Agency Forms Submitted for OMB Review, 52449-52450 [05-17525]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 170 / Friday, September 2, 2005 / Notices NV20030005 (Jun. 13, 2003) NV20030009 (Jun. 13, 2003) 1. Bridger Coal Company [Docket No. M–2005–060–C] General Wage Determination Publication General Wage determinations issued under the Davis-Bacon and related Acts, including those noted above, may be found in the Government Printing Office (GPO) document entitled ‘‘General Wage Determinations Issued Under The Davis-Bacon And Related Acts’’. This publication is available at each of the 50 Regional Government Depository Libraries and many of the 1,400 Government Depository Libraries across the country. General wage determinations issued under the Davis-Bacon And Related Acts are available electronically at no cost on the Government Printing Office site at https:// www.access.gpo.gov/davisbacon. They are also available electronically by subscription to the Davis-Bacon Online Service (https:// davisbacon.fedworld.gov) of the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce at 1–800–363– 2068. This subscription offers value-added features such as electronic delivery of modified wage decisions directly to the user’s desktop, the ability to access prior wage decisions issued during the year, extensive Help Desk Support, etc. Hard-copy subscriptions may be purchased from: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402 (202) 512–1800. When ordering hard-copy subscription(s), be sure to specify the State(s) of interest, since subscriptions may be ordered for any or all of the six separate volumes, arranged by State. Subscriptions include an annual edition (issued in January or February) which includes all current general wage determinations for the States covered by each volume. Throughout the remainder of the year, regular weekly updates will be distributed to subscribers. Signed at Washington, DC, this 26th day of August 2005. Shirley Ebbesen, Chief, Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. [FR Doc. 05–17335 Filed 9–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–27–M DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Petitions for Modification The petition for modification notice we published in the Federal Register on August 22, 2005 (70 FR 48984) had the wrong MSHA I.D. Number (15–28826) for the Hopkins County Coal, LLC, Elk Creek Mine, docket number M–2005– 059–C. The correct I.D. Number is 15– 18826. The following parties have filed petitions to modify the application of existing safety standards under section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. VerDate Aug<18>2005 18:00 Sep 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 Bridger Coal Company, P.O. Box 68, Point of Rocks, Wyoming 82942 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1100–2(e)(2) (Quantity and location of firefighting equipment) to its Bridger Underground Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 48–01646) located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit the use of two portable fire extinguishers or one extinguisher having at least twice the minimum capacity in 30 CFR 75.1100– 1(e) at each temporary electrical installation at the Bridger Underground Mine. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. 2. Andalex Resources, Inc. [Docket No. M–2005–061–C] Andalex Resources, Inc., P.O. Box 902, Price, Utah 84501 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric equipment) to its Aberdeen Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 42–02028) located in Carbon County, Utah. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit the use of lowvoltage or battery-powered nonpermissible, electronic testing, diagnostic equipment or other, in or inby the last open crosscut under controlled conditions. The petitioner proposes to use the following equipment or other within 150 feet of pillar workings: Laptop computers, oscilloscopes, vibration analysis machines, cable fault detectors, point temperature probes, infrared temperature devices, insulation testers (meggers), voltage, current power measurement devices and recorders, pressure and flow measurement devices, battery drills, signal analyzer device, ultrasonic thickness gauges, electronic component testers, and electronic tachometers, other testing diagnostic equipment that may be approved by the MSHA District Office. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. 3. Chino Mines Company [Docket No. M–2005–006–M] Chino Mines Company, P.O. Box 7, Hurley, New Mexico 88043 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 56.6309 (Fuel oil requirements for ANFO) to its Chino Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 29–00708) located in Grant County, New Mexico. The petitioner proposes to PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52449 use recycled waste oil blended with diesel fuel to produce ammonium nitrate-fuel oil for use as a blasting agent. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. Request for Comments Persons interested in these petitions are encouraged to submit comments via Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov; e-mail: zzMSHAComments@dol.gov; Fax: (202) 693– 9441; or Regular Mail/Hand Delivery/ Courier: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209. All comments must be postmarked or received in that office on or before October 3, 2005. Copies of these petitions are available for inspection at that address. Dated at Arlington, Virginia, this 26th day of August 2005. Rebecca J. Smith, Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. [FR Doc. 05–17478 Filed 9–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Agency Forms Submitted for OMB Review Summary: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has submitted the following proposal(s) for the collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. Summary of Proposal(s) (1) Collection title: Employee’s Certification. (2) Form(s) submitted: G–346. (3) OMB Number: 3220–0140. (4) Expiration date of current OMB clearance: 11/30/2005. (5) Type of request: Revision of a currently approved collection. (6) Respondents: Individuals or households. (7) Estimated annual number of respondents: 7,560. (8) Total annual responses: 7,560. (9) Total annual reporting hours: 630. (10) Collection description: Under Section 2 of the Railroad Retirement Act, spouses of retired railroad employees may be entitled to an annuity. The collection obtains information from the employee about E:\FR\FM\02SEN1.SGM 02SEN1 52450 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 170 / Friday, September 2, 2005 / Notices the employee’s previous marriages, if any, to determine if any impediment exists to the marriage between the employee and his or her spouse. Additional Information or Comments: Copies of the forms and supporting documents can be obtained from Charles Mierzwa, the agency clearance officer at (312–751–3363) or Charles.Mierzwa@rrb.gov. Comments regarding the information collection should be addressed to Ronald J. Hodapp, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60611–2092 or Ronald.Hodapp@rrb.gov and to the OMB Desk Officer for the RRB, at the Office of Management and Budget, Room 10230, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Charles Mierzwa, Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–17525 Filed 9–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7905–01–M SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Investment Company Act Release No. 27051; 812–13000] First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund, et al.; Notice of Application August 26, 2005. Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’). ACTION: Notice of an application for an order under section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (‘‘Act’’) for an exemption from sections 2(a)(32), 5(a)(1), 22(d), and 24(d) of the Act and rule 22c–1 under the Act, and under sections 6(c) and 17(b) of the Act for an exemption from sections 17(a)(1) and (a)(2) of the Act. AGENCY: Summary of Application: Applicants request an order that would permit (a) Open-end management investment companies, the series of which consist of the component securities of certain domestic equity securities indexes, to issue shares (‘‘Shares’’) that can be redeemed only in large aggregations (‘‘Creation Units’’); (b) secondary market transactions in Shares to occur at negotiated prices on the The Nasdaq Stock Market (‘‘Nasdaq’’) or a national securities exchange, as defined in section 2(a)(26) of the Act (each, an ‘‘Other Exchange,’’ and together with Nasdaq, the ‘‘Exchanges’’); (c) dealers to sell Shares to purchasers in the secondary market unaccompanied by a prospectus when prospectus delivery is not required by the Securities Act of 1933 (‘‘Securities Act’’); and (d) certain VerDate Aug<18>2005 18:00 Sep 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 affiliated persons of the series to deposit securities into, and receive securities from, the series in connection with the purchase and redemption of Creation Units. Applicants: First Trust ExchangeTraded Fund (‘‘Initial Trust’’); First Trust Advisors, L.P. (‘‘Advisor’’); and First Trust Portfolios, L.P. (‘‘Distributor’’). Filing Dates: The application was filed on August 12, 2003, and amended on August 23, 2005. Applicants have agreed to file an amendment during the notice period, the substance of which is reflected in this notice. Hearing or Notification of Hearing: An order granting the application will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing by writing to the Commission’s Secretary and serving applicants with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the Commission by 5:30 p.m. on September 19, 2005, and should be accompanied by proof of service on applicants, in the form of an affidavit, or for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the nature of the writer’s interest, the reason for the request, and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may request notification by writing to the Commission’s Secretary. ADDRESSES: Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549– 9303; Applicants, 1001 Warrenville Road, Lisle, IL 60532. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Yoder, Attorney-Adviser, at (202) 551– 6878, or Stacy Fuller, Branch Chief, at (202) 551–6821 (Division of Investment Management, Office of Investment Company Regulation). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is a summary of the application. The complete application may be obtained for a fee at the Public Reference Desk, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–0102 (telephone (202) 551–5850). Applicants’ Representations 1. The Initial Trust is an open-end management investment company registered under the Act and organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Initial Trust currently has one series (the ‘‘Initial Fund’’) and intends to establish other series (‘‘Future Funds,’’ and together with the Initial Fund, ‘‘Funds’’). The Advisor is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (‘‘Advisers Act’’) and will serve as the investment adviser to the Initial Fund. The Advisor may in the future retain one or more sub-advisers (‘‘SubAdvisors’’) to manage the Funds’’ portfolios. Any Sub-Advisor will be registered under the Advisers Act or exempt from registration. The Distributor, a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’), will serve as the principal underwriter and distributor of Shares. 2. Each Fund will invest in a portfolio of equity securities (‘‘Portfolio Securities’’) selected to correspond generally to the price and yield performance of a specified domestic equity securities index (‘‘Underlying Index’’). The Dow Jones Select Microcap Index is the Underlying Index for the Initial Fund. In the future, the Initial Trust may offer Future Funds and other registered open-end management investment companies (‘‘Future Trusts,’’ and together with the Initial Trust, ‘‘Trusts’’) may offer series (included in the defined term Future Funds) based on other Underlying Indexes. Any Future Fund will (a) comply with the terms and conditions of any order granted pursuant to the application and (b) be advised by the Advisor or an entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Advisor (included in the defined term Advisor). No entity that creates, compiles, sponsors or maintains an Underlying Index is or will be an affiliated person, as defined in section 2(a)(3) of the Act, or an affiliated person of an affiliated person, of the Trust, Advisor, SubAdvisor, Distributor, or promoter of a Fund. 3. The investment objective of each Fund will be to provide investment results that generally correspond, before fees and expenses, to the price and yield performance of the Underlying Index. Intra-day values of the Underlying Index will be disseminated every 15 seconds throughout the trading day. In seeking to achieve the investment objective, each Fund will utilize either a replication or a representative sampling strategy.1 A Fund using a replication strategy generally will invest in the component securities of the Underlying Index (‘‘Component Securities’’) in the same approximate proportions as in the Underlying Index. When, for example, a 1 A Fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in the relevant Component Securities (as defined below). A Fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, and stocks not included in the Underlying Index but which the Advisor or SubAdvisor believes will help the Fund track its Underlying Index. E:\FR\FM\02SEN1.SGM 02SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 170 (Friday, September 2, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52449-52450]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-17525]


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RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD


Agency Forms Submitted for OMB Review

    Summary: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has submitted 
the following proposal(s) for the collection of information to the 
Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.
Summary of Proposal(s)
    (1) Collection title: Employee's Certification.
    (2) Form(s) submitted: G-346.
    (3) OMB Number: 3220-0140.
    (4) Expiration date of current OMB clearance: 11/30/2005.
    (5) Type of request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    (6) Respondents: Individuals or households.
    (7) Estimated annual number of respondents: 7,560.
    (8) Total annual responses: 7,560.
    (9) Total annual reporting hours: 630.
    (10) Collection description: Under Section 2 of the Railroad 
Retirement Act, spouses of retired railroad employees may be entitled 
to an annuity. The collection obtains information from the employee 
about

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the employee's previous marriages, if any, to determine if any 
impediment exists to the marriage between the employee and his or her 
spouse.
    Additional Information or Comments: Copies of the forms and 
supporting documents can be obtained from Charles Mierzwa, the agency 
clearance officer at (312-751-3363) or Charles.Mierzwa@rrb.gov.
    Comments regarding the information collection should be addressed 
to Ronald J. Hodapp, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, 
Chicago, Illinois, 60611-2092 or Ronald.Hodapp@rrb.gov and to the OMB 
Desk Officer for the RRB, at the Office of Management and Budget, Room 
10230, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.

Charles Mierzwa,
Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-17525 Filed 9-1-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7905-01-M
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