[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 127 (Friday, July 2, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 40352]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-15009]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


AMBIT Applications and Questionnaires

ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the 
continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506 (2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before August 31, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th & 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; Phone number: (202) 
482-0266; e-mail: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or 
copies of the information collection should be directed to: Erin 
Schumacher, SABIT, Department of Commerce, FCB 4100W, 14th Street & 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230, Phone number: (202) 
482-0073; Fax number: (202) 482-2443, e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade 
Administration, in collaboration with the International Fund for 
Ireland (IFI), has established the American Management & Business 
Internship Training (AMBIT) Program. AMBIT provides one-week to six-
month training programs for managers and technical experts from 
Northern Ireland and the Border Counties of Ireland, thereby improving 
their skills while enhancing U.S. commercial opportunities in the 
region. AMBIT was launched in 1995 to demonstrate America's interest in 
supporting the peace process by encouraging economic development in 
Northern Ireland and the Six Border Counties of Ireland.
    The U.S. Department of Commerce words in partnership with the IFI, 
an organization established in 1986 by the British and Irish 
Governments to promote economic/social progress and to encourage 
contact, dialog, and reconciliation in the region. The United States, 
the European Union, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand contribute to 
the IFI budget.

II. Method of Collection

    Applications are sent to U.S. companies and intern candidates via 
facsimile, email or mail upon request by a delegated agency of the IFI. 
Feedback surveys are given to participating U.S. companies and interns 
at the completion of programs.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0625-0224.
    Form Number: n/a.
    Type of Review: Regular Submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other non-profit, individuals (non-
U.S. citizens).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 450.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1-3 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1050.
    Estimated Total Annual Costs: $63,000.

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 the practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including the hours and costs) 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 of 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: June 28, 2004.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-15009 Filed 7-1-04; 8:45 am]
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