Notices. Subsequent arrangement

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BILLING CODE 4000-01-M DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of International Regimes and Agreements; Proposed Subsequent Arrangement AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Subsequent arrangement. SUMMARY: Pursuant to Article VIII.C of the Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Civil Uses of Atomic Energy, signed April 4, 1972, as amended, the American Institute in Taiwan and the Tapei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) hereby jointly determine that the provisions in Article XI of the Agreement may be effectively applied with respect to the plan proposed by TECRO in February 2006 for the alteration in form or content of irradiated fuel elements at the hot laboratory of the Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Lungtan, Taiwan.

The facility is hereby found acceptable to both parties pursuant to Article VIII.C of the Agreement for the sole purpose of alteration in form or content of irradiated fuel elements for the period ending December 31, 2010. In accordance with section 131 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, we have determined that this subsequent arrangement will not be inimical to the common defense and security. This subsequent arrangement will take effect no sooner than fifteen days after the date of publication of this notice.

For the Department of Energy. Richard S. Goorevich, Director, Office of International Regimes and Agreements. [FR Doc. E6-4391 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Notice of Renewal of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board Pursuant to section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and in accordance with title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 101-6.1015, and following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat of the General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (the Board) has been renewed for an additional 60 days, beginning March 20, 2006.

The Board will provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on educational issues, and on any other activities and operations of the Department of Energy as the Secretary may direct. The Board members are selected to assure well-balanced representation in fields of importance to the Department of Energy. Membership of the Board will continue to be determined in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463) and implementing regulations.

The extension of the Board has been determined to be in the public interest, important and vital to the conduct of the Department's business in connection with the performance of duties established by statute for the Department of Energy. The Board will operate in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the General Services Administration Final Rule on Federal Advisory Committee Management, and other directives and instructions issued in implementation of those acts.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Rachel M. Samuel, U.S. Department of Energy, MA-70, FORS, Washington, DC 20585, Telephone:

(202)586-3279. Issued in Washington, DC, on March 20, 2006. James N. Solit, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6-4395 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Paducah AGENCY: Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Notice of open meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Paducah. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the **Federal Register.** DATES: Thursday, April 20, 2006, 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. ADDRESSES: 111 Memorial Drive,Barkley Centre,Paducah, Kentucky 42001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William E. Murphie, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, Department of Energy Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office, 1017 Majestic Drive,Suite 200, Lexington, Kentucky 40513,

(859)219-4001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management and related activities. Tentative Agenda 5:30 p.m. Informal Discussion 6 p.m. Call to Order Introductions Review of Agenda Approval of March Minutes 6:15 p.m. Deputy Designated Federal Officer's Comments 6:35 p.m. Federal Coordinator's Comments 6:40 p.m. Ex-officios' Comments 6:50 p.m. Public Comments and Questions 7 p.m. Task Forces/Presentations • Kentucky Research Consortium for Energy and the Environment • Ecology Summary • Water Disposition/Water Quality Task Force—End State Maps 8 p.m. Public Comments and Questions 8:10 p.m. Break 8:20 p.m. Administrative Issues • Preparation for May Presentation • Budget Review • Review of Workplan • Review of Next Agenda 8:30 p.m. Review of Action Items 8:35 p.m. Subcommittee Report • Executive Committee—Chairs Meeting Preparation 8:50 p.m. Final Comments 9 p.m. Adjourn Public Participation The meeting is open to the public. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact David Dollins at the address listed below or by telephone at

(270)441-6819. Requests must be received five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comment will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. Minutes The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying at the U.S. Department of Energy's Freedom of Information Public Reading Room, 1E-190, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday-Friday, except Federal holidays. Minutes will also be available at the Department of Energy's Environmental Information Center and Reading Room at 115 Memorial Drive, Barkley Centre, Paducah, Kentucky between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday or by writing to David Dollins, Department of Energy, Paducah Site Office, Post Office Box 1410, MS-103, Paducah, Kentucky 42001 or by calling him at

(270)441-6819. Issued at Washington, DC, on March 21, 2006. Carol Matthews, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6-4392 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Fossil Energy; Methane Hydrate Advisory Committee AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Methane Hydrate Advisory Committee. Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat.770) requires that notice of these meetings be announced in the **Federal Register** . DATES: Monday, April 24, 2006, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, April 25, 2006, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edith Allison, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Oil and Natural Gas, Washington, DC 20585. Phone: 202-586-1023. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Purpose of the Committee:* The purpose of the Methane Hydrate Advisory Committee is to provide advice on potential applications of methane hydrate to the Secretary of Energy; assist in developing recommendations and priorities for the Department of Energy methane hydrate research and development program. Tentative Agenda Monday, April 24 • Welcome and Introductions • Joint meeting with the Interagency Coordinating Committee—9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Briefings on recent accomplishments, planned activities, issues and concerns by the Department of Energy; U.S. Geological Survey; Minerals Management Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Naval Research Laboratory; and National Science Foundation. Discussion of major interagency issues, including activities in other nations, FY2007 budgets, reauthorization, interagency coordination and Interagency Roadmap • Five minutes will be allowed for questions and comments after each presentation • BP Project Presentation • Chevron Project Presentation Tuesday, April 25 • Discussion of Energy Policy Act of 2005 requirements • Discussion and Recommendations to DOE regarding planning and future activities • Adjourn Public Participation The meeting is open to the public. The Chairman of the Committee will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Edith Allison at the address or telephone number listed above. You must make your request for an oral statement at least five business days prior to the meeting, and reasonable provisions will be made to include the presentation on the agenda. Public comment will follow the 10 minute rule. Minutes The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying within 60 days at the Freedom of Information Public Reading Room, Room 1E-190, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. Issued at Washington, DC, on March 21, 2006. Carol Matthews, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6-4394 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee under the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that agencies publish these notices in the **Federal Register** to allow for public participation. DATES: April 13, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: Spring Hill Suites by Marriott,Route 66 Room,15 West 90 North Frontage Road,Burr Ridge, IL 60527. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Rossmeissl, Designated Federal Officer for the Committee, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585;

(202)586-8668 or Harriet Foster at

(202)586-4541; E-mail: *harriet.foster@ee.doe.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of Meeting To provide advice and guidance that promotes research and development leading to the production of biobased fuels and biobased products. Tentative Agenda Agenda will include the following: • Receive update on collaboration with USDA • Review status of Roadmap update • Receive an update on the status of the FY 2006 joint solicitation • Meet with representatives from Chicago-area biomass interests • Review status of 2005 Annual Report • Finalize procedure for acceptance of a minority report • Discuss Analysis, Policy, and other subcommittee business • Discuss 2006 annual recommendations • Discuss 2006 and 2007 meeting schedule • Discuss Committee public relations efforts Public Participation In keeping with procedures, members of the public are welcome to observe the business of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee. To attend the meeting and/or to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Neil Rossmeissl at 202-586-8668 or the Biomass Initiative at 202-586-4541 or *harriet.foster@ee.doe.gov* (e-mail). You must make your request for an oral statement at least 5 business days before the meeting. Members of the public will be heard in the order in which they sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Chair of the Committee will make every effort to hear the views of all interested parties. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. The Chair will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Minutes The minutes of the meeting will be available for public review and copying at the Freedom of Information Public Reading Room; Room 1E-190; Forrestal Building; 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Issued at Washington, DC, on March 21, 2006. Carol Matthews, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6-4393 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM A De Novo Corporation to do Business Under Section 25A of the Federal Reserve Act An application has been submitted for the Board's approval of the organization of a corporation to do business under section 25A of the Federal Reserve Act (“Edge Corporation”) 12 U.S.C. Sec. 611 *et seq.* The factors that are to be considered in acting on the application are set forth in the Board's Regulation K (12 CFR 211.5). The application listed below is 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. Any comment on an application that requests a hearing must include a statement of why a written presentation would not suffice in lieu of a hearing, identify specifically any questions of fact that are in dispute, and summarize the evidence that would be presented at a hearing. Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding this application must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than April 21, 2006. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Boston** (Richard Walker, Community Affairs Officer) P.O. Box 55882, Boston, Massachusetts 02106-2204: *1. Investors Bank & Trust Company* , Boston, Massachusetts; to establish an Edge Corporation, Investors International Corporation, Boston, Massachusetts, pursuant to section 25A of the Federal Reserve Act and section 211.5 of Regulation K. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, March 22, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-4361 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Change in Bank Control Notices, Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies; Correction This notice corrects a notice (FR Doc. E6-4134) published on page 14530 of the issue for Wednesday, March 22, 2006. Under the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco heading, the entry for John Chung-Yuan Sun, Judy Chen-Mei Sun, Palos Verdes, California, and Jaclyn Chen-Hoa Sun, New York, New York, is revised to read as follows: **A. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco** (Tracy Basinger, Director, Regional and Community Bank Group) 101 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94105-1579: *1. John Chung-Yuan Sun, Judy Chen-Mei Sun, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, and Jaclyn Chen-Hoa Sun* , New York, New York; to retain voting shares of American Premier Bancorp, Arcadia, California, and thereby indirectly retain voting shares of American Premier Bank, Arcadia, California. Comments on this application must be received by April 6, 2006. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, March 22, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-4356 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S 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 website at *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 April 20, 2006. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City** (Donna J. Ward, Assistant Vice President) 925 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64198-0001: *1. Nebraskaland Financial Services, Inc.* , North Platte, Nebraska; to acquire 92.5 percent of the voting shares of Commerce Bank of Wyoming, N.A., Rock Springs, Wyoming (in organization). Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, March 21, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-4327 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies; Correction This notice corrects a notice (FR Doc. E6-3966) published on page 13976 of the issue for Monday, March 20, 2006. Under the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago heading, the entry for Capitol Bancorp, Ltd., Lansing, Michigan, is revised to read as follows: **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago** (Patrick M. Wilder, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690-1414: *1. Capitol Bancorp, Ltd.* , Lansing, Michigan; to acquire 51 percent of the voting shares of Evansville Commerce Bank, Evansville, Indiana (in organization), and by Capital Development Bancorp Limited IV, Lansing, Michigan; to become a bank holding company by acquiring 51 percent of the voting shares of Evansville Commerce Bank (in organization), Evansville, Indiana. Comments on this application must be received by April 13, 2006. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, March 22, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-4353 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies; Correction This notice corrects a notice (FR Doc. E6-4063) published on page 14220 of the issue for Tuesday, March 21, 2006. Under the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago heading, the entry for Capitol Bancorp, Ltd., Lansing, Michigan, is revised to read as follows: **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago** (Patrick M. Wilder, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690-1414: *1. Capitol Bancorp, Ltd.* , Lansing, Michigan; to acquire 51 percent of the voting shares of Sunrise Bank of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia (in organization), and Capitol Development Bancorp Limited IV, Lansing, Michigan; to become a bank holding company by acquiring 51 percent of the voting shares of Sunrise Bank of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia (in organization). Comments on this application must be received by April 14, 2006. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, March 22, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-4354 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S 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 April 21, 2006. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis** (Jacqueline G. King, Community Affairs Officer) 90 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55480-0291: *1. FSB Bancorp, Inc.* , Sioux Falls, South Dakota; to become a bank holding company by acquiring 100 percent of the voting shares of The Farmers State Bank of Turton, Turton, South Dakota. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, March 22, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-4355 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Notice of Proposals to Engage in Permissible Nonbanking Activities or to Acquire Companies that are Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225) to engage *de novo* , or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies listed below, that engages either directly or through a subsidiary or other company, in a nonbanking activity that is listed in § 225.28 of Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.28) or that the Board has determined by Order to be closely related to banking and permissible for bank holding companies. Unless otherwise noted, these activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Each notice is available for inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notice also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the question whether the proposal complies with the standards of section 4 of the BHC Act. 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 the applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than April 10, 2006. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis** (Jacqueline G. King, Community Affairs Officer) 90 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55480-0291: *1. Vision Bancshares, Inc.* , Saint Louis Park, Minnesota; to engage *de novo* in extending credit and servicing loans, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(1) of Regulation Y. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, March 21, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc.E6-4328 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Notice of Proposals to Engage in Permissible Nonbanking Activities or to Acquire Companies that are Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225) to engage *de novo* , or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies listed below, that engages either directly or through a subsidiary or other company, in a nonbanking activity that is listed in § 225.28 of Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.28) or that the Board has determined by Order to be closely related to banking and permissible for bank holding companies. Unless otherwise noted, these activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Each notice is available for inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notice also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the question whether the proposal complies with the standards of section 4 of the BHC Act. 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 the applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than April 11, 2006. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago** (Patrick M. Wilder, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690-1414: *1. Black Earth Bancshares, Inc.* , Black Earth, Wisconsin; to continue to engage *de novo* in lending activities, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(1) of Regulation Y. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, March 22, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-4352 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Sunshine Act; Meeting Notice Agency Holding the Meeting: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Time and Date: 2 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2006. Place: Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building, 20th Street entrance between Constitution Avenue and C Streets, NW., Washington, DC 20551. Status: Open. We ask that you notify us in advance if you plan to attend the open meeting and provide your name, date of birth, and social security number

(SSN)or passport number. You may provide this information by calling

(202)452-2474 or you may *register online* . You may pre-register until close of business March 29, 2006. You also will be asked to provide identifying information, including a photo ID, before being admitted to the Board meeting. The Public Affairs Office must approve the use of cameras; please call

(202)452-2955 for further information. If you need an accommodation for a disability, please contact Penelope Beattie on 202-452-3982. For the hearing impaired only, please use the Telecommunication Device for the Deaf

(TDD)on 202-263-4869. *Privacy Act Notice:* Providing the information requested is voluntary; however, failure to provide your name, date of birth, and social security number or passport number may result in denial of entry to the Federal Reserve Board. This information is solicited pursuant to Sections 10 and 11 of the Federal Reserve Act and will be used to facilitate a search of law enforcement databases to confirm that no threat is posed to Board employees or property. It may be disclosed to other persons to evaluate a potential threat. The information also may be provided to law enforcement agencies, courts and others, but only to the extent necessary to investigate or prosecute a violation of law. Matters to be Considered: Discussion Agenda 1. Basel II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Note: This meeting will be recorded for the benefit of those unable to attend. Cassettes will be available for listening in the Board's Freedom of Information Office, and copies may be ordered for $6 per cassette by calling 202-452-3684 or by writing to: Freedom of Information Office, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551. For more information please contact: Michelle Smith, Director, or Dave Skidmore, Assistant to the Board, Office of Board Members at 202-452-2955. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: You may call 202-452-3206 for a recorded announcement of this meeting; or you may contact the Board's Web site at *http://www.federalreserve.gov* for an electronic announcement. (The Web site also includes procedural and other information about the open meeting.) Dated: March 23, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 06-2990 Filed 3-23-06; 8:45 am]

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