Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, 19212-19213 [06-3556]

Download as PDF 19212 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 71 / Thursday, April 13, 2006 / Notices 3. Issuance of Subpoenas The Chairperson shall have the authority to issue subpoenas for the purpose of securing the attendance of witnesses to provide testimony and the production of relevant documents or objects or testimony. If a witness appears to testify pursuant to subpoena, MSHA and the State of West Virginia shall pay all normally applicable witness fees. 4. Attendance of Spectators and Media meeting would fall within exemption (4) of 5 U.S.C. 552(b) and that it is essential to close the meeting to protect the free exchange of views and to avoid interference with the operations of the Committee. It is suggested that those desiring more specific information contact Advisory Committee Management Officer, Heather Gottry, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, or call 202–606– 8322. The public hearing is open to the public; however, MSHA and State of West Virginia have the authority to put reasonable limitations on use of transcription devices, videotape cameras, still cameras, camera lights and camera flash lights. MSHA and State of West Virginia have the right to restrict persons from entering into the hearing room if they believe their conduct will be disruptive and have the right to restrict the number of spectators to the capacity of the meeting room. Heather Gottry, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6–5468 Filed 4–12–06; 8:45 am] Dated: April 10, 2006. David G. Dye, Acting Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 06–3580 Filed 4–11–06; 11:08 am] ACTION: BILLING CODE 4510–43–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES HSRObinson on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities, Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Panel Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463 as amended) notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Panel of the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities will be held at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, in Room 716, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Monday, May 8, 2006. The purpose of the meeting is to review applications for Certificates of Indemnity submitted to the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities for exhibitions beginning after July 1, 2006. Because the proposed meeting will consider financial and commercial data and because it is important to keep values of objects, methods of transportation and security measures confidential, pursuant to the authority granted me by the Chairman’s Delegation of Authority to Close Advisory Committee Meetings, dated July 19, 1993, I have determined that the VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:20 Apr 12, 2006 Jkt 208001 BILLING CODE 7536–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request National Science Foundation. Submission for OMB review; comment request. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 71 FR 6794, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. Comments regarding (a) whether the 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 burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; or (d) ways to 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 should be addressed to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National Science Foundation, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to Catherine Hines, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, National Science PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send e-mail to chines@nsf.gov. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling 703–292–4414. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine Hines at (703) 292–4414 or send e-mail to chines@nsf.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., eastern time, Monday through Friday. NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Title: National Science Foundation Grant Proposal Guide. OMB Control Number: 3145–0080. Proposed Project: The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 15.2—‘‘Solicitation and Receipt of Proposals and Information’’ prescribes policies and procedures for preparing and issuing Requests for Proposals. The FAR System has been developed in accordance with the requirement of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act of 1974, as amended. The NSF Act of 1950, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1870, Sec. II, states that NSF has the authority to: (c) Enter into contracts or other arrangements, or modifications thereof, for the carrying on, by organizations or individuals in the United States and foreign countries, including other government agencies of the United States and of foreign countries, of such scientific or engineering activities as the Foundation deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act, and, at the request of the Secretary of Defense, specific scientific or engineering activities in connection with matters relating to international cooperation or national security, and, when deemed appropriate by the Foundation, such contracts or other arrangements or modifications thereof, may be entered into without legal consideration, without performance or other bonds and without regard to section 5 of title 41, U.S.C. Use of the Information: Request for Proposals (RFP) is used to competitively E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM 13APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 71 / Thursday, April 13, 2006 / Notices solicit proposals in response to NSF need for services. Impact will be on those individuals or organizations who elect to submit proposals in response to the RFP. Information gathered will be evaluated in light of NSF procurement requirements to determine who will be awarded a contract. Estimate of Burden: The Foundation estimates that, on average, 558 hours per respondent will be required to complete the RFP. Respondents: Individuals; business or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions; Federal government; state, local, or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Responses: 75. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 41,850 hours. Dated: April 10, 2006. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 06–3556 Filed 4–12–06; 8:45 am] NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION National Science Board; Workshop on Hurricane Science and Engineering Date and Time: April 18, 2006, 8 a.m.–6:15 p.m. (CT). Place: Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, 40 South Alcaniz Street, Pensacola, Florida. Contact Information: Please refer to the National Science Board Web site (https://www.nsf.gov/nsb) for updated Agenda. NSB Office; Mrs. Susan E. Fannoney (703) 292–7000. Status: This Workshop will be open to the public. HSRObinson on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Provisional Agenda Toward a National Agenda for Hurricane Science and Engineering, Workshop #3: Academic Research Perspectives 8 a.m. Welcoming Remarks—Dr. Warren M. Washington, Chairman, National Science Board. 8:05 a.m. Motivation, Purpose and Goals. Drs. Kelvin K. Droegemeier and Ken Ford, National Science Board Members and co-chairs of Board Task Force on Hurricane Science and Engineering.. 8:20 a.m. Process and Logistics for NSB Workshops. Dr. Michael Crosby, Executive Officer, National Science Board. 8:30 a.m. Panel Session I: Physical, Biological and Ecological Sciences. 10:10 a.m. Roundtable Discussion. 10:40 a.m. Break. 10:55 a.m. Panel Session II: Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences. 14:20 Apr 12, 2006 Michael P. Crosby, Executive Officer and NSB Office Director. [FR Doc. 06–3607 Filed 4–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–M NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ACTION: Notice of pending NRC action to submit an information collection request to OMB and solicitation of public comment. AGENCY: BILLING CODE 7555–01–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 12:15 a.m. Roundtable Discussion. 12:45 a.m. Break. 2 p.m. Panel Session III: Engineering and Infrastructure. 3:40 p.m. Roundtable Discussion. 4:10 p.m. Break-Out Groups (Sessions I, II, III). 5:15 p.m. Break-Out Group Reports and Discussion 5 p.m. Summary and Next Steps. 6:15 p.m. Adjourn. Jkt 208001 SUMMARY: The NRC is preparing a submittal to OMB for review of continued approval of information collections under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. The title of the information collection: 10 CFR part 110, Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material. 2. Current OMB approval number: 3150–0036. 3. How often the collection is required: On occasion. 4. Who is required or asked to report: Any person in the U.S. who wishes to export: (a) Nuclear equipment and material subject to the requirements of a specific license, (b) radioactive waste subject to the requirements of a specific license, and (c) incidental radioactive material that is a contaminant of shipments of more than 100 kilograms of non-waste material using existing NRC general licenses. 5. The number of annual respondents: 62. 6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 857 [478 reporting + 379 recordkeeping (0.66 hours per response)]. 7. Abstract: 10 CFR part 110 provides application, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for export PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19213 and imports of nuclear material and equipment subject to the requirements of a specific license or a general license and exports of incidental radioactive material. The information collected and maintained pursuant to 10 CFR part 110 enables the NRC to authorize only imports and exports which are not inimical to U.S. common defense and security and which meet applicable statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements. Submit, by June 12, 2006, comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? A copy of the draft supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O–1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/ doc-comment/omb/. The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the NRC Clearance Officer, Brenda Jo. Shelton (T–5F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC, 20555–0001, or by telephone 301–415–7233, or by Internet electronic mail to INFOCOLLECT@NRC.GOV. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 6th day of April 2006. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Brenda Jo. Shelton, NRC Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6–5499 Filed 4–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Draft 2006 Report to Congress on the Costs and Benefits of Federal Regulations Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM 13APN1

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Submission for OMB review; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the 
following information collection requirement to OMB for review and 
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13. 
This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published 
in the Federal Register at 71 FR 6794, and no comments were received. 
NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the 
publication of this second notice. Comments regarding (a) whether the 
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 
burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information 
to be collected; or (d) ways to 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 should be addressed to: Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National Science 
Foundation, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and 
to Catherine Hines, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, National Science 
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230 
or send e-mail to chines@nsf.gov. Comments regarding these information 
collections are best assured of having their full effect if received 
within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be 
obtained by calling 703-292-4414.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine Hines at (703) 292-4414 or 
send e-mail to chines@nsf.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications 
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay 
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., eastern 
time, Monday through Friday.
    NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless 
the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control 
number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to 
the collection of information that such persons are not required to 
respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number.
    Title: National Science Foundation Grant Proposal Guide.
    OMB Control Number: 3145-0080.
    Proposed Project: The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 
15.2--``Solicitation and Receipt of Proposals and Information'' 
prescribes policies and procedures for preparing and issuing Requests 
for Proposals. The FAR System has been developed in accordance with the 
requirement of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act of 1974, as 
amended. The NSF Act of 1950, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1870, Sec. II, 
states that NSF has the authority to:
    (c) Enter into contracts or other arrangements, or modifications 
thereof, for the carrying on, by organizations or individuals in the 
United States and foreign countries, including other government 
agencies of the United States and of foreign countries, of such 
scientific or engineering activities as the Foundation deems necessary 
to carry out the purposes of this Act, and, at the request of the 
Secretary of Defense, specific scientific or engineering activities in 
connection with matters relating to international cooperation or 
national security, and, when deemed appropriate by the Foundation, such 
contracts or other arrangements or modifications thereof, may be 
entered into without legal consideration, without performance or other 
bonds and without regard to section 5 of title 41, U.S.C.
    Use of the Information: Request for Proposals (RFP) is used to 
competitively

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solicit proposals in response to NSF need for services. Impact will be 
on those individuals or organizations who elect to submit proposals in 
response to the RFP. Information gathered will be evaluated in light of 
NSF procurement requirements to determine who will be awarded a 
contract.
    Estimate of Burden: The Foundation estimates that, on average, 558 
hours per respondent will be required to complete the RFP.
    Respondents: Individuals; business or other for-profit; not-for-
profit institutions; Federal government; state, local, or tribal 
governments.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 75.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 41,850 hours.

    Dated: April 10, 2006.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 06-3556 Filed 4-12-06; 8:45 am]
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