Rules and Regulations. 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Certification of Compliance with the Statutory Eligibility Requirements of the Violence Against Women Act as Amended for Applicants to the Stop (Services* Training* Officers* Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program
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BILLING CODE 7020-02-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1122-0001] Office on Violence Against Women; Agency Information Collection Activities: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection and Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Certification of Compliance with the Statutory Eligibility Requirements of the Violence Against Women Act as Amended for Applicants to the Stop (Services* Training* Officers* Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program. The Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women
(OVW)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. This proposed information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** Volume 71, Number 120, page 35946 on June 22, 2006, allowing for a 60-day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until September 7, 2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to The Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to
(202)395-5806. 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:
(1)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;
(2)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;
(3)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)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:* Revision of a currently approved collection and extension of a currently approved collection.
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Certification of Compliance with the Statutory Eligibility Requirements of the Violence Against Women Act as Amended for Applicants to the STOP Formula Grant Program.
(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection:* Form Number: 1122-001. U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.
(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:* Primary: The affected public includes STOP formula grantees (50 states, the District of Columbia and five territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands)). The STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program was authorized through the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and reauthorized and amended by the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 and the Violence Against Women Act of 2005. The purpose of the STOP Formula Grant Program is to promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system's response to violence against women. It envisions a partnership among law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and victim advocacy organizations to enhance victim safety and hold offenders accountable for their crimes of violence against women. The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women
(OVW)administers the STOP Formula Grant Program funds which must be distributed by STOP state administrators according to statutory formula (as amended by VAWA 2000 and VAWA 2005).
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply:* It is estimated that it will take the approximately 56 respondents (state administrators from the STOP Formula Grant Program) less than one hour to complete a Certification of Compliance with the Statutory Eligibility Requirements of the Violence Against Women Act, as Amended.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* The total annual hour burden to complete the Certification is less than 56 hours. If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Suite 1600, Patrick Henry Building, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: August 1, 2006. Lynn Bryant, Department Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E6-12729 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-FX-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs [OMB Number 1121-0259] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Bureau of Justice Assistance Application Form: Medal of Valor. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs
(OJP)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. This proposed information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** [Volume 71, Number 101, page 30174 on May 25, 2006] allowing for a 60 day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until September 6, 2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to The Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC., 20503. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to
(202)395-5806. 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 previously approved collection for which approval will expired on December 31, 2005.
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Public Safety Officer Medal or Valor.
(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection:* None.
(4)*Affected public who will be as or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary:* State, local and tribal government agencies within the United States and its territories. *Abstract:* The Bureau of Justice Assistance, a component of the Office of Justice Program, Department of Justice, administers the Public Safety Officer's Medal of Valor. One a year, the President of the United States of America may award, and present in the name of Congress, a Medal of Valor of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a public safety officer who is cited by the Attorney General, upon the recommendation of the Medal of Valor Review Board, for extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty. The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor is the highest national award given to a public safety officer in recognition of their bravery and altruistic acts of valor to protect and save the lives of others. Nomination(s) for this award is voluntary. Nominations are received through the Internet, or postal mail. The Medal of Valor program is governed by F1.R.802, the “Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 2001.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply:* It is estimated that it will take the 182 applicants under the Medal of Valor approximately 25 minutes to complete the application/nomination form.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* the total estimated annual hour burden to complete the certification form is 75.83 hours. *If additional information is required contact:* Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: August 1, 2006. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E6-12728 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-18-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs [AAG/A Order No. 012-2006] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP). ACTION: Modification of a system of records. SUMMARY: This is a notice of minor modifications to a system of records originally published in the **Federal Register** on September 4, 2002 (67 FR 56584), entitled “Victims of International Terrorism Compensation and Assistance Program, OJP-014.” The system is being re-named as “Victims of International Terrorism Expense Reimbursement Program, OJP-014.” Minor changes are made to reflect the nature of the program as an “expense reimbursement” program and to update routine uses as necessary. DATES: In accordance with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4) and (11), the public is given a 30-day period in which to comment. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which has oversight responsibility under the Act, has 40 days in which to conclude its review of the system. Therefore, please submit any comments by September 18, 2006. If no comments are received, the revised system notice will be implemented without further notice in the **Federal Register** . ADDRESSES: The public, OMB, and the Congress are invited to submit any comments to Mary E. Cahill, Management and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530 (Room 1400 National Place Building), Facsimile number 202-307-1853. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary E. Cahill, 202-307-1823. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a (r), the DOJ has provided a report to OMB and the Congress on the modifications to this system of records. Dated: July 31, 2006. Lee J. Lofthus, Acting Assistant Attorney General, for Administration. JUSTICE/OJP—014 System Name: Victims of International Terrorism Expense Reimbursement Program. Security Classification: Unclassified. System Location: Original records will be kept at the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), 810 Seventh Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531. Copies of records may be kept at locations of authorized contractors. The Office for Victims of Crimes
(OVC)will have access to any/all data base(s) established by an OVC contractor and the data base(s) will be maintained internally or placed on the OJP/OVC server. Categories of Individuals Covered by the System: Claimants seeking expense reimbursement under the program, individuals filing claims on behalf of claimants, and individuals referenced in claims or related documents. Categories of Records in the System: Records in the system include: Claim forms filed by or on behalf of claimants seeking expense reimbursement under the program; records from telephone contacts or inquiries; documents submitted in support of the claims; medical, personal, employment, financial, and other records obtained or generated to process claims. Authority for Maintenance of the System: Authority for maintaining this system exists under the Victims of Crime Act (“VOCA”), 42 U.S.C. 10601 et seq.; 10604 (Administrative provisions). Purpose of Records Maintained in the System: Information contained in this system may be used to determine and record eligibility of claimants under the Victims of Crime Act, as amended, and any reimbursement provided under the Act, and to track claim status. For individuals who are eligible, see 42 U.S.C. 10603c(3)(A): The term “victim” means “a person who—(i) suffered direct physical or emotional injury or death as a result of international terrorism occurring on or after December 21, 1988 with respect to which an investigation or prosecution was ongoing after April 24, 1996; and
(ii)as of the date on which the international terrorism occurred, was a national of the United States or an officer or employee of the United States Government.” [42 U.S.C. 10603c(3)(A)
(i)and (ii)]. Routine Uses of Records Maintained in the System, Including Categories of Users and the Purposes of Such Uses: Records, or any information derived therefrom, may be disclosed as follows: A. To appropriate Federal, State and local agencies to coordinate expense reimbursements paid under similar programs; B. To Federal, State and local agencies to verify and certify eligibility for expense reimbursements; C. In an appropriate proceeding before a court, or administrative or adjudicative body, when the Department of Justice determines that the records are arguably relevant to the proceeding; or in an appropriate proceeding before an administrative or adjudicative body when the adjudicator determines the records to be relevant to the proceeding. D. To the National Archives and Records Administration for purposes of records management inspections conducted under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906. E. To a Member of Congress or staff acting upon the Member's behalf when the Member or staff requests the information on behalf of, and at the request of, the individual who is the subject of the record. F. Limited information may be disclosed to relief organizations/agencies, as appropriate for acts of international terrorism. G. To foreign compensation programs and/or foreign governments to coordinate payment of expense reimbursements and/or to ensure no duplication of payments. H. To contractors, grantees, experts, consultants, students, and others performing or working on a contract, service, grant, cooperative agreement, or other assignment for the Federal Government, when necessary to accomplish an agency function related to this system of records. I. Where a record, either on its face or in conjunction with other information, indicates a violation or potential violation of law—criminal, civil, or regulatory in nature—the relevant records may be referred to the appropriate Federal, State, local, foreign, or tribal, law enforcement authority or other appropriate agency charged with the responsibility of investigating or prosecuting such a violation or enforcing or implementing such law. J. To appropriate officials and employees of a Federal agency or entity which requires information relevant to a decision concerning the hiring, appointment, or retention of an employee; the issuance, renewal, suspension, or revocation of a security clearance; the execution of a security or suitability investigation; the letting of a contract, or the issuance of a grant or benefit. K. To the White House (the President, Vice President, their staffs, and other entities of the Executive Office of the President (EOP)) for Executive Branch coordination of activities which relate to or have an effect upon the carrying out of the constitutional, statutory, or other official or ceremonial duties of the President or Vice-President. L. To such recipients and under such circumstances and procedures as are mandated by Federal statute or treaty. M. To the news media and the public pursuant to 28 CFR 50.2 unless it is determined that release of the specific information in the context of a particular case would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. N. The Department of Justice may disclose relevant and necessary information to a former employee of the Department for purposes of: responding to an official inquiry by a Federal, State, or local government entity or professional licensing authority, in accordance with applicable Department regulations; or facilitating communications with a former employee that may be necessary for personnel-related or other official purposes where the Department requires information and/or consultation assistance from the former employee regarding a matter within that person's former area of responsibility. Policies and Practices for Storing, Retrieving, Accessing, Retaining, and Disposing of Records in the System: Storage: Information in this system is maintained on a master index, in folders, and in an automated system. Retrievability: Data is retrieved by name and address of claimant, name and address of deceased or injured victim, by terrorism incident, by type of service provider/service rendered to victim, by nationality (Foreign Service National
(FSN)vs. U.S. National), by social security number, by date of birth, and individual case file number. Safeguards: Computerized information is safeguarded and protected by computer password key and limited access. Electronic record retention is also protected by “firewalls.” Operational access to information maintained on a dedicated computer system, is controlled by levels of security provided by password keys to prevent unauthorized entry, and audit trail of accessed information. Access to manual files is limited to personnel who have a need for files to perform official duties and is safeguarded in locked file cabinets. All files are maintained in a secure building. Retention and Disposal: Files are retained on hard copy and on a computer database. All claim files and automated data pertaining to a claim are destroyed 10 years after the date the claim has been fully processed and/or payment made, as approved by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Automated data is retained in its most current form only, however, and as information is updated, outdated information is deleted. The schedule was approved and signed by the NARA Archivist on September 30, 2004. System Manager(S) and Address: Terrorism and International Victim Assistance Services Division, Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, 810 7th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531. Notification Procedure: Inquiries concerning this system should be addressed to the system manager listed above c/o FOI/PA Personnel. Record Access Procedures: Request for access to a record from this system shall be made in writing with the envelope and the letter clearly marked “Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request.” The request should include a general description of the records sought and must include the requester's full name, current address, and date and place of birth. The request must be signed and either notarized or submitted under penalty of perjury. Contesting Record Procedures: Individuals desiring to contest or amend information maintained in the system should direct their request to the System Manager listed above, state clearly and concisely what information is being contested, the reason for contesting it, and the proposed amendment to the information sought. Record Source Categories: Public agencies including investigating agency, employing agency, claimants, educational institutions, physicians, hospitals, official State and Federal documents. Exemptions Claimed For The System: None. [FR Doc. E6-12741 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-18-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,029] American and Efird, Inc., Gastonia, NC; Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance; Correction This notice rescinds the notice of certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance applicable to TA-W-59,029, which was published in the **Federal Register** on April 17, 2006 (71 FR 19753-19756) in FR Document E6-5658. This rescinds the certification of eligibility for workers of TA-W-59,029, to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance and confirms eligibility to apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance as identified on page 19754 in the third column, the fourteenth TA-W-number listed. The Department appropriately published in the **Federal Register** April 17, 2006, page 19755, under the notice of Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, the denial of eligibility applicable to workers of TA-W-59,029. The notice appears on page 19755 in the third column, the fourteenth TA-W-number listed. Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of July 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-12773 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,973] Arcona Leather Technologies, LLC, Hudson, NC; Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance; Correction This notice rescinds the notice of certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance applicable to TA-W-58,973, which was published in the **Federal Register** on April 24, 2006 (72 FR 21043-21045) in FR Document E6-6095. This rescinds the certification of eligibility for workers of TA-W-58,973, to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance and confirms eligibility to apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance as identified on page 21044 in the second column, the third TA-W-number listed. The Department appropriately published in the **Federal Register** April 24, 2006, page 21045, under the notice of Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, the denial of eligibility applicable to workers of TA-W-58,973. The notice appears on page 21045 in the second column, the seventeenth TA-W-number listed. Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of July 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-12771 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,681] Atlas Spring Manufacturing Corp., Gardena, CA; Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance; Correction This notice rescinds the notice of certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance applicable to TA-W-58,681, which was published in the **Federal Register** on April 18, 2006 (71 FR 19898-19901) in FR Document E6-5768. This rescinds the certification of eligibility for workers of TA-W-58,681, to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance and confirms eligibility to apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance as identified on page 19899 in the second column, the ninth TA-W-number listed. The Department appropriately published in the **Federal Register** April 18, 2006, page 19900, under the notice of Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, the denial of eligibility applicable to workers of TA-W-58,681. The notice appears on page 19900 in the third column, the twentieth TA-W-number listed. Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of July 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-12768 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,103] Ceramo Company, Inc., Jackson, MO; Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance; Correction This notice rescinds the notice of certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance applicable to TA-W-59,103, which was published in the **Federal Register** on April 24, 2006 (74 FR 21043-21045) in FR Document E6-6095. This rescinds the certification of eligibility for workers of TA-W-59,103, to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance and confirms eligibility to apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance as identified on page 21044 in the first column, the fourth TA-W-number listed. The Department appropriately published in the **Federal Register** April 24, 2006, page 21045, under the notice of Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, the denial of eligibility applicable to workers of TA-W-59,103. The notice appears on page 21045 in the second column, the eighteenth TA-W-number listed. Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of July 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-12775 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,081] CFM Home Products, Joplin, MO; Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance; Correction This notice rescinds the notice of certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance applicable to TA-W-59,081, which was published in the **Federal Register** on April 17, 2006 (71 FR 19753-19756) in FR Document E6-5658. This rescinds the certification of eligibility for workers of TA-W-59,081, to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance and confirms eligibility to apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance as identified on page 19754 in the third column, the sixteenth TA-W-number listed. The Department appropriately published in the **Federal Register** April 17, 2006, page 19755, under the notice of Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, the denial of eligibility applicable to workers of TA-W-59,081. The notice appears on page 19755 in the third column, the fifteenth TA-W-number listed. Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of July 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-12774 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,156] Clover Yarn, Inc., Clover, VA; Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance; Correction This notice rescinds the notice of certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance applicable to TA-W-59,156, which was published in the **Federal Register** on April 24, 2006 (75 FR 21043-21045) in FR Document E6-6095. This rescinds the certification of eligibility for workers of TA-W-59,156, to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance and confirms eligibility to apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance as identified on page 21044 in the third column, the first TA-W-number listed. The Department appropriately published in the **Federal Register** April 24, 2006, page 21045, under the notice of Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, the denial of eligibility applicable to workers of TA-W-59,156. The notice appears on page 21045 in the second column, the twenty-first TA-W-number listed. Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of July 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-12777 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,093] Dana Corporation, Paris, TN; Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance; Correction This notice rescinds the notice of certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance applicable to TA-W-59,093, which was published in the **Federal Register** on April 24, 2006 (73 FR 21043-21045) in FR Document E6-6095. This rescinds the certification of eligibility for workers of TA-W-59,093, to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance and confirms eligibility to apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance as identified on page 21044 in the second column, the twelveth TA-W-number listed. The Department appropriately published in the **Federal Register** April 24, 2006, page 21045, under the notice of Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, the denial of eligibility applicable to workers of TA-W-59,093. The notice appears on page 21045 in the second column, the twentieth TA-W-number listed. Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of July 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-12772 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,924] Miller Desk, Inc., High Point, NC; Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance; Correction This notice rescinds the notice of certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance applicable to TA-W-58,924, which was published in the **Federal Register** on April 24, 2006 (71 FR 21043-21045) in FR Document E6-6095. This rescinds the certification of eligibility for workers of TA-W-58,924, to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance and confirms eligibility to apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance as identified on page 21044 in the first column, the eighth TA-W-number listed. The Department appropriately published in the **Federal Register** April 24, 2006, page 21045, under the notice of Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, the denial of eligibility applicable to workers of TA-W-58,924. The notice appears on page 21045 in the second column, the ninteenth TA-W-number listed. Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of July 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-12770 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,918] Perlos, Inc., Ft. Worth, TX; Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance; Correction This notice rescinds the notice of certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance applicable to TA-W-58,918, which was published in the **Federal Register** on April 17, 2006 (71 FR 19753-19756) in FR Document E6-5658. This rescinds the certification of eligibility for workers of TA-W-58,918, to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance and confirms eligibility to apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance as identified on page 19755 in the first column, the third TA-W-number listed. The Department appropriately published in the **Federal Register** April 17, 2006, page 19755, under the notice of Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, the denial of eligibility applicable to workers of TA-W-58,918. The notice appears on page 19755 in the third column, the seventeenth TA-W-number listed. Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of July 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-12769 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,117] Point Technologies, Gibbon, MN; Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance; Correction This notice rescinds the notice of certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance applicable to TA-W-59,117, which was published in the **Federal Register** on April 18, 2006 (71 FR 19898-19901) in FR Document E6-5768. This rescinds the certification of eligibility for workers of TA-W-59,117, to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance and confirms eligibility to apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance as identified on page 19899 in the third column, the twelveth TA-W-number listed. The Department appropriately published in the **Federal Register** April 18, 2006, page 19900, under the notice of Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, the denial of eligibility applicable to workers of TA-W-59,117. The notice appears on page 19900 in the third column, the nineteenth TA-W-number listed. Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of July 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-12776 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Proposed Information Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Surveys of Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (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 the collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. DATES: Submit comments on or before October 6, 2006. ADDRESSEE: Send comments to Ms. Charlotte Schifferes, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N-5637, Washington, DC 20210;
(202)693-3655 (this is not a toll-free number); e-mail: *schifferes.charlotte@dol.gov;* and fax:
(202)693-2766 (this is not a toll-free number). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Ms. Charlotte Schifferes, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N-5637, Washington, DC 20210;
(202)693-3655 (this is not a toll-free number); e-mail: *schifferes.charlotte@dol.gov* ; and fax:
(202)693-2766 (this is not a toll-free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Department of Labor
(DOL)is soliciting comments regarding a one-time survey of sponsors of registered apprenticeship programs. Registered apprenticeship is a time-tested training method, involving hands-on instruction by experienced workers, a jobsite mentor, and related classroom instruction, all within a framework that identifies needed skills and provides recognized credentials. Apprenticeship programs are financed, sponsored, and implemented primarily by private sector employers and their workers, thus presenting minimal costs to the taxpayer. Programs may be sponsored unilaterally by employers or jointly by employers and unions. There are currently about 28,800 programs with an estimated 413,000 registered apprentices in the U.S. DOL in accordance with the 1937 National Apprenticeship Act, is responsible for promoting the apprenticeship concept, assisting interested employers in developing apprenticeship programs, recognizing State Apprenticeship Agencies and Councils, registering apprenticeship programs and agreements, certifying registered apprentices, and monitoring registered programs and apprentices. In the last five years, the Department has focused on expanding use of registered apprenticeship in high-growth industries and new occupations. These promotional efforts have been an important element in the broader DOL initiative to create a demand-driven workforce system responsive to employer needs and successful in developing worker talent. The proposed survey will be conducted by telephone and Internet with about 1,400 sponsors, of whom 80 percent, or 1,100 individuals, are expected to respond. A random stratified sample will be used to ensure broad representation nationally and to permit detailed information on the views of sponsors in clusters of industries, including those identified in the President's High Growth Job Training
(HGJT)Initiative. Examples of newer industries identified in this initiative are Aerospace, Geospatial, and Health Services, among many others. The information from the survey will provide a thorough and systematic understanding of sponsors' views, identifying what they value, dislike, or would like changed about registered apprenticeship; what they see as its main benefits and costs; what data they maintain on it; and how they interface with other parts of the workforce system. The data will show how, if at all, views differ by type of industry, number of apprentices, by type of program (unilateral or joint), or region. The data collection will fill a gap in knowledge, since there is no systematic information on the views of sponsors in general nor of sponsors in high-growth industries who have recently embraced apprenticeship as a training method. The survey is part of a larger evaluation that will also involve on-site discussions in five states with key stakeholders. In each state, the contractor will talk in depth with apprentices, sponsors, state apprenticeship administrators, One-Stop Career Center directors, and community college officials involved in providing related instruction to apprentices. The information collected in the survey, combined with findings from the site visits, will be used by the Department to inform policy development on registered apprenticeship, including how to make the system more responsive to employers and to further expand registered apprenticeship in high growth industries. The information will also be used to determine what data is available for possible impact or benefit-cost studies. Section 172 of WIA is the authority under which the Employment and Training Administration
(ETA)will collect the information proposed in this evaluation. II. Desired Focus of Comments Currently, ETA is soliciting comments, concerning the proposed survey of registered apprenticeship sponsors, that:
(a)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;
(b)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;
(c)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)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. A copy of the proposed information collection request
(ICR)can be obtained by contacting the office listed above in the addressee section of this notice. III. Current Actions Type of Review: New *Agency:* Employment and Training Administration. *Title:* Survey of Registered Apprenticeship Program Sponsors. *OMB Number:* New collection. *Affected Public:* Sponsors of registered apprenticeship training programs, which may include small businesses. *Respondents and Burden Hours:* The number of respondents who complete the interview is expected to be 1,144. The annual hour burden is calculated to be 324 hours, based on 1,144 respondents and a survey length of 17 minutes. *Total Burden Cost for capital and startup:* $0. *Total Burden Cost for operation and maintenance:* $0. Comments submitted in response to this comment request will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: July 31, 2006. Emily Stover DeRocco, Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration. [FR Doc. E6-12737 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. ICR-1218-0NEW-(2006)-01] Peer Review, Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form; Request for the Office of Management and Budget's
(OMB)Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), labor. ACTION: Request for public comment. SUMMARY: OSHA solicits public comment on the proposed Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form
(COI)form, which will be used to determine whether or not a conflict of interest exists for a potential peer review panel member. DATES: Comments must be submitted by the following dates: *Hard copy:* Your comments must be submitted (postmarked or received) by October 6, 2006. *Facsimile and electronic transmission:* Your comments must be received by October 6, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OSHA Docket No. ICR-1218-0NEW-01-(2006), by any of the following methods: *Regular mail, express delivery, hand delivery, and messenger service:* Submit your comments and attachments to the OSHA Docket Office, Room N-2625, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone
(202)693-2350 (OSHA's TTY number is
(877)889-5627). OSHA Docket Office and Department of Labor hours are 8:15 to 4:45 p.m., e.t. *Facsimile:* If your comments are 10 pages or fewer, including attachments, you may fax them to the OSHA Docket Office at
(202)693-1648. *Electronic:* You may submit comments through the Internet at *http://ecomments.osha.gov.* Follow instructions on the OSHA Web page for submitting comments. *Docket:* For access to the docket to read or download comments or background materials, such as the complete Information Collection Request
(ICR)(containing the Supporting Statement, OMB-83-I Form, and attachments), go to OSHA's Web page at *http://www.OSHA.gov.* In addition, the ICR, comments and submissions are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office at the address above. You may also contact Todd Owen at the address below to obtain a copy of the ICR. For additional information on submitting comments, please see the “Public Participation” section in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Owen, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, Room N-3609, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone
(202)693-2222. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent (i.e., employer) burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing information collection requirements in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program ensures that information is in the desired format, reporting burden (time and costs) is minimal, collection instruments are clearly understood, and OSHA's estimate of the information collection burden is accurate. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducts peer reviews to review a draft product for quality by specialists in the field who were not involved in producting the draft. The selection of participants in a peer review is based on expertise, with due consideration of independence. The Office of Management and Budget published the Final Information Quality Bulletin for Peer Review on December 15, 2004. The Bulletin states “* * * the agency must address reviewers' potential conflicts of interest (including those stemming from ties to regulated businesses and other stakeholders) and independence from the agency.” The Bulletin requires agencies to adopt or adapt the committee selection policies employed by the National Academy of Sciences
(NAS)when selecting peer reviewers who are not government employees. To fulfill this requirement OSHA has developed a Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form, based on NAS, Conflict of Interest Disclosure form. This form will be used to determine whether or not a conflict exists for a potential peer review panel member. II. Special Issues for Comment OSHA has a particular interest in comments on the following issues: • Whether the proposed information collection requirements are necessary for the proper performance of the Agency's functions, including whether the information is useful; • The accuracy of OSHA's estimate of the burden (time and costs) of the information collection requirements, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • The quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply; for example, by using automated or other technological information collection and transmission techniques. III. Proposed Actions OSHA is requesting OMB to approve OSHA's COI form. The COI form would add 27 hours to OSHA's 114 million burden hour inventory. The Agency will summarize the comments submitted in response to this notice, and will include this summary in its request to OMB. *Type of Review:* New information collection requirements. *Title:* OSHA's Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form
(COI)form. *OMB Number:* 1218-0NEW. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Number of Respondents:* 36. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Average Time Per Response:* One half hour for respondents to complete Tier 1 for “influential scientific assessments;” and 1 hour for respondent to complete both Tier 1 and Tier 2 for “highly influential scientific assessments.” *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 27 hours. *Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance):* $0 IV. Public Participation—Submission of Comments on this Notice and Internet Access to Comments and Submissions. You may submit comments and supporting materials in response to this notice by
(1)hardy copy,
(2)FAX transmission (facsimile), or
(3)electronically through the OSHA Web page. Because of security-related problems, there may be a significant delay in the receipt of comments by regular mail. Please contact the OSHA Docket Office at
(202)693-2350 (FFY
(877)889-5627) for information about security procedures concerning the delivery of submissions by express delivery, hand delivery, and courier service. All comments, submissions, and background documents are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office at the above address. Comments and submissions posted on OSHA's Web page are available at *http://www.OSHA.gov* . Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about materials not available through the OSHA Web page and for assistance using the Web page to locate docket submissions. Electronic copies of this **Federal Register** notice as well as other relevant documents are available on OSHA's Web page. Since all submissions become public, private information such as social security numbers should not be submitted. V. Authority and Signature Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 *et seq.* ) and Secretary of Labor's Order No. 5-2002 (67 FR 65008). Signed at Washington, DC, on July 31, 2006. Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Labor. [FR Doc. 06-6738 Filed 7-4-06; 8:45 am]
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