Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 43135-43136 [06-6575]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 146 / Monday, July 31, 2006 / Notices Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program. Form Number(s): PTO/SB/20. Agency Approval Number: 0651– 00XX. Type of Request: New collection. Burden: 1,000 hours annually. Number of Respondents: 500 responses per year. Avg. Hours per Response: The USPTO estimates that it will take the public approximately two hours (2.0 hours) to gather the necessary information, prepare the form, and submit the completed request. Needs and Uses: The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program is being established between the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO). This program will allow applicants whose claims are determined to be patentable in the office of first filing to have the corresponding application that is filed in the office of second filing be advanced out of turn for examination. At the same time, this program will allow the office of second filing to exploit the search and examination results of the office of first filing, which will increase examination efficiency and improve patent quality. This information collection includes one proposed form, Request for Participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program Between the JPO and the USPTO (PTO/SB/20), which may be used by applicants to request participation in the pilot program and to ensure that they meet the program requirements. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits, not-for-profit institutions. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395–3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by any of the following methods: E-mail: Susan.Brown@uspto.gov. Include ‘‘0651–00XX PPH Pilot Program copy request’’ in the subject line of the message. Fax: 571–273–0112, marked to the attention of Susan Brown. Mail: Susan K. Brown, Records Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Architecture, Engineering and Technical Services, Data Architecture and Services Division, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313–1450. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:49 Jul 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 information collection should be sent on or before August 30, 2006 to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Room 10202, New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. Dated: July 24, 2006. Susan K. Brown, Records Officer, USPTO, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Architecture, Engineering and Technical Services, Data Architecture and Services Division. [FR Doc. E6–12220 Filed 7–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–16–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [No. DoD–2006–OS–0167] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), DoD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces the following proposed extension of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility: (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received on or before September 29, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–1160. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43135 for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. To request additional information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) (Military Personnel Policy/ Accession Policy) ATTN: Major Thomas M.W. Downs, 4000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–4000, or call (703) 695–5527. Title, Associated Form, and OMB Control Number: Medical Screening of Military Personnel; DD Form 2807–1 and DD Form 2807–2; OMB Control Number 0704–0413. Needs and Uses: Title 10, U.S.C. Chapter 31: Section 504 and 505, and Chapter 33, section 532, require applicants to meet accession medical standards prior to enlistment into the armed Forces (including the Coast Guard). If applicants’ medical history reveals a medical condition that does not meet the accession medical standards, they are medically disqualified for military entrance. This form also will be used by all Service members not only in their initial medical examination but also for required periodic medical examinations. Affected Public: Individuals or Households, Not-for-Profit Institutions. Annual Burden Hours: 708,333. Number of Respondents: 850,000. Responses per Respondent: 1. Average Burden Per Response: 50 minutes. Frequency: On occasion. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Summary of Information Collection These forms obtain medical information which affects entrance physical examinations, routine inservice physical examinations, separation physical examinations, and other medical examinations as required. The respondents are all applicants for enlistment, induction or commissioning. The applicant(s) completes the medical history information recorded on the form. This information collected provides the Armed Services with the medical history of applicants. The DD Forms 2807–1 and 2807–2 are the method of collecting and verifying medical data on applicants applying for entrance. These E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1 43136 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 146 / Monday, July 31, 2006 / Notices DD Forms are the official DoD medical documents used by the Services through which historical medical information is collected, reviewed and maintained. Dated: July 20, 2006. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 06–6575 Filed 7–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [No. DoD–2006–OS–0166] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), DoD. ACTION: Notice. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces the following proposed extension of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received on or before September 29, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instruction for submitting comments. • Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–1160. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https:// VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:49 Jul 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) (Military Personnel Policy)/ Accession Policy. ATTN: Major Thomas M.W. Downs. 4000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–4000, or call at (703) 695–5527. Title, Associated Form, and OMB Control Number: Police Record Check; DD Form 369; OMB Control Number 0704–0007. Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement is necessary to obtain information about arrests and criminal records on applicants to the Armed Forces of the United States. The DD Form 369, Police Record Check, is used to identify any disqualifying history regarding arrests or convictions. Affected Public: State, local or tribal government. Annual Burden Hours: 112,500. Number of Respondents: 250,000. Responses Per Respondent: 1. Average Burden per Response: 27 minutes. Frequency: On occasion. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection This information is collected to provide the Armed Services with background information on an applicant. History of criminal activity, arrests, or confinement is disqualifying for military service. The respondents will be local and state law enforcement agencies. The DD Form 369, Policy Record Check, is the method of information collection; responses are to reference any records on the applicant. The information will be used to determine suitability of the applicant for the military service. Dated: July 20, 2006. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 06–6576 Filed 7–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–M PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [No. DoD–2006–OS–0165] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), DoD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the paperwork reduction Act of 1995, The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces the following proposed extension of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received on or before September 29, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–1160. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. To request additional information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), (Military Personnel Policy/ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 146 (Monday, July 31, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43135-43136]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-6575]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[No. DoD-2006-OS-0167]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and 
Readiness), DoD.

ACTION: Notice.

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    In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel 
and Readiness) announces the following proposed extension of a public 
information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions 
thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of 
the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility: (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways 
to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received on or 
before September 29, 2006.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and 
title, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1160.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency 
name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The 
general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the 
public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the 
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov as they are received without 
change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information on 
this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the 
proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the 
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) 
(Military Personnel Policy/Accession Policy) ATTN: Major Thomas M.W. 
Downs, 4000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-4000, or call (703) 
695-5527.
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Control Number: Medical Screening 
of Military Personnel; DD Form 2807-1 and DD Form 2807-2; OMB Control 
Number 0704-0413.
    Needs and Uses: Title 10, U.S.C. Chapter 31: Section 504 and 505, 
and Chapter 33, section 532, require applicants to meet accession 
medical standards prior to enlistment into the armed Forces (including 
the Coast Guard). If applicants' medical history reveals a medical 
condition that does not meet the accession medical standards, they are 
medically disqualified for military entrance. This form also will be 
used by all Service members not only in their initial medical 
examination but also for required periodic medical examinations.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households, Not-for-Profit 
Institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 708,333.
    Number of Respondents: 850,000.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden Per Response: 50 minutes.
    Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    These forms obtain medical information which affects entrance 
physical examinations, routine in-service physical examinations, 
separation physical examinations, and other medical examinations as 
required. The respondents are all applicants for enlistment, induction 
or commissioning. The applicant(s) completes the medical history 
information recorded on the form. This information collected provides 
the Armed Services with the medical history of applicants. The DD Forms 
2807-1 and 2807-2 are the method of collecting and verifying medical 
data on applicants applying for entrance. These

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DD Forms are the official DoD medical documents used by the Services 
through which historical medical information is collected, reviewed and 
maintained.

    Dated: July 20, 2006.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 06-6575 Filed 7-28-06; 8:45 am]
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