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BILLING CODE 3410-11-M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Announcement of Value-Added Producer Grant Application Deadline; Correction AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice; correction. SUMMARY: This document corrects a notice that was published on December 21, 2005 (70 FR 75780-75790), which contained errors that may prove misleading and is in need of clarification. All applications must still be submitted by the deadline date of March 31, 2006.

Accordingly, the notice that was published on December 21, 2005 (70 FR 75780-75790) is corrected as follows: On page 75781 in the second column, under the definition for “Bioenergy Project”, remove the words “other than an anaerobic digester.” On page 75787 in the second column, paragraph vii, in the second sentence, revise the number “$300,000” to read “$100,000”. On page 75788 in the second column, paragraph vii, revise the second sentence to read as follows: “The allocation of points for this criterion shall be as follows: $1-$25,000 equals 2 points, $25,001-$50,000 equals 1 point, $50,001-$300,000 equals 0 points.

” Dated: February 17, 2006. Thomas Dorr, Under Secretary, Rural Development. [FR Doc. E6-2659 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-XY-P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed Additions to and Deletions from Procurement List. SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List a product and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and to delete products and a service previously furnished by such agencies. *Comments Must Be Received on or Before:* March 26, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3259. *FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT COMMENTS CONTACT:* Sheryl D. Kennerly, Telephone:

(703)603-7740, Fax:

(703)603-0655, or e-mail *SKennerly@jwod.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 47(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51-2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. Additions If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the Federal Government identified in this notice for each product or service will be required to procure the product and services listed below from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. If approved, the action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the product and services to the Government. 2. If approved, the action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the product and services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) in connection with the product and services proposed for addition to the Procurement List. Comments on this certification are invited. Commenters should identify the statement(s) underlying the certification on which they are providing additional information. End of Certification The following products and services are proposed for addition to Procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies listed: Product *Product/NSNs:* Remanufactured Ink Cartridges (USDA, Farm Service Agency, Kansas City, Missouri Only). NSN: 7510-00-NSH-0114—Black. *NPA:* Thresholds Rehabilitation Inc., Chicago, Illinois. *Contracting Activity:* USDA, Farm Service Agency, Washington, DC. Services *Service Type/Location:* Custodial Services/Bureau of Reclamation, 6150 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, Arizona. *NPA:* Goodwill Community Services, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona. *Contracting Activity:* Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix, Arizona. *Service Type/Location:* Grounds Maintenance, Gerald R. Ford Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 110 Michigan Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan. *NPA:* Hope Network Services Corporation, Grand Rapids, Michigan. *Contracting Activity:* GSA, Public Buildings Service, Region 5, Chicago, Illinois. *Service Type/Location:* Grounds Maintenance & Snow Removal, Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center, 74 North Washington Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan. *NPA:* Navigations, Inc., Battle Creek, Michigan. *Contracting Activity:* GSA, Public Buildings Service, Region 5, Chicago, Illinois. *Service Type/Location:* Multi-Function Support Services,Naval & Marine Corps Reserve Center, 6400 Bloomington Road, Fort Snelling, St. Paul, Minnesota. Naval Air Reserve Center, 5905 34th Avenue S., Minneapolis, Minnesota. *NPA:* AccessAbility, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota. *Contracting Activity:* Naval Facilities Engineering Field Activity Midwest, Great Lakes, Illinois. Deletions Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. If approved, the action may result in additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. If approved, the action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products and service to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) in connection with the products and service proposed for deletion from the Procurement List. End of Certification The following products and service are proposed for deletion from the Procurement List: Products *Product/NSNs:* Light, Desk. NSN: 6230-00-682-3423—Light, Desk. NSN: 6230-00-299-7771—Light, Desk. *NPA:* None Currently Authorized. *Contracting Activity:* GSA, Southwest Supply Center, Fort Worth, Texas. Service *Service Type/Location:* Duplication and Copy Machine Operation, GSA, 10 Causeway Street, 9th Floor Region 1, Boston, Massachusetts. *NPA:* Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, Boston, Massachusetts. *Contracting Activity:* GSA, Region 1, Boston, Massachusetts. Sheryl D. Kennerly, Director, Information Management. [FR Doc. E6-2637 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353-01-P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Addition And Deletion AGENCY: Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Additions to and deletions from Procurement List. SUMMARY: This action adds to the Procurement List products to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes from the Procurement List a service previously furnished by such agencies. DATES: Effective March 26, 2006. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia, 22202-3259. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheryl D. Kennerly, Telephone:

(703)603-7740, Fax:

(703)603-0655, or email *SKennerly@jwod.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additions On December 23, 2005, the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice (70 FR 76233) of proposed additions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the products and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the products listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal government under 41 U.S.C. 46-48c and 41 CFR 51-2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the products to the government. 2. The action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products to the government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) in connection with the products proposed for addition to the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following products are added to the Procurement List: Products *Product/NSNS:* Ergo Nylon Ladle. *NSN:* M.R. 861—Ergo Nylon Ladle. *Product/NSNS:* Ergo Nylon Spaghetti Server. *NSN:* M.R. 857—Ergo Nylon Spaghetti Server. *NPA:* Cincinnati Association for the Blind, Cincinnati, Ohio. *Contracting Activity:* Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Fort Lee, Virginia. Deletion On December 23, 2005, the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice (70 FR 76233) of proposed deletions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the relevant matter presented, the Committee has determined that the service listed below is no longer suitable for procurement by the Federal government under 41 U.S.C. 46-48c and 41 CFR 51-2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action may result in additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. The action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the service to the government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) in connection with the service deleted from the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following service is deleted from the Procurement List: Service *Service Type/Location:* Janitorial/Custodial, U.S. Federal Building and Post Office, 522 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. *NPA:* Goodwill Community Services, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona. *Contracting Activity:* General Services Administration. Sheryl D. Kennerly, Director, Information Management. [FR Doc. E6-2638 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353-01-P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Establishment of new effective date. In the document appearing on page 3259, FR Doc E6-640, in the issue of January 20, 2006 in the second column, the Committee published a notice suspending the effective date of a service that was originally published on page 76234, FR Doc 05-7764, in the issue of December 23, 2005, in the first and second columns. The Committee is establishing a new effective date of February 24, 2006 for addition of the following service: *Service Type/Location:* Basewide Custodial Services, U.S. Naval Academy Complex, Annapolis, Maryland. *NPA:* Melwood Horticultural Training Center, Upper Marlboro, Maryland. *Contracting Activity:* Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Chesapeake, Washington, DC. This action does not affect current contracts awarded prior to the effective date of this addition or options that may be exercised under those contracts. Sheryl D. Kennerly, Director, Information Management. [FR Doc. E6-2671 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353-01-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [Docket 5-2006] Foreign-Trade Zone 9—Honolulu, Hawaii Application for Expansion An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones

(FTZ)Board (the Board) by the State of Hawaii, grantee of FTZ 9, requesting authority to expand FTZ 9 to include a site in Kailua-Kona on the Island of Hawaii. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, as amended, (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally filed on February 15, 2006. FTZ 9 was approved on February 15, 1965 (Board Order 65, 30 FR 2377, 2/20/65), and currently consists of eight sites (1,294 acres): *Site 1* —(17 acres) at Pier 2 in Honolulu Harbor (Oahu); *Site 2* —(1,033 acres) at the James Campbell Industrial Park, Ewa (Oahu); *Site 3* —(109 acres) at the Mililani Technology Park, Kihei (Maui); *Site 4* —(60 acres) at the Maui Research and Technology Park, Kihei (Maui); *Site 5* —(31 acres) at the Hilo Industrial Park, Hilo (Hawaii); *Site 6* —(27 acres) aviation fueling facilities at Honolulu International Airport, including tanker terminal at Pier 51 (Sand Island) and Pier 52, the bulk storage area for fuel storage tank facilities at Sand Island Access Road and Mokauea Street, the airport fuel storage facility at 3181 & 3201 Aolele Street, airport fueling stations and pipelines connecting the facilities (Oahu); *Site 7* —(7 acres) at Unicold Corporation's public cold-storage distribution facilities in the Airport Industrial complex at 3140 Ualena Street, Honolulu (Oahu); and *Site 8* —(10 acres) Hawaii Convention Center located at Kalakaua Avenue and Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu (Oahu). The applicant is now requesting authority to expand the zone to include an additional site on the Island of Hawaii. The proposed site consists of 870 acres at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority site located at 73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Highway, #101, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. In accordance with the Board's regulations, a member of the FTZ staff has been appointed examiner to investigate the application and report to the Board. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions (original and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board's Executive Secretary at one of the following addresses: 1. Submissions Via Express/Package Delivery Services: Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce, Franklin Court Building—Suite 4100W, 1099 14th St., NW., Washington, DC 20005; or 2. Submissions Via the U.S. Postal Service: Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce, FCB—Suite 4100W, 1401 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20230. The closing period for their receipt is April 25, 2006. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period (to May 10, 2006). A copy of the application and accompanying exhibits will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Foreign-Trade Zones Board's Executive Secretary at the first address listed above, and at the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center, 521 Ala Moana Blvd, Room 214, Honolulu, HI 96813. Dated: February 15, 2006. Dennis Puccinelli, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-2672 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [Order No. 1436] Termination of Foreign-Trade Subzone 133A (Maytag Corporation) Galesburg, IL Pursuant to the authority granted in the Foreign-Trade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), and the Foreign-Trade Zones Board Regulations (15 CFR Part 400), the Foreign-Trade Zones Board has adopted the following order: *Whereas* , on November 1, 1989 the Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued a grant of authority to the Quad-City Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc. (Quad-City) authorizing the establishment of Foreign-Trade Subzone 133A at the Maytag Corporation facility, Galesburg, Illinois (Board Order 448, 54 FR 47246, 11/13/89); *Whereas* , Quad-City advised the Board on May 17, 2005 (FTZ Docket 33- 2005), that zone procedures were no longer needed at the facility and requested voluntary termination of Subzone 133A; *Whereas* , the request has been reviewed by the FTZ Staff and Customs officials, and approval has been recommended; *Now, therefore* , the Foreign-Trade Zones Board terminates the subzone status of Subzone 133A, effective this date. Signed at Washington, DC, this 10th day of February 2006. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Import Administration, Alternate Chairman, Foreign-Trade Zones Board. Attest: Dennis Puccinelli, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-2670 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [Order No. 1435] Termination of Foreign-Trade Subzone 61F Guayama, Puerto Rico Pursuant to the authority granted in the Foreign-Trade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), and the Foreign-Trade Zones Board Regulations (15 CFR part 400), the Foreign-Trade Zones Board has adopted the following order: *Whereas,* on November 28, 1995 the Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued a grant of authority to the Puerto Rico Trade and Export Company (PRTEC) authorizing the establishment of Foreign-Trade Subzone 61F at the IPR Pharmaceuticals, Inc. facility, Guayama, Puerto Rico (Board Order 787, 60 FR 63499, 12/11/95); *Whereas,* PRTEC advised the Board on June 21, 2005 (FTZ Docket 32-2005), that zone procedures were no longer needed at the facility and requested voluntary termination of Subzone 61F; *Whereas,* the request has been reviewed by the FTZ Staff and Customs officials, and approval has been recommended; *Now, therefore,* the Foreign-Trade Zones Board terminates the subzone status of Subzone 61F, effective this date. Signed at Washington, DC, this 10th day of February, 2006. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Import Administration, Alternate Chairman, Foreign-Trade Zones Board. Attest: Dennis Puccinelli, *Executive Secretary.* [FR Doc. E6-2669 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (the Department) has received requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping and countervailing duty orders and findings with January anniversary dates. In accordance with the Department's regulations, we are initiating those administrative reviews. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 24, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila E. Forbes, Office of AD/CVD Operations, Office 4, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230, telephone:

(202)482-4697. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Department has received timely requests, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(b)(2004), for administrative reviews of various antidumping and countervailing duty orders and findings with January anniversary dates. With respect to the antidumping duty order on Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the People's Republic of China, the initiation of the antidumping duty administrative review for that case is being published in a separate initiation notice. Initiation of Reviews In accordance with section 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i), we are initiating administrative reviews of the following antidumping and countervailing duty orders and findings. We intend to issue the final results of these reviews not later than January 31, 2007. Antidumping duty proceedings Period to be reviewed Thailand: Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand A-549-820 1/1/05-12/31/05 Siam Industrial Wire Co., Ltd The People's Republic of China: Hand Trucks and Parts Thereof 1 A-570-891 12/1/04—11/30/05 The People's Republic of China: Wooden Bedroom Furniture 2 A-570-890 6/24/04—12/31/05 Countervailing Duty Proceedings None Suspension Agreements None 1 In the initiation notice that published on February 1, 2006 (71 FR 5241), thereview period for the above referenced case was incorrect. The period listed above is the correct period of review for this case. 2 The administrative review for the above referenced case will be published in a separate initiation notice. During any administrative review covering all or part of a period falling between the first and second or third and fourth anniversary of the publication of an antidumping duty order under section 351.211 or a determination under section 351.218(f)(4) to continue an order or suspended investigation (after sunset review), the Secretary, if requested by a domestic interested party within 30 days of the date of publication of the notice of initiation of the review, will determine, consistent with *FAG Italia* v. *United States,* 291 F.3d 806 (Fed. Cir. 2002), as appropriate, whether antidumping duties have been absorbed by an exporter or producer subject to the review if the subject merchandise is sold in the United States through an importer that is affiliated with such exporter or producer. The request must include the name(s) of the exporter or producer for which the inquiry is requested. Interested parties must submit applications for disclosure under administrative protective orders in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. These initiations and this notice are in accordance with section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1675(a)), and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i). Dated: February 21, 2006. Thomas F. Futtner, Acting Office Director, AD/CVD Operations, Office 4 for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6-2676 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-823-812] Final Results of Inquiry Into Ukraine's Status as a Non-Market Economy Country. AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Final Results SUMMARY: Ukraine has implemented economic and institutional reforms since gaining independence in 1991. The government of Ukraine (“GOU”) has undertaken substantial reforms relating to the factors examined by the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) under section 771(18)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”). See memorandum to David Spooner from Lawrence Norton, Shauna Lee-Alaia, and Anthony Hill, *Decision Memorandum Regarding Ukraine's Status as a Non-Market Economy Country for Purposes of the Antidumping Duty Law Under a Changed Circumstances Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Ukraine* (February 16, 2006) (“Decision Memorandum”). Based on the preponderance of evidence on reforms in Ukraine to date, analyzed as required under section 771(18)(B) of the Act, the Department determines that

(1)revocation of Ukraine's non-market economy (“NME”) status under section 771(18)(B) of the Act is warranted, and

(2)the effective date of this decision is February 1, 2006. Accordingly, Ukrainian producers and exporters will be subject, to the antidumping rules applicable to market economy countries with respect to the analysis of transactions occurring on or after February 1, 2006. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 1, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lawrence Norton or Shauna Lee-Alaia, Office of Policy, Import Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20230; telephone: 202-482-1579 or 202-482-2793, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Department has treated Ukraine as an NME country in all past antidumping duty investigations and administrative reviews. *See* , *e.g.* , *Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Ukraine* , 67 FR 55785 (August 30, 2002); *Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products from Ukraine* , 66 FR 50401 (October 3, 2001); and Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bars from Ukraine, 66 FR 1857 (April 11, 2001). A designation as a NME remains in effect until it is revoked by the Department. *See* section 771(18)(C)(i) of the Act. On April 2, 2005, the GOU's Ministry of Economy and European Integration requested that the Department conduct a review of Ukraine's status as a NME country within the context of a changed circumstances review of the antidumping duty order on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Ukraine. In response to this request, the Department initiated a changed circumstances review in order to determine whether Ukraine should continue to be treated as a NME country for purposes of the antidumping law, pursuant to sections 751(b) and 771(18)(C)(ii) of the Act. *See Initiation of a Changed Circumstances Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Ukraine* , 70 FR 21396 (April 26, 2005). In its notice of initiation, the Department invited public comment on Ukraine's ongoing economic reforms. Extensive initial and rebuttal comments were received on July 11, and August 31, 2005, respectively. On January 12, 2006, the Department requested further comment on Ukraine's reforms and extended the deadline for completion of the proceeding to February 16, 2006. *See Changed Circumstances Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Ukraine: Opportunity to Comment on the Status of Ukraine as a Non-Market Economy Country and Extension of Final Results* 71 FR 2904 (January 18, 2006). These comments have been made available to the public on the Import Administration Web site at the following address: *http://ia.ita.doc.gov/* . In addition, the Department has compiled and analyzed information regarding Ukrainian economic reforms from independent third-party sources such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Ukraine's currency, the *hryvnia* , is freely convertible on the current account and is subject to market forces. Employees and management may freely negotiate wages, and workers have the right to unionize and engage in collective bargaining. Foreign direct investment is encouraged by the GOU in almost all sectors of the economy, and the law afford foreign and domestic investors equal treatment. Ukraine's efforts toward privatizing the economy have been substantial. At least 65 percent of Ukraine's gross domestic product is in the hands of the private sector, and there are relatively few large state-owned enterprises remaining. Land, including land for agricultural use, is privately held, and foreign investors may own the land on which their investments are located. The GOU has withdrawn from its previous role as the primary resource allocator in the economy by privatizing virtually the entire banking sector and eliminating most price controls. Additionally, Ukraine is in the process of joining the World Trade Organization. Notwithstanding Ukraine's substantial progress, several aspects of Ukraine's economy require additional reform. Foreign direct investment, while increasing, has been very low. Ukraine should enhance the mechanisms for trade in land, particularly agricultural land. Ukraine continues to have a very difficult business environment, due to excessive government regulation, outdated legislation and corruption. In particular, small and medium-size enterprise growth and increases in foreign investment are hampered by Ukraine's difficult business environment. Overall, though, given the significant reforms discussed above and in the Decision Memorandum, Ukraine warrants designation as a market- economy country, effective February 1, 2006. Dated: February 16, 2006. Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6-2673 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-601] Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, from the People's Republic of China: Amended Final Results of Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On January 17, 2006, the Department of Commerce (the “Department”) published *Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of 2003-2004 Administrative Review and Partial Rescission of Review* , 71 FR 2517 (January 17, 2006) (“ *Final Results* ”), covering the period of review (“POR”) June 1, 2003, through May 31, 2004. We are amending the *Final Results* to correct ministerial errors made in the calculation of the dumping margins for Luoyang Bearing Corporation (Group) (“LYC”), pursuant to section 751(h) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”). EFFECTIVE DATE: February 24, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurel LaCivita, Eugene Degnan or Robert Bolling, AD/CVD Operations, Office 8, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-4243,

(202)482-0414 or

(202)482-3434, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Scope of Order Merchandise covered by this order is tapered roller bearings (“TRBs”) from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”); flange, take up cartridge, and hanger units incorporating tapered roller bearings; and tapered roller housings (except pillow blocks) incorporating tapered rollers, with or without spindles, whether or not for automotive use. This merchandise is currently classifiable under the *Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States* (“HTSUS”) item numbers 8482.20.00, 8482.91.00.50, 8482.99.30, 8483.20.40, 8483.20.80, 8483.30.80, 8483.90.20, 8483.90.30, 8483.90.80, 8708.99.80.15, and 8708.99.80.80. Although the HTSUS item numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of the order is dispositive. Background On January 17, 2006, the Department published the *Final Results* in the **Federal Register** . On January 17, 2006, and January 18, 2006, we received ministerial error allegations from Yantai Timken Co., Ltd. (“Yantai Timken”) and The Timken Company (Petitioner), respectively. A ministerial error is defined in section 751(h) of the Act and further clarified in 19 CFR 351.224(f) as “an error in addition, subtraction, or other arithmetic function, ministerial error resulting from inaccurate copying, duplication, or the like, and any other similar type of unintentional error which the Secretary considers ministerial.” After analyzing the comments by interested parties, we have determined, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(e), that a ministerial error existed in the calculations for the *Final Results* with respect to LYC. Additionally, we disagree that the issue raised by Yantai Timken constitutes a ministerial error. For a detailed explanation of this issue, *see* the memorandum to the file from Laurel LaCivita, Senior Case Analyst, through Robert Bolling, Program Manager, “Analysis for the Amended Final Results of the 2003-2004 Administrative Review of Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished or Unfinished, from the People's Republic of China: Yantai Company, Ltd,” dated February 16, 2006. For a detailed discussion and analysis of the ministerial error raised by Petitioner with respect to LYC and the correction the Department has applied, see the memorandum to the file from Eugene Degnan, Case Analyst, through Robert Bolling, Program Manager, “Analysis for the Amended Final Results of the 2003-2004 Administrative Review of Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished or Unfinished, from the People's Republic of China: Luoyang Bearing Corporation (Group),” dated February 16, 2006. Both memoranda are on file in the Central Records Unit, room B-099 in the main building of the Department of Commerce. Therefore, in accordance with section 751(h) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.224(e), we are amending the *Final Results* of the administrative review of TRBs from the PRC for LYC. In addition, our *Final Results* inadvertently failed to include the Department's determination with respect to three companies: Shanghai United Bearing Co., Ltd. (“Shanghai United”), Zhejiang Changshan Bearing (Group) Co., Ltd. (“Changshan Bearing”), and Zhejiang Changshan Change Bearing Co. (“ZCCBC”). In our preliminary results of review, we determined that Shanghai United, Changshan Bearing, and ZCCBC had failed to demonstrate their eligibility for separate rate status. Therefore, we preliminarily determined that they were part of the PRC-wide entity. *See Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished or Unfinished, from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Notice of Intent to Rescind in Part* , 70 FR 39744, 39751 (July 11, 2005) (“ *Preliminary Results* ”). Because the PRC-wide entity failed to cooperate in this review, we preliminarily determined that the application of total adverse facts available (“AFA”) was warranted and applied the rate of 60.95 percent to the PRC-wide entity. *See* 70 FR 39744, at 39751 and 39755. Since the *Preliminary Results* , no information has been placed on the record with respect to these companies. Therefore, we have not reconsidered our decision from the *Preliminary Results* . Consequently, for the amended final results of review, we shall continue to apply a total AFA rate of 60.95 percent to the PRC-wide entity (including Shanghai United, Changshan Bearing, and ZCCBC). The revised weighted-average dumping margin for LYC is detailed in the chart below. Manufacturer/Exporter Weighted-Average Margin (Percent) LYC 0.44* * This rate is *de minimis* . The Department shall determine, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries based on the amended final results. For details on the assessment of antidumping duties on all appropriate entries, *see Final Results* , 71 FR 2517, 2523. These amended final results are published in accordance with sections 751(h) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: February 16, 2006. Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6-2674 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-821-802] Extension of Time Limit for Sunset Review of the Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Investigation on Uranium from the Russian Federation AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 24, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sally C. Gannon or Aishe Allen, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14 th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230;

(202)482-0162 or

(202)482-0172, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Extension of Time Limit for Sunset Review: On November 10, 2005, the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) extended the time limit for the sunset review of the agreement suspending the antidumping investigation on uranium from the Russian Federation in accordance with section 751(c)(5)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”). *See, Extension of Time Limit for Sunset Review of the Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Investigation on Uranium from the Russian Federation* , 70 FR 68397 (November 10, 2005) (“ *Notice of Extension* ”). On January 17, 2006, the Department determined to conduct a full sunset review of this suspended investigation. *See* , Memorandum from Sally C. Gannon to Ronald K. Lorentzen; “Sunset Review of Uranium from the Russian Federation: Adequacy of Domestic and Respondent Interested Party Responses to the Notice of Initiation and Decision to Conduct Full Sunset Review,” dated January 17, 2006. On January 24, 2006, the Department determined to provide an additional extension of the time limit for the preliminary results of this sunset review until February 17, 2006. *See, Extension of Time Limit for Sunset Review of the Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Investigation on Uranium from the Russian Federation* , 71 FR 3824 (January 24, 2006). Pursuant to section 351.218(f) of the Department's regulations, the Department normally will issue its preliminary results in a full sunset review not later that 110 days after the date of publication in the **Federal Register** of the notice of initiation. However, as determined in the *Notice of Extension* , the sunset review of the agreement suspending the antidumping investigation on uranium from the Russian Federation is extraordinarily complicated and requires additional time for the Department to complete its analysis. Therefore, the Department is extending the deadline for the preliminary results in this proceeding by an additional 35 days and, as a result, intends to issue the preliminary results of the full sunset review no later than March 24, 2006. The Department will issue its final results of the full sunset review on May 30, 2006, as specified in the *Notice of Extension* . This notice is issued in accordance with sections 751(c)(5)(B) and (C)(v) of the Act. Dated: February 17, 2006. Carole Showers, Acting Director Office of Policy. [FR Doc. E6-2677 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 021506E] Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings and hearings. SUMMARY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold several public hearings in Hawaii to seek input on measures to end bottomfish overfishing in Hawaii and options for fishing regulations for bottomfish and pelagics in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI). Further, the Council will hold its 131st meeting and convene a meeting of its Advisory Panel to consider and take actions on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. DATES: The 131st Council meeting and Advisory Panel meetings will be held on March 13 - 16, 2006. The public hearings on the Hawaii bottomfish overfishing options and NWHI Fishing regulations will be held in March 2006. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific times and times of these public hearings. ADDRESSES: The 131st Council meeting and Advisory Panel meetings and public hearings will be held at the Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HI; telephone:

(808)955-4811. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific locations of the public hearings on the bottomfish overfishing options and NWHI Fishing regulations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; telephone:

(808)522-8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The location, dates, and times for the public hearings on bottomfish overfishing options and NWHI fishing regulations are listed below: 1. Kahului, Maui, Hawaii—Thursday, March 2, 2006, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m,. at the Maui Beach Hotel, 170 Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732; 2. Hana, Maui, Hawaii—Friday, March 3, 2006, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Helene Social Hall, Hana Bay Rd., Hana, HI 96713; 3. Hilo, Hawaii—Monday, March 6, 2006, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the University of Hawaii, Hilo Campus Center, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo, HI 96720; 4. Naalehu, Hawaii—Tuesday, March 7, 2006, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Naalehu Elementary School, 95545 Mamalahoa Hwy, Naalehu, HI 96772; 5. Kohala, Hawaii—Wednesday, March 8, 2006, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Kohala High School, 54-3611 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI 96755; 6. Kaunakakai, Molokai, Hawaii—Thursday, March 9, 2006, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Mitchell Pauole Center Conference Room, 90 Ainoa St., Kaunakakai, HI 96748; 7. Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii—Friday, March 10, 2006, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Kapaa High School, 4695 Mailihuna Rd., Kapaa, HI; 8. Oahu, Hawaii—Tuesday, March 14, 2006, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu, HI 96815; 9. Oahu, Hawaii—Wednesday, March 15, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu, HI 96815; 10. Oahu, Hawaii Thursday, March 16, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu, HI 96815; For more information on public hearing items, see BACKGROUND INFORMATION . The schedule and agenda for the Council Advisory Panel meeting will include the items listed here. *8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday, March 13, 2006* A. Introduction and overview B. Council Action Items 1. Pelagics Management a. Bigeye and Other Tuna Conservation b. American Samoa Limited Entry Program Update 2. Bottomfish Management a. MHI Bottomfish Overfishing 3. Ecosystems and Habitat Management a. NWHI Fishing Regulations b. Fishery Ecosystem Plans 4. Fishery Rights of Indigenous People a. Communities Program b. Marine Conservation Plans 5. Other Issues C. Discussion in Island Area Groups 1. American Samoa 2. Guam 3. CNMI 4. Hawai D. Discussion by Advisory Panel Sub-panels 1. Commercial Panel 2. Recreational Panel 3. Subsistence Panel 4. Ecosystems & Habitat Panel *8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2006* E. Sub-Panel Chairman Reports 1. Commercial Advisory Panel Report and Recommendations 2. Recreational Advisory Panel Report and Recommendations 3. Ecosystem and Habitat Advisory Panel Report and Recommendations 4. Indigenous and Subsistence Advisory Panel Report and Recommendations 5. Discussion 6. Other issues 7. Full Panel Discussion and Recommendations 8. Other Business In addition to the agenda items listed here, the Council will hear recommendations from other Council advisory groups. Public comment periods will be provided throughout the agenda. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. The Council will meet as late as necessary to complete scheduled business. The schedule for Council Standing Committee meetings is listed here. *Monday, March 13, 2006* Standing Committee 1. *7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.* , Enforcement/Vessel Monitoring System

(VMS)Standing Committee 2. *9 a.m. - 11 a.m.* , Ecosystems & Habitat Standing Committee 3. *10 a.m. - 12 noon* , Pelagics & International Standing Commmittee 4. *1 p.m. - 3 p.m.* , Bottomfish Standing Committee 5. *3 p.m. - 5 p.m.* , Program Planning, Executive, and Budget Standing Committee The agenda during the full Council meeting will include the items listed here. Schedule and Agenda for Council Meeting *8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2006* 1. Introductions 2. Approval of agenda 3. Approval of 129th and 130th meeting minutes 4. Island reports and Island Enforcement Agency Reports A. American Samoa B. Guam C. Hawaii D. CNMI 5. Reports from fishery agencies and organizations A. Department of Commerce a. NMFS i. Pacific Islands Regional Office ii. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center B. The Department of the Interior a. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) C. NOAA General Counsel Southwest Region/Pacific Islands Region D. Department of State 6. Enforcement/vessel monitoring systems A. U.S. Coast Guard activities B. NOAA Office of Law Enforcement

(OLE)Activities C. Status of Violations D. Standing Committee Recommendations 7. Fishery Rights of Indigenous People A. Communities Program B. CDPP Update C. Advisory Panel Recommendations 8. Precious Coral Fisheries A. Black Coral Management and Research a. Black Coral Amendment Update b. Black Coral Workshop Plan B. SSC Recommendations *8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2006* 9. Bottomfish Fisheries A. Bottomfish Management a. PIFSC Report on Hawaii Bottomfish b. MHI Bottomfish Overfishing Measures c. Assessment of existing and designation of new State of Hawaii bottomfish Restricted Fishing Areas

(RFA)B. Plan Team Recommendations C. Advisory Panel Recommendations D. SSC Recommendations E. Standing Committee Recommendations *8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday, March 16, 2006* 10. Pelagic/International Fisheries A. International Fisheries Management a. WCPFC 2nd Meeting Resolutions i. BET/YFT Conservation ii. Northern & Southern Albacore iii. Bycatch (turtles, seabirds, sharks non-target fish) b. NMFS International Division Activities Report i. Purse Seine Report ii. Other International Activities B. Hawaii Shortline/Handline Fishery Report C. American Samoa & Hawaii Longline 2005 Fishery Reports D. Advisory Panel Recommendations E. SSC Recommendations F. Standing Committee Recommendations 11. Protected Species Issues A. Turtle Conservation Program Update B. Observer Data and Science a. NMFS-Pacific Islands Fishery Science Center b. NMFS-Pacific Islands Regional Office Protected Species Report C. SSC Recommendations D. Standing Committee Recommendations 12. Ecosystems and Habitat A. NWHI Sanctuary Fishing Regulations B. Western Pacific Fishery Ecosystem Plans Update C. NMSP/Council Fishing Regulation Protocol D. NMFS Essential Fish Habitat Update E. Ecosystem Social Science Workshop Report F. Shark Viewing Update G. SSC Recommendations H. Standing Committee Recommendations I. Advisory Panel Recommendations 13. Program Planning A. Update on Legislation B. Magnuson Act Reauthorization C. Status of Fishery Management Actions D. Education and Outreach Report E. Report on State Disaster Relief Program F. FDCC Report G. Report on National Aquaculture H. Standing Committee Recommendations 14. Administrative Matters and Budget A. Financial Reports B. Administrative Reports C. Meetings and Workshops D. SOPP Changes E. Advisory Group Changes F. Standing Committee Recommendations G. Public Comment H. Council Discussion and Action 15. Other Business A. Next Meeting BACKGROUND INFORMATION: *1. Hawaii Bottomfish Overfishing Options (ACTION ITEM)* On the basis of fishery information analyzed by NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), NMFS's Pacific Islands Regional Office

(PIRO)has determined that overfishing of the bottomfish species complex is occurring within the Hawaii Archipelago. The Regional Administrator for PIRO notified the Council of this overfishing determination on May 27, 2005. The Magnuson-Stevens Act requires that the Council take action to amend the Bottomfish FMP to end bottomfish overfishing within 1 year following NMFS' notification of the bottomfish overfishing. The Council has been preparing an amendment to the Bottomfish FMP, as well as a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) to address the “overfishing” of Hawaii's bottomfish stocks. Contained in the FMP amendment and DSEIS are management measures to end bottomfish overfishing in the Hawaii Archipelago. Hawaii's bottomfish are managed as a single archipelagic-wide multi-species stock complex, however, bottomfish fisheries in the Hawaii Archipelago occur in two broad management areas, the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI). NMFS has determined that the bottomfish overfishing problem is primarily occurring in the MHI and, therefore, reducing fishing mortality (effort) there would be the most effective means to end the overfishing in the Hawaii Archipelago. The management measures considered in the amendment and DSEIS (except for the no action alternative) target a 15 percent or greater reduction in bottomfish fishing mortality in the MHI which has been determined by PIFSC to be the appropriate level of reduction to end overfishing. The Alternatives considered include:

(1)No Action;

(2a)Closure of Federal waters around Penguin and Middle Banks;

(2b)Closure of 15 large area across the main Hawaiian Islands;

(3)Annual seasonal closure from May to August;

(4a)Total annual quota; 4b) Individual fishing quotas;

(5a)Annual seasonal closure from May to September except for a limited number of fishermen who fish under individual fishing quotas; and (5b)Annual seasonal closure from June to August and a partial closure of the southwestern portion of Penguin Bank. The Council will consider these alternatives and will take final action on measures to end overfishing in the Hawaii bottomfish stock. *2. Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Fishing Regulations (ACTION ITEM)* On January 18, 2006, the Council was informed by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, that NOAA is developing alternatives in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Northwestern Hawaiian Islands National Marine Sanctuary that would enable the Council to continue to recommend management measures to limit bottomfish and pelagic fisheries through regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, consistent with the goals and objectives of the proposed sanctuary. The Council was also informed that if, by May 1, 2006, it transmits for Secretarial review, an amendment to the Bottomfish and Pelagics FMPs and corresponding proposed regulations implementing limits to bottomfish and pelagic fishing, NOAA may review those Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act regulations as potential mechanisms to implement NOAA's preferred alternative for the proposed sanctuary, rather than implementing the alternative via the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. The Council will conduct public hearings on options to limit bottomfish and pelagic fishing in the NWHI. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, 808-522-8220 (voice) or (808)522-8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 *et seq.* Dated: February 17, 2006. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E6-2720 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 021606C] Endangered Species; File No. 1556 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, USA (CNMI), Division of Fish and Wildlife [Paul Hamilton, responsible official], P.O. Box 10007, Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950, has applied in due form for a permit to take green ( *Chelonia mydas* ), and hawksbill ( *Eretmochelys imbricata* ) sea turtles for purposes of scientific research. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or e-mail comments must be received on or before March 27, 2006. ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone

(301)713-2289; fax

(301)427-2521; and Pacific Islands Region, NMFS, 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Rm 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814-4700; phone

(808)973-2935; fax

(808)973-2941. Written comments or requests for a public hearing on this application should be mailed to the Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, F/PR1, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Those individuals requesting a hearing should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this particular request would be appropriate. Comments may also be submitted by facsimile at

(301)427-2521, provided the facsimile is confirmed by hard copy submitted by mail and postmarked no later than the closing date of the comment period. Comments may also be submitted by e-mail. The mailbox address for providing email comments is *NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov.* Include in the subject line of the e-mail comment the following document identifier: File No. 1556. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kate Swails or Patrick Opay,

(301)713-2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ) and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR 222-226). The CNMI Division of Fish and Wildlife proposes to perform sea turtle surveys in the waters of the Mariana Islands, USA. The project would consist of shoreline/cliff line assessments, in-water tow dive assessments, and the hand capture of sea turtles. Turtles would be handled, measured, tissue-sampled, flipper tagged, passive integrated transponder tagged, and released. The applicant would capture 100 green and 40 hawksbill sea turtles annually. A subset of the turtles would be outfitted with a satellite tag. The permit would be issued for five years. Dated: February 17, 2006. Stephen L. Leathery, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E6-2675 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the “Corporation”), has submitted a public information collection request

(ICR)entitled AmeriCorps Application Instructions: State Competitive, State Education Award Program, National Direct, National Direct Education Award Program, National Professional Corps, Indian Tribes, States and Territories without Commissions, and National Planning, to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps, Amy Borgstrom, Associate Director of Policy,

(202)606-6930, or by e-mail at *ABorgstrom@cns.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call

(202)606-3472 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the information collection activity, to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Rachel Potter, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service, by any of the following two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in this **Federal Register** :

(a)By fax to:

(202)395-6974, Attention: Ms. Rachel Potter, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; and

(b)Electronically by e-mail to: *Rachel_F._Potter@omb.eop.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Corporation, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Propose ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submissions of responses. Current Action *Description:* The Corporation for National and Community Service (the “Corporation”) has amended the regulations that apply to the AmeriCorps national service program to clarify the Corporation's requirements for program sustainability, performance measures and evaluation, capacity-building activities by AmeriCorps members, qualifications for tutors, and other requirements. The implementation of these changes through the rulemaking process includes ensuring the Corporation's information collection instruments accurately reflect these issues. In an effort to be compliant while maintaining functions essential to the operations of each State Commission and AmeriCorps program, we are submitting the enclosed request to OMB for approval of information collection activities. This submission includes application instructions for AmeriCorps State Competitive, State Education Award, National Direct, National Direct Education Award Program, National Professional Corps, Indian Tribes, States and Territories without Commissions, and National Planning programs. *Type of Review:* Renewal; previously granted emergency approval by OMB. *Agency:* Corporation for National and Community Service. *Title:* AmeriCorps Application Instructions: State Competitive, State Education Award Program, National Direct, National Direct Education Award Program, National Professional Corps, Indian Tribes, States and Territories without Commissions, and National Planning. *OMB Number:* 3045-0047. *Agency Number:* None. *Affected Public:* Nonprofit organizations, State, Local and Tribal. *Total Respondents:* 2,000. *Frequency:* Annually. *Average Time Per Response:* 16 hours. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 32,000 hours. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* None. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance):* None. Dated: February 16, 2006. Elizabeth D. Seale, Interim Director, AmeriCorps State and National COO, Corporation for National and Community Service. [FR Doc. E6-2593 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050-$$-P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the “Corporation”), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. Sec. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments on the proposed survey for the AmeriCorps Tutoring Evaluation. The survey will be completed by selected AmeriCorps State and National programs that provide tutoring services and that may be subject to the proposed AmeriCorps standards for tutors and tutoring programs. Many of these programs receive all or part of their funding from the Corporation. Copies of the information collection requests can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the address section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office listed in the ADDRESSES section by April 25, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the information collection activity, by any of the following methods:

(1)By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community Service, Attention: Lillian Dote, Program Officer, Office of Research and Policy Development, Room 10901A; 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20525.

(2)By hand delivery or by courier to the Corporation's mailroom at Room 8102C, at the street address given in paragraph

(1)above, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

(3)By fax to:

(202)606-3464, Attention: Lillian Dote, Program Officer, Office of Research and Policy Development.

(4)Electronically through the Corporation's e-mail address system: *ldote@cns.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Dote,

(202)606-6984, or by e-mail at *ldote@cns.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Corporation is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Corporation, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Propose ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are expected to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology ( *e.g.* , permitting electronic submissions of responses). Background The Corporation is interested in learning about tutoring programs supported by its AmeriCorps State and National programs. The study will provide basic information on the characteristics of AmeriCorps State and National tutoring programs, and will assist the Corporation in providing technical assistance to programs subject to proposed standards for tutors and tutoring programs. The study will also enable the Corporation to determine the feasibility of conducting evaluations of such programs. Current Action This is an application for a new data collection. *Type of Review:* New. *Agency:* Corporation for National and Community Service. *Title:* AmeriCorps Tutoring Evaluation. *OMB Number:* None. *Agency Number:* None. *Affected Public:* Tutoring programs receiving funding from AmeriCorps State and National. *Total Respondents:* 100. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Average Time Per Response:* 1 hour. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 100 hours. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* None. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance):* None. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: February 17, 2006. Robert Grimm, Director, Office of Research and Policy Development. [FR Doc. E6-2656 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050-$$-P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Senior Corps; Schedule of Income Eligibility Levels AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This Notice revises the schedules of income eligibility levels for participation in the Foster Grandparent Program

(FGP)and the Senior Companion Program

(SCP)of the Corporation for National and Community Service, published in 70 FR 17981-17983, April 8, 2005. DATES: These guidelines are effective as of March 1, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Corporation for National and Community Service, Peter L. Boynton, Senior Program Officer, Senior Corps, 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20525, by telephone at

(202)606-6825, or e-mail: *seniorfeedback@cns.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The revised schedules are based on changes in the Poverty Guidelines issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), published in 71 FR 3848-3849, January 24, 2006. In accordance with program regulations, the income eligibility level for each State, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia is 125 percent of the DHHS Poverty Guidelines, except in those areas determined by the Corporation to be of higher cost of living. In such instances, the guidelines shall be 135 percent of the DHHS Poverty levels (See attached list of High Cost Areas). The level of eligibility is rounded to the next higher multiple of $5.00. In determining income eligibility, consideration should be given to the following, as set forth in 45 CFR 2551-2553 dated October 1, 1999, as amended per the **Federal Register,** Vol. 67, No. 188, Friday, September 27, 2002, Vol. 69, No. 72, Wednesday, April 14, 2004, and Vol. 69, No. 75, Monday, April 19, 2004. —Allowable medical expenses are annual out-of-pocket expenses for health insurance premiums, health care services, and medications provided to the applicant, enrollee, or spouse and were not and will not be paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other insurance, or by any other third party, and must not exceed 50 percent of the applicable Corporation income guideline. —Annual income is counted for the past 12 months, for serving SCP and FGP volunteers, and is projected for the subsequent 12 months, for applicants to become SCP and FGP volunteers, and includes: The applicant or enrollee's income and the applicant or enrollee's spouse's income, if the spouse lives in the same residence. Sponsors must count the value of shelter, food, and clothing, if provided at no cost to the applicant, enrollee or spouse. —Any person whose income is not more than 100 percent of the DHHS Poverty Guideline for her/his specific family unit shall be given special consideration for participation in the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs: 2006 FGP/SCP Income Eligibility Levels [Based on 125 percent of DHHS poverty guidelines] States Family units of One Two Three Four All, except High Cost Areas, Alaska and Hawaii $12,250 $16,500 $20,750 $25,000 For family units with more than four members, add $4,250 for each additional member in all States except designated High Cost Areas, Alaska and Hawaii. 2006 FGP/SCP Income Eligibility Levels for High Cost Areas [Based on 135 percent of DHHS poverty guidelines] States Family units of One Two Three Four All, except Alaska and Hawaii $13,230 $17,820 $22,410 $27,000 Alaska 16,540 22,275 28,015 33,750 Hawaii 15,215 20,495 25,775 31,050 For family units with more than four members, add: $4,590 for all areas, $5,740 for Alaska, and $5,280 for Hawaii, for each additional member. The income eligibility levels specified above are based on 135 percent of the DHHS poverty guidelines and are applicable to the following high cost metropolitan statistical areas and primary metropolitan statistical areas: High Cost Areas (Including all Counties/Locations Included in that Area as Defined by the Office of Management and Budget). *Alaska* (All Locations). *California* Inyo Mono County. Los Angeles/Compton/San Gabriel/Long Beach/Hawthorne (Los Angeles County). Santa Barbara/Santa Maria/Lompoc (Santa Barbara County). Santa Cruz/Watsonville (Santa Cruz County). Santa Rosa/Petaluma (Sonoma County). San Diego/El Cajon (San Diego County). San Jose/Los Gatos (Santa Clara County). San Francisco/San Rafael (Marin County). San Francisco/Redwood City (San Mateo County). San Francisco (San Francisco County). Oakland/Berkeley (Alameda County). Oakland/Martinez (Contra Costa County). Anaheim/Santa Ana (Orange County). Oxnard/Ventura (Ventura County). *Connecticut* Stamford (Fairfield). *District of Columbia/Maryland/Virginia* District of Columbia and surrounding Counties in Maryland and Virginia. MD Counties: Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Cecil, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, and Queen Anne's Counties. VA Counties: Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, Alexandria City, Fairfax City, Falls Church City, Manassas City, and Manassas Park City. *Hawaii* (All Locations). *Illinois* Chicago/Des Plaines/Oak Park/Wheaton/Woodstock (Cook, DuPage and McHenry Counties). Lake County. *Massachusetts* Barnstable (Barnstable). Edgartown (Dukes). Boston/Malden (Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Middlesex and Suffolk Counties). Worcester (Worcester City). Brockton/Wellesley/Braintree/Boston (Norfolk County). Dorchester/Boston (Suffolk County). Worcester

(City)(Worcester County). *New Jersey* Bergen/Passaic/Patterson (Bergen and Passaic Counties). Jersey City (Hudson). Middlesex/Somerset/Hunterdon (Hunterdon, Middlesex and Somerset Counties). Monmouth/Ocean/Spring Lake (Monmouth and Ocean Counties). Newark/East Orange (Essex, Morris, Sussex and Union Counties). Trenton (Mercer County). *New York* Nassau/Suffolk/Long Beach/Huntington (Suffolk and Nassau Counties). New York/Bronx/Brooklyn (Bronx, King, New York, Putnam, Queens, Richmond and Rockland Counties). Westchester/White Plains/Yonkers/Valhalla (Westchester County). *Ohio* Medina/Lorain/Elyria (Medina/Lorain County). *Pennsylvania* Philadelphia/Doylestown/West Chester/Media/Norristown (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties). *Washington* Seattle (King County). *Wyoming* (All Locations). The revised income eligibility levels presented here are calculated from the base DHHS Poverty Guidelines now in effect as follows: 2005 DHHS Poverty Guidelines for All States States Family Units of One Two Three Four All, except Alaska and Hawaii $9,800 $13,200 $16,600 $20,000 Alaska 12,250 16,500 20,750 25,000 Hawaii 11,010 14,760 18,510 22,260 For family units with more than four members, add: $3,400 for all areas, $4,250 for Alaska, and $3,910 for Hawaii, for each additional member. *Authority:* These programs are authorized pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 5011 and 5013 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended. The income eligibility levels are determined by the current guidelines published by DHHS pursuant to sections 652 and 673(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 which requires poverty guidelines to be adjusted for Consumer Price Index changes. Dated: February 17, 2006. Tess Scannell, Director, Senior Corps. [FR Doc. E6-2595 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050-$$-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Air Force Intent To Grant An Exclusive License AGENCY: Department of the Air Force. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of part 404 of Title 37, Code of Federal Regulations, which implements Public Law 96-517, the Department of the Air Force announces its intention to grant Conceptual MindWorks, Inc., a corporation of the State of Texas, an exclusive license under the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 5,856,108, issued 5 Jan 1999 to Kiel *et al.* , Biosynthesis of Diazomelanin and Diazoluminomelanin. U.S. Patent No. 5,902,728, issued 11 May 1999 to Parker *et al.* , Diazodenitrification in the Manufacture of Recombinant Bacterial Biosensors. The license described above will be granted unless an objection thereto, together with a request for an opportunity to be heard, if desired, is received in writing by the addressee set forth below, within fifteen

(15)days from the date of publication of this Notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul D. Heydon, Patent Attorney, Commercial Law Division, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, 311th Human Systems Wing, Air Force Materiel Command, 8010 Chennault Path, Brooks City-Base, TX 78235,

(210)536-5359. Bao-Anh Trinh, Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E6-2650 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-05-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Transformation of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard 56th Brigade Into a Stryker Brigade Combat Team at the National Guard Training Center—Fort Indiantown Gap, PA AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The Department of the Army

(DA)and National Guard Bureau have proposed to transform the Pennsylvania Army National Guard (PAARNG) 56th Brigade into a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT). This Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)discusses in-depth three alternatives: The Preferred Alternative, the Train Using Existing Army Facilities Alternative, and the No-Action Alternative, Under the Preferred Alternative, the PAARNG proposes construction of new training and support facilities at the National Guard Training Center—Fort Indiantown Gap (NGTC-FTIG); at Fort Pickett, VA; and at local PAARNG facilities across the State of Pennsylvania, as well as conducting Annual Training

(AT)at Fort A.P. Hill, VA, in order to accomplish requisite training. Under the Train Using Existing Army Facilities Alternative, no construction at NGTC-FTIG, Pennsylvania or Fort Pickett, VA would occur; the statewide facilities improvements would occur. Required SBCT Inactive Duty Training

(IDT)and AT would be conducted at select regional Army training installations, using existing facilities. Other alternatives considered but eliminated from detailed study are also addressed in the EIS. ADDRESSES: Written comments or material should be forwarded to LTC Christopher Cleaver, NGTC-FTIG Public Affairs Officer (PAO), PADMVA Headquarters, Building 0-47, Annville, PA 17003-502 or Ms. Patricia Rickard, NGTC-FTIG EIS Project Officer, NGTC-FTIG, Environmental Section, 1119 Utility Road, Annville, PA 17003-5002. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LTC Christopher Cleaver at

(717)861-8468 or Ms. Patricia Rickard at

(717)861-2580. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Significant impacts would be anticipated from both Action alternatives, although the Preferred Alternative would result in greater impacts. The Train at Existing Army Facilities Alternative would result in fewer impacts, but would not achieve the purpose of and need for the Proposed Action as effectively and efficiently as the Preferred Alternative. Studies concluded that implementation of the Preferred Alternative would result in some significant but unmitigable impacts to air quality, geology and soils, and biological resources, and would result in significant but mitigable impacts to land use, water resources, and cultural resources. The Preferred Alternative would also result in beneficial impacts to socioeconomics and to minority and low-income populations. The Train Using Existing Army Facilities Alternative would result in significant unmitigable impacts to air quality (i.e., via fugitive dust during training episodes), and would negate the beneficial socioeconomic impacts of the Preferred Alternative in the vicinities of NGTC-FTIG and Fort Pickett; the statewide (Pennsylvania) socioeconomic benefits would still occur. The No-Action Alternative would result in no significant impacts, but would not achieve the established purpose of and need for the Proposed Action. Clyde A. Vaughn, Lieutenant General, GS, Director, Army National Guard. [FR Doc. 06-1697 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am]

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