Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Review, 7926-7927 [E9-3556]

Download as PDF 7926 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 33 / Friday, February 20, 2009 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request February 13, 2009. The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the following public information collection requests (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of each ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including among other things a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Mary Beth Smith-Toomey on 202–693– 4223 (this is not a toll-free number) / email: DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov . Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Labor—ESA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202–395–7316/Fax: 202–395–6974 (these are not toll-free numbers), E-mail: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register. In order to ensure the appropriate consideration, comments should reference the OMB Control Number (see below). The OMB 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 submission of responses. Agency: Employment Standards Administration. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:55 Feb 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title of Collection: Request to be Selected as Payee. OMB Control Number: 1215–0166. Agency Form Number: CM–910. Affected Public: Individuals and Households. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,500. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 625. Total Estimated Annual Costs Burden: $1,125. Description: The Form CM–910, Request to be Selected as Payee, is used to obtain information about prospective representative payees to determine whether they are qualified to handle monetary benefits on behalf of the beneficiary under the Black Lung Benefits Act. For additional information, see related notice published at Volume 73 FR 61171 on October 15, 2008. Agency: Employment Standards Administration. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title of Collection: Employment Under Special Certificates of Apprentices, Messengers and Learners (including Student Learners). OMB Control Number: 1215–0192. Agency Form Numbers: WH–205 and WH–209. Affected Public: Private Sector— Businesses or other for-profits and Notfor-profit institutions. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 700. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 350. Total Estimated Annual Costs Burden: $ 0. Description: Employers who want to employ messengers/apprentices/ learners at subminimum wages under the provisions of section 14(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act must submit an application to the Department of Labor for authorization. Applications and records are reviewed by the Department of Labor to determine whether statutory and regulatory requirements have been met. For additional information, see related notice published at Volume 73 FR 58667 on October 7, 2008. Darrin A. King, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–3628 Filed 2–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–CK–P PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Specific Delegation of Authority to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training On February 13, 2009, I issued a memorandum to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, delegating to him authority to enter into and terminate an agreement with any state or state agency to act as an agent of the United States to carry out provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 related to federal additional compensation benefits. This delegation is effective immediately. A copy of that memorandum is annexed hereto as an Appendix. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl Atkinson, Director, Office of Workforce Security, Employment and Training Administration, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 693–3172. This is not a toll-free number. Signed at Washington, DC this 13th day of February, 2009. Edward C. Hugler, Acting Secretary of Labor. Memorandum for: Douglas F. Small, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration. From: Edward C. Hugler, Acting Secretary. Subject: Specific Delegation of Authority to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training. I hereby delegate to you, as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, the authority to enter into and terminate an agreement with any state or state agency to act as an agent of the United States to carry out provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 related to federal additional compensation benefits. This delegation, which amends Secretary’s Order 3–2009 (January 9, 2009), shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until superseded, but no later than March 31, 2009. [FR Doc. E9–3642 Filed 2–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FW–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Review AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 33 / Friday, February 20, 2009 / Notices (09–011). Notice of information collection under OMB review. NOTICE: ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 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 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: All comments should be submitted within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to Jasmeet Seehra, Desk Officer for NASA; Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs; Room 10236; New Executive Office Building; Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Dr. Walter Kit, NASA Clearance Officer, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW., JB0000, Washington, DC 20546, (202) 358–1350, Walter.Kit1@nasa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract NASA needs to collect racial and ethnic data information from on-line job applicants to determine if NASA’s recruitment efforts are reaching all segments of the country, as required by Federal law. II. Method of Collection NASA will utilize an on-line job application system to collect information. There is no other information technology application available to reduce applicant burden. III. Data Title: NASA Voluntary On-Line Job Applicant Racial and Ethnic Data Collection. OMB Number: 2700–XXXX. Type of review: New Collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 40,000. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Time Per Response: 0.083 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3334 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost: $0.00. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:55 Feb 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NASA, including whether the information collected has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of NASA’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection. They will also become a matter of public record. Walter Kit, NASA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–3556 Filed 2–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Centennial Challenges 2009 Power Beaming and Tether Challenges AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). NOTICE: (09–012). ACTION: Notice of Centennial Challenges 2009 Power Beaming and Tether Challenges. This notice is issued in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 2459f–1(d). The 2009 Power Beaming and Tether Challenges are now scheduled and teams that wish to compete may now register. The NASA Centennial Challenges Program is a program of prize contests to stimulate innovation and competition in space exploration and ongoing NASA mission areas. The 2009 Power Beaming Challenge is a prize contest designed to promote the development of new power distribution technologies. The 2009 Tether Challenge is a prize contest designed to develop very strong tether material for use in various structural applications. The Spaceward Foundation is administering both Challenges for NASA. DATES: The 2009 Power Beaming and Tether Challenges will be held from April 29 through May 1, 2009. ADDRESSES: The 2009 Power Beaming and Tether Challenges will be held at the Innovative Science and Technology SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7927 Experimental Facility (ISTEF), Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To register for and get additional information regarding the 2009 Power Beaming and Tether Challenges, visit: https://www.spaceward.org/ or contact Mr. Ben Shelef at the Spaceward Foundation, 725 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043, Phone: 650– 965–2900. Questions and comments regarding the NASA Centennial Challenges Program should be addressed to Mr. Andrew Petro, NASA Headquarters, Suite 6J79, 300 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20546, Phone: 202–358–0310. The Centennial Challenges Web site is https:// centennialchallenges.nasa.gov/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The maximum prize purse available for the 2009 Power Beaming Challenge is $2,000,000. The maximum prize purse available for the 2009 Tether Challenge is $2,000,000. NASA prizes can only be awarded to U.S. citizens. Additional information regarding the challenges including rules, team agreements, eligibility, and prize criteria can be found at: https://www.spaceward.org/. Dated: February 13, 2009. Douglas A. Comstock, Director, Innovative Partnerships Program Office. [FR Doc. E9–3712 Filed 2–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463 as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: Name: Site Visit review of the Partnership for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) at The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque NM, #1203. Dates & Times: March 26, 2009; 7:45 a.m.–9 p.m. March 27, 2009; 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Place: The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Type of Meeting: Part-open. Contact Person: Dr. William Brittain, Program Director, Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers Program, Division of Materials Research, Room 1065, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone (703) 292– 5039. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations concerning further support of the PREM at The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 33 (Friday, February 20, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7926-7927]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-3556]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION


Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Review

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

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NOTICE: (09-011).

ACTION: Notice of information collection under OMB review.

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SUMMARY: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 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 (Pub. 
L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: All comments should be submitted within 30 calendar days from 
the date of this publication.

ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to Jasmeet Seehra, Desk 
Officer for NASA; Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs; Room 
10236; New Executive Office Building; Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Dr. Walter Kit, NASA Clearance Officer, NASA 
Headquarters, 300 E Street SW., JB0000, Washington, DC 20546, (202) 
358-1350, Walter.Kit-1@nasa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    NASA needs to collect racial and ethnic data information from on-
line job applicants to determine if NASA's recruitment efforts are 
reaching all segments of the country, as required by Federal law.

II. Method of Collection

    NASA will utilize an on-line job application system to collect 
information. There is no other information technology application 
available to reduce applicant burden.

III. Data

    Title: NASA Voluntary On-Line Job Applicant Racial and Ethnic Data 
Collection.
    OMB Number: 2700-XXXX.
    Type of review: New Collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 40,000.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 0.083 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3334 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $0.00.

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
NASA, including whether the information collected has practical 
utility; (2) the accuracy of NASA's estimate of the burden (including 
hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on respondents, including automated collection techniques 
or the use of other forms of information technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection. They will also become a matter of public record.

Walter Kit,
NASA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-3556 Filed 2-19-09; 8:45 am]
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