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BILLING CODE 5001-06-C DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board Chairs Meeting AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) Chairs. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meeting be announced in the **Federal Register** . DATES: Thursday, April 27, 2006. 8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2006. 8:15 a.m.-12 p.m. ADDRESSES: Cumberland House Hotel, 1109 White Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37916.

(865)971-4663. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas E. Frost, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585,

(202)586-5619. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Purpose of the Board:* The purpose of the EM SSAB is to make recommendations to DOE in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities. Tentative Agenda Thursday, April 27, 2006 8:15 a.m. Welcome and Overview, and review of meeting objectives, agenda, and ground rules. 8:45 a.m. Update on Waste Disposition Strategy. 10 a.m. Break. 10:15 a.m. Lessons Learned from Closures Sites. 11:15 a.m. Discussion of the FY 2007 Budget. 12 p.m. Public Comment Period. 12:15 p.m. Lunch. 1:15 p.m. Invited James Rispoli, Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management. 2 p.m. Invited Charlie Anderson, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management. 2:30 p.m. Break. 2:45 p.m. Round Robin: Top Three Site Issues. 2:45-3:30: Each Board has five minutes to present top three site issues. 3:30-4: Questions and discussion of issues presented. 4 p.m. Public Comment Period. 4: 15 p.m. Discussion of Any Proposed Project from the Chairs. 5 p.m. Review of Day's Discussion and Friday's Agenda. Friday, April 28, 2006 8:15 a.m. Opening. Welcome and summary of Thursday's work. 8:30 a.m. Briefings by DOE/EM Staff. 9:15 a.m. Discuss possible product(s) to send to DOE or any issues that may warrant follow up. 10:45 a.m. Break. 11 a.m. EM SSAB Organizational Issues. 11:30 a.m. Public Comment Period. 11:45 a.m. Meeting Wrap-Up. 12 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 Doug Frost at the address above or by telephone at

(202)586-5619. Requests must be received five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The 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:* Minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying at the U.S. Department of Energy 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 by calling Doug Frost at

(202)586-5619 and will be posted at *http://web.em.doe.gov/public/ssab/chairs.html.* Issued at Washington, DC, on March 28, 2006. James N. Solit, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6-4770 Filed 3-31-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Western Area Power Administration Desert Southwest Customer Service Region-Rate Order No. WAPA-129 AGENCY: Western Area Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Notice of Order Extending Network Integration Transmission and Ancillary Services Rates. SUMMARY: This action is to extend the existing Rate Schedules PD-NTS1, INT-NTS1, DSW-SD1, DSW-RS1, DSW-FR1, DSW-EI1, DSW-SPR1, and DSW-SUR1 for the Desert Southwest Customer Service Region

(DSW)network integration transmission services

(NTS)for Parker-Davis Project (P-DP) and Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project (Intertie) and ancillary services for the Western Area Lower Colorado

(WALC)control area through September 30, 2006. The additional time is needed to accommodate changes in methodology due to recent events in the industry. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jack Murray, Rates Team Lead, Desert Southwest Customer Service Region, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6457,

(602)605-2442, e-mail *jmurray@wapa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By Delegation Order No. 00-037.00 approved December 6, 2001, the Secretary delegated:

(1)The authority to develop power and transmission rates on a nonexclusive basis to the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration (Western);

(2)the authority to confirm, approve, and place such rates into effect on an interim basis to the Deputy Secretary; and

(3)the authority to confirm, approve, and place into effect on a final basis, to remand, or to disapprove such rates to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission). Pursuant to applicable Delegation Orders and existing Department of Energy

(DOE)procedures for public participation in power and transmission rate adjustments in 10 CFR part 903, Western's rate methodology for network integration transmission and ancillary services was submitted to the Commission for confirmation and approval on May 3, 1999, as supplemented on May 21, 1999. On January 20, 2000, in Docket No. EF99-5041-000, at 90 FERC 62,032, the Commission issued an order confirming, approving, and placing into effect on a final basis rate schedules for transmission and ancillary services from Western's DSW. Rate Order No. WAPA-84 was approved for a 5-year period, beginning April 1, 1999, and ending March 31, 2004. These rate schedules were extended by a series of Rate Orders through March 31, 2006, with the most recent Rate Order being Rate Order No. WAPA-121 (70 FR 15622, March 28, 2005). Western entered into a rate adjustment process with a **Federal Register** notice published on October 12, 2005, beginning a public consultation and comment period that ended on January 10, 2006. The enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, issues arising out of the Commission's implementation of that Act, and a recently proposed revision to the transmission revenue requirement for a separate Western project caused a reassessment of the proposed rates as presented in the public process. Western believes that the additional time afforded by extending the date for expiration of the network integration transmission and ancillary services will allow Western to validate these rate designs. Western's existing formulary network integration transmission and ancillary service schedules, which are recalculated annually, will sufficiently recover project expenses (including interest) and capital requirements through September 30, 2006. Following review of Western's proposal within the DOE, I approve Rate Order No. WAPA-129, which extends the existing Network Integration Transmission and Ancillary Services Rates through September 30, 2006, or until superseded. Dated: March 22, 2006. Clay Sell, Deputy Secretary. Deputy Secretary In the Matter of: Western Area Power Administration; Extension of the Network Integration; Transmission and Ancillary Service Rates; Order Confirming and Approving an Extension of The Desert Southwest Customer Service Region Network Integration Transmission and Ancillary Services Rates These service rate methodologies were established following section 302 of the Department of Energy

(DOE)Organization Act, (42 U.S.C. 7152). This Act transferred to and vested in the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) the power marketing functions of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation under the Reclamation Act of 1902, (ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388), as amended and supplemented by subsequent enactments, particularly section 9(c) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h(c)), and other Acts that specifically apply to the project system involved. By Delegation Order No. 00-037.00 approved December 6, 2001, the Secretary delegated:

(1)The authority to develop power and transmission rates on a non-exclusive basis to the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration (Western);

(2)the authority to confirm, approve, and place such rates into effect on an interim basis to the Deputy Secretary; and

(3)the authority to confirm, approve, and place into effect on a final basis, to remand, or to disapprove such rates to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission). Background The existing rate, Rate Order No. WAPA-84, was approved for 5 years, beginning April 1, 1999, and ending March 31, 2004. These rate schedules were extended by a series of Rate Orders through March 31, 2006, with the most recent Rate being Rate Order No. WAPA-121 (70 FR 15622, March 28, 2005). Discussion Western entered into a rate adjustment process with a **Federal Register** notice published on October 12, 2005, beginning a public consultation and comment period that ended on January 10, 2006. The enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, issues arising out of the Commission's implementation of that Act, and a recently proposed revision to the transmission revenue requirement for a separate Western project caused a reassessment of the proposed rates as presented in the public process. Western believes that the additional time afforded by extending the date for the expiration of the network integration transmission and ancillary services will allow Western to validate these rate designs. Therefore, time requirements make it necessary to extend the current rates pursuant to 10 CFR part 903.23(b). Upon its approval, Rate Order No. WAPA-121 will be extended under Rate Order No. WAPA-129. Order In view of the above and under the authority delegated to me by the Secretary, I hereby extend for a period effective from April 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2006, the existing Ancillary Rate Schedules DSW-SD1, DSW-RS1, DSW-FR1, DSW-EI1, DSW-SPR1, DSW-SUR1, and the existing network integration transmission rate schedules PD-NTS1, and INT-NTS1. These rates shall remain in effect through September 30, 2006, or until superseded. Dated: March 22, 2006. Clay Sell, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4777 Filed 3-31-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0278; FRL-8052-6] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; MBE/WBE Utilization Under Federal Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Interagency Agreements; EPA ICR No. 2212.02, OMB Control No. 2090-0025 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request

(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2006. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 2, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0278, by one of the following methods: • *http://www.regulations.gov:* Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail:* *oei.docket@epamail.epa.gov.* *Mail:* MBE/WBE Utilization Under Federal Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Interagency Agreements, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. • *Hand Delivery:* EPA Docket Center, EPA West, Room B 102, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0278. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at *http://www.regulations.gov,* including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through *http://www.regulations.gov* or e-mail. The *http://www.regulations.gov* Web site is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through *http://www.regulations.gov* your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly Patrick, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Mail Code 1230N, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-564-5386; fax number: 202-501-0139; e-mail address: *patrick.kimberly@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: How Can I Access the Docket and/or Submit Comments? EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0278, which is available for online viewing at *http://www.regulations.gov,* or in person viewing at the Office of Environmental Information Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the Office of Environmental Information Docket is 202-566-1752. Use *http://www.regulations.gov* to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in the docket ID number identified in this document. What Information Is EPA Particularly Interested In? Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to:

(i)Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(ii)Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(iii)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(1)hour per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate, which is only briefly summarized here: *Estimated total number of potential respondents:* 3600. *Frequency of response:* Depending on the type of financial assistance received, respondents either report on an annual or quarterly basis. *Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent:* 3600. *Estimated total annual burden hours:* 3600 (one burden hour per respondent). *Estimated total annual costs:* $146,916. This includes an estimated burden cost of $146,916, and an estimated cost of $0 for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. Are There Changes in the Estimates From the Last Approval? There is no change in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB. What Is the Next Step in the Process for This ICR? EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue another **Federal Register** notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Dated: March 27, 2006. Jeanette L. Brown, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. [FR Doc. E6-4764 Filed 3-31-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0172; FRL-8052-7] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Smart Growth and Active Aging National Recognition Program; EPA ICR No. 2221.01, OMB Control No. 2090-XXXX AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request for a new Information Collection Request

(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 2, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0172, by one of the following methods: • *http://www.regulations.gov:* Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Email:* *oei.docket@epa.gov.* • *Fax:* 202-566-0224. • *Mail:* Office of Environmental Information

(OEI)Docket, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. • *Hand Delivery:* Office of Environmental Information

(OEI)Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0172. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The *http://www.regulations.gov* website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through *http://www.regulations.gov* your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Sykes, Aging Initiative, Office of Children's Health Protection, Room 2512 Ariel Rios North, Mail Code:1107A, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-564-3651; fax number: 202-564-2733; e-mail address: *sykes.kathy@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: How Can I Access the Docket and/or Submit Comments? EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0172, which is available for online viewing at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or in person viewing at the Office of Environmental Information Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the Office of Environmental Information Docket is 202-566-1752. Use *http://www.regulations.gov* to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in the docket ID number identified in this document. What Information Is EPA Particularly Interested In? Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to:

(i)Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(ii)Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(iii)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(iv)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses affected by this collection. What Should I Consider When I Prepare My Comments for EPA? You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments: 1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific examples. 2. Describe any assumptions that you used. 3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views. 4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide. 5. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity. 6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified under DATES. 7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and **Federal Register** citation. What Information Collection Activity or ICR Does This Apply to? *Affected entities:* Entities potentially affected by this action are communities, municipalities, and counties that choose to participate in the Recognition Program. *Title:* Smart Growth and Active Aging National Recognition Program. *ICR numbers:* EPA ICR No. 2221.01, OMB Control No. 2090-XXXX. *ICR status:* This ICR is for a new information collection activity. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* EPA's Initiative on Aging is planning to launch a Smart Growth and Active Aging National Recognition Program for communities, municipalities, tribes, and counties (collectively referred to as “communities”). Communities would submit a letter to EPA indicating that their State or local Area Agency on Aging is engaged in their smart growth planning activities and active aging programs, and complete an on-line questionnaire describing their processes and programs in these two areas. The purpose of the Program is to recognize communities that excel in promoting the health and well-being of older adults through smart growth and active aging and to raise public awareness of the interconnectedness and importance of these two areas to the aging population. In addition, the on-line questionnaire would include links to helpful information on the Internet. This would assist in educating communities on available resources to help them do better in the areas where they have not met the criteria for recognition. Finally, the Program would enable EPA to compile “lessons learned” from communities that have successfully implemented smart growth and active aging principles. EPA would use this information to create a learning network on its Web site where all communities could benefit from this experience. The Recognition Program would be voluntary. EPA expects communities to participate only if they see a benefit by doing so. A primary benefit to communities would be recognition at the national level as leaders in smart growth and active aging. National recognition would promote their image as a desirable place to live. This could help them attract residents of all ages, which could benefit the communities ( *e.g.* , economically), as well as the new residents ( *e.g.* , because they could partake of their community's amenities, such as walkable neighborhoods, fitness trails, and more transportation choices). In addition, communities that participate but are not recognized under the Program ( *i.e.* , because they do not meet the criteria for recognition) would benefit by learning about their areas for improvement, finding ways to address these areas based on links to helpful resources on the Internet, and modifying their behavior as appropriate. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average one hour and 45 minutes per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate, which is only briefly summarized here: *Estimated total annual number of respondents on average:* 110 communities. *Average frequency of response:* Once. *Estimated total annual burden hours:* 186 hours. *Estimated total annual cost:* $8,284. This includes an estimated labor cost of $8,183, an estimated operation and maintenance cost of $101, and no capital cost. What Is the Next Step in the Process for This ICR? EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue another **Federal Register** notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Dated: March 22, 2006. William H. Sanders, Acting Director, Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education. [FR Doc. E6-4765 Filed 3-31-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0554; FRL-7765-9] Pollution Prevention Grants; Notice of Availability AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice . SUMMARY: EPA is announcing the availability of grant funds to States, Tribes, and Intertribal Consortia. Under the authority of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, EPA will award Pollution Prevention

(P2)Grants in fiscal year

(FY)2006 for prevention activities during FY 2006-2007. These grants are targeted for State and Tribal technical assistance programs that address the reduction or elimination of pollution by businesses across all environmental media: Air, land, and water. The total amount of funding available for award in FY 2006 is approximately $4.1 million. The maximum funding level per project is $150,000. You may access the full text of the grant announcement at *http://www.epa.gov/oppt/p2home/grants/ppis/ppis.htm* . Dates: Proposals must be received on or before May 18, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Amhaz, Pollution Prevention Division (7409M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:

(202)564-8857; fax number:

(202)564-8899; e-mail address: *amhaz.michele@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to States, State entities (colleges and universities), Tribes, and Intertribal Consortia. This notice may, however, be of interest to local governments, private universities, private nonprofit entities, private businesses, and individuals who are not eligible for this grant program. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the 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 a docket for this action under docket identification

(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0554. Publicly available docket materials are available electronically at *http://www.regulations.gov* or in hard copy at the OPPT Docket, EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is

(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is

(202)566-0280. 2. *Electronic access* . You may obtain electronic copies of this document through the EPA Internet under the “ **Federal Register** ” listings at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/* . You may access copies of the grant announcement at *http://www.epa.gov/oppt/p2home/grants/ppis/ppis.htm* . II. Overview The following listing provides certain key information concerning the proposal opportunity. • *Federal agency name* : Environmental Protection Agency. • *Funding opportunity title* : Pollution Prevention Grants Program. • *Funding opportunity number* : EPA-OPPT-06-002. • *Announcement type* : The initial announcement of a funding opportunity. • *Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

(CFDA)number* : 66.708. • *Dates* : Proposals must be received on or before May 18, 2006. For detailed information concerning the grant announcement refer to the Agency website at *http://www.epa.gov/oppt/p2home/grants/ppis/ppis.htm* . The full text of the grant announcement includes specific information regarding the: Purpose and scope; activities to be funded; award information; eligibility requirements; application and submission information; award review information; and regional agency contacts if applicable. III. Submission to Congress and the Comptroller General Grant solicitations containing binding legal requirements are considered rules for the purpose of the Congressional Review Act

(CRA)(5 U.S.C. 801 *et seq* .). The CRA generally provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. EPA will submit a report containing this grant solicitation and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication in the **Federal Register** . This grant solicitation does not qualify as a “major rule” as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). List of Subjects Environmental protection, Grants, Pollution prevention. Dated: March 26, 2006. Susan B. Hazen, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. [FR Doc. E6-4762 Filed 3-31-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION Farm Credit Administration Board; Regular Meeting AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b(e)(3)), of the regular meeting of the Farm Credit Administration Board (Board). *Date and Time:* The regular meeting of the Board will be held at the offices of the Farm Credit Administration in McLean, Virginia, on April 9, 2006, from 9 a.m. until such time as the Board concludes its business. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roland E. Smith, Secretary to the Farm Credit Administration Board,

(703)883-4009, TTY

(703)883-4056. ADDRESSES: Farm Credit Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102-5090. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Parts of this meeting of the Board will be open to the public (limited space available), and parts will be closed to the public. In order to increase the accessibility to Board meetings, persons requiring assistance should make arrangements in advance. The matters to be considered at the meeting are: Open Session A. Approval of Minutes • March 9, 2006 (Open). B. Reports • Economic Overview Information. • Farm Credit System Building Association Audit Report. Closed Session* • Farm Credit System Building Association Audit Report. • Office of Secondary Market Oversight Quarterly Report. *Session Closed—Exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(8) and (9). Dated: March 30, 2006. Roland E. Smith, Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board. [FR Doc. 06-3216 Filed 3-30-06; 2:35 pm]

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