Notices. 30-Day notice of information collection under review: Report of multiple sale or other disposition of pistols and revolvers

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BILLING CODE 4410-15-M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives [OMB Number 1140-0003] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 30-Day notice of information collection under review: Report of multiple sale or other disposition of pistols and revolvers. 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. This proposed information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** Volume 71, Number 137, pages 40734-40735 on July 18, 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 October 11, 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 currently approved collection.

(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers.

(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection:* Form Number: ATF F 3310.4. 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:* Business or other for-profit. *Other:* Federal Government, State, Local, or Tribal Government. *Abstract:* The form is used by licensees to report all transactions in which an unlicensed person has acquired two or more pistols and/or revolvers at one time or during five consecutive business days.

(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* There will be an estimated 10,000 respondents, who will complete the form within approximately 12 minutes.

(6)*An estimate of the total burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* There are an estimated 8,000 total burden hours associated with this collection. *If additional information is required contact:* Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Suite 1600, Patrick Henry Building, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: September 5, 2006. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E6-14925 Filed 9-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-FY-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [OMB Number 1140-0064] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 30-Day notice of information collection under review: Application for restoration of explosives privileges. 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. This proposed information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** Volume 71, Number 129, page 38423 on July 6, 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 October 11, 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

(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:* Individual or households. *Other:* Business or other for-profit. *Abstract:* ATF F 5400.29 is required in order to determine whether or not explosives 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 pubic 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:* There will be an estimated 500 respondents, who will complete the form within approximately 30 minutes.

(6)*An estimate of the total burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* There are an estimated 250 total burden hours associated with this collection. *If additional information is required contact:* Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Suite 1600, Patrick Henry Building, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: September 5, 2006. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E6-14926 Filed 9-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-FY-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs; National Institute of Justice [OMB Number 1121-NEW] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Requested ACTION: 60-Day emergency notice of information collection under review: New collection evaluation of impacts of Federal casework programs. The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice

(NIJ)has submitted the following new information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the emergency review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OMB approval has been requested by September 15, 2006. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. Comments should be directed to OMB, Office of Information and Regulation Affairs, Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer

(202)395-6466, Washington, DC 20503. 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 Kathy Browning, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice,

(202)616-4786. 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:* New collection.

(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Evaluation of Impact of Federal Casework Programs—Prosecutor Survey; Law Enforcement Survey; *Lab Personnel Survey; *There are three versions of the lab survey, each tailored to the respective type of lab.

(3)Not Applicable.

(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond are:* Prosecutors, Law Enforcement Officials, and Forensic Laboratory personnel from agencies within the jurisdiction represented by the grantees. The National Institute of Justice uses this information to assess the impacts and cost-effectiveness of the Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Programs over time and to diagnose performance problems in current casework programs. This evaluation will help decision makers be better informed to not only diagnose program performance problems, but also to better understand whether the benefits of DNA collection and testing is in fact an effective public safety and crime control practice.

(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time needed for an average respondent to respond is broken down as follows:* *Law Enforcement* —200 respondents, average burden time 120 minutes—400 hours total. *Prosecutors* —200 respondents, average burden time 90 minutes—300 hours total. *Lab personnel* —135 respondents average burden 120 minutes—270 hours total.

(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* The estimated total public burden associated with this collection is 970 hours. If additional information is required, contact: Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Suite 1600, Patrick Henry Building, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: September 5, 2006. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E6-14927 Filed 9-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-18-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Generic Solicitation for Training Grant Applications 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 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 Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA” or the “Agency”) is soliciting comments concerning the request for a new information collection related to the establish of a program to award competitive grants for education and training, to be know as the Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants. DATES: Submit comments on or before November 13, 2006. ADDRESSES: Send comments to U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, John Rowlett, Director, Management Services Division, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2134, Arlington, VA 22209-3939. Commenters are encouraged to send their comments on a computer disk, or via Internet E-mail to *Rowlett.John@dol.gov* , along with an original printed copy. Mr. Rowlett can be reached at

(202)693-9827 (voice), or

(202)693-9801 (facsimile). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact the employee listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Section 14(a) of United States Public Law PL 109-236, the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (Miner Act) Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants authorizes the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to award competitive grants for education and training, to be known as Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants. To carry out the purposes of this section, The Mine Safety and Health Administration will conduct directly, or through competitive grants, education and training. These courses must ensure an adequate number of qualified personnel to fulfill the purposes of the Act, provide employers and miners with short-term training, inform them of the importance and proper use of safety and health equipment, and train employers and employees to recognize, avoid, and prevent unsafe and unhealthful working conditions in and around mines. After awarding a training grant, MSHA will use the work plan and budget information provided in the application to monitor the organization's progress in meeting training goals and objectives, as well as planned renewals at one-year intervals. An organization must submit separate applications for the initial award and for each renewal award. II. Desired Focus of Comments *MSHA is particularly interested in comments that:* • 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. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the employee listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice, or viewed on the Internet by accessing the MSHA home page ( *http://www.msha.gov* ) and then choosing “Statutory and Regulatory Information” and “ **Federal Register** Documents.” III. Current Actions The Agency awards grants to public or private not-for-profit entities to provide part of the required training. To obtain such as grant, an organization must complete the training grant application. MSHA uses the information in this application to evaluate the organization's competence to provide the proposed training (including the qualifications of the personnel who manage and implement the training); the goals and objectives of the proposed training program; a workplan that describes in detail the tasks that the organization will implement to meet these goals and objectives; the appropriateness of the proposed costs; and compliance with Federal regulations governing nonprocurement debarment and suspension, maintaining a drug-free workplace, and lobbying activities. Also required is a program summary that Agency officials use to review and evaluate the highlights of the overall proposal. *Type of Review:* New Collection. *Agency:* Mine Safety and Health Administration. *Title:* Generic Training Grant Applications. *OMB Number:* 1219-NEW. *Frequency:* Annually. *Affected Public:* Public or Private Not-for-profit Entities. *Respondents:* 100. *Average Time Per Respondent:* 25 hour. *Total Burden Hours:* 2,500 hours. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* $0. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining):* $0. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated at Arlington, Virginia, this 31st day of August, 2006. David Meyer, Director, Office of Administration and Management. [FR Doc. E6-14910 Filed 9-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-43-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons 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 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 Mine Safety and Health Administration

(MSHA)is soliciting comments concerning the extension of the information collection related to the 30 CFR Sections 49.2 through 49.4, 49.6 through 49.9, 75.1713-1, and 77.1702; Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons. DATES: Submit comments on or before November 13, 2006. ADDRESSES: Send comments to U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, John Rowlett, Director, Management Services Division, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2134, Arlington, VA 22209-3939. Commenters are encouraged to send their comments on a computer disk, or via E-mail to *Rowlett.John@dol.gov* , along with an original printed copy. Mr. Rowlett can be reached at

(202)693-9827 (voice), or

(202)693-9801 (facsimile). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact the employee listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Section 115(e) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) required the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to publish proposed regulations which provide that mine rescue teams be available for rescue and recovery work to each underground mine in the event of an emergency. In addition, the costs of making advance arrangements for such teams are to be borne by the operator of each such mine. Congress considered the ready availability of mine rescue in the event of an accident to be vital protection for miners. Congress was concerned that too often in the past, rescue efforts at a disaster site have had to await the delayed arrival of skilled mine rescue teams. In responding to Congressional concerns, the Mine Safety and Health Administration

(MSHA)promulgated 30 CFR Part 49, Mine Rescue Teams. The regulations set standards related to the availability of mine rescue teams; alternate mine rescue capability for small and remote mines and mines with special mining conditions; inspection and maintenance records of mine rescue equipment and apparatus; physical requirements for mine rescue team members and alternates; and experience and training requirements for team members and alternates. II. Desired Focus of Comments *MSHA is particularly interested in comments that:* • 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. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the employee listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice, or viewed on the Internet by accessing the MSHA home page ( *http://www.msha.gov* ) and then choosing “Statutory and Regulatory Information” and “Federal Register Documents.” III. Current Actions Under 30 CFR 49, Mine Rescue Teams, the regulations set standards related to the availability of mine rescue teams; alternate mine rescue capability for small and remote mines and mines with special mining conditions; inspection and maintenance records of mine rescue equipment and apparatus; physical requirements for mine rescue team members and alternates; and experience and training requirements for team members and alternates. Parts 75 and 77 requires that coal mine operators make arrangements with a licensed physician, medical service, medical clinic, or hospital and with an ambulance service to provide 24-hour emergency medical assistance and transportation. That information is to be posted at the mine. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Agency:* Mine Safety and Health Administration. *Title:* Mine Rescue Teams; Arrangements for Emergency Medical Assistance; and Arrangements for Transportation for Injured Persons. *OMB Number:* 1219-0078. *Recordkeeping:* § 49.6 states that rescue apparatus and equipment shall be maintained and that a person trained in the use and care of breathing apparatus shall inspect and test the apparatus at lease every 30 days and shall certify by signature and date that the inspections and tests were done. The certification and the record of corrective action taken, if any, shall be maintained at the mine rescue station for a period of one year. § 49.7 requires that each team member and alternate be examined within 60 days of the beginning of the initial training, and annually thereafter by a physician who shall certify the physical fitness of the team member to perform mine rescue and recovery work for prolonged periods under strenuous conditions. The operator shall have MSHA Form 5000-3 on file for each team member. These forms shall be kept on file at either the mine or the mine rescue station for a period of one year. § 49.8 requires that prior to serving on a mine rescue team, each member must complete an initial 20-hour course of instruction and all team members are required to receive 40 hours of refresher training annually. A record of the training received by each mine rescue team member is required to be on file at the mine rescue station for a period of one year. *Frequency:* On Occasion. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit. *Respondents:* 1,072. *Responses:* 45,270. *Burden Hours:* 24,366. *Total Burden Cost:* $648K. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated at Arlington, Virginia, this 31st day of August, 2006. David L. Meyer, Director, Office of Administration and Management. [FR Doc. E6-14915 Filed 9-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-43-P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Geosciences, Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: *Name:* Advisory Committee for Geosciences (1755). *Dates:* October 4-6, 2006. *Time:* 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, October 4 and 5, 2006. 9 a.m.-12 noon. Friday, October 6, 2006. *Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 375, Arlington, VA 22230. *Type of Meeting:* Open. *Contact Person:* Dr. Thomas Spence, Directorate for Geosciences, National Science Foundation, Suite 705, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230, Phone 703-292-8500. *Minutes:* May be obtained from the contact person listed above. *Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice, recommendations, and oversight concerning support for research, education, and human resources development in the geosciences. *Agenda:* *Day 1:* Directorate Activities; Subcommittee Meetings. *Day 2:* Subcommittee Meeting and Reports; Directorate Activities. *Day 3:* Plans and Activities. Dated: September 5, 2006. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 06-7567 Filed 9-8-06; 8:45 am]

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