NASA Advisory Council; Science Committee; Science Subcommittees; Planning Conference, 18777-18778 [E6-5420]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 70 / Wednesday, April 12, 2006 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. Conclusion [TA–W–58,559] wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES T&H Sewing Company, San Francisco, CA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration By application of March 23, 2006, Chinese Progressive Association requested administrative reconsideration regarding the Department’s Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to the workers of the subject firm. The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination issued on February 22, 2006, based on the finding that imports of women’s and children’s dresses and blouses did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the subject firm and no shift of production to a foreign source occurred. The denial notice was published in the Federal Register on March 22, 2006 (71 FR 14549). To support the request for reconsideration, the petitioner supplied additional information regarding the subject firm’s customer. Upon further review of the facts during the initial investigation and information provided by the subject firm’s major customer, it was determined that this customer increased its reliance on imports of sewn garments during the relevant time period. Furthermore, the investigation revealed that there were substantial and increasing aggregate United States imports of women’s and girls’ dresses and blouses during the relevant period. The ratio of United States imports to United States shipments of women’s and girls’ dresses in 2005 exceeded 200 percent. In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) for older workers. In order for the Department to issue a certification of eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements of Section 246 of the Trade Act must be met. The Department has determined in this case that the requirements of Section 246 have been met. A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or over and possess skills that are not easily transferable. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:42 Apr 11, 2006 Jkt 208001 After careful review of the additional facts obtained on reconsideration, I conclude that increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with those produced at T&H Sewing Company, San Francisco, California, contributed importantly to the declines in sales or production and to the total or partial separation of workers at the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of T&H Sewing Company, San Francisco, California, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after December 16, 2004 through two years from the date of this certification, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed in Washington, DC this 5th day of April 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–5412 Filed 4–11–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR [TA–W–58,989] Thermalcast, LLC, Formerly Known as Kennedy Die Castings, Inc., Worcester, MA; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on March 10, 2005 in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Thermalcast, LLC, formerly known as Kennedy Die Castings, Inc., Worcester, Massachusetts. The petitioning worker group is covered by petition certification number TA–W–58,989, amended on March 23, 2006, to reflect the company name change from Kennedy Die Castings, Inc., to Thermalcast, LLC. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Signed at Washington, DC this 24th day of March 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–5377 Filed 4–11–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice 06–025] NASA Advisory Council; Science Committee; Science Subcommittees; Planning Conference National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a Planning Conference of the Science Subcommittees of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). These Subcommittees report to the Science Committee of the NAC. The Conference will be held for the purpose of soliciting from the scientific community and other persons scientific and technical information relevant to program planning. Wednesday, May 3, 2006, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday, May 4, 2006, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. DATES: University of Maryland Inn and Conference Center, located at 3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi, MD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lisa May, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, (202) 358–2411 or lisa.may@nasa.gov. ADDRESSES: Employment and Training Administration PO 00000 18777 The Planning Conference will feature plenary session information briefings by NASA officials on science program status and plans and the NASA FY 2007 budget proposal. The plenary session will subsequently breakout into meetings of the Astrophysics Subcommittee, Earth Science Subcommittee, Heliophysics Subcommittee, and Planetary Sciences Subcommittee. The breakout sessions will focus on: (1) Research and Analysis plans and program mix options, and (2) science community involvement in preparing the NASA Science Plan. The meeting will be open to the public up to the seating capacity of the rooms. Thirty minutes will be set aside for verbal comment by members of the general public, not to exceed three minutes per speaker, at 8 a.m. on May SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1 18778 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 70 / Wednesday, April 12, 2006 / Notices 4, 2006. Those wishing to speak must sign up at the meeting registration desk by 6 p.m. on May 3, 2006. Members of the public are also welcome to file a written statement at the time of the meeting. Verbal presentations and written comments should be confined to the subject of priorities and program mix in NASA’s space and earth science programs. Findings and recommendations developed by the Subcommittees during the Conference will be submitted to the Science Committee of the NAC. It is imperative that the meeting be held on these dates to accommodate the scheduling priorities of the key participants. Attendees will be requested to sign a visitor’s register. Dated: April 6, 2006. P. Diane Rausch, Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [FR Doc. E6–5420 Filed 4–11–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES Institute of Museum and Library Services; Proposed Collection, Comment Request, User Satisfaction With Access to Government Information and Services at Public Libraries and Public Access Computing Centers ACTION: Notice. I. Background The Institute of Museum and Library Services as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3508(2)(a)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently the Institute of Museum and Library Services is soliciting comments concerning a survey to assess user satisfaction with access to government information and services at public libraries and public access computing centers. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:56 Apr 11, 2006 contacting the individual listed below in the addressee section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addressee section below on or before June 12, 2006. IMLS is particularly interested in comments that help the agency to: • Evaluate 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; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collocation of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used: • Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. ADDRESSES: Send comments to: Rebecca Danvers, PhD, Director of Research and Technology, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M St., NW., 9th floor, Washington, DC 20036, telephone: 202–653–4680, fax: 202–653–4625 or by e-mail at rdanvers@imls.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Jkt 208001 The Institute of Museum and Library Servicdes is an independent Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and Library Services Act, 20 U.S.C. 9101, et seq. The IMLS provides a variety of grant programs to assist the nation’s museums and libraries in improving their operations and enhancing their services to the public. Museums and libraries of all sizes and types may receive support from IMLS programs. This solicitation is to collect information via surveys on how satisfied the national public is in finding government information and what type of programs public libraries and community technology centers provide to help users. II. Current Action The core duties of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, as stated in its strategic plan, are to promote excellence in library services and to promote access to museum and library services for a diverse public. The EGovernment Act of 2002 called for the promotion of access to the Internet to PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 provide increased opportunities for citizen participation in government, and an interagency committee issued a report looking at disparities in Internet access across a demographic spectrum. Few studies, however, have looked at the kinds of assistance (training, tutorials, classes, reference services) that users are receiving when looking for federal, state, and local government information and services, whether via the Internet or through traditional means (walk-in, mail, telephone), and whether users are satisfied with the assistance that they are receiving from public libraries and public access computing centers. In order to address this critical information gap and to enhance the quality of library services nationwide, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has undertaken a study to better understand how users are accessing federal, state, and local government information and services and what kinds of assistance public libraries and other public access computing centers are offering to users seeking government information and services. IMLS is conducting a research study on how the part of the population with limited access to Internet resources (individuals who do not have broadband access from home, work, or school; who choose to access government services and information from locations other than home, work, or school; or who do so through traditional means of access) accesses federal, state and local government services and information, and whether such users are satisfied with the information and services they are able to access. Additionally, the study examines the ways that public libraries and public access computing centers provide assistance (e.g., reference services, tutorials, classes, training) to users seeking federal, state, and local government information and services. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: National Study of Users and Potential Users of Online Information. OMB Number: n/a. Agency Number: 3137. Frequency: On time. Affected Public: User Satisfaction with Access to Government Information and Services at Public Libraries and Public Access Computing Centers. Number of Respondents: 5,700. Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 or 20 minutes. Total Burden Hours: 1630. Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0. Total Annual Costs: $40,792. E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 12, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18777-18778]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-5420]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice 06-025]


NASA Advisory Council; Science Committee; Science Subcommittees; 
Planning Conference

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 
announces a Planning Conference of the Science Subcommittees of the 
NASA Advisory Council (NAC). These Subcommittees report to the Science 
Committee of the NAC. The Conference will be held for the purpose of 
soliciting from the scientific community and other persons scientific 
and technical information relevant to program planning.

DATES: Wednesday, May 3, 2006, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday, May 4, 
2006, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time.

ADDRESSES: University of Maryland Inn and Conference Center, located at 
3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi, MD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lisa May, Science Mission 
Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, (202) 358-2411 or 
lisa.may@nasa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Planning Conference will feature plenary 
session information briefings by NASA officials on science program 
status and plans and the NASA FY 2007 budget proposal. The plenary 
session will subsequently breakout into meetings of the Astrophysics 
Subcommittee, Earth Science Subcommittee, Heliophysics Subcommittee, 
and Planetary Sciences Subcommittee. The breakout sessions will focus 
on: (1) Research and Analysis plans and program mix options, and (2) 
science community involvement in preparing the NASA Science Plan.
    The meeting will be open to the public up to the seating capacity 
of the rooms. Thirty minutes will be set aside for verbal comment by 
members of the general public, not to exceed three minutes per speaker, 
at 8 a.m. on May

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4, 2006. Those wishing to speak must sign up at the meeting 
registration desk by 6 p.m. on May 3, 2006. Members of the public are 
also welcome to file a written statement at the time of the meeting. 
Verbal presentations and written comments should be confined to the 
subject of priorities and program mix in NASA's space and earth science 
programs. Findings and recommendations developed by the Subcommittees 
during the Conference will be submitted to the Science Committee of the 
NAC.
    It is imperative that the meeting be held on these dates to 
accommodate the scheduling priorities of the key participants. 
Attendees will be requested to sign a visitor's register.

    Dated: April 6, 2006.
P. Diane Rausch,
Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration.
[FR Doc. E6-5420 Filed 4-11-06; 8:45 am]
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