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BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Docket No. EA-312] Application to Export Electric Energy; Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 2, Inc. AGENCY: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of application. SUMMARY: Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 2, Inc. (Emera Sub 2) has applied for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act. DATES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before May 8, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene should be addressed as follows: Office Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (Mail Code OE-20), U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0350 (FAX 202-586-5860). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Xavier Puslowski (Program Office), 202-586-4708 or Michael Skinker (Program Attorney), 202-586-2793. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Exports of electricity from the United States to a foreign country are regulated and require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act

(FPA)(16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On April 5, 2006, the Department of Energy

(DOE)received an application from Emera Sub 2 to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada. Emera Sub 2 is a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Emera Incorporated. Emera Incorporated owns two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Bangor Hydro-Electric Company, a transmission and distribution company providing wholesale and retail service in Maine, and Nova Scotia Power Inc. that serves customers located in Nova Scotia, Canada. Emera Sub 2 does not own or control any transmission or distribution assets, nor does it have a franchised service area. The electric energy which Emera Sub 2 proposes to export to Canada would be purchased from the marketplace and would be surplus to the power needs in the United States. Emera Sub 2 proposes to arrange for the delivery of electric energy to Canada over the existing international transmission facilities presently owned by Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Bonneville Power Administration, Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative, International Transmission Company, Joint Owners of the Highgate Project, Long Sault, Inc., Maine Electric Power Company, Maine Public Service Company, Minnesota Power Inc., Minnkota Power Cooperative, New York Power Authority, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, Northern States Power, and Vermont Electric Transmission Company. The construction, operation, maintenance, and connection of each of the international transmission facilities to be utilized by Emera Sub 2 as more fully described in the application, has previously been authorized by a Presidential permit issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended. In its application Emera Sub 2 requests expedited treatment and requests that export authority, if granted, be made effective as of May 1, 2006. In response to the Emera Sub 2 reqest, DOE has shortened the comment period to 15 days. *Procedural Matters:* Any person desiring to become a party to this proceeding or to be heard by filing comments or protests to this application should file a petition to intervene, comment or protest at the address provided above in accordance with §§ 385.211 or 385.214 of the FERC's Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Fifteen copies of each petition and protest should be filed with DOE on or before the date listed above. Additional copies are to be filed directly with Calvin Bell, Emera Energy Services, Inc., One Cumberland Place, Suite 102, Bangor, ME 04401; Deborah C. Brentani, Wright & Talisman, P.C., 1200 G Street, NW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005 *and* Richard J. Smith, Assistant Secretary, Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 2, Inc., c/o Emera Incorporated, 1894 Barrington Street, 18th Flr., Barrington Tower, P.O. Box 910, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 2W5. A final decision will be made on this application after the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and a determination is made by the DOE that the proposed action will not adversely impact on the reliability of the U.S. electric power supply system. Copies of this application will be made available, upon request, for public inspection and copying at the address provided above or by accessing the program's Home Page at *http://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/electricityregulation/.* Upon reaching the Home Page, select “Pending Proceedings.” Issued in Washington, DC, on April 17, 2006. Anthony J. Como, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. E6-6033 Filed 4-20-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Oak Ridge Reservation 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), Oak Ridge Reservation. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the **Federal Register** . DATES: Wednesday, May 10, 2006, 6 p.m. ADDRESSES: DOE Information Center, 475 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pat Halsey, Federal Coordinator, Department of Energy Oak Ridge Operations Office, P.O. Box 2001, EM-90, Oak Ridge, TN 37831. Phone

(865)576-4025; Fax

(865)576-5333 or e-mail: *halseypj@oro.doe.gov* or check the Web site at *http://www.oakridge.doe.gov/em/ssab.* 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:* Update on the Oak Ridge Environmental Management Program. *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 the agenda item should contact Pat Halsey at the address or telephone number listed above. 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:* Minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying at the Department of Energy's Information Center at 475 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by writing to Pat Halsey, Department of Energy, Oak Ridge Operations Office, P.O. Box 2001, EM-90, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, or by calling her at

(865)576-4025. Issued at Washington, DC, on April 18, 2006. Rachel M. Samuel, Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6-6017 Filed 4-20-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8160-5] Agency Information Collection Activities OMB Responses AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This document announces the Office of Management and Budget's

(OMB)response to Agency Clearance requests, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). 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 are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Auby

(202)566-1672, or e-mail at *auby.susan@epa.gov* and please refer to the appropriate EPA Information Collection Request

(ICR)Number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Responses to Agency Clearance Requests OMB Approvals EPA ICR No. 2200.01; Secondary Non-Ferrous Metal Processing Area Source Standard Development Questionnaire; was approved 03/14/2006; OMB Number 2060-0576; expires March 31, 2009. EPA ICR No. 1188.08; TSCA section 5(a)(2) Significant New Use Rules for Existing Chemicals (Renewal); in 40 CFR part 721; was approved March 16, 2006; OMB Number 2070-0038; expires March 31, 2009. EPA ICR No. 0152.08; Notice of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices (FIFRA); was approved March 31, 2006; in 19 CFR part 12; OMB Number 2070-0020; expires March 31, 2009. EPA ICR No. 1426.07; EPA Worker Protection Standards for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (Renewal); was approved March 21, 2006; OMB Number 2050-0105; expires March 31, 2009. EPA ICR No. 1286.07; Used Oil Management Standards Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements (Renewal); in 40 CFR 279.42, 40 CFR 279.43(c), 40 CFR 279.44, 40 CFR 279.45(g), 40 CFR 279.46, 40 CFR 279.51, 40 CFR 279.52(a)(6), 40 CFR 279.52(b), 40 CFR 279.53, 40 CFR 279.54(f), 40 CFR 279.54(h)(1), 40 CFR 279.55, 40 CFR 279.56, 40 CFR 279.57, 40 CFR 279.62, 40 CFR 279.63, 40 CFR 279.64(f), 40 CFR 279.65, 40 CFR 279.66, 40 CFR 279.72, 40 CFR 279.73, 40 CFR 279.74, 40 CFR 279.75(a), 40 CFR 279.82(b); was approved March 16, 2006; OMB Number 2050-0124; expires March 31, 2009. EPA ICR No. 1130.08; NSPS for Grain Elevators (Renewal); in 40 CFR part 60, subpart DD; was approved March 23, 2006; OMB Number 2060-0082; expires March 31, 2009. EPA ICR No. 2027.03; NESHAP for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication (Renewal); in 40 CFR part 63, subpart MMMMM; was approved March 28, 2006; OMB Number 2060-0516; expires March 31, 2009. EPA ICR No. 0111.11; NESHAP for Asbestos (Renewal); in 40 CFR part 61, subpart M; OMB Number 2060-0101; was approved April 3, 2006; OMB Number 2060-0101; expires April 30, 2009. EPA ICR No. 2032.05; NESHAP for Hydrochloric Acid Production (Final Rule); in 40 CFR part 63, subpart NNNN; was approved April 3, 2006; OMB Number 2060-0529; expires July 31, 2006. EPA ICR No. 1698.06; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under EPA's Waste Wise Program (Renewal); was approved March 29, 2006; OMB Number 2050-0139; expires April 30, 2007. EPA ICR No. 1755.07; Regulatory Pilot Projects (Renewal); was approved March 28, 2006; OMB Number 2010-0026; expires October 21, 2007. Comment Filed EPA ICR No. 1230.18; Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Nonattainment New Source Review: Emissions Test for Electric Generating Units (Proposed Rule); OMB Number 2060-0003; OMB filed comments on March 24, 2006. EPA ICR No. 1415.06; NESHAP for Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities (Proposed Rule for Leak Detection); in 40 CFR part 63, subpart M; OMB Number 2060-0234; OMB filed comments on March 28, 2006. EPA ICR No. 1801.05; NESHAP from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry (Proposed Rule); OMB Number 2060-0416; OMB filed comments on March 28, 2006. EPA ICR No. 2170.01; Air Emissions Reporting Requirements

(AERR)Proposed Amendments; in 40 CFR part 51, subpart A; 40 CFR 51.122; OMB filed comments on March 30, 2006. Dated: April 10, 2006. Oscar Morales, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E6-6006 Filed 4-20-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OECA-2005-0039, FRL-8160-3] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Kraft Pulp Mills (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1055.08, OMB Control Number 2060-0021 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 an Information Collection Request

(ICR)has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before May 22, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OECA-2005-0039, to

(1)EPA online using *http://www.regulations.gov* (our preferred method), by e-mail to *docket.oeca@epa.gov* , or by mail to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Environmental Protection Agency, Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center, mail code 2201T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, and

(2)OMB by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leonard Lazarus, Compliance Assessment and Media Programs Division (CAMPD), Office of Compliance, (2223A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:

(202)564-6369; fax number:

(202)564-0050; e-mail address: *lazarus.leonard@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On May 6, 2005 (70 FR 24020), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments. Any additional comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OECA-2005-0039, which is available for online viewing at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or in person viewing at the Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Avenue, 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 Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center Docket is

(202)566-1752. Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at *http://www.regulations.gov* , to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “docket search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at *http://www.regulations.gov* as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* . *Title:* NSPS for Kraft Pulp Mills (Renewal). *ICR numbers:* EPA ICR Number 1055.08, OMB Control Number 2060-0021. *ICR Status:* This ICR is scheduled to expire on April 30, 2006. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. 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:* Respondents are owners or operators of kraft pulp mills. These standards apply to total reduced sulfur

(TRS)and particulate matter emissions from new, modified and reconstructed kraft pulp mills. Owners or operators of the affected facilities described must make initial reports when a source becomes subject, conduct and report on a performance test, demonstrate and report on continuous monitor performance, and maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility. Semiannual reports of excess emissions are required. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance; and are required, in general, of all sources subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). Any owner or operator subject to the provisions of this part shall maintain a file of these measurements, and retain the file for at least two years following the date of such measurements, maintenance reports, and records. All reports are sent to the delegated state or local authority. In the event that there is no such delegated authority, the reports are sent directly to the EPA regional office. 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 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and are identified on the form and/or instrument, if applicable. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 37 hours 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. *Respondents/Affected Entities:* Owners or operators of kraft pulp mills. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 100. *Frequency of Response:* Initially, Semiannually, On Occasion. *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 15,235. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $5,194,799, includes $344,900 capital/startup costs and $3,620,000 annualized O&M costs, and $1,229,899 annual labor cost. *Changes in the Estimates:* There is an increase of 3,128 hours in the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. This increase is due to an increase in the number of kraft pulp mills that become subject to subpart BB, and an expansion of the calculations to include managerial and clerical labor rates. The increase in O&M costs is due to an increase in equipment maintenance costs. Dated: April 6, 2006 Oscar Morales, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E6-6008 Filed 4-20-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-RCRA-2005-0013; FRL-8160-4] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Notification of Regulated Waste Activity (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 0261.15, OMB Control Number 2050-0028 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that an Information Collection Request

(ICR)has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. This ICR is scheduled to expire on April 30, 2006. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. This ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before May 22, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-RCRA-2005-0013, to

(1)EPA online using *http://www.regulations.gov* (our preferred method), or by mail to: RCRA Docket (5305T), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; and

(2)OMB by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Toshia King, Office of Solid Waste, mailcode 5303W, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 703-308-7033; fax number: 703-308-8617; e-mail address: *king.toshia@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On August 15, 2005 (70 FR 47837), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments. Any additional comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2005-0013, which is available for online viewing at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or in person viewing at the RCRA 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 RCRA Docket is

(202)566-0270. Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at *http://www.regulations.gov* , to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “docket search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at *http://www.regulations.gov* as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* . *Title:* Notification of Regulated Waste Activity (Renewal). *ICR numbers:* EPA ICR No. 0261.15, OMB Control No. 2050-0028. *ICR status:* This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on April 30, 2006. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. 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:* Section 3010 of Subtitle C of RCRA, as amended, requires any person who generates or transports regulated waste or who owns or operates a facility for the treatment, storage, or disposal

(TSD)of regulated waste to notify EPA of their activities, including the location and general description of activities and the regulated wastes handled. The facility is then issued an EPA Identification number. The facilities are required to use the Notification Form (EPA Form 8700-12) to notify EPA of their hazardous waste activities. EPA needs this information to determine the universe of persons who generate, handle, and manage these regulated wastes; assign EPA Identification Numbers; and ensure that these regulated wastes are managed in a way that protects human health and the environment, as required by RCRA, as amended. EPA enters notification information submitted by respondents into the EPA National data base and assigns EPA Identification Numbers. EPA uses the information primarily for tracking purposes, and secondarily for a variety of enforcement and inspection purposes. In addition, EPA uses this information to identify the universe of regulated waste generators, handlers, and managers and their specific regulated waste activities. Finally, EPA uses this information to ensure that regulated waste is managed properly, that statutory provisions are upheld, and that regulations are adhered to by facility owners or operators. Section 3007(b) of RCRA and 40 CFR part 2, subpart B, which defines EPA's general policy on public disclosure of information, both contain provisions for confidentiality. However, the Agency does not anticipate that businesses will assert a claim of confidentiality covering all or part of the Notification of Regulated Waste Activity. If such a claim were asserted, EPA must and will treat the information in accordance with the regulations cited above. EPA also will assure that this information collection complies with the Privacy Act of 1974 and OMB Circular 108. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2 hours per response for the initial notification, and 1 hour per response for any subsequent notifications. 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; 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. *Respondents/Affected Entities:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 55,915. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 100,307 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $9,690,000, includes $0 annualized capital costs and $235,000 annualized O&M costs and $9,455,000 annual labor costs. *Changes in the Estimates:* There is an increase of 4,057 hours in the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. This increase is due to adjustments in the estimate of the number of respondents submitting subsequent notifications. Prior to this renewal, EPA did not have a consistent mechanism in place to track subsequent notifications from state to state. The information from the current database shows that the number of respondents submitting subsequent notifications was underestimated in the past. Dated: April 10, 2006. Oscar Morales, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E6-6009 Filed 4-20-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER-FRL-6674-5] Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental Review Process (ERP), under section 309 of the Clean Air Act and Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act as amended. Requests for copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal Activities at 202-564-7167. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements

(EISs)was published in the **Federal Register** dated April 7, 2006 (71 FR 17845). Draft EISs *EIS No. 20050410, ERP No. D-COE-E34031-FL* , Central and Southern Florida Project, Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, Implementation, Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoirs, Palm Beach County, FL. *Summary:* EPA is fully supportive of the construction and operation of Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoirs as a vital Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan component. However, EPA expressed environmental concerns about water quality, and requested that the Final EIS include additional water quality documentation, modeling and monitoring. Rating EC1. *EIS No. 20050448, ERP No. D-BLM-J65455-MT* , Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Resource Management Plan, Implementation, Blaine, Chouteau, Fergus and Phillips Counties, MT. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential impacts to water quality and aquatic habitat wildlife habitat and ecosystem processes, historic and cultural resources. Rating EC2. *EIS No. 20050462, ERP No. D-IBR-K39095-CA* , South Delta Improvements Program, To Improve Water Quality, Water Conveyance, and Fish Habitat Conditions, Central Valley Project, U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit, South Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, Several Counties, CA. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about effects of Stage 1 on implementation of Clean Water Act Total Maximum Daily Load

(TMDL)measures to improve water quality, and recommended establishment of a water quality monitoring and assessment program and that increased export pumping not be initiated until after the stage 2 operations decision. Rating EC2. *EIS No. 20050538, ERP No. D-AFS-K65295-CA* , Horse Heli Project, Harvest Merchantable Timber, Thin Stands, Treat Fuels, and Conduct Associated Activities, Klamath National Forest, Oak Knoll Ranger District, Siskiyou County, CA. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about the potential for cumulative effects to the watershed, including non-target species and aquatic resource. Rating EC2. *EIS No. 20060014, ERP No. D-NPS-F61023-OH* , Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, General Management Plan Amendment, Implementation, Dayton, OH. *Summary:* EPA expressed has environmental concerns about impacts to air quality, water quality, and wetlands, and requested additional information be included in the Final EIS. Rating EC2. *EIS No. 20060015, ERP No. D-AFS-K65297-CA* , Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Proposed 2003 Mountain Master Development Plan, Implementation, Eldorado National Forest, Amador, Alpine and EL Dorado Counties, CA. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about cumulative effects to the watershed and impacts to water resources, air quality, as well as traffic, and noise. Rating EC2. *EIS No. 20060027, ERP No. D-AFS-K65298-CA* , Kings River Project, Proposal to Restore Historical Pre-1850 Forest Conditions, Implementation, High Sierra Ranger District, Sierra National Forest, Fresno County, CA. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns because the proposed action increases the potential for adverse impacts to aquatic and late successional forest species, including a trend towards federal listing for the Federal candidate Yosemite toad. Rating EC2. *EIS No. 20050516, ERP No. DS-SFW-F64005-00* , Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, Comprehensive Conservation Plan, A New Alternative E: Modified Wildlife and Integrated Public Use, Implementation, MN, WI, IL and IA. *Summary:* EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO. *EIS No. 20060025, ERP No. DS-AFS-F65034-WI* , Northwest Howell Vegetation Management Project, New Information to Address Inadequate Disclosure of the Cumulative Effects Analysis for Six Animal and Two Plant Species, Eagle River-Florence Ranger District, Chequamegon-Nicole National Forest, Florence and Forest Counties, WI. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concern about cumulative impacts from pesticide use, invasive species, disturbance during nesting and breeding seasons, and fragmentation to wildlife, and their habitat. Rating EC2. Final EISs *EIS No. 20060003, ERP No. F-AFS-J65425-00* , Black Hills National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan Phase II Amendment, Proposal to Amend the 1997 Land and Resource Management Plan, Custer, Fall River, Lawrence, Meade and Pennington Counties, SD and Crook and Weston Counties, WY. *Summary:* EPA continues to have environmental concerns about adverse impacts to water quality, impacts from runoff and soil erosion, and to fish and wildlife habitat. *EIS No. 20060021, ERP No. F-AFS-J65356-UT* , Quitchupah Creek Road Project, Public Road Construction to Provide Access from UT-10 to the Acord Lakes Road, Application for Right-of-Way Grant, Fishlake National Forest, Sevier County Special Services District (SSD), Sevier and Emery Counties, UT. *Summary:* The final EIS did include a monitoring plan and additional mitigation measures to address objections raised by EPA with erosion and impacts to water quality, but EPA continues to have concerns with the potential impacts to water quality from both the old roads and new roads from this project. *EIS No. 20060031, ERP No. F-NPS-B65012-ME* , Schoodic General Management Plan Amendment, Implementation, Acadia National Park, ME. *Summary:* EPA does not object to the proposed project. *EIS No. 20060033, ERP No. F-FRA-K53011-CA* , Los Angeles Union Station Run-Through Tracks Project, Pedestrian Access Improvements, Connectivity and Increase the Capacity, City Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. *Summary:* EPA continues to express environmental concerns about particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM <sup>2.5</sup> ) and requested mitigation to reduce these diesel-related emissions. *EIS No. 20060057, ERP No. F-NPS-F65047-OH* , Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miamis National Historic Site, General Management Plan, Implementation, Lucas County, OH. *Summary:* The Final EIS addresses the recommendations EPA made on reducing the spread of invasive plants species and the use of native plants in landscape design, therefore, EPA has no objections to the proposed project. *EIS No. 20060070, ERP No. F-AFS-L65465-OR* , Tamarack Quarry Expansion Project, Secure a Long-Term Economical Source of Rock Material to Use for Highway and Road Maintenance, Mt. Hood National Forest, Clackamas County, OR. *Summary:* EPA does not object to the proposed project. *EIS No. 20060079, ERP No. F-FHW-F40417-WI, WI-83* Highway Improvements, County NN in Mukwonago to WI-16 in Hartland, Funding and U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit Issuance, Waukesha County, WI. *Summary:* EPA continues to express environmental concerns that wetland impacts have not been adequately mitigated and requested that addition mitigation be provided. *EIS No. 20060087, ERP No. F-AFS-F65059-IL* , Shawnee National Forest Trails Designation Project, Phase 1, Designation, Construction and Maintenance for Trail System within Four Watershed: Eagle Creek, Big Grand Pierre Creek, Lusk Creek and Upper Bay Creek, Hidden Springs Ranger District, Gallatin, Hardin, Johnson, Pope and Saline Counties, IL. *Summary:* The Final EIS adequately addressed EPA's concerns with trail density standards, seasonal and wet-weather closures, and the impacts to water quality; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed project. *EIS No. 20060092, ERP No. F-AFS-J65417-MT* , Frenchtown Face Ecosystem Restoration Project, Maintenance and Improvement of Forest Health, Risk Reduction of Damage Insects and Disease, Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District, Missoula, MT. *Summary:* EPA continues to express environmental concerns about potential adverse impacts from roads, OHV use, grazing and oil and gas development to water quality, aquatic resources and the protection of unique cultural and natural resources. *EIS No. 20060130, ERP No. F-COE-K40260-CA* , *Adoption* —CA-905 Freeway or Tollway Construction Project Route Location, Adoption and Construction, Otay Mesa Port of Entry to I-805, Funding and U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit Issuance, San Diego County, CA. *Summary:* EPA continues to express environmental concerns about impacts to waters of the U.S., and requested additional avoidance and minimization of water impacts. *EIS No. 20060030, ERP No. FA-COE-F28000-IL* , Sugar Creek Municipal Water Supply, Updated Information, Proposed New 1172 Acre Water Supply Reservoir, Construction, COE Section 404 Permit Issuance, City of Marion, Williamson and Johnson Counties, IL. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about water quality impacts, cumulative and indirect impacts, and costs, and suggested that these issues be addressed prior to issuance of a Record of Decision. *EIS No. 20050553, ERP No. FS-STB-J53005-00* , Powder River Basin Expansion Project, New Information, Addressing Four Environmental Issues Remanded by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, Finance Docket No. 33407—Dakota, Minnesota, Eastern Railroad, SD, WY and MN. *Summary:* EPA continues to express environmental concerns about aquatic resource/wetland impacts and the proposed mitigation strategies. Dated: April 18, 2006. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. 06-3828 Filed 4-20-06; 8:45 am]

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