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BILLING CODE 4410-15-M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Notice of Registration By Notice dated June 8, 2005, and published in the **Federal Register** on June 15, 2005, (70 FR 34796), Boehringer Ingelheim Chemical Inc., 2820 N. Normandy Drive, Petersburg, Virginia 23805, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in Schedules II: Drug Schedule Amphetamine

(1100)II Methylphenidate

(1724)II Methadone

(9250)II Methadone Intermediate

(9254)II Dextropropoxyphene, bulk (non-dosage forms)

(9273)II Fentanyl

(9801)II The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances for formulation into finished pharmaceuticals. Subsequent to the Notice of Application, being published in the **Federal Register** on June 15, 2005, Boehringer Ingelheim Chemical Inc., requested the surrender of drug code Levo-alphacetylmethadol

(9648)from their registration. No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and determined that the registration of Boehringer Ingelheim Chemical Inc. to manufacture the listed basic classes of controlled substances is consistent with the public interest at this time. DEA has investigated Boehringer Ingelheim Chemical Inc., to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the public interest. The investigation has included inspection and testing of the company's physical security systems, verification of the company's compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company's background and history. Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 823, and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33, the above named company is granted registration as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed. Dated: November 18, 2005. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E5-8082 Filed 12-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment Standards Administration Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Employment Standards Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Employment of Apprentices, Messengers and Learners (Including Student-Learners and Student-Workers), Forms WH-205 and WH-209. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before February 27, 2006. ADDRESSES: Ms. Hazel M. Bell, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room S-3201, Washington, DC 20210; telephone:

(202)693-0418; fax:

(202)693-1451; e-mail: *bell.hazel@dol.gov.* Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or e-mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION I. Background Fair Labor Standards Act

(FLSA)14(a) requires that the Secretary of Labor, to the extent necessary to prevent curtailment of employment opportunities, provide by regulations or orders for the employment of categories of workers who, under special certificates, may be paid less than the statutory minimum wage. This section also authorizes the Secretary to set limitations on such employment as to time, number, proportion and length of service. These workers include apprentices, messengers and learners, including student-learners and student-workers. Regulations found at 29 CFR Part 520 contain the provisions that implement the FLSA 14(a) requirements. Form WH-205 is the application an employer uses to obtain a certificate to employ student-learners at wages lower than the general federal minimum wage. Form WH-209 is the application an employer uses to request a certificate authorizing the employer to employ learners and/or messengers at subminimum wage rates. There is no application form that employers complete to obtain authority from DOL to employ apprentices at subminimum wages. This information collection is currently approved for use through July 31, 2006. II. Review Focus The Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the 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 submissions of responses. III. Current Actions The Wage and Hour Division seeks the approval of the extension of this information collection to obtain wage data in order to determine current prevailing wage rates in the various localities throughout the country. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Agency:* Employment Standards Administration. *Title:* Employment of Apprentices, Messengers and Learners (Including Student-Learners and Student-Workers). *OMB Number:* 1215-0192. *Agency Number:* WH-205 and WH-209. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. *Total Respondents:* 929. *Total Annual Responses:* 929. *Type of Response:* Recordkeeping; Reporting and Third-Party Disclosure. *Estimated Time per Response:* 30 minutes. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 465. *Frequency:* Annually. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* $0. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance):* $371.60. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: December 22, 2005. Sue Blumenthal, Acting Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration and Planning, Employment Standards Administration. [FR Doc. E5-8015 Filed 12-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-27-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bureau of Labor Statistics Labor Research Advisory Council; Notice of Reestablishment The Secretary of Labor has determined that reestablishment of the Labor Research Advisory Council to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

(LRAC)is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Commissioner of Labor Statistics by 29 U.S.C. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, and 9. The purpose of the Council is to advise the Commissioner of Labor Statistics with respect to technical issues arising out of the statistical work of the Bureau, and provide perspectives on Bureau programs in relation to the information needs of the American workforce, the organized labor community, and organizations or institutions with a demonstrated interest in accurate, timely, and relevant economic measures from the perspective of American workers. The determination that the reestablishment is necessary and in the public interest follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. The Council's charter will be filed under the Act fifteen days from the date of this publication. *Name of Committee:* Labor Research Advisory Council. *Membership:* The number of members will be reduced to 35 to enhance the working and management of the committee. The LRAC membership has also been broadened. Committee members, who will be nominated by the Commissioner of Labor Statistics and appointed by the Secretary of Labor, may be from organized labor, academia, research, and other organizations or institutions with a demonstrated interest in economic measures from the perspective of American workers. *Duration:* Continuing. *Agency Contact:* William Parks, 202-691-5900. Signed at Washington, DC, this 22nd day of December, 2005. Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Labor. [FR Doc. E5-8016 Filed 12-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-24-P NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments AGENCY: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). ACTION: Notice of availability of proposed records schedules; request for comments. SUMMARY: The National Archives and Records Administration

(NARA)publishes notice at least once monthly of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). Once approved by NARA, records schedules provide mandatory instructions on what happens to records when no longer needed for current Government business. They authorize the preservation of records of continuing value in the National Archives of the United States and the destruction, after a specified period, of records lacking administrative, legal, research, or other value. Notice is published for records schedules in which agencies propose to destroy records not previously authorized for disposal or reduce the retention period of records already authorized for disposal. NARA invites public comments on such records schedules, as required by 44 U.S.C. 3303a(a). DATES: Requests for copies must be received in writing on or before February 13, 2006. Once the appraisal of the records is completed, NARA will send a copy of the schedule. NARA staff usually prepare appraisal memorandums that contain additional information concerning the records covered by a proposed schedule. These, too, may be requested and will be provided once the appraisal is completed. Requesters will be given 30 days to submit comments. ADDRESSES: You may request a copy of any records schedule identified in this notice by contacting the Life Cycle Management Division

(NWML)using one of the following means (Note the new address for requesting schedules using e-mail): *Mail:* NARA (NWML), 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. *E-mail:* *requestschedule@nara.gov.* *FAX:* 301-837-3698. Requesters must cite the control number, which appears in parentheses after the name of the agency which submitted the schedule, and must provide a mailing address. Those who desire appraisal reports should so indicate in their request. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurence Brewer, Director, Life Cycle Management Division (NWML), National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. Telephone: 301-837-1539. E-mail: *records.mgt@nara.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Each year Federal agencies create billions of records on paper, film, magnetic tape, and other media. To control this accumulation, agency records managers prepare schedules proposing retention periods for records and submit these schedules for NARA's approval, using the Standard Form

(SF)115, Request for Records Disposition Authority. These schedules provide for the timely transfer into the National Archives of historically valuable records and authorize the disposal of all other records after the agency no longer needs them to conduct its business. Some schedules are comprehensive and cover all the records of an agency or one of its major subdivisions. Most schedules, however, cover records of only one office or program or a few series of records. Many of these update previously approved schedules, and some include records proposed as permanent. No Federal records are authorized for destruction without the approval of the Archivist of the United States. This approval is granted only after a thorough consideration of their administrative use by the agency of origin, the rights of the Government and of private persons directly affected by the Government's activities, and whether or not they have historical or other value. Besides identifying the Federal agencies and any subdivisions requesting disposition authority, this public notice lists the organizational unit(s) accumulating the records or indicates agency-wide applicability in the case of schedules that cover records that may be accumulated throughout an agency. This notice provides the control number assigned to each schedule, the total number of schedule items, and the number of temporary items (the records proposed for destruction). It also includes a brief description of the temporary records. The records schedule itself contains a full description of the records at the file unit level as well as their disposition. If NARA staff has prepared an appraisal memorandum for the schedule, it too includes information about the records. Further information about the disposition process is available on request. Schedules Pending (Note the New Address for Requesting Schedules Using E-Mail) 1. Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (N1-361-05-3, 2 items, 2 temporary items). An agency-wide schedule that consists of records used in preparing press releases for distribution to hometown newspapers and broadcast stations concerning the activities and accomplishments of agency personnel. Also included are electronic copies of records created using electronic mail and word processing. 2. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (N1-442-05-3, 2 items, 2 temporary items). Electronic copies of records created using electronic mail and word processing relating to or associated with administrative and support services, research projects, training, the National Center for Health Statistics, the Office on Safety and Health, and agency automated information systems. Recordkeeping copies of these files are covered by previously approved disposition authorities. 3. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, (N1-440-04-3, 4 items, 4 temporary items). Inputs, data, documentation, and electronic mail and word processing copies associated with an electronic information system used to process Medicare claims. This schedule authorizes the agency to apply the proposed disposition instructions to any recordkeeping medium. 4. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration (N1-88-06-1, 8 items, 8 temporary items). Program management files, and inputs, outputs, master files, and electronic mail and word processing copies associated with an electronic information system used to monitor institutional compliance with mammography quality standards. This schedule authorizes the agency to apply the proposed disposition instructions to any recordkeeping medium. 5. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (N1-560-04-9, 4 items, 4 temporary items). Records of the Office of Model Workplace Program. Included are such records as agendas, evaluations, and other materials for workshops and conferences, and mediation case files relating to non-EEO complaints. Also included are electronic copies of records created using electronic mail and word processing. 6. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (N1-560-05-1, 16 items, 11 temporary items). Records of the Office of Transportation Security Operations Center. Included are working copies of incident management guidance, documentation of training and analytical exercises, watch logs, and incident reports, voice and video recordings of a routine nature. Also included are electronic copies of records created using electronic mail and word processing. Proposed for permanent retention are recordkeeping copies of incident management plans, major incident reports, and voice and video recordings relating to an investigation or major incident. 7. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (N1-560-06-2, 6 items, 6 temporary items). Inputs, outputs, master files, system documentation, and electronic mail and word processing copies associated with an electronic information system used to schedule Federal air marshals on commercial airline flights. 8. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (N1-560-06-3, 6 items, 6 temporary items). Inputs, outputs, master files, system documentation, and electronic mail and word processing copies associated with an electronic information system used to maintain personnel data on Federal Air Marshal Service employees. 9. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (N1-563-04-6, 7 items, 4 temporary items). Inputs, outputs, and electronic mail and word processing copies associated with an electronic information system used to manage the applications of individuals seeking affirmative asylum in the United States. Proposed for permanent retention are the recordkeeping copies of the system master files and documentation. 10. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (N1-563-04-7, 7 items, 4 temporary items). Inputs, outputs, and electronic mail and word processing copies associated with an electronic information system used to manage the applications of individuals seeking defensive asylum in the United States. Proposed for permanent retention are the recordkeeping copies of the system master files and documentation. 11. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard (N1-26-05-7, 3 items, 3 temporary items). Law enforcement chronological files consisting of copies of outgoing correspondence, whale safety broadcasts, fishery management reports, and law enforcement taskings. Also included are electronic copies of records created using electronic mail and word processing. 12. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard (N1-26-05-13, 7 items, 7 temporary items). Records relating to the registration of undocumented vessels. Included are such records as registration applications and an associated electronic tracking system, annual State boating registration statistics, and pre-2001 bills of sale and an electronic tracking system for undocumented vessels in Alaska. Also included are electronic copies of records created using electronic mail and word processing. 13. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard (N1-26-05-17, 3 items, 3 temporary items). Shipping documents for sensitive conventional arms, ammunition, explosives, and classified items. Included are such records as shipping orders, bills of lading, and manifests. Also included are electronic copies of records created using electronic mail and word processing. 14. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard (N1-26-05-18, 3 items, 3 temporary items). Individual employee hazardous materials training records, including training dates and descriptions, test results, certifications of completion, and other related information. Also included are electronic copies of records created using electronic mail and word processing. 15. Small Business Administration, Agency-wide (N1-309-04-8, 5 items, 5 temporary items). Master files, outputs, documentation, and electronic mail and word processing copies associated with a web site used by businesses, Federal agencies, and others to post subcontracting opportunities, solicitations, and related notices. 16. Small Business Administration, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (N1-309-05-15, 4 items, 4 temporary items). Inputs, outputs, master files, and documentation associated with an electronic information system used by the Denver Finance Center to reconcile and report cash activity. 17. James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation (N1-220-06-2, 6 items, 5 temporary items). Approved and unsuccessful fellowship applications, and related administrative files. Also included are electronic copies of records created using electronic mail and word processing. Proposed for permanent retention are recordkeeping copies of the records of the Board of Trustees, including meeting minutes, reports, briefing books, publications, and organization establishment records. Dated: December 21, 2005. Michael J. Kurtz, Assistant Archivist for Records Services—Washington, DC. [FR Doc. E5-7996 Filed 12-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515-01-P NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES Committee Management; Notice of Renewal The Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities has determined that the renewal of the Humanities advisory panel is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Chairman, National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), by (Pub. L. 92-463) and section 10(a)(4) of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. 959(a)(4)). This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. *Name of Committee:* Humanities Panel. *Purpose and Objective:* For the purpose of advising the National Council on the Humanities and the Chairman of the NEH concerning policies, programs, and procedures of the Endowment. The Panel furthermore makes recommendations on applications for financial support presented to the National Endowment for the Humanities. *Balanced Membership Plans:* In order to ensure a thorough and expert review of proposals which require an in-depth knowledge on the part of panelists, the Endowment is concerned in the selection of panel members about their scholarly and intellectual qualities, and that panelists should represent a wide and balanced perspective which can best be achieved by the appointment of highly qualified individuals representing different segments of our society. By statute this panel is required to have broad geographic and culturally diverse representation *Duration:* Continuing. *Responsible NEH Official:* Mr. Michael P. McDonald, General Counsel, National Endowment for the Humanities, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 529, Washington, DC 20506, telephone

(202)606-8322. Dated: December 20, 2005. Michael P. McDonald, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E5-8012 Filed 12-28-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7536-01-P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request AGENCY: National Science Foundation. ACTION: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request. SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation

(NSF)has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments regarding

(a)whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected;

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the 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 should be addressed to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National Science Foundation, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send e-mail to *splimpto@nsf.gov.* Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556. NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Survey of Doctorate Recipients. *OMB Control Number:* 2145-0020. *Summary of Collection:* The National Opinion Research Center

(NORC)will conduct this study for NSF in 2006. The National Research Council

(NRC)conducted the survey from 1973 through 1995, the National Opinion Research Center

(NORC)conducted the 1997 and 2003 surveys, and the Bureau of the Census conducted the 1999 and 2001 surveys. Data collection will begin in April 2006 using a mail questionnaire, computer assisted telephone interviewing and web survey. The survey will be collected in conformance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and the individual's response to the survey is voluntary. The first **Federal Register** notice for this survey was 70 FR 49320, published August 23, 2005, and one comment was received. *Comment:* On August 23, 2005, NSF published in the **Federal Register** (70 FR 49320) a 60-day notice of its intent to request reinstatement of this information collection authority from OMB. In that notice, NSF solicited public comments for 60 days ending October 24, 2005. One comment was received from the public notice. The comment came from B. Sachau of Floram Park, NJ, via e-mail on August 23, 2005. Ms. Sachau objected to the information collection. Ms. Sachau had no specific suggestions for altering the data collection plans other than to discontinue them entirely. *Response:* NSF responded to Ms. Sachau on November 22, 2005, describing the program, and addressing the frequency and the cost issues raised by Ms. Sachau. NSF believes that because the comment does not pertain to the collection of information on the required forms for which NSF is seeking OMB approval, NSF is proceeding with the clearance request. *Need and Use of the Information:* The purpose of this longitudinal study is to provide national estimates of the doctorate level science and engineering workforce and changes in employment, education and demographic characteristics. The study is one of the three components of the Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System (SESTAT). NSF uses this information to prepare Congressionally mandated reports such as Science and Engineering Indicators and Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering. A public release file of collected data, edited to protect respondent confidentiality, will be made available to researchers on CD-ROM and on the World Wide Web. *Description of Respondents:* Individuals. *Number of Respondents:* 34,400. *Frequency of Responses:* Biennial reporting. *Total Burden Hours:* 15,229. *Title:* National Survey of Recent College Graduates. *OMB Control Number:* 3145-0077. *Summary of Collection:* The Bureau of the Census will conduct the study for NSF in the 2006 survey cycle. Mathematics Policy Research conducted the 2003 Survey and Westat Inc. conducted the surveys in 1995, 1997, 1999 and 2001. Data collection will begin in April 2006 using mail questionnaire, computer assisted telephone interviewing and web survey. The survey will be collected in conformance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and the individual responses to the survey are voluntary. The first **Federal Register** notice for this survey was 70 FR 49321, published August 23, 2005, and one comment was received. *Comment:* On August 23, 2005, NSF published in the **Federal Register** (70 FR 49321) a 60-day notice of its intent to request reinstatement of this information collection authority from OMB. In that notice, NSF solicited public comments for 60 days ending October 24, 2005. One comment was received from the public notice. The comment came from B. Sachau of Floram Park, NJ, via e-mail on August 23, 2005. Ms. Sachau objected to the information collection. Ms. Sachau had no specific suggestions for altering the data collection plans other than to discontinue them entirely. *Response:* NSF responded to Ms. Sachau on November 22, 2005, describing the program, and addressing the frequency and the cost issues raised by Ms. Sachau. NSF believes that because the comment does not pertain to the collection of information on the required forms for which NSF is seeking OMB approval, NSF is proceeding with the clearance request. *Need and Use of the Information:* The purpose of this study is to provide cross sectional and longitudinal estimates of recent science and engineering graduates to use in preparing national estimates of the Nation's science and engineering workforce. The study is one of three components Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System (SESTAT). NSF uses this information to prepare Congressionally mandated reports such as Science and Engineering Indicators and Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering. *Description of Respondents:* Individuals. *Number of Respondents:* 21,600. *Frequency of Responses:* Biennial reporting. *Total Burden Hours:* 9,000. *Title:* National Survey of College Graduates. *OMB Control Number:* 3145-0141. *Summary of Collection:* The Bureau of the Census, as in the past, will conduct this study for NSF. Questionnaires will be mailed in April 2006 and nonrespondents to the mail questionnaire will receive computer assisted telephone interviewing. The survey will be collected in conformance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and the individual's response to the survey is voluntary. The first federal register notice for this survey was 70 FR 49321, published August 23, 2005, and one comment was received. *Comment:* On August 23, 2005, NSF published in the **Federal Register** (70 FR 49321) a 60-day notice of its intent to request renewal of this information collection authority from OMB. In that notice, NSF solicited public comments for 60 days ending October 24, 2005. One comment was received from the public notice. The comment came from B. Sachau of Floram Park, NJ, via e-mail on August 23, 2005. Ms. Sachau objected to the information collection. Ms. Sachau had no specific suggestions for altering the data collection plans other than to discontinue them entirely. *Response:* NSF responded to Ms. Sachau on November 22, 2005, describing the program, and addressing the frequency and the cost issues raised by Ms. Sachau. NSF believes that because the comment does not pertain to the collection of information on the required forms for which NSF is seeking OMB approval, NSF is proceeding with the clearance request. *Need and Use of the Information:* The purpose of this longitudinal study is to provide national estimates on the experienced science and engineering workforce and changes in employment, education and demographic characteristics over time. The study is the third component of the Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System (SESTAT). NSF uses this information to prepare Congressionally mandated reports such as Science and Engineering Indicators and Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering. A public release file of collected data, edited to protect respondent confidentiality, will be made available to researchers on CD-ROM and on the World Wide Web. *Description of Respondents:* Individuals. *Number of Respondents:* 61,200. *Frequency of Responses:* Biennial reporting. *Total Burden Hours:* 25,500. Dated: December 23, 2005. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 05-24593 Filed 12-28-05; 8:45 am]

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