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BILLING CODE 4140--M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) Program; Notice of Availability of a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment

(PEA)on the US-VISIT Plan for Potential Changes to Immigration and Border Management Processes AGENCY: US-VISIT, DHS. ACTION: Notice of Availability and Public Meetings. SUMMARY: A Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment

(PEA)for the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) Program is available for public review and comment. The Draft PEA examined potential for environmental impacts from each of the four strategic approaches to enhancing immigration and border management processes. These four approaches are aimed at improving information available to determine the identity and immigration status of individuals traveling to and from the United States. DATES: The Draft PEA will be available for public review and comment from February 17, 2006 until March 18, 2006. ADDRESSES: Copies of the Draft PEA may be obtained through the Internet at *www.us-visitfacility.us* or by writing US-VISIT Program-Comments, Attn: Environmental Programs Manager, PO Box 587, Arlington, VA 22216-0587. You may submit comments, in Spanish or English, by *one* of the following methods: • E-mail: *US-VISIT.environmental@dhs.gov* . • Mail or Hand Delivery/Courier: US-VISIT Program-Comments, Attn: Environmental Programs Manager, PO Box 587, Arlington, VA 22216-0587. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Mahoney, US-VISIT Environmental Program Manager, at:

(202)298-5245 or by e-mail at *US-VISIT.environmental@dhs.gov* ; Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. EST. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These four strategic approaches were developed with an understanding of potential future initiatives to enhance the Nation's immigration and border security. The four approaches are:

(1)Maintaining the status quo by continuing current processes for assessing individuals and improving facilities, technology, and staff at the current rate;

(2)implementing changes to the immigration and border management processes at the U.S. border through growth of both numbers of employees and physical capacity at the nation's land, air, and sea ports of entry;

(3)implementing changes to the immigration and border management processes through technological enhancements that would allow eligibility and risk assessments to be made primarily overseas; and/or

(4)a combination of approaches 2 and 3. Due to the national scope of this Draft PEA, the environmental impacts of implementing any of these approaches could occur within virtually every ecosystem in the United States. The Draft PEA is a qualitative assessment that provides information on the potential for significant environmental impacts from each of these four strategies that will be used to inform further policy and strategy development and future implementation of the proposed changes. This analysis provides results that will be used to focus any future environmental impact analyses on the most important resources of concern. The Draft PEA found that the resource areas most likely to be impacted by these changes are air quality and socioeconomics. The Draft PEA is being issued and made available to the public in accordance with the provisions of the Council on Environmental Quality

(CEQ)regulations for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). This Notice also announces that US-VISIT will conduct public meetings in February and March 2006 at seven locations in the United States, at which US-VISIT will invite the public to comment on information and analyses in the Draft PEA. The Draft PEA is available in English and Spanish. US-VISIT has made the Draft PEA widely available by distributing it (or a notice of its availability) to many interested parties, local and national newspapers, local libraries, and by posting it on the Internet. US-VISIT intends to issue subsequent Notices. The dates and locations of all public meetings will be publicized no less than one week in advance in local news media in communities where the meetings will be held. Dates and locations are as follows: Miami, FL, McDonald Center, Rooms 1, 2, and 3 (Feb. 21); Buffalo, NY, Buffalo State College, Sport Arena Lobby Area (Feb. 23); Detroit, MI, Coleman A. Young Recreation Center, Multi-Purpose Room (Feb. 23); Tucson, AZ, Pima Community College, Amethyst Community Room, Building CC180 (Feb. 28); and El Paso, TX, El Paso High School (Feb. 28); Seattle/Bellingham, WA, Bellingham High School Commons Area (Mar. 2); San Diego/San Ysidro, CA, Southwestern Community College Student Center, East (Mar. 2). Dated: February 8, 2006. Manuel M. Rodriguez, Director, US-VISIT Office of Facilities and Engineering. James A. Williams, Director, US-VISIT. [FR Doc. E6-2287 Filed 2-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [USCG-2005-23167] Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget (OMB): 1625-0097, 1625-0103, and 1625-0104 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Request for comments. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this request for comments announces that the Coast Guard has forwarded three Information Collection Requests (ICRs), abstracted below, to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs

(OIRA)of the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and comment. The ICRs are as follows:

(1)1625-0097, Plan Approval and Records for Marine Engineering Systems—46 CFR Subchapter F;

(2)1625-0103, Mandatory Ship Reporting System for the Northeast and Southeast Coasts of the United States;

(3)1625-0104, Barges Carrying Bulk Hazardous Materials. The ICRs describe information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comment by OIRA ensures that we impose only paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties. DATES: Please submit comments on or before March 20, 2006. ADDRESSES: To make sure that your comments and related material do not reach the docket [USCG-2005-23167] or OIRA more than once, please submit them by only one of the following means: (1)(a) By mail to the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), room PL-401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001.

(b)By mail to OIRA, 725 17th St., NW., Washington, DC 20503, to the attention of the Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. (2)(a) By delivery to room PL-401 at the address given in paragraph (1)(a) above, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is

(202)366-9329.

(b)By delivery to OIRA, at the address given in paragraph (1)(b) above, to the attention of the Desk Officer for the Coast Guard.

(3)By fax to

(a)the Facility at

(202)493-2298 and

(b)OIRA at

(202)395-6566, or e-mail to OIRA at *oira-docket@omb.eop.gov* attention: Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. (4)(a) Electronically through the Web site for the Docket Management System

(DMS)at *http://dms.dot.gov* .

(b)OIRA does not have a Web site on which you can post your comments. The Docket Management Facility maintains the public docket for this notice. Comments and material received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in this notice as being available in the docket, will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection or copying at room PL-401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find this docket on the Internet at *http://dms.dot.gov* . Copies of the complete ICRs are available through this docket on the Internet at *http://dms.dot.gov* , and also from Commandant (CG-611), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, room 1236 (Attn: Mr. Arthur Requina), 1900 Half Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001. The telephone number is

(202)475-3523. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Arthur Requina, Office of Information Management, telephone

(202)475-3523 or fax

(202)475-3929, for questions on these documents; or telephone Ms. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, 202-493-0402, for questions on the docket. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard invites comments on the proposed collections of information to determine whether the collections are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department. In particular, the Coast Guard would appreciate comments addressing:

(1)The practical utility of the collections;

(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden of the collections;

(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information that is the subject of the collections; and

(4)ways to minimize the burden of collections on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments to DMS or OIRA must contain the OMB Control Number of the ICR addressed. Comments to DMS must contain the docket number of this request, [USCG 2005-23167]. For your comments to OIRA to be considered, it is best if OIRA receives them on or before March 20, 2006. *Public participation and request for comments:* We encourage you to respond to this request for comments by submitting comments and related materials. We will post all comments received, without change, to *http://dms.dot.gov* , and they will include any personal information you have provided. We have an agreement with DOT to use their Docket Management Facility. Please see the paragraph on DOT's Privacy Act Policy below. *Submitting comments:* If you submit a comment, please include your name and address, identify the docket number for this request for comment [USCG-2005-23167], indicate the specific section of this document or the ICR to which each comment applies, and give the reason for each comment. You may submit your comments and material by electronic means, mail, fax, or delivery to the Docket Management Facility at the address under ADDRESSES, but please submit them by only one means. If you submit them by mail or delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8 1/2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit them by mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. The Coast Guard and OIRA will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. We may change the documents supporting this collection of information or even the underlying requirements in view of them. *Viewing comments and documents:* To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this notice as being available in the docket, go to *http://dms.dot.gov* at any time and conduct a simple search using the docket number. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in room PL-401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. *Privacy Act:* Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments received in dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the Privacy Act Statement of DOT in the **Federal Register** published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477), or you may visit *http://dms.dot.gov* . Previous Request for Comments This request provides a 30-day comment period required by OIRA. The Coast Guard has already published the 60-day notice (70 FR 73019, December 8, 2005) required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That notice elicited no comment. Information Collection Request 1. *Title:* Plan Approval and Records for Marine Engineering Systems—46 CFR Subchapter F. *OMB Control Number:* 1625-0097. *Type of Request:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Owners and builders of commercial vessels. *Forms:* No forms associated with this collection. *Abstract:* This collection of information requires an owner or builder of a commercial vessel to submit to the U.S. Coast Guard for review and approval, plans pertaining to marine engineering systems to ensure that the vessel will meet regulatory standards. *Burden Estimate:* The estimated burden has increased from 3,090 hours to 3,567 hours a year. 2. *Title:* Mandatory Ship Reporting System for the Northeast and Southeast Coasts of the United States. *OMB Control Number:* 1625-0103. *Type of Request:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Operators of certain vessels. *Forms:* No forms associated with this collection. *Abstract:* The information is needed to reduce the number of ship collisions with endangered northern right whales. The rules establish two mandatory ship-reporting systems off the northeast and southeast coasts of the United States. *Burden Estimate:* The estimated burden has increased from 88 hours to 226 hours a year. 3. *Title:* Barges Carrying Bulk Hazardous Materials. *OMB Control Number:* 1625-0104. *Type of Request:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Owners and operators of tank barges. *Forms:* No forms associated with this collection. *Abstract:* This information is needed to ensure the safe shipment of bulk hazardous liquids in barges. The requirements are necessary to ensure that barges meet safety standards and to ensure that barges' crewmembers have the information necessary to operate barges safely. *Burden Estimate:* The estimated burden has increased from 10,903 hours to 13,255 hours a year. Dated: February 10, 2006. R. T. Hewitt, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology. [FR Doc. E6-2348 Filed 2-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, 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 a proposed continuing information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the Application for Community Disaster Loans Program/Special Community Disaster Loans Program. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Community Disaster Loan Program,

(CDL)is authorized by Section 417 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, provides policies and procedures for local governments and State and Federal officials concerning the Community Disaster Loan program; FEMA regulations 44 CFR, Part 206, Subpart K, implements the statutes. DAP-5, Community Disaster Loan Handbook, promulgates FEMA's policies and procedures to State and local officials. The Division Director may make a CDL to any local government which has suffered a substantial loss of tax or other revenues as a result of a major disaster or emergency and which demonstrates a need for Federal financial assistance in order to perform its governmental functions. In response to the disaster caused by Hurricane Katrina, Congress passed the Community Disaster Loan Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-88, which authorizes FEMA to transfer $750 million from the funds appropriated in the Second Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act To Meet Immediate Needs Arising From the Consequences of Hurricane Katrina, 2005, Pub. L. 109-62, to provide up to $1 billion in loan authority. For loans issued pursuant to the 2005 Act, the 2005 Act adds three elements to the traditional program under section 417 of the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), 42 U.S.C. 5184:

(1)The 2005 Act removes the $5 million limit on individual loans;

(2)the 2005 Act specifies that the loans are “to assist local governments in providing essential services”; and

(3)the 2005 Act makes inapplicable the loan cancellation provision of section 417(c)(1) of the Stafford Act. To implement the Community Disaster Loan Act of 2005, FEMA published an interim rule on October 18, 2005 implementing the Act. These new regulations do not apply to the traditional Community Disaster Loan Program. Collection of Information *Title:* Application for Community Disaster Loan Program (CDL)/Special Community Disaster Loan Program (SCDL). *Type of Information Collection:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *OMB Number:* 1660-0083. *Form Numbers:* FF 90-143; 90-6; 90-7; 90-100; SF 1199A. *Abstract:* The Application for Community Disaster Loan

(CDL)Program and the Special Community Disaster Loan Program

(SCDL)provide States, Local and Tribal governments that have suffered substantial loss of tax or other revenues as a result of a major disaster or emergency, the opportunity to obtain financial assistance in order to perform their governmental functions. *Affected Public:* State, Local, or Tribal Government. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 1,812 hours. Annual Burden Hours Project/activity (survey, form(s), focus group, worksheet, etc.) Number of respondents

(A)Frequency of responses

(B)Burden hours per respondent (in hrs.)

(C)Annual responses (A×B) Total annual burden hours (A×B×C) FF 90-143 100 1 2.5 100 250 FF 90-6 103 1 4.0 103 412 FF 90-7 3 1 1.0 3 3 FF 90-100 103 1 10.0 100 1,030 SF 1199A 103 1 0.17 100 17 Letter of Application 100 1 1.0 100 100 Total 103 1 506 1812 *Estimated Cost:* Combined annualized cost to respondents for completing all forms is estimated at $72,371.00 or $746.00 per respondent based on wage rates and hour burden. *Comments:* Written comments are solicited to

(a)evaluate whether the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)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;

(c)enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)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. Comments must be submitted on or before April 18, 2006. ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Chief, Records Management Section, Information Resources Management Branch, Information Technology Services Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 316, Washington, DC 20472. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Clifford Brown, Program Specialist, Recovery Division,

(202)646-4136 for additional information. You may contact the Records Management Branch for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number

(202)646-3347 or e-mail address: *FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov.* Dated: February 3, 2006. Darcy Bingham, Branch Chief, Information Resources Management Branch, Information Technology Services Division. [FR Doc. E6-2314 Filed 2-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, 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 a proposed extension of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning a Governor's request for a major disaster or an emergency declaration by the President. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206, as amended (the Stafford Act), requires that all requests for a major disaster or an emergency declaration by the President must be made by the Governor of the affected State. Section 401 of the Act stipulates specific information the Governor must submit with a request for any major disaster or emergency declaration. Section 501(a) of the Act stipulates specific information the Governor must submit with a request for any emergency declaration. Section 403(c) of the Act authorizes emergency assistance, without a Presidential declaration, through the utilization of Department of Defense personnel and resources. Information needed to process the request from the Governor is set forth in 44 CFR part 206.35 and 206.36. Collection of Information *Title:* The Declaration Process: Requests for Damage Assessment, Federal Disaster Assistance, Cost Share Adjustment, and Appeals. *Type of Information Collection:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *OMB Number:* 1660-0009. *Form Numbers:* None. *Abstract:* When a disaster occurs in a State, the Governor of the State or the Acting Governor in his/her absence, may request a major disaster declaration or an emergency declaration. The Governor should submit the request to the President through the appropriate Regional Director to ensure prompt acknowledgement and processing. The information obtained by joint Federal, State, and local preliminary damage assessments will be analyzed by FEMA regional senior level staff. The regional summary and the regional analysis and recommendation shall include a discussion of State and local resources and capabilities, and other assistance available to meet the disaster related needs. The Director of FEMA provides a recommendation to the President and also provides a copy of the Governor's request. In the event the information required by law is not contained in the request, the Governor's request cannot be processed and forwarded to the White House. In the event the Governor's request for a major disaster declaration or an emergency declaration is not granted, the Governor may appeal the decision. *Affected Public:* State, local or tribal governments, and other Federal agencies. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 13,224. Annual Burden Hours Project/activity (survey, form(s), focus group, worksheet, etc.) Number of respondents

(A)Frequency of responses

(B)Burden hours per respondent

(C)Annual responses 1 ) (A×B) Total annual burden hours (A×B×C) Governor's Request 58 Per Request 76 228 13,224 Total 58 76 228 13,224 1 Based on the number of disaster occurrences. *Estimated Cost:* The estimated annualized cost per respondent is $30 per hour for gathering preliminary assessments information × 13,244 total burden hours = $397,320. *Comments:* Written comments are solicited to

(a)evaluate whether the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)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;

(c)enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)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. Comments must be submitted on or before April 18, 2006. ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Chief, Records Management Section, Information Resources Management Branch, Information Technology Services Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 316, Washington, DC 20472. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Magda Ruiz, Acting Branch Chief, Declarations Unit, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, telephone number

(202)646-3629, for additional information. You may contact the Records Management Branch for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number

(202)646-3347 or e-mail address: *FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov.* Dated: February 9, 2006. Darcy Bingham, Branch Chief, Information Resources Management Branch, Information Technology Services Division. [FR Doc. E6-2315 Filed 2-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1619-DR] Connecticut; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Connecticut (FEMA-1619-DR), dated December 16, 2005, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 9, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Connecticut is hereby amended to include the following area among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of December 16, 2005: Hartford County for Public Assistance. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program-Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Acting Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E6-2318 Filed 2-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1626-DR] Kansas; Major Disaster and Related Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Kansas (FEMA-1626-DR), dated January 26, 2006, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* January 26, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated January 26, 2006, the President declared a major disaster under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act), as follows: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Kansas, resulting from a severe winter storm from November 27-28, 2005, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the designated areas, Hazard Mitigation throughout the State, and any other forms of assistance under the Stafford Act you may deem appropriate. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. If Other Needs Assistance under Section 408 of the Stafford Act is later requested and warranted, Federal funding under that program will also be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA)hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Acting Director, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Thomas J. Costello, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared disaster. I do hereby determine the following areas of the State of Kansas to have been affected adversely by this declared major disaster: The counties of Cheyenne, Decatur, Edwards, Gove, Graham, Hodgeman, Ness, Norton, Pawnee, Phillips, Rawlins, Rooks, Rush, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas, and Trego for Public Assistance. All counties within the State of Kansas are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Acting Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E6-2347 Filed 2-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1627-DR] Nebraska; Major Disaster and Related Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Nebraska (FEMA-1627-DR), dated January 26, 2006, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* January 26, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated January 26, 2006, the President declared a major disaster under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act), as follows: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Nebraska, resulting from a severe winter storm from November 27-28, 2005, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Nebraska. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State, and any other forms of assistance under the Stafford Act you may deem appropriate. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. If Other Needs Assistance under section 408 of the Stafford Act is later requested and warranted, Federal funding under that program will also be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA)hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Acting Director, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Thomas J. Costello, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared disaster. I do hereby determine the following areas of the State of Nebraska to have been affected adversely by this declared major disaster: The counties of Antelope, Boone, Boyd, Custer, Dawson, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Garfield, Gosper, Greeley, Hayes, Holt, Kearney, Knox, Lincoln, Logan, Loup, Madison, McPherson, Nance, Perkins, Phelps, Pierce, Red Willow, Rock, Valley, Wayne, and Wheeler for Public Assistance. All counties within the State of Nebraska are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Acting Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E6-2342 Filed 2-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1623-DR] Oklahoma; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Oklahoma (FEMA-1623-DR), dated January 10, 2006, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: January 27, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Oklahoma is hereby amended to include the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of January 10, 2006: The counties of Bryan, Carter, Choctaw, Creek, McIntosh, Murray, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Osage, Payne, Pittsburg, Pontotoc, Tulsa, and Wagoner for Individual Assistance (already designated for Public Assistance Category B (emergency protective measures), subject to subsequent designation by FEMA for reimbursement.) (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program-Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Acting Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E6-2324 Filed 2-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1625-DR] South Carolina; Major Disaster and Related Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of South Carolina (FEMA-1625-DR), dated January 20, 2006, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* January 20, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated January 20, 2006, the President declared a major disaster under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act), as follows: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of South Carolina, resulting from a severe ice storm from December 15-16, 2005, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of South Carolina. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State, and any other forms of assistance under the Stafford Act you may deem appropriate. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. If Other Needs Assistance under Section 408 of the Stafford Act is later requested and warranted, Federal funding under that program will also be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA)hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Acting Director, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Marianne Jackson, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared disaster. I do hereby determine the following areas of the State of South Carolina to have been affected adversely by this declared major disaster: The counties of Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg for Public Assistance. All counties within the State of South Carolina are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program-Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Acting Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E6-2341 Filed 2-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-3261-EM] Texas; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for the State of Texas (FEMA-3261-EM), dated September 21, 2005, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* October 21, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA)hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Acting Director, Department of Homeland Security, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Sandra Coachman, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared emergency. This action terminates my appointment of Alexander S. Wells as Federal Coordinating Officer for this emergency. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program-Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Acting Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E6-2343 Filed 2-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5045-N-07] Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless. DATES: *Effective Date:* February 17, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Ezzell, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Room 7262, 451 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20410; telephone

(202)708-1234; TTY number for the hearing- and speech-impaired

(202)708-2565, (these telephone numbers are not toll-free), or call the toll-free Title V information line at 1-800-927-7588. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the December 12, 1988 court order in *National Coalition for the Homeless* v. *Veterans Administration* , No. 88-2503-OG (D.D.C.), HUD publishes a Notice, on a weekly basis, identifying unutilized, underutilized, excess and surplus Federal buildings and real property that HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. Today's Notice is for the purpose of announcing that no additional properties have been determined suitable or unsuitable this week. Dated: February 9, 2006. Mark R. Johnston, Acting Deputy Assistant, Secretary for Special Needs. [FR Doc. 06-1359 Filed 2-16-06; 8:45 am]

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