Notices. Appointment to Performance Review Boards for Senior Executive Service

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BILLING CODE 7590-01-M NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Appointments to Performance Review Boards for Senior Executive Service AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Appointment to Performance Review Boards for Senior Executive Service. SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

(NRC)has announced the following appointments to the NRC Performance Review Boards. The following individuals are appointed as members of the NRC Performance Review Board

(PRB)responsible for making recommendations to the appointing and awarding authorities on performance appraisal ratings and performance awards for Senior Executives and Senior Level employees: Bruce A. Boger, Associate Director for Operating Reactor Oversight and Licensing, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. R. William Borchardt, Deputy Director, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response. Samuel J. Collins, Regional Administrator, Region I. Karen D. Cyr, General Counsel. Jesse L. Funches, Chief Financial Officer. William F. Kane, Deputy Executive Director for Reactor and Preparedness Programs, Office of the Executive Director for Operations. Bruce S. Mallett, Regional Administrator, Region IV. Luis A. Reyes, Executive Director for Operations. Jacqueline E. Silber, Deputy Executive Director for Information Services and Administration and Chief Information Officer. Jack R. Strosnider, Director, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards. Annette L. Vietti-Cook, Secretary of the Commission. Martin J. Virgilio, Deputy Executive Director for Materials, Research, State and Compliance Programs. James T. Wiggins, Deputy Director, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research. The following individuals will serve as members of the NRC PRB Panel that was established to review appraisals and make recommendations to the appointing and awarding authorities for NRC PRB members: Stephen G. Burns, Deputy General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel. Brian W. Sheron, Director, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research. Roy P. Zimmerman, Director, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response. All appointments are made pursuant to Section 4314 of Chapter 43 of Title 5 of the United States Code. DATES: *Effective Date:* November 6, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Secretary, Executive Resources Board, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555;

(301)415-7530. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 14th day of August, 2006. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Carolyn J. Swanson, Secretary, Executive Resources Board. [FR Doc. E6-18630 Filed 11-3-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-54678] Order Exempting Certain Sub-Penny Trade-Throughs From Rule 611 of Regulation NMS Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 October 31, 2006. I. Introduction Pursuant to Rule 611(d) 1 of Regulation NMS 2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”), by order, may exempt from the provisions of Rule 611 of Regulation NMS (“Rule 611” or “Rule”), either unconditionally or on specified terms and conditions, any person, security, transaction, quotation, or order, or any class or classes of persons, securities, quotations, or orders, if the Commission determines that such exemption is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, and is consistent with the protection of investors. 3 As discussed below, the Commission is exempting from Rule 611 trading centers executing transactions that trade through a low-priced protected quotation by less than $0.01 per share. The exemption is designed to promote more workable and efficient intermarket price priority in NMS stocks with quoted prices of $1.00 or less per share that can be quoted in increments as small as $0.0001. 1 17 CFR 242.611(d). 2 17 CFR 242.600 *et seq.* 3 *See also* 15 U.S.C. 78mm(a)(1) (providing general authority for Commission to grant exemptions from provisions of Exchange Act and rules thereunder). II. Background The Commission adopted Regulation NMS in June 2005. 4 Rule 611(a)(1) requires a trading center to establish, maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent trade-throughs on that trading center of protected quotations in NMS stocks that do not fall within an exception set forth in the Rule. Rule 611(b)(6) provides an exception for a trade-through transaction effected by a trading center that simultaneously routes an intermarket sweep order (“ISO”) to execute against the full displayed size of any protected quotation in the NMS that was traded through. 4 *See* Securities Exchange Act Release No. 51808 (June 9, 2005), 70 FR 37496 (June 29, 2005) (“Regulation NMS Adopting Release”). Rule 612(a) of Regulation NMS prohibits, among other things, the display of quotations priced in an increment smaller than $0.01 if the quotation is priced equal to or greater than $1.00 per share. 5 Under Rule 612(b), however, it is permissible to display quotations in increments as small as $0.0001 if the quotation is priced less than $1.00 per share. As a result, quotations priced in increments as small as $0.0001 could qualify as “protected quotations” under Rule 600(b)(58). 6 5 17 CFR 242.612(a). 6 17 CFR 242.600(b)(58). A “protected quotation” is defined as a protected bid or protected offer. Under Rule 600(b)(57), a “protected bid” or “protected offer” means a quotation in an NMS stock that:

(i)is displayed by an automated trading center;

(ii)is disseminated pursuant to an effective national market system plan; and

(iii)is an automated quotation that is the best bid or best offer of a national securities exchange or a national securities association. III. Discussion The Commission has decided to exempt trading centers from the requirement in Rule 611(a) to establish, maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent trade-throughs when:

(1)The price of the protected quotation that is traded through is $1.00 or less; and

(2)the price of the trade-through transaction is less than $0.01 away from the price of the protected quotation that was traded through (“Sub-Penny Trade-Throughs”). The Commission believes that granting an exemption for Sub-Penny Trade-Throughs will promote a more workable and efficient trade-through rule in NMS stocks that can be priced in very small increments of less than $0.01. The Regulation NMS Adopting Release notes that implementation of the Rule 611 trade-through provisions is likely to present the greatest challenge for agency markets trading active stocks that handle a large volume of buy and sell orders. 7 These trading centers must assure that such orders interact in an orderly and efficient manner in compliance with all applicable priority rules. The Rule 611(a) requirement of written policies and procedures is designed to achieve the objective of eliminating all trade-throughs that reasonably can be prevented, while also acknowledging the inherent difficulties of eliminating trade-through transactions in active stocks with quotations that change rapidly. 8 7 70 FR at 37524. 8 70 FR at 37534. Consistent with this approach, the Commission is adopting an exemption for Sub-Penny Trade-Throughs, particularly to allow active agency trading centers that continuously display quotations and execute orders against such quotations to operate their trading systems efficiently in stocks that can be quoted in increments of as small as $0.0001. Given these small quoting increments for protected quotations priced at less than $1.00 per share, the Commission does not believe it is appropriate to require trading centers to prevent trade-throughs of less than $0.01. In the absence of an exemption, trading centers generally would be required to prevent the execution of incoming orders against their own displayed quotations with prices that could be only $0.0001 away from a protected quotation displayed by another trading center. The Commission does not believe that the very small economic benefit to be gained by protecting such a quotation would justify the practical difficulties faced by trading centers in operating their trading systems efficiently. For the foregoing reasons, the Commission finds that granting an exemption for Sub-Penny Trade-Throughs is necessary and appropriate in the public interest, and is consistent with the protection of investors. IV. Conclusion *It is hereby ordered* , pursuant to Rule 611(d) of Regulation NMS, that trading centers shall be exempt from the requirement in Rule 611(a) to establish, maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent trade-throughs when:

(1)The price of the protected quotation that is traded through is $1.00 or less; and

(2)the price of the trade-through transaction is less than $0.01 away from the price of the protected quotation that was traded through. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 9 Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. 9 7 CFR 200.30-3(a)(82). [FR Doc. E6-18635 Filed 11-3-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-54675; File No. SR-NYSE-2006-96] Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Relating to a Request to Extend the Pilot Operating During the Exchange's Implementation of NYSE Hybrid Market Phase 3 Until November 30, 2006 October 31, 2006. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) 1 and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, 2 notice is hereby given that on October 26, 2006, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (“NYSE” or “Exchange”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. NYSE filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder, 4 which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b-4. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 4 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change NYSE proposes to extend the pilot (“Pilot”) 5 which put into operation certain rule changes pending before the Commission to coincide with the Exchange's implementation of NYSE HYBRID MARKET SM (“Hybrid Market”) 6 Phase 3. 5 *See* Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 54578 (October 5, 2006), 71 FR 60216 (October 12, 2006) and 54610 (October 16, 2006), 71 FR 62142 (October 23, 2006). 6 The Hybrid Market was approved on March 22, 2006. *See* Securities Exchange Act Release No. 53539 (March 22, 2006), 71 FR 16353 (March 31, 2006). II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose On October 5, 2006, the Commission approved the Pilot to, among other things, put into operation certain proposed modifications to Exchange Rules that are currently pending 7 before the Commission to coincide with the Exchange's implementation of the Hybrid Market Phase 3. The Pilot commenced on October 6, 2006 8 and is scheduled to terminate on the close of business October 31, 2006. 7 *See* , Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 54520 (September 27, 2006), 71 FR 57590 (September 29, 2006) (proposing to amend several Exchange Rules to clarify certain definitions and systemic processes (“Omnibus Filing”)); 54504 (September 26, 2006), 71 FR 57011 (September 28, 2006) (proposing to amend the specialist stabilization requirements set forth in Exchange Rule 104.10 (“Stabilization Filing”)); and SR-NYSE-2006-73 (filed on September 13, 2006) and Amendment No. 1 thereto (filed on October 13, 2006) (proposing to amend Exchange Rule 127 which governs the execution of a block cross transaction at a price outside the prevailing NYSE quotation (“Block Cross Filing”)). 8 The changes related to stop orders and stop limit orders proposed in the Omnibus Filing were implemented on October 16, 2006 in order to give customers and member organizations sufficient time to make any changes necessary as a result of the elimination of stop limit orders. The Exchange proposes to extend the Pilot through November 30, 2006 or the earlier of Commission approval of the Omnibus Filing, Stabilization Filing and the Block Cross Filing while the Commission continues to review the aforementioned pending filings. The approval of any one of the pending filings terminates the operation of the rules associated with the approved filing from the Pilot. The Pilot shall not terminate in its entirety unless and until all pending filings are approved or November 30, 2006. An extension of the Pilot will allow the Exchange to continue to operate the Hybrid Market Phase 3 and commence implementation of Hybrid Market Phase 4 in a timely manner. The Exchange believes that an extension of the Pilot will also enable the Exchange to be fully Regulation NMS 9 -compliant by February 5, 2007 date and comply with its obligations under the proposed NMS Linkage Plan. 10 9 *See* Securities Exchange Act Release No. 51808 (June 9, 2005), 70 FR 37496 (June 29, 2005). 10 A “Plan for the Purpose of Creating and Operating an Intermarket Communications Linkage Pursuant to Section 11A(a)(3)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934” to facilitate trades between different market centers. *See* Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54551 (September 29, 2006), 71 FR 59148 (October 6, 2006). The Commission published notice of the NMS Linkage Plan on July 28, 2006. *See* Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54239 (July 28, 2006), 71 FR 44328 (August 4, 2006). The Exchange further believes that extending the Pilot will allow it to continue identifying and addressing any system problems. The Exchange will continue to identify and incorporate beneficial system changes that become apparent as a result of usage in real time and under real market conditions. An extension of the Pilot will further the Exchange's ability to have real time user interface which is proving very useful to the Exchange. Moreover, by extending the Pilot, current users will continue gaining the essential practical experience with the new systems and processes in a well-modulated way, in real time and under real market conditions that cannot be completely replicated in the mock-trading environment. The Exchange is currently in the process of phasing in the securities operating under the Pilot. As expected, the Pilot is operating with minimal problems and the benefits as described above are proving invaluable. Therefore, the Exchange believes it is appropriate to extend the Pilot through November 30, 2006 or the earlier of Commission approval of the pending filings as described above. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act 11 in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act 12 in particular, in that it is designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is also designed to support the principles of Section 11A(a)(1) of the Act 13 in that it seeks to assure economically efficient execution of securities transactions. 11 15 U.S.C. 78f. 12 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). 13 15 U.S.C. 78k-1(a)(1). B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others The Exchange has neither solicited nor received written comments on the proposed rule change. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; does not impose any significant burden on competition; and by its terms, does not become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate if consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, it has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 14 and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder. 15 14 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 15 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) normally may not become operative prior to 30 days after the date of filing. However, Rule 19b- 4(f)(6)(iii) 16 permits the Commission to designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange has requested that the Commission waive the five-day pre-filing notice requirement and the 30-day operative delay and designate the proposed rule change immediately operative upon filing. The Commission believes that waiver of the five-day pre-filing notice requirement and the 30-day operative delay is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest because it would allow the Pilot to continue without interruption. Accordingly, the Commission designates the proposal to be effective and operative upon filing with the Commission on a pilot basis until November 30, 2006. 17 16 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii). 17 For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay, the Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission's Internet comment form ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ); or • Send an e-mail to *rule-comments@sec.gov* . Please include File Number SR-NYSE-2006-96 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSE-2006-96. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's Internet Web site ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSE-2006-96 and should be submitted on or before November 27, 2006. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 18 18 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-18634 Filed 11-3-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-54672; File No. SR-NYSEArca-2006-47] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto and Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval to Amendment No. 2 to Modify the Voluntary Withdrawal Procedures of Securities From Listing on the Exchange and, for Dually-Listed Issuers Voluntarily Withdrawing Listed Securities on the Exchange, To Eliminate the Requirement To Submit Resolutions by Their Board of Directors October 30, 2006. I. Introduction On August 4, 2006, NYSE Arca, Inc. (“Exchange”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) 1 and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, 2 a proposed rule change to amend Rule 5.4(b) of NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (“NYSE Arca Equities”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Exchange. The Exchange amended the proposal on August 17, 2006. The proposed rule change, as amended, was published for comment in the **Federal Register** on August 29, 2006. 3 The Commission received no comments on the proposal. On October 17, 2006, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 2 to the proposal. 4 In Amendment No. 2, the Exchange amended the proposed rule text to reflect The Nasdaq Stock Market's change in status as a national securities exchange, 5 and to add that only an authorized executive officer may submit a delisting notice to the Exchange in the case of dually-listed issuers (as defined below). This order approves the proposed rule change, as amended by Amendment Nos. 1 and 2. The Commission has accelerated approval of Amendment No. 2 and is also providing notice and soliciting comments on Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b-4. 3 *See* Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54348 (August 22, 2006), 71 FR 51264. 4 *See* Partial Amendment dated October 17, 2006 (“ Amendment No. 2”). 5 *See* Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 53128 (January 13, 2006), 71 FR 3550 (January 23, 2006); 54240 (July 31, 2006), 71 FR 45246 (August 8, 2006); and 54241 (July 31, 2006), 71 FR 45359 (August 8, 2006). II. Description of the Proposal The Exchange proposes to amend NYSE Arca Equities Rule 5.4(b) to modify the voluntary withdrawal procedures of securities from listing on NYSE Arca, L.L.C. (“NYSE Arca Marketplace”), the equities trading facility of NYSE Arca Equities. For an issuer who wishes to voluntarily withdraw securities listed on NYSE Arca Marketplace, the Exchange proposes to eliminate the requirement that such issuer submit a letter from an authorized officer of the issuer, providing the specific reasons cited by its board of directors for the proposed withdrawal. 6 Further, the Exchange proposes to eliminate the requirement that such issuer, under special circumstances, submit the proposed withdrawal to its shareholders for their vote at a meeting for which proxies are solicited, provided the security is not also listed on another exchange with similar requirements. 6 Although the provision requiring submission of a letter stating the board of director's specific reasons for delisting would be eliminated from NYSE Arca Equities rules, Rule 12d2-2(c)(2)(ii) under the Act has a similar provision that requires issuers to “provide written notice to the national securities exchange of its determination to withdraw the class of securities from listing and/or registration on such exchange. Such written notice must set forth a description of the security involved, together with a statement of all material facts relating to the reasons for withdrawal from listing and/or registration.” 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(c)(2)(ii). In place of these requirements, the Exchange proposes that an issuer may voluntary delist a security from the Exchange after the issuer's board approves the action and the issuer

(i)furnishes the Exchange with a copy of the Board resolution authorizing such delisting certified by the secretary of the issuer and

(ii)complies with all of the requirements of Rule 12d2-2(c) under the Act. 7 The issuer must thereafter file a Form 25 with the Commission to withdraw the security from listing on the Exchange and from registration under the Act. In addition, the issuer must provide a copy of the Form 25 to the Exchange simultaneously with the filing of such Form 25 with the Commission. In addition, if an issuer delists a class of stock from the Exchange and does not delist other classes of listed securities, the Exchange may consider delisting one or more of such other classes. 7 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(c). Finally, for an issuer whose securities are listed on both the Exchange and another national securities exchange (“dually-listed issuer”), the Exchange proposes to eliminate the requirement that such issuer provide to the Exchange a certified copy of the resolutions of the issuer's board of directors authorizing the withdrawal from listing on the Exchange. Instead, the Exchange proposes to require the submission of a letter signed by an authorized executive officer of the issuer setting forth the reason for the proposed withdrawal. III. Discussion and Commission Findings The Commission finds that the proposed rule change, as amended, is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations applicable to a national securities exchange, and in particular, with the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act. 8 Specifically, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change, as amended, is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act 9 in that it is designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitating transactions in securities, and to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. 8 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). In approving the proposed rule change, as amended, the Commission considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). 9 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). The Commission believes the Exchange's proposal to modify voluntary withdrawal procedures is consistent with the requirements of the Act and does not raise any significant regulatory issues. The Exchange proposes to amend the voluntary delisting process by requiring that an issuer may voluntary delist a security from the Exchange after the issuer's board approves the action and the issuer

(i)furnishes the Exchange with a copy of the Board resolution authorizing such delisting certified by the secretary of the issuer and

(ii)complies with all of the requirements of Rule 12d2-2(c) under the Act. 10 The issuer must thereafter file a Form 25 with the Commission to withdraw the security from listing on the Exchange and from registration under the Act. In addition, the issuer must provide a copy of the Form 25 to the Exchange simultaneously with the filing of such Form 25 with the Commission. Further, the Exchange may consider delisting one or more other classes of securities if an issuer delists a class of security and does not delist other classes of listed securities. The Commission notes that the proposed voluntary withdrawal procedures are consistent with the requirements of Rule 12d2-2 under the Act 11 and are virtually identical to the voluntary withdrawal procedures of the New York Stock Exchange LLC (“NYSE”). 12 Further, some of the provisions to be deleted are already imposed on issuers by Rule 12d2-2 under the Act. 13 10 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(c). 11 17 CFR 240.12d2-2. 12 *See* NYSE Listed Company Manual Section 806.02. NYSE and the Exchange are both owned by the NYSE Group, Inc. as a result of a merger between the Archipelago Holdings, Inc. and the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. on March 7, 2006. 13 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(c)(2)(ii). Further, the Exchange proposes to eliminate the requirement that a dually-listed issuer provide to the Exchange a certified copy of the resolutions of the issuer's board of directors authorizing the withdrawal from listing on the Exchange. The proposed rule requires that each dually-listed issuer provide a letter signed by an authorized executive officer of the issuer setting forth the reasons for the proposed withdrawal. 14 Dually-listed issuers also must still comply with all the other requirements of NYSE Arca Equities Rule 5.4(b) and Rule 12d2-2 under the Act, 15 which specifically requires, among other things, that issuers comply with all applicable laws in effect in the state in which they are incorporated. 14 *See* proposed NYSE Arca Equities Rule 5.4(b); *see also supra* note 6. 15 *See* 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(c)(2). The elimination of the board certification requirement may ease the burden on dually-listed issuers who wish to voluntarily withdraw securities from listing on the Exchange. Moreover, the security of a dually-listed issuer would continue to be listed and traded on a registered national securities exchange. As noted by the Exchange, this should ensure that transparent last sale information will continue to be disseminated on the delisted security on an uninterrupted basis. It would also ensure the other protections for trading a security on a national securities exchange remain, such as the periodic reporting obligations under the Act. Based on the above reasons, the Commission finds that the proposal is consistent with the requirements of the Act. IV. Accelerated Approval of Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act, 16 the Commission may not approve any proposed rule change, or amendment thereto, prior to the 30th day after the date of publication of notice of the filing thereof, unless the Commission finds good cause for so doing and publishes its reasons for so finding. 16 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). In Amendment No. 2, the Exchange proposed to amend the proposed rules to reflect the change in status of the Nasdaq Stock Market to a national securities exchange, and to add that only an authorized executive officer may submit a delisting notice to the Exchange in the case of dually-listed issuers. The Commission finds good cause to accelerate approval of these changes prior to the 30th day after publication in the **Federal Register** . The revisions made to the proposal in Amendment No. 2 accurately reflect the Nasdaq Stock Market's status as a national securities exchange, and clarify that only an authorized executive officer of a dually-listed issuer may submit a delisting notice to the Exchange. The Commission believes that accelerating approval of Amendment No. 2 is appropriate because these revisions do not raise any new regulatory issues and make the proposal more accurate and clearer. V. Solicitation of Comments on Amendment No. 2 Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning Amendment No. 2, including whether Amendment No. 2 is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission's Internet comment form ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ); or • Send an e-mail to *rule-comments@sec.gov.* Please include File Number SR-NYSEArca-2006-47 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEArca-2006-47. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's Internet Web site ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEArca-2006-47 and should be submitted on or before November 27, 2006. VI. Conclusion *It is therefore ordered* , pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act, 17 that the proposed rule change (SR-NYSEArca-2006-47), as amended, is hereby approved, and that Amendment No. 2 thereto is approved on an accelerated basis. 17 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 18 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 18 Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-18631 Filed 11-3-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-54673; File No. SR-NYSEArca-2006-78] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Amending Market Maker Transaction Fees and Credits October 30, 2006. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) 1 and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, 2 notice is hereby given that on October 23, 2006, NYSE Arca, Inc. (the “Exchange”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (“NYSE Arca Equities”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the Exchange under 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) thereunder, 4 which renders it effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b-4. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). 4 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2). I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to amend the section of its Schedule of Fees and Charges for Exchange Services (the “Fee Schedule”) that applies to Market Maker 5 fees and charges. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's Web site ( *http://www.nysearca.com* ), at the Exchange's Office of the Secretary, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room. 5 *See* NYSE Arca Equities Rule 1.1(u). II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The Exchange proposes to amend the section of its Fee Schedule that applies to Market Maker fees and charges. *Market Maker Transaction Fees and Credits—Round Lots.* The Fee Schedule currently provides that Market Makers are entitled to a $0.001 per share credit for round-lot transactions in NYSE-listed securities. This credit is applicable to Q orders executed against other participants' orders. The Exchange proposes to amend the Fee Schedule to increase this credit to $0.002 per share and to clarify that it will apply to orders that provide liquidity to the NYSE Arca Book (the “Book”) in securities for which the Market Makers are registered as Market Makers. The Exchange proposes this change so that the credit given to Market Makers is consistent with the $0.002 per share credit given to all ETP Holders 6 executing round-lot transactions in NYSE-listed securities in the Book against inbound orders. The Exchange further proposes this change so that the credit given to Market Makers submitting such orders in NYSE-listed securities is the same as the credit given to Market Makers submitting such orders in other listed securities and Nasdaq securities. 6 *See* NYSE Arca Equities Rule 1.1(n). The Fee Schedule currently provides that the $.002 per share credit that Market Makers are entitled to for round-lot transactions in listed securities (other than NYSE-listed securities) and Nasdaq securities applies to Q orders executed against other participants' orders. The Exchange proposes to amend this language to clarify that the credit applies to orders that provide liquidity to the Book in securities for which the Market Makers are registered as Market Makers. The Exchange proposes this language so that the application of this credit is consistent with the application of the credit for Market Makers and other ETP Holders executing round-lot transactions in NYSE-listed securities. The Fee Schedule currently does not specifically set forth a fee for Market Maker round-lot transactions in NYSE-listed securities, other listed securities or Nasdaq securities that take liquidity from the Book. The Exchange proposes to amend the Fee Schedule to set forth a $.003 per share fee for all such orders. The Exchange proposes this change so that it is clear that Market Makers are subject to the same $.003 per share fee that is charged to all ETP Holders executing round-lot transactions in NYSE-listed securities, other listed securities, and Nasdaq securities that take liquidity from the Book. *Market Maker Transaction Fees and Credits—Odd Lots.* The Fee Schedule currently provides that Market Makers are entitled to a $0.02 per share credit for transactions in Nasdaq securities that execute against odd-lot orders in the Odd Lot Tracking Order Process, as defined in NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.31(g). The Exchange proposes to eliminate this credit because the Exchange no longer wishes to provide the additional financial incentive to Market Makers for providing liquidity in Nasdaq odd-lot transactions. *Lead Market Maker Transaction Fees and Credits—Odd Lots.* The Fee Schedule currently provides that Lead Market Makers 7 executing odd-lot transactions in NYSE Arca Marketplace primary listed securities are entitled to a $0.02 per share credit for such transactions. The Exchange proposes to amend the Fee Schedule to clarify that such credit applies to orders that provide liquidity to the Book in securities for which the Lead Market Maker is registered as the Lead Market Maker. The Exchange proposes this change in order to make the application of this credit consistent with the application of the transaction credits to Market Makers and ETP Holders generally. 7 *See* NYSE Arca Equities Rule 1.1(ccc). 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent Section 6(b) of the Act, 8 in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(4) of the Act, 9 in particular, in that it is an equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees and other charges among its members and issuers and other persons using its facilities. 8 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). 9 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4). B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change does not impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others Written comments on the proposed rule change were neither solicited nor received. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act 10 and subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b-4 11 thereunder. At any time within 60 days of the filing of such proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. 10 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). 11 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2). IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission's Internet comment form ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ); or • Send an e-mail to *rule-comments@sec.gov* . Please include File Number SR-NYSEArca-2006-78 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Station Place, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEArca-2006-78. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's Internet Web site ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEArca-2006-78 and should be submitted on or before November 27, 2006. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 12 Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. 12 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). [FR Doc. E6-18632 Filed 11-3-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-54664; File No. SR-NYSEArca-2006-72] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto Relating to the Revision of Certain Equity Transaction and Market Data Revenue Sharing Credits October 27, 2006. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) 1 and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, 2 notice is hereby given that on October 5, 2006, NYSE Arca, Inc. (“Exchange”), through its wholly owned subsidiary NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (“NYSE Arca Equities”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. On October 26, 2006, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1. The Exchange has designated this proposed rule change as one establishing or changing a member due, fee, or other charge imposed by the Exchange under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) thereunder, 4 which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b-4. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). 4 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2). I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to amend the section of its Schedule of Fees and Charges for Exchange Services (“Fee Schedule”) that applies to certain ETP Holder 5 transaction credits and market data revenue sharing credits. While changes to the Fee Schedule pursuant to this proposed rule change are effective upon filing with the Commission, the new rates will become operative on October 9, 2006. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's Web site at *http://www.nysearca.com,* at the Exchange's Office of the Secretary, and in the Commission's Public Reference Room. 5 *See* NYSE Arca Equities Rule 1.1(n). II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change, as amended. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The Exchange proposes to amend the section of the Fee Schedule that applies to certain ETP Holder transaction credits and market data revenue sharing credits in order to incorporate the Exchange's recently approved new order type, the Passive Liquidity Order, 6 into the Fee Schedule in the same manner as Tracking Orders. While changes to the Fee Schedule pursuant to this proposed rule change are effective upon filing with the Commission, the new rates will become operative on October 9, 2006. 6 The Commission recently approved the use of Passive Liquidity Orders on the NYSE Arca Marketplace. *See* Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54511 (September 26, 2006), 71 FR 58460 (October 3, 2006)(SR-PCX-2005-53). The Fee Schedule currently provides in footnote 5 that Tracking Orders will not be eligible for ETP Holder transaction credits. The Exchange proposes to amend footnote 5 to the Fee Schedule to provide that Passive Liquidity Orders also will not be eligible for ETP Holder transaction credits. The Fee Schedule currently provides in footnote 6 that an ETP Holder that submits a Tracking Order instruction that subsequently matches against an inbound marketable order will not be entitled to receive the Liquidity Provider Credit. The Exchange proposes to amend footnote 6 to the Fee Schedule to provide that an ETP Holder submitting a Passive Liquidity Order instruction also will not be entitled to receive the Liquidity Provider Credit. The Exchange is not providing credits to ETP Holders entering Passive Liquidity Orders because it has no reason at this time to create incentives for the entry of such orders. 7 7 Amendment No. 1. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act, 8 in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(4) of the Act, 9 in particular, in that it provides for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees and other charges among its members and other persons using its facilities. 8 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). 9 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4). B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others Written comments on the proposed rule change were neither solicited nor received. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action The foregoing proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to section Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act 10 and subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder 11 because it establishes or changes a member due, fee, or other charge imposed by the self-regulatory organization. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. 12 10 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). 11 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2). 12 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(C). For purposes of calculating the 60-day period within which the Commission may summarily abrogate the proposal, the Commission considers the period to have commenced on October 26, 2006, the date on which the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change, as amended, is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission's Internet comment form ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ); or • Send an e-mail to *rule-comments@sec.gov.* Please include File No. SR-NYSEArca-2006-72 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Station Place, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File No. SR-NYSEArca-2006-72. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's Internet Web site ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such filing will also be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File No. SR-NYSEArca-2006-72 and should be submitted on or before November 27, 2006. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 13 13 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-18633 Filed 11-3-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011-01-P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration #10680 and #10681] Florida Disaster # FL-00016 AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of FLORIDA dated 10/27/2006. *Incident:* Tornadoes. *Incident Period:* 10/07/2006. *Effective Date:* 10/27/2006. *Physical Loan Application Deadline Date:* 12/26/2006. *Economic Injury

(EIDL)Loan Application Deadline Date:* 07/27/2007. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that as a result of the Administrator's disaster declaration, applications for disaster loans may be filed at the address listed above or other locally announced locations. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster: *Primary Counties:* Orange. *Contiguous Counties:* Florida, Brevard, Lake Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Volusia. *The Interest Rates are:* Homeowners With Credit Available Elsewhere 6.250. Homeowners Without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.125. Businesses With Credit Available Elsewhere 7.934. Businesses & Small Agricultural Cooperatives Without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000 Other (Including Non-Profit Organizations) With Credit Available Elsewhere 5.000. Businesses And Non-Profit Organizations Without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000. The number assigned to this disaster for physical damage is 10680 C and for economic injury is 106810. The States which received an EIDL Declaration # are Florida. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 59002 and 59008) Dated: October 26, 2006. Steven C. Preston, Administrator. [FR Doc. E6-18597 Filed 11-3-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025-01-P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration # 10686 and # 10687] Indiana Disaster # IN-00010 AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Indiana dated 10/27/2006. *Incident:* Severe Storms and Flooding. *Incident Period:* 08/28/2006. *Effective Date:* 10/27/2006. *Physical Loan Application Deadline Date:* 12/26/2006. *Economic Injury

(EIDL)Loan Application Deadline Date:* 07/27/2007. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, Tx 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that as a result of the Administrator's disaster declaration, applications for disaster loans may be filed at the address listed above or other locally announced locations. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster: *Primary Counties:* Wayne. *Contiguous Counties:* Indiana, Fayette, Henry, Randolph, Union, Ohio, Darke, Preble. *The Interest Rates are:* Homeowners With Credit Available Elsewhere 6.250. Homeowners Without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.125. Businesses With Credit Available Elsewhere 7.934. Businesses & Small Agricultural Cooperatives Without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000. Other (Including Non-Profit Organizations) With Credit Available Elsewhere 5.000. Businesses And Non-Profit Organizations Without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000. The number assigned to this disaster for physical damage is 10686 6 and for economic injury is 10687 0. The States which received an EIDL Declaration # are Indiana, Ohio. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 59002 and 59008) Dated: October 26, 2006. Steven C. Preston, Administrator. [FR Doc. E6-18599 Filed 11-3-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025-01-P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Audit and Financial Management Advisory (AFMAC) Committee Meeting The U.S. Small Business Administration, Audit and Financial Management Advisory Committee (AFMAC) will host a public meeting on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 9am. The meeting will take place at the U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Office of the Chief Financial Officer Conference Room, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20416. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the SBA's FY 2006 Financial Reporting and FY 2006 Audit. Anyone wishing to attend must contact Jennifer Main in writing or by fax. Jennifer Main, Chief Financial Officer, 409 3rd Street, SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, *phone:*

(202)205-6449, *fax:*

(202)205-6969, *e-mail: Jennifer.main@sba.gov.* Thomas M. Dryer, Acting Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E6-18601 Filed 11-3-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025-01-P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5604] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “James ‘Athenian’ Stuart, 1713-1788: The Rediscovery of Antiquity” SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, *et seq.* ; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, *et seq.* ), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition “James ‘Athenian’ Stuart, 1713-1788: The Rediscovery of Antiquity”, imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Bard Graduate Center, New York, New York, from on or about November 16, 2006, until on or about February 13, 2007, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the **Federal Register** . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Wolodymyr Sulzynsky, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202-453-8050). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA-44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547-0001. Dated: November 1, 2006. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E6-18729 Filed 11-3-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-05-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Eighth Meeting: FTCA Special Committee 203/Minimum Performance Standards for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Unmanned Aircraft AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of RTCA Special Committee 203, Minimum Performance Standards for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Unmanned Aircraft. SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 203, Minimum Performance Standards for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Unmanned Aircraft. DATES: The meeting will be held November 28-30, 2006. On November 28th, the meeting will start at 11 a.m. and November 29-30, the meeting will start at 8 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at RTCA, Inc., 1828 L Street, NW., Suite 805, Washington, DC 20036. Note: Workgroup 1 and 3 will convene on Friday, December 1, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., or at the adjournment of the Plenary, whatever comes first. Workgroup 2 will convene on Friday, December 1, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at the adjournment of the Plenary, whatever comes first. Dress is Business Casual. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

(1)RTCA Secretariat, 1828 L Street, NW., Suite 805, Washington, DC 20036; telephone

(202)833-9339; fax

(202)833-9434; Web site *http://www.rtca.org.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), notice is hereby given for a Special Committee 203 meeting. The agenda will include: • November 28: • Opening Plenary Session (Welcome and Introductory Remarks, Approval of Seventh Plenary Summary). • Review SC-203 Progress Since Seventh Plenary: Status from Workgroups 1, 2 and 3. • Resolve Final Review and Comment

(FRAC)comments on draft document Guidance Material and Considerations for Unmanned Aircrafts Systems,

(GM)document. • November 29: • Continue resolution of FRAC comments on draft GM document. • Plenary considers GM document for approval. If approved forward draft GM document to the RTCA Program Management Committee

(PMC)for consideration. • Closing Plenary Session (Action Item Review, Other Business, Date, Place and Time of Next Plenary, Adjourn). Attendance is open to the interested public but limited to space availability. With the approval of the chairmen, members of the public may present oral statements at the meeting. Persons wishing to present statement or obtain information should contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Members of the public may present a written statement to the committee at any time. Dated: Issued in Washington, DC, on October 27, 2006. Francisco Estrada C., RTCA Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. 06-9072 Filed 11-3-06; 8:45 am]

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