Business Research Advisory Council; Notice of Meetings and Agenda, 15768-15769 [E6-4536]

Download as PDF 15768 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 29, 2006 / Notices Wednesday—April 19 (Conference Rooms 1 & 2) DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–59,006] [SGA/DFA–PY 05–06] Spherion Leased Workers Working OnSite at JDS Uniphase Corporation, Rochester, MN; Notice of Termination of Investigation Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA); Older Americans Act—Senior Community Service Employment Program National Grants for Program Year 2006 Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on March 13, 2006 in response to a petition filed by a state workforce agent on behalf of leased Spherion workers working onsite at JDS Uniphase Corporation; Rochester, Minnesota. The petitioning group of workers is covered by an active certification, TA– W–55,262 (amended March 21, 2006), which expires on August 16, 2006. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 21st day of March, 2006. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–4607 Filed 3–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Labor. ACTION: Notice; amendment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Employment and Training Administration published a document in the Federal Register of March 2, 2006, concerning the availability of funds and solicitation for grant applications for the national grants portion of the Senior Community Service Employment Program. The document is hereby amended. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James W. Stockton, Grant Officer, Division of Federal Assistance, Telephone (202) 693–3335. Amendment in the Federal Register of March 2, 2006, in FR Doc. 06–1959, on page 10820, in the first column, amended to read: Prospective applicants are advised that Appendix K has been updated to accurately reflect the correct locations of National Grantee positions. Signed at Washington, DC, this 23rd day of March, 2006. James W. Stockton, Grant Officer. [FR Doc. E6–4584 Filed 3–28–06; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–58,848] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P Volvo Construction Equipment, North America Industrial Hub, Skyland, NC; Notice of Termination of Investigation DEPARTMENT OF LABOR hsrobinson on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on February 15, 2006 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at Volvo Construction Equipment, North America, Industrial Hub, Skyland, North Carolina. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 6th day of March, 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–4600 Filed 3–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:39 Mar 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 Business Research Advisory Council; Notice of Meetings and Agenda The regular Spring meetings of the Business Research Advisory Council and its committees will be held on April 19 and 20, 2006. All of the meetings will be held in the Conference Center of the Postal Square Building, 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Washington, DC. The Business Research Advisory Council and its committees advise the Bureau of Labor Statistics with respect to technical matters associated with the Bureau’s programs. Membership consists of technical officials from American business and industry. The schedule and agenda for the meetings are as follows: Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1–2:30 p.m.—Committee on Compensation and Working Conditions 1. Benefits outputs—a summary of recent research. 2. Change is coming to the ECI—a preview of the April Monthly Labor Review. 3. Defining wages—a comparison of BLS programs. 4. Program developments—short reports on recent and up-coming changes. 5. Discussion of agenda items for the Fall 2006 meeting. 3–4:30 p.m.—Committee on Prices Indexes 1. CPI: Medical Care and Prescription Drugs. 2. PPI: Classification of Firms as Manufacturing or Wholesale Trade. 3. Discussion of agenda items for the Fall 2006 meeting. Thursday—April 20 (Conference Rooms 1 & 2) 8:30–10 a.m.—Committee on Employment and Unemployment Statistics Bureau of Labor Statistics PO 00000 10–11:30 a.m.—Committee on Productivity and Foreign Labor Statistics 1. The new NAICS-based major sector multifactor productivity measures. 2. Productivity and cost measures for two new service industries. 3. Chartbook of international labor comparisons. 4. Update on country expansion in compensation comparisons (China, India, and ILO collaboration). 5. Discussion of agenda items for the Fall 2006 meeting. 1. Report on the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee (FESAC) recommendations on the CPS-CES discrepancy. 2. Discussion of planned changes to the Mass Layoff Statistics employer interview: (a) Revisions to the reasons for separations; and (b) addition of business functions of separated employees. 3. Review and discussion of preliminary plans for integrating Current Employment Statistics and Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages data. 4. Discussion of agenda items for the Fall 2006 meeting. 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.—Council Meeting 1. Chairperson’s opening remarks. 2. Commissioner’s address and discussion. E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 29, 2006 / Notices 1:30–3 p.m.—Committee on Occupational Safety and Health Statistics 1. Election of Vice-Chair for the Committee. 2. Brief Recap of Results from the 2004 Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses—Summary and Case & Demographics. 3. Internet collection and Mail Tests. 4. Research Results to date—Injury, Illness, and Fatality Rates. 5. Potential Undercount. 6. Updates—Future plans; schedule of next news releases; budget status. 7. Discussion of agenda items for the Fall 2006 meeting. The meetings are open to the public. Persons wishing to attend these meetings as observers should contact Tracy A. Jack, Liaison, Business Research Advisory Council, at 202–691– 5869. Signed at Washington, DC, the 22nd day of March, 2006. Philip L. Rowes, Acting Commissioner. [FR Doc. E6–4536 Filed 3–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–24–P NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). ACTION: Notice. hsrobinson on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: NARA is giving public notice that the agency has submitted to OMB for approval the information collections described in this notice. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to OMB at the address below on or before April 28, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Desk Officer for NARA, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202–395–5167. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the proposed information collection and supporting statement should be directed to Tamee Fechhelm at telephone number 301–837–1694 or fax number 301–837–3213. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:39 Mar 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 (Pub. L. 104–13), NARA invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed information collections. NARA published a notice of proposed collection for this information collection on January 4, 2006 (71 FR 369 and 370). No comments were received. NARA has submitted the described information collections to OMB for approval. In response to this notice, comments and suggestions should address one or more of the following points: (a) Whether the proposed information collections are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NARA; (b) the accuracy of NARA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collections; (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 the use of information technology; and (e) whether small businesses are affected by these collections. In this notice, NARA is soliciting comments concerning the following information collections: 1. Title: National Archives Public Research Facility Customer Satisfaction Survey. OMB number: 3095–00XX. Agency form number: N/A. Type of review: Regular. Affected public: Individuals who visit the National Archives Research Facility in Washington, DC. Estimated number of respondents: 1,000. Estimated time per response: 10 minutes. Frequency of response: Once per respondent. Estimated total annual burden hours: 167 hours. Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by EO 12862 issued September 11, 1993, which requires Federal agencies to survey their customers concerning customer service. The general purpose of this voluntary data collection is to (1) provide baseline data concerning the effectiveness of the National Archives Research Center’s program which is aimed largely at genealogists and family historians, (2) measure customer satisfaction with the National Archives Research Center, and (3) identify additional opportunities for improving the customers’ experience. 2. Title: Forms Relating to Civilian Service Records. OMB number: 3095–0037. Agency form number: NA Forms 13022, 13064, 13068. Type of review: Regular. Affected public: Former Federal civilian employees, their authorized PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15769 representatives, state and local governments, and businesses. Estimated number of respondents: 32,060. Estimated time per response: 5 Minutes. Frequency of response: On occasion, when individuals desire to acquire information from Federal civilian employee personnel or medical records. Estimated total annual burden hours: 2,671 hours. Abstract: In accordance with rules issued by the Office of Personnel Management, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) administers Official Personnel Folders (OPF) and Employee Medical Folders (EMF) of former Federal civilian employees. When former Federal civilian employees and other authorized individuals request information from or copies of documents in OPF or EMF, they must provide in forms or in letters certain information about the employee and the nature of the request. The NA Form 13022, Returned Request Form, is used to request additional information about the former Federal employee. The NA Form 13064, Reply to Request Involving Relief Agencies, is used to request additional information about the former relief agency employee. The NA Form 13068, Walk-In Request for OPM Records or Information, is used by members of the public, with proper authorization, to request a copy of a Personnel or Medical record. 3. Title: National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) Survey of Customer Satisfaction. OMB number: 3095–0042. Agency form number: N/A. Type of review: Regular. Affected public: Federal, state and local government agencies, veterans, and individuals who write the Military Personnel Records (MPR) facility for information from or copies of official military personnel files. Estimated number of respondents: 1,000. Estimated time per response: 10 minutes. Frequency of response: On occasion (when respondent writes to MPR requesting information from official military personnel files). Estimated total annual burden hours: 167 hours. Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by EO 12862 issued September 11, 1993, which requires Federal agencies to survey their customers concerning customer service. The general purpose of this data collection is to provide MPR management with an ongoing E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 29, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15768-15769]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-4536]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Bureau of Labor Statistics


Business Research Advisory Council; Notice of Meetings and Agenda

    The regular Spring meetings of the Business Research Advisory 
Council and its committees will be held on April 19 and 20, 2006. All 
of the meetings will be held in the Conference Center of the Postal 
Square Building, 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Washington, DC.
    The Business Research Advisory Council and its committees advise 
the Bureau of Labor Statistics with respect to technical matters 
associated with the Bureau's programs. Membership consists of technical 
officials from American business and industry.
    The schedule and agenda for the meetings are as follows:

Wednesday--April 19 (Conference Rooms 1 & 2)

10-11:30 a.m.--Committee on Productivity and Foreign Labor Statistics

    1. The new NAICS-based major sector multifactor productivity 
measures.
    2. Productivity and cost measures for two new service industries.
    3. Chartbook of international labor comparisons.
    4. Update on country expansion in compensation comparisons (China, 
India, and ILO collaboration).
    5. Discussion of agenda items for the Fall 2006 meeting.

1-2:30 p.m.--Committee on Compensation and Working Conditions

    1. Benefits outputs--a summary of recent research.
    2. Change is coming to the ECI--a preview of the April Monthly 
Labor Review.
    3. Defining wages--a comparison of BLS programs.
    4. Program developments--short reports on recent and up-coming 
changes.
    5. Discussion of agenda items for the Fall 2006 meeting.

3-4:30 p.m.--Committee on Prices Indexes

    1. CPI: Medical Care and Prescription Drugs.
    2. PPI: Classification of Firms as Manufacturing or Wholesale 
Trade.
    3. Discussion of agenda items for the Fall 2006 meeting.

Thursday--April 20 (Conference Rooms 1 & 2)

8:30-10 a.m.--Committee on Employment and Unemployment Statistics

    1. Report on the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee 
(FESAC) recommendations on the CPS-CES discrepancy.
    2. Discussion of planned changes to the Mass Layoff Statistics 
employer interview: (a) Revisions to the reasons for separations; and 
(b) addition of business functions of separated employees.
    3. Review and discussion of preliminary plans for integrating 
Current Employment Statistics and Quarterly Census of Employment and 
Wages data.
    4. Discussion of agenda items for the Fall 2006 meeting.

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.--Council Meeting

    1. Chairperson's opening remarks.
    2. Commissioner's address and discussion.

[[Page 15769]]

1:30-3 p.m.--Committee on Occupational Safety and Health Statistics

    1. Election of Vice-Chair for the Committee.
    2. Brief Recap of Results from the 2004 Survey of Occupational 
Injuries and Illnesses--Summary and Case & Demographics.
    3. Internet collection and Mail Tests.
    4. Research Results to date--Injury, Illness, and Fatality Rates.
    5. Potential Undercount.
    6. Updates--Future plans; schedule of next news releases; budget 
status.
    7. Discussion of agenda items for the Fall 2006 meeting.
    The meetings are open to the public. Persons wishing to attend 
these meetings as observers should contact Tracy A. Jack, Liaison, 
Business Research Advisory Council, at 202-691-5869.

    Signed at Washington, DC, the 22nd day of March, 2006.
Philip L. Rowes,
Acting Commissioner.
 [FR Doc. E6-4536 Filed 3-28-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-24-P

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.