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under 30 CFR part 740, Surface Coal
Mining and Reclamation Operations on
Federal Lands. This information
collection activity was previously
approved by the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB), and assigned
clearance numbers 1029–0027.
DATES: Comments on the proposed
information collection must be received
by July 3, 2006, to be assured of
consideration.
Comments may be mailed to
John A. Trelease, Office of Surface
Mining Reclamation and Enforcement,
1951 Constitution Ave., NW., Room
202—SIB, Washington, DC 20240.
Comments may also be submitted
electronically to jtreleas@osmre.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
request a copy of the information
collection requests, explanatory
information and related forms, contact
John A. Trelease, at (202) 208–2783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB
regulations at 5 CFR part 1320, which
implementing provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub.
L. 104–13), require that interested
members of the public and affected
agencies have an opportunity to
comment on information collection and
recordkeeping activities [see 5 CFR
1320.8 (d)]. This notice identifies an
information collection that OSM will be
submitting to OMB for approval. This
collection is contained in 30 CFR part
740, General requirements for surface
coal mining and reclamation operations
on Federal lands (1029–0027). OSM will
request a 3-year term of approval for this
information collection activity.
Comments are invited on: (1) The
need for the collection of information
for the performance of the functions of
the agency; (2) the accuracy of the
agency’s burden estimates; (3) ways to
enhance the quality, utility and clarity
of the information collection; and (4)
ways to minimize the information
collection burden on respondents, such
as use of automated means of collection
of the information. A summary of the
public comments will accompany
OSM’s submission of the information
collection requests to OMB.
The following information is provided
for the information collection: (1) Title
of the information collection; (2) OMB
control number; (3) summary of the
information collection activity; and (4)
frequency of collection, description of
the respondents, estimated total annual
responses, and the total annual
reporting and recordkeeping burden for
the collection of information.
Title: 30 CFR Part 740—General
requirements for surface coal mining
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and reclamation operations on Federal
lands.
OMB Control Number: 1029–0027.
Summary: Section 523 of SMCRA
requires that a Federal lands program be
established to govern surface coal
mining and reclamation operations on
Federal lands. The information
requested is needed to assist the
regulatory authority determine the
eligibility of an applicant to conduct
surface coal mining operations on
Federal lands.
Frequency of Collection: Once.
Description of Respondents:
Applicants for surface coal mine
permits on Federal lands, and State
Regulatory Authorities.
Total Annual Responses: 42.
Total Annual Burden Hours for
Applicants: 2,602.
Total Annual Burden Hours for
States: 800.
Total Annual Burden for All
Respondents: 3,402.
Dated: April 26, 2006.
John R. Craynon,
Chief, Division of Regulatory Support.
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provided for in subheading 3802.10.00
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States, that are alleged to be
sold in the United States at less than fair
value (LTFV).
Commencement of Final Phase
Investigation
Pursuant to section 207.18 of the
Commission’s rules, the Commission
also gives notice of the commencement
of the final phase of its investigation.
The Commission will issue a final phase
notice of scheduling, which will be
published in the Federal Register as
provided in section 207.21 of the
Commission’s rules, upon notice from
the Department of Commerce
(Commerce) of an affirmative
preliminary determination in the
investigation under section 733(b) of the
Act, or, if the preliminary determination
is negative, upon notice of an
affirmative final determination in that
investigation under section 735(a) of the
Act. Parties that filed entries of
appearance in the preliminary phase of
the investigation need not enter a
separate appearance for the final phase
of the investigation. Industrial users,
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731–TA–1103
(Preliminary)]
Certain Activated Carbon From China
Determination
On the basis of the record1 developed
in the subject investigation, the United
States International Trade Commission
(Commission) determines, pursuant to
section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930
(19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act), that there
is a reasonable indication that an
industry in the United States is
materially injured by reason of imports
from China of certain activated carbon,2
1 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19
CFR 207.2(f)).
2 For purposes of this investigation, the product
covered is certain activated carbon defined as a
powdered, granular or pelletized carbon product
obtained by ‘‘activating’’ with heat and steam
various materials containing carbon, including but
not limited to coal (including bituminous, lignite
and anthracite), wood, coconut shells, olive stones,
and peat. The thermal and steam treatments remove
organic materials and create an internal pore
structure in the carbon material. The producer can
also use carbon dioxide gas (CO2) in place of steam
in this process. The vast majority of the internal
porosity developed during the high temperature
steam (or CO2 gas) activation process is a direct
result of oxidation of a portion of the solid carbon
atoms in the raw material, converting them into a
gaseous form of carbon. This definition covers all
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forms of activated carbon that are activated by
steam or CO2, regardless of raw material, grade,
mixture, additives, further washing or postactivation chemical treatment (chemical or water
washing, chemical impregnation or other
treatment), or product form. Unless specifically
excluded, this definition covers all physical forms
of certain activated carbon, including powdered
activated carbon (‘‘PAC’’), granular activated carbon
(‘‘GAC’’), and pelletized activated carbon.
Excluded from this definition are chemicallyactivated carbons. The carbon-based raw material
used in the chemical activation process is treated
with a strong chemical agent, including but not
limited to phosphoric acid or zinc chloride sulfuric
acid, that dehydrates molecules in the raw material,
and results in the formation of water that is
removed from the raw material by moderate heat
treatment. The activated carbon created by chemical
activation has internal porosity developed primarily
due to the action of the chemical dehydration agent.
Chemically activated carbons are typically used to
activate raw materials with a lignocellulosic
component such as cellulose, including wood,
sawdust, paper mill waste and peat.
To the extent that an imported activated carbon
product is a blend of steam and chemically
activated carbons, products containing 50 percent
or more steam (or CO2 gas) activated carbons are
within this definition, and those containing more
than 50 percent chemically activated carbons are
outside this definition.
Also excluded from this definition are reactivated
carbons and activated carbon cloth. Reactivated
carbons are previously used activated carbons that
have had adsorbed materials removed from their
pore structure after use through the application of
heat, steam and/or chemicals. Activated carbon
cloth is a woven textile fabric made of or containing
activated carbon fibers. It is used in masks and
filters and clothing of various types where a woven
format is required.
Any activated carbon meeting the physical
description of subject merchandise provided above
that is not expressly excluded from this definition
is included within the definition.
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and, if the merchandise under
investigation is sold at the retail level,
representative consumer organizations
have the right to appear as parties in
Commission antidumping and
countervailing duty investigations. The
Secretary will prepare a public service
list containing the names and addresses
of all persons, or their representatives,
who are parties to the investigation.
Background
On March 8, 2006, a petition was filed
with the Commission and Commerce by
Calgon Carbon Corporation, Pittsburgh,
PA, and Norit Americas, Inc., Marshall,
TX, alleging that an industry in the
United States is materially injured by
reason of LTFV imports of certain
activated carbon from China.
Accordingly, effective March 8, 2006,
the Commission instituted antidumping
duty investigation No. 731–TA–1103
(Preliminary).
Notice of the institution of the
Commission’s investigation and of a
public conference to be held in
connection therewith was given by
posting copies of the notice in the Office
of the Secretary, U.S. International
Trade Commission, Washington, DC,
and by publishing the notice in the
Federal Register of March 15, 2006 (71
FR 13430). The conference was held in
Washington, DC, on March 30, 2006,
and all persons who requested the
opportunity were permitted to appear in
person or by counsel.
The Commission transmitted its
determination in this investigation to
the Secretary of Commerce on April 24,
2006. The views of the Commission are
contained in USITC Publication 3852
(May 2006), entitled Certain Activated
Carbon from China: Investigation No.
731–TA–1103 (Preliminary).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: April 26, 2006.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Justice Programs
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Office for Victims of Crime; Agency
Information Collection Activities:
Proposed Collection; Comments
Requested
30-Day Notice of Information
Collection Under Review: Extension of
a currently approved collection; Victims
of Crime Act, Crime Victim Assistance
Grant Program Performance Report.
ACTION:
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The Department of Justice (DOJ),
Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office
for Victims of Crime (OVC) has
submitted the following information
collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The proposed information collection is
published to obtain comments from the
public and affected agencies. This
proposed information collection was
previously published n the Federal
Register Volume 70, Number 178, page
54573 on September 15, 2005, allowing
for a 60 day comment period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow
for an additional 30 days for public
comment until June 1, 2006. this
process is conducted in accordance with
5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments and/or suggestions
regarding the items contained in this
notice, especially the estimated public
burden and associated response time,
should be directed to the Office of
Management and Budget, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Attention Department of Justice Desk
Officer, Washington, DC 20503.
Additionally, comments may be
submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202)
395–5806. Written comments and
suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed
collection of information are
encouraged. Your comments should
address one or more of the following
four points:
—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 agencies
estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection 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 submission of
responses.
Overview of This Information
Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection:
Extension of a currently approved
collection.
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(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Victims of Crime Act, Crime Victim
Assistance Grant Program, Performance
Report.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department sponsoring the collection:
The form number is 1121–0115. Office
of Victims of Crime, Office of Justice
Programs, U.S. Department of Justice is
sponsoring the collection.
(4) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: Primary: State
government. Other: None. The VOCA,
Crime Victim Assistance Grant Program,
State Performance Report is a required
annual submission by state grantees to
report to the Office for Victims of Crime
(OVC) on the uses and effects VOCA
victim assistance grant funds have had
on services to crime victim in the State,
to certify compliance with the eligibility
requirement of VOCA, and to provide a
summary of supported activities carried
out within the State during the grant
period. This information will be
aggregated and serve as supporting
documentation for the Director’s
biennial report to the President and to
the Congress on the effectiveness of the
activities supported by these grants.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond/reply: The information to
compile these reports will be drawn
from victim assistance program data to
the 57 respondents (grantees). The
number of victim assistance programs
varies widely from state to state. A state
could be responsible for compiling
subgrant data for as many as 391
programs (Ohio) to as few as 12
programs (District of Columbia).
Therefore, the estimated clerical hours
can range from 1 to 70 hours.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: The current estimated
burden is 1,197 (20) hours per
respondent (estimate median) + 1 hour
per respondent for recordkeeping × 57
respondents = 1,197). There is no
increase in the annual recordkeeping
and reporting burden.
If additional information is required
contact: Robert B. Briggs, Department
Clearance Officer, United States
Department of Justice, Justice
Management Division, Policy and
Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building,
Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20530.
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[Notices]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731-TA-1103 (Preliminary)]
Certain Activated Carbon From China
Determination
On the basis of the record\1\ developed in the subject
investigation, the United States International Trade Commission
(Commission) determines, pursuant to section 733(a) of the Tariff Act
of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act), that there is a reasonable
indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured
by reason of imports from China of certain activated carbon,\2\
provided for in subheading 3802.10.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States
at less than fair value (LTFV).
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\1\ 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)).
\2\ For purposes of this investigation, the product covered is
certain activated carbon defined as a powdered, granular or
pelletized carbon product obtained by ``activating'' with heat and
steam various materials containing carbon, including but not limited
to coal (including bituminous, lignite and anthracite), wood,
coconut shells, olive stones, and peat. The thermal and steam
treatments remove organic materials and create an internal pore
structure in the carbon material. The producer can also use carbon
dioxide gas (CO2) in place of steam in this process. The
vast majority of the internal porosity developed during the high
temperature steam (or CO2 gas) activation process is a
direct result of oxidation of a portion of the solid carbon atoms in
the raw material, converting them into a gaseous form of carbon.
This definition covers all forms of activated carbon that are
activated by steam or CO2, regardless of raw material,
grade, mixture, additives, further washing or post-activation
chemical treatment (chemical or water washing, chemical impregnation
or other treatment), or product form. Unless specifically excluded,
this definition covers all physical forms of certain activated
carbon, including powdered activated carbon (``PAC''), granular
activated carbon (``GAC''), and pelletized activated carbon.
Excluded from this definition are chemically-activated carbons.
The carbon-based raw material used in the chemical activation
process is treated with a strong chemical agent, including but not
limited to phosphoric acid or zinc chloride sulfuric acid, that
dehydrates molecules in the raw material, and results in the
formation of water that is removed from the raw material by moderate
heat treatment. The activated carbon created by chemical activation
has internal porosity developed primarily due to the action of the
chemical dehydration agent. Chemically activated carbons are
typically used to activate raw materials with a lignocellulosic
component such as cellulose, including wood, sawdust, paper mill
waste and peat.
To the extent that an imported activated carbon product is a
blend of steam and chemically activated carbons, products containing
50 percent or more steam (or CO2 gas) activated carbons
are within this definition, and those containing more than 50
percent chemically activated carbons are outside this definition.
Also excluded from this definition are reactivated carbons and
activated carbon cloth. Reactivated carbons are previously used
activated carbons that have had adsorbed materials removed from
their pore structure after use through the application of heat,
steam and/or chemicals. Activated carbon cloth is a woven textile
fabric made of or containing activated carbon fibers. It is used in
masks and filters and clothing of various types where a woven format
is required.
Any activated carbon meeting the physical description of subject
merchandise provided above that is not expressly excluded from this
definition is included within the definition.
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Commencement of Final Phase Investigation
Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission's rules, the
Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of
its investigation. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of
scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided
in section 207.21 of the Commission's rules, upon notice from the
Department of Commerce (Commerce) of an affirmative preliminary
determination in the investigation under section 733(b) of the Act, or,
if the preliminary determination is negative, upon notice of an
affirmative final determination in that investigation under section
735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the
preliminary phase of the investigation need not enter a separate
appearance for the final phase of the investigation. Industrial users,
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and, if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail
level, representative consumer organizations have the right to appear
as parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty
investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list
containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their
representatives, who are parties to the investigation.
Background
On March 8, 2006, a petition was filed with the Commission and
Commerce by Calgon Carbon Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA, and Norit
Americas, Inc., Marshall, TX, alleging that an industry in the United
States is materially injured by reason of LTFV imports of certain
activated carbon from China. Accordingly, effective March 8, 2006, the
Commission instituted antidumping duty investigation No. 731-TA-1103
(Preliminary).
Notice of the institution of the Commission's investigation and of
a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by
posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S.
International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the
notice in the Federal Register of March 15, 2006 (71 FR 13430). The
conference was held in Washington, DC, on March 30, 2006, and all
persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in
person or by counsel.
The Commission transmitted its determination in this investigation
to the Secretary of Commerce on April 24, 2006. The views of the
Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3852 (May 2006), entitled
Certain Activated Carbon from China: Investigation No. 731-TA-1103
(Preliminary).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: April 26, 2006.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E6-6546 Filed 5-1-06; 8:45 am]
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