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Code · REGISTER · 2006-05-31 · Department of Education · Notices

Notices. Notice of revision of the Federal Need Analysis Methodology for the 2007-2008 award year

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BILLING CODE 5001-06-M DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before July 31, 2006. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following:
(1)Type of review requested, e.g. new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;
(2)Title;
(3)Summary of the collection;
(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;
(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and
(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues:
(1)Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department;
(2)will this information be processed and used in a timely manner;
(3)is the estimate of burden accurate;
(4)how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(5)how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Dated: May 24, 2006. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services *Type of Review:* New. *Title:* Assistive Technology Act: Data Collection Instrument for Statewide AT Programs. *Frequency:* Annually. *Affected Public:* State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs; Not-for-profit institutions. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* Responses: 56. Burden Hours: 1,232. *Abstract:* This instrument will be the basis for developing an electronic, web-based data collection system into which Statewide AT Programs report annual data on their activities funded under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended (AT Act). The data reported by states is required under the AT Act, and will be used for reporting to Congress, for program planning, and for assessing program performance consistent with GPRA and PART. Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov,* by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3125. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf
(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service
(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E6-8383 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Federal Pell Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, National Science and Mathematics Access To Retain Talent Grant, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Family Education Loan, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Programs AGENCY: Federal Student Aid, Department of Education. ACTION: Notice of revision of the Federal Need Analysis Methodology for the 2007-2008 award year. SUMMARY: The Secretary of Education announces the annual updates to the tables that will be used in the statutory “Federal Need Analysis Methodology” to determine a student's expected family contribution
(EFC)for award year 2007-2008 for the student financial aid programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). An EFC is the amount a student and his or her family may reasonably be expected to contribute toward the student's postsecondary educational costs for purposes of determining financial aid eligibility. The Title IV programs include the Federal Pell Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant, campus-based (Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Programs), Federal Family Education Loan, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Programs (Title IV HEA Programs). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Marya Dennis, Management and Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Education, Union Center Plaza, 830 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone:
(202)377-3385. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Part F of Title IV of the HEA specifies the criteria, data elements, calculations, and tables used in the Federal Need Analysis Methodology EFC calculations. Section 478 of Part F of the HEA requires the Secretary to adjust four of the tables—the Income Protection Allowance, the Adjusted Net Worth of a Business or Farm, the Education Savings and Asset Protection Allowance, and the Assessment Schedules and Rates—each award year to adjust for general price inflation. The changes are based, in general, upon increases in the Consumer Price Index. For award year 2007-2008 the Secretary is charged with updating the income protection allowance, adjusted net worth of a business or farm, and the assessment schedules and rates to account for inflation that took place between December 2005 and December 2006. However, because the Secretary must publish these tables before December 2006, the increases in the tables must be based upon a percentage equal to the estimated percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for 2005. The Secretary estimates that the increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the period December 2005 through December 2006 will be 2.8 percent. Additionally, the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-171) modified the updating procedure for the income protection allowance table for independent students with dependents other than a spouse. These table values are increased by the greater of 5 percent or the Secretary's estimated increase in the CPI-U (2.8 percent). The updated tables are in sections 1, 2, and 4 of this notice. The Secretary must also revise, for each award year, the education savings and asset protection allowances as provided for in section 478(d) of the HEA. The Education Savings and Asset Protection Allowance table for award year 2007-2008 has been updated in section 3 of this notice. Section 478(h) of the HEA also requires the Secretary to increase the amount specified for the Employment Expense Allowance, adjusted for inflation. This calculation is based upon increases in the Bureau of Labor Statistics budget of the marginal costs for a two-worker compared to a one-worker family for food away from home, apparel, transportation, and household furnishings and operations. The Employment Expense Allowance table for award year 2007-2008 has been updated in section 5 of this notice. The HEA provides for the following annual updates: 1. *Income Protection Allowance* . This allowance is the amount of living expenses associated with the maintenance of an individual or family that may be offset against the family's income. It varies by family size. The income protection allowance for the dependent student is $3,000. The income protection allowances for parents of dependent students for award year 2007-2008 is: Parents of Dependent Students Family size Number in college 1 2 3 4 5 2 $15,000 $12,430 3 18,680 16,130 $13,560 4 23,070 20,510 17,950 $15,390 5 27,220 24,660 22,100 19,540 $16,980 6 31,840 29,280 26,720 24,160 21,600 For each additional family member add $3,590. For each additional college student subtract $2,550. The income protection allowances for independent students with dependents other than a spouse for award year 2007-2008 is: Independent Students With Dependents Other Than a Spouse Family size Number in college 1 2 3 4 5 2 $15,320 $12,700 3 19,070 16,470 $13,850 4 23,560 20,940 18,330 $15,710 5 27,800 25,170 22,570 19,950 $17,340 6 32,510 29,890 27,290 24,660 22,060 For each additional family member add $3,670. For each additional college student subtract $2,610. The income protection allowances for single independent students and independent students without dependents other than a spouse for award year 2007-2008 are: Marital status Number in college IPA Single 1 $6,050 Married 2 6,050 Married 1 9,700 2. *Adjusted Net Worth
(NW)of a Business or Farm* . A portion of the full net value of a farm or business is excluded from the calculation of an expected contribution because—(1) The income produced from these assets is already assessed in another part of the formula; and
(2)the formula protects a portion of the value of the assets. The portion of these assets included in the contribution calculation is computed according to the following schedule. This schedule is used for parents of dependent students, independent students without dependents other than a spouse, and independent students with dependents other than a spouse. If the net worth of a business or farm is— Then the adjusted net worth is— Less than $1 $0 $1 to $105,000 $0 + 40% of NW. $105,001 to $320,000 $42,000 + 50% of NW over $105,000. $320,001 to $535,000 $149,500 + 60% of NW over $320,000. $535,001 or more $278,500 + 100% of NW over $535,000. 3. *Education Savings and Asset Protection Allowance.* This allowance protects a portion of net worth (assets less debts) from being considered available for postsecondary educational expenses. There are three asset protection allowance tables—one for parents of dependent students, one for independent students without dependents other than a spouse, and one for independent students with dependents other than a spouse. Dependent Students And there are Two parents One parent If the age of the older parent is— then the education savings and asset protection allowance is— 25 or less 0 0 26 2,500 1,000 27 5,100 2,100 28 7,600 3,100 29 10,200 4,200 30 12,700 5,200 31 15,200 6,300 32 17,800 7,300 33 20,300 8,400 34 22,900 9,400 35 25,400 10,500 36 27,900 11,500 37 30,500 12,600 38 33,000 13,600 39 35,600 14,700 40 38,100 15,700 41 39,100 16,100 42 40,100 16,400 43 41,100 16,800 44 42,100 17,200 45 43,100 17,500 46 44,200 17,900 47 45,300 18,300 48 46,400 18,800 49 47,600 19,200 50 48,700 19,700 51 50,200 20,100 52 51,500 20,500 53 53,000 21,000 54 54,300 21,600 55 55,900 22,100 56 57,300 22,700 57 59,000 23,200 58 60,700 23,900 59 62,500 24,400 60 64,300 25,100 61 66,200 25,700 62 68,100 26,400 63 70,400 27,200 64 72,400 27,900 65 or older 74,800 28,700 Independent Students Without Dependents Other Than a Spouse And they are Married Single If the age of the student is— then the education savings and asset protection allowance is— 25 or less 0 0 26 2,500 1,000 27 5,100 2,100 28 7,600 3,100 29 10,200 4,200 30 12,700 5,200 31 15,200 6,300 32 17,800 7,300 33 20,300 8,400 34 22,900 9,400 35 25,400 10,500 36 27,900 11,500 37 30,500 12,600 38 33,000 13,600 39 35,600 14,700 40 38,100 15,700 41 39,100 16,100 42 40,100 16,400 43 41,100 16,800 44 42,100 17,200 45 43,100 17,500 46 44,200 17,900 47 45,300 18,300 48 46,400 18,800 49 47,600 19,200 50 48,700 19,700 51 50,200 20,100 52 51,500 20,500 53 53,000 21,000 54 54,300 21,600 55 55,900 22,100 56 57,300 22,700 57 59,000 23,200 58 60,700 23,900 59 62,500 24,400 60 64,300 25,100 61 66,200 25,700 62 68,100 26,400 63 70,400 27,200 64 72,400 27,900 65 or older 74,800 28,700 Independent Students With Dependents Other Than A Spouse If the age of the student is— And they are married single then the education savings and asset protection allowance is— 25 or less 0 0 26 2,500 1,000 27 5,100 2,100 28 7,600 3,100 29 10,200 4,200 30 12,700 5,200 31 15,200 6,300 32 17,800 7,300 33 20,300 8,400 34 22,900 9,400 35 25,400 10,500 36 27,900 11,500 37 30,500 12,600 38 33,000 13,600 39 35,600 14,700 40 38,100 15,700 41 39,100 16,100 42 40,100 16,400 43 41,100 16,800 44 42,100 17,200 45 43,100 17,500 46 44,200 17,900 47 45,300 18,300 48 46,400 18,800 49 47,600 19,200 50 48,700 19,700 51 50,200 20,100 52 51,500 20,500 53 53,000 21,000 54 54,300 21,600 55 55,900 22,100 56 57,300 22,700 57 59,000 23,200 58 60,700 23,900 59 62,500 24,400 60 64,300 25,100 61 66,200 25,700 62 68,100 26,400 63 70,400 27,200 64 72,400 27,900 65 or older 74,800 28,700 4. *Assessment Schedules and Rates.* Two schedules that are subject to updates, one for parents of dependent students and one for independent students with dependents other than a spouse, are used to determine the EFC toward educational expenses from family financial resources. For dependent students, the EFC is derived from an assessment of the parents' adjusted available income (AAI). For independent students with dependents other than a spouse, the EFC is derived from an assessment of the family's AAI. The AAI represents a measure of a family's financial strength, which considers both income and assets. The parents' contribution for a dependent student is computed according to the following schedule: If AAI is— Then the contribution is— Less than −$3,409 −$750 −$3,409 to $13,400 22% of AAI $13,401 to $16,800 $2,948 + 25% of AAI over $13,400 $16,801 to $20,200 $3,798 + 29% of AAI over $16,800 $20,201 to $23,700 $4,784 + 34% of AAI over $20,200 $23,701 to $27,100 $5,974 + 40% of AAI over $23,700 $27,101 or more $7,334 + 47% of AAI over $27,100 The contribution for an independent student with dependents other than a spouse is computed according to the following schedule: If AAI is— Then the contribution is— Less than −$3,409 −$750 −$3,409 to $13,400 22% of AAI $13,401 to $16,800 $2,948 + 25% of AAI over $13,400 $16,801 to $20,200 $3,798 + 29% of AAI over $16,800 $20,201 to $23,700 $4,784 + 34% of AAI over $20,200 $23,701 to $27,100 $5,974 + 40% of AAI over $23,700 $27,101 or more $7,334 + 47% of AAI over $27,100 5. *Employment Expense Allowance.* This allowance for employment-related expenses, which is used for the parents of dependent students and for married independent students, recognizes additional expenses incurred by working spouses and single-parent households. The allowance is based upon the marginal differences in costs for a two-worker family compared to a one-worker family for food away from home, apparel, transportation, and household furnishings and operations. The employment expense allowance for parents of dependent students, married independent students without dependents other than a spouse, and independent students with dependents other than a spouse is the lesser of $3,200 or 35 percent of earned income. 6. *Allowance for State and Other Taxes.* The allowance for State and other taxes protects a portion of the parents' and students' income from being considered available for postsecondary educational expenses. There are four categories for State and other taxes, one each for parents of dependent students, independent students with dependents other than a spouse, dependent students, and independent students without dependents other than a spouse. Section 478(g) of the HEA directs the Secretary to update the tables for State and other taxes after reviewing the Statistics of Income file data maintained by the Internal Revenue Service. State Parents of dependents and independents with dependents other than a spouse Under $15,000 (Percent) $15,000 & up (Percent) Dependents and independents without dependents other than a spouse All (Percent) Alabama 3 2 2 Alaska 2 1 0 Arizona 4 3 2 Arkansas 4 3 3 California 7 6 4 Colorado 4 3 3 Connecticut 7 6 4 Delaware 4 3 3 District of Columbia 7 6 6 Florida 2 1 0 Georgia 5 4 3 Hawaii 4 3 3 Idaho 5 4 3 Illinois 5 4 2 Indiana 4 3 2 Iowa 5 4 3 Kansas 5 4 3 Kentucky 5 4 4 Louisiana 2 1 2 Maine 6 5 3 Maryland 7 6 5 Massachusetts 6 5 4 Michigan 5 4 3 Minnesota 6 5 4 Mississippi 3 2 2 Missouri 5 4 3 Montana 5 4 3 Nebraska 5 4 3 Nevada 2 1 1 New Hampshire 4 3 1 New Jersey 8 7 4 New Mexico 4 3 3 New York 8 7 5 North Carolina 6 5 4 North Dakota 2 1 1 Ohio 6 5 4 Oklahoma 4 3 3 Oregon 8 7 5 Pennsylvania 5 4 3 Rhode Island 7 6 4 South Carolina 5 4 3 South Dakota 1 0 0 Tennessee 1 0 0 Texas 2 1 0 Utah 5 4 3 Vermont 6 5 3 Virginia 5 4 3 Washington 2 1 0 West Virginia 3 2 2 Wisconsin 7 6 4 Wyoming 1 0 0 Other 3 2 3 You may view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the **Federal Register** , in text or Adobe Portable Document Format
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(202)512-1530. 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* . (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers: 84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; 84.032 Federal Family Education Loan Program; 84.033 Federal Work-Study Program; 84.038 Federal Perkins Loan Program; 84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program; 84.268 William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program; 84.375 Academic Competitiveness Grant; 84.376 National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant) Dated: May 25, 2006. Theresa S. Shaw, Chief Operating Officer, Federal Student Aid. [FR Doc. E6-8403 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Paducah AGENCY: Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Notice of open meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Paducah. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the **Federal Register** . DATES: Thursday, June 15, 2006, 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. ADDRESSES: 111 Memorial Drive, Barkley Centre, Paducah, Kentucky 42001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William E. Murphie, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, Department of Energy Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office, 1017 Majestic Drive, Suite 200, Lexington, Kentucky 40513,
(859)219-4001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Purpose of the Board:* The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management and related activities. Tentative Agenda 5:30 p.m. Informal Discussion. 6 p.m. Call to Order, Introductions, Review of Agenda, Approval of May Minutes. 6:15 p.m. Deputy Designated Federal Officer's Comments. 6:35 p.m. Federal Coordinator's Comments. 6:40 p.m. Ex-officios' Comments. 6:50 p.m. Public Comments and Questions. 7 p.m. Task Forces/Presentations. • Southwest Plume Site Investigation. • Status of Land Acquisition Study. • Water Disposition/Water Quality Task Force. 8 p.m. Public Comments and Questions. 8:10 p.m. Break. 8:20 p.m. Administrative Issues. • Preparation for July Presentation. • Budget Review. • Review of Work Plan. • Review of Next Agenda. 8:30 p.m. Review of Action Items. 8:35 p.m. Subcommittee Report. • Executive Committee—Chairs Meeting Review. 8:50 p.m. Final Comments. 9 p.m. Adjourn. *Public Participation:* The meeting is open to the public. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact David Dollins at the address listed below or by telephone at
(270)441-6819. Requests must be received five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comment will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. *Minutes:* The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying at the U.S. Department of Energy's Freedom of Information Public Reading Room, 1E-190, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday-Friday, except Federal holidays. Minutes will also be available at the Department of Energy's Environmental Information Center and Reading Room at 115 Memorial Drive, Barkley Centre, Paducah, Kentucky between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday or by writing to David Dollins, Department of Energy, Paducah Site Office, Post Office Box 1410, MS-103, Paducah, Kentucky 42001 or by calling him at
(270)441-6819. Issued at Washington, DC on May 25, 2006. Rachel M. Samuel, Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6-8394 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-361-000] Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff May 23, 2006. Take notice that on May 17, 2006, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C. (Maritimes) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets attached to Appendix B to the filing, with an effective date of November 1, 2008. Maritimes states that it is also filing a negotiated rate letter agreement and a firm service agreement under Rate Schedule MN365, attached to Appendix A to the filing, both will become effective November 1, 2008, or the date on which service commences on Maritimes' Phase IV Project facilities. Maritimes states that copies of its filing have been mailed or, if requested, emailed 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. E6-8332 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-231-002] Norstar Operating, LLC v. Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Compliance Filing May 24, 2006. Take notice that on May 22, 2006, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, pro forma tariff sheet, Second Revised Sheet No. 407. Columbia states that this filing is being made pursuant to Ordering Paragraph B of the Commission's April 21, 2006 order in the captioned docket, 115 FERC ¶ 61,094 (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. E6-8337 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-72-001] Northern Border Pipeline Company; Notice of Compliance Filing May 23, 2006. Take notice that on May 3, 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, the following tariff sheets to become effective May 1, 2006: Substitute Third Revised Sheet No. 102A Substitute Fifth Revised Sheet No. 103 Substitute Seventh Revised Sheet No. 105 Substitute Fourth Revised Sheet No. 106 Substitute First Revised Sheet No. 270A Northern Border states that this filing is being made to comply with the Commission's Order issued on April 28, 2006 in Docket No. RP06-72-000, et al. (115 FERC ¶ 61,126). Northern Border states that copies of the filing have been sent to all parties of record in this 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 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. E6-8326 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-302-001] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing May 24, 2006. Take notice that on May 22, 2006, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) tendered for filing information regarding certain non-conforming service agreements, in compliance with the Commission's May 5, 2006 order. 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. E6-8338 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-353-001] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Supplemental Filing May 24, 2006. Take notice that on May 19, 2006, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) tendered for filing the non-conforming service agreement and the redlined service agreement highlighting the non-conforming provisions. Northern states that the service agreement was inadvertently omitted from the May 8, 2006 filing in this docket. Northern further states that copies of the filing have been mailed to each of its customers and interested 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 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
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(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on May 31, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-8339 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-363-000] Sabine Pipe Line LLC; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff May 24, 2006. Take notice that on May 19, 2006, Sabine Pipe Line LLC (Sabine) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets listed on Attachment A to the filing, with a proposed effective date of June 19, 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
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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-8341 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER06-746-000; ER06-746-001; ER06-747-000; ER06-747-001; ER06-748-000; ER06-748-001; ER06-763-000; ER06-763-001] Equilon Enterprises LLC dba Shell Oil Products US, (Los Angeles QF); Equilon Enterprises LLC dba Shell Oil Products US, (Martinez QF); Shell Chemical LP; Motiva Enterprises LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order May 23, 2006. Equilon Enterprises LLC dba Shell Oil Products US—Los Angeles QF, Equilon Enterprises LLC DBA Shell Oil Products US—Martinez QF, Shell Chemical LP and Motiva Enterprises LLC (Shell Companies) filed applications for market-based rate authority, with accompanying tariffs. The proposed market-based rate tariffs provide for the sale of energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. The Shell Companies also requested waiver of various Commission regulations. In particular, the Shell Companies requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by the Shell Companies. On May 22, 2006, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development—West, granted the request for blanket approval under part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approval of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by the Shell Companies should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2004). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest is June 21, 2006. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, the Shell Companies are authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of the Shell Companies, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approval of the Shell Companies' issuances of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order 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 filed to access the document. 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 electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-8333 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-364-000] Trailblazer Pipeline Company; Notice of Revenue Crediting Report May 24, 2006. Take notice that on May 19, 2006, Trailblazer Pipeline Company (Trailblazer) tendered for filing its Penalty Revenue Report. Trailblazer states that the purpose of this filing is to inform the Commission that Trailblazer collected no penalty revenues in quarter ended March 31, 2006. Trailblazer 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 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 31, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-8335 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-362-000] Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff May 24, 2006. Take notice that on May 18, 2006, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to become effective June 18, 2006: Third Revised Sheet No. 123 Fifth Revised Sheet No. 135F Fourth Revised Sheet No. 283 Fifth Revised Sheet No. 312 Tenth Revised Sheet No. 313 Tenth Revised Sheet No. 322 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. E6-8340 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER06-802-000] United Wisdom Energy, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order May 23, 2006. United Wisdom Energy, LLC
(UWE)filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed market-based rate schedule provides for the sale of energy, and capacity. UWE also requested waiver of various Commission regulations. In particular, UWE requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by UWE. On May 22, 2006, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development—West, granted the request for blanket approval under part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approval of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by UWE should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2004). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest is June 21, 2006. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, UWE is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of UWE, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approval of UWE's issuances of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order 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 filed to access the document. 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 electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-8327 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings # 1 May 22, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings. *Docket Numbers:* ER98-4515-008. *Applicants:* Cadillac Renewable Energy LLC. *Description:* Cadillac Renewable Energy, LLC submits a notification of a non-material change in status related to market rate authority in compliance with the reporting requirements of order 652. *Filed Date:* May 4, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060517-0026. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 30, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER01-316-020. *Applicants:* ISO New England Inc. *Description:* ISO New England, Inc submits its Index of Customers for the first quarter of 2006 in response to the Commission's letter order issued June 1, 2001. *Filed Date:* May 1, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060517-0024. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 30, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER04-230-024; ER01-3155-016; ER01-1385-025; EL01-45-024. *Applicants:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Description:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. submits its Seventh Quarterly Report. *Filed Date:* May 9, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060509-5024. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 30, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-515-002. *Applicants:* Atlantic City Electric Company. *Description:* Atlantic City Electric Company submits its 2006 Formula Rate Annual Update pursuant to Settlement Agreement issued April 19, 2006. *Filed Date:* May 15, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060515-5005. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 5, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-515-003. *Applicants:* Delmarva Power & Light Company. *Description:* Delmarva Power & Light Company submits its 2006 Formula Rate Annual Update pursuant to Settlement Agreement issued April 19, 2006. *Filed Date:* May 15, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060515-5007. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 5, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-515-004. *Applicants:* Baltimore Gas and Electric Company. *Description:* Baltimore Gas and Electric Company submits its 2006 Formula Rate Annual Update pursuant to Settlement Agreement issued April 19, 2006. *Filed Date:* May 15, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060515-5037. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 5, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-515-006. *Applicants:* Potomac Electric Power Company. *Description:* Potomac Electric Power Company submits its 2006 Formula Rate Annual Update pursuant to Settlement Agreement issued April 19, 2006. *Filed Date:* May 15, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060515-5009. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 5, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-636-004. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc submits its Large Generator Interconnection Agreement among itself, Columbia Community Windpower LLC and American Transmission Company, LLC. *Filed Date:* May 8, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060517-0017. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 30, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-652-006; RT04-1-021; ER05-109-005; ER04-48-021. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc submits its compliance filing providing for a revision to its Open Access Transmission Tariff. *Filed Date:* May 8, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060517-0016. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 30, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-1352-003; RT04-1-020; ER04-48-020. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc submits its compliance filing revising its Bylaws to establish a process for providing waivers of annual membership fees. *Filed Date:* May 5, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060517-0018. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 30, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-477-001. *Applicants:* Aquila Networks, L&P, Aquila, Inc. *Description:* Aquila, Inc dba Aquila Networks, L&P submits a redesignated Facilities Modifications and Construction Agreement for Cooper South Flowgate Upgrades pursuant to FERC's March 7, 2006order. *Filed Date:* May 8, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060517-0023. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 30, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-933-001. *Applicants:* ZZ Corporation. *Description:* ZZ Corporation submits its petition for acceptance of initial tariff (FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1), waivers and blanket authority. *Filed Date:* May 10, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060517-0029. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 31, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-989-000. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corp. *Description:* American Electric Power Service Corp as agent for Ohio Power Co and Columbus Southern Power Company submit their fourth revision to the Interconnection & Local delivery Agreement with Buckeye Power, Inc. *Filed Date:* May 10, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060517-0030. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 31, 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 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. E6-8323 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 May 23, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings. *Docket Numbers:* ER01-48-006. *Applicants:* Powerex Corp. *Description:* Powerex Corp. submits a notice of a non-material change in status with respect to events that have taken place since the date of its last change in status filing. *Filed Date:* May 12, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0127. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 2, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER01-1760-005. *Applicants:* Haleywest L.L.C. *Description:* Haleywest L.L.C. submits an amendment to its March 27, 2006 compliance filing for its market-based rate schedule pursuant to FERC's February 2, 2006 Order. *Filed Date:* May 9, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0063. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 30, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER01-2214-007. *Applicants:* Entergy Services Inc. *Description:* Entergy Services, Inc. acting as agent for Entergy Operating Companies submits a refund report related to refunds ordered by FERC. *Filed Date:* May 11, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0157. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, June 1, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER01-3103-012; ER04-617-001; ER04-809-001; ER99-3911-004; ER02-1884-004; ER99-3502-005. *Applicants:* Energy Investors Funds Group LLC; Project Finance Fund III, L.P., United States Power Fund L.P.; United States Power Fund II, L.P.; USPF II Institutional Fund, L.P. *Description:* Energy Investors Funds Group LLC et al. submit a Notice of Change in Status to reflect various changes in upstream ownership. *Filed Date:* May 15, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0118. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 5, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-685-002. *Applicants:* UGI Development Company. *Description:* UGI Utilities, Inc. submits an amendment to its March 28, 2006 compliance filing. *Filed Date:* May 11, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0089. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, June 1, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER03-693-003. *Applicants:* ISG Sparrows Point LLC. *Description:* ISG Sparrows Point LLC submits its triennial updated power market analysis in compliance with FERC's order issued May 7, 2003 *et al.* *Filed Date:* May 9, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0062. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 30, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-974-000. *Applicants:* MEP Flora Power, LLC. *Description:* Aquila Merchant Services, Inc on behalf of MEP Flora Power, LLC. submits a notice of cancellation of its Rate Schedule FERC No. 1 and on May 10, 2006 submitted an errata to its May 9, 2006 filing. *Filed Dates:* May 9, 2006 and May 10, 2006. *Accession Numbers:* 20060518-0202 and 20060515-0004. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 30, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-990-000. *Applicants:* Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. *Description:* Wisconsin Public Service Corp. submits amendments to update the FERC Form 1 references in its formula rates for the W-1A and W-2A Tariffs and Rate Schedule No. 51. *Filed Date:* May 11, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0087. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, June 1, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-991-000. *Applicants:* Texas Power Marketer. *Description:* Texas Power Marketer submits its petition for acceptance of initial rate schedule, waivers and blanket authority. *Filed Date:* May 11, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0122. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, June 1, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-992-000. *Applicants:* Otter Tail Power Company. *Description:* Otter Tail Power Co. submits its Contract for Interconnection and Load Control Boundary Agreement with Western Area Power Administration. *Filed Date:* May 11, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0123. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, June 1, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-993-000. *Applicants:* Orion Power MidWest, L.P. *Description:* Orion Power MidWest, L.P. submits tariff sheets to implement Cost of Service Recovery Rates for the 244 megawatt combined cycle generating facility at its Brunot Island generating station. *Filed Date:* May 15, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0086. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 5, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-994-000; ER06-995-000. *Applicants:* Western Kentucky Energy Corp.; LG&E Energy Marketing Inc. *Description:* Western Kentucky Energy Corp. submits notice of succession and LG&E Energy Marketing Inc. submits notice of cancellation of Rate Schedule No. 40. *Filed Date:* May 15, 2006 and May 16, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0155. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 5, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-996-000. *Applicants:* Public Service Electric & Gas Company. *Description:* Public Service Electric & Gas Co. submits four Interconnection Agreements with Camden Cogen, LP *et al.* *Filed Date:* May 16, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0091. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-997-000. *Applicants:* Wisconsin Electric Power Company. *Description:* Wisconsin Electric Power Co. submits a proposed Restated Power Service Agreement with Alger Delta Cooperative Association and on May 15, 2006 submitted the original signed Certificate of Attestation to this filing. *Filed Date:* May 12, 2006 and May 15, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0090. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 2, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-998-000. *Applicants:* Wisconsin Electric Power Company. *Description:* Wisconsin Electric Power Co. submits its proposed Restated Power Service Agreement w/City of Crystal Falls, Michigan and on May 15, 2006 submitted the original signed Certificate of Attestation to this filing. *Filed Dates:* May 12, 2006 and May 15, 2006. *Accession Numbers:* 20060519-0145 and 20060519-0144. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 2, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-999-000. *Applicants:* Wisconsin Electric Power Company. *Description:* Wisconsin Electric Power Co. submits its proposed Restated Power Service Agreement w/Ontonagon County Electrification Association and on May 15, 2006 submitted the original signed Certificate of Attestation to this filing. *Filed Dates:* May 12, 2006 and May 15, 2006. *Accession Numbers:* 20060519-0139 and 20060519-0138. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 2, 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
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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-8324 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #2 May 23, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-6-065; EL04-135-067; EL02-111-085; EL03-212-081. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* PJM Transmission Owners submits revised tariff sheets to its April 24, 2006 filing. *Filed Date:* May 16, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0121. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-1452-002. *Applicants:* Duke Power Company LLC. *Description:* Duke Power Company LLC submits an amendment to its Second Revised Service Agreement No. 342 and Affected System Operating Agreement. *Filed Date:* May 16, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0088. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-191-002; ER06-193-002. *Applicants:* ISO New England Inc.; New England Participating Transmission Owners; Maine Electric Power Company; New England Power Pool Participants Committee. *Description:* ISO New England, Inc. et al. submit modifications to parts of Schedules 22 & 23 of the OATT, *et al.* *Filed Date:* May 15, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0158. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 5, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-593-002. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. submits the revised agreement as Exhibit I and II to the executed Agreement to Sponsor Facilities Upgrades with Redbud Energy, LP *et al.* filed on April 26, 2006 pursuant to Order 614. *Filed Date:* May 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0066. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-796-001. *Applicants:* Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 2, Inc. *Description:* Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary 2, Inc. submits a letter clarifying its March 29, 2006 filing. *Filed Date:* May 15, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0117. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 5, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-878-001. *Applicants:* MMC Chula Vista LLC. *Description:* MMC Chula Vista LLC submits a replacement for Attachment A & B to its market-based rate application and tariff sheets for FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1. *Filed Date:* May 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0065. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-879-001. *Applicants:* MMC Escondido LLC. *Description:* MMC Escondido LLC submits a replacement for Attachment A & B to its market-based rate application and tariff sheets for FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1. *Filed Date:* May 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0064. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-891-001. *Applicants:* Gauley River Power Partners, L.P. *Description:* Gauley River Power Partner, L.P. submits an errata to its notice of cancellation filed on April 27, 2006. *Filed Date:* May 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0067. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1000-000. *Applicants:* Entergy Services, Inc. *Description:* Entergy Services Inc. on behalf of Entergy Operating Companies submits revisions to Schedule 2 of its OATT. *Filed Date:* May 12, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060512-4007. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 2, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1001-000. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc. submits proposed revisions to Schedule 10 of its OAT&EM Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1. *Filed Date:* May 12, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0058. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, June 2, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1002-000. *Applicants:* ISO New England Inc. *Description:* ISO New England Inc. submits its first Capital Projects Report and the schedule of the unamortized costs of its funded capital expenditures for the first Quarter of 2006. *Filed Date:* May 15, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0059. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 5, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1003-000. *Applicants:* Mirant Corporation. *Description:* Mirant Americas Energy Marketing, LP submits a notice of cancellation of Third Revised Rate Schedule FERC No. 1. *Filed Date:* May 15, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0057. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 5, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1004-000. *Applicants:* Western Systems Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Western Systems Power Pool Inc. submits its request for FERC to amend its WSPP Agreement to include Cinergy Marketing & Trading LP, Mirant Energy Trading LLC and Old Lane Commodities, LP as members of the WSPP. *Filed Date:* May 15, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0056. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 5, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1005-000. *Applicants:* Avista Corporation. *Description:* Avista Corp. dba Avista Utilities submits a non-conforming Long-Term Service Agreement with Morgan Stanley Capital Group, designated as FERC Rate Schedule 471. *Filed Date:* May 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0055. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1006-000. *Applicants:* International Transmission Company; Midwest Independent Transmission Operator, Inc. *Description:* International Transmission Co. et al. submits revised tariff sheets to Midwest ISO's Open Access Transmission and Energy Market Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Third Revised Volume 1, to become effective July 1, 2006. *Filed Date:* May 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0053. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1007-000. *Applicants:* IEP Power Marketing LLC. *Description:* IEP Power Marketing LLC submits a Petition for Acceptance of Initial Waiver and Blanket Authority of FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1. *Filed Date:* May 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0051. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1008-000. *Applicants:* Southern Company Services, Inc.; Alabama Power Company *Description:* Southern Company Services, Inc., agent for Alabama Power Co, submits a notice of cancellation of their Interconnection Agreement with Mobile Energy Services Co. designated as Service Agreement 465. *Filed Date:* May 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0052. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1009-000. *Applicants:* Southern California Edison Company. *Description:* Southern California Edison Co. submits 4 interconnection agreements with the City of Vernon, CA. *Filed Date:* May 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0017. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1010-000. *Applicants:* Southern Company Services, Inc.; Alabama Power Company *Description:* Southern Company Services, Inc., agent for Alabama Power Co., submits a notice of cancellation of Interconnection Agreement w/Lone Oak Energy Center etc. *Filed Date:* May 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060519-0050. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 7, 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 dockets(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. E6-8325 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. EC06-120-000, et al.] Duke Energy Trading and Marketing, L.L.C., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings May 23, 2006. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. Duke Energy Trading and Marketing, L.L.C.; Duke Energy Marketing America, LLC; The Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company d/b/a Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. [Docket No. EC06-120-000] Take notice that on May 18, 2006, Duke Energy Trading and Marketing, L.L.C., (DETM), Duke Energy Marketing America, LLC
(DEMA)and the Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company d/b/a/ Duke Energy Ohio (Duke Energy Ohio), filed a request pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act and part 33 of the Commission's regulations, for authorization of a transaction in which DETM and DEMA will transfer to Duke Energy Ohio contracts under which DETM and DEMA sell electric power at wholesale to the unaffiliated third parties. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on June 8, 2006. 2. Ocean Peaking Power, L.L.C. v. Jersey Central Power & Light Company [Docket No. EL05-142-002] Take notice that on May 3, 2006, Jersey Central Power & Light Company (Jersey Central) and Ocean Peaking Power, L.P.
(OPP)concluded a Settlement Agreement. Jersey Central states that it will provide a refund to OPP with interest compounded to the date of the Commission's approval of the settlement. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on June 5, 2006. 3. Ocean Peaking Power, L.L.C. v. Jersey Central Power & Light Company [Docket No. EL05-142-003] Take notice that on May 3, 2006, Jersey Central Power & Light Company (Jersey Central) and Ocean Peaking Power, L.L.C. submitted a revised Generation Facility Transmission Interconnection Agreement designated Second Revised Service Agreement No. 604 under the PJM Open Access Transmission Tariff. Jersey Central states that the revised Agreement implements the Settlement Agreement approved by the Commission in the April 3, 2006 letter order in Docket No. EL05-142-000. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on June 5, 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 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. E6-8334 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. EC06-121-000, et al.] American Electric Power Service Corporation, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings May 24, 2006. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. American Electric Power Service Corporation [Docket No. EC06-121-000] Take notice that on May 19, 2006, American Electric Power Service Corporation
(AEP)on behalf of AEP Texas North Company
(TNC)and AEP Texas North Generation Company, LLC
(TNGC)filed an application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act seeking an order approving a transaction whereby TNC will transfer the ownership of seven mothballed/retired generation facilities to TNGC, a wholly owned subsidiary of TNC. AEP states that this transaction will enable AEP to comply with the Texas unbundling statutes. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on June 9, 2006. 2. Interstate Power & Light Company [Docket No. ER06-587-002] Take notice that on April 27, 2006, IES Utilities, Inc. FERC Schedule No. RES-4 and the Interstate Power Company, FERC Schedule No. 499 tariff sheets are cancelled April 1, 2006 and July 1, 2006 respectively. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on May 31, 2006. 3. Intermountain Industries, Inc. [Docket No. PH06-65-000] Take notice that on May 17, 2006, Intermountain Industries, Inc. filed a notice of petition for waiver of the Commission's regulations under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on June 7, 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 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. E6-8343 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2232-480-NC] Duke Power; A Division of Duke Energy Corporation; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment May 23, 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 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed an application for non-project use of project lands and waters at the Catawba-Wateree Project (FERC No. 2232), and has prepared an environmental assessment
(EA)for the proposed non-project use. The project is located on Lake Wylie in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. In the application, Duke Power (licensee) requests Commission authorization to lease to The Sanctuary at Lake Wylie, LLC and The Sanctuary Property Owners Association (The Sanctuary) 0.461 acre of project land for a commercial residential marina. The Sanctuary proposes to construct one cluster dock with ten boat slips and a covered fishing pier located adjacent to the cluster dock, an irrigation intake structure, and install 20,000 feet of shoreline stabilization. The EA contains Commission staff's analysis of the probable environmental impacts of the proposal and concludes that approving the licensee's application, with staff's recommended environmental measures, would not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the EA is attached to a Commission order titled “Order Modifying and Approving Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters”, issued May 23, 2006. The EA 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 dock number (prefaced by P-2232) and 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-8329 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project Nos. 20-065] PacifiCorp; Notice of Availability of Environment Assessment May 23, 2006. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations, the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application requesting the Commission's authorization to remove its Cove development and reduce the minimum flow required in the bypassed reach of the Grace development. The project is located on the Bear River in Caribou and Franklin Counties, Idaho. An environmental assessment
(EA)has been prepared. In the EA, the Commission's staff concludes that approval of the licensee's application, with adoption of staff's recommendations, would not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the EA is attached to a Commission order titled “Order Amending License and Revising Annual Charges”, issued May 23, 2006, and is available at the Commission's Public Reference Room. A copy of 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 (P-20) in the docket field to access the document. For assistance, call
(202)502-8222 or
(202)502-8659 (for TTY). Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-8328 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP06-018-000] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Essex-Middlesex Project May 24, 2006. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment
(EA)on the natural gas pipeline facilities proposed to be constructed by Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee Gas) in the above-referenced docket. The EA was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. The staff concludes that approval of the proposed project, with appropriate mitigating measures, would not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of: • 7.8 miles of 24-inch-diameter pipeline in Essex and Middlesex Counties, Massachusetts; • One tie-in facility at the northern terminus, milepost 7.83; • One new pig receiver at the north end, milepost 7.62; and • One tie-in facility at the southern terminus, milepost 0.0. The purpose of the proposed project is to increase its ability to receive and transport gas into the Northeast natural gas pipeline network by constructing its facilities in Essex and Middlesex Counties, Massachusetts, to provide up to 82,300 decatherms per day of incremental firm transportation capacity. The EA has been placed in the public files of the FERC. A limited number of copies of the EA are available for distribution and public inspection at: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Reference and Files Maintenance Branch, 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426.
(202)502-8371. Copies of the EA have been mailed to Federal, state and local agencies, public interest groups, interested individuals, newspapers, and parties to this proceeding. Any person wishing to comment on the EA may do so. To ensure consideration prior to a Commission decision on the proposal, it is important that we receive your comments before the date specified below. Please carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are received in time and properly recorded: Send two copies of your comments to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426; Label one copy of the comments for the attention of the Gas Branch 2, PJ11.2. Reference Docket No. CP06-018-000; and Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before June 23, 2006. Please note that we are continuing to experience delays in mail deliveries from the U.S. Postal Service. As a result, we will include all comments that we receive within a reasonable time frame in our environmental analysis of this project. However, the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments or interventions or protests to this proceeding. 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 and the link to the User's Guide. Before you can file comments, you will need to create a free account which can be created by clicking on “Sign-up.” Comments will be considered by the Commission but will not serve to make the commentor a party to the proceeding. Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.214). 1 Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. 1 Interventions may also be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing comments electronically. Affected landowners and parties with environmental concerns may be granted intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which would not be adequately represented by any other parties. You do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered. Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on “General Search” and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance with eLibrary, the eLibrary helpline can be reached at 1-866-208-3676, TTY
(202)502-8659 or at *FERCOnlineSupport@FERC.* The eLibrary link on the FERC Internet Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to the documents. Go to *http://www.ferc.gov,* click on “eSubscription” and then click on “Sign-up.” Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-8342 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PF06-023] Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Mississippi Expansion Project, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, and Notice of Public Scoping Meetings May 23, 2006. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental impact statement
(EIS)that will address the environmental impacts of the Mississippi Expansion Project proposed by Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP (Gulf South). The Commission will use the EIS in its decision-making process to determine whether or not to authorize the project. This notice explains the scoping process we 1 will use to gather input from the public and interested agencies on the project. Your input will help us determine the issues that need to be evaluated in the EIS. Please note that the scoping period will close on June 23, 2006. 1 “We,” “us,” and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the FERC's Office of Energy Projects. Comments may be submitted in written form or verbally. Further details on how to submit written comments are provided in the Public Participation section of this notice. Public scoping meetings are designed to provide another opportunity to offer comments on the proposed project. In lieu of sending written comments, we invite you to attend the public scoping meetings we have scheduled as follows: Date and time Location Monday June 12, 2006, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
(CST)Eagle Ridge Conference Center, 1500 Raymond Lake Road, Raymond, MS 39154. Phone: 601-857-7100. Tuesday June 13, 2006, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
(CST)Vicksburg Convention Center & Auditorium, 1600 Mulberry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180. Phone: 1-866-822-6338. Interested groups and individuals are encouraged to attend these meetings and to present comments on the environmental issues they believe should be addressed in the EIS. A transcript of each meeting will be generated so that comments are accurately recorded. This notice is being sent to affected landowners; Federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. We encourage government representatives to notify their constituents of this planned project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by a Gulf South representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed project facilities. The pipeline company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the FERC, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the pipeline company could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with state law. A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on My Land? What Do I Need To Know?” is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ). This fact sheet addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the FERC's proceedings. Summary of the Proposed Project Gulf South proposes to construct, own, operate, and maintain a natural gas pipeline to provide new pipeline capacity to transport domestic onshore gas supplies to producers in eastern Texas and northern Louisiana with an outlet for a significant portion of their production from the Barnett Shale, Bossier Sand, and other fields. The Mississippi Expansion Project would also provide additional transportation option for natural gas delivered into the north central Louisiana area. The Mississippi Expansion Project facilities would be located in Richland and Madison Parishes, Louisiana, and in Warren, Hinds, Copiah, and Simpson Counties, Mississippi. 2 The general location of the proposed pipeline is shown in the figure included as Appendix 1. 3 2 FERC staff is currently reviewing another Gulf South project, the Texas East Expansion Project (under pre-filing Docket No. PF06-017-000), that would bring natural gas from Texas to the starting point of the Mississippi Expansion Project. 3 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . Copies of all appendices, other than Appendix 1 (maps), are available on the Commission's Web site at the “eLibrary” link or from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, or call
(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary refer to the Public Participation section of this mail notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the. Request for detailed maps of the proposed facilities should be made directly to Gulf South. The Mississippi Expansion Project facilities under FERC jurisdiction would include: • An approximately 88.7-mile-long, 42-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline from Gulf South's East Texas Expansion Facility near Delhi in Richland Parish, Louisiana, to an interconnection with Gulf South's existing Index 130 transportation pipeline in Simpson County, Mississippi. • A new 40,311 horsepower
(hp)Tallulah Compressor Station at approximate milepost
(MP)18.4 in Madison Parish, Louisiana. • Two meter and regulator stations at receipt points with two intrastate pipelines, including: —Texas Eastern M&R Station at MP 70.9 in Warren County, Mississippi. —Gulf South M&R Station at the proposed pipeline's terminus with Gulf South's Index 130 Pipeline at MP 88.7 in Simpson County, Mississippi. • Five mainline valves and two launcher/receiver sites. The project would be designed and constructed to receive and transport about 1.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. Gulf South proposes to have the project constructed and operational by September 2007. Land Requirements for Construction As proposed, the typical construction right-of-way for the project pipeline would be 100 feet wide. Following construction, Gulf South would retain a 60-foot-wide permanent right-of-way for operation of the project. Additional, temporary extra workspaces beyond the typical construction right-of-way limits would be required at certain feature crossings (e.g., roads, railroads, wetlands, or waterbodies), in areas with steep side slopes, or in association with special construction techniques. Based on preliminary information, construction of the proposed project facilities would affect a total of about 1,228 acres of land. Following construction, about 645 acres would be maintained as permanent right-of-way, and about 12.3 acres of land would be maintained as new aboveground facility sites. The remaining 571 acres of temporary workspace (including all temporary construction rights-of-way, extra workspaces, and pipe storage and contractor yards) would be restored and allowed to revert to its former use. The EIS Process NEPA requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action when it considers whether or not an interstate natural gas pipeline should be approved. The FERC will use the EIS to consider the environmental impact that could result if the Gulf South project is authorized under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals to be considered by the Commission. This process is referred to as “scoping.” The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EIS on the important environmental issues. With this Notice of Intent (NOI), the Commission staff is requesting public comments on the scope of the issues to be addressed in the EIS. All comments received will be considered during preparation of the EIS. In the EIS we will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed project under these general headings: • Geology and soils; • Water resources; • Wetlands and vegetation; • Fish and wildlife; • Threatened and endangered species; • Cultural resources; • Land use, recreation, and visual resources; • Socioeconomics; • Air quality and noise; • Reliability and safety; • Alternatives; and • Cumulative impacts. In the EIS, we will also evaluate possible alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project, and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on affected resources. Our independent analysis of the issues will be included in a draft EIS. The draft EIS will be mailed to Federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; affected landowners; commentors; other interested parties; local libraries and newspapers; and the FERC's official service list for this proceeding. A 45-day comment period will be allotted for review of the draft EIS. We will consider all comments on the draft EIS and revise the document, as necessary, before issuing a final EIS. We will consider all comments on the final EIS before we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure that your comments are considered, please follow the instructions in the Public Participation section of this notice. Although no formal application has been filed, the FERC staff has already initiated its NEPA review under its NEPA Pre-filing Process. The purpose of the Pre-filing Process is to encourage the early involvement of interested stakeholders and to identify and resolve issues before an application is filed with the FERC. With this notice, we are asking federal, state, and local governmental agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to express their interest in becoming cooperating agencies for the preparation of the EIS. These agencies may choose to participate once they have evaluated the proposal relative to their responsibilities. Agencies that would like to request cooperating status should send a letter expressing that interest and expected level of involvement to the Secretary of the Commission at the address provided in the public participation section of this notice. Currently Identified Environmental Issues We have already identified several issues that we think deserve attention based on a preliminary review of the proposed facilities, the environmental information provided by Gulf South, and early input from intervenors. This preliminary list of issues may be changed based on your comments and our analysis. *Geology and Soils:* Potential impacts to fossil fuel and non-fossil fuel mineral resources. —Impacts on agricultural, prime farmland, and pastureland soils. —Impacts on Conservation Reserve Program and Wetland Reserve Program soils. —Impacts on unconsolidated soils with severe erosion potential. *Water Resources and Wetlands:* —Potential effects on groundwater resources. —Impacts on ephemeral, intermittent and perennial streams, including the Bayou Macon, Joes Bayou, Tensas River, Bayou Despair, Mothiglam Bayou, Brushy Bayou, Walnut Bayou, Big Black River, and Pearl River. Potential impacts on waterbodies greater than 100 feet in width including the Mississippi River. —Impacts on wetlands. *Vegetation and Wildlife:* —Impacts on vegetation. —Impacts on wildlife, wildlife habitat, and fisheries. —Potential impacts on federally and state-listed threatened and endangered species. —Potential impacts to the Tensas National Wildlife Refuge. *Cultural Resources:* —Impacts on archaeological sites and other historic properties. *Land Use, Recreation, and Visual Resources:* —Potential impacts to existing land uses, including residences, suburban housing developments, cemeteries, agricultural lands, orchards, and managed forested lands. —Visual effects of the proposed Tallulah Compressor Station and M&R Stations on surrounding areas. —Potential impacts on the Natchez Trace Parkway. *Socioeconomics:* —Potential impacts and benefits of construction workforce on local housing, infrastructure, public services and economy. *Air and Noise Quality:* —Effects on air and noise quality from construction and operation of the Tallulah Compressor Station. *Reliability and Safety:* —Public safety and potential hazards associated with the transport of natural gas. *Alternatives:* —Assessment of route variations and route alignments to reduce or avoid environmental impacts. *Cumulative Impacts:* —Assessment of the effect of the proposed project when combined with other past, present, or reasonably foreseeable future actions in the project area Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the proposed project. By becoming a commentor, your concerns will be addressed in the EIS and considered by the Commission. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives (including alternative facility sites and pipeline routes), and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure that your comments are timely and properly recorded, please carefully follow these instructions: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. • Label one copy of your comments for the attention of Gas Branch 2, DG2E. • Reference Docket No. PF06-023 on the original and both copies. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before June 23, 2006. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments in response to this Notice of Intent. For information on electronically filing comments, please see the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link and the link to the User's Guide, as well as information in 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii). Before you can submit comments you will need to create a free account, which can be created on-line. Once Gulf South formally files its application with the Commission, you may want to become an official party to the proceeding known as an “intervenor.” Intervenors play a more formal role in the process and are able to file briefs, appear at hearings, and be heard by the courts if they choose to appeal the Commission's final ruling. An intervenor formally participates in a Commission proceeding by filing a request to intervene. Instructions for becoming an intervenor are included in the User's Guide under the “e-filing” link on the Commission's Web site. Please note that you may not request intervenor status at this time. You must wait until a formal application is filed with the Commission. Environmental Mailing List An effort is being made to send this notice to all individuals, organizations, and government entities interested in and/or potentially affected by the proposed project. This includes all landowners who are potential right-of-way grantors, whose property may be used temporarily for project purposes, or who own homes within distances defined in the Commission's regulations of certain aboveground facilities. If you received this notice, you are on the environmental mailing list for this project. If you do not want to send comments at this time, but still want to remain on our mailing list, please return the Information Request (Appendix 2). If you do not return the Information Request, you will be removed from the Commission's environmental mailing list. Availability of Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC
(3372)or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) using the “eLibrary link.” Click on the eLibrary link, select “General Search” and enter the project docket number excluding the last three digits (i.e., PF06-23) in the “Docket Number” field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. The eLibrary link on the FERC Internet Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. In addition, the FERC now offers a free service called eSubscription that allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. To register for this service, go to *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm* . Public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission's calendar located at *http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx* along with other related information. Finally, Gulf South has established an Internet Web site for this project: *http://www.gulfsouthpl.com/* . You can also request additional information or provide comments directly to Gulf South at 1-877/972-8533 or Stephens, Kyle (Gulf South) *kyle.stephens@gulfsouthpl.com* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-8330 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Protests, and Motions to Intervene May 24, 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.:* 12634-000. c. *Date Filed:* January 3, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Alaska Power & Telephone Company. e. *Name and Location of Project:* The proposed Connelly Lake Hydroelectric Project would be located at the existing Connelly Lake on an unnamed tributary of the Chilkoot River in Haines Borough, Alaska, partially on Federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management. f. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). g. *Applicant contact:* Robert S. Grimm, President, Alaska Power & Telephone Co., P.O. Box 3222, Port Townsend, WA 98368,
(360)385-1733 x120. h. *FERC Contact:* Tom Papsidero,
(202)502-6002. i. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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 electronic filings. Please include the project number (P-12634-000) on any comments or motions filed. 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. j. *Description of Proposed Project:* The proposed project would operate as a storage project and would consist of the following new facilities:
(1)A proposed 48-foot-high, 575-foot-long rockfill dam at the Lake outlet,
(2)Connelly Lake, which would have a minimum water surface elevation of 2,280 feet above mean sea level (msl), its current level, and a maximum water surface elevation of 2,312 feet msl,
(3)a screened intake structure at elevation 2,270 feet msl,
(4)a 6,188-foot-long, 48-inch-diameter penstock, which connects to a valve house with an auxiliary release adjacent to the dam, then decreases to a 30-inch-diameter penstock,
(5)a powerhouse containing one generating unit with an installed capacity of 6.2 megawatts,
(6)a 14-mile-long, 34.5-kilovolt underground transmission line connecting to an existing power line; and
(7)appurtenant facilities. The project would have an annual generation of 23 GWh. k. *Location of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction 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, 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 g above. l. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. m. *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. n. *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. o. *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. p. *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. q. *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. r. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “PROTEST”, 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. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. s. *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. E6-8336 Filed 5-30-06; 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 22, 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 No. Date received Presenter or requester Prohibited: 1. ER00-2268-011, EL05-10-003, ER99-4124-009, EL05-11-003, ER00-3312-010, EL05-12-003, ER99-4122-012, EL05-13-003 5-17-06 Kenneth R. Saline. 1 Exempt: 1. CP98-150-006/007 5-17-06 Jennifer Kerrigan. 2. CP06-12-000, *et al.* 5-17-06 Daniel T. Gregg. 3. CP06-54-000, CP06-55-000 5-17-06 James Martin. 4. EL05-121-000 5-17-06 Hon. Jon W. McKinney. Hon. Edward H. Staats. Hon. R. Michael Shaw. 5. Project No. 2603-012 5-17-06 Chris Goodreau. 6. Project No. 2630-000 5-17-06 Arianne Poindexter. 7. Project No. 11858-002 5-17-06 W. Davis Smith. 8. Project No. 11858-002 5-17-06 Pat Weslowsk. Jot Splenda. 9. Project No. 11858-002 5-19-06 Tolga Yetis. 1 One of two e-mails sent on April 25, 2006, from Mr. Saline. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-8331 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0285; FRL-8070-1] Notice of Requests to Voluntarily Cancel Certain Pesticide Registrations; Technical Amendment AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: On October 28, 2005, EPA issued a Notice of Receipt of Requests to Voluntarily Cancel Certain Pesticide Registrations. That Notice did not explicitly provide for a 30-day period in which the public may comment, in accordance with section 6(f)(1)(B) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. Accordingly, EPA is reopening the comment period for 30 days to allow the public to comment on any requests for voluntary cancellation listed in the October 28, 2005 Notice. DATES: Comments on the October 28, 2005 Notice must be received by June 30, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Jamula, Information Technology and Resources Management Division (7502P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703)305-6426; e-mail address: *jamula.john@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. Although this action may be of particular interest to persons who produce or use pesticides, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the information in this notice, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. *Docket.* EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0285. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket telephone number is
(703)305-5805. 2. *Electronic access.* You may access this **Federal Register** document electronically through the EPA Internet under the “ **Federal Register** ” listings at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr.* II. What Action is the Agency Taking? On October 28, 2005, EPA issued a notice announcing the receipt by EPA of applications from registrants to cancel certain pesticide products registered under section 3 or section 24(c) of FIFRA. (See 70 FR 62112, October 28,2005)(FRL-7743-6). Those registrations are listed in sequence by registration number (or company number and 24(c) number) in Table 1 of that Notice. Table 2 of that Notice includes the names and addresses of record for all registrants of the products in Table 1, in sequence by EPA company number. Under FIFRA section 6(f)(1)(B), EPA must “provide for a 30-day period in which the public may comment” before acting on any request to cancel or amend a pesticide registration submitted under section 6(f)(1)(A). Although the October 28, 2005 Notice allowed registrants 180 days to withdraw any requests for voluntary cancellation, it did not explicitly refer to a 30-day public comment period. Therefore, EPA is issuing this notice to provide specifically for a public comment period on the requests for voluntary cancellation contained in the October 28, 2005 Notice. EPA will not issue any cancellation orders for any products contained in the October 28, 2005 Notice before June 30, 2006. Because FIFRA section 6(f)(1)(A) allows a registrant to request cancellation of its pesticide registrations at any time, users or anyone else desiring retention of those pesticides listed in the October 28, 2005 Notice may want to contact the applicable registrant in Table 2 of the October 28, 2005 Notice directly to request that the registrant retain the pesticide registration or to discuss the possibility of transferring the registration. A user seeking to apply for its own registration of that pesticide may submit comments requesting EPA not to cancel a registration until its “me-too” registration is granted. III. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action? Section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA provides that a registrant of a pesticide product may at any time request that any of its pesticide registrations be canceled. FIFRA further provides that, before acting on the request, EPA must publish a notice of receipt of any such request in the **Federal Register** and provide for a 30-day period in which the public may comment. Thereafter, the Administrator may approve such a request. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: May 18, 2006. Robert Forrest Acting Director, Information Technology and Resources Management Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E6-8144 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0368; FRL-8068-9] Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for Establishment of an Exemption from the Requirement of Tolerances for Residues of Poly(2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate/2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/N-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-Methylacrylamide/Methacrylic Acid/Methyl Methacrylate/Styrene, Ammonium Salt in or on Various Food Commodities AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment of an exemption from the requirement of tolerances for residues of poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylate/2-hydroxyethyl acrylate/N-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylacrylamide/methacrylic acid/methyl methacrylate/styrene, ammonium salt in or on various commodities when used as an inert in pesticide products. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 30, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0368, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: * http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 pm., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket telephone number is
(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0368. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line 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 regulations.gov or e-mail. The Federal regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the 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. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket 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, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket telephone number is
(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bipin Gandhi, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703)308-8380; e-mail address: *gandhi.bipin@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Crop production (NAICS code 111). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. What Action is the Agency Taking? EPA is printing a summary of a pesticide petition received under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C.346a, proposing the establishment or amendment of regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various food commodities. EPA has determined that this pesticide petition contains data or information regarding the elements set forth in FFDCA section 408(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data support granting of the pesticide petition. Additional data may be needed before EPA rules on this pesticide petition. Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of the petition included in this notice, prepared by the petitioner is available on EPA's Electronic Docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* . To locate this information on the home page of EPA's Electronic Docket, select “Quick Search” and type the OPP docket ID number. Once the search has located the docket, clicking on the “Docket ID” will bring up a list of all documents in the docket for the pesticide including the petition summary. New Exemption from Tolerance *PP 6E7063* . IE. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Inc., 1007 Market St., Wilmington, DE 19898, proposes to establish an exemption from the requirement of tolerances for residues of the inert poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylate/2-hydroxyethyl acrylate/N-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylacrylamide/methacrylic acid/methyl methacrylate/styrene, ammonium salt in or on food commodities. Because this petition is a request for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without numerical limitations, no analytical method is required. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Feed additives, Food additives, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: May 16, 2006. Lois Rossi, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E6-8145 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0397; FRL-8069-3] TSCA Section 21 Petition; Notice of Receipt AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces receipt of a petition submitted by the Sierra Club and requests comments on issues raised by the petition. The petitioner is concerned about the risks of toy jewelry containing lead and requests that EPA take four actions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The petitioner requests that EPA:
(1)Require TSCA section 8(d) health and safety data reporting;
(2)submit a report to the Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC)under TSCA section 9;
(3)issue a significant new use rule pursuant to TSCA section 5; and
(4)issue quality control orders under TSCA section 6(b). Of the actions requested by the petitioner, TSCA section 21 applies only to requests for actions under TSCA sections 6(b) and 8(d). The Agency must either grant or deny a section 21 petition within 90 days. The Agency will therefore respond to the requests for action under TSCA sections 6(b) and 8(d) by July 20, 2006. EPA will carefully consider the requests for action under TSCA sections 5 and 9, which are not subject to section 21 and will respond to them at a later time. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 15, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0397, by one of the following methods. *http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. *Hand Delivery* : OPPT Document Control Office (DCO, EPA East Bldg., Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Attention: Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0397. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the DCO is
(202)564-8930. 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 number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0397. 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 regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” systems, 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 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. *Docket* : EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0397. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other related information. All documents in the docket are listed in the regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, i.e., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available electronically through regulations.gov or in hard copy at the OPPT Docket, EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is
(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is
(202)566-0280. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: *For general information contact* : Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone numbers:
(202)554-1401; e-mail address: *TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov* . *For technical information contact* : Doreen Cantor, National Program Chemicals Division (7404T), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202)566-0486; e-mail address: *cantor.doreen@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may potentially be affected by this action if you manufacture, import, or distribute in commerce toy jewelry containing lead, or if you manufacture, import, process, or distribute in commerce lead. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • (NAICS code 339914) Costume jewelry and novelty manufacturing • (NAICS code 339932) Game, toy, and children's vehicle manufacturing This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding some of the entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is claimed CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at the estimate. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns, and suggested alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. Background A. What is a TSCA Section 21 Petition? TSCA section 21 allows citizens to petition EPA to initiate a proceeding for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a rule under TSCA section 4, 6, or 8 or an order under section 5(e) or 6(b)(2). A TSCA section 21 petition must set forth facts that the petitioner believes establish the need for the action requested. EPA is required to grant or deny the petition within 90 days of its filing. If EPA grants the petition, the Agency must promptly commence an appropriate proceeding. If EPA denies the petition, the Agency must publish its reasons for the denial in the **Federal Register** . Within 60 days of denial, or the expiration of the 90-day period, if no action is taken, the petitioner may commence a civil action in a U.S. district court to compel initiation of the requested rulemaking proceeding. B. What Action is Requested Under this TSCA Section 21 Petition? On April 21, 2006, the Sierra Club petitioned EPA to take four actions intended to reduce risks from toy jewelry containing lead. The Sierra Club defines toy jewelry as “any item that serves a decorative but no or minimal functional purpose that is valued at less than $20 per item.” The requested actions are: • Require TSCA section 8(d) health and safety data reporting for lead and lead salts. • Submit a TSCA section 9 report to the Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC)regarding lead and lead salts. • Issue a TSCA section 5 Significant New Use Rule regarding lead and lead salts in toy jewelry. • Issue TSCA section 6(b) quality control orders regarding production of toy jewelry. The petition also requested certain actions by CPSC, which will be considered by that agency. The petition sets forth the following incidents in support of its requests. In February 2006, a child died from lead poisoning after ingesting toy jewelry that contained lead. In 2004, 4 importers recalled 150 million metal toy jewelry items pursuant to an agreement with CPSC. Another case of severe lead poisoning occurred from a toy necklace in 2003. Finally, the petition notes that both poisonings, and the recalled jewelry, concerned products distributed in violation of CPSC's 1998 Codification of Guidance Policy on Lead in Consumer Products. The Sierra Club petition also refers to the federal government's goal of eliminating lead poisoning by 2010. It concludes that the current system is not working and that stronger action is needed if the federal government's goal is to be met. The petitioner therefore asks EPA to take action under TSCA. EPA has commenced a review of this petition. Comments on the petition may be submitted by any of the methods identified in Unit I. C. EPA Seeks Additional Information In considering how to respond to the petition, EPA seeks a better factual understanding of the potential and actual risks to human health and the environment associated with lead in toy jewelry. Therefore, EPA seeks data and information regarding the potential risks to human health associated with lead in toy jewelry, including ongoing uses of lead in toy jewelry, the extent and degree of use, and other information. Under TSCA section 21, which is applicable to requests for rulemaking proceedings under TSCA sections 6(b) and 8(d), the Agency must either grant or deny a petition within 90 days. Because the Agency must respond to the requests for action under TSCA sections 6(b) and 8(d) by July 20, 2006, EPA will allow the public until June 15, 2006 to reply with any additional information relevant to the issues identified below. EPA will carefully consider the requests for action under TSCA sections 5 and 9, and will respond to them at a later time. In assisting the Agency by supplying this additional information, please follow the procedures in Unit I.B. In assessing the usability of any data or information that may be submitted, EPA plans to follow the guidelines in EPA's “A Summary of General Assessment Factors for Evaluating the Quality of Scientific and Technical Information” (EPA 100/B-03/001), referred to as the “Assessment Factors Document.” This document is available at the following website: *http://www.epa.gov/osa/spc/assess.htm* . The **Federal Register** notice for this document is available at the following Web site: *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-GENERAL/2003/July/Day-01/g16328.htm* . In particular, EPA seeks information on the following: 1. Quantitative information, data and/or reports (e.g., incident reports, recent scientific and technical studies) associated with the presence of lead in toy jewelry. This would include any information on how and why lead is used in toy jewelry, the extent and prevalence of lead in toy jewelry, and the concentrations of lead found in toy jewelry (including lead used by design or by inadvertent contamination). The Agency is also interested in information on the manner and methods of manufacturing, processing, distribution in commerce, and disposal of toy jewelry containing lead. 2. Quantitative information, data and/or case examples (e.g., incident reports, recent scientific and technical studies) associated with the health effects, particularly to children, from toy jewelry or similar objects containing lead. This would include any case studies or other information relating to exposure of human beings or the environment to lead in toy jewelry, particularly any exposure of children to lead in toy jewelry. Also useful would be information on exposure to lead in similar objects which are available to children via direct mouthing or ingestion, or hand-to-mouth behavior. This would include any studies or other information relating lead concentration or quantity to blood lead level or health effects. 3. Information on and evidence of quality control procedures for the manufacture, import, distribution, and sale of toy jewelry, particularly those procedures that would measure and monitor lead content of various components of toy jewelry. This would include information of the cost and effectiveness of these procedures. 4. Information on the availability, cost, and health effects of alternatives to lead in toy jewelry. 5. Information on whether the definition of toy jewelry used by the Sierra Club (“any item that serves a decorative but no or minimal functional purpose that is valued at less than $20 per item”) is clear and otherwise appropriate. List of Subjects Environmental protection. Dated: May 23, 2006. Wendy C. Hamnett, Acting Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. E6-8246 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget May 17, 2006. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning
(a)whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)comments should be submitted on or before July 31, 2006. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)comments to Judith B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C804, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to *PRA@fcc.gov.* If you would like to obtain or view a copy of this information collection, you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: *http://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection(s), send an e-mail to *PRA@fcc.gov* or contact Judith B. Herman at 202-418-0214. If you would like to obtain or view a copy of this information collection, you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: *http://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control No.:* 3060-0719. *Title:* Quarterly Report of IntraLATA Carriers Listing Payphone Automatic Number Identifications (ANIs). *Form No.:* N/A. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit. *Number of Respondents:* 400 respondents; 1,600 responses. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 3.5 hours. *Frequency of Response:* Quarterly reporting requirement, recordkeeping requirement and third party disclosure requirement. *Total Annual Burden:* 5,600 hours. *Total Annual Cost:* N/A. *Privacy Act Impact Assessment:* N/A. *Needs and Uses:* This collection will be submitted as an extension (after this 60 day comment period) to OMB in order to obtain the full three year clearance. IntraLATA carriers must submit a quarterly report listing payphone automatic number identifications
(ANIs)to the interexchange carriers (IXCs). This will facilitate resolution of disputed ANIs in the per-call compensation context. The report allows interexchange carriers to determine which dial-around calls are made from payphones. Without provision of this report, resolution of disputed ANIs would be rendered very difficult. IXCs would not be able to discern which ANIs pertain to payphones and therefore would not be able to ascertain which dial-around calls were originated by payphones for compensation purposes. The data which must be maintained for at least 18 months after the close of a compensation period, and will facilitate verification of disputed ANIs. *OMB Control Number:* 3060-0775. *Title:* Section 64.1903, Obligations of All Incumbent Independent Local Exchange Carriers. *Form Number:* N/A. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities. *Number of Respondents:* 10. *Estimated Time per Response:* 6,056 hours. *Frequency of Response:* Recordkeeping requirement. *Total Annual Burden:* 60,563 hours. *Total Annual Cost:* $1,215,000. *Privacy Impact Assessment:* N/A. *Needs and Uses:* This collection will be submitted as an extension (after this 60 day comment period) to OMB in order to obtain the full three year clearance. The Commission imposes this recordkeeping requirement to ensure that independent local exchange carriers
(LECs)providing international, interexchange services through a separate affiliate are in compliance with the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and with Commission policies and regulations. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-8158 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [WC Docket No. 04-424; DA 06-1048] SBC and Global Crossing Petitions for Declaratory Ruling AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice, termination of proceeding. SUMMARY: This document provides notice of the termination of the petitions for declaratory ruling of SBC and Global Crossing. The petitions for declaratory ruling have been withdrawn by the petitioners. DATES: Effective June 30, 2006, unless the Wireline Competition Bureau receives an opposition to the termination prior to that date. ADDRESSES: Oppositions to the proceeding termination should be mailed to the Commission's Secretary through the Commission's contractor, Natek, Inc., at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynne Hewitt Engledow, Wireline Competition Bureau, Pricing Policy Division,
(202)418-2350. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 27, 2004 Global Crossing filed a petition for declaratory ruling with the Commission seeking clarification of the meaning and application of two provisions of the Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. interstate access tariff. On November 12, 2004, SBC filed a petition for declaratory ruling with the Commission seeking affirmation that its tariff permits it to use the telephone numbers of the calling and called parties to determine whether to bill long distance carriers interstate or intrastate terminating switched access rates for wireless originated long distance calls when there is no accurate or reliable information included in the call detail. The Commission subsequently sought comment on the petitions. On April 20, 2006, Global Crossing filed a letter withdrawing its petition. AT&T, Inc. filed a letter withdrawing its petition on April 21, 2006. The Global Crossing and SBC petitions are dismissed without prejudice. This proceeding will be terminated effective 30 days after publication of this Public Notice in the **Federal Register** , unless the Wireline Competition Bureau receives an opposition to the termination before that date. Parties filing oppositions to the termination of this proceeding must file an original and four copies of each filing. The filings should reference WC Docket No. 04-424. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). The Commission's contractor, Natek, Inc., will receive hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. —The filing hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. —All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. —Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. —Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. —U.S. Postal Service first-class mail, Express Mail, and Priority Mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Room TW-A325, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. Parties should also send a copy of their filings to Lynne Hewitt Engledow, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room 5-A361, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, or by e-mail to *lynne.engledow@fcc.gov.* Parties shall also serve one copy with the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554,
(202)488-5300, or via e-mail to *fcc@bcpiweb.com.* Authority: 47 U.S.C. 152, 154, 155, 303; 47 CFR 0.291, 1.749. Federal Communications Commission. Thomas J. Navin, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. [FR Doc. E6-8408 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [CC Docket No. 95-116, CCB/CPD File No. 01-16, DA 06-1058] Petition for Waiver of Section 52.33(a) of the Commission's Number Portability Rules AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice, termination of proceeding. SUMMARY: This document provides notice of the termination of the petition for waiver of section 52.33(a) of the Commission's number portability rules. The petition for waiver has been withdrawn by the petitioner. DATES: Effective June 30, 2006, unless the Wireline Competition Bureau receives an opposition to the termination prior to that date. ADDRESSES: Oppositions to the proceeding termination should be mailed to the Commission's Secretary through the Commission's contractor, Natek, Inc. at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret Dailey, Wireline Competition Bureau, Pricing Policy Division,
(202)418-2396. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 26, 2001, Citizens Communications Company (Citizens) filed a petition for waiver of section 52.33(a) of the Commission's rules. On February 14, 2005 Citizens filed a request to withdraw its petition. Based on its request to withdraw, Citizens' Petition is dismissed without prejudice and the waiver proceeding will be terminated effective 30 days after publication of this Public Notice in the **Federal Register** , unless the Wireline Competition Bureau receives an opposition to the termination before that date. Parties filing oppositions to the termination of this proceeding must file an original and four copies of each filing. The filings should reference CC Docket No. 95-116 and CCB/CPD File No. 01-16. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). The Commission's contractor, Natek, Inc., will receive hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. —The filing hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. —All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. —Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. —Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. —U.S. Postal Service first-class mail, Express Mail, and Priority Mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Room TW-A325, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. Parties should also send a copy of their filings to Margaret Dailey, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room 5-A232, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, or by e-mail to *margaret.dailey@fcc.gov.* Parties shall also serve one copy with the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554,
(202)488-5300, or via e-mail to *fcc@bcpiweb.com.* Authority: 47 U.S.C. 152, 154, 155, 303; 47 CFR 0.291, 1.749. Federal Communications Commission. Thomas J. Navin, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. [FR Doc. E6-8409 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [CC Docket Nos. 94-1, 96-262, DA 06-1061] Reconsideration of Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice, termination of proceeding. SUMMARY: This document provides notice of the termination of the petitions for reconsideration of a 1997 Commission order, which established a 6.5 percent productivity-based X-factor and eliminated the sharing requirements in the Commission's price cap rules. The petitions for reconsideration have been withdrawn by the petitioners. DATES: Effective June 30, 2006, unless the Wireline Competition Bureau receives an opposition to the termination prior to that date. ADDRESSES: Oppositions to the proceeding termination should be mailed to the Commission's Secretary through the Commission's contractor, Natek, Inc., at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer McKee, Wireline Competition Bureau, Pricing Policy Division,
(202)418-1530. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 5, 2004, the Wireline Competition Bureau released a Public Notice asking parties that filed petitions for reconsideration of the *1997 Price Cap Review Order* , 62 FR 31939, June 11, 1997, to file a supplemental notice identifying those issues from their reconsideration petitions that they still wished the Commission to consider. The Public Notice stated that, to the extent parties did not indicate an intent to pursue their petitions, the Commission would deem the petitions withdrawn. The only petitioner that filed in response to the Public Notice was AT&T therefore, we deem all other petitions for reconsideration to have been withdrawn. On May 8, 2006, AT&T filed a letter withdrawing its petition for reconsideration. As all pending petitions for reconsideration have been withdrawn, this proceeding will be terminated effective June 30, 2006 unless the Wireline Competition Bureau receives an opposition to the termination before that date. Parties filing oppositions to the termination of this proceeding should reference CC Docket Nos. 94-1 and 96-262. All pleadings may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System
(ECFS)or by filing paper copies. Comments filed through the ECFS can be sent as an electronic file via the Internet to *http://www.fcc.gov/e-file/ecfs.html* . Multiple docket or rulemaking numbers appear in the caption of this proceeding; therefore, commenters must transmit one electronic copy of the comments to each docket or rulemaking number referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal screen, commenters should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking number, in this case, CC Docket No. 94-1 and CC Docket No. 96-262. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e-mail. To get filing instructions for e-mail comments, commenters should send an e-mail to *ecfs@fcc.gov* , and should include the following words in the body of the message, “get form <your e-mail address>.” A sample form and directions will be sent in reply. Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and four copies of each filing. More than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding; therefore, commenters must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking number. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). Parties are strongly encouraged to file comments electronically using the Commission's ECFS. The Commission's contractor, Natek, Inc., will receive hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. • The filing hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. • All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. • Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. • Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. • U.S. Postal Service first-class mail, Express Mail, and Priority Mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Room TW-A325, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. Parties should also send a copy of their filings to Jennifer McKee, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room 5-A263, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, or by e-mail to *jennifer.mckee@fcc.gov* . Parties shall also serve one copy with the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554,
(202)488-5300, or via e-mail to *fcc@bcpiweb.com* . Documents filed in CC Docket Nos. 94-1 and 96-262 are available for public inspection and copying during business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. The documents may also be purchased from BCPI, telephone
(202)488-5300, facsimile
(202)488-5563, TTY
(202)488-5562, or by e-mail at *fcc@bcpiweb.com* . To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to *fcc504@fcc.gov* or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at
(202)418-0530 (voice),
(202)418-0432 (TTY). This matter shall be treated as a “permit-but-disclose” proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules. 47 CFR 1.1200 *et seq.* Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentations must contain summaries of the substance of the presentations and not merely a listing of the subjects discussed. More than a one- or two-sentence description of the views and arguments presented generally is required. 47 CFR 1.1206(b)(2). Other requirements pertaining to oral and written presentations are set forth in section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules. 47 CFR 1.1206(b). Authority: 47 U.S.C. 152, 153, 154, 155, 44 FR 18501, 67 FR 13223, 47 CFR 0.291, 1.749. Federal Communications Commission. Thomas J. Navin, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. [FR Doc. E6-8411 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [WC Docket No. 02-237, DA 06-1062] Qwest Petition for Clarification of Verizon Physical Collocation Discontinuance Order AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice, termination of proceeding. SUMMARY: This document provides notice of the termination of Qwest's petition for clarification of a 2003 Commission order, which granted Verizon authority to discontinue providing federally-tariffed physical collocation services pursuant to section 201 of the Communications Act. The petition for clarification has been withdrawn by the petitioner. DATES: Effective June 30, 2006, unless the Wireline Competition Bureau receives an opposition to the termination prior to that date. ADDRESSES: Oppositions to the proceeding termination should be mailed to the Commission's Secretary through the Commission's contractor, Natek, Inc., at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer McKee, Wireline Competition Bureau, Pricing Policy Division,
(202)418-1530. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 22, 2003, the Commission released an order granting the Verizon Telephone Companies (Verizon) authority to discontinue providing federally-tariffed physical collocation services pursuant to section 201 of the Communications Act. On November 21, 2003, Qwest Communications Corporation (Qwest) filed a petition for clarification of the order. No comments were received on Qwest's petition. Qwest filed a letter withdrawing its petition on March 16, 2005. The Qwest Petition is dismissed without prejudice. This proceeding will be terminated effective June 30, 2006, unless the Wireline Competition Bureau receives an opposition to the termination before that date. Parties filing oppositions to the termination of this proceeding should reference WC Docket No. 02-237. All pleadings may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System
(ECFS)or by filing paper copies. Comments filed through the ECFS can be sent as an electronic file via the Internet to *http://www.fcc.gov/e-file/ecfs.html.* Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. If multiple docket or rulemaking numbers appear in the caption of this proceeding, commenters must transmit one electronic copy of the comments to each docket or rulemaking number referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal screen, commenters should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking number, in this case, WC Docket No. 02-237. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e-mail. To get filing instructions for e-mail comments, commenters should send an e-mail to *ecfs@fcc.gov,* and should include the following words in the body of the message, “get form <your e-mail address>.” A sample form and directions will be sent in reply. Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and four copies of each filing. If more than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, commenters must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking number. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). Parties are strongly encouraged to file comments electronically using the Commission's ECFS. The Commission's contractor, Natek, Inc., will receive hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. • The filing hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. • All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. • Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. • Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. • U.S. Postal Service first-class mail, Express Mail, and Priority Mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Room TW-A325, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. Parties should also send a copy of their filings to Jennifer McKee, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room 5-A263, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, or by e-mail to *jennifer.mckee@fcc.gov.* Parties shall also serve one copy with the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554,
(202)488-5300, or via e-mail to *fcc@bcpiweb.com.* Qwest's petition for clarification in WC Docket No. 02-237 is available for review through the ECFS and is available for public inspection and copying during business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. The document may also be purchased from BCPI, telephone
(202)488-5300, facsimile
(202)488-5563, TTY
(202)488-5562, or by e-mail at *fcc@bcpiweb.com.* To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to *fcc504@fcc.gov* or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at
(202)418-0530 (voice),
(202)418-0432 (TTY). This matter shall be treated as a “permit-but-disclose” proceeding in accordance with the Commission's *ex parte* rules. 47 CFR 1.1200 *et seq.* Persons making oral *ex parte* presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentations must contain summaries of the substance of the presentations and not merely a listing of the subjects discussed. More than a one- or two-sentence description of the views and arguments presented generally is required. 47 CFR 1.1206(b)(2). Other requirements pertaining to oral and written presentations are set forth in section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules. 47 CFR 1.1206(b). Authority: 47 U.S.C. 152, 153, 154, 155, 44 FR 18501, 67 FR 13223, 47 CFR 0.291, 1.749. Federal Communications Commission. Thomas J. Navin, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. [FR Doc. E6-8412 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary [Document Identifier: OS-0937-0166; 60-day notice] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects:
(1)The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions;
(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. *Type of Information Collection Request:* Revision, of a currently approved collection; *Title of Information Collection:* HHS 42 CFR subpart B; Sterilization of Person in Federally Assisted Family Planning Projects. *Form/OMB No.:* OS-0937-0166; *Use:* These regulations and informed consent procedures are associated with Federally funding sterilization services. Selected consent forms are audited during the site visits and program reviews by Federal programs to ensure compliance with the regulations and protection of individual's rights. *Frequency:* Reporting, on occasion; *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit institutions, and Federal government; *Annual Number of Respondents:* 100,000; *Total Annual Responses:* 100,000; *Average Burden Per Response:* 1 hours & 15 minutes; *Total Annual Hours:* 125,000; To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access the HHS Web site address at *http://www.hhs.gov/oirm/infocollect/pending/* or e-mail your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and OS document identifier, to *Sherette.funncoleman@hhs.gov* , or call the Reports Clearance Office on
(202)690-6162. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be received within 60 days, and directed to the OS Paperwork Clearance Officer at the following address: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology, and Finance, Office of Information and Resource Management, Attention: Sherrette Funn-Coleman (0937-0166), Room 531-H, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. Dated: May 22, 2006. Robert E. Polson, Office of the Secretary, Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-8380 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4151-05-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary [Document Identifier: OS-0990-New; 60-day notice] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects:
(1)The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions;
(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. *Type of Information Collection Request:* Regular Clearance, New collection. *Title of Information Collection:* Research Integrity Officer Study (RIO Study). *Form/OMB No.:* OS-0990-New. *Use:* The purpose of this evaluation study is to learn about the level of knowledge, experience, qualifications, authority, position in the organizations, access to resources and other responsiblities that Research Integrity Officers have. This will allow us to evaluate how well the institutions are prepared and able to implement the PHS policies on research misconduct. *Frequency:* Reporting, on one occasion. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit institutions. *Annual Number of Respondents:* 1,420. *Total Annual Responses:* 1,420. *Average Burden Per Response:* 1,300 for .5 hour; 120 for 1 hour. *Total Annual Hours:* 770. To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access the HHS Web site address at *http://www.hhs.gov/ocio/infocollect/pending/* or e-mail your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and OS document identifier, to *naomi.cook@hhs.gov* , or call the Reports Clearance Office on
(202)690-6162. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be received within 60 days, and directed to the OS Paperwork Clearance Officer at the following address: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology, and Finance, Office of Information and Resource Management, Attention: Naomi Cook (0990-New), Room 531-H, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington DC 20201. Dated: May 22, 2006. Robert E. Polson, Office of the Secretary, Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-8381 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150-28-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Announcement of Availability of Funds for Cooperative Agreement to the California Outreach Office To Strengthen Public Health Services at the California-Baja California Border AGENCY: Office of Global Health Affairs, Office of the Secretary, DHHS. *Announcement Type:* Cooperative Agreement—FY 2006 Initial Announcement. Single Source. *Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance:* 93.018. DATES: *Application Availability:* May 31, 2006. Applications must be received by June 30, 2006. SUMMARY: The Office of Global Health Affairs
(OGHA)announces that up to $335,916 in fiscal year
(FY)2006 funds is available for a cooperative agreement to the California Department of Health Services, who will work through the California Outreach Office of the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission, to strengthen the binational public health projects and programs along the California-Baja California border. This initiative addresses outreach and health promotion activities, evaluation and assessments, health data analysis and surveillance, Healthy Border/Healthy Gente activities, and programmatic and administrative support to the members and staff of the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission. The budget period will be one year with a project period of five years for a total of $335,916 (including indirect costs). Funding for the cooperative agreement is contingent upon the availability of funds. I. Funding Opportunity Description Under the authority of section 4 of the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission Act (the Act), Public law 103-400, the Office of Global Health Affairs
(OGHA)announces the intent to allocate fiscal year
(FY)2006 funds for a cooperative agreement to the California Department of Health Services, California Outreach Office of the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission, to strengthen the binational public health projects and programs along the California-Baja California border. Activities to be addressed through the cooperative agreement will relate to the following topic areas:
(1)Access to Care;
(2)Cancer;
(3)Diabetes;
(4)Environmental Health;
(5)HIV/AIDS, and
(6)Immunization and Infectious Diseases. Funding will be provided by OGHA, through the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission, to the awardee. This assistance is geared to support current, on-going and proposed public health initiatives in this border region that support the goals and objectives of the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission serve to strengthen access to health care, disease prevention, and public health along the California-Baja California border. *Background:* The U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission (USMBHC), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, works toward creating awareness about the U.S.-Mexico border, its people, and its environment. It educates others about the unique challenges at the border through outreach efforts, data collection and analysis, and joint collaborative efforts with public and private partners in the border health community. The USMBHC serves as a rallying point for shared concerns about the U.S.-Mexico border and as a catalyst for action to develop plans directed toward solving specific health related problems. Outreach offices of the USMBHC work with the border states to address public health concerns and needs affecting the border region. The California Department of Health Services will work with the California Outreach Office and Mexican counterparts to promote and strengthen binational health initiatives along the California-Baja California border. *Purpose:* The overall objective of this cooperative agreement is to support and coordinate the USMBHC's objectives and the development of the outreach health activities along the California and Baja California border. Awardee activities for this program will be focused in the following areas: • Outreach and health promotion activities to establish or strengthen linkages between public health and border activities; • Evaluation and assessments of health services, health research, health care technologies, and delivery systems; • Health data analysis and surveillance; • Programmatic and administrative support to the members and staff for the USMBHC; and • Implementation of Healthy Border/Healthy Gente projects and activities. Measurable outcomes of the cooperative agreement will be in alignment with one or more of the following performance goals: • Increase access to care and improve quality of care; • Improve disease prevention and health education; • Improve workforce development and retention; and • Improve public health infrastructure. *Activities:* Awardee activities for this program will be focused in the following areas:
(1)Outreach and health promotion activities to establish or strengthen linkages between public health and border activities;
(2)Evaluation and assessments of health services, health research, health care technologies, and delivery systems;
(3)Health data analysis and surveillance;
(4)Administrative and programmatic support to the members and staff for the USMBHC; and
(5)Support and development of Healthy Border/Healthy Gente projects and activities. II. Award Information The administrative and funding instrument to be used for this program will be the cooperative agreement in which substantial OGHA/HHS scientific and/or programmatic involvement is anticipated during the performance of the project. Under the cooperative agreement, OGHA/HHS will support and/or stimulate awardee activities by working with them in a non-directive partnership role. Awardee will also be expected to work directly with and in support of the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission and its stated goals and initiatives as outlined in the submitted work plan. The administrative and funding instrument to be used for this program will be the cooperative agreement in which substantial HHS/OGHA scientific and/or programmatic involvement is anticipated during the performance of the project. Under the cooperative agreement, HHS/OGHA will support and/or stimulate awardee activities by working with them in a non-directive partnership role. Awardee will also be expected to work directly with and in support of the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission and its stated goals and initiatives as outlined in the submitted work plan. Approximately $335,916 in FY 2006 funds is available to support the agreement. The anticipated start date is May 31, 2006. There will only be one single award made from this announcement. The grant may be approved for a budget period of one year and a project period of up to five years. Funding for all approved budget periods beyond the first year of the grant is contingent upon the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the project, and adequate stewardship of Federal funds. III. Eligibility Information 1. Eligible Applicants This is a single eligibility cooperative agreement offered to the California Department of Health Services. The California Department of Health Services, California Outreach Office
(ORO)to accomplish the goals and objectives of the USMBHC. The ORO has extensive past experience working with the USMBHC and supporting its binational goals, objectives and initiatives. The California ORO also has an existing working relationship and on-going initiatives with Mexico which makes it unique to other organizations in carrying out the workplans as approved by the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission in support of health initiatives and activities along the border. Continuity and consistency in this binational effort within this region is essential to the productivity and success of public health efforts in this region. The California ORO, given it's role as a partner with the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission, is uniquely qualified to maintain the continuity and consistency the Border Health Commission requires. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing, matching funds, and cost participation is not a requirement of this agreement. IV. Application and Submission Information 1. Address To Request Application Package Application kits may be requested by calling
(240)453-8822 or writing to: Office of Grants Management, Office of Public Health Science (OPHS), 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 550, Rockville, MD, 20852. Applications must be prepared using Form OPHS-1. Applicants may fax a written request to the OPHS Office of Grants Management to obtain a hard copy of the application kit at
(240)453-8823. 2. Content and Form of Application Submission All applications must be accompanied by a Project Abstract submitted on 3.5 inch floppy disk. The abstract must be typed, single-spaced, and not exceed 2 pages. Reviewers and staff will refer frequently to the information contained in the abstract, and therefore it should contain substantive information about the proposed projects in summary form. A list of suggested keywords and a format sheet for your use in preparing the abstract will be included in the application packet. All grant applications must be accompanied by a Project Narrative. In addition to the instructions provided in OPHS-1 (Rev 8/2004) for project narrative, the specific guidelines for the project narrative are provided in the program guidelines. Format requirements are the same as for the Project Abstract Section; margins should be 1 inch at the top and 1 inch at the bottom and both sides; and typeset must be no smaller than 12 cpi and not reduced. Biographical sketches should be either typed on the appropriate form or plain paper and should not exceed two pages, with publications listed being limited only to those that are directly relevant to this project. Application Format Requirements If applying on paper, the entire application may not exceed 80 pages in length, including the abstract, project and budget narratives, face page, attachments, any appendices and letters of commitment and support. Pages must be numbered consecutively. Applications submitted electronically that exceed 80 pages when printed will be deemed non-compliant. All non-compliant applications will be returned to the applicant without further consideration. Number of Copies Please submit one
(1)original and two
(2)unbound copies of the application. Please do not bind or staple the application. Application must be single sided. Font Please use an easily readable serif typeface, such as Times Roman, Courier, or CG Times. The text and table portions of the application must be submitted in not less than 12 point and 1.0 line spacing. Applications not adhering to 12 point font requirements may be returned. Paper Size and Margins For scanning purposes, please submit the application on 8 1/2 ″ × 11″ white paper. Margins must be at least one
(1)inch at the top, bottom, left and right of the paper. Please left-align text. Numbering Please number the pages of the application sequentially from page 1 (face page) to the end of the application, including charts, figures, tables, and appendices. Names Please include the name of the applicant on each page. Section Headings Please put all section headings flush left in bold type. Application Format Applications for funding must consist of the following documents in the following order: Application Face Page Public Health Service
(PHS)Application Form OPHS-1, provided with the application package. Prepare this page according to instructions provided in the form itself. DUNS Number All applicant organizations are required to have a Data Universal Numbering System
(DUNS)number in order to apply for a grant from the Federal Government. The DUNS number is a unique nine-character identification number provided by the commercial company, Dun and Bradstreet. There is no charge to obtain a DUNS number. Information about obtaining a DUNS number can be found at *https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html* or call 1-866-705-5711. Please include the DUNS number next to the OMB Approval Number on the application face page. Additionally, the applicant organization will be required to register with the Federal Government's Central Contractor Registry
(CCR)in order to do electronic business with the Federal Government. Information about registering with the CCR can be found at *http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/ccr.htm.* Finally, applicants applying electronically through Grants.gov are required to register with the Credential Provider for Grants.gov. Information about this requirement is available at *http://www.grants.gov/CredentialProvider.* Applicants applying electronically through the OPHS E-Grants System are required to register with the provider. Information about this requirement is available at *https://egrants.osophs.dhhs.gov.* Program Narrative This section provides a comprehensive framework and description of all aspects of the proposed program. It should be succinct, self-explanatory and well organized so that reviewers can understand the proposed project. Use the following section headers for the Narrative: • *Executive Summary* —This section should briefly describe the proposed project and supporting initiatives as well as summarize goals that the program intends to achieve through the project initiatives. • *Work Plan* —Describe the current and proposed activities or steps that will be used to achieve the stated goals and objectives. Describe expected outcomes resulting from activities as well as any evaluation mechanisms that will be used to measure the success of the initiatives. • *Mechanism for Administration* —Describe how resources and funds will be administered with regards to the proposed projects. • *In-Kind Support/Resources* —Describe any in-kind support from other sources, if any, that will be used to support the proposed initiatives and activities. Appendices Please provide the additional relevant information (including tables, charts, and other relevant documents) to complete the content of the application. Please note that these are supplementary in nature, and are not intended to be a continuation of the project narrative. Be sure each appendix is clearly labeled. 3. Submission Dates and Times The Office of Public Health and Science
(OPHS)provides multiple mechanisms for the submission of applications, as described in the following sections. Applicants will receive notification via mail from the OPHS Office of Grants Management confirming the receipt of applications submitted using any of these mechanisms. Applications submitted to the OPHS Office of Grants Management after the deadlines described below will not be accepted for review. Applications which do not conform to the requirements of the grant announcement will not be accepted for review and will be returned to the applicant. Applications may only be submitted electronically via the electronic submission mechanisms specified below. Any applications submitted via any other means of electronic communication, including facsimile or electronic mail, will not be accepted for review. While applications are accepted in hard copy, the use of the electronic application submission capabilities provided by the OPHS eGrants system or the Grants.gov Web Site Portal is encouraged. Electronic grant application submissions must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date specified in the DATES section of the announcement using one of the electronic submission mechanisms specified below. All required hardcopy original signatures and mail-in items must be received by the OPHS Office of Grants Management no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the next business day after the deadline date specified in the DATES section of the announcement. Applications will not be considered valid until all electronic application components, hardcopy original signatures, and mail-in items are received by the OPHS Office of Grants Management according to the deadlines specified above. Application submissions that do not adhere to the due date requirements will be considered late and will be deemed ineligible. Applicants are encouraged to initiate electronic applications early in the application development process, and to submit early on the due date or before. This will aid in addressing any problems with submissions prior to the application deadline. Electronic Submissions Via the Grants.gov Web Site Portal The Grants.gov Web Site Portal provides organizations with the ability to submit applications for OPHS grant opportunities. Organizations must successfully complete the necessary registration processes in order to submit an application. Information about this system is available on the Grants.gov Web site, *http://www.grants.gov.* In addition to electronically submitted materials, applicants may be required to submit hard copy signatures for certain program related forms, or original materials as required by the announcement. It is imperative that the applicant review both the grant announcement, as well as the application guidance provided within the Grants.gov application package, to determine such requirements. Any required hard copy materials, or documents that require a signature, must be submitted separately via mail to the OPHS Office of Grants Management, and, if required, must contain the original signature of an individual authorized to act for the applicant agency and the obligations imposed by the terms and conditions of the grant award. Electronic applications submitted via the Grants.gov Web Site Portal must contain all completed online forms required by the application kit, the Program Narrative, Budget Narrative and any appendices or exhibits. All required mail-in items must received by the due date requirements specified above. Mail-In items may only include publications, resumes, or organizational documentation. Upon completion of a successful electronic application submission via the Grants.gov Web Site Portal, the applicant will be provided with a confirmation page from Grants.gov indicating the date and time (Eastern Time) of the electronic application submission, as well as the Grants.gov Receipt Number. It is critical that the applicant print and retain this confirmation for their records, as well as a copy of the entire application package. All applications submitted via the Grants.gov Web Site Portal will be validated by Grants.gov. Any applications deemed “Invalid” by the Grants.gov Web Site Portal will not be transferred to the OPHS eGrants system, and OPHS has no responsibility for any application that is not validated and transferred to OPHS from the Grants.gov Web Site Portal. Grants.gov will notify the applicant regarding the application validation status. Once the application is successfully validated by the Grants.gov Web Site Portal, applicants should immediately mail all required hard copy materials to the OPHS Office of Grants Management to be received by the deadlines specified above. It is critical that the applicant clearly identify the organization name and Grants.gov Application Receipt Number on all hard copy materials. Once the application is validated by Grants.gov, it will be electronically transferred to the OPHS eGrants system for processing. Upon receipt of both the electronic application from the Grants.gov Web Site Portal, and the required hardcopy mail-in items, applicants will receive notification via mail from the OPHS Office of Grants Management confirming the receipt of the application submitted using the Grants.gov Web Site Portal. Applicants should contact Grants.gov regarding any questions or concerns regarding the electronic application process conducted through the Grants.gov Web Site Portal. Electronic Submissions Via the OPHS eGrants System The OPHS electronic grants management system, eGrants, provides for applications to be submitted electronically. Information about this system is available on the OPHS eGrants Web site, *https://egrants.osophs.dhhs.gov,* or may be requested from the OPHS Office of Grants Management at
(240)453-8822. When submitting applications via the OPHS eGrants system, applicants are required to submit a hard copy of the application face page (Standard Form 424) with the original signature of an individual authorized to act for the applicant agency and assume the obligations imposed by the terms and conditions of the grant award. If required, applicants will also need to submit a hard copy of the Standard Form LLL and/or certain Program related forms (e.g., Program Certifications) with the original signature of an individual authorized to act for the applicant agency. Electronic applications submitted via the OPHS eGrants system must contain all completed online forms required by the application kit, the Program Narrative, Budget Narrative and any appendices or exhibits. The applicant may identify specific mail-in items to be sent to the Office of Grants Management separate from the electronic submission; however these mail-in items must be entered on the eGrants Application Checklist at the time of electronic submission, and must be received by the due date requirements specified above. Mail-In items may only include publications, resumes, or organizational documentation. Upon completion of a successful electronic application submission, the OPHS eGrants system will provide the applicant with a confirmation page indicating the date and time (Eastern Time) of the electronic application submission. This confirmation page will also provide a listing of all items that constitute the final application submission including all electronic application components, required hardcopy original signatures, and mail-in items, as well as the mailing address of the OPHS Office of Grants Management where all required hard copy materials must be submitted. As items are received by the OPHS Office of Grants Management, the electronic application status will be updated to reflect the receipt of mail-in items. It is recommended that the applicant monitor the status of their application in the OPHS eGrants system to ensure that all signatures and mail-in items are received. Mailed or Hand-Delivered Hard Copy Applications Applicants who submit applications in hard copy (via mail or hand-delivered) are required to submit an original and two copies of the application. The original application must be signed by an individual authorized to act for the applicant agency or organization and to assume for the organization the obligations imposed by the terms and conditions of the grant award. Mailed or hand-delivered applications will be considered as meeting the deadline if they are received by the OPHS Office of Grant Management on or before 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date specified in the DATES section of the announcement. The application deadline date requirement specified in this announcement supersedes the instructions in the OPHS-1. Applications that do not meet the deadline will be returned to the applicant unread. 4. Intergovernmental Review This program is subject to the Public Health Systems Reporting Requirements. Under these requirements, a community-based non-governmental applicant must prepare and submit a Public Health System Impact Statement (PHSIS). Applicants shall submit a copy of the application face page (SF-424) and a one page summary of the project, called the Public Health System Impact Statement. The PHSIS is intended to provide information to State and local health officials to keep them apprised on proposed health services grant applications submitted by community-based, non-governmental organizations within their jurisdictions. Community-based, non-governmental applicants are required to submit, no later than the Federal due date for receipt of the application, the following information to the head of the appropriate State and local health agencies in the area(s) to be impacted:
(a)A copy of the face page of the application (SF 424),
(b)a summary of the project (PHSIS), not to exceed one page, which provides:
(1)A description of the population to be served,
(2)a summary of the services to be provided, and
(3)a description of the coordination planned with the appropriate State or local health agencies. Copies of the letters forwarding the PHSIS to these authorities must be contained in the application materials submitted to the OGHA/HHS. This program is also subject to the requirements of Executive Order 12372 that allows States the option of setting up a system for reviewing applications from within their States for assistance under certain Federal programs. The application kit to be made available under this notice will contain a listing of States that have chosen to set up a review system and will include a State Single Point of Contact
(SPOC)in the State for review. Applicants (other than federally recognized Indian tribes) should contact their SPOCs as early as possible to alert them to the prospective applications and receive any necessary instructions on the State process. For proposed projects serving more than one State, the applicant is advised to contact the SPOC in each affected State. A complete list of SPOCs may be found at the following Web site: *http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html* . The due date for State process recommendations is 60 days after the application deadline. The OGHA/HHS does not guarantee that it will accommodate or explain its responses to State process recommendations received after that date. (See “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,” Executive Order 12372, and 45 CFR part 100 for a description of the review process and requirements.) 5. Funding Restrictions Funds may not be used for construction, building alterations, equipment purchase, medical treatment, renovations, or to purchase food. Allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and necessity of direct and indirect costs that may be charged are outlined in the following documents: OMB-21 (Institutes of Higher Education); OMB Circular A-122 (Nonprofit Organizations) and 45 CFR part 74, Appendix E (Hospitals). Copies of these circulars can be found on the Internet at: *http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb.* Pre-award costs are not allowable under this award. V. Application Review Information 1. Criteria Applications will be screened by OGHA staff for completeness and for responsiveness to the program guidance. Applicants should pay strict attention addressing these criteria, as they are the basis upon which applications will be judged. Those applications judged to be non-responsive or incomplete will be returned to the applicant without review. Applications that are complete and responsive to the guidance will be evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate peer review group specifically convened for this solicitation and in accordance with HHS policies and procedures. As part of the initial merit review, all applications will receive a written critique. All applications recommended for approval will be discussed fully by the ad hoc peer review group and assigned a priority score for funding. Eligible applications will be assessed according the following criteria:
(1)Technical Approach (45 Points) • The applicant's presentation of a sound and practical technical approach for executing the requirements with adequate explanation, substantiation and justification for methods for handling the projected needs of the USMBHC. • The successful applicant must demonstrate a clear understanding of the scope and objectives of the cooperative agreement, recognition of potential difficulties that may arise in performing the work required, presentation of adequate solutions, and understanding of the close coordination necessary between the California Department of Health Service's Office of Border Health.
(2)Experience and Capabilities of the Organization (45 Points) • Applicants should submit documented relevant experience of the organization in managing projects of similar complexity and scope of the activities. • Clarity and appropriateness of lines of communication and authority for coordination and management of the project. Adequacy and feasibility of plans to ensure successful coordination of a multiple-partner collaboration.
(3)Facilities and Resources (10 Points) • Documented availability and adequacy of facilities, equipment,and resources necessary to carry out the activities. 2. Review and Selection Process Applications will be reviewed in competition with other submitted applications, by a panel of peer reviewers. Each of the above criteria will be addressed and considered by the reviewers in assigning the overall score. Final award will be made on the basis of score, program relevance and, availability of funds. VI. Award Administration Information 1. Award Notices OGHA/HHS does not release information about individual applications during the review process until final funding decisions have been made. The official document notifying the applicant of approval and availability of funding is the Notice of Grant Award, which specifies to the awardee the amount of money awarded, the purpose of the agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement, and the amount of funding, if any, to be contributed by the awardee to the project costs. 2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements The regulations set out at 45 CFR parts 74 and 92 are the Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS)rules and requirements that govern the administration of grants. Part 74 is applicable to all recipients except those covered by part 92, which governs awards to state and local governments. Applicants funded under this announcement must be aware of and comply with these regulations. The CFR volume that includes parts 74 and 92 may be downloaded from: *http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/45cfrv1_03.html.* The HHS Appropriations Act requires that when issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitation, and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal money, grantees shall clearly state the percentage and dollar amount of the total cost of the program or project which will be financed with Federal money and the percentage and dollar amount of the total costs of the project or program that will be financed by non-governmental sources. Reporting All projects are required to have an evaluation plan, consistent with the scope of the proposed project and funding level that conforms to the project's stated goals and objectives. The evaluation plan should include both a process evaluation to track the implementation of project activities and an outcome evaluation to measure changes in knowledge and skills that can be attributed to the project. Project funds may be used to support evaluation activities. In addition to conducting their own evaluation of projects, successful applicants must be prepared to participate in an external evaluation, to be supported by OGHA/HHS and conducted by an independent entity, to assess efficiency and effectiveness for the project funded under this announcement. Within 30 days following the end of each of quarter, a performance report no more than ten pages in length must be submitted to OGHA/HHS. A sample monthly performance report will be provided at the time of notification of award. At a minimum, monthly performance reports should include: Concise summary of the most significant achievements and problems encountered during the reporting period, *e.g.* number of training courses held and number of trainees. A comparison of work progress with objectives established for the quarter using the grantee's implementation schedule, and where such objectives were not met, a statement of why they were not met. Specific action(s) that the grantee would like the OGHA/HHS to undertake to alleviate a problem. Other pertinent information that will permit monitoring and overview of project operations. A quarterly financial report describing the current financial status of the funds used under this award. The awardee and OGHA will agree at the time of award for the format of this portion of the report. Within 90 days following the end of the project period a final report containing information and data of interest to the Department of Health and Human Services, Congress, and other countries must be submitted to OGHA/HHS. The specifics as to the format and content of the final report and the summary will be sent to successful applicants. At minimum, the report should contain: A summary of the major activities supported under the agreement and the major accomplishments resulting from activities to improve mortality in partner country. An analysis of the project based on the problem(s) described in the application and needs assessments, performed prior to or during the project period, including a description of the specific objectives stated in the grant application and the accomplishments and failures resulting from activities during the grant period. Quarterly performance reports and the final report may be submitted to: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Global Health Affairs, 5600 Fishers Lane, Suite 18-105, Rockville, Maryland 20857. A Financial Status Report
(FSR)SF-269 is due 90 days after the close of each 12-month budget period and submitted to OPHS-Office of Grants Management. VII. Agency Contacts For programmatic requirements, please contact: Jeff Waggoner, Office of Global Health Affairs, DHHS, 5600 Fishers Lane, Suite 18-105, Rockville, MD, 20857. Phone:
(301)443-6279. For administrative requirements, please contact: Eric West, Office of Grants Management, Office of Public Health and Science, DHHS, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 550, Rockville, Maryland 20857. Telephone:
(240)453-8822. VIII. Tips for Writing a Strong Application *Include DUNS Number* . You must include a DUNS Number to have your application reviewed. To obtain a DUNS number, access *http://www.dunandbradstreet.com* or call 1-866-705-5711. Please include the DUNS number next to the OMB Approval Number on the application face page. *Keep your audience in mind* . Reviewers will use only the information contained in the application to assess the application. Be sure the application and responses to the program requirements and expectations are complete and clearly written. Do not assume that reviewers are familiar with the applicant organization. Keep the review criteria in mind when writing the application. *Start preparing the application early* . Allow plenty of time to gather required information from various sources. *Follow the instructions in this guidance carefully* . Place all information in the order requested in the guidance. If the information is not placed in the requested order, you may receive a lower score. *Be brief, concise, and clear* . Make your points understandable. Provide accurate and honest information, including candid accounts of problems and realistic plans to address them. If any required information or data is omitted, explain why. Make sure the information provided in each table, chart, attachment, etc., is consistent with the proposal narrative and information in other tables. *Be organized and logical* . Many applications fail to receive a high score because the reviewers cannot follow the thought process of the applicant or because parts of the application do not fit together. *Be careful in the use of appendices* . Do not use the appendices for information that is required in the body of the application. Be sure to cross-reference all tables and attachments located in the appendices to the appropriate text in the application. *Carefully proofread the application* . Misspellings and grammatical errors will impede reviewers in understanding the application. Be sure pages are numbered (including appendices) and that page limits are followed. Limit the use of abbreviations and acronyms, and define each one at its first use and periodically throughout application. Dated: May 24, 2006. Sandra R. Manning, Deputy Director for Operations, Office of Global Health Affairs. [FR Doc. E6-8384 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150-38-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration on Aging Availability of Funding Opportunity Announcement *Funding Opportunity Title/Program Name:* Senior Medicare Patrol Integration Projects. *Announcement Type:* Initial. *Funding Opportunity:* Number: HHS-2006-AoA-SM-0608. *Statutory Authority:* The Older Americans Act, Public Law 106-501. *Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA)Number:* 93.048, Title IV and Title II, Discretionary Projects, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-191). *Dates:* The deadline date for the receipt of applications is July 19, 2006. I. Funding Opportunity Description In 2004, AoA announced a new competitive grant program to support Senior Medicare Patrol
(SMP)project efforts to advance collaborative and innovative approaches for integration of Medicare and Medicaid fraud awareness and prevention activities within states and communities, and to support development of models for program integration to be shared with SMP projects throughout the country. Fourteen grants were awarded for a two-year period that were designed to support the SMP projects' efforts to integrate the SMP program into other areas of health care fraud awareness. Models developed by these integration grantees, which are focused on Medicaid fraud, home health care fraud, and fraud related to the new prescription drug benefits of the Medicare Modernization Act
(MMA)are being disseminated by AoA and the National Consumer Technical Support Center (the Center) to enable SMP projects to adapt these strategies to their states and target populations. Further information may be found at *http://www.aoa.gov/doingbus/fundopp/fundopp.asp* or *http://www.grants.gov* . SMP Program Objectives In 2006, the Assistant Secretary for Aging approved five strategic objectives for the SMP Program. The objectives guide the development of program requirements, including grants, and the measurement of performance and program outcomes. The SMP program objectives include: 1. Foster national and statewide program coverage. 2. Improve beneficiary education and inquiry resolution for other areas of health care fraud. 3. Foster national program visibility and consistency. 4. Improve the efficiency of the SMP Program while increasing results for both operational and quality measures. 5. Target training and education to isolated and hard-to-reach populations. Applications are sought from organizations with expertise and experience required to focus the integration of the SMP program message, outreach and materials to either a targeted population OR a targeted area of health care integrity. Criteria and requirements for the two application options are provided below. *Applicants may apply under either Option I or Option II* . *Option I: Targeted Health Care Integrity* . This option is provided to enhance program efforts in support of SMP program objective #2, to improve beneficiary education and inquiry resolution for other areas of health care fraud. Applications are limited to existing SMP projects that were not awarded FY 2004 Integration Grant funding. This is to ensure that additional states are provided the opportunity for integration of the SMP program into other areas of health care fraud awareness. Grantees must develop models for integrating beneficiary education, and inquiry resolution through effective partnering with new organizations in order to leverage these resources to disseminate the fraud prevention and control message. The grantee may target either one or two of the following areas for integration: • Medicaid fraud; • Home health care fraud; • Durable Medical Equipment fraud; or • Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit related fraud. Grantees will be required to demonstrate how the proposal will advance the integration of the SMP program into the fabric of the aging and fraud prevention networks in states and communities. *Option II: Targeted Populations.* This option is provided to enhance program efforts in support of SMP Program Objective #5, target training and education to isolated and hard-to-reach populations. The opportunity provided with Option II provides a new opportunity to more fully integrate beneficiary education and awareness of health care error, fraud and abuse within populations thus far generally underserved by the SMP program. These include minority, ethnically or culturally diverse, non-English speaking, tribal, isolated or rural populations, as well as others not traditionally reached, such as the homebound or long-term care residents. Applications are sought from public/private non-profit organizations with expertise in the culture, language, and demographics of the targeted population group. Status as a current or previous SMP project grantee is not required. However, applicants must demonstrate expertise and experience in serving or representing the target population group. Knowledge of the SMP program and health care integrity issues impacting seniors is preferred but not mandatory. II. Award Information 1. Funding Instrument Type The award is a cooperative agreement because the Administration on Aging will be substantially involved in the development and execution of the activities of the projects. The cooperative agreement will describe training, technical assistance, and support that will be provided by AoA and the Center to the integration grantees. The cooperative agreement will also specify performance goals and criteria, as well as measures of project outcomes. The AoA project officer for the SMP project grant will provide technical assistance and support on grant management and implementation issues, including execution of the cooperative agreement. The Administration on Aging, primarily through services of the Center, will provide technical assistance and support to the project as required and appropriate for the specific integration activities of the grantee. The Administration on Aging will conduct at least one national conference and one regional meeting in alternate years for the purpose of providing technical assistance and training to SMP projects. Participation of integration grantees in these conferences is specified as part of the cooperative agreement. The SMP integration grantee and the Administration on Aging will work cooperatively to determine the performance goals and priority activities required by the project to achieve these goals, and develop the work plan for each year of the project. Within 45 days of the award and 45 days of each continuation award, the grantee will agree upon and adhere to a work plan that details expectations for major activities, products, and reports during the current budget period. The plan will also specify actions to integrate the specific targeted population or special area of health care fraud, as appropriate. The work plan will also include staff assignments, work locations, and other areas that require Administration on Aging consultation, review, and/or prior approval. Either the Administration on Aging or the project can propose a revision of the final work plan at any time. The Administration on Aging
(AoA)will define project performance criteria and expectations, and will monitor, evaluate and support the project's efforts in achieving performance goals. AoA will provide mentoring, on-line training, and other technical support through the Center. Grantees are encouraged to contact the Center to receive information on the SMP program and specialized areas related to the integration project. The Administration on Aging will evaluate grantee performance, and provide support and technical assistance, in coordination with the Center, to assist projects in achieving performance goals. The Administration on Aging will assist the project leadership in understanding the strategic goals and objectives, policy perspectives and priorities of the Assistant Secretary for Aging and the Department of Health and Human Services by sharing such information via e-mail, conference calls, briefings and other consultations. The Administration on Aging will also share information with the project about other SMP projects, including statewide project grants, other integration grants, and other federally sponsored projects and activities relevant to the interests of SMP projects. Anticipated Total Priority Area Funding per Budget Period Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement. Anticipated Total Funding: $1.17 Million. Individual Award Ceiling: $100,000. Anticipated Number of Awards: Up to 14. Length of Project Period: Up to two years. III. Eligibility Criteria and Other Requirements 1. Eligible Applicants Option I is limited to existing SMP projects from states not previously awarded integration grants. Integration Grants were previously awarded in: Arkansas, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, California, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Texas, and Wisconsin. Option II is open to public and private organizations organized under IRS section 501(C)(3) with expertise and experience serving or representing the target population. Status as a current or former SMP grantee is not required. Faith-based organizations and federally financed tribes are encouraged to apply. Existing SMP projects that submit Option I applications may not apply under Option II. In order to ensure the program reaches Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries in the maximum number of states, given available funding, only one project from each state or territory will be funded. It is strongly recommended that statewide collaborative efforts be forged with organizations with experience working with or representing the targeted population. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Under this Older Americans Act
(OAA)program, AoA will fund no more than 75% of the project's total cost, which means the applicant must cover at least 25% of the project's total cost with non-Federal resources. In other words, for every three
(3)dollars received in Federal funding, the applicant must contribute at least one
(1)dollar in non-Federal resources toward the project's total cost ( *i.e.* , the amount on line 18 in Attachment A). You can use this formula to calculate your minimum required match. A common error applicants make is to match 25% of the federal share, rather than 25% of the project's total cost. Match is not one of the responsiveness criteria as noted in Section III, 3 Application Screening Criteria. 3. DUNS Number The Office of Management and Budget requires applicants to provide a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System
(DUNS)number when applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements on or after October 1, 2003. It is entered on the SF 424. It is a unique, nine-digit identification number, which provides unique identifiers of single business entities. The DUNS number is free and easy to obtain. Organizations can receive a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS Number request line at 1-866-705-5711 or by using this link: *https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/duns_num_guide.pdf.* 4. Intergovernmental Review Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, is not applicable to these grant applications. IV. Application and Submission Information All applicants are required to submit electronically through *http://www.grants.gov* by midnight July 19, 2006. Exceptions to this requirement may only be made by the AoA grants management officer, Stephen Daniels on
(202)357-3464. Exceptions may only be made to allow for catastrophic events such as tornadoes, floods, etc. Applicants are responsible for mailing or hand delivering applications to AoA in sufficient time to be received by 5:30 PM Eastern Time July 19, 2006. Please note AoA is requiring applications for this announcement to be submitted electronically through *www.grants.gov.* The Grants.gov registration process can take several days. If your organization is not currently registered with *www.grants.gov* , please begin this process immediately. For assistance with *www.grants.gov* , please contact Arthur Miller at AoA's Grants.gov helpdesk at (202)357-3438. At *www.grants.gov* , you will be able to download a copy of the application packet, complete it off-line, and then upload and submit the application via the Grants.gov website. Applicants unable to submit their application via *www.grants.gov* may request permission to submit a hard copy from AoA Grants Management Officer, Stephen Daniels,
(202)357-3464, *Stephen.Daniels@aoa.hhs.gov.* 1. Address for Application Submission Hard copy submissions for which approval has been requested and received (per section IV(6) of the announcement), may be mailed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Office of Grants Management, Washington, DC 20201, attn: Stephen Daniels HHS-2006-AoA-SM-0608), or hand-delivered (in person, via messenger) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Office of Grants Management, One Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Room 4604, Washington, DC 20001, attn: Stephen Daniels (HHS-2006-AoA-SM-0608). Applications not submitted electronically must include one original and two copies of the application. Please include a stamped self addressed postcard for acknowledgement of receipt. Instructions for electronic mailing of grant applications are available at *http://www.grants.gov/.* 2. Submission Dates and Times To receive consideration, applications must be received by the deadline listed in the “Dates” section of this Notice. V. Responsiveness Criteria Each application submitted will be screened to determine whether it was received by the closing date and time. Applications received by the closing date and time will be screened for completeness and conformity with the requirements outlined in Sections III and IV of this Notice and the Program Announcement. Only complete applications that meet these requirements will be reviewed and evaluated competitively. VI. Application Review Information Eligible applications in response to this announcement will be reviewed according to the following evaluation criteria: Purpose and Need for Assistance (20 points); Approach, Work Plan and Activities (30 points); Project Outcomes, Evaluation and Dissemination (30 points); and Level of Effort (20 points). VII. Agency Contacts Direct inquiries regarding programmatic and grant issues to: Project Officer U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Washington, DC 20201, Attn: Barbara Lewis, Telephone:
(202)357-3532, e-mail: *Barbara.Lewis@aoa.hhs.gov.* Grants Management Specialist U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Washington, DC 20201, Attn: Stephen Daniels, Telephone:
(202)357-3464, e-mail: *Stephen.Daniels@aoa.hhs.gov.* Dated: May 24, 2006. Josefina G. Carbonell, Assistant Secretary for Aging. [FR Doc. E6-8365 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4154-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration on Aging Availability of Funding Opportunity Announcement *Funding Opportunity Title/Program Name:* Model Approaches to Statewide Legal Assistance Systems. *Announcement Type:* Initial. *Funding Opportunity Number:* HHS-2006-AoA-SL-0609. *Statutory Authority:* Title IV of the Older Americans Act, Public Law 106-501. *Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA)Number:* 93.048. *Dates:* The deadline date for the receipt of applications is July 24, 2006. I. Funding Opportunity Description This announcement seeks proposals from eligible states (as defined in Section III below) to develop model systems for incorporating low-cost legal assistance mechanisms into the statewide legal services development and delivery program. A detailed description of the funding opportunity, including the program objectives and application materials, may be obtained at *http://www.aoa.gov/doingbus/fundopp/fundopp.asp* or *http://www.grants.gov* . II. Award Information 1. Funding Instrument Type *Cooperative Agreement* . The award is a cooperative agreement because the Administration on Aging
(AoA)will be substantially involved in the development and execution of the activities of the projects. The cooperative agreement will describe the technical assistance and support to be provided by the AoA project officer. The cooperative agreement will also specify project performance criteria and measures relative to the 2006 AoA Legal Assistance Program goal and objectives. The AoA project officer for these new cooperative agreements will provide technical assistance and support on grant management and implementation issues, including execution of the cooperative agreement. The grantees and the AoA will work cooperatively to determine the priority activities to be completed by the project and develop the work plan for each year of the project. Within 45 days of the award and 45 days of each continuation award, the grantee will agree upon and adhere to a work plan that details expectations for major activities, products, and reports during the current budget period. The work plan will include a timetable for project and activity implementation, staff assignments, and other areas that require AoA consultation, review, and/or prior approval. Either the AoA or the project can propose a revision of the final work plan at any time. The AoA will define project performance criteria and expectations, and will monitor, evaluate, and support the projects' efforts in achieving performance goals through mentoring, listserv communications, and other technical support. The AoA will assist the project leadership in understanding the strategic goals and objectives, policy perspectives, and priorities of the Assistant Secretary for Aging and the Department of Health and Human Services by sharing such information via e-mail, conference calls, briefings and other consultations. The AoA will also share information with the project about other federally sponsored projects and activities relevant to the interests of the AoA Legal Assistance Program. 2. Anticipated Total Priority Area Funding per Budget Period The AoA intends to make available, under this program announcement, grant awards for up to four
(4)cooperative agreements at a federal share of approximately $100,000 per year for a project period of up to three
(3)years, contingent upon the availability of Federal funds. Grantees are required to cover 25% of the total cost of the project from non-Federal cash or in-kind assistance. III. Eligibility Criteria and Other Requirements 1. Eligible Applicants Awards will be made to the agency within each eligible state that currently houses (or proposes to house) the Legal Services Developer. This agency must partner with an entity experienced in providing legal services to older persons within that state through a low-cost service delivery mechanism, such as the senior legal helpline model, funded by AoA under the Title IV Legal Assistance Grants Program. Eligible states include all those not currently receiving AoA Title IV Legal Assistance Grants initially awarded in 2005 (Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont). This is in keeping with AoA's goal of maximizing the number of states utilizing low-cost legal assistance mechanisms as part of their statewide legal services development and delivery program. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Grantees are required to provide at least 25 percent of the total program costs from non-Federal cash or in-kind resources in order to be considered for the award. 3. DUNS Number The Office of Management and Budget requires applicants to provide a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System
(DUNS)number when applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements on or after October 1, 2003. It is entered on the SF 424. It is a unique, nine-digit identification number, which provides unique identifiers of single business entities. The DUNS number is *free and easy* to obtain. Organizations can receive a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS Number request line at 1-866-705-5711 or by using this link: *https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/duns_num_guide.pdf* . 4. Intergovernmental Review Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, is not applicable to these grant applications. IV. Application and Submission Information All applicants are required to submit electronically through *http://www.grants.gov* by midnight July 24, 2006. Exceptions to this requirement may only be made by the AoA grants management officer, Stephen Daniels on
(202)357-3464. Exceptions may only be made to allow for catastrophic events such as tornadoes, floods, etc. Applicants are responsible for mailing or hand delivering applications to AoA in sufficient time to be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Time July 24, 2006. Please note AoA is requiring applications for this announcement to be submitted electronically through *http://www.grants.gov.* The Grants.gov registration process can take several days. If your organization is not currently registered with *http://www.grants.gov* , please begin this process immediately. For assistance with *http://www.grants.gov* , please contact Arthur Miller at AoA's Grants.gov helpdesk at
(202)357-3438. At *http://www.grants.gov* , you will be able to download a copy of the application packet, complete it off-line, and then upload and submit the application via the Grants.gov Web site. Applicants unable to submit their application via *http://www.grants.gov* may request permission to submit a hard copy from AoA Grants Management Officer, Stephen Daniels,
(202)357-3464, *Stephen.Daniels@aoa.hhs.gov.* 1. Address for Application Submission Hard copy submissions for which approval has been requested and received (per section IV(6) of the announcement), may be mailed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Office of Grants Management, Washington, DC 20201, attn: Stephen Daniels (HHS-2006-AoA-SL-0609), or hand-delivered (in person, via messenger) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Office of Grants Management, One Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Room 4604, Washington, DC 20001, attn: Stephen Daniels (HHS-2006-AoA-SL-0609). Applications not submitted electronically must include one original and two copies of the application. Please include a stamped self addressed postcard for acknowledgement of receipt. Instructions for electronic mailing of grant applications are available at *http://www.grants.gov/.* 2. Submission Dates and Times To receive consideration, applications must be received by the deadline listed in the DATES section of this Notice. V. Responsiveness Criteria Each application submitted will be screened to determine whether it was received by the closing date and time. Applications received by the closing date and time will be screened for completeness and conformity with the requirements outlined in Sections III and IV of this Notice and the Program Announcement. Only complete applications that meet these requirements will be reviewed and evaluated competitively. VI. Application Review Information Eligible applications in response to this announcement will be reviewed according to the following evaluation criteria: Purpose and Need for Assistance (20 points); Approach, Work Plan and Activities (30 points); Project Outcomes, Evaluation and Dissemination (30 points); and Level of Effort (20 points). VII. Agency Contacts Direct inquiries regarding programmatic and grant issues to: *Project Officer:* U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Washington, DC 20201, Attn: Valerie Soroka. Telephone:
(202)357-3531, e-mail: *Valerie.Soroka@aoa.hhs.gov.* *Grants Management Specialist:* U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Washington, DC 20201, Attn: Stephen Daniels. Telephone:
(202)357-3464, e-mail: *Stephen.Daniels@aoa.hhs.gov.* Dated: May 24, 2006. Josefina G. Carbonell, Assistant Secretary for Aging. [FR Doc. E6-8364 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4154-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Solicitation for Nominations for New Primary and Secondary Public Health Topics To Be Considered for Review by the Task Force on Community Preventive Services AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Solicit for new topic nominations. SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)invites individuals and organizations to nominate public health topic areas or related population-oriented interventions (i.e., interventions delivered to groups of people in communities or healthcare systems) for the Task Force on Community Preventive Services (Task Force) to consider for review. Topics that have been recently reviewed by the Task Force or are currently under review are listed below in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. The Task Force is an independent panel of experts that makes evidence-based recommendations regarding use of population-based interventions, which are selected from broad topic areas. Recommendations are based on the evidence gathered in rigorous and systematic scientific reviews of published studies conducted by Guide to Community Preventive Services (Community Guide) scientific teams. The findings from reviews are published in peer-reviewed journals and made available through the Community Guide Web site ( *http://thecommunityguide.org* ). Community Guide topics coordinate with Healthy People 2010 objectives; address topics related to the large preventable burden of disease; provide guidance on ways to reduce disease, injury, and impairment; and address social challenges. Topics can be nominated by individuals or organizations. The Task Force will consider nominations and prioritize topics for review using the following criteria: Public health importance (burden of disease, injury, impairment, or exposure); preventability (amount of burden that could realistically be reduced given adequate resources); relationship to other public health initiatives; and usefulness of the package of topics selected and level of current research and intervention activity in the public and private sectors. The Task Force will also prioritize topics for which there are gaps in the evidence and the potential to significantly improve public health decisionmaking. Nominations can be for new topics or topics previously reviewed by the Task Force. *Basic Topic Nomination Requirements:* Nominations must be no more than 250 words long and must include the following information. (A separate appendix, not included in the word count, can contain references and supporting documents.) 1. Name of topic or intervention. 2. Rationale for consideration by the Task Force, to include as appropriate: a. Justification that topic area addresses risk behaviors related to the largest burden of disease; provides guidance on ways to reduce disease, injury, and impairment; or addresses environmental and social challenges. b. Description of public health importance (burden of disease, injury, impairment, or exposure). Citations and supporting documents are recommended. c. Public health relevance (amount of burden that could realistically be reduced given adequate resources). d. Summary of new evidence, if any, that has potential to affect the Task Force's recommendation on a previously reviewed topic. Please refer to *http://thecommunityguide.org* for current Task Force recommendations. Citations and supporting documents are recommended. e. In topic areas that have already been addressed or identified as high priority by the Task Force, important interventions that have not yet been addressed or where additional new information may lead to updated conclusions can be identified. Please refer to *http://thecommunityguide.org* for existing Task Force recommendations. Citations and supporting documents are recommended. DATES: Topic nominations should be submitted by June 23, 2006, to be considered for 2006-2008. CDC will not reply to submissions but will consider all topic nominations during the selection process. If a topic is selected for review by the Task Force, the nominator will be notified by CDC. ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to: Detrice Sherman, MPH, ATTN: Task Force Topic Nominations, National Center for Health Marketing, Community Guide, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, MS K-95, Atlanta, GA 30341, Fax: 404-498-0979, E-mail: *dsherman@cdc.gov.* For further information please contact: Detrice Sherman at *dsherman@cdc.gov* or Peter Briss at *pbriss@cdc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The scientific literature on specific health problems can be large, inconsistent, uneven in quality, or inaccessible. Through rigorous and systematic scientific reviews of published studies, the Guide to Community Preventive Services (Community Guide) serves as a filter for this information—using systematic review methods to summarize what is known about the effectiveness, economic efficiency, and feasibility of interventions to promote community health and prevent disease. The Task Force on Community Preventive Services makes recommendations for the use of various interventions based on the evidence gathered in these reviews. The findings from the reviews are published in peer-reviewed journals and also made available on the Internet at *http://www.thecommunityguide.org.* The Task Force is an independent panel of experts that makes evidence-based recommendations regarding population-based interventions. The group was convened in 1996 by the Department of Health and Human Services to provide leadership in the evaluation of community, population, and healthcare system strategies to address a variety of public health and health promotion topics such as physical activity. The Task Force's membership is multi-disciplinary, and includes perspectives representative of state and local health departments, managed care, academia, behavioral and social sciences, communications sciences, mental health, epidemiology, quantitative policy analysis, decision and cost-effectiveness analysis, information systems, primary care, and management and policy. Solicitation of Topic Nominations The purpose of this solicitation for new topics by CDC and the Task Force is to create a balanced portfolio of relevant topics for the current Task Force library. The current library is based on reviews and recommendations across a broad range of high burden, high interest topic areas: Changing health risk behaviors (adolescent health, physical activity, tobacco product use, nutrition, sexual behavior, alcohol abuse and misuse, substance abuse); addressing specific health conditions (cancer, diabetes, mental health, motor vehicle occupant injury, obesity, oral health, vaccine-preventable diseases, and violence prevention); and addressing the environment (improving health through changing the social environment, worksite health promotion). Selection of suggested topics will be made on the basis of qualifications of nominations as outlined above (see basic topic nomination requirements) and the current expertise of the Task Force. *Topics That Have Been Reviewed:* Diabetes, Informed Decision Making for Cancer Screening, Motor Vehicle Occupant Injury, Oral Health, Physical Activity, Skin Cancer Prevention, Social Environment, Tobacco, Vaccine Coverage, Vaccine Coverage in Adults at High Risk. *Topics Currently Under Review:* Adolescent Health, Alcohol, Cancer Screening (Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal), Improving Pregnancy Outcomes, Mental Health, Nutrition, Obesity, Sexual Behavior, Violence Prevention, Worksite Health Promotion. Dated: May 23, 2006. James D. Seligman, Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-8351 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panels (SEP): HIV IV—Rapid Test Algorithms for Diagnosis of HIV Infection and Improved Linkage to Care, Program Announcement Number
(PA)PS06-002. In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)announces the following meeting: *Name:* Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): HIV IV—Rapid Test Algorithms for Diagnosis of HIV Infection and Improved Linkage to Care, PA PS06-002. *Time and Date:* 12 p.m.-5 p.m., June 23, 2006 (Closed). *Place:* Teleconference. *Status:* The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92-463. *Matters to be Discussed:* The meeting will include the review, discussion, and evaluation of applications received in response to “HIV IV—Rapid Test Algorithms for Diagnosis of HIV Infection and Improved Linkage to Care, PA PS06-002.” *For Further Information Contact:* Jim Newhall, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Office of Public Health Research, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop D72, Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone 404-639-4641. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign **Federal Register** notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: May 24, 2006. Alvin Hall, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-8346 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine Information Statement for Hepatitis A Vaccine; Revised Instructions for Use of Vaccine Information Statements AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) (42 U.S.C. § 300aa-26), the CDC must develop vaccine information materials that all health care providers are required to give to patients/parents prior to administration of specific vaccines. On July 28, 2005, CDC published a notice in the **Federal Register** (70 FR 43694) seeking public comments on proposed new vaccine information materials for hepatitis A vaccine. Following review of the comments submitted and consultation as required under the law, CDC has finalized the hepatitis A vaccine information materials. The final hepatitis A materials are contained in this notice. Also noted are edits to the instructions for use of vaccine information materials. DATES: Beginning no later than July 1, 2006, each health care provider who administers any hepatitis A vaccine to any child or adult in the United States shall provide copies of the relevant vaccine information materials contained in this notice, dated March 21, 2006, in conformance with the April 7, 2006 CDC Instructions for the Use of Vaccine Information Statements. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anne Schuchat, M.D., Director, National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mailstop E-05, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone
(404)639-8200. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 (Pub. L. 99-660), as amended by section 708 of Public Law 103-183, added section 2126 to the Public Health Service Act. Section 2126, codified at 42 U.S.C. 300aa-26, requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and disseminate vaccine information materials for distribution by all health care providers in the United States to any patient (or to the parent or legal representative in the case of a child) receiving vaccines covered under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Development and revision of the vaccine information materials, also known as Vaccine Information Statements (VIS), have been delegated by the Secretary to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Section 2126 requires that the materials be developed, or revised, after notice to the public, with a 60-day comment period, and in consultation with the Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines, appropriate health care provider and parent organizations, and the Food and Drug Administration. The law also requires that the information contained in the materials be based on available data and information, be presented in understandable terms, and include:
(1)A concise description of the benefits of the vaccine,
(2)A concise description of the risks associated with the vaccine,
(3)A statement of the availability of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, and
(4)Such other relevant information as may be determined by the Secretary. The vaccines initially covered under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program were diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella and poliomyelitis vaccines. Since April 15, 1992, any health care provider in the United States who intends to administer one of these covered vaccines is required to provide copies of the relevant vaccine information materials prior to administration of any of these vaccines. Since June 1, 1999, health care providers are also required to provide copies of vaccine information materials for the following vaccines that were added to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: Hepatitis B, haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), and varicella (chickenpox) vaccines. In addition, use of vaccine information materials for pneumococcal conjugate vaccine has been required since December 15, 2002 and materials for trivalent influenza vaccines since January 1, 2006. Instructions for use of the vaccine information materials and copies of the materials can be downloaded in PDF format from the CDC Web site at: *http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/VIS.* In addition, single camera-ready copies are available from State health departments. A list of State health department contacts for obtaining copies of these materials is included in a December 17, 1999 **Federal Register** notice (64 FR 70914). New Vaccine Information Materials Hepatitis A Vaccine Information Statement Following the addition of hepatitis A vaccine to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, CDC, as required under 42 U.S.C. 300aa-26, proposed vaccine information materials covering hepatitis A vaccine in a **Federal Register** notice published on July 28, 2005 (70 FR 43694). The hepatitis A vaccine information materials referenced in this notice were developed in consultation with the Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines, the Food and Drug Administration, the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, Emory Vaccine Research Center, Every Child By Two, Immunization Action Coalition and the National PTA. Also, CDC sought consultation with other organizations; however, those organizations did not provide comments. Following consultation and review of comments submitted, the vaccine information materials covering hepatitis A vaccine have been finalized and are contained in this notice. The Vaccine Information Statement (VIS), dated March 21, 2006, is entitled: “Hepatitis A Vaccine: What You Need to Know.” CDC has also revised the “Instructions for the Use of Vaccine Information Statements,” which are dated April 7, 2006, to add the VIS for hepatitis A and to note the effective date for its mandatory use. With publication of this notice, as of July 1, 2006, all health care providers will be required to provide copies of hepatitis A vaccine information materials prior to immunization in conformance with CDC's April 7, 2006 “Instructions for the Use of Vaccine Information Statements.” Hepatitis A Vaccine Information Statement Hepatitis A Vaccine: What You Need to Know. 1. What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). HAV is found in the stool of persons with hepatitis A. It is usually spread by close personal contact and sometimes by eating food or drinking water containing HAV. Hepatitis A can cause: • Mild “flu-like” illness. • Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes). • Severe stomach pains and diarrhea. People with hepatitis A often have to be hospitalized (up to about 1 person in 5). Sometimes, people die as a result of hepatitis A (about 3-5 deaths per 1,000 cases). A person who has hepatitis A can easily pass the disease to others within the same household. Hepatitis A vaccine can prevent hepatitis A. 2. Who should get hepatitis A vaccine and when? WHO? Some people should be routinely vaccinated with hepatitis A vaccine: • All children 1 year (12 through 23 months) of age. • Persons 1 year of age and older traveling to or working in countries with high or intermediate prevalence of hepatitis A, such as those located in Central or South America, Mexico, Asia (except Japan), Africa, and eastern Europe. For more information see *www.cdc.gov/travel* • Children and adolescents through 18 years of age who live in states or communities where routine vaccination has been implemented because of high disease incidence. • Men who have sex with men. • Persons who use street drugs. • Persons with chronic liver disease. • Persons who are treated with clotting factor concentrates. • Persons who work with HAV-infected primates or who work with HAV in research laboratories. Other people might get hepatitis A vaccine in special situations: • Hepatitis A vaccine might be recommended for children or adolescents in communities where outbreaks of hepatitis A are occurring. Hepatitis A vaccine is not licensed for children younger than 1 year of age. WHEN? For children, the first dose should be given at 12-23 months of age. Children who are not vaccinated by 2 years of age can be vaccinated at later visits. For travelers, the vaccine series should be started at least one month before traveling to provide the best protection. Persons who get the vaccine less than one month before traveling can also get a shot called immune globulin (IG). IG gives immediate, temporary protection. For others, the hepatitis A vaccine series may be started whenever a person is at risk of infection. Two doses of the vaccine are needed for lasting protection. These doses should be given at least 6 months apart. Hepatitis A vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines. 3. Some people should not get hepatitis A vaccine or should wait. • Anyone who has ever had a severe (life-threatening) allergic reaction to a previous dose of hepatitis A vaccine should not get another dose. • Anyone who has a severe (life threatening) allergy to any vaccine component should not get the vaccine. Tell your doctor if you have any severe allergies. All hepatitis A vaccines contain alum and some hepatitis A vaccines contain 2-phenoxyethanol. • Anyone who is moderately or severely ill at the time the shot is scheduled should probably wait until they recover. Ask your doctor or nurse. People with a mild illness can usually get the vaccine. • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. The safety of hepatitis A vaccine for pregnant women has not been determined. But there is no evidence that it is harmful to either pregnant women or their unborn babies. The risk, if any, is thought to be very low. 4. What are the risks from hepatitis A vaccine? A vaccine, like any medicine, could possibly cause serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of hepatitis A vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small. Getting hepatitis A vaccine is much safer than getting the disease. Mild problems. • Soreness where the shot was given (about 1 out of 2 adults, and up to 1 out of 6 children). • Headache (about 1 out of 6 adults and 1 out of 25 children). • Loss of appetite (about 1 out of 12 children). • Tiredness (about 1 out of 14 adults). If these problems occur, they usually last 1 or 2 days. Severe problems. • Serious allergic reaction, within a few minutes to a few hours of the shot (very rare). 5. What if there is a moderate or severe reaction? What should I look for? • Any unusual condition, such as a high fever or behavior changes. Signs of a serious allergic reaction can include difficulty breathing, hoarseness or wheezing, hives, paleness, weakness, a fast heart beat or dizziness. What should I do? • Call a doctor, or get the person to a doctor right away. • Tell your doctor what happened, the date and time it happened, and when the vaccination was given. • Ask your doctor, nurse, or health department to report the reaction by filing a Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) form. Or you can file this report through the VAERS Web site at *http://www.vaers.hhs.gov* , or by calling 1-800-822-7967. VAERS does not provide medical advice. 6. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program In the event that you or your child has a serious reaction to a vaccine, a federal program has been created to help pay for the care of those who have been harmed. For details about the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, call 1-800-338-2382 or visit their Web site at *http://www.hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation* . 7. How can I learn more? • Ask your doctor or nurse. They can give you the vaccine package insert or suggest other sources of information. • Call your local or state health department. • Contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): —Call 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) —Visit CDC Web sites at: *http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis* or *http://www.cdc.gov/nip* Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Immunization Program. Vaccine Information Statement, Hepatitis A (3/21/06), 42 U.S.C. 300aa-26. Dated: May 20, 2006. James D. Seligman, Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-8350 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2006N-0202] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the **Federal Register** concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information collection provisions of FDA's regulations requiring that the agency receive prior notice before food is imported or offered for import into the United States. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of information by July 31, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information to: *http://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments* . Submit written comments on the collection of information to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. All comments should be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonna Capezzuto, Office of Management Programs (HFA-250), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-4659. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. “Collection of information” is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the **Federal Register** concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, FDA is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document. With respect to the following collection of information, FDA invites comments on these topics:
(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FDA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2)the accuracy of FDA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of information technology. Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002—21 CFR 1.278 to 1.285 (OMB Control Number 0910-0520)—Extension The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act) added section 801(m) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) (21 U.S.C. 381(m)), which requires that FDA receive prior notice for food, including food for animals, that is imported or offered for import into the United States. Sections 1.278 to 1.282 of FDA's regulations (21 CFR 1.278 to 1.282) set forth the requirements for submitting prior notice; §§ 1.283(d) and 1.285(j) (21 CFR 1.283(d) and 1.285(j)) set forth the procedure for requesting FDA review after an article of food has been refused admission under section 801(m)(1) of the act or placed under hold under section 801(l) of the act; and § 1.285(i) (21 CFR 1.285(i)) sets forth the procedure for post-hold submissions. Advance notice of imported food allows FDA, with the support of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), to target import inspections more effectively and help protect the nation's food supply against terrorist acts and other public health emergencies. Any person with knowledge of the required information may submit prior notice for an article of food. Thus, the respondents to this information collection may include importers, owners, ultimate consignees, shippers, and carriers. FDA's regulations require that prior notice of imported food be submitted electronically using CBP's Automated Broker Interface of the Automated Commercial System (ABI/ACS) (§ 1.280(a)(1)) or the FDA Prior Notice
(PN)System Interface (Form FDA 3540) (§ 1.280(a)(2)). The term “Form FDA 3540” refers to the electronic system known as the FDA PN System Interface, which is available at *http://www.access.fda.gov* . Prior notice must be submitted electronically using either ABI/ACS or the FDA PN System Interface. Information collected by FDA in the prior notice submission includes: The submitter and transmitter (if different from the submitter); entry type and CBP identifier; the article of food, including complete FDA product code; the manufacturer, for an article of food no longer in its natural state; the grower, if known, for an article of food that is in its natural state; the FDA Country of Production; the shipper, except for food imported by international mail; the country from which the article of food is shipped or, if the food is imported by international mail, the anticipated date of mailing and country from which the food is mailed; the anticipated arrival information or, if the food is imported by international mail, the U.S. recipient; the importer, owner, and ultimate consignee, except for food imported by international mail or transshipped through the United States; the carrier and mode of transportation, except for food imported by international mail; and planned shipment information, except for food imported by international mail (§ 1.281). Much of the information collected for prior notice is identical to the information collected for FDA's importer's entry notice, which has been approved under OMB control number 0910-0046. The information in FDA's importer's entry notice is collected electronically via CBP's ABI/ACS at the same time the respondent files an entry for import with CBP. To avoid double-counting the burden hours already counted in the importer's entry notice information collection, the burden hour analysis in table 1 of this document reflects the reduced burden for prior notice submitted through ABI/ACS in the column labeled “Hours per Response.” In addition to submitting a prior notice, a submitter should cancel a prior notice and must resubmit the information if information changes after FDA has confirmed a prior notice submission for review (e.g., if the identity of the manufacturer changes) (§ 1.282). However, changes in the estimated quantity, anticipated arrival information, or planned shipment information do not require resubmission of prior notice after FDA has confirmed a prior notice submission for review (§ 1.282(a)(1)(i) to 1.282(a)(1)(iii)). In the event that an article of food has been refused admission under section 801(m)(1) or placed under hold under section 801(l) of the act, §§ 1.283(d) and 1.285(j) set forth the procedure for requesting FDA review and the information required to be included in a request for review. In the event that an article of food has been placed under hold under section 801(l) of the act, § 1.285(i) sets forth the procedure for and the information to be included in a post-hold submission. FDA estimates the burden for this collection of information as follows: **Table 1.—Estimated Annual Reporting Burden** 1 21 CFR Section No. FDA Form No. No. of Respondents Annual Frequency per Respondent Total Annual Responses Hours per Response Total Hours Prior Notice Submissions *Prior notice submitted through ABI/ACS* 1.280 to 1.281 None 6,500 949.50 6,171,750 0.167 1,030,682 2 *Prior notice submitted through PNSI* 1.280 to 1.281 FDA 3540 3 214,400 8.33 1,785,952 0.384 685,806 New prior notice submissions subtotal 1,716,488 Prior Notice Cancellations *Prior notice cancelled through ABI/ACS* 1.282 FDA 3540 6,500 3.34 21,710 0.25 5,428 *Prior notice cancelled through PNSI* 1.282 and 1.283(a)(5) FDA 3540 214,400 0.31 66,464 0.25 16,616 Prior notice cancellations subtotal 22,044 Prior Notice Requests for Review and Post-hold Submissions 1.283(d) and 1.285(j) None 1 1 1 8 8 1.285(i) None 1 1 1 1 1 Prior notice requests for review and post-hold submissions subtotal 9 Total hours annually 1,738,541 1 There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information. 2 To avoid double-counting, an estimated 396,416 burden hours already accounted for in the importer's entry notice information collection approved under OMB control number 0910-0046 are not included in this total. 3 The term “Form FDA 3540” refers to the electronic system known as the FDA PN System Interface, which is available at *http://www.access.fda.gov* . This estimate is based on FDA's experience and the average number of prior notice submissions, cancellations, and requests for review received in the past 3 years. FDA received 282,244 prior notices through ABI/ACS during December 2003; 6,865,722 during 2004; and 6,171,939 during 2005. Based on this experience, FDA estimates that approximately 6,500 users of ABI/ACS will submit an average of 949.5 prior notices annually, for a total of 6,171,750 prior notices received annually through ABI/ACS. FDA estimates the reporting burden for a prior notice submitted through ABI/ACS to be 10 minutes, or 0.167 hours, per notice, for a total burden of 1,030,682 hours. This estimate takes into consideration the burden hours already counted in the information collection approval for FDA's importer's entry notice, as previously discussed in this document. FDA received 35,308 prior notices through the PN System Interface during December 2003; 1,425,825 during 2004; and 1,786,896 during 2005. Based on this experience, FDA estimates that approximately 214,400 registered users of the PN System Interface will submit an average of 8.33 prior notices annually, for a total of 1,785,952 prior notices received annually through the PN System Interface. FDA estimates the reporting burden for a prior notice submitted through the PN System Interface to be 23 minutes, or 0.384 hours, per notice, for a total burden of 685,806 hours. FDA received no cancellations of prior notices through ABI/ACS during December 2003; 16,624 during 2004; and 21,720 during 2005. Based on this experience, FDA estimates that approximately 6,500 users of ABI/ACS will submit an average of 3.34 cancellations annually, for a total of 21,710 cancellations received annually through ABI/ACS. FDA estimates the reporting burden for a cancellation submitted through ABI/ACS to be 15 minutes, or 0.25 hours, per cancellation, for a total burden of 5,428 hours. FDA received 1,539 cancellations of prior notices through the PN System Interface during December 2003; 64,918 during 2004; and 65,491 during 2005. Based on this experience, FDA estimates that approximately 214,400 registered users of the PN System Interface will submit an average of 0.31 cancellations annually, for a total of 66,464 cancellations received annually through the PN System Interface. FDA estimates the reporting burden for a cancellation submitted through the PN System Interface to be 15 minutes, or 0.25 hours, per cancellation, for a total burden of 16,616 hours. FDA has not received any requests for review under §§ 1.283(d) or 1.285(j) in the last 3 years (December 2003 through 2005); therefore, the agency estimates that one or fewer requests for review will be submitted annually. FDA estimates that it will take a requestor about 8 hours to prepare the factual and legal information necessary to prepare a request for review. Thus, FDA has estimated a total reporting burden of 8 hours. FDA has not received any post-hold submissions under § 1.285(i) in the last 3 years (December 2003 through 2005); therefore, the agency estimates that one or fewer post-hold submissions will be submitted annually. FDA estimates that it will take about 1 hour to prepare the written notification described in § 1.285(i)(2)(i). Thus, FDA has estimated a total reporting burden of 1 hour. In cases where a regulation implements a statutory information collection requirement, only the additional burden attributable to the regulation, if any, has been included in FDA's burden estimate. Dated: May 18, 2006. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E6-8311 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute; Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committe Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4), and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The cooperative agreement applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the cooperative agreement application review, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. *Name of Committee:* National Cancer Institute Initial Review Group, Subcommittee H—Clinical Groups. *Date:* July 10-12, 2006. *Time:* 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Agenda:* To review and evaluate cooperative agreement application. *Place:* Holiday Inn Georgetown, 2101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20007. *Contact Person:* Timothy C. Meeker, PhD, M.D., Scientific Review Administrator, Resources and Training Review Branch, Division of Extramural Activities, National Cancer Institute, 6116 Executive Boulevard, Room 8103, Bethesda, MD 20892. 301-594-1279. *meekert@mail.nih.gov.* (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.392, Cancer Construction; 93.393, Cancer Cause and Prevention Research; 93.394, Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research; 93.395, Cancer Treatment Research; 93.396, Cancer Biology Research; 93.397, Cancer Centers Support; 93.398, Cancer Research Manpower, 93.399, Cancer Control, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: May 23, 2006. Anna Snouffer, Acting Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 06-4978 Filed 5-30-06; 8:45 am]
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  • 40 CFR 180.7(f)
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C.F.R.§ 385.210
Pub. L.Pub. L. 109-171
Pub. L.Pub. L. 92-463
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