Notices. Solicits nominations for new members

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BILLING CODE 6732-01-P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below.

The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843).

Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than July 24, 2006. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of New York** (Jay Bernstein, Bank Supervision Officer) 33 Liberty Street, New York, New York 10045-0001: *1.

The Adirondack Trust Company Employee Stock Ownership Trust* , Saratoga Springs, NewYork; to acquire 50 additional shares of 473 Broadway Holding Corporation and to acquire one thousand shares of The Adirondack Trust Company, both of Saratoga Springs, New York. **B. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis** (Glenda Wilson, Community Affairs Officer) 411 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63166-2034: *1. Evergreen Bancshares, Inc.* , St. Louis, Missouri; to become a bank holding company by merging with Bancorp IV, Inc., Stilwell, Kansas, and thereby indirectly acquire Bank of Montgomery County, Wellsville, Missouri.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, June 23, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-10214 Filed 6-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Notice of Proposals to Engage in Permissible Nonbanking Activities or to Acquire Companies that are Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225) to engage *de novo* , or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies listed below, that engages either directly or through a subsidiary or other company, in a nonbanking activity that is listed in § 225.28 of Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.28) or that the Board has determined by Order to be closely related to banking and permissible for bank holding companies.

Unless otherwise noted, these activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Each notice is available for inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notice also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the question whether the proposal complies with the standards of section 4 of the BHC Act. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* .

Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding the applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than July 12, 2006. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland** (Cindy West, Manager) 1455 East Sixth Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44101-2566: *1. Rurban Financial Corp and Rurbanc Data Services, Inc.* , both of Defiance, Ohio; to acquire Diverse Computer Marketers, Inc., Lansing, Michigan, and DCM Indiana Inc., Plainfield, Indiana, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(14)(i) of Regulation Y.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, June 23, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-10215 Filed 6-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Solicitation for Nominations for Members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), HHS. ACTION: Solicits nominations for new members. SUMMARY: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

(AHRQ)invites nominations of individuals qualified to serve as members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (the Task Force). The Task Force, a standing, independent panel of private-sector experts in prevention and primary care, is composed of members appointed to serve for four year terms with an option for reappointment. New members are selected each year to replace (approximately) one fourth of the Task Force members, i.e., those who are completing their appointments. Individuals nominated but not appointed in previous years, as well as those newly nominated, are considered in the annual selection process. Task Force members meet three times a year for two days in the Washington, DC area. Member duties include reviewing and preparing comments (off site) on systematic evidence reviews prior to discussing and making recommendations on preventive services, drafting final recommendation documents, and participating in workgroups on specific topics or methods. AHRQ particularly encourages nominations of women, members of minority populations, and persons with disabilities. Interested individuals and organizations may nominate one or more persons qualified for membership on the Task Force. *Qualification Requirements:* The mission of the Task Force is to produce evidence-based recommendations on the appropriate screening, counseling, and provision of preventive medication for asymptomatic patients seen in the primary care setting. Therefore, in order to qualify for the Task Force, an applicant or nominee MUST demonstrate the following: 1. Knowledge and experience in the critical evaluation of research published in peer reviewed literature and in the methods of evidence review; 2. Understanding and experience in the application of synthesized evidence to clinical decision-making and/or policy; 3. Expertise in disease prevention and health promotion; 4. Ability to work collaboratively with peers; and, 5. Clinical expertise in the primary health care of children and/or adults, and/or expertise in counseling and behavioral interventions for primary care patients. Some Task Force members without primary health care clinical experience may be selected based on their expertise in methodological issues such as medical decision making, clinical epidemiology, behavioral medicine, and health economics. Strongest consideration will be given to individuals who are recognized nationally or internationally for scientific leadership within their field of expertise. Applicants must have no substantial conflicts of interest that would impair in the scientific integrity of the work of the Task Force including financial, intellectual, or other conflicts. DATES: All nominations submitted in writing or electronically, and received by Monday, July 31, 2006, will be considered for appointment to the Task Force. Nominated individuals will be selected for the Task Force on the basis of their qualifications (in particular, those that address the required qualifications, outlined above) and the current expertise needs of the Task Force. It is anticipated that 2 individuals will be invited to serve on the Task Force beginning in January, 2007. AHRQ will retain and consider for future vacancies the nominations of those not selected during this cycle. ADDRESSES: Submit your response to: Helen Burstin, MD MPH, ATTN: USPSTF Nominations, Center for Primary Care, Prevention, and Clinical Partnerships, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Nomination Submissions Nominations may submitted in writing or electronically, but must include

(1)the applicant's current curriculum vitae, and

(2)a letter explaining how this individual meets the qualification requirements and how he/she would contribute to the Task Force. The letter should also attest to the nominee's willingness to serve as a member of the Task Force. AHRQ will later ask persons under serious consideration for membership to provide detailed information that will permit evaluation of possible significant conflicts of interest. Such information will concern matters such as financial holdings, consultancies, and research grants or contracts. Nomination Selection Nominations for the Task Force will be selected on the basis of qualifications as outlined above (see qualification requirements) and the current expertise needs of the Task Force. Arrangement for Public Inspection Nominations and applications are kept on file at the Center for Primary Care, Prevention and Clinical Partnerships, and are available for review during business hours. AHRQ does not reply to individual responses, but considers all nominations in selecting members. Information regarded as private and personal, such as a nominee's social security number, home and internet addresses, home telephone and fax numbers, or names of family members will not be disclosed to the public. This is in accord with agency confidentiality policies and Department regulations (45 CFR 5.67). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Therese Miller at *therese.miller@ahrq.hhs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Under Title IX of the Public Health Service Act, AHRQ is charged with enhancing the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of health care services and access to such services. AHRQ accomplishes these goals through scientific research and promotion of improvements in clinical practice, including prevention of diseases and other health conditions, and improvements in the organization, financing, and delivery of health care services (42 U.S.C. 299-299c-7 as amended). The Task Force is an independent expert panel, first established in 1984 under the auspices of the U.S. Public Health Service, Currently, the USPSTF, under AHRQ's authorizing legislation (see in particular, 42 U.S.C. 299b-4(a)), is convened at the call of the Director of AHRQ. The Task Force is charged with rigorously evaluating the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and appropriateness of clinical preventive services and formulating or updating recommendations for primary are clinicians regarding the appropriate provision of preventive services. The USPSTF transitioned to a standing Task Force in 2001. Current Task Force recommendations and associated evidence reviews are available on the Internet ( *http://www.preventiveservices.ahrq.gov* ). Dated: June 22, 2006. Carolyn M. Clancy, Director. [FR Doc. 06-5782 Filed 6-28-06; 8:45 am]

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