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Code · REGISTER · 2006-03-02 · Federal Trade Commission · Notices

Notices. Proposed consent agreement

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BILLING CODE 6715-01-M FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below.
The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843).
Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center Web site at *http://www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than March 27, 2006. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco** (Tracy Basinger, Director, Regional and Community Bank Group) 101 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94105-1579: *1.
Canyon Bancorp* , Palm Springs, California; to become a bank holding company by acquiring 100 percent of the voting shares of Canyon National Bank, Palm Springs, California. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, February 27, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-2941 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION [File No. 052 3148] CardSystems Solutions, Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment AGENCY:
Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Proposed consent agreement. SUMMARY: The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent order—embodied in the consent agreement—that would settle these allegations. DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 27, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments. Comments should refer to “CardSystems Solutions, File No. 052 3148,” to facilitate the organization of comments. A comment filed in paper form should include this reference both in the text and on the envelope, and should be mailed or delivered to the following address: Federal Trade Commission/Office of the Secretary, Room 135-H, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20580. Comments containing confidential material must be filed in paper form, must be clearly labeled “Confidential,” and must comply with Commission Rule 4.9(c). 16 CFR 4.9(c) (2005). 1 The FTC is requesting that any comment filed in paper form be sent by courier or overnight service, if possible, because U.S. postal mail in the Washington area and at the Commission is subject to delay due to heightened security precautions.
Comments that do not contain any nonpublic information may instead be filed in electronic form as part of or as an attachment to e-mail messages directed to the following e-mail box: *consentagreement@ftc.gov.* 1 The comment must be accompanied by an explicit request for confidential treatment, including the factual and legal basis for the request, and must identify the specific portions of the comment to be withheld from the public record. The request will be granted or denied by the Commission's General Counsel, consistent with applicable law and the public interest. *See* Commission Rule 4.9(c), 16 CFR 4.9(c).
The FTC Act and other laws the Commission administers permit the collection of public comments to consider and use in this proceeding as appropriate. All timely and responsive public comments, whether filed in paper or electronic form, will be considered by the Commission, and will be available to the public on the FTC Web site, to the extent practicable, at *http://www.ftc.gov.* As a matter of discretion, the FTC makes every effort to remove home contact information for individuals from the public comments it receives before placing those comments on the FTC Web site.
More information, including routine uses permitted by the Privacy Act, may be found in the FTC's privacy policy, at *http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/privacy.htm.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jessica Rich or Alain Sheer, Bureau of Consumer Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20580,
(202)326-3224. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 6(f) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 38 Stat. 721, 15 U.S.C. 46(f), and § 2.34 of the Commission Rules of Practice, 16 CFR 2.34, notice is hereby given that the above-captioned consent agreement containing a consent order to cease and desist, having been filed with and accepted, subject to final approval, by the Commission, has been placed on the public record for a period of thirty
(30)days. The following Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes the terms of the consent agreement, and the allegations in the complaint. An electronic copy of the full text of the consent agreement package can be obtained from the FTC Home Page (for February 23, 2006), on the World Wide Web, at *http://www.ftc.gov/os/2006/02/index.htm.* A paper copy can be obtained from the FTC Public Reference Room, Room 130-H, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20580, either in person or by calling
(202)326-2222. Public comments are invited, and may be filed with the Commission in either paper or electronic form. All comments should be filed as prescribed in the ADDRESSES section above, and must be received on or before the date specified in the DATES section. Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Order To Aid Public Comment The Federal Trade Commission has accepted, subject to final approval, a consent agreement from CardSystems Solutions Inc. (“CardSystems”) and its successor, Solidus Networks, Inc., doing business as Pay By Touch Solutions (“Pay By Touch”). The consent agreement has been placed on the public record for thirty
(30)days for receipt of comments by interested persons. Comments received during this period will become part of the public record. After thirty
(30)days, the Commission will again review the agreement and the comments received, and will decide whether it should withdraw from the agreement and take appropriate action or make final the agreement's proposed order. According to the Commission's proposed complaint, CardSystems provides merchants with products and services used in “authorization processing”—obtaining approval for credit and debit card purchases from banks that issued the cards. Last year, it processed about 210 million card purchases, totaling more than $15 billion, for more than 119,000 small and mid-size merchants. In the course of processing these credit and debit card purchases, CardSystems collected and stored personal information about consumers, including card number and expiration date and other information, from magnetic stripes on the cards. Pay By Touch acquired CardSystems' assets on December 9, 2005, at which time CardSystems ceased doing business. Pay By Touch uses CardSystems' former employees, equipment, and technology to process transactions for the same merchants CardSystems served. The Commission's proposed complaint alleges that CardSystems stored personal information on computers on its computer network and failed to employ reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect the information. The complaint alleges that this failure was an unfair practice because it caused or was likely to cause substantial consumer injury that was not reasonably avoidable and was not outweighed by countervailing benefits to consumers or competition. In particular, CardSystems engaged in a number of practices that, taken together, failed to provide reasonable and appropriate security for personal information stored on its computer network. Among other things, it:
(1)Created unnecessary risks to the information by storing it;
(2)did not adequately assess the vulnerability of its computer network to commonly known or reasonably foreseeable attacks, including but not limited to “Structured Query Language” injection attacks;
(3)did not implement simple, low-cost, and readily available defenses to such attacks;
(4)failed to use strong passwords to prevent a hacker from gaining control over computers on its computer network and access to personal information stored on the network;
(5)did not use readily available security measures to limit access between computers on its network and between such computers and the Internet; and
(6)failed to employ sufficient measures to detect unauthorized access to personal information or to conduct security investigations. The complaint further alleges that several million dollars in fraudulent purchases were made using counterfeit copies of credit and debit cards that contained the same personal information CardSystems had collected from the magnetic stripes of credit and debit cards and then stored on its computer network. After discovering the fraudulent purchases, banks cancelled and re-issued thousands of these credit and debit cards, and consumers holding these cards were unable to use them to access credit and their own bank accounts. The proposed order applies to personal information from or about consumers that CardSystems and Pay By Touch (as CardSystems' successor) collect in connection with authorization processing. The proposed order contains provisions designed to prevent them from engaging in the future in practices similar to those alleged in the complaint. Part I of the proposed order requires CardSystems and Pay By Touch to establish and maintain a comprehensive information security program in writing that is reasonably designed to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personal information they collect from or about consumers. The security program must contain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to their size and complexity, the nature and scope of their activities, and the sensitivity of the personal information collected. Specifically, the order requires CardSystems and Pay By Touch to: • Designate an employee or employees to coordinate and be accountable for the information security program. • Identify material internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of consumer information that could result in unauthorized disclosure, misuse, loss, alteration, destruction, or other compromise of such information, and assess the sufficiency of any safeguards in place to control these risks. • Design and implement reasonable safeguards to control the risks identified through risk assessment, and regularly test or monitor the effectiveness of the safeguards' key controls, systems, and procedures. • Evaluate and adjust their information security program in light of the results of testing and monitoring, any material changes to their operations or business arrangements, or any other circumstances that they know or have to reason to know may have a material impact on the effectiveness of their information security program. Part II of the proposed order requires that CardSystems and Pay By Touch obtain within 180 days, and on a biennial basis thereafter, an assessment and report from a qualified, objective, independent third-party professional, certifying, among other things, that:
(1)They have in place a security program that provides protections that meet or exceed the protections required by Part I of the proposed order, and
(2)their security program is operating with sufficient effectiveness to provide reasonable assurance that the security, confidentiality, and integrity of consumers' personal information has been protected. Parts III through VII of the proposed order are reporting and compliance provisions. Part III requires CardSystems and Pay By Touch to retain documents relating to their compliance with the order. Part IV requires dissemination of the order now and in the future to persons with responsibilities relating to the subject matter of the order. Part V requires them to notify the Commission of changes in their corporate status. Part VI mandates that CardSystems and Pay By Touch submit compliance reports to the FTC. Part VII is a provision “sunsetting” the order after twenty
(20)years, with certain exceptions. This case is similar to the recent FTC cases against BJ's Wholesale Club and DSW Inc., which also involved alleged failures to secure credit and debit card information. As in those cases, CardSystems faces potential liability in the millions of dollars under bank procedures and in private litigation for losses related to the breach. The purpose of this analysis is to facilitate public comment on the proposed order. It is not intended to constitute an official interpretation of the proposed order or to modify its terms in any way. By direction of the Commission, with Commissioner Harbour recused. Donald S. Clark, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-2934 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750-01-P GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 3090-0228] Office of Civil Rights; Information Collection; Nondiscrimination in Federal Financial Assistance Programs AGENCY: Office of Civil Rights, GSA. ACTION: Notice of request for comments regarding a renewal to an existing OMB clearance. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the General Services Administration will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)a request to review and approve a renewal of a currently approved information collection requirement regarding nondiscrimination in Federal financial assistance programs. The clearance currently expires on June 30, 2006. This information is needed to facilitate nondiscrimination in GSA's Federal Financial Assistance Programs, consistent with Federal civil rights laws and regulations that apply to recipients of Federal financial assistance. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate and based on valid assumptions and methodology; and ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. DATES: Submit comments on or before: May 1, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evelyn Britton, Compliance Officer, Office of Civil Rights, at telephone
(202)501-4347 or via e-mail to *evelyn.britton@gsa.gov* . ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to the Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), General Services Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090-0228, Nondiscrimination in Federal Financial Assistance Programs, in all correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose The General Services Administration
(GSA)has mission responsibilities related to monitoring and enforcing compliance with Federal civil rights laws and regulations that apply to Federal Financial Assistance programs administered by GSA. Specifically, those laws provide that no person on the ground of race, color, national origin, disability, sex or age shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program in connection with which Federal financial assistance is extended under laws administered in whole or in part by GSA. These mission responsibilities generate the requirement to request and obtain certain data from recipients of Federal surplus property for the purpose of determining compliance, such as the number of individuals, based on race and ethnic origin, of the recipient's eligible and actual serviced population; race and national origin of those denied participation in the recipient's program(s); non-English languages encountered by the recipient's program(s) and how the recipient is addressing meaningful access for individuals that are Limited English Proficient; whether there has been complaints or lawsuits filed against the recipient based on prohibited discrimination and whether there has been any findings; and whether the recipient's facilities are accessible to qualified individuals with disabilities. B. Annual Reporting Burden *Respondents:* 500. *Responses Per Respondent:* 1. *Total Responses:* 500. *Hours Per Response:* 2. *Total Burden Hours:* 1000. *Obtaining Copies of Proposals:* Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405, telephone
(202)208-7312. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090-0228, Nondiscrimination in Federal Financial Assistance Programs, in all correspondence. Dated: February 23, 2006. Michael W. Carleton, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6-2932 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-34-S GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 3090-0274] Public Buildings Service; Information Collection; Art-in-Architecture Program National Artist Registry AGENCY: Public Buildings Service, GSA. ACTION: Notice of request for comments regarding a renewal to an existing OMB clearance. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the General Services Administration will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)a request to review and approve a renewal of a currently approved information collection requirement regarding the Art-in-Architecture Program National Artist Registry form. The clearance currently expires on July 31, 2006. The Art-in-Architecture Program is the result of a policy decision made in January 1963 by GSA Administrator Bernard L. Boudin who had served on the Ad Hoc Committee on Federal Office Space in 1961-1962. The program has been modified over the years, most recently in 1996 when a renewed focus on commissioning works of art that are an integral part of the building's architecture and adjacent landscape was instituted. The program continues to commission works of art from living American artists. One-half of one percent of the estimated construction cost of new or substantially renovated Federal buildings and U.S. courthouses is allocated for commissioning works of art. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate and based on valid assumptions and methodology; and ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. DATES: Submit comments on or before: May 1, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Harrison, Public Buildings Service, Office of the Chief Architect, Art-in-Architecture Program, Room 3341, 1800 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405, at telephone
(202)501-1812 or via e-mail to *susan.harrison@gsa.gov.* ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), General Services Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090-0274, Art-in-Architecture Program National Artist Registry, in all correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose The Art-in-Architecture Program actively seeks to commission works from the full spectrum of American artists and strives to promote new media and inventive solutions for public art. The GSA Form 7437, Art-in-Architecture Program National Artist Registry, will be used to collect information from artists across the country to participate and to be considered for commissions. B. Annual Reporting Burden *Respondents:* 360. *Responses Per Respondent:* 1. *Hours Per Response:* .25. *Total Burden Hours:* 90. *Obtaining Copies of Proposals:* Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405, telephone
(202)208-7312. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090-0274, Art-in-Architecture Program National Artist Registry, in all correspondence. Dated: February 2, 2006. Michael W. Carleton, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6-2933 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-23-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary Fleet Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acquisition and Compliance Report AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: Pursuant to 42 United States Code 13218(b), the Department of Health and Human Services gives notice that the Department's FY 2005 Fleet Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acquisition and Compliance Report is available online at *http://www.knownet.hhs.gov/ log/AgencyPolicy/HHSLogPolicy/afvcompliance.htm* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Kerr at
(202)720-1904, or via e-mail at *jim.kerr@hhs.gov.* Dated: February 2, 2006. Joe W. Ellis, Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management. [FR Doc. E6-2976 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4151-17-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Family Violence Prevention and Services/Grants to State Domestic Violence Coalitions *Program Office:* Administration on Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). *Program Announcement Number:* HHS-2006-ACF-ACYF-FVPS-0122. *Announcement Title:* Family Violence Prevention and Services/Grants to State Domestic Violence Coalitions. *CFDA Number:* 93.591. *Dates:* Due Date for Applications: April 3, 2006. *Executive Summary:* This announcement governs the proposed award of formula grants under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) to private, non-profit State Domestic Violence Coalitions (Coalitions). The purpose of these grants is to assist in the conduct of activities to promote domestic violence intervention and prevention and to increase public awareness of domestic violence issues. This notice for family violence prevention and services grants to Coalitions serves two purposes. The first is to confirm a Federal commitment to reducing family and intimate partner violence; and the second purpose is to urge States, localities, cities, and the private sector to become involved in State and local planning towards an integrated service delivery approach. I. Description *Legislative Authority:* Title III of the Child Abuse Amendments of 1984 (Public Law (Pub. L.) 98-457, 42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq.) is entitled the “Family Violence Prevention and Services Act” (FVPSA). FVPSA was first implemented in Fiscal Year
(FY)1986. The statute was subsequently amended by Public Law 100-294, the “Child Abuse Prevention, Adoptions, and Family Services Act of 1988;” further amended in 1992 by Public Law 102-295; and then amended in 1994 by Public Law 103-322, the “Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act.” FVPSA was amended again in 1996 by Public Law 104-235, the “Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) of 1996;” in 2000 by Public Law 106-386, the “Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act,” and amended further by Public Law 108-36, the “Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003.” FVPSA was most recently amended by Public Law 109-162, the “Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005.” Background Section 311 of FVPSA authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS)Secretary to award grants to statewide, private, non-profit Coalitions to conduct activities to promote domestic violence intervention and prevention and to increase public awareness of domestic violence issues. Annual State Domestic Violence Coalition Grantee Conference Coalitions should plan to send one or more representatives to the annual grantee conference. A subsequent Program Instruction and/or Information Memorandum will advise Coalition administrators of the date, time, and location of their grantee conference. Client Confidentiality FVPSA programs must establish or implement policies and protocols for maintaining the safety and confidentiality of the victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It is essential that the confidentiality of adult victims and their children receiving FVPSA services be protected. Consequently, when providing statistical data on program activities, individual identifiers of client records will not be used (see section 303(a)(2)(E)). Stop Family Violence Postal Stamp The U.S. Postal Service was directed by the “Stamp Out Domestic Violence Act of 2001” (the Act), Public Law 107-62, to make available a “semipostal” stamp to provide funding for domestic violence programs. Funds raised in connection with sales of the stamp, less reasonable costs, have been transferred to HHS in accordance with the Act for support of services to children and youth affected by domestic violence. As a result of the transfer of $1.3 million in 2005, a grant offering was made for the development of “Demonstration Programs for The Enhanced Services to Children and Youth Who Have Been Exposed to Domestic Violence.” Sixty-five applications were received and reviewed. Nine grant applications of approximately $130,000 each have been approved and funded. Detailed information on the successful applicants and their programs will be shared with State FVPSA Administrators and the Coalitions. Documenting Our Work
(DOW)Initiative The need to accurately communicate reliable and appropriate data that captures the impact of domestic violence prevention work and to provide shelters, States, and Coalitions with tools for self-assessment continues as the DOW Initiative. In conjunction with representatives for State FVPSA programs, Coalitions, and experts on both data collection and domestic violence prevention issues, the effort to develop informative, succinct, and non-burdensome reporting formats will continue with the hope of concluding in this fiscal year. Any changes in informational needs and reporting formats will be accompanied by specifically designated workshops or adjuncts to regularly occurring meetings. II. Funds Available HHS will make 10 percent of the amount appropriated under section 310(a)(1) of the FVPSA, which is not reserved under section 310(a)(2), available for grants to the State-designated, statewide, domestic violence Coalitions. One grant each will be available for each of the Coalitions in the 50 States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. The Coalitions of the U.S. Territories (Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands) are also eligible for grant awards under this announcement. Expenditure Period The FVPSA funds may be used for expenditures on or after October 1 of each fiscal year for which they are granted and will be available for expenditure through September 30 of the following fiscal year, i.e., FY 2006 funds may be used for expenditures from October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2007. Funds are available for obligation only through September 30, 2006, and must be liquidated by September 30, 2007. III. Eligibility To be eligible for grants under this program announcement, an organization shall be designated as a statewide, private, non-profit domestic violence coalition meeting the following criteria:
(1)The membership of the Coalition includes representatives from a majority of the programs for victims of domestic violence operating within the State (a Coalition may include representatives of Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations as defined in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act);
(2)The Board membership of the Coalition is representative of such programs;
(3)The purpose of the Coalition is to provide services, community education, and technical assistance to domestic violence programs in order to establish and maintain shelter and related services for victims of domestic violence and their children; and
(4)In the application submitted by the Coalition for the grant, the Coalition provides assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that the Coalition:
(a)Has actively sought and encouraged the participation of law enforcement agencies and other legal or judicial entities in the preparation of the application; and
(b)Will actively seek and encourage the participation of such entities in the activities carried out with the grant (section 311(5)(A)). Additional Information on Eligibility D-U-N-S Requirement All applicants must have a D&B Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S) number. On June 27, 2003, the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)published in the **Federal Register** a new Federal policy applicable to all Federal grant applicants. The policy requires Federal grant applicants to provide a D-U-N-S number when applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements on or after October 1, 2003. The D-U-N-S number will be required whether an applicant is submitting a paper application or using the government-wide electronic portal, Grants.gov. A D-U-N-S number will be required for every application for a new award or renewal/continuation of an award, including applications or plans under formula, entitlement, and block grant programs, submitted on or after October 1, 2003. Please ensure that your organization has a D-U-N-S number. You may acquire a D-U-N-S number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free D-U-N-S number request line at 1-866-705-5711 or you may request a number on-line at *http://www.dnb.com.* Survey for Private Non-Profit Grant Applicants Private, non-profit organizations are encouraged to submit with their applications the survey located under “Grant Related Documents and Forms”, “Survey for Private, Non-Profit Grant Applicants”, titled, “Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants”, at: *http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm.* IV. Application Requirements for State Domestic Violence Coalition (Coalitions) Applications This section includes application requirements for family violence prevention and services grants for Coalitions, as follows: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average six hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining the data needed and reviewing the collection information. The project description is approved under the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)control number 0970-0280, which expires October 31, 2008. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Form and Content of Application Submission The Coalition application must be signed by the Executive Director of the Coalition or the official designated as responsible for the administration of the grant. The application must contain the following information: (We have cited each requirement to the specific section of the law.)
(1)A description of the process and anticipated outcomes of utilizing these Federal funds to work with local domestic violence programs and providers of direct services to encourage appropriate responses to domestic violence within the State, including— Training and technical assistance for local programs and managers working in the field:
(a)Planning and conducting State needs assessments and planning for comprehensive services;
(b)Serving as an information clearinghouse and resource center for the State; and
(c)Collaborating with other governmental systems that affect battered women (section 311(a)(1)).
(2)A description of the public education campaign regarding domestic violence to be conducted by the Coalition through the use of public service announcements and informative materials that are designed for print media; billboards; public transit advertising; electronic broadcast media; and other forms of information dissemination that inform the public about domestic violence, including information aimed at underserved racial, ethnic or language-minority populations (section 311(a)(4)).
(3)The anticipated outcomes and a description of planned grant activities to be conducted in conjunction with judicial and law enforcement agencies concerning appropriate responses to domestic violence cases and an examination of related issues as set forth in section 311(a)(2) of the FVPSA.
(4)The anticipated outcomes and a description of planned grant activities to be conducted in conjunction with Family Law Judges, Criminal Court Judges, Child Protective Services agencies, Child Welfare agencies, Family Preservation and Support Service agencies, and children's advocates to develop appropriate responses to child custody and visitation issues in domestic violence cases and in cases where domestic violence and child abuse are both present. The anticipated outcomes and a description of other activities in support of the general purpose of furthering domestic violence intervention and prevention (section 311(a)(3)).
(5)The following documentation will certify the status of the Coalition and must be included in the grant application:
(a)A description of the procedures developed between the State domestic violence agency and the statewide Coalition that allow for implementation of the following cooperative activities:
(i)The participation of the Coalition in the planning and monitoring of the distribution of grants and grant funds provided in the State (section 311(a)(5)); and
(ii)The participation of the Coalition in compliance activities regarding the State's family violence prevention and services program grantees (sections 303 (a)(2)(C) and (a)(3)).
(b)Unless already on file at HHS, a copy of a currently valid 501(c)(3) certification letter from the IRS stating private, non-profit status; or a copy of the applicant's listing in the IRS' most recent list of tax-exempt organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code (See *Section III,* Additional Information on Eligibility); or
(c)A copy of the articles of incorporation bearing the seal of the State in which the corporation or association is domiciled (See *Section III,* Additional Information on Eligibility);
(d)A current list of the organizations operating programs for victims of domestic violence programs in the State and the applicant Coalition's current membership list by organization;
(e)A list of the applicant Coalition's current Board of Directors, with each individual's organizational affiliation and the Chairperson identified;
(f)A copy of the resume of any Coalition or contractual staff to be supported by funds from this grant and/or a statement of requirements for staff or consultants to be hired under this grant; and
(g)A budget narrative that clearly describes the planned expenditure of funds under this grant.
(6)Required Documentation and Assurances (included in the application as an appendix):
(a)The applicant Coalition must provide documentation in the form of support letters, memoranda of agreement, or jointly signed statements, that the Coalition:
(i)Has actively sought and encouraged the participation of law enforcement agencies and other legal or judicial organizations in the preparation of the grant application (section 311(b)(4)(A)); and
(ii)Will actively seek and encourage the participation of such organizations in grant funded activities (section 311(b)(4)(B)).
(b)The applicant Coalition must provide a signed statement that the Coalition will not use grant funds, directly or indirectly, to influence the issuance, amendment, or revocation of any Executive Order or similar legal document by any Federal, State or local agency, or to undertake to influence the passage or defeat of any legislation by the Congress, or any State, or local legislative body, or State proposals by initiative petition, except where representatives of the Coalition are testifying, or making other appropriate communications, or when formally requested to do so by a legislative body, a committee, or a member of such organization (section 311(d)(1)); or in connection with legislation or appropriations directly affecting the activities of the Coalition or any member of the Coalition (section 311(d)(2)).
(c)The applicant Coalition must provide a signed statement that the Coalition will prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, handicap, sex, race, color, national origin or religion (section 307).
(d)The applicant will comply with Departmental requirements for the administration of grants under 45 CFR part 74—Uniform Administrative Requirements for Awards and Subawards to Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, Other Non-profit Organizations and Commercial Organizations. Certifications All applicants must submit or comply with the required certifications found in the Appendices, as follows: Anti-Lobbying Certification and Disclosure Form must be signed and submitted with the application (See *Appendix A* ): Applicants must furnish prior to award an executed copy of the Standard Form
(SF)LLL, *Certification Regarding Lobbying,* when applying for an award in excess of $100,000. Applicants who have used non-Federal funds for lobbying activities in connection with receiving assistance under this announcement shall complete a disclosure form, if applicable, with their applications (approved by OMB under control number 0348-0046). Applicants should sign and return the certification with their application. Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke (See *Appendix B* ): Applicants must also understand they will be held accountable for the smoking prohibition included within Public Law 103-227, Title XII Environmental Tobacco Smoke (also known as the PRO-Children Act of 1994). A copy of the **Federal Register** notice that implements the smoking prohibition is included with forms. By signing and submitting the application, applicants are providing the certification and need not mail back the certification with the application. Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (See *Appendix C* ): The signature on the application by the program official attests to the applicants' intent to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace requirements and compliance with the Debarment Certification. The Drug-Free Workplace certification does not have to be returned with the application. These certifications also may be found at *www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm.* Notification Under Executive Order 12372 This program is covered under Executive Order 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs” for State plan consolidation and simplification only—45 CFR 100.12. The review and comment provisions of the Executive Order and Part 100 do not apply. Applications should be sent to: Family and Youth Services Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Administration for Children and Families, Attention: William D. Riley, 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 8239, Washington, DC 20024. V. Reporting Requirements Performance Reports The Coalition grantee must submit an annual report of activities describing the coordination, training and technical assistance, needs assessment, and comprehensive planning activities carried out. Additionally, the Coalition must report on the public information and education services provided; the activities conducted in conjunction with judicial and law enforcement agencies; the actions conducted in conjunction with other agencies such as the State child welfare agency; and any other activities undertaken under this grant award. The annual report also must provide an assessment of the effectiveness of the grant-supported activities. The annual report is due 90 days after the end of the fiscal year in which the grant is awarded, *i.e.* , December 29. Annual reports should be sent to: Family and Youth Services Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Administration for Children and Families, Attention: William D. Riley, 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 8238, Washington, DC 20024. Please note that HHS may suspend funding for an approved application if any applicant fails to submit an annual performance report or if the funds are expended for purposes other than those set forth under this announcement. Financial Status Reports Grantees must submit annual Financial Status Reports. The first SF-269A is due December 29, 2006. The final SF-269A is due December 29, 2007. SF-269A can be found at the following URL: *http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/grants_forms.html.* Completed reports should be sent to: Michael Bratt, Division of Mandatory Grants, Office of Grants Management, Office of Administration, Administration for Children and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447. Grantees have the option to submit their reports online through the Online Data Collection
(OLDC)system at the following address: *http://extranet.acf.hhs.gov/ssi.* Failure to submit reports on time may be a basis for withholding grant funds, suspension or termination of the grant. In addition, all funds reported after the obligation period will be recouped. VI. Administrative and National Policy Requirements Grantees are subject to the requirements in 45 CFR part 74. Direct Federal grants, sub-award funds, or contracts under this ACF program shall not be used to support inherently religious activities such as religious instruction, worship, or proselytization. Therefore, organizations must take steps to separate, in time or location, their inherently religious activities from the services funded under this program. Regulations pertaining to the Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations, which includes the prohibition against Federal funding of inherently religious activities, can be found at the HHS web site at *http://www.os.dhhs.gov/fbci/waisgate21.pdf.* Faith-based and community organizations may reference the “Guidance to Faith-Based and Community Organizations on Partnering with the Federal Government” at *http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/guidance/index.html.* VII. Other Information FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William D. Riley at
(202)401-5529 or e-mail at *WRiley@acf.hhs.gov.* Dated: February 21, 2006. Frank Fuentes, Deputy Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth and Families. Appendices: Required Certifications A. Anti-Lobbying and Disclosure B. Environmental Tobacco Smoke C. Drug-Free Workplace Requirements Appendix A—Certification Regarding Lobbying Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1)No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2)If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.
(3)The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions. Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required statement shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. Signature Title Organization Appendix B—Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke Public Law 103227, Part C Environmental Tobacco Smoke, also known as the Pro Children Act of 1994 (Act), requires that smoking not be permitted in any portion of any indoor routinely owned or leased or contracted for by an entity and used routinely or regularly for provision of health, day care, education, or library services to children under the age of 18, if the services are funded by Federal programs either directly or through State or local governments, by Federal grant, contract, loan, or loan guarantee. The law does not apply to children's services provided in private residences, facilities funded solely by Medicare or Medicaid funds, and portions of facilities used for inpatient drug or alcohol treatment. Failure to comply with the provisions of the law may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty of up to $1000 per day and/or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. By signing and submitting this application the applicant/grantee certifies that it will comply with the requirements of the Act. The applicant/grantee further agrees that it will require the language of this certification be included in any subawards which contain provisions for the children's services and that all subgrantees shall certify accordingly. Appendix C—Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements This certification is required by the regulations implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988: 45 CFR part 76, subpart, F. Sections 76.630(c) and (d)(2) and 76.645(a)(1) and
(b)provide that a Federal agency may designate a central receipt point for STATE-WIDE AND STATE AGENCY-WIDE certifications, and for notification of criminal drug convictions. For the Department of Health and Human Services, the central point is: Division of Grants Management and Oversight, Office of Management and Acquisition, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 517-D, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Instructions for Certification) 1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification set out below. 2. The certification set out below is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act, the agency, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. 3. For grantees other than individuals, Alternate I applies. 4. For grantees who are individuals, Alternate II applies. 5. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements. 6. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio studios). 7. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph five). 8. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: *Controlled substance* means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); *Conviction* means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; *Criminal drug statute* means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance; *Employee* means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including:
(i)All direct charge employees;
(ii)All indirect charge employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and,
(iii)Temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces). Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements Alternate I. (Grantees Other Than Individuals) The grantee certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
(a)Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
(b)Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about—
(1)The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2)The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(3)Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
(4)The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;
(c)Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a);
(d)Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph
(a)that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will—
(1)Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(2)Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction;
(e)Notifying the agency in writing, within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under paragraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant;
(f)Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under paragraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted —
(1)Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
(2)Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
(g)Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d),
(e)and (f).
(B)The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. Alternate II. (Grantees Who Are Individuals)
(a)The grantee certifies that, as a condition of the grant, he or she will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in conducting any activity with the grant;
(b)If convicted of a criminal drug offense resulting from a violation occurring during the conduct of any grant activity, he or she will report the conviction, in writing, within 10 calendar days of the conviction, to every grant officer or other designee, unless the Federal agency designates a central point for the receipt of such notices. When notice is made to such a central point, it shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant. [FR Doc. E6-2938 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2005D-0033] Guidance for Industry on Internal Radioactive Contamination—Development of Decorporation Agents; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry entitled “Internal Radioactive Contamination—Development of Decorporation Agents.” This document provides guidance to industry on the development of decorporation agents for the treatment of internal radioactive contamination when evidence is needed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the agents, but human efficacy studies are unethical or infeasible. In such instances, the animal efficacy rule may be invoked to approve new decorporation agents not previously marketed or new indications for previously marketed drug products. Specifically, this guidance addresses chemistry, manufacturing, and controls
(CMC)information; animal efficacy, safety pharmacology, and toxicology studies; clinical pharmacology, biopharmaceutics, and human safety studies; and postapproval commitments. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on agency guidances at any time. ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of this guidance to the Division of Drug Information (HFD-240), Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your requests. Submit written comments on the guidance to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to *http://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments* . See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the guidance document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia A. Stewart, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (HFD-160), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-7510. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background FDA is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry entitled “Internal Radioactive Contamination—Development of Decorporation Agents.” This guidance is being issued to facilitate the development of new decorporation agents or new uses of previously marketed drug products for the treatment of internal radioactive contamination. In the **Federal Register** of February 15, 2005 (70 FR 7747), FDA announced the availability of a draft version of the guidance document entitled “Internal Radioactive Contamination—Development of Decorporation Agents.” No comments were received and, with one exception, only minor editorial changes have been made. The references to biological products have been removed from the guidance because FDA does not expect many products developed for use as decorporation agents to be biologics. Internal radioactive contamination can arise from accidents involving nuclear reactors, industrial sources, or medical sources. The potential for these accidents has been present for many years. Recent events also have highlighted the potential for nonaccidental radioactive contamination as a result of criminal or terrorist actions. Internal contamination occurs when radioactive material is ingested, inhaled, or absorbed from a contaminated wound. As long as these radioactive contaminants remain in the body, they may pose significant health risks. Long-term health concerns include the potential for the development of cancers of the lung, liver, thyroid, stomach, and bone and, when a radioactive contaminant is inhaled, for the development of fibrotic changes in the lung that may lead to restrictive lung disease. The only effective method of reducing these risks is removal of the radioactive contaminants from the body. “Decorporation agents” refer to medical products that increase the rate of elimination or excretion of inhaled, ingested, or absorbed radioactive contaminants. The effectiveness of most decorporation agents for the treatment of internal radioactive contamination cannot be tested in humans because the occurrence of accidental or nonaccidental radioactive contamination is rare, and it would be unethical to deliberately contaminate human volunteers with potentially harmful amounts of radioactive materials for investigational purposes. FDA is issuing this guidance to industry to facilitate the development of new decorporation agents or new indications for previously marketed drug products that may be eligible for approval under the animal efficacy rule (21 CFR 314.600-314.650). As set forth in this rule, under certain circumstances animal studies can be relied on to provide substantial evidence of effectiveness of a product. Evaluation of the product for safety in humans is still required, and cannot be addressed by animal studies alone. The adequacy of human safety data will need to be assessed based on clinical pharmacology and safety studies conducted in humans. This guidance addresses the design and conduct of the requisite CMC, animal efficacy, safety pharmacology, toxicology, clinical pharmacology, biopharmaceutics, and human safety studies needed to support approval of new decorporation agents or new uses of previously marketed drug products for the treatment of internal radioactive contamination. In addition, approval under the animal efficacy rule is subject to certain postapproval commitments, including submission of a plan for conducting postmarketing studies that would be feasible should an accidental or intentional release of radiation occur; postmarketing restrictions to ensure safe use, if deemed necessary; and product labeling information intended for the patient advising that, among other things, the product's approval was based on effectiveness studies conducted in animals alone. This guidance addresses the postapproval commitments that would be needed for approval of a new decorporation agent or for a new indication for a previously approved drug product under the animal efficacy rule. This guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The guidance represents the agency's current thinking on the development of decorporation agents for the treatment of internal radioactive contamination. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. II. Comments Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES ) written or electronic comments regarding this document. Submit a single copy of electronic comments or two paper copies of any mailed comments, except that individuals may submit one paper copy. Comments are to be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. III. Electronic Access Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the document at either *http://www.fda.gov/cder/guidance/index.htm* or *http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/default.htm* . Dated: February 23, 2006. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E6-2942 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (section 3506(c)(2)(A) of Title 44, United States Code, as amended by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Health Law 104-13), the Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA)publishes periodic summaries of proposed projects being developed for submission to OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and draft instruments, call the HRSA Reports Clearance Officer at
(301)443-1129. Comments are invited on:
(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Proposed Project: Assessment of the State Maternal and Child Health Comprehensive Systems Grant (SECCS) Program
(NEW)HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau
(MCHB)is conducting an assessment of MCHB's State Maternal and Child Health Comprehensive Systems Grant (SECCS) Program. The purpose of the SECCS Program is to support state and local communities in their efforts to build comprehensive and coordinated early childhood service systems and to increase the leadership and participation of State MCH Title V programs in multi-agency early childhood systems development initiatives. The SECCS funding is offered to states, jurisdictions, or Territory Title V agencies in two stages: *Planning and Implementation.* This assessment will only focus on *Implementation Grantees* awarded in 2005 (approximately 18 grantees) and 2006 (approximately 42 grantees). The purpose of the assessment is to determine:
(1)Progress of implementation grantees in meeting the goals and objectives set forth in their plans developed during the planning phase and in building program infrastructure and capacity to improve early childhood services in their states/jurisdictions/territories,
(2)programmatic, policy, and systemic barriers and facilitators that affect program implementation, and
(3)quality and effectiveness of the technical assistance
(TA)provided to the grantees. The results of the assessment will provide MCHB with timely feedback on the achievements of the SECCS Program and identify potential areas for improvement, which will inform program planning and operational decisions. As part of the study, all implementation grantees will be asked to complete a Minimum Data Set
(MDS)survey, which will primarily include closed-ended questions addressing grantees' progress in achieving the requirements outlined in the implementation grant guidance. The MDS will primarily capture *quantitative* data on implementation grantees' progress in increasing the State MCH Program's role and leadership in multi-agency early childhood systems development initiatives and building partnerships and system capacity to improve early childhood services in their States. This survey will supplement and enhance the MCHB's current data collection efforts by providing a quantifiable, standardized, systematic mechanism for collecting information across the funded implementation grantees. For the 2005 cohort of implementation grantees, the MDS will be administered once in 2006 to gather baseline data, and again in the second year of implementation
(2007)to gather follow-up data on progress made. For the 2006 cohort of grantees, the MDS will be administered once in 2007. *Respondents:* The SECCS implementation grantees (Title V agencies) funded in 2005 and 2006 will be the primary respondents of the instrument. Approximately 60 implementation grantees will respond to the MDS survey. The estimated response burden is as follows: Cohort Number of respondents Responses per respondent Hours per response Total hour burden 2005 Cohort 18 2 2 72 2006 Cohort 42 1 2 84 Total 60 3 156 Send comments to Susan G. Queen, Ph.D., HRSA Reports Clearance Officer, Room 10-33, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Dated: February 23, 2006. Tina M. Cheatham, Director, Division of Policy Review and Coordination. [FR Doc. E6-2943 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (section 3506(c)(2)(A) of Title 44, United States Code, as amended by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13), the Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA)publishes periodic summaries of proposed projects being developed for submission to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and draft instruments, call the HRSA Reports Clearance Officer on
(301)443-1129. Comments are invited on:
(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Proposed Project: The Health Education Assistance Loan
(HEAL)Program; Forms (OMB No. 0915-0034 Extension) The HEAL program provided federally insured loans to assure the availability of funds for loans to eligible students to pay for their education costs. In order to administer and monitor the HEAL program the following forms are utilized: The Lenders Application for Contract of Federal Loan Insurance form (used by lenders to make application to the HEAL insurance program); the Borrower's Deferment Request form (used by borrowers to request deferments on HEAL loans and used by lenders to determine borrower's eligibility for deferment); the Borrower Loan Status update electronic submission (submitted monthly by lenders to the Secretary on the status of each loan; and the Loan Purchase/Consolidation electronic submission (submitted by lenders to the Secretary to report sales, and purchases of HEAL loans). The estimates of burden for the forms are as follows: HRSA form Number of respondents Responses per respondent Total responses Hours per responses Total burden hours Lender's Application for Contract of Federal Loan Insurance 17 1 17 8 min. 3 Borrower's Deferment Request Borrowers 436 436 10 min. 73 Employers 261 1.669 436 5 min. 36 Borrower Loan Status Update 8 18 144 10 min. 24 Loan Purchase/Consolidation 17 248 4,216 4 min. 281 Total 739 5,249 417 Send comments to Susan G. Queen, Ph.D., HRSA Reports Clearance Officer, Room 10-33, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Dated: February 23, 2006. Tina Cheatham, Director, Division of Policy Review and Coordination. [FR Doc. E6-2944 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-4912-N-18] Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Ashburton Avenue Urban Renewal Plan and Master Plan, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: HUD gives notice to the public, agencies, and Indian tribes of the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS)for review and comment for: The Ashburton Avenue Urban Renewal Plan and Ashburton Avenue Master Plan and the Mulford Gardens HOPE VI Revitalization Plan in the City of Yonkers, Westchester County, NY. The Final EIS was prepared by the City of Yonkers, NY, acting under its authority as the Responsible Entity for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA)in accordance with 24 CFR 58.4. The Final EIS has been prepared to satisfy the requirements of both NEPA and the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act of 1978 (SEQR), as amended (6 NYCRR part 617). The EIS and NEPA process also address historic preservation and cultural resource issues under section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470f). This notice is given in accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality regulations at 40 CFR parts 1500-1508. The Final EIS assesses the potential environmental impacts associated with the implementation of the following alternatives:
(1)The Master Plan, Urban Renewal Plan and Mulford Gardens HOPE VI Revitalization Plan,
(2)the Ashburton Avenue Master Plan improvements without a continuous street widening,
(3)a reduced/modified scale of the Mulford Gardens HOPE VI Revitalization Plan, and
(4)a no action alternative. DATES: Written comments on the Final EIS will be accepted for a period of 30 days after publication of the notice of availability in the **Federal Register** . A Record of Decision will be made at the end of the 30-day period. Written comments may be sent by mail or facsimile to Lee Ellman, Planning Director, City of Yonkers, 87 Nepperhan Avenue, Suite 311, Yonkers NY 10701-3874, telephone
(914)377-6558, Web site: *lee.ellman@cityofyonkers.com.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain copies of the Final EIS or for more information, contact Lee Ellman, Department of Planning and Development, 87 Nepperhan Avenue, Suite 311, Yonkers, NY 10701-3874, telephone
(914)377-6558; e-mail *lee.ellman@cityofyonkers.com.* Copies of the Final EIS are available for review at the Yonkers Riverfront Library, 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701 or online at *http://www.cityofyonkers.com.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The City of Yonkers has determined that the Proposed Action constitutes an action which has the potential to affect the quality of the human environment in terms of socioeconomics, housing, and improvements to the existing transportation system. Therefore the City, as Lead Agency, has prepared an EIS to examine the potential impacts of implementing the components of the Master Plan and Urban Renewal Plan. Since it is anticipated that transportation improvements and new residential construction will be at least in part funded with federal monies, the City has prepared the EIS in accordance with NEPA. The Notice of the Availability of the Draft EIS was published in the **Federal Register** on September 28, 2005 (70 FR 56734). The analysis of the Ashburton Avenue Master Plan and Urban Renewal Plan consists of a generic discussion of the potential impacts resulting from the adoption of the two plans. The analysis of the Mulford Gardens HOPE VI Revitalization Plan, which is geographically contained within the Master Plan and Urban Renewal Area, is a site-specific analysis. Due to the interrelatedness and timing of these two actions, both the generic and site-specific analyses are contained in the same Final EIS. The Urban Renewal Area
(URA)is located on the west side of Yonkers, north of the downtown and west of the Saw Mill River Parkway. The 114-acre area encompasses approximately 600 parcels along and near Ashburton Avenue, between Warburton Avenue and Yonkers Avenue. The area was selected by the City as a potential URA to tie into the redevelopment of Mulford Gardens, the City's oldest public housing complex, which is located on 12 acres within the boundaries of the proposed URA. Due to its age and substandard housing condition, Mulford Gardens is slated for demolition. The City's Municipal Housing Authority was awarded a HOPE VI grant to demolish and reconstruct housing on and around the existing Mulford Gardens site. Proposed HOPE VI residential development will occur on the existing 12-acre Mulford Gardens site, with additional residential, community facility, and retail development to occur on eight surrounding sites within the Ashburton Avenue URA. The Urban Renewal Plan will be used as a revitalization strategy to improve the residential character of the area, expand business opportunities and improve the transportation network. The Master Plan for the URA will include: The provision of a range of housing opportunities; mixed use development along Ashburton Avenue; and transportation improvements, including street widenings along Ashburton Avenue to improve east-west access between the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Downtown Waterfront District, allow on-street parking, reduce traffic congestion, and allow for an upgraded sidewalk and streetscape plan. Discussion of Mitigation Measures Environmental effects analyzed in the Draft EIS include socioeconomics; vehicular traffic, roadways and parking; cultural resources; soils and topography; water resources and wetlands; community services; terrestrial ecology; air quality and noise; hazardous materials; environmental justice; growth inducement; and cumulative impacts. Public comments received on the Draft EIS primarily focused on issues relating to socioeconomics and environmental justice and clarification of the proposed action. None of the analyzed categories are expected to have significant adverse long-term environmental impacts. The following categories would have impacts that can be fully mitigated by the implementation of mitigation measures: Socioeconomics, traffic, air quality, noise, hazardous materials, and environmental justice. Specific mitigation measures in addition to the overall physical and economic revitalization of the area will include: A Relocation Plan for 9 businesses and 580-591 residences in accordance with the 1970 Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act; signal timing adjustments and the widening of Ashburton Avenue to improve vehicular circulation, streetscape and parking; construction management plan to minimize short-term air and noise impacts; Phase 1 and Phase 2 Assessments as necessary in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM E-1527-00 and ASTM E-1903-97). Questions may be directed to the individual named above under the heading FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Dated: February 22, 2006. Nelson R. Bregon, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. [FR Doc. E6-2904 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary Invasive Species Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, National Invasive Species Council, Interior. ACTION: Request for nominations for the Invasive Species Advisory Committee. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Interior, on behalf of the interdepartmental National Invasive Species Council, proposes to appoint new members to the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC). The Secretary of the Interior, acting as administrative lead, is requesting nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the ISAC. DATES: Nominations must be postmarked by April 17, 2006. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Lori Williams, Executive Director, National Invasive Species Council (OS/SIO/NISC), 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelsey Brantley, Program Analyst, at
(202)513-7243, fax:
(202)371-1751, or by e-mail at *Kelsey_Brantley@ios.doi.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Advisory Committee Scope and Objectives The purpose and role of the ISAC are to provide advice to the National Invasive Species Council (NISC), as authorized by Executive Order 13112, on a broad array of issues including preventing the introduction of invasive species, providing for their control, and minimizing the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause. The Council is Co-chaired by the Secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, and Commerce. The Council's duty is to provide national leadership regarding invasive species issues. Pursuant to the Executive Order, the Council developed a National Invasive Species Management Plan, which is available on the web at *http://www.invasivespecies.gov.* The Council is responsible for effective implementation of the Plan including any revisions of the Plan. The Council also coordinates Federal agency activities concerning invasive species; encourages planning and action at local, tribal, State, regional and ecosystem-based levels; develops recommendations for international cooperation in addressing invasive species; facilitates the development of a coordinated network to document, evaluate, and monitor impacts from invasive species; and facilitates establishment of an information-sharing system on invasive species that utilizes, to the greatest extent practicable, the Internet. The role of ISAC is to maintain an intensive and regular dialogue regarding the aforementioned issues. ISAC provides advice in cooperation with stakeholders and existing organizations addressing invasive species. The ISAC meets up to four
(4)times per year. Terms for most of the current members of the ISAC will expire in October 2006. After consultation with the other members of NISC, the Secretary of the Interior will actively solicit new nominees and appoint members to ISAC. Prospective members of ISAC should be knowledgeable in and represent one or more of the following communities of interests: Weed science, fisheries science, rangeland management, forest science, entomology, nematology, plant pathology, veterinary medicine, the broad range of farming or agricultural practices, biodiversity issues, applicable laws and regulations relevant to invasive species policy, risk assessment, biological control of invasive species, public health/epidemiology, industry activities, international affairs or trade, tribal or state government interests, environmental education, ecosystem monitoring, natural resource database design and integration, and internet-based management of conservation issues. Prospective nominees should also have practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Representing sectors of the national economy that are significantly threatened by biological invasions ( *e.g.* , agriculture, fisheries, public utilities, recreational users, tourism, etc.); representing sectors of the national economy whose routine operations may pose risks of new or expanded biological invasions ( *e.g.* , shipping, forestry, horticulture, aquaculture, pet trade, etc.); developing natural resource management plans on regional or ecosystem-level scales; addressing invasive species issues, including prevention, control and monitoring, in multiple ecosystems and on multiple scales; integrating science and the human dimension in order to create effective solutions to complex conservation issues including education, outreach, and public relations experts; coordinating diverse groups of stakeholders to resolve complex environmental issues and conflicts; and complying with NEPA and other Federal requirements for public involvement in major conservation plans. Members will be selected in order to achieve a balanced representation of viewpoints, so to effectively address invasive species issues under consideration. No member may serve on the ISAC for more than two
(2)consecutive terms. All terms will be limited to three
(3)years in length. Members of the ISAC and its subcommittees serve without pay. However, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services of the ISAC, members shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in the government service, as authorized by section 5703 of Title 5, United States Code. Submitting Nominations Nominations should be typed and should include the following: 1. A brief summary of no more than two
(2)pages explaining the nominee's suitability to serve on the ISAC. 2. A resume or curriculum vitae. 3. At least two
(2)letters of reference. Nominations should be postmarked no later than April 17, 2006, to Lori Williams, National Invasive Species Council (OS/SIO/NISC), 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240. The Secretary of the Interior, on behalf of the other members of NISC, is actively soliciting nominations of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities and members of low income populations to ensure that recommendations of the ISAC take into account the needs of the diverse groups served. Dated: February 24, 2006. Lori C. Williams, Executive Director, National Invasive Species Council. 1 [FR Doc. E6-3002 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-RK-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary Invasive Species Advisory Committee AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meetings of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given of meetings of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the National Invasive Species Council, as authorized by Executive Order 13112, on a broad array of issues related to preventing the introduction of invasive species and providing for their control and minimizing the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause. The Council is Co-chaired by the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Commerce. The duty of the Council is to provide national leadership regarding invasive species issues. The purpose of a meeting on April 27-28, 2006 is to convene the full Advisory Committee and to discuss implementation of action items outlined in the National Invasive Species Management Plan, which was finalized on January 18, 2001. DATES: Meeting of Invasive Species Advisory Committee: Thursday, April 27, 2006, through Friday, April 28, 2006; beginning at approximately 8 a.m., and ending at approximately 5 p.m. each day. ADDRESSES: Radisson Old Town Alexandria Hotel, 901 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Meeting will be held all three days in the Presidential Ballroom. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelsey Brantley, National Invasive Species Council Program Analyst; Phone:
(202)513-7243; Fax:
(202)371-1751. Dated: February 24, 2006. Lori C. Williams, Executive Director, National Invasive Species Council. [FR Doc. E6-3004 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-RK-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Information Collection Renewal To Be Sent to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for Approval Under the Paperwork Reduction Act; OMB Control Number 1018-0075; Federal Subsistence Regulations and Associated Forms, 50 CFR Part 100 AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. SUMMARY: We (Fish and Wildlife Service) plan to request that OMB renew approval for our information collection associated with the Federal subsistence regulations. The current OMB control number for this information collection is 1018-0075, which expires August 31, 2006. We will request that OMB renew approval of this information collection for a 3-year term. DATES: You must submit comments on or before May 1, 2006. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the information collection to Hope Grey, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 222-ARLSQ, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 (mail); *hope_grey@fws.gov* (e-mail); or
(703)358-2269 (fax). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request a copy of the information collection requirement, explanatory information, or related forms, contact Hope Grey at the addresses above or by telephone at
(703)358-2482. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320, which implement provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), require that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). Federal agencies may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) and Fish and Wildlife Service regulations at 50 CFR 100 require that persons engaged in taking fish and wildlife on public lands in Alaska report their take to the Federal Subsistence Board (Board) and that rural residents who want to participate in special hunts or fisheries must apply for and obtain a special permit to do so. We use forms 7FS-1, 7FS-2, and 7FS-3 to collect information for the permitting process. When we ask OMB to renew this information collection, we will assign Fish and Wildlife Service form numbers to these forms. We will ask OMB to approve FWS Form 3-2326 (Federal Subsistence Hunt Application, Permit, and Report), FWS Form 3-2327 (Designated Hunter Permit Application, Permit, and Report), and FWS Form 3-2328 (Federal Subsistence Fishing Application, Permit, and Report). The information that we will collect on these proposed forms is identical to that collected on the current OMB-approved forms. *Title:* Federal Subsistence Hunt Application, Permit, and Report. *OMB Control Number:* 1018-0075. *Form Number:* FWS Form 3-2326 (supersedes form 7FS-1). *Frequency of Collection:* On Occasion. *Description of Respondents:* Federally defined rural residents. This form allows Federal subsistence users to participate in special hunts that are not available to the general public, but are provided for by Title VIII of ANILCA. The application requires information necessary to identify the applicant (name, date of birth, address, telephone number, and Alaska hunting license number). The Board uses the harvest information that the permitee provides in the hunt report (number of days hunted, method of getting to hunt area, drainages hunted and locations, date animals were taken, and sex of animals taken) to evaluate subsistence harvest success; the effectiveness of season lengths, harvest quotas, and harvest restrictions; hunting patterns and practices; and hunter use. The Board uses this information to set future seasons and harvest limits for Federal subsistence resource users. These seasons and harvest limits are set to meet the needs of subsistence hunters without adversely impacting the health of existing wildlife populations. *Title:* Designated Hunter Permit Application, Permit, and Report. *OMB Control Number:* 1018-0075. *Form Number:* FWS Form 3-2327 (supersedes form 7FS-2). *Frequency of Collection:* On Occasion. *Description of Respondents:* Federally defined rural residents. The Designated Hunter Application, Permit, and Report form allows qualified subsistence users to harvest wildlife for other qualified subsistence users who have a Federal Subsistence Hunt permit and report the harvest of multiple animals by a single hunter who is acting for others. We collect information on the application to identify the applicant (name, date of birth, address, telephone number, and Alaska hunting license number). The permit and hunt report include the names of persons for whom the permittee hunted, harvest ticket/permit number, unit, specific location, and number of male and female animals harvested. *Title:* Federal Subsistence Fishing Application, Permit, and Report. *OMB Control Number:* 1018-0075. *Form Number:* FWS Form 3-2328 (supersedes form 7FS-3). *Frequency of Collection:* On Occasion. *Description of Respondents:* Federally defined rural residents. This form allows qualified subsistence users to harvest fish for themselves or for others. This form also allows Federal subsistence users to participate in special fishing opportunities that are not available to the general public, but are provided for by Title VIII of ANILCA. The Board needs information on both the fisherman (name, address, telephone number, date of birth, and Alaska driver's license number or other identification) and the qualified subsistence users fished for (name and date of birth) to identify the individuals and ensure they are qualified subsistence users. The report includes information on dates fished, water body, gear used, and the fish harvested. Once the Board evaluates harvest information, it uses that data, along with other information, to set future seasons and harvest limits for Federal subsistence resource users. These seasons and harvest limits are set to meet the needs of subsistence fishermen without adversely impacting the health of existing fish populations. Form No./activity No. of respondents Annual No. of responses Avg burden hour per response (minutes) Total annual burden hrs 3-2326—Application 5,000 5,000 10 833.3 3-2326—Report 5,000 5,000 5 416.6 3-2327—Application 450 450 10 75.0 3-2327—Permit 450 450 5 37.5 3-2327—Report 450 450 5 37.5 3-2328—Application 250 250 10 41.6 3-2328—Report 250 250 20 83.3 Total 11,850 11,850 1,524.8 We invite comments concerning this proposed information collection on:
(1)Whether or not the collection of information is necessary, including whether or not the information will have practical utility;
(2)the accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and,
(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents. Dated: February 3, 2006. Hope G. Grey, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. E6-2939 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Receipt of Applications for Permit AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals. DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by April 3, 2006. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, VA 22203; fax 703/358-2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358-2104. Endangered Species The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). Applicant: San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA, PRT-117195 The applicant requests a permit to export blood samples taken from live captive born addax antelope ( *Addax nasomaculatus* ) to the Fiedrich Loeffler Institut in Germany for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species/scientific research. Applicant: Exotic Feline Breeding Compound, Inc., Rosamond, CA, PRT-116625 The applicant requests a permit to export one male and one female captive-born Amur leopards ( *Panthera pardus orientalis* ) to Jardin Zoologique de Quebex, Quebec, Canada, for the purpose of enhancement of the species through captive propagation. Applicant: Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, Inc., Baltimore, MD, PRT-117181 The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from both wild and captive gorillas ( *Gorilla gorilla* ), chimpanzee ( *Pan troglodytes* ), bonobo ( *Pan paniscus* ), L'Hoest's monkey ( *Ceropithecus l'hoesti* ) and agile mangabey ( *Cercocebus galeritus* ) from central Africa for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species through health screening and treatment for a variety of potential disease and nutrition problems. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year period. Applicant: Brian D. Dailey, Arlington, VA, PRT-114025 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: George T. Markou, Landing, NJ, PRT-118984 The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Marine Mammals The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The application was submitted to satisfy requirements of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.* ), and the regulations governing marine mammals (50 CFR part 18). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of the complete application or requests for a public hearing on this application should be submitted to the Director (address above). Anyone requesting a hearing should give specific reasons why a hearing would be appropriate. The holding of such a hearing is at the discretion of the Director. Applicant: Luis A. Rivera, Guaynabo, PR, PRT-107151 The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( *Ursus maritimus* ) sport hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use. Dated: February 17, 2006. Michael L. Carpenter, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6-2916 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Receipt of Applications for Permit AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals. DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by April 3, 2006. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703-358-2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703-358-2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Endangered Species The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). PRT-114630 *Applicant:* Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo, Inc., Atlanta, GA. The applicant requests a permit to import viable frozen semen samples from male giant pandas from the Chengdu Zoo for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species through scientific research and propagation. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year period. PRT-110973 *Applicant:* Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, Syracuse, NY. The applicant requests a permit to export two captive-born Asian elephants ( *Elephas maximus* ) to African Lion Safari, Canada, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. PRT-118399 *Applicant:* Carey W. Mock, Pfafftown, NC. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enchancement of the survival of the species. PRT-MA116788-0 *Applicant:* Tom E. Weickum, Cheyenne, WY. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enchancement of the survival of the species. PRT-MA116565-0 *Applicant:* Thomas Patrick Burns, Austin, TX. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enchancement of the survival of the species. PRT-MA116785-0 *Applicant:* Craig B. Boheler, Cheyenne, WY. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enchancement of the survival of the species. Marine Mammals The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The applications were submitted to satisfy requirements of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.* ), and the regulations governing marine mammals (50 CFR part 18). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of the complete applications or requests for a public hearing on these applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). Anyone requesting a hearing should give specific reasons why a hearing would be appropriate. The holding of such a hearing is at the discretion of the Director. PRT-117072 *Applicant:* Philip P. Ripepi, Bethel Park, PA. The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( *Ursus maritimus* ) sport hunted from the Western Hudson Bay polar bear population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use. PRT-117934 *Applicant:* Foster V. Yancey, Kennesaw, GA. The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( *Ursus maritimus* ) sport hunted from the Western Hudson Bay polar bear population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use. PRT-118143 *Applicant:* William R. Muns, Chico, TX. The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( *Ursus maritimus* ) sport hunted from the Northern Beaufort Sea polar bear population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use. Dated: January 27, 2006. Michael L. Carpenter, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6-2919 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Receipt of Applications for Permit AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and marine mammals. DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by April 3, 2006. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358-2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Endangered Species The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). PRT-108865 *Applicant:* Kimberly A. Vinette Herrin, D.V.M., Canton, GA. The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from wild hawksbill sea turtle ( *Eretmochelys imbricata* ) and leatherback sea turtle ( *Dermochelys coriacea* ) for the purpose of scientific research. Samples will be collected opportunistically from live sea turtles and will be used for analyses of the immune function of oviductal secretions. A notification was already published for the hawksbill sea turtle; however, the applicant requested the addition of the leatherback sea turtle to the same permit. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year period. PRT-117186 *Applicant:* Paul E. Hostetler, Nokomis, FL. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. PRT-114454 *Applicant:* Hantig, Anton & Fercos, Ferdinand, Las Vegas, NV. The applicant requests permits to export a captive-born live tiger ( *Panthera tigris* ) “Dora” to worldwide locations for the purpose of enhancement of the species through conservation education. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a three-year period and the import of any potential progeny born while overseas. PRT-761887 *Applicant:* American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY. The applicant requests a permit to export and re-import non-living museum specimens of endangered and threatened animals and plants species that was previously accessioned into the applicant's collection for scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year period. Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered marine mammals and marine mammals. The applications were submitted to satisfy requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.* ), and the regulations governing endangered species (50 CFR part 17) and marine mammals (50 CFR part 18). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of the complete applications or requests for a public hearing on these applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). Anyone requesting a hearing should give specific reasons why a hearing would be appropriate. The holding of such a hearing is at the discretion of the Director. PRT-113725 *Applicant:* Mark T. Clementz, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY. The applicant requests a permit to take and import biological samples from wild and captive populations of the following species: dugong ( *Dugong dugon* ), West Indian manatee ( *Trichechus manatus* ), Amazonian manatee ( *T. inunguis* ), and African manatee ( *T. senegalensis* ) for the purpose of scientific research on sirenian dietary isotope fractionation. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year period. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** , the Division of Management Authority is forwarding copies of the above applications to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review. PRT-118770 *Applicant:* Kenneth B. Crary, Verona, WI. The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( *Ursus maritimus* ) sport hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use. *Applicant:* Wallace T. Schafer, Queen Creek, AZ. PRT-112563 The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( *Ursus maritimus* ) sport hunted from the Northern Beaufort Sea polar bear population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use. Dated: February 10, 2006. Monica Farris, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6-2921 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Issuance of Permits AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of issuance of permit for endangered species. SUMMARY: The following permit was issued. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with this application are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358-2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that on the dates below, as authorized by the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ), the Fish and Wildlife Service issued the requested permit(s) subject to certain conditions set forth therein. For each permit for an endangered species, the Service found that
(1)the application was filed in good faith,
(2)the granted permit would not operate to the disadvantage of the endangered species, and
(3)the granted permit would be consistent with the purposes and policy set forth in Section 2 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. Endangered Species Permit No. Applicant Receipt of application Federal Register notice Permit issuance date 108887 Darlene R. Ketten, Ph.D 70 FR 51839, August 31, 2005 January 25, 2006. Dated: February 17, 2006. Michael L. Carpenter, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6-2917 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Issuance of Permits AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits for endangered species. SUMMARY: The following permits were issued. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358-2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that on the dates below, as authorized by the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ), the Fish and Wildlife Service issued the requested permits subject to certain conditions set forth therein. For each permit for an endangered species, the Service found that
(1)the application was filed in good faith,
(2)the granted permit would not operate to the disadvantage of the endangered species, and
(3)the granted permit would be consistent with the purposes and policy set forth in Section 2 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. Endangered Species Permit No. Applicant Receipt of application Federal Register notice Permit issuance date 008519 Zoo Atlanta 70 FR 15117; March 24, 2005 December 15, 2005. 013008 777 Ranch, Inc. 70 FR 41783; July 20, 2005 December 12, 2005. 062075 and 064075 The Hawthorn Corporation 70 FR 75213; December 19, 2005 January 27, 2006. 103443 Chembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc. 70 FR 38190; July 1, 2005 November 14, 2005. 107782 High Delta LLC 70 FR 51838; August 31, 2005 December 12, 2005. 811776 Wildlife Conservation Society 70 FR 75213; December 19, 2005 January 24, 2006. Dated: February 10, 2006. Monica Farris, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6-2920 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Draft Recovery Plan for the Carson Wandering Skipper ( Pseudocopaeodes eunus obscurus ) AGENCY: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of document availability for review and comment. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“we”) announces the availability of the Draft Recovery Plan for the Carson Wandering Skipper for public review and comment. DATES: Comments on the draft recovery plan must be received on or before May 31, 2006. ADDRESSES: Copies of the draft recovery plan are available for inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the following location: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Nevada Fish and Wildlife Office, 1340 Financial Boulevard, Suite 234, Reno, Nevada 89502 (telephone: 775-861-6300). Requests for copies of the draft recovery plan and written comments and materials regarding this plan should be addressed to Robert Williams, Field Supervisor, at the above Reno address. An electronic copy of the draft recovery plan is also available at: *http://endangered.fws.gov/recovery/index.html#plans.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marcy Haworth, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, at the above Reno address. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Restoring endangered or threatened animals and plants to the point where they are again secure, self-sustaining members of their ecosystems is a primary goal of our endangered species program. The Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* )
(ESA)requires the development of recovery plans for listed species unless such a plan would not promote the conservation of a particular species. Recovery plans help guide the recovery effort by describing actions considered necessary for the conservation of the species, establishing criteria for downlisting or delisting listed species, and estimating time and cost for implementing the measures needed for recovery. Section 4(f) of the ESA requires that public notice and an opportunity for public review and comment be provided during recovery plan development in fulfillment of this requirement. We will consider all information presented during the public comment period prior to approval of each new or revised recovery plan. Substantive technical comments may result in changes to the recovery plan. Substantive comments regarding recovery plan implementation may not necessarily result in changes to the recovery plan, but will be forwarded to appropriate Federal or other entities so that they can take these comments into account during the course of implementing recovery actions. Individual responses to comments will not be provided. The Carson wandering skipper *(Pseudocopaeodes eunus obscurus)* is a small butterfly in the subfamily Hesperiinae (grass skippers). This subspecies is federally listed as endangered. Only three extant populations are known from Washoe County and Douglas County, Nevada, and Lassen County, California. A fourth known population of the subspecies, from Carson City, Nevada, is considered extirpated as of 1998. The goal for this subspecies is to recover it to point where downlisting and eventually delisting would be appropriate. Recovery criteria include protection and management in perpetuity of the existing populations without downward population trends, development and implementation of adaptive management plans, and discovery or establishment of one or more additional populations. Public Comments Solicited We solicit written comments on the draft recovery plan described. All comments received by the date specified above will be considered in developing a final recovery plan. Authority The authority for this action is section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f). Dated: December 8, 2005. Steve Thompson, Manager, California/Nevada Operations Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. E6-2964 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Issuance of Permits AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits for marine mammals. SUMMARY: The following permits were issued. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358-2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that on the dates below, as authorized by the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.* ), the Fish and Wildlife Service issued the requested permit(s) subject to certain conditions set forth therein. Marine Mammals Permit No. Applicant Receipt of application Federal Register notice Permit issuance date 107189 Clarence M. Bielat 70 FR 59458; September 19, 2005 December 16, 2005. 108787 James R. Bullis 70 FR 58234; October 5, 2005 December 12, 2005. Dated: January 27, 2006. Michael L. Carpenter, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6-2918 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [OR-936-1310-06-0076; WAOR60871] Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease WAOR60871; Washington AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.2-3(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management
(BLM)received a petition of reinstatement from Mr. Steven J. Buchanan of competitive oil and gas lease WAOR60871 for lands in Yakima County, Washington. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna Kauffman, Land Law Examiner, Minerals Section, BLM Oregon/Washington State Office, PO Box 2965, Portland, Oregon 97208,
(503)808-6162. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The lessee has agreed to the amended lease terms for rentals and royalties at rates of $10.00 per acre, or fraction thereof, per year and 16 2/3 percent, respectively. The lessee has paid the required $500 administrative fee and $155 to reimburse the Department for the cost of this **Federal Register** notice. The lessee has met all the requirements for reinstatement of the lease as set out in Section 31(d) and
(e)of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 188). Therefore, the Bureau of Land Management is proposing to reinstate lease WAOR60871, effective October 1, 2005, subject to the original terms and conditions of the lease and the increased rental and royalty rates cited above. No other valid lease has been issued affecting the lands. Dated: February 22, 2006. Eric G. Hoffman, Acting Chief, Minerals Section. [FR Doc. 06-1924 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am]
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