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BILLING CODE 5001-06-M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Meeting of the Chief of Naval Operations
(CNO)Executive Panel AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice of closed meeting. SUMMARY: The CNO Executive Panel will form consensus advice for the final report on the findings and recommendations of the Systems Engineering and Integration Subcommittee to the CNO. The meeting will consist of discussions of Navy engineering, research and design development strategies and processes. DATES: The meeting will be held on September 28, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the Center for Naval Analysis Corporation Boardroom at 4825 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311-1846. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kip Blecher, CNO Executive Panel, 4825 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311, or telephone 703-681-4909. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2), these matters constitute classified information that is specifically authorized by Executive Order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense and are, in fact, properly classified pursuant to such Executive Order. Accordingly, the Secretary of the Navy has determined in writing that the public interest requires that all sessions of this meeting be closed to the public because they will be concerned with matters listed in section 552b(c)(1) of title 5, United States Code. Dated: September 11, 2006. M.A. Harvison, Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E6-15434 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 18, 2006. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Rachel Potter, Desk Officer, Department of Education, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 or faxed to
(202)395-6974. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following:
(1)Type of review requested, *e.g.* new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;
(2)Title;
(3)Summary of the collection;
(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;
(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and
(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. Dated: September 11, 2006. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Institute of Education Sciences *Type of Review:* Revision. *Title:* 2007 National Household Education Surveys Program (NHES: 2007). *Frequency:* One time. *Affected Public:* Individuals or household. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 103,714. *Burden Hours:* 16,501. *Abstract:* NHES is a survey of households using random-digit-dialing and computer-assisted telephone interviewing. Three topical surveys are to be conducted in NHES:2007: School Readiness (SR), Parent and Family Involvement in Education (PFI), and Adult Education for Work-Related Reasons (AEWR). The surveys' results will support cross-sectional analyses and the analyses of changes over time. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov,* by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3188. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf
(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service
(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E6-15407 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Postsecondary Education; Overview Information; Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year
(FY)2007 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA)Number: 84.021A *Dates:* *Applications Available:* September 18, 2006. *Deadline for Transmittal of Applications:* November 2, 2006. *Deadline for Intergovernmental Review:* January 2, 2007. *Eligible Applicants:*
(1)Institutions of higher education,
(2)State departments of education,
(3)private nonprofit educational organizations, and
(4)consortia of these entities. *Estimated Available Funds:* The Administration has requested $2,223,000 for new awards for this program for FY 2007. The actual level of funding, if any, depends on final congressional action. However, we are inviting applications to allow enough time to complete the grant process if Congress appropriates funds for this program. *Estimated Range of Awards:* $50,000—$90,000. *Estimated Average Size of Awards:* $74,000. *Maximum Award:* We will reject any application that proposes a budget exceeding $90,000 for a single budget period of 12 months. The Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education may change the maximum amount through a notice published in the **Federal Register** . *Estimated Number of Awards:* 30. Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice. *Project Period:* Up to 12 months. Full Text of Announcement I. Funding Opportunity Description *Purpose of Program:* The Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad
(GPA)Program supports overseas projects in training, research, and curriculum development in modern foreign languages and area studies for groups of teachers, students, and faculty engaged in a common endeavor. Projects may include short-term seminars, curriculum development, or group research or study. *Priorities:* In accordance with 34 CFR 75.105(b)(2)(ii), these priorities are from the regulations for this program (34 CFR 664.32). *Absolute Priority:* For FY 2007 this priority is an absolute priority. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3) we consider only applications that meet this priority. This priority is: Specific geographic regions of the world: A group project funded under this priority must focus on one or more of the following geographic regions of the world: Africa, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, the Western Hemisphere (Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean), East Central Europe and Eurasia, and the Near East. Within this absolute priority, we are establishing the following competitive preference and invitational priorities. *Competitive Preference Priority I:* For FY 2007 this priority is a competitive preference priority. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(2)(i), 664.30(b), and 664.31(g) we award an additional five
(5)points to an application that meets this priority. This priority is: Applications that propose short-term projects abroad in the countries in which the following critical languages are spoken: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, as well as Indic, Iranian, and Turkic language families. *Competitive Preference Priority II:* For FY 2007 this priority is a competitive preference priority. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(2)(i), 664.30(b), and 664.31(g) we award up to an additional five
(5)points to an application, depending on how well the application meets this priority. This priority is: Short-term seminars that develop and improve foreign language and area studies at elementary and secondary schools. *Invitational Priority:* For FY 2007 this priority is an invitational priority. Under 34 CFR 75.105-(c)(1) we do not give an application that meets this priority a competitive or absolute preference over other applications. This priority is: Group Study projects that provide opportunities for undergraduate students to study in a foreign country for either a semester or a full academic year; under this invitational priority, we encourage applicants to provide opportunities to students from across the United States. *Program Authority:* 22 U.S.C. 2452. *Applicable Regulations:*
(a)The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99.
(b)The regulations for this program in 34 CFR part 664. Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of higher education only. II. Award Information *Type of Award:* Discretionary grants. As part of its FY 2007 budget request, the Administration proposed to continue to allow funds to be used to support the participation of individuals who plan to apply their language skills and knowledge of countries vital to the United States national security in fields outside teaching, including government, the professions, or international development. Therefore, institutions may propose projects for visits and study in foreign countries by individuals in these fields, in addition to those planning a teaching career. However, authority to use funds for participants outside of the field of teaching depends on final Congressional action. Applicants will be given an opportunity to amend their applications if such authority is not provided. *Estimated Available Funds:* The Administration has requested $2,223,000 for this program for FY 2007. The actual level of funding, if any, depends on final congressional action. However, we are inviting applications to allow enough time to complete the grant process if Congress appropriates funds for this program. *Estimated Range of Awards:* $50,000-$90,000. *Estimated Average Size of Awards:* $74,000. *Maximum Award:* We will reject any application that proposes a budget exceeding $90,000 for a single budget period of 12 months. The Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education may change the maximum amount through a notice published in the **Federal Register** . *Estimated Number of Awards:* 30. Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice. *Project Period:* Up to 12 months. III. Eligibility Information 1. *Eligible Applicants:*
(1)Institutions of higher education,
(2)State departments of education,
(3)private nonprofit educational organizations, and
(4)consortia of these entities. 2. *Cost Sharing or Matching:* This program does not involve cost sharing or matching. IV. Application and Submission Information 1. *Address to Request Application Package:* Dr. Lungching Chiao or Ms. Michelle Guilfoil, International Education Programs Service, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., 6th floor, Washington, DC 20006-8521. Telephone:
(202)502-7624 or
(202)502-7625 or by e-mail: *lungching.chiao@ed.gov* or *michelle.guilfoil@ed.gov* If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may call the Federal Relay Service
(FRS)at 1-800-877-8339. Individuals with disabilities may obtain a copy of the application package in an alternative format ( *e.g.* , Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting the program contact person listed in this section. 2. *Content and Form of Application Submission:* Requirements concerning the content of an application, together with the forms you must submit, are in the application package for this program. Page Limit: The application narrative is where you, the applicant, address the selection criteria that reviewers use to evaluate your application. You must limit Part III to the equivalent of no more than 40 pages, using the following standards: • A “page” is 8.5″ x 11″, on one side only, with 1″ margins at the top, bottom, and both sides. • Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in the application narrative, including titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, references, and captions. However, you may single space all text in charts, tables, figures and graphs. • Use a font that is either 12-point or larger or no smaller than 10 pitch (characters per inch). However, you may use a 10-point font in charts, tables, figures, and graphs. • Use one of the following fonts: Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New, or Arial. Applications submitted in any other font (including Times Roman, Arial Narrow) will not be accepted. The page limit does not apply to the cover sheet; the budget section, including the narrative budget justification; the assurances and certifications; the one-page abstract; or the appendices. However, you must include your complete response to the selection criteria in the application narrative. We will reject your application if— • You apply these standards and exceed the page limit; or • You apply other standards and exceed the equivalent of the page limit. 3. *Submission Dates and Times: Applications Available:* September 18, 2006. *Deadline for Transmittal of Applications:* November 2, 2006. Applications for grants under this program must be submitted electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site (Grants.gov). For information (including dates and times) about how to submit your application electronically or by mail or hand delivery if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, please refer to section IV. 6. *Other Submission Requirements* in this notice. We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline requirements. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: January 2, 2007. 4. *Intergovernmental Review:* This program is subject to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79. Information about Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs under Executive Order 12372 is in the application package for this program. 5. *Funding Restrictions:* We reference regulations outlining funding restrictions in the *Applicable Regulations* section of this notice. 6. *Other Submission Requirements:* Applications for grants under this program must be submitted electronically unless you qualify for an exception to this requirement in accordance with the instructions in this section. a. *Electronic Submission of Applications.* Applications for grants under the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad program must be submitted electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site at: *http://www.grants.gov.* Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. We will reject your application if you submit it in paper format unless, as described elsewhere in this section, you qualify for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement and submit, no later than two weeks before the application deadline date, a written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of these exceptions. Further information regarding calculation of the date that is two weeks before the application deadline date is provided later in this section under *Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement.* You may access the electronic grant application for The Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad program at: *http://www.grants.gov/* . You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search. Please note the following: • When you enter the Grants.gov site, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, as well as the hours of operation. • Applications received by Grants.gov are time and date stamped. Your application must be fully uploaded and submitted, and must be date/time stamped by the Grants.gov system no later than 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. Except as otherwise noted in this section, we will not consider your application if it is date/time stamped by the Grants.gov system later than 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. When we retrieve your application from Grants.gov, we will notify you if we are rejecting your application because it was date/time stamped by the Grants.gov system after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. • The amount of time it can take to upload an application will vary depending on a variety of factors including the size of the application and the speed of your Internet connection. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not wait until the application deadline date to begin the submission process through Grants.gov. • You should review and follow the Education Submission Procedures for submitting an application through Grants.gov that are included in the application package for this program to ensure that you submit your application in a timely manner to the Grants.gov system. You can also find the Education Submission Procedures pertaining to Grants.gov at: *http://e-Grants.ed.gov/help/GrantsgovSubmissionProcedures.pdf* • To submit your application via Grants.gov, you must complete all the steps in the Grants.gov registration process (see *http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp* ). These steps include
(1)Registering your organization,
(2)registering yourself as an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and
(3)getting authorized as an AOR by your organization. Details on these steps are outlined in the Grants.gov 3-Step Registration Guide (see * http:// www.grants.gov/Section910/grants.govRegistrationBrochure.pdf * ). You also must provide on your application the same D-U-N-S Number used with this registration. Please note that the registration process may take five or more business days to complete, and you must have completed all registration steps to allow you to successfully submit an application via Grants.gov. • You will not receive additional point value because you submit your application in electronic format, nor will we penalize you if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, as described elsewhere in this section, and submit your application in paper format. • You must submit all documents electronically, including all information typically included on the Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), Budget Information—Non-Construction Programs (ED 524), and all necessary assurances and certifications. You must attach any narrative sections of your application as files in a .DOC (document), .RTF (rich text), or .PDF (Portable Document) format. If you upload a file type other than the three file types specified above or submit a password protected file, we will not review that material. • Your electronic application must comply with any page limit requirements described in this notice. • After you electronically submit your application, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement from Grants.gov that contains a Grants.gov tracking number. The Department will retrieve your application from Grants.gov and send you a second confirmation by e-mail that will include a PR/Award number (an ED-specified identifying number unique to your application). • We may request that you provide us original signatures on forms at a later date. *Application Deadline Date Extension in Case of Technical Issues with the Grants.gov System:* If you are prevented from electronically submitting your application on the application deadline date because of technical problems with the Grants.gov system, we will grant you an extension until 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, the following business day to enable you to transmit your application electronically, or by hand delivery. You also may mail your application by following the mailing instructions as described elsewhere in this notice. If you submit an application after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the deadline date, please contact the person listed elsewhere in this notice under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT , and provide an explanation of the technical problem you experienced with Grants.gov, along with the Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number (if available). We will accept your application if we can confirm that a technical problem occurred with the Grants.gov system and that that problem affected your ability to submit your application by 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. The Department will contact you after a determination is made on whether your application will be accepted. Note: Extensions referred to in this section apply only to the unavailability of or technical problems with the Grants.gov system. We will not grant you an extension if you failed to fully register to submit your application to Grants.gov before the deadline date and time or if the technical problem you experienced is unrelated to the Grants.gov system. *Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement:* You qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, and may submit your application in paper format, if you are unable to submit an application through the Grants.gov system because— • You do not have access to the Internet; or • You do not have the capacity to upload large documents to the Grants.gov system; and • No later than two weeks before the application deadline date (14 calendar days or, if the fourteenth calendar day before the application deadline date falls on a Federal holiday, the next business day following the Federal holiday), you mail or fax a written statement to the Department, explaining which of the two grounds for an exception prevent you from using the Internet to submit your application. If you mail your written statement to the Department, it must be postmarked no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. If you fax your written statement to the Department, we must receive the faxed statement no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. Address and mail or fax your statement to: Dr. Lungching Chiao, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20006-8521. FAX:
(202)502-7860. Your paper application must be submitted in accordance with the mail or hand delivery instructions described in this notice. b. *Submission of Paper Applications by Mail.* If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you may mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or a commercial carrier) your application to the Department. You must mail the original and two copies of your application, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the applicable following address: *By mail through the U.S. Postal Service:* U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: 84.021A, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202-4260, or *By mail through a commercial carrier:* U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center—Stop 4260, Attention: 84.021A, 7100 Old Landover Road, Landover, MD 20785-1506. Regardless of which address you use, you must show proof of mailing consisting of one of the following:
(1)A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark,
(2)A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service,
(3)A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier, or
(4)Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. If you mail your application through the U.S. Postal Service, we do not accept either of the following as proof of mailing:
(1)A private metered postmark, or
(2)A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service. If your application is postmarked after the application deadline date, we will not consider your application. Note: The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, you should check with your local post office. c. *Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery.* If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you (or a courier service) may deliver your paper application to the Department by hand. You must deliver the original and two copies of your application by hand, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: 84.021A, 550 12th Street, SW., Room 7041, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-4260. The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, except Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays. *Note for Mail or Hand Delivery of Paper Applications:* If you mail or hand deliver your application to the Department:
(1)You must indicate on the envelope and—if not provided by the Department—in Item 11 of the SF 424 the CFDA number—and suffix letter, if any—of the competition under which you are submitting your application.
(2)The Application Control Center will mail a grant application receipt acknowledgment to you. If you do not receive the grant application receipt acknowledgment within 15 business days from the application deadline date, you should call the U.S. Department of Education Application Control Center at
(202)245-6288. V. Application Review Information 1. *General:* Applications are divided into seven categories based on the world area focus of their projects, as described in the absolute priority listed in this notice. Language and area studies experts in seven discrete world area-based panels will review each application. Each panel reviews, scores, and ranks its applications separately from the applications assigned to the other world area panels. However, all applications will be ranked from the highest to the lowest score for funding purposes. 2. *Selection Criteria:* The selection criteria for this program are from 34 CFR 664.31 and are as follows:
(a)Plan of operation (20 points),
(b)quality of key personnel (10 points),
(c)budget and cost effectiveness (10 points),
(d)evaluation plan (20 points),
(e)adequacy of resources (5 points),
(f)impact of the project on the development of the study of modern foreign languages and area studies in American education (15 points),
(g)relevance to the institution's educational goals and relationship to program development (5 points),
(h)need for overseas experiences to achieve project objectives and the effectiveness with which relevant host country resources will be utilized (10 points), and
(i)the extent to which the proposed project addresses the competitive preference priorities (10 points). VI. Award Administration Information 1. *Award Notices:* If your application is successful, we notify your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send you a Grant Award Notification (GAN). We may also notify you informally. If your application is not evaluated or not selected for funding, we notify you. 2. *Administrative and National Policy Requirements:* We identify administrative and national policy requirements in the application package and reference these and other requirements in the *Applicable Regulations* section of this notice. We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of an award in the *Applicable Regulations* section of this notice and include these and other specific conditions in the GAN. The GAN also incorporates your approved application as part of your binding commitments under the grant. 3. *Reporting:* At the end of your project period, you must submit a final performance report, including financial information, as directed by the Secretary. Grantees are required to use the electronic data instrument *Evaluation of Exchange, Language, International, and Area Studies* (EELIAS) system to complete the final report. 4. *Performance Measures:* The objective of the GPA program is to meet the nation's security and economic needs through the development of a national security capacity in foreign languages, and area and international studies. Under the Government Performance and Results Act, the Department will use the following measure to evaluate the success of the program in meeting this objective. GPA Performance Measure: Percent of projects judged to be successful by the program officer, based on a review of information provided in annual performance reports. The information provided by grantees in their performance reports submitted via the electronic Evaluation of Exchange, Language, International, and Area Studies system will be the source of data for this measure. VII. Agency Contacts *For Further Information Contact:* Dr. Lungching Chiao or Ms. Michelle Guilfoil, International Education Programs Service, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., 6th floor, Washington, DC 20006-8521. Telephone:
(202)502-7624 or
(202)502-7625 or by e-mail: *lungching.chiao@ed.gov* or *michelle.guilfoil@ed.gov.* If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may call the Federal Relay Service
(FRS)at 1-800-877-8339. Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document in an alternative format ( *e.g.* , Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the program contact person listed in this section. VIII. Other Information *Electronic Access to This Document:* You may view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the **Federal Register** , in text or Adobe Portable Document Format
(PDF)on the Internet at the following site: *http://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister.* To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free, at 1-888-293-6498; or in the Washington, DC area at
(202)512-1530. Note: The official version of this document is the document published in the **Federal Register** . Free Internet access to the official edition of the **Federal Register** and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: *http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html.* Dated: September 13, 2006. James F. Manning, Acting Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education. [FR Doc. E6-15487 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP06-435-000] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Application September 8, 2006. Take notice that on August 30, 2006, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia), 1700 MacCorkle Avenue, SE., Charleston, West Virginia 25314, filed with the Commission an application, pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), for permission and approval to abandon by sale certain natural gas facilities located in various Ohio counties and to abandon the services being provided through these facilities. Columbia also requests that the Commission find the facilities, when sold, as exempt from the Commission's jurisdiction pursuant to section 1(c) of the NGA, as more fully set forth in the application which is open to public inspection. This filing may be also viewed on the Web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERCOnline Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at
(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. The facilities that Columbia proposes to abandon by sale for $6.5 million to Cobra Pipeline Co., Ltd. (Cobra) include approximately 217 miles of storage and transmission pipeline, three compressor stations, various delivery and receipt points, mainline taps, rights-of-way, leases, and appurtenances. Columbia states that Cobra, operating as an intrastate pipeline in Ohio, would continue to provide firm transportation service to customers currently serve via the subject facilities. Columbia also states that Cobra would provide service to the customers on a non-discriminatory basis in accordance with its tariff pending approval by the Public Utility Commission of Ohio. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Frederic J. George, Lead Counsel, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation, P.O. Box 1273, Charleston, West Virginia 25325-1273, or via telephone at
(304)357-2359 and facsimile number
(304)357-3206. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission's final order. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. *Comment Date:* September 29, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15376 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP06-440-000] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Application September 8, 2006. Take notice that on August 31, 2006, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia), 1700 MacCorkle Avenue, SE., Charleston, WV 25314, filed in Docket No. CP06-440-000 an application pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act
(NGA)for authorization to:
(1)Reclassify Clendenin #6 compressor unit from standby service to base load status and increase its certificated horsepower from 2,700 to 3,550 hp; and
(2)increase the certificated horsepower of the Clendenin Compressor Station located in Kanawha County, West Virginia from 19,000 hp to 22,550 hp. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at *FERCOnlineSupport@gerc.gov* or call toll-free,
(886)208-3676 or TYY,
(202)502-8659. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to counsel for Columbia, Fredric J. George, Lead Counsel, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation, P.O. Box 1273, Charleston, West Virginia 25325-1273; telephone 304-357-2359, fax 304-357-3206. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. *Comment Date:* September 29, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15378 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ID-4064-003] Coons, Rick D.; Notice of Filing September 13, 2006. Take notice that on August 25, 2006, Rick D. Coons filed an amended application for authorization to hold interlocking positions for Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc., Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing, LLC and Wabash Valley Energy Marketing, pursuant to Section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 825d(b), Part 45 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR part 45 and Order No. 664. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible online at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on September 25, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15425 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP03-36-019] Dauphin Island Gathering Partners; Notice of Negotiated Rate September 11, 2006. Take notice that on September 1, 2006, Dauphin Island Gathering Partners (Dauphin Island) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Twenty-Second Revised Sheet No. 10 to become effective October 2, 2006. Dauphin Island states that these tariff sheets reflect changes to its statement of negotiated rates tariff sheets. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15394 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-404-001] Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing September 11, 2006. Take notice that on September 7, 2006 Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company (Eastern Shore) tendered for filing as part of FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, with an effective date of September 7, 2006: Original Sheet No. 234 Original Sheet No. 235 Original Sheet No. 236 Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. - [FR Doc. E6-15396 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP06-446-000] Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Application September 11, 2006. Take notice that on September 1, 2006, Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP (Gulf South), 20 East Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046, filed in Docket No. CP06-446-000, an application pursuant to sections 7(b) and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act
(NGA)to authorize Gulf South to site, construct, and operate facilities consisting of 241.9 miles of pipeline, 110,604 horsepower of compression, interconnecting facilities and appurtenant facilities, and to abandon by lease to Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas Gas), 62,180 Dth/day of capacity on the facilities proposed herein, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. In a related application, Texas Gas filed in Docket No. CP06-441-000, for authorization to lease the capacity under section 7 of the NGA. The instant filing may be also viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call
(866)208-3676 or TTY,
(202)502-8659. Any questions regarding this application may be directed to J. Kyle Stephens, Director of Certificates, 20 East Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046 or by telephone at 713-544-7309 or telecopy to 713-544-3540. On February 17, 2006, the Commission staff granted Gulf South's request to utilize the Commission's Pre-Filing Process for its East Texas Expansion Project and assigned Docket No. PF06-17-000 to staff activities involving the East Texas Expansion Project. Additionally, on April 13, 2006, the Commission staff granted Gulf South's request to utilize the Commission's Pre-Filing Process for its Mississippi Expansion Project and assigned Docket No. PF06-23-000 to that project. Now, as of the filing of Gulf South's application on September 1, 2006, the Commission's Pre-Filing Process for these projects has ended. As Gulf South's two expansion projects have now been combined into one project, from this time forward, Gulf South's proceeding will be conducted in Docket No. CP06-446-000, as noted in the caption of this Notice. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the below listed comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission's final order. Motions to intervene, protests and comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *Comment Date:* October 2, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15390 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP96-320-070] Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Compliance Filing September 11, 2006. Take notice that on September 1, 2006, Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP (Gulf South) submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's order issued August 17, 2006 in Docket No. RP96-320-069, Gulf South Pipeline Co., 116 FERC ¶ 61,153 (2006). Gulf South states that copies of the filing were served on parties on the official service list in the above-captioned proceeding. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15398 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP06-436-000] International Paper Company; Notice of Application September 8, 2006. Take notice that on August 29, 2006, International Paper Company (IPCo), 6400 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38197, filed in Docket No. CP06-436-000 an application pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), as amended, for authorization to abandon, in place, its 10.5 mile 6-inch natural gas pipeline in Webster and Bossier Parishes, Louisiana and Lafayette County, Arkansas, which is no longer in use. IPCo also proposes to remove and abandon all above ground pipeline appurtenances (i.e., valves and vents) at three sites along the pipeline, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at *FERCOnlineSupport@gerc.gov* or call toll-free,
(886)208-3676 or TYY,
(202)502-8659. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Nicholas W. Fels, Covington & Burling LLP, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004, phone 202-662-5648, fax 202-662-6290. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. *Comment Date:* September 22, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15377 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-177-003] Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.; Notice of Compliance Filing September 11, 2006. Take notice that on September 8, 2006, Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. (Iroquois) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets: Substitute Second Revised Sheet No. 53 Substitute Fourth Revised Sheet No. 54 Substitute Seventh Revised Sheet No. 55 Original Sheet No. 55A Fourth Revised Sheet No. 56 Iroquois states that the tariff sheets modify the credit assurance provisions applicable to the HUB Service, as described in Iroquois' filing. By order issued March 20, 2006 (114 FERC ¶ 61,287) the Commission accepted the tariff sheets for the HUB Service, to become effective five days after the date that Iroquois notifies the Commission that it intends to implement HUB Service upon completion of necessary technological changes and system upgrades. Iroquois states that it has been submitting monthly status reports, wherein Iroquois has reported that it currently anticipates implementing the service on October 17, 2006. Iroquois requests that the revised tariff sheets be made effective at the same time as the other tariff sheets implementing the HUB Service. Iroquois states that copies of the filing were served on all jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies and all parities to the proceeding. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on September 18, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15395 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-517-000] Kern River Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff September 11, 2006. Take notice that on August 25, 2006, Kern River Gas Transmission Company (Kern River) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to be effective October 1, 2006: Second Revised Sheet No. 200 Original Sheet No. 200-A Kern River states that it has served a copy of this filing upon its customers and interested state regulatory commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15397 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP97-81-028] Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC; Notice of Filing September 11, 2006. Take notice that on September 5, 2006 Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC (KMIGT) tendered for filing Fourth Revised Volume No. 1-A, Sixth Revised Sheet No. 4L, to be effective September 6, 2006. KMIGT states that the above-referenced tariff sheet reflects an amendment to a previously approved negotiated rate contract effective September 6, 2006. The tariff sheet is being filed pursuant to Section 36 of KMIGT's FERC Gas Tariff Fourth Revised Volume No. 1-B, and the procedures prescribed by the Commission in its December 31, 1996 “Order Accepting Tariff Filing Subject to Conditions” in Docket No. RP97-81 (77 FERC ¶ 61,350) and the Commission's Letter Orders dated March 28, 1997 and November 30, 2000 in Docket Nos. RP97-81-001 and RP01-70-000, respectively. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15388 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2195] Portland General Electric Company; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation September 8, 2006. On August 26, 2004, Portland General Electric Company, licensee for the Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project, filed an application for a new or subsequent license pursuant to the Federal Power Act
(FPA)and the Commission's regulations thereunder. The Clackamas River Project is located on the Clackamas River in Clackamas County, Oregon near Estacada, Oregon. The license for Project No. 2195 was issued for a period ending August 31, 2006. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year-to-year an annual license to the then licensee under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project's prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project. If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 2195 is issued to Portland General Electric Company for a period effective September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before August 31, 2007, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that Portland General Electric Company, is authorized to continue operation of the Clackamas River Project until such time as the Commission acts on its application for a subsequent license. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15385 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP01-205-013] Southern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate September 11, 2006. Take notice that on September 1, 2006, Southern Natural Gas Company (Southern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to become effective November 1, 2006: Tenth Revised Sheet No. 23 Sixth Revised Sheet No. 23A Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15393 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP06-439-000] Southern Natural Gas Company; Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation; Notice of Joint Application for Abandonment September 11, 2006. Take notice that on August 30, 2006, Southern Natural Gas Company (Southern) and Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Applicants) tendered for filing a joint application in abbreviated format for an order permitting and approving abandonment of the transportation services provided pursuant to the following rate schedules: Transco rate schedule Southern rate schedule X-213 X-47 X-225 Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time September 22, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15399 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP06-441-000] Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Application September 11, 2006. Take notice that on September 1, 2006, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas Gas), 3800 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301, filed in Docket No. CP06-441-000, an application pursuant to section 7 of the Natural Gas Act
(NGA)for authorization to lease 62,180 dekatherms per day (Dth/day) of capacity from Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP (Gulf South), all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. In a related application filed in Docket No. CP06-446-000, Gulf South seeks authorization to construct, own and operate facilities capable of providing the leased capacity. The instant filing may be also viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call
(866)208-3676 or TTY,
(202)502-8659. Any questions concerning this application may be directed to Kathy D. Fort, Manager of Certificates and Tariffs, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC, P.O. Box 20008, Owensboro, Kentucky 42304. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, before the comment date of this notice, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site under the “e-Filing” link. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on October 2, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15389 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP00-426-028] Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Negotated Rate September 11, 2006. Take notice that on September 1, 2006, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC, (Texas Gas) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 52, to become effective September 1, 2006. Texas Gas states that the purpose of this filing is to submit to the Commission a tariff sheet detailing a Negotiated Rate Agreement between Texas Gas and Tennessee Valley Authority
(TVA)dated August 31, 2006, to be effective September 1, 2006, under a Short-Term Firm Transportation
(STF)service agreement. This negotiated rate agreement is being submitted in compliance with “Section 38. Negotiated Rates” of the General Terms and Conditions of Texas Gas' tariff and the Commission's modified policy on negotiated rates [104 FERC ¶ 61,134 (2003)]. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15392 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP06-442-000, CP06-443-000, and CP06-444-000] UGI LNG, Inc.; Notice of Filing September 8, 2006. Take notice that on August 31, 2006, UGI LNG, Inc. (UGI LNG) filed an abbreviated application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity and blanket certificates, pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act
(NGA)and part 157 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, authorizing UGI LNG to acquire and operate an existing liquefied natural gas
(LNG)peak-shaving facility located near the town of Temple in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (the Temple Facility), certain appurtenant pipeline facilities interconnecting with the interstate facilities of Texas Eastern Transmission L.P. (Texas Eastern), and associated authority. The application is on file with the Commission and open for public inspection. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at
(866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. The Temple Facility is currently operated by UGI Energy Services, Inc. (UGIES) for the provision of full requirements LNG delivery services to UGI Utilities, Inc. (UGIU). The Temple Facility is connected only to intrastate pipeline facilities owned by UGIU and operated subject to the oversight authority of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. The requested certification will enable UGI LNG to offer firm and interruptible LNG liquefaction, storage, and vaporization services in interstate commerce. The Temple Facilities consists of a 250,000 Mcf storage tank, a vaporization system designed to deliver up to 50,000 Dth/d, a liquefier designed to deliver 4,000 Dth/d, and an approximately 5,000 feet of 8 inch pipeline connecting the Temple Facilities to Texas Eastern's system. UGI LNG proposes market-based rates for the LNG liquefaction storage, and vaporization services which will commenced on January 1, 2007. Any questions regarding the application are to be directed to Frank H. Markle, Counsel, UGI Corporation, Box 858, Valley Forge, PA 19482. Any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the below listed comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. Motions to intervene, protests and comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper, see, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *Comment Date:* September 29, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15379 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP06-447-000] Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company; Notice of Application September 8, 2006. On September 6, 2006, Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company, (Williston Basin) 1250 West Century Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58503, pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act
(NGA)and part 157 of the Commission's regulations, filed an abbreviated application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity seeking authority to install and operate, on a temporary basis, two leased natural gas compressor units in its existing Elk Basin Compressor Station, along with all auxiliary and appurtenant facilities associated with the installation of the temporary compression facilities. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “e-Library” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll-free,
(866)208-3676, or for TTY,
(202)502-8659. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Keith A. Tiggelaar, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company, P.O. Box 5601, Bismarck, North Dakota 58506-5601, phone
(701)530-1560, *keith.tiggelaar@wbip.com* . There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date stated below file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made in the proceeding with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission's final order. Protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *Comment Date:* September 18, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15381 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL06-89-000] Californians for Renewable Energy, Inc., Complainants v. California Independent System Operator, Respondent; Notice of Amended Complaint September 8, 2006. Take notice that on September 5, 2006, Californians for Renewable Energy, Inc.
(CARE)filed an amendment to its July 24, 2006 complaint against the California Independent System Operator Corporation (CAISO). CARE states that it is filing this amendment to provide additional information describing the violation of due process and equal protection under the laws of California and the United States federal government that has occurred during the CEC siting process. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on September 25, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15382 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings # 1 September 8, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: *Docket Numbers:* EC06-157-000. *Applicants:* Westar Energy, Inc. *Description:* Aquila, Inc and Westar Energy, Inc submit an Application for Approval of Disposition of Assets and Exhibits. *Filed Date:* August 31, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060907-0155. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* EC06-158-000. *Applicants:* Hawks Nest Hydro LLC; Alloy Power L.L.C. *Description:* Alloy Power LLC and Hawks Nest Hydro LLC submit an application for authorization for disposition of jurisdictional facilities. *Filed Date:* August 31, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060906-0070. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* EC06-159-000. *Applicants:* Avista Rathdrum, LLC; Cogentrix of Rathdrum, Inc.; Rathdrum Power, LLC. *Description:* Avista Rathdrum, LLC, *et al.* submit their application for authorization of a disposition of jurisdictional facilities and request for expedited action. *Filed Date:* September 1, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060907-0049. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 22, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings *Docket Numbers:* ER99-830-017. *Applicants:* Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. *Description:* Merrill Lynch Commodities Inc submits an errata to amend the July 24, 2006 notice to include Merrill Lynch Capital Services Inc. *Filed Date:* August 30, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060905-0082. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER02-2559-007; ER01-1071-009; ER02-2018-008; ER05-222-004; ER00-2391-008; ER98-2494-012; ER06-9-004; ER05-487-005; ER05-1281-004; ER03-34-008; ER02-1903-007; ER99-2917-009; ER06-1261-002; ER03-1104-005; ER03-1105-005; ER03-1332-004; ER06-1392-001; ER03-1333-005; ER03-1103-004; ER01-838-008; ER03-1025-004; ER01-1972-008; ER98-2076-012; ER03-155-007; ER98-4222-008; ER04-290-003; ER01-1710-010; ER04-187-005; ER02-2166-007; ER04-947-006; ER01-2139-011; ER03-1375-004. *Applicants:* Backbone Mountain Windpower LLC; Badger Windpower, LLC; Blythe Energy, LLC; Diablo Winds, LLC; Doswell Limited Partnership; ESI Vansycle Partners, L.P.; FPL Energy Burleigh County Wind, LLC; FPL Energy Cowboy Wind, LLC; FPL Energy Duane Arnold, LLC; FPL Energy Hancock County Wind, LLC; FPL Energy Marcus Hook, L.P.; FPL Energy MH 50, LP; FPL Energy Mower County, LLC; FPL Energy North Dakota Wind, LLC; FPL Energy North Dakota Wind II, LLC; FPL Energy Oklahoma Wind, LLC; FPL Energy Oliver Wind, LLC; FPL Energy Sooner Wind, LLC; FPL Energy South Dakota Wind, LLC; FPL Energy Vansycle, L.L.C.; FPL Energy Wyoming, LLC; Gray County Wind Energy, LLC; Hawkeye Power Partners, LLC; High Winds, LLC; Lake Benton Power Partners II, LLC; Meyersdale Windpower LLC; Mill Run Windpower, LLC; North Jersey Energy Associates, A Limited Partnership; Pennsylvania Windfarms, Inc.; POSDEF Power Company, L.P.; Somerset Windpower, LLC; Waymart Wind Farm, L.P. *Description:* FPLE Companies submits Joint Triennial Market Power Update. *Filed Date:* August 28, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060906-0025. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, September 18, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1047-003; ER06-451-008. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Xcel Energy Services Inc on behalf Southwestern Public Service Company submits First Revised Sheet 8 *et al.* to FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume 1, effective November 1, 2006. *Filed Date:* August 31, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060905-0098. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1432-000. *Applicants:* Commonwealth Edison Company. *Description:* Commonwealth Edison Company submits Interconnection Agreement and Construction Agreement with the City of Batavia and PJM Interconnection, LLC. *Filed Date:* August 30, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060901-0069. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1446-000. *Applicants:* Hawks Nest Hydro LLC. *Description:* Hawks Nest Hydro LLC submits Application for Market-based Authorization, Certain Waivers and Blanket Authorizations and Request for Expedited Action. *Filed Date:* August 31, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060905-0184. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 18, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1448-000. *Applicants:* New England Power Pool Participants Committee. *Description:* The New England Power Pool Participants Committee submits the counterpart signature pages of the New England Power Pool Agreement dated as of September 1, 1971 as amended and executed by the entities. *Filed Date:* September 1, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060906-0015. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1449-000. *Applicants:* NorthWestern Corporation. *Description:* NorthWestern Corporation submits Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreements 33 *et al.* to its FERC Electric Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 5. *Filed Date:* September 1, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060906-0009. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1450-000. *Applicants:* WPS Resources Operating Companies. *Description:* Wisconsin Public Service Corp and Upper Peninsula Power Co submit a notice of cancellation and revised service agreement cover sheet. *Filed Date:* September 1, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060906-0008. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1451-000. *Applicants:* Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. *Description:* Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation submits its Service Agreement 920, OATT of the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Filed Date:* September 1, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060906-0024. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1452-000. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, LLC. *Description:* PJM Interconnection LLC submits an executed Wholesale Market Participation Agreement among PJM, Granger Energy of Honeybrook LLC, and PPL Electric Utilities Corporation. *Filed Date:* September 1, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060906-0022. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1453-000. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. *Description:* PJM Interconnection, LLC submits a Wholesale Market Participation Agreement among PJM, Ocean Energy Corporation, and Jersey Central Power & Light a FirstEnergy Company. *Filed Date:* September 1, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060906-0023. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1454-000. *Applicants:* Westar Energy, Inc. *Description:* Westar Energy, Inc submits its Second Revised Sheets 1 and 4 of its First Revised Rate Schedule 233, an Electric Power Supply Agreement with the City of Robinson, Kansas. *Filed Date:* September 1, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060906-0012. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1462-000. *Applicants:* Aquila Inc. *Description:* Aquila, Inc submits its Power Purchase Agreement, Service Agreement No. 1, with Mid-Kansas Electric Company LLC. *Filed Date:* August 31, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060906-0164. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1463-000. *Applicants:* The Empire District Electric Company. *Description:* The Empire District Electric Co submits its First Revised Sheet 4c-10 *et al.* to its FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No 1. *Filed Date:* September 1, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060906-0165. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1464-000. *Applicants:* ISO New England Inc.; New England Power Pool Participants Committee. *Description:* ISO New England *et al.* submit their proposed market rule changes to re-instate Appendix H to Market Rule 1. *Filed Date:* September 1, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060906-0166. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1465-000. *Applicants:* New England Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* ISO New England, Inc et al submits filing implementing the Transition Provisions of the Forward Capacity Market Settlement Agreement filed on March 6, 2006. *Filed Date:* September 1, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060907-0020. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1466-000. *Applicants:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Description:* The New York Independent System Operator, Inc submits proposed revisions to its Open Access Transmission Tariff and its Market Administration and Control Area Services Tariff etc. *Filed Date:* September 1, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060907-0019. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1467-000; ER06-451-009. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc proposes to revise portions of its Open Access Transmission Tariff relating to its real-time energy imbalance service market. *Filed Date:* September 1, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060907-0054. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1468-000. *Applicants:* Pacificorp. *Description:* PacifiCorp submits its load ratio share figures for August 1, 2006—July 31, 2007. *Filed Date:* September 1, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060907-0164. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 22, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov.* To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15372 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 September 11, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER03-742-001. *Applicants:* RMKG, LLC. *Description:* RMKG, LLC submits its triennial updated market power analysis. *Filed Date:* September 6, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060908-0237. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER03-1182-004. *Applicants:* Tyr Energy, LLC. *Description:* Tyr Energy LLC submits its triennial market power analysis pursuant to the Commission's September 11, 2003 Letter Order. *Filed Date:* September 8, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060908-5066. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 29, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER04-925-013; ER99-830-019. *Applicants:* Merrill Lynch Commodities, Inc.; Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. *Description:* Merrill Lynch Commodities, Inc *et al.* submit a notice of non-material change in the characteristics that FERC relied upon in granting the market-basked rate authority. *Filed Date:* September 6, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060908-0238. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-185-002. *Applicants:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Description:* New York Independent Sys Op, Inc. submits its initial informational filing pursuant to the Commission's April 7, 2006 Order and request for limited tariff waiver. *Filed Date:* September 5, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060908-0232. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 26, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-963-002. *Applicants:* Central Maine Power Company. *Description:* Central Maine Power Co submits its revised tariff sheets, First Revised Sheet 2318 et al, in compliance with the Commission's August 7, 2006 order. *Filed Date:* September 6, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060908-0239. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-992-001. *Applicants:* Otter Tail Power Company. *Description:* Otter Tail Power Company submits its Compliance Filing to the Commission's July 5, 2006 FERC's order. *Filed Date:* September 6, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060907-0021. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1178-001; ER06-1179-001. *Applicants:* SEMASS Partnership. *Description:* SEMASS Partnership submits revised versions of FERC Electric Rate Schedule 1 and its supplements in compliance with FERC's August 7, 2006 letter order. *Filed Date:* September 6, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060908-0240. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1336-001. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, LLC. *Description:* PJM Interconnection LLC submits an amendment to its August 4, 2006 filing of an unexecuted interconnection service agreement with Indeck-Elwood, LLC. *Filed Date:* September 7, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060908-0234. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 28, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1469-000. *Applicants:* California Independent System Operator Corporation. *Description:* California Independent System Operator Corp. submits an amendment to the Responsible Participating Transmission Owner Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Co. *Filed Date:* September 6, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060907-0163. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1470-000. *Applicants:* California Independent System Operator Corporation. *Description:* California Independent System Operator Corp. submits a Pilot Pseudo Tie Implementation Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Co *et al.* *Filed Date:* September 6, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060907-0162. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1471-000. *Applicants:* Westar Energy, Inc. *Description:* Westar Energy, Inc. submits its First Revised Sheet 27 *et al.* to FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume 1 to be effective July 1, 2006. *Filed Date:* September 6, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060908-0179. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov.* To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15419 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings # 1 September 12, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER03-506-003. *Applicants:* TXU Portfolio Management Company LP. *Description:* TXU Portfolio Management Co, LP submits its triennial market power update pursuant to FERC's 8/27/03 order. *Filed Date:* 08/24/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060905-0258. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 14, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER03-1326-006. *Applicants:* Colorado Green Holdings, LLC. *Description:* Colorado Green Holdings, LLC submits its triennial Updated Market Power Analysis. *Filed Date:* 09/08/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060912-0377. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 29, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER04-925-012; ER99-830-018. *Applicants:* Merrill Lynch Commodities, Inc. *Description:* Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc submits an errata to amend the 8/18/06 notice of non-material change in status under ER04-925 *et al.* *Filed Date:* 08/30/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060905-0030. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-795-004. *Applicants:* ISO New England Inc. *Description:* ISO New England Inc. submits its Regulation Clearing Price compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's 3/7/06 order. *Filed Date:* 09/07/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060907-5030. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 28, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1473-000. *Applicants:* Duke Power Company LLC. *Description:* Duke Power Co, LLC submits a notice of cancellation of the Large Generator Interconnection Agreement with Power Ventures Group, LLC. *Filed Date:* 09/08/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060912-0367. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 29, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1474-000. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, LLC. *Description:* PJM Interconnection, LLC submits modifications to its Regional Transmission Expansion Planning Protocol under ER06-1474. *Filed Date:* 09/08/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060912-0368. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 29, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1475-000. *Applicants:* Avista Corporation. *Description:* Avista Corp submits revisions to its Open Access Transmission Tariff, Volume 8, to be effective 11/9/06. *Filed Date:* 09/08/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060912-0373. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 29, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1477-000; ER06-1478-000. *Applicants:* Idaho Power Company. *Description:* Idaho Power Co submits an executed version of the Caribou Transmission Interconnection Agreement with PacifiCorp. *Filed Date:* 09/07/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060912-0371. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 28, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1479-000. *Applicants:* Alloy Power L.L.C. *Description:* Alloy Power, LLC submits a Notice of Succession, effective 8/25/06, it succeeded to the Rate Schedule FERC No. 1 of Elkem Metals Co—Alloy, LP. *Filed Date:* 09/07/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060912-0372. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 28, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1480-000. *Applicants:* Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.; Black Hills Power, Inc. *Description:* Black Hills Power, Inc *et al.* submits a revised version of Schedules 9, 10, and 12 to its Joint OAT Tariff with Power River Energy Corporation. *Filed Date:* 09/07/2006. *Accession Number:* 20060912-0370. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 28, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov.* To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15431 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2150-033] Washington Puget Sound Energy, Inc.; Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Baker River Hydroelectric Project September 8, 2006. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR Part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for a license for the Baker River Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2150-033), located on the Baker River in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington and has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS)for the project. The final EIS was prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to 40 CFR 1501.6 of the National Environmental Policy Act. The Baker River Project occupies 5,207 acres of lands within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The final EIS, contains staff evaluations of the applicant's proposal and the alternatives for relicensing the Baker River Project. The final EIS documents the views of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, affected Indian tribes, the public, the license applicant, and Commission staff. A copy of the final EIS is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Branch, Room 2A, located at 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The final EIS also may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at
(866)208-3676, or for TTY,
(202)502-8659. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. *For Further Information Contact:* Steve Hocking at
(202)502-8753 or at *steve.hocking@ferc.gov.* Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15384 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP00-006-014] Gulfstream Natural Gas System, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Gulfstream Natural Gas System, LLC'S Phase III Pipeline Project and Notice of Site Visit and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues September 8, 2006. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment
(EA)that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Gulfstream Natural Gas System, LLC's (Gulfstream) application for its Phase III Pipeline Project. Gulfstream proposes to amend its existing Phase III authorization under the FERC certificate granted October 8, 2003 by modifying the route and pipeline diameter. In this filing, Gulfstream proposes to construct, own and operate a 34.3-mile segment of 30-inch gas pipeline extending from its existing Station 712 in Martin County, Florida to a newly constructed Station 705 that would connect to the proposed Florida Power & Light Company
(FPL)2,220 megawatt
(MW)gas turbine West County Energy Center
(WCEC)in Palm Beach County, Florida. Gulfstream has executed firm service agreement with FPL to deliver 345,000 decatherms per day (Dth/d) of natural gas to the WCEC for a primary term of 23 years. The FPL WCEC is a nonjurisdictional facility under FERC regulations. The facility is being licensed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Siting Office under the jurisdiction of the Florida Power Plant Siting Act. This notice announces the opening of the scoping period that will be used to gather environmental input from the public and interested agencies on the project. Scoping comments are requested by October 9, 2006. With this notice, the staff of the FERC is asking other Federal, State, local and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the EA. These agencies may choose to participate once they have evaluated Gulfstream's proposal relative to their responsibilities. Agencies that would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments described in Appendix 1. This notice is being sent to potentially affected landowners; Federal, State, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American Tribes, other interested parties; local libraries and newspapers. State and local government representatives are asked to notify their constituents of this planned project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by a pipeline company representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed facilities. The pipeline company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the Commission, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the pipeline company could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with State law. A brochure prepared by the FERC entitled “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility On My Land? What Do I Need To Know?” is available for viewing on the FERC Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ). This brochure addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission's proceedings. Background The proposed 34.3-mile Phase III pipeline project is the third segment of Gulfstream's approximately 710-mile Phase I and II pipeline projects that extend from Alabama and Mississippi, across the Gulf of Mexico, through central Florida to Martin County in southeastern Florida. The Phase I project was placed into service on May 28, 2002 and Phase II was placed into service on February 1, 2005. The original Phase III project was for a 32.14-mile, 24-inch pipeline to extend from Station 712 in Martin County, Florida, and terminate in Belle Glade. The new proposed 34.3 Phase III pipeline project follows the original route for 7.1 miles then turns in a southeasterly direction to just north of Twenty Mile Bend, where the proposed WCEC is to be located. Summary of the Proposed Project Martin County, FL • Construct 10.15 miles of 30-inch-diameter gas pipeline commencing from Gulfstream's existing Station 712 (milepost 0.0 to milepost 10.15). • Install a new 36-inch launcher assembly, including a 30-inch valve, at Gulfstream's existing Station 712. Palm Beach County, Florida • Construct 24.15 miles of 30-inch-diameter gas pipeline from milepost 10.15 to milepost 34.30. • Install a new 30-inch valve setting at milepost 14.81. • Install a new meter station, Station 705, which includes a receiver assembly, at the end of the proposed pipeline, milepost 34.30. The location of the project facilities is shown in Appendix 2. 1 1 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . Copies of all appendices, other than appendix 1 (maps), are available on the Commission's website at the “eLibrary” link or from the Commissions Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, or call
(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary refer to the last page of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail. Land Requirements Construction of the proposed pipeline facilities, including extra work areas, access roads, pipe/constructor yards, horizontal directional drill
(HDD)drilling mud disposal areas would require the temporary disturbance of about 796 acres of land, the majority of which is located on sugarcane agricultural land and access roads. The three aboveground facilities, existing Station 712 at milepost 0.0, the new valve setting at milepost 14.81, and the new Station 705 at milepost 34.30, would require the temporary disturbance of 1.6 acres. Following construction, permanent land acquisition of 343.1 acres would be maintained as part of the right-of-way and access roads for the maintenance of the gas pipeline. The aboveground facilities would require 1.2 permanent acres to be maintained during operation. The remaining acreage affected by construction would be restored and allowed to revert to its former land uses. The EA Process We 2 are preparing this EA to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA)which requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action whenever it considers the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as “scoping”. The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important environmental issues. By this Notice of Intent, the Commission staff requests public comments on the scope of the issues to address in the EA. All comments received are considered during the preparation of the EA. 2 ”We”, “us”, and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP). Our independent analysis of the issues will be in the EA. Depending on the comments received during the scoping process, the EA may be published and mailed to Federal, State, and local agencies, public interest groups, interested individuals, affected landowners, newspapers, libraries, and the Commissions official service list for this proceeding. A comment period will be allotted for review if the EA is published. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make our recommendations to the Commission. Currently Identified Environmental Issues In the EA, we will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the project. We will also evaluate reasonable alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project. We have already identified several issues that we think deserve attention based on a preliminary review of the proposed facilities and the environmental information provided by Gulfstream. This preliminary list of issues may be changed based on your comments and our analysis. Project-related impact on: • Two commercial/industrial buildings within 50 feet of the construction workspace; • Twelve active water supply wells within 150 feet of construction; • Upland hardwood forest; • Four federally-listed threatened and endangered species potentially in the project area; • Two wetlands; and • 224 water body crossings. Site Visit On September 25, 2006, the Office of Energy Projects
(OEP)staff will conduct a site visit of Gulfstream's proposed Phase III Pipeline Construction Project. This site visit is being conducted to give landowners, agency personnel and any other interested parties the opportunity to become more familiar with the project and talk to FERC and Gulfstream staff directly. Examination will be by automobile and on foot. Representatives of Gulfstream will be accompanying the FERC staff. Those planning to attend must provide their own transportation. Those interested in attending should meet at 10 a.m.
(EST)in the parking lot of the public rest stop on State Hwy 76 at the Hwy 76/441 Intersection, on the east side of St. Lucie Canal Bridge. For additional information, please contact the Commission's Office of External Affairs at 1-866-208-FERC. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the project. By becoming a commentor, your concerns will be addressed in the EA and considered by the Commission. You should focus on the potential environmental effects of the proposal, alternatives to the proposal (including alternative locations and routes), and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. Please carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are received in time and properly recorded: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of Gas Branch 3. • Reference Docket Number CP00-006-014. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before October 9, 2006. Please note that the Commission encourages electronic filing of comments. See 18 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link and the link to the User's Guide. Prepare your submission in the same manner as you would if filing on paper and save it to a file on your hard drive. Before you can file comments you will need to create an account by clicking on “Login to File” and then “New User Account.” You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making. This filing is considered a “Comment on Filing.” The determination of whether to distribute the EA for public comment will be based on the response to this notice. If you are interested in receiving it, please return the Information Requested (Appendix 3). An effort is being made to send this notice to all individuals affected by the proposed project. This includes all landowners who are potential right-of-way grantors, whose property may be used temporarily for project purposes, or who own homes within distances defined in the Commission's regulations of certain aboveground facilities. Becoming an Intervenor In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, you may want to become an official party to the proceeding known as an “intervenor”. To become an intervenor you must file a motion to intervene according to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214). Intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. Motions to Intervene should be electrically submitted using the Commission's eFiling system at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons without Internet access should send an original and 14 copies of their motion to the Secretary of the Commission at the address indicated previously. Persons filing Motions to Intervene on or before the comment deadline indicated above must send a copy of the motion to the Applicant. All filings, including late interventions, submitted after the comment deadline must be served on the Applicant and all other intervenors identified on the Commission's service list for this proceeding. Persons on the service list with e-mail addresses may be served electronically; others must be served a hard copy of the filing. Affected landowners and parties with environmental concerns may be granted intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which would not be adequately represented by any other parties. You do not need intervenor status to have your environmental comments considered. Environmental Mailing List If you wish to remain on our environmental mailing list, please return the Information Request Form included in Appendix 3. If you do not return this form, you will be removed from our mailing list. Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on “General Search” and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TYY, contact
(202)502-8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to the documents. Go to *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.* Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15386 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP06-433-000] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Palmyra North Expansion Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues September 12, 2006. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment
(EA)that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Palmyra North Expansion Project involving construction and operation of facilities by Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) in Clay County, Kansas; Saunders, Washington, and Otoe Counties, Nebraska; Lincoln County, South Dakota; and Cherokee and Dickinson Counties, Iowa. 1 These facilities would consist of modifications to existing facilities and installation of new facilities. This EA will be used by the Commission in its decision-making process to determine whether the project is in the public convenience and necessity. 1 On August 29, 2006, Northern filed its application with the Commission under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157 of the Commission's regulations. The Commission filed its notice of application on September 6, 2006. If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by a pipeline company representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed facilities. The pipeline company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the Commission, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the pipeline company could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with state law. A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility On My Land? What Do I Need To Know?” was attached to the project notice Northern provided to landowners. This fact sheet addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission's proceedings. It is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ). Summary of the Proposed Project Northern proposes to expand the capacity of its Palmyra North Facilities in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and South Dakota to transport approximately 32,100 dekatherms per day of natural gas in order to meet agricultural and ethanol customer demand and to increase incremental winter peak day service. Northern seeks authority to: • Add a new Solar Centaur 40S-T4700 simple cycle turbine to a gas-fired-turbine compressor and relocate the compressor and all associated facilities from Clifton Compressor Station in Clay County, Kansas to Palmyra Compressor Station in Otoe County, Nebraska; • Install a dual-run-regulator station with associated piping around an existing block valve at mile post
(MP)47.6 in Saunders County, Nebraska; • Install a flow-limiting-control-valve to its existing Cargill Town Border Station at MP 16.9 in Washington County, Nebraska; • Install a new meter station to an existing Northern line at MP 65.2 in Lincoln County, South Dakota; • Install a new 9,240-foot-long, 6-inch-diameter branch line to existing pipelines and the Town Border Station to an existing Northern mainline and install a new 6-inch-diameter branch line in Dickinson County, Iowa; and • Connect a 200-foot-long, 4-inch-diameter pipeline to an existing Town Border Station with a new 4-inch-diameter branch line and take-off valve in Cherokee County, Iowa. Northern has proposed several nonjurisdictional facilities to be associated with the Palmyra North Expansion Project that include two new ethanol plants, one ethanol plant expansion, an expansion of an integrated corn processing plant, and a 20-mile-long, 6-inch-diameter pipeline to their Millennium Plant. The general location of the project facilities is shown in Appendix 1. 2 2 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . Copies of all appendices, other than Appendix 1 (maps), are available on the Commission's Web site at the “eLibrary” link or from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, or call
(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary, refer to the last page of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail. Land Requirements for Construction Project activities will occur on property owned by Northern, with the majority of the project activities occurring within Northern's existing facilities. Construction of the proposed facilities would impact about 85.0 acres of land. Following construction, approximately 0.5 acres of new land would be maintained for operation. The remaining 84.5 acres of land would be restored and allowed to revert to its former use. The EA Process The National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA)requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action whenever it considers the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as “scoping.” The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important environmental issues. By this Notice of Intent, the Commission staff requests public comments on the scope of the issues to address in the EA. All comments received are considered during the preparation of the EA. State and local government representatives are encouraged to notify their constituents of this proposed action and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. In the EA, we 3 will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed project under these general headings: 3 “We”, “us”, and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP). • Geology and Soils • Land Use • Water Resources and Wetlands • Cultural Resources • Vegetation and Wildlife • Air Quality and Noise • Threatened and Endangered Species • Public Safety We will also evaluate possible alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project, and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on the various resource areas. Our independent analysis of the issues will be in the EA. Depending on the comments received during the scoping process, the EA may be published and mailed to Federal, state, and local agencies, public interest groups, interested individuals, affected landowners, newspapers, libraries, and the Commission's official service list for this proceeding. A comment period will be allotted for review if the EA is published. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure your comments are considered, please carefully follow the instructions in the public participation section below. Currently Identified Environmental Issues We have already identified several issues that we think deserve attention based on a preliminary review of the proposed facilities and the environmental information provided by Northern. This preliminary list of issues may be changed based on your comments and our analysis. • A total of 0.5 acre of agricultural land would convert to industrial use. • Air and noise quality may be affected by added facilities. Also, we have made a preliminary decision to not address the impacts of the nonjurisdictional facilities. We will briefly describe their location and summarize the status of state and local environmental reviews in the EA. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the project. By becoming a commentor, your concerns will be addressed in the EA and considered by the Commission. You should focus on the potential environmental effects of the proposal, alternatives to the proposal (including alternative locations), and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. Please carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are received in time and properly recorded: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of OEP/DG2E, Gas Branch 3. • Reference Docket No. CP06-433-000. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before October 14, 2006. Please note that we are continuing to experience delays in mail deliveries from the U.S. Postal Service. As a result, we will include all comments that we receive within a reasonable time frame in our environmental analysis of this project. However, the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments or interventions or protests to this proceeding. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link and the link to the User's Guide. Before you can file comments you will need to create a free account which can be created online. We may mail the EA for comment. If you are interested in receiving it, please return the Information Request (Appendix 3). If you do not return the Information Request, you will be taken off the mailing list. Becoming an Intervenor In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, you may want to become an official party to the proceeding, or “intervenor”. To become an intervenor you must file a motion to intervene according to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214). Intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. Motions to Intervene should be electronically submitted using the Commission's eFiling system at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons without Internet access should send an original and 14 copies of their motion to the Secretary of the Commission at the address indicated previously. Persons filing Motions to Intervene on or before the comment deadline indicated above must send a copy of the motion to the Applicant. All filings, including late interventions, submitted after the comment deadline must be served on the Applicant and all other intervenors identified on the Commission's service list for this proceeding. Persons on the service list with e-mail addresses may be served electronically; others must be served a hard copy of the filing. Affected landowners and parties with environmental concerns may be granted intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which would not be adequately represented by any other parties. You do not need intervenor status to have your environmental comments considered. Environmental Mailing List An effort is being made to send this notice to all individuals, organizations, and government entities interested in and/or potentially affected by the proposed project. This includes all landowners who are potential right-of-way grantors, whose property may be used temporarily for project purposes, or who own homes within distances defined in the Commission's regulations of certain aboveground facilities. By this notice we are also asking governmental agencies, especially those in Appendix 2, to express their interest in becoming cooperating agencies for the preparation of the EA. Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *www.ferc.gov* ) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on “General Search” and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to the documents. Go to *www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.* Finally, public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission's calendar located at *http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx* along with other related information. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15430 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests September 8, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Transfer of License. b. *Project No.:* 2902-019. c. *Date Filed:* August 28, 2006. d. *Applicants:* Nekoosa Packaging Corporation
(NPC)and GP Big Island, LLC (GP Big Island). e. *Name and Location of Project:* The Big Island Project is located on the James River, near the Town of Big Island and the City of Lynchburg, in Amherst and Bedford Counties, Virginia. f. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). g. *Applicant Contacts:* For NPC and GP Big Island: Mr. Richard C. Judy, Nekoosa Packaging Corporation, 9363 Lee Jackson Highway, Big Island, VA 24526,
(434)299-7331. Mr. Matthew D. Manahan, Pierce Atwood LLP, One Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101,
(207)791-1100. h. *FERC Contact:* Etta L. Foster
(202)502-8769. i. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* September 29, 2006. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper, see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Please include the project number (P-2902-019) on any comments, protests, or motions filed. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all interveners filing a document with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the documents on that resource agency. j. *Description of Application:* Applicants request approval, under Section 8 of the Federal Power Act, of a transfer of license for the Big Island Project No. 2902 from the Nekoosa Packaging Corporation to GP Big Island, LLC. k. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “FERRIS” link. Enter the project number excluding the last three digits (P-8315) in the docket number field to access the document. For online assistance, contact *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll-free
(866)208-3676, for TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the addresses in item g. l. Individual desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. m. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. n. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “Comments”, “Protests”, or “Motion to Intervene”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. o. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filling comments, it will be assumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15375 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Accepting for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests and Comments September 8, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12721-000. c. *Date filed:* July 31, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Pepperell Hydro Company LLC. e. *Name of Project:* East Pepperell Project. f. *Location:* On Nashua River, in Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Dr. Peter B. Clark, P.O. Box 149, 823 Bay Road, Hamilton, MA 01936,
(978)468-3999. i. *FERC Contact:* Etta Foster,
(202)502-8769. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-12721-000) on any comments, protests, or motions filed. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would consist of:
(1)The existing 27-foot-high, 275-foot-long, East Pepperell Dam;
(2)an existing intake;
(3)an existing impoundment with a surface area of approximately 1,465 acres and a storage capacity of approximately 6,600 acre-feet at a normal maximum water surface elevation of 199.8-feet above mean sea level with 3-foot flashboards in place;
(4)an existing 13-foot-diameter, 666-foot-long, wood stave penstock;
(5)a proposed powerhouse containing three generating units having an installed capacity of 1,920 kW;
(5)a switchyard;
(6)an existing 450-foot-long, 600 volt transmission line connected to the former Pepperell Paper Company and an existing 1,600-foot, 69-kV transmission line connected to the East Pepperell substation of National Grid owned by Mass Electric Company, and
(7)appurtenant facilities. The project would have an estimated annual generation of approximately 7,123 MWh. The applicant plans to sell the generated energy. l. *Location of Application:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling
(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h. above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Competing Preliminary Permit—Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. o. Competing Development Application—Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. p. Notice of Intent—a notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit—A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letter the title “Comments”, “Recommendations for Terms and Conditions”, “Protest”, “Motion to Intervene”, “Notice of Intent”, or “Competing Application”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15383 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests September 12, 2006. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters. b. *Project No.:* 2210-140. c. *Date filed:* August 29, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Appalachian Power Company e. *Name of Project:* Smith Mountain Pumped Storage Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Roanoke River, in Bedford, Pittsylvania, Franklin, and Roanoke Counties, Virginia. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r) and 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Teresa P. Rogers, Hydro Generation Department, Appalachian Power, P.O. Box 2021, Roanoke, VA 24022-2121,
(540)985-2441. i. *FERC Contact:* Rebecca Martin at 202-502-6012, or e-mail *Rebecca.martin@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* October 13, 2006. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-2210-140) on any comments or motions filed. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages e-filings. k. *Description of Application:* The licensee requests a variance to grant Virginia State Parks permission to dredge sand and excavate non-sand substrate from the Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach in Bedford County, Virginia. Virginia State Parks (applicant) is proposing to restore the existing sand beach to near original elevation grades and to prevent the moving sand from obstructing the function of adjacent structures. The restoration involves the removal of sand and clay from within the project boundary, dewatering the sand, replacement of the dredged and dewatered sand, and the addition of approximately 100 cubic yards of sand. The total amount of land disturbance required for the project is approximately 2.3 acres. The licensee is requesting the variance because the proposed action is not in conformance with the approved Shoreline Management Plan for the Smith Mountain Pumped Storage Project, approved on July 5, 2005. l. *Location of Application:* The filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “e-Library” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free
(866)208-3676 or TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments:* Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. q. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15426 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests September 12, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Transfer of License. b. *Project No.(s):* 2232-521; 2331-034; 2332-040; 2503-106; 2601-010; 2602-011; 2603-015; 2619-015; 2686-050; 2692-040; 2694-021; 2698-044, and 2740-048. c. *Date Filed:* August 25, 2006. d. *Applicants:* Duke Energy Corporation
(DEC)and Duke Power Company LLC (DPCLLC). e. *Name and Location of Project(s):* (P-2232) The Catawba-Wateree Project located on the Catawba River in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, McDowell, Mecklenburg Counties, North Carolina and on the Catawba-Wateree River in Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster and York Counties, SC; (P-2331) Ninety-Nine Islands Project, located on Broad River, Cherokee Co., SC; (P-2332) Gaston Shoals Project, located on Broad River, Cherokee Co., SC ; (P-2503) Keowee-Toxaway Project, located on Keowee, Little, Whitewater, Toxaway, Thompson and Horsepasture Rivers, in Oconee and Pickens Counties, SC and Translyvania County, NC.; (P-2601) Bryson Project, located on Oconaluftee River, Swain County, NC; (P-2602) Dillsboro Project, located on Tuckasegee River, Jackson Co., NC; (P-2603) Franklin Project, located on Little Tennessee River, Macon County, NC; (P-2619) Mission Project located on the Hiwassee River, Clay County, NC; (P-2686) West Fork Project located on the West Fork Tuckasegee River, Jackson County, NC; (P-2692) Nantahala Project located on Nantahala River, Dicks Creek and White Oak Creek, in Clay and Macon Counties, NC; (P-2694) Queens Creek Project located on Queens Creek, near the Town of Topton, Macon County, NC; (P-2698) East Fork Project located on the East Fork Tuckasegee River, Jackson County, NC; and (P-2740) Bad Creek Project located on the Bad and West Bad Creeks, Oconee County, SC. f. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). g. *Applicant Contacts:* For DEC: Garry S. Rice, Associate General Counsel, Duke Energy Corporation, 526 South Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202,
(704)382-8111. John A. Whittaker, IV, Winston & Strawn LLP, 1700 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20006-3817,
(202)282-5766. For DPCLLC: Jeffrey G. Lineberger, Manager, Hydro Licensing, Duke Power Company LLC, P.O. Box 1006, Mail Code EC12Y, Charlotte, NC 28201-1006,
(704)382-5942. h. *FERC Contact:* Etta L. Foster
(202)502-8769. i. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* October 12, 2006. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper, see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Please include the project number (P-2232-521; P-2331-034; P-2332-040; P-2503-106; P-2601-010; P-2602-011; P-2603-015; P-2619-015; P-2686-050; P-2692-040; P-2694-021; P-2698-044, or P-2740-048) on any comments, protests, or motions filed. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing a document with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the documents on that resource agency. j. *Description of Application:* Applicants request approval, under section 8 of the Federal Power Act, of a transfer of license for the following projects: Catawba-Wateree (P-2232-521), Ninety-Nine Islands (P-2331-034), Gaston Shoals (P-2332-040), Keowee-Toxaway (P-2503-106), Bryson (P-2601-010), Dillsboro (P-2602-011), Franklin (P-2603-015), Mission (P-2619-015), West Fork (P-2686-050), Nantahala (P-2692-040), Queens Creek (P-2694-021), East Fork (P-2698-044), and Bad Creek (P-2740-048) from the Duke Energy Corporation to Duke Power Company LLC. k. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the project number excluding the last three digits (P-2232, 2331, 2332, 2503, 2601, 2602, 2603, 2619, 2686, 2692, 2694, 2698, or 2740) in the docket number field to access the document. For online assistance, contact *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll-free
(866)208-3676, for TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the addresses in item g. l. Individual desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. m. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. n. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTESTS”, or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. o. *Agency Comments:* Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filling comments, it will be assumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15427 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests September 12, 2006. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters. b. *Project No.:* 349-115. c. *Date Filed:* August 18, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Alabama Power Company. e. *Name of Project:* Martin Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on Lake Martin in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r) and 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Keith E. Bryant, Senior Engineer; 600 18th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203,
(205)257-1403. i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Isis Johnson at
(202)502-6346, or by e-mail: *Isis.Johnson@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* October 13, 2006. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Ms. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-349-115) on any comments or motions filed. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages e-filings. k. *Description of Request:* Alabama Power Company, licensee for the Martin Dam Hydroelectric Project, has requested Commission approval to permit The Pointe at Sunset Point LLC to install 30 stationary boat slips, as well as a separate stationary wooden pier and platform. These facilities are intended for use by the residents of condominiums that are located outside the project boundary on adjoining lands. These facilities would be located on the north side of Blue Creek, approximately eight stream miles above Martin Dam. Existing structures within the project boundary at the proposed development site include ten stationary wooden boat slips and a seawall that protects 974 feet of shoreline. These structures were previously permitted by the licensee. A commercial marina, Harbor Pointe, is also located within one mile of The Pointe at Sunset Point. l. Location of the Application: This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at
(866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “Comments”, “Recommendations for Terms and Conditions”, “Protest”, or “Motion to Intervene”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described applications. A copy of the applications may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15428 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-365-000; Docket No. RP06-231-002] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Norstar Operating, LLC v. Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Meeting September 12, 2006. Take notice that a meeting will be held in the above-captioned proceeding on Tuesday, September 26, 2006, at 1 p.m. (EDT), at 200 Civic Center Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the basics of pipeline corrosion including measurement, assessment, and control methods, as well as history and experience. Attendance is limited to Commission Staff and parties to the proceeding. Those parties who want to attend should contact Sharon Taylor at 304-357-3393. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15424 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RM98-1-000] Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications; Public Notice September 12, 2006. This constitutes notice, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2201(b), of the receipt of prohibited and exempt off-the-record communications. Order No. 607 (64 FR 51222, September 22, 1999) requires Commission decisional employees, who make or receive a prohibited or exempt off-the-record communication relevant to the merits of a contested proceeding, to deliver to the Secretary of the Commission, a copy of the communication, if written, or a summary of the substance of any oral communication. Prohibited communications are included in a public, non-decisional file associated with, but not a part of, the decisional record of the proceeding. Unless the Commission determines that the prohibited communication and any responses thereto should become a part of the decisional record, the prohibited off-the-record communication will not be considered by the Commission in reaching its decision. Parties to a proceeding may seek the opportunity to respond to any facts or contentions made in a prohibited off-the-record communication, and may request that the Commission place the prohibited communication and responses thereto in the decisional record. The Commission will grant such a request only when it determines that fairness so requires. Any person identified below as having made a prohibited off-the-record communication shall serve the document on all parties listed on the official service list for the applicable proceeding in accordance with Rule 2010, 18 CFR 385.2010. Exempt off-the-record communications are included in the decisional record of the proceeding, unless the communication was with a cooperating agency as described by 40 CFR 1501.6, made under 18 CFR 385.2201(e)(1)(v). The following is a list of off-the-record communications recently received by the Secretary of the Commission. The communications listed are grouped by docket numbers in ascending order. These filings are available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits, in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC, Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at
(866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. Docket No. Date received Presenter or requester Exempt: 1. CP04-400-002 9-06-06 Jennifer Kerrigan. 2. CP05-372-000 9-7-06 Bart Gordon. 3. CP06-12-000; CP06-13-000; CP06-14-000 9-6-06 John Wisniewski. 4. CP06-115-000 9-11-06 Stephanie J. Mason. 5. EL05-121-000 8-17-06 Alan R. Schriber, PhD. 6. Project No. 11858-002 9-6-06 John Pecora. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15429 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; 3064-0046 AGENCY: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Notice of information collection to be submitted to OMB for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUMMARY: In accordance with requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the FDIC hereby gives notice that it is submitting to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)a request for OMB review and approval of the renewal of the information collection system described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 18, 2006. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments on the collection of information entitled: “Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA)” (3064-0046); all comments should refer to the name and number of the collection. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • *http://www.FDIC.gov/regulations/laws/federal/notices.html.* • *E-mail:* *comments@fdic.gov.* Include the name and number of the collection in the subject line of the message. • *Mail:* Gary A. Kuiper (202.898.3877), Counsel, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Suite 3103, 550 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20429. • *Hand Delivery:* Comments may be hand-delivered to the guard station at the rear of the 550 17th Street Building (located on F Street), on business days between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. A copy of the comments may also be submitted to the OMB Desk Officer for the FDIC, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary A. Kuiper, at the address identified above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposal to renew the following currently approved collection of information: *Title:* Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). *OMB Number:* 3064-0046. *Form Number:* None. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Affected Public:* Insured state nonmember banks. *Estimated Number of Responses:* 1,890,384. *Estimated Time per Response:* 5 minutes. *Total Annual Burden:* 157,532 hours. *General Description of Collection:* To permit the FDIC to detect discrimination in residential mortgage lending, certain insured state nonmember banks are required by FDIC regulation 12 CFR 338 to maintain various data on home loan applicants. Request for Comment *Comments are invited on:*
(a)Whether these collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the FDIC's functions, including whether the information has practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the information collections, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the information collections on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated at Washington, DC, this 6th day of September, 2006. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15363 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6714-01-P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; 3064-0018 AGENCY: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Notice of information collection to be submitted to OMB for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUMMARY: In accordance with requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), the FDIC hereby gives notice that it is submitting to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)a request for OMB review and approval of the renewal of the information collection system described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 18, 2006. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments on the collection of information entitled: “Application Pursuant to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act” (3064-0018); All comments should refer to the name and number of the collection. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • *http://www.FDIC.gov/regulations/laws/federal/notices.html.* • *E-mail: comments@fdic.gov.* Include the name and number of the collection in the subject line of the message. • *Mail:* Gary A. Kuiper (202.898.3877), Counsel, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Suite 3103, 550 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20429. • *Hand Delivery:* Comments may be hand-delivered to the guard station at the rear of the 550 17th Street Building (located on F Street), on business days between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. A copy of the comments may also be submitted to the OMB Desk Officer for the FDIC, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary A. Kuiper, at the address identified above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposal to renew the following currently approved collection of information: *Title:* Application Pursuant to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. *OMB Number:* 3064-0018. *Form Number:* FDIC 6710/07. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Affected Public:* Insured depository institutions. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 14. *Estimated Time per Response:* 16 hours. *Total Annual Burden:* 224 hours. *General Description of Collection:* Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1829) requires the FDIC's consent prior to any participation in the affairs of an insured depository institution by a person who has been convicted of crimes involving dishonesty or breach of trust. To obtain that consent, an insured depository institution must submit an application to the FDIC for approval on Form FDIC 6710/07. Request for Comment *Comments are invited on:*
(a)Whether these collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the FDIC's functions, including whether the information has practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the information collections, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the information collections on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments will become a matter of public record. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15364 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6714-01-P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; 3064-0111 AGENCY: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Notice of information collection to be submitted to OMB for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUMMARY: In accordance with requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), the FDIC hereby gives notice that it is submitting to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)a request for OMB review and approval of the renewal of the information collection system described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 18, 2006. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments on the collection of information entitled: “Activities and Investments of Insured State Banks” (3064-0111); All comments should refer to the name and number of the collection. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • *http://www.FDIC.gov/regulations/laws/federal/notices.html.* • *E-mail: comments@fdic.gov.* Include the name and number of the collection in the subject line of the message. • *Mail:* Gary A. Kuiper (202.898.3877), Counsel, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Suite 3130, 550 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20429. • *Hand Delivery:* Comments may be hand-delivered to the guard station at the rear of the 550 17th Street Building (located on F Street), on business days between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. A copy of the comments may also be submitted to the OMB Desk Officer for the FDIC, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary A. Kuiper, at the address identified above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposal to renew the following currently approved collection of information: *Title:* Activities and Investments of Insured State Banks. *OMB Number:* 3064-0111. *Form Number:* None. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Affected Public:* Insured state nonmember banks. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 130. *Estimated Time per Response:* 8 hours. *Total Annual Burden:* 1040 hours. *General Description of Collection:* With certain exceptions, Section 24 of the FDI Act (12 U.S.C. 1831a) limits the direct equity investments of state chartered banks to equity investments that are permissible for national banks. In addition, the statute prohibits an insured state bank from directly engaging as principal in any activity that is not permissible for a national bank or indirectly through a subsidiary in an activity that is not permissible for a subsidiary of a national bank unless the bank meets it minimum capital requirements and the FDIC determines that the activity does not pose a significant risk to the deposit insurance fund. The FDIC can make such a determination for exception by regulation or by an order. 12 CFR 362 is the FDIC's implementing regulation for Section 24. It details the activities that insured state banks or their subsidiaries may engage in, under certain criteria and conditions, and identifies the information that banks must furnish to the FDIC in order to obtain the FDIC's approval or nonobjection. Request for Comment *Comments are invited on:*
(a)Whether these collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the FDIC's functions, including whether the information has practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the information collections, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the information collections on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated at Washington, DC, this 6th day of September, 2006. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15365 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6714-01-P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; 3064-0095 AGENCY: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Notice of information collection to be submitted to OMB for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUMMARY: In accordance with requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), the FDIC hereby gives notice that it is submitting to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)a request for OMB review and approval of the renewal of the information collection system described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 18, 2006. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments on the collection of information entitled: “Procedures for Monitoring Bank Protection Act Compliance” (3064-0095); All comments should refer to the name and number of the collection. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • *http://www.FDIC.gov/regulations/laws/federal/notices.html.* • *E-mail:* *comments@fdic.gov.* Include the name and number of the collection in the subject line of the message. • *Mail:* Gary A. Kuiper (202.898.3877), Counsel, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Suite 3130, 550 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20429. • *Hand Delivery:* Comments may be hand-delivered to the guard station at the rear of the 550 17th Street Building (located on F Street), on business days between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. A copy of the comments may also be submitted to the OMB Desk Officer for the FDIC, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary A. Kuiper, at the address identified above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposal to renew the following currently approved collection of information: *Title:* Procedures for Monitoring Bank Protection Act Compliance. *OMB Number:* 3064-0095. *Form Number:* None. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Affected Public:* Insured state nonmember banks. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 5,250. *Estimated Time per Response:* 0.5 hours. *Total Annual Burden:* 2,625 hours. *General Description of Collection:* The Bank Protection Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1881-1884) requires each Federal supervisory agency to promulgate rules establishing minimum standards for security devices and procedures to discourage financial crime and to assist in the identification of persons who commit such crimes. To avoid the necessity of constantly updating a technology-based regulation, the FDIC takes a flexible approach to implementing this statute. It requires each insured nonmember bank to designate a security officer who will administer a written security program. The security program shall:
(1)Establish procedures for opening and closing for business and for safekeeping valuables;
(2)establish procedures that will assist in identifying persons committing crimes against the bank;
(3)provide for initial and periodic training of employees in their responsibilities under the security program; and
(4)provide for selecting, testing, operating and maintaining security devices as prescribed in the regulation. In addition, the FDIC requires the security officer to report at least annually to the bank's board of directors on the effectiveness of the security program. Request for Comment Comments are invited on:
(a)Whether these collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the FDIC's functions, including whether the information has practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the information collections, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the information collections on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated at Washington, DC, this 6th day of September, 2006. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15366 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6714-01-P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; 3064-0093 AGENCY: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Notice of information collection to be submitted to OMB for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUMMARY: In accordance with requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), the FDIC hereby gives notice that it is submitting to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)a request for OMB review and approval of the renewal of the information collection system described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 18, 2006. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments on the collection of information entitled: “Notice Required of Government Securities Dealers or Brokers (Insured State Nonmember Banks)” (3064-0093); All comments should refer to the name and number of the collection. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • *http://www.FDIC.gov/regulations/laws/federal/notices.html.* • *E-mail: comments@fdic.gov.* Include the name and number of the collection in the subject line of the message. • *Mail:* Gary A. Kuiper (202.898.3877), Counsel, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Suite 3130, 550 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20429. • *Hand Delivery:* Comments may be hand-delivered to the guard station at the rear of the 550 17th Street Building (located on F Street), on business days between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. A copy of the comments may also be submitted to the OMB Desk Officer for the FDIC, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary A. Kuiper, at the address identified above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposal to renew the following currently approved collection of information: 1. *Title:* Notices Required of Government Securities Dealers or Brokers (Insured State Nonmember Banks). *OMB Number:* 3064-0093. *Form Numbers:* G-FIN; G-FINW; G-FIN4; & G-FIN5. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Affected Public:* Insured state nonmember banks acting as government securities brokers and dealers. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 60. *Estimated Time per Response:* 1 hour. *Total Annual Burden:* 60 hours. *General Description of Collection:* The Government Securities Act of 1986 requires all financial institutions acting as government securities brokers and dealers to notify their federal regulatory agencies of their broker-dealer activities, unless exempted from the notice requirement by Treasury Department regulation. Request for Comment *Comments are invited on:*
(a)Whether these collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the FDIC's functions, including whether the information has practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the information collections, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the information collections on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated at Washington, DC, this 6th day of September, 2006. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15367 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6714-01-P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; 3064-0090 AGENCY: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Notice of information collection to be submitted to OMB for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUMMARY: In accordance with requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), the FDIC hereby gives notice that it is submitting to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)a request for OMB review and approval of the renewal of the information collection system described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 18, 2006. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments on the collection of information entitled: “Public Disclosure by Banks” (3064-0090); All comments should refer to the name and number of the collection. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • *http://www.FDIC.gov/regulations/laws/federal/notices.html.* • *E-mail* : *comments@fdic.gov.* Include the name and number of the collection in the subject line of the message. • *Mail:* Gary A. Kuiper (202.898.3877), Counsel, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Suite 3130, 550 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20429. • *Hand Delivery:* Comments may be hand-delivered to the guard station at the rear of the 550 17th Street Building (located on F Street), on business days between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. A copy of the comments may also be submitted to the OMB Desk Officer for the FDIC, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary A. Kuiper, at the address identified above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposal to renew the following currently approved collection of information: *Title:* Public Disclosure by Banks. *OMB Number:* 3064-0090. *Form Number:* None. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Affected Public:* Insured state nonmember banks. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 5,500. *Estimated Time per Response:* 0.5 hours. *Total Annual Burden:* 2,750 hours. *General Description of Collection:* 12 CFR part 350 requires a bank to notify the general public, and in some instances shareholders, that financial disclosure statements are available on request. Required disclosures consist of financial reports for the current and preceding year, which can be photocopied directly from the year-end call reports. Also, on a case-by-case basis, the FDIC may require that descriptions of enforcement actions be included in disclosure statements. The regulation allows, but does not require, the inclusion of management discussions and analysis. Request for Comment Comments are invited on:
(a)Whether these collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the FDIC's functions, including whether the information has practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the information collections, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the information collections on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated at Washington, DC, this 6th day of September, 2006. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-15368 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6714-01-P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB SUMMARY: Background Notice is hereby given of the final approval of proposed information collection by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) under OMB delegated authority, as per 5 CFR 1320.16 (OMB Regulations on Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public). Board-approved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the OMB 83-Is and supporting statements and approved collection of information instrument(s) are placed into OMB's public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Federal Reserve Board Clearance Officer --Michelle Long--Division of Research and Statistics, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551 (202-452- 3829) OMB Desk Officer--Mark Menchik--Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or email to mmenchik@omb.eop.gov Final approval under OMB delegated authority of the extension for three years, without revision, of the following report: *Report title:* Reporting and Disclosure Requirements Associated with Regulation P *Agency form number:* Reg P *OMB control number:* 7100-0294 *Frequency:* Reporting, on-occasion; and disclosure, annually. *Reporters:* State member banks, subsidiaries of state member banks, bank holding companies and their subsidiaries or affiliates, branches and agencies of foreign banks, commercial lending companies owned or controlled by foreign banks, corporations operating under section 25 or 25A of the Federal Reserve Act, and customers of these financial institutions. *Estimated annual number of institution respondents:* Initial notice, 1,311; annual notice and change in terms, 6,692; opt-out notice, 1,197. *Estimated average time per response per institution:* Initial notice, 80 hours; annual notice andchange in terms, 8 hours; opt-out notice, 8 hours. *Estimated subtotal annual burden hours for institutions:* 167,992 hours. *Estimated annual number of consumer respondents:* 402,675. *Estimated average time per consumer response:* 30 minutes. *Estimated subtotal annual burden hours for consumers:* 201,338 hours. *Estimated total annual burden hours:* 369,330 hours. *General description of report:* This information collection is mandatory (12 U.S.C. 248) and by section 504 of Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
(GLBA)(15 U.S.C § 6804). Since the Federal Reserve does not collect any information, no issue of confidentiality normally arises. *Abstract:* The information collection pursuant to Regulation P is triggered by the establishment of a relationship between a customer and a financial institution. The regulation ensures that financial institutions provide customers notice of the privacy policies and practices of financial institutions and a means to prevent the disclosure of nonpublic personal information, in certain circumstances. Where applicable, financial institutions are required to provide an initial notice and an annual notice of their privacy policies and practices, opt-out notices, and revised notices containing changes in policies and procedures. On July 3, 2006, the Federal Reserve published a notice in the Federal Register (71 FR 37935) requesting public comment for 60 days on the extension, without revision, of the reporting and disclosure requirements of Regulation P. The comment period for this notice expired on September 1, 2006. No comments were received. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, September 12, 2006. Jennifer J. Johnson, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-15408 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center Web site at *http://www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than October 12, 2006. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Boston** (Richard Walker, Community Affairs Officer) P.O. Box 55882, Boston, Massachusetts 02106-2204: *1. Marlborough Bancshares, Inc. and Marlborough Bancshares MHC* ; to become bank holding companies by acquiring 100 percent of the voting shares of Marlborough Savings Bank, all of Marlborough, Massachusetts. **B. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago** (Patrick M. Wilder, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690-1414: *1. PrivateBancorp, Inc.* , Chicago, Illinois; to merge with Piedmont Bancshares, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia, and thereby indirectly acquire Piedmont Bank of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, September 12, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-15371 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day-06-05BW] Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960 and send comments to Seleda Perryman, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to *omb@cdc.gov.* Comments are invited on:
(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Proposed Project Survey of Primary Care Physicians' Practices regarding Prostate Cancer Screening—New—National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 234,460 new cases of prostate cancer and about 27,350 deaths in 2006. Although prostate cancer deaths have declined over the past several years, it ranks fifth among deaths from all causes. The digital rectal examination
(DRE)and prostate specific antigen
(PSA)test are used to screen for prostate cancer. Screening is controversial and many are not in agreement as to whether the potential benefits of screening outweigh the risks, that is, if prostate specific antigen
(PSA)based screening, early detection, and later treatment increases longevity. Although major medical organizations are divided on whether men should be routinely screened for this disease, it appears that all of the major organizations recommend discussion with patients about the benefits and risks of screening. The purpose of this project is to develop and administer a national survey to a sample of American primary care physicians to examine whether or not they: Screen for prostate cancer using (PSA and/or DRE), recommend testing and under what conditions, discuss the tests and the risks and benefits of screening with patients, and if their screening practices vary by factors such as age, ethnicity, and family history. This study will examine demographic, social, and behavioral characteristics of physicians as they relate to screening and related issues, including knowledge and awareness, beliefs regarding efficacy of screening and treatment, frequency of screening, awareness of the screening controversy, influence of guidelines from medical practices and other organizations, and participation and/or willingness to participate in shared decision-making. There will be no cost to respondents other than their time to participate in the survey. Estimated Annualized Burden Hours Respondents Number of respondents Number of responses per respondents Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden (in hours) Primary Care Physicians 2,000 1 30/60 1,000 Dated: September 11, 2006. Joan F. Karr, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-15435 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day-06-06BR] Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960 and send comments to Seleda Perryman, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to *omb@cdc.gov.* Comments are invited on:
(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Proposed Project Brownfield/Land Re-use Public Health Involvement Triage Tool—New—Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description ATSDR has developed a Triage Tool that rapidly screens sites to assess the need for public health agency involvement. Users of this tool are likely to include: Health departments, redevelopers, financial institutions, licensed environmental professionals, environmental regulatory agencies, and economic development agencies. Any Brownfield or land re-use site that is being considered for redevelopment is a candidate for processing through this rapid assessment tool. Brownfield sites and land re-use sites may contain conditions that represent potential health hazards. Some brownfield sites contain significant physical or chemical health hazards. For example, some physical hazards include open holes, unstable structures, and sharp objects. Past industrial activities often leave behind chemical contamination or drums of chemical wastes. These types of sites usually do not have adequate security to prevent people from being exposed to site hazards. Abandoned sites generally lack any restriction to site access. When people enter these properties there is a chance that they may be injured or exposed to toxic chemicals. While most adults may show little interest in entering these properties, children and adolescents often view brownfields as playgrounds and places to explore, thereby increasing their risk of exposure. Public health agencies are an important resource to communities who are either concerned about the health impacts of current conditions at these types of sites or are considering redevelopment of these properties for expanded re-use. Public health agencies can assist the community in assessing potential health impacts, addressing health concerns of conditions at brownfield sites, communicating risks, and supporting appropriate actions to protect the health of the community. The Triage Tool consists of an interactive checklist that is used to collect information related to the site, including the suspected contamination, site access, type of site, proposed re-use, community concerns, and site surroundings. After the checklist is completed, the responses are analyzed by the internal logic of the Tool. The Triage Tool uses a hierarchical decision matrix, which assesses site characteristics, community concerns, and the need for public health involvement. A separate system within the Tool allows users to view subject-specific information (contaminants, community concerns, etc.) via an interactive web tool. A Tour Guide has been developed to provide a visual walk-through of the Tool and all of its components. While ATSDR can only estimate the annual number of users of the Triage Tool, we hope that the tool will be widely available as a resource for site assessment. To protect user privacy, ATSDR does not intend to maintain information entered by users into the Triage Tool checklist function. ATSDR also provides disclaimers in the Triage Tool for purposes of Agency liability. Users are advised within the Tool to avoid entering personal information (e.g., social security numbers, medical information). Any identifying information, such as the site contact, entered into the Triage Tool is provided for the use by the Tool user and will not be maintained by ATSDR. ATSDR does plan to invite feedback regarding the Triage Tool from users through a voluntary process. Users may send a separate e-mail or access a Web site maintained by ATSDR. This separate e-mail or Web site will also exist to enable users to contact ATSDR should they require more assistance or other information regarding brownfields/land re-use sites. Each respondent may use the Triage Tool more than one time. A high-end, conservative estimate of five uses per year is provided here (i.e., assessment of five sites), with each use requiring about 30 minutes of time. There are no costs to respondents except their time to participate in the survey. Estimated Annualized Burden Hours Respondents Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent (average) Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden (hours) Local Health Agency Workers 1,000 5 30/60 2,500 State Employees (e.g., EPA, DNR, DEM) 1,000 5 30/60 2,500 Developers 500 5 30/60 1,250 Financial institution personnel 500 5 30/60 1,250 Environmental or economic professionals 500 5 30/60 1,250 Total 8,750 Dated: September 11, 2006. Joan F. Karr, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-15451 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS-8028-N] RIN 0938-AO18 Medicare Program; Part A Premium for Calendar Year 2007 for the Uninsured Aged and for Certain Disabled Individuals Who Have Exhausted Other Entitlement AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This annual notice announces Medicare's Hospital Insurance (Part A) premium for uninsured enrollees in calendar year
(CY)2007. This premium is to be paid by enrollees age 65 and over who are not otherwise eligible (hereafter known as the “uninsured aged”) and for certain disabled individuals who have exhausted other entitlement. The monthly Part A premium for the 12 months beginning January 1, 2007 for these individuals will be $410. The reduced premium for certain other individuals as described in this notice will be $226. Section 1818(d) of the Social Security Act specifies the method to be used to determine these amounts. DATES: *Effective Date:* This notice is effective on January 1, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clare McFarland,
(410)786-6390. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Section 1818 of the Social Security Act (the Act) provides for voluntary enrollment in the Medicare Hospital Insurance program (Medicare Part A), subject to payment of a monthly premium, of certain persons aged 65 and older who are uninsured under the Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program or the Railroad Retirement Act and do not otherwise meet the requirements for entitlement to Medicare Part A. (Persons insured under the OASDI program or the Railroad Retirement Act and certain others do not have to pay premiums for hospital insurance.) Section 1818A of the Act provides for voluntary enrollment in Medicare Part A, subject to payment of a monthly premium, of certain disabled individuals who have exhausted other entitlement. These are individuals who are not currently entitled to Part A coverage, but who were entitled to coverage due to a disabling impairment under section 226(b) of the Act, and who would still be entitled to Part A coverage if their earnings had not exceeded the statutorily defined substantial gainful activity amount (section 223(d)(4) of the Act). Section 1818A(d)(2) of the Act specifies that the provisions relating to premiums under section 1818(d) through section 1818(f) of the Act for the aged will also apply to certain disabled individuals as described above. Section 1818(d) of the Act requires us to estimate, on an average per capita basis, the amount to be paid from the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund for services incurred in the following calendar year (including the associated administrative costs) on behalf of individuals aged 65 and over who will be entitled to benefits under Medicare Part A. We must then determine, during September of each year, the monthly actuarial rate for the following year (the per capita amount estimated above divided by 12) and publish the dollar amount for the monthly premium in the succeeding CY. If the premium is not a multiple of $1, the premium is rounded to the nearest multiple of $1 (or, if it is a multiple of 50 cents but not of $1, it is rounded to the next highest $1). Section 13508 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (Pub. L. 103-66) amended section 1818(d) of the Act to provide for a reduction in the premium amount for certain voluntary enrollees (section 1818 and section 1818A). The reduction applies to an individual who is eligible to buy into the Medicare Part A program and who, as of the last day of the previous month— • Had at least 30 quarters of coverage under title II of the Act; • Was married, and had been married for the previous 1-year period, to a person who had at least 30 quarters of coverage; • Had been married to a person for at least 1 year at the time of the person's death if, at the time of death, the person had at least 30 quarters of coverage; or • Is divorced from a person and had been married to the person for at least 10 years at the time of the divorce if, at the time of the divorce, the person had at least 30 quarters of coverage. • Section 1818(d)(4)(A) of the Act specifies that the premium that these individuals will pay for CY 2007 will be equal to the premium for uninsured aged enrollees reduced by 45 percent. II. Monthly Premium Amount for CY 2007 The monthly premium for the uninsured aged and certain disabled individuals who have exhausted other entitlement for the 12 months beginning January 1, 2007, is $410. The monthly premium for those individuals subject to the 45 percent reduction in the monthly premium is $226. III. Monthly Premium Rate Calculation As discussed in section I of this notice, the monthly Medicare Part A premium is equal to the estimated monthly actuarial rate for CY 2007 rounded to the nearest multiple of $1 and equals one-twelfth of the average per capita amount, which is determined by projecting the number of Part A enrollees aged 65 years and over as well as the benefits and administrative costs that will be incurred on their behalf. The steps involved in projecting these future costs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund are: • Establishing the present cost of services furnished to beneficiaries, by type of service, to serve as a projection base; • Projecting increases in payment amounts for each of the service types; and • Projecting increases in administrative costs. We base our projections for CY 2007 on:
(a)Current historical data, and
(b)projection assumptions derived from current law and the Mid-Session Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2007 Budget. We estimate that in CY 2007, 35.808 million people aged 65 years and over will be entitled to benefits (without premium payment) and that they will incur $176.264 billion of benefits and related administrative costs. Thus, the estimated monthly average per capita amount is $410.21 and the monthly premium is $410. The full monthly premium reduced by 45 percent is $226. IV. Costs to Beneficiaries The CY 2007 premium of $410 is about 4 percent higher than the CY 2006 premium of $393. We estimate that approximately 556,000 enrollees will voluntarily enroll in Medicare Part A by paying the full premium. We estimate an additional 1,000 enrollees will pay the reduced premium. We estimate that the aggregate cost to enrollees paying these premiums will be about $114 million in CY 2007 over the amount that they paid in CY 2006. V. Waiver of Proposed Notice and Comment Period We are not using notice and comment rulemaking in this notification of Part A premiums for CY 2007, as that procedure is unnecessary because of the lack of discretion in the statutory formula that is used to calculate the premium and the solely ministerial function that this notice serves. The Administrative Procedure Act
(APA)permits agencies to waive notice and comment rulemaking when notice and public comment thereon are unnecessary. On this basis, we waive publication of a proposed notice and a solicitation of public comments. VI. Regulatory Impact Statement We have examined the impacts of this notice as required by Executive Order 12866 (September 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review), the Regulatory Flexibility Act
(RFA)(September 19, 1980, Pub. L. 96-354), section 1102(b) of the Act, the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4), and Executive Order 13132. Executive Order 12866 directs agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). As stated in section IV of this notice, we estimate that the overall effect of these changes in the Part A premium will be a cost to voluntary enrollees (section 1818 and section 1818A of the Act) of about $114 million. Therefore, this notice is a major rule as defined in Title 5, United States Code, section 804(2) and is an economically significant rule under Executive Order 12866. The RFA requires agencies to analyze options for regulatory relief of small entities. For purposes of the RFA, small entities include small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Most hospitals and most other providers and suppliers are small entities, either by nonprofit status or by having revenues of $6 million to $29 million in any 1 year. Individuals and States are not included in the definition of a small entity. We have determined that this notice will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Therefore, we are not preparing an analysis for the RFA. In addition, section 1102(b) of the Act requires us to prepare a regulatory impact analysis if a rule may have a significant impact on the operations of a substantial number of small rural hospitals. This analysis must conform to the provisions of section 604 of the RFA. For purposes of section 1102(b) of the Act, we define a small rural hospital as a hospital that is located outside of a Metropolitan Statistical Area
(MSA)and has fewer than 100 beds. We have determined that this notice will not have a significant effect on the operations of a substantial number of small rural hospitals. Therefore, we are not preparing an analysis for section 1102(b) of the Act. Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 also requires that agencies assess anticipated costs and benefits before issuing any rule that may result in expenditure in any 1 year by State, local, or tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $120 million. This notice has no consequential effect on State, local, or tribal governments or on the private sector. However, States are required to pay premiums for dually-eligible beneficiaries. Executive Order 13132 establishes certain requirements that an agency must meet when it publishes a proposed rule (and subsequent final rule) that imposes substantial direct requirement costs on State and local governments, preempts State law, or otherwise has Federalism implications. This notice will not have a substantial effect on State or local governments. In accordance with the provisions of Executive Order 12866, this regulation was reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. Authority: Sections 1818(d)(2) and 1818A(d)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i-2(d)(2) and 1395i-2a(d)(2)). (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.773, Medicare—Hospital Insurance) Dated: September 11, 2006. Mark B. McClellan, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Dated: September 12, 2006. Michael O. Leavitt, Secretary. [FR Doc. 06-7710 Filed 9-12-06; 4:00 pm]
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