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BILLING CODE 4210-29-M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council; Notice of Meeting AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary is announcing a public meeting of the *Exxon Valdez* Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee. DATES: January 26, 2006, at 10 a.m. ADDRESSES: Anchorage Hilton Hotel, 500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas Mutter, Department of the Interior, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance, 1689 “C” Street, Suite 119, Anchorage, Alaska 99501,

(907)271-5011. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Public Advisory Committee was created by Paragraph V.A.4 of the Memorandum of Agreement and Consent Decree entered into by the United States of America and the State of Alaska on August 27, 1991, and approved by the United States District Court for the District of Alaska in settlement of * United States of America* v. *State of Alaska,* Civil Action No. A91-081 CV. The meeting agenda will feature discussions on the restoration synthesis project, status reports on current projects, and review of the proposed invitation for project proposals for fiscal year 2007. Willie R. Taylor, Director, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance. [FR Doc. E5-7766 Filed 12-22-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-RG-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Availability of the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge, Maxwell, NM AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces that a Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment (Draft CCP/EA) for the Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge is available for review and comment. This Draft CCP/EA was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee et seq), and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370d). It describes how the Service intends to manage the refuge over the next 15 years. Compatibility determinations for several existing uses (farming, sport fishing, wildlife observation, photography, environmental education and interpretation) were re-evaluated, and are included in the draft plan. In addition, draft compatibility determinations for two new proposed uses (grazing and hunting) are also available for review and comment in the Draft CCP/EA. DATES: Written comments must be received at the address below by February 21, 2006. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Carol Torrez, Biologist/Natural Resource Planner, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103-1306, Telephone:

(505)248-6821, Fax:

(505)248-6874. Comments may also be submitted via electronic mail to: *carol_torrez@fws.gov.* The draft CCP/EA is available on compact diskette or hard copy, and may be obtained by writing, telephoning, faxing, or e-mailing Carol Torrez at the above listed address. The draft CCP/EA will also be available for viewing and downloading online at *http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/plan/index.html.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol Torrez, Biologist/Natural Resource Planner, 505-248-6821 or Patty Hoban, Refuge Manager, 505-375-2331. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee et seq) requires the Service to develop a CCP for each National Wildlife Refuge. The purpose in developing a CCP is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year strategy for achieving refuge purposes and contributing toward the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of fish and wildlife management, conservation, legal mandates, and Service policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife and their habitats, the CCP identifies wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation. We will review and update the CCP at least every 15 years in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Background The Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge was established on August 24, 1965 by the authority of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 712d) “* * * for use as an inviolate sanctuary, or any other management purpose, for migratory birds.” Located in northeast New Mexico, the 3,699 acre Refuge is comprised of 2,300 acres of grassland, 907 acres of lakes (which are leased from Vermejo Conservancy District), 50 acres of wetlands, 39 acres of woodlots, 440 acres of croplands, several miles of irrigation canals, and approximately 10 acres of administrative lands. Most of the area was utilized for grazing and farming prior to acquisition. Current management efforts focus on farming to provide food for migrating and wintering waterfowl, maintaining biological diversity, preserving native grasslands and managing public use. The Draft CCP/EA addresses a range of topics including habitat and wildlife management, public use opportunities, invasive species control, and administration and staffing for the refuge. Three alternatives for managing the refuge are proposed and evaluated in the EA. Each alternative describes a combination of habitat and public use management actions designed to achieve the refuge purposes, goals, and vision. The Service prefers Alternative B because it best achieves refuge purposes, vision, and goals; contributes to the Refuge System mission; addresses relevant issues and mandates; and is consistent with the principles of sound fish and wildlife management. The alternatives are briefly described below. Alternative A is ‘no action' or continuance of current management. Under this alternative, management efforts would continue to focus on farming, invasive species control, and preservation of native grasslands. The public use program would remain at current levels, with fishing and wildlife observation being the main focus. Environmental education and interpretation would be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. No new recreational/hunting opportunities or facilities would be developed on the refuge. Refuge management programs would continue to be developed and implemented with little baseline biological information. Alternative B is the proposed action. This alternative would implement a variety of habitat management techniques (prescribed burning, experimental grazing, and mechanical and chemical invasive species control methods) to encourage ecological integrity, promote native prairie restoration, control invasive plant species, and provide/enhance habitat for grassland birds and other resident wildlife. The farming program would continue to be emphasized. Inventory, monitoring, and research would increase. The public use program would increase and/or enhance educational and outreach activities, recreational opportunities (including continued fishing, wildlife observation, photography and consideration of hunting opportunities), community involvement, and facilities. Alternative C proposes to manage Maxwell NWR as part of a complex with Las Vegas NWR and turn all farming efforts over to cooperative farmers. By transferring all farming activities to cooperative farmers and combining both refuge staffs, more time would potentially be made available for native grassland restoration, invasive species control, and maintenance of natural diversity. The prescribed fire program and comprehensive habitat monitoring and evaluation would be emphasized. The public use program would be similar to Alternative B. None of the alternatives propose any acquisition or refuge boundary expansion. Public Involvement The draft CCP/EA is available for public review and comment for a period of 60 days. Copies of the document can be obtained as indicated in the ADDRESSES section. In addition, documents will be available for public inspection during normal business hours (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) at the Maxwell NWR Headquarters Office, 2 miles northwest of the town of Maxwell, New Mexico off I-25, and at the following libraries: Fred Macaron Library, 600 Colbert Avenue, Springer, NM Cimmaron Public Library, 356D E. 9th St., Cimmaron, NM City of Raton Library, 244 Cook Avenue, Raton, NM An open house/public meeting will be held at the Maxwell NWR Headquarters to receive comments on the Draft CCP/EA during the open comment period on January 25, 2006 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Special mailings, newspaper articles, and/or other media announcements will be used to inform the public of the date and time of the meeting. Public comments are requested, considered, and incorporated throughout the planning process. After the review and comment period ends for this draft CCP/EA, comments will be analyzed by the Service and addressed in the Final CCP. All comments received from individuals, including names and addresses, become part of the official public record. Requests for such comments will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act and the Council on Environmental Quality's NEPA regulations [40 CFR 1506.6 (f)], and other Service and Departmental policies and procedures. Dated: October 11, 2005. Geoffrey L. Haskett, Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Albuquerque, New Mexico. [FR Doc. E5-7773 Filed 12-22-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Fee-to-Trust Transfer From the Oneida Indian Nation of New York to the Bureau of Indian Affairs of 17,370 Acres of Land in Oneida and Madison Counties, NY AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), as lead agency, with the cooperation of the Oneida Indian Nation (Nation), intends to gather the information necessary for preparing an Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)for the taking into trust of 17,370 acres of land currently held in fee by the Nation. The purpose of the proposed action is to help ensure the Nation's cultural preservation, self-determination, self-sufficiency and economic independence as a federally recognized Indian tribe by securing the properties into its trust land base. This notice also announces public scoping meetings in Oneida and Madison Counties, New York, to identify potential issues and content for inclusion in the EIS. DATES: Written comments on the scope of the EIS or implementation of the proposal must arrive by January 23, 2006. The public scoping meetings will be held January 10, 2006, and January 11, 2006, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., or until the last public comment is received. ADDRESSES: You may mail, hand carry or telefax written comments to Franklin Keel, Regional Director, Eastern Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 545 Marriott Drive, Suite 700, Nashville, Tennessee 37214, Telefax

(615)564-6701. Please include your name, return address and the caption, “DEIS Scoping Comments, Oneida Indian Nation of New York Trust Acquisition Project,” on the first page of your written comments. The January 10, 2006, public scoping meeting will be held in Oneida County at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School, 5275 State Route 31, Verona, New York 13478. The January 11, 2006, meeting will be held in Madison County at Oneida High School, 560 Seneca Street, Oneida, New York 13421. Additional information concerning the trust land application will be available for public review online at *http://www.oneidanationtrust.net* and at the following locations during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, except holidays: Oneida Nation Annex Building, 579A Main Street, Oneida, New York 13421 (business hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.); Oneida City Hall, 109 N. Main Street, Downstairs Basement Room, Oneida, New York 13421; and Town of Verona Town Hall, 6600 Germany Road, Back Conference Room, Durhamville, New York 13054. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kurt G. Chandler,

(615)564-6832. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EIS will assess the environmental consequences of BIA approval of the proposed transfer of 17,370 acres, in several non-contiguous parcels currently held in fee by the Nation in Oneida and Madison Counties, New York, into trust status for the benefit of the Nation. The parcels being considered for the fee-to-trust transfer include gaming and resort properties, including the Turning Stone Casino resort in Verona, New York, housing for Nation members, health care facilities, government offices, commercial enterprises such as marinas, service stations and convenience stores, vacant and undeveloped lands and lands used for traditional Iroquois agriculture, for livestock and for hunting and fishing. The EIS will analyze all pertinent environmental, social and economic attributes of the affected environment and potential environmental consequences of taking the lands into trust. The BIA has so far identified infrastructure (including schools), socioeconomics (including taxes, employment, income, population and housing) and cumulative effects as key issues for analysis in the EIS. The range of issues may be further expanded, based on comments received in response to this notice and at the public scoping meetings. Public Comment Availability Comments, including names and addresses of respondents, will be available for public review at all of the mailing addresses shown in the ADDRESSES section (except those for the public meetings) during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (unless otherwise shown), Monday through Friday, except holidays. Individual respondents may request confidentiality. If you wish us to withhold your name and/or address from public review or from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your written comment. Such requests will be honored to the extent allowed by law. We will not, however, consider anonymous comments. All submissions from organizations or businesses and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses will be made available for public inspection in their entirety. Authority This notice is published in accordance with section 1503.1 of the Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508) implementing the procedural requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* ), and the Department of Interior Manual (516 DM 1-6), and is in the exercise of authority delegated to the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs by 209 DM 8. Dated: December 16, 2005. Michael D. Olsen, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. E5-7787 Filed 12-22-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-02-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [CA-660-1430-ER-CACA-44491] Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the Imperial Irrigation District's Desert Southwest Transmission Line Project, California AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement/ Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR). SUMMARY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347, and 40 CFR Part 1500, the Bureau of Land Management

(BLM)announces that the Final EIS/EIR for the Imperial Irrigation District's

(IID)Desert Southwest Transmission Line Project is available for a thirty

(30)day public review and comment period. DATES: The public is provided 30 days for review and comment after the date that the Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA)publishes its Notice of Availability for this document in the **Federal Register** . ADDRESSES: If you wish to comment, you may submit your comments by any of several methods. You may mail comments to: Gail Acheson, Field Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Palm Springs—South Coast Field Office, 690 W. Garnet Ave., P.O. Box 581260, North Palm Springs, CA 92258. You may also comment via the Internet to: *dgomez@ca.blm.gov.* Please include in the subject line: “Final EIS/EIR, Desert Southwest Transmission Line Project” and your name and return address in your Internet message. If you do not receive a confirmation that we have received your Internet message, contact Diane Gomez at

(760)251-4852. You may also hand-deliver comments to: Palm Springs—South Coast Field Office, 690 W. Garnet Avenue, North Palm Springs, CA 92258. Our practice is to make comments, including names and home addresses of respondents, available for public review during regular business hours. Individual respondents may request that we withhold their home address from the record, which we will honor to the extent allowable by law. There also may be circumstances in which we would withhold from the record a respondent's identity, as allowable by law. If you wish us to withhold your name and/or address, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment. However, we will not consider anonymous comments. We will make all submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, available for public inspection in their entirety. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Gomez at

(760)251-4852 or e-mail: *dgomez@ca.blm.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Final EIS/EIR assesses the environmental effects of constructing, operating and maintaining a 500 kilovolt

(kV)electrical transmission line from an area near Blythe, California, to the Southern California Edison Company's Devers Substation, located several miles north of Palm Springs, California. Four alternatives and several minor variations to these alternatives are also considered. A Record of Decision for the proposed project will be prepared following the review of the final EIS. A copy of the Final EIS/EIR is available for review and comment via the Internet at *http://www.ca.blm.gov/palmsprings.* Electronic (on CD-ROM) and paper copies may also be obtained by contacting Diane Gomez at the aforementioned addresses and phone number. Dated: September 26, 2005. Elena Misquez, Acting Field Manager. [FR Doc. E5-7761 Filed 12-22-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-40-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease, UTU76247 December 20, 2005. AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of section 371(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the lessee, Energy Minerals, Inc., timely filed a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease UTU76247 in Uintah County, Utah. The lessee paid the required rental accruing from the date of termination, April 1, 2002. No leases were issued that affect these lands. The lessee agrees to new lease terms for rentals and royalties of $5 per acre and 16 2/3 percent. The lessee paid the $500 administration fee for the reinstatement of the lease and $155 cost for publishing this Notice. The lessee met the requirements for reinstatement of the lease per section 31(e) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 188(e)). We are proposing to reinstate the lease, effective the date of termination subject to: • The original terms and conditions of the lease; • The increased rental of $5 per acre; • The increased royalty of 16 2/3 percent; and • The $155 cost of publishing this Notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David H. Murphy, Acting Chief, Branch of Fluid Minerals at

(801)539-4122. David H. Murphy, Acting Chief, Branch of Fluid Minerals. [FR Doc. E5-7760 Filed 12-22-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-DK-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review: State Court Processing Statistics, 2006. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs

(OJP)has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** Volume 70, Number 191, page 57896 on October 4, 2005, allowing for a 60-day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until January 23, 2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to

(202)395-5806. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —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 agencies 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. Overview of This Information Collection

(1)*Type of information collection:* New information collection.

(2)*The title of the form/collection:* State Court Processing Statistics, 2006.

(3)*The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection:* Form Number: SCPS-06. Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Justice Programs.

(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:* Primary: State, Local, or Tribal Government. Other: Not-for-profit institutions. State Trial Courts and Pretrial Agencies. Abstract: The SCPS project is a recurring data collection involving the examination of felony cases processed in 40 large urban counties chosen to be representative of the 75 largest counties in the U.S. Approximately 15,000 felony cases are tracked for up to 1 year with data collected on the pretrial, adjudication, and sentencing phases of the criminal court process.

(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* It is estimated that information will be collected on a total of 15,000 felony cases from 40 responding counties. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average one hour for each data collection form coded manually and half an hour for each data collection form completed through automated downloads.

(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* The estimated public burden associated with this collection is 13,850 hours. If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: December 20, 2005. Brenda E. Dyer, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E5-7765 Filed 12-22-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-18-P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice: 05-176] Notice of Information Collection AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of information collection. 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 60 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to Mr. Walter Kit, Reports Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Mail Suite JA000, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC 20546-0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Mr. Walter Kit, Reports Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW., Mail Suite JA000, Washington, DC 20546,

(202)358-1350, *walter.kit-1@nasa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Federal Automotive Statistical Tool

(FAST)Reporting of Government-Owned Contractor-Operated Vehicles is an information collection required by Executive Order 13149, “Greening the Government through Federal Fleet and Transportation Efficiency,” section 505. This order requires Federal agencies to ensure that all Government-owned contractor-operated vehicles comply with all applicable goals and other requirements of this order and that these goals and requirements are incorporated into each contractor's management contract. This order requires the Department of Energy

(DOE)to issue guidance to agencies and to establish the data collection and reporting system for collecting annual agency performance data on meeting the goals of the order and other applicable statutes and policies, as stated in section 301(b). In July 2000, the DOE prepared the Guidance Document for Federal agencies, as required by Executive Order 13149. Section 2-3 requires agencies to report using DOE's Federal Automotive Statistical Tool (FAST). FAST is accessed through *http://fastweb.inel.gov/.* II. Method of Collection NASA collects this information electronically through *http://fastweb.inel.gov/.* III. Data *Title:* Federal Automative Statistical Tool

(FAST)Reporting of Government-Owned Contractor-Operated Vehicles. *OMB Number:* 2700-0106. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Federal Government and Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 93. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 15 min/vehicle. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 425. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $0. IV. Requests 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 Patricia L. Dunnington, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E5-7728 Filed 12-22-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510-13-P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [05-173] Notice of Information Collection AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of information collection. 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 60 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to Mr. Walter Kit, Reports Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Mail Suite JA000, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC 20546-0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Mr. Walter Kit, Reports Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW., Mail Suite JA000, Washington, DC 20546,

(202)358-1350, *walter.kit-1@nasa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract NASA's Destination Tomorrow is an adult science literacy program. The Destination Tomorrow Survey is required to continually modify and improve NASA's Destination Tomorrow TM program. NASA's Destination Tomorrow TM program is an educational resource for elementary teachers. Feedback from educators will help to modify and adjust this resource to meet the needs of educators. The information is used by NASA Center for Distance Learning to effectively maintain and improve NASA's Destination Tomorrow

(tm)program. II. Method of Collection NASA collects this information by means of a telephone survey that will be taken of registered station managers that air the show. Completion of this survey will be entirely voluntary. III. Data *Title:* NASA's Destination Tomorrow Survey. *OMB Number:* 2700. *Type of Review:* New Collection. *Affected Public:* State, Local, or Tribal Government, or Not-for-profit institutions. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 946. *Total Annual Responses:* 300. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 15 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 75. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $0. IV. Requests 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 Patricia L. Dunnington, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E5-7732 Filed 12-22-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510-13-P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [05-175] Notice of Information Collection AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of information collection. 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 60 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to Mr. Walter Kit, Reports Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Mail Suite JA000, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC 20546-0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Mr. Walter Kit, Reports Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW., Mail Suite JA000, Washington, DC 20546,

(202)358-1350, *walter.kit-1@nasa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract NASA Science Files is an educational resource for middle school teachers. Feedback from educators will help the NASA Center for Distance Learning to modify and adjust this resource to meet the needs of educators. II. Method of Collection This is an electronic survey that is attached to an e-mail requesting the educator to complete and return the survey. III. Data *Title:* NASA Science Files. *OMB Number:* 2700-. *Type of Review:* New Collection. *Affected Public:* State, Local, or Tribal Government, or Not-for-profit institutions. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 11,525. *Total Annual Responses:* 300. *Estimated Time Per Response:* .75 hr. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 225. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $0. IV. Requests 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. Patricia L. Dunnington, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E5-7733 Filed 12-22-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510-13-P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [05-171] Notice of Information Collection AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of information collection. 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 the 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 Mr. Walter Kit, Reports Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street, SW., Mail Suite JA000, Washington, DC 20546-0001, 202-358-1350, *walter.kit-1@nasa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This collection is required by NASA SBIR/STTR contractors to complete and submit a recertification of program compliance prior to final payment under the contracts. It is believed that this will hold contractors more accountable to Federal statues and reduce fraud. II. Method of Collection Respondents (SBIR/STTR contractors) provide unformatted re-certification information showing compliance to program requirements as required by the NASA FAR Supplement, Section 1852.232-83, Conditions for Final Payment—SBIR and STTR Contracts. The certification can be sent by e-mail or regular post. III. Data *Title:* Small Business Innovative Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Contractor Re-certification of Program Compliance. *OMB Number:* 2700-. *Type of Review:* New collection. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 484 (one time re-certification requirement per contractor). *Estimated Time Per Response:* 0.5 hour. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 242. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $0. 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

(202)358-1350, *walter.kit-1@nasa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract NASA Connect is an educational resource for middle school teachers. This survey will be used with registered educators for feedback to improve this resource. NASA Connect has three components that are continually being improved: video, web explanations, and hands-on activities. II. Method of Collection This is an electronic survey that is sent to a random sample of registered educators yearly. The survey is attached to an e-mail requesting the educator to complete the survey and return it. III. Data *Title:* NASA Connect Survey. *OMB Number:* 2700-. *Type of Review:* New Collection. *Affected Public:* State, Local, or Tribal Government, or Not-for-profit institutions. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 19,815. *Total Annual Responses:* 300. *Estimated Time Per Response:* .75 hr. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 225. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $0. IV. Requests 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

(202)358-1350, *walter.kit-1@nasa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract NASA Live is an interactive, educational videoconferencing program. This is an educational resource for educators of grades K-12. This survey will be used with registered educators for feedback to improve this product. II. Method of Collection This is an electronic survey that is attached to an e-mail requesting the educator to complete and return the survey. III. Data *Title:* NASA Live Survey. *OMB Number:* 2700. *Type of Review:* New Collection. *Affected Public:* State, Local, or Tribal Government, or Not-for-profit institutions. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 150. *Total Annual Responses:* 30. *Estimated Time Per Response:* .17 hr. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 8. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $0. IV. Requests 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

(NCUA)will accept applications for participation in the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund's Loan Program throughout calendar year 2006, subject to availability of funds. Application procedures for qualified low-income credit unions are in NCUA Rules and Regulations. ADDRESSES: Applications for participation may be obtained from and should be submitted to: NCUA, Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3428. DATES: Applications may be submitted throughout calendar year 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tawana James, Director, Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives at the above address or telephone

(703)518-6610. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Part 705 of the NCUA Rules and Regulations implements the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund

(Fund)for Credit Unions. The purpose of the Fund is to assist officially designated “low-income” credit unions in providing basic financial services to residents in their communities that result in increased income, home ownership, and employment. The Fund makes available low interest loans in the aggregate amount of $300,000 to qualified participating “low-income” designated credit unions. Interest rates are currently set at one percent. Specific details regarding availability and requirements for technical assistance grants from the Fund will be published in a Letter to Credit Unions and on NCUA's Web site at *http://www.ncua.gov/.* Fund participation is limited to existing credit unions with an official “low-income” designation. This notice is published pursuant to Section 705.9 of the NCUA Rules and Regulations that states NCUA will provide notice in the **Federal Register** when funds in the program are available. By the National Credit Union Administration Board on December 19, 2005. Mary F. Rupp, Secretary, NCUA Board. [FR Doc. E5-7722 Filed 12-22-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7535-01-P THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES Proposed Collection, Library Workforce Study, Submission for OMB Review AGENCY: Agency Institute of Museum and Library Services. ACTION: Notice of requests for new information collection approval. SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the following information collection has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget 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 the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the addressee section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addressee section below on or before January 23, 2006. IMLS is particularly interested in comments that help the agency to: • 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. ADDRESSES: Rebecca Danvers, Director of Research and Technology, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC, 20036; telephone 202-653-4680, fax 202-653-4625, e-mail *rdanvers@imls.gov* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and Library Services Act, 20 U.S.C. Section 9101 *et seq.* The IMLS provides a variety of grant programs to assist the nation's museums and libraries in improving their operations and enhancing their services to the public. Museums and libraries of all sizes and types may receive support from IMLS programs. The Museum and Library Services Act of 2003 includes a strong emphasis on supporting library services through the development of a strong library workforce. This solicitation is a web-based survey to collect information to assist IMLS understand library and information science

(LIS)workforce needs, including supply and demand, factors that affect them, and existing workforce projections. II. Current Action The core duties of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, as stated in its strategic plan, are to promote excellence in library services and to promote access to museum and library services for a diverse public. This goal will be accomplished in part by promoting improved workforce planning including strategies for recruitment and retention of workers. IMLS is developing specific plans to collect information from libraries, librarians and other information professionals. Information to be collected from libraries includes current and projected employment in terms of numbers of positions (filled and vacant), functional specialization, educational requirements, skill/competency requirements, salaries and benefits, demographics, annual budget/expenditures, constituency or market size. Information to be collected from LIS professionals includes current employment, career path and career progression, professional association/union membership and demographics. These information collections will be based on geographic location (state and locality), type of employing organization and functionality of the work. A great deal of information has been collected on the LIS workforce, e.g. by BLS, NCES and professional societies. The information IMLS collects should build on, but not duplicate, existing or ongoing collections. *Agency:* Institute of Museum and Library Services. *Title:* National Study on the Future of Librarians in the Workforce. *OMB Number:* n/a. *Agency Number:* 3137. *Frequency:* One time. *Affected Public:* Libraries, librarians and other information professionals. *Number of Respondents:* 40,000 libraries, 40,000 LIS professionals. *Estimated Time Per Respondent:* maximum of 2 hours per library (for the 27,000 central and single the time is up to two hours and for 13,000 branch libraries the time is less than one hour); 15 minutes per librarian/information professional. *Total Burden Hours:* 77,000. *Total Annualized Capital/Startup costs:* 0. *Total Annual Costs:* $166,295. *Contact:* Rebecca Danvers, Director of Research and Technology, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC, 20036; telephone 202-653-4680, fax 202-653-4625, e-mail *rdanvers@imls.gov* Dated: December 20, 2005. Rebecca Danvers, Director, Office of Research and Technology. [FR Doc. 05-24406 Filed 12-22-05; 8:45 am]

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