Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 38660-38661 [05-13100]

Download as PDF 38660 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 127 / Tuesday, July 5, 2005 / Notices covering cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blend and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and textile products subject to the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing, effective for goods exported from those countries on and after January 1, 2005 from Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Haiti, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Macedonia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Poland, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, Turkey, UAE, and Uruguay. It also amends, but does not cancel, the directive issued to you on December 9, 2004 concerning staged entry. Effective on July 1, 2005, you are directed to cancel all requirements for visa, ELVIS, exempt certification, guaranteed access level certification, quota reporting, and staged entry for entry of goods exported prior to January 1, 2005. It will cover all textile and apparel exports from the aforementioned list of WTO member countries, except for the quota for socks from China exported from the country of origin prior to January 1, 2005. Visa and ELVIS transmissions will no longer be required for cotton socks from China in Category 332, exported prior to January 1, 2005. The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreement has determined that this action falls within the foreign affairs exception to the rulemaking provisions of 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1). Sincerely, James C. Leonard III, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc.E5–3490 Filed 7–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Proposed collection; Comment Request. Defense Finance and Accounting Service. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service announces the proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and VerDate jul<14>2003 18:41 Jul 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by September 6, 2005. Dated: June 27, 2005. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 05–13099 Filed 7–1–05; 8:45 am] Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service—Cleveland, ATTN: Ms. Addie El-Amin, DFAS–PD/CL, 1240 E. 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44199. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the above address, or call Ms. Addie El-Amin, (216) 204–3736. Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Custodianship Certification to Support Claim on Behalf of Minor Children of Deceased Members of the Armed Forces, DD Form 2790, OMB License Number 0730–0010. Needs and Uses: Per DoD Financial Management Regulation, 7000.14–R Volume 7B, Chapter 46, paragraph 460103A(1), an annuity for a minor child is paid to the legal guardian, or, if there is no legal guardian, to the natural parent who has care, custody, and control of the child as custodian, or to a representative payee of the child. An annuity may be paid directly to the child when the child is considered to be of majority age under the law in the state of residence. The child then is considered an adult for annuity purposes and a custodian or legal fiduciary is not required. Affected Public: Individuals. Annual Burden Hours: 120 hours. Number of Respondents: 300. Responses per Respondent: 1. Average Burden per Response: 24 minutes. Frequency: On occasion. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Office of the Secretary ADDRESSES: Summary of Information Collection The form is used by the Directorate of Annuity Pay, Defense Finance and Accounting Service—Cleveland, (DFAS–CL) in order to pay the annuity to the correct person on behalf of a child under the age of majority. If the form with the completed certification is not received, the annuity payments are suspended. Since the funds for annuity are paid by members there are no consequences to the Federal Government. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 8001–06–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Proposed Collection; Comment Request Defense Finance and Accounting Service. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service announces the proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by September 6, 2005. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service—Denver, (POSA) ATTN: Ms. Donna Carpentier, 6760 East Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279–3000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the above address, or call Ms. Donna Carpentier, 303–676–3375. Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Waiver/Remission of Indebtedness Application, DD Form 2789; OMB License Number 0730–0009. Needs and Uses: Used by current or former DoD civilian employees or military members to request waiver or remission of an indebtedness owed to the Department of Defense. Under 5 U.S.C. 5584, 10 U.S.C. 2774, and 32 U.S.C. 716, certain debts arising out of E:\FR\FM\05JYN1.SGM 05JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 127 / Tuesday, July 5, 2005 / Notices erroneous payments may be waived. Under 10 U.S.C. 4837, 10 U.S.C. 6161, and 10 U.S.C. 9837, certain debts may be remitted. Information obtained through this form is used in adjudicating the request for waiver or remission. Remissions apply only to active duty military members, and thus are not covered under the Paperwork Reducation Act of 1995. Affected Public: Individuals. Annual Burden Hours: 10,550 hours. Number of Respondents: 8400. Response Per Respondent: 1. Average Burden Per Response: 2 hours. Frequency: On occasion. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection The referenced United States Code sections on waivers provide for an avenue of relief for individuals who owe debts to the United States which resulted from erroneous payments. criteria for waiver of a debt includes a determination that there is no indication of fraud, misrepresentation, fault, or lack of good faith on the part of the individual owing the debt or any other person interested in obtaining a waiver. Information obtained through the proposed collection is needed in order to adjudicate the waiver request under the law. Dated: June 27, 2005. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 05–13100 Filed 7–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Proposed Collection; Comment Request Defense Finance and Accounting Service. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service announces the proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) VerDate jul<14>2003 18:41 Jul 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by September 6, 2005. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service—Cleveland, ATTN: Ms. Addie El-Amin, DFAS–PD/CL, 1240 E. 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44199. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the above address, or call Ms. Addie El-Amin, (216) 204–3736. Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Child Annuitant’s School Certification, DD Form 2788; OMB License Number 0730–0001. Needs and Uses: In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1447 and DoD Financial Management Regulation, 7000.14–R, Volume 7B, a child annuitant between the age of 18 and 22 years of age must provide evidence of intent to continue study or training at a recognized educational institution. The certificate is required for the school semester or other period in which the school year is divided. Affected Public: Individuals. Annual Burden Hours: 720 hours. Number of Respondents: 3,600. Responses Per Respondent: 1 each semester. Average Burden Per Response: 12 minutes. Frequency: Once each semester of full time school, ages 18 to 22. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection The Child Annuitant’s School Certification form is submitted to the child for completion and returned to this agency. The child will certify as to his or her intent for future enrollment and a school official must certify on the past or present school enrollment of the child. By not obtaining school certification, overpayment of annuities to children would exist. This information may be collected from some schools which are non-profit institutions such as religious institutions. If information is not received after the end of each school enrollment, over-disbursements of an annuity would be made to a child who PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 38661 elected not to continue further training or study. Dated: June 27, 2005. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 05–13101 Filed 7–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB review; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by August 4, 2005. Title, Form, and OMB Number: TRICARE Plus Enrollment Application, DD Form 2853 and TRICARE Plus Disenrollment Request, DD Form 2854; OMB Number 0720–0028. Type of Request: Extension. Number of Respondents: 14,289. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 14,289. Average Burden per Response: 7 minutes for DD Form 2853 and 5 minutes for DD Form 2854. Annual Burden Hours: 1,536. Needs and Uses: These forms serve as an application for enrollment and disenrollment in the Department of Defense’s TRICARE Plus Health Plan established in accordance with title 10 U.S.C. 1099 (which calls for a health care enrollment system) and 1086 (which authorizes TRICARE eligibility of Medicare Eligible Persons and has resulted in the development of a new enrollment option called TRICARE Plus). The information collected provides the TRICARE contractors with necessary data to determine beneficiary eligibility and to identify the selection of a health care option. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Mr. John Kramer. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Mr. Kraemer at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 5, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38660-38661]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-13100]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Defense Finance and Accounting Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service 
announces the proposed public information collection and seeks public 
comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether 
the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the 
information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information 
collection on respondents, including through the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by 
September 6, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection should be sent to the Defense Finance and 
Accounting Service--Denver, (POSA) ATTN: Ms. Donna Carpentier, 6760 
East Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-3000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this 
proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and 
associated collection instruments, please write to the above address, 
or call Ms. Donna Carpentier, 303-676-3375.
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Waiver/Remission of 
Indebtedness Application, DD Form 2789; OMB License Number 0730-0009.
    Needs and Uses: Used by current or former DoD civilian employees or 
military members to request waiver or remission of an indebtedness owed 
to the Department of Defense. Under 5 U.S.C. 5584, 10 U.S.C. 2774, and 
32 U.S.C. 716, certain debts arising out of

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erroneous payments may be waived. Under 10 U.S.C. 4837, 10 U.S.C. 6161, 
and 10 U.S.C. 9837, certain debts may be remitted. Information obtained 
through this form is used in adjudicating the request for waiver or 
remission. Remissions apply only to active duty military members, and 
thus are not covered under the Paperwork Reducation Act of 1995.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Annual Burden Hours: 10,550 hours.
    Number of Respondents: 8400.
    Response Per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden Per Response: 2 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Summary of Information Collection

    The referenced United States Code sections on waivers provide for 
an avenue of relief for individuals who owe debts to the United States 
which resulted from erroneous payments. criteria for waiver of a debt 
includes a determination that there is no indication of fraud, 
misrepresentation, fault, or lack of good faith on the part of the 
individual owing the debt or any other person interested in obtaining a 
waiver. Information obtained through the proposed collection is needed 
in order to adjudicate the waiver request under the law.

    Dated: June 27, 2005.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 05-13100 Filed 7-1-05; 8:45 am]
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