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BILLING CODE 7020-02-U DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,663] Classic Print Products, Inc., Burlington, NC; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration By letter dated March 15, 2006, a company official requested administrative reconsideration regarding the Department's Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to the workers of the subject firm. On April 12, 2006, a Notice of Dismissal of Application for Reconsideration was issued, stating that the application did not contain new information supporting a conclusion that the determination was erroneous and did not provide a justification for reconsideration of the determination that was based on either mistaken facts or a misinterpretation of facts or of the law.

The petition, filed on behalf of workers at the subject firm producing sublimated printed paper, asserted that production of sublimated printed paper had shifted abroad. The denial, issued on March 1, 2006, was based on the findings that neither the subject firm nor surveyed customers imported sublimation printed paper during the relevant period and that the subject firm did not shift production abroad during the investigation period. The Department's Notice of determination was published in the **Federal Register** on March 24, 2006 (70 FR 14954).

Upon receipt of new information by the company official regarding the article produced at the subject firm, the Department conducted an investigation to determine whether the subject worker group is eligible to apply for worker adjustment assistance as provided by the Trade Act of 1974, as amended. The new information indicated that the subject firm used sublimated printed paper as a medium to transfer ink graphics onto substrates. The substrates were then incorporated into the customer's final products (water boards and snow boards).

The investigation revealed that the subject firm supplied component parts (substrates) and a loss of business with a manufacturer of water boards and snow boards whose workers were certified eligible to apply for adjustment assistance contributed importantly to the separation or threat of separation of workers at Classic Print Products, Inc., Burlington, North Carolina. In accordance with section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

(ATAA)for older workers. In order for the Department to issue a certification of eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements of Section 246 of the Trade Act must be met. The Department has determined in this case that the requirements of section 246 have been met. A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or over and possess skills that are not easily transferable. Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. Conclusion After careful review of the information obtained in the reconsideration investigation, I determine that workers of Classic Print Products, Inc., Burlington, North Carolina qualify as adversely affected secondary workers under section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of Classic Print Products, Inc., Burlington, North Carolina, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after January 17, 2005 through two years from the date of this certification, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed in Washington, DC this 17th day of April 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-6093 Filed 4-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,153] IBM Corporation; Somers, NY; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on September 22, 2003, in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers at IBM Corporation, Somers, New York. The petition regarding the investigation has been deemed invalid. In order to establish a valid petition, there must be at least three workers to sign the petition. The petition in this case did not meet this threshold number. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 7th day of April 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-6098 Filed 4-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,163] Lending Textile Company Inc., Williamsport, PA; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on April 5, 2006 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at Lending Textile Company Inc., Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 10th day of April, 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-6100 Filed 4-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,808] Lexmark International, Inc, Supply Chain Workforce, Printing Solutions & Services Division, Lexington, KY; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application of March 25, 2006, a petitioner requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor's Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers of the subject firm. The Department's notice of determination was signed on February 24, 2006, and published in the **Federal Register** on March 22, 2006 (71 FR 14550). The petitioner stated in the request for reconsideration that the worker group supported the production of components (ink and printer cartridges) of articles produced by the subject firm (printers). The petitioner also inferred that support activities were shifted overseas when production shifted abroad. The Department has carefully reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that the Department will conduct further investigation based on new information provided by the petitioner and the company official. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the Department of Labor's prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed at Washington, DC, this 13th day of April 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-6094 Filed 4-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,019] McCormick International USA, Inc., Pella, IA; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on March 14, 2006 in response to a petition filed by a Texas Workforce Commission representative on behalf of workers of McCormick International USA, Inc., Pella, Iowa. The petition has been deem invalid. A state agency representative cannot file a TAA petition on behalf of workers of a firm located in another state. Consequently, further investigation would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 11th day of April 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-6097 Filed 4-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-54,254] Newstech NY Inc, Deferiet, NY; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273) the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on April 27, 2004, applicable to workers of Newstech NY Inc, Deferiet, New York. The workers are engaged in employment related to the production of upholstery fabrics. New information provided by the petitioners indicates their intention was to apply for all available Trade Act benefits at the time of the filing. Therefore, the Department has made a decision to investigate further to determine if the workers are eligible to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance. The investigation revealed that a significant number of workers of the subject firm are age 50 or over, workers have skills that are not easily transferable, and conditions in the industry are adverse. Review of this information shows that all eligibility criteria under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended have been met for workers at the subject firm. Accordingly, the Department is amending the certification to reflect its finding. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-54,254 is hereby issued as follows: ”All workers of Newstech NY Inc, Deferiet, New York, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after February 11, 2003 through April 27, 2006, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 and are also eligible to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.” Signed at Washington, DC this 12th day of April 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-6091 Filed 4-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,569] OBG Distribution Company, Ltd., Celina, Tennessee; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By letter dated February 21, 2006, a petitioner requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor's Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers of the subject firm. The denial notice was signed on February 7, 2006, and published in the **Federal Register** on March 2, 2006 (71 FR 10716). The investigation revealed that the petitioning workers of this firm or subdivision do not produce an article within the meaning of section 222 of the Act. The Department reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that the petitioner has provided additional information. Therefore, the Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the Department of Labor's prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed at Washington, DC, this 14th of April, 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-6092 Filed 4-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, (19 U.S.C. 2273), the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance for workers (TA-W) number and alternative trade adjustment assistance

(ATAA)by (TA-W) number issued during the periods of April 2006. In order for an affirmative determination to be made and a certification of eligibility to apply for directly-impacted (primary) worker adjustment assistance to be issued, each of the group eligibility requirements of Section 222(a) of the Act must be met. I. Section (a)(2)(A) all of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. The sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision have decreased absolutely; and C. Increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by such firm or subdivision have contributed importantly to such workers' separation or threat of separation and to the decline in sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or II. Section (a)(2)(B) both of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. There has been a shift in production by such workers' firm or subdivision to a foreign country of articles like or directly competitive with articles which are produced by such firm or subdivision; and C. One of the following must be satisfied: 1. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles is a party to a free trade agreement with the United States; 2. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles to a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference Act, African Growth and Opportunity Act, or the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; or 3. There has been or is likely to be an increase in imports of articles that are like or directly competitive with articles which are or were produced by such firm or subdivision. Also, in order for an affirmative determination to be made and a certification of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance as an adversely affected secondary group to be issued, each of the group eligibility requirements of section 222(b) of the Act must be met.

(1)Significant number or proportion of the workers in the workers' firm or an appropriate subdivision of the firm have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated;

(2)The workers' firm (or subdivision) is a supplier or downstream producer to a firm (or subdivision) that employed a group of workers who received a certification of eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance benefits and such supply or production is related to the article that was the basis for such certification; and

(3)Either—

(A)The workers' firm is a supplier and the component parts it supplied for the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph

(2)accounted for at least 20 percent of the production or sales of the workers' firm; or

(B)A loss of business by the workers' firm with the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph

(2)contributed importantly to the workers' separation or threat of separation. Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance The following certifications have been issued; the date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determination. The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of (a)(2)(A) (increased imports) of Section 222 have been met, and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-58,881; Paris Accessories, New Smithville, PA: February 21, 2005* . *TA-W-58,881A; Paris Accessories, Allentown, PA: February 21, 2005* . *TA-W-59,041; Kidde Fire Fighting, Division of UTC Fire and Security, Leased Wkrs of Augmentation, Manpower, Ranson, WV: March 14, 2005* . *TA-W-59,103; Ceramo Company, Inc., Jackson, MO: March 27, 2005* . *TA-W-59,106; Barcoview, Printed Circuit Boards and Video Displays, Duluth, GA: March 23, 2005* . *TA-W-59,140; MRC Industrial Group, Warren, MI: March 30, 2005* . *TA-W-59,148; Valkyrie Co. (The), Worchester, MA: March 29, 2005* . *TA-W-58,924; Miller Desk, Inc., High Point, NC. February 3, 2005* . *TA-W-58,833; Greenpak, Inc., Florence South Carolina Div., Leased Wkrs of CMS, Olsten, Mega Force and Kel, Florence, SC: February 9, 2005* . *TA-W-58,833A; Greenpak, Inc., Parkersburg, WV: February 9, 2005* . *TA-W-58,949; WWG Company, LLC, Leased Wkrs of Sizemore Staffing Services, Warrenton, GA: March 2, 2005* . *TA-W-58,950; Atlantic Luggage Company, Ellwood City, PA: March 2, 2005* . *TA-W-58,973; Arcona Leather Technologies, LLC, also known as JP Leather/Arcona Division, Hudson, NC: February 24, 2005* . *TA-W-58,976; Berkshire Weaving Corp., Lancaster, SC: March 1, 2005* . *TA-W-58,980; Stora Enso North America, Stevens Point Paper Mill, Stevens Point, WI: March 7, 2005* . *TA-W-58,998; Action Apparel, Inc., On-Site Leased Workers of Enterprise, Ramer, TN: March 10, 2005* . *TA-W-59,002; Visa Jewelry Corporation, On-Site Leased Workers of Temp Depot, Central Falls, RI: March 1, 2005* . *TA-W-59,008; Mr. LongArm, Inc., Greenwood, MO: March 10, 2005* . *TA-W-59,048; National Bedding Co., A Division of Serta Mattress, Linden, NJ: March 1, 2005* . *TA-W-59,058; Jeffco Enterprises, Hildebran, NC: March 17, 2005* . The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of (a)(2)(B) (shift in production) of Section 222 and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-58,960; Lesaffre Yeast Corp., Red Star Yeast Facility, A Division of Lesaffre International Corp., Milwaukee, WI: February 28, 2005* . *TA-W-59,093; Dana Corporation, Fluid Routing Products, On-Site Leased Workers of Manpower, Paris, TN: March 27, 2005* . *TA-W-59,028; General Electric Newark Quartz, A Division of General Electric, Hebron, OH: February 28, 2005* . *TA-W-59,169; Moore Wallace, An RR Donnelley Co., Pre-Press Department, Nacogdoches, TX: March 30, 2005* . The following certification has been issued. The requirement of supplier to a trade certified firm and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-59,120; Rabun Apparel, Inc., Division of Fruit of the Loom, Rabun Gap, GA: March 25, 2005* . *TA-W-59,187; Terrell Brothers Manufacturing Co., Denton, NC: March 12, 2005* . The following certification has been issued. The requirement of downstream producer to a trade certified firm and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-59,156; Clover Yarn, Inc., Leased Workers of Debbie's Staffing Services, Clover, VA: April 3, 2005* . Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified. The investigation revealed that criterion (a)(2)(A)(I.A) and (a)(2)(B)(II.A) (no employment decline) has not been met. *TA-W-58,846; Alrs, Inc., dba Guilcraft of California, Rancho Dominquez, CA* . *TA-W-59,126; OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc., Quincy, IL* . The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.B.) (Sales or production, or both, did not decline) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. *None* The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.)(increased imports) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B) (No shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. *TA-W-58,651; Sheppard Frames, Inc., Thomasville, NC* . *TA-W-58,827; Stucki Embroidery Works, Inc., Fairview, NJ* . *TA-W-58,919; Western Textile Products Company, Piedmont, SC* . *TA-W-58,923; Kadant Black Clawson, Inc., A Subsidiary of Kadant, Inc., Rayville, LA* . *TA-W-58,943; Rexnord Industries, Inc., Coupling Group, Warren, PA* . *TA-W-58,958; Alcan Global Pharmaceutical Packaging, Plastic Americas Division, Centralia, IL* . *TA-W-59,005; Leggett and Platt, Eastern Division, York, PA* . The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.)(Increased imports and (a)(2)(B)(II.C) (has shifted production to a foreign country) have not been met. *TA-W-58,926; Triangle Suspension Systems, Steel Leaf Springs, Dubois, PA* . *TA-W-58,955; Sony Magnetic Products, Inc. of America, Recorded Media Division, Dothan, AL* . The workers firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. *TA-W-58,926A; Triangle Suspension Systems, Packaging Division, Dubois, PA* . *TA-W-59,007; Professional Distribution Services, Inc., A Division of the Lester Group, Martinsville, VA* . *TA-W-59,046; GE Aviation Engine Services, West Coast Operations, Ontario Plant #1, Ontario, CA* . *TA-W-59,066; Maine Neurology, Scarborough, ME* . *TA-W-59,099; Delta Airlines, Inc, Delta Technical Operations Group, Atlanta, GA* . *TA-W-59,141; AT & T Consumer Services, Subdivision of AT&T Corporation, Fairhaven, MA* . The investigation revealed that criteria

(2)has not been met. The workers firm (or subdivision) is not a supplier or downstream producer to trade-affected companies. *None* . Affirmative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In order for the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance to issue a certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

(ATAA)for older workers, the group eligibility requirements of Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act must be met. The following certifications have been issued; the date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determinations. In the following cases, it has been determined that the requirements of Section 246(a)(3)(ii) have been met. I. Whether a significant number of workers in the workers' firm are 50 years of age or older. II. Whether the workers in the workers' firm possess skills that are not easily transferable. III. The competitive conditions within the workers' industry (i.e., conditions within the industry are adverse). Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In order for the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance to issue a certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

(ATAA)for older workers, the group eligibility requirements of Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act must be met. In the following cases, it has been determined that the requirements of Section 246(a)(3)(ii) have not been met for the reasons specified. Since the workers are denied eligibility to apply for TAA, the workers cannot be certified eligible for ATAA. *TA-W-58,846; Alrs, Inc., dba Guilcraft of California, Rancho Dominquez, CA* . *TA-W-59,126; OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc., Quincy, IL* . *TA-W-58,651; Sheppard Frames, Inc., Thomasville, NC* . *TA-W-58,827; Stucki Embroidery Works, Inc., Fairview, NJ* . *TA-W-58,919; Western Textile Products Company, Piedmont, SC* . *TA-W-58,923; Kadant Black Clawson, Inc., A Subsidiary of Kadant, Inc., Rayville, LA* . *TA-W-58,943; Rexnord Industries, Inc., Coupling Group, Warren, PA* . *TA-W-58,958; Alcan Global Pharmaceutical Packaging, Plastic Americas Division, Centralia, IL* . *TA-W-59,005; Leggett and Platt, Eastern Division, York, PA* . *TA-W-58,926; Triangle Suspension Systems, Steel Leaf Springs, Dubois, PA* . *TA-W-58,955; Sony Magnetic Products, Inc. of America, Recorded Media Division, Dothan, AL* . *TA-W-58,926A; Triangle Suspension Systems, Packaging Division, Dubois, PA* . *TA-W-59,007; Professional Distribution Services, Inc., A Division of the Lester Group, Martinsville, VA* . *TA-W-59,046; GE Aviation Engine Services, West Coast Operations, Ontario Plant #1, Ontario, CA* . *TA-W-59,066; Maine Neurology, Scarborough, ME* . *TA-W-59,099; Delta Airlines, Inc, Delta Technical Operations Group, Atlanta, GA* . *TA-W-59,141; AT& T Consumer Services, subdivision of AT&T Corporation, Fairhaven, MA* . The Department has determined that criterion

(1)of Section 246 has not been met. Workers at the firm are 50 years of age or older. *TA-W-58,973; Arcona Leather Technologies, LLC, also known as JP Leather/Arcona Division, Hudson, NC* . The Department has determined that criterion

(2)of Section 246 has not been met. Workers at the firm possess skills that are easily transferable. *TA-W-59,103; Ceramo Company, Inc., Jackson, MO* . *TA-W-58,924; Miller Desk, Inc., High Point, NC* . *TA-W-59,093; Dana Corporation, Fluid Routing Products, On-Site Leased Workers of Manpower, Paris, TN* . *TA-W-59,156; Clover Yarn, Inc., Leased Workers of Debbie's Staffing Services, Clover, VA* . The Department has determined that criterion

(3)of Section 246 has not been met. Competition conditions within the workers' industry are not adverse. *None* I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the month of April 2006. Copies of These determinations are available for inspection in Room C-5311, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who write to the above address. Dated: April 17, 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-6095 Filed 4-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,921] Tawas Resources; Tawas City, MI; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on March 1, 2006 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at Tawas Resources, Tawas City, Michigan. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 10th of April, 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-6096 Filed 4-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,154] TRW Automotive, Sterling Plant, Sterling Heights, MI; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on April 5, 2006 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at TRW Automotive, Sterling Plant, Sterling Heights, Michigan. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 12th day of April, 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-6099 Filed 4-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Proposed Collection for the ETA 191, Statement of Expenditures and Financial Adjustments of Federal Funds for Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees and Ex-Servicemembers; 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 and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Security is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the collection for the ETA 191, Statement of Expenditures and Financial Adjustments of Federal Funds for Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees and Ex-Servicemembers. A copy of the proposed information collection request

(ICR)can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addressee section of this notice or by accessing: *http://www.doleta.gov/Performance/guidance/OMBControlNumber.cfm.* DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addressee section below on or before June 23, 2006. ADDRESSES: Thomas Stengle, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Room S4231, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210, Phone:(202)693-2991 (This is not a toll-free number), Fax:

(202)693-2874, e-mail: *stengle.thomas@dol.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Public Law 97-362, Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1982, amended the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers

(UCX)law (5 U.S.C. 8509), and Public Law 96-499, Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, amended the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees

(UCFE)law (5 U.S.C. 8501, et. seq.) requiring each Federal employing agency to pay the costs of regular and extended UCFE/UCX benefits paid to its employees by the State Workforce Agencies (SWAs). The ETA 191 report submitted quarterly by each SWA shows the amount of benefits that should be charged to each Federal employing agency. The Office of Workforce Security uses this information to aggregate the SWA quarterly charges and submit one official bill to each Federal agency being charged. Federal agencies then reimburse the Federal Employees Compensation

(FEC)Account maintained by the U.S. Treasury. 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 *Type of Review:* Regular. *Agency:* Employment and Training Administration *Title:* Statement of Expenditures and Financial Adjustments of Federal Funds for Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees and Ex-Servicemembers (UCFE/UCX) *OMB Number:* 1205-0162. *Agency Form Number:* ETA 191. *Affected Public:* State Government. *Total Respondents:* 53. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 212. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* $0. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining):* $0. Comments submitted in response to this comment request 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: April 11, 2006. Cheryl Atkinson, Administrator, Office of Workforce Security. [FR Doc. E6-6080 Filed 4-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION Sunshine Act Meetings of the Board of Directors and Four of the Board's Committees Times and Dates: The Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors and four of its Committees will meet April 28 and 29, 2006 in the order set forth in the following schedule, with each subsequent meeting commencing shortly after adjournment of the prior meeting. Meeting Schedule Time Friday, April 28, 2006: 1. Provision for the Delivery of Legal Services Committee (“Provisions Committee”) 1:30 p.m. 2. Operations & Regulations Committee Saturday, April 29, 2006: 1. Performance Reviews Committee 8:30 a.m. 2. Finance Committee 3. Board of Directors Location: The Chase Park Plaza Hotel, 212-232 N. Kingshighway Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri. Status of Meetings: Open, except as noted below. • *Status:* April 29, 2006 Performance Reviews Committee Meeting—Closed. The meeting of the Performance Reviews Committee may be closed to the public pursuant to a vote of the Board of Directors authorizing the Committee to meet in executive session to consider and act on the annual performance review of the Inspector General. The closing will be authorized by the relevant provision(s) of the Government in the Sunshine Act [5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6)] and the Legal Services Corporation's corresponding regulation, 45 CFR 1622.5(e). A copy of the General Counsel's Certification that the closing is authorized by law will be available upon request. • *Status:* April 29, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting—Open, except that a portion of the meeting of the Board of Directors may be closed to the public pursuant to a vote of the Board of Directors to hold an executive session. At the closed session, the Board will consider and may act on the General Counsel's report on litigation to which the Corporation is or may become a party, discuss internal procedures with and receive briefings on investigations from the IG, 1 and consider and may act on the report of the Annual Performance Reviews Committee on the performance review of the Corporation's President and IG. The closing is authorized by the relevant provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act [5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(10), 552b(c)(2) and 552b(c)(6)] and LSC's implementing regulation 45 CFR 1622.5(h), 1622.5(a) and 1622.5(e). A copy of the General Counsel's Certification that the closing is authorized by law will be available upon request. 1 Any portion of the closed session consisting solely of staff briefings does not fall within the Sunshine Act's definition of the term “meeting” and, therefore, the requirements of the Sunshine Act do not apply to such portion of the closed session. 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(a)(2) and (b). See also 45 CFR 1622.2 & 1622.3. Matters To Be Considered: Friday, April 28, 2006. Provisions Committee Agenda Open Session 1. Approval of agenda 2. Approval of the Committee's meeting minutes of January 27, 2006 3. Staff report on LSC's PAI strategy development 4. Panel discussion on Private Attorney Involvement in LSC-funded programs Moderator: Karen Sarjeant, LSC Vice President for Programs and Compliance • The panel will continue the discussion of private attorney involvement efforts and the opportunities and challenges encountered by legal services offices in effectively utilizing private attorneys in their legal services delivery to eligible clients. Panelists will share their experiences in using Judicare and pro bono models with smaller firms and solo practitioners to deliver legal services in urban and rural service areas. There will be a discussion about the various approaches and models used, and identification of some of the issues, challenges and opportunities of participating in various private attorney involvement models. Panelists will share their thoughts on what can be done to better facilitate and encourage private attorney involvement in LSC-funded programs. • Panel Members: • Daniel K. Glazier—Executive Director, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri • Sara E. Strattan—Executive Director, Community Legal Aid Services, Akron, Ohio • Adam Burkemper—Burkemper Law Firm LLC, St. Louis, Missouri • Thomas Glick—Glick Finley LLC, St. Louis, Missouri 5. Status report by Sarah Singleton, Chairman of the ABA Task Force revising the ABA Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services to the Poor, on the current status of the revisions 6. Staff update on revision of LSC Performance Criteria 7. Staff update on LSC Leadership Mentoring Pilot Project 8. Public comment 9. Consider and act on other business 10. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting Operations & Regulations Committee Agenda Open Session 1. Approval of agenda 2. Approval of the Open Session minutes of the Committee's January 27, 2006 meeting 3. Approval of the Closed Session minutes of the Committee's January 28, 2006 meeting 4. Consider and act on Draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise 45 CFR Part 1624, Prohibition Against Discrimination on the Basis of Handicap a. Staff report b. Public comment 5. Consider and act on rulemaking to revise 45 CFR part 1621, Client Grievance Procedure a. Staff report b. Public comment 6. Consideration of other regulations to review 7. Staff report on dormant class action cases 8. Consider and act on other business 9. Other public comment 10. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting Saturday, April 29, 2006. Performance Reviews Committee Agenda Closed Session 1. Approval of agenda 2. Consider and act on annual performance review of LSC Inspector General • Meet with Kirt West 3. Consider and act on other business 4. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting Finance Committee Agenda Open Session 1. Approval of agenda 2. Approval of the minutes of the Committee's meeting of January 27, 2006 3. Presentation by the Inspector General of the Fiscal Year 2005 Annual Financial Audit 4. Presentation on LSC's Financial Reports for the first six months of FY 2006 5. Consider and act on revisions to the Consolidated Operating Budget for FY 2006 and recommend Resolution 2006-006 to the full Board 6. Report on FY 2007 appropriations process 7. Consider and act on change of address notification to Diversified Investment Advisers and recommend Resolution 2006-007 to the full Board 8. Consider and act on other business 9. Public comment 10. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting Board of Directors Agenda Open Session 1. Approval of agenda 2. Approval of minutes of the Board's meeting of January 28, 2006 3. Approval of minutes of the Executive Session of the Board's meeting of January 28, 2006 4. Chairman's Report 5. Consider and act on Resolution 2006-004 recognizing Board service of Florentino “Lico” Subia 6. Consider and act on Resolution 2006-005 recognizing Board service of Ernestine Watlington 7. Members' Reports 8. President's Report 9. Inspector General's Report 10. Consider and act on the report of the Committee on Provision for the Delivery of Legal Services 11. Consider and act on the report of the Finance Committee 12. Consider and act on the report of the Operations & Regulations Committee 13. Consider and act on Board's meeting schedule for calendar year 2007 14. Consider and act on other business 15. Public comment 16. Consider and act on whether to authorize an executive session of the Board to address items listed below under Closed Session Closed Session 17. Consider and act on the report of the Performance Reviews Committee 18. Consider and act on General Counsel's report on potential and pending litigation involving LSC 19. IG briefing on improvements in corporate governance 20. IG briefing on congressional investigation 21. IG briefing on other investigations 22. Discussion of internal procedures with OIG 23. Consider and act on motion to adjourn meeting Contact Person For Information: Patricia D. Batie, Manager of Board Operations, at

(202)295-1500. Special Needs: Upon request, meeting notices will be made available in alternate formats to accommodate visual and hearing impairments. Individuals who have a disability and need an accommodation to attend the meeting may notify Patricia D. Batie, at

(202)295-1500. Dated: April 19, 2006. Victor M. Fortuno, Vice President for Legal Affairs, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. [FR Doc. 06-3888 Filed 4-20-06; 9:04 am]

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