Proposed Rules. Notice of proposed rulemaking

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BILLING CODE 4830-01-P EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 29 CFR Part 1611 Privacy Act Fee Schedule AGENCY: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or the Commission) is seeking comments on proposed revisions to its Privacy Act fee schedule. The proposed schedule of fees conforms to EEOC's Freedom of Information Act

(FOIA)fee schedule which was recently updated (70 FR 57510 of October 3, 2005). DATES: The agency must receive comments on or before January 11, 2006. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be submitted to Stephen Llewellyn, Acting Executive Officer, Executive Secretariat, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1801 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20507. As a convenience to commenters, the Executive Secretariat will accept comments of six pages or less transmitted by facsimile (“fax”) machine. The telephone number of the fax receiver is

(202)663-4114. This is not a toll free number. The six-page limitation is necessary to assure access to the equipment. Receipt of fax transmissions will not be acknowledged although a sender may request confirmation by calling the Executive Secretariat at

(202)663-4070 (voice) or

(202)663-4074 (TTY). These are not toll free numbers. Copies of comments submitted by the public will be available for review at the Commission's library, room 6502, 1801 L Street, NW., Washington, DC, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Additionally, members of the public may submit comments through *http://www.regulations.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas J. Schlageter, Assistant Legal Counsel, or Michelle Zinman, Senior General Attorney at

(202)663-4640 (voice) or

(202)663-7026 (TTY). This notice is also available in the following formats: large print, Braille, audiotape and electronic file on computer disk. Requests for this notice in an alternative format should be made to EEOC's Publication Center at 1-800-669-3362. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EEOC is proposing to amend 29 CFR 1611.11. This section contains a schedule of fees utilized by the Commission for purposes of assessing costs to individuals who seek access to records under the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a. The present fee schedule has become outdated. The proposed fee schedule would amend 29 CFR 1611.11 to conform the fees charged under the Privacy Act to the fees charged under the FOIA. See 29 CFR 1610.15, as amended by 70 FR 57510 (2005). In effect, the fees for duplication, attestation and certification of records under the Privacy Act are being made consistent with the fees charged for those services under the FOIA. Regulatory Procedures Executive Order 12866 Pursuant to Executive Order 12866, EEOC has determined that the regulation will not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State or local tribal governments or communities. Therefore, a detailed cost-benefit assessment of the regulation is not required. Paperwork Reduction Act This proposal contains no new information collection requirements subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Regulatory Flexibility Act The Commission, in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 606(b)), has reviewed this regulation and by approving it certifies that this regulation will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 This proposed rule will not result in the expenditure by State, local, or tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more in any one year, and it will not significantly or uniquely affect small governments. Therefore, no actions were deemed necessary under the provisions of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. List of Subjects in 29 CFR Part 1611 Privacy Act. For the Commission. Dated: December 5, 2005. Cari M. Dominguez, Chair. Accordingly, for the reasons set forth in the preamble, EEOC proposes to amend 29 CFR part 1611 as follows: PART 1611—PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS 1. The authority citation for Part 1611 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552a. 2. Section 1611.11 is revised to read as follows: § 1611.11 Fees.

(a)No fee shall be charged for searches necessary to locate records. No charge shall be made if the total fees authorized are less than $1.00. Fees shall be charged for services rendered under this part as follows:

(1)For copies made by photocopy—$0.15 per page (maximum of 10 copies). For copies prepared by computer, such as tapes or printouts, EEOC will charge the direct cost incurred by the agency, including operator time. For other forms of duplication, EEOC will charge the actual costs of that duplication.

(2)For attestation of documents—$25.00 per authenticating affidavit or declaration.

(3)For certification of documents—$50.00 per authenticating affidavit or declaration.

(b)All required fees shall be paid in full prior to issuance of requested copies of records. Fees are payable to “Treasurer of the United States.” [FR Doc. E5-7177 Filed 12-9-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6570-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA-R06-OAR-2004-TX-0001; FRL-8007-4] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Memoranda of Understanding Between Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan

(SIP)revision submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

(TCEQ)on August 15, 2002. This SIP revision approves the adoption by reference of a Memorandum of Understanding

(MOU)between the TCEQ and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The MOU is adopted into the Texas rule at 30 TAC, Chapter 7, Section 119. This MOU concerns the coordination of environmental reviews associated with transportation projects. The adoption by reference of this MOU, will streamline coordination between the TCEQ and TxDOT by consolidating separate MOUs currently in the air and water regulations. This action is important to satisfy the need of the Commission and TxDOT to coordinate regulatory programs and to ensure that overlapping areas of responsibility are clarified. This approval will make the MOU revised regulations Federally enforceable. DATES: Comments must be received by January 11, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Mr. Thomas Diggs, Chief, Air Planning Section (6PD-L), Environmental Protection Agency, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/courier by following the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this **Federal Register.** FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alima Patterson, State/Oversight Section (6PD-O), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75202- 2733, telephone

(214)665-7247; fax number 214-665-7263; e-mail address *patterson.alima@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the final section of this **Federal Register,** EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the rules section of this **Federal Register.** Dated: November 18, 2005. Richard E. Greene, Regional Administrator, Region 6. [FR Doc. 05-23914 Filed 12-9-05; 8:45 am]

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