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BILLING CODE 4151-04-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration on Aging Purpose of Notice: Availability of Funding Opportunity Announcement *Funding Opportunity Title/Program Name:* Aging and Disability Resource Center Initiative: Competitive Supplemental for FY2004 Grantees. *Announcement Type:* Supplemental. *Funding Opportunity Number:* HHS-2006-AoA-DR-0610. *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. *Dates:* The deadline date for the submission of applications is July 21, 2006. I. Funding Opportunity Description In FY 2003, the Administration on Aging
(AoA)and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS)formed a historic partnership to launch the Aging and Disability Resource Center
(ADRC)demonstration grant initiative. The goal of the ADRC program is to empower individuals to make informed choices and to streamline access to long term support services. AoA and CMS share a vision to have Resource Centers in every community serving as highly visible and trusted places where people of all ages can turn for information on the full range of long term support options and a single point of entry to public long term support programs and benefits. ADRCs are a resource for both public and private-pay individuals. They serve older adults, younger individuals with disabilities, family caregivers, as well as persons planning for future long term support needs. ADRCs are also a resource for health and long term support professionals and others who provide services to older adults and to people with disabilities. Since FY 2003, 43 states have received three year grants from AoA and CMS to design and implement ADRC demonstrations serving the elderly and at least one other target population of adults with disabilities in at least one community. An ADRC Program Announcement published in FY 2003 resulted in the funding of twelve states that year with an additional twelve states funded to develop ADRC programs in FY 2004. Nineteen additional states were funded to develop ADRC programs based on a Program Announcement published in FY 2005. To view the Program Announcements published in FY 2003 and FY 2005 go to *http://www.aoa.gov/prof/aging_dis/background.asp* . For more information on the 43 funded ADRC projects go to *http://www.adrc-tae.org.* This announcement seeks proposals for competitive supplemental grants to assist states funded to develop ADRCs in FY2004 to expand their existing Resource Center programs. Building on current efforts, states will be able to advance the ADRC project through one or more of the following ways: • Expansion of the ADRC to additional communities; • Enhancement of key ADRC partnerships. A detailed description of the funding opportunity may be found at *http://www.aoa.gov/doingbus/fundopp/fundopp.asp.* II. Award Information 1. Funding Instrument Type These additional funds will be issued as part of the 2004 ADRC existing cooperative agreements. AoA, in cooperation with CMS, anticipates having substantial involvement with the recipients during performance of funded activities. This involvement may include collaboration, participation, or intervention in the funded activities. AoA, in cooperation with CMS, will also be involved in the development and implementation of the funded projects by way of conducting a review of the applications and providing technical assistance, training, guidance, and oversight throughout the two-year project period. Grantees will be expected to keep in contact with their Federal project officer on a regular basis. Grantees will also be expected to share all significant products that result from their projects with AoA. 2. Anticipated Total Priority Area Funding Per Budget Period The total amount of Federal funds available for 2004 ADRC grantees through this funding opportunity is $1 million. AoA anticipates funding 12 projects at $85,000 each for a two-year project period. All supplemental funds will be awarded by September 30, 2006. III. Eligibility Criteria and Other Requirements 1. Eligible Applicants Only states that received an AoA and CMS Aging and Disability Resource Center Grant
(ADRC)in FY 2004 are eligible to apply. The FY 2004 ADRC grantees states include Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico, North Carolina, Northern Marianas, and Wisconsin. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Grantees are required to make a non-financial or cash recipient contribution (match) of a minimum of five percent (5%) of the total grant award. 3. DUNS Number All grant applicants must obtain a D-U-N-S number from Dun and Bradstreet. It is a nine-digit identification number, which provides unique identifiers of single business entities. The D-U-N-S number is free and easy to obtain from *http://www.dnb.com/US/duns_update/.* 4. Intergovernmental Review Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, is not applicable to these grant applications. IV. Application and Submission Information 1. Address To Request Application Package Application materials can be obtained from *http://www.grants.gov* or *http://www.aoa.gov/doingbus/fundopp/fundopp.asp.* Application materials are also available by writing to: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, John Murphy, Center for Planning and Policy Development, Washington, DC 20201, Or by calling: 202-357-0136, Or e-mailing: *john.murphy@aoa.hhs.gov.* 2. Address for Application Submission Electronic submissions must be sent to: * http://www.grants.gov.* Applicants unable to submit their application via *http://www.grants.gov* may request permission to submit a hard copy from the AoA Project Officer: Joseph Lugo, * joseph.lugo@aoa.hhs.gov,*
(202)357-3417. If you mail or hand deliver your application, you must submit one original application and two copies, plus a completed application checklist to AoA. The application deadline for applications sent by U.S. Postal Service must be postmarked by midnight July 21, 2006 or hand-delivered by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on July 21, 2006. Submissions using the regular, U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Grants Management Division, Washington, DC 20201, Attention: Stephen Daniels. Submissions by courier, overnight delivery, delivered in person, etc. should be addressed to: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Grants Management Division, One Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Room 4604, Washington, DC 20001, Attention: Stephen Daniels. 3. 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: • Accomplishments and Problem Statement—Weight: 30 points. • Approach, Work Plan and Activities—Weight: 40 points. • Project Outcomes and Evaluation—Weight: 15 points. • Level of Effort (Organization and Management; Budget and Resources)—Weight: 15 points. VII. Agency Contacts Direct inquiries regarding programmatic issues should be sent to: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Center for Planning and Policy Development, Attention: Joseph Lugo, Washington, DC 20201. Telephone:
(202)357-3417. Dated: June 14, 2006. John Wren, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management. [FR Doc. E6-9591 Filed 6-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4154-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry The Program Peer Review Subcommittee of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC), Centers for Disease Control And Prevention (CDC), National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR): Teleconference. In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), CDC, NCEH/ATSCR announces the following subcommittee meeting: *Name:* Program Peer Review Subcommittee (PPRS). *Time and Date:* 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, June 26, 2006. *Place:* The teleconference will originate at NCEH/ATSDR in Atlanta, Georgia. To participate, dial 877/315-6535 and enter conference code 383520. *Purpose:* Under the charge of the BSC, NCEH/ATSDR, the PPRS will provide the BSC, NCEH/ATSDR with advice and recommendations on NCEH/ATSDR program peer review. They will serve the function of organizing, facilitating, and providing a long-term perspective to the conduct of NCEH/ATSDR program peer review. *Matters To Be Discussed:* A review of the June 8, 2006 PPRS meeting regarding NCEH/ATSDR Director's priorities and vision for the program peer review process; a discussion of NCEH/ATSDR programs and cross-cutting areas and development of revised schedule for peer reviews; a review and revision of Peer Review Questionnaires; and a discussion regarding approaches for obtaining input from partners and customers. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. *Supplementary Information:* This meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. To participate, please dial
(877)315-6535 and enter conference code 383520. Public comment period is scheduled for 11:45-11:55 a.m. Due to programmatic matters, this **Federal Register** Notice is being published on less than 15 calendar days notice to the public (41 CFR 102-3.150(b)). The program peer review process has a revision deadline for early fall. The Subcommittee must meet to review and deliberate on the NCEH/ATSDR Director's priorities and vision. *For Further Information Contact:* Sandra Malcom, Committee Management Specialist, Office of Science, NCEH/ATSDR, M/S E-28, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone 404/498-0622. 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 NCEH/ATSDR. Dated: June 13, 2006. Alvin Hall, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-9562 Filed 6-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2006E-0040] Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; ROZEREM AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)has determined the regulatory review period for ROZEREM and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of an application to the Director of Patents and Trademarks, Department of Commerce, for the extension of a patent which claims that human drug product. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments and petitions to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to *http://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Friedman, Office of Regulatory Policy (HFD-007), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-594-2041. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-417) and the Generic Animal Drug and Patent Term Restoration Act (Public Law 100-670) generally provide that a patent may be extended for a period of up to 5 years so long as the patented item (human drug product, animal drug product, medical device, food additive, or color additive) was subject to regulatory review by FDA before the item was marketed. Under these acts, a product's regulatory review period forms the basis for determining the amount of extension an applicant may receive. A regulatory review period consists of two periods of time: A testing phase and an approval phase. For human drug products, the testing phase begins when the exemption to permit the clinical investigations of the human drug product becomes effective and runs until the approval phase begins. The approval phase starts with the initial submission of an application to market the human drug product and continues until FDA grants permission to market the drug product. Although only a portion of a regulatory review period may count toward the actual amount of extension that the Director of Patents and Trademarks may award (for example, half the testing phase must be subtracted, as well as any time that may have occurred before the patent was issued), FDA's determination of the length of a regulatory review period for a human drug product will include all of the testing phase and approval phase as specified in 35 U.S.C. 156(g)(1)(B). FDA recently approved for marketing the human drug product ROZEREM (ramelteon). ROZEREM is indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep onset. Subsequent to this approval, the Patent and Trademark Office received a patent term restoration application for ROZEREM (U.S. Patent No. 6,034,239) from Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and the Patent and Trademark Office requested FDA's assistance in determining this patent's eligibility for patent term restoration. In a letter dated February 24, 2006, FDA advised the Patent and Trademark Office that this human drug product had undergone a regulatory review period and that the approval of ROZEREM represented the first permitted commercial marketing or use of the product. Shortly thereafter, the Patent and Trademark Office requested that FDA determine the product's regulatory review period. FDA has determined that the applicable regulatory review period for ROZEREM is 2,224 days. Of this time, 1,920 days occurred during the testing phase of the regulatory review period, while 304 days occurred during the approval phase. These periods of time were derived from the following dates: 1. *The date an exemption under section 505(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) (21 U.S.C. 355(i)) became effective* : June 22, 1999. The applicant claims May 5, 1999, as the date the investigational new drug application
(IND)became effective. However, FDA records indicate that the IND effective date was June 22, 1999, when the applicant was notified that the IND studies were allowed to proceed after being on clinical hold. 2. *The date the application was initially submitted with respect to the human drug product under section 505(b) of the act* : September 22, 2004. FDA has verified the applicant's claim that the new drug application
(NDA)for Rozerem (NDA 21-782) was initially submitted on September 22, 2004. 3. *The date the application was approved* : July 22, 2005. FDA has verified the applicant's claim that NDA 21-782 was approved on July 22, 2005. This determination of the regulatory review period establishes the maximum potential length of a patent extension. However, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office applies several statutory limitations in its calculations of the actual period for patent extension. In its application for patent extension, this applicant seeks 808 days of patent term extension. Anyone with knowledge that any of the dates as published are incorrect may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES ) written or electronic comments and ask for a redetermination by August 18, 2006. Furthermore, any interested person may petition FDA for a determination regarding whether the applicant for extension acted with due diligence during the regulatory review period by December 18, 2006. To meet its burden, the petition must contain sufficient facts to merit an FDA investigation. (See H. Rept. 857, part 1, 98th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 41-42, 1984.) Petitions should be in the format specified in 21 CFR 10.30. Comments and petitions should be submitted to the Division of Dockets Management. Three copies of any mailed information are to be submitted, except that individuals may submit one copy. Comments are to be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. Comments and petitions may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Dated: May 17, 2006. Jane A. Axelrad, Associate Director for Policy, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. [FR Doc. E6-9509 Filed 6-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2006D-0063] Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; the Review and Inspection of Premarket Approval Application Manufacturing Information and Operations; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)is announcing the availability of the draft guidance entitled “The Review and Inspection of Premarket Approval Application Manufacturing Information and Operations.” One of the performance goals, referenced in a letter that accompanied the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 (MDUFMA) legislation, includes a commitment to improve FDA's scheduling and timeliness of preapproval inspections. This draft guidance document is intended to assist manufacturers in preparing for FDA's review of their premarket approval application
(PMA)manufacturing section and in the coordination of the preapproval inspection of the manufacturing operations described in the PMA or PMA supplement. This draft guidance document does not address premarket notification (510(k)) submissions because a premarket inspection is not ordinarily conducted for 510(k) submissions. This draft guidance is not final nor is it in effect at this time. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on this draft guidance by September 18, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the draft guidance document entitled “The Review and Inspection of Premarket Approval Application Manufacturing Information and Operations” to the Division of Small Manufacturers, International, and Consumer Assistance (HFZ-220), Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 1350 Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20850. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your request, or fax your request to 240-276-3151. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for information on electronic access to the guidance. Submit written comments concerning this draft guidance to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to *http://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments* . Identify comments with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy A. Ulatowski, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (HFZ-300), Food and Drug Administration, 2098 Gaither Rd., Rockville, MD 20850, 240-276-0100. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background On October 26, 2002, MDUFMA (Public Law 107-250) was signed into law. Among other things, MDUFMA authorized the collection of user fees to improve the performance and predictability of FDA's review of certain marketing applications, including PMAs. FDA, in consultation with the industry, agreed to dedicate user fees to help the agency meet various performance goals as outlined in a letter from the Secretary of Health and Human Services to Congress that accompanied the user fee legislation. One such goal included a commitment to “improve the scheduling and timeliness of preapproval inspections.” User fees collected under MDUFMA will be used to help to cover the costs associated with FDA's review of the PMA manufacturing section information and inspection of the manufacturing facility. FDA will monitor its good manufacturing practice preapproval inspection program and include this information in its annual performance report to Congress. This draft guidance provides information on the administrative process that FDA intends to follow in its review of the quality system regulation (21 CFR part 820) information included in the manufacturing section of a PMA submission and the inspection of the manufacturing facility. The administrative process outlined in this draft guidance for the review of the PMA manufacturing section and the conduct of any related preapproval inspection should facilitate FDA's timely review of the application and improve the agency's coordination of the preapproval inspection with the applicant. II. Significance of Guidance This draft guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The draft guidance, when finalized, will represent the agency's current thinking on “The Review and Inspection of Premarket Approval Application Manufacturing Information and Operations.” It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statute and regulations. III. Electronic Access Persons interested in obtaining a copy of the draft guidance may also do so by using the Internet. To receive “The Review and Inspection of Premarket Approval Application Manufacturing Information and Operations” you may either send an e-mail request to *dsmica@fda.hhs.gov* to receive an electronic copy of the document or send a fax request to 240-276-3151 to receive a hard copy. Please use the document number 1566 to identify the guidance you are requesting. CDRH maintains an entry on the Internet for easy access to information including text, graphics, and files that may be downloaded to a personal computer with Internet access. Updated on a regular basis, the CDRH home page includes device safety alerts, **Federal Register** reprints, information on premarket submissions (including lists of approved applications and manufacturers' addresses), small manufacturer's assistance, information on video conferencing and electronic submissions, Mammography Matters, and other device-oriented information. The CDRH web site may be accessed at *http://www.fda.gov/cdrh* . A search capability for all CDRH guidance documents is available at *http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/guidance.html* . Guidance documents are also available on the Division of Dockets Management Internet site at *http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets* . IV. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 This draft guidance refers to previously approved collections of information found in FDA regulations. These collections of information are subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 USC 3501-3520) . The collections of information addressed in 21 CFR part 814 have been approved under OMB control number 0910-0231. V. Comments Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES ), written or electronic comments regarding this document. Submit a single copy of electronic comments or two paper copies of any mailed comments, except that individuals may submit one paper copy. Comments are to be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. Comments received may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Dated: June 8, 2006. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E6-9505 Filed 6-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-4800-FA-22] Announcement of Funding Awards for Fiscal Year 2003; Community Development Work Study Program AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, HUD. ACTION: Announcement of funding awards. SUMMARY: In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for the Fiscal Year 2003 Community Development Work Study Program (CDWSP). The purpose of this document is to announce the names and addresses of the award winners and the amount of the awards to be used to attract economically disadvantaged and minority students to careers in community and economic development, community planning and community management, and to provide a cadre of well-qualified professionals to plan, implement, and administer local community development programs. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Brunson, Office of University Partnerships, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 8106, Washington, DC 20410, telephone
(202)708-3061, ext. 3852. To provide service for persons who are hearing- or speech-impaired, this number may be reached via TTY by dialing the Federal Information Relay Service on
(800)877-8399, or
(202)708-1455. (Telephone numbers, other than the two “800” numbers, are not toll free.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CDWSP is administered by the Office of University Partnerships under the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. The Office of University Partnerships administers HUD's ongoing grant programs to institutions of higher education and creates initiatives which colleges and universities can bring their traditional missions of teaching, research, service, and outreach to bear on the pressing local problems in their communities. The CDWSP was enacted in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1988. (Earlier versions of the program were funded by the Community Development Block Grant Technical Assistance Program from 1982 through 1987 and the Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program from 1969 through 1981.) Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education having qualifying academic degrees, and Area-wide planning organizations and states that apply on behalf of such institutions. The CDWSP funds graduate programs only. Each participating institution of higher education is funded for a minimum of three and maximum of five students under the CDWSP. The CDWSP provides each participating student up to $9,000 per year for a work stipend (for internship-type work in community building) and $5,000 per year for tuition and additional support (for books and travel related to the academic program). Additionally, the CDWSP provides the participating institution of higher education with an administrative allowance of $1,000 per student per year. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for this program is 14.512. On April 25, 2003 (68 FR 21181), HUD published a Notice of Funding Availability
(NOFA)announcing the availability of $2.981 million in FY 2003 funds for the CDWSP. The Department reviewed, evaluated and scored the applications received based on the criteria in the NOFA. As a result, HUD has funded the applications announced below, and in accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 (103 Stat. 1987, U.S.C. 3545), the Department is publishing details concerning the recipients of funding awards, as set forth below. List of Awardees for Grant Assistance Under the FY 2003 Community Development Work Study Program Funding Competition, by Name, Address, Phone Number, Grant Amount and Number of Students Funded New England 1. The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, Ms. Sarah Cooley,
(802)656-3360, Department of Community Development and Applied Economics, 340 Waterman Building, Burlington, VT 05405. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. 2. Bridgewater State College, Dr. Frances Jefferies,
(508)531-1783, Political Science Department, Maxwell Library 200, Bridgewater, MA 02325. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. New York/New Jersey 3. Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, Ms. Kathe Newman,
(732)932-3133, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Office of Research & Sponsored Program, 3 Rutgers Plaza, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. Mid-Atlantic 4. Howard University, Dr. Arthur S. Paul,
(202)806-5567, Center for Urban Progress, 2400 6th Street, Washington, DC 20059. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. Southeast/Caribbean 5. University of Alabama at Birmingham, Mr. Akhlaque Haque,
(205)934-4653, Department of Government—MPA Program, U238, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. 6. Alabama A&M University, Dr. Constance J. Wilson,
(256)372-5425, Department of Community Planning and Urban Studies, P.O. Box 411, Normal, AL 35762. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. 7. Auburn University, Dr. Cal Clark,
(334)844-6460. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. 8. University of Florida, Dr. Kristin Larsen,
(352)392-0997, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, P.O. Box 115706, Gainesville, FL 32611. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. 9. Southern University, Dr. Valentine James,
(225)771-2043, Public Administration Unit, The Nelson Mandela School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, P.O. 11280, Baton Rouge, LA 70823. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. 10. North Carolina Central University, Mr. Tyrone Eaton,
(919)530-7333, Department of Public Administration, 1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. 11. East Carolina University, Mr. Carmine Scavo,
(252)328-4131, Department of Political Science, A-124 Brewster, Greenville, NC 27858. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. 12. Savannah State University, Ms. Shirley M. Geiger,
(912)303-4348, Master of Public Administration, P.O. Box 20386, Savannah, GA 31404. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. Midwest 13. The University of Kansas Center for Research, Mr. John Nalbandian,
(785)864-9096, Department of Public Administration, 2385 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, KS 66045. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. 14. Kansas State University, Dr. Larry Lawhon,
(785)532-2445, Department of Landscape/Architecture/Regional & Community Planning, 2 Fairchild Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506. Grant: $126,500 to fund 5 students. 15. Wright State University, Ms Catherine Crosby,
(937)775-2422, Center for Urban and Public Affairs, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. Southwest 16. University of Texas at El Paso, Dr. Paul C. Maxwell,
(915)747-6474, Institute for Policy and Economic Development, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. Great Plains 17. University of Oregon, Ms. Megan Smith,
(541)346-3881, Community Service Center, 5219 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. Pacific/Hawaii 18. The Regents of the University of California, Ms. Patricia Gates,
(510)642-8109, Institute of Urban & Regional Development, 336 Sproul Hall, MC 5950, Berkeley, CA 94720. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. Northwest/Alaska 19. University of Washington, Ms. Carol Zuiches, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs, 3935 University Way, NE., Seattle, WA 98195. Grant: $150,000 to fund 5 students. Dated: June 7, 2006. Darlene F. Williams, Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. [FR Doc. E6-9552 Filed 6-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-4800-FA-21] Announcement of Funding Awards for Fiscal Year 2003; Community Outreach Partnership Centers AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, HUD. ACTION: Announcement of funding awards. SUMMARY: In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for Fiscal Year 2003 Community Outreach Partnerships Centers (COPC). The purpose of this document is to announce the names, addresses and the amount awarded to the winners to be used to establish and operate Community Outreach Partnership Centers that will:
(1)Conduct competent and qualified research and investigation on theoretical or practical problems in large and small cities; and
(2)facilitate partnerships and outreach activities between institutions of higher education, local communities and local governments to address urban problems. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Brunson, Office of University Partnerships, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 8106, Washington, DC 20410, telephone
(202)708-3061, ext. 3852. To provide service for persons who are hearing-or-speech-impaired, this number may be reached via TTY by Dialing the Federal Information Relay Service on
(800)877-8339 or
(202)708-1455. (Telephone number, other than “800” TTY numbers are not toll free). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Community Outreach Partnership Centers Program was enacted in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-550, approved October 28, 1992) and is administered by the Office of University Partnerships under the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. In addition to this program, the Office of University Partnerships administers HUD's ongoing grant programs to institutions of higher education as well as creates initiatives through which colleges and universities can bring their traditional missions of teaching, research, service, and outreach to bear on the pressing local problems in their communities. The Community Outreach Partnership Centers Program provides funds for: Research activities which have practical application for solving specific problems in designated communities and neighborhoods; outreach, technical assistance and information exchange activities which are designed to address specific problems associated with housing, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure, health care, job training, education, crime prevention, planning, and community organizing. On April 25, 2003 (68 FR 21105/21153), HUD published a Notice of Funding Availability
(NOFA)announcing the availability of $6.955 million ($1.955 million has been set aside to fund COPC Futures Demonstration Program) in Fiscal Year 2003 for the Community Outreach Partnership Centers Program. The Department reviewed, evaluated, and scored the applications received based on the criteria in the NOFA. As a result, HUD has funded 10 applications for New Grants, 6 applications for New Directions Grants and 5 applications for Futures Demonstration Grants. New Grants, which cannot exceed $400,000, are for institutions of higher education just beginning a COPC project. New Directions Grants, which cannot exceed $150,000, are for institutions of higher education that are undertaking new activities or expanding into new neighborhoods. Futures Demonstration Grants, which cannot exceed $400,000, are for schools of architecture, planning and design to focus on housing and planning problems of urban areas. These grants, with their grant amounts are identified below. The Catalog Federal Domestic Assistance number for this program is 14.511. In accordance with section 102(a)
(C)of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 (Pub. L. 101-235, approved December 15, 1989), the Department is publishing details concerning the recipients of funding awards, as follows: List of Awardees for Grant Assistance Under the FY 2003 Community Outreach Partnership Center
(COPC)Communities Program; Funding Competition, by Institution, Address and Grant Amount New England 1. University at Massachusetts at Boston, Ms. Joan Arches, College of Public and Community Service, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125. Grant: $150,000. New York/New Jersey 2. Rochester Institute of Technology, Ann Howard, College of Liberal Arts, 141 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623. Grant: $ 399,998. 3. State University of New York College at Cortland, Dr. Craig Little, State University of New York College at Cortland, 35 State Street, P.O. Box 9, Albany, NY 12201. Grant: $150,000. Mid-Atlantic 4. Point Park College, Dr. Katherine Henderson, Office of the President, 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Grant: $398,405. 5. University of Pennsylvania, Ms. Rose Mazur, Office of Research Services, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Grant: $397,739 (Futures Demonstration Grantee). Southeast/Caribbean 6. Winston-Salem State University, Ms. Valerie Howard, Winston-Salem State University, 601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27110. Grant: $400,000. 7. Anderson College, Dr. Bob Hanley, Office of Freshman Programs and Community Service, 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621. Grant: $397,384. 8. Florida State University, Mr. Charles Connerly, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, 118 North Woodward, Tallahassee, FL 32306. Grant: $399,969. Midwest 9. Portland Community College, Kristin Watkins, Portland Community College, P.O. Box 19000, Portland, OR 97280. Grant: $399,880. 10. Wright State University, Dr. Jennifer Subban, Center for Urban and Public Affairs, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435. Grant: $150,000. 11. University of Notre Dame, Mr. Jay Caponigro, Robinson Community Learning Center, 511 Main Building, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Grant: $398,087. 12. Valparaiso University, Dr. Larry Baas, Community Outreach Partnership Center, O.P. Kretzmann Hall, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Grant: $150,000. 13. Butler University, Dr. Margaret Brabant, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Grant: $150,000. 14. Indiana University, Mr. Robert Bringle, Academic Affairs, 62 Union Drive, Room 618, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Grant: $150,000. Great Plains 15. University of Minnesota, Mary Guzowski, Sponsored Projects Administration, 200 Oak Street, SE, Suite 450, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Grant: $400,000 (Futures Demonstration Grantee). Southwest 16. University of Texas at El Paso, Dr. Kathleen Staudt, Center for Civic Engagement, 500 West University, El Paso, TX 79968. Grant: $395,403. 17. Louisiana State University, Dr. Frank Bosworth, Louisiana State University, 136 Atkinson Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Grant: $399,939 (Futures Demonstration Grantee). 18. University of Arizona, Dr. Charles Poster, University of Arizona, P.O. Box 3308, Tucson, AZ 85722. Grant: $394,225 (Futures Demonstration Grantee). Pacific/Hawaii 19. University of California at Riverside, Ms. Deborah Terao, University of California at Riverside, 200 University Office Building, Riverside, CA 92521. Grant: $400,000. 20. California State University, Long Beach Foundation, Ms. Patricia Rozee, Center for Community Service Learning, 6300 State University Drive, Long Beach, CA 90815. Grant: $399,979. Northwest/Alaska 21. University of Washington, Ms. Carol Zuiches, 3935 University Way, NE, Box 355754, Seattle, WA 98105. Grant: $396,994 (Futures Demonstration Grantee). Dated: June 7, 2006. Darlene F. Williams, Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. [FR Doc. E6-9549 Filed 6-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-4800-FA-12A] Announcement of Funding Awards for Fiscal Year 2003; Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant Program AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, HUD. ACTION: Announcement of funding awards. SUMMARY: In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for the Fiscal Year
(FY)2003 Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant
(DDRG)Program. The purpose of this document is to announce the names and addresses of the award winners and the amount of the awards to be used to help doctoral candidates complete dissertations on topics that focus on housing and urban development issues. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Brunson, Office of University Partnerships, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 8106, Washington, DC 20410, telephone
(202)708-3061, ext. 3852. To provide service for persons who are hearing-or-speech-impaired, this number may be reached via TTY by Dialing the Federal Information Relay Service on
(800)877-8339 or
(202)708-1455. (Telephone number, other than “800” TTY numbers are not toll free). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DDRG Program was created as a means of expanding the number of researchers conducting research on subjects of interest to HUD. Doctoral candidates can receive grants of up to $25,000 to complete work on their dissertations. Grants are for a two-year period. The Office of University Partnerships under the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research (PD&R) administers this program. This Office also administers PD&R's other grant programs for academics. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for this program is 14.516. April 23, 2003 (68 FR 21173), HUD published a Notice of Funding Availability
(NOFA)announcing the availability of $400,000 in FY2003 for the DDRG Program. The Department reviewed, evaluated and scored the applications received based on the criteria in the NOFA. As a result, HUD has funded the applications announced below, and in accordance with Section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 (103 Stat. 1987, U.S.C. 3545), the Department is publishing details concerning the recipients of funding awards, as set forth below. More information about the winners can be found at *http://www.oup.org.* List of Awardees for Grant Assistance Under the FY 2003 Doctoral Dissertation Reseach Grant Program Funding Competition, by Institution, Address, Grant Amount and Name of Student Funded 1. University of Michigan, Ms. Gail Jackson,
(734)764-7243, Ford School of Public Policy, 615 Tappan Street, 440 Lorch Hall, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Grant: $25,000 to Zaire Dinzey-Flores. 2. Cornell University, Mr. Michael S. Lenetsky,
(607)255-6306, Cornell University, 310 West Sibley Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853. Grant: $25,000 to Yizhao Yang. 3. Washington University, Ms. Cynthia White,
(314)935-5889, School of Social Work, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130. Grant: $25,000 to Michael Grinstein-Weiss. 4. University of Pennsylvania, Ms. Lauren Oshana,
(215)573-6710, School of Social Work, 3701 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Grant: $25,000 to Robert Fairbanks. 5. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Mr. Tony Waldrop,
(919)962-1319, Center for Urban and Regional Studies, CB#3410, Hickerson House, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. Grant: $20,781 to Oswaldo Urdapilleta Gonzalez. 6. Temple University, Dr. Kenneth Soprano,
(215)204-7000, Center for Public Policy, 1115 West Berks Street, Gladfelter Hall, 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19122. Grant: $25,000 to Juris Milestone. 7. University of Arizona, Mr. Richard Powell,
(520)621-3513, University of Arizona, P.O. Box 210030, Tucson, AZ 85712. Grant: $12,575 to Martha Valado. 8. Boston University, Mr. John Imbergamo,
(617)353-2290, Department of Sociology, 99 Cunningham Street, Boston, MA 02115. Grant: $25,000 to Alexandra Curley. 9. Pennsylvania State University, Mr. Robert Killoren,
(814)865-3396, Pennsylvania State University, 211 Oswald Tower, University Park, PA 16802. Grant: $25,000 to Chad Farrell. 10. University of Maryland-College Park, Ms. Monique Anderson,
(301)405-6272, Department of Economics, Tydings Hall, Room 3105, College Park, MD 20742. Grant: $25,000 to Joseph Nichols. 11. University of Chicago, Dr. Mary Ellen Sheridan,
(773)702-8604, Department of Sociology, 1126 East 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637. Grant: $24,850 to Derek Hyra. 12. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mr. Langley Keys,
(617)252-1540, Department of Urban Studies and Planning, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 021239. Grant $23,850 to David Greenburg. 13. University of Massachusetts, Mr. Stanely Bolotin,
(617)287-5377, Department of Public Policy, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125. Grant: $24,905 to Tatjana Meschede. 14. University of Georgia, Mr. Gordhan Patel,
(706)542-5969, Department of Geography, Athens, GA 30602. Grant: $25,000 to Qingfang Wang. 15. University of Michigan, Ms. Julie Berry Cullen,
(734)764-2367, Institute for Social Research, P.O. Box 1248, Bay 3062, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. Grant: $21,500 to Martin Farnham. 16. Virginia Polytechnic Institute of State University, Ms. Terry Kershaw,
(540)231-3496, 560 McBryde Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Grant: $ 24,460 to Tiffany Chenault. 17. Harvard University, Ms. Mary Mitchell,
(617)495-5503, NBER, 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138. Grant: $22,079 to Jonah Rockoff. Dated: June 7, 2006. Darlene F. Williams, Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. [FR Doc. E6-9551 Filed 6-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. No. FR-4800-FA-12] Announcement of Funding Awards for Fiscal Year 2003; Early Doctoral Student Research Grant Program AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, HUD. ACTION: Announcement of funding awards. SUMMARY: In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for the Fiscal Year 2003 Early Doctoral Student Research Grant (EDSRG) Program. The purpose of this document is to announce the names and addresses of the award winners and the amount of the awards to be used to help doctoral students cultivate their research skills through the preparation of research manuscripts that focus on housing and urban development issues. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Brunson, Office of University Partnerships, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 8106, Washington, DC 20410, telephone
(202)708-3061, ext. 3852. To provide service for persons who are hearing-or-speech-impaired, this number may be reached via TTY by Dialing the Federal Information Relay Service on
(800)877-8339 or
(202)708-1455. (Telephone number, other than “800” TTY numbers are not toll free). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EDSRG Program provides funds to eligible doctoral students to cultivate their research skills through preparation of research manuscripts that focus on housing and urban development issues. Students, who are in the early stages of their doctoral studies, have 12 months to complete a major research study. The maximum amount to be awarded to doctoral student is $15,000. The Office of University Partnerships under the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research (PD&R ) administers this program. This Office also administers PD&R's other grant programs for academics. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for this program is 14.517. On April 25, 2003 (68 FR 21173), HUD published a Notice of Funding Availability
(NOFA)announcing the availability of $150,000 in FY 2003 funds for the EDSRG Program. The Department reviewed, evaluated and scored the applications received based on the criteria in the NOFA. As a result, HUD has funded the applications announced below, and in accordance with Section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 (103 Stat. 1987, U.S.C. 3545), the Department is publishing details concerning the recipients of funding awards, as set forth below. More information about the winners can be found at *http://www.oup.org.* List of Awardees for Grant Assistance Under the FY 2003 Early Doctoral Student Research Grant Program Funding Competition, by Institution, Address, Grant Amount and Name of Student Funded 1. Louisiana State University, Mr. James L. Bates, E.J. Ourso College of Business Administration, 2163 CEBA, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Grant: $15,000 to Stephanie Yates Rauterkus. 2. Rutgers University, Mr. David Listokin, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Policy, 33 Livingston Avenue, Civic Square, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Grant: $15,000 to Kristen Crossney. 3. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Mr. Tony Waldrop, Center for Urban Regional Studies, Hickerson House, CB#3410, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. Grant: $15,000 to William Ewell. 4. University of Alabama, Mr. Douglass Backman, School of Social Work, P.O. Box 870314, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. Grant: $15,000 to Russell Bennett. 5. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Mr. Tony Waldrop, Center for Urban Regional Studies, Hickerson House, CB#3410, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. Grant: $15,000 to Jonathan Lepofsky. 6. Florida State University, Mr. Charles Connerly, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Bellmay Building, Room 343, Tallahassee, FL 32306. Grant: $12,350 to Dawn Jourdan. 7. Howard University, Mr. Michael Frazier, Department of Political Science, 112 Douglass Hall, Washington, DC 20059. Grant: $15,000 to Staci Gilliam. 8. Kansas State University, Mr. Paul Lowe, 340B Waters Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506. Grant: $15,000 to Leah Tsoodle. 9. Ohio State University, Mr. Robert Greenbaum, School of Public Policy and Management, 2100 Neil Avenue, 315, Fisher Hill, Columbus, OH 43210. Grant: $15,000 to Tricia Petras. 10. Rutgers University, Mr. Sean DiGiovanna, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Policy, 33 Livingston Avenue, Civic Square, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Grant: $15, 000 to Laura Pangallozzi. Dated: June 7, 2006. Darlene F. Williams, Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. [FR Doc. E6-9550 Filed 6-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-4922-N-14; HUD 2006-0177] Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Establishment of New Systems of Records AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD. ACTION: Notification of the establishment of new systems of records. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, the Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD is giving notice that it proposes to establish five new systems of records entitled: Transit Subsidy Program, HUD's Direct Distribution Center System, One Touch Student Response System, Training Information System (TRAI), and the Training Announcement, Nomination and Confirmation System (TANCS). The purpose of each of the systems of records is as follows: Records from the Transit Subsidy System are to be used to determine and verify the transit subsidy entitlement for each HUD employee. Information from HUD's Direct Distribution Center System is used to track undelivered or returned mail. This system contains the name, address, home and office telephone number of all HUD clients and staff requesting general publication information. Records from the One Touch Student Response System are used to track training information and test results of HUD employees enrolled in training courses. The Training Information System
(TRAI)contains the name, address, office telephone number, and social security number of all HUD employees enrolled and approved for training courses. An annual summary of employees' training courses is produced from these records. Also, the cost of training courses is collected for budgetary and planning purposes. The names of all HUD employees selected for training, social security number, and training course title are contained in the Training Announcement, Nomination, and Confirmation System (TANCS). Records from the system are used to monitor internal opportunities for HUD staff. DATES: *Effective Date:* This action will be effective without further notice July 19, 2006, unless comments are received on or before that date, which would result in a contrary determination. *Comments Due Date:* July 19, 2006. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this notice to the Rules Docket Clerk, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 10276, Washington, DC 20410-0001. Communications should refer to the above docket number and title. Comments submitted by facsimile
(FAX)will not be accepted. A copy of each communication submitted will be available for public inspection and copying between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeanette Smith, Departmental Privacy Act Office, telephone number
(202)708-2374. (This is not a toll-free number). A telecommunications device for hearing and speech-impaired persons
(TTY)is available at 1-800-877-8389 (Federal Information Relay Services). (This is a toll-free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4) and
(11)provide that the public be afforded a 30-day period in which to comment on the new records systems. The new systems report was submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the House Committee on Government Reform pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix 1 to OMB Circular No. A.130, “Federal Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,” July 25, 1994 (59 FR 37914). Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552a: 88 Stat. 1896; 342 U.S.C. 3535(d). Dated: May 30, 2006. Lisa Schlosser, Chief Information Officer. HUD/ADMIN/01 SYSTEM NAME: Transit Subsidy System. SYSTEM LOCATION: HUD Headquarters (HQ), 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM: HUD employees who participate in transit subsidy program. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Applications for transit subsidies include employees' name, address, home and office telephone number, last four digits of social security number and cost of monthly transportation and subsidy entitlement. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: Public Law 103-172 dated 12/2/93, Federal Employees Clean Air Incentives Act; GSA Bulletin FPMR D-227. PURPOSES: Information is collected to verify the amount of monthly commuting costs and to calculate employees' transit subsidy entitlement, which is determined by the distance between employees' residence and the local HUD office. ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES: Annual cost of commuting and transit subsidy entitlement is reported to the Department of Transportation as well as, the number of HUD employees enrolled in the program. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: *Storage:* Information is kept in files with controlled room access and is security protected. *Retrievability:* Information is retrieved by employees' name. Safeguards: Information is kept in files with controlled room access and is security protected. *Retention and Disposal:* 2228.2, General Records Schedule, Item #7. SYSTEM MANAGERS AND ADDRESS: Division Director, Office of Management and Planning—Administrative Officer. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the particular HUD administrator or component listed in the “system manager” location above. Individuals should furnish full name, current address and telephone number. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: For information, assistance, or inquiry about the existence of records, contact the Privacy Act Officer at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, DC. Written requests must include the full name, Social Security Number, date of birth, current address, and telephone number of the individual making the request. The procedures for requesting access to records appear in 24 CFR part 16. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: The rules for contesting the contents of records and appealing initial denials, by the individual concerned, appear in 24 CFR part 16. If additional information or assistance is needed in relation to contesting the contents of records, it may be obtained by contacting the Privacy Appeals Officer, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: Information in this system of records is obtained from individuals that participate in the Transit Subsidy Program. EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ACT: None. HUD/ADMIN/02 SYSTEM NAME: HUD's Direct Distribution Center System. SYSTEM LOCATION: HUD HQ, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410, Room BS-111. CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM: HUD Clients and Staff Personnel requesting general and publication information. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Categories include an electronic database of client names, address, home, and office telephone numbers for each request received. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: 24 CFR part 7.13. PURPOSES: Information collected is used for tracking purposes for undelivered or returned mail. ROUTINE USES OR RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES: None. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: *Storage:* Information is stored on an electronic database. *Retrievability:* Limited to staff with access and authorization to database. Information is retrieved by client's name, address, home and office telephone number. *Safeguards:* Database is limited to staff with access and authorization. Database is also password protected. *Retention and Disposal:* Database information is kept for 3 years then archived. SYSTEM MANAGERS AND ADDRESS: Office of Administrative and Management Services, Chief, Mail and Distribution Branch. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the particular HUD administrator or component listed in the “system manager” location above. Individuals should furnish full name, current address and telephone number. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: For information, assistance, or inquiry about the existence of records, contact the Privacy Act Officer at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC. Written requests must include the full name, Social Security Number, date of birth, current address, and telephone number of the individual making the request. The procedures for requesting access to records appear in 24 CFR part 16. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: The rules for contesting the contents of records and appealing initial denials, by the individual concerned, appear in 24 CFR part 16. If additional information or assistance is needed in relation to contesting the contents of records, it may be obtained by contacting the Privacy Appeals Officer, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: Information in this system of records is obtained from requests from HUD clients and staff. EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ACT: None. HUD/ADMIN/03 SYSTEM NAME: One Touch Student Response System. SYSTEM LOCATION: HUD HQ, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM: HUD employees enrolled in HUD approved training courses. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: D Employees names, and SSNs. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: U.S.C., Government Employees Training Act, Public Law 85-507, as amended, Executive Order 11348. PURPOSES: This system is routinely used to track training information and test results. ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES: Information may be shared with the Office of Personnel Management
(OPM)for training data only. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: *Storage:* Information is stored in an electronic database *Retrievability:* Information is retrieved by employees name and/or SSN. *Safeguards:* Information access is limited to Multimedia staff members. System is password protected. *Retention and Disposal:* Test results are purged weekly. SYSTEM MANAGERS AND ADDRESS: Office of Administrative and Management Services, Multimedia Branch. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the particular HUD administrator or component listed in the “system manager” location above. Individuals should furnish full name, current address and telephone number. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: For information, assistance, or inquiry about the existence of records, contact the Privacy Act Officer at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC. Written requests must include the full name, Social Security Number, date of birth, current address, and telephone number of the individual making the request. The procedures for requesting access to records appear in 24 CFR part 16. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: The rules for contesting the contents of records and appealing initial denials, by the individual concerned, appear in 24 CFR part 16. If additional information or assistance is needed in relation to contesting the contents of records, it may be obtained by contacting the Privacy Appeals Officer, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: The information is obtained from HUD employees. HUD/ADMIN/04 SYSTEM NAME: Training Information System (TRAI). SYSTEM LOCATION: HUD Headquarters and National Finance Center (NFC). CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM: HUD employees enrolled and approved for training courses. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Annual summary of employees' training courses. Information include employees' name, address, home and office telephone number and social security number. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: Shared database with NFC, 5 U.S.C., Government Employees Training Act, Public Law 85-507, as amended Executive Order 11348. PURPOSES: Annual summary of employees training courses that have been approved and accepted. Cost of training courses is collected for budgetary and planning purposes. ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OR USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES: Information is shared with the National Finance Center
(NFC)for budgetary tracking purposes. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: *Storage:* Information is stored on an electronic database. *Retrievability:* Information is retrieved by employee name, SSN. *Safeguards:* Access to information on database is limited to HUD Training Academy staff and is password protected. *Retention and Disposal:* Routinely archived and disposed by the National Finance Center. SYSTEM MANAGERS AND ADDRESS: HUD Training Academy. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: For information, assistance, or inquiry about the existence of records, contact the Privacy Act Officer, at the appropriate location in accordance with 24 CFR part 16. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: The procedures for requesting access to records appear at 24 CFR part 16. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: The procedures for requesting amendment or correction of records appear at 24 CFR part 16. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: Information is obtained from HUD employees. HUD/ADMIN/05 SYSTEM NAME: Training Announcement, Nomination, and Confirmation System (TANCS). SYSTEM LOCATION: HUD Headquarters, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM: HUD employees selected for internal training, sponsored by the HUD Training Academy (HTA). CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Information retrieved includes, employees name, and SSN and training courses sponsored by HTA. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: 5 U.S.C., Government Employees Training Act, Public Law 85-507, as amended, Executive Order 11348. PURPOSES: Administration of internal training opportunities for HUD Staff. Information is summarized and becomes part of employees' record. ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES: Information may be shared with Office of Personnel Management
(OPM)for training data only. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYTEM: *Storage:* Information is stored on an electronic database. *Retrievability:* Information is retrieved by HTA Staff only includes, names and SSN. *Safeguards:* Database is password protected and limited to HTA staff only. IT/ADP security standards apply. *Retention and Disposal:* Information is retain for 5 years; information prior to 1996 has been archived. SYSTEM MANAGERS AND ADDRESS: HUD Training Academy. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the particular HUD administrator or component listed in the “system manager” location above. Individuals should furnish full name, current address and telephone number. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: For information, assistance, or inquiry about the existence of records, contact the Privacy Act Officer at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC. Written requests must include the full name, Social Security Number, date of birth, current address, and telephone number of the individual making the request. The procedures for requesting access to records appear in 24 CFR part 16. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: The rules for contesting the contents of records and appealing initial denials, by the individual concerned, appear in 24 CFR part 16. If additional information or assistance is needed in relation to contesting the contents of records, it may be obtained by contacting the Privacy Appeals Officer, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: Information is obtained from HUD employees. EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ACT: None. [FR Doc. E6-9548 Filed 6-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Availability of the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the availability of the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge
(NWR)Complex Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan
(CCP)and Environmental Assessment (EA). It describes how we intend to manage the Long Island NWR Complex during the next 15 years. We prepared this Draft CCP/EA in conformance with the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA)and the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act, as amended. DATES: Submit comments on or before July 19, 2006 to the Northeast Regional Office (see ADDRESSES ). Dates for the public meetings are: Monday, June 26, 2006, at Dowling College (Brookhaven Campus—Room A209), 1300 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, New York. Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at Doubleday Babcock Senior Center, 45 E. Main Street, Oyster Bay, New York. Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at Morton NWR, 784 Noyak Road, Sag Harbor, New York. All meetings will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with Open House sessions from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. We will accept oral and written comments at these meetings. ADDRESSES: Submit comments or request copies of this Draft CCP/EA by mail to Thomas Bonetti, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Regional Office, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, Massachusetts 01035-9589, or by electronic mail to *northeastplanning@fws.gov.* You may also download the document at *http://library.fws.gov/ccps.htm,* or *http://www.fws.gov/northeast/longislandrefuges/.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Bonetti, 413-253-8307. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Long Island NWR Complex includes Amagansett, Conscience Point, Elizabeth A. Morton, Oyster Bay, Seatuck, Target Rock, and Wertheim NWRs, along with the Lido Beach Wildlife Management Area and the Sayville Unit. The Long Island NWR Complex spans over 6,200 acres in Suffolk and Nassau Counties of New York State. Management focuses on migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, and their habitats. This Draft CCP/EA describes the desired future conditions for the refuges, and identifies goals, long-range objectives, and strategies for achieving the purposes for which these refuges were established. The document poses three management alternatives: Alternative A is our “No Action” alternative required by NEPA. Alternative B, the “Proposed Action” alternative, will increase the protection and management of migratory wildlife, endangered and threatened species, and other species of concern. This alternative will also increase the number and quality of wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities, and allow us to utilize the Long Island NWR Complex's proximity to New York City and urban communities to better promote National Wildlife Refuge System principles and improve public support for national wildlife refuges. Alternative C proposes less emphasis on public use to further protect threatened and endangered species, control invasive species, and enforce regulations. This alternative will focus on maintaining public use infrastructure such as nature trails and information kiosks, while de-emphasizing interactive programs. With the publication of this notice, the public is encouraged to send written comments regarding this Draft CCP/EA. The public will also have opportunities to provide comments at public meetings or open house meetings. Places, dates and times of the meetings will also be advertised locally and at our Web site, *http://www.fws.gov/northeast/longislandrefuges/.* After the 30-day review and comment period ends on July 19, 2006, we will analyze, address, and consider all comments in revised planning documents. All comments, including names and addresses, become part of the official public record. Requests for the public record of this plan will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Council on Environmental Quality's NEPA regulations, and other Service and Departmental policies and procedures. Dated: June 8, 2006. Marvin E. Moriarty, Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hadley, MA 01035-9589. [FR Doc. E6-9338 Filed 6-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Availability, Draft Restoration Plan AGENCY: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), on behalf of the Department of the Interior
(DOI)as the sole natural resource trustee, announces the release for public review of the Draft Restoration Plan
(RP)for the Cortese Landfill Superfund Site (Site). As a result of remedial activities and the off-site migration of Site-related contaminants, 1.6 acres of wetland were destroyed and/or degraded. Adversely affected natural resources include waterfowl, wading birds, hawks, woodpeckers, swallows, migratory songbirds, invertebrates, reptiles, and amphibians. In addition, the section of the Upper Delaware River watershed near the Site hosts the largest population of wintering bald eagles in the Northeast. The embayment provides feeding and/or spawning habitat for forage fish, American shad, striped bass, and American eel. The funds available from this settlement for restoration activities total approximately $85,000. The restoration project proposed in the Draft RP involves wet meadow/wetland restoration and protection. The Draft RP presents a preferred alternative consisting of a restoration project that compensates for impacts to natural resources caused by contaminant releases and remedial activities associated with the Site. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before July 19, 2006. ADDRESSES: Requests for copies of the Draft RP may be made to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New York Field Office, 3817 Luker Road, Cortland, New York 13045. Written comments or materials regarding the Draft RP should be sent to the same address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken Karwowski, Environmental Contaminants Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New York Field Office, 3817 Luker Road, Cortland, New York 13045. Interested parties may also call 607-753-9334 or e-mail *Ken_Karwowski@fws.gov* for further information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In May 1996, a natural resource damage settlement was achieved for the Site. The Service, on behalf of the DOI, was the sole settling Trustee. The funds available from the settlement for restoration activities total approximately $85,000. The Draft RP is being released in accordance with the CERCLA of 1980 as amended, commonly known as Superfund (42 U.S.C. 9601 *et seq.* ), the Natural Resource Damage Assessment Regulations found at 43 CFR, part 11, and the National Environmental Policy Act. It is intended to describe the Trustee's proposal to restore natural resources injured at the Site and evaluate the potential impacts of the project. The Draft RP describes a number of habitat restoration and protection alternatives and discusses the environmental consequences of each. The restoration effort with the greatest potential to restore natural resources and services that were injured by contaminants or remedial activities is preferred. Based on an evaluation of the various restoration alternatives, the preferred alternative consists of a restoration project involving wet meadow/wetland restoration and protection. Interested members of the public are invited to review and comment on the Draft RP. Copies of the Draft RP are available for review at the Service's New York Field Office at 3817 Luker Road, Cortland, New York. Additionally, the Draft RP will be available for review at the following Web site link: *http://nyfo.fws.gov/ec/CorteseDRP.pdf.* Written comments will be considered and addressed in the final RP/Environmental Assessment at the conclusion of the restoration planning process. *Author:* The primary author of this notice is Ken Karwowski, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New York Field Office, 3817 Luker Road, Cortland, New York 13045. Authority: The authority for this action is the CERCLA of 1980 as amended, commonly known as Superfund, (42 U.S.C. 9601 *et seq.* ), and the Natural Resource Damage Assessment Regulations found at 43 CFR, part 11. Dated: June 5, 2006. Kathleen Bangert, Acting Regional Director, Region 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, DOI Authorized Official. [FR Doc. E6-9567 Filed 6-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Availability, Draft Restoration Plan AGENCY: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), on behalf of the Department of the Interior (DOI), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), as natural resource trustees, announces the release for public review of the Draft Restoration Plan
(RP)for the Mattiace Petrochemical Superfund Site (Site). The Draft RP presents a preferred alternative, consisting of a single restoration project that compensates for impacts to natural resources caused by contaminant releases and remedial activities associated with the Site. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before July 19, 2006. ADDRESSES: Requests for copies of the Draft RP may be made to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New York Field Office, 3817 Luker Road, Cortland, New York 13045. Written comments or materials regarding the Draft RP should be sent to the same address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken Karwowski, Environmental Contaminants Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New York Field Office, 3817 Luker Road, Cortland, New York 13045. Interested parties may also call 607-753-9334 or e-mail *Ken_Karwowski@fws.gov* for further information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: During the period of March 1996 through December 2000, natural resource damage settlements were achieved for the Site. NOAA and the State of New York were settling Trustees with the Department of the Interior. A variety of hazardous chemicals were discharged from the Site into Glen Cove Creek located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County New York. Chemical releases and remedial activities at the Site adversely affected natural resources such as anadromous, catadromous, euryhaline and marine finfish, shellfish and invertebrates, waterfowl, other migratory birds, and reptiles. The funds available from the settlement for restoration activities total approximately $155,000. The Draft RP is being released in accordance with the CERCLA of 1980 as amended, commonly known as Superfund (42 U.S.C. 9601 *et seq.* ), the Natural Resource Damage Assessment Regulations found at 43 CFR, part 11, and the National Environmental Policy Act. It is intended to describe the Trustees' proposal to restore natural resources injured at the Site and evaluate the potential impacts of the project. The Draft RP describes a number of habitat restoration and protection alternatives and discusses the environmental consequences of each. The restoration effort with the greatest potential to restore natural resources and services that were injured by contaminants or remedial activities is preferred. Based on an evaluation of the various restoration alternatives, the preferred alternative consists of a single restoration project involving tidal marsh/wetland restoration and protection. Interested members of the public are invited to review and comment on the Draft RP. Copies of the Draft RP are available for review at the Service's New York Field Office at 3817 Luker Road, Cortland, New York. Additionally, the Draft RP will be available for review at the following Web site link: *http://nyfo.fws.gov/ec/MattiaceDRP.pdf.* Written comments will be considered and addressed in the final RP/Environmental Assessment at the conclusion of the restoration planning process. *Author:* The primary author of this notice is Ken Karwowski, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New York Field Office, 3817 Luker Road, Cortland, New York 13045. Authority: The authority for this action is the CERCLA of 1980 as amended, commonly known as Superfund, (42 U.S.C. 9601 *et seq.* ), and the Natural Resource Damage Assessment Regulations found at 43 CFR, part 11. Dated: June 5, 2006. Kathleen Bangert, Acting Regional Director, Region 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, DOI Authorized Official. [FR Doc. E6-9566 Filed 6-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Availability of Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan
(CCP)for Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge, Maxwell, NM AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces that the Final CCP for the Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge is available. This CCP was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee *et seq.* ), and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370d). Goals and objectives in the CCP describe how the Service intends to manage the refuge over the next 15 years. ADDRESSES: Copies of the CCP are available on compact disk or in hard copy, and can be obtained by writing: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn: Carol Torrez, Division of Planning, P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103-1306. It will be available for viewing or downloaded online at *http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/plan/index.html* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patty Hoban, Refuge Manager, Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 276, Maxwell, New Mexico 87728: telephone: 505-375-2331; or Carol Torrez, Biologist/Natural Resource Planner, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Planning, P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103- 1306; telephone: 505-248-6821; e-mail: *carol_torrez@fws.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge is located in Colfax County, in northeastern New Mexico. This 3,699 acre refuge is comprised of 2,300 acres of grassland; 907 acres of lakes (which are leased from Vermejo Conservancy District); 50 acres of wetlands; 39 acres of woodlots; 440 acres of croplands; several miles of irrigation canals; and 10 acres of administrative lands. It was established on August 24, 1965 by the authority of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act of 1929 (16 U.S.C. 712d) “* * * for use as an inviolate sanctuary, or any other management purpose, for migratory birds.” The refuge provides important habitat for numerous migratory waterfowl and neotropical bird species, as well as other resident wildlife. The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee *et seq.* ), requires the Service to develop a CCP for each national wildlife refuge. The purpose of developing CCPs is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year strategy for achieving refuge purposes and contributing toward the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of fish and wildlife science, conservation, legal mandates, and Service policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife and their habitats, the CCPs identify wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation. These CCPs will be reviewed and updated at least every 15 years in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The availability of Maxwell NWR's Draft CCP and Environmental Assessment
(EA)for a 60-day public review and comment period was announced in the **Federal Register** on December 23, 2005 (70 FR 76323). The Draft CCP/EA identified and evaluated three alternatives for managing the refuge for the next 15 years. Alternative A, the No Action Alternative, would have continued current management of the refuge. Alterative B, the Preferred Alternative, would implement a variety of management activities (farming, prescribed burning, experimental grazing, and mechanical and chemical invasive species control methods) to improve habitat and benefit a wide variety of wildlife species that use the refuge. Alternative C proposes to manage Maxwell NWR as part of a complex with Las Vegas NWR and turn all farming efforts over to cooperative farmers. Based on this assessment and comments received, the Preferred Alternative (Alternative B) was selected for implementation. This alternative was selected because it best meets the purposes and goals of the refuge, as well as the goals of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Management of the refuge for the next 15 years will focus on farming to provide food for migrating and wintering waterfowl, encouraging ecological integrity, promoting native prairie restoration, controlling invasive plant species, and enhancing habitat for grassland birds and other resident wildlife. Opportunities for wildlife-dependent activities such as observation, photography, environmental education, and interpretation will be enhanced. Partnerships with county, state, and Federal agencies, private landowners, and conservation groups will also enable the refuge to achieve its goals and objectives, minimize costs, and bridge relationships with others. Dated: April 14, 2006. Geoffrey L. Haskett, Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Albuquerque, New Mexico. [FR Doc. E6-9569 Filed 6-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 051906E] Notice of Intent to Conduct Public Scoping and to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement Related to the City of Kent, Washington (WA), Clark Springs Water Supply System Habitat Conservation Plan AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Interior; National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; scoping meetings. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (Services) advise interested parties of their intent to conduct public scoping under the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA)to gather information to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS)related to a permit application from the City of Kent, WA, for the incidental take of listed species. The permit application would be associated with the Clark Springs Water Supply System Habitat Conservation Plan, in Rock Creek, near Kent, WA. DATES: The public scoping meeting will be held on June 29, 2006, from 6—8 p.m.. in Kent, WA. Written comments should be received on or before August 3, 2006. ADDRESSES: The public scoping meeting will be held in the Kent City Hall Council Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032. All comments concerning the preparation of the EIS and the NEPA process should be addressed to: Tim Romanski, FWS, 510 Desmond Drive SE, Suite 102, Lacey, WA 98503-1263, facsimile (360)753-9518, or John Stadler, NMFS, 510 Desmond Drive SE, Suite 103, Lacey, WA 98503-1273, facsimile (360)753-9517. Comments may be submitted by e-mail to the following address: *KentHCP.nwr@noaa.gov* . In the subject line of the e-mail, include the document identifier: The City of Kent HCP - EIS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Romanski, FWS (360)753-5823; or John Stadler, NMFS (360)753-9576. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Statutory Authority Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act
(ESA)(16 U.S.C. 1538) and implementing regulations prohibit the taking of animal species listed as endangered or threatened. The term “take” is defined under the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1532(19)) as to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct. “Harm” is defined by FWS regulation to include significant habitat modification or degradation where it actually kills or injures wildlife by significantly impairing essential behavioral patterns, including breeding, feeding, and sheltering (50 CFR 17.3). NMFS' definition of “harm” includes significant habitat modification or degradation where it actually kills or injures fish or wildlife by significantly impairing essential behavioral patterns, including breeding, feeding, spawning, migrating, rearing, and sheltering (64 FR 60727, November 8, 1999). Section 10 of the ESA and implementing regulations specify requirements for the issuance of incidental take permits
(ITPs)to non-Federal landowners for the take of endangered and threatened species. Any proposed take must be incidental to otherwise lawful activities, not appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival and recovery of the species in the wild, and minimize and mitigate the impacts of such take to the maximum extent practicable. In addition, the applicant must prepare a habitat conservation plan
(HCP)describing the impact that will likely result from such taking, the strategy for minimizing and mitigating the take, the funding available to implement such steps, alternatives to such taking, and the reason such alternatives are not being implemented. NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* ) requires that Federal agencies conduct an environmental analysis of their proposed actions to determine if the actions may significantly affect the human environment. Under NEPA, a reasonable range of alternatives to proposed projects is developed and considered in the Services' environmental review. Alternatives considered for analysis in an EIS may include: variations in the scope of covered activities; variations in the location, amount, and type of conservation; variations in permit duration; or a combination of these elements. In addition, the EIS will identify potentially significant direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts on biological resources, land use, air quality, water quality, water resources, socioeconomics, and other environmental issues that could occur with the implementation of the applicant's proposed actions and alternatives. For potentially significant impacts, an EIS may identify avoidance, minimization, or mitigation measures to reduce these impacts, where feasible, to a level below significance. Background An EIS for the City of Kent Clark Springs HCP would analyze the potential issuance of two ITPs, one by NMFS and one by the FWS. To obtain an ITP, the applicant must prepare an HCP that meets the issuance criteria established by the ESA and Service regulations (50 CFR 17.22(b)(2), 17.32(b)(2), and 222.307). Should a permit or permits be issued, the permit(s) may include assurances under the Services' “No Surprises” regulations. The City of Kent is located in South King County and is a municipality of approximately 85,000 residents with approximately 60,000 people within the City's water service area. The City's Clark Springs Water Supply System is located along Rock Creek, located east of Maple Valley. The Clark Springs Water Supply System serves as the City's primary source of water, and provides up to 65 percent of the City's total water supply. This water supply allows the City to meet the demands of the City's industrial, commercial, residential and domestic water users, and for meeting the economic and human health, fire, and life safety requirements of the citizens and businesses in the area. The City is seeking ITPs from the Services that would provide ESA regulatory certainty for the Clark Springs water supply operations and maintenance activities, which consists of an infiltration gallery system and several wells located adjacent to Rock Creek, that are sited 1.9 miles upstream of the creek's confluence with the Cedar River. The facility is within a 320-acre City-owned watershed geographically separated from the City proper. The proposed HCP and ITPs would cover incidental take associated with the operation and maintenance of its Clark Springs Water Supply System, including:
(1)water withdrawals consistent with water rights for the Clark Springs System;
(2)maintenance of 320 acres of City-owned property and water facilities related to the use and protection of water supplies, including but not limited to, replacement or upgrading of facilities and infrastructure as needed, vegetation management, and additional treatment facilities as required; and
(3)operation and maintenance of a water augmentation system for the enhancement of instream flows. Species for which the City seeks ITP coverage include nine species of fish. Two of these species, Puget Sound Chinook salmon ( *Oncorhynchus tshawytscha* ) and bull trout ( *Salvelinus confluentus* ), are currently listed as threatened under the ESA, and one species, Puget Sound steelhead ( *O. mykiss* ), has been proposed for listing as threatened under the ESA. The remaining six species are not listed, or proposed for listing, under the ESA, and include coho salmon ( *O. kisutch* ), chum salmon ( *O. keta* ), sockeye salmon ( *O. nerka* ), coastal cutthroat trout ( *O. clarki clarki* ), Pacific lamprey ( *Lampetra tridentate* ) and river lamprey ( *L. ayresi* ). Each of these species may be affected by the City's water withdrawal activities at the Clark Springs facility in the Rock Creek Watershed. The draft HCP, to be prepared by the City in support of the ITP applications, will describe the impacts of take on proposed covered species, and will propose a conservation strategy to minimize and mitigate those impacts to the maximum extent practicable. The City will develop habitat conservation measures for fish and their associated habitat, with assistance from the Services. The City is currently considering the following conservation measures as part of the HCP:
(1)Flow mitigation during the critical low flow period of October, November, and December;
(2)improving fish passage in Rock Creek downstream of the Clark Springs Facility;
(3)improving juvenile salmonid habitat by enhancing wetland areas and placement of large woody debris; and
(4)creating a fund for riparian area protection and enhancement opportunities in the Rock Creek Basin, which may include, but not be limited to, property acquisitions and easements. The City is proposing to implement these conservation measures for the duration of the HCP and term of the ITPs. Implementation of the HCP would include monitoring compliance and regular reporting to the Services. Under NEPA, a reasonable range of alternatives to a proposed project must be developed and considered in the Services' environmental review. At a minimum, the alternatives developed must include:
(1)a No Action alternative; and
(2)the Proposed Action, with thorough descriptions of its management features and anticipated resource conservation benefits and potential impacts. The Services are currently developing alternatives for analysis, which will consider public input received during scoping and development of the EIS. The alternatives considered for analysis in this EIS may include:
(1)variations in the scope of covered activities;
(2)variations in the location, amount, and type of conservation;
(3)variations in permit duration; or
(4)a combination of these elements. Request for Comments The primary purpose of the scoping process is for the public to assist the Services in developing the EIS by identifying important issues and alternatives related to the applicant's proposed action. The scoping workshop will allocate time for presentations by the Services and the City, followed by informal questions and discussions. Written comments from interested parties are welcome to ensure that the full range of issues related to the proposed permit request are identified. All comments and materials received, including names and addresses, will become part of the administrative record and may be released to the public. Comments and materials received will be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the offices listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The Services request that comments be specific. In particular, we request information regarding: direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts that implementation of the proposed HCP or other alternatives could have on endangered and threatened and other covered species, and their communities and habitats; other possible alternatives that meet the purpose and need of the proposed HCP; potential adaptive management and/or monitoring provisions; funding issues; existing environmental conditions in the plan area; other plans or projects that might be relevant to this proposed project; permit duration; maximum acreage that should be covered; specific species that should or should not be covered; specific landforms that should or should not be covered; and minimization and mitigation efforts. NMFS and FWS estimate that the draft EIS will be available for public review in the summer of 2006. The environmental review of this project will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the NEPA of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* ), Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500 1508), other applicable Federal laws and regulations, and applicable policies and procedures of the Services. This notice is being furnished in accordance with 40 CFR 1501.7 of the NEPA regulations to obtain suggestions and information from other agencies and the public on the scope of issues and alternatives to be addressed in the EIS. Reasonable Accommodation Persons needing reasonable accommodations to attend and participate in the public meeting should contact Tim Romanski or John Stadler (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT ). To allow sufficient time to process requests, please call no later than June 22, 2006. Information regarding the applicant's proposed action is available in alternative formats upon request. Dated: June 12, 2006. Theresa E, Rabot, Acting Deputy Regional Director, Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 1, Portland, Oregon. Dated: June 12, 2006. Angela Somma, Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 06-5487 Filed 6-16-06; 8:45 am]
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