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BILLING CODE 4910-13-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA-2006-26109] Panoz Auto-Development Company; Receipt of Application for a Temporary Exemption From the Advanced Air Bag Requirements of FMVSS No. 208 AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of receipt of petition for temporary exemption from provisions of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, *Occupant Crash Protection* .

SUMMARY: In accordance with the procedures in 49 CFR part 555, Panoz Auto-Development Company has petitioned the agency for a temporary exemption from certain advanced air bag requirements of FMVSS No. 208. The basis for the application is that compliance would cause substantial economic hardship to a manufacturer that has tried in good faith to comply with the standard. 1 1 To view the application, go to: *http://dms.dot.gov/search/searchFormSimple.cfm* and enter the docket number set forth in the heading of this document.

This notice of receipt of an application for temporary exemption is published in accordance with the statutory provisions of 49 U.S.C. 30113(b)(2). NHTSA has made no judgment on the merits of the application. DATES: You should submit your comments not later than November 6, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Dorothy Nakama, Office of the Chief Counsel, NCC-112, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 5219, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone:

(202)366-2992; Fax:

(202)366-3820. *Comments:* We invite you to submit comments on the application described above. You may submit comments identified by docket number at the heading of this notice by any of the following methods: • *Web site: http://dms.dot.gov.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site by clicking on “Help and Information” or “Help/Info.” • *Fax:* 1-(202)-493-2251. • *Mail:* Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590. • *Hand Delivery:* Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. • *Federal eRulemaking Portal:* Go to *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. *Instructions:* All submissions must include the agency name and docket number. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to *http://dms.dot.gov* , including any personal information provided. *Docket:* For access to the docket in order to read background documents or comments received, go to *http://dms.dot.gov* at any time or to Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. *Privacy Act:* Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, *etc* .). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the **Federal Register** published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78) or you may visit *http://dms.dot.gov* . We shall consider all comments received before the close of business on the comment closing date indicated above. To the extent possible, we shall also consider comments filed after the closing date. I. Advanced Air Bag Requirements and Small Volume Manufacturers In 2000, NHTSA upgraded the requirements for air bags in passenger cars and light trucks, requiring what are commonly known as “advanced air bags.” 2 The upgrade was designed to meet the goals of improving protection for occupants of all sizes, belted and unbelted, in moderate-to-high-speed crashes, and of minimizing the risks posed by air bags to infants, children, and other occupants, especially in low-speed crashes. 2 *See* 65 FR 30680 (May 12, 2000). The advanced air bag requirements were a culmination of a comprehensive plan that the agency announced in 1996 to address the adverse effects of air bags. This plan also included an extensive consumer education program to encourage the placement of children in rear seats. The new requirements were phased in beginning with the 2004 model year. Small volume manufacturers were not subject to the advanced air bag requirements until September 1, 2006, but their efforts to bring their respective vehicles into compliance with these requirements began several years ago. However, because the new requirements were challenging, major air bag suppliers concentrated their efforts on working with large volume manufacturers, and thus, until recently, small volume manufacturers had limited access to advanced air bag technology. Because of the nature of the requirements for protecting out-of-position occupants, “off-the-shelf” systems could not be readily adopted. Further complicating matters, because small volume manufacturers build so few vehicles, the costs of developing custom advanced air bag systems compared to potential profits discouraged some air bag suppliers from working with small volume manufacturers. The agency has carefully tracked occupant fatalities resulting from air bag deployment. Our data indicate that the agency's efforts in the area of consumer education and manufacturers' providing depowered air bags were successful in reducing air bag fatalities even before advanced air bag requirements were implemented. As always, we are concerned about the potential safety implication of any temporary exemptions granted by this agency. In the present case, we are seeking comments on a petition for a temporary exemption from the advanced air bag requirements submitted by a manufacturer of very expensive, low volume, exotic sports cars. II. Overview of Petition for Economic Hardship Exemption In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 30113 and the procedures in 49 CFR part 555, Panoz Auto-Development Company (Panoz) has petitioned the agency for a temporary exemption from certain advanced air bag requirements of FMVSS No. 208 *Occupant Crash Protection* for the Panoz Esperante only. The basis for the application is that compliance would cause substantial economic hardship to a manufacturer that has tried in good faith to comply with the standard. A copy of the petition 3 is available for review and has been placed in the docket for this notice. 3 In an e-mail message of August 17, 2006 to Otto Matheke, Esq. of NHTSA's Chief Counsel's office, the company waived confidential treatment under 49 CFR part 512 for certain business and financial information submitted as part of its petition for temporary exemption. III. Statutory Background for Economic Hardship Exemptions A manufacturer is eligible to apply for a hardship exemption if its total motor vehicle production in its most recent year of production did not exceed 10,000 vehicles, as determined by the NHTSA Administrator (49 U.S.C. 30113). In determining whether a manufacturer of a vehicle meets that criterion, NHTSA considers whether a second vehicle manufacturer also might be deemed the manufacturer of that vehicle. The statutory provisions governing motor vehicle safety (49 U.S.C. Chapter 301) do not include any provision indicating that a manufacturer might have substantial responsibility as manufacturer of a vehicle simply because it owns or controls a second manufacturer that assembled that vehicle. However, the agency considers the statutory definition of “manufacturer” (49 U.S.C. 30102) to be sufficiently broad to include sponsors, depending on the circumstances. Thus, NHTSA has stated that a manufacturer may be deemed to be a sponsor and thus a manufacturer of a vehicle assembled by a second manufacturer if the first manufacturer had a substantial role in the development and manufacturing process of that vehicle. IV. Petition of Panoz Auto-Development Company Panoz states that it seeks a temporary exemption from the advanced air bag requirements of FMVSS No. 208 only for the Panoz Esperante, a two seat convertible sports car. Panoz states that “[t]he Esperante is the only passenger car currently being produced by Panoz, a small volume manufacturer.” Panoz states that it is an independent company with no affiliation with other automobile manufacturers. Panoz began to sell the Esperante in 2001. The Esperante is equipped with a driver and passenger side air bag. The driver side air bag is supplied by Breed and the passenger side air bag is supplied by Ford. Panoz states that it spent a “significant” amount of money in order to comply with the “inflatable restraint requirements” of FMVSS No. 208. Panoz was able to achieve compliance with “extensive technical support” from Visteon, who performed all the calibration work on the air bag restraint module necessary for compliance. Panoz stated that as a small volume manufacturer with limited financial and technical resources, Panoz must use components produced by large volume manufacturers in order to meet safety and emissions requirements. Panoz stated that it uses components developed by Ford for the Ford Mustang “in order to meet the stringent regulations.” Panoz's center tub and chassis design is based on the previous generation Ford Mustang which Panoz referred to as the “SN95 platform.” The front chassis structure is engineered to closely simulate the Ford Mustang crash pulse, so that the same air bag restraint module could be used in the Esperante, with some calibration changes, as was used in the Mustang. The interior space in the Esperante was designed to be similar to the Mustang so that the Mustang's relationship of the air bags to the occupants was simulated in the Esperante. Panoz cited the following issues as contributing to its inability to meet the advanced air bag requirements of FMVSS No. 208 by September 1, 2006: 1. Actual sales of the Esperante have been below projected sales; 2. In Model Year 2005, a complete change was made to the Mustang platform, resulting in a new S197 Ford platform; 3. A delay in Panoz's receiving the necessary information from Ford regarding the new chassis delayed Panoz's design and development of an Esperante that can meet the advanced air bag requirements; 4. Visteon declared bankruptcy and eliminated their air bag system division; and 5. Advanced air bag systems components and technology are not readily available to small volume manufacturers. Most vendors continue to concentrate on large volume manufacturers. How these issues have affected Panoz's inability to manufacture the Esperante to meet the advanced air bag requirements are discussed in the following sections on Panoz's statements of economic hardship and good faith efforts to comply. Panoz states that while its petition is under consideration, it will continue the design and development of the advanced air bag system. Panoz has assigned engineering personnel and test vehicles to this project and Panoz will continue to pursue full compliance with the requirements of FMVSS No. 208. Panoz estimates that full compliance with FMVSS No. 208 requirements will be achieved before July 2009. V. Panoz's Statement of Economic Hardship Panoz has estimated that the addition of an advanced air bag system adds approximately $6,129 to the cost of each vehicle. The impact of the cost increase could reduce vehicle sales by approximately 8 percent. Panoz stated that as a result of development efforts necessary to comply with the “airbag mandate” 4 and with Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board requirements, the manufacturer's suggested retail price

(MSRP)of the Esperante was increased to $121,326. As a result of the price increase and “prevailing market conditions,” Panoz stated that: 4 Panoz did not specify whether it meant the advanced air bag requirements or other FMVSS No. 208 air bag requirements. actual sales were 35 units below projections in 2001, 30 units below projections in 2002, 72 units below projections in 2003, 77 units below projections in 2004, 73 units below projections in 2005, and 43 units below projections in 2006. 5 5 Panoz did not provide actual sales figures or production figures for the Esperante for any of these years. Panoz also stated: “The total production of Panoz Esperante vehicles during the past 12 months was 12 units. The 2006 calendar-year production to date is 10 vehicles.” Panoz stated that the reduced sales revenue forced it to slow the advanced air bag system and other programs and decrease staff by approximately 30 percent. Panoz cited the following development work and modifications related to the installation of an advanced air bag system in the Esperante. Panoz estimated the total cost to adapt an advanced driver and passenger-side air bag system within one or two years to be $1,928,000: 1. Develop a new chassis that would generate the same crash pulse as the S197 Mustang ($380,000); 2. Chassis tooling ($300,000); 3. Design a new firewall and surrounding structure in order to install the passenger side air bag from the Mustang ($187,000); 4. Interior tooling ($150,000); 5. Installation of the Mustang steering column and driver side air bag ($85,000); 6. Installation of a new passenger side seat with built-in sensors ($49,000); 7. Modifications to the vehicle wiring harness ($65,000); 8. Low (8 mph), medium (14 mph) and high (30 and 35 mph) speed barrier crash testing, including the cost of test vehicles and engineering support (estimated at $235,000); 9. Undercarriage snag, pole snag, rough-road testing, and engineering support, including the cost of test vehicles (estimated at $98,000); 10. Barrier crash tests with 3 and 6 year old dummies, including the cost of test vehicles ($228,000); 11. Testing for out-of-position occupant sensing ($46,000); 12. “Compliance-level” frontal barrier crash tests at 30 mph, including the cost of vehicles (estimated at $68,000); and 13. Continued evaluation of production vehicles under varying ambient and road conditions (estimated at $37,000). Panoz stated that this $1,928,000 expenditure represents a “significant sum.” Panoz stated it must continue the sale of the existing Esperante in order to generate the revenue necessary to fund this project. The three year extension will provide Panoz the time necessary to properly develop the advanced air bag system. If the exemption is not granted by NHTSA, Panoz stated that it will lose: approximately $4,226,120.00 in sales revenues in 2006 based on the projected annual sales of 53 units, $6,339,180.00 in 2007 based on the projected sales of 60 units, $10,565,300.00 in 2008 based on the projected sale of 100 units, and $15,847,950.00 in 2009 based on the projected sale of 150 units. Panoz further stated that denial of the petition would cause substantial economic hardship and would keep it from meeting the advanced air bag requirements of FMVSS No. 208, removing the Esperante from the U.S. market and jeopardizing the existence of the company. Panoz stated that a three-year exemption would spread the necessary expenditures to approximately $1,928,000 divided by thirty-six months or $53,556 per month, which would be sustained through the sales of Esperante vehicles. VI. Panoz's Statement of Good Faith Efforts To Comply Panoz states that the delay in the implementation of the advanced air bag system has mostly been due to “circumstances beyond the control of Panoz.” Panoz states its intent to “provide the safest vehicles possible to the public.” The three year exemption from air bag requirements is necessary to develop and test the “most up-to-date airbag technology available.” Panoz states that the Esperante will “remain fully compliant with all FMVSS standards during the extended exemption periods with the sole exception of the advanced air bag requirements of standard 208.” Panoz cited the following changes that must be made to the Esperante in order to meet the advanced air bag requirements: 1. Modify the chassis in order to simulate the S197 Mustang crash pulse; 2. Modify the interior in order to simulate the interior space of the S197 Mustang and the relationship between the occupants and air bag system; 3. “Package” 6 the new Mustang seats which are equipped with sensors; 6 Panoz did not explain what it means by the term “package.” 4. “Package” the air bag system sensors, restraint control module and wiring harness; 5. Modify the dashboard and support structure to install the new passenger side air bag; 6. Install new driver side air bag; 7. Perform crash tests to determine compliance with the Federal motor vehicle safety standards; and 8. Validate the advanced air bag system. Panoz cited the following as a factor in “significantly” delaying its ability to develop an Esperante model that meets advanced air bag requirements. Ford introduced the new Mustang in Model Year 2005. Panoz was scheduled to receive a preproduction Mustang for development purposes in 2004. However, Panoz did not receive an S197 Mustang until March 2005, a delay of approximately a year. Panoz states that between October 2003 and July 2006, it spent 6,292 man-hours and $630,000 to develop an advanced air bag system for the Esperante. A large portion of these resources went into designing a new “compliant” chassis, with assistance from Multimatic Corporation. The new chassis project began before Panoz received a new Mustang from Ford. Development of this chassis is ongoing. Panoz states that in addition to expenditures relating to the installation of an advanced air bag system, “during this period” Panoz spent approximately $1,910,000 towards compliance with other Federal motor vehicle safety standards and with Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board emissions standards. Panoz noted that Visteon developed and calibrated the restraint control module installed in the Esperante. Panoz intended to enter into a contract with Visteon to develop the advanced air bag system and recalibrate the air bag restraint module for use with the advanced air bag system. Panoz was unable to use this option when Visteon eliminated its air bag development group. Panoz stated that it began the process of complying with advanced air bag requirements in October 2003 by entering into a contract with Multimatic Corporation to develop a chassis that simulates the crash pulse and duplicates the interior packaging of the “S197 Mustang.” Panoz stated that a large portion of the work has been accomplished, but because of financial constraints and inability to obtain the necessary S197 crash pulse information, the work has not been completed. Panoz stated that the new chassis design dictates that it must develop a proprietary fuel tank that is able to work properly with the Ford On-Board-Diagnostic system, since the new Mustang fuel tank will not fit in the Esperante. The new chassis also required redesign of the suspension system. VII. Panoz's Statement of Public Interest The petitioner put forth several arguments in favor of a finding that the requested exemption is consistent with the public interest and would not have a significant adverse impact on safety. Specifically, Panoz states that the Esperante is a “unique” car produced in the U.S. using “100 percent U.S. components.” The powertrain, climate control system, wiper/washer system, and other major components are purchased from Ford Motor Company. Other parts are purchased from approximately 469 different companies. Panoz currently provides direct employment to “35 full time employees and one part time employee.” The Panoz Esperante is currently being sold through 20 dealers in the U.S. Panoz states that in addition to providing direct employment to 36 employees, “at least 500 employees from over 469 different companies remain involved in the Panoz project.” Panoz states that the Esperante remains as the only vehicle developed and sold in the U.S. which uses extensive aluminum technology. Panoz states that the Esperante is the only vehicle to currently use molded aluminum body panels for the entire car. Application of aluminum technology continues to gain strength in the U.S. automotive industry. Several new manufacturers have introduced new models equipped with a large number of aluminum components. Panoz asserts that “[w]ith the probable mandate for greater fuel efficiency, the use of aluminum technology should continue to escalate.” Panoz states that the Esperante is a “showcase” for aluminum technology. Several companies have used some of the Esperante technology in their products. Panoz states that it is an innovator in vehicle technology. Panoz further states that it continues to provide the public with “a classic alternative” to current production vehicles. VIII. Request for Comments We are providing a 15-day comment period, since the advanced air bag requirements became effective for small volume manufacturers on September 1, 2006. After considering public comments and other available information, we will publish a notice of final action on the application in the **Federal Register** . Issued on: October 17, 2006. Stephen R. Kratzke, Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. [FR Doc. E6-17605 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-59-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Finance Docket No. 34926] Greenville & Western Railway Company, LLC—Acquisition and Operation Exemption—Line of CSX Transportation, Inc. Greenville & Western Railway Company, LLC (GRLW), a noncarrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to acquire from CSX Transportation, Inc., and to operate a rail line extending from milepost AKL 26.26, near Belton, to milepost AKL 39.00, near Pelzer, a distance of 12.74 miles, in Anderson County, SC. GRLW certifies that its projected revenues as a result of this transaction will not exceed those that would qualify it as a Class III rail carrier, and further certifies that its projected annual revenues will not exceed $5 million. The transaction is scheduled to be consummated on October 20, 2006. If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void *ab initio* . Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the transaction. An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB Finance Docket No. 34926 must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, one copy of each pleading must be served on Steven C. Hawkins, President, Greenville & Western Railway Company, LLC, Post Office Box 16614, Greenville, SC 29606-7614. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at *http://www.stb.dot.gov.* Decided: October 16, 2006. By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-17601 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915-01-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Finance Docket No. 29653 (Sub-No. 9)] Providence and Worcester Railroad Company—Pooling of Car Service Regarding Multilevel Cars AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board, DOT. ACTION: Notice of filing of application. SUMMARY: Providence and Worcester Railroad Company (P&W) has filed an application for its participation in an existing railroad agreement for the pooling of services related to multilevel cars used to transport motor vehicles and boxcars used to transport automobile parts. P&W is a common carrier engaged in the transportation of property by railroad in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. Its participation in the pooling agreement will be with respect to the movement of multilevel railcars between an automobile staging facility located at Davisville, RI, and its connections with various railroads. DATES: Any comments on the application must be filed by November 20, 2006. ADDRESSES: Send an original plus 10 copies of any comments, referring to STB Finance Docket No. 29653 (Sub-No. 9), to the Surface Transportation Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, send one copy of any comments to:

(1)The U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, 10th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20530; and

(2)Edward D. Greenberg, Galland, Kharash, Greenberg, Fellman & Swirsky, P.C., 1054 Thirty-First Street, NW., Washington, DC 20007-4492. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Ziembicki,

(202)565-1604. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339.] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 49 U.S.C. 11322, the Board may approve pooling agreements that are voluntarily entered into by carriers, provided that the pooling or division of traffic, services, or earnings will be in the interest of better service to the public or of economy of operation and will not unreasonably restrain competition. The pooling agreement that P&W seeks to join was originally approved by the Board's predecessor, the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), in *The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, et al.—Pooling of Car Service Regarding Multilevel Cars* , Finance Docket No. 29653 (ICC served Aug. 29, 1981). That agreement applied only to multilevel cars. Subsequently, the ICC approved amendments to the agreement authorizing the pooling of railroad services in auto-parts boxcars in *The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, et al.—Pooling of Car Services Regarding Multilevel Cars* , Finance Docket No. 29653 (Sub-No. 3) (ICC served Apr. 18, 1986). The agreement was amended in *The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, et al.—Pooling of Car Service Regarding Multilevel Cars* , Finance Docket No. 29653 (Sub-No. 6) (ICC served June 30, 1995) to enable railroads and shippers to obtain and use information that they otherwise would not have, thereby allowing pool members to increase the efficiency of distribution of the multilevel car fleet and minimize unnecessary investment. Other modifications included adding additional carriers to the pool, such as Canadian Pacific Limited in *The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, et al.—Pooling of Car Services Regarding Multilevel Cars* , Finance Docket No. 29653 (Sub-No. 1) (ICC Served Apr. 12, 1983), Canadian National Railway Company in *The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, et al.—Pooling of Car Services Regarding Multilevel Cars* , Finance Docket No. 29653 (Sub-No. 2) (ICC served May 12, 1983); *Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana—Pooling of Car Service Regarding Multilevel Cars* , STB Finance Docket No. 29653 (Sub-No. 7) (STB served Sept. 28, 1999); and Ferrocarril Mexicano, S.A. de C.V. in *Ferrocarril Mexicano, S.A. de C.V.-Pooling of Car Service Regarding Multilevel Cars* , STB Finance Docket No. 29653 (Sub-No. 8) (STB served Oct. 19, 2000). Decided: October 16, 2006. By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-17597 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request October 16, 2006. The Department of Treasury has submitted the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 20, 2006 to be assured of consideration. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

(TTB)*OMB Number:* 1513-0077. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Records of Things of Value to Retailers, and Occasional Letter Reports from Industry Members Regarding Information on Sponsorships, Advertisements, Promotions, etc., under the FAA Act—TTB REC 5190/1. *Form:* TTB REC 5190/1. *Description:* These records and occasional letter reports are used to show compliance with the provisions of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act which prevents wholesalers, producers, or importers from giving things of value to retail liquor dealers, and prohibit industry members from conducting certain types of sponsorships, advertising, promotions, etc. *Respondents:* Business or other for profits and Individuals or Households. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 51 hours. *OMB Number:* 1513-0093. *Type of Review:* Extension *Title:* Applicant for Extension of Time for Payment of Tax. *Form:* TTB F 5600.38. *Description:* TTB uses the information on the form to determine if a taxpayer is qualified to extend the tax payment based on circumstances beyond the taxpayer's control. *Respondents:* Business or other for profits. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 3 hours. *OMB Number:* 1513-0064. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Importer's Records and Reports—TTB REC 5170/1. *Form:* TTB REC 5170/01. *Description:* This recordkeeping and reporting requirement concerns the records which must be maintained by the importer. The records are used by TTB to verify that operations are being conducted in compliance with the law and to ensure that all taxes and duties have been paid on imported spirits, thus protecting the revenue. *Respondents:* Federal Government. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 251 hours. *OMB Number:* 1513-0052. *Type of Review:* Revision. *Title:* Alcohol Fuel Plants

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(2)to account for distilled spirits produced and verify its proper disposition, and

(3)to keep registrations current and evaluate permissible variations from prescribed procedures. *Respondents:* Business or other for profits and Farms. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 1,598 hour. *OMB Number:* 1513-0070. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Tobacco Export Warehouse—Record of Operations TTB REC 5220/1. *Form:* TTB REC 5220/1. *Description:* Tobacco Export Warehouses store untaxpaid tobacco products until they are exported. Record is used to maintain accountability over these products. Allows TTB to verify that all products have been exported or tax liabilities satisfied. Protects tax revenues. *Respondents:* Business or other for profits. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 1 hours. *OMB Number:* 1513-0098. *Type of Review:* Revision. *Title:* Supporting Data for Nonbeverage Drawback Claims. *Form:* TTB F 5154.2. *Description:* Data required to be submitted by manufacturers of nonbeverage products are used to verify claims for drawback of taxes and hence, protect the revenue. This form is used to verify that all distilled spirits can be accounted for and that drawback is paid only in the amount prescribed by law. *Respondents:* Business or other for profits. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 3,422 hours. *OMB Number:* 1513-0072. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* TTB REC 5530/1 Applications and Notices—Manufacturers of Nonbeverage Products. *Form:* TTB REC 5530/1. *Description:* TTB allows exporters to request approval of alternate methods from those specified in regulations under 27 CFR part 28. TTB uses the information to evaluate needs, jeopardy to the revenue, and compliance with the law. TTB also uses the information to identify areas where regulations need changing. *Respondents:* Business or other for profits. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 510 hours. *Clearance Officer:* Frank Foote,

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(IRS)*OMB Number:* 1545-0231. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Credit for Alcohol Used as Fuel. *Forms:* 6478. *Description:* Internal Revenue Code section 38(b)(3) allows a nonrefundable income tax credit for businesses that sell or use alcohol. Small ethanol producers also receive a nonrefundable credit for production of qualified ethanol. Form 6478 is used to figure the credits. *Respondents:* Businesses and for-profit institutions. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 30,492 hours. *OMB Number:* 1545-1693. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Political Organization Notice of Section 527 Status; Form 8453-X, Political Organization Declaration for Electronic Filing of Notice of Section 527 Status. *Form:* 8871, 8453-X. *Description:* Internal Revenue Code section 527, as amended by Public Law 106-230 and Public Law 107-276, requires certain political organizations to provide information to the IRS regarding their name and address, their purpose, and the names and addresses of their officers, highly compensated employees, board of directors, and any related entities (within the meaning of section 168(h)94). Forms 8871 and 8453-X are used for this purpose. *Respondents:* Not-for-profit institutions. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 35,195 hours *OMB Number:* 1545-2014. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Election to defer look-through treatment of dividend. *Description:* The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 amended the foreign tax credit treatment of dividends from noncontrolled section 902 corporations effective for post 2002 tax year and the GOZA permitted taxpayers to elect to defer the effective data of these amendments until post 2002 tax years. These regulations require a taxpayer making the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act election to file a statement to such effect with its next tax return, and they require certain shareholders wishing to make tax elections on behalf of their controlled foreign corporations or noncontrolled section 902 corporations to execute a joint consent (that is retained by one shareholder) and attach a statement to the company's return. *Respondents:* Businesses and other for-profit institutions. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 25 hours. *Clearance Officer:* Glenn P. Kirkland,

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(FA)and Technical Assistance Component Application—CDFI Program. *Description:* The CDFI Fund provides financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, equity investments and deposits to community development financial institutions providing capital and financial services to underserved markets. *Respondents:* Not-for-Profits Institutes and Business—and other for Profit. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 16,000 hours. *Clearance Officer:* Margaret Nilson,

(202)622-8917, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, Department of the Treasury, 601 13th Street, NW., Suite 200 South, Washington, DC 20005. *OMB Reviewer:* Alexander T. Hunt,

(202)395-7316, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Michael A. Robinson, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-17599 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-70-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 3520 AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 3520, Annual Return To Report Transactions With Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 19, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Larnice Mack at Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at

(202)622-3179, or through the Internet at *Larnice.Mack@irs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Annual Return To Report Transactions With Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts. *OMB Number:* 1545-0159. *Form Number:* 3520. *Abstract:* Form 3520 is filed by U.S. persons who create a foreign trust, transfer property to a foreign trust, receive a distribution from foreign trust, or receive a distribution from foreign trust, or receive large gifts from a foreign source. IRS uses the form to identify U.S. persons who have transactions that may trigger a taxable event in the future. *Current Actions:* There are no changes being made to the form at this time. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit organizations. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 1,320. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 54 hours, 21 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 71,742. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. *Request for Comments:* Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on:

(a)Whether the 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 collection of information;

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

(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; and

(e)estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: October 2, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Office. [FR Doc. E6-17547 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form-T AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form-T, Forest Activities Schedule. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 19, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Larnice Mack at Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at

(202)622-3179, or through the Internet at *Larnice.Mack@irs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Forest Activities Schedule. *OMB Number:* 1545-0007. *Form Number:* Form-T. Abstract: Form-T is filed by individuals and corporations to report income and deductions from the operation of a timber business. The IRS uses Form-T to determine if the correct amounts of income and deductions are claimed. *Current Actions:* There are no changes being made to the Form-T at this time. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit organizations. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 12,333. *Estimated Time Per Respondent:* 3 hours, 37 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 446,208. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. *Request for Comments:* Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on:

(a)Whether the 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 collection of information;

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

(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; and

(e)estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: October 1, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Office. [FR Doc. E6-17548 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 13362 AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 13362, Consent to Disclosure of Return Information. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 19, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Larnice Mack at Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at

(202)622-3179, or through the Internet at *Larnice.Mack@irs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Consent to Disclosure of Return Information. *OMB Number:* 1545-1856. *Form Number:* 13362. *Abstract:* The Consent Form is provided to external applicant that will allow the Service the ability to conduct tax checks to determine if an applicant is suitable for employment once they are determined qualified and within reach to receive an employment offer. *Current Actions:* There are no changes being made to the form at this time. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Federal Government. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 46,000. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 10 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 7,664. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. *Request for Comments:* Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on:

(a)Whether the 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 collection of information;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be Collected;

(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; and

(e)estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: October 2, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-17549 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Notice 97-66 AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Notice 97-66, Certain Payments Made Pursuant to a Securities Lending Transaction. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 19, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the regulations should be directed to Larnice Mack at Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at

(202)622-3179, or through the Internet at *Larnice.Mack@irs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Certain Payments Made Pursuant to a Securities Lending Transaction. *OMB Number:* 1545-1566. *Notice Number:* Notice 97-66. *Abstract:* Notice 97-66 modifies final regulations which were effective November 14, 1997. The notice relaxes the statement requirement with respect to substitute interest payments relating to securities loans and sale-repurchase transactions. It also provides a withholding mechanism to eliminate excessive withholding on multiple payments in a chain of substitute dividend payments. *Current Actions:* There are no changes being made to the notices at this time. *Type of Review:* Extension of currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit organizations. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 377,500. *Estimated Time Per Respondent:* 10 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 61,750. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. *Request for Comments:* Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on:

(a)Whether the 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 collection of information;

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

(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; and

(e)estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: October 2, 2006. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-17550 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service [INTL-112-88] Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning an existing final regulation, INTL-112-88 (TD 8337). Allocation and Apportionment of Deduction for State Income Taxes (Section 1.861-8(e)(6)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 19, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the regulations should be directed to Larnice Mack at Internal Revenue Service, room 6512, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at

(202)622-3179, or through the Internet at *Larnice.Mack@irs.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Allocation and Apportionment of Deduction for State Income Taxes. *OMB Number:* 1545-1224. *Regulation Project Number:* INTL-112-88. *Abstract:* This regulation provides guidance on when and how the deduction for state income taxes is to be allocated and apportioned between gross income from sources within and without the United States in order to determine the amount of taxable income from those sources. The reporting requirements in the regulation affect those taxpayers claiming foreign tax credits who elect to use an alternative method from that described in the regulation to allocate and apportion deductions for state income taxes. *Current Actions:* There is no change to this existing regulation. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit organizations. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 1,000. *Estimated Time Per Respondent:* 1 hour. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 1,000. The following paragraph applies to all the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. *Request for Comments:* Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on:

(a)Whether the 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 collection of information;

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

(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; and

(HMDA)AGENCY: Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OTS is soliciting public comments on the proposal. DATES: Submit written comments on or before November 20, 2006. ADDRESSES: Send comments, referring to the collection by title of the proposal or by OMB approval number, to OMB and OTS at these addresses: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk Officer for OTS, U.S. Office of Management and Budget, 725-17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or by fax to

(202)395-6974; and Information Collection Comments, Chief Counsel's Office, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552, by fax to

(202)906-6518, or by e-mail to *infocollection.comments@ots.treas.gov.* OTS will post comments and the related index on the OTS Internet Site at *http://www.ots.treas.gov.* In addition, interested persons may inspect comments at the Public Reading Room, 1700 G Street, NW., by appointment. To make an appointment, call

(202)906-5922, send an e-mail to *public.info@ots.treas.gov* , or send a facsimile transmission to

(202)906-7755. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or to obtain a copy of the submission to OMB, please contact Marilyn K. Burton at *marilyn.burton@ots.treas.gov* ,

(202)906-6467, or facsimile number

(FRB)promulgates and administers HMDA regulations, which are prescribed as part of the FRB's Regulation C (12 CFR part 203), implementing the HMDA (12 U.S.C. 2801-2810). HMDA forms as well as collection and recordkeeping requirements are approved under OMB Control No. 7100-0247. The FRB supporting statement forms the decisional basis for the OMB action. This submission discusses the burden imposed by Regulation C on the institutions OTS regulates. *Type of Review:* Renewal. *Affected Public:* Savings Associations. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 639 (loan application registers (LARs)). *Estimated Frequency of Response:* Annually. *Estimated Burden Hours per Response:* 0.03 hours per application (approximately 9,657 applications per LAR). *Estimated Total Burden:* 185,125 hours. *Clearance Officer:* Marilyn K. Burton,

(202)906-6467, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. *OMB Reviewer:* Desk Officer for OTS, Fax:

(OMB)for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Today, OTS is soliciting public comments on its proposal to extend this information collection. DATES: Submit written comments on or before December 19, 2006. ADDRESSES: Send comments, referring to the collection by title of the proposal or by OMB approval number, to Information Collection Comments, Chief Counsel's Office, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552; send a facsimile transmission to

(202)906-6518; or send an e-mail to *infocollection.comments@ots.treas.gov* . OTS will post comments and the related index on the OTS Internet Site at *http://www.ots.treas.gov* . In addition, interested persons may inspect comments at the Public Reading Room, 1700 G Street, NW., by appointment. To make an appointment, call

(202)906-5922, send an e-mail to public.info@ots.treas.gov, or send a facsimile transmission to

(202)906-7755. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You can request additional information about this proposed information collection from Patricia Goings, Financial Analyst, Applications,

(202)906-5668, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OTS may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and respondents are not required to respond to an information collection, unless the information collection displays a currently valid OMB control number. As part of the approval process, we invite comments on the following information collection. Comments should address one or more of the following points: a. Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of OTS; b. The accuracy of OTS's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; c. Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; d. Ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of information technology. We will summarize the comments that we receive and include them in the OTS request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this notice, OTS is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection. *Title of Proposal:* Application for conversion from:

(a)OTS-regulated, state-chartered savings association to Federal savings association;

(b)national bank, commercial bank, state savings bank, or credit union to Federal savings association. *OMB Number:* 1550-0007. *Form Number:* OTS Form 1582. *Regulation requirement:* 12 CFR 543.8, 543.9, and 552.2-6. *Description:* Section 5 of the Home Owners' Loan Act and 12 CFR 543.8 and 552.2 require OTS to act on requests by depository institutions proposing to convert to Federal savings association charters. With this renewal, OTS is making technical, nonsubstantive changes to Form 1582. *Type of Review:* Renewal. *Affected Public:* Depository institutions as defined in 12 CFR 552.13. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 18. *Estimated Frequency of Response:* Event-generated. *Estimated Burden Hours per Response:* 4 hours. *Estimated Total Burden:* 72 hours. *Clearance Officer:* Marilyn K. Burton,

(202)906-6467, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. Dated: October 13, 2006. Deborah Dakin, Senior Deputy Chief Counsel, Regulations and Legislation Division. [FR Doc. E6-17531 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6720-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Thrift Supervision Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request—Privacy of Consumer Financial Information AGENCY: Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(202)395-6974; and Information Collection Comments, Chief Counsel's Office, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552, by fax to

(202)906-5922, send an e-mail to *public.info@ots.treas.gov* , or send a facsimile transmission to

(202)906-7755. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or to obtain a copy of the submission to OMB, please contact Marilyn K. Burton at *marilyn.burton@ots.treas.gov* ,

(202)906-6467, or facsimile number

(202)906-6518, Litigation Division, Chief Counsel's Office, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OTS may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and respondents are not required to respond to an information collection, unless the information collection displays a currently valid OMB control number. As part of the approval process, we invite comments on the following information collection. *Title of Proposal:* Privacy of Consumer Financial Information. *OMB Number:* 1550-0103. *Form Number:* N/A. *Regulation requirement:* 12 CFR part 573. *Description:* The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (Pub. L. 106-102) mandates that the Federal banking agencies issue regulations as necessary to implement notice requirements and restrictions on a financial institution's ability to disclose nonpublic personal information about consumers to nonaffiliated third parties. OTS's regulation is found at 12 CFR part 573 (OTS). This collection of information is contained in that regulation. OTS is proposing to extend OMB approval of the information collection associated with its privacy regulation. This submission involves no change to the regulation or to the information collection requirements. The information collection requirements are as follows: Section 573.4(a) requires a bank to provide an initial notice to consumers that accurately reflects its privacy policies and practices. Section 573.5(a) requires a bank to provide a notice annually to customers during the continuation of the customer relationship that accurately reflects the bank's privacy policies and practices. Section 573.7(a)(1) requires a bank to provide a clear and conspicuous notice that accurately explains the right to opt out. The notice must state that the bank discloses or reserves the right to disclose nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties; that the consumer has the right to opt out of that disclosure; and a reasonable means by which the consumer may exercise the opt out right. Section 573.10(c) states that a bank may allow a consumer to select certain nonpublic personal information or certain nonaffiliated third parties with respect to which the consumer wishes to opt out (partial opt-out). Section 573.8(a) requires a bank to provide consumers with a revised notice of the bank's policies and procedures and a new opt out notice, if the bank wishes to disclose information in a way that is inconsistent with the notices previously given to a consumer. The regulation also identifies affirmative actions that consumers must take to exercise their rights. In order for consumers to prevent banks from sharing their information with nonaffiliated parties, they must opt out (§§ 573.7(a)(2)(ii), 573.10(a)(2), and 573.10(c)). Consumers also have the right at any time during their continued relationship with the bank to change or update their opt out status with the bank (§§ 573.7(f) and (g)). These information collection requirements ensure bank compliance with applicable Federal law. *Type of Review:* Renewal. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit; individuals. *Estimated annual number of institution respondents:* Initial notice, 13; annual notice and change in terms, 854; opt-out notice, 165. *Estimated average time per response per institution:* Initial notice, 80 hours; annual notice and change in terms, 8 hours; opt-out notice, 8 hours. *Estimated subtotal annual burden hours for institutions:* 9,192 hours. *Estimated annual number of consumer respondent:* 65,975. *Estimated average time per consumer response:* 30 minutes. *Estimated subtotal annual burden hours for consumers:* 32,988 hours. *Estimated total annual burden hours:* 42,180 hours. *Clearance Officer:* Marilyn K. Burton,

(202)906-6467, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. *OMB Reviewer:* Desk Officer for OTS, Fax:

(202)395-6974, U.S. Office of Management and Budget, 725-17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. Dated: October 13, 2006. Deborah Dakin, Senior Deputy Chief Counsel, Regulations and Legislation Division. [FR Doc. E6-17532 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6720-01-P 71 203 Friday, October 20, 2006 CORRECTIONS !!!Lois Davis!!! ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8230-7; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-0756] Evaluation of the Carcinogenicity of Ethylene Oxide Correction In notice document E6-16921 beginning on page 60143 in the issue of Thursday, October 12, 2006, make the following correction: On page 60143, in the second column, under the heading “ SUMMARY “, in the 26th line, the sentence “It does not determination.” should read “It does not represent and should not be construed to represent any Agency policy or determination.”. [FR Doc. Z6-16921 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505-01-D Shari DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Mineral Management Service 30 CFR Parts 250 and 251 RIN 1010-AC81 Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)- Geological and Geophysical (G&G) Explorations of the OCS- Proprietary Terms and Data Disclosure Correction In rule document 06-3009 beginning on page 16033 in the issue of Thursday, March 30, 2006, make the following corrections: § 251.14 [Corrected] On page 16040, in the first column, in § 251.14(b)(1), under the table heading “If you or a third party submit and MMS retains * * *”, in the third line, “Geophysical data” should read “(ii) Geophysical data”. In the fourth line of the same column, “Geophysical information” should read “(iii)Geophysical information”. [FR Doc. C6-3009 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505-01-D !!!Lois Davis!!! SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-545771; File No. SR-ISE-2006-56] Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change and Admendment No. 1 Relating to Customer Fees for Certain Complex Orders Correction In notice document 06-8646 beginning on page 60593 in the issue of Friday, October 13, 2006, make the following correction: On page 60593, in the first column, under the Agency heading, in the Agency number, “34-545771” should read “34-54571”. [FR Doc. C6-8646 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505-01-D !!!Lois Davis!!! DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Fiscal Service 31 CFR Part 256 RIN 1510-AA52 Obtaining Payments From the Judgment Fund and Under Private Relief Bills Correction In rule document E6-17229 beginning on page 60848 in the issue of Tuesday, October 17, 2006 make the following correction: § 256.50 [Corrected] On page 60851, in the second column, § 256.50(a) should read as follows: §256.50 How does FMS process back pay awards? The submitting agency may request one of two methods to process back pay awards.

(a)One method has three parts. The first part is a payment of net back pay (and interest if authorized), which is sent to the plaintiff or to the plaintiff's attorney, as directed by the submitting agency. The second part is a payment to the agency of deductions from the net back pay. The third part is a payment of attorney fees, which is sent directly to the attorney. [FR Doc. Z6-17229 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505-01-D 71 203 Friday, October 20, 2006 Presidential Documents Part II The President Notice of October 19, 2006—Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia Title 3— The President Notice of October 19, 2006 Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia On October 21, 1995, by Executive Order 12978, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the actions of significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia, and the extreme level of violence, corruption, and harm such actions cause in the United States and abroad. The order blocks all property and interests in property that are in the United States, or within the possession or control of United States persons, of foreign persons listed in an annex to the order, as well as of foreign persons determined to play a significant role in international narcotics trafficking centered in Colombia. The order similarly blocks all property and interests in property of foreign persons determined to materially assist in, or provide financial or technological support for or goods or services in support of, the narcotics trafficking activities of persons designated in or pursuant to the order. In addition, the order blocks all property and interests in property of persons determined to be owned or controlled by, or to act for or on behalf of, persons designated in or pursuant to the order. The order also prohibits any transaction or dealing by United States persons or within the United States in property or interests in property of the persons designated in or pursuant to the order. Because the actions of significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia continue to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States and to cause an extreme level of violence, corruption, and harm in the United States and abroad, the national emergency declared on October 21, 1995, and the measures adopted pursuant thereto to deal with that emergency, must continue in effect beyond October 21, 2006. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia. This notice shall be published in the **Federal Register** and transmitted to the Congress. GWBOLD.EPS THE WHITE HOUSE, October 19, 2006. [FR Doc. 06-8840 Filed 10-19-06; 1:14 pm]

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