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the TPSC invites written comments on

how to maximize the effectiveness of

private sector participation and on

possible elements of a work plan to

implement the Committee’s terms of

reference, described above. In addition,

in order to assist the TPSC in

identifying U.S. private sector experts

on electronic commerce who may be

interested in participating in the work of

the Committee, members of the public

are invited to submit written notice of

their interest and describe their

qualifications. Qualifications of interest

include: demonstrated expertise in one

or more aspects of electronic commerce;

knowledge of the Western Hemisphere,

including established contacts with

foreign private sector interests in the

region; an ability and willingness to

broadly solicit views from and

disseminate information to private

sector interests that provide Internet

services, network services, content and

equipment, or that represent the views

of other Internet experts in the private

sector, and familiarity with U.S. and

foreign trade and investment policies

and obligations.

Those persons wishing to submit

written comments should provide

twenty (20) typed copies (in English) to

Gloria Blue, Executive Secretary, Trade

Policy Staff Committee, Office of the

U.S. Trade Representative, Room 501,

600 17th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

20508. Comments should state clearly

the position taken and should describe

the specific information supporting that

position.

If the submission contains business

confidential information, twenty copies

of a confidential version must also be

submitted. A justification as to why the

information contained in the

submission should be treated

confidentially must be included in the

submission. In addition, any

submissions containing business

confidential information must be clearly

marked ‘‘Confidential’’ at the top and

bottom of the cover page (or letter) and

of each succeeding page of the

submission. The version that does not

contain confidential information should

also be clearly marked, at the top and

bottom of each page, ‘‘public version’’ or

‘‘non-confidential.’’

Written comments submitted in

connection with this request, except for

information granted ‘‘business

confidential’’ status pursuant to 15 CFR

2003.6, will be available for public

inspection in the USTR Reading Room,

Room 101, Office of the United States

Trade Representative, 600 17th Street,

N.W., Washington, D.C. An

appointment to review the file may be

made by calling Brenda Webb, (202)

395–6186. The Reading Room is open to

the public from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon,

and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday

through Friday.

Frederick L. Montgomery,

Chairman, Trade Policy Staff Committee.

[FR Doc. 98–21029 Filed 8–5–98; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 3190–01–M

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping

Requirements

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: This notice lists those forms,

reports, and recordkeeping requirements

imposed upon the public which were

transmitted by the Department of

Transportation to the Office of

Management and Budget (OMB) for its

approval in accordance with the

requirements of the Paperwork

Reduction Act of 1995 (44 USC Chapter

35). Section 3507 of Title 44 of the

United States Code, requires that

agencies prepare a notice for publication

in the Federal Register, listing

information collection request

submitted to OMB for approval or

renewal under that Act. OMB reviews

and approves agency submissions in

accordance with criteria set forth in that

Act. In carrying out its responsibilities,

OMB also considers public comments

on the proposed forms and the reporting

and recordkeeping requirements. OMB

approval of an information collection

requirement must be renewed at least

once every three years.

The Federal Register Notice with a

60-day comment period soliciting

comments on information collection

2120–0040 was published on March 9,

1998 [63 FR 11472–11473].

DATES: Comments on this notice must be

received on or before September 8,

1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Copies of the DOT information

collection requests submitted to OMB

may be obtained from Ms. Judith Street,

Federal Aviation Administration,

Corporate Information Division, ABC–

100, 800 Independence Ave., SW., (202)

267–9895, Washington, DC 20591.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Title: Aviation Maintenance

Technician Schools.

OMB Control Number: 2120–0040.

Form(s): FAA Form 8310–6.

Type of Request: Extension of a

currently approved collection.

Affected Public: Business and other

for profit, States and local governments.

Abstract: CFR part 147 prescribes

requirements for certification and

operation of aviation mechanic schools.

The information is necessary to ensure

that Aviation Maintenance Technician

Schools meet the minimum

requirements for procedures and

curriculum set forth by the FAA. Also,

it is necessary for the FAA to develop

minimum standards for properly

qualified persons who would enter the

aviation industry.

Estimated Burden: The estimated total

annual burden is 74,015 hours.

Addresses: Written comments on the

DOT information collection request

should be forwarded, within 30 days of

publication, to Office of Information and

Regulatory Affairs, Office of

Management and Budget, New

Executive Office Building, Room 10102,

Washington, DC 20503, ATTN: FAA

Desk Officer. A comment to OMB is best

assured of having its full effect if OMB

receives it within 30 days of

publication. If you anticipate submitting

substantive comments, but find that

more than 10 days from the date of

publication are needed to prepare them,

please notify the OMB official of your

intent immediately.

Comments are invited on: Whether

the proposed collections of information

are necessary for the proper

performance of the functions of the

Department, including whether the

information will have practical utility;

the accuracy of the Department’s

estimate of the burden of the proposed

information collections; ways to

enhance the quality, utility and clarity

of the information to be collected; and

ways to minimize the burden of the

collection of information on

respondents, including the use of

automated collection techniques or

other forms of information technology.

Issued in Washington, DC, on July 30,

1998.

Phillip A. Leach,

Clearance Officer, United States Department

of Transportation.

[FR Doc. 98–21002 Filed 8–5–98; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–62–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping

Requirements Agency Information

Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.