Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Notice of Participation, 65904-65905 [05-21774]

Download as PDF 65904 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 210 / Tuesday, November 1, 2005 / Notices ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES—Continued Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Child Welfare Agency Workers ........................................................................ 120 1 2 240 Total .......................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 656 Instrument Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 656. Additional Information Copies of the proposed collection may be obtained by writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Administration, Office of Information Services, 370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer. All requests should be identified by the title of the information collection. e-mail address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. OMB Comment OMB is required to make a decision concerning the collection of information between 30 and 60 days after publication of this document in the Federal Register. Therefore, a comment is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent directly to the following: Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project, Attn: Desk Officer for ACF, E-mail address: Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov. Dated: October 28, 2005. Robert Sargis, Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–21674 Filed 10–31–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2005N–0426] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Notice of Participation AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:39 Oct 31, 2005 Jkt 208001 information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on reporting requirements for filing a notice of participation with FDA. Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of information by January 3, 2006. DATES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information to: https://www.fda.gov/ dockets/ecomments. Submit written comments on the collection of information to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. All comments should be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonna Capezzuto, Office of Management Programs (HFA-250), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301–827–4659. Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, FDA is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total burden hours With respect to the following collection of information, FDA invites comments on these topics: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FDA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of FDA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of information technology. Notice of Participation—21 CFR 12.45 (OMB Control Number 0910–0191)— Extension Section 12.45 (21 CFR 12.45) issued under section 701 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 371), sets forth the format and procedures for any interested person to file a petition to participate in a formal evidentiary hearing, either personally or through a representative. Section 12.45 requires that any person filing a notice of participation, state their specific interest in the proceedings, including the specific issues of fact about which the person desires to be heard. This section also requires that the notice include a statement that the person will present testimony at the hearing and will comply with specific requirements in § 12.85. Or, in the case of a hearing before a Public Board of Inquiry (21 CFR 13.25), concerning disclosure of data and information by participants. In accordance with § 12.45(e) the presiding officer may omit a participant’s appearance. The presiding officer and other participants will use the collected information in a hearing to identify specific interests to be presented. This preliminary information serves to expedite the prehearing conference and commits participation. The respondents are individuals or households, State or local governments, not for profit institutions, and E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1 65905 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 210 / Tuesday, November 1, 2005 / Notices businesses, or other for profit groups and institutions. 21 CFR Section FDA estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: No. of Respondents 12.45 264 1 There BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2005D–0412] Guidance for Industry: A Notice from the Food and Drug Administration to Growers, Food Manufacturers, Food Warehouse Managers, and Transporters of Food Products on Decontamination of Transport Vehicles; Availability AGENCY: Total Annual Responses 1 Hours per Response 264 Total Hours 3 792 are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information. Dated: October 26, 2005. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 05–21774 Filed 10–31–05; 8:45 am] Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Annual Frequency per Response Notice. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry entitled ‘‘A Notice from the Food and Drug Administration to Growers, Food Manufacturers, Food Warehouse Managers, and Transporters of Food Products on Decontamination of Transport Vehicles.’’ This guidance is intended to provide information and references that can be used for the decontamination of food transport vehicles following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in August and September 2005. The scope of this guidance is limited to decontamination of trucks, rail cars, and cold storage units that were flooded or otherwise impacted by the hurricanes, before being placed back in service to transport or store food. DATES: This guidance is final upon the date of publication. Submit written or electronic comments on agency guidances at any time. ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the guidance to the Division of Plant Product Safety (HFS– 305), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20747. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your requests or include a fax number to SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:39 Oct 31, 2005 Jkt 208001 which the guidance may be sent. Submit written comments on the guidance to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to https:// www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the guidance. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael E. Kashtock, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS– 305), Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20747, 301–436–2022. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition has received inquiries about how food transport units such as trucks, rail cars, and cold storage units that were flooded or otherwise impacted by the hurricanes may be decontaminated for return to service to transport food. FDA is announcing the availability of a guidance document that provides information and references addressing this subject. FDA is issuing this document as a level 1 guidance consistent with FDA’s good guidance practices regulation (§ 10.115 (21 CFR 10.115)). The guidance is being implemented immediately without prior public comment, under § 10.115(g)(2), because the agency has determined that prior public participation is not feasible or appropriate. II. Comments Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES) written or electronic comments regarding this guidance. Submit a single copy of electronic comments or two paper copies of any mailed comments, except that individuals may submit one paper copy. Comments are to be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. The guidance and received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 III. Electronic Access Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the guidance document at https://www.cfsan.fda.gov/ guidance.html. Dated: October 14, 2005. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 05–21642 Filed 10–31–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Comment Request In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (section 3506(c)(2)(A) of Title 44, United States Code, as amended by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) publishes periodic summaries of proposed projects being developed for submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and draft instruments, call the HRSA Reports Clearance Officer on (301) 443–1129. 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 collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. 2005N-0426]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Notice of Participation

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an 
opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain 
information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the 
Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, 
including each proposed extension of an existing collection of 
information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the 
notice. This notice solicits comments on reporting requirements for 
filing a notice of participation with FDA.

DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of 
information by January 3, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information 
to: https://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments. Submit written comments on 
the collection of information to the Division of Dockets Management 
(HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, 
Rockville, MD 20852. All comments should be identified with the docket 
number found in brackets in the heading of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonna Capezzuto, Office of Management 
Programs (HFA-250), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, 
Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-4659.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal 
agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. 
``Collection of information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 
1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of 
the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a 
third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) 
requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal 
Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including 
each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, 
before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with 
this requirement, FDA is publishing notice of the proposed collection 
of information set forth in this document.
    With respect to the following collection of information, FDA 
invites comments on these topics: (1) Whether the proposed collection 
of information is necessary for the proper performance of FDA's 
functions, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) the accuracy of FDA's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques, when 
appropriate, and other forms of information technology.

Notice of Participation--21 CFR 12.45 (OMB Control Number 0910-0191)--
Extension

    Section 12.45 (21 CFR 12.45) issued under section 701 of the 
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 371), sets forth the 
format and procedures for any interested person to file a petition to 
participate in a formal evidentiary hearing, either personally or 
through a representative. Section 12.45 requires that any person filing 
a notice of participation, state their specific interest in the 
proceedings, including the specific issues of fact about which the 
person desires to be heard. This section also requires that the notice 
include a statement that the person will present testimony at the 
hearing and will comply with specific requirements in Sec.  12.85. Or, 
in the case of a hearing before a Public Board of Inquiry (21 CFR 
13.25), concerning disclosure of data and information by participants. 
In accordance with Sec.  12.45(e) the presiding officer may omit a 
participant's appearance.
    The presiding officer and other participants will use the collected 
information in a hearing to identify specific interests to be 
presented. This preliminary information serves to expedite the 
prehearing conference and commits participation.
    The respondents are individuals or households, State or local 
governments, not for profit institutions, and

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businesses, or other for profit groups and institutions.
    FDA estimates the burden of this collection of information as 
follows:

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                                                                      Annual Frequency
                21 CFR Section                  No. of Respondents      per Response     Total Annual Responses   Hours per Response      Total Hours
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12.45                                                        264                  1                      264                     3                792
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\1\ There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information.


    Dated: October 26, 2005.
Jeffrey Shuren,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 05-21774 Filed 10-31-05; 8:45 am]
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