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BILLING CODE 4000-01-M DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Privacy Act of 1974; Computer Matching Program AGENCY: Department of Education. ACTION: Notice of computer matching program between the U.S. Department of Education (ED), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE). SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, Pub. L. 100-503, and the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)*Final Guidance Interpreting the Provisions of Public Law 100-503, the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988* , 54 FR 25818 (June 19, 1989), this document gives notice of a computer matching program between ED and HHS/ACF/OCSE. This computer matching program between the two agencies will become effective, as indicated in paragraph six of this notice. In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), OMB *Final Guidance Interpreting the Provisions of Public Law 100-503, the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988* , 54 FR 25818 (June 19, 1989), and OMB Circular No. A-130, Appendix I (65 FR 77677 (December 12, 2000)), we provide the following information: 1. Names of Participating Agencies The U.S. Department of Education
(ED)is the source agency; and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), is the recipient agency. 2. Purpose of Matching Program The purpose of the matching program is to obtain address and employment information on individuals who owe funds to the Federal government for defaulted student loans or grant overpayments awarded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. ED will use this information to initiate independent collection of these debts under the provisions of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1982 when voluntary payment is not forthcoming. For individuals whose annualized wage level exceeds $16,000, these collection efforts will include orders by ED, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ); or a guaranty agency to the employing entity, pursuant to statutory, non-judicial, administrative wage garnishment authority, to withhold a portion of the disposable pay of the debtor until such time as the obligation is paid in full. 3. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program The legal authority for HHS and ED to conduct this matching program is contained in the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 653(j)(6)). 4. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered by the Matching Program The current systems of records maintained by the respective agencies under the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, from which records will be disclosed for the purpose of this computer matching program are as follows: ED: Student Financial Assistance Collection Files (18-11-07), 64 FR 30166-30169 (June 4, 1999), as amended, 64 FR 72407 (December 27, 1999). (ED has published a notice of a new system of records entitled the Common Services for Borrowers
(CSB)system (18-11-16), 71 FR 3503 (January 23, 2006), which, once it is fully phased in, will replace ED's Student Financial Assistance Collection Files system of records.) OCSE: The National Directory of New Hires database maintained in the Location and Collection System (09-90-0074), 70 FR 21200 (April 25, 2005). 5. Description of Computer Matching Program ED administers student financial assistance programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). OCSE maintains a database that consists of three separate components. The first component, the new hire or “W4” file, contains all newly hired employees as reported from the State Directory of New Hires
(SDNH)and directly from Federal agencies. The second component, the quarterly wage or “QW” file, contains quarterly wage information on individual employees, as received from Federal agencies and States. The third component, the unemployment insurance or “UI” file, contains unemployment insurance information on individuals who have received, or made application for, unemployment benefits, as reported by the State Workforce Agency or other State agencies responsible for the implementation of the Unemployment Insurance Program. This matching agreement between ED and HHS/ACF/OCSE will assist ED, and other entities with whom ED shares the data, in locating and collecting funds from those individuals who are in default on loans awarded under Title IV of the HEA or owe an obligation to refund an overpayment of a grant awarded under Title IV of the HEA. The primary identifying elements that the two agencies will match are: ED: First and Last Name, and Social Security Number
(SSN)of delinquent debtors. OCSE: First and Last Name, and SSN of all current and newly hired employees and claimants for unemployment insurance benefits. OCSE will verify the Name and SSN combination, and perform the computer match using all nine digits of the SSN of the ED file against the OCSE computer database. OCSE will produce a file containing the name, SSN, address, employer, wage amount, and employer's address for each individual identified, based on the match. The file containing the results of the match will be provided to ED. ED is responsible for determining whether the data in the NDNH reply file is consistent with ED's source file and for resolving any discrepancies or inconsistencies on an individual basis. ED will also be responsible for ensuring that no adverse action is taken against any individual, as a result of information produced by the matching program, until the information has been independently verified and the individual receives a notice from ED containing a statement of its findings and informing the individual of the opportunity to contest such findings. 6. Effective Dates of the Matching Program The matching program will become effective on
(1)May 16, 2006;
(2)30 days after publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** ; or
(3)40 days after the signing of the transmittal letters sending the computer matching program report to Congress and OMB, unless OMB disapproves the agreement within the 40 day review period or grants a waiver of 10 days of the review period, whichever date occurs last. The matching program will continue for 18 months after the effective date, and may be extended for an additional 12 months thereafter, if the conditions specified in 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(D) have been met. 7. Address for Receipt of Public Comments or Inquiries If you wish to comment on this matching program or obtain additional information about the program including a copy of the computer matching agreement between ED and HHS/ACF/OCSE, contact Marian E. Currie, Management and Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Union Center Plaza, room 41B4, Washington, DC 20202-5320, Telephone:
(202)377-3212; or, as a secondary contact: Naomi Randolph, Supervisory, Management and Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Union Center Plaza, room 44E3, Washington, DC 20202-5320, Telephone:
(202)377-4367. If you use a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD), you may call the Federal Relay Service
(FRS)at 1-800-877-8339. Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document in an alternative format ( *e.g.* , Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the contact person listed in the preceding paragraph. Electronic Access to This Document You may view this document, as well as all other Department of Education documents published in the **Federal Register** , in text or Adobe Portable Document Format
(PDF)on the Internet at the following site: *http://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister/index.html.* To use PDF you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free, at 1-888-293-6498; or in the Washington, DC area at
(202)512-1530. You may also view this document in text or PDF at the following site: *http://ifap.ed.gov/IFAPWebApp/currentFRegistersPag.jsp.* Note: The official version of this document is the document published in the **Federal Register** . Free Internet access to the official edition of the **Federal Register** and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: *http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html* . Dated: May 4, 2006. Theresa S. Shaw, Chief Operating Officer, Federal Student Aid. [FR Doc. E6-7048 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Science DOE/NSF Nuclear Science Advisory Committee AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the DOE/NSF Nuclear Science Advisory Committee (NSAC). Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the **Federal Register** . DATES: Friday, July 21, 2006 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda L. May, U.S. Department of Energy; SC-26/Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-1290; Telephone: 301-903-0536. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and guidance on a continuing basis to the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation on scientific priorities within the field of basic nuclear science research. *Tentative Agenda:* Agenda will include discussions of the following: Friday, July 21, 2006: • Reports from Department of Energy and National Science Foundation. • Perspectives from Department of Energy and National Science Foundation. • NSAC Discussion of New Charges. • Discussion of the Long Range Plan Assignments/Strategies. • Public Comment (10-minute rule). *Public Participation:* The meeting is open to the public. 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 these items on the agenda, you should contact Brenda L. May, 301-903-0536 or *Brenda.May@science.doe.gov* (e-mail). You must make your request for an oral statement at least 5 business days before the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Chairperson of the Committee will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Public comment will follow the 10-minute rule. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available for public review and copying within 30 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 May 3, 2006. Carol Matthews, Acting Advisory Committee, Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6-7039 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Savannah River AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EMSSAB), Savannah River. 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: Monday, May 22, 2006, 1 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, May 23, 2006, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. ADDRESSES: DoubleTree Hotel, 411 West Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gerri Flemming, Closure Project Office, Department of Energy Savannah River Operations Office, P.O. Box A, Aiken, SC 29802; Phone:
(803)952-7886. 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: Monday, May 22, 2006: 1 p.m.—Combined Committee Session. 5:15 p.m.— Adjourn. 5:30 p.m.—Executive Committee Meeting. 6:30 p.m.— Adjourn. Tuesday, May 23, 2006: 8:30 a.m.—Approval of Minutes, Agency Updates. 9:15 a.m.—Public Comment Session. 9:30 a.m.—Chair and Facilitator Update. 10:30 a.m.—National Nuclear Security Administration Update. 11:15 a.m.—Waste Management Committee Report. 11:45 a.m.—Public Comment Session. 12 p.m.—Lunch Break. 1 p.m.—Facility Disposition and Site Remediation Committee Report. 2:30 p.m.—Nuclear Materials Committee Report. 3:30 p.m.—Public Comment Session. 3:40 p.m.—Strategic and Legacy Management Committee Report. 3:55 p.m.—Administrative Committee Report. 4 p.m.—Adjourn. If needed, time will be allotted after public comments for items added to the agenda and administrative details. A final agenda will be available at the meeting, Monday, May 22, 2006. *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 Gerri Flemming's office at the address or telephone 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. This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting date due to programmatic issues that had to be resolved prior to the meeting date. *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 through Friday, except Federal holidays. Minutes will also be available by writing to Gerri Flemming, Department of Energy Savannah River Operations Office, P.O. Box A, Aiken, SC 29802, or by calling her at
(803)952-7886. Issued at Washington, DC, on May 3, 2006. Carol Matthews, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6-7038 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP06-143-000] Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Application May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 21, 2006, Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (Algonquin), 5400 Westheimer Court, Houston, Texas 77056-5310, filed an application in Docket No. CP06-143-000, pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act
(NGA)and part 157 of the Commission's regulations, for authorization to construct 3.5 miles of 18-inch-diameter pipeline, a meter station, and a pig launcher/receiver in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The facilities, known collectively as the Cape Cod Project, would be capable of providing up to 38,000 dekatherms per day of firm natural gas transportation service to Colonial Gas Company d/b/a KeySpan Energy Delivery New England, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call
(202)502-8659 or TTY,
(202)208-3676. Any questions regarding this application may be directed to Stephen E. Tillman, General Manager, Regulatory Affairs, at
(713)627-5113, Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, 5400 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77056-5310. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. Unless filing electronically, a party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review process. Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission's final order. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. *Comment Date:* May 23, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6963 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-325-000] Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 26, 2006, Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (Algonquin) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, Second Revised Sheet No. 553 proposed to be effective May 27, 2006. Algonquin states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6970 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL06-48-000] Braintree Electric Light Department; Notice of Filing May 2, 2006. On January 19, 2006, Braintree Electric Light Department (Braintree) filed a petition for declaratory order requesting that the Commission determine that the rates and changes associated with a reliability must-run agreement between Braintree and ISO-NE for Braintree's 96 MW, dual-fuel, combined cycle Potter 2 generating facility will satisfy the “just and reasonable” criteria of section 205 of the Federal Power Act. On March 23, 2006, the Director, Division of Markets and Tariff Development—East of the Commission's Office of Energy Markets and Reliability issued, in the above-captioned proceeding, a letter asking Braintree to submit additional information. The Director's March 23 letter further noted that “these questions will require consultation with ISO New England (ISO-NE).” Take notice that on April 19, 2006 ISO-NE filed a response to the Director's March 23, 2006 letter. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on May 12, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6965 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL06-48-000] Braintree Electric Light Department; Notice of Filing May 2, 2006. On January 19, 2006, Braintree Electric Light Department (Braintree) filed a petition for declaratory order requesting that the Commission determine that the rates and changes associated with a reliability must-run agreement between Braintree and ISO-NE for Braintree's 96 MW, dual-fuel, combined cycle Potter 2 generating facility will satisfy the “just and reasonable” criteria of section 205 of the Federal Power Act. On March 23, 2006, the Director, Division of Markets and Tariff Development-East of the Commission's Office of Energy Markets and Reliability issued, in the above-captioned proceeding, a letter asking Braintree to submit additional information. The Director's March 23 letter further noted that “these questions will require consultation with ISO New England (ISO-NE).” Take notice that on April 14, 2006 Braintree filed its response to the Director's March 23, 2006 letter. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on May 12, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6983 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-327-000] Canyon Creek Compression Company; Notice of Propsoed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 28, 2006, Canyon Creek Compression Company (Canyon) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to become effective June 1, 2006: Fifteenth Revised Sheet No. 6. Eighth Revised Sheet No. 6A. Canyon states that copies of the filing are being mailed to its customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible online at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6972 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-618-002] Colorado Interstate Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 26, 2006, Colorado Interstate Gas Company
(CIG)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Original Sheet No. 380K, with an effective date of June 1, 2006. CIG states that copies of its filing have been sent to all firm customers, interruptible customers, and affected state commissions. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6958 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-335-000] Discovery Gas Transmission LLC; Notice of Cash-Out Report May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 28, 2006, Discovery Gas Transmission LLC (Discovery) submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission its annual cash-out report for the calendar year ended December 31, 2005. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time May 10, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6980 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-319-000] Distrigas of Massachusetts LLC; Notice of Tariff Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 27, 2006, Distrigas of Massachusetts LLC (DOMAC) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Twenty-First Revised Sheet No. 94 and Second Revised Sheet No. 94A, to become effective as of June 1, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6962 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. RP04-197-006, RP05-213-003 and RP06-232-001] Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP; Notice of Compliance Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 28, 2006, Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP (Cove Point) submitted a joint compliance filing to the Commission's Order on Rehearing and Compliance issued March 29, 2006 in Docket Nos. RP04-197-000 et al. and the Commission's unpublished letter order issued March 30, 2006 in Docket No. RP06-232-000. Cove Point states that copies of the filing were served on parties on the official service lists in the above-captioned proceedings. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6956 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-322-000] East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 26, 2006, East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC (East Tennessee) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 337 proposed to be effective May 27, 2006. East Tennessee states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6967 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-321-000] Egan Hub Storage, LLC; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 26, 2006, Egan Hub Storage, LLC (Egan Hub) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Second Revised Sheet No. 143 proposed to be effective May 27, 2006. Egan Hub states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible online at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6966 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-422-012] El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 24, 2006, El Paso Natural Gas Company
(EPNG)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1-A, the tariff sheets listed on Appendix A to the filing, to become effective April 1, 2006. EPNG states that copies of the filing were served on parties on the official service list. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible online at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6957 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-320-000] Florida Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 27, 2006, Florida Gas Transmission Company
(FGT)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, the revised tariff sheets listed on Appendix A attached to the filing, to become effective May 27, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6943 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-278-001] Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation; Notice of Compliance Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that, on April 27, 2006, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation
(GTN)submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's April 21, 2006 Order Accepting Tariff Sheets Subject To Conditions issued in this proceeding. GTN states that copies of the filing were served on parties on the official service list in the above-captioned proceeding. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible online at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6960 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP99-518-088] Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation; Notice of Compliance Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 28, 2006, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation
(GTN)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1-A, Thirty-Third Revised Sheet No. 15, to become effective May 1, 2006. GTN further states that a copy of this filing has been served on GTN's jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6964 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-326-000] Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 26, 2006, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation
(GTN)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1-A, the following tariff sheet, to become effective May 27, 2006: First Revised Sheet No. 272. First Revised Sheet No. 281. First Revised Sheet No. 291. GTN further states that a copy of this filing has been served on GTN's jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible online at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6971 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-334-000] Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 28, 2006, Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C. (Gulfstream) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets reflecting an effective date of June 1, 2006: Fourth Revised Sheet No. 7. Second Revised Sheet No. 165. Original Sheet No. 165A. Gulfstream states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6979 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-324-000] Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 26, 2006, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C. (Maritimes) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Third Revised Sheet No. 283 proposed to be effective May 27, 2006. Maritimes states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6969 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-329-000] National Fuel Gas Supply; Notice of Tariff Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 28, 2006, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (National) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, Eighty-Ninth Revised Sheet No. 9, to become effective May 1, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6974 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP01-377-009] Northern Border Pipeline Company; Notice of Compliance Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 27, 2006, Northern Border Pipeline Company (Northern Border) tendered for filing to become part of Northern Border's FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Twelfth Revised Sheet No. 99A, to become effective April 1, 2006. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible online at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6954 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP01-377-010] Northern Border Pipeline Company; Notice of Compliance Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 28, 2006, Northern Border Pipeline Company (Northern Border) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Thirteenth Revised Sheet No. 99A, to become effective May 1, 2006. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6955 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-332-000] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 28, 2006, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) tendered for filing to become part of it FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1 First Revised Sheet No. 26, with an effective date of June 1, 2006. Northern further states that copies of the filing have been mailed to each of its customers and interested State Commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6977 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-331-000] Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 28, 2006, Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP (Panhandle) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, Second Revised Sheet No. 3B, to become effective June 1, 2006. Panhandle states that the purpose of this filing is to revise the tariff map to reflect changes in the pipeline facilities and the points at which service is provided. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6976 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-336-000] Pine Needle LNG Company, L.L.C.; Notice of Tariff Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that on May 1, 2006, Pine Needle LNG Company, L.L.C. (Pine Needle) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Volume No. 1, Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 4, to become effective June 1, 2006. Pine Needle states that copies of the filing are being mailed to each of its affected customers, interested State Commissions, and other interested parties. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6981 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-200-004] Rockies Express Pipeline LLC; Notice of Compliance Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 24, 2006, Rockies Express Pipeline LLC
(REX)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 22, and First Revised Sheet No. 23, to be effective April 20, 2006. REX stated that a copy of this filing has been served upon all parties to this proceeding, REX's customers, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission and the Wyoming Public Service Commission. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6959 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-333-000] Southern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes to FERC Gas Tariff May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 28, 2006, Southern Natural Gas Company (Southern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1 (Tariff) the following revised sheets to become effective June 1, 2006: First Revised Sheet No. 5. First Revised Sheet No. 5A . Second Revised Sheet No. 6. Second Revised Sheet No. 7. Original Sheet No. 7A. Original Sheet No. 7B. Original Sheet No. 7C. Original Sheet No. 7D. Original Sheet No. 7E. Second Revised Sheet No. 8. Second Revised Sheet No. 9. Original Sheet No. 9A. Original Sheet No. 9B. Second Revised Sheet No. 10. Second Revised Sheet No. 11. Original Sheet No. 11A. Original Sheet No. 11B. Original Sheet No. 11C. Original Sheet No. 11D. Original Sheet No. 11E. Second Revised Sheet No. 12. Second Revised Sheet No. 13. Original Sheet No. 13A. Original Sheet No. 13B. Original Sheet No. 13C. Original Sheet No. 13D. Original Sheet No. 13E. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6978 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-303-001] Stingray Pipeline Company, L.L.C.; Notice of Compliance Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 26, 2006, Stingray Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (Stingray) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to become effective May 10, 2006: Substitute Second Revised Sheet No. 305. Substitute Original Sheet No. 321. Original Sheet No. 321A. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on May 5, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6961 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP96-312-156] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 28, 2006, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee) tendered for filing Negotiated Rate Arrangement. Tennessee states that the filed Negotiated Rate Arrangement reflects an agreement between Tennessee and Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) for transportation under Rate Schedule FT-A pursuant to Tennessee's Northeast ConneXion NY/NJ Project. Tennessee requests that the Commission accept and approve the Negotiated Rate Arrangement to be effective on the commencement date of the FT-A Agreement. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6982 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-323-000] Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 26, 2006, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1, Second Revised Sheet No. 583 and Third Revised Sheet No. 602 proposed to be effective May 27, 2006. Texas Eastern states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6968 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-328-000] Vector Pipeline L.P.; Notice of Tariff Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 28, 2006, Vector Pipeline L.P. (Vector), tendered for filing certain negotiated rate agreements and revised tariff sheets to its FERC Gas Tariff, Volume No. 1, for the purpose of deleting sheets summarizing negotiated rate contracts and substituting a sheet listing non-conforming contracts pursuant to an Audit Letter issued April 28, 2006. Vector requests an effective date for the tariff sheets of June 1, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6973 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-330-000] Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company; Notice of Tariff Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 28, 2006, Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company (Williston Basin) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the following revised tariff sheets to become effective April 28, 2006: Sixteenth Revised Sheet No. 5. Twelfth Revised Sheet No. 6. Twelfth Revised Sheet No. 6A. Eighth Revised Sheet No. 7. Twelfth Revised Sheet No. 8. Fourteenth Revised Sheet No. 9. Williston Basin states that the revised tariff sheets are being filed to update its system maps. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible online at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6975 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. EC06-113-000, et al.] Pacific Gas and Electric Company, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings May 2, 2006. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Mirant Delta, LLC, and Mirant Special Procurement, Inc. [Docket No. EC06-113-000] Take notice that on April 17, 2006 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Mirant Delta, LLC and Mirant Special Procurement, Inc. submitted an application seeking approval of the disposition of jurisdictional facilities pursuant to Section 203 of Federal Power Act and Part 33 of the Commission's regulations. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on May 12, 2006. 2. Xcel Energy Services Inc. [Docket No. EC06-114-000] Take notice that on April 18, 2006 that Xcel Energy Services Inc. on behalf of Xcel Energy Operating Companies submitted an application for authorization to acquire short term debt securities through June 30, 2008, pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on May 12, 2006. 3. Astoria Generating Company, L.P. [Docket No. EG06-49-000] Take notice that on April 19, 2006 Astoria Generating Company, L.P. filed a notice of self-recertification of exempt wholesale generator status, pursuant to PUHCA of 2005 and 18 CFR 366.7 of the Commission regulations. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on May 10, 2006. 4. Harry J. Pearce [Docket No. ID-4852-000] Take notice that on April 12, 2006, Harry J. Pearce submitted an application to hold interlocking positions pursuant to section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on May 31, 2006. Standard Paragraph Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible online at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6941 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 May 2, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings: *Docket Numbers:* ES06-44-000. *Applicants:* Upper Peninsula Power Company. *Description:* Upper Peninsula Power Co submits an application for authorization to issue securities in an amount not to exceed $15 million at any one time pursuant to section 204. *Filed Date:* 04/18/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0262. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, May 9, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ES06-45-000. *Applicants:* Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Company. *Description:* Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Co submits an application for authority to issue from the date of the order through June 1, 2008 unsecured promissory notes and other obligations etc. *Filed Date:* 04/07/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0233. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Friday, May 5, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ES06-46-000. *Applicants:* Entergy Services Inc; Entergy Arkansas, Inc.; Entergy Gulf States, Inc.; Entergy Louisiana, LLC; Entergy Mississippi, Inc; System Energy Resources, Inc. *Description:* Entergy Services Inc. on behalf of Entergy Arkansas, et al. submits an application under Section 204 for authorization to issue securities. *Filed Date:* 04/25/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060425-5069. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov.* To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6942 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 May 1, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER03-170-003. *Applicants:* Covanta Essex Company. *Description:* Covanta Essex Co. submits its triennial market power update. *Filed Date:* 04/18/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0248. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, May 09, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER03-438-004. *Applicants:* ManChief Power Company LLC. *Description:* Manchief Power, LLC submits its triennial market-based rate update pursuant to FERC's 4/18/03 Letter Order. *Filed Date:* 04/18/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0249. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, May 09, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER03-774-002. *Applicants:* Eagle Energy Partners I, L.P. *Description:* Eagle Energy Partners I, LP submits of a change in status reflecting a departure from the characteristics FERC relied upon in granting Eagle Energy authorization to sell wholesale power at market-based rates. *Filed Date:* 04/20/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060428-0121. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, May 11, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER03-1312-010. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc. submits its proposed revisions to Schedule 20 of its Open Access Transmission and Energy Market Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff Revised Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 04/20/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0237. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, May 11, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-1420-001. *Applicants:* Lehman Brothers Commodity Services Inc. *Description:* Lehman Brothers Commodity Services Inc. informs FERC of a change in status reflecting a departure from the characteristics that FERC relied upon granting authorization to sell wholesale power. *Filed Date:* 04/20/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0238. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, May 11, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-6-054; EL04-135-056; EL02-111-074; EL03-212-070. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection LLC; PJM Transmission Owners. *Description:* PJM Interconnection LLC and the PJM Transmission Owners jointly submit proposed revisions to the Joint Operating Agreement with Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc. *Filed Date:* 04/20/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0236. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, May 11, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-6-055; EL04-135-057; EL02-111-075; EL03-212-071. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.; Midwest ISO Transmission Owners; Midwest Stand-Alone Transmission Companies. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc. et al. jointly submit proposed revisions to the Joint Operating Agreement with PJM Interconnection LLC. *Filed Date:* 04/20/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0235. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, May 11, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-291-002; EL06-57-001. *Applicants:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Description:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. submits a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's 4/3/06 Order. *Filed Date:* 04/18/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0247. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, May 09, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-557-002. *Applicants:* EL Paso Electric Company. *Description:* El Paso Electric Co. submits its responses to FERC's 3/23/06 request for additional information. *Filed Date:* 04/21/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0261. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Friday, May 12, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-713-001. *Applicants:* Weyerhaeuser Company. *Description:* Weyerhaeuser Company submits its amended petition for market based rate authority, acceptance of initial rate schedule, waivers and blanket authority, etc. *Filed Date:* 04/20/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0229. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, May 11, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-761-001. *Applicants:* Rumford Paper Company. *Description:* Rumford Paper Company submits an Amended Petition for Market Based Rate Authority Acceptance of Initial Rate Schedule, Waivers and Blanket Authority. *Filed Date:* 04/20/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0225. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, May 11, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-873-000. *Applicants:* Southern California Edison Company. *Description:* Southern California Edison Co submits a Letter Agreement with Riverside Public Utilities. *Filed Date:* 04/18/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0259. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, May 09, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-875-000. *Applicants:* Southern California Edison Company. *Description:* Southern California Edison Co submits an amended Service Agreement for Wholesale Distribution Service with the City of Banning, CA. *Filed Date:* 04/20/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0232. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, May 11, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-876-000. *Applicants:* Louisville Gas & Electric Company; Kentucky Utilities Company. *Description:* Louisville Gas and Electric Co and Kentucky Utilities Co submit an Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Indiana Municipal Power Agency and Illinois Municipal Electric Agency. *Filed Date:* 04/20/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0226. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, May 11, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-878-000. *Applicants:* MMC Chula Vista LLC. *Description:* MMC Chula Vista LLC submits its application for order accepting initial market-based rate schedule, waiving regulations and granting blanket approvals. *Filed Date:* 04/20/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0227. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, May 11, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-879-000. *Applicants:* MMC Escondido LLC. *Description:* MMC Escondido LLC submits its application for order accepting initial market-based rate schedule, waiving regulations and granting blanket approvals. *Filed Date:* 04/20/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0228. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, May 11, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-881-000. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc submits an unexecuted Large Generator Interconnection Agreement with Power Partners Midwest, LLC et al. *Filed Date:* 04/21/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0306. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Friday, May 12, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-882-000. *Applicants:* Bayside Power L.P. *Description:* Bayside Power, LP submits its application for acceptance of FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1 under which Bayside will engage in wholesale electric power & energy transactions in ISO New England. *Filed Date:* 04/17/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0272. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Monday, May 08, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER94-24-036. *Applicants:* Enron Power Marketing, Inc. *Description:* Enron Power Marketing, Inc submits a notice of a change in status pursuant to Order 652. *Filed Date:* 04/18/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0250. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, May 09, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER96-719-013; ER99-2156-009; ER97-2801-011. *Applicants:* MidAmerican Energy Company; Cordova Energy Company, LLC; PacifiCorp. *Description:* MidAmerican Energy Co et al. submit their notice of change in status regarding the transfer of ownership of PacifiCorp from PacifiCorp Holdings, Inc etc. *Filed Date:* 04/20/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060427-0083. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, May 11, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER98-13-016. *Applicants:* Enron Energy Services, Inc. *Description:* Enron Energy Services Inc submits a notice of a change in status, pursuant to Order 652. *Filed Date:* 04/18/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0258. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, May 09, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER98-511-007; ER97-4345-019; EL05-107-000 *Applicants:* Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company; OGE Energy Resources, Inc. *Description:* Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. and OGE Energy Resources, Inc. submit revised versions of their respective market-based rate tariffs as well as cost-based power sales tariffs for sales etc pursuant to FERC's 3/21/06 order. *Filed Date:* 04/20/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0234. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, May 11, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov.* To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-7004 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #2 May 1, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER06-611-001; ER06-691-001. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, LLC. *Description:* PJM Interconnection, LLC submits a response to FERC's 3/31/06 request for additional information. *Filed Date:* 4/24/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0271. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 15, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-743-001. *Applicants:* Air Liquide Large Industries U.S., LP. *Description:* Air Liquide Large Industries U.S., LP submits an amendment to its application for market based rate authority filed on 3/16/06, in response to FERC's request. *Filed Date:* 4/24/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0269. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 15, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-744-001. *Applicants:* Sabine Cogen, LP. *Description:* Sabine Cogen, LP amends its application for market-based rate authority filed on 3/16/06, in response to FERC's request. *Filed Date:* 4/24/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0268. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 15, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-877-000. *Applicants:* Pacific Gas & Electric Company. *Description:* Pacific Gas and Electric Co. submits an executed Letter Agreement settling a dispute with Transmission Agency of Northern California. *Filed Date:* 4/24/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0246. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 15, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-883-000. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corporation; Indiana Michigan Power Company. *Description:* Indiana Michigan Power Co. submits its second revision to the Interconnection and Local Delivery Service Agreement 1262 with Wabash Valley Power Association. *Filed Date:* 4/24/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0273. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 15, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-884-000. *Applicants:* PSI Energy, Inc. *Description:* PSI Energy Inc. submits a request for FERC to accept its Cost-Based Formula Rate Agreement for Firm Energy and Capacity dated 4/14/06 with Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative. *Filed Date:* 4/24/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0264. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 15, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-885-000. *Applicants:* BM2 LLC. *Description:* BM2 LLC submits a petition for acceptance of its initial Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Waivers and Blanket Authority. *Filed Date:* 4/24/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0263. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 15, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-886-000. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, LLC. *Description:* PJM Interconnection LLC submits an Interconnection Service Agreement No. 1466 with AMERESCO Delaware Energy, LLC and Delaware Power and Light Co. *Filed Date:* 4/24/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0307. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 15, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-887-000. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, LLC. *Description:* PJM Interconnection LLC submits an Interconnection Service Agreement No. 1467 with AMERESCO Delaware Energy, LLC and Delmarva Power & Light Co. *Filed Date:* 4/24/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060426-0194. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 15, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-888-000. *Applicants:* Allegheny Energy Supply Company, LLC *Description:* Allegheny Energy Supply Co, LLC submits a Notice of Succession et al. *Filed Date:* 4/25/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060428-0120. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov.* To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-7005 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 11433-016] Madison Electric Works; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment May 2, 2006. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR Part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 F.R. 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has prepared an Environmental Assessment
(EA)for an application requesting Commission approval for surrender of minor project license and dam removal of the 547 kilowatt Sandy River Project (FERC No. 11433). The project is located on the Sandy River in the Towns of Norridgewock and Starks, Somerset County, Maine. The EA contains the staff's analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the project and concludes that the surrender of license and dam removal would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. A copy of the EA is attached to the May 1, 2006 Commission Order titled “Order Approving Surrender of License with Dam Removal,” which is available for review and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426. The EA may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number (prefaced by P-) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC On Line Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll free at
(866)208-3676, or for TTY contact
(202)502-8659. For further information, please contact Andrea Shriver at
(202)502-8171. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6944 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments May 2, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12655-000 c. *Date filed:* February 20, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Fall Line Hydro Company, Incorporated. e. *Name of Project:* Carters Reregulation Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located at the existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Carters Reregulation Dam on the Coosawattee River in Murray County, Georgia. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contacts:* Robert A. Davis, 390 Timber Laurel Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, and Michael P. O'Brien, 302 North Spring Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689. i. *FERC Contact:* Chris Yeakel,
(202)502-8132. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would use the existing Army Corps of Engineers' Carters Reregulation Dam and consist of:
(1)Three proposed eight-foot-diameter steel penstocks 85 feet in length,
(2)a proposed powerhouse containing two generating units with an installed capacity of 4.5 megawatts,
(3)a proposed tailrace,
(4)a proposed intake structure,
(5)a proposed transmission line one-half mile in length of a voltage yet to be determined; and
(7)appurtenant facilities. The project would have an annual generation of 16.5 gigawatt-hours, which would be sold to a local utility. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling
(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit:* Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application:* Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent:* A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit:* A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, “COMPETING APPLICATION” or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments:* Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6945 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments May 2, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12663-000. c. *Date filed:* March 31, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Washington Tidal Energy Company. e. *Name of Project:* Deception Pass Tidal Energy Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located in Deception Pass, between Whidbey Island and Fidalgo Island, in the Puget Sound in Skagit and Island Counties, Washington. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contacts:* Joseph A. Cannon, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 2300 N Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037, phone: (202)-663-8000, and Charles B. Cooper, TRC Environmental, Boott Mills South, 116 John St., Lowell, MA 01852, phone: (978)-656-3567. i. *FERC Contact:* Chris Yeakel,
(202)502-8132. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would consist of:
(1)100 to 300 Tidal In Stream Energy Conversion (TISEC) devices consisting of,
(2)rotating propeller blades,
(3)integrated generators with a capacity of 0.5 to 2.0 MW,
(4)anchoring systems,
(5)mooring lines, and
(6)interconnection transmission lines. The project is estimated to have an annual generation of 8.76 gigawatt-hours per-unit per-year, which would be sold to a local utility. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington DC 20426, or by calling
(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit:* Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application:* Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent:* A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit:* A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS,” “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS,” “PROTEST,” “COMPETING APPLICATION” or “MOTION TO INTERVENE,” as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments:* Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6946 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments May 2, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12664-000. c. *Date filed:* March 29, 2006. d. *Applicant:* New Hampshire Tidal Energy Company. e. *Name of Project:* Portsmouth Area Tidal Energy Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located in the Piscataqua River, in Rockingham and Strafford Counties, New Hampshire, and York County, Maine. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contacts:* Joseph A. Cannon, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 2300 N Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037, phone:
(202)663-8000, and Charles B. Cooper, TRC Environmental, Boott Mills South, 116 John St., Lowell, MA 01852, phone: (978)-656-3567. i. *FERC Contact:* Chris Yeakel,
(202)502-8132. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would consist of:
(1)50 to 100 Tidal In Stream Energy Conversion (TISEC) devices consisting of,
(2)rotating propeller blades,
(3)integrated generators with a capacity of 0.5 to 2.0 MW,
(4)anchoring systems,
(5)mooring lines, and
(6)interconnection transmission lines. The project is estimated to have an annual generation of 8.76 gigawatt-hours per-unit per-year, which would be sold to a local utility. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling
(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit:* Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application:* Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent:* A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit:* A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS,” “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS,” “PROTEST,” ”COMPETING APPLICATION” or “MOTION TO INTERVENE,” as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments:* Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6947 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice Of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments May 2, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12665-000. c. *Date filed:* March 27, 2006. d. *Applicant:* New York Tidal Energy Company. e. *Name of Project:* Astoria Tidal Energy Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located in the East River in New York and Queens Counties, New York. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contacts:* Joseph A. Cannon, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 2300 N Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037, phone: (202)-663-8000, and Charles B. Cooper, TRC Environmental, Boott Mills South, 116 John St., Lowell, MA 01852, phone: (978)-656-3567. i. *FERC Contact:* Chris Yeakel,
(202)502-8132. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would consist of:
(1)50 to 150 Tidal In Stream Energy Conversion (TISEC) devices consisting of,
(2)rotating propeller blades,
(3)integrated generators with a capacity of 0.5 to 2.0 MW,
(4)anchoring systems,
(5)mooring lines, and
(6)interconnection transmission lines. The project is estimated to have an annual generation of 8.76 gigawatt-hours per-unit per-year, which would be sold to a local utility. l. Locations of Applications: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling
(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit * —Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application* —Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent* —A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit* —A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; See 18 C.F.R. 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, “COMPETING APPLICATION” or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments* —Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6948 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments May 2, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12666-000. c. *Date filed:* March 27, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Maine Tidal Energy Company. e. *Name of Project:* Kennebec Tidal Energy Hydroelectric Project . f. *Location:* The project would be located in the Kennebec River between Chops Point and West Chops Point, in Sagadahoc County, Maine. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r) h. *Applicant Contacts:* Joseph A. Cannon, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 2300 N Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037, phone: (202)-663-8000, and Charles B. Cooper, TRC Environmental, Boott Mills South, 116 John St., Lowell, MA 01852, phone: (978)-656-3567. i. *FERC Contact:* Chris Yeakel,
(202)502-8132. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would consist of:
(1)50 Tidal In Stream Energy Conversion (TISEC) devices consisting of,
(2)rotating propeller blades,
(3)integrated generators with a capacity of 0.5 to 2.0 MW,
(4)anchoring systems,
(5)mooring lines; and
(6)interconnection transmission lines. The project is estimated to have an annual generation of 8.76 gigawatt-hours per-unit per-year, which would be sold to a local utility. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington DC 20426, or by calling
(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's website at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit* —Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application* —Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent* —A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit* —A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, “COMPETING APPLICATION” or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6949 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP96-312-156] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate Filing May 2, 2006. Take notice that on April 28, 2006, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee) tendered for filing Negotiated Rate Arrangement. Tennessee states that the filed Negotiated Rate Arrangement reflects an agreement between Tennessee and Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) for transportation under Rate Schedule FT-A pursuant to Tennessee's Northeast ConneXion NY/NJ Project. Tennessee requests that the Commission accept and approve the Negotiated Rate Arrangement to be effective on the commencement date of the FT-A Agreement. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6982 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments May 2, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12668-000. c. *Date filed:* April 3, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Maine Tidal Energy Company. e. *Name of Project:* Penobscot Tidal Energy Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located in the Penobscot River, west of Verona Island, in Hancock County, Maine. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contacts:* Joseph A. Cannon, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 2300 N Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037, phone:
(202)663-8000, and Charles B. Cooper, TRC Environmental, Boott Mills South, 116 John St., Lowell, MA 01852, phone:
(978)656-3567. i. *FERC Contact:* Chris Yeakel,
(202)502-8132. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would consist of:
(1)100 Tidal In Stream Energy Conversion (TISEC) devices consisting of,
(2)rotating propeller blades,
(3)integrated generators with a capacity of 0.5 to 2.0 MW,
(4)anchoring systems,
(5)mooring lines; and
(6)interconnection transmission lines. The project is estimated to have an annual generation of 8.76 gigawatt-hours per-unit per-year, which would be sold to a local utility. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling
(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit:* Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application ( *see* 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application:* Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent:* A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit:* A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, “COMPETING APPLICATION” or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments:* Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6950 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests May 2, 2006. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Amendment of License. b. *Project No:* 2004-194. c. *Date filed:* January 3, 2006. d. *Applicant:* City of Holyoke Gas & Electric Company. e. *Name of Project:* Holyoke Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Connecticut River, in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties, Massachusetts. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* License Article 418; Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Paul Ducheney, 66 Suffolk St., Holyoke, MA 01040,
(413)536-9340. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Hillary Berlin at 202-502-8915, or e-mail address: *hillary.berlin@frec.gov* . j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* 45 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Ms. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-2004-194) on any comments or motions filed. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages e-filings. k. *Description of Application:* The licensee filed a request for Commission approval of a permitting program under its Comprehensive Recreation and Land Management Plan. The permitting program is for various recreational and land uses within the project boundary. The program was developed in consultation with surrounding municipalities and non-governmental organizations. l. *Location of Application:* The filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free
(866)208-3676 or TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments:* Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. q. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6951 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests May 2, 2006 Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Non-Project Use Of Project Lands and Waters. b. *Project No:* 2165-025. c. *Date Filed:* March 6, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Alabama Power Company. e. *Name of Project:* The Warrior River Project, which includes the Smith Dam development. f. *Location:* The proposed action will take place at the Smith Dam development at the former Castle Rock Marina on Ryan Creek, which is a tributary to Smith Lake located in Cullman County, Alabama approximately 11 stream miles above the Smith Dam. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791
(a)825(r) and 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Keith E. Bryant, Sr. Engineer; Alabama Power Company Hydro Services; 600 18th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203;
(205)257-1403. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Brian Romanek at
(202)502-6175, or by e-mail: *Brian Romanek@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* June 1, 2006. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Ms. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-2165-025) on any comments or motions filed. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages e-filings. k. *Description of Request:* The licensee has requested Commission approval to allow Crane Hill Development, LLC. to install three floating boat dock structures at the former Castle Rock Marina, which is presently closed. The new docks would be for private use by residents of Waterford Condominiums, a residential community adjoining project land. The new dock structure would consist of:
(1)Two covered docks, each measuring 58 feet wide by 136 feet long and will accommodate 20 boats, each and;
(2)one partially covered dock structure, measuring 58 feet wide by 123 feet long, accommodating 18 boats. The total number of boats accommodated would be 58. The former marina had docks that would accommodate 92 boats. In addition, a one-fourth of an acre parking area would be constructed as well as a 50-foot-long retaining wall around the existing swimming pool. l. *Location of the Application:* This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at
(866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments:* Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described applications. A copy of the applications may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6952 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RM98-1-000] Records Governing Off-the Record Communications; Public Notice May 2, 2006. This constitutes notice, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2201(b), of the receipt of prohibited and exempt off-the-record communications. Order No. 607 (64 FR 51222, September 22, 1999) requires Commission decisional employees, who make or receive a prohibited or exempt off-the-record communication relevant to the merits of a contested proceeding, to deliver to the Secretary of the Commission, a copy of the communication, if written, or a summary of the substance of any oral communication. Prohibited communications are included in a public, non-decisional file associated with, but not a part of, the decisional record of the proceeding. Unless the Commission determines that the prohibited communication and any responses thereto should become a part of the decisional record, the prohibited off-the-record communication will not be considered by the Commission in reaching its decision. Parties to a proceeding may seek the opportunity to respond to any facts or contentions made in a prohibited off-the-record communication, and may request that the Commission place the prohibited communication and responses thereto in the decisional record. The Commission will grant such a request only when it determines that fairness so requires. Any person identified below as having made a prohibited off-the-record communication shall serve the document on all parties listed on the official service list for the applicable proceeding in accordance with Rule 2010, 18 CFR 385.2010. Exempt off-the-record communications are included in the decisional record of the proceeding, unless the communication was with a cooperating agency as described by 40 CFR 1501.6, made under 18 CFR 385.2201(e)(1)(v). The following is a list of off-the-record communications recently received by the Secretary of the Commission. The communications listed are grouped by docket numbers in ascending order. These filings are available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits, in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC, Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at
(866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. Docket Number Date received Presenter or requester Prohibited: 1. EL05-102-002 4-24-06 Undisclosed. 1 Exempt: 1. CP95-35-000 4-24-06 Carlos Reyes. 2. CP95-35-000 4-24-06 Ernesto Cordova. 3. CP05-130-000 4-20-06 J. C. Burton, John S. Kenyon. 4. EL03-180-000 4-10-06 Hon. Maria Cantwell. 5. ER00-2268-011, EL05-10-003, ER99-4124-009, EL05-11-003, ER00-3312-010, EL05-12-003 ER99-4122-012, EL05-13-003 4-26-06 Stanley H. Ashby. 6. Same docket nos. as (5.) above 4-26-06 William D. Baker. 7. Same as (5.) above 4-26-06 James D. Downing. 2 8. Same as (5.) above 4-26-06 R.D. Justice. 9. Same as (5.) above 4-26-06 Jackie Meck. 10 Same as (5.) above 4-26-06 Elizabeth Story. 11. Same as (5.) above 4-26-06 James R. Sweeney. 12. Same as (5.) above 4-25-06 Jeffery J. Woner. 3 13. Project No. 459-128 3-20-06 Terry & Carol Welch. 14. Project No. 459-128 4-19-06 Charles Clark. 15. Project No. 1971-079 4-24-06 Steve R. Brink, James A. Chandler. 1 E-mail communication sent to FERC staff member, Bryan Lee, from undisclosed source. 2 Mr. Downing submitted two filings in these dockets on behalf of the Electrical District Number Eight and McMullen Valley Water Conservation & Drainage District. 3 Mr. Woner submitted two filings in these dockets on behalf of Harquahala Valley Power District and Aquila Irrigation District on 4-25-06 and 4-26-06, respectively. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-6953 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Western Area Power Administration Construction and Operation of the Sacramento Area Voltage Support Project, Sacramento, Sutter, and Placer Counties, CA AGENCY: Western Area Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS), and conduct scoping meetings; Notice of Floodplain and Wetlands Involvement. SUMMARY: The Western Area Power Administration (Western), Department of Energy (DOE), intends to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
(SEIS)to construct and operate a transmission line for the Sacramento Area Voltage Support
(SVS)Project (Project) in California. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District
(SMUD)and the City of Roseville (Roseville) will participate in a joint SEIS and Environmental Impact Report
(EIR)to address the proposed construction and operation of about 38 miles of 230-kilovolt (kV), new double-circuit transmission line in the Sacramento, California, area. Western prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS)for the SVS in November 2002 and a final EIS in September 2003. A Record of Decision
(ROD)was signed on January 12, 2004. In the ROD, Western made commitments to conduct air, biological, and cultural surveys after funding was secured. SMUD and Roseville have since committed to share in conducting more detailed Project studies and are negotiating funding a voltage support project. Additional alternatives will be analyzed in this SVS SEIS and EIR. DATES: Open-house public scoping meetings will be held June 5 and 7, 2006, from 4 to 7 p.m. Western invites interested agencies, tribes, organizations, and members of the public to submit comments or suggestions to assist in identifying environmental issues and in determining the appropriate scope of the SEIS and EIR. The public scoping period starts with the publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** and will continue until June 16, 2006. To be assured consideration, all comments or suggestions regarding the appropriate scope must be received by the end of the scoping period. ADDRESSES: Open-house public scoping meetings will be held June 5, 2006 (4 to 7 p.m.), at the South Natomas Library, 2901 Truxel Road, Sacramento, California, and June 7, 2006 (4 to 7 p.m.), at the Pleasant Grove School, 3075 Howsley Road, Pleasant Grove, California. Written comments regarding the scoping process should be addressed to Ms. Loreen McMahon, Project Manager, Western Area Power Administration, 114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA 95630-4710; toll-free telephone
(866)859-5126; fax
(916)985-1935, or e-mail *svs-seis@wapa.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Loreen McMahon, Project Manager, Western Area Power Administration, telephone
(866)859-5126; fax
(916)985-1935, or e-mail *svs-seis@wapa.gov* . For general information on DOE's NEPA review procedures or status of a NEPA review, contact Ms. Carol M. Borgstrom, Director of NEPA Policy and Compliance, EH-42, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, telephone
(202)586-4600 or
(800)472-2756. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Western is a power marketing agency of DOE that markets Federal electric power to statutorily defined customers, including project use, municipalities, irrigation districts, and Native American tribes. Western prepared a Draft EIS on the SVS in November 2002 and a final EIS in September 2003. The ROD was signed on January 12, 2004, for the proposed project (69 FR 1721). The EIS and ROD are available upon request by contacting Ms. McMahon as described above. The ROD can also be found on the World Wide Web at *http://www.wapa.gov/fedreg/fedreg04.htm* . The previous EIS analyzed environmental impacts of alternatives to improve electric system reliability and provide voltage support for the Sacramento area. The ROD was based upon the analysis in the previous SVS EIS. It stated, “ * * * should the SVS project proceed, it should follow the configuration of the preferred alternative described in the SVS Final EIS.” This alternative is identified as Proposed Action Option B and would consist of
(1)reconductoring the double-circuit, 230-kV transmission line from Elverta Substation to Tracy Substation,
(2)constructing a new double-circuit, 230-kV transmission line from O'Banion Substation to Elverta Substation, and
(3)realigning the transmission line near Pleasant Grove Cemetery between O'Banion and Elverta Substations and Option B of the Cottonwood-Roseville single-circuit, 230-kV transmission line. In the ROD, Western committed to completing more detailed analyses on air, biological, and cultural resources and consultations for Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Since the ROD was issued, SMUD and Roseville have provided funding for environmental studies. Western, SMUD, and Roseville identified additional routing alternatives from O'Banion Substation to Elverta and/or Natomas Substations. The National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA)applies to Western, a Federal agency. The California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA)requirements apply to both SMUD and Roseville. A joint NEPA/CEQA document will be developed, with SMUD as the CEQA lead agency. The SEIS and EIR will analyze the environmental impacts from the construction and operation of a proposed new transmission line between O'Banion Substation and Elverta and/or Natomas Substations for the SVS Project near Sacramento, California. While some of the routing alternatives were already analyzed in the original EIS, Western plans to include them in the SEIS and EIR. The SEIS and EIR will address the environmental impacts of the construction and operation of about 38 miles of new double-circuit, 230-kV transmission line within portions of Sacramento, Sutter, and Placer Counties. The SVS SEIS and EIR will evaluate alternative transmission line routes between O'Banion Substation and Elverta and/or Natomas Substations, based on scoping results. Western's SEIS process will comply with NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321-4347, as amended), Council on Environmental Quality regulations for implementing NEPA (40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] parts 1500-1508) and DOE NEPA implementing procedures (10 CFR part 1021). SMUD and Roseville's EIR process will comply with § 21000 to § 21006 of the California Public Resources Code, as amended. Because the proposed Project may involve action in floodplains, the SEIS will include a floodplain assessment and floodplain statement of findings following DOE regulations for compliance with floodplain and wetlands environmental review (10 CFR part 1022). Description The proposed Project would include
(1)building a new transmission line from O'Banion Substation to an area near Cross Canal,
(2)building from Cross Canal to the Elverta Substation area, and
(3)rebuilding an existing transmission line from the Elverta Substation area to Natomas Substation. Three possible routes have been identified for the second segment. Western will use the scoping process to further explore and refine alternatives. Additional details follow: Segment 1—O'Banion Substation to Cross Canal Segment 1 was analyzed and selected as part of the Preferred Alternative in the previous EIS and ROD. Segment 1 would consist of constructing about 17 miles of new 230-kV, double-circuit transmission line adjacent to an existing transmission Right-of-Way
(ROW)from O'Banion Substation to an area near Cross Canal. It would parallel the Sutter Bypass and cross the Feather River. Segment 1 would require about 82 new structures and 9 pulling sites resulting in about 28 acres of short-term disturbance and 8 acres of long-term disturbance. Segment 2A—Cross Canal to Elverta Substation, Western Alignment Segment 2A would consist of constructing up to about 13 miles of new 230-kV, double-circuit transmission line within a new ROW. This alignment would begin at the termination of Segment 1 and proceed along Cross Canal to Highway 99, then south along Highway 99. At some point between Riego Road and Elkhorn Boulevard the route would go east to a point near East Levee Road then extending south to intercept SMUD's existing Elverta-Natomas Transmission Line south of Elverta Substation. Segment 2A would require about 61 new structures, 7 pulling sites, and 9 miles of access road resulting in about 38 acres of short-term disturbance and 23 acres of long-term disturbance. Segment 2B—Cross Canal to Elverta Substation, Abandoned Railroad ROW Alignment Segment 2B would consist of constructing about 10 miles of new 230-kV, double-circuit transmission line along the alignment of an abandoned railroad ROW from the termination of Segment 1 and proceed southeast to an area north of Rio Linda Boulevard. From there, it would continue southwest along the existing ROW and tie into SMUD's existing Elverta-Natomas Transmission Line south of Elverta Substation. Small areas near Rio Linda Boulevard and Elverta Road also would require new transmission line easements. Segment 2B would require about 45 new structures, 5 pulling sites, and 10 miles of access roads resulting in about 35 acres of short-term disturbance and 22 acres of long-term disturbance. Segment 2C—Cross Canal to Elverta Substation, Eastern Alignment Segment 2C was analyzed and selected as part of the Preferred Alternative in the previous EIS and ROD. In the previous EIS, this alignment was identified as Option B and was comprised of line segments A/ A1, B, F, G, H, I, and J. The first element of this alignment would reroute the existing Cottonwood-Roseville 230-kV Transmission Line to the east. This reroute would originate at Tower 143/3 and proceed east with construction of new 230-kV transmission line about 4 miles and then south for about 2 miles to rejoin the existing Cottonwood-Roseville Transmission Line between Towers 152/2 and 152/3. The second element would consist of constructing about 9 miles of new 230-kV, double-circuit transmission line adjacent to an existing transmission ROW from the termination of Segment 1 near Cross Canal, south to approximately Locust Road. It would then continue south, using the vacated Cottonwood-Roseville easement/ROW (from element 1 above) and the other existing ROW to tie into SMUD's existing Elverta-Natomas Transmission Line south of Elverta Substation. Small areas around Elverta Road would require new transmission line easements. Both elements of Segment 2C would include constructing about 15 miles of new transmission line and abandoning 6 miles of existing transmission line. This would require building about 74 new structures, 8 pulling sites, and 7 miles of access road resulting in about 37 acres of short-term disturbance and 19 acres of long-term disturbance. Segment 3—Elverta Substation to Natomas Substation Segment 3 would consist of rebuilding about 5 miles of an existing 115/230-kV, double-circuit transmission line within an existing ROW between Elverta and Natomas Substations. This would require about 23 new structures and 3 pulling sites resulting in about 7 acres of short-term disturbance and about 3 acres of long-term disturbance. No Action The No Action alternative was analyzed in the previous EIS and is comprised of continued operation and maintenance of existing facilities. If Western determines a need for additional analysis, it will be included in the SEIS. Agency Responsibilities Western has determined that an SEIS is required under DOE NEPA Implementing Procedures, 10 CFR 1021.314(a), regarding supplemental EISs. Western will be the lead Federal agency for preparing the SEIS, as defined in 40 CFR 1501.5. In addition, SMUD and Roseville have been designated cooperating agencies. Western will invite other Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction by law or special expertise, with respect to environmental issues, to be cooperating agencies on the SEIS, as defined in 40 CFR 1501.6. Such agencies also may make a request to Western to be a cooperating agency. Designated cooperating agencies have certain responsibilities to support the NEPA process, as specified in 40 CFR 1501.6(b). As a Federal agency, CEQA does not apply to Western. SMUD is the lead state agency in the CEQA EIR process. Environmental Issues This notice is to inform agencies and the public of the proposed Project and solicit comments and suggestions for consideration in preparing the SEIS and EIR. To help the public frame its comments, this notice contains a list of potential environmental issues Western has tentatively identified for analysis. These issues include: 1. Impacts on protected, threatened, endangered, or sensitive species of animals or plants or their critical habitats; 2. Impacts on other biological resources; 3. Impacts on land use, recreation, and transportation; 4. Impacts on floodplains and wetlands; 5. Impacts on cultural or historic resources and tribal values; 6. Impacts on human health and safety; 7. Impacts on air, soil, and water resources (including air quality, surface water impacts, and ground water impacts); 8. Visual impacts; and 9. Socioeconomic impacts and disproportionately high and adverse impacts to minority and low-income populations. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive or to imply any predetermination of impacts. Western invites interested parties to suggest specific issues within these general categories, or other issues not included above, to be considered in the SEIS. Public Participation Opportunities for public participation are planned for the entire SEIS process. Western anticipates the SEIS process will take about 15 months and will include open-house public scoping meetings; consultation and involvement with appropriate Federal, state, local, and tribal governmental agencies; public review and hearings on the published Draft SEIS and EIR; a review and comment period; a published Final SEIS and EIR; and publication of a ROD. Additional informal public meetings may be held in the proposed Project area if public interest and issues indicate a need. Western also will mail newsletters to the proposed Project mailing list to communicate Project status and developments. Western will hold a scoping period of at least 30 days to ensure that interested members of the public, representatives of groups, and Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies have an opportunity to provide input on the scope of alternatives and issues that will be addressed in the SEIS and EIR. As part of the scoping period, Western will hold public open-house scoping meetings in the Project area. Interested individuals and groups are invited to attend anytime between 4 and 7 p.m., according to the dates and locations noted above. The open-house scoping meetings will be informal, with Western and Project representatives available for one-on-one discussions with attendees. Attendees will have the opportunity to view maps of the transmission line alternative routes, learn about the NEPA process, the proposed schedule, and additional information. Written comments regarding environmental issues, alternatives, and other scoping issues may be turned in at the scoping meetings or may be provided by fax, e-mail, U.S. Postal Service, or other carrier to Western. To be assured consideration, all written comments must be received before the close of the SVS SEIS and EIR scoping period. Dated: May 1, 2006. Michael S. Hacskaylo, Administrator. [FR Doc. E6-7036 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-0423; FRL-8168-1] Board of Scientific Counselors, Executive Committee Meeting—June 2006 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (ORD), gives notice of one meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors
(BOSC)Executive Committee. DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday June 1, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The meeting will continue on Friday, June 2, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. All times noted are eastern time. The meeting may adjourn early if all business is finished. Requests for the draft agenda or for making oral presentations at the meeting will be accepted up to 1 business day before the meeting. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino, 3770 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109. Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-0423, by one of the following methods: • *http://www.regulations.gov:* Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail:* Send comments by electronic mail (e-mail) to: *ORD.Docket@epa.gov,* Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-0423. • *Fax:* Fax comments to:
(202)566-0224, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-0423. • *Mail:* Send comments by mail to: Board of Scientific Counselors, Executive Committee Meeting—June 2006 Docket, Mailcode: 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-0423. • *Hand Delivery or Courier.* Deliver comments to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Room B102, EPA West Building, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-0423. Note: this is not a mailing address. 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-ORD-2006-0423. 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.* *Docket:* All documents in the docket are listed in the *http://www.regulations.gov* index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in *http://www.regulations.gov* or in hard copy at the Board of Scientific Counselors, Executive Committee—June 2006 Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The 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 ORD Docket is
(202)566-1752. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Designated Federal Officer via mail at: Lorelei Kowalski, Mail Code 8104-R, Office of Science Policy, Office of Research and Development, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via phone/voice mail at:
(202)564-3408; via fax at:
(202)565-2911; or via e-mail at: *kowalski.lorelei@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: General Information Any member of the public interested in receiving a draft BOSC agenda or making a presentation at the meeting may contact Lorelei Kowalski, the Designated Federal Officer, via any of the contact methods listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. In general, each individual making an oral presentation will be limited to a total of three minutes. Proposed agenda items for the meeting include, but are not limited to: discussion of the draft report from the Science to Achieve Results (STAR)/Greater Research Opportunities
(GRO)Fellowship Subcommittee; update on subcommittees for the Technology for Sustainability, Human Health Risk Assessment, Safe Pesticides/Safe Products, and Homeland Security program reviews; update on the Computational Toxicology Subcommittee; a site visit to ORD's National Exposure Research Lab; presentation of ORD responses to three recent BOSC reports; a briefing on Futures; discussion of the draft BOSC Subcommittee Chair Handbook, Implementing Standing BOSC Lab/Center Subcommittees, and status of the Program Review Tool Workgroup; an update on EPA's Science Advisory Board activities; and future issues and plans. The meeting is open to the public. *Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities:* For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Lorelei Kowalski at
(202)564-3408 or *kowalski.lorelei@epa.gov.* To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Lorelei Kowalski, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: May 2, 2006. Jeffery Morris, Acting Director, Office of Science Policy. [FR Doc. E6-7027 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE Labor Management Cooperation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-524) AGENCY: Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. ACTION: Request for Public Comment on Draft Fiscal Year 2006, Program Guidelines/Application Solicitation for Labor-Management Committees. SUMMARY: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
(FMCS)is publishing a *draft* Fiscal Year 2006 Program Guidelines/Application Solicitation for the Labor-Management Cooperation Program for comment. The program is supported by Federal funds authorized by the Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1978, subject to annual appropriations. This solicitation contains a change in the length of grants and the deadline for accepting applications. FMCS reserves the right under special conditions to award supplemental (continuation) grants and will accept applications beginning August 1, 2006 and continue to do so until July 31, 2007 or until all Fiscal Year 2006 grant funds are obligated. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the address section below within *30* days from the date of this publication in the **Federal Register** . ADDRESSES: Submit comments to Maria A. Fried, General Counsel and Federal Register Liaison, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, 2100 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20427. Comments may be submitted by fax at
(202)606-5345 or electronic mail (e-mail) to *mfried@fmcs.gov.* All comments and data in electronic form must be identified by the appropriate agency form number. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Stubbs, Grants Management Specialist, FMCS 2100 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20427. Telephone number 202-606-8181, e-mail to *lstubbs@fmcs.gov* or fax at
(202)606-3434. Federal Mediation Conciliation Service Labor-Management Cooperation Program Application Solicitation for Labor-Management Committees FY2006 A. Introduction The following is the draft Solicitation for the Fiscal Year
(FY)2006 cycle of the Labor-Management Cooperation Program as it pertains to the support of labor-management committees. These guidelines represent the continuing efforts of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to implement the provisions of the Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1978, which was initially implemented in FY1981. The Act authorizes FMCS to provide assistance in the establishment and operation of company/plant, area, public sector, and industry-wide labor-management committees which:
(A)Have been organized jointly by employers and labor organizations representing employees in that company/plant, area, government agency, or industry; and
(B)Are established for the purpose of improving labor-management relationships, job security, and organizational effectiveness; enhancing economic development; or involving workers in decisions affecting their working lives, including improving communication with respect to subjects of mutual interest and concern. The Program Description and other sections that follow, as well as a separately published FMCS Financial and Administrative Grants Manual, make up the basic guidelines, criteria, and program elements a potential applicant for assistance under this program must know in order to develop an application for funding consideration for either a company/plant, area-wide, industry, or public sector labor-management committee. Directions for obtaining an application kit may be found in Section H. A copy of the Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1978, included in the application kit, should be reviewed in conjunction with this solicitation. B. Program Description Objectives The Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1978 identifies the following seven general areas for which financial assistance would be appropriate:
(1)To improve communication between representatives of labor and management;
(2)To provide workers and employers with opportunities to study and explore new and innovative joint approaches to achieving organizational effectiveness;
(3)To assist workers and employers in solving problems of mutual concern not susceptible to resolution within the collective bargaining process;
(4)To study and explore ways of eliminating potential problems which reduce the competitiveness and inhibit the economic development of the company/plant, area, or industry;
(5)To enhance the involvement of workers in making decisions that affect their working lives;
(6)To expand and improve working relationships between workers and managers; and
(7)To encourage free collective bargaining by establishing continuing mechanisms for communication between employers and their employees through Federal assistance in the formation and operation of labor-management committees. The primary objective of this program is to encourage and support the establishment and operation of joint labor-management committees to carry out specific objectives that meet the aforementioned general criteria. The term “labor” refers to employees represented by a labor organization and covered by a formal collective bargaining agreement. These committees may be found at the plant (company), area, industry, or public sector levels. A plant or company committee is generally characterized as restricted to one or more organizational or productive units operated by a single employer. An area committee is generally composed of multiple employers of diverse industries as well as multiple labor unions operating within and focusing upon a particular city, county, contiguous multicounty, or statewide jurisdiction. An industry committee generally consists of a collection of agencies or enterprises and related labor union(s) producing a common product or service in the private sector on a local, state, regional, or nationwide level. A public sector committee consists of government employees and managers in one or more units of a local or state government, managers and employees of public institutions of higher education, or of employees and managers of public elementary and secondary schools. Those employees must be covered by a formal collective bargaining agreement or other enforceable labor-management agreement. In deciding whether an application is for an area or industry committee, consideration should be given to the above definitions as well as to the focus of the committee. In FY2006, competition will be open to company/plant, area, private industry, and public sector committees. Special consideration will be given to committee applications involving innovative or unique efforts. All application budget requests should focus directly on supporting the committee. Applicants should avoid seeking funds for activities that are clearly available under other Federal programs (e.g., job training, mediation of contract disputes, etc.) Required Program Elements 1. *Problem Statement* —The application should have numbered pages and discuss in detail what specific problem(s) face the company/plant, area, government, or industry and its workforce that will be addressed by the committee. Applicants must document the problem(s) using as much relevant data as possible and discuss the full range of impacts these problem(s) could have or are having on the company/plant, government, area, or industry. An industrial or economic profile of the area and workforce might prove useful in explaining the problem(s). This section basically discusses *WHY* the effort is needed. 2. *Results or Benefits Expected* —By using specific goals and objectives, the application must discuss in detail *WHAT* the labor-management committee will accomplish during the life of the grant. Applications that promise to provide objectives *after* a grant is awarded will receive little or no credit in this area. While a goal of “improving communication between employers and employees” may suffice as one over-all goal of a project, the objectives must, whenever possible, be expressed in *specific* and *measurable* terms. Applicants should focus on the outcome, impacts or changes that the committee's efforts will have. Existing committees should focus on *expansion* efforts/results expected from FMCS funding. The goals, objectives, and projected impacts will become the foundation for future monitoring and evaluation efforts of the grantee, as well as the FMCS grants program. 3. *Approach* —This section of the application specifies *HOW* the goals and objectives will be accomplished. At a minimum, the following elements must be included in all grant applications:
(a)A discussion of the strategy the committee will employ to accomplish its goals and objectives;
(b)A listing, by name and title, of all existing or proposed members of the labor-management committee. The application should also offer a rationale for the selection of the committee members (e.g., members represent 70% of the area or company/plant workforce).
(c)A discussion of the number, type, and role of all committee staff persons. Include proposed position descriptions for all staff that will have to be hired as well as resumes for staff already on board; noting, that grant funds may not be used to pay for existing employees; an assurance that grant funds will not be used to pay for existing employees;
(d)In addressing the proposed approach, applicants must also present their justification as to why Federal funds are needed to implement the proposed approach;
(e)A statement of how often the committee will meet (we require meetings at least every other month) as well as any plans to form subordinate committees for particular purposes; and
(f)For applications from existing committees, a discussion of past efforts and accomplishments and how they would integrate with the proposed expanded effort. 4. *Major Milestones* —This section must include an implementation plan that indicates what major steps, operating activities, and objectives will be accomplished as well as a timetable for *WHEN* they will be finished. A milestone chart must be included that indicates what specific accomplishments (process and impact) will be completed by month over the life of the grant using “month one” as the start date. The accomplishment of these tasks and objectives, as well as problems and delays therein, will serve as the basis for quarterly progress reports to FMCS. Applicants must prepare their budget narrative and milestone chart using a start date of “month one” and an end date of “month twelve” or “month eighteen”, as appropriate. Thus, if applicant is seeking a twelve month grant, use figures reflecting month one through twelve. If applicant is seeking an eighteen month grant, use figures reflecting month one through eighteen. If the grant application is funded; FMCS will identify the start and end date of the grant on the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) form. 5. *Evaluation* —Applicants must provide for either an external evaluation or an internal assessment of the project's success in meeting its goals and objectives. An evaluation plan must be developed which briefly discusses what basic questions or issues the assessment will examine and what baseline data the committee staff already has or will gather for the assessment. This section should be written with the application's own goals and objectives clearly in mind and the impacts or changes that the effort is expected to cause. 6. *Letters of Commitment* —Applications must include current letters of commitment from *all* proposed or existing committee participants and chairpersons. These letters should indicate that the participants support the application and will attend scheduled committee meetings. A blanket letter signed by a committee chairperson or other official on behalf of all members is not acceptable. We encourage the use of individual letters submitted on company or union letterhead represented by the individual. The letters should match the names provided under section 3(b). 7. *Other Requirements* —Applicants are also responsible for the following:
(a)The submission of data indicating approximately how many employees will be covered or represented through the labor-management committee;
(b)From existing committees, a copy of the existing staffing levels, a copy of the by-laws (if any), a breakout of annual operating costs and identification of all sources and levels of current financial support;
(c)A detailed budget narrative that *clearly identifies* each line item and the estimated cost (a complete breakdown of each line item) based on policies and procedures contained in the FMCS Financial and Administrative Grants Manual;
(d)An assurance that the labor-management committee will not interfere with any collective bargaining agreements;
(e)An assurance that committee meetings will be held at least every other month and that written minutes of all committee meetings will be prepared and made available to FMCS; and
(f)An assurance that the maximum rate for an individual consultant paid from grant project can be no more than *$950* for an eight-hour-day. The day includes preparation, evaluation and travel time. Also, time and effort records must be maintained. Selection Criteria The following criteria will be used in the scoring and selection of applications for award:
(1)The extent to which the application has clearly identified the problems and justified the needs that the proposed project will address.
(2)The degree to which appropriate and *measurable* goals and objectives have been developed to address the problems/needs of the applicant.
(3)The feasibility of the approach proposed to attain the goals and objectives of the project and the perceived likelihood of accomplishing the intended project results. This section will also address the degree of innovativeness or uniqueness of the proposed effort.
(4)The appropriateness of committee membership and the degree of commitment of these individuals to the goals of the application as indicated in the letters of support.
(5)The feasibility and thoroughness of the implementation plan in specifying major milestones and target dates. ( 6 ) The cost effectiveness and fiscal soundness of the application's budget request, as well as the application's feasibility vis-a-vis its goals and approach.
(7)The overall feasibility of the proposed project in light of all of the information presented for consideration; and
(8)The value to the government of the application in light of the overall objectives of the Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1978. This includes such factors as innovativeness, site location, cost, and other qualities that impact upon an applicant's value in encouraging the labor-management committee concept. C. Eligibility Eligible grantees include state and local units of government, labor-management committees (or a labor union, management association, or company on behalf of a committee that will be created through the grant), and certain third-party private non-profit entities on behalf of one or more committees to be created through the grant. Federal government agencies and their employees are not eligible. Third-party private, non-profit entities that can document that a major purpose or function of their organization is the improvement of labor relations are eligible to apply. However, all funding must be directed to the functioning of the labor-management committee, and all requirements under Part B must be followed. Applications from third-party entities must document particularly strong support and participation from all labor and management parties with whom the applicant will be working. Applications from third-parties which do not directly support the operation of a new or expanded committee will not be deemed eligible, nor will applications signed by entities such as law firms or other third-parties failing to meet the above criteria. Successful grantees *will* be bound by OMB Circular 110 i.e. “contractors that develop or draft specifications, requirements, statements of work, and invitations for bids and/or requests for proposals shall be *excluded* (emphasis added from competing for such procurements). Applicants who received funding under this program in the last 6 years for committee operations are not eligible to re-apply. The only exception will be made for grantees that seek funds on behalf of an entirely different committee whose efforts are totally outside of the scope of the original grant. D. Allocations The FY2006 appropriation for this program is $396,000. The Grant Review Board will review submissions and make recommendations for awards based on merit without regard to category. In addition to the competitive process identified in the preceding paragraph, FMCS will, subject to funds availability, set aside a sum not to exceed 30 percent of its non-reserved appropriation to be awarded on a non-competitive basis. These funds will be used only to support applications that have been solicited by the Director of the Service and are not subject to the dollar range noted in Section E. All funds returned to FMCS from a competitive grant award may be awarded on a non-competitive basis in accordance with budgetary requirements. FMCS reserves the right to retain up to five percent of the FY2006 appropriation to contract for program support purposes (such as evaluation) other than administration. E. Dollar Range and Length of Grants Awards to expand existing or establish new labor-management committees will be for a period of up to 18 months. If successful progress is made during this initial budget period and all grant funds are not obligated within the specified period, these grants may be extended for up to six months. The dollar range of awards is as follows: —Up to $65,000 over a period of up to 18 months for company/plant committees or single department public sector applicants; —Up to $125,000 per 18-month period for area, industry, and multi-department public sector committee applicants. Additionally, FMCS reserves the right under special conditions to award supplemental (continuation) grants subject to funds availability. If awarded the additional amount is added to the current grant amount. Applicants are reminded that these figures *represent maximum Federal funds only.* If total costs to accomplish the objectives of the application exceed the maximum allowable Federal funding level and its required grantee match, applicants may supplement these funds through voluntary contributions from other sources. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to consult with their local or regional FMCS field office to determine what kinds of training may be available at no cost before budgeting for such training in their applications. A list of our field leadership team and their phone numbers may be obtained from the FMCS Web site ( *http://www.fmcs.gov* ) under “Who We Are”. F. Cash Match Requirements and Cost Allowability All applicants must provide at least 10 percent of the total allowable project costs in cash. Matching funds may come from state or local government sources or private sector contributions, but may generally not include other Federal funds. Funds generated by grant-supported efforts are considered “project income,” and may not be used for matching purposes. It is the policy of this program to reject all requests for *indirect or overhead* costs as well as “ *in-kind* ” match contributions. In addition, grant funds must not be used to supplant private or local/state government funds currently spent for committee purposes. Funding requests from existing committees should focus entirely on the costs associated with the expansion efforts. Also, under no circumstances may business or labor officials participating on a labor-management committee be compensated out of grant funds for *time* spent at committee meetings or *time* spent in committee training sessions. Applicants generally will not be allowed to claim all or a portion of *existing* full-time staff as an expense or match contribution. For a more complete discussion of cost allowability, applicants are encouraged to consult the FY2006 FMCS Financial and Administrative Grants Manual, which will be included in the application kit. G. Application Submission and Review Process The Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) form must be signed by *both* a labor and management representative. In lieu of signing the SF-424 form, representatives may type their name, title, and organization on plain bond paper with a signature line signed and dated, in accordance with block 18 of the SF-424 form. The individual listed as contact person in block 6 on the application form will generally be the only person with whom FMCS will communicate during the application review process. Please be sure that person is available once the application has been submitted. Additionally, it is the applicant's responsibility to notify FMCS in writing of any changes (e.g., if the address or contact person has changed). We will accept applications beginning August 1, 2006, and continue to do so until July 31, 2007 , or until all FY 2006 grant funds are obligated. Awards will be made by September 30, 2007. Proposals may be accepted at any time between August 1, 2006 and July 31, 2007, but proposals received late in the cycle have a greater risk of not being funded due to unavailability of funds. Once your application has been received and acknowledged by FMCS, no applications or supplementary materials will be accepted thereafter. Applicants are highly advised to contact the grants director prior to committing any resources to the preparation of a proposal. An original application containing numbered pages, plus *three* copies, should be addressed to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Labor-Management Grants Program, 2100 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20427. FMCS will not consider videotaped submissions or video attachments to submissions. FMCS will confirm receipt of all applications within 10 days thereof. All eligible applications will be reviewed and scored by a Grant Review Board. The Board(s) will recommend selected applications for rejection or further funding consideration. The Director or their designee will finalize the scoring and selection process. All FY 2006 grant applicants will be notified of results and all grant awards will be made by September 30, 2007. Applications that fail to adhere to eligibility or other major requirements will be administratively rejected by the Director or their designee. H. Contact Individuals wishing to apply for funding under this program should contact the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service as soon as possible to obtain an application kit. Please consult the FMCS Web site ( *http://www.fmcs.gov* ) to download forms and information. These kits and additional information or clarification can be obtained free of charge by contacting the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Labor-Management Grants Program, 2100 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20427, Linda Stubbs at
(202)606-8181 ( *lstubbs@fmcs.gov* ). Additionally, we are currently accepting applications for FY2005 grant cycle and will do so until July 31, 2006 or until all FY2005 funding has been obligated. Please consult the FMCS Web site ( *http://www.fmcs.gov* ) to download forms and information. Fran Leonard, Director, Budget and Finance, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. [FR Doc. E6-7034 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6732-01-P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than May 24, 2006. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta** (Andre Anderson, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30309: *1. Charles H. Roland and Kimberly O. Roland* , Andalusia, Alabama; to retain voting shares of Southern National Corporation, Andalusia, Alabama, and thereby indirectly retain voting shares of Covington County Bank, Andalusia, Alabama. **B. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago** (Patrick M. Wilder, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690-1414: *1. Harold Dean Westra, individually and acting in concert with Greg Todd Westra* , both of Rock Valley, Iowa; to acquire voting shares of Premier Holdings, Ltd., Rock Valley, Iowa, and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of Premier Bank, Rock Valley, Iowa. **C. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis** (Glenda Wilson, Community Affairs Officer) 411 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63166-2034: *1. J. Chester Porter* , Shepherdsville, Kentucky, and the William G. Porter Revocable Trust, Sarasota, Florida; to acquire voting shares of Porter Bancorp, Inc., Shepherdsville, Kentucky, and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of PBI Bank, Greensburg, Kentucky. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, May 4, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-6994 Filed 5-8-06; 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 June 2, 2006. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta** (Andre Anderson, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309: *1. Great Financial Corporation* , Miami Lakes, Florida; to become a bank holding company by acquiring 100 percent of the voting shares of Great Florida Bank, Miami, Florida. **B. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City** (Donna J. Ward, Assistant Vice President) 925 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64198-0001: *1. BancFirst Corporation* , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of First Bartlesville Bank, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, May 4, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-6993 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60 Day-06-0600] Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960 and send comments to Seleda Perryman, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to *omb@cdc.gov.* *Comments are invited on:*
(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Proposed Project ** Performance Evaluation Program for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and Non- Tuberculous Mycobacterium
(NTM)Drug Susceptibility Testing (0920-0600)—Extension—National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM), Coordinating Center for Health Information and Service (CoCHIS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description As part of the continuing effort to support both domestic and global public health objectives for treatment of tuberculosis (TB), prevention of multi-drug resistance and surveillance programs, the Division of Laboratory Systems seeks to continue to collect information from domestic private clinical and public health laboratories twice per year. Participation and information collections from international laboratories are limited to those which have public health responsibilities for tuberculosis drug susceptibility testing and approval by their national tuberculosis program. While the overall number of cases of TB in the U.S. has decreased, rates still remain high among foreign-born persons, prisoners, homeless populations, and individuals infected with HIV in major metropolitan areas. The rate of TB cases detected in foreign-born persons has been reported to be almost nine times higher than the rate among the U.S. born population. CDC's goal to eliminate TB will be virtually impossible without considerable effort in assisting countries with heavy disease burden in the reduction of tuberculosis. The M.tuberculosis/NTM program supports this role by monitoring the level of performance and practices among laboratories performing M. tuberculosis susceptibility within the U.S, as well as internationally, to ensure high-quality laboratory testing, resulting in accurate and reliable results. Information collected in this program includes the susceptibility test results of primary and secondary drugs, concentrations, and test methods performed by laboratories on a set of challenge isolates sent twice yearly. A portion of the response instrument collects demographic data such as laboratory type and the number of tests performed annually. By providing an evaluation program to assess the ability of the laboratories to test for drug resistant M. tuberculosis and selected strains of NTM, laboratories have a self-assessment tool to aid in maximizing their skills in susceptibility testing. Information obtained from laboratories on susceptibility testing practices and procedures assists with determining variables related to good performance, with assessing areas for training and with developing practice standards. There are no cost to the respondents other than their time. Estimated Annualized Burden Hours Respondents No. of respondents Average number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden hours Domestic Private/Public Laboratories 165 1 30/60 83 International Laboratories (with public health responsibilities) 165 1 30/60 83 Total 166 Dated: May 1, 2006. Joan F. Karr, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-7002 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day-06-0469] Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960 and send comments to Seleda Perryman, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to *omb@cdc.gov.* *Comments are invited on:*
(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Proposed Project National Program of Cancer Registries—Cancer Surveillance System—Extension (OMB number 0920-0469)—National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description The American Cancer Society estimated that about 1.37 million Americans were newly diagnosed with cancer in 2005 and that about 570,000 died from cancer in that same year. The National Institutes of Health estimates that in 2005, the cost of cancer was about $209 billion, including $74 billion direct costs to treat cancer, and $136 billion indirect costs in lost productivity due to illness and premature death. In 2002, CDC implemented the National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR)—Cancer Surveillance System
(CSS)to collect, evaluate and disseminate cancer incidence data collected by population-based cancer registries. In 2002, CDC began annually publishing United States Cancer Statistics (USCS). The latest USCS report published in 2005 provided cancer statistics for 93% of the United States population from all cancer registries whose data met national data standards. Prior to the publication of USCS, at the national level, cancer incidence data were available for only 14% of the population of the United States. With this expanded coverage of the U.S. population, it will now be possible to better describe geographic variation in cancer incidence throughout the country and provide incidence data on minority populations and rare cancers to further plan and evaluate state and national cancer control and prevention efforts. Therefore, CDCs, NCCDPHP, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control proposes to continue to aggregate existing cancer incidence data from states funded by the National Program of Cancer Registries into a national surveillance system. These data are already collected and aggregated at the state level. Thus the additional burden for the states is small. Funded states are asked to continue to report cancer incidence data to CDC on an annual basis. Each state is requested to report a cumulative file containing incidence data from the first diagnosis year for which the cancer registry collected data with the assistance of NPCR funds (e.g., 1995) through to 12 months past the close of the most recent diagnosis year (e.g., 2004). NCCPHP is requesting a 3-year clearance for this project. There are no costs to respondents except their time to participate in the survey. Estimated Annualized Burden Hours Respondents Number of respondents Number of responses per resondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden hours States, Territories, and the District of Columbia (Cancer Registries) 63 1 2 126 Total 126 Dated: May 3, 2006. Joan F. Karr, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-7019 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders and Genetic Diseases in Newborns and Children; Notice of Meeting In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), notice is hereby given of the following meeting: *Name:* Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders and Genetic Diseases in Newborns and Children (ACHDGDNC). *Dates and Times:* June 5, 2006, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6, 2006, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. *Place:* Four Points Sheraton Downtown, Franklin AB Room, 1201 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. *Status:* The meeting will be open to the public with attendance limited to space availability. *Purpose:* The Advisory Committee provides advice and recommendations concerning the grants and projects authorized under the Heritable Disorders Program and technical information to develop policies and priorities for this program. The Heritable Disorders Program was established to enhance the ability of State and local health agencies to provide for newborn and child screening, counseling and health care services for newborns and children having or at risk for heritable disorders. The Committee was established specifically to advise and guide the Secretary regarding the most appropriate application of universal newborn screening tests, technologies, policies, guidelines and programs for effectively reducing morbidity and mortality in newborns and children having or at risk for heritable disorders. *Agenda:* The meeting will be devoted to the decision making process for candidate conditions on the Newborn Screening Panel as well as the continued work and reports by the Committee's subcommittees on laboratory standards and procedures, follow-up treatment, education and training. Proposed agenda items are subject to change. Time will be provided each day for public comment. Individuals who wish to provide public comment or who plan to attend the meeting and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the ACHDGDNC Executive Secretary, Michele A. Lloyd-Puryear, M.D., Ph.D. (contact information provided below). *Contact Person:* Anyone interested in obtaining a roster of members or other relevant information should write or contact Michele A. Lloyd-Puryear, M.D., Ph.D., Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, Room 18A-19, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, Telephone
(301)443-1080. Information on the Advisory Committee is available at *http://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs/genetics/committee* . Dated: May 3, 2006. Tina M. Cheatham, Director, Division of Policy Review and Coordination. [FR Doc. E6-7020 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Indian Health Service Tribal Management Grant Program *Announcement Type:* New Discretionary Funding Cycle for Fiscal Year 2007. *Funding Announcement Number:* HHS-2007-IHS-TMP-0001. *Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:* 93.228. Key Dates: *Training: Application Requirements Session:* May 10-11 and June 14-15, 2006; *Grantwriting Session:* May 22-26, 2006; *Application Deadline Date:* August 4, 2006; *Review Date:* October 2-6, 2006; *Application Notification:* November 13, 2006; *Earliest Anticipated Start Date:* January 1, 2007. I. Funding Opportunity Description The Indian Health Service
(IHS)announces competitive grant applications for the Tribal Management Grant
(TMG)Program. This program is authorized under section 103(b)(2) and section 103(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended. The TMG Program is described at 93.228 in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. The TMG program is a national competitive discretionary grant program pursuant to 45 CFR part 75 and 45 CFR part 92 established to assist Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribally-sanctioned Tribal organizations in assuming all or part of existing IHS programs, services, functions, and activities
(PSFA)through a Title I contract and to assist established Title I contractors and Title V compactors to further develop and improve their management capability. In addition, TMGs are available to Tribes/Tribal organizations under the authority of Public Law (Pub. L.) 93-638 section 103(e) for
(1)obtaining technical assistance from providers designated by the Tribe/Tribal organization (including Tribes/Tribal organizations that operate mature contracts) for the purposes of program planning and evaluation, including the development of any management systems necessary for contract management and the development of cost allocation plans for indirect cost rates; and
(2)planning, designing and evaluating Federal health programs serving the Tribe/Tribal organization, including Federal administrative functions. *Funding Priorities:* The IHS has established the following funding priorities for TMG awards. • *Priority I* —Any Indian Tribe that has received Federal recognition (restored, unterminated, funded, or unfunded) within the past 5 years, specifically received during or after March 2001. • *Priority II* —All other eligible Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or Tribally-sanctioned Tribal organizations submitting a competing continuation application or a new application for the sole purpose of addressing audit material weaknesses. The audit material weaknesses are identified in Attachment A (Summary of Findings and Recommendations) and other attachments, if any, of the transmittal letter received from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), National External Audit Review
(NEAR)Center, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Please identify the weakness to be addressed by underlining the item on the Attachment A. Please refer to section III.3, “Other Requirements” for more information regarding Priority II participation. Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or Tribally-sanctioned Tribal organizations not subject to Single Audit Act requirements must provide a financial statement identifying the Federal dollars received in the footnotes. The financial statement must also identify specific weaknesses/recommendations that will be addressed in the TMG proposal and are related to 25 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part 900, “Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act Amendments”, subpart F—“Standards for Tribes and Tribal Organizations”. Priority II participation is only applicable to the Health Management Structure project type. For more information see section II Eligible Project Types, Maximum Funding and Project Periods. • *Priority III* —All other eligible Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations submitting a competing continuation application or a new application. The funding of approved Priority I applicants will occur before the funding of approved Priority II applicants. Priority II applicants will be funded before approved Priority III applicants. Funds will be distributed until depleted. II. Award Information *Type of Award:* Grant. *Estimated Funds Available:* Subject to the availability of funds, the estimated amount available is $2,388,000 in fiscal year
(FY)2007. There will be only one funding cycle in FY 2007. Awards under this announcement are subject to the availability of funds. *Anticipated Number of Awards:* An estimated 20-25 awards will be made under this program. *Project Periods:* Varies from 12 months to 36 months. Please refer to “Eligible Project Types, Maximum Funding and Project Periods” under this section for more detailed information. *Estimated Award Amount:* $50,000/year-$100,000/year. Please refer to “Eligible Project Types, Maximum Funding and Project Periods” below for more detailed information. *Eligible Project Types, Maximum Funding and Project Periods:* Applications may only be submitted for one project type. The TMG Program consists of four project types:
(1)Feasibility study;
(2)planning;
(3)evaluation study; and
(4)health management structure. Applications that address more than one project type will be considered ineligible and will be returned to the applicant. The maximum funding levels noted include both direct and indirect costs. Application budgets may not exceed the maximum funding level or project period identified for a project type. Applications whose budget or project period exceed the maximum funding level or project period will be considered ineligible and will not be reviewed. Please refer to section IV.5. “Funding Restrictions” for further information regarding ineligible activities. 1. Feasibility Study (Maximum Funding/Project Period: $70,000/12 Months) A study of a specific IHS program or segment of a program to determine if Tribal management of the program is possible. The study shall present the planned approach, training and resources required to assume Tribal management of the program. The study must include the following four components: • Health needs and health care services assessments that identify existing health care services and delivery system, program divisibility issues, health status indicators, unmet needs, volume projections and demand analysis. • Management analysis of existing management structures, proposed management structures, implementation plans and requirements, and personnel staffing requirements and recruitment barriers. • Financial analysis of historical trends data, financial projections and new resource requirements for program management costs and analysis of potential revenues from Federal/non-Federal sources. • Decision statement/report that incorporates findings, conclusions and recommendations; the presentation of the study and recommendations to the governing body for Tribal determination regarding whether Tribal assumption of program(s) is desirable or warranted. 2. Planning (Maximum Funding/Project Period: $50,000/12 Months) A collection of data to establish goals and performance measures for the operation of current health programs or anticipated PSFAs under a Title I contract. Planning will specify the design of health programs and the management systems (including appropriate policies and procedures) to accomplish the health priorities of the Tribe/Tribal organization. For example, planning could include the development of a Tribal Specific Health Plan or a Strategic Health Plan, etc. Please note: The Public Health Service urges applicants submitting strategic health plans to address specific objectives of *Healthy People 2010.* Interested applicants may purchase a copy of *Healthy People 2010* (Summary Report in print; Stock No. 017-001-00547-9) or CD-ROM (Stock No. 107-001-00549-5) through the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15250-7945, or
(202)512-1800. This information is available in electronic form at the following Web site: *http://www.health.gov/healthypeople/publications/.* 3. Evaluation Study (Maximum Funding/Project Period: $50,000/12 Months) A systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of data for the purpose of determining the value of a program. The extent of the evaluation study could relate to the goals and objectives, policies and procedures or programs regarding targeted groups. The evaluation study could also be used to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a Tribal program operation (i.e. direct services, financial management, personnel, data collection and analysis, third-party billing, etc.) as well as determine the appropriateness of new components to a Tribal program operation that will assist Tribal efforts to improve the health care delivery systems. 4. Health Management Structure (Average Funding/Project Period $100,000/12 months; maximum funding/project period: $300,000/36 months) Implementation of systems to manage or organize PSFAs. Management structures include health department organizations, health boards, and financial management systems including systems for accounting, personnel, third-party billing, medical records, management information systems, etc. This includes the design, improvements and correction of management systems that address weaknesses identified through quality control measures, internal control reviews and audit report findings under the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)Circular No. A-133—Revised June 27, 2003, “Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations.” A copy of this circular and 25 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part 900, “Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act Amendments”, subpart F—“Standards for Tribal or Tribal Organization Management Systems” is available in the appendix of the TMG application package. Please see section IV “Application and Submission Information” for directions about how to request a copy of the TMG application package. III. Eligibility Information 1. Eligible Applicants Indian Tribe or Tribal organization as defined by Public Law 93-638, Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended. Eligible applicants include Tribal organizations that operate mature contracts that are designated by a Tribe to provide technical assistance and/or training. Only one application per Tribe or Tribal organization is allowed. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching The TMG Program does not require matching funds or cost sharing. However, in accordance with Public Law 93-638 section 103(c), the TMG funds may be used as matching shares for any other Federal grant programs that develop Tribal capabilities to contract for the administration and operation of health programs. 3. Other Requirements The following documentation is required: • *Tribal Resolution* —A resolution of the Indian Tribe served by the project must accompany the application submission. An Indian Tribe that is proposing a project affecting another Indian Tribe must include resolutions from all affected Tribes to be served. Applications by Tribal organizations will not require a specific Tribal resolution if the current Tribal resolution(s) under which they operate would encompass the proposed grant activities. If an official Tribal resolution is not available by the application deadline, a draft resolution should be submitted. However an official signed Tribal resolution must be received by the Division of Grants Operations prior to the beginning of the Objective Review (October 2-6, 2006). If an official signed resolution is not received by the close of business on September 29, 2006, the application will be considered incomplete, ineligible for review and returned to the applicant without consideration. Applicants submitting additional documentation after the initial application submission are required to ensure the information was received by the IHS by obtaining documentation confirming delivery or receipt (i.e. fax transmittal receipt, FedEx tracking, postal return receipt, etc.). • *Documentation for Priority I Participation* —A copy of the **Federal Register** notice or letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs verifying establishment of Federal Tribal status within the last 5 years. Date must reflect that Federal recognition was received during or after March 2001. • *Documentation for Priority II Participation* —A copy of the transmittal letter and Attachment A from the OIG, NEAR Center, HHS. See “Funding Priorities” in section I for more information. If an applicant is unable to locate a copy of their most recent transmittal letter or needs assistance with audit issues, information or technical assistance may be obtained by contacting the IHS Division of Audit Resolution at
(301)443-7301, or the National External Audit Review Center help line at
(816)374-6714 ext 108. The auditor may also have the information/documentation required. Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or Tribally-sanctioned Tribal organizations not subject to Single Audit Act requirements, must provide a financial statement identifying the Federal dollars in the footnotes. The financial statement must also identify specific weaknesses/recommendations that will be addressed in the TMG proposal and are related to 25 CFR part 900, “Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act Amendments”, subpart F—“Standards for Tribes and Tribal Organizations”. Documentation of Consortium Participation—If an Indian Tribe submitting an application is a member of a consortium, the Tribe must: • Identify the consortium. • Indicate if the consortium intends to submit a TMG application. • Demonstrate that the Tribe's application does not duplicate or overlap any objectives of the consortium's application. If a consortium is submitting an application it must: • Identify all the consortium member Tribes. • Identify if any of the member Tribes intend to submit a TMG application of their own. • Demonstrate that the consortium's application does not duplicate or overlap any objectives of the other consortium members who may be submitting their own TMG application. Please refer to sections IV.5. “Funding Restrictions” and V.2. “Review and Selection Process” for more information regarding other application submission information and/or requirements. IV. Application and Submission Information 1. Application package may be found at *http://www.Grants.gov.* Information regarding the electronic application process may be obtained from either of the following persons: Ms. Patricia Spotted Horse, Office of Tribal Programs, Indian Health Service, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 220, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
(301)443-1104. Ms. Denise Clark, Division of Grants Operations, Indian Health Service, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP 360, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
(301)443-5204. Ms. Michelle G. Bulls, Grants Policy Staff, Indian Health Service, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP 625, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
(301)443-6528. The entire application package is available at *http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/tmg.* 2. Content and Form of Application Submission All applications must: • Be single-spaced. • Be typewritten. • Have consecutively numbered pages. • Use black type not smaller than 12 characters per one inch. • Contain a narrative that does not exceed 14 typed pages that includes the other submission requirements below. The 14-page narrative does not include the work plan, standard forms, Tribal resolution(s), table of contents, budget, budget justifications, multi-year narratives, multi-year budget, multi-year budget justifications, and/or other appendix items. • Introduction and Need for Assistance. • Project Objective(s), Approach and Results and Benefits. • Project Evaluation. • Organizational Capabilities and Qualifications. *Public Policy Requirements:* All Federal-wide public policies apply to IHS grants with exception of Lobbying and Discrimination. 3. Submission Dates and Times Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by close of business Friday, August 4, 2006. If technical issues arise and the applicant is unable to successfully complete the electronic application process, the applicant must contact Grants Policy Staff *fifteen days* prior to the application deadline. As appropriate, paper applications are due by the date referenced above. Paper applications (original and two
(2)copies) shall be considered as meeting the deadline if they are received on or before the deadline date. late applications not accepted for processing will be returned to the applicant and will not be considered for funding. 4. Intergovernmental Review Executive Order 12372 requiring intergovernmental review is not applicable to this program. 5. Funding Restrictions A. Pre-award costs are not allowable. B. The available funds are inclusive of direct and indirect costs. C. Only one grant will be awarded per applicant. D. Ineligible Project Activities. The TMG may not be used to support recurring operational programs or to replace existing public and private resources. Note: The inclusion of the following projects or activities in an application will render the application ineligible and the application will be returned to the applicant: • Planning and negotiating activities associated with the intent of a Tribe to enter the IHS Self-Governance Project. A separate grant program is administered by the IHS for this purpose. Prospective applicants interested in this program should contact Ms. Mary Trujillo, Office of Tribal Self-Governance, Indian Health Service, Reyes Building, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 240, Rockville, Maryland 20852,
(301)443-7821, and request information concerning the “Tribal Self-Governance Program Planning Cooperative Agreement Announcement” or the “Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Announcement.” • Projects related to water, sanitation, and waste management. • Projects that include long-term care or provision of any direct services. • Projects that include tuition, fees, or stipends for certification or training of staff to provide direct services. • Projects that include pre-planning, design, and planning of construction for facilities, including activities relating to Program Justification Documents. • Projects that propose more than one project type. Please see Section II, “Award Information”, specifically “Eligible Project Types, Maximum Funding and Project Periods” for more information. An example of a proposal with more than one project type that would be considered ineligible may include the creation of a strategic health plan (defined by TMG as a planning project type) and improving third-party billing structures (defined by TMG as a health management structure project type). E. *Other Limitations* —A current TMG recipient cannot be awarded a new, renewal, or competing continuation grant for any of the following reasons: • A grantee may not administer two TMGs at the same time or have overlapping project/budget periods; • The current project is not progressing in a satisfactory manner; or • The current project is not in compliance with program and financial reporting requirements. *Delinquent Federal Debts:* No award shall be made to an applicant who has an outstanding delinquent Federal debt until either: • The delinquent account is paid in full; or • A negotiated repayment schedule is established and at least one payment is received. 6. Other Submission Requirements *Electronic Transmission* —The preferred method for receipt of applications is electronic submission through Grants.gov. However, should any technical problems arise regarding this submission, please contact Grants.gov Customer Support at 1-800-518-4726 or *support@grants.gov.* The Contact Center hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). If you require additional assistance please contact IHS Grants Policy Staff at
(301)443-6528 at least fifteen days prior to the application deadline. To submit an application electronically, please use the *http://www.Grants.gov* apply site. Download a copy of the application package on the Grants.gov Web site, complete it offline and then upload and submit the application via the Grants.gov site. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. Please be reminded: • Under the new IHS requirements, paper applications are not the preferred method. However if you have technical problems submitting your application on-line, please contac Grants.gov Customer Support at *http://www.Grants.gov/CustomerSupport* . If you are still unable to successfully submit your application on-line, please contact Grants Policy Staff fifteen days prior to the application deadline and advise them of the difficulties you are having submitting your application on-line. At that time, it will be determined whether you may submit a paper application. At that point you have to download the application package from *Grants.gov* and send it directly to the Division of Grants Operations, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP 360, Rockville, MD 20852. Applications must be received by IHS by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, Friday, August 4, 2006. • When you enter the Grants.gov site, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, as well as the hours of operation. We strongly recommend that you do not wait until the deadline date to begin the application process through Grants.gov. • To use Grants.gov, you, as the applicant, must have a DUNS Number and register in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). You should allow a minimum of ten
(10)days to complete CCR registration. See below on how to apply. • You must submit all documents electronically, including all information typically included on the SF-424 and all necessary assurances and certifications. • Please use the attachment feature in Grants.gov to attach additional documentation that may be presented by IHS. • If tribal resolutions are required, please fax it to the Grants Management Specialist identified in this announcement. • Your application must comply with my page limitation requirements described in the program announcement. • After you electronically submit your application, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement from Grants.gov that contains a Grants.gov tracking number. IHS will retrieve your application from Grants.gov. • You may access the electronic application for this program on *http://www.Grants.gov.* • You must search for the downloadable application package by CFDA number 93.228. • To receive an application package, the applicant must provide the Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2007-IHS-TMP-0001. E-mail applications will not be accepted under this announcement. DUNS Number Applications are required to have a Dun and Bradstreet
(DUNS)number to apply for a grant or cooperative agreement from the Federal Government. The DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number which uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS number, access *http://www.dunandbradstreet.com* or call 1-866-705-5711. Interested parties may wish to obtain their DUNS number by phone to expedite the process. Applicants submitting applications electronically must also be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). A DUNS number is required before CCR registration can be completed. Many organizations may already have a DUNS number. Please use the number listed above to investigate whether or not your organization has a DUNS number. Registration with CCR is free of charge. Applicants may register by calling 1-888-227-2423. Please review and complete the CCR “Registration Worksheet” located on *http://www.Grants.gov/CCRRegister* . More detailed information regarding these registration processes can be found at *http://www.Grants.gov* . V. Application Review Information The instructions for preparing the application narrative also constitute the evaluation criteria for reviewing and scoring the application. Weights assigned to each section are noted in parentheses. The 14-page narrative should include only the first year of activities; information for multi-year projects should be included as an appendix. See “Multi-Year Project Requirements” at the end of this section for more information. 1. Criteria Introduction and Need for Assistance (20 Points) A. Describe the Tribe's/Tribal organization's current health operation. Include what programs and services are currently provided (i.e, Federally funded, State funded, etc.), information regarding technologies currently used (i.e., hardware, software, services, etc.), and identify the source(s) of technical support for those technologies (i.e., Tribal staff, Area Office, vendor, etc.). Include information regarding whether the Tribe/Tribal organization has a health department and/or health board and how long it has been operating. B. Describe the population to be served by the proposed project. Include a description of the number of IHS eligible beneficiaries who currently use services. C. Describe the geographic location of the proposed project including any geographic barriers to the health care users in the area to be served. D. Identify all TMGs received since FY 2002, dates of funding and summary of project accomplishments. State how previous TMG funds facilitated the progression of health development relative to the current proposed project. (Copies of reports will not be accepted.) E. Identify the eligible project type and priority group of the applicant. F. Explain the reason for your proposed project by identifying specific gaps or weaknesses in services or infrastructure that will be addressed by the proposed project, Explain how these gaps/weaknesses were discovered. If the proposed project includes information technology (i.e., hardware, software, etc.), provide further information regarding measures taken or to be taken that ensure the proposed project will not create other gaps in services or infrastructure (i.e., IHS interface capability, Government Performance and Results Act reporting requirements, contract reporting requirements, Information Technology
(IT)compatibility, etc.). G. Describe the effect of the proposed project on current programs (i.e., Federally funded, State funded, etc.) and, if applicable, on current equipment (i.e., hardware, software, services, etc.). Include the effect of the proposed project on planned/anticipated programs and/or equipment. H. Address how the proposed project relates to the purpose of the TMG Program by addressing the appropriate description that follows: • Identify if the Tribe/Tribal organization is an IHS Title I contractor. Address if the self-determination contract is a master contract of several programs or if individual contracts are used for each program. Include information regarding whether or not the Tribe participates in a consortium contract (i.e., more than one Tribe participating in a contract). Address what programs are currently provided through those contracts and how the proposed project will enhance the organization's capacity to manage the contracts currently in place. • Identify if the Tribe/Tribal organization in an IHS Title V compactor. Address when the Tribe/Tribal organization entered into the compact and how the proposed project will further enhance the organization's management capabilities. Identify if the Tribe/Tribal organization is not a Title I or Title V organization. Address how the proposed project will enhance the organization's management capabilities, what programs and services the organization is currently seeking to contract and an anticipated date for contract. Project Objective(s), Workplan and Consultants (40 Points) A. Identify the proposed project objective(s) addressing the following: • Measurable and (if applicable) quantifiable • Results oriented • Time-limited Example: The Tribe will increase the number of bills processed by 15% by installing new software by the end of 12 months. B. Address how the proposed project will result in change or improvement in program operations or processes for each proposed project objective. Also address what tangible products are expected from the project (i.e., policies and procedures manual, health plan, etc.). C. Address the extent to which the proposed project will build the local capacity to provide, improve, or expand services that address the need(s) of the target population. D. Submit a workplan in the appendix which includes the following information; • Provide the action steps on a timeline for accomplishing the proposed project objective(s). • Identify who will perform the action steps. • Identify who will supervise the action steps taken. • Identify who will accept and/or approve work products at the end of the proposed project. • Include any training that will take place during the proposed project and who will be attending the training. • Include evaluation activities planned. E. If consultants or contractors will be used during the proposed project, please include the following information in their scope of work (or note if consultants/contractors will not be used): • Educational requirements. • Desired qualifications and work experience. • Expected work products to be delivered on a timeline. If a potential consultant/contractor has already been identified, please include a resume in the appendix. F. Describe what updates (i.e., revision of policies/procedures, upgrades, technical support, etc.) will be required for the continued success of the proposed project. Include when these updates are anticipated and where funds will come from to conduct the update and/or maintenance. Project Evaluation (15 Points) Each proposed project objective should have an evaluation component and the evaluation activities would appear on the work plan. A. Please address the following for each of proposed objective: • What data will be collected to evaluate the success of the objective(s). • How and when the data will be collected. • Who will collect the data. B. Explain how the data demonstrates the change brought about by the proposed project objective. C. Describe any future evaluation efforts for the proposed project that will be conducted after the expiration of the grant. Organizational Capabilities and Qualifications (15 Points) A. Describe the organizational structure of the Tribe/Tribal organization beyond health care activities. B. Provide information regarding plans to obtain management systems if the Tribe/Tribal organization does not have an established management system current in place that complies with 25 CFR part 900, subpart F, “Standards for Tribal Management Systems”. If management systems are already in place, simply note it. (A copy of the 25 CFR part 900, subpart F, is available in the TMG application kit.) C. Describe the ability of the organization to manage the proposed project. Include information regarding similarly sized projects in scope and financial assistance as well as other grants and projects successfully completed. D. Describe what equipment (i.e., fax machine, phone, computer, etc.) and facility space (i.e., office space) will be available for use during the proposed project. Include information about any equipment not currently available that will be purchased through the grant. E. List key personnel who will work on the project. Include title used in the workplan. In the appendix, include position descriptions and resumes for all key personnel. Position descriptions should clearly describe each position and duties, indicating desired qualifications and experience requirements related to the proposed project. Resumes must indicate that the proposed staff member is qualified to carry out the proposed project activities. If a position is to be filled, indicate that information on the proposed position description. F. If the project requires additional personnel (i.e., IT support, etc.), address how the Tribe/Tribal organization will sustain the position(s) after the grant expires. (If there is no need for additional personnel, simply note it.) Categorical Budget and Budget Justification (10 Points) A. Provide a categorical budget for each of the 12-month budget periods requested. B. If indirect costs are claimed, indicate and apply the current negotiated rate to the budget. Include a copy of the rate agreement in the appendix. C. Provide a narrative justification explaining why each line item is necessary/relevant to the proposed project. Include sufficient costs and other details to facilitate the determination of cost availability (i.e., equipment specifications, etc.). Multi-Year Project Requirements Projects requiring a second and/or third year must include a narrative addressing the second and/or third year's project objectives, evaluation components, work plan, categorical budget and budget justification. Appendix Items A. Work plan for proposed objectives. B. Position descriptions for key staff. C. Resumes of key staff that reflect current duties. D. Consultant proposed scope of work (if applicable). E. Indirect Cost Agreement. F. Organizational chart (optional). G. Mult-Year Project Requirements (if applicable). 2. Review and Selection Process In addition to the above criteria/requirements, applications are considered according to the following: A. Application Submission (Application Deadline: August 4, 2006) Applications received in advance of or by the deadline and verified by the tracking number will undergo a preliminary review to determine that: • The applicant and proposed project type is eligible in accordance with this grant announcement; • The application is not a duplication of a previously funded project; and • The application narrative, forms, and materials submitted meet the requirements of the announcement allowing the review panel to undertake an in-depth evaluation; otherwise the application may be returned. B. Competitive Review of Eligible Applications (Objective Review: October 2-6, 2006) Applications meeting eligibility requirements that are complete, responsive and conform to this program announcement will be reviewed for merit by the Ad Hoc Objective Review Committee
(ORC)appointed by the IHS to review and make recommendations on these applications. The review will be conducted in accordance with the IHS Objective Review Guidelines. The technical review process ensures selection of quality projects in a national competition for limited funding. Applications will be evaluated and rated on the basis of the evaluation criteria listed in section V.1. The criteria are used to evaluate the quality of a proposed project, determine the likelihood of success and assign a numerical score to each application. The scoring of approved applications will assist the IHS in determining which proposals will be funded if the amount of TMG funding is not sufficient to support all approved applications. Applications recommended for approval, having a score of 60 or above by the ORC and scored high enough to be considered for funding will be reviewed by the Division of Grant Operations for cost analysis and further recommendation. The program official accepts the Division of Grant Operations' recommendations for consideration when funding applications. The program official forwards the final approved list to the Director, Office of Tribal Programs, for final review and approval. Applications scoring below 60 points will be disapproved and returned to the applicant. Applications that are approved but not funded will not be carried over into the next cycle for funding consideration. 3. Anticipated Announcement and Award Dates The IHS anticipates the earliest award start date will be January 1, 2007. VI. Award Administration Information 1. Award Notices *ORC Results Notification;* November 13, 2006. The Director, Office of Tribal Programs, or program official, will notify the contact person identified on each proposal of the results in writing via postal mail. Applicants whose applications are declared ineligible will receive written notification of the ineligibility determination and their grant application via postal mail. The ineligible notification will include information regarding the rationale for the ineligible decision citing specific information from the original grant application. Applicants who are approved but unfunded and disapproved will receive a copy of the Executive Summary which identifies the weaknesses and strengths of the application submitted. Applicants which are approved and funded will be notified through the official Federal Financial Assistance
(FAA)document. The FAA will be signed by the Grants Management Officer and is the authorizing document for notifying grant recipients of funding. The FAA serves as the official notification of a grant award and will state the amount of Federal funds awarded, the purpose of the grant, the terms and conditions of the grant award, the effective date of the award, the project period and the budget period. Any other correspondence announcing to the Applicant's Project Director that an application was recommended for approval is not an authorization to begin performance. Pre-award costs are not allowable charges under this program grant. 2. Administrative Requirements Grants are administered in accordance with the following documents: • This grant announcement. • Health and Human Services regulations governing Public Law 93-638 grants at 42 CFR 36.101 et seq. • 45 CFR part 92, “Department of Health and Human Services, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments Including Indian Tribes,” or 45 CFR part 74, “Administration of Grants to Non-Profit Recipients”. • Public Health Service Grants Policy Statement. • Appropriate Cost Principles: OMB Circular A-87, “State and Local Governments,” or OMB Circular A-122, “Non-profit Organizations”. • OMB Circular A-133, “Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations”. • Other Applicable OMB circulars. 3. Reporting A. *Progress Report* —Program progress reports are required semi-annually. These reports will include a brief comparison of actual accomplishments to the goals established for the period, reasons for slippage (if applicable), and other pertinent information as required. A final report must be submitted within 90 days of expiration of the budget/project period. B. *Financial Status Report* —Semi-annual financial status reports must be submitted within 30 days of the end of the half year. Final financial status reports are due within 90 days of expiration of the budget/project period. The Standard Form 269 (SF-269) (long form) can be downloaded from *http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/sf269.pdg* for financial reporting. C. *Reports* —Grantees are responsible and accountable for accurate reporting of the Progress Reports and Financial Status Reports which are generally due semi-annually. Financial Status Reports (SF-269) are due 90 days after each budget period and the final SF-269 must be verified from the grantee records on how the value was derived. Grantees must submit reports in a reasonable period of time. Failure to submit required reports within the time allowed may result in suspension or termination of an active grant, withholding of payments or converting to the reimbursement method of payment. Continued failure to submit required reports may result in one or both of the following:
(1)The imposition of special award provisions; and
(2)the non-funding or non-award of other eligible projects or activities. This applies whether the delinquency is attributable to the failure of the grantee organization or the individual responsible for preparation of the reports. VII. Agency Contact(s) Interested parties may obtain TMG programmatic information from the TMG Program Coordinator through the information listed under section IV of this program announcement. Grant-related and business management information may be obtained from the Grants Management Specialist through the information listed under section IV of this program announcement. Please note that the telephone numbers provided are not toll-free. VIII. Other Information The IHS will have three training sessions to assist applicants in preparing their FY 2007 TMG application. There will be one 5-day training session and two 2-day training sessions. The 5-day training session will provide participants with basic grant writing skills, information regarding where to search for funding opportunities, and the opportunity to begin writing a TMG grant proposal. The 2-day training sessions will focus specifically on the TMG requirements providing participants with information contained in this announcement, clarifying any issues/questions applicants may have and critiquing project ideas. In an effort to make the 2-day training sessions productive, participants are expected to bring draft proposals to these meetings. Priority will be given to groups eligible to apply for the TMG Program. Participation is limited to two personnel from each Tribe or Tribal organization. All sessions are first come-first serve with the above limitations noted. All participants are responsible for making and paying for their own travel arrangements. Interested parties should register with the TMG staff prior to making travel arrangements to ensure space is available in selected session. There is no registration fee to attend the training session(s). The registration form may be obtained from the TMG Web site at: *http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/tmg.* The registration form may be faxed to
(301)443-4666. The training dates are listed below in chronological order and the training sessions will take place in the hotel identified: • May 10-11, 2006—Albuquerque, New Mexico (Limit 25). Training Registration and Hotel Reservation deadline: April 21, 2006. Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Hotel, 2600 Louisiana Boulevard, NE., Albuquerque, NM 87110. 1-800-252-7772; please request IHS Tribal Management Grant room block. Hotel rate: $66.00 plus tax. • May 22-26, 2006—Rapid City, South Dakota (Limit 25). Training Registration and Hotel Reservation deadline: May 1, 2006. Ramada Inn Rapid City, 1721 Lacrosse Street, Rapid City, SD 57701. 1-866-742-1300 or 605-342-1300; please request IHS Tribal Management Grant room block. Hotel rate: $59.00 plus tax. • June 14-15, 2006—Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Limit 25). Training Registration and Hotel Reservation deadline: May 30, 2006. Best Western Saddleback Inn, 4300 Southwest Third Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73108. 1-800-228-3903 or 405-947-7000, extension 3123; please request IHS Tribal Management Grant room block. Hotel rate: $67.00 plus tax. The Public Health Service
(PHS)strongly encourages all grant and contract recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all tobacco products. In addition, Public Law 103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in certain facilities (or in some cases, any portion of the facility) in which regular or routine education, library, day care, health care or early childhood development services are provided to children. This is consistent with the HHS mission to protect and advance the physical and mental health of the American people. Dated: May 2, 2006. Robert G. McSwain, Deputy Director, Indian Health Service. [FR Doc. 06-4292 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am]
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