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Federal Register Summary for the Week of 21-25 June 2004

COMMERCE

Patent and Trademark Office

Explanation of 37 CFR 1.703(f) and of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Interpretation of 35 U.S.C. 154(b)(2)(A)

AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce.
ACTION: Interpretation.

SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) recently published a final rule revising the patent term extension and patent term adjustment provisions of the rules of practice. This
document further explains the Office's policy since 2000 concerning one of the patent term adjustment provisions of the rules of practice.

DATES: Applicability: The patent term adjustment provisions of the rules of practice apply to all original (non-reissue) applications, other than for a design patent, filed on or after May 29, 2000, and to patents issued on such applications.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kery A. Fries, Legal Advisor, Office of Patent Legal Administration, by telephone at (703) 305-1383, by mail addressed to: Mail Stop Comments--Patents, Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450, or by facsimile to (703) 746-
3240, marked to the attention of Kery A. Fries.

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Changes to Representation of Others Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce.
ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office or USPTO) is updating the procedures regarding recognition to practice before the Office in patent cases. The update is done to take advantage of computerized delivery of examinations, and to enable registration applicants to benefit in several ways, including scheduling the examination a their convenience and having more opportunities to take the examination.

DATES: Effective Date: July 26, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harry I. Moatz ((703) 305-9145), Director of Enrollment and Discipline (OED Director), directly by phone, or by facsimile to (703) 305-4136, marked to the attention of Mr. Moatz, or by mail addressed to: Mail Stop OED--Ethics Rules, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of meeting.

SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, EPA gives notice of a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology (NACEPT). NACEPT provides advice and recommendations to the Administrator of EPA on a broad range of environmental policy, echnology, and management issues. NACEPT consists of a representative cross-section of EPA's partners and principle constituents who provide advice and recommendations on policy issues and serve as a sounding board for new strategies that the Agency is developing. The Council is a proactive, strategic panel of experts that identifies emerging challenges facing EPA and responds to specific charges requested by the Administrator and the program office managers. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and approve the recommendations of the NACEPT Compliance Assistance Advisory Committee, a subcommittee under the auspices of NACEPT. The Council will also address a range of issues, including environmental technology, EPA's Draft Report on the Environment, environmental foresight, collaborative problem-solving, and corporate branding for EPA.

DATES: NACEPT will hold a two day public meeting on Thursday, July 8, 2004, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at The Fairmont Hotel 2401 M Street NW., Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public, with limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sonia Altieri, Designated FederalOfficer, , 202-233-0061, U.S. EPA, Office of Cooperative Environmental Management (1601E), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460.

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FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; Notice of Public Meeting
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: There will be a 2-day meeting of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (FIFRA SAP) to consider and review a hazard and dose-response assessment for Dimethoate.

DATES: The meeting will be held on July 29 and 30, 2004, from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m, eastern time.
Comments. For the deadlines for the submission of requests to present oral comments and the submission of written comments, see Unit I.E. of the

Nominations. Nominations of scientific experts to serve as ad hoc members of the FIFRA SAP for this meeting should be provided on or before July 1, 2004.
Special seating. Requests for special seating arrangements should be made at least 5 business days prior to the meeting.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge, 1900 North Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209. The telephone number for the Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge is (703) 807-2000.
Comments. Written comments may be submitted electronically (preferred), through hand delivery/courier, or by mail. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Nominations, Requests to present oral comments, and Special seating. To submit nominations for ad hoc members of the FIFRA SAP for this meeting, requests for special seating arrangements, or requests to present oral comments, notify the Designated Federal Official (DFO) listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, your request must identify docket ID number OPP-2004-0173; in the subject line on the first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Myrta Christian, DFO, Office of Science Coordination and Policy (7201M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564-8450; fax number: (202) 564-8382; e-mail address: .

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Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of Advisory Meetings of the Science Advisory Board; Illegal Competitive Advantage Economic Benefit Advisory Panel

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Science Advisory Board (SAB) Illegal Competitive Advantage (ICA) Economic Benefit (EB) Advisory Panel will hold three public advisory meetings, two teleconference and one face-to-face, to provide advice to the Agency on economic methods related to assessing economic benefits attributed to non-compliance with EPA regulations.

DATES: July 12, 2004, August 5-6, 2004, and September 22, 2004.
1. July 12, 2004 Public Conference Call
The SAB ICA EB Advisory Panel will meet on July 12, 2004, via teleconference from 10 am to 12 noon Eastern Standard Time.
2. August 5-6, 2004 Public Meeting
The SAB ICA EB Advisory Panel will meet on August 5-6, 2004, in Washington, DC. The meeting will commence at 9 am Eastern Standard Time
on August 5, 2004, and adjourn no later than 5:30 pm on August 6, 2004.
3. September 22, 2004 Public Conference Call
The SAB ICA EB Advisory Panel will meet on September 22, 2004, via teleconference from 2 to 4 pm Eastern Standard Time.

ADDRESSES: The two public teleconferences will take place via teleconference only. The face-to-face public meeting will take place at the SAB Conference Center, 1025 F Street,NW., Suite 3700, Washington, DC 20004.

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES



Secretary's Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science.
ACTION:

DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, July 26, 2004, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, and Tuesday, July 27, 2004 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 1201 K St., NW., Washington, DC 20005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bernard Schwetz, D.V.M., Ph.D., Director, Office for Human Research Protections, Department of Health and Human Services, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 200, Rockville, Maryland 20852, (301) 496-7005, fax: (301) 496-0527, e-mail address: or Catherine Slatinshek, Executive Director, SACHRP, Office for Human Research Protections, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 200; Rockville, Maryland 20852, (301) 496-7005, fax: (301) 496-0527, e-mail address: .

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 217a, section 222 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended, SACHRP was established to provide expert advice and ecommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Assistant Secretary for
Health on issues and topics pertaining to or associated with the protection of human research subjects.
On July 26, 2004, SACHRP will receive and discuss preliminary reports from its two subcommittees that were established to address issues related to HHS regulations and policies for research involving
prisoners and HHS regulations and policies for research involving children. On July 27, 2004, SACHRP will hold follow-up discussions on issues involving the HIPAA Privacy Rule and hear a presentation on
issues involving Subpart B of 45 CFR part 46. In addition, SACHRP will address the formation of a new subcommittee to address an area of human subject protections. The Committee also will host a panel of experts in the fields of behavioral and social sciences to discuss issues affecting the clinical research enterprise. The Committee will discuss future tasks for the remainder of the year.
Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. Individuals must provide a photo ID to gain entry into the building where the meeting is scheduled to be held. Individuals who plan to
attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the designated contact person. Members of the public will have the
opportunity to provide comments at the meeting on July 26 and 27, 2004. Public comment will be limited to five minutes per speaker. Any members of the public who wish to have printed material distributed to SACHRP members for this meeting should submit materials to the Executive Director, SACHRP (contact information listed above) prior to close of business July 16, 2004.
Information about SACHRP and the draft meeting agenda will be posted on the SACHRP Web site at: http://ohrp.osophs.dhhs.gov/sachrp/sachrp.htm
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INTERIOR

Geological Survey
Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC); Public Review of Framework Data Standards
ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The FGDC will conduct a public review of draft framework data standards developed through the Geospatial One-Stop initiative. The public review is scheduled to begin in July 2004. Framework data
standards establish common requirements to facilitate data exchange for seven themes of geospatial data fundamental to many different Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications. The seven geospatial data themes are: geodetic control, elevation, orthoimagery, hydrography, transportation, cadastral, and governmental unit boundaries. The standard for each of the seven framework themes specifies a minimal level of data content that data producers, consumers, and vendors should use for the interchange of data.
The intended users of the framework data standards are data producers and collectors, system architects, database designers, and software developers who will implement these standards in different GIS applications. The FGDC will solicit comment on the draft standards from the geospatial community in public and private sectors to ensure that the broadset set of needs are met. Comments that address specific issues/changes/additions may result in revisions to the draft framework data standards.
After the end of the FGDC public review period, the comments will be evaluated and reviewers will receive notification of how their comments were addressed. Revised draft framework data standards will be submitted for further processing for approval by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), including a second public review that will be announced in ANSI's Standards Action bulletin. After ANSI approval and formal endorsement by the FGDC, which is expected in the second half of calendar year 2005, the published framework data standards and a summary analysis of the changes will be made available to the public.

DATES: FGDC public review is scheduled to begin in July 2004. The actual start date will be published on the FGDC and Geospatial One-Stop web sites.

CONTACT AND ADDRESSES: Inquiries about the framework data standards and the FGDC public review should be addressed to Ms. Julie Binder Maitra, FGDC Standards Coordinator c/o U.S. Geological Survey, 590 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192 or by phone 703-648-4627 or by facsimile 703-648-5755 or Internet at .

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