Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 73210-73211 [05-23816]

Download as PDF 73210 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 236 / Friday, December 9, 2005 / Notices James E. Singer, Esq., Bovis, Kyle & Burch, LLC, 53 Perimeter Center East, Third Floor, Atlanta, GA 30346–2298, Counsel for SMC Marketing Corp. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. John Gibson Mullan, Director, Office of Compliance. Ronald G. Yelenik, Acting Director, Legal Division, Office of Compliance. Dated: November 7, 2005. Howard N. Parnoff, Trial Attorney, Legal Division, Office of Compliance. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), DoD ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces the following Order proposed public information collection Upon consideration of the Settlement and seeks public comment on the Agreement entered into between SMC provisions thereof. Comments are Marketing Corp. (‘‘SMC’’) and the staff invited on: (a) Whether the proposed of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety collection of information is necessary Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’), and for the proper performance of the the Commission having jurisdiction functions of the agency, including over the subject matter and over SMC, whether the information shall have and it appearing that the Settlement practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agreement is in the public interest, it is agency’s estimate of burden of the I. Ordered that the Settlement proposed information collection; (c) Agreement be, and hereby is, accepted; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and and it is clarity of the information to be II. Further Ordered that SMC shall pay collected; and (d) ways to minimize the a civil penalty of five hundred thousand burden of the information collection on dollars ($500,000) in three installments. respondents, including through the use The first installment of one hundred of automated collection techniques or sixty-six thousand dollars ($166,000) other forms of information technology. shall be paid within thirty (30) calendar DATES: Consideration will be given to all days of service of the Final Order of the comments received by February 7, 2006. Commission accepting the Settlement ADDRESSES: Written comment and Agreement. The second installment of recommendations on the proposed one hundred sixty-seven thousand information collection should be sent to dollars ($167,000) shall be paid within the Department of Defense Education sixty (60) calendar days of service of the Activity (DoDEA), 4040 N. Fairfax Final Order of the Commission Drive, 9th Floor, Arlington, VA 22203, accepting the Settlement Agreement. ATTN: Sandra Embler. The third installment of one hundred FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To sixty-seven thousand dollars ($167,000) request more information on this shall be paid within ninety (90) proposed information collection or to calendar days of service of the Final obtain a copy of the proposal and Order of the Commission accepting the Settlement Agreement. These payments associated collection instruments, please write to the above address or call shall be made by check payable to the at (703) 588–3175. order of the United States Treasury. Title, Form, and OMB Control Upon the failure of SMC to make a Number: Department of Defense payment or upon the making of a late Education Activity (DoDEA) Nonpayment, (i) the entire amount of the Sponsored Research Program; DoDEA civil penalty shall become due and Form 1: OMB Control Number 0704– payable, and (ii) interest on the TBD. outstanding balance shall accrue and be Needs and Uses: The Department of paid at the federal legal rate of interest Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is under the provisions of 28 U.S.C. a DoD field activity operating under the 1961(a) and (b). direction, authority, and control of the Provisionally accepted and Provisional Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Order issued on the 6th day of December, Military Community and Family Policy. 2005. The DoDEA operates 223 schools in 16 By order of the Commission. districts located in 13 foreign countries, Todd A. Stevenson, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Secretary, Consumer Product Safety The DoDEA receives requests from Commission. researchers to conduct non-DoDEA [FR Doc. 05–23875 Filed 12–8–05; 8:45 am] sponsored research studies in DoDEA schools, districts, and/or areas. To BILLING CODE 6355–01–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:22 Dec 08, 2005 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 review the proposed research requests, DoDEA developed Form 1, ‘‘Research Study Request,’’ in Administrative Instruction 2071.3 (DoDEA AI 2071.3), to collect information about the researcher, the research project, audience, timeline, and the statistical analyses that will be conducted during the proposed research study. This information is needed to ensure that the proposed non-DoDEA sponsored research does not unduly interfere with the classroom instructional process or the regular operations of the school, district, and/or areas. Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions; and state, local, or tribal government. Annual Burden Hours: 75. Number of Respondents: 75. Responses Per Respondent: 1. Average Burden Per Response: 1 hour. Frequency: On occasion. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection The DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2071.3 (DoDEA AI 2071.3) follows DoD Directive 3216.2, ‘‘Protection of Human Subjects and Adherence to Ethical Standards in DoDSupported Research,’’ March 25, 2002, that states ‘‘The rights and welfare of human subjects in research supported or conducted by the DoD Components shall be protected. This protection encompasses basic respect for persons, beneficence, and justice in the selection of subjects.’’ To ensure that all nonDoDEA sponsored research conducted in the DoDEA school system complies with these guidelines, DoDEA developed Form 1, ‘‘Research Study Request,’’ to collect information from researchers that will be used to evaluate the proposed research study. The data collected is analyzed to determine whether the research unduly interferes with the classroom instructional process or the regular operations of the school, and/or areas. Information collected on the DoDEA ‘‘Research Study Request’’ includes the researcher’s name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, FAX number (if available), school affiliation (if applicable), the study title, an abstract of the proposed study, an explanation of how the research study (1) is aligned with the DoDEA Community Strategic Plan, and (2) the impact of the study in the researcher’s field of study, the major hypothesis(es) or question(s) to be tested, the population and/or sample to be studied, a description and copy of instruments, other data collection activities, the timetable for the study, and the E:\FR\FM\09DEN1.SGM 09DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 236 / Friday, December 9, 2005 / Notices statistical or other analysis techniques to be used during the study. Dated: December 5, 2005. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 05–23816 Filed 12–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Proposed Collection: Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, DoD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces the following proposed extension of a 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 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 February 7, 2006. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Office of Legal Policy, ATTN: COL Christopher Garcia, 4000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–4000. 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 at (703) 697–3387. Title, Associated Form, and OMB Control Number: Claim for Reimbursement and Payment Voucher for Privately-Purchased Protective, Safety, or Health Equipment Used in Combat; DD Form 2902, OMB Number 0704–0436. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:22 Dec 08, 2005 Jkt 208001 Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement is necessary to accept claims and process those claims for reimbursement from separated former members of the Armed Forces and from survivors of deceased members of the Armed Forces. Public Law 108–375, section 351, requires the Department of Defense to reimburse members of the Armed Forces for privately-purchased protective, safety, or health equipment for Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom during the period of September 11, 2001, to July 31, 2004. The DD Form 2902 will be submitted by the former Service member, or survivor of deceased Service member, to an authorizing official identified on the DD Form 2902 for review and approval. Affected Public: Individuals. Annual Burden Hours: 1875. Number of Respondents: 2500. Responses Per Respondent: 1. Average Burden Per Response: 45 minutes. Frequency: Other: One-time. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection This information will be used only to comply with Public Law 108–375, section 351: to pay former Service members and survivors of deceased Service members for reimbursement for privately-purchased protective, health, or safety equipment for Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. Individual claimants will fill out DD Form 2902, listing the details of what they bought and how much it cost. They will fax or mail the form with supporting documents to an authorizing official for their (or their decedent’s) former military Service. The Service authorizing official will use the information on the form to process and pay the claim. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service will use the information on the form to send payment to the claimant. Dated: December 5, 2005. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 05–23823 Filed 12–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Office of the Secretary, DoD. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73211 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 January 9, 2006. Title, Form, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Part 225, Foreign Acquisition, and Related Clauses at 252.225; DD Form 2139; OMB Number 0704–0229. Type of Request: Extension. Number of Respondents: 22,445. Responses per Respondent: 7 (approximate). Annual Responses: 165,194. Average Burden Per Response: 0.32 hours. Annual Burden Hours: 352,440. Needs and Uses: DoD needs this information to ensure compliance with restrictions on the acquisition of foreign products imposed by statute or policy to protect the industrial base; to ensure compliance with U.S. trade agreements and memoranda of understanding that promote reciprocal trade with U.S. allies; and to prepare reports for submission to the Department of Commerce on the Balance of Payments. In addition, DoD contracting officers will use this information to monitor contractor compliance with National Security Presidential Directive 22 and DoD policy that decrees ‘‘zero tolerance’’ for trafficking in persons. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Frequency: On Occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Hillary Jaffe. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Ms. Jaffe at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. DoD Clearance Officer: Ms. Patricia Toppings. Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. Toppings, WHS/ESD/ Information Management Division, 1777 North Kent Street, RPN, Suite 11000, Arlington, VA 22209–2133. Dated: December 5, 2005. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 05–23824 Filed 12–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–M E:\FR\FM\09DEN1.SGM 09DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and 
Readiness), DoD

ACTION: Notice.

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    In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel 
and Readiness) announces the following 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 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 February 
7, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Written comment and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection should be sent to the Department of Defense 
Education Activity (DoDEA), 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, 9th Floor, 
Arlington, VA 22203, ATTN: Sandra Embler.

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 at (703) 588-3175.
    Title, Form, and OMB Control Number: Department of Defense 
Education Activity (DoDEA) Non-Sponsored Research Program; DoDEA Form 
1: OMB Control Number 0704-TBD.
    Needs and Uses: The Department of Defense Education Activity 
(DoDEA) is a DoD field activity operating under the direction, 
authority, and control of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, 
Military Community and Family Policy. The DoDEA operates 223 schools in 
16 districts located in 13 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and 
Puerto Rico. The DoDEA receives requests from researchers to conduct 
non-DoDEA sponsored research studies in DoDEA schools, districts, and/
or areas. To review the proposed research requests, DoDEA developed 
Form 1, ``Research Study Request,'' in Administrative Instruction 
2071.3 (DoDEA AI 2071.3), to collect information about the researcher, 
the research project, audience, timeline, and the statistical analyses 
that will be conducted during the proposed research study. This 
information is needed to ensure that the proposed non-DoDEA sponsored 
research does not unduly interfere with the classroom instructional 
process or the regular operations of the school, district, and/or 
areas.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for-
profit; not-for-profit institutions; and state, local, or tribal 
government.
    Annual Burden Hours: 75.
    Number of Respondents: 75.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden Per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    The DoDEA Administrative Instruction 2071.3 (DoDEA AI 2071.3) 
follows DoD Directive 3216.2, ``Protection of Human Subjects and 
Adherence to Ethical Standards in DoD-Supported Research,'' March 25, 
2002, that states ``The rights and welfare of human subjects in 
research supported or conducted by the DoD Components shall be 
protected. This protection encompasses basic respect for persons, 
beneficence, and justice in the selection of subjects.'' To ensure that 
all non-DoDEA sponsored research conducted in the DoDEA school system 
complies with these guidelines, DoDEA developed Form 1, ``Research 
Study Request,'' to collect information from researchers that will be 
used to evaluate the proposed research study. The data collected is 
analyzed to determine whether the research unduly interferes with the 
classroom instructional process or the regular operations of the 
school, and/or areas. Information collected on the DoDEA ``Research 
Study Request'' includes the researcher's name, address, telephone 
number, e-mail address, FAX number (if available), school affiliation 
(if applicable), the study title, an abstract of the proposed study, an 
explanation of how the research study (1) is aligned with the DoDEA 
Community Strategic Plan, and (2) the impact of the study in the 
researcher's field of study, the major hypothesis(es) or question(s) to 
be tested, the population and/or sample to be studied, a description 
and copy of instruments, other data collection activities, the 
timetable for the study, and the

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statistical or other analysis techniques to be used during the study.

    Dated: December 5, 2005.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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