Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for Program Evaluation Data Collections, 10477-10478 [E6-2815]

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If we receive an order–specific notice of intent to participate from a domestic VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:25 Feb 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 interested party, the Department’s regulations provide that all parties wishing to participate in the Sunset Review must file complete substantive responses not later than 30 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of initiation. The required contents of a substantive response, on an order–specific basis, are set forth at 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3). Note that certain information requirements differ for respondent and domestic parties. Also, note that the Department’s information requirements are distinct from the Commission’s information requirements. Please consult the Department’s regulations for information regarding the Department’s conduct of Sunset Reviews.1 Please consult the Department’s regulations at 19 CFR Part 351 for definitions of terms and for other general information concerning antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings at the Department. This notice of initiation is being published in accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c). Dated: February 23, 2006. Thomas F. Futtner, Acting Office Director, AD/CVD Operations, Office 4, for Import Administration. [FR Doc. 06–1929 Filed 2–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for Program Evaluation Data Collections ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (DOC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the continuing and proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). 1 In comments made on the interim final sunset regulations, a number of parties stated that the proposed five-day period for rebuttals to substantive responses to a notice of initiation was insufficient. This requirement was retained in the final sunset regulations at 19 CFR 351.218(d)(4). As provided in 19 CFR 351.302(b), however, the Department will consider individual requests for extension of that five-day deadline based upon a showing of good cause. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10477 Written comments must be submitted on or before May 1, 2006. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Ami Carbaugh, Management Analyst, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive MS 1710, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–1710, telephone 301–975–4064 or via e-mail to ami.carbaugh@nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: I. Abstract In accordance with Executive Order 12862, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a non-regulatory agency of the Department of Commerce, proposes to conduct a number of surveys—both quantitative and qualitative—designed to evaluate our current programs from a customer’s perspective. NIST proposes to perform program evaluation data collections by means of, but not limited to, focus groups, reply cards that accompany product distributions, and Web-based surveys and dialogue boxes that offer customers the opportunity to express their views on the programs they are asked to evaluate. NIST will limit its inquiries to data collections that solicit strictly voluntary opinions and will not collect information that is required or regulated. Steps will be taken to assure anonymity of respondents in each activity covered under this request. II. Method of Collection NIST will collect this information by mail, fax, electronically, telephone, and person-to-person sessions. III. Data OMB Number: 0693–0033. Form Numbers: None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, not-for-profit institutions, individuals or households, Federal Government, State, Local, or Tribal Government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000. Estimated Time Per Response: Varied, dependent upon the data collection. The response time may vary from two minutes for a response card to two hours for focus group participation. The average response time is expected to be 30 minutes. E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 10478 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 40 / Wednesday, March 1, 2006 / Notices Estimated Total Annual Respondent Burden Hours: 3,022. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost Burden: $0. IV. Request for Comments 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 will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) 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, e.g., the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 23, 2006. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6–2815 Filed 2–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Notice. The Department of Commerce (DOC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the continuing and proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). SUMMARY: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 1, 2006. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:25 Feb 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 I. Abstract In accordance with Executive Order 12862, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a non-regulatory agency of the Department of Commerce, proposes to conduct a number of data collection efforts—both quantitative and qualitative—to determine requirements and evaluate usability and utility of NIST research for measurement and standardization work. These data collection efforts may include, but may not be limited to electronic methodologies, empirical studies, video and audio data collections, interviews, and questionnaires. For example, data collection efforts will be conducted at search and rescue training exercises for rescue workers using robots. Other planned data collection efforts include evaluations of software for use by the intelligence community. Participation will be strictly voluntary. The regulated information will not be collected. The results of the data collected will be used to guide NIST research. Steps will be taken to ensure anonymity of respondents in each activity covered under this request. II. Method of Collection Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for Usability Data Collections ACTION: copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Ami Carbaugh, Management Analyst, NIST, 100 Bureau Dr. Stop 1710, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–1710, telephone 301–975–4064 or via e-mail to ami.carbaugh@nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NIST will collect this information by electronic means when possible, as well as by mail, fax, telephone, and personto-person interviews. III. Data OMB Number: 0693–0043. Form Numbers: None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Individuals or households; State, local or tribal government, Federal government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000. Estimated Time per Response: Varied, dependent upon the data collection method employed. The response time will vary from 15 min to fill out a questionnaire to several hours to participate in an empirical study. Average response time is expected to be 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Burden Hours: 2,000. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost Burden: $0. PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 IV. Request for Comments 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 will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) 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, e.g., the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 23, 2006. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6–2818 Filed 2–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS Notice of Meeting The next meeting of the Commission of Fine Arts is scheduled for 16 March 2006 at 10 a.m. in the Commission’s offices at the National Building Museum, Suite 312, Judiciary Square, 401 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20001–2728. Items of discussion affecting the appearance of Washington, DC, may include buildings, parks and memorials. Draft agendas and additional information regarding the Commission are available on our Web site: https:// www.cfa.gov. Inquiries regarding the agenda and requests to submit written or oral statements should be addressed to Thomas Luebke, Secretary, Commission of Fine Arts, at the above address or call 202–504–2200. Individuals requiring sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired should contact the Secretary at least 10 days before the meeting date. Dated in Washington, DC., 23 February 2006. Thomas Luebke, Secretary. [FR Doc. 06–1903 Filed 2–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6330–01–M E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 1, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10477-10478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-2815]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Generic 
Clearance for Program Evaluation Data Collections

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (DOC), as part of its continuing 
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to comment on the continuing and 
proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 1, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet 
at dHynek@doc.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Ami Carbaugh, Management Analyst, NIST, 100 
Bureau Drive MS 1710, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1710, telephone 301-975-
4064 or via e-mail to ami.carbaugh@nist.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    In accordance with Executive Order 12862, the National Institute of 
Standards and Technology (NIST), a non-regulatory agency of the 
Department of Commerce, proposes to conduct a number of surveys--both 
quantitative and qualitative--designed to evaluate our current programs 
from a customer's perspective. NIST proposes to perform program 
evaluation data collections by means of, but not limited to, focus 
groups, reply cards that accompany product distributions, and Web-based 
surveys and dialogue boxes that offer customers the opportunity to 
express their views on the programs they are asked to evaluate. NIST 
will limit its inquiries to data collections that solicit strictly 
voluntary opinions and will not collect information that is required or 
regulated. Steps will be taken to assure anonymity of respondents in 
each activity covered under this request.

II. Method of Collection

    NIST will collect this information by mail, fax, electronically, 
telephone, and person-to-person sessions.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0693-0033.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations, not-
for-profit institutions, individuals or households, Federal Government, 
State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: Varied, dependent upon the data 
collection. The response time may vary from two minutes for a response 
card to two hours for focus group participation. The average response 
time is expected to be 30 minutes.

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    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Burden Hours: 3,022.
    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost Burden: $0.

IV. Request for Comments

    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 will have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) 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, e.g., the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized or 
included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: February 23, 2006.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-2815 Filed 2-28-06; 8:45 am]
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