Notices. Additions to Procurement List

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BILLING CODE 8230-01-M COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List Additions AGENCY: Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Additions to Procurement List. SUMMARY: This action adds to the Procurement List a product and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. DATES: *Effective Date:* April 9, 2006. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3259. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheryl D. Kennerly, Telephone:

(703)603-7740, Fax:

(703)603-0655, or e-mail *SKennerly@jwod.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 13, 2006, the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice (71 FR 2181) of proposed additions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the products and services and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the product and services listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 46-48c and 41 CFR 51-2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the product and services to the Government. 2. The action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the product and services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) in connection with the product and services proposed for addition to the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following product and services are added to the Procurement List: Product *Product/NSN:* Battery Nonrechargeable. NSN: 6135-01-521-0378—AAA Lithium. *NPA:* Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, Inc., Greenville, North Carolina. *Contracting Activity:* Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Virginia. Services *Service Type/Location:* Janitorial/Custodial. Grand Prairie Reserve Center Complex, Bldgs. 301, 348, 355, 8001, and 8003, 310 Army Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas. *NPA:* Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas. *Contracting Activity:* 90th Regional Readiness Command, North Little Rock, Arkansas. *Service Type/Location:* Janitorial/Custodial. Social Security Administration, 4020 Durand Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin. *NPA:* Lakeside Curative Services, Inc., Racine, Wisconsin. *Contracting Activity:* GSA, Public Buildings Service, Region 5, Chicago, Illinois. This action does not affect current contracts awarded prior to the effective date of this addition or options that may be exercised under those contracts. Sheryl D. Kennerly, Director, Information Management. [FR Doc. E6-3439 Filed 3-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353-01-P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions AGENCY: Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed Additions to and Deletions from Procurement List. SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List a product and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and to delete services previously furnished by such agencies. *Comments Must be Received on or Before:* April 9, 2006. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3259. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT COMMENTS CONTACT: Sheryl D. Kennerly, Telephone:

(703)603-7740, Fax:

(703)603-0655, or e-mail *SKennerly@jwod.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C 47(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51-2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. Additions If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the Federal Government identified in this notice for each product or service will be required to procure the product and services listed below from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. If approved, the action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the products and services to the Government. 2. If approved, the action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the product and services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) in connection with the product and services proposed for addition to the Procurement List. Comments on this certification are invited. Commenters should identify the statement(s) underlying the certification on which they are providing additional information. End of Certification The following products and services are proposed for addition to Procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies listed: Product *Product/NSNS:* En-Route Care System (ERCS). *NSN:* 6545-00-NSH-0018—En-Route Care System (ERCS). *NPA:* ServiceSource, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia. *Contracting Activity:* Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORPSYSCOM), Quantico, VA. Services *Service Type/Location:* Facilities Maintenance Services, Center for Investigative Services,1137 Branchton Road, Boyers, Pennsylvania. *NPA:* Goodwill Commercial Services, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. *Contracting Activity:* Office of Personnel Management, Washington, DC. *Service Type/Location:* Mailroom Operation, Internal Revenue Service, Ponce de Leon Avenue, Stop 27 1/), Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. *NPA:* The Corporate Source, Inc., New York, New York. *Contracting Activity:* U.S. Treasury, IRS Headquarters, Oxon Hill, Maryland. *Service Type/Location:* Vehicle Maintenance/Operation, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. *NPA:* Professional Contract Services, Inc., Austin, Texas. *Contracting Activity:* Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Deletions Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. If approved, the action may result in additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. If approved, the action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) in connection with the services proposed for deletion from the Procurement List. End of Certification The following services are proposed for deletion from the Procurement List: Services *Service Type/Location:* Administrative Services, Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Galley 535, 928 and 1128, 2703 Sheridan Road, Great Lakes, Illinois. *NPA:* Opportunity, Inc., Highland Park, Illinois. *Contracting Activity:* Department of the Navy. *Service Type/Location:* Grounds Maintenance, Naval Supply Center, SW Division & various activities, Naval Station, San Diego, California. *NPA:* The ARC of San Diego, San Diego, California. *Contracting Activity:* Department of the Navy. *Service Type/Location:* Grounds Maintenance, U.S. Army Reserve Center, 1650 Corey Boulevard, Decatur, Georgia. *NPA:* Bobby Dodd Institute, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia. *Contracting Activity:* U.S. Army, 81st Regional Support Command. *Service Type/Location:* Janitorial/Custodial, U.S. Army Reserve Center, 909 Kearsley Park Blvd. Flint, Michigan. *NPA:* Michigan Community Services, Inc., Swartz Creek, Michigan. *Contracting Activity:* Headquarters, 88th Regional Support Command, Fort Snelling, MN. Sheryl D. Kennerly, Director, Information Management. [FR Doc. E6-3440 Filed 3-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353-01-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission For OMB Review; Comment Request DOC has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). *Agency:* U.S. Census Bureau. *Title:* Quarterly Survey of State and Local Government Tax Revenue. *Form Number(s):* F-71, F-72, F-73. *Agency Approval Number:* 0607-0112. *Type of Request:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Burden:* 5,661 hours. *Number of Respondents:* 5,610. *Avg Hours Per Response:* F-71 & F-73—15 minutes; F-72—30 minutes. *Needs and Uses:* The Census Bureau requests an extension of the current expiration date of the Quarterly Survey of State and Local Government Tax Revenue to ensure accurate collection of information about state and local government tax collections. These tax collections, amounting to nearly $900 billion annually, constitute almost one-half of all governmental revenues. Quarterly measurement of, and reporting on, these massive fund flows provides valuable insight into trends in the national economy and that of individual states. Information collected on the type and quantity of taxes collected gives comparative data on how the various levels of government fund their public sector obligations. These data are included in the quarterly estimates of National Income and Product Accounts developed by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and are widely used by state revenue and tax officials, academicians, media representatives, and others. The Census Bureau uses the three information collection forms to collect state and local government tax data for this long established data series. The Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Federal Reserve Board, the Department of Treasury, and others rely on these data to provide the most current information on the financial status of state and local governments. Legislators, policy makers, administrators, analysts, economists, and researchers use the data to monitor trends in public sector revenues. Journalists, teachers, and students use the data as well. Tax collection data are used to measure economic activity for the Nation as a whole, as well as for comparison among the various states. These data are also useful in comparing the mix of taxes employed by individual states, and in determining the revenue raising capacity of different types of states. *Affected Public:* State, Local or Tribal Government. *Frequency:* Quarterly. *Respondent's Obligation:* Voluntary. *Legal Authority:* Title 13 U.S.C., section 182. *OMB Desk Officer:* Susan Schechter,

(202)395-5103. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer,

(OMB)clearance for the Current Population Survey

(CPS)Fertility Supplement. This supplement continues the fertility data series that has been asked periodically since 1971. The fertility questions will be asked of females 15-44 years of age. The June Fertility Supplement, like the June 2004 Fertility Supplement, differs from the June 1998 and the June 1995 supplements because it only includes fertility items. The 1998 supplement contained fertility and birth expectations items. The 1995 supplement contained fertility and marital history items. The data collected from this supplement are used primarily by government and private analysts to project future population growth, to analyze childbearing patterns, and to assist policymakers in making decisions that are affected by changes in family size and composition. Past studies have documented profound changes to historical patterns that have occurred in fertility rates, family structures, premarital births, and the timing of the first birth. The CPS characteristics, such as family income, household relationships, and part- or full-time work status, when matched with fertility data, can produce estimates of potential needs families may have for governmental assistance: For example, aid to families with dependent children, childcare, and maternal health care for single-parent households. The fertility data also assist researchers and analysts who explore such important issues as premarital childbearing and postponement of childbirth because of educational or occupational responsibilities and goals. Discontinuance of the Fertility Supplement would interrupt a data series, which is built upon previous surveys first collected in June 1971. Without current fertility data, data for the most recent female cohorts (age 18-24) would be missing in fertility projections. The statistics and projections from these data are useful for legislators in the public sector and businesses that make policy and resource decisions about childcare, development, and changes in family life. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Frequency:* Biennially. *Respondent's Obligation:* Voluntary. *Legal Authority:* Title 13 U.S.C., Section 182. *OMB Desk Officer:* Susan Schechter,

(202)395-5103. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer,

(202)482-0266, Department of Commerce, room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at *dhynek@doc.gov* ). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to Susan Schechter, OMB Desk Officer either by fax (202-395-7245) or e-mail ( *susan_schechter@omb.eop.gov* ). Dated: March 6, 2006. Madeleine Clayton, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6-3416 Filed 3-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-07-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Census Bureau Quarterly Services Survey ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 9, 2006. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at *DHynek@doc.gov).* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to David Lassman, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 2744-FOB 3, Washington, DC 20233-6500, and

(301)763-7202. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The U.S. Census Bureau conducts a quarterly survey of service industry production—the Quarterly Services Survey (QSS). The QSS is a principal economic indicator series that produces, for selected service industries, quarterly estimates of total operating revenue and the percentage of revenue by class of customer. The survey also produces estimates of total operating expenses from tax-exempt firms in industries that have a large not-for-profit component. In addition, for hospital services, the survey estimates the number of inpatient days and discharges. Current selected service industries include information services; professional scientific and technical services; hospitals; nursing and residential care facilities; and administrative and support and waste management and remediation services. Data are collected from all of the largest firms and from a sample of small- and medium-sized businesses selected using a stratified sampling procedure. Each quarter the sample is updated to reflect the addition of new business births and firms and organizations that have gone out-of-business. We release estimates from the QSS no later than 75 days after the end of the quarter. The Bureau of Economic Analysis uses data gathered in this survey in developing its quarterly Gross Domestic Product

(GDP)and GDP by industry estimates. The data provide the Federal Reserve Board and Council of Economic advisors with timely information to assess current economic performance. Other government and private stakeholders also benefit from a better understanding of important cyclical components of our economy. We plan to expand the industry coverage of the QSS to include truck transportation; couriers and messengers; warehousing and storage; rental and leasing; ambulatory health care services; social assistance; arts, entertainment, and recreation services; repair and maintenance services; personal and laundry services; and, grant-making, civic, professional and similar organizations. For expanded industries, the survey will produce estimates of total operating revenue and operating expenses from tax-exempt firms in industries that have a large not-for-profit component. The expansion will include two new forms, QSS-4(A) and QSS-4(E). II. Method of Collection We will collect this information by mail, fax, internet, and a telephone follow-up. III. Data *OMB Number:* 0607-0907. *Form Number:* QSS-1(A), QSS-1(E), QSS-2(A), QSS-2(E), QSS-3(A), QSS-3(E), QSS-4(A), QSS-4(E). *Type of Review:* Regular submission. *Affected Public:* Businesses or other for-profit organizations, not-for-profit institutions, and government hospitals. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 6,000 currently; 13,000 with industry expansion. *Estimated Time Per Response:* *Form Number:* QSS-1(A), QSS-1(E), QSS-2(A), QSS-2(E), QSS-3 (A), QSS-3(E): 15 minutes. *Form Number:* QSS-4(A), QSS-4(E): 10 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 6,000 hours currently; 11,922 hours after expansion. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* The current cost to the respondents is estimated to be $148,020. The cost to the respondents for fiscal year 2007, after industry expansion, is estimated to be $294,116. Both figures are based on the median hourly salary of $24.67 for accountants and auditors. (Occupational Employment Statistics-Bureau of Labor Statistics “2004 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates”) *http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_13Bu.htm.* *Respondent's Obligation:* Voluntary. *Legal Authority:* Title 13 , United States Code, Section 182. IV. Request for Comments 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 (including hours and cost) 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. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: March 6, 2006. Madeleine Clayton, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6-3410 Filed 3-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-07-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Census Bureau Service Annual Survey ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 9, 2006. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at DHynek@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Ron Farrar, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 2761-FOB 3, Washington, DC 20233-6500,

(301)763-6782 or Jeff Barnett, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 2775-FOB 3, Washington, DC 20233-6500,

(301)763-2787. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Service Annual Survey

(SAS)produces annual nationwide estimates of revenue and expenses for selected service industries. Selected service industries include all or portions of the following NAICS sectors: Transportation and Warehousing (NAICS 48 and 49); Information, Finance and Insurance (NAICS 51 and 52); Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (NAICS 53); Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (NAICS 54); Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (NAICS 56); Health Care and Social Assistance (NAICS 62); Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (NAICS 71); and Other Services (NAICS 81). For selected industries in Information, Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, and Administrative Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services, SAS produces estimates of revenue by detailed NAPCS products. Inventory estimates for selected industries in the Information sector are produced, as well as estimates of expanded revenues for selected industries across multiple sectors. For industries with a significant non-profit component, separate estimates are developed for taxable firms and organizations exempt from federal income tax. These data are needed to provide a sound statistical basis for the formation of policy by various governmental agencies. The Census Bureau is authorized by Title 13, United States Code, to conduct surveys necessary to furnish current data on subjects covered by the major censuses. These surveys provide continuing and timely national statistical data for the period between economic censuses. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the primary Federal user of these annual program statistics, uses the information in developing the national income and product accounts, compiling benchmark and annual input-output tables, and computing Gross Domestic Product

(GDP)by industry. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Transportation

(DOT)use the data for policy development and program management and evaluation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics

(BLS)uses the data as inputs to its Producer Price Indexes and in developing productivity measurements. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

(CMS)use the data in the development of the National Health Expenditure Accounts. The Federal Communications Commission

(FCC)uses the data as a means for assessing FCC policy. The Census Bureau uses the data to provide new insight into changing structural and cost conditions that will impact the planning and design of future economic census questionnaires. Private industry also uses the data as a tool for marketing analysis. Data are collected from all of the largest firms and from a sample of small- and medium-sized businesses selected using a stratified sampling procedure. The samples are reselected periodically, generally at 5-year intervals. The largest firms continue to be canvassed when the sample is re-drawn, while nearly all of the small- and medium-sized firms from the prior sample are replaced. We collect these data by using a mail-out/mail-back survey questionnaire. II. Method of Collection We collect this information by mail, fax, and telephone follow-up. III. Data *OMB Number:* 0607-0422. *Form Number:* The SAS program consists of 276 unique forms, which are too extensive to list here. *Type of Review:* Regular Submission. *Affected Public:* Businesses or other for-profit organizations, not-for-profit institutions, Government hospitals and Federal Government. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 57,652. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 3 hours and 38 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 209,453. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* The cost to the respondents for fiscal year 2006 is estimated to be $5,167,206 based on the median hourly salary of $24.67 for accountants and auditors. (Occupational Employment Statistics-Bureau of Labor Statistics “2004 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates”) *http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm* . *Respondent's Obligation:* Mandatory. *Legal Authority:* Title 13, United States Code; Sections 182, 224 and 225. IV. Request for Comments *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 (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information;

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

(202)482-1767 or

(202)482-8362, respectively; AD/CVD Operations, Office 3, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On November 12, 2004, the U.S. Department of Commerce (“the Department”) published in the **Federal Register** a notice of initiation of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Mexico, covering the period from October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2004 (69 FR 64722). On November 7, 2005, we published in the Federal Register our preliminary results. *See Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Mexico* , 70 FR 67422. The final results of this review are currently due no later than March 7, 2006. Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of Review Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”), requires the Department to issue final results within 120 days after the date on which the preliminary determination is published. However, if it is not practicable to complete the final results of review within this time period, section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act allows the Department to extend that 120- day period to 180 days. We determine that completion of the final results of this review within the 120-day period is not practicable for the following reasons. This review covers two companies, and to complete our sales and cost analyses for each requires the Department to analyze a significant amount of information pertaining to each company's sales practices and manufacturing costs. Given the complexity of issues in this case, and in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act, we are fully extending the time period for issuing the final results of review until May 8, 2006, which is the next business day after 180 days from publication of the preliminary results of review. This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(3)(A) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: February 23, 2006. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6-3464 Filed 3-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-428-825] Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils from Germany: Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 10, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Scott, Tyler Weinhold, or Robert James, AD/CVD Operations, Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-2657,

(202)482-1121, or

(202)482-0649, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On July 29, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the Department) received timely requests to conduct an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Germany. On August 29, 2005, the Department published a notice of initiation of this administrative review, covering the period of July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005. *See Notice of Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Requests for Revocation in Part* , 70 FR 51009. The preliminary results are currently due no later than April 2, 2006. Extension of Time Limits for Preliminary Results Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Tariff Act), requires the Department to complete the preliminary results of an administrative review within 245 days after the last day of the anniversary month of an order for which a review is requested. However, if it is not practicable to complete the review within these time periods, section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Act allows the Department to extend the time limit for the preliminary results to a maximum of 365 days after the last day of the anniversary month of an order for which a review is requested. The Department has determined it is not practicable to complete this review within the statutory time limit because we require additional information concerning home market downstream non-prime sales and home market early payment discounts and rebates in order to complete our analysis. The time needed to analyze this additional information makes it impracticable to complete the preliminary results of this review within the originally anticipated time limit. Accordingly, the Department is extending the time limit for completion of the preliminary results of this administrative review until no later than July 31, 2006, which is the 365 days from the last day of the anniversary month of the order on stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Germany. We intend to issue the final results no later than 120 days after publication of the preliminary results notice. This extension is in accordance with section 751

(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act. Dated: March 6, 2006. Stephen Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6-3465 Filed 3-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE: 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-201-822] Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils from Mexico; Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 10, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angela Strom at

(202)482-2704, Maryanne Burke at

(202)482-5604 or Robert James at

(202)482-0649, AD/CVD Operations, Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On July 29, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the Department) received timely requests to conduct an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Mexico. On August 29, 2005, the Department published a notice of initiation of this administrative review, covering the period of July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005 (70 FR 51009). The preliminary results are currently due no later than April 2, 2006. Extension of Time Limits for Preliminary Results Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Tariff Act), requires the Department to complete the preliminary results of an administrative review within 245 days after the last day of the anniversary month of an order for which a review is requested. However, if it is not practicable to complete the review within these time periods, section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act allows the Department to extend the time limit for the preliminary results to a maximum of 365 days after the last day of the anniversary month of an order for which a review is requested. We are currently analyzing a number of complex issues with respect to normal value and U.S. price, which must be addressed prior to the issuance of the preliminary results. Specifically, further analysis is needed with respect to the valuation of movement expenses, the calculation of expense ratios, related party transactions and the cost of production data used in the margin calculation programs. Moreover, we require additional information from the respondent, Mexinox, in order to complete our analysis and will not have time to analyze this information prior to the current deadline for the preliminary results. Accordingly, the Department is extending the time limit for completion of the preliminary results of this administrative review until no later than June 14, 2006, which is 318 days from the last day of the anniversary month. We intend to issue the final results no later than 120 days after publication of the preliminary results notice. This extension is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(3)(A) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act. Dated: March 6, 2006. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6-3471 Filed 3-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C-507-601] Certain In-shell Roasted Pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran: Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 10, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darla Brown, AD/CVD Operations, Office 3, Import Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 4014, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington DC 20230; telephone

(202)482-2786. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On October 1, 2004, the Department published in the **Federal Register** a notice of opportunity to request an administrative review of the countervailing duty order on roasted in-shell pistachios from Iran (69 FR 58889). As the result of a request properly filed by Tehran Negah Nima Trading Company, Inc.

(Nima)on October 27, 2004, we are conducting an administrative review of the countervailing duty order on roasted in-shell pistachios from Iran with respect to Nima. On November 19, 2004, we published in the **Federal Register** the initiation of this countervailing duty administrative review (69 FR 67701). On November 7, 2005, we published in the **Federal Register** our preliminary results. *See Certain In-shell Roasted Pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review* , 70 FR 67453 (November 7, 2005). Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of Review Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires the Department to issue final results within 120 days after the date on which the preliminary determination is published. However, if it is not practicable to complete the final results of review within this time period, section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act allows the Department to extend that 120-day period to 180 days. We determine that completion of the final results of the instant review within the 120-day period is not practicable as there are a large number of programs to be considered and analyzed by the Department. In order to complete our analysis, the Department required additional and/or clarifying information after the publication of the preliminary results, and now needs time to review the responses to these requests as well. Given the complexity of these issues, and in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act, we are extending the time period for issuing the preliminary results of reviews by 60 days to 180 days. Thus, the final results of review are due no later than May 8, 2006, the next business day after 180 days from the publication date of the preliminary results. This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(3)(A) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: March 1, 2006. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6-3463 Filed 3-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Public Meeting and Public Comment AGENCY: National Ocean Service, NOAA, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting, Notice of public comment. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of a public meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force. The meeting will be held in Washington DC. This meeting, the 15th bi-annual meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, provides a forum for coordinated planning and action among Federal agencies, state and territorial governments, and nongovernmental partners. Please register in advance by visiting the Web site below. This meeting has time allotted for public comment and provides exhibit space. All public comment must be submitted in written format. A written summary of the meeting will be posted on the Web site within two months of its occurrence. DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2006, 8:30-5:30. Advance public comments can be submitted to the e-mail, fax, or mailing address listed below from Monday, April 17, 2006-Friday, April 28, 2006. Location: The meeting will be held at the Department of Commerce, located at 1401 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beth Dieveney, U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Coordinator, Coral Reef Conservation Program, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 (Phone: 301-713-2989 ext. 200, Fax: 301-713-4389, e-mail: *Beth.Dieveney@noaa.gov,* or visit the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Web site at *http://www.coralreef.gov* ) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Established by Presidential Executive Order 13089 in 1998, the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force mission is to lead, coordinate, and strengthen U.S. government actions to better preserve and protect coral reef ecosystems. Co-chaired by the Departments of Commerce and Interior, Task Force members include leaders of 12 Federal agencies, seven U.S. states and territories, and three freely associated states. For more information about the meeting, registering, exhibiting, and submitting public comment go to *http://www.coralreef.gov.* Dated: March 3, 2006. David Kennedy, Manager, Coral Reef Conservation Program. [FR Doc. 06-2322 Filed 3-9-06; 8:45 am]

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