6414 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 24 / Monday, February 7, 2005 / Notices 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration 

Application for Duty-Free Entry of 

Scientific Instruments 

Pursuant to Section 6(c) of the 

Educational, Scientific and Cultural 

Materials Importation Act of 1966 (Pub. 

L. 89–651; 80 Stat. 897; 15 CFR part 

301), we invite comments on the 

question of whether instruments of 

equivalent scientific value, for the 

purposes for which the instruments 

shown below are intended to be used, 

are being manufactured in the United 

States. 

Comments must comply with 15 CFR 

301.5(a)(3) and (4) of the regulations and 

be filed within 20 days with the 

Statutory Import Programs Staff, U.S. 

Department of Commerce, Washington, 

DC 20230. Applications may be 

examined between 8:30 A.M. and 5 P.M. 

in Suite 4100W, U.S. Department of 

Commerce, Franklin Court Building, 

1099 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC. 

Docket Number: 05–002. 

Applicant: Cornell University, 123 

Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853. 

Instrument: KB Mirror System. 

Manufacturer: Kohzu Precision Co., 

Ltd., Japan. 

Intended Use: The instrument is 

intended to be used by a group of 

universities to study the molecular 

structure of macro-molecules of 

importance in the life sciences 

including proteins, viruses, enzymes 

and other related entities by the 

scattering of monoenergetic x-rays from 

single crystals of these materials 

utilizing the intense beams of x-rays 

provided by the Advanced Photon 

Source at Argonne National Laboratory 

to determine the molecular structure of 

these entities. The mirror system is 

needed to focus the intense x-ray beam 

onto sub-millimeter sized crystals. 

Application accepted by 

Commissioner of Customs: January 24, 

2005.

Gerald A. Zerdy, 

Program Manager, Statutory Import Programs 

Staff.

[FR Doc. E5–478 Filed 2–4–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration

[I.D. 020105F]

Proposed Information Collection; 

Comment Request; Permits for 

Incidental Taking of Endangered or 

Threatened Species

AGENCY: National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Department of 

Commerce, as part of its continuing 

effort to reduce paperwork and 

respondent burden, invites the general 

public and other Federal agencies to 

take this opportunity to comment on 

proposed and/or continuing information 

collections, as required by the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be 

submitted on or before April 8, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments 

to Diana Hynek, Departmental 

Paperwork Clearance Officer, 

Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 

14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, 

Washington, DC 20230 (or via the 

Internet at dHynek@doc.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional information or 

copies of the information collection 

instrument(s) and instructions should 

be directed to Susan Pultz, F/PR3Room 

13661, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver 

Spring MD 20910–3282 (phone 301–

713–1401, ext. 116).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 

(ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) imposed 

prohibitions against the taking of 

endangered species. In 1982, Congress 

revised the ESA to allow permits 

authorizing the taking of endangered 

species incidental to otherwise lawful 

activities. The corresponding 

regulations (50 CFR part 222.222) 

established procedures for persons to 

apply for such a permit. In addition, the 

regulations set forth specific reporting 

requirements for such permit holders.

The regulations contain three sets of 

information collections: (l) applications 

for incidental take permits, (2) 

applications for certificates of inclusion, 

and (3) reporting requirements for 

permits issued. Certificates of inclusion 

are only required if a general permit is 

issued to a representative of a group of 

potential permit applicants, rather than 

requiring each entity to apply for and 

receive a permit.

The required information is used to 

evaluate the impacts of the proposed 

activity on endangered species, to make 

the determinations required by the ESA 

prior to issuing a permit, and to 

establish appropriate permit conditions.

When a species is listed as threatened, 

section 4(d) of the ESA requires the 

Secretary to issue whatever regulations 

are deemed necessary or advisable to 

provide for conservation of the species. 

In many cases those regulations reflect 

blanket application of the section 9 take 

prohibition. However, NMFS recognizes 

certain exceptions to that prohibition, 

including habitat restoration actions 

taken in accord with approved state 

watershed action plans. While 

watershed plans are prepared for other 

purposes in coordination with or 

fulfillment of various state programs, a 

watershed group wishing to take 

advantage of the exception for 

restoration activities (rather than 

obtaining a section 10 permit) would 

have to submit the plan for NMFS 

review.

II. Method of Collection

Currently, most information is 

collected on paper, but in some 

instances, there is electronic access and 

capability.

III. Data

OMB Number: 0648–0230.

Form Number: None.

Type of Review: Regular submission.

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households; business or other for-profit 

organizations; not-for-profit institutions; 

and state, local, or tribal government.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

11.

Estimated Time Per Response: 80 

hours for a permit application 

(including Habitat Conservation Plans); 

30 minutes for an application for a 

Certificate of Inclusion; 8 hours for a 

permit report; and 10 hours for a 

watershed plan.

Estimated Total Annual Burden 

Hours: 880.

Estimated Total Annual Cost to 

Public: $15,840.

IV. Request for Comments

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether 

the proposed collection of information 

is necessary for the proper performance 

of the functions of the agency, including 

whether the information shall have 

practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 

agency’s estimate of the burden 

(including hours and cost) of the 

proposed collection of information; (c) 

ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and (d) ways to minimize the 

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burden of the collection of information 

on respondents, including through the 

use of automated collection techniques 

or other forms of information 

technology.

Comments submitted in response to 

this notice will be summarized and/or 

included in the request for OMB 

approval of this information collection; 

they also will become a matter of public 

record.

Dated: January 27, 2005.

Gwellnar Banks,

Management Analyst, Office of the Chief 

Information Officer.

[FR Doc. 05–2283 Filed 2–4–05; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 3510–22–S

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration

[I.D. 020105I]

Proposed Information Collection; 

Comment Request; Fisheries Finance 

Program Requirements

AGENCY: National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Department of 

Commerce, as part of its continuing 

effort to reduce paperwork and 

respondent burden, invites the general 

public and other Federal agencies to 

take this opportunity to comment on 

proposed and/or continuing information 

collections, as required by the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be 

submitted on or before April 8, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments 

to Diana Hynek, Departmental 

Paperwork Clearance Officer, 

Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 

14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, 

Washington, DC 20230 (or via the 

Internet at dHynek@doc.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional information or 

copies of the information collection 

instrument and instructions should be 

directed to Charles L. Cooper, Financial 

Services Division, Office of Management 

and Budget, 1315 East-West Highway, 

Silver Spring, MD 20910 (phone 301–

713–2396).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

NOAA operates a direct loan program, 

Fisheries Finance Program (FFP), to 

assist in financing certain actions 

relating to commercial fishing vessels, 

shoreside fishery facilities, aquaculture 

operations, and individual fishing 

quotas (IFQ). The application 

information is required to determine 

eligibility pursuant to 50 CFR Part 253, 

and to determine the type and amount 

of assistance requested by the applicant. 

An annual financial statement is 

required to collect information 

necessary to monitor the financial status 

of the loan.

II. Method of Collection

Forms submitted in paper format.

III. Data

OMB Number: 0648–0012.

Form Number: NOAA Form 88-1.

Type of Review: Regular submission.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

1,250.

Estimated Time Per Response: 8 hours 

for a traditional FFP application; 4 

hours for an IFQ loan application; and 

8 hours for an annual financial 

statement.

Estimated Total Annual Burden 

Hours: 10,000.

Estimated Total Annual Cost to 

Public: $5,375.

IV. Request for Comments

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether 

the proposed collection of information 

is necessary for the proper performance 

of the functions of the agency, including 

whether the information shall have 

practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 

agency’s estimate of the burden 

(including hours and cost) of the 

proposed collection of information; (c) 

ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and (d) ways to minimize the 

burden of the collection of information 

on respondents, including through the 

use of automated collection techniques 

or other forms of information 

technology.

Comments submitted in response to 

this notice will be summarized and/or 

included in the request for OMB 

approval of this information collection; 

they also will become a matter of public 

record.

Dated: January 27, 2005.

Gwellnar Banks,

Management Analyst, Office of the Chief 

Information Officer.

[FR Doc. 05–2284 Filed 2–4–05; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 3510–22–S

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration

[I.D. 020105J]

Proposed Information Collection; 

Comment Request; Coastal Impact 

Assistance Program: Project Review 

Checklist

AGENCY: National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Department of 

Commerce, as part of its continuing 

effort to reduce paperwork and 

respondent burden, invites the general 

public and other Federal agencies to 

take this opportunity to comment on 

proposed and/or continuing information 

collections, as required by the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be 

submitted on or before April 8, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments 

to Diana Hynek, Departmental 

Paperwork Clearance Officer, 

Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 

14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, 

Washington, DC 20230 (or via the 

Internet at dHynek@doc.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional information or 

copies of the information collection 

instrument and instructions should be 

directed to John R. King, N/ORM3, 

Room 11357, 1305 East-West Highway, 

Silver Spring, MD 20910–3282 (phone 

301–713–3155, ext. 188).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

The Coastal Impact Assistance 

Program (CIAP) recognizes that impacts 

from Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas 

activities fall disproportionately on 

coastal states and localities nearest to 

where the activities occur. The program 

provides funds to seven states and 147 

local governments to conduct a variety 

of related projects, including 

construction and land acquisition. 

NOAA must review the projects in 

accordance with the CIAP legislation 

before disbursing funds. To expedite 

review, NOAA developed the CIAP 

Project Checklist for the construction 

and land acquisition projects. The 

Checklist, whose use is voluntary, 

requests applicants to provide project 

information to allow NOAA to 

determine their eligibility under the 

CIAP as well as eligibility under other 

relevant statutes (NEPA, etc.).