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claimed confidential by marking any

part or all of that information as CBI.

Information so marked will not be

disclosed except in accordance with

procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.

A copy of the comment that does not

contain CBI must be provided by the

submitter for inclusion in the public

record. Information not marked

confidential may be disclosed publicly

by EPA without prior notice. All written

comments filed pursuant to this notice

will be available for public inspection in

Rm. 1132, Crystal Mall No. 2, 1921

Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA,

from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday

through Friday, except legal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By

mail: David Deegan, Registration

Division (7505W), Office of Pesticide

Programs, Environmental Protection

Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington,

DC 20460. Office location, telephone

number and e-mail: Floor 6, Crystal

Station #1, 2800 Jefferson Davis

Highway, Arlington, VA, (703) 308–

8327; e-mail:

deegan.dave@epamail.epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant

to section 18 of the Federal Insecticide,

Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

(7 U.S.C. 136p), the Administrator may,

at her discretion, exempt a state agency

from any registration provision of

FIFRA if she determines that emergency

conditions exist which require such

exemption. The Applicant has requested

the Administrator to issue a specific

exemption for the use of carbofuran on

cotton to control aphids. Information in

accordance with 40 CFR part 166 was

submitted as part of this request.

As part of this request, the Applicant

asserts that the state of Texas is likely

to experience a non-routine infestation

of aphids during the 1997 cotton

growing season. The Applicant further

claims that, without a specific

exemption of FIFRA for the use of

flowable carbofuran on cotton to control

cotton aphids, cotton growers in much

of the state will suffer significant

economic losses. The Applicant also

details a use program designed to

minimize risks to pesticide handlers

and applicators, non-target organisms

(both Federally-listed endangered

species, and non-listed species), and to

reduce the possibility of drift and

runoff.

The Applicant proposes to make no

more than two applications of flowable

carbofuran on cotton at the rate of 0.25

lb. active ingredient [(a.i.)] (8 fluid oz.)

in a minimum of 2 gallons of finished

spray per acre by air, or 10 gallons of

finished spray per acre by ground

application. The total maximum

proposed use during the 1996 growing

season (April 1, 1997 until September

30, 1997) in Texas would be 0.5 lb. a.i.

(16 fluid oz.) per acre. The Applicant

proposes that the maximum acreage

which could be treated under the

requested exemption would be 1.8

million acres. If all acres were treated at

the maximum proposed rates, then

900,000 lbs. a.i. (225,000 gallons

Furadan 4F Insecticide/Nematicide)

would be used.

This notice does not constitute a

decision by EPA on the application

itself. The regulations governing section

18 require publication of a notice of

receipt of an application for a specific

exemption proposing use of a chemical

(i.e., an active ingredient) which has

been the subject of a Special Review

within EPA’s Office of Pesticide

Programs, and the proposed use could

pose a risk similar to the risk assessed

by EPA under the previous Special

Review. Such notice provides for

opportunity for public comment on the

application.

A record has been established for this

notice under docket number [OPP–

1810040] (including comments and data

submitted electronically as described

below). A public version of this record,

including printed, paper versions of

electronic comments, which does not

include any information claimed as CBI

is available for inspection from 8:30

a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,

excluding legal holidays.

The public record is located in Room

1132 of the Public Response and

Program Resource Branch, Field

Operations Division (7506C), Office of

Pesticide Programs, Environmental

Protection Agency, Crystal Mall #2,

1921 Jefferson Davis Highway,

Arlington, VA.

Electronic comments can be sent

directly to EPA at:

opp-docket@epamail.epa.gov

Electronic comments must be

submitted as an ASCII file avoiding the

use of special characters and any form

of encryption.

The official record for this notice, as

well as the public version, as described

above will be kept in paper form.

Accordingly, EPA will transfer all

comments received electronically into

printed, paper form as they are received

and will place the paper copies in the

official record which will also include

all comments submitted directly in

writing. The official record is the paper

record maintained at the address in

‘‘ADDRESSES’’ at the beginning of this

document. Accordingly, interested

persons may submit written views on

this subject to the Field Operations

Division at the address above.

The Agency, accordingly, will review

and consider all comments received

during the comment period in

determining whether to issue the

emergency exemption requested by the

Texas Department of Agriculture.

List of Subjects

Environmental protection, Pesticides

and pests, Emergency exemptions.

Dated: March 13, 1997.

Stephen L. Johnson,

Director, Registration Division, Office of

Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 97–7061 Filed 3–19–97 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6560–50–F

EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE

UNITED STATES

Notice of Open Special Meeting of the

Advisory Committee of the ExportImport Bank of the Export-Import Bank

of the United States

SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee was

established by P.L. 98–181, November

30, 1983, to advise the Export-Import

Bank on its programs and to provide

comments for inclusion in the reports of

the Export-Import Bank to the United

States Congress.

TIME AND PLACE: Thursday, April 3,

1997, at 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The

meeting will be held at EX-IM Bank in

Room 1143, 811 Vermont Avenue, N.W.,

Washington, D.C. 20571.

AGENDA: The meeting agenda will

include a discussion of the following: A

discussion of the roles and

responsibilities of the Advisory

Committee, an overview of the ExportImport Bank and a round table

discussion by the Advisory Committee

of the theme for 1997, ‘‘Global Export

Finance.’’

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The meeting will

be open to public participation; and the

last 10 minutes will be set aside for oral

questions or comments. Members of the

public may also file written statement(s)

before or after the meeting. In order to

permit the Export-Import Bank to

arrange suitable accommodations,

members of the public who plan to

attend the meeting should notify Joyce

Herron, Room 1215, 811 Vermont

Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20571,

(202) 565–3503, not later than

September 23, 1996. If any person

wishes auxiliary aids (such as a sign

language interpreter) or other special

accommodations, please contact, prior

to September 26, 1996, Joyce Herron,

Room 1215, 811 Vermont Avenue, N.W.,
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Washington, DC 20571, Voice: (202)

565–3955 or TDD: (202) 565–3377.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Joyce Herron, Room 1215, 811 Vermont

Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20571,

(202) 565–3503.

Kenneth Hansen,

General Counsel.

[FR Doc. 97–7139 Filed 3–19–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6690–01–M

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS

COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information

Collections being Reviewed by the

Federal Communications Commission

March 14, 1997.

SUMMARY: The Federal Communications

Commissions, as part of its continuing

effort to reduce paperwork burden

invites the general public and other

Federal agencies to take this

opportunity to comment on the

following information collection, as

required by the Paperwork Reduction

Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. An

agency may not conduct or sponsor a

collection of information unless it

displays a currently valid control

number. No person shall be subject to

any penalty for failing to comply with

a collection of information subject to the

Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that

does not display a valid control number.

Comments are requested concerning (a)

whether the proposed collection of

information is necessary for the proper

performance of the functions of the

Commission, including whether the

information shall have practical utility;

(b) the accuracy of the Commission’s

burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance

the quality, utility, and clarify of the

information collected; and (d) ways to

minimize the burden of the collection of

information on the respondents,

including the use of automated

collection techniques or other forms of

information technology.

DATES: Persons wishing to comment on

this information collection should

submit comments May 19, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to

Dorothy Conway, Federal

Communications Commissions, Room

234, 1919 M St., NW., Washington, DC

20554 or via internet to

dconway@fcc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For

additional information or copies of the

information collections contact Dorothy

Conway at 202–418–0217 or via internet

at dconway@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Approval Number 3060–0757.

Title: Auctions Customer Survey.

Type of Review: Extension of an

existing collection.

Respondents: Businesses or other forprofit entities.

Number of Respondents: 45,000.

Estimated Time for Response: .25

hours.

Total Annual Burden: 11,250 hours

(.25 x 45,000 responses).

Total Cost to Respondents: 0.

Needs and Uses: Section 309(j)(3) of

the Communications Act requires the

Commission to establish a competitive

bidding methodology for each class of

licenses or permits that the Commission

grants through the use of a competitive

bidding system. The Commission is

further directed to test alternative

methodologies under appropriate

circumstances in order to promote,

among other things, ‘‘the development

and rapid deployment of new

technologies, products, and services for

the benefit of the public, including

those residing in rural areas, without

administrative or judicial delays.’’ The

Commission is directed likewise to

promote ‘‘economic opportunity and

competition and ensuring that new and

innovative technologies are readily

accessible to the American people by

avoiding excess concentration of

licenses and by disseminating licenses

among a wide variety of applicants,

including small businesses, rural

telephone companies and businesses

owned by members of minority groups

and women,’’ and by encouraging

‘‘efficient and intensive use of the

electromagnetic spectrum.’’ In addition,

Section 309(j)(12) requires the

Commission to evaluate the

methodologies established by the

Commission for conducting competitive

bidding, comparing the advantages and

disadvantages of such methodologies in

terms of attaining these objectives.

The FCC Auctions Customer Survey is

an important step in meeting these

congressional requirements. By seeking

input from auction participants, the

Commission is gathering information to

evaluate the effectiveness of competitive

bidding methodologies used to date, and

to improve the competitive bidding

methodologies used in future auctions.

Finally, the Auctions Customer Survey

provides useful feedback in determining

the extent to which the Commission is

meeting its goal of providing

participants in competitive bidding with

the highest level of customer

satisfaction through information

dissemination and the responsiveness of

the Commission staff to customer

inquiries.

Federal Communications Commission.

William F. Caton,

Acting Secretary.

[FR Doc. 97–7010 Filed 3–19–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6712–01–F

Notice of Public Information

Collections Submitted to OMB for

Review and Approval

March 14, 1997.

SUMMARY: The Federal Communications

Commission, as part of its continuing

effort to reduce paperwork burden

invites the general public and other

Federal agencies to take this

opportunity to comment on the

following proposed and/or continuing

information collections, as required by

the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,

Public Law 104–13. An agency may not

conduct or sponsor a collection of

information unless it displays a

currently valid control number. No

person shall be subject to any penalty

for failing to comply with a collection

of information subject to the Paperwork

Reduction Act (PRA) that does not

display a valid control number.

Comments are requested concerning (a)

whether the proposed collection of

information is necessary for the proper

performance of the functions of the

Commission, including whether the

information shall have practical utility;

(b) the accuracy of the Commissions

burden estimates; (c)ways to enhance

the quality, utility, and clarity of the

information collected and (d) ways to

minimize the burden of the collection of

information on the respondents,

including the use of automated

collection techniques or other forms of

information technology.

DATES: Written comments should be

submitted on or before April 21, 1997.

If you anticipate that you will be

submitting comments, but find it

difficult to do so within the period of

time allowed by this notice, you should

advise the contact listed below as soon

as possible.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to

Dorothy Conway, Federal

Communications Commission, Room

234, 1919 M St., NW., Washington, DC

20554 or via internet to

dconway@fcc.gov and Timothy Fain,

OMB Desk Officer, 10236 NEOB 725

17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503

or fain_t@a1.eop.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For

additional information or copies of the

information collections contact Dorothy

Conway at 202–418–0217 or via internet

at dconway@fcc.gov.