of environmental 

cooperation activities. In preparing such 

comments or suggestions, we encourage 

submitters to refer to: (1) The U.S.- 

Singapore MOI, (2) the U.S.-Singapore 

2008–2010 Plan of Action on 

Environmental Cooperation, (3) the 

U.S.-Singapore FTA Environment 

Chapter, and (4) the Environmental 

Review of the FTA. (Documents are 

available at: http://www.state.gov/g/oes/ 

env/trade/singapore/index.htm). 

DATES: The meeting is to be held: May 

13, 2010, 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., 

Washington, DC. 

To be assured of timely consideration, 

comments are requested no later than 

May 10, 2010. 

ADDRESSES: Written comments or 

suggestions should be submitted to: 

Jacqueline Tront, Office of 

Environmental Policy, Bureau of 

Oceans, International Environmental, 

and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department 

of State, by electronic mail at 

trontjm@state.gov with the subject line 

‘‘U.S.-Singapore Biennial Review’’ or by 

fax to (202) 647–5947. If you have 

access to the Internet you can view this 

Notice and make comments by going to 

http://www.regulations.gov/search/ 

Regs/home.html#home. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: 

Jacqueline Tront, Telephone (202) 647– 

4750. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In Section 

3 of the U.S.-Singapore MOI, the 

Governments stated that they plan to 

meet biennially to review the status of 

cooperation under the MOI and to 

develop and update, as appropriate, a 

Plan of Action for Environmental 

Cooperation. The Plan of Action is a 

tool which identifies and outlines 

agreed upon environmental cooperation 

priorities, on-going efforts and 

possibilities for future cooperation. The 

United States-Singapore FTA entered 

into force on January 1, 2004. Chapter 

18 of the FTA committed the Parties to 

entering into a Memorandum of Intent 

on Cooperation in Environmental 

Matters (MOI) and to pursue cooperative 

environmental activities, including 

those pertinent to trade and investment 

and to strengthening environmental 

performance, such as information 

reporting, enforcement capacity, and 

environmental management systems. 

The last Biennial Review was held on 

October 10, 2008 in Singapore. The 

Parties discussed implementation of the 

2005–2007 Plan of Action, and 

elaboration of the 2008–2010 Plan of 

Action. Regional environmental 

initiatives, ‘‘green’’ technologies, and 

reducing air and water pollution were 

high on the list of future activities 

discussed during the 2008 Biennial 

review and TRAFFIC described its work 

in the Region to combat illegal wildlife 

trafficking and logging. 

At the upcoming Biennial Review in 

Washington, DC on May 13, 2010, the 

Parties will receive reports on progress 

of implementing the 2008–2010 Plan of 

Action and review and approve the 

2011–2012 Plan of Action. The Parties 

will also consider recommendations for 

future bilateral cooperation during the 

Biennial Review. 

The mutually identified goals of 

cooperation under the 2008 to 2010 Plan 

of Action are: (1) Encouraging the 

bilateral and regional use of innovative 

and climate-friendly environmental 

technology and pollution management 

techniques; (2) participating in regional 

initiatives on environmentally 

sustainable cities and sustainable 

management and trade in sustainably 

managed resources; and (3) further 

improving capacity to implement and 

enforce environmental laws, including 

further enhancing efforts of countries in 

the region to combat illegal trade in 

environmentally sensitive goods 

through bilateral and regional 

cooperative activities. We anticipate 

continuing to work to achieve these 

goals in the 2011 to 2012 plan and are 

seeking ideas and suggestions for 

activities that can be included in the 

Plan of Action consistent with them. 

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Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 87 / Thursday, May 6, 2010 / Notices 25033 

Ongoing environmental cooperation 

work includes: Participation in regional 

workshops to combat illegal trade in 

environmentally sensitive goods, 

technical exchanges on water systems 

and water pollution management, 

participation in regional initiatives on 

sustainable management and trade in 

sustainably managed resources, 

promotion of energy efficiency projects 

and partnerships, cooperating through 

the Pacific Ports Initiative and 

combining efforts under the Sustainable 

Cities Program. The listed activities and 

additional cooperative activities were 

outlined in previous Environmental 

Cooperation Action Plans and discussed 

during previous Biennial Review 

meetings. Additional information can be 

found on the website listed above. 

In carrying out this cooperative work, 

the United States and Singapore intend 

to explore the development of 

partnerships with private sector and 

civil society organizations, to build 

upon and complement ongoing bilateral 

cooperative work in other fora, and to 

explore opportunities for mutual 

collaboration in these priority areas 

with other countries in the region. 

Disclaimer: This Public Notice is a 

request for comments and suggestions, 

and is not a request for applications. No 

granting or money is directly associated 

with this request for suggestions for the 

2011–2012 Plan of Action. There is no 

expectation of resources or funding 

associated with any comments or 

suggestions provided for the 2011–2012 

Plan of Action. 

Dated: April 23, 2010. 

Willem H. Brakel, 

Director, Office of Environmental Policy, 

Department of State. 

[FR Doc. 2010–10724 Filed 5–5–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4710–09–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

National Highway Traffic Safety 

Administration 

[U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA–2010–0049] 

Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping 

Requirements 

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic 

Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT. 

ACTION: Request for public comment on 

proposed collection of information. 

SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can 

collect certain information from the 

public, it must receive approval from 

the Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB). Under procedures established 

by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 

1995, before seeking OMB approval, 

Federal agencies must solicit public 

comment on proposed collections of 

information, including extensions and 

reinstatements of previously approved 

collections. 

This document describes one 

collection of information for which 

NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before July 6, 2010. 

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments 

to U.S. Department of Transportation 

Dockets, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. Docket No. 

NHTSA–2010–0049 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. 

Maria Vegega, Chief, Behavioral 

Research Division, Office of Behavioral 

Safety Research (NTI–131), National 

Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., W44–302, 

Washington, DC 20590. Dr. Vegega’s 

phone number is 202–366–2668 and her 

e-mail address is Maria.Vegega@dot.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 

before an agency submits a proposed 

collection of information to OMB for 

approval, it must publish a document in 

the Federal Register providing a 60-day 

comment period and otherwise consult 

with members of the public and affected 

agencies concerning each proposed 

collection of information. The OMB has 

promulgated regulations describing 

what must be included in such a 

document. Under OMB’s regulations (at 

5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must ask 

for public comment on the following: 

(i) Whether the proposed collection of 

information is necessary for the proper 

performance of the functions of the 

agency, including whether the 

information will have practical utility; 

(ii) the accuracy of the agency’s 

estimate of the burden of the proposed 

collection of information, including the 

validity of the methodology and 

assumptions used; 

(iii) how to enhance the quality, 

utility, and clarity of the information to 

be collected; and 

(iv) how to minimize the burden of 

the collection of information on those 

who are to respond, including the use 

of appropriate automated, electronic, 

mechanical, or other technological 

collection techniques or other forms of 

information technology, e.g., permitting 

electronic submission of responses. 

In compliance with these 

requirements, NHTSA asks public 

comment on the following proposed 

collection of information: 

Focus Group Review of Advanced 

Alcohol Detection Technology 

Type of Request—New information 

collection requirement. 

OMB Clearance Number—None. 

Form Number—This collection of 

information uses no standard forms. 

Requested Expiration Date of 

Approval—September 30, 2013. 

Summary of the Collection of 

Information—NHTSA proposes to 

conduct a total of 24 focus groups in 

two stages. The first set of focus groups 

(12 focus groups) will obtain 

information on public perceptions and 

attitudes concerning in-vehicle alcohol 

detection technology designed to 

prevent alcohol-impaired driving. 

Information from this phase of the 

project will be used to provide greater 

clarity to the technology under 

investigation. Then, a second set of 12 

focus groups will be conducted to gauge 

driver reaction to technology 

prototypes, obtain input on alternative 

prototype features, and obtain guidance 

on strategies for introduction. 

Participation in the focus groups will be 

voluntary. Participants will be asked 

about current and future in-vehicle 

safety technologies for detecting 

alcohol. 

The focus groups will be audio taped 

using electronic equipment and 

augmented by handwritten notes taken 

during the discussions. No videotaping 

will occur. During the focus group 

discussion, participants will be 

identified solely by first name. Last 

names, telephone numbers, and any 

other personally identifiable 

information obtained during 

recruitment of the focus group 

participants will be separated from the 

collected information. Summarization 

and any reporting of the collected 

information will use generic categories 

rather than first names to further 

preserve anonymity of participants. 

Description of the Need for the 

Information and Proposed Use of the 

Information—The National Highway 

Traffic Safety Administration’s 

(NHTSA’s) mission is to save lives, 

prevent injuries, and reduce healthcare 

and other economic costs associated 

with motor vehicle crashes. In 2008, 

almost 12,000 people died in vehicle 

crashes due to alcohol-impaired driving. 

In a continuing effort to reduce the 

adverse consequences of alcoholimpaired driving, NHTSA in 

conjunction with the Automotive 

Coalition for Traffic Safety is 

undertaking research and development 

to explore the feasibility of, and public 

policy challenges associated with, use of 

in-vehicle alcohol detection technology. 

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