Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 29985-29986 [E6-7925]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 100 / Wednesday, May 24, 2006 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–59,287] Public Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (ACA) SNC Manufacturing Company, Inc., Oshkosh, WI; Notice of Termination of Investigation AGENCY: Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on April 27, 2006, in response to a worker petition filed by a union official on behalf of workers at SNC Manufacturing Company, Inc., Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 10 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463; 5 U.S.C. App. 1), notice is hereby given of an open meeting of the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (ACA). Time and Date: The meeting will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, and continue until approximately 4:30 p.m. The meeting will reconvene at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, and adjourn at approximately 12 noon. Place: Hilton Crystal City, 2399 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202. The agenda is subject to change due to time constraints and priority items which may come before the Committee between the time of this publication and the scheduled date of the ACA meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Anthony Swoope, Administrator, Office of Apprenticeship, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N–5311, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: (202) 693–2796, (this is not a toll-free number). Signed at Washington, DC this 8th day of May, 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–7943 Filed 5–23–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–59,178] Zohar Waterworks, LLC, d/b/a Tri Palm International, Columbus, OH; Notice of Termination of Investigation jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, an investigation was initiated on April 10, 2006 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at Zohar Waterworks, LLC, d/b/a Tri Palm International, Columbus, Ohio. The petitioning group of workers is covered by an active certification, (TA– W–59,172), which expires on May 4, 2008. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 11th day of May, 2006. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–7940 Filed 5–23–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:08 May 23, 2006 Jkt 208001 Employment and Training Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice of an open ACA meeting. Matters To Be Considered The agenda will focus on the following topics: • ETA Activity Updates. • Regulatory Workgroup Update. • Group Discussion on Regulatory Workgroup Update and Recommendations. • Public Comment. Status Members of the public are invited to attend the proceedings. Individuals with disabilities should contact Ms. Kenya Huckaby at (202) 693–3795 no later than Tuesday June 20, 2006, if special accommodations are needed. Any member of the public who wishes to file written data or comments pertaining to the agenda may do so by sending the data or comments to Mr. Anthony Swoope, Administrator, Office of Apprenticeship, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N–5311, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Such submissions should be sent by Tuesday, June 20, 2006, to be included in the record for the meeting. PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29985 Any member of the public who wishes to speak at the meeting should indicate the nature of the intended presentation and the amount of time needed by furnishing a written statement to the Designated Federal Official, Mr. Anthony Swoope, by June 20, 2006. The Chairperson will announce at the beginning of the meeting the extent to which time will permit the granting of such requests. Signed at Washington, DC, this 15th day of May 2006. Emily Stover DeRocco, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Administration. [FR Doc. E6–7920 Filed 5–23–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment Standards Administration Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, 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 Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(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 Employment Standards Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire (OWCP–20). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before July 24, 2006. ADDRESSES: Ms. Hazel M. Bell, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room S–3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 693–0418, fax (202) 693–1451, e-mail bell.hazel@dol.gov. Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or e-mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\24MYN1.SGM 24MYN1 29986 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 100 / Wednesday, May 24, 2006 / Notices I. Background The Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as amended, 30 U.S.C. 923(b) and 20 CFR 725.544 (c), the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7385j–2 and 20 CFR 30.510 through 30.520, and the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act, 5 U.S.C. 8129(b) and 20 CFR 10.430–10.441, provide for the recovery or waiver of overpayments of benefits to beneficiaries. The OWCP–20 is used by OWCP examiners to ascertain the financial condition of the beneficiary who has been overpaid to determine the present and potential income and assets available for collection proceedings. The questionnaire also provides a means for the beneficiary to explain why he/she is not at fault for the overpayment. If this information were not collected, Black Lung, EEOICPA and FECA would have little basis to decide on collection proceedings. This information collection is currently approved for use through November 30, 2006. The Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments which: • 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 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 submissions of responses. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES III. Current Actions The Department of Labor seeks approval for the extension of this information collection in order to carry out its responsibility under the law to resolve overpayments under the Acts. Type of Review: Extension. Agency: Employment Standards Administration. Title: Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire. OMB Number: 1215–0144. 17:08 May 23, 2006 Dated: May 19, 2006. Ruben Wiley, Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration and Planning, Employment Standards Administration. [FR Doc. E6–7925 Filed 5–23–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CR–P II. Review Focus VerDate Aug<31>2005 Agency Number: OWCP–20. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Total Respondents: 4,020. Total Responses: 4,020. Time per Response: 45–75 minutes, average 1 hour. Frequency: On occasion. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 4,020. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): $1,688. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Jkt 208001 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. ICR–1218–0129(2006)] Standard on Benzene; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Request for public comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection requirements contained in its Benzene Standard (29 CFR 1910.1028). The Standard protects employees from adverse health effects from occupational exposure to benzene. DATES: Comments must be submitted by the following dates: Hard Copy: Your comments must be submitted (postmarked or received) by July 24, 2006. Facsimile and electronic transmission: Your comments must be received by July 24, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OSHA Docket No. ICR– 1218–0129(2006), by any of the following methods: Regular mail, express delivery, hand delivery, and messenger service: Submit your comments and attachments to the PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 OSHA Docket Office, Room N–2625, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–2350 (OSHA’s TTY number is (877) 889– 5627). OSHA Docket Office and Department of Labor hours are 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., e.t. Facsimile: If your comments are 10 pages or fewer in length, including attachments, you may fax them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–1648. Electronic: You may submit comments through the Internet at https://ecomments.osha.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read or download comments or background materials, such as the complete Information Collection Request (ICR) (containing the Supporting Statement, OMB–83–I Form, and attachments), go to OSHA’s Web page at https://www.OSHA.gov. In addition, the ICR, comments and submissions are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office at the address above. You may also contact Jamaa Hill at the address below to obtain a copy of the ICR. For additional information on submitting comments, please see the ‘‘Public Participation’’ heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jamaa Hill, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N–3609, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–2222. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent (i.e.,employer) burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing information collection requirements in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA–95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program ensures that information is in the desired format, reporting burden (time and costs) is minimal, collection instruments are clearly understood, and OSHA’s estimate of the information collection burden is accurate. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the Act) authorizes information collection by employers as necessary or appropriate for enforcement of the Act or for developing information regarding the causes and prevention of occupational injuries, illnesses, and accidents (29 U.S.C. 657). In this regard, the Benzene standard requires E:\FR\FM\24MYN1.SGM 24MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 24, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29985-29986]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-7925]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment Standards Administration


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, 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 
Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(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 Employment Standards Administration is soliciting 
comments concerning the proposed collection: Overpayment Recovery 
Questionnaire (OWCP-20). A copy of the proposed information collection 
request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the 
addresses section of this Notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
addresses section below on or before July 24, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Ms. Hazel M. Bell, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 
Constitution Ave., NW., Room S-3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone 
(202) 693-0418, fax (202) 693-1451, e-mail bell.hazel@dol.gov. Please 
use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or e-
mail).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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I. Background

    The Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as amended, 30 
U.S.C. 923(b) and 20 CFR 725.544 (c), the Energy Employees Occupational 
Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7385j-2 
and 20 CFR 30.510 through 30.520, and the Federal Employees' 
Compensation Act, 5 U.S.C. 8129(b) and 20 CFR 10.430-10.441, provide 
for the recovery or waiver of overpayments of benefits to 
beneficiaries. The OWCP-20 is used by OWCP examiners to ascertain the 
financial condition of the beneficiary who has been overpaid to 
determine the present and potential income and assets available for 
collection proceedings. The questionnaire also provides a means for the 
beneficiary to explain why he/she is not at fault for the overpayment. 
If this information were not collected, Black Lung, EEOICPA and FECA 
would have little basis to decide on collection proceedings. This 
information collection is currently approved for use through November 
30, 2006.

II. Review Focus

    The Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments 
which:
     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 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 submissions of responses.

III. Current Actions

    The Department of Labor seeks approval for the extension of this 
information collection in order to carry out its responsibility under 
the law to resolve overpayments under the Acts.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire.
    OMB Number: 1215-0144.
    Agency Number: OWCP-20.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Total Respondents: 4,020.
    Total Responses: 4,020.
    Time per Response: 45-75 minutes, average 1 hour.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 4,020.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $1,688.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a 
matter of public record.

    Dated: May 19, 2006.
Ruben Wiley,
Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, Division of 
Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration and 
Planning, Employment Standards Administration.
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