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constructively addressed through a notice and takedown multistakeholder dialogue:

a. Reducing the volume of takedown notices sent to service providers;

b. Minimizing reappearance of infringing material;

c. Inaccurate takedown requests; d. Misuse of takedown requests; and e. Difficulties in using the system for individuals or small and medium-size enterprises (SME).

What other issues could be considered? For each issue to be considered, who are the stakeholders needed at the table?

23. How can the Task Force ensure participation by all relevant stakeholders, as well as effective and informed representation of their
interests?

24. Are there lessons from existing multistakeholder processes in the realms of Internet policy, intellectualproperty policy, or technical standardsetting that could be applied here? If so, what are they and to what extent are they applicable?

25. In what ways could the stakeholder discussions be structured to best facilitate consensus?
Public Meeting

On October 30, 2013, the Task Force will hold an initial public meeting to hear stakeholder views and to initiate discussion of the five topics identified above. The event will seek participation and comment from interested stakeholders, including creators, right holders, Internet intermediaries, consumer representatives, public interest groups, and academics.

The agenda for the public meeting will be available at least one week prior to the meeting and the meeting will be webcast. The agenda and webcast information will be available on the Internet Policy Task Force Web site, http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ internetpolicytaskforce and the USPTO’s Web site, http:// www.uspto.gov.

The meeting will be open to members of the public to attend, space permitting,on a first-come, first-served basis. Preregistration for the meeting is available

at: http://events.SignUp4.com/Green Paper. The meeting will be physically accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals requiring accommodation, such as sign language interpretation, real-time captioning of the webcast or other ancillary aids, should communicate their needs to Hollis Robinson or Ben Golant, Office of Policy and External Affairs, United States Patent and Trademark Office, Madison Building, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; telephone (571) 272–9300; email hollis.robinson@ uspto.gov or benjamin.golant@uspto.gov at least seven (7) business days prior to the meeting. Attendees should arrive at least one-half hour prior to the start of the meeting, and must present a valid government-issued photo identificationupon arrival. Persons who have preregistered (and received confirmation) will have seating held until 15 minutes before the program begins. Members of the public will have an opportunity to ask questions at the meeting.

Dated: September 30, 2013. Teresa Stanek Rea, Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Lawrence E. Strickling, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information.

[FR Doc. 2013–24309 Filed 10–2–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3510–16–P**

**CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE** 

**Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request** 

**AGENCY :**  Corporation for National and Community Service.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY–TDD) may call (202) 565– 2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday.

Currently, CNCS is soliciting comments concerning AmeriCorps Application Instructions related to the Presidential Memorandum on Expanding National Service through Partnerships. Applicants will respond to the questions included in this information collection request in order to apply for funding through these grant competitions.

Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the addresses section of this notice.

**DATES :**  Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office listed in the **ADDRESSES** section by December 2, 2013.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments, identified by the title of the information collection activity, by any of the following methods:

(1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community Service; Attention Jennifer Bastress Tahmasebi, Deputy Director, AmeriCorps State and National, Room 9501; 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20525.

(2) By hand delivery or by courier to the CNCS mailroom at Room 8100 at the mail address given in paragraph (1) above, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

(3) Electronically through the CNCS email address system: jbastresstahmasebi@cns.gov or www.regulations.gov.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Jennifer Bastress Tahmasebi, (202) 606– 6667, or by email at jbastresstahmasebi@cns.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

CNCS is particularly interested in comments that:

• Evaluate 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;

• Evaluate 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;

• Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

• Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are expected 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 submissions of responses).

Background: These application instructions will be used by applicants for funding through AmeriCorps State and National grant competitions related to the President’s Memorandum on Expanding National Service. These competitions are designed and conducted in partnership with other


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federal and non-federal entities, when appropriations are available, to address the Corporation’s strategic initiatives or other priorities. Applicants will respond to the questions included in these instructions in order to apply for funding in these competitions.

Current Action: CNCS seeks approval for an alternative version of the AmeriCorps State and National Application Instructions. The Application Instructions are being revised to align with the initiative outlined in the President’s Memorandum on Expanding National Service. The Application Instructions will be used in the same manner as the existing Application Instructions.

Type of Review: New. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.

Title: AmeriCorps Application Instructions related to the President’s Memo on Expanding National Service.

OMB Number: TBD. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Nonprofit organizations, State, Local and Tribal.

Total Respondents: 350. Frequency: Annually. Average Time per Response: 24 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 8,400. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):
None.

Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None.

Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record.

Dated: September 27, 2013.
Bill Basl, Director, AmeriCorps State and National.

[FR Doc. 2013–24057 Filed 10–2–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6050–28–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Office of the Secretary**

**Meeting of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force** 

**AGENCY :**  Director of Administration and Management, DoD.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force (‘‘the Commission’’) will take place. **DATES :**  Date of Open Meeting, including Hearing and Commission Discussion: Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. and adjourn at 5:00 p.m. local time.

**ADDRESSES :**  Civilian Passenger Terminal Lounge and Conference Room, Westover Metropolitan Airport, 255 Padgette Street, Chicopee, MA 01022.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mrs. Marcia Moore, Designated Federal Officer, National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force, 1950 Defense Pentagon, Room 3A874, Washington, DC 20301–1950. Email: marcia.l.moore12.civ@mail.mil. Desk (703) 545–9113. Facsimile (703) 692–

5625.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and
41 CFR 102–3.150.

Purpose of Meeting: The members of the Commission will hear testimony from individual witnesses and then will discuss the information presented at the hearings.

Agenda: The morning of October 9, 2013, a subset of members from the Commission will tour units located at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts. On October 8, 2013, a subset of members from the Commission will tour units located at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The afternoon hearing and meeting on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 is expected to include representatives from the Massachusetts Governor’s office, local U.S. Air Force and Massachusetts National Guard leadership who have been asked to testify and address the evaluation factors under consideration by the Commission for a U.S. Air Force structure that—(a) meets current and anticipated requirements of the combatant commands; (b) achieves an appropriate balance between the regular and reserve components of the Air Force, taking advantage of the unique strengths and capabilities of each; (c) ensures that the regular and reserve components of the Air Force have the capacity needed to support current and anticipated homeland defense and disaster assistance missions in the United States; (d) provides for sufficient numbers of regular members of the Air Force to provide a base of trained personnel from which the personnel of the reserve components of the Air Force could be recruited; (e) maintains a peacetime rotation force to support operational tempo goals of 1:2 for regular members of the Air Forces and 1:5 for members of the reserve components of the Air Force; and (f) maximizes and appropriately balances affordability, efficiency, effectiveness, capability, and readiness. Individual Commissioners will also report their activities, information collection, and analyses to the full Commission.

Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, and the availability of space, the meeting is open to the public. The building is fully handicap accessible. There is parking at the Westover Metropolitan Airport. More information about the hearing space can be found at: http:// www.wmass-arptcef.com/index.html.

Meeting Announcement: Due to difficulties finalizing the meeting agenda for the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force’s meeting of October 9, 2013, the requirements of 41 CFR 102–3.150(a) were not met. Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102– 3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement.

Written Comments: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the FACA, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments to the Commission in response to the stated agenda of the open meeting or the Commission’s mission. The Designated Federal Officer (DFO) will review all submitted written statements. Written comments should be submitted to Mrs. Marcia Moore, DFO, via facsimile or electronic mail, the preferred modes of submission. Each page of the comment must include the author’s name, title or affiliation, address, and daytime phone number. All contact information may be found in the **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT** section.

Oral Comments: In addition to written statements, one hour will be reserved for individuals or interested groups to address the Commission on Wednesday, October 9. Interested oral commenters must summarize their oral statement in writing and submit with their registration. The Commission’s staff will assign time to oral commenters at the meeting, for no more than 5 minutes each. While requests to make an oral presentation to the Commission will be honored on a first come, first served basis, other opportunities for oral comments will be provided at future meetings.

Registration: Individuals who wish to attend the public hearing and meeting on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 are