Disaster Recovery Survey of Businesses, 47237-47238 [E6-13444]

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PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47237 Dated: August 10, 2006. Mary Lou Stanton, Deputy Director for Indian Health Policy, Indian Health Service. [FR Doc. 06–6936 Filed 8–15–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–16–M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Disaster Recovery Survey of Businesses Office of Policy, Private Sector Office, DHS. ACTION: Submission for OMB review; comment request. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary, Private Sector Office has submitted the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling Gary Becker, 202–282–9013 (this is not a toll free number). DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until October 16, 2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10 ADDRESSES: Comments and questions about this Information Collection Request should be forwarded to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. The Office of Management and Budget 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:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1 47238 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 158 / Wednesday, August 16, 2006 / Notices e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Becker 202–282–9073 (this is not a toll free number). Analysis Agency: Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary, Private Sector Office. Title: Disaster Recovery Survey of Businesses. OMB Number: 1601–NEW. Frequency: One-time collection. Affected Public: Business owners and managers in region impacted by a disaster. Number of Respondents: 2000 per year. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes. Total Burden Hours: 500 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.00. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $0.00. Description: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Policy, Private Sector Office will distribute a written survey instrument to business owners and managers impacted by a natural or man-made disaster. Distribution and collection will occur within two months of the event. The survey contains general questions about losses incurred by the business as a result of the disaster, as well as progress made in the initial recovery. All information will be compiled for analysis and reported only at the aggregate level. Results of the analysis will be used to gauge the economic impact of the disaster as well as the effectiveness of recovery efforts. Participation will be voluntary and also provide an opportunity for the private sector to inform the Department of Homeland Security about major issues and concerns with the recovery process. Scott Charbo, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6–13444 Filed 8–15–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES [USCG–2005–22541] Merchant Mariner Credentials: Temporary Procedures Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of extension of validity for merchant mariner credentials. AGENCY: ACTION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:24 Aug 15, 2006 Jkt 208001 SUMMARY: On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the coastlines of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The Regional Examination Center (REC) at New Orleans, which provided credentialing services to approximately 29,000 mariners in those three states and 14 percent of mariners nationwide, was completely flooded, destroying vital records and equipment and rendering the facility inoperable for a considerable period of time. As a result, many mariners in the area are in possession of merchant mariner’s documents, licenses and/or certificates of registry (collectively referred to as ‘‘credentials’’) that either have expired or may expire before the Coast Guard will be able to process these mariners’ applications for renewal or upgraded credentials. With the authority Congress has granted, the Coast Guard is temporarily extending the expiration dates for credentials of eligible mariners for up to one year. DATES: This notice is effective August 16, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have any questions related to this notice, call Mr. Donald J. Kerlin, Deputy Director, Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC), Arlington, VA, (202) 493–1006. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 702 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006, Public Law 109–241, the Coast Guard is initiating temporary credentialing measures for merchant mariner’s documents, licenses, and certificates of registry for individuals who meet the following conditions: (1) If the individual is a resident of Alabama, Mississippi, or Louisiana, as confirmed by the Coast Guard’s Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation system, or (2) If the individual is a resident of any other State or Territory of the United States, and the records of the individual were— (A) Located at the Coast Guard REC facility in New Orleans that was damaged by Hurricane Katrina; or (B) Damaged or lost as a result of Hurricane Katrina. A credential that shows that it was issued in New Orleans, LA, will be sufficient proof that the mariner’s records were located at the Coast Guard REC facility in New Orleans for category (2)(A) above. Because of its international treaty obligations under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers, 1978, as amended, the United States may not extend STCW PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 endorsements in this same manner. Mariners who require such an endorsement must obtain it through the normal procedures as provided in 46 CFR part 10 and 12. The following measures are applicable to all eligible mariners whose credentials, including Coast Guardissued duplicates of lost or damaged credentials, have expired, or will expire, during the period indicated within this Notice. If a credential in a mariner’s possession has expired or will expire between August 29, 2005, and April 1, 2007, and the credential indicates that either the mariner’s home of record is in Alabama, Mississippi, or Louisiana, or that the credential was issued at New Orleans, LA, then that credential, together with a copy of this Notice, will serve as a valid credential until the Coast Guard issues the mariner a renewal or upgraded credential, or for one year from the original expiration date indicated on the credential in the mariner’s possession, whichever occurs first. A mariner who is a resident of any other State or Territory of the United States, and whose credential was issued at a location other than REC New Orleans and has expired or will expire between August 29, 2005, and April 1, 2007, and whose records were damaged or lost as a result of Hurricane Katrina, should contact any REC for the procedures to obtain official correspondence confirming that the mariner’s credential remains valid until the Coast Guard issues the mariner a renewal or upgraded credential, or for one year from the original expiration date indicated on the credential in the mariner’s possession, whichever occurs first. In determining their eligibility for an extension of their credentials under this Notice, mariners are encouraged to seek assistance at REC New Orleans, or at any of the other REC’s around the country, a list of which is available through the Internet at https:// www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/nmc/web/, and at 46 CFR 10.105 and 12.01–7. Due to the amount of time it currently takes the Coast Guard to process applications, early application for renewal or upgrade will help ensure that mariners receive their renewal or upgraded credential prior to the expiration of the authorized extension. Mariners who visit an REC to obtain official correspondence confirming that the mariner’s credential remains valid, or to conduct any other transaction involving a credential that is within one year of expiration, should apply for a E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Disaster Recovery Survey of Businesses

AGENCY: Office of Policy, Private Sector Office, DHS.

ACTION: Submission for OMB review; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary, 
Private Sector Office has submitted the following information 
collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, 
with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling 
Gary Becker, 202-282-9013 (this is not a toll free number).

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until October 16, 
2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10

ADDRESSES: Comments and questions about this Information Collection 
Request should be forwarded to the Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Homeland 
Security, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 
20503.
    The Office of Management and Budget 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,

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e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Becker 202-282-9073 (this is not 
a toll free number).

Analysis

    Agency: Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary, 
Private Sector Office.
    Title: Disaster Recovery Survey of Businesses.
    OMB Number: 1601-NEW.
    Frequency: One-time collection.
    Affected Public: Business owners and managers in region impacted by 
a disaster.
    Number of Respondents: 2000 per year.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 500 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.00.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $0.00.
    Description: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of 
Policy, Private Sector Office will distribute a written survey 
instrument to business owners and managers impacted by a natural or 
man-made disaster. Distribution and collection will occur within two 
months of the event. The survey contains general questions about losses 
incurred by the business as a result of the disaster, as well as 
progress made in the initial recovery. All information will be compiled 
for analysis and reported only at the aggregate level. Results of the 
analysis will be used to gauge the economic impact of the disaster as 
well as the effectiveness of recovery efforts. Participation will be 
voluntary and also provide an opportunity for the private sector to 
inform the Department of Homeland Security about major issues and 
concerns with the recovery process.

Scott Charbo,
Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-13444 Filed 8-15-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4410-10-P
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