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BILLING CODE 4310-70-M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service 30-Day Notice of Intention To Request Clearance of Collection of Information; Opportunity for Public Comment AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 3507), and 5 CFR Part 1320, Report and Recordkeeping Requirements, the National Park Service invites public comments on a submitted request for the Office of Managment and Budget

(OMB)to approve a revision of a currently approved collection. (OMB #1024-0009). The Primary Purpose of the Information Collection Request is to request approval for Federal tax incentives for historic preservation contained in Section 47 of the Internal Revenue Code. Section 47 of the Code requires that the Secretary of the Interior certify to the Secretary of the Treasury upon application by owners of historic properties for Federal tax benefits,

(a)the historic character of the property, and

(b)that the rehabilitation work is consistent with that historic character. The NPS administers the program in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service. The Historic Preservation Certification Application is used by the NPS to evaluate the condition and historic significance of buildings undergoing rehabilitation for continued use, and to evaluate whether the rehabilitation work meets the Secretary of the Interior's “Standards for Rehabilitation.” DATES: Public comments will be accepted on or before August 28, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments directly to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior, (OMB #1024-0009), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, by fax at 202/395-6566, or by electronic mail at *oira_docket@omb.eop.gov.* Please also mail or hand carry a copy of your comments to: Sharon C. Park, Heritage Preservation Services, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., Org. code 2255, Washington, DC 20240-0001. All comments will be a matter of public record. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Historic Preservation Certification Application. *Form:* NPS 10-168, 10-168a, 10-168b, 10-168c. *OMB Control Number:* 1024-0009. *Type of Request:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Expiration Date:* 7/31/2006. *Description of Need:* Section 47 of the Internal Revenue Code provides a 20% Federal income tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic buildings and an income tax deduction for the donation of easements on historic properties. The Historic Preservation Certification Application provides documentation to enable the Secretary of the Interior determine whether historic buildings qualify for these Federal tax incentives. Comments are invited on:

(1)The need for information including whether the information has practical utility;

(2)the accuracy of the reporting burden estimate;

(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and,

(4)ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents respond, including the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other forms of information technology, and

(5)the appropriateness of the filing fee. In addition to the hour burden, there is a filing fee for applications describing rehabilitation projects over $20,000. The fee is based on the size of the rehabilitation, according to a fee schedule published in 36 CFR 67.11, as follows: Fee Size of rehabilitation $500 $20,001 to $99,999. $800 $100,000 to $499,999. $1,500 $500,000 to $999,999. $2,500 $1,000,000 or more. *Description of respondents:* The respondents are owners of historic buildings, or qualified long-term lessees. The number of respondents is estimated to be 4000 per year. The frequency of response is on occasion, as requested by owners of buildings (one response per respondent). Application for Federal historic preservation tax incentives is voluntary. *Estimated annual reporting burden:* 80,000 hours for an estimated 4,000 applications total, broken down as follows: Part 1 application: Approximately 14.1 hours per Part 1 × 1834 applications = 25,859 hours; Part 2 application: Approximately 36.6 hours per application × 1224 applications = 44,798 hours; Part 3 application: approximately 8.9 hours per application × 861 applications = 7,663. This totals 78,320, based on a total of 3919 Part 1s, Part 2s, and Part 3s, or 20 hours average for each. At approximately 4000 applications per year (project agency totals for coming years), the estimated total burden is 80,000. *Estimated average burden hours per response:* Depending on which form is used, the average burden hours per response can vary considerably because of the wide range of activities described in each application. In general, the average burden hours range from 14 hours for a Part 1 describing a historic building to approximately 37 hours for a Part 2 application describing rehabilitation work to be undertaken. *Estimated average number of respondents:* 4000. *Estimated frequency of response:* the 4000 “responses” are submitted on occasion, as owners of historic buildings apply for certifications from the Secretary of the Interior. Dated: July 10, 2006. Leonard E. Stowe, NPS Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-12021 Filed 7-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-70-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of meetings. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act that meetings of the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission will be held to discuss the development of the Park's general management plan. *Dates and Locations:* September 21, 2006 at the Warren County Government Center, 220 N. Commerce Ave., Front Royal VA; November 16, 2006 at the Strasburg Town Hall Council Chambers, 174 East King St., Strasburg, VA; January 18, 2007 at the Middletown Town Hall Council Chambers, 7875 Church St., Middletown, VA; March 15, 2007, at the Warren County Government Center; May 17, 2007 at the Strasburg Town Hall; and July 19, 2007 at the Middletown Town Hall. All meetings will convene at 9 a.m. and are open to the public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diann Jacox, Superintendent, Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park,

(540)868-9176. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Topics to be discussed at the meetings include: General management plan scoping issues, management alternatives, planning process and schedule, park boundaries, land protection planning, environmental impact analysis, election of a commission chair, and commission sub-committees. Dated: July 17, 2006. Christopher J. Stubbs, Acting Superintendent, Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. [FR Doc. E6-12020 Filed 7-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-70-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Inventory Completion: Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains in the possession of the Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. The human remains were removed from an unknown location along the Yukon River, AK. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Horner Collection, Oregon State University professional staff. The Calista Corporation and Doyon, Ltd. Were advised of the human remains, but did not participate in consultation. The Museum of the Oregon Country, Oregon Agricultural College was renamed the John B. Horner Museum of the Oregon Country in 1936, and became commonly known as the Horner Museum. The Oregon Agricultural College was renamed the Oregon State College in 1937, and became Oregon State University in 1962. The Horner Museum closed in 1995. Currently, cultural items from the Horner Museum are referred to as the Horner Collection, which is owned by, and in the possession of, Oregon State University. In 1934, human remains representing a minimum of one individual were removed from an unknown location along the Yukon River, AK. In 1949, the human remains were donated to the Horner Museum by Mrs. Josephine C. Lloyd. It was Mrs. Lloyd's husband who had originally collected the human remains. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Member tribes of the Calista Corporation and Doyon, Ltd. have occupied the area along the Yukon River since time immemorial and that occupation continues today. Officials of the Horner Collection, Oregon State University have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (9-10), the human remains described above represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. Lastly, officials of the Horner Collection, Oregon State University have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects and the Calista Corporation and Doyon, Ltd. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains should contact Sabah Randhawa, Executive Vice President and Provost, President's Office, Oregon State University, 600 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis, OR 97331, telephone

(541)737-8260, before August 28, 2006. Repatriation of the human remains to the Calista Corporation and Doyon, Ltd. may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. The Horner Collection, Oregon State University is responsible for notifying the Calista Corporation and Doyon Ltd. that this notice has been published. Dated: June 20, 2006. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. E6-12027 Filed 7-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-50-S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural items in the possession of the Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, that meet the definition of “unassociated funerary objects” under 25 U.S.C. 3001. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. The four cultural objects are one mortar, one maul, one blanket strip, and one unknown lithic. The Museum of Oregon Country, Oregon Agricultural College was renamed the John B. Horner Museum of the Oregon Country in 1936, and became commonly known as the Horner Museum. The Oregon Agricultural College was renamed the Oregon State College in 1937, and became Oregon State University in 1962. The Horner Museum closed in 1995. Currently, cultural items from the Horner Museum are referred to as the Horner Collection, which is owned by, and in the possession of, Oregon State University. Horner Collection, Oregon State University professional staff consulted with representatives of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation, Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon. The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Washington; Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Washington; Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Washington; Shoalwater Bay Tribe of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation, Washington; and Skokomish Indian Tribe of the Skokomish Reservation, Washington were informed, but did not participate in the consultations. At an unknown date, one mortar was removed from a sand dune on the Wishram River, Klickitat County, WA, where it feeds into the Columbia River, by an unknown person. In 1934, the mortar was brought to the Horner Museum by the heirs of Mr. J.L. Hill and donated to the Horner Museum in 1981. At an unknown date, a maul was removed from sand dunes near the mouth of the Deschutes River where it connects with the Columbia River in Wasco County, OR, by Truman Wilcox. According to donor information, the sand dunes were where the Indians held their pow-wows. Tribal representatives identify this area as a former village site. In 1934, the maul was donated to the Horner Museum by J.G. Crawford. In the 1880s, the blanket strip was found in an abandoned settler's cabin near Columbus (now Maryhill, Klickitat County, WA), along the Columbia River by members of the James Berrien family. In 1962, the blanket strip was brought to the Horner Museum by Mr. Bliss Clark. It is unknown how Mr. Clark acquired the cultural item. In the 1880s, an unknown lithic was removed from near Biggs, Sherman County, OR, along the Columbia River by Lucius E. Clark. In 1962, the unknown lithic was brought to the Horner Museum by Mr. Bliss Clark. It is unknown how Mr. Clark acquired the lithic. The traditional lands of the Tenino, Tygh, Wyam, Dock-Spus, Dalles band of Wasco, Ki-Gal-Twal-La band of Wasco, and Dog River band of Wasco include Klickitat County in Washington, and Wasco and Sherman Counties in Oregon. Descendants of these Indian groups are members of the present-day Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon. The Horner Collection, Oregon State University has no specific evidence that the four cultural items were ever buried with any individual. However, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Dyer, and Mr. Hill are known to have collected cultural items from burials and mounds. Based on consultation and museum records, the Horner Collection, Oregon State University has identified the cultural items as unassociated funerary objects. Officials of the Horner Collection, Oregon State University have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(B), the four cultural items described above are reasonably believed to have been placed with or near individual human remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony and are believed, by a preponderance of the evidence, to have been removed from a specific burial site of a Native American individual. Officials of the Horner Collection, Oregon State University also have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the unassociated funerary objects and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the four unassociated funerary objects should contact Sabah Randhawa, Executive Vice President and Provost, President's Office, Oregon State University, 600 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis, OR 97331, telephone

(541)737-8260, before August 28, 2006. Repatriation of the unassociated funerary objects to the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. The Horner Collection, Oregon State University is responsible for notifying the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Washington; Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Washington; Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation, Oregon; Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon; Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Washington; Shoalwater Bay Tribe of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation, Washington; and Skokomish Indian Tribe of the Skokomish Reservation, Washington that this notice has been published. Dated: June 20, 2006. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. E6-12029 Filed 7-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-50-S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Inventory Completion: Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of a Native American associated funerary object in the possession of the Horner Collection, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. The associated funerary object was removed from an unidentified location in the Sonora Desert near Tucson, Pima County, AZ. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the associated funerary object. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. A detailed assessment of the associated funerary object was made by the Horner Collection, Oregon State University professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Kumeyaay Cultural Repatriation Committee, a coalition of federally recognized Indian tribes; Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona; and Yavapai-Prescott Tribe of the Yavapai Reservation, Arizona. The Kumeyaay Cultural Repatriation Committee is acting on behalf of the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Barona Reservation, California; Campo Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Campo Indian Reservation, California; Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians, California; Inaja Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation, California; Jamul Indian Village of California; La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indins of the La Posta Indian Reservation, California; Manzanita Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Manzanita Reservation, California; Mesa Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation, California; San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California; Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Santa Ysabel Reservation, California; Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation; and Viejas (Baron Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Viejas Reservation, California. The Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona is acting on behalf of the Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; and themselves. The Cocopah Indian Tribe of Arizona; Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reservation, Arizona and California; Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Arizona; Fort Mojave Indian Tribe of Arizona, California, & Nevada; Havasupai Tribe of the Havasupai Reservation, Arizona; Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Hualapai Indian Tribe of the Hualapai Indian Reservation, Arizona; Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians of the Kaibab Indian Reservation, Arizona; Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah; Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona; Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation, California & Arizona; San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, Arizona; San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe of Arizona; Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona; White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona; and Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Arizona were advised of the associated funerary object, but did not participate in the consultations. The Museum of the Oregon Country, Oregon Agricultural College was renamed the John B. Horner Museum of the Oregon Country in 1936, and became commonly known as the Horner Museum. The Oregon Agricultural College was renamed the Oregon State College in 1937, and became Oregon State University in 1962. The Horner Museum closed in 1995. Currently, cultural items from the Horner Museum are referred to as the Horner Collection, which is owned by, and in the possession of, Oregon State University. In 1976, a ceramic jar, later determined to be an associated funerary object, was found in the Sonora Desert near Tucson, Pima County, AZ. In 1986, the cultural item was gifted to the Horner Museum by Donald A. Cruise and Edith W. Cruise of Tucson, AZ. It is unknown if the jar was found by either of the Cruises. The ceramic jar is red in color and made of micaceous clay. It measures 29 cm high, 20 cm in diameter at the opening, and its circumference is 97 cm at the widest point. The ceramic jar is similar to plainware types typically found at Hohokam sites in Arizona. Archeological evidence has demonstrated that pit or urn cremations were the predominant Hohokam burial practice prior to A.D. 1100. Extended supine inhumations then became more prevalent, completely replacing cremations by A.D. 1300. There is no information in the Horner Museum records indicating this jar ever held human remains. However, both the Kumeyaay Cultural Repatriation Committee and Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona have identified this as a jar possibly used to hold cremated human remains. The Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona have also stated that the jar could also have been used as a grave offering. Therefore, officials of the Horner Collection recognize that while ceramic jars had other uses within Hohokam culture, it is reasonable to believe this ceramic jar was made exclusively for burial purposes. Archeological evidence has demonstrated a strong relationship of shared group identity between the Hohokam and the present-day O'odham (Pima and Papago) and Hopi people. The O'odham people are currently represented by the Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; and Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona. In 1990, representatives of the Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; and Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona issued a joint policy statement claiming ancestral ties to the Hohokam cultural traditions. Officials of the Horner Collection, Oregon State University have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (9-10), the cultural item is reasonably believed to have been made exclusively for burial purposes or to contain human remains. Officials of the Horner Collection, Oregon State University also have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the associated funerary object and the Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; and Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the associated funerary object should contact Sabah Randhawa, Executive Vice President and Provost, President's Office, Oregon State University, 600 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis, OR 97331, telephone

(541)737-8260, before August 28, 2006. Repatriation of the associated funerary object to the the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona, acting on behalf of the Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; and themselves, may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. The Horner Collection, Oregon State University is responsible for notifying the Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Barona Reservation, California; Campo Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Campo Indian Reservation, California; Cocopah Indian Tribe of Arizona; Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reservation, Arizona & California; Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians, California; Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Arizona; Fort Mojave Indian Tribe of Arizona, California, & Nevada; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Havasupai Tribe of the Havasupai Reservation, Arizona; Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Hualapai Indian Tribe of the Hualapai Indian Reservation, Arizona; Inaja Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation, California; Jamul Indian Village of California; Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians of the Kaibab Indian Reservation, Arizona; Kumeyaay Cultural Repatriation Committee, a coaltion of federally recognized Indian tribes; La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the La Posta Indian Reservation, California; Mesa Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation, California; Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah; Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona; Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation, California & Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, Arizona; San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe of Arizona; San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California; Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Santa Ysabel Reseration, California; Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation; Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona; Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona; Viejas (Baron Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Viejas Reservation, California; White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona; Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Arizona; and Yavapai-Prescott Tribe of the Yavapai Reservation, Arizona that this notice has been published. Dated: June 20, 2006. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. E6-12030 Filed 7-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-50-S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Intent to Repatriate a Cultural Item: Institute for American Indian Studies, Washington, CT AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate a cultural item in the possession of the Institute for American Indian Studies, Washington, CT, that meets the definition of “cultural patrimony” under 25 U.S.C. 3001. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural item. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. The one cultural item is a “Dakota Sioux” navel amulet. The amulet was collected by Bishop Frederick Foote Johnson of South Dakota (circa 1890-1900). In 1983, the amulet was donated to the Institute for American Indian Studies by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley King of Newtown, CT. The museum has no additional information on the circumstances under which either Mr. Johnson or the Kings came to possess this cultural item. Museum records identify it as “Dakota Sioux.” The leather amulet is in the shape of a lizard. It is covered on top with sinew-sewn beadwork in green, white, blues, and red. Red horsehair tassels with tin cones are sewn with cotton thread to the ends of the animal's legs, head, and tail. It is 5.5 inches long. The Institute for American Indian Studies professional staff consulted with representatives of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, South Dakota and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North & South Dakota. Tribal representatives confirmed the traditional cultural importance of the amulet to the Sioux tribal peoples and the determination that the amulet could not be alienated by a single individual because of its symbolic importance to the Dakota belief system. The Standing Rock Sioux have made a claim for the cultural item. Officials of the Institute for American Indian Studies have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(C), the cultural item described above has ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American group or culture itself, rather than property owned by an individual. Officials of the Institute for American Indian Studies also have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the object of cultural patrimony and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North & South Dakota. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the object of cultural patrimony should contact Dr. Lucianne Lavin, Director of Research and Collections, Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793, telephone

(860)868-0518, before August 28, 2006. Repatriation of the object of cultural patrimony to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North & South Dakota may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. The Institute for American Indian Studies is responsible for notifying the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, South Dakota and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North & South Dakota that this notice has been published. Dated: June 9, 2006. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. E6-12000 Filed 7-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-50-S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Saguaro National Park, Tucson, AZ AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in the possession of the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Saguaro National Park, Tucson, AZ. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from two separate sites in the Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park, Pima County, AZ. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the superintendent, Saguaro National Park. A detailed assessment of the human remains and associated funerary objects was made by Saguaro National Park professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona; and Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico. The Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona was contacted, but did not attend the consultation meeting and was represented by the Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona. In 1970, human remains representing a minimum of two individuals were removed from the Freeman Site in Pima County, AZ, during legally authorized excavations under the direction of Jack R. Zahniser. No known individuals were identified. The four associated funerary objects are one Tanque Verde red on brown pottery bowl, one large stone flake chopper, one worked stone, and one soil sample taken from the area encompassing the remains. Saguaro National Park took possession of the human remains and associated funerary objects in 1983 and 1984. In 1970, human remains representing a minimum of four individuals were removed from the Pithouse Village Site in Pima County, AZ, during legally authorized excavations under the direction of Jack R. Zahniser. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Saguaro National Park took possession of the human remains in 1983 and 1984. Based on the burial type and location, as well as available archeological and historical information, the human remains have been identified as Native American. The Freeman Site and the Pithouse Village Site are both Tucson Basin Hohokam villages that span the Rillito and Rincon phases (A.D. 700-1150). The Hohokam were a sedentary agricultural people developing out of the local Archaic population. Hohokam settlement pattern was predominantly of rancheria type, with pithouse or house-in-pit architecture. Ballcourts are often found at Hohokam sites. Pit or urn cremations were the predominant burial practice prior to A.D. 1100. Extended supine inhumations then became more prevalent, completely replacing cremations by A.D. 1300. There was a pronounced, though far from complete, decline in population after about A.D. 1350. Overall, the archeological (including material culture, architectural styles, and burial practices), ethnographic, and historical evidence indicate affiliation with a number of contemporary indigenous groups including the Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona; and Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico. In addition, the oral traditions of these six tribes support ancestral ties to the Hohokam. Officials of Saguaro National Park have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (9-10), the human remains and funerary objects described above represent the physical remains of six individuals of Native American ancestry. Officials of Saguaro National Park also have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(A), the four objects described above are reasonably believed to have been placed with or near individual human remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony. Lastly, officials of Saguaro National Park have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects and the Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona; and Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains and associated funerary objects should contact Sarah Craighead, superintendent, Saguaro National Park, 3693 South Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85730, telephone

(520)733-5101, before August 28, 2006. Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects to the Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona; and Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. Saguaro National Park is responsible for notifying the Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona; and Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico that this notice has been published. Dated: June 20, 2006. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. E6-12001 Filed 7-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-50-S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Inventory Completion: Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in the possession of Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from an unknown site in the Southwestern United States. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains and associated funerary object. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Pacific Lutheran University professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; on behalf of the Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona; and themselves. At unknown date, human remains representing a minimum of one individual were removed from an unknown site in Southwestern United States. At an unknown date, the human remains were acquired by Jens Knudsen, a biology professor at Pacific Lutheran University and private collector. Mrs. Knudsen, the widow of Mr. Knudsen, transferred the human remains to Pacific Lutheran University. No known individual was identified. The two associated funerary objects are one bag of pebbles and one dog skeleton. The human remains and associated funerary objects are in a box labeled “Hohokam.” During consultation, Salt River Pima tribal representative stated that dogs were sometimes interred with an individual. Based on the donor's collection history, it is reasonable to believe that the human remains are Native American. Based on museum documentation and information during consultation, it is reasonable to believe the human remains are Hohokam. Archeological evidence has demonstrated a strong relationship of shared group identity between the Hohokam and the present-day O'odham (Pima and Papago) and Hopi. The O'odham people are currently represented by the Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; and Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona. In 1990, representatives of the Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; and Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona issued a joint policy statement claiming ancestral ties to the Hohokam cultural traditions. O'odham oral traditions indicate that some of the Hohokam people migrated north and joined the Hopi. In 1994, representatives of the Hopi Tribe of Arizona issued a statement claiming cultural affiliation with Hohokam cultural traditions. Zuni oral traditions mention Hawikuh, a Zuni community, as a destination of settlers from the Hohokam area. In 1995, representatives of the Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico issued a statement claiming cultural affiliation with the Hohokam cultural traditions. Officials of the Pacific Lutheran University have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (9-10), the human remains described above represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. Officials of the Pacific Lutheran University also have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(A), the two objects described above is reasonably believed to have been placed with or near individual human remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony. Lastly, officials of the Pacific Lutheran University have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects and the Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona; and Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains and associated funerary objects should contact David R. Huelsbeck, Anthropology Department, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA 98447, telephone

(253)535-7196, before August 28, 2006. Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary object to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; on behalf of the Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona; and themselves may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. Pacific Lutheran University is responsible for notifying Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona; and Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico that this notice has been published. Dated: July 13, 2006. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. E6-11999 Filed 7-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-50-S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum, University of Washington, Seattle, WA AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural items in the control of the Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum (Burke Museum), University of Washington, Seattle, WA, that meet the definition of “unassociated funerary objects” under 25 U.S.C. 3001. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. In 1894, cultural items were removed from Point Barrow (formerly known as Cape Smyth), AK. Cape Smyth was located on the southern end of Point Barrow Spit. The cultural items were removed from a grave by Dr. James Taylor White and donated by Mrs. James T. White to the Burke Museum in 1904 (Burke Accession. #846). No human remains are present. The 13 unassociated funerary objects are 4 bead bracelets (including loose beads), 1 amulet, 1 pipe cleaner with beads, 5 bracelet fragments (including loose beads), and 2 seed bead bracelets strung on sinew. The unassociated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with the Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government based on geographic and ethnographic information. Point Barrow is located in Northern Alaska within the traditional territory of the Inupiat people. The Utqiagvigmiut Inpuiat community occupied the area immediately surrounding Point Barrow. The cultural items are consistent with the material culture of the Inupiat. Descendants of the Inupiat are members of the Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government. Furthermore, consultation with tribal representatives confirmed that the preponderance of the evidence suggests the cultural items can be culturally affiliated to the Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government. Officials of the Burke Museum have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(B), the 13 cultural items described above are reasonably believed to have been placed with or near individual human remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony and are believed, by a preponderance of the evidence, to have been removed from a specific burial site of an Native American individual. Officials of the Burke Museum also have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the unassociated funerary objects and the Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the unassociated funerary objects should contact Dr. Peter Lape, Burke Museum, University of Washington, Box 353010, Seattle, WA 98195-3010, telephone

(206)685-2282, before August 28, 2006. Repatriation of the unassociated funerary objects to the Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. The Burke Museum is responsible for notifying the Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government that this notice has been published. Dated: June 20, 2006 Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. E6-11997 Filed 7-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-50-S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Nebraska State Museum, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE; Correction AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice; correction. Notice is here given in accordance with provisions of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003 (5), of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in the possession of the University of Nebraska State Museum, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Dakota, Douglas, and Stanton Counties, NE. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. This notice corrects the number of human remains and associated funerary objects in a Notice of Inventory Completion published in the **Federal Register** on November 18, 1998 (FR Doc. 98-30683, page 64100). After publication, human remains and associated funerary objects were found in museum collections. This notice supercedes the previously published notice. A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by University of Nebraska professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska. In 1939, human remains representing an unknown number of individuals were removed from a historic Omaha cemetery (25DK2a) in Dakota County, NE, during excavations under the direction of Stanley Bartos, Jr. Prior to November 16, 1990, the University of Nebraska State Museum and the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska agreed to repatriate all individuals and associated funerary objects from site 25DK2a. On October 3, 1991, human remains and associated funerary objects were repatriated to the Omaha Tribe. In 1994-1995, during NAGPRA inventory activity, five individuals from this site were found in the museum collections. In 1999, two additional individuals and nine associated funerary objects from site 25DK2a were found in collections. No known individuals were identified. The nine associated funerary objects are 4 thimbles; 1 glass jar of strung black, glass, tube-type trade beads; 2 strands of strung white mixed shell and glass, tube-type trade beads; 1 bag of strung black, glass, tube-type trade beads; and 1 fragment of sewn white and black, tube-type trade beads. In 1940, human remains representing an unknown number of individuals were removed from a historic Omaha cemetery (25DK10) in Dakota County, NE, during excavations under the direction of John Champe. Prior to November 16, 1990, the University of Nebraska State Museum and the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska agreed to repatriate all individuals and associated funerary objects from sites 25DK10. On October 3, 1991, human remains and associated funerary objects were repatriated to the Omaha Tribe. In 1994-1995, and 1998, during NAGPRA inventory activity, three individuals from site 25DK10 were found in the museum collections. In 1999, one additional individual was found in the collections. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Consultations with representatives of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska identified sites 25DK2a and 25DK10 as historic Omaha cemeteries. In 1940, human remains representing a minimum of one individual were removed from Emil Entenmann's cornfield (25ST0) in Stanton County, NE, and acquired by the museum. No known individual was identified. In 1999, additional cultural items were identified as funerary objects associated with this individual. The eight associated funerary objects are seed, tube, glass, and bone beads. Based on the presence of glass beads associated with the burial, the human remains have been determined to be Native American from the historic period. During the historic period, the Omaha occupied the immediate vicinity of this burial. Consultation with representatives of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska confirms this information and attributes this burial to the Omaha people. In 1941, human remains representing a minimum of two individuals were removed from the Maxwell site (25DK13) near Homer, NE, during excavations conducted by S. Bartos, Jr. under the direction of John L. Champe and Paul Cooper. No known individuals were identified. In 1999, during NAGPRA inventory activity, one cultural item was identified as an associated funerary object. The one associated funerary object is a tin cup. Based on the degree of preservation and skeletal morphology, the individuals from site 25DK13 have been determined to be Native American from the historic period. Based on the apparent age of the human remains and the location of the burials, the individuals have been determined to be affiliated with the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska. During the 1910s, human remains representing a minimum of one individual were removed during construction activity at 13th and I Streets in Omaha, NE, by Robert Gilder who donated the human remains to the University of Nebraska State Museum. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Based on the condition of the human remains and copper staining on a hand phalanx, this individual has been determined to be Native American. A historic Omaha village site is located several miles to the south of the burial site. Based on the apparent age of the human remains and the location of the burial, this individual has been determined to be affiliated with the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska. Officials of the University of Nebraska have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (9-10), the human remains described above represent the physical remains of 15 individuals of Native American ancestry. Officials of the University of Nebraska also have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(A), the 18 objects described above are reasonably believed to have been placed with or near individual human remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony. Lastly, officials of the University of Nebraska have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C 3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects and the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains and associated funerary objects should contact Priscilla Grew, NAGPRA Coordinator, University of Nebraska State Museum, 307 Morrill Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0338, telephone

(402)472-3779 before August 28, 2006. Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects to the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. The University of Nebraska is responsible for notifying the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska that this notice has been published. Dated: July 13, 2006. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. E6-12009 Filed 7-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-50-S INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701-TA-442-443 and 731-TA-1095-1097 (Final)] In the Matter of Certain Lined Paper School Supplies from China, India, and Indonesia; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Conduct a Portion of the Hearing In Camera AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Commission determination not to close any part of the hearing to the public. SUMMARY: The Commission has determined to deny the requests of respondents Staples, Inc. (“Staples”) and NuCarta, LLC (“NuCarta”) to conduct a portion of its hearing in the above-captioned investigations scheduled for July 25, 2006, *in camera. See* Commission rules 201.13 and 201.36(b)(4) (19 CFR 201.13 and 201.36(b)(4)). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Monica A. Stump, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone 202-205-3106. Hearing-impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission believes it should conduct its business in public in all but the most unusual circumstances. The Commission has determined that, in light of the nature of these investigations, it will be able to assess adequately all arguments raised by Staples and NuCarta without resorting to the extraordinary measure of an *in camera* hearing. Accordingly, the Commission has determined that the public interest would be best served by a hearing that is entirely open to the public. *See* 19 CFR 201.36(c)(1). Authority: This notice is provided pursuant to Commission Rule 201.35(b)(19 CFR 201.35(b)). By order of the Commission. Issued: July 21, 2006. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E6-12051 Filed 7-26-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Notice of Appointment of Individuals To Serve as Members of Performance Review Boards AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Appointment of Individuals to serve as members of Performance Review Board. DATES: *Effective:* July 19, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeri L. Buchholz, Director of Human Resources, U.S. International Trade Commission

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(703)292-7556 or send e-mail to *splimpto@nsf.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Comment:* On April 19, 2006, we published in the **Federal Register** (71 FR 20141) a 60-day notice of our intent to request renewal of this information collection authority from OMB. In that notice, we solicited public comments for 60 days. Two comments were received from the public notice. The first comment came from Dr. Michael A. Gibson, The University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN on 24 April 2006. Dr. Gibson requested for his university to partake in the survey, as they have a paleontological collection from past NSF support. *Response:* NSF noted this request and confirmed that the University of Tennessee at Martin was included on our list of eligible institutions. *Comment:* The second comment came from Ellen Paul, The Ornithological Council, Chevy Chase, MD on 6 June 2006. Ms. Paul requested a copy of the survey to address the anticipated burden. On 8 June 2006, the NSF sent Ms. Paul an electronic copy of the IWGSC Scientific Collections survey. On 16 June 2006, NSF received comments regarding the survey from Ms. Paul. *Response:* We responded to her concerns, noting that we had received and incorporated input from the scientific community through correspondence during NSF panel meetings (which are populated from scientists representing a plethora of institutions) and scientific professional society conferences during the creation of the survey, and that the issues regarding ambiguity in language used in the survey are addressed in the “FAQ” section of the website. After extensive phone and email correspondences, it was determined Ms. Paul's concerns originated from distress about a new National Park Service policy regarding scientific collections. As that program is unrelated to our survey collection and her concerns of unclearly defined terms used in the survey are addressed in the FAQ section of the survey instrument, the NSF is moving forward with the clearance request. *Title of Collection:* “Scientific Collections Survey.” *OMB Approval Number:* 3145-NEW. *Type of Request:* Intent to seek approval to establish an information collection for three years *Proposed Project:* The Office of Science and Technology Policy

(OSTP)has requested an assessment of information regarding all object-based scientific collections maintained or financially supported by the Federal government or used in research supported by the Federal government, and ancillary materials directly related to them. The Interagency Working Group on Scientific Collections (IWGSC), established in September 2005 by the Committee on Science of the National Science and Technology Council, is working with the IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute

(STPI)to collect the information through an online survey. As part of the IWGSC, the National Science Foundation

(NSF)has agreed to survey institutions with object-based scientific collections that receive support from the NSF or that are used by researchers that receive support form the NSF. *Estimate of Burden:* The Foundation estimates that, on average, 40 minutes per respondent will be required to complete the survey, for a total of 400 hours for all respondents. Respondents from the approximately 730 institutions that receive NSF support for object-based collections, or whose object-based collections are used by researchers that receive NSF support, will complete this survey once. *Respondents:* Not-for-profits. *Estimated Number of Responses:* 730. *Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents:* 5353 hours. Dated: July 24, 2006. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 06-6514 Filed 7-26-06; 8:45 am]

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