Notices. Notice of pending NRC action to submit an information collection request to OMB and solicitation of public comment
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BILLING CODE 7555-01-M NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ACTION: Notice of pending NRC action to submit an information collection request to OMB and solicitation of public comment. SUMMARY: The NRC is preparing a submittal to OMB for review of continued approval of information collections under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. The title of the information collection: NRC Form 7, “Application for NRC Export/Import License, Amendment, or Renewal,” formerly, “Application for License to Export Nuclear Equipment and Material.” 2. Current OMB approval number: 3150-0027. 3. How often the collection is required: On occasion; for each separate export, import, amendment, or renewal license application, and for exports of incidental radioactive material using existing general licenses. 4.
Who is required or asked to report: Any person in the U.S. who wishes to export or import
(a)nuclear material and equipment subject to the requirements of a specific license;
(b)amend a license;
(c)renew a license, and
(d)for notification of incidental radioactive material exports that are contaminants of shipments of more than 100 kilograms of non-waste material using existing NRC general licenses. 5. The number of annual respondents: 319. 6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 788 hours (2.4 hours per response). 7. Abstract: Persons in the U.S. wishing to export or import nuclear material and equipment requiring a specific authorization, amend or renew a license, or wishing to use existing NRC general licenses for the export of incidental radioactive material over 100 kilograms must file an NRC Form 7 application. The NRC Form 7 application will be reviewed by the NRC and by the Executive Branch, and if applicable statutory, regulatory, and policy considerations are satisfied, the NRC will issue an export, import, amendment or renewal license. Submit, by March 27, 2006 comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? A copy of the draft supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room 0-1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site *http://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doc-comment/omb/index.html.* The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the NRC Clearance Officer, Brenda J. Shelton, (T-5 F52), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, or by telephone at 301-415-7233, or by Internet electronic mail to *INFOCOLLECTS@NRC.GOV.* Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 19th day of January 2006. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Brenda J. Shelton, NRC Clearance Officer, Office of Information Services. [FR Doc. E6-887 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. 50-255] Nuclear Management Company, LLC; Notice of Withdrawal of Application for Amendment to Facility Operating License The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) has granted the request of Nuclear Management Company, LLC
(NMC)to withdraw its application of April 1, as supplemented May 26, August 25, and November 22, 2005, for proposed amendment to Facility Operating License No. DPR-20 for the Palisades Nuclear Plant located in VanBuren County, Michigan. The proposed amendment would have changed Technical Specification
(TS)3.7.8, “Service Water System,” to provide a one-time extension to the Completion Time for restoring a service water train to operable status. The Commission had previously issued a Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendment published in the **Federal Register** on May 10, 2005 (70 FR 24654). However, NMC's letter of January 5, 2006, withdrew the proposed change. For further details with respect to this action, see the application for amendment dated April 1, as supplemented May 26, August 25, and November 22, 2005, and NMC's letter of January 5, 2006, which withdrew the application for license amendment. Documents may be examined, and/or copied for a fee, at the NRC's Public Document Room (PDR), located at One White Flint North, Public File Area 01 F21, 11555 Rockville Pike (first floor), Rockville, Maryland. Publicly available records will be accessible electronically from the Agencywide Documents Access and Management Systems (ADAMS) Public Electronic Reading Room on the internet at the NRC Web site, *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams/html.* Persons who do not have access to ADAMS or who encounter problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS, should contact the NRC PDR Reference staff by telephone at 1-800-397-4209, or 301-415-4737 or by email to *pdr@nrc.gov.* Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 17th day of January 2006. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. L. Mark Padovan, Project Manager, Plant Licensing Branch III-1, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. [FR Doc. E6-886 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards; Meeting of the Subcommittee on Plant License Renewal; Notice of Meeting The ACRS Subcommittee on Plant License Renewal will hold a meeting on February 8, 2006, Room T-2B3, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The entire meeting will be open to public attendance. The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows: Wednesday, February 8, 2006—1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the License Renewal Application for Brunswick Units 1 and 2 and associated Safety Evaluation Report
(SER)related to the License Renewal. The Subcommittee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff, Carolina Power & Light Company now doing business as Progress Energy Carolinas Incorporated, and other interested persons regarding this matter. The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formulate proposed positions and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation by the full Committee. Members of the public desiring to provide oral statements and/or written comments should notify the Designated Federal Official, Mr. John G. Lamb (telephone 301/415-6855) five days prior to the meeting, if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Electronic recordings will be permitted. Further information regarding this meeting can be obtained by contacting the Designated Federal Official between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. (ET). Persons planning to attend this meeting are urged to contact the above named individual at least two working days prior to the meeting to be advised of any potential changes to the agenda. Dated: January 12, 2006. Michael L. Scott, Branch Chief, ACRS/ACNW. [FR Doc. E6-850 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards; Meeting Notice In accordance with the purposes of Sections 29 and 182b. of the Atomic Energy Act (42 U.S.C. 2039, 2232b), the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
(ACRS)will hold a meeting on February 9-11, 2006, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The date of this meeting was previously published in the **Federal Register** on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 (70 FR 70638). Thursday, February 9, 2006, Conference Room T-2b3, Two White Flint North, Rockville, Maryland *8:30 a.m.-8:35 a.m.: Opening Remarks by the ACRS Chairman* (Open)—The ACRS Chairman will make opening remarks regarding the conduct of the meeting. *8:35 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Application of TRACG Code for Analyzing ESBWR Stability* (Open/Closed)—The Committee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff and General Electric
(GE)Nuclear Energy regarding application of the TRACG Code for analyzing Economic Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (ESBWR) stability. Note: A portion of the session may be closed to discuss the GE Nuclear Energy proprietary information. *10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Evaluation of Human Reliability Analysis
(HRA)Methods Against Good Practices* (Open)—The Committee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff regarding the draft NUREG report on the Evaluation of HRA Methods Against Good Practices specified in NUREG- 1792, “Good Practices for Implementing Human Reliability Analysis.” *1:15 p.m.-2:45 p.m.: Proposed Revisions to SRP Section 14.2.1, “Generic Guidelines for Extended Power Uprate Testing Programs”* (Open)—The Committee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff regarding the proposed revisions to the Standard Review Plan
(SRP)Section 14.2.1, “Generic Guidelines for Extended Power Uprate Testing Programs,” and related matters. *3 p.m.-5 p.m.: Draft ACRS Report on the NRC Safety Research Program* (Open)—The Committee will discuss the draft ACRS report to the Commission on the NRC Safety Research Program. *5:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports* (Open)—The Committee will discuss proposed ACRS reports on matters considered during this meeting. Also, the Committee will discuss a draft ACRS response to the Commission request in the December 20, 2005 Staff Requirements Memorandum regarding ACRS plans to manage the anticipated increased workload in the areas of advanced reactor designs and combined license applications. Friday, February 10, 2006, Conference Room T-2b3, Two White Flint North, Rockville, Maryland *8:30 a.m.-8:35 a.m.: Opening Remarks by the ACRS Chairman* (Open)—The ACRS Chairman will make opening remarks regarding the conduct of the meeting. *8:35 a.m.-10 a.m.: FERRET Reactor Vessel Fluence Methodology* (Open)—The Committee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff regarding the FERRET methodology which is used to predict the fluence on the reactor vessel wall due to neutron leakage from the core. *10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.: Subcommittee Reports* (Open)—The Committee will hear reports by and hold discussions with cognizant Chairmen of the ACRS Subcommittees regarding: interim review of the Brunswick Nuclear Plant license renewal application and the associated NRC staff's draft Safety Evaluation Report; safety conscious work environment and safety culture; proposed Revision 4 to Regulatory Guide 1.82, “Water Sources for Long-Term Recirculation Cooling Following a Loss-of-Coolant Accident;” and the draft Regulatory Guide, “An Approach for Risk-Informed Changes to Loss-of-Coolant Accident Technical Requirements.” *11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Future ACRS Activities/Report of the Planning and Procedures Subcommittee* (Open)—The Committee will discuss the recommendations of the Planning and Procedures Subcommittee regarding items proposed for consideration by the full Committee during future meetings. Also, it will hear a report of the Planning and Procedures Subcommittee on matters related to the conduct of ACRS business, including anticipated workload and member assignments. *1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Reconciliation of ACRS Comments and Recommendations* (Open)—The Committee will discuss the responses from the NRC Executive Director for Operations to comments and recommendations included in recent ACRS reports and letters. *1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Draft ACRS Report on the NRC Safety Research Program* (Open)—The Committee will discuss the draft ACRS report to the Commission on the NRC Safety Research Program. *3:45 p.m.-7 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports* (Open)—The Committee will discuss proposed ACRS reports. Saturday, February 11, 2006, Conference Room T-2b3, Two White Flint North, Rockville, Maryland *8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports* (Open)—The Committee will continue its discussion of proposed ACRS reports. *12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.: Miscellaneous* (Open)—The Committee will discuss matters related to the conduct of Committee activities and matters and specific issues that were not completed during previous meetings, as time and availability of information permit. Procedures for the conduct of and participation in ACRS meetings were published in the **Federal Register** on September 29, 2005 (70 FR 56936). In accordance with those procedures, oral or written views may be presented by members of the public, including representatives of the nuclear industry. Electronic recordings will be permitted only during the open portions of the meeting. Persons desiring to make oral statements should notify the Cognizant ACRS staff named below five days before the meeting, if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made to allow necessary time during the meeting for such statements. Use of still, motion picture, and television cameras during the meeting may be limited to selected portions of the meeting as determined by the Chairman. Information regarding the time to be set aside for this purpose may be obtained by contacting the Cognizant ACRS staff prior to the meeting. In view of the possibility that the schedule for ACRS meetings may be adjusted by the Chairman as necessary to facilitate the conduct of the meeting, persons planning to attend should check with the Cognizant ACRS staff if such rescheduling would result in major inconvenience. In accordance with Subsection 10(d) Public Law 92-463, I have determined that it may be necessary to close a portion of this meeting noted above to discuss and protect information classified as GE Nuclear Energy proprietary information pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b( c) (4). Further information regarding topics to be discussed, whether the meeting has been canceled or rescheduled, as well as the Chairman's ruling on requests for the opportunity to present oral statements and the time allotted therefor can be obtained by contacting Mr. Sam Duraiswamy, Cognizant ACRS staff (301-415-7364), between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., ET. ACRS meeting agenda, meeting transcripts, and letter reports are available through the NRC Public Document Room at *pdr@nrc.gov,* or by calling the PDR at 1-800-397-4209, or from the Publicly Available Records System
(PARS)component of NRC's document system (ADAMS) which is accessible from the NRC Web site at *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html* or *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/* (ACRS & ACNW Mtg schedules/agendas). Videoteleconferencing service is available for observing open sessions of ACRS meetings. Those wishing to use this service for observing ACRS meetings should contact Mr. Theron Brown, ACRS Audio Visual Technician (301-415-8066), between 7:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m., e.t., at least 10 days before the meeting to ensure the availability of this service. Individuals or organizations requesting this service will be responsible for telephone line charges and for providing the equipment and facilities that they use to establish the videoteleconferencing link. The availability of videoteleconferencing services is not guaranteed. Dated: January 19, 2006. Andrew L. Bates, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6-889 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Subcommittee Meeting on Planning and Procedures; Notice of Meeting The ACRS Subcommittee on Planning and Procedures will hold a meeting on February 8, 2006, Room T-2B1, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The entire meeting will be open to public attendance, with the exception of a portion that may be closed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) and
(6)to discuss organizational and personnel matters that relate solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of the ACRS, and information the release of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows: Wednesday, February 8, 2006, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The Subcommittee will discuss proposed ACRS activities and related matters. The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formulate proposed positions and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation by the full Committee. Members of the public desiring to provide oral statements and/or written comments should notify the Designated Federal Official, Mr. Sam Duraiswamy (telephone: 301-415-7364) between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.
(ET)five days prior to the meeting, if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Electronic recordings will be permitted only during those portions of the meeting that are open to the public. Further information regarding this meeting can be obtained by contacting the Designated Federal Official between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. (ET). Persons planning to attend this meeting are urged to contact the above named individual at least two working days prior to the meeting to be advised of any potential changes in the agenda. Dated: January 19, 2006. Michael L. Scott, Branch Chief, ACRS/ACNW. [FR Doc. E6-890 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P PEACE CORPS Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities: PC-425-1, Fellow/USA Program improvement Survey AGENCY: Peace Corps. ACTION: Notice of submission for OMB Review, comment request. SUMMARY: The Peace Corps Fellows/USA program is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq* ., the Peace Corps is required to publish notice in the **Federal Register** concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of revision of a collection of information and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the Fellows/USA Program Improvement Survey. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 27, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments should be mailed to Mr. Benjamin Helwig, Fellows/USA Program, Peace Corps, 1111 20th Street, NW., Room 2150, Washington, DC 20526. Mr. Helwig can be contacted by telephone at 202-692-1438 or 800-424-8580 ext. 1438 or e-mail at *bhelwig@peacecorps.gov.* E-mail comments must be made in text and not in attachments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Benjamin Helwig, Fellows/USA Program, Peace Corps, 1111 20th Street, NW., Room 2150, Washington, DC 20526. Mr. Helwig can be contacted by telephone at 202-692-1438 or 800-424-8580 ext. 1438 or e-mail at *bhelwig@peacecorps.gov.* E-mail comments must be made in text and not in attachments. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* , the Peace Corps Fellows/USA program is seeking comments on the Fellows/USA Inquirer's Survey prior to its submission for an OMB control number. The purpose of this notice is to solicit public comments on whether:
(1)The proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the Peace Corps Fellows/USA program, including whether the information will have practical use;
(2)the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used is accurate;
(3)there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)there are ways to minimize the burden of collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of automated collection techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of technology. A copy of the proposed information collection form can be obtained from Mr. Benjamin Helwig, Fellows/USA Program, Peace Corps, 1111 20th Street, NW., Room 2150, Washington, DC 20526. Mr. Helwig can be contacted by telephone at 202-692-1438 or 800-424-8580 ext. 1438 or e-mail at *bhelwig@peacecorps.gov.* Comments on the form should also be addressed to the attention of Mr. Helwig and should be received on or before March 27, 2006. *OMB Control Number:* N/A. *Title:* Fellows/USA Program Improvement Survey. *Need and Uses:* This form is intended to receive feedback only from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) who have previously contacted the Fellows/USA Office at Peace Corps for information on the Fellows/USA program but have not enrolled in the program to date. Response is voluntary. The information gathered is needed and will be used internally to improve the program and make Fellows/USA more responsive to the educational needs of RPCVs. *Type of Review:* New collection. *Respondents:* Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who have previously contacted the Fellows/USA Office at Peace Corps for information on the Fellows/USA program but have not enrolled in the program to date. *Respondent's Obligation to Reply:* Voluntary. *Burden on the Public:* a. *Annual reporting burden:* 80 hours. b. *Annual record keeping burden:* 0 hours. c. *Estimated average burden per response:* 8 minutes. d. *Frequency of response:* One item. e. *Estimated number of likely respondents:* 600. f. *Estimated cost to respondents:* 0. This notice issued in Washington, DC on January 25, 2006. Gilbert Smith, Associate Director for Management. [FR Doc. 06-673 Filed 1-24-06; 8:45 am]
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