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BILLING CODE 4410-01-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request November 29, 2006. The Department of Labor

(DOL)has submitted the following public information collection request

(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained from RegInfo.gov at *http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain* or by contacting Darrin King on 202-693-4129 (this is not a toll-free number)/e-mail: *king.darrin@dol.gov.* Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202-395-7316 / Fax: 202-395-6974 (these are not toll-free numbers), within 30 days from the date of this publication in the **Federal Register** . The OMB 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 submission of responses. *Agency:* Bureau of Labor Statistics. *Type of Review:* New collection of information. *Title:* International Training Application. *OMB Number:* 1220-0NEW. *Type of Response:* Reporting. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 100. *Annual Responses:* 100. *Average Response Time:* 20 minutes. *Total Annual Burden Hours:* 34. *Total Annualized capital/startup costs:* $0. *Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services):* $0. *Description:* The purpose of this request for review is for the Bureau of Labor Statistics

(BLS)to obtain clearance to collect information to support the BLS international training program. This collection will allow the BLS to collect the information needed to register trainees for the international training programs. Darrin A. King, Acting Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-20615 Filed 12-5-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-23-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment Standards 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 Standards Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Employment Information Forms (WH-3 and WH-3 Spanish). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before February 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Ms. Hazel M. Bell, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room S-3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone

(202)693-0418, fax

(202)693-1451, E-mail *bell.hazel@dol.gov* . Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or E-mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Fair Labor Standards Act

(FLSA)section 11(a), 29 U.S.C. 211(a), provides that the Secretary of Labor may investigate and gather data regarding the wages, hours, and other conditions and practices of employment in any industry subject to the FLSA, and may enter and inspect such places and such records (and make such transcriptions thereof), question such employees, and investigate such facts, conditions, practices, or matters deemed necessary or appropriate to determine whether any person has violated any provision of the FLSA. Other Federal laws the Wage and Hour Division

(WHD)of the DOL administers provide similar authority. Form WH-3 is an optional form complainants (e.g. current and former employees, unions, and competitor employers) may use to provide information to the WHD about alleged violations of the labor standards provisions the WHD administers. Complainants themselves or WHD staff, using information provided by the complainants, complete the form. WHD staff use the completed forms to obtain information about employer compliance with the provisions of the various labor standards laws enforced by the agency and to determine if the WHD has jurisdiction to investigate the alleged violation(s). Form WH-3 is available in both English and Spanish. When the WHD schedules a complaint-based investigation, the agency makes the completed Form WH-3 part of the investigation case file. This information collection is currently approved for use through June 30, 2007. II. Review Focus The DOL 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 The DOL seeks approval for the extension of this information collection in order to carry out its responsibility to meet the statutory requirements to investigate alleged violations of the various labor standards laws enforced by the WHD. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Agency:* Employment Standards Administration. *Title:* Employment Information Form. *OMB Number:* 1215-0001. *Agency Number:* WH-3 and WH-3 Spanish. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Total Respondents:* 35,000. *Total Responses:* 35,000. *Time per Response:* 20 minutes. *Frequency:* On Occasion. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 11,667. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* $0. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance):* $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: November 30, 2006. Ruben Wiley, Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration and Planning, Employment Standards Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20589 Filed 12-5-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-27-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment Standards 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 Standards Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Maintenance of Receipts for Benefits Paid by a Coal Mine Operator. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before February 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Ms. Hazel M. Bell, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room S-3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone

(202)693-0418, fax

(202)693-1451, E-mail *bell.hazel@dol.gov.* Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or E-mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs

(OWCP)administers the Federal Black Lung Benefits Act (FBLBA). 30 U.S.C. 933(a) requires coal mine operators to secure the payment of benefits for which they may become liable by:

(a)qualifying as a self-insurer in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary, or

(b)insuring the payment of such benefits with any stock or mutual company or association, or with any other person or fund, including any state fund, while such company, association, person or fund is authorized under the laws of any state to insure workers' compensation. 30 U.S.C. 933(d) includes a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 which may be assessed to coal mine operators by the Secretary for each day during which the operator fails to secure the payment of benefits. 20 CFR 725.531, requires self-insured operators or insurance carriers to retain receipts for black lung benefit payments made for five years after the date on which the receipt was executed. A canceled check is considered adequate receipt of payment. This information collection is currently approved for use through June 30, 2007. 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 The Department of Labor seeks approval for the extension of this information collection in order that coal mine operators and insurers can provide evidence, as necessary, that payment to claimants has been made and received. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Agency:* Employment Standards Administration. *Title:* Maintenance of Receipts for Benefits Paid by a Coal Mine Operator. *OMB Number:* 1215-0124. *Affected Public:* Business or other for profit and State, Local or Tribal Government. *Recordkeeping:* On occasion. *Total Respondents:* 140. *Total Responses:* 140. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 1. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* $0. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance):* $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: November 30, 2006. Ruben Wiley, Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration and Planning, Employment Standards Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20590 Filed 12-5-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-27-P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice 06-087] Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ACTION: Notice of intent To grant exclusive license. SUMMARY: This notice is issued in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i). NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant an exclusive license in the United States to practice the invention described and claimed in U.S. Patent No. 6,361,961 B1 to Mor_NuTech, Inc., having its principal place of business in West Lafayette, Indiana. The patent rights in this invention have been assigned to the United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The prospective exclusive license will comply with the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7. DATES: The prospective exclusive license may be granted unless, within fifteen

(15)days from the date of this published notice, NASA receives written objections including evidence and argument that establish that the grant of the license would not be consistent with the requirements of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7. Competing applications completed and received by NASA within fifteen

(15)days of the date of this published notice will also be treated as objections to the grant of the contemplated exclusive license. Objections submitted in response to this notice will not be made available to the public for inspection and, to the extent permitted by law, will not be released under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. ADDRESSES: Objections relating to the prospective license may be submitted to Mr. James J. McGroary, Chief Patent Counsel/LS01, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812,

(256)544-0013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sammy A. Nabors, Technology Transfer Program Office/ED03, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812,

(256)544-5226. Information about other NASA inventions available for licensing can be found online at *http://techtracs.nasa.gov/.* Keith T. Sefton, Deputy General Counsel, Administration and Management. [FR Doc. E6-20557 Filed 12-5-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510-13-P NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION Neighborworks® America; Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors; Sunshine Act Time & Date: 10 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2006. Place: 1325 G Street, NW., Suite 800, Boardroom, Washington, DC 20005. Status: Open. Contact Person for More Information: Jeffrey T. Bryson, General Counsel/Secretary,

(202)220-2372; *jbryson@nw.org.* Agenda: I. Call to Order. II. Approval of the Minutes. III. Summary Report of the Audit Committee. IV. Summary Report of the Finance, Budget and Program Committee. V. Financial Report. VI. Chief Executive Officer's Quarterly Management Report. a. Gulf Coast Rebuilding Initiative. b. NHSA Update. VII. Information Management Division Presentation. VIII. Adjournment. Jeffrey T. Bryson, General Counsel/Secretary. [FR Doc. 06-9582 Filed 12-4-06; 2:42 pm]

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