Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 69354 [05-22653]

Download as PDF 69354 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 219 / Tuesday, November 15, 2005 / Notices To be assured of consideration, written comments must be submitted to OMB and to the Commission by November 14, 2005. Purpose of Information Collection: The forms are for use by the Commission in connection with investigation No. 332–471, Advice Concerning Possible Modifications to the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences, 2005 Special Review on Watches, instituted under the authority of section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)). This investigation was requested by the United States Trade Representative (USTR). The Commission expects to deliver the results of its investigation to USTR by February 17, 2006. Summary of Proposal: (1) Number of forms submitted: Eight. (2) Title of form: Advice Concerning Possible Modifications to the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences, 2005 Special Review on Watches— Questionnaires for U.S. Producers/ Assemblers; U.S. Virgin Islands Producers/Assemblers; Watch Band, Strap, and/or Bracelet Producers; Importers, and Foreign Producers. (3) Type of request: New. (4) Frequency of use: Single data gathering, scheduled for November 15– December 14, 2005. (5) Description of respondents: U.S. firms which produce/assemble or import watches or watch components. (6) Estimated number of respondents: 56 (Producer/Assembler questionnaire). 11 (Importer questionnaire). 2 (Foreign Producer questionnaire). (7) Estimated total number of hours to complete the forms: 2,590. (8) Information obtained from the form that qualifies as confidential business information will be so treated by the Commission and not disclosed in a manner that would reveal the individual operations of a firm. Additional Information or Comment: Copies of the forms and supporting documents may be obtained from Gail Burns (USITC, telephone no. (202) 205– 2501 or gail.burns@usitc.gov). Comments about the questionnaires should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Room 10102 (Docket Library), Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for International Trade Commission. All comments should be specific, indicating which part of the questionnaire is objectionable, describing the concern in detail, and including specific suggested revisions or language changes. Copies of any comments should be provided to Robert Rogowsky, Director, Office of DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:50 Nov 14, 2005 Jkt 208001 Operations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, who is the Commission’s designated Senior Official under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting our TTD terminal (telephone no. 202–205–1810). General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). Issued: November 7, 2005. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 05–22560 Filed 11–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Agency proposal for the collection of information submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review; comment request. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Commission has submitted a proposal for the collection of information to OMB for approval. The proposed information collection is an user survey that solicits feedback on the investigative procedures used by the Commission in its import injury investigations. Comments concerning the proposed user survey are requested in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: (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 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments must be submitted to OMB within 30 days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register. DATES: Comments should be sent to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Room 10202, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the proposed information collection proposal can be obtained from Debra Baker, Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission (telephone no.—202–205– 3180; e-mail—Debra.Baker@usitc.gov). General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request PO 00000 other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. OMB Number: 3117–0192 (reinstatement without change). Title: United States International Trade Commission Import Injury Investigation User Survey. Type of Review: Regular submission. Respondents: Law firms and economic consulting groups. Estimated Number of Respondents: 50. Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 50 hours. Needs and Uses: The proposed information collection seeks to gather feedback to allow the Commission to ensure that its procedures for its import injury investigations are fair and are equitably implemented. The user survey asks if the Commission’s rules and other written guidance make clear to participants what the Commission expects of them procedurally in an investigation; if there are area(s) where additional guidance would be of benefit to their participation in investigations; if the Commission personnel responded to procedural inquiries in a helpful way; if their access to information collected by/ submitted to the Commission was satisfactory; and if they have any other comments or recommended improvements. Issued: November 9, 2005. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 05–22653 Filed 11–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 219 (Tuesday, November 15, 2005)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 05-22653]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Agency proposal for the collection of information submitted to 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review; comment request.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Commission has submitted a proposal for 
the collection of information to OMB for approval. The proposed 
information collection is an user survey that solicits feedback on the 
investigative procedures used by the Commission in its import injury 
investigations. Comments concerning the proposed user survey are 
requested in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The 
OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
    (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.

DATES: Comments must be submitted to OMB within 30 days of the date 
this notice appears in the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, 
Room 10202, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the proposed information 
collection proposal can be obtained from Debra Baker, Office of 
Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission (telephone no.--
202-205-3180; e-mail--Debra.Baker@usitc.gov). General information 
concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its 
Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Number: 3117-0192 (reinstatement without change).
    Title: United States International Trade Commission Import Injury 
Investigation User Survey.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Respondents: Law firms and economic consulting groups.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 50 hours.
    Needs and Uses: The proposed information collection seeks to gather 
feedback to allow the Commission to ensure that its procedures for its 
import injury investigations are fair and are equitably implemented. 
The user survey asks if the Commission's rules and other written 
guidance make clear to participants what the Commission expects of them 
procedurally in an investigation; if there are area(s) where additional 
guidance would be of benefit to their participation in investigations; 
if the Commission personnel responded to procedural inquiries in a 
helpful way; if their access to information collected by/submitted to 
the Commission was satisfactory; and if they have any other comments or 
recommended improvements.

    Issued: November 9, 2005.

    By order of the Commission.

Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 05-22653 Filed 11-14-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
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