30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-3052, Nonimmigrant V Visa Application, OMB Control Number 1405-0128, 63061-63062 [E6-18032]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 208 / Friday, October 27, 2006 / Notices 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,8 in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5),9 in particular, in that it is designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in facilitating transactions in securities, and to remove impediments and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market, and, in general to protect investors and the public interest. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purpose of the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others Written comments on the proposed rule change were neither solicited nor received. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Within 35 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register or within such longer period (i) as the Commission may designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission will: A. By order approve such proposed rule change; or B. Institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • Send e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–NYSEArca–2006–70 on the subject line. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES U.S.C. 78f(b). U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:53 Oct 26, 2006 • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. ACTION: All submissions should refer to file Number SR–NYSEArca–2006–70. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro/shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Room. Copies of such filings will also be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File number SR–NYSEArca–2006–70 and should be submitted by November 17, 2006. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.10 Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–17996 Filed 10–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 10 17 Jkt 211001 [Public Notice 5596] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–3052, Nonimmigrant V Visa Application, OMB Control Number 1405–0128 • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or 9 15 DEPARTMENT OF STATE Paper Comments Electronic Comments 8 15 63061 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant V Visa Application. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0128. • Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Visa Services (CA/VO). • Form Number: DS–3052. • Respondents: Applicants for a V nonimmigrant visa. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,500. • Estimated Number of Responses: 1,500. • Average Hours per Response: 1 hour. • Total Estimated Burden: 1,500 hours. • Frequency: Once per application. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefit. DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from October 27, 2006. ADDRESSES: Direct comments and questions to Katherine Astrich, the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who may be reached at 202–395–4718. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. • Fax: 202–395–6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1 63062 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 208 / Friday, October 27, 2006 / Notices for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents, to Andrea Lage of the Office of Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street, NW., L–603, Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at (202) 663–1221 or lageab@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary to properly perform our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond. Abstract of proposed collection: The V visa application (Form DS–3052) is used to collect information on second preference spouses and children of permanent residence for whom petitions were filed on or before December 12, 2000, and who have been waiting for three or more years for petition approval, adjustment of status, or an immigrant visa, who are applying for a nonimmigrant visa to enter the United States. The form request biographical information on the applicant and information on the immigrant petition that was filed on the applicant’s behalf. Consular officer use the information on this form to determine eligibility for V visa status. Methodology: DS–3052 is submitted to U.S. embassies and consulates overseas and is available online at https://www.travel.state.gov. The form can be filled out online and then printed. Dated: October 2, 2006. Stephen A. Edson, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E6–18032 Filed 10–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Release of Waybill Data The Surface Transportation Board has received a request from Baker & Miller PLLC on behalf of the Kansas City Southern (WB595–4—10/12/2006) for permission to use certain data from the Board’s 2005 Carload Waybill Sample. A copy of the requests may be obtained from the Office of Economics, VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:53 Oct 26, 2006 Jkt 211001 Environmental Analysis, and Administration. The waybill sample contains confidential railroad and shipper data; therefore, if any parties object to these requests, they should file their objections with the Director of the Board’s Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration within 14 calendar days of the date of this notice. The rules for release of waybill data are codified at 49 CFR 1244.9. Contact: Mac Frampton, (202) 565– 1541. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–18007 Filed 10–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Clearance Officer: Glenn P. Kirkland (202) 622–3428, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. OMB Reviewer: Alexander T. Hunt (202) 395–7316, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Robert Dahl, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–18046 Filed 10–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for the Survey for the Practitioner Attitudinal Survey October 23, 2006. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. The Department of the Treasury has submitted the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 27, 2006 to be assured of consideration. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) OMB Number: 1545–2004. Type of Review: Revision. Title: Deduction for Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings. Description: This notice sets forth a process that allows the owner of energy efficient commercial building property to certify that the property satisfies the requirements of Section 179D(c)(1) and (d). This notice also provides a procedure whereby the developer of computer software may certify to the Internal Revenue Service that the software is acceptable for use in calculating energy and power consumption for purposes of Section 179D of the Code. Respondents: Businesses and forprofit institutions. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 3,761 hours. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning the Survey for the Practitioner Attitudinal Survey. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 26, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the survey should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at (202) 622–6665, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the Internet, at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Practitioner Attitudinal Survey. OMB Number: 1545–1587. Abstract: This is a survey for quantitative research to establish changes to baseline measures of public knowledge and acceptance of Electronic Tax Administration (ETA) programs. The results of the survey will provide the level of detail needed to guide decisions related to development and Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 208 (Friday, October 27, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63061-63062]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-18032]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5596]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-3052, 
Nonimmigrant V Visa Application, OMB Control Number 1405-0128

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following 
information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant V Visa 
Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0128.
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of 
Visa Services (CA/VO).
     Form Number: DS-3052.
     Respondents: Applicants for a V nonimmigrant visa.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,500.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,500.
     Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden: 1,500 hours.
     Frequency: Once per application.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefit.

DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
up to 30 days from October 27, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments and questions to Katherine Astrich, the 
Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who 
may be reached at 202-395-4718. You may submit comments by any of the 
following methods:
     E-mail: Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov. You must 
include the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB 
control number in the subject line of your message.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503.
     Fax: 202-395-6974.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests

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for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting 
documents, to Andrea Lage of the Office of Visa Services, U.S. 
Department of State, 2401 E Street, NW., L-603, Washington, DC 20522, 
who may be reached at (202) 663-1221 or lageab@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary to properly perform our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond.
    Abstract of proposed collection: The V visa application (Form DS-
3052) is used to collect information on second preference spouses and 
children of permanent residence for whom petitions were filed on or 
before December 12, 2000, and who have been waiting for three or more 
years for petition approval, adjustment of status, or an immigrant 
visa, who are applying for a nonimmigrant visa to enter the United 
States. The form request biographical information on the applicant and 
information on the immigrant petition that was filed on the applicant's 
behalf. Consular officer use the information on this form to determine 
eligibility for V visa status.
    Methodology: DS-3052 is submitted to U.S. embassies and consulates 
overseas and is available online at https://www.travel.state.gov. The 
form can be filled out online and then printed.

    Dated: October 2, 2006.
Stephen A. Edson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
 [FR Doc. E6-18032 Filed 10-26-06; 8:45 am]
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