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BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. EC06-68-000, et al.] Morgan Stanley, et al. Electric Rate and Corporate Filings January 30, 2006. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. Morgan Stanley [Docket No. EC06-68-000] Take notice that on January 24, 2006, Morgan Stanley tendered for filing with the Commission an application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal power Act seeking blanket authorization for the acquisition, directly or indirectly, of securities of electric utility companies, transmitting utilities or of any holding company over any electric utility company or transmitting utility, subject to certain proposed limitations. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 6, 2006. 2.

Elkem Metals Company—Alloy, L.P., et al. and Alloy Power Inc., et al. [Docket No. EC06-69-000] Take notice that on January 25, 2006, Elkem Metals Company—Alloy, L.P. (Elkem) and Alloy Power Inc. (Alloy Power) (collectively, Parties) and D.E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C., D.E. Shaw & Co. II, Inc., D.E. Shaw & Co., L.P. and D.E. Shaw & Co., Inc. (collectively, the Shaw-Related Entities and, together with Parties, Applicants), submitted an application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act for authorization of a disposition of a jurisdictional facilities whereby one-third of the limited partnership interests in Elkem would be transferred to Alloy Power.

In addition, Applicants seek authorization for the Shaw-Related Entities to indirectly acquire securities in Elkem. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 15, 2006. 3. BBPOP Wind Equity LLC, et al. [Docket No. EC06-70-000] Take notice that on January 25, 2006, BBPOP Wind Equity LLC (BBPOP Wind Equity), Kumeyaay Wind, LLC (Kumeyaay), Wind Park Bear Creek, LLC (Bear Creek), and Jersey-Atlantic Wind, LLC (Jersey-Atlantic) (for the last three entities, collectively, the Project Companies), and Babcock & Brown Wind Partners—U.S.

LLC (BBWPUS) (collectively, Applicants) filed with the Commission an application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act for an order authorizing the indirect disposition of jurisdictional facilities in connection with the transfer and sale of upstream ownership interests in the jurisdictional facilities of the Project Companies. BBPOP Wind Equity and BBWPUS state that they are subsidiaries or affiliates of Babcock & Brown International Pty. Ltd. (BBIPL). The Project Companies which currently are owned indirectly in part by BBPOP Wind Equity, further state that they own wind energy generating facilities in operation in California, Pennsylvania and New Jersey and the proposed transactions are the transfer of upstream ownership interests in the Project Companies from BBPOP Wind Equity to BBWP and the potential temporary transfer of the membership interests in one or more of the Project Companies from BBPOP 3 to another wholly-owned BBPOP Wind Equity subsidiary. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 15, 2006. 4.

FPL Energy Duane Arnold, LLC [Docket No. EG06-31-000] Take notice that on January 26, 2006, FPL Energy Duane Arnold, LLC (Applicant), tendered for filing with the Commission an application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to part 365 of the Commission's regulations. Applicant states that it is a nuclear-powered facility with a nameplate capacity rating of 645 MW and is located in Palo, Iowa. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 16, 2006. 5.

City of Anaheim, California [Docket No. EL06-24-000] Take notice that on January 26, 2006, the City of Anaheim, California filed revisions of Appendix I to the OATT. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 9, 2006. 6. Braintree Electric Light Department [Docket No. EL06-48-000] Take notice that on January 19, 2006, Braintree Electric Light Department (Braintree) submitted a petition pursuant to Rule 207(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.207(a)(2)) for a declaratory order determining that rates and charges associated with the costs of a reliability must-run

(RMR)agreement between Braintree and ISO New England, Inc. as to Braintree's Potter 2 generating unit will satisfy the “just and reasonable” criteria of section 205 of the Federal Power Act. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 21, 2006. Standard Paragraph Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-1550 Filed 2-3-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. EC06-71-000, et al.] Duke Energy Trading and Marketing, L.L.C., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings January 31, 2006. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. Duke Energy Trading and Marketing, L.L.C. [Docket No. EC06-71-000] Take notice that on January 26, 2006, Duke Energy Trading and Marketing, L.L.C.

(DETM)and Constellation Energy Commodities Group, Inc.

(CCG)filed with the Commission an application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act for authorization of the transfer by DETM of two wholesale power transactions to CCG. DETM and CCG have requested privileged treatment for commercially sensitive information contained in the application. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 16, 2006. 2. General Electric Capital Corporation; Deville Energy, LLC [Docket No. EC06-72-000] Take notice that on January 27, 2006, General Electric Capital Corporation and Deville Energy, LLC (Applicants) submitted an application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act for authorization of disposition of jurisdictional facilities resulting from a proposed sale of a biomass-fired qualifying small power production facility. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 17, 2006. 3. Inland Empire Energy Center, LLC [Docket No. EG06-30-000] Take notice that on January 25, 2006, Inland Empire Energy Center, LLC (Inland Empire) tendered for filing pursuant to section 32(a)(1) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 an application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 7, 2006. 4. Entergy Arkansas, Inc. [Docket Nos. EL04-134-005 and EL05-15-007] Take notice that on January 23, 2006, Entergy Arkansas, Inc. tendered for filing a refund report related to refunds to East Texas Electric Cooperative in compliance with Commission Order issued November 7, 2005, 113 FERC ¶ 61,137 (2005). *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 13, 2006. 5. City of Vernon, California [Docket No. EL06-32-000] Take notice that on January 20, 2006, the City Vernon, California tendered for filing verification of the calculations to its revised Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment submitted on December 15, 2005, for the calendar year 2006. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 6, 2006. 6. Thumb Electric Cooperative [Docket Nos. OA05-1-000 and TS05-17-000] Take notice that on July 28, 2005, Thumb Electric Cooperative (Thumb) requests the Commission waive the Open Access Same Time Information Systems requirements and functional separation requirements of the Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers established by Order 889 and amended by Order 2004. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 15, 2006. 7. Attala Transmission LLC [Docket No. TS05-18-000] Take notice that on June 29, 2005, Attala Transmission LLC (Attala), submitted for filing copies of the executed Interconnection and Service Charge Agreement, dated June 28, 2005, between Attala and Entergy Mississippi, Inc. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 15, 2006. 8. Hardee Power Partners Limited [Docket No. TS06-6-000] Take notice that on December 15, 2005, Hardee Power Partners Limited tendered for filing with the Commission request for waiver of Orders Nos. 888 and 889 and Part 358 of the Commission's regulations. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 7, 2006. Standard Paragraph Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-1552 Filed 2-3-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0074; FRL-8028-5] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Voluntary Customer Satisfaction Surveys; EPA ICR Number 1711.05, OMB Control Number 2090-0019 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request

(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2006. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 7, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0074 by one of the following methods: • *Http://www.regulations.gov* : Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: *docket.oei@epa.gov* . • Fax: 202-566-1753. • Mail: OEI Docket, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. • Hand Delivery: OEI Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0074. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through *http://www.regulations.gov* or e-mail. The *http://www.regulations.gov* Web site is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through www.regulations.gov your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Bonner, Office of Environmental Policy Innovation, (MC 1807T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-566-2204; fax number: 202-566-2200; e-mail address: *bonner.patricia@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: How Can I Access the Docket and/or Submit Comments? EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0074, which is available for online viewing at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or in person viewing at the OEI Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the OEI Docket is 202-566-1752. Use *http://www.regulations.gov* to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in the docket ID number identified in this document. What Information Is EPA Particularly Interested in? Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to:

(i)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;

(ii)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;

(iii)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(iv)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. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses affected by this collection. What Should I Consider When I Prepare My Comments for EPA? You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments: 1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific examples. 2. Describe any assumptions that you used. 3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views. 4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide. 5. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity. 6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified under DATES. 7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and **Federal Register** citation. What Information Collection Activity or ICR Does This Apply To? Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0074. *Affected entities:* Entities potentially affected by this action are primarily individuals or households. *Title:* Voluntary Customer Satisfaction Surveys. *ICR numbers:* EPA ICR No. 1711.05, OMB Control No. 2090-0019. *ICR status:* This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on June 30, 2006. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* EPA uses voluntary surveys to learn how satisfied EPA customers are with our services, and how we can improve services, products and processes. EPA surveys individuals who use services or could have. During the next three years, EPA plans up to 50 surveys, and will use results to target/measure service delivery improvements. By seeking renewal of the generic clearance for customer surveys, EPA will have the flexibility to gather the views of our customers to better determine the extent to which our services, products and processes satisfy their needs or need to be improved. The generic clearance will speed the review and approval of customer surveys that solicit opinions from EPA customers on a voluntary basis, and do not involve “fact-finding” for the purposes of regulatory development or enforcement. An Agency may conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it has a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average five minutes to two hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate, which is only briefly summarized here: *Estimated total number of potential respondents:* 8,640. *Frequency of response:* On occasion. *Estimated total annual burden hours:* 550 hours. *Estimated total annual costs:* $9,075. This includes an estimated burden cost of $9,075 and an estimated cost of $0 for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. What Is the Next Step in the Process for This ICR? EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue another **Federal Register** notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Dated: January 31, 2006. Elizabeth A. Shaw, Director, Office of Environmental Policy Innovation, Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Office of the Administrator. [FR Doc. E6-1581 Filed 2-3-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-7760-5] Establishment of Human Studies Review Board AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; Establishment of Advisory Committee. SUMMARY: As required by section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is giving notice that it is establishing the Human Studies Review Board (HSRB). The purpose of this Board is to provide advice and recommendations to EPA on issues related to the scientific and ethical review of human subjects research. EPA has determined that this advisory committee is in the public interest and will assist the Agency in performing its duties as directed in the 2006 EPA Appropriations Act. Further, the Agency included the establishment of such a Board in a final rule for protection of subjects in human research. The Agency is publishing, in a separate **Federal Register** notice, the final rule that strengthens the protections for subjects in human research, including a provision addressing the establishment and operation of the HSRB. In addition, in a report requested by the Agency, the National Academy of Sciences recommended that EPA establish such a Board. See: “Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006,” Public Law 109-54; and “Intentional Human Dosing Studies for EPA Regulatory Purposes,” Washington, DC: National Academy Press. 2004. Balanced membership will be driven by a number of considerations characterized by: inclusion of the necessary areas of technical expertise, different scientific perspectives within each technical discipline, and the collective breadth of experience needed to address the Agency's charge. Copies of the Committee Charter will be filed with the appropriate congressional committees and the Library of Congress. FOR FUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul I. Lewis, Office of the Science Advisor, Mail Code 8105R, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:

(202)564-8381; fax number

(202)564-2070; e-mail: lewis.paul@epa.gov. Dated: January 25, 2006. William H. Farland, Chief Scientist, Office of the Science Advisor. [FR Doc. 06-1046 Filed 2-3-06; 8:45 am]

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