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and implementing feasible measures to 

reduce or avoid any identified adverse 

environmental impacts of their 

proposal. The failure to do so shall be 

grounds for the denial of an application. 

In conformance with the Uniform 

Administrative Requirements for Grants 

and Cooperative Agreements (15 CFR 

14.36), any data collected in projects 

supported by NCCOS/CSCOR should be 

delivered to a National Data Center 

(NDC), such as the National 

Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), in 

a format to bedetermined by the 

institution, the NDC, and the Program 

Officer. Information on NOAA NDCs 

can be found at http:// 

www.nesdis.noaa.gov/datainfo.html. It 

is the responsibility of the institution for 

the delivery of these data; the DOC will 

not provide additional support for 

delivery beyond the award. 

Additionally, all biological cultures 

established, molecular probes 

developed, genetic sequences identified, 

mathematical models constructed, or 

other resulting information products 

established through support provided 

by NCCOS/CSCOR are encouraged to be 

made available to the general research 

community at no or modest handling 

charge (to be determined by the 

institution, Program Officer, and DOC). 

Reporting 

All performance (i.e. technical 

progress) reports shall be submitted 

electronically through the Grants Online 

system unless the recipient does not 

have internet access. In that case, 

performance reports are to be submitted 

to the NOAA program manager. All 

financial reports shall be submitted in 

the same manner. 

Agency Contacts 

Technical Information: Libby Jewett, 

Program Manager, 301–713–3338/ext 

121, Internet: libby.jewett@noaa.gov. 

Business Management Information: 

Laurie Golden, NCCOS/CSCOR Grants 

Administrator, 301–713–3338/ext 151, 

Internet: laurie.golden@noaa.gov. 

Other Information 

Administrative Procedure Act 

Notice and comment are not required 

under the Administrative Procedure 

Act, (5 U.S.C. 553), or any other law, for 

notices relating to public property, 

loans, grants, benefits or contracts (5 

U.S.C. 553(a)). Because notice and 

comment is not required, a Regulatory 

Flexibility Analysis is not required and 

has not been prepared for this notice, (5 

U.S.C. 601 et seq). 

Paperwork Reduction Act 

Notwithstanding any other provision 

of law, no person is required to respond 

to, nor shall any person is subject to a 

penalty for failure to comply with a 

collection of information subject to the 

requirements of the Paperwork 

Reduction Act, unless that collection 

displays a currently valid Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB) Control 

Number. This notification involves 

collection-of-information requirements 

subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act. 

The use of Standard Forms 424, 424A, 

424B, and SF–LLL has been approved 

by the OMB under control numbers 

0348–0043, 0348–0044, 0348–0040 and 

0348–0046, respectively. 

Dated: September 2, 2008. 

John Potts, 

Chief Financial Officer, National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean 

Service. 

[FR Doc. E8–20926 Filed 9–8–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–JS–S 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration 

Federal Register Notice Calling for 

Nominations to Marine Protected 

Areas Federal Advisory Committee 

AGENCY: Marine Protected Areas (MPA), 

National Ocean Service (NOS), National 

Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration (NOAA), Department of 

Commerce (DOC) 

ACTION: Notice requesting nominations 

for the Marine Protected Areas Federal 

Advisory Committee. 

SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce 

is seeking nominations for membership 

on the Marine Protected Areas Federal 

Advisory Committee (Advisory 

Committee). The Advisory Committee 

was established to advise the Secretary 

of Commerce and the Secretary of the 

Interior in implementing Section 4 of 

Executive Order 13158, specifically on 

strategies and priorities for developing 

the national system of marine protected 

areas (MPAs) and on practical 

approaches to further enhance and 

expand protection of new and existing 

MPAs. 

Nominations are sought for highly 

qualified non-Federal scientists, 

resource managers, and people 

representing other interests or 

organizations involved with or affected 

by marine conservation including in the 

Great Lakes. Fifteen members of the 

Committee have terms that expire 

October 31, 2009, and nominations are 

sought to fill these vacancies. 

Individuals seeking membership on 

the Advisory Committee should possess 

demonstrable expertise in a related field 

or represent a stakeholder interest 

affected by MPAs. Nominees also will 

be evaluated based on the following 

factors: Marine policy experience, 

leadership and organization skills, 

region of country represented, and 

diversity characteristics. The 

membership reflects the Department’s 

commitment to attaining balance and 

diversity. The full text of the Advisory 

Committee Charter and its current 

membership can be viewed at the 

Agency’s Web page at http://mpa.gov. 

DATES: Nominations must be 

postmarked on or before November 30, 

2008. 

ADDRESS: Nominations should be sent 

to: Lauren Wenzel, National Marine 

Protected Areas Center, NOAA, 1305 

East-West Highway, Station 9143, Silver 

Spring, MD 20910. E-mail: 

Lauren.Wenzel@noaa.gov. E-mail 

nominations are acceptable. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Lauren Wenzel, National Marine 

Protected Areas Center, 1305 East-West 

Highway, Building 4, Station 9143, 301–

713 3100 ext. 136, 

Lauren.wenzel@noaa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 

Executive Order 13158, the Department 

of Commerce and the Department of the 

Interior were directed to seek the expert 

advice and recommendations of nonfederal scientists, resource managers, 

and other interested people and 

organizations through a Marine 

Protected Areas Federal Advisory 

Committee. The Advisory Committee 

was established in June 2003 and 

includes 30 members. 

The Committee meets at least once 

annually. Committee members serve for 

one, four year nonrenewable term. 

Members of the Committee will not be 

compensated, but may, upon request, be 

allowed travel and per diem expenses. 

Each nomination submission should 

include the proposed member’s name 

and organizational affiliation, a cover 

letter describing the nominee’s 

qualifications and interest in serving on 

the Advisory Committee, curriculum 

vitae or resume of the nominee, and no 

more than three supporting letters 

describing the nominee’s qualifications 

and interest in serving on the 

Committee. Self-nominations are 

acceptable. The following contact 

information should accompany each 

submission: The nominee’s name, 

address, phone number, fax number, 

and e-mail address if available. 


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52330 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 175 / Tuesday, September 9, 2008 / Notices 

Dated: September 3, 2008. 

David M. Kennedy, 

Director, Office of Ocean and Coastal 

Resource Management. 

[FR Doc. E8–20790 Filed 9–8–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–08–M 

COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING 

COMMISSION 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Notice of Intent To Renew 

Collection 3038–0051, Part 39 

Derivatives Clearing Organizations 

AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading 

Commission. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures 

Trading Commission (CFTC) is 

announcing an opportunity for public 

comment on the proposed collection of 

certain information by the agency. 

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 

1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., 

Federal agencies are required to publish 

notice in the Federal Register 

concerning each proposed collection of 

information, including each proposed 

extension of an existing collection of 

information, and to allow 60 days for 

public comment in response to the 

notice. This notice solicits comments on 

Part 39 Derivatives Clearing 

Organizations. 

DATES: Comments must be submitted on 

or before November 10, 2008. 

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to 

Lois Gregory, Division of Clearing & 

Intermediary Oversight, U.S. 

Commodity Futures Trading 

Commission, 1155 21st Street, NW., 

Washington, DC 20581. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lois 

Gregory, (202) 418–5569; FAX: (202) 

418–5536; e-mail: lgregory@cftc.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 

Registration under the Commodity 

Exchange Act (OMB Control No. 3038–

0051). This is a request for extension of 

a currently approved information 

collection. 

Abstract: Under the PRA, Federal 

agencies must obtain approval from the 

Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) for each collection of 

information they conduct or sponsor. 

‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined 

in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 

1320.3(c) and includes agency requests 

or requirements that members of the 

public submit reports, keep records, or 

provide information to a third party. 

Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44 

U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), requires Federal 

agencies to provide a 60-day notice in 

the Federal Register concerning each 

proposed collection of information, 

including each proposed extension of an 

existing collection of information, 

before submitting the collection to OMB 

for approval. To comply with this 

requirement, the CFTC is publishing 

notice of the proposed collection of 

information listed below. 

With respect to the following 

collection of information, the CFTC 

invites comments on: 

• Whether the proposed collection of 

information is necessary for the proper 

performance of the functions of the 

Commission, including whether the 

information will have a practical use; 

• The accuracy of the Commission’s 

estimate of the burden of the proposed 

collection of information, including the 

validity of the methodology and 

assumptions used; 

• Ways to enhance the quality, 

usefulness, and clarity of the 

information to be collected; and 

• Ways to minimize the burden of 

collection of information on those who 

are to respond, including through 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. 

Part 39 Derivatives Clearing 

Organizations, OMB control number 

3038–0051—Extension. 

The information collected pursuant to 

this rule is used to evaluate compliance 

with criteria pursuant to which entities 

apply for and obtain registration as a 

derivatives clearing organization. The 

Commission estimates the burden of 

this collection of information as follows: 

ESTIMATED ANNUAL REPORTING BURDEN

17 CFR section 

Annual 

number of 

respondents 

Total annual 

responses 

Hours per 

responses Total hours 

Part 39 ............................................................................................................. 10 10 200 2000 

There are no capital costs or operating 

and maintenance costs associated with 

this collection. 

Dated: September 3, 2008. 

David Stawick, 

Secretary of the Commission. 

[FR Doc. E8–20871 Filed 9–8–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6351–01–P 

COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING 

COMMISSION 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Notice of Intent To Renew 

Collection 3038–0015, Copies of Crop 

and Market Information Reports 

AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading 

Commission. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures 

Trading Commission (CFTC) is 

announcing an opportunity for public 

comment on the proposed collection of 

certain information by the agency. 

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 

1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., 

Federal agencies are required to publish 

notice in the Federal Register 

concerning each proposed collection of 

information, including each proposed 

extension of an existing collection of 

information, and to allow 60 days for 

public comment in response to the 

notice. This notice solicits comments on 

crop and market information. 

DATES: Comments must be submitted on 

or before November 10, 2008. 

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to 

Gary Martinaitis, Division of Market 

Oversight, U.S. Commodity Futures 

Trading Commission, 1155 21st Street, 

NW., Washington, DC 20581. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary 

Martinaitis, (202) 418–5209; FAX: (202) 

418–5527; e-mail: gmartinaitis@cftc.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 

Registration under the Commodity 

Exchange Act (OMB Control No. 3038–

0015). This is a request for extension of 

a currently approved information 

collection. 

Abstract: Under the PRA, Federal 

agencies must obtain approval from the 

Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) for each collection of 

information they conduct or sponsor. 

‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined 

in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 

1320.3(c) and includes agency requests 

or requirements that members of the 

public submit reports, keep records, or 


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