Intent to Request Approval From OMB of One New Public Collection of Information: National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP), Training Course Feedback Forms, 45573 [E6-12888]

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Therefore, in preparation for OMB review and approval of the following information collection, TSA is soliciting comments to— (1) Evaluate whether the proposed information requirement is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Information Collection Requirement DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration Intent to Request Approval From OMB of One New Public Collection of Information: National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP), Training Course Feedback Forms Transportation Security Administration, DHS. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on a new information collection requirement abstracted below that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Send your comments by October 10, 2006. DATES: Comments may be mailed or delivered to Katrina Wawer, Attorney-Advisor, Office of the Chief Counsel, TSA–2, Transportation Security Administration, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 22202–4220. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katrina Wawer at the above address, or by telephone (571) 227–1995 or facsimile (571) 227–1381. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:05 Aug 08, 2006 Jkt 208001 Purpose of Data Collection The National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP) is a component of TSA’s Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service and is a cooperative partnership with participating airports and mass transit systems. TSA provides and trains the canines, in-depth training for the handlers, and partially reimburses the participating agency for costs associated with the teams, such as salaries, overtime, canine food, and veterinary care. Following training, handlers and supervisors are requested to complete TSA’s Training Course Feedback Form, which captures numerical ratings and written comments about the quality of training instruction. The data collected provides valuable feedback to the program director, key staff members, instructional staff, and supervisors on how the material was presented and received. The feedback is collected, analyzed, and implementation of positive program changes occur as a result of the student/handler data collected. Description of Data Collection Each student inputs the data into the Canine Web Site electronically prior to their departure from the training environment. Each student that graduates from the course of instruction completes the feedback form, which is part of the course curriculum. The estimated burden is approximately one PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45573 hour or less per participant to read, answer, and return the questions. TSA estimates approximately 150 course graduates will complete the form on an annual basis, for an annual hour burden of 150 hours. Use of Results The TSA Headquarters NEDCTP staff and the Canine Support Branch in San Antonio, Texas, use these results to continuously evaluate the quality of training and improve the course curriculum and course of instruction. Additionally, the collected feedback provides for new ideas, best practices, and insight on the overall canine training program that TSA can evaluate during annual formal review of current course curriculum. TSA disseminates the information to a limited amount of NEDCTP staff on an as needed basis. The program director reviews each of the feedback forms. Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on August 3, 2006. Peter Pietra, Director of Privacy Policy and Compliance. [FR Doc. E6–12888 Filed 8–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–05–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5037–N–53] Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Emergency Comment Request; Federal Labor Standards Payee Verification and Payment Processing Office of Departmental Operations and Coordination, Office of Labor Relations, HUD. ACTION: Notice of proposed information collection. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: Comments Due Date: August 21, 2006. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments must be received within ten (10) days from the date of this Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 9, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 45573]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-12888]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration


Intent to Request Approval From OMB of One New Public Collection 
of Information: National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program 
(NEDCTP), Training Course Feedback Forms

AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites 
public comment on a new information collection requirement abstracted 
below that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

DATES: Send your comments by October 10, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed or delivered to Katrina Wawer, 
Attorney-Advisor, Office of the Chief Counsel, TSA-2, Transportation 
Security Administration, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 22202-
4220.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katrina Wawer at the above address, or 
by telephone (571) 227-1995 or facsimile (571) 227-1381.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501 et seq.), an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is 
not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it 
displays a valid OMB control number. Therefore, in preparation for OMB 
review and approval of the following information collection, TSA is 
soliciting comments to--
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed information requirement is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology.

Information Collection Requirement

Purpose of Data Collection

    The National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP) is a 
component of TSA's Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal 
Service and is a cooperative partnership with participating airports 
and mass transit systems. TSA provides and trains the canines, in-depth 
training for the handlers, and partially reimburses the participating 
agency for costs associated with the teams, such as salaries, overtime, 
canine food, and veterinary care. Following training, handlers and 
supervisors are requested to complete TSA's Training Course Feedback 
Form, which captures numerical ratings and written comments about the 
quality of training instruction. The data collected provides valuable 
feedback to the program director, key staff members, instructional 
staff, and supervisors on how the material was presented and received. 
The feedback is collected, analyzed, and implementation of positive 
program changes occur as a result of the student/handler data 
collected.

Description of Data Collection

    Each student inputs the data into the Canine Web Site 
electronically prior to their departure from the training environment. 
Each student that graduates from the course of instruction completes 
the feedback form, which is part of the course curriculum. The 
estimated burden is approximately one hour or less per participant to 
read, answer, and return the questions. TSA estimates approximately 150 
course graduates will complete the form on an annual basis, for an 
annual hour burden of 150 hours.

Use of Results

    The TSA Headquarters NEDCTP staff and the Canine Support Branch in 
San Antonio, Texas, use these results to continuously evaluate the 
quality of training and improve the course curriculum and course of 
instruction. Additionally, the collected feedback provides for new 
ideas, best practices, and insight on the overall canine training 
program that TSA can evaluate during annual formal review of current 
course curriculum. TSA disseminates the information to a limited amount 
of NEDCTP staff on an as needed basis. The program director reviews 
each of the feedback forms.

    Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on August 3, 2006.
Peter Pietra,
Director of Privacy Policy and Compliance.
 [FR Doc. E6-12888 Filed 8-8-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-05-P
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