Silicon Metal From Brazil and China, 40543-40544 [E6-11273]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 136 / Monday, July 17, 2006 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029–0061 and 1029– 0110 Office fo Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to request renewed approval for the collections of information for 30 CFR 795, Permanent Regulatory Program—Small Operator Assistance Program (SOAP), and two technical training program course effectiveness evaluation forms. These collection requests have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The information collection requests describe the nature of the information collections and the expected burden and cost. DATES: OMB has up to 60 days to approve or disapprove the information collections but may respond after 30 days. Therefore, public comments should be submitted to OMB by August 16, 2006, in order to be assured of consideration. Submit comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Department of Interior Desk Officer, by telefax at (202) 395–6566 or via e-mail to OIRA_Docket@omb.eop.gov. Also, please send a copy of your comments to John A. Trelease, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 202—SIB, Washington, DC 20240, or electronically to jtreleas@osmre.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request a copy of either information collection request, explanatory information and related forms, contact John A. Trelease at (202) 208–2783, or electronically to jtreleas@osmre.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR 1320, which implement 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)]. OSM has submitted two requests to OMB to rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:41 Jul 14, 2006 Jkt 208001 renew its approval of the collections of information contained in: 30 CFR 795, Permanent Regulatory Program—Small Operator Assistance Program (SOAP); and two technical training program course effectiveness evaluation forms. OSM is requesting a 3-year term of approval for each information collection activity. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for these collections of information are 1029–0061 for Part 795, amd 1029–0110 for the technical training effectiveness evaluation forms. As required under 5 CFR 1320.8(d), a Federal Register notice soliciting comments on these collections of information was published on March 7, 2006 (71 FR 11446). No comments were received. This notice provides the public with an additional 30 days in which to comment on the following information collection activities: Title: 30 CFR part 95—Permanent Regulatory Program—Small Operator Assistance Program. OMB Control Number: 1029–0061. Summary: This information collector requirement is needed to provide assistance to qualified small mine operators under section 507(c) of Public Law 95–87. The information requested will provide the regulatory authority with data to determine the eligibility of the applicant and the capability and expertise of laboratories to perform required tasks. Bureau Form Number: FS–6. Frequency of Collection: Once per application. Description of Respondents: Small operators, laboratories, and State regulatory authorities. Total Annual Responses: 4. Total Annual Burden Hours: 93 hours. Title: Technical Training Program Course Effectiveness Evaluation. OMB Control Control Number: 1029– 0110. Summary: Executive Order 12862 requires agencies to survey customers to determine the kind and quality of services they want and their level of satisfaction with existing services. The information supplied by this evaluation will determine customer satisfaction with OSM’s training program and identify needs of respondents. Bureau Form Number: None. Frequency of Collection: On Occasion. Description of Respondents: State regulatory authority and Tribal employees and their supervisors. PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40543 Total Annual Response: 475. Total Annual Burden Hours: 79 hours. Send comments on the need for the collections of information for the performance of the functions of the agency; the accuracy of the agency’s burden estimates; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collections; and ways to minimize the information collection burdens on respondents, such as use of automated means of collections of the information, to the following addresses. Please refer to OMB control number 1029–0061 for part 795, and 1029–0110 for the technical training effectiveness evaluation forms. Dated: May 10, 2006. Dennis G. Rice, Acting Chief, Division of Regulatory Support. [FR Doc. 06–6248 Filed 7–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–05–M INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–471 and 472 (Second Review)] Silicon Metal From Brazil and China United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Revised schedule for the subject investigations. AGENCY: DATES: Effective Date: July 11, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Taylor (202–708–4101), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for these investigations may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 2, 2006, the Commission established a schedule for the conduct of the final phase of the subject investigations (71 FR 26783, May 8, 2006). Subsequently, the Commission found it necessary to revise the schedule. The Commission’s new schedule for the investigations is as follows: requests E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1 40544 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 136 / Monday, July 17, 2006 / Notices to appear at the hearing must be filed with the Secretary to the Commission not later than September 12, 2006; the prehearing conference will be held at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building at 9:30 a.m. on September 15, 2006; the prehearing staff report will be placed in the nonpublic record on August 30, 2006; the deadline for filing prehearing briefs is September 12, 2006; the hearing will be held at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building at 9:30 a.m. on September 19, 2006; the deadline for filing posthearing briefs is October 6, 2006; the Commission will make its final release of information on October 31, 2006; and final party comments are due on November 2, 2006. For further information concerning these investigations see the Commission’s notice cited above and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and C (19 CFR part 207). Authority: These investigations are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules. Issued: July 12, 2006. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E6–11273 Filed 7–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES July 11, 2006. The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public information collection requests (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of each ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting Darrin King on 202–693– 4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or e-mail: king.darrin@dol.gov. Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, 202–395–7316 (this is not a toll-free number), within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:41 Jul 14, 2006 Jkt 208001 The OMB 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 submission of responses. Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: General Inquiries to State Agency Contacts. OMB Number: 1220–0168. Type of Response: Reporting. Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government. Frequency: As needed. Number of Respondents: 55. Total Annual Responses: 23,890. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 15,762. Estimate Average Response Time: 40 minutes. Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0. Total Annual Costs (operating/ maintaining systems or purchasing services): $0. Description: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) awards funds to State Agencies in order to assist them in operating one or more of seven Labor Market Information and/or Occupational Safety and Health Statistics Federal/State cooperative statistical programs. To ensure a timely flow of data and to be able to evaluate and improve the programs it is necessary to conduct ongoing communications between BLS and its State partners dealing with, for example, deliverables, program enhancements, and administrative issues. Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: BLS Occupational Safety and Health Statistics (OSHS) Cooperative Agreement (CA) Application Package. OMB Number: 1220–0149. PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Type of Response: Reporting and Recordkeeping. Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government. Frequency: Quarterly and Annually. Number of Respondents: 56. Total Annual Responses: 280. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 336. Estimate Average Response Time: 3 hours. Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0. Total Annual Costs (operating/ maintaining systems or purchasing services): $0. Description: The BLS signs cooperative agreements with states, and political subdivisions thereof, to assist them in developing and administering programs that deal with occupational safety and health statistics and to arrange through these agreements for the research to further the objectives of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The OSHS CA application package is representative of the package sent every year to State agencies and is, therefore, considered a ‘‘generic’’ package. The work statements are not the actual work statements that the applicants will see in subsequent fiscal years. Substantive changes to the work statements will be reviewed separately by OMB annually. Darrin A. King, Acting Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–11213 Filed 7–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–24–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–58,369] Agere Systems, Inc.; Including an OnSite Leased Employee of Microtronic, Inc.; Orlando, FL; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on December 19, 2005, applicable to workers of Agere Systems, Inc, Orlando, Florida. The notice was published in the Federal Register on January 10, 2006 (71 FR 1556). The certification was amended on April 19, E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 136 (Monday, July 17, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40543-40544]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-11273]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation Nos. 731-TA-471 and 472 (Second Review)]


Silicon Metal From Brazil and China

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Revised schedule for the subject investigations.

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DATES: Effective Date: July 11, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Taylor (202-708-4101), Office of 
Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information 
on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-
1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special 
assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the 
Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning 
the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server 
(https://www.usitc.gov). The public record for these investigations may 
be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://
edis.usitc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 2, 2006, the Commission established a 
schedule for the conduct of the final phase of the subject 
investigations (71 FR 26783, May 8, 2006). Subsequently, the Commission 
found it necessary to revise the schedule.
    The Commission's new schedule for the investigations is as follows: 
requests

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to appear at the hearing must be filed with the Secretary to the 
Commission not later than September 12, 2006; the prehearing conference 
will be held at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building at 
9:30 a.m. on September 15, 2006; the prehearing staff report will be 
placed in the nonpublic record on August 30, 2006; the deadline for 
filing prehearing briefs is September 12, 2006; the hearing will be 
held at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building at 9:30 a.m. 
on September 19, 2006; the deadline for filing posthearing briefs is 
October 6, 2006; the Commission will make its final release of 
information on October 31, 2006; and final party comments are due on 
November 2, 2006.
    For further information concerning these investigations see the 
Commission's notice cited above and the Commission's Rules of Practice 
and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and 
part 207, subparts A and C (19 CFR part 207).

    Authority: These investigations are being conducted under 
authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is 
published pursuant to section 207.21 of the Commission's rules.

    Issued: July 12, 2006.

    By order of the Commission.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E6-11273 Filed 7-14-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
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