Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 66800-66801 [E6-19425]

Download as PDF 66800 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 221 / Thursday, November 16, 2006 / Notices Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In the following cases, it has been determined that the requirements of 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) have not been met for the reasons specified. The Department has determined that criterion (1) of Section 246 has not been met. Workers at the firm are 50 years of age or older. TA–W–60,164; ZF Boge Elastametall, Rubber-Metal Technology Division, Paris, IL. The Department has determined that criterion (2) of Section 246 has not been met. Workers at the firm possess skills that are easily transferable. TA–W–60,244; Mosey Manufacturing Co., Inc., Plant #7, Richmond, IN. The Department has determined that criterion (3) of Section 246 has not been met. Competition conditions within the workers’ industry are not adverse. None. pwalker on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the eligibility criteria for worker adjustment assistance have not been met for the reasons specified. Because the workers of the firm are not eligible to apply for TAA, the workers cannot be certified eligible for ATAA. The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.A.) and (a)(2)(B)(II.A.) (employment decline) have not been met. TA–W–60,049; Energy and Automation, Norwood, OH. The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.B.) (Sales or production, or both, did not decline) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B.) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. None. The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.) (increased imports) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B.) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. TA–W–60,135; Rothtec Engraving Corp., Charlotte, NC. The investigation revealed that the predominate cause of worker separations is unrelated to criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.) (increased imports) and (a)(2)(B)(II.C) (shift in production to a foreign country under a free trade agreement or a beneficiary country under a preferential trade agreement, or there has been or is likely to be an increase in imports). VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:27 Nov 15, 2006 Jkt 211001 TA–W–60,137; Mudd (USA), LLC, New York, NY. The workers’ firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. None. The investigation revealed that criteria of Section 222(b)(2) has not been met. The workers’ firm (or subdivision) is not a supplier to or a downstream producer for a firm whose workers were certified eligible to apply for TAA. None. I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the period of October 23 through October 27, 2006. Copies of these determinations are available for inspection in Room C–5311, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who write to the above address. Dated: November 3, 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–19346 Filed 11–15–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Employment and Training Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the data collection for the Workforce Investment Act: National Emergency Grant (NEG) Assistance—Application and Reporting Procedures (1205–0439, expires January 31, 2007). A copy of the proposed information collection request PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addressee section of this notice or at this Web site: https://www.doleta.gov/OMBCN/ OMBControlNumber.cfm. Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addressee section below on or before January 16, 2007. ADDRESSES: Gregory Willis, Office of National Response, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N–5426, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone (202) 693–2759 (this is not a toll-free number), fax (202) 693–3149, or e-mail comments to willis.gregory@dol.gov. DATES: Background: This information collection is necessary for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)/ Employment and Training Administration (ETA)’s award of National Emergency Grants (NEGs). These discretionary grants are intended to temporarily expand the service capacity at the state and local area levels by providing funding assistance in response to significant dislocation events for workforce development and employment services and other adjustment assistance for dislocated workers and other eligible individuals. Eligibility is defined in sections 101, 134 and 173 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) (Pub. L. 105–220): sections 113, 114 and 203 of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–210): and 20 CFR 671.140. Funds are available for obligation by the Secretary under Sections 132 and 173 of the WIA, and Section 203 of the Trade Act of 2002. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis as the need for funds arises at the state and local level. WIA and the Regulations define four NEG project types: • REGULAR, which encompasses plant closures, mass layoffs, and multiple layoffs in a single community. • DISASTER, which includes all eligible FEMA-declared natural and manmade disaster events. • TRADE-WIA DUAL ENROLLMENT, which provides supplemental funding to ensure that a full range of services is available to trade-impacted individuals eligible under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program provisions of the Trade Act of 2002. • TRADE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE ASSISTANCE, which provides specialized health coverage, support services, and income assistance E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 221 / Thursday, November 16, 2006 / Notices Dated: November 9, 2006. Erica Cantor, Administrator, Office of National Response. [FR Doc. E6–19425 Filed 11–15–06; 8:45 am] pwalker on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES to targeted individuals, defined in the Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002. NEG Data Collection Forms are as follows: BILLING CODE 4510–30–P ETA–9103, Cumulative Quarterly Planning Form ETA–9104, Quarterly Report ETA–9105, Employer Data Form ETA–9106, Project Synopsis ETA–9107, Project Operator Data Form I. Review Focus: The Department of Labor 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 submissions of responses. II. Current Actions: This is a notice to extend the collection period that is currently approved by OMB (1205–0446 expires October 31, 2006). Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Agency: Employment and Training Administration. Title: Workforce Investment Act: National Emergency Grant (NEG) Assistance—Application and Reporting Procedures. OMB Number: 1205–0439. Affected Public: State, local, or tribal government. Total Respondents: 150. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,096. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $0. Comments submitted in response to this comment request will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:27 Nov 15, 2006 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Notice Proposed Information Collection Request; Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Ventilation Plans, Tests, and Examinations in Underground Coal Mines SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments concerning the extension of the information collection related to the 30 CFR Sections 75.310, 312, 342, 351, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 370, 371, and 382. DATES: Submit comments on or before January 16, 2007. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Debbie Ferraro, Management Analyst, Administration and Management, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2171, Arlington, VA 22209–3939. Commenters are encouraged to send their comments on computer disk or via E-mail to Ferraro.Debbie@dol.gov, along with an original printed copy. Ms. Ferraro can be reached at (202) 693–9821 (voice), or (202) 693–9801 (facsimile). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The employee listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background An underground mine is a maze of tunnels that must be adequately ventilated with fresh air to provide a safe environment for miners. Methane is liberated from the strata, and noxious gases and dusts from blasting and other PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66801 mining activities may be present. The explosive and noxious gases and dusts must be diluted, rendered harmless, and carried to the surface by the ventilating currents. Sufficient air must be provided to maintain the level of respirable dust at or below 2 milligrams per cubic meter of air and air quality must be maintained in accordance with MSHA standards. Mechanical ventilation equipment of sufficient capacity must operate at all times while miners are in the mine. Ground conditions are subject to frequent changes, thus sufficient tests and examinations are necessary to ensure the integrity of the ventilation system and to detect any changes that may require adjustments in the system. Records of tests and examinations are necessary to ensure that the ventilation system is being maintained and that changes which could adversely affect the integrity of the system or the safety of the miners are not occurring. These examination requirements of §§ 75.310, 75.312, 75.342, 75.351, 75.360 through 75.364, 75.370, 75.371, and 75.382 also incorporate examinations of other critical aspects of the underground work environment such as roof conditions and electrical equipment which have historically cased numerous fatalities if not properly maintained and operated. II. Desired Focus of Comments Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the information collection that: • 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 submissions of responses. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the employee listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice, or viewed on the E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 221 (Thursday, November 16, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66800-66801]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19425]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to 
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance 
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing 
collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to 
ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, 
reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, 
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of 
collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. 
Currently, the Employment and Training Administration is soliciting 
comments concerning the proposed extension of the data collection for 
the Workforce Investment Act: National Emergency Grant (NEG) 
Assistance--Application and Reporting Procedures (1205-0439, expires 
January 31, 2007). A copy of the proposed information collection 
request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in 
the addressee section of this notice or at this Web site: https://
www.doleta.gov/OMBCN/OMBControlNumber.cfm.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
addressee section below on or before January 16, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Gregory Willis, Office of National Response, Employment and 
Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-5426, 200 
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone (202) 693-2759 
(this is not a toll-free number), fax (202) 693-3149, or e-mail 
comments to willis.gregory@dol.gov.

Background:

    This information collection is necessary for the U.S. Department of 
Labor (DOL)/ Employment and Training Administration (ETA)'s award of 
National Emergency Grants (NEGs). These discretionary grants are 
intended to temporarily expand the service capacity at the state and 
local area levels by providing funding assistance in response to 
significant dislocation events for workforce development and employment 
services and other adjustment assistance for dislocated workers and 
other eligible individuals. Eligibility is defined in sections 101, 134 
and 173 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) (Pub. L. 105-220): 
sections 113, 114 and 203 of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act 
of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-210): and 20 CFR 671.140.
    Funds are available for obligation by the Secretary under Sections 
132 and 173 of the WIA, and Section 203 of the Trade Act of 2002. 
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis as the need for funds 
arises at the state and local level.
    WIA and the Regulations define four NEG project types:
     REGULAR, which encompasses plant closures, mass layoffs, 
and multiple layoffs in a single community.
     DISASTER, which includes all eligible FEMA-declared 
natural and manmade disaster events.
     TRADE-WIA DUAL ENROLLMENT, which provides supplemental 
funding to ensure that a full range of services is available to trade-
impacted individuals eligible under the Trade Adjustment Assistance 
program provisions of the Trade Act of 2002.
     TRADE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE ASSISTANCE, which provides 
specialized health coverage, support services, and income assistance

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to targeted individuals, defined in the Trade Adjustment Assistance 
Reform Act of 2002.
    NEG Data Collection Forms are as follows:

    ETA-9103, Cumulative Quarterly Planning Form
    ETA-9104, Quarterly Report
    ETA-9105, Employer Data Form
    ETA-9106, Project Synopsis
    ETA-9107, Project Operator Data Form
    I. Review Focus: The Department of Labor 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 submissions of responses.
    II. Current Actions: This is a notice to extend the collection 
period that is currently approved by OMB (1205-0446 expires October 31, 
2006).
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Workforce Investment Act: National Emergency Grant (NEG) 
Assistance--Application and Reporting Procedures.
    OMB Number: 1205-0439.
    Affected Public: State, local, or tribal government.
    Total Respondents: 150.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,096.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $0.
    Comments submitted in response to this comment request will be 
summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and 
Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also 
become a matter of public record.

    Dated: November 9, 2006.
Erica Cantor,
Administrator, Office of National Response.
 [FR Doc. E6-19425 Filed 11-15-06; 8:45 am]
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