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BILLING CODE 7590-01-M SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration #10316 and #10317] Oklahoma Disaster Number OK-00002 AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Amendment 1. SUMMARY: This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Oklahoma (FEMA-1623-DR), dated January 10, 2006. *Incident:* Severe Wildfire Threat. *Incident Period:* November 27, 2005 and continuing. *Effective Date:* January 23, 2006. *Physical Loan Application Deadline Date:* March 13, 2006. *EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date:* October 10, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, National Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of the President's major disaster declaration for the State of Oklahoma, dated January 10, 2006, is hereby amended to establish the incident period for this disaster as beginning November 27, 2005 and continuing.

All other information in the original declaration remains unchanged. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 59002 and 59008) Herbert L. Mitchell, Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-1462 Filed 2-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025-01-P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration #10324] South Dakota Disaster Number SD-00003 AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Amendment 1. SUMMARY: This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of South Dakota (FEMA-1620-DR), dated December 20, 2005. *Incident:* Severe winter storm. *Incident Period:* November 27, 2005 through November 29, 2005. *Effective Date:* January 17, 2006. *Physical Loan Application Deadline Date:* February 21, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, National Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of the President's major disaster declaration for Private Non-Profit organizations in the State of South Dakota dated December 20, 2005, is hereby amended to include the following areas as adversely affected by the disaster. *Primary County:* Hand.

All other information in the original declaration remains unchanged. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 59008) Herbert L. Mitchell, Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-1463 Filed 2-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025-01-P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request The Social Security Administration

(SSA)publishes a list of information collection packages that will require clearance by the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)in compliance with Public Law 104-13, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, effective October 1, 1995. The information collection packages that may be included in this notice are for new information collections, approval of existing information collections, revisions to OMB-approved information collections, and extensions (no change) of OMB-approved information collections. SSA is soliciting comments on the accuracy of the agency's burden estimate; the need for the information; its practical utility; ways to enhance its quality, utility, and clarity; and on ways to minimize burden on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Written comments and recommendations regarding the information collection(s) should be submitted to the SSA Reports Clearance Officer. The information can be mailed and/or faxed to the individuals at the addresses and fax numbers listed below: (SSA), Social Security Administration, DCFAM, Attn: Reports Clearance Officer, 1333 Annex Building, 6401 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235, Fax: 410-965-6400. The information collections listed below are pending at SSA and will be submitted to OMB within 60 days from the date of this notice. Therefore, your comments should be submitted to SSA within 60 days from the date of this publication. You can obtain copies of the collection instruments by calling the SSA Reports Clearance Officer at 410-965-0454 or by writing to the address listed above. 1. *Statement of Funds You Provided to Another and Statement of Funds You Received—20 CFR 416.1103(f)—0960-0481.* Forms SSA-2854 and SSA-2855 collect information in situations where the Supplemental Security Income

(SSI)beneficiary alleges that he or she borrowed funds informally from a non-commercial lender, *e.g.* , a relative or a friend. The statements are required to determine whether the proceeds from the transaction are income to the borrower. If the transaction constitutes a bona fide loan, then the proceeds are not income to the borrower. The respondents are the borrower/beneficiary and the lender of the funds. *Type of Request:* Extension of an OMB-approved information collection. *Number of Respondents:* 40,000. *Frequency of Response:* 1. *Average Burden per Response:* 10 minutes. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 6,667 hours. 2. *Quickstart Enrollment—31 CFR 209 and 210—0960-0564.* Social Security beneficiaries and SSI recipients can enroll for direct deposit/electronic funds transfer through their financial institutions

(FIs)using an automated enrollment process. SSA uses the information to facilitate electronic transmission of data for direct deposit of funds to a payee's account. The respondents are Social Security beneficiaries and SSI recipients requesting direct deposit to their FIs. *Type of Request:* Extension of an OMB-approved information collection. *Number of Respondents:* 3,950,000. *Frequency of Response:* 1. *Average Burden per Response:* 3 minutes. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 197,500 hours. 3. *Certificate of Election for Reduced Spouse's Benefits—20 CFR 404.421—0960-0398.* SSA uses the information collected on Form SSA-25 to pay a qualified spouse who elects to receive a reduced benefit. Reduced benefits are not payable to an already entitled spouse, at least age 62 but under full retirement age, who no longer has a child in care unless the spouse elects to receive reduced benefits. Respondents are entitled spouses seeking reduced benefits. *Type of Request:* Revision of an OMB-approved information collection. *Number of Respondents:* 30,000. *Frequency of Response:* 1. *Average Burden per Response:* 2 minutes. *Estimated Annual Burden:* 1,000 hours. 4. *Voluntary Customer Satisfaction Surveys in Accordance With E.O. 12862 for the Social Security Administration—0960-0526.* Under the auspices of E.O. 12862, Setting Customer Service Standards, SSA conducts multiple customer satisfaction surveys each year. These voluntary customer satisfaction assessments include paper, Internet, and telephone surveys; mailed questionnaires; focus groups; and customer comment cards. The purpose of these surveys is to assess customer satisfaction with the timeliness, appropriateness, access, and overall quality of the services SSA provides. The respondents are direct recipients of SSA services and professionals and other individuals who work on behalf of SSA beneficiaries. *Type of Request:* Extension of an OMB-approved information collection. Fiscal year 2006 Fiscal year 2007 Fiscal year 2008 Number of Respondents 1,352,180 1,356,100 1,357,850 Frequency of Response 1 1 1 Range of Response Times Varies (5 minutes to 1 1/2 hours) Varies (5 minutes to 1 1/2 hours) Varies (5 minutes to 1 1/2 hours). Estimated Annual Burden 119,645 hours 121,009 hours 121,190 hours. Dated: January 27, 2006. Elizabeth A. Davidson, Reports Clearance Officer, Social Security Administration. [FR Doc. E6-1424 Filed 2-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191-02-P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5294] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Britannia & Muscovy: English Silver at the Court of the Tsars” SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, *et seq.* ; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, *et seq.* ), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition “Britannia & Muscovy: English Silver at the Court of the Tsars,” imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, Connecticut, from on or about May 19, 2006, until on or about September 10, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the **Federal Register** . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Wolodymyr Sulzynsky, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202/453-8050). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA-44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547-0001. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E6-1482 Filed 2-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-05-P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5295] Advisory Committee on Private International Law SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee's study group on secured finance will hold a meeting in New York City on February 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. EST to review proposed recommendations for legislative reform on secured finance law under consideration by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). The meeting will examine in particular proposals concerning security interests in independent undertakings, such as letters of credit; bank accounts; and, time permitting, negotiable instruments. Background UNCITRAL is preparing draft recommendations for countries that wish to upgrade their secured finance laws. This effort has been in progress since 2002, and has examined various approaches to secured finance law, including Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 (secured interests). The Commission will seek to balance the various proposals, and its Working Group on Secured Finance will meet to continue that process at the UN in New York during the first week of February 2006. The Department of State's Advisory Committee on Private International Law (ACPIL) will examine documents discussed at or revised during or after that meeting. The Advisory Committee offers an opportunity for interested members of the public or entities, associations, etc., to comment both on these developments and to make recommendations for future proposals. Agenda The Advisory Committee's Study group agenda tentatively will cover current developments in international secured finance, and in particular proposals concerning the intersection of secured financing law and law covering independent undertakings such as letters of credit; bank accounts; and, time permitting, negotiable instruments. Public Participation Advisory Committee Study group meetings are open to the public. The meeting will be held at the offices of Bingham McCutchenn LLP at 399 Park Avenue, New York City, conference room 21C. Persons wishing to attend need to provide in advance their name, address, contact numbers, including email addresses if available, and affiliation(s) if any to Jake Sullivan at 617-951-8613 or at *jake.sullivan@bingham.com,* not later than February 20. Persons who cannot attend but who wish to comment on any of the topics referred to are welcome to do so in writing. DOCUMENTS on this project are obtainable at *http://www.Uncitral.org/* Working Groups/Working Group VI on secured finance. Additional documents may be available following the UN Working Group's meeting in early February, which may be obtained from Mr. Sullivan. For further information on UNCITRAL or the project generally please contact Hal Burman at the State Department at *BurmanHS@State.gov.* or 202-776-8421, fax 776-8482. Dated: January 26, 2006. Harold S. Burman, Advisory Committee Executive Director, Department of State. [FR Doc. E6-1483 Filed 2-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-08-P OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE [Docket No. 301-121] Results of Out-Of-Cycle Review Under Section 182 and Termination of Action Under Section 301(b): Intellectual Property Laws and Practices of the Government of Ukraine AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Revocation of identification of Ukraine as a Priority Foreign Country under section 182 and termination of action under section 301(b). SUMMARY: The Out-of-Cycle Review (“OCR”) under section 182 (commonly referred to as the “Special 301” provision) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (“Trade Act”), has concluded with a finding that the Government of Ukraine substantially has improved its intellectual property right (“IPR”) enforcement efforts. As a result, the United States Trade Representative (“Trade Representative”) is revoking the identification of Ukraine as a Priority Foreign Country (“PFC”) under section 182 and instead is placing Ukraine on the Priority Watch List, and is restoring the tariff-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (“GSP”) accorded to products of Ukraine. Pursuant to section 306 of the Trade Act, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) will continue to monitor closely the Government of Ukraine's IPR enforcement efforts. DATES: The restoration of tariff-free GSP treatment accorded to products of Ukraine is effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after January 23, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions concerning the results of the Special 301 Out-of-Cycle Review: Jennifer Choe Groves, Director for Intellectual Property and Chair of the Special 301 Committee, USTR,

(202)395-4510, Laurie Molnar, Director for European and Mediterranean Trade Affairs, USTR,

(202)395-4620, or Stephen Kho, Associate General Counsel, USTR,

(202)395-3150; for questions concerning procedures under Section 301: William Busis, Associate General Counsel and Chairman of the Section 301 Committee, USTR,

(202)395-3150; and for questions concerning entries: Teiko Campbell, Program Officer, Office of Trade Compliance and Facilitation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security,

(202)344-2698. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History of the 301 Investigation On March 12, 2001, the Trade Representative identified Ukraine as a PFC under Special 301. The PFC identification was based on deficiencies in Ukraine's acts, policies and practices regarding IPR protection, including weak enforcement, as evidenced by high levels of piracy of optical media products (such as CDs and DVDs), and the failure of the Government of Ukraine to enact adequate and effective IPR legislation to address optical media piracy. The Trade Representative simultaneously initiated an investigation (Docket 301-121) under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act in order to investigate these IPR protection issues. *See* 66 FR 18,346 (April 6, 2001). In August 2001, the Trade Representative determined that the acts, policies, and practices of Ukraine with respect to IPR protection were unreasonable and burdened or restricted United States commerce, and were thus actionable under section 301(b) of the Trade Act. As an initial action in response, the Trade Representative suspended GSP treatment accorded to products of Ukraine, effective August 24, 2001. *See* 66 FR 42,246 (Aug. 10, 2001). In December 2001, the Trade Representative took the additional action of imposing 100% *ad valorem* tariffs on certain Ukrainian exports with an annual trade value of approximately $75 million, effective January 23, 2002. *See* 67 FR 120 (Jan. 2, 2002). In August 2005, the Government of Ukraine adopted important amendments to its Laser-readable Disc Law that strengthen Ukraine's licensing regime and enforcement capabilities to stem the illegal production and trade of optical media products. In response, the Trade Representative terminated the 100% *ad valorem* duties. The Trade Representative also announced that at the conclusion of an OCR focused on whether Ukraine had implemented fully the legislative improvements and had otherwise strengthened IPR enforcement, he would determine whether to revoke the identification of Ukraine as a PFC and whether to restore Ukraine's GSP benefits. USTR requested written comments from the public concerning these matters. *See* 70 FR 53,410 (Sep. 8, 2005). Results of OCR In the OCR, the interagency Special 301 Committee has concluded that enforcement against optical media piracy in Ukraine has improved since the initiation of the investigation in 2001, and that the Government of Ukraine has made substantial progress on IPR enforcement actions suggested in an August 2005 OCR Action Plan. The Government of Ukraine has presented statistical and other data to show that it has conducted raids against entities involved in commercial distribution of IPR-infringing products and has conducted numerous and continuing inspections of Ukraine's licensed optical disc plants. The Government of Ukraine has established a specialized IPR unit within the Economic Crime Division under the Ministry of the Interior and a specialized unit in Customs to deal with IP crimes. The Government of Ukraine has agreed to establish an Enforcement Coordination Group that will provide Ukrainian IPR enforcement officials, U.S. Government officials, and copyright industry representatives with a forum to meet and share information on Ukraine's enforcement efforts. In sum, in contrast to 2001 when the Trade Representative designated Ukraine as a PFC, Ukraine is no longer a major producer of pirated optical media sold elsewhere in Europe. IPR enforcement concerns do remain, however, including with respect to the transshipment through Ukraine of pirated optical media produced in neighboring countries. Under section 182(c)(1)(A) of the Trade Act, the Trade Representative is authorized to revoke the identification of any foreign country as a PFC at any time. In light of the positive results of the OCR, the Trade Representative has determined to revoke the identification of Ukraine as a PFC under section 182 and instead has placed Ukraine on the Priority Watch List. Termination of Action Section 307(a) of the Trade Act authorizes the Trade Representative to “modify or terminate any [Section 301] action, subject to the specific direction, if any, of the President * * * if * * * such action is being taken under Section 301(b) and is no longer appropriate.” In passing the amendments to its Laser-readable Disc Law, in improving its record of IPR enforcement, and by agreeing to the creation of an Enforcement Coordination Group, the Government of Ukraine has responded adequately to the two issues (inadequate IPR legislation and inadequate IPR enforcement) that were the basis of the PFC designation and the Trade Representative's finding that Ukraine's acts, policies and practices were actionable under section 301(b). In recognition of these changes in Ukraine's acts, policies, and practices regarding IPR enforcement, and taking into account public comments and the results of consultations with U.S. copyright industries, the Trade Representative has decided to terminate the suspension of GSP treatment accorded to products of Ukraine. The termination of the GSP suspension concludes this Section 301 investigation, except for the ongoing monitoring required by section 306 of the Trade Act. The termination of the suspension of the GSP treatment accorded to products of Ukraine restores the GSP treatment applicable in August 2001, when Ukraine's GSP benefits were suspended. Accordingly, effective January 23, 2006, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

(HTS)is modified as follows:

(1)General note 4(a) is modified by adding “Ukraine” to the list entitled “Independent Countries”;

(2)general note 4(d) is modified by adding in numerical sequence “2306.30.00 Ukraine” and “2804.29.00 Ukraine”; and

(3)the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for HTS subheadings 2306.30.00 and 2804.29.00 is modified by deleting the “A” and inserting an “A* ”. The foregoing modifications to the HTS apply to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after January 23, 2006. Section 306 Monitoring Pursuant to section 306 of the Trade Act, USTR is required to continue to monitor the implementation of each measure undertaken, and agreement entered into, to provide a satisfactory resolution of a matter subject to a section 301 investigation. Accordingly, USTR will continue to monitor Ukraine's IPR enforcement efforts, including through the activities of the Enforcement Coordination Group. If on the basis of such monitoring the Trade Representative were to conclude that the Government of Ukraine is not satisfactorily implementing a measure or agreement that resulted in the resolution of this investigation, the Trade Representative would be authorized under section 306(b) to take further action. William Busis, Chairman, Section 301 Committee. [FR Doc. E6-1466 Filed 2-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3190-W6-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Noise Exposure Map Notice; Alexandria International Airport, Alexandria, LA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA)announces its determination that the noise exposure maps submitted by the England Economic and Industrial Development District for Alexandria International Airport under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 *et. seq.* (Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act) and 14 CFR part 150 are in compliance with applicable requirements. DATES: *Effective Date:* The effective date of the FAA's determination on the noise exposure maps is January 26, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Tandy, Federal Aviation Administration, ASW-630, Fort Worth, TX 76193-0630; telephone number 817-222-5635. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces that the FAA finds that the noise exposure maps submitted for Alexandria International Airport are in compliance with applicable requirements of part 150, effective January 26, 2006. Under 49 U.S.C. 47503 of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”), an airport operator may submit to the FAA noise exposure maps which meet applicable regulations and which depict non-compatible land uses as of the date of submission of such maps, a description of projected aircraft operations, and the ways in which such operations will affect such maps. The Act requires such maps to be developed in consultation with interested and affected parties in the local community, government agencies, and persons using the airport. An airport operator who has submitted noise exposure maps that are found by FAA to be in compliance with the requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations

(FAR)part 150, promulgated pursuant to the Act, may submit a noise compatibility program for FAA approval which sets forth the measures the operator has taken or proposes to take to reduce existing non-compatible uses and prevent the introduction of additional non-compatible uses. The FAA has completed its review of the noise exposure maps and accompanying documentation submitted by the England Economic and Industrial Development District. The documentation that constitutes the “noise exposure maps” as defined in section 150.7 of part 150 includes: Figure 2.1, Existing Land Use Map; Figure 3.2, Existing Airport Layout; Figure 3.3, 2004 Existing Condition North Flow Flight Tracks; Figure 3.4, 2004 Existing Condition South Flow Flight Tracks; Figure 3.5, 2004 Existing Condition Noise Exposure Map; Figure 4.1, Aviation Activity Forecast; Figure 4.2, Future Airport Layout; Figure 4.3, 2010 Future Condition North Flow Flight Tracks; Figure 4.4, 2010 Future Condition South Flow Flight Tracks; Figure 4.5, 2010 Future Condition Noise Exposure Map; Table 3.1, 2004 Runway and Helipad Utilization Rates; Table 3.2, Flight Track Utilization Rates; Table 3.3, 2004 Existing Condition Noise Exposure Estimates; Table 4.1, 2010 Runway and Helipad Utilization Rates; Table 4.2, 2010 Flight Track Utilization Rates; Table 4.3, 2010 Future Condition Noise Exposure Estimates; Appendix A, Aviation Activity Forecast; Appendix B, Integrated Noise Model Inputs; and Appendix C, Noise Monitoring Results. The FAA has determined that these noise exposure maps and accompanying documentation are in compliance with applicable requirements. This determination is effective on January 26, 2006. FAA's determination on an airport operator's noise exposure maps is limited to a finding that the maps were developed in accordance with the procedures contained in appendix A of FAR part 150. Such determination does not constitute approval of the applicant's data, information or plans, or a commitment to approve a noise compatibility program or to fund the implementation of that program. If questions arise concerning the precise relationship of specific properties to noise exposure contours depicted on a noise exposure map submitted under section 47503 of the Act, it should be noted that the FAA is not involved in any way in determining the relative locations of specific properties with regard to the depicted noise contours, or in interpreting the noise exposure maps to resolve questions concerning, for example, which properties should be covered by the provisions of section 47506 of the Act. These functions are inseparable from the ultimate land use control and planning responsibilities of local government. These local responsibilities are not changed in any way under Part 150 or through FAA's review of noise exposure maps. Therefore, the responsibility for the detailed overlaying of noise exposure contours onto the map depicting properties on the surface rests exclusively with the airport operator that submitted those maps, or with those public agencies and planning agencies with which consultation is required under section 47503 of the act. The FAA has relied on the certification by the airport operator, under section 150.21 of FAR part 150, that the statutorily required consultation has been accomplished. Copies of the full noise exposure map documentation and of the FAA's evaluation of the maps are available for examination at the following locations: Federal Aviation Administration, 2601 Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas; England Economic and Industrial Development District, 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana. Questions may be directed to the individual named above under the heading FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, January 26, 2006. Kelvin L. Solco, Manager, Airports Division. [FR Doc. 06-1033 Filed 2-2-06; 8:45 am]

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