Notices. 60-day notice of information collection under review: Application For Restoration of Explosives Privileges [1140-0064]
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BILLING CODE 4410-15-M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 60-day notice of information collection under review: Application For Restoration of Explosives Privileges [1140-0064]. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for “sixty days” until September 5, 2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Francis Burroughs, Explosives Industry Programs Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Room 500, Washington, DC 20226. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —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 agencies 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 submission of responses. Overview of this information collection:
(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Extension of a currently approved collection.
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Application For Restoration of Explosives Privileges.
(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection:* Form Number: ATF F 5400.29. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:* Primary: Individuals or households. Other: Business or other for-profit. ATF F 5400.29 is required in order to determine whether or not explosive privileges may be restored. The form is used to conduct an investigation to establish if it is likely that the applicant will act in a manner dangerous to public safety or contrary to public interest.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* It is estimated that 500 respondents will complete a 30 minute form.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* There are an estimated 250 annual total burden hours associated with this collection. *If additional information is required contact:* Lynn Bryant, Deputy Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530. Lynn Bryant, Deputy Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E6-10549 Filed 7-5-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-FY-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,451] Columbian Chemicals Company, Proctor, WV; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on May 24, 2006 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of Columbian Chemicals Company, Proctor, West Virginia. The petition is a duplicate petition filed under case number TA-W-59,361. Consequently, this investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 1st day of June, 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-10518 Filed 7-5-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P[?USGPO Galley End:?] DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,413] Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on May 17, 2006 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at the Eaton Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed in Washington, DC this 6th day of June, 2006. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-10515 Filed 7-5-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA W-58,809] Henry Pratt Company, Dixon, IL; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration By letter dated May 15, 2006 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District No. 8, AFL-CIO requested administrative reconsideration regarding the Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to the workers of the subject firm who support production of machined and painted component parts of water valves at Henry Pratt Company, Machine Shop and Weld/Paint Shop, Dixon, Illinois. The initial investigation resulted in a certification of Machine Shop and Weld/Paint Shop and did not include workers of other departments who supported production at Machine Shop and Weld/Paint Shop. The determination was signed on April 21, 2006 and the notice was published in the **Federal Register** on May 10, 2006 (71 FR 27291). In the request for reconsideration the petitioner described the work performed by employees of other departments as support of production. A review of the initial investigation confirmed the allegations of the petitioner and provided the facts in support of eligibility of workers of other departments for TAA as workers supporting production of machined and painted component parts of water valves at the subject firm. 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 initial investigation, I determine that there was a shift in production from the workers' firm or subdivision to a foreign country of articles that are like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject firm or subdivision, and there has been or is likely to be an increase in imports of like or directly competitive articles. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of Henry Pratt Company, Dixon, Illinois, engaged in activities related to production and support of production of machined and painted component parts of water valves, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after January 26, 2005 through April 21, 2008, 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 20th day of June, 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-10520 Filed 7-5-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,452] Insight Direct USA, Working at Allegheny Energy, Greensburg, PA; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on May 24, 2006 in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Insight Direct USA, working at Allegheny Energy, Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The petition has been deemed invalid. The petition was signed by one worker instead of the required three workers. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 12th day of June 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-10519 Filed 7-5-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,380] Siemens VDO, Elkhart, IN; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on May 12, 2006 in response to a worker petition filed Teamsters Local 364 on behalf of workers at Siemens VDO, Elkhart, Indiana. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, this investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 2nd day of June, 2006. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-10517 Filed 7-5-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,438] Stimson Lumber Company, St. Helens, OR; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on May 22, 2006 in response to a worker petition filed by a state agency representative on behalf of workers of Stimson Lumber Company, St. Helens, Oregon. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 7th day of June 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-10516 Filed 7-5-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,118] Thomson, Inc., Circleville, OH; Dismissal of Application for Reconsideration Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(C) an application for administrative reconsideration was filed with the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance for workers at Thomson, Inc., Circleville, Ohio. The application did not contain new information supporting a conclusion that the determination was erroneous, and also 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. Therefore, dismissal of the application was issued. TA-W-59,118; Thomson, Inc., Circleville, Ohio (June 19, 2006) Signed at Washington, DC, this 20th day of June 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-10513 Filed 7-5-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance Petitions have been filed with the Secretary of Labor under Section 221(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (“the Act”) and are identified in the Appendix to this notice. Upon receipt of these petitions, the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221(a) of the Act. The purpose of each of the investigations is to determine whether the workers are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Title II, Chapter 2, of the Act. The investigations will further relate, as appropriate, to the determination of the date on which total or partial separations began or threatened to begin and the subdivision of the firm involved. The petitioners or any other persons showing a substantial interest in the subject matter of the investigations may request a public hearing, provided such request is filed in writing with the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than July 17, 2006. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the subject matter of the investigations to the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than July 17, 2006. The petitions filed in this case are available for inspection at the Office of the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room C-5311, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Signed at Washington, DC, this 21st day of June 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. APPENDIX [TAA Petitions instituted between 6/13/06 and 6/16/06] TA-W Subject firm (petitioners) Location Date of institution Date of petition 59541 Waterbury Rolling Mills Olin Corporation
(Comp)Waterbury, CT 06/13/06 06/08/06 59542 Tyler Pipe Co.
(GMP)Macungie, PA 06/13/06 05/15/06 59543 Georgia Pacific (State) Old Town, ME 06/13/06 06/09/06 59544 Osram Sylvania, Inc. (Union) Wellsboro, PA 06/13/06 06/09/06 59545 Getronics
(Wkrs)Liberty Lake, WA 06/13/06 05/25/06 59546 Chair Tech (State) Benton, AR 06/13/06 06/09/06 59547 Newstech PA
(Comp)Northampton, PA 06/13/06 06/09/06 59548 Nishikawa Standard Co.
(Wkrs)New Haven, IN 06/13/06 05/25/06 59549 Manufacturer's Products Co.
(UAW)Warren, MI 06/13/06 06/05/06 59550 FMC Technologies, Inc.
(Wkrs)Homer City, PA 06/13/06 05/22/06 59551 Advanced Casting, Inc.
(Comp)Central Falls, RI 06/13/06 06/01/06 59552 Admiral Machine
(UAW)Wadsworth, OH 06/13/06 06/09/06 59553 Convergys Corporation
(Comp)Tampa, FL 06/13/06 06/12/06 59554 Georgia-Pacific Corporation
(Comp)Green Bay, WI 06/13/06 06/09/06 59555 Michaels of Oregon
(Comp)Meridian, ID 06/13/06 06/12/06 59556 ATA Airlines, Inc.
(Wkrs)Indianapolis, IN 06/13/06 06/07/06 59557 GFP Strandwood Corp.
(Comp)Hancock, MI 06/13/06 06/12/06 59558 Clarion Technologies, Inc.
(Comp)Caledonia, MI 06/13/06 06/12/06 59559 Express Point Technology Services (State) Lincolnton, CA 06/13/06 06/12/06 59560 Thermo IEC Inc.
(Comp)Milford, MA 06/13/06 06/09/06 59561 Jones Apparel Group Inc.
(Comp)Bristol, PA 06/13/06 06/12/06 59562 Arkema Corporation
(USW)Riverview, MI 06/13/06 05/26/06 59563 Distinctive Designs Furniture USA
(Comp)Granite Falls, NC 06/13/06 06/12/06 59564 Greatbatch-Sierra, Inc.
(Comp)Carson City, NV 06/14/06 06/13/06 59565 GN Resound Group North American (State) Bloomington, MN 06/14/06 06/13/06 59566 Cho Won, Inc. (State) Van Nuys, CA 06/14/06 06/13/06 59567 GE Dothan Motor Plant
(Comp)Dothan, AL 06/14/06 06/13/06 59568 East Palestine China Co.
(Wkrs)East Palestine, OH 06/14/06 06/13/06 59569 Fort Wayne Foundry Corp.
(Comp)Fort Wayne, IN 06/14/06 06/14/06 59570 Non-Metallic Components Inc.
(Comp)Cuba City, WI 06/15/06 06/14/06 59571 Fairchild Semiconductor
(Wkrs)So. Portland, ME 06/15/06 06/13/06 59572 Gear for Sports
(Comp)Bedford, IA 06/15/06 06/14/06 59573 Johnson Controls
(Comp)Zeeland, MI 06/15/06 06/12/06 59574 Kentucky Derby Hosiery Co. Inc.
(Comp)Hickory, NC 06/16/06 06/12/06 59575 Ephrata Manufacturing Co.
(Comp)Ephrata, PA 06/16/06 06/12/06 59576 Springs Global U.S. Inc.
(Comp)Chester, SC 06/16/06 06/14/06 59577 Union Apparel Inc.
(Wkrs)Norvelt, PA 06/16/06 06/09/06 59578 Wells Manufacturing Corp.
(Wkrs)Fond Du Lac, WI 06/16/06 06/15/06 59579 Harodite Industries Inc.
(Comp)Taunton, MA 06/16/06 06/15/06 59580 SSA Global Technologies, Inc.
(Wkrs)Chicago, IL 06/16/06 06/15/06 59581 VF Imagewear
(Comp)Martinsville, VA 06/16/06 06/08/06 59582 Convergys
(Wkrs)Portland, OR 06/16/06 06/08/06 [FR Doc. E6-10521 Filed 7-5-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training 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 and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the collection for the Title 29 CFR part 30, Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship Training. 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 at this Web site: *http://www.doleta.gov/Performance/guidance/OMBControlNumber.cfm.* DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section below on or before September 5, 2006. ADDRESSES: Anthony Swoope, Administrator, Office of Apprenticeship, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Room N-5311, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210, Phone:
(202)693-2796 (This is not a toll-free number), Fax:
(202)693-2808, or e-mail: *swoope.anthony@dol.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The National Apprenticeship Act of 1937, Section 50 (29 U.S.C. 50), authorizes and directs the Secretary of Labor “to formulate and promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, to extend the application of such standards by encouraging the inclusion thereof in contracts of apprenticeship, to bring together employers and labor for the formulation of programs of apprenticeship, to cooperate with State agencies engaged in the formulation and promotion of standards of apprenticeship, and to cooperate with the Secretary of Education in accordance with Section 17 of Title 20.” Section 50a of the Act authorizes the Secretary of Labor to “publish information relating to existing and proposed labor standards of apprenticeship,” and to “appoint national advisory committees * * *” (29 U.S.C. 50a). Title 29 CFR part 30 sets forth policies and procedures to promote equality of opportunity in apprenticeship programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor and recognized State Apprenticeship Agencies. These policies and procedures apply to recruitment and selection of apprentices, and to all conditions of employment and training during apprenticeship. The procedures provide for review of apprenticeship programs, for registering apprenticeship programs, for processing complaints, and for deregistering non-complying apprenticeship programs. This part also provides policies and procedures for continuation or withdrawal of recognition of State agencies which register apprenticeship programs for Federal purposes. 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:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Agency:* Employment and Training Administration. *Title:* Title 29 CFR part 30, Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship Training. *OMB Number:* 1205-0224. *Agency Form Number:* ETA 9039. *Recordkeeping:* Apprenticeship sponsors are required to keep accurate records on recruitment, selection of the applicant and/or apprentice and the employment and training activities related to the apprentice and the qualifications of each applicant/apprentice pertaining to determination of compliance with the regulation. Records must be retained, where appropriate, regarding affirmative action plans and evidence that qualification standards have been validated. State Apprenticeship Councils are also obligated to keep adequate records pertaining to determination of compliance with these regulations. All of the above records are required to be maintained for five years. If this information was not required, there would be no documentation that the apprenticeship programs were being operated in a nondiscriminatory manner. Many apprenticeship programs are four years or more in duration; therefore, it is important to maintain the records for at least five years. *Affected Public:* Applicants, Apprentices, Sponsors, State Apprenticeship Councils or Agencies, Tribal Government. *Total Respondents:* 28,800. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 5,842. Summary of Burden for 29 CFR Part 30 Sec. Total respondents Frequency Total responses Average time per response Burden (hours) 30.3 1,540 1-time basis 1,540 1/2 hr./spon 770 30.4 70 1-time basis 70 1 hr./spon 70 30.5 6,140 1-time basis 6,140 1/2 hr./spon 3,070 30.6 50 1-time basis 50 5 hrs./spon 250 30.8 28,800 1-time/ program 28,800 1 min./spon 480 30.8 30 State Agencies 1-time basis 14,120 5 min./spon 1,177 30.11 28,800 1 time 28,800 Handout ETA 9039 50 appl/appr. 1-time basis 50 1/2 hr 25 30.15 30 State Agencies 1-time Completed 30.19 30 State Agencies Varies Totals 28,800 50,770 5,842 *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: June 23, 2006. Anthony Swoope, Administrator, Office of Apprenticeship. [FR Doc. E6-10505 Filed 7-5-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration Information Regarding the Reclassification of Positions in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as Reported in the Department of Labor's FY 2005 FAIR Act Inventory AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998 (FAIR Act), and the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)Circular A-76, the Department of Labor must notify the public when it either concurs or disagrees with a challenge from directly affected employees. In this case, the challenge concerns the reclassification of a number of full time equivalent
(FTE)Whistleblower Investigators, Supervisory Investigators, Program Managers, and Team Leaders in OSHA's National Office and field locations, to “inherently governmental” status from their prior classification as commercial in nature in the Department of Labor's FY 2005 FAIR Act Inventory for OSHA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas Goodell, Office of Human Resources, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210, 202-693-2588. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-270), and consistent with Section B.1 of Attachment A of Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)Circular A-76 (revised May 29, 2003), the Department of Labor has concurred with a challenge from directly affected employees regarding 70 full time equivalent
(FTE)Whistleblower Investigators, Supervisory Investigators, Program Managers, and Team Leaders in OSHA's National Office (3 FTE) and 45 field locations (67 FTE). The Department has determined that all 70 FTE should be reclassified as “inherently governmental” from their prior classification as commercial in nature (i.e., 3 FTE as Commercial Reason Code A and 67 FTE as Commercial Reason Code B) in the Department of Labor's FY 2005 FAIR Act Inventory for OSHA. An updated 2005 FAIR Act Inventory report is to be prepared and posted to the Department's FAIR Act Inventory Web site within five
(5)business days following the next update cycle. Signed in Washington, DC this 29th day of June, 2006. Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Secretary, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. [FR Doc. E6-10542 Filed 7-5-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-26-P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Reinstate With Changes an Expired Information Collection AGENCY: National Science Foundation. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation
(NSF)is announcing plans to request clearance of this collection. In accordance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting that OMB approve clearance of this collection for no longer than 1 year. DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by September 7, 2006 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone
(703)292-7556; or sent e-mail to *splimpto@nsf.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf
(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service
(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. You may obtain a copy of the data collection instrument and instructions from Ms. Plimpton. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title of Collection:* Evaluation of the Research Experiences for Undergraduates
(REU)Program in the NSF Division of Engineering Education and Centers (EEC). *OMB Number:* 3145-0121. *Expiration Date of Approval:* One Year. *Type of request:* Reinstate with changes. *Abstract:* NSF has supported the REU Program since 1987. The Program was evaluated after three and five years, but not since then. The proposed project will enable NSF's Division of Engineering Education and Centers
(EEC)to learn about the activities, outcomes, and impacts of the REU awards made by that Division, as well as lessons learned to improve the results of future REU awards. Two types of REU awards will be studied, REU sites and REU supplements. REU Sites awards fund groups of undergraduates to work with faculty members and graduate students at an institution. Half of the undergraduates in an REU site must come from other institutions. EEC also makes REU Supplement awards to NSF-funded Engineering Research Centers for comparable similar for undergraduates. The proposed study will be very similar to the two previous evaluations. It will focus on undergraduate REU participants and the faculty members who are responsible for the REU awards during 2003-06, and will examine in detail for the first time the activities, outcomes, and impacts of REU awards made in a single NSF division (EEC). The REU program officers in EEC want to learn in depth about the REU Site and ERC REU Supplements awards from former REU students and awardees, any differences between the Sites and ERC Supplements, and lessons learned for subsequent proposal review and advising prospective PIs. Information will also be used for EEC Program reporting requirements. The study will examine
(1)the role of the REU program in aiding participating undergraduates in a decision to pursue graduate education or careers in engineering; and
(2)the relationship between how REU activities are structured and managed and participants' subsequent education and career decisions and actions. The survey data collection will be done on the World Wide Web. *Estimate of Burden:* Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response. *Respondents:* Individuals. *Estimated Number of Responses per Form:* 4,525. *Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents:* 2,262.5 hours (4,525 respondents at 30 minutes per response). *Frequency of Response:* One time. **Comments:** Comments are invited on
(a)whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology;
(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. Dated: June 28, 2006. Catherine J. Hines, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 06-6007 Filed 7-5-06; 8:45 am]
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