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BILLING CODE 4184-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegation of Authority Notice is hereby given that I have delegated to the Director, Office of Family Assistance, the following authority vested in me by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in a memorandum dated September 16, 1997.

(a)Authority Delegated. Authority to administer the provisions of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Amendments of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 9801 note, under Sections 601-615 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1305 note, 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., and as amended now and hereafter.

(c)Effect on Existing Delegations. This delegation supersedes any previous delegation of authority pertaining to the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program to the Administration on Children, Youth and Families

(ACYF)and officials within ACYF.

(d)Effective Date. This delegation was effective on July 24, 2006. I hereby affirm and ratify any actions taken by the Director, Office of Family Assistance, which involved the exercise of the authority delegated herein prior to the effective date of this delegation. Dated: August 7, 2006. Wade F. Horn, Assistant Secretary for Children and Families. [FR Doc. E6-13332 Filed 8-14-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegation of Authority Notice is hereby given that I have delegated to the Director, Office of Head Start, the following authority vested in me by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in a memorandum dated August 20, 1991.

(a)Authority Delegated. Authority to administer the Head Start and Early Head Start programs, authorized by the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9801 *et seq.* , including authority to conduct reviews of Head Start and Early Head Start grantees pursuant to sections 641A(c) and 645A(b)(9) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9836A and 9840A, and to determine the existence of deficiencies, as defined in 45 CFR 1304.3(a)(6), and other instances of noncompliance, to make determinations of whether deficiencies and other instances of noncompliance have been corrected by grantees pursuant to sections 641A(d) and 645A(b)(9) of the Head Start Act, and 45 CFR part 1304 and to terminate or suspend funding or deny refunding to Head Start and Early Head Start grantees pursuant to Section 646 of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9841, and 45 CFR parts 1303 and 1304.

(b)Limitations and Conditions. 1. This delegation shall be exercised under the Department's existing policies on delegations and regulations. 2. This delegation shall be exercised under financial and administrative requirements applicable to all Administration for Children and Families authorities. The approval or disapproval of grant applications, the making of grant awards, the waiver of the non-Federal share under 42 U.S.C. 9835(b), the waiver of fifteen percent administrative cost limitation under 42 U.S.C. 9839(b), and the approval of interim grantees under 42 U.S.C. 9836(e) require concurrence of the grants officer. The approval or disapproval of contract applications and awards are subject to contracting officer processes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations. 3. Any redelegation shall be in writing and prompt notification must be provided to all affected managers, supervisors, and other personnel.

(c)Effect on Existing Delegations. This delegation supersedes all previous delegations of authority involving the Head Start Act to officials within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families.

(d)Effective Date. This delegation was effective on July 24, 2006. I hereby affirm and ratify any actions taken by the Director, Office of Head Start, which involved the exercise of the authority delegated herein prior to the effective date of this delegation. Dated: August 7, 2006. Wade F. Horn, Assistant Secretary for Children and Families. [FR Doc. E6-13333 Filed 8-14-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of the Secretary United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (“US-VISIT”); Notice to Aliens Subject to US-VISIT Screening AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This Notice identifies the port of entry of Fresno, California, the sea port of entry of New Orleans, Louisiana, and the pre-flight inspection location of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, as locations at which the Department of Homeland Security will begin biometric screening of arriving aliens using the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program. EFFECTIVE DATES: This notice is effective August 15, 2006 for Fresno, California, on or before October 1, 2006, for Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and October 15, 2006, for New Orleans, Louisiana. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Rouse or Craig Howie, Senior Policy Advisors, US-VISIT, Department of Homeland Security, 1616 Fort Myer Drive, 18th Floor, Arlington, Virginia 22209,

(202)298-5200. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 5, 2004, the Department of Homeland Security

(DHS)established the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) Program in accordance with several statutory mandates that collectively require DHS to create an integrated, automated biometric entry and exit system that records the arrival and departure of aliens; verifies the identities of aliens; and authenticates travel documents presented by such aliens through the comparison of biometric identifiers. Aliens subject to US-VISIT may be required to provide fingerscans, photographs, or other biometric identifiers upon arrival in, or departure from, the United States. See 69 FR 468 (Jan. 5, 2004) and 69 FR 53318 (Aug. 31, 2004) for information on the background, legal mandates, and legal requirements of the US-VISIT Program. Additional information on US-VISIT and the most up-to-date list of ports of entry where US-VISIT is operational can be found on the Internet at *http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?theme=91.* DHS regulations at 8 CFR 235.1(d)(1)(ii) note that DHS will designate by notice in the **Federal Register** ports of entry where aliens will be required to provide fingerscans, photograph(s), or other specified biometric identifiers during the inspection process when applying for entry or admission into the United States. This notice fulfills the requirements of 8 CFR 235.1(d)(1)(ii). This Notice makes no changes to existing US-VISIT requirements, processes, or classifications of aliens subject to or exempt from US-VISIT biometric screening. This Notice merely identifies additional ports of entry and a pre-flight inspection location that will be using US-VISIT biometric screening. US-VISIT biometric screening will begin at Fresno, Halifax, and New Orleans as follows: Fresno, California (Fresno-Yosemite International Airport), which will begin biometric screening on August 15, 2006. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (Halifax International Airport, Pre-Flight Inspection), which will begin biometric screening on or before October 1, 2006. Halifax is the eighth pre-flight screening location in Canada to use US-VISIT biometric screening. New Orleans, Louisiana (Erato Street Cruise Terminal), which will begin biometric screening on October 15, 2006. DHS notes the date of October 1, 2006, for Halifax is an estimate. It is possible that the pre-flight inspection facilities in Halifax will be ready prior to October 1, 2006. Should Halifax pre-flight inspection be ready before October 1, 2006, or if the opening of this pre-flight inspection facility is delayed beyond October 1, 2006, a revised estimated start date will be posted on the US-VISIT Internet site at the address noted above. Further, DHS will communicate the exact date Halifax will begin US-VISIT biometric screening directly to local area news media, civic organizations, and the transportation and travel industry once that date has been established. Dated: August 7, 2006. Michael Chertoff, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-13299 Filed 8-14-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [USCG-2006-25559] National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Request for applications. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC). NOSAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on matters affecting the offshore industry. DATES: Application forms should reach the Coast Guard on or before September 30, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant (G-PSO-2), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling 202-372-1414; or by faxing 202-372-1926. A copy of the application form is also available from the Coast Guard's Advisory Committee Web page at: *http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/advisory/index.htm.* Send your application in written form to the above street address. A copy of the application, along with this notice, is also available on the Internet at *http://dms.dot.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander John M. Cushing, Executive Director of NOSAC, or James M. Magill, Assistant to the Executive Director, telephone 202 372-1414, fax 202-372-1926. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOSAC is a Federal advisory committee established under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2 (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770, as amended). It consists of 15 regular members who have particular knowledge and experience regarding offshore technology, equipment, safety and training, as well as environmental expertise in the exploration or recovery of offshore mineral resources. It provides advice and makes recommendations to the Assistant Commandant for Prevention regarding safety, security and rulemaking matters relating to the offshore mineral and energy industries. This advice assists the Coast Guard in developing policy and regulations and formulating the positions of the United States in advance of meetings of the International Maritime Organization. NOSAC meets approximately twice a year, with one of these meetings being held at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes. Its subcommittees and working groups may meet to consider specific problems as required. We will consider applications for three positions. These positions will begin in January 2007. Applications should reach us by September 30, 2006, but we will consider applications received later if they arrive within a reasonable time before we make our recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security. To be eligible, applicants should have experience in one of the following categories:

(1)Offshore operations,

(2)diving services associated with offshore activities, or

(3)pipelaying services. Please state on the application form which of the three categories you are applying for. Each member normally serves a term of 3 years or until a replacement is appointed. A few members may serve consecutive terms. All members serve at their own expense and receive no salary, reimbursement of travel expenses, or other compensation from the Federal Government. In support of the policy of the Coast Guard on gender and ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups to apply. Dated: August 8, 2006. J. G. Lantz, Director of National and International Standards, Assistant Commandant for Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-13310 Filed 8-14-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Bureau of Customs and Border Protection Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection and Related Homeland Security Functions

(COAC)AGENCY: Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Committee Management; request for applicants for appointment to the Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection and Related Homeland Security Functions (COAC); technical correction. SUMMARY: This document contains a technical correction to a Notice which was published in the **Federal Register** on Monday, July 17, 2006 in which Customs and Border Protection

(CBP)requests individuals who are interested in serving on the Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection and Related Homeland Security Functions (formerly known as the “Commercial Operations Advisory Committee” and popularly still known as “COAC”) to apply for appointment. DATES: Correction is effective retroactively from July 17, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Wanda J. Tate, Program Management Specialist, Office of Trade Relations, Customs and Border Protection,

(202)344-1440, FAX

(202)344-1969. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On Monday, July 17, 2006, CBP published a Notice in the **Federal Register** (71 FR 40528) stating that Customs and Border Protection

(CBP)is requesting individuals who are interested in serving on the Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection and Related Homeland Security Functions (formerly known as the “Commercial Operations Advisory Committee” and popularly still known as “COAC”) to apply for appointment. This correction concerns the section entitled “Committee Membership,” specifically, the fourth paragraph of the third column on page 40529, which announced that the applicant would serve as a Special Government Employee

(SGE)and that the applicant would also be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OEG Form 450). Because members of the Committee are not considered Federal Government employees for any purpose, having them serve in the capacity of an SGE is incorrect. Further, there is no requirement to complete a Confidential Disclosure Report. Accordingly, this document corrects that notice by eliminating this paragraph from the document. Correction of Publication Accordingly, the publication on Monday, July 17, 2006 of the Notice, which was the subject of FR Doc. E6-11285, is corrected as follows: On page 40529, in the third column, the fourth paragraph under the heading “Committee Membership” is deleted in its entirety. Dated: August 9, 2006. Lawrence J. Rosenzweig, Acting Director, Office of Trade Relations, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. E6-13320 Filed 8-14-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Issuance of Permit for Incidental Take of a Threatened Species on Struthers Ranch Property, El Paso County, CO AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit. SUMMARY: This document provides notice that we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, issued a permit for the incidental take of the Preble's meadow jumping mouse ( *Zapus hudsonius preblei* ), a threatened species, on the Struthers Ranch Property in El Paso County, Colorado. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with the permit application are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Colorado Field Office, P.O. Box 25486, Denver, Colorado 80225; telephone

(303)236-4773. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adam Misztal, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Colorado Field Office (see ADDRESSES ), telephone

(303)236-4753. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 10, 2005, we published a notice in the **Federal Register** (70 FR 68472) announcing that we had received an application from WL Homes, LLC, doing business as John Laing Homes (Applicant), for a permit to incidentally take, under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) (Act), the Preble's meadow jumping mouse on the Struthers Ranch Property in El Paso County, Colorado. The permit application was made under the terms of the Struthers Ranch Habitat Conservation Plan. On July 14, 2006, we issued a permit (TE-073390-1) to the Applicant subject to certain conditions, which we listed on the permit. We issued the permit only after we determined that:

(1)The Applicant applied in good faith,

(2)issuing the permit would not adversely affect the Preble's meadow jumping mouse, and

(3)issuing the permit would be consistent with the purposes and policy set forth in the Act. Authority: The action is authorized by the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Dated: July 25, 2006. James J. Slack, Deputy Regional Director, Region 6. [FR Doc. E6-13340 Filed 8-14-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Klamath Fishery Management Council AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, announce a meeting of the Klamath Fishery Management Council (Council), to take place by conference call. The meeting is open to the public. The Klamath Fishery Management Council makes recommendations to agencies that regulate harvest of anadromous fish in the Klamath River Basin. The purpose of this meeting is to formulate a recommendation to the Pacific Fishery Management Council regarding a proposed amendment to their Fishery Management Plan for Commercial and Recreational Salmon Fisheries Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon and California. The proposed amendment concerns the harvest of Klamath River fall Chinook salmon in years of low projected abundance. DATES: The meeting will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2006. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held by conference call. Members of the public may participate in the call by appearing in person at the appointed meeting time at the Yreka Fish and Wildlife Office (Yreka FWO), 1829 South Oregon Street, Yreka, California, or by requesting an access telephone number in advance from the Yreka FWO. The Yreka FWO's telephone number is

(530)842-5763. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Phil Detrich, Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1829 South Oregon Street, Yreka, California, 96097, telephone

(530)842-5763. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. I), we announce a meeting of the Klamath Fishery Management Council. This Council was established under the Klamath River Basin Fishery Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 460ss *et seq.* ). For background information on the Council, please refer to the **Federal Register** notice of the initial meeting (July 8, 1987, 52 FR 25639). Dated: August 9, 2006. John Engbring, Acting California/Nevada Operations Office Manager, California/Nevada Office, Fish and Wildlife Service, Sacramento, CA. [FR Doc. E6-13339 Filed 8-14-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [(ES-960-1910-BJ) Group 29, Maine] Filing of Plat of Survey, Maine; Correction AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management published a notice in the **Federal Register** concerning the filing of a plat of survey. The notice contained an incorrect filing time period. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bureau of Land Management, 7450 Boston Boulevard, Springfield, Virginia 22153. Attn: Cadastral Survey. 703-440-1688. Correction In the **Federal Register** of August 3, 2006, in FR Doc. E6-12097 on page 44042, under DATES , correct 30 calendar days from the date of publication in the **Federal Register** to read: on the date of publication in the **Federal Register** . Dated: August 9, 2006. Michael W. Young, Chief Cadastral Surveyor. [FR Doc. E6-13337 Filed 8-14-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-GJ-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Reclamation Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG), Notice of Meeting (By Phone) AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting. SUMMARY: The Adaptive Management Program

(AMP)was implemented as a result of the Record of Decision on the Operation of Glen Canyon Dam Final Environmental Impact Statement to comply with consultation requirements of the Grand Canyon Protection Act (Pub. L. 102-575) of 1992. The AMP includes a Federal advisory committee (AMWG), a technical work group (TWG), a monitoring and research center, and independent review panels. The AMWG makes recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior concerning Glen Canyon Dam operations and other management actions to protect resources downstream of Glen Canyon Dam consistent with the Grand Canyon Protection Act. The TWG is a subcommittee of the AMWG and provides technical advice and recommendations to the AMWG. The AMWG will conduct the following conference call: *Date:* Wednesday, September 6, 2006. The call will begin at 2 p.m. (EDT), 12 p.m.

(MDT)and 11 a.m. (PDT, and Arizona) and conclude two

(2)hours later in the respective time zones. The telephone numbers are: 801-524-3860 for Federal participants and 1-888-264-8816 for non-Federal participants and members of the public. *Agenda:* The purpose of the meeting will be to review and discuss the TWG recommended Fiscal Year 2007, hydrograph, budget, and workplan, to facilitate making a recommendation to the Secretary of the Interior. Time will be allowed for any individual or organization wishing to make formal oral comments on the call. To allow full consideration of information by the AMWG members, written notice must be provided to Dennis Kubly, Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Regional Office, 125 South State Street, Room 6107, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84138; telephone

(801)524-3715; faxogram

(801)524-3858; e-mail at *dkubly@uc.usbr.gov* at least five

(5)days prior to the call. Any written comments received will be provided to the AMWG members. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dennis Kubly, telephone

(801)524-3715; faxogram

(801)524-3858; or via e-mail at *dkubly@uc.usbr.gov.* Dated: July 31, 2006. Dennis Kubly, Chief, Adaptive Management Group, Environmental Resources Division, Upper Colorado Regional Office, Salt Lake City, Utah. [FR Doc. E6-13338 Filed 8-14-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MN-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Reclamation Second Public Meeting for Reclamation's Managing for Excellence Project AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior. ACTION: Notice of announcement of a public meeting. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Reclamation is holding a meeting to inform the public about the Managing for Excellence project. This meeting is the second of three meetings that will be held in 2006 to inform the public about the action items, progress, and results of the Managing for Excellence project and to seek broad feedback. A subsequent meeting will likely be held November 2006 in Sacramento, California. DATES: September 19, 2006, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and September 20, 2006, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. ADDRESSES: Salt Lake City Marriott University Park, 480 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84104, Ballroom 2 and 3, 1st Floor. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Staci Link

(303)445-2808. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Managing for Excellence Project will identify and address the specific 21st Century challenges Reclamation must meet to fulfill its mission to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public. This project will examine Reclamation's core capabilities and the agency's ability to respond to both expected and unforeseeable future needs in an innovative and timely manner. This project will result in essential changes in a number of key areas, which are outlined in, Managing for Excellence—An Action Plan for the 21st Century Bureau of Reclamation. For more information regarding the Project, Action Plan, and specific actions being taken, please visit the Managing for Excellence Web page at *http://www.usbr.gov/excellence.* Registration Although you may register the first day of the conference starting at 7:30 a.m., we highly encourage you to register online at *http://www.usbr.gov/excellence,* or by phone at 303-445-2808. Dated: August 3, 2006. William E. Rinne, Acting Commissioner, Washington Office. [FR Doc. 06-6931 Filed 8-14-06; 8:45 am]

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