Agency Information Collection Activities: Accreditation of Commercial Testing Laboratories and Approval of Commercial Gaugers, 58036-58037 [E9-27117]

Download as PDF 58036 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 216 / Tuesday, November 10, 2009 / Notices [FR Doc. E9–27118 Filed 11–9–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–C DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2009–0138] Homeland Security Advisory Council The Office of Policy, DHS. Notice of open teleconference Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) will meet via teleconference for the purpose of reviewing the findings and recommendations of the HSAC’s Sustainability and Efficiency Task Force (SETF). DATES: The HSAC conference call will take place from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST on Friday, December 4, 2009. The meeting is scheduled for one hour and all participating members of the public should promptly call-in at the beginning of the teleconference. The HSAC will hold its formal meeting via teleconference. Members of the public interested in participating in this teleconference meeting may do so by following the process outlined below (see ‘‘Public Attendance’’). The HSAC must receive all written comments by November 30, 2009. Comments must be identified by DHS– 2009–0138 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: HSAC@dhs.gov. Include docket number in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 202–282–9207. • Mail: Homeland Security Advisory Council, Department of Homeland Security, Mailstop 0850, 1100 Hampton Park Blvd., Capitol Heights, MD 20745. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and DHS–2009– 0138, the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received by the DHS Homeland Security Advisory Council, go to https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: HSAC Staff at hsac@dhs.gov or 202– 447–3135. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:45 Nov 09, 2009 Jkt 220001 Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The HSAC provides independent advice to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to aide in the creation and implementation of critical and actionable policies and capabilities across the spectrum of homeland security operations. The HSAC periodically reports, as requested, to the Secretary, on such matters. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires Federal Register publication 15 days prior to a meeting. Public Participation: Members of the public may register to participate in this HSAC teleconference via aforementioned procedures. Each individual must provide his or her full legal name, e-mail address and phone number no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on November 30, 2009, to a staff member of the HSAC via e-mail at HSAC@dhs.gov or via phone at 202–447–3135. HSAC conference call details will be provided to interested members of the public at this time. Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact the HSAC as soon as possible. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: November 3, 2009. Becca Sharp, Executive Director, Homeland Security Advisory Council, DHS. [FR Doc. E9–27098 Filed 11–9–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9010–9M–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency Information Collection Activities: Accreditation of Commercial Testing Laboratories and Approval of Commercial Gaugers AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60–Day Notice and request for comments; Extension of an existing collection of information: 1651–0053. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the: Accreditation of Commercial Testing Laboratories and Approval of Commercial Gaugers. This request for PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 11, 2010, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Attn: Tracey Denning, Office of Regulations and Rulings, 799 9th Street, NW., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20229– 1177. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Regulations and Rulings, 799 9th Street, NW., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20229–1177, at 202–325–0265. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). The comments should address: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) the annual costs burden to respondents or record keepers from the collection of information (a total capital/startup costs and operations and maintenance costs). The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the CBP request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: Title: Accreditation of Commercial Testing Laboratories; Approval of Commercial Gaugers. OMB Number: 1651–0053. Form Number: None. Abstract: Commercial gaugers and laboratories seeking accreditation or approval must provide the information specified in 19 CFR 151.12 and/or 19 CFR 151.13 to CBP. CBP uses this information in deciding whether to approve individuals or businesses desiring to measure bulk products or to analyze importations. Current Actions: There are no changes to the information collection. This E:\FR\FM\10NON1.SGM 10NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 216 / Tuesday, November 10, 2009 / Notices submission is being made to extend the expiration date. Type of Review: Extension (without change). Affected Public: Businesses, Individuals. Reporting: Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Number of Total Responses: 200. Estimated Time per Response: 75 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 250. Record Keeping: Estimated Number of Record Keepers: 200. Estimated Time per Record Keeper: 60 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 200. Dated: November 5, 2009. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. E9–27117 Filed 11–9–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Form G–646; Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Form G–646, Sworn Statement of Refugee Applying for Admission to the United States; OMB Control No. 1615–0097. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: The Department Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until January 11, 2010. During this 60 day period, USCIS will be evaluating whether to revise the Form G–646. Should USCIS decide to revise Form G–646 we will advise the public when we publish the 30-day notice in the Federal Register in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The public will then have 30 days to comment on any revisions to the Form G–646. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:45 Nov 09, 2009 Jkt 220001 notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Products Division, Clearance Officer, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529–2210. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202–272–8352 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When submitting comments by e-mail, please make sure to add OMB Control No. 1615–0097 in the subject box. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the collection of information should address one or more of the following four points: (1) 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; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (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 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. Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of an existing information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Sworn Statement of Refugee Applying for Admission to the United States. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form G–646; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. The data collected by Form G–646 is used by USCIS to determine eligibility for the admission of applicants to the United States as refugees. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 58037 respond: 75,000 responses at 20 minutes (.333) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 24,975 annual burden hours. If you need a copy of the information collection instrument, please visit the Web site at: https://www.regulations.gov/. We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Products Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529–2210, Telephone number 202–272–8377. Dated: November 4, 2009. Sunday Aigbe, Chief, Regulatory Products Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E9–27001 Filed 11–9–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N–565; Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Form N–565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document; OMB Control No. 1615–0091. The Department Homeland of Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until January 11, 2010. During this 60-day period, USCIS will be evaluating whether to revise the Form N–565. Should USCIS decide to revise Form N–565 we will advise the public when we publish the 30-day notice in the Federal Register in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The public will then have 30 days to comment on any revisions to the Form N–565. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Chief, Regulatory E:\FR\FM\10NON1.SGM 10NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 216 (Tuesday, November 10, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58036-58037]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-27117]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Agency Information Collection Activities: Accreditation of 
Commercial Testing Laboratories and Approval of Commercial Gaugers

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of 
Homeland Security.

ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension of an 
existing collection of information: 1651-0053.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and 
respondent burden, CBP invites the general public and other Federal 
agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning 
the: Accreditation of Commercial Testing Laboratories and Approval of 
Commercial Gaugers. This request for comment is being made pursuant to 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 
3505(c)(2)).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 11, 
2010, to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, Attn: Tracey Denning, Office of Regulations and Rulings, 
799 9th Street, NW., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information 
should be directed to Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, Office of Regulations and Rulings, 799 9th Street, NW., 7th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177, at 202-325-0265.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information 
collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 
104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). The comments should address: (a) Whether 
the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance 
of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimates of 
the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) 
ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection 
techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) 
the annual costs burden to respondents or record keepers from the 
collection of information (a total capital/startup costs and operations 
and maintenance costs). The comments that are submitted will be 
summarized and included in the CBP request for Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public 
record. In this document CBP is soliciting comments concerning the 
following information collection:
    Title: Accreditation of Commercial Testing Laboratories; Approval 
of Commercial Gaugers.
    OMB Number: 1651-0053.
    Form Number: None.
    Abstract: Commercial gaugers and laboratories seeking accreditation 
or approval must provide the information specified in 19 CFR 151.12 
and/or 19 CFR 151.13 to CBP. CBP uses this information in deciding 
whether to approve individuals or businesses desiring to measure bulk 
products or to analyze importations.
    Current Actions: There are no changes to the information 
collection. This

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submission is being made to extend the expiration date.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Businesses, Individuals.
    Reporting:
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Responses: 200.
    Estimated Time per Response: 75 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 250.
    Record Keeping:
    Estimated Number of Record Keepers: 200.
    Estimated Time per Record Keeper: 60 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 200.

    Dated: November 5, 2009.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. E9-27117 Filed 11-9-09; 8:45 am]
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