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BILLING CODE 3710-08-M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers Intent To Prepare a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Project AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. ACTION: Notice of intent. SUMMARY: This notice of intent

(NOI)is for the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration (LACPR) Project. This notice of intent addresses the coastal area of southern Louisiana from the state boundary of Louisiana and Mississippi at the Pearl River in the east to the state boundary of Louisiana and Texas at the Sabine River in the west as identified in the Coast 2050 coastal Louisiana restoration plan. ADDRESSES: Scoping meeting comments regarding the draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (DPEIS) for the LACPR may be provided orally or in writing at the scoping meetings; sent via e-mail to *LACPR_EIS@mvn02.usace.army.mil;* sent via the worldwide Web at *http://www.lacpr.usace.army.mil/;* or sent via letter postmarked not later than the close of the scoping comment period to the LACPR EIS Environmental Manager, CEMVN-PM-R, P.O. Box 60267, New Orleans, LA 70160-0267. Comments will not be accepted if submitted by facsimile (fax). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LACPR EIS Environmental Manager, Bruce Baird,

(504)862-2526. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. *Background:* On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina, a major hurricane (sixth strongest Atlantic basin cyclone on record), made landfall in southeast Louisiana and left in its path the costliest natural disaster recorded in the relatively young history of the United States of America. On September 24, 2005, Hurricane Rita (fourth strongest Atlantic basin cyclone on record), made landfall in southwest Louisiana leaving in its path a trail of severely impacted communities and infrastructure. Congress has directed the Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, in close coordination with the State of Louisiana, to begin a six-month endeavor, titled the South Louisiana Comprehensive Coastal Protection and Restoration Report, also referred to as the LACPR Report, to identify, describe and propose a full range of flood control, coastal restoration, and hurricane protection measures for south Louisiana. A preliminary technical report for comprehensive Category 5 protection is due within six months from December 30, 2005, while a final technical report for Category 5 protection is due within 24 months from December 30, 2005. A final PEIS, without a Record of Decision, will be submitted in conjunction with the 24-month final technical report. Applicable legislation includes Corps of Engineers—Civil Investigations, The Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2006 (Pub. L. 109-103), November 19, 2005, Section 5009, The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006 (Pub. L. 109-148), December 30, 2005, and Chapter 3, The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006 (Pub. L. 109-148), December 30, 2005, for assessment of Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration. The DPEIS will document the NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act of 1969) process identifying and assessing reasonable alternatives to proposed actions that will avoid or minimize adverse effects of these actions upon the quality of the human environment. Specifically, the DPEIS will analyze the potential direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of implementing flood control, coastal restoration, and hurricane protection measures for south Louisiana. 2. *Proposed Action and Reasonable Alternatives.* Four alternatives, including the no-action alternative, have been preliminarily proposed for further evaluation in the six and 24-month technical reports. Those alternatives are as follows:

(1)A structural alternative, which is flood protection consisting of a continuous line of earthen or concrete walls, along southern coastal Louisiana connected at various locations, as needed, by floodgates and other devices to provide protection against a storm surge originating from the Gulf of Mexico produced by a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane;

(2)a structural alternative with coastal restoration commensurate to the level of structural fortification to provide protection against a storm surge originating from the Gulf of Mexico produced by a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane;

(3)and a non-structural alternative consisting of environmental or coastal restoration measures only to provide protection against a storm surge originating from the Gulf of Mexico produced by a Category 5 hurricane. Other non-structural measures such as, raising or moving structures to meet existing or revised flood plain base elevations, would be a part of any proposed action alternative. The no-action alternative would maintain current levels of flooding protection against a major Category 3 hurricane. 3. *Scoping Process.* The Council on Environmental Quality

(CEQ)regulations implementing the NEPA process directs federal agencies that have made a decision to prepare an environmental impact statement to engage in a public scoping process. The scoping process is designed to provide an early and open means of determining the scope of issues (problems, needs, and opportunities) to be identified and addressed in the draft environmental impact assessment. Scoping is the process used to:

(a)Identify the affected public and agency concerns;

(b)facilitate an efficient EIS preparation process;

(c)define the issues and alternatives that will be examined in detail in the EIS; and

(d)save time in the overall process by helping to ensure that the draft statements adequately address relevant issues. Scoping is a process, not an event or a meeting. It continues throughout the planning for a draft EIS and may involve meetings, telephone conversations, and/or written comments. Public scoping meetings will be conducted during a two-week scoping meeting comment period. Locations for public scoping meetings are as follows: New Orleans, Thibodaux, Lafayette, and Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dates, times, and physical locations of the public scoping meetings are to be determined. Public scoping meeting comments will be accepted up to seven business days following the final scoping meeting. 4. *Request for Scoping Comments.* The Corps will conduct scoping meetings to determine the scope of issues to be addressed and for identifying the significant issues related to the DPEIS for the LACPR project. Notices will be mailed to the affected and interested public once the dates and locations of the scoping meetings have been established. The Corps invites scoping input concerning the following scoping focus questions: Question #1: What are the critical natural and human environmental problems and needs that should be addressed in the DPEIS? Question #2: What are the significant resources that should be considered in the DPEIS? Question #3: What are the reasonable restoration alternatives that should be considered in the DPEIS? Interested parties are encouraged to provide their input and recommendations for all significant issues of the study. Scoping comments will be compiled, analyzed, and utilized in the plan formulation process. A Scoping Report, summarizing the comments, will be made available to all scoping participants and published on the LACPR Web site ( *http://www.lacpr.usace.army.mil/* ). Scoping comments will be accepted throughout the scoping comment period. 5. *Public Involvement.* Scoping is a critical component of the overall public involvement program. An intensive public involvement program will continue throughout the study to solicit input from affected Federal, state, and local agencies, Indian tribes, and other interested parties. 6. *Interagency Coordination and Cooperation.* Pursuant to section 1501.6 of the NEPA (30 CFR parts 1500-1508), the following agencies have been invited to participate in the study as cooperating agencies on the EIS: Minerals Management Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Service, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will provide a Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Report. Coordination will be maintained with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding threatened and endangered species under their respective jurisdictional responsibilities. Coordination will be maintained with the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding essential fish habitat. Coordination will be maintained with the Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding prime and unique farmlands. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be consulted regarding the “Swampbuster” provisions of the Food Security Act. Coordination will be maintained with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning compliance with Executive Order 12898, “Federal Action to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations.” Coordination will be maintained with the Advisory Counsel on Historic Preservation and the State Historic Preservation Officer. The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources will be consulted regarding consistency with the Coastal Zone Management Act. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will be contacted concerning potential impacts to Natural and Scenic Streams. 7. *Availability of DPEIS.* It is anticipated that the DPEIS will be available for public review May 2007. A 45-day review period will be provided so that all interested agencies, groups and individuals will have an opportunity to comment on the DPEIS. In addition, public meetings will be held during the review period to receive comments and address questions concerning the DPEIS. Dated: February 21, 2006. Richard P. Wagenaar, Colonel, U.S. Army, District Commander. [FR Doc. E6-3050 Filed 3-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-84-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers Notice of Intent To Adopt a Final Environmental Impact Statement AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DOD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District (Corps), has reviewed the Final Environmental Impact Statement

(FEIS)prepared by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), dated July 2004, for the proposed “Route Location, Adoption, and Construction of State Route 905 Between the Otay Mesa Port of Entry and Interstate 805 in the County of San Diego, California.” The Corps intends to adopt the FEIS for purposes of compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This notice only solicits comments on the Corps' intent to adopt the FEIS. DATES: Written comments must be received by March 14, 2006. ADDRESSES: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: CESPL-CO-R, San Diego Regulatory Field Office, 168885 West Bernardo Drive, Suite 300A, San Diego, California 92127. Comments may also be submitted, via electronic mail, to: *terrence.dean@usace.army.mil.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Terry Dean, San Diego Regulatory Field Office, at

(858)674-5386. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed project is to construct State Route 905 from Interstate 805 (I-805) to the Otay Mesa Port of Entry

(POE)with Mexico, a distance of approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). Each of the proposed alternatives would include six travel lanes (three in each direction) and each would have a wide median for possible, future high occupancy vehicle

(HOV)lanes. Local interchanges would be constructed at Caliente Avenue, Heritage Road, Heritage Road, Britannia Boulevard, and La Media Road, as would a freeway-to-freeway interchange at State Route 125. The project purpose is to provide for effective transportation of people, goods, and services between I-805 and the Otay Mesa POE. Project objectives include alleviating existing traffic congestion, improving safety on Otay Mesa Road, providing adequate transportation facilities for the associated growth from planned and approved developments, and completing a major transportation corridor between Interstate 5 and the POE. Alternatives assessed in the FEIS issued by FHWA include: A no-build alternative and six build alternatives. The Freeway-Central Alignment Alternative has been identified as the Preferred Alternative and the Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable Alternative (LEDPA). On August 10, 2005, the Caltrans submitted an application for a Department of the Army permit under section 404 of the Clean Water Act

(CWA)to discharge fill material into 7.68 acres of jurisdictional waters of the United States to construct State Route 905 as a six-lane controlled access highway from I-805 to the Otay Mesa POE with Mexico in San Diego County, California. The project includes:

(1)Constructing local interchanges at Caliente Avenue, Heritage Road, Britannia Boulevard, La Media Road,

(2)a freeway-to-freeway interchange at State Route 125, and

(3)constructing a bridge structure at Spring Canyon. A Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS was published by FHWA in the **Federal Register** on March 30, 1995. Prior to the development of the draft EIS (DEIS), several scoping meetings were held by the FHWA/California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to identify local issues and areas of concern. On July 27, 2001, the DEIS was filed with the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The DEIS was circulated for public review from August 13, 2001 to October 16, 2001. During the public review period, a public hearing was held by FHWA/Caltrans on September 20, 2001. The FEIS was signed by the FHWA on July 23, 2004, and distributed to the public. On September 24, 2004, the FHWA signed the Record of Decision. The Corps' regulations at 33 CFR parts 320-331 requires compliance with the NEPA, the EPA's CWA section 404(b)(1) Guidelines, and a public interest evaluation. Accordingly, for purposes of the Corps' compliance with the NEPA and to prevent duplication of effort, the Corps intends to adopt the FEIS issued by the FHWA. This notice solicits comments on the Corps' intent to adopt the FEIS only. However, we have determined further analysis is necessary to document compliance with our public interest requirements and the CWA 404(b)(1) Guidelines. We initially distributed a notice to the public of the receipt of a permit application by the Caltrans and to solicit comments on the proposed project. This initial notice solicited comments from August 17 to September 18, 2005. As a result of our election to adopt the FEIS, we will be distributing a second notice to the public seeking comments on the proposed project as analyzed in the FEIS. An Environmental Assessment will be prepared to address the additional analysis and comments received in response to both public notices. Comments concerning the Caltrans' proposed project must be provided in response to the Los Angeles District Second Public Notice, which we anticipate, will be circulated on February 21, 2006. The public notice can be obtained by submitting a written request to Mr. Terry Dean at the address or e-mail above or by accessing our Internet Web page at *http://www.spl.usace.army.mil/regulatory.* Mark R. Blackburn, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, Acting District Engineer. [FR Doc. E6-3045 Filed 3-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-92-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before April 3, 2006. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Rachel Potter, Desk Officer, Department of Education, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 or faxed to

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(OMB)provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following:

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(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. Dated: February 27, 2006. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer. Office of Postsecondary Education *Type of Review:* Reinstatement. *Title:* Application for Grants Under the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program. *Frequency:* Annually. *Affected Public:* Not-for-profit institutions. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* * Responses:* 200. * Burden Hours:* 8000. *Abstract:* This Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program application is designed to effect long-range improvement where enrollments are predominantly Alaska Native, American Indian, Blacks (not of Hispanic origin), Hispanics (including persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central or South American origin), Pacific Islanders or any combination of these. This information collection is being submitted under the Streamlined Clearance Process for Discretionary Grant Information Collections (1890-0001). Therefore, the 30-day public comment period notice will be the only public comment notice published for this information collection. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov,* by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 2986. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments “ to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *IC DocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to the e-mail address *IC DocketMgr@ed.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

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(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E6-3041 Filed 3-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [CFDA No. 84.184L] Safe Schools/Healthy Students AGENCY: Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, Department of Education. ACTION: Notice of intent to fund down the grant slate for the Safe Schools/Healthy Students program. SUMMARY: The Secretary intends to use the grant slate developed for the Safe Schools/Healthy Students program in Fiscal Year

(FY)2005 to make new grant awards in FY 2006. The Secretary takes this action because a significant number of high-quality applications remain on last year's grant slate and limited funding is available for new grant awards in FY 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Dorsey, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 3E336, Washington, DC 20202-6450. Telephone:

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(202)512-1530. Note: The official version of this document is the document published in the **Federal Register** . Free Internet access to the official edition of the **Federal Register** and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: *http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html.* Program Authority: Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (20 U.S.C. 7131); Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290aa); and Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 5614(b)(4)(e) and 5781 *et seq.* ). Dated: February 28, 2006. Deborah A. Price, Assistant Deputy Secretary for Safe and Drug-Free Schools. [FR Doc. E6-3083 Filed 3-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. EC06-40-000, et al.] Xcel Energy Services, Inc. et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings February 24, 2006. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. Xcel Energy Services, Inc. [Docket No. EC06-40-000] Take notice that on February 17, 2006, Xcel Energy Services Inc. on behalf of Southwestern Public Service Company tenders for filing a notice of withdrawal of section 203 Federal Power Act application filed on December 13, 2005. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 10, 2006. 2. Cadillac Renewable Energy LLC, Decker Energy Cadillac, Inc., Seville Energy LLC [Docket No. EC06-82-000] Take notice that on February 15, 2006, Cadillac Renewable Energy LLC, Decker Energy Cadillac, Inc. and Seville Energy LLC (Applicants) submitted an application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act for authorization of disposition of jurisdictional facilities. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 8, 2006. 3. NewCorp Resources Electric Cooperative, Inc. [Docket No. EC06-83-000] Take notice that on February 17, 2006, NewCorp Resources Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NewCorp) tendered for filing pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act an application requesting all authorizations and approvals necessary for the indirect disposition of jurisdictional facilities in connection with the proposed acquisition of all of the capital stock of Cap Rock by Cap Rock Holding Corporation. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 10, 2006. 4. Avista Corporation; Avista Energy, Inc.; Spokane Energy, LLC; Avista Turbine Power, Inc.; Rathdrum Power, LLC [Docket Nos. EC06-85-000; ER99-1435-012; ER96-2408-024; ER98-4336-014; ER99-3320-004] Take notice that on February 17, 2006, Avista Corporation d/b/a Avista Utilities, Avista Energy, Inc., Spokane Energy, LLC, Avista Turbine Power, Inc., and Rathdrum Power, LLC (collectively Applicants) submitted an Application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act seeking authorization for the disposition of jurisdictional facilities resulting from a proposed corporate reorganization, and providing notice of a change in status relating to Applicants' market-based rate authorization. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 10, 2006. 5. TransCanada Energy, Ltd. [Docket No. EG06-38-000] Take notice that on February 19, 2006, TransCanada Energy, Ltd. filed pursuant to section 366.1 of the Commission's regulations, as recently promulgated in Order No. 665, a notice of self-certification that it is an exempt wholesale generator within the meaning of section 366.1 of the Commission's regulations. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 10, 2006. 6. Pittsfield Generating Company, L.P. [Docket No. ER06-262-001] Take notice that on February 16, 2006, Pittsfield Generating Company, L.P. (Applicant) tendered for filing its responses to the January 23, 2006 deficiency letter requesting additional information for the cost-of-service Reliability Must Run Agreement between ISO-New England, Inc. (ISO-NE) and Sempra Energy Trading Corporation, as agent for Applicant, filed November 30, 2005. In addition, ISO-NE tendered for filing its responses to the deficiency letter on February 22, 2006. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 9, 2006. 7. Southwest Power Pool, Inc. [Docket No. ER06-578-001] Take notice that on February 15, 2006, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.

(SPP)submitted for filing a revised unexecuted service agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service between SPP and Southwestern Public Service Company filed on January 1, 2006. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 6, 2006. 8. International Transmission Company [Docket No. ES06-26-000] Take notice that on February 14, 2006, International Transmission Company (International Transmission) submitted an application pursuant to section 204 of the Federal Power Act seeking authorization to extend the maturity date on its existing revolving credit facility until March 10, 2010. International Transmission also requests a waiver from the Commission's competitive bidding and negotiated placement requirements at 18 CFR 34.2. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 10, 2006. 9. El Paso Electric Company [Docket No. ES06-27-000] Take notice that on February 17, 2006, El Paso Electric Company (El Paso Electric), submitted an application pursuant to Section 204 of the Federal Power Act seeking authorization to issue short-term indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $200 million outstanding at any one time. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 15, 2006. Standard Paragraph Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible online at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-3042 Filed 3-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER-FRL-6672-8] Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental Review Process (ERP), under section 309 of the Clean Air Act and section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act as amended. Requests for copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal Activities at 202-564-7167. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements

(EISs)was published in FR dated April 1, 2005 (70 FR 16815). Draft EISs *EIS No. 20050532, ERP No. D-FRC-G03029-LA,* Creole Trail Liquefied National Gas

(LNG)Terminal and Pipeline Project, Construction and Operation, Cameron, Calcasieu, Beauregard, Allen, Jefferson, Davis and Acadia Parishes, LA. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential impacts to aquatic resources, and requested additional information regarding contaminant testing and suitability of dredge material for beach nourishment. Rating EC2. *EIS No. 20050472, ERP No. DA-AFS-J65277-CO,* Sheep Flats Diversity Unit, Timber Sales and Related Road Construction, Additional Information Regarding Wildlife Resources, Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Grand Valley Ranger District, Mesa County, CO. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential impacts from sedimentation to surface water, the adequacy of the buffer zones and mitigation measures. Rating EC2. Final EISs *EIS No. 20050524, ERP No. F-BLM-K08028-CA,* Desert Southwest Transmission Line Project, New Substation/Switching Station Construction, Operation and Maintenance, Issuance of Right-of-Way Grant and U.S. Army COE Section 10 and 404 Permits, North Palm Springs and Blythe, CA. *Summary:* EPA does not object to the proposed project. *EIS No. 20050547, ERP No. F-AFS-L65472-ID,* Paddy Flat Vegetation Project, Harvesting and Regenerate Timber Stands Precommercially Thin Plantations, Rapid, Kennally and Camp Creeks, Payette National Forest, McCall Ranger District, Valley County, ID. *Summary:* EPA continues to have environmental concerns about potential impacts to water quality from stream bank erosion and encourages source water mapping and protection if necessary be included as part of the project. *EIS No. 20060009, ERP No. F-NPS-L61228-AK,* Denali National Park and Preserve Revised Final Backcountry Management Plan, General Management Plan Amendment, Implementation, AK. *Summary:* The final EIS adequately responded to EPA's concerns with potential impacts to water quality, wetlands, permafrost soils and impacts to wildlife from snowmobile use; therefore, EPA does not object the proposed project. *EIS No. 20060018, ERP No. F-COE-G39044-TX,* Upper Trinity River Basin Project, To Provide Flood Damage Reduction, Ecosystem Improvement, Recreation and Urban Revitalization, Trinity River, Central City, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX. *Summary:* EPA does not object to the proposed action. *EIS No. 20060020, ERP No. F-COE-E11055-NC,* Fort Bragg Headquarters for XVII Airborne Corps and Army Special Operations Command, To Determine the Level of Training on the Overhills Tract Program, Cumberland and Harnett Counties, NC. *Summary:* EPA does not object to the proposed training upgrade. Dated: February 28, 2006. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E6-3079 Filed 3-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER-FRL-6672-9] Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability *Responsible Agency:* Office of Federal Activities, General Information

(202)564-7167 or *http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/.* Weekly Receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed February 21, 2006 Through February 24, 2006 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. *EIS No. 20060060, Final EIS, HUD, NE,* Ashburton Avenue Master Plan and Urban Renewal Plan/Mulford Hope VI Revitalization Plan, Development, Implementation, Yonkers City, Westchester County, NY, Wait Period Ends: April 3, 2006, Contact: Daisy Colon 914-377-6560. *EIS No. 20060061, Final EIS, HUD, CA,* Stillwater Business Park, New and Revised Information, Development of Business Park, Annexation AN1-01, Shastec Redevelopment Project Area, Airport Land Use Plan Amendment, Pre-Zone, General Plan Amendment GPA-2-01, Rezone RZ-1-01, Funding and U.S. Army COE 404 Permit, City of Redding, Shasta County, CA, Wait Period Ends: April 3, 2006, Contact: Nathan Cherpeski, 530-225-4519. This document is available on the Internet at *http://ci.redding.ca.us/cm/major_pr/still_buspk.htm1.* *EIS No. 20060062, Final EIS, AFS, CO,* Copper Mountain Resort Trails and Facilities Improvements, Implementation, Special Use Permit, White River National Forest, Dillon Ranger District, Summit County, CO, Wait Period Ends: April 3, 2006, Contact: Joe Foreman, 970-468-5400. *EIS No. 20060063, Draft EIS, FHW, CA,* Big Bear Lake Bridge Replacement Project, near Big Bear Lake on CA-18 from Kilopost 71.1/71.9, Realignment and Widening Roadways, U.S. COE Section 404 Permit, Funding, San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino County, CA, Comment Period Ends: April 17, 2006, Contact: Lisa Cathcart-Randall, 916-498-5048. *EIS No. 20060064, Draft EIS, FHW, PA,* Williow Creek All-Terrain Vehicle Trail Expansion, Improvements, located in Marshburg/Stickney Intensive Use Area, Alleghany National Forest, McKean County, PA, Comment Period Ends: April 17, 2006, Contact: Mark Conn, 814-723-5150. *EIS No. 20060065, Draft EIS, FRC, WA,* Priest Rapids Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project #2114 Relicensing Application for New License, Columbia River, Grant, Yakima, Kittitas, Douglas, Benton, and Chelan Counties, WA, Comment Period Ends: April 17, 2006, Contact: Todd Sedmak, 1-866-208-3372. *EIS No. 20060066, Draft EIS, CGD, 00,* Beacon Port Deepwater Port License Application, Construction and Operation, Deepwater Port and Offshore Pipeline, U.S. COE Section 404 and 10 Permits, Gulf of Mexico, San Patricio County, TX, Comment Period Ends: April 17, 2006, Contact: Ray Martin, 202-267-1683. Amended Notices *EIS No. 20050545, Draft EIS, FHW, CA,* Doyle Drive Project, South Access to the Golden Gate Bridge, Propose to Improve Seismic, Structural, and Traffic Safety, Presido of San Francisco, San Francisco County Transportation Authority, Marin and San Francisco Counties, CA, Comment Period Ends: March 31, 2006, Contact: Leland W. Dong 916-498-5860. Revision to FR Notice Published December 30, 2005. Reopening and Extending Comment Period from March 1, 2006 to March 31, 2006. EIS No. 20050554, Draft EIS, IBR, ND, Red River Valley Water Supply Project, Development and Delivery of a Bulk Water Supply to meet Long-Term Water Needs of the Red River Valley, Implementation, ND, Comment Period Ends: March 30, 2006, Contact: Signe Snortland 701-250-4242, ext. 3619 Revision of FR Notice Published on January 6, 2006: Correction to Comment Period from February 28, 2006 to March 30, 2006. *EIS No. 20060004, Final EIS, FHW, MD,* Intercounty Connector

(ICC)from I-270 to US-1, Funding and U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit, Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, MD, Wait Period Ends: March 23, 2006, Contact: Dan Johnson 410-779-7154. Revision of FR Notice Published January 13, 2006: Extending Wait Period from February 27, 2006 to March 23, 2006. *EIS No. 20060046, Draft EIS, BIA, CA,* Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Proposed 29.87 Acre Fee-to-Trust Transfer and Casino Project, Contra Costa County, CA, Comment Period Ends: April 28, 2006, Contact: John Rydzik 916-978-6042. Revision to FR Notice Published January 6, 2006. Correction to Comment Period from April 3, 2006 to April 28, 2006. Dated: February 28, 2006. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E6-3077 Filed 3-2-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0117; FRL-7765-8] Forum on State and Tribal Toxics Action; Notice of Public Meeting AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: EPA is announcing the meeting of the Forum on State and Tribal Toxics Action (FOSTTA) to enable state and tribal leaders to collaborate with EPA on environmental protection and pollution prevention issues. Representatives and invited guests of the Chemical Information and Management Project (CIMP), the Pollution Prevention

(P2)Project, and the Tribal Affairs Project (TAP), components of FOSTTA, will be meeting March 13-14, 2006. The meeting is being held to provide participants an opportunity to have in-depth discussions on issues concerning the environment and human health. This notice announces the location and times for the meeting and sets forth some tentative agenda topics. EPA invites all interested parties to attend the public meeting. DATES: A plenary session is being planned for the participants from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2006. The three projects will meet on Monday, March 13, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Tuesday, March 14, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Requests to participate in the meeting, identified by docket identification

(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0117, must be received on or before March 9, 2006. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Courtyard Arlington Crystal City, 2899 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA. Requests to participate in the meeting may be submitted to the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: *For general information contact* Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:

(202)554-1404; e-mail address: *TSCA- hotline@epa.gov.* *For technical information contact* : Darlene Harrod, Environmental Assistance Division (7408), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:

(202)564-8814; fax number:

(202)564-8813; e-mail address: *harrod.darlene@epa.gov.* , or Margaret Sealey, Environmental Council of the States, 444 North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 445, Washington, DC 20001; telephone number:

(202)624-3662; fax number:

(202)624-3666; e-mail address: *msealey@sso.org.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are interested in FOSTTA and in hearing more about the perspectives of the states and tribes on EPA programs and information exchange regarding important issues related to human health and environmental exposure to toxic chemicals. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • States and federally recognized tribes. • State, federal, and local environmental and public health organizations. • This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. *Docket.* EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0117. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although, a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm. B102-Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The EPA Docket Center Reading Room telephone number is

(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket, which is located in the EPA Docket Center, is

(202)566-0280. 2. *Electronic access.* You may access this **Federal Register** document electronically through the EPA Internet under the “ **Federal Register** ” listings at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.* *Agency Website* : EDocket, EPA's electronic public docket and comment system was replaced on November 25, 2005, by an enhanced Federal-wide electronic docket management and comment system located at *http://www.regulations.gov/* . Follow the on-line instructions. I. Background The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C. 2609 section 10(g), authorizes EPA and other Federal agencies to establish and coordinate a system for exchange among Federal, state, and local authorities of research and development results respecting toxic chemical substances and mixtures, including a system to facilitate and promote the development of standard data format and analysis and consistent testing procedures. Through FOSTTA, the CIMP focuses on EPA's chemical program and works to develop a more coordinated effort involving Federal, state, and tribal agencies. P2 promotes the prevention ethic across society, helping to integrate P2 into mainstream environmental activities at the Federal level and among the states and tribes. TAP concentrates on chemical and prevention issues that are most relevant to the tribes, including lead control and abatement, tribal traditional/subsistence lifeways, and hazard communications and outreach. FOSTTA's vision is to focus on major policy-level issues of importance to states and tribes, recruit more senior state and tribal leaders, increase outreach to all 50 states and some 560 Federally recognized tribes, and vigorously seek ways to engage the states and tribes in ongoing substantive discussions on complex and often times controversial environmental issues. The Environmental Council of the States (ECOS), in partnership with the National Tribal Environmental Council

(NTEC)and EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics

(OPPT)are co-sponsoring the meetings. As part of a cooperative agreement, ECOS and NTEC facilitate ongoing efforts of the state and tribal leaders and OPPT to increase understanding and improve collaboration on toxic chemicals and pollution prevention issues, and to continue a dialogue on how federal environmental programs can best be implemented among the states, tribes, and EPA. III. How Can I Request to Participate in this Meeting? You may submit a request to participate in this meeting to the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Do not submit any information in your request that is considered CBI. Requests to participate in the meeting, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0117, must be received on or before March 9, 2006. IV. The Meeting In the interest of time and efficiency, the meetings are structured to provide maximum opportunity for state, tribal, and EPA participants to discuss items on the predetermined agenda. At the discretion of the chair, an effort will be made to accommodate participation by observers attending the proceedings. The FOSTTA representatives and EPA will collaborate on environmental protection and pollution prevention issues. The states and the tribes identified the following tentative agenda items: 1. National High Production Volume Data Users Conference. 2. Demonstration of the High Production Volume Information System. 3. Pollution Prevention Project Work Plan. 4. Pollution Prevention Measurement. 5. Healthy School Environments Assessment Tool. 6. Proposed Rule Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Chemical information and management Pollution prevention. Dated: February 23, 2006. Pamela S. Myrick, Director, Environmental Assistance Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. 06-2090 Filed 3-2-06; 8:45 am]

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