Notices. 30-day emergency notice of information collection under review: International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program Application
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BILLING CODE 4310-05-M INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731-TA-1104 (Preliminary)] Certain Polyester Staple Fiber From China Determination On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigation, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports from China of certain polyester staple fiber, provided for in subheading 5503.0020 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)).
Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission's rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigation. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be published in the **Federal Register** as provided in section 207.21 of the Commission's rules, upon notice from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) of an affirmative preliminary determination in the investigation under section 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary determination is negative, upon notice of an affirmative final determination in that investigation under section 735(a) of the Act.
Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase of the investigation need not enter a separate appearance for the final phase of the investigation. Industrial users, and, if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigation.
Background On June 23, 2006, a petition was filed with the Commission and Commerce by DAK Americas, LLC, Charlotte, NC; Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America, Lacke City, SC; and Wellman, Inc., Shrewsbury, NJ; alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of LTFV imports of certain PSF from China. Accordingly, effective June 23, 2006, the Commission instituted antidumping duty investigation No. 731-TA-1104 (Preliminary).
Notice of the institution of the Commission's investigation and of a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the **Federal Register** of June 29, 2006 (71 FR 37097, June 29, 2006). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on July 14, 2006, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel.
The Commission transmitted its determination in this investigation to the Secretary of Commerce on August 7, 2006. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3878 (August, 2006), entitled *Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from China: Investigation No. 731-TA-1104 (Preliminary).* Issued: August 7, 2006. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E6-13218 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs [OMB Number: 1121-NEW] Agency Information Collection Activities:
Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 30-day emergency notice of information collection under review: International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program Application. The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime has submitted the following new information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and clearance in accordance with emergency review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OMB approval has been requested by August 28, 2006. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. Comments should be directed to OMB, Office of Information and Regulation Affairs, Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer
(202)395-6466, Washington, DC 20503. During the first 60 days of this same review period, a regular review of this information collection is also being undertaken. All comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to Barbara Walker, Office for Victims of Crime , 810 Seventh Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531; by telefacsmile on
(202)514-2940. or by e-mail, to *ITVERP@usdoj.gov* . Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; —Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; —Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and —Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses). *Overview of this information:*
(1)*Type of information collection:* New.
(2)*The title of the form/collection:* International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP) Application.
(3)*The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the department sponsoring the collection:* Form Number: none. Office of Justice Programs.
(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:* Primary: Individual victims, surviving family members or personal representatives Other: Federal Government. This application will be used to apply for expense reimbursement by U.S. nationals and U.S. Government employees who are victims of acts of international terrorism that occur(red) outside of the United States. The application will be used to collect necessary information on the expenses incurred by the applicant, as associated with his or her victimization, as well as other pertinent information, and will be used by OVC to make an award determination.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply:* It is estimated that 2,000 respondents will complete the certification in approximately 45 minutes.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* The estimated total public burden associated with this information collection is 1,500 hours. *If additional information is required contact:* Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, 601 D Street NW., Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, NW, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: August 8, 2006. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E6-13176 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-18-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request August 4, 2006. The Department of Labor
(DOL)has submitted the following public information collection request
(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting Darrin King on 202-693-4129 (this is not a toll-free number) or e-mail: *king.darrin@dol.gov.* Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Employment Standards Administration (ESA), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, 202-395-7316 (this is not a toll-free number), within 30 days from the date of this publication in the **Federal Register** . The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. *Agency:* Employment Standards Administration. *Type of Review:* Extension of currently approved collection. *Title:* Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire. *OMB Number:* 1215-0144. *Form Number:* OWCP-20. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Type of Response:* Reporting. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Number of Respondents:* 4,020. *Annual Responses:* 4,020. *Average Response Time:* 45-75 minutes, average 1 hour. *Total Annual Burden Hours:* 4,020. *Total Annualized capital/startup costs:* $0. *Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services):* $1,768. *Description:* The Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as amended, 30 U.S.C. 923(b) and 20 CFR 725.544(c), the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7385j-2 and 20 CFR 30.510 through 30.520, and the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, 5 U.S.C. 8129(b) and 20 CFR 10.430-10.441, provide for the recovery or waiver of overpayments of benefits to beneficiaries. The OWCP-20 is used by OWCP examiners to ascertain the financial condition of the beneficiary who has been overpaid to determine the present and potential income and assets available for collection proceedings. The questionnaire also provides a means for the beneficiary to explain why he/she is not at fault for the overpayment. If this information were not collected, Black Lung, EEOICPA and FECA would have little basis to decide on collection proceedings. Ira L. Mills, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-13188 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-23-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,787] AGX Corporation, New York, NY; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, an investigation was initiated on July 25, 2006 in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers at AGX Corporation, New York, New York. The petitioning group of workers is covered by an earlier petition (TA-W-59,744) filed on June 30, 2006 that is the subject of an ongoing investigation for which a determination has not yet been issued. Further investigation in this case would duplicate efforts and serve no purpose; therefore the investigation under this petition has been terminated. Signed in Washington, DC, this 27th day of July 2006. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-13185 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,785] Collins & Aikman, Nashville, TN; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on July 25, 2006, in response to a petition filed by The United Steelworkers of America, District 9, Local 5887 on behalf of workers of Collins & Aikman, Nashville, Tennessee. This petition is a duplicate of petition number TA-W-59,737, filed on July 18, 2006, that is the subject of an ongoing investigation. Consequently, this investigation is terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 26th day of July, 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-13183 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,426] Continental Tire North America Tire Technology Charlotte, NC; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on May 19, 2006 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of Continental Tire North America, Tire Technology, Charlotte, North Carolina. The petitioning group of workers is covered by an active certification (TA-W-57,487), which expires on August 9, 2007. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 18th day of July 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-13182 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,183] Gehl Company, West Bend, WI; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By letter dated June 28, 2006, the United Steelworkers of America, requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor's Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance applicable to workers of the subject firm. The denial notice was signed on June 7, 2006, and published in the **Federal Register** on July 14, 2006 (71 FR 40160). The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that the subject firm did not import agricultural implements or shift production abroad in 2004, 2005, or during the period of January through March 2006. Furthermore, the Department surveyed the subject firm's major declining customers resulting in the revelation of minimal imports of agricultural implements during the relevant period and increased reliance on purchases from other domestic sources. The Department reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that the petitioner has provided additional information regarding a shift in the firm's production of parts and components. Therefore, the Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the Department of Labor's prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed at Washington, DC, this 2nd day of August 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-13186 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,717] Kent Sporting Goods, Madison, GA; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, an investigation was initiated on July 13, 2006 in response to a petition filed on behalf of a worker at Kent Sporting Goods, Madison, Georgia. The petitioning worker is covered by an active certification, (TA-W-55,434) which expires on September 8, 2006. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. Signed in Washington, DC, this 27th day of July 2006. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-13187 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,734] Madison Industries Incorporated; Sumter, SC; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on July 17, 2006 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of Madison Industries Incorporated, Sumter, South Carolina. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed in Washington, DC, this 18th day of July 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-13179 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,603] Somitex Prints of California, Inc.; City of Industry, CA; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, an investigation was initiated on June 21, 2006 in response to a worker petition filed by the State One-Stop Operator on behalf of workers at Somitex Prints of California, Inc., City of Industry, California. The petition indicates that domestic production of the firm ended in 2005, and operations have been transferred to Japan to serve customers overseas. The Department has been unable to locate company officials of the subject firm, and has been unable to obtain the information necessary to reach a determination on worker group eligibility. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 18th day of July 2006. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-13180 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,540] Unifi, Inc., Polyester Division, Yadkinville, NC; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on June 9, 2006 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of Unifi, Inc., Polyester Division, Yadkinville, North Carolina. The petition has been deemed invalid because the petition is not dated. Consequently, further investigation would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 17th day of July 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-13184 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,707] Welch Allyn, Inc., San Diego, CA; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on July 13, 2006 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at Welch Allyn, Inc., San Diego, California. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 17th day of July 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-13178 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,386] Woodmaster, Inc., St. Anthony, IN; Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance; Correction This notice rescinds the notice of certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance applicable to TA-W-59,386, which was published in the **Federal Register** on June 9, 2006 (77 FR 33487-33489) in FR Document E6-9024, Billing Code 4510-30-P This rescinds the certification of eligibility for workers of TA-W-59,386, to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance and confirms eligibility to apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance as identified on page 33488 in the second column, the eighth TA-W-number listed. The Department appropriately published in the **Federal Register** June 9, 2006, page 33489, under the notice of Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, the denial of eligibility applicable to workers of TA-W-59,386. The notice appears on page 33489 in the first column, the eleventh TA-W-number listed. Signed in Washington, DC, this 7th day of August 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-13177 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. 50-333] Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.; Notice of Receipt and Availability of Application for Renewal of James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (Facility Operating License No. Dpr-59) for an Additional 20-Year Period The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) has received an application, dated July 31, 2006, from Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., filed pursuant to Section 104(b) (Operating License No. DPR-59) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and Title 10 of the *Code of Federal Regulations* Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54), to renew the operating license for the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant. Renewal of the license would authorize the applicant to operate the facility for an additional 20-year period beyond the period specified in the current operating license. The current operating license for the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (DPR-59) expires on October 17, 2014. The James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant is a boiling-water reactor designed by General Electric. The unit is located near the town of Lycoming, New York. The acceptability of the tendered application for docketing, and other matters including an opportunity to request a hearing, will be the subject of subsequent **Federal Register** notices. Copies of the application are available for public inspection at the Commission's Public Document Room (PDR), located at One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike (first floor), Rockville, Maryland, 20582 or electronically from the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Public Electronic Reading Room under Accession Number ML062160486. The ADAMS Public Electronic Reading Room is accessible from the NRC Web site at *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.* In addition, the application is available on the NRC Web page at *http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/application.html.* while the application is under review. Persons who do not have access to ADAMS or who encounter problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS should contact the NRC's PDR Reference staff at 1-800-397-4209, extension 301-415-4737, or by e-mail to *pdr@nrc.gov.* A copy of the license renewal application for the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant, is also available to local residents near the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant at the Penfield Library (Selective Depository), Reference and Documents Department, State University of New York, Oswego, New York 13126. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 7th day of August 2006. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Pao-Tsin Kuo, Deputy Director, Division of License Renewal, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. [FR Doc. E6-13124 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. 50-250 and 50-251; License Nos. Dpr-31 And Dpr-41] In the Matter of Florida Power and Light Company; (Turkey Point Plant, Unit Nos. 3 And 4); Order Approving Application Regarding Corporate Merger I Florida Power and Light Company (FPL or the licensee) is the holder of the Facility Operating Licenses, Nos. DPR-31 and DPR-41, which authorize the possession, use, and operation of the Turkey Point Plant, Units 3 and 4 (the facility). FPL is licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) to operate the facility. The facility is located at the licensee's site in Miami-Dade County, Florida. II By application dated January 20, 2006 (the application), FPL requested that the NRC, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.80, consent to the proposed indirect transfer of control of the licenses for the facility. According to the application filed by FPL, the facility is wholly owned by FPL. As stated in the application, in connection with the proposed merger of FPL's parent company, FPL Group, Inc. (FPL Group), and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (CEG, Inc.), FPL Group will become a wholly owned subsidiary of CEG, Inc. At the closing of the merger, the former shareholders of FPL Group will own approximately 60 percent of the outstanding stock of CEG, Inc., and the premerger shareholders of CEG, Inc., will own the remaining approximately 40 percent. In addition, the CEG, Inc., Board of Directors will be composed of fifteen members, nine of whom will be named by FPL Group, and six of whom will be named by the current CEG, Inc. Approval of the indirect transfer of the facility operating licenses was requested by FPL pursuant to 10 CFR 50.80. Notice of the request for approval and an opportunity for a hearing was published in the **Federal Register** on February 22, 2006 (71 FR 9170). No comments or petitions to intervene were received. Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.80, no license, or any right thereunder, shall be transferred, directly or indirectly, through transfer of control of the license, unless the Commission shall give its consent in writing. Upon review of the information in the application by FPL and other information before the Commission, the NRC staff concludes that the proposed merger and resulting indirect transfer of control of the licenses will not affect the qualifications of FPL as a holder of the facility licenses, and that the indirect transfer of control of the license as held by FPL, is otherwise consistent with applicable provisions of law, regulations, and orders issued by the Commission pursuant thereto. The findings set forth above are supported by a safety evaluation dated August 3, 2006. III Accordingly, pursuant to Sections 161b, 161i, 161o, and 184 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), 42 U.S.C. 2201(b), 2201(i), 2201(o), and 2234; and 10 CFR 50.80, *It is hereby ordered* that the application regarding the proposed merger and indirect license transfer is approved, subject to the following conditions:
(1)FPL shall provide the Director of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation a copy of any application, at the time it is filed, to transfer (excluding grants of security interests or liens) from FPL to its parent, or to any other affiliated company, facilities for the production, transmission, or distribution of electric energy having a depreciated book value exceeding ten percent (10%) of FPL's net utility plant, as recorded on its books of accounts.
(2)Should the proposed merger not be completed within one year from the date of issuance, this Order shall become null and void, provided, however, upon written application and good cause shown, such date may, in writing, be extended. This Order is effective upon issuance. For further details with respect to this Order, see the application dated January 20, 2006, and the safety evaluation dated August 3, 2006, which are available for public inspection at the Commission's Public Document Room (PDR), located at One White Flint North, Public File Area 01 F21, 11555 Rockville Pike (first floor), Rockville, Maryland and accessible electronically from the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Public Electronic Reading Room on the Internet at the NRC Web site, *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.* Persons who do not have access to ADAMS or who encounter problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS, should contact the NRC PDR Reference staff by telephone at 1-800-397-4209, 301-415-4737, or by e-mail to *pdr@nrc.gov.* Dated at Rockville, Maryland this 3rd day of August 2006. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Catherine Haney, Director, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. [FR Doc. E6-13125 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389; License Nos. DPR-67 and NPF-16] In the Matter of Florida Power And Light Company (St. Lucie Nuclear Plant, Unit Nos. 1 and 2); Order Approving Application Regarding Proposed Corporate Merger I Florida Power and Light Company (FPL or the licensee) exclusively holds Facility Operating License No. DPR-67 and co-holds Facility Operating License No. NPF-16, which authorize the possession, use, and operation of the St. Lucie Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 (the facility). FPL is licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) to operate the facility. The facility is located at the licensee's site in St. Lucie County, Florida. II By application dated January 20, 2006 (the application), FPL requested that the NRC, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.80, consent to the proposed indirect transfer of control of the licenses to the extent currently held by FPL. The Orlando Utilities Commission of the City of Orlando, Florida, and the Florida Municipal Power Agency collectively hold a 14.9 percent ownership interest in St. Lucie Unit 2, but are not involved in this action. According to the application filed by FPL, St. Lucie Unit 1 is wholly owned by FPL and St. Lucie Unit 2 is 85.1 percent owned by FPL. As stated in the application, in connection with the proposed merger of FPL's parent company, FPL Group, Inc. (FPL Group), and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (CEG, Inc.), FPL Group will become a wholly owned subsidiary of CEG, Inc. At the closing of the merger, the former shareholders of FPL Group will own approximately 60 percent of the outstanding stock of CEG, Inc., and the premerger shareholders of CEG, Inc., will own the remaining approximately 40 percent. In addition, the CEG, Inc., Board of Directors will be composed of fifteen members, nine of whom will be named by FPL Group, and six of whom will be named by the current CEG, Inc. Approval of the indirect transfer of the facility operating licenses was requested by FPL pursuant to 10 CFR 50.80. Notice of the request for approval and an opportunity for a hearing was published in the **Federal Register** on February 22, 2006 (71 FR 9171). No comments or petitions to intervene were received. Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.80, no license, or any right thereunder, shall be transferred, directly or indirectly, through transfer of control of the license, unless the Commission shall give its consent in writing. Upon review of the information in the application by FPL and other information before the Commission, the NRC staff concludes that the proposed merger and resulting indirect transfer of control of the licenses will not affect the qualifications of FPL as holder of the facility licenses, and that the indirect transfer of control of the licenses as held by FPL, is otherwise consistent with applicable provisions of law, regulations, and orders issued by the Commission pursuant thereto. The findings set forth above are supported by a safety evaluation dated August 3, 2006. III Accordingly, pursuant to sections 161b, 161i, 161o, and 184 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), 42 U.S.C. 2201(b), 2201(i), 2201(o), and 2234; and 10 CFR 50.80, It is hereby ordered that the application regarding the proposed merger and indirect license transfers is approved, subject to the following conditions:
(1)FPL shall provide the Director of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation a copy of any application, at the time it is filed, to transfer (excluding grants of security interests or liens) from FPL to its parent, or to any other affiliated company, facilities for the production, transmission, or distribution of electric energy having a depreciated book value exceeding ten percent (10%) of FPL's net utility plant, as recorded on its books of accounts.
(2)Should the proposed merger not be completed within one year from the date of issuance, this Order shall become null and void, provided, however, upon written application and good cause shown, such date may, in writing, be extended. This Order is effective upon issuance. For further details with respect to this Order, see the application dated January 20, 2006, and the safety evaluation dated August 3, 2006, which are available for public inspection at the Commission's Public Document Room (PDR), located at One White Flint North, Public File Area 01 F21, 11555 Rockville Pike (first floor), Rockville, Maryland and accessible electronically from the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Public Electronic Reading Room on the Internet at the NRC Web site, *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.* Persons who do not have access to ADAMS or who encounter problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS, should contact the NRC PDR Reference staff by telephone at 1-800-397-4209, 301-415-4737, or by e-mail to *pdr@nrc.gov* . Dated at Rockville, Maryland this 3rd day of August 2006. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Catherine Haney, Director, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. [FR Doc. E6-13126 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. 50-331; License No. DPR-49] In the Matter of Fpl Energy Duane Arnold, Llc; (Duane Arnold Energy Center); Order Approving Application Regarding Proposed Corporate Merger I FPL Energy Duane Arnold, LLC (FPL Energy Duane Arnold or the licensee) is a holder of Facility Operating License No. DPR-49, which authorizes the possession, use, and operation of the Duane Arnold Energy Center (the facility). FPL Energy Duane Arnold is licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) to operate the facility. The facility is located at the licensee's site 8 miles northwest of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. II By application dated January 20, 2006 (the application), FPL Energy Duane Arnold requested that the NRC, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.80, consent to the proposed indirect transfer of control of the license to the extent currently held by FPL Energy Duane Arnold. The other co-owners of the facility, Central Iowa Power Cooperative and Corn Belt Power Cooperative, are not involved in this action. According to the application filed by FPL Energy Duane Arnold, FPL Energy Duane Arnold will continue to own a 70 percent ownership interest in the facility. As stated in the application, in connection with the proposed merger of FPL Energy Duane Arnold's ultimate parent company, FPL Group, Inc. (FPL Group), and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (CEG, Inc.), FPL Group will become a wholly owned subsidiary of CEG, Inc. At the closing of the merger, the former shareholders of FPL Group will own approximately 60 percent of the outstanding stock of CEG, Inc., and the premerger shareholders of CEG, Inc., will own the remaining approximately 40 percent. In addition, the CEG, Inc., Board of Directors will be composed of fifteen members, nine of whom will be named by FPL Group, and six of whom will be named by the current CEG, Inc. Approval of the indirect transfer of the facility operating license was requested by FPL Energy Duane Arnold pursuant to 10 CFR 50.80. Notice of the request for approval and an opportunity for a hearing was published in the **Federal Register** on February 22, 2006 (71 FR 9172). No comments or petitions to intervene were received. Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.80, no license, or any right thereunder, shall be transferred, directly or indirectly, through transfer of control of the license, unless the Commission shall give its consent in writing. Upon review of the information in the application by FPL Energy Duane Arnold and other information before the Commission, the NRC staff concludes that the proposed merger and resulting indirect transfer of control of the license will not affect the qualifications of FPL Energy Duane Arnold as holder of the facility license, and that the indirect transfer of control of the license as held by FPL Energy Duane Arnold, is otherwise consistent with applicable provisions of law, regulations, and orders issued by the Commission pursuant thereto. The findings set forth above are supported by a safety evaluation dated August 3, 2006. III Accordingly, pursuant to Sections 161b, 161i and 184 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), 42 U.S.C. 2201(b), 2201(i) and 2234; and 10 CFR 50.80, It Is Hereby Ordered that the application regarding the proposed merger and indirect license transfer is approved, subject to the following condition: Should the proposed merger not be completed within one year from the date of issuance, this Order shall become null and void, provided, however, upon written application and good cause shown, such date may in writing be extended. This Order is effective upon issuance. For further details with respect to this Order, see the application dated January 20, 2006, and the safety evaluation dated August 3, 2006, which are available for public inspection at the Commission's Public Document Room (PDR), located at One White Flint North, Public File Area 01 F21, 11555 Rockville Pike (first floor), Rockville, Maryland and accessible electronically from the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Public Electronic Reading Room on the Internet at the NRC Web site, *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.* Persons who do not have access to ADAMS or who encounter problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS, should contact the NRC PDR Reference staff by telephone at 1-800-397-4209, 301-415-4737, or by e-mail to *pdr@nrc.gov.* Dated at Rockville, Maryland this 3rd day of August 2006. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Catherine Haney, Director, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. [FR Doc. E6-13121 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. 50-443; License No. NPF-86] In the Matter of FPL Energy Seabrook, LLC (Seabrook Station, Unit No. 1); Order Approving Application Regarding Proposed Corporate Merger I FPL Energy Seabrook, LLC (FPL Energy Seabrook or the licensee) is a holder of Facility Operating License No. NPF-86, which authorizes the possession, use, and operation of the Seabrook Station, Unit 1 (Seabrook or the facility). FPL Energy Seabrook is licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) to operate the facility. The facility is located at the licensee's site 13 miles south of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. II By application dated January 20, 2006 (the application), FPL Energy Seabrook requested that the NRC, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.80, consent to the proposed indirect transfer of control of the license to the extent currently held by FPL Energy Seabrook. The other co-owners of the facility, Hudson Light & Power Department, Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company, and Taunton Municipal Light Plant, are not involved in this action. According to the application filed by FPL Energy Seabrook, FPL Energy Seabrook will continue to own an 88.23 percent ownership interest in the facility. As stated in the application, in connection with the proposed merger of FPL Energy Seabrook's ultimate parent company, FPL Group, Inc. (FPL Group), and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (CEG, Inc.), FPL Group will become a wholly owned subsidiary of CEG, Inc. At the closing of the merger, the former shareholders of FPL Group will own approximately 60 percent of the outstanding stock of CEG, Inc., and the premerger shareholders of CEG, Inc., will own the remaining approximately 40 percent. In addition, the CEG, Inc., Board of Directors will be composed of fifteen members, nine of whom will be named by FPL Group, and six of whom will be named by the current CEG, Inc. Approval of the indirect transfer of the facility operating license was requested by FPL Energy Seabrook pursuant to 10 CFR 50.80. Notice of the request for approval and an opportunity for a hearing was published in the **Federal Register** on February 22, 2006 (71 FR 9173). No comments or petitions to intervene were received. Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.80, no license, or any right thereunder, shall be transferred, directly or indirectly, through transfer of control of the license, unless the Commission shall give its consent in writing. Upon review of the information in the application by FPL Energy Seabrook and other information before the Commission, the NRC staff concludes that the proposed merger and resulting indirect transfer of control of the license will not affect the qualifications of FPL Energy Seabrook as a holder of the facility license, and that the indirect transfer of control of the license as held by FPL Energy Seabrook, is otherwise consistent with applicable provisions of law, regulations, and orders issued by the Commission pursuant thereto. The findings set forth above are supported by a safety evaluation dated August 3, 2006. III Accordingly, pursuant to Sections 161b, 161i and 184 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), 42 U.S.C. 2201(b), 2201(i) and 2234; and 10 CFR 50.80, it is hereby ordered that the application regarding the proposed merger and indirect license transfer is approved, subject to the following condition: Should the proposed merger not be completed within one year from the date of issuance, this Order shall become null and void, provided, however, upon written application and good cause shown, such date may in writing be extended. This Order is effective upon issuance. For further details with respect to this Order, see the application dated January 20, 2006, and the safety evaluation dated August 3, 2006, which are available for public inspection at the Commission's Public Document Room (PDR), located at One White Flint North, Public File Area 01 F21, 11555 Rockville Pike (first floor), Rockville, Maryland and accessible electronically from the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Public Electronic Reading Room on the Internet at the NRC Web site, *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.* Persons who do not have access to ADAMS or who encounter problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS, should contact the NRC PDR Reference staff by telephone at 1-800-397-4209, 301-415-4737, or by E-mail to *pdr@nrc.gov.* Dated at Rockville, Maryland this 3rd day of August 2006. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Catherine Haney, Director, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. [FR Doc. E6-13131 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards; Meeting Notice In accordance with the purposes of sections 29 and 182b. of the Atomic Energy Act (42 U.S.C. 2039, 2232b), the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
(ACRS)will hold a meeting on September 7-9, 2006, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The date of this meeting was previously published in the **Federal Register** on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 (70 FR 70638). Thursday, September 7, 2006, Conference Room T-2b3, Two White Flint North, Rockville, Maryland *8:30 a.m.-8:35 a.m.: Opening Remarks by the ACRS Chairman* (Open): The ACRS Chairman will make opening remarks regarding the conduct of the meeting. *8:35 a.m.-10 a.m.: Final Review of the License Renewal Application for the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant* (Open): The Committee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff and Nuclear Management Company, LLC regarding the license renewal application for the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant and the associated NRC staff's final Safety Evaluation Report. *10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m.: Lessons Learned from the Review of the Early Site Permit Applications* (Open): The Committee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff regarding the lessons learned from the review of the early site permit applications for the Grand Gulf, North Anna, and Clinton sites. *12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.: Draft Final Revision to 10 CFR 50.68, “Criticality Accident Requirements”* (Open): The Committee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff regarding the draft final revision to 10 CFR 50.68, “Criticality Accident Requirements”. *3 p.m.-4 p.m.: State-of-the Art Consequence Analysis* (Open): The Committee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff regarding the staff's plans to perform a state-of-the art consequence analysis for each site and compare the results with those in NUREG/CR-2239, “Technical Guidance for Siting Criteria Development”. *4 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: EDO Response to the ACRS Report on the Review of Ongoing Security-Related Activities* (Closed): The Committee will hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff regarding the June 29, 2006 response from the NRC Executive Director for Operations
(EDO)to the comments and recommendations included in the April 24, 2006 ACRS report on Review of Ongoing Security-Related Activities. Note: This session will be closed to protect information classified as National Security information as well as safeguards information pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b( c)
(1)and (3)]. *4:45 p.m.-7 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports* (Open/Closed): The Committee will discuss proposed ACRS reports on matters considered during this meeting. Friday, September 8, 2006, Conference Room T-2b3, Two White Flint North, Rockville, Maryland *8:30 a.m.-8:35 a.m.: Opening Remarks by the ACRS Chairman* (Open): The ACRS Chairman will make opening remarks regarding the conduct of the meeting. *8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Risk-Informed Criteria for Societal Risk* (Open): The Committee will hear a report by and hold discussions with the cognizant ACRS member regarding risk-informed criteria for societal risk. *10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.: Draft Report on the Quality Assessment of Selected NRC Research Projects* (Open): The Committee will discuss a draft ACRS report on the quality assessment of the NRC research projects on Containment Capacity Study at Sandia National Laboratories and on Molten Core Coolant Interaction Study at the Argonne National Laboratory. *11:45 a.m.-12 Noon: Subcommittee Report* (Open): Report by and discussions with the Chairman of the ACRS Subcommittee on Thermal-Hydraulic Phenomena regarding industry perspectives on PWR sump performance issues that were discussed at the August 23-24, 2006 Subcommittee meeting. *1 p.m.-2 p.m.: Future ACRS Activities/Report of the Planning and Procedures Subcommittee* (Open): The Committee will discuss the recommendations of the Planning and Procedures Subcommittee regarding items proposed for consideration by the full Committee during future meetings. Also, it will hear a report of the Planning and Procedures Subcommittee on matters related to the conduct of ACRS business, including anticipated workload and member assignments. *2 p.m.-2:15 p.m.: Reconciliation of ACRS Comments and Recommendations* (Open): The Committee will discuss the responses from the NRC Executive Director for Operations to comments and recommendations included in recent ACRS reports and letters. *2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.: Preparation for Meeting With the NRC Commissioners* (Open): The Committee will discuss topics of mutual interest for ACRS meeting with the NRC Commissioners that is scheduled for Friday, October 20, 2006. *4:15 p.m.-7 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports* (Open/Closed): The Committee will discuss proposed ACRS reports. Saturday, September 9, 2006, Conference Room T-2b3, Two White Flint North, Rockville, Maryland *8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Preparation of ACRS Reports* (Open): The Committee will continue discussion of proposed ACRS reports. *12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.: Miscellaneous* (Open): The Committee will discuss matters related to the conduct of Committee activities and matters and specific issues that were not completed during previous meetings, as time and availability of information permit. Procedures for the conduct of and participation in ACRS meetings were published in the **Federal Register** on September 29, 2005 (70 FR 56936). In accordance with those procedures, oral or written views may be presented by members of the public, including representatives of the nuclear industry. Electronic recordings will be permitted only during the open portions of the meeting. Persons desiring to make oral statements should notify the Cognizant ACRS staff named below five days before the meeting, if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made to allow necessary time during the meeting for such statements. Use of still, motion picture, and television cameras during the meeting may be limited to selected portions of the meeting as determined by the Chairman. Information regarding the time to be set aside for this purpose may be obtained by contacting the Cognizant ACRS staff prior to the meeting. In view of the possibility that the schedule for ACRS meetings may be adjusted by the Chairman as necessary to facilitate the conduct of the meeting, persons planning to attend should check with the Cognizant ACRS staff if such rescheduling would result in major inconvenience. In accordance with subsection 10(d) Public Law 92-463, I have determined that it will be necessary to close a portion of this meeting noted above to discuss and protect information classified as National Security information as well as safeguards information pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) and (3). Further information regarding topics to be discussed, whether the meeting has been canceled or rescheduled, as well as the Chairman's ruling on requests for the opportunity to present oral statements and the time allotted therefor can be obtained by contacting Mr. Sam Duraiswamy, Cognizant ACRS staff (301-415-7364), between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., ET. ACRS meeting agenda, meeting transcripts, and letter reports are available through the NRC Public Document Room at *pdr@nrc.gov* , or by calling the PDR at 1-800-397-4209, or from the Publicly Available Records System
(PARS)component of NRC's document system (ADAMS) which is accessible from the NRC Web site at *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html* or *http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/* (ACRS & ACNW Mtg schedules/agendas). Videoteleconferencing service is available for observing open sessions of ACRS meetings. Those wishing to use this service for observing ACRS meetings should contact Mr. Theron Brown, ACRS Audio Visual Technician (301-415-8066), between 7:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m., ET, at least 10 days before the meeting to ensure the availability of this service. Individuals or organizations requesting this service will be responsible for telephone line charges and for providing the equipment and facilities that they use to establish the videoteleconferencing link. The availability of videoteleconferencing services is not guaranteed. Dated: August 7, 2006. Andrew L. Bates, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6-13123 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Subcommittee Meeting on Planning and Procedures; Notice of Meeting The ACRS Subcommittee on Planning and Procedures will hold a meeting on September 6, 2006, Room T-2B1, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The entire meeting will be open to public attendance, with the exception of a portion that may be closed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b ( c)
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(6)to discuss organizational and personnel matters that relate solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of the ACRS, and information the release of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows: Wednesday, September 6, 2006, 11 a.m.-12 Noon The Subcommittee will discuss proposed ACRS activities and related matters. The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formulate proposed positions and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation by the full Committee. Members of the public desiring to provide oral statements and/or written comments should notify the Designated Federal Official, Mr. Sam Duraiswamy (telephone: 301-415-7364) between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.
(ET)five days prior to the meeting, if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Electronic recordings will be permitted only during those portions of the meeting that are open to the public. Further information regarding this meeting can be obtained by contacting the Designated Federal Official between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. (ET). Persons planning to attend this meeting are urged to contact the above named individual at least two working days prior to the meeting to be advised of any potential changes in the agenda. Dated: August 7, 2006. Antonio F. Dias, Acting Branch Chief, ACRS/ACNW. [FR Doc. E6-13129 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards, Subcommittee on Early Site Permits; Notice of Meeting The ACRS Subcommittee on Early Site Permits will hold a meeting on September 6, 2006, Room T-2B3, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The entire meeting will be open to public attendance. The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows: Wednesday, September 6, 2006—1 p.m. Until the Conclusion of Business The Subcommittee will review and develop “Lessons-Learned” items as a result of the three (North Anna, Grand Gulf, and Clinton) early site permits reviews. The Subcommittee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff, Dominion Nuclear North Anna, LLC (Dominion), System Energy Resources, Inc. (SERI), Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon), Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (Southern), and other interested persons regarding this matter. The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formulate proposed positions and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation by the full Committee. Members of the public desiring to provide oral statements and/or written comments should notify the Designated Federal Official, Mr. David C. Fischer (telephone 301/415-6889) five days prior to the meeting, if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Electronic recordings will be permitted. Further information regarding this meeting can be obtained by contacting the Designated Federal Official between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. (ET). Persons planning to attend this meeting are urged to contact the above named individual at least two working days prior to the meeting to be advised of any potential changes to the agenda. Dated: August 7, 2006. Antonio F. Dias, Acting Branch Chief, ACRS/ACNW. [FR Doc. E6-13130 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Probable Effect of Modifications to the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement To Accelerate the Reduction of Tariffs on Certain Articles and Modify the Rule of Origin Rule for One Article AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative. SUMMARY: The United States Trade Representative
(USTR)is requesting public input as to the probable effect certain modifications to tariff treatment of imports under the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement on total U.S. trade, domestic producers, and workers in the affected industries. Specifically, USTR is evaluating proposals to accelerate the planned reduction in duties on nutritionals, peanuts, and polycarbonates of Singapore and to modify the rule of origin for photocopiers of Singapore. In addition, USTR is soliciting proposals regarding what sort of concessions Singapore, which does not impose duties on imports from the United States, could make to maintain the balance of concessions if these tariff acceleration requests are approved. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information may be obtained from Jeri Jensen, Office of Southeast Asia and the Pacific and Pharmaceutical Policy (202-395-6851). The electronic mail address for any submissions is *fr0625@ustr.eop.gov.* General information about USTR may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server ( *http://www.ustr.gov* ). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA), the United States and Singapore have agreed to enter into consultations to consider acceleration of the reduction or elimination of tariffs on certain items and a change to the rule of origin for an item. In accordance with Article 2.2.3 of the United State-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, the Parties are authorized to accelerate tariff reduction or elimination on a faster schedule than required in the Agreement. In accordance with Article 3.18.2 of the USSFTA, the United States and Singapore consult regularly to discuss necessary amendments to the USSFTA's rules of origin. Article 20.1.2(d) of the USSFTA authorizes the Joint Committee, which is composed of the designates of the U.S. Trade Representative and Singapore's Minister of Trade and Industry, to consider and adopt amendments to the agreement. Under Section 201(b) of United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Act), 19 U.S.C. 3805, note, the President is authorized to proclaim modifications in duty treatment or continuation of any duty that the President considers to be necessary or appropriate to maintain the general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions, subject to the Act's consultation and layover requirements. In accordance with the Act, USTR will request advice regarding the potential impact of the proposed actions from the U.S. International Trade Commission. USTR is specifically interested in determining the probable economic effect of accelerating the reduction of U.S. duties on three products and of changing the USSFTA rules of origin for photocopiers (HS 9009.1200) on domestic industries producing like or directly competitive articles, workers in these industries, and on consumers of the affected goods. The three products potentially subject to accelerated tariff reduction are nutritionals “preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale” (HS 1901.10), peanuts in snack products (HS 2008.11), and polycarbonates (HS 3907.40.00). A list of the proposed modifications to the tariff reduction schedules is available from the Office of Southeast Asia and Pacific and Pharmaceutical Policy. *Written Submissions:* No public hearing is being scheduled in connection with this request. However, interested parties are invited to submit written statements concerning any economic effects of the proposed modifications. In order to facilitate prompt consideration, USTR requests electronic mail (e-mail) submission of any statements submitted in response to this notice. E-mail submissions should be single copy transmissions, and use the following e-mail subject line: “Acceleration in Duty Reduction Under USSFTA.” Documents should be submitted as WordPerfect (“.WPD”), MS Word (“.DOC”), or text (“.TXT”) files. Documents should not be submitted as electronic image files or contain imbedded images (for example, “.JPG”, “.TIF”, “.PDF”, “.BMP”, or “.GIF”) as these files are often excessively large. Supporting documentation submitted in spreadsheets form is acceptable in Quattro Pro or Excel, pre-formatted for printing on 8 1/2 × 11 inch paper. To the extent possible, any data attachments to the submission should be included in the same file as the submission itself, and not as separate files. E-mail submissions should not include separate cover letters or messages in the body of the e-mail. Information that might appear in any cover letter should be included directly in the attached file containing the submission itself, including the identity of the submitter and the submitter's e-mail address. Commercial or financial information that a submitter desires USTR to hold in confidence must be submitted on separate sheets of paper, each clearly marked at the top and bottom as “Confidential Business Information”. For any document containing business confidential information submitted as an electronic file attached to an e-mail transmission, in addition to the proper marking at the top and bottom of each page as previously specified, the file name of the business confidential version should begin with the characters “BC-”, and the file name of the public version should begin with the characters “P-”. The “P-” or “BC-” should be followed by the name of the person or party submitting the document. All written submissions, except for confidential business information, will be made available for inspection by interested parties. To ensure consideration by USTR, all statements must be received no later than the close of business on September 15, 2006. All submissions should be submitted by electronic mail (e-mail) to: *FR0625@ustr.eop.gov* . Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to USTR or who are otherwise unable to submit comments by e-mail should contact the USTR Office of Southeast Asia and the Pacific and Pharmaceutical Policy at 202-395-3644. Barbara Weisel, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, Office of Southeast Asia and the Pacific and Pharmaceutical Policy. [FR Doc. E6-13117 Filed 8-10-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3190-W6-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [File No. 500-1] In the Matter of Corpas Investments, Inc., Paving Stone Corp., and Wastech, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading August 9, 2006. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Corpas Investments, Inc. (n/k/a Corpas Holdings, Inc.) because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended September 30, 2001. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Paving Stone Corp. (f/k/a Royal Acquisition Inc.) because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended September 30, 2003. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Wastech, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended March 31, 2003. Therefore, *it is ordered,* pursuant to Section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the above-listed companies is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EST on August 9, 2006, through 11:59 p.m. EST on August 22, 2006. By the Commission. Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. 06-6889 Filed 8-9-06; 11:49 am]
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- Preliminary determinations§ 1673b
- Filing of notice of claim§ 923
- Recovery and waiver of overpayments§ 7385j–2
- Recovery of overpayments§ 8129
- General duties of Commission§ 2201
- Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards; composition; tenure; duties; compensation§ 2039
- Open meetings§ 552b
- Implementation of trade agreements§ 3805
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