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BILLING CODE 4210-67-M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [CO-921-06-1320-EL; COC 68590] Notice of Competitive Coal Lease Offering by Sealed Bid, Colorado AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado State Office, will offer certain coal resources in Moffat County, Colorado, hereinafter described as Federal coal lease application

(LBA)COC 68590 for competitive lease by sealed bid in accordance with the provisions for competitive lease sales in 43 CFR 3422.2(a), and the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended and supplemented (30 U.S.C. 181 *et seq.* ). DATES: The lease sale will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2006. Sealed bids must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or be hand delivered to the address indicated below, and must be received on or before 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2006. The cashier will issue a receipt for each hand delivered sealed bid. Any bid received after the time specified will not be considered and will be returned. The outside of the sealed envelope containing the bid must clearly state that the envelope contains a bid for Coal Lease Sale COC 68590, and is not to be opened before the date and hour of the sale. ADDRESSES: The lease sale will be held in the BLM Colorado State Office, Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, Colorado. Sealed bids must be submitted, hand delivered or mailed to the Cashier, BLM Colorado State Office, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Zurek at BLM Colorado State Office, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215 or telephone 303-239-3795. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The coal resource to be offered consists of recoverable coal reserves in the X through G seams mined by surface mining methods in the following lands: T. 3 N., R. 94 W., 6th P.M. Sec. 1, lots 7, 8, SW 1/4 NW 1/4 , N 1/2 SE 1/4 NW 1/4 , SW 1/4 SE 1/4 NW 1/4 , N 1/2 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 , and SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 ; Sec. 2, lots 5 to 8, inclusive, S 1/2 N 1/2 , SW 1/4 , N 1/2 SE 1/4 , SW 1/4 SE 1/4 , N 1/2 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 , and SW 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 ; Sec. 3, lot 5, E 1/2 W 1/2 NE 1/4 , SE 1/4 NE 1/4 , and E 1/2 SE 1/4 ; Sec. 10, NE 1/4 NE 1/4 ; Sec. 11, NW 1/4 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 , N 1/2 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 , SW 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 , NW 1/4 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 ; N 1/2 NW 1/4 , NE 1/4 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 , and N 1/2 SE 1/4 NW 1/4 . T. 4 N., R. 94 W., 6th P.M. Sec. 34, S 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 , SE 1/4 NE 1/4 , E 1/2 W 1/2 SE 1/4 , and E 1/2 SE 1/4 . Containing approximately 1,406.71 acres in Moffat County, Colorado. Total recoverable reserves are estimated to be 92 million tons. The surface minable coal is ranked as sub-bituminous B coal. The estimated coal quality on an as-received basis for the seams are as follows: X Through G Seams BTU 10,549 BTU/lb (percent) Volatile Matter 33.52 Moisture 15.90 Fixed Carbon 44.92 Sulfur Content 0.48 Ash Content 5.66 The tract will be leased to the qualified bidder of the highest cash amount, provided that the high bid meets the fair market value

(FMV)for the tract as determined by the authorized officer after the Sale. The Department of the Interior has established a minimum bid of $100 per acre or fraction thereof for Federal coal tracts. The minimum bid is not intended to represent FMV. In the event identical high sealed bids are received, the tying high bidders will be requested to submit follow-up bids until a high bid is received. All tie-breaking sealed bids must be submitted within 15 minutes following the Sale Official's announcement at the sale that identical high bids have been received. The lease issued as a result of this offering will provide for payment of an annual rental of $3.00 per acre or fraction thereof and a royalty payable to the United States of 12.5 percent of the value of the coal mined by surface mine methods and 8 percent of the value of coal mined by underground methods. The value of the coal will be determined in accordance with 30 CFR 206.250. Bidding instructions for the offered tract are included in the Detailed Statement of Coal Lease Sale. Copies of the Detailed Statement and the proposed coal lease are available upon request in person or by mail from the Colorado State Office at the address given above. The case file is available for inspection in the Public Reference Room, Colorado State Office, during normal business hours at the address given above. Karen Zurek, Solid Minerals Staff, Division of Energy, Lands and Minerals. [FR Doc. E6-20299 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-JB-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WY-030-1310-DB] Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Development Project; Wyoming AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement

(FEIS)for the Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Development Project, Rawlins, Wyoming. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management

(BLM)announces the availability of the Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Development Project FEIS. The FEIS analyzes the environmental consequences of a proposed natural gas development and production operations on the 270,080 acre Atlantic Rim project area. The area is located within the administrative jurisdiction of the BLM Rawlins Field Office, and runs in an arc between Rawlins and Baggs in: Tps. 12 to 20 N., Rs. 89 to 93 W., Sixth Principal Meridian, Carbon County, Wyoming ADDRESSES: A copy of the FEIS has been sent to affected Federal, State, and local government agencies and to interested parties. The document is available electronically on the following Web site: *http://www.wy.blm.gov/rfo/nepa.htm* . If you are interested in viewing material referenced or posted to the BLM Web site, please contact the Rawlins Field Office. Copies of the FEIS will be available for public inspection at the following locations: • Bureau of Land Management, Wyoming State Office, 5353 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003. • Bureau of Land Management, Rawlins Field Office, 1300 N. Third Street, Rawlins, Wyoming 82301. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David Simons, Project Lead, BLM Rawlins Field Office, 1300 N. Third Street, Rawlins, WY 82301. Requests for information may be sent electronically to: *atlantic_rim_eis_wymail@blm.gov* . Mr. Simons may also be reached at

(307)328-4328. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Anadarko E & P Company, LP, is the lead proponent for a proposal to explore for and develop natural gas resources in the Atlantic Rim project area. Double Eagle Petroleum and Mining Company and Warren Resources, Inc., are also participating in this proposal. The Operators propose to drill up to 2,000 wells—1,800 completed to coal formations and 200 to other geologic targets for natural gas. Drilling would occur within the Atlantic Rim Project Area over the next 20 years with life-of-project expected to be 30 to 50 years. Well density completed in coal formations would be up to eight wells per 640-acre section of land; wells in other geologic formations would be spaced no tighter than four wells per section. The proposal arises from the results of exploratory drilling under an interim drilling plan. Prior to preparation of the Atlantic Rim EIS, six exploratory plans of development

(PODs)of up to 24 wells each were completed in areas believed to have potential for commercial quantities of natural gas within the project area. Approximately 325 oil and gas wells have been drilled or approved for drilling within the Atlantic Rim project area. On June 26, 2001, the BLM published the Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS for the Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Development Project in the **Federal Register** . Based on issues and concerns identified during scoping and throughout the NEPA process, the Atlantic Rim FEIS focuses on impacts to air quality, biological and physical resources, transportation, socio-economics, and cumulative effects. In compliance with Section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act, as amended, the FEIS includes a biological assessment for the purpose of identifying endangered or threatened species which may be affected by the Proposed Action. On December 16, 2005, BLM published its Notice of Availability of the Draft EIS for this project in the **Federal Register** . The 60-day public comment period ended on February 16, 2006. Over 60,000 comments were received on the Draft EIS. *The Atlantic Rim FEIS analyzes four alternatives in detail:* 1. The Proposed Action Alternative; 2. Alternative A—The No Action Alternative, which means the project as proposed would be rejected by the BLM; 3. Alternative B—See discussion below; 4. Alternative C—Special protection of sensitive resources; and, 5. Alternative D—Natural gas development with disturbance limitations. The agency's preferred alternative is Alternative D. Based on comments received to the draft EIS, the effects of long delays on allowable oil and gas development on leaseholders and mineral rights, and the need for BLM to allow reasonable access across Federal lands for mineral development on private and State lands, Alternative B in the Draft EIS was dropped from further consideration. The Atlantic Rim FEIS analyzes the impacts of the Proposed Action (development of 2,000 natural gas wells), principally including the construction of access roads, pipelines, and other ancillary facilities (gas processing plant, compressor stations, water disposal sites, etc.). In Alternative A, the No Action Alternative, BLM would reject the proposed action as submitted. For Alternative C, disturbance would be reduced compared to the proposed action and would be intensively mitigated or limited where sensitive resource values exist or overlap. Examples of sensitive resources include threatened, endangered, and sensitive wildlife; fish and plant species; fragile soils; and unique cultural features. Comments received on the Draft EIS indicated the level of disturbance and number of well pad restrictions may render the project unfeasible under this alternative. Alternative D is similar to the Proposed Action, but would limit surface disturbance to a percentage of the project area at any one time. Dated: September 8, 2006. Donald A. Simpson, Acting State Director. [FR Doc. E6-20376 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-22-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NV-010-1430-ES; N-79079; 6-08807] Notice of Realty Action: Recreation and Public Purposes Act Classification in Elko County, NV AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Realty Action. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management

(BLM)has examined and found suitable for classification for lease and subsequent conveyance under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as amended, approximately 124.67 acres of public lands in Elko County, Nevada. The City of West Wendover proposes to use the lands for public buildings, including a new town hall and a convention center, parks and recreation, parking, and other public uses. DATES: Interested parties may submit written comments regarding the proposed lease/conveyance or classification of the lands until January 16, 2007. ADDRESSES: Mail written comments to the Elko Field Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Elko Field Office, 3900 E. Idaho, Elko, NV 89801. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kirk Laird, Geologist, BLM Elko Field Office,

(775)753-0272. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following described public lands in Elko County, Nevada have been examined and found suitable for lease and subsequent conveyance under the provisions of the R&PP Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869 *et seq.* ) and are hereby classified accordingly. The lands include 124.67 acres within the City limits of West Wendover in 5 parcels described by metes and bounds which fall within: Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada T. 33 N., R 70 E. Sec. 8, S 1/2 SW 1/4 and S 1/2 SE 1/4 ; Sec. 9, SW 1/4 SW 1/4 ; Sec. 16, NW 1/4 NW 1/4 . The proposed developments in section 8 include a hospital, open space, and the Victory Highway Trail. Section 9 will include the proposed city hall and civic plaza. Section 16 will include the proposed public parking, open space, amphitheatre, convention center, city park, and performing arts center. The exact metes and bounds descriptions of the five parcels can be obtained from the BLM Elko Field Office, 3900 E. Idaho, Elko, NV,

(775)753-0200. The land is not needed for Federal purposes. The proposed actions are consistent with the BLM Wells Resource Management Plan, approved on July 16, 1985, and would be in the public interest. The Elko Field Office has received from the city of West Wendover an R&PP Act application, together with the requisite filing fee and supporting documents required by 43 CFR 2741.5. The City plans to use the lands for public buildings, including a new town hall and a convention center, parks and recreation, parking, interpretive walking trail, museum, hospital, library, civic center, amphitheatre performing arts center, and open space. Because the now abandoned Victory Highway runs through the parcels, the City of West Wendover has committed to minimizing damage to this historic property, constructing informational kiosks, and incorporating the remnants of the highway into a city recreational trails plan. The lease/conveyance, when issued, will be subject to the provisions of the R&PP Act and applicable regulations of the Secretary of the Interior, and will contain the following reservations to the United States: 1. A right-of-way for ditches and canals constructed by the authority of the United States, Act of August 30, 1890 (43 U.S.C. 945); and 2. All mineral deposits in the land leased or patented, and to it, or persons authorized by it, the right to prospect for, mine, and remove such deposits from the lands under applicable law and regulations to be established by the Secretary of the Interior. The lease/conveyance will be subject to: 1. All valid existing rights; 2. A right-of-way for telephone and telegraph lines granted to Beehive Telephone Company, by right-of-way NVE 001655 (Elko 1655), pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C.1761); 3. A right-of-way for interstate energy facilities granted to Wells Rural Electric, by right-of-way N-39088, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C.1761); 4. A right-of-way for fiber optic facilities granted to Beehive Telephone Company, by right-of-way N-047793, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C.1761); 5. A right-of-way for power lines granted to Wells Rural Electric, by right-of-way N-52413, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C.1761); and 6. A right-of-way for power lines granted to Wells Rural Electric, by right-of-way N-064049, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1761). Upon publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** , the lands will be segregated from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the general mining laws, except for lease or conveyance under the R&PP Act, leasing under the mineral leasing laws, and disposals under the mineral material laws. Detailed information concerning the proposed lease/conveyance, including conditions, planning and environmental documents, is available for inspection at the BLM Elko Field Office at the address stated above in this notice. *Classification Comments:* Interested parties may submit written comments regarding the proposed classification of the lands to the BLM Elko Field Office, for a period of 45 days following publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . Facsimiles, telephone calls, and electronic mail will not be considered acceptable submissions by the authorized officer. Comments on the classification are restricted to four subjects:

(1)Whether the lands are physically suited for the proposal;

(2)whether the use will maximize the future use or uses of the lands;

(3)whether the use is consistent with local planning and zoning; or

(4)whether the use is consistent with State and Federal programs. *Application Comments:* Interested parties may submit written comments regarding the specific uses proposed in the application and plan of development, whether the BLM followed proper administrative procedures in reaching the decision, or any other factor not directly related to the suitability of the lands for the requested R&PP uses. Facsimiles, telephone calls, and electronic mail will not be considered acceptable submissions by the authorized officer. Comments received during this process, including respondent's name, address, and other contact information will be available for public review. Individual respondents may request confidentiality. If you wish to request that BLM consider withholding your name, address, and other contact information from public review or disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment. The BLM will honor requests for confidentiality on a case-by-case basis to the extent allowed by law. The BLM will make available for public review, in their entirety, all comments submitted by businesses or organizations, including comments by individuals in their capacity as an official or representative of a business or organization. Any adverse comments will be reviewed by the State Director. In the absence of any adverse comments, this classification action will become the final determination of the Department of the Interior January 30, 2007. The lands will not be available for lease/conveyance until after the classification becomes effective. (Authority: 43 CFR 2741.5) Dated: August 30, 2006. Helen Hankins, Manager, Elko Field Office. [FR Doc. E6-20308 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-HC-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NM220-7130-ES; NM-50340-02] Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act Classification; New Mexico AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of realty action. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management

(BLM)has determined land located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico is suitable for classification for conveyance to Santa Fe County, under authority of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869 *et seq.* ) and 43 CFR subpart 2743. DATES: Interested parties may submit comments to the BLM Taos Field Office Manager at the address below. Comments must be received by no later than January 16, 2007. Only written comments will be accepted. ADDRESSES: Address all written comments concerning this Notice to Sam DesGeorges, BLM Taos Field Office Manager, 226 Cruz Alta Road, Taos, New Mexico 87571. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lora Yonemoto, Realty Specialist, at the above address or

(505)758-8851. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The land is located at: New Mexico Principal Meridian T. 14 N., R. 9 E., Sec. 18, within S 1/2 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 . The area described contains 5 acres, more or less, in Santa Fe County. The site has been leased by Santa Fe County from the BLM and developed and used for solid waste disposal purposes since 1983. In 1989 sanitary landfill operations ceased, the landfill was closed, and the site was converted to a small solid waste transfer station. The transfer station is currently active. Santa Fe County has determined that retaining the existing 5-acre site is in their best economic interest and would provide an acceptable facility for use as a solid waste transfer site. Conveying title to the affected public land is consistent with current BLM land use planning. The conveyance, when issued, would be subject to the following terms, conditions and reservations: 1. Provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act and to all applicable regulations of the Secretary of the Interior. 2. A right-of-way for ditches and canals constructed by the authority of the United States. 3. The United States will reserve all minerals together with the right to prospect for, mine, and remove the minerals. Additional detailed information concerning this Notice of Realty Action is available for review at the BLM Taos Field Office at the address listed above. Upon publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** , the lands will be segregated from all other forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining and mineral leasing laws, except for lease or conveyance under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. Comments may be submitted regarding the proposed classification or conveyance of the land to the Field Office Manager, BLM Taos Field Office, for a period of 45 days from the date of publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . You may submit comments regarding the suitability of the lands for a solid waste transfer station site. Comments on the classification are restricted to four subjects:

(1)Whether the land is physically suited for the proposal;

(2)whether the use will maximize the future use or uses of the land;

(3)whether the use is consistent with local planning and zoning; and

(4)if the use is consistent with State and Federal programs. Comments may be submitted regarding the specific use proposed in the application and plan of development, and whether the BLM followed proper administrative procedures in reaching the decision. Comments received during this process, including respondent's name, address, and other contact information, will be available for public review. Individual respondents may request confidentiality. If you wish to request that BLM consider withholding your name, address, and other contact information from public review or disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment. The BLM will honor requests for confidentiality on a case-by-case basis to the extent allowed by law. The BLM will make available for public review, in their entirety, all comments submitted by businesses or organizations, including comments by individuals in their capacity as an official or representative of a business or organization. The State Director will review any adverse comments. If no adverse comments are received, the classification will become effective 60 days from the date of publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . The land will not be available for conveyance until after the classification becomes effective. (Authority: 43 CFR part 2741). Sam DesGeorges, Field Office Manager. [FR Doc. E6-20305 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-FB-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before November 18, 2006. Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60, written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye St., NW., 8th floor, Washington DC 20005; or by fax, 202-371-6447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by December 16, 2006. John W. Roberts, Acting Chief National Register/National Historic Landmarks Program. CALIFORNIA San Diego County Ginty, John, House, 1568 Ninth Ave., San Diego, 06001157 Santa Cruz County Grace Episcopal Church, 12547 CA 9, Boulder Creek, 06001158 COLORADO Denver County Bonfils Memorial Theater, 1475 Elizabeth St., Denver, 06001160 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Columbia Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Warehouse and Repair Facility, (Telecommunications Resources of Washington DC MPS) 1111 N. Capitol St., NE., Washington, 06001159 IOWA Clarke County Cowles, George H. and Alice Spaulding, House, 229 W. Cass St., Osceola, 06001161 Polk County Taft-West Warehouse, 216-222 Court Ave., Des Moines, 06001162 KANSAS Chase County Cedar Point Mill, Jct. of Main and First Sts., Cedar Point, 06001166 Fox Creek Stone Arch Bridge, (Masonry Arch Bridges of Kansas TR) 1/2 mi. N and 3/4 mi. W of jct. of U.S. 50 and Cottonwood St., Strong City, 06001164 Douglas County Stony Point Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1575 N. 600 Rd., Baldwin City, 06001168 Geary County Brown, George T., House, 222 S. Jefferson St., Junction City, 06001167 Russell County Banks—Waudby Building, 719 N. Main St., Russell, 06001172 First National Bank—Waudby Building, 713 N. Main St., Russell, 06001174 Saline County Roosevelt-Lincoln Junior High School, (Public Schools of Kansas MPS) 210 W. Mulberry St., Salina, 06001169 Sedgwick County Clapp, R.D.W., House, 320 N. Belmont, Wichita, 06001173 Mohr Barn, 14920 W. 21st St. N, Wichita, 06001170 Shawnee County Dillon House, 404 W. Ninth St., Topeka, 06001171 Smith County First National Bank Building, 100 N. Main, Smith Center, 06001163 MARYLAND Baltimore County Central Catonsville and Summit Park Historic District, Bet. Frederick Rd., S. Rolling Rd. and Mellor Ave., Catonsville, 06001186 Baltimore Independent City East Baltimore Historic District, Old, Generally Bounded by Janes Falls, Greenmount Cemetery, North Ave., Broadway, and Madison, Ashland and Eager Sts., Baltimore (Independent City), 06001175 Pigtown Historic District, Roughly bounded by McHenry St. and Ramsay St., W. Barre, S. Paca, Ostend and Wicomico Sts., Bush and Bayard Sts., and RR, Baltimore (Independent City), 06001177 Kent County Radcliffe Mill, 860 High St., Chestertown, 06001165 MASSACHUSETTS Bristol County Bourne Mill, 844 State Ave., Fall River, 06001190 MINNESOTA Carlton County Oldenburg, Henry C., House, 604 Chestnut St., Carlton, 06001183 Hennepin County Hagel Family Farm, 11475 Tilton Trail S, Hassan Township, 06001182 Todd County Christie, Dr. George R., House, 15 1st St. S, Long Prairie, 06001184 Hewitt Public School, 514 N. Wisconsin St., Hewitt, 06001181 MISSISSIPPI Jefferson Davis County Wilkes, Stephen H., House, 1522 S. Williamsburg Rd., Bassfield, 06001176 MONTANA Flathead County McCarthy-Pederson Farm Historic District, 820 Riverside Rd., Kalispell, 06001188 Gallatin County B-K Ranch, 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd., Big Sky, 06001185 Watkins Creek Ranch, 1207 Firehole Ranch Rd., West Yellowstone, 06001180 Lewis and Clark County Spalding—Gunn House, 433 Clarke St., Helena, 06001187 Lincoln County Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge, Crossing the Kootenai R. at Riverside Dr., Troy, 06001178 Troy Jail, 316 E. Yaak Ave., Troy, 06001179 RHODE ISLAND Newport County Bourne Mill, 844 State Ave., Tiverton, 06001189 Providence County Bridgeton School, 16 Laurel Hill Ave., Burrillville, 06001191 UTAH Cache County Hatch's Camp, 8.3 mi. E from mouth of Logan Canyon, Cache National Forest, 06001192 WISCONSIN Fond Du Lac County Sisson's Peony Gardens, 207 N. Main St., Rosendale, 06001193 [FR Doc. E6-20348 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-51-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731-TA-921 (Review)] Folding Gift Boxes From China AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of a five-year review concerning the antidumping duty order on folding gift boxes from China. SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted a review pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on folding gift boxes from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission; 1 to be assured of consideration, the deadline for responses is January 22, 2007. Comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed with the Commission by February 13, 2007. For further information concerning the conduct of this review and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207). 1 No response to this request for information is required if a currently valid Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)number is not displayed; the OMB number is 3117-0016/USITC No. 07-5-164, expiration date June 30, 2008. Public reporting burden for the request is estimated to average 10 hours per response. Please send comments regarding the accuracy of this burden estimate to the Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 1, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Messer (202-205-3193), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server ( *http://www.usitc.gov* ). The public record for this review may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket

(EDIS)at *http://edis.usitc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On January 8, 2002, the Department of Commerce issued an antidumping duty order on imports of folding gift boxes from China (67 FR 864). The Commission is conducting a review to determine whether revocation of the order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the domestic industry within a reasonably foreseeable time. It will assess the adequacy of interested party responses to this notice of institution to determine whether to conduct a full review or an expedited review. The Commission's determination in any expedited review will be based on the facts available, which may include information provided in response to this notice. Definitions *The following definitions apply to this review:*

(1)*Subject Merchandise* is the class or kind of merchandise that is within the scope of the five-year review, as defined by the Department of Commerce.

(2)*The Subject Country* in this review is China.

(3)*The Domestic Like Product* is the domestically produced product or products which are like, or in the absence of like, most similar in characteristics and uses with, the *Subject Merchandise.* In its original determination, the Commission defined the *Domestic Like Product* as certain folding gift boxes for resale, coextensive with Commerce's scope, and not including give-away gift boxes. One Commissioner defined the *Domestic Like Product* differently.

(4)*The Domestic Industry* is the U.S. producers as a whole of the *Domestic Like Product,* or those producers whose collective output of the *Domestic Like Product* constitutes a major proportion of the total domestic production of the product. In its original determination, the Commission defined the *Domestic Industry* as all domestic producers of certain folding gift boxes for resale. One Commissioner defined the *Domestic Industry* differently.

(5)*The Order Date* is the date that the antidumping duty order under review became effective. In this review, the *Order Date* is January 8, 2002.

(6)*An Importer* is any person or firm engaged, either directly or through a parent company or subsidiary, in importing the *Subject Merchandise* into the United States from a foreign manufacturer or through its selling agent. Participation in the Review and Public Service List Persons, including industrial users of the *Subject Merchandise* and, if the merchandise is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations, wishing to participate in the review as parties must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided in section 201.11(b)(4) of the Commission's rules, no later than 21 days after publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . The Secretary will maintain a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the review. Former Commission employees who are seeking to appear in Commission five-year reviews are reminded that they are required, pursuant to 19 CFR 201.15, to seek Commission approval if the matter in which they are seeking to appear was pending in any manner or form during their Commission employment. The Commission's designated agency ethics official has advised that a five-year review is the “same particular matter” as the underlying original investigation for purposes of 19 CFR 201.15 and 18 U.S.C. 207, the post employment statute for Federal employees. Former employees may seek informal advice from Commission ethics officials with respect to this and the related issue of whether the employee's participation was “personal and substantial.” However, any informal consultation will not relieve former employees of the obligation to seek approval to appear from the Commission under its rule 201.15. For ethics advice, contact Carol McCue Verratti, Deputy Agency Ethics Official, at 202-205-3088. Limited Disclosure of Business Proprietary Information

(BPI)Under an Administrative Protective Order

(APO)and APO Service List Pursuant to section 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary will make BPI submitted in this review available to authorized applicants under the APO issued in the review, provided that the application is made no later than 21 days after publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . Authorized applicants must represent interested parties, as defined in 19 U.S.C. 1677(9), who are parties to the review. A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO. Certification Pursuant to section 207.3 of the Commission's rules, any person submitting information to the Commission in connection with this review must certify that the information is accurate and complete to the best of the submitter's knowledge. In making the certification, the submitter will be deemed to consent, unless otherwise specified, for the Commission, its employees, and contract personnel to use the information provided in any other reviews or investigations of the same or comparable products which the Commission conducts under Title VII of the Act, or in internal audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the Commission pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3. Written Submissions Pursuant to section 207.61 of the Commission's rules, each interested party response to this notice must provide the information specified below. The deadline for filing such responses is January 22, 2007. Pursuant to section 207.62(b) of the Commission's rules, eligible parties (as specified in Commission rule 207.62(b)(1)) may also file comments concerning the adequacy of responses to the notice of institution and whether the Commission should conduct an expedited or full review. The deadline for filing such comments is February 13, 2007. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of sections 201.8 and 207.3 of the Commission's rules and any submissions that contain BPI must also conform with the requirements of sections 201.6 and 207.7 of the Commission's rules. The Commission's rules do not authorize filing of submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means, except to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the Commission's rules, as amended, 67 Fed. Reg. 68036 (November 8, 2002). Also, in accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission's rules, each document filed by a party to the review must be served on all other parties to the review (as identified by either the public or APO service list as appropriate), and a certificate of service must accompany the document (if you are not a party to the review you do not need to serve your response). Inability To Provide Requested Information Pursuant to section 207.61(c) of the Commission's rules, any interested party that cannot furnish the information requested by this notice in the requested form and manner shall notify the Commission at the earliest possible time, provide a full explanation of why it cannot provide the requested information, and indicate alternative forms in which it can provide equivalent information. If an interested party does not provide this notification (or the Commission finds the explanation provided in the notification inadequate) and fails to provide a complete response to this notice, the Commission may take an adverse inference against the party pursuant to section 776(b) of the Act in making its determination in the review. Information To Be Provided in Response to This Notice of Institution As used below, the term “firm” includes any related firms.

(1)The name and address of your firm or entity (including World Wide Web address if available) and name, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address of the certifying official.

(2)A statement indicating whether your firm/entity is a U.S. producer of the *Domestic Like Product* , a U.S. union or worker group, a U.S. importer of the *Subject Merchandise,* a foreign producer or exporter of the *Subject Merchandise,* a U.S. or foreign trade or business association, or another interested party (including an explanation). If you are a union/worker group or trade/business association, identify the firms in which your workers are employed or which are members of your association.

(3)A statement indicating whether your firm/entity is willing to participate in this review by providing information requested by the Commission.

(4)A statement of the likely effects of the revocation of the antidumping duty order on the *Domestic Industry* in general and/or your firm/entity specifically. In your response, please discuss the various factors specified in section 752(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675a(a)) including the likely volume of subject imports, likely price effects of subject imports, and likely impact of imports of *Subject Merchandise* on the *Domestic Industry.*

(5)A list of all known and currently operating U.S. producers of the *Domestic Like Product.* Identify any known related parties and the nature of the relationship as defined in section 771(4)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1677(4)(B)).

(6)A list of all known and currently operating U.S. importers of the *Subject Merchandise* and producers of the *Subject Merchandise* in the *Subject Country* that currently export or have exported *Subject Merchandise* to the United States or other countries since the *Order Date.*

(7)If you are a U.S. producer of the *Domestic Like Product,* provide the following information on your firm's operations on that product during calendar year 2005 (report quantity data in pieces and value data in U.S. dollars, f.o.b. plant). If you are a union/worker group or trade/business association, provide the information, on an aggregate basis, for the firms in which your workers are employed/which are members of your association.

(a)Production (quantity) and, if known, an estimate of the percentage of total U.S. production of the *Domestic Like Product* accounted for by your firm's(s') production;

(b)the quantity and value of U.S. commercial shipments of the *Domestic Like Product* produced in your U.S. plant(s); and

(c)the quantity and value of U.S. internal consumption/company transfers of the *Domestic Like Product* produced in your U.S. plant(s).

(8)If you are a U.S. importer or a trade/business association of U.S. importers of the *Subject Merchandise* from the *Subject Country,* provide the following information on your firm's(s') operations on that product during calendar year 2005 (report quantity data in pieces and value data in U.S. dollars). If you are a trade/business association, provide the information, on an aggregate basis, for the firms which are members of your association.

(a)The quantity and value (landed, duty-paid but not including antidumping duties) of U.S. imports and, if known, an estimate of the percentage of total U.S. imports of *Subject Merchandise* from the *Subject Country* accounted for by your firm's(s') imports;

(b)the quantity and value (f.o.b. U.S. port, including antidumping duties) of U.S. commercial shipments of *Subject Merchandise* imported from the *Subject Country;* and

(c)the quantity and value (f.o.b. U.S. port, including antidumping duties) of U.S. internal consumption/company transfers of *Subject Merchandise* imported from the *Subject Country.*

(9)If you are a producer, an exporter, or a trade/business association of producers or exporters of the *Subject Merchandise* in the *Subject Country,* provide the following information on your firm's(s') operations on that product during calendar year 2005 (report quantity data in pieces and value data in U.S. dollars, landed and duty-paid at the U.S. port but not including antidumping duties). If you are a trade/business association, provide the information, on an aggregate basis, for the firms which are members of your association.

(a)Production (quantity) and, if known, an estimate of the percentage of total production of *Subject Merchandise* in the *Subject Country* accounted for by your firm's(s') production; and

(b)the quantity and value of your firm's(s') exports to the United States of *Subject Merchandise* and, if known, an estimate of the percentage of total exports to the United States of *Subject Merchandise* from the *Subject Country* accounted for by your firm's(s') exports.

(10)Identify significant changes, if any, in the supply and demand conditions or business cycle for the *Domestic Like Product* that have occurred in the United States or in the market for the *Subject Merchandise* in the *Subject Country* since the *Order Date,* and significant changes, if any, that are likely to occur within a reasonably foreseeable time. Supply conditions to consider include technology; production methods; development efforts; ability to increase production (including the shift of production facilities used for other products and the use, cost, or availability of major inputs into production); and factors related to the ability to shift supply among different national markets (including barriers to importation in foreign markets or changes in market demand abroad). Demand conditions to consider include end uses and applications; the existence and availability of substitute products; and the level of competition among the *Domestic Like Product* produced in the United States, *Subject Merchandise* produced in the *Subject Country,* and such merchandise from other countries.

(11)(OPTIONAL) A statement of whether you agree with the above definitions of the *Domestic Like Product* and *Domestic Industry;* if you disagree with either or both of these definitions, please explain why and provide alternative definitions. Authority: This review is being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.61 of the Commission's rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: November 27, 2006. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E6-20281 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 332-481] Industrial Biotechnology: Development and Adoption by the U.S. Chemical and Biofuel Industries AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of investigation. EFFECTIVE DATE: November 27, 2006. SUMMARY: Following receipt on November 2, 2006, of a request from the Committee on Finance of the U.S. Senate (Committee) under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)), the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) instituted investigation No. 332-481, Industrial Biotechnology: Development and Adoption by the U.S. Chemical and Biofuel Industries. Background: As requested by the Committee, the Commission will institute an investigation under section 332(g) with respect to the competitive conditions affecting certain industries that are developing and adopting new biotechnology processes and products. The Commission will transmit its report to the Committee by July 2, 2008. As requested by the Committee, the Commission's report will focus—to the extent practicable—on firms in the U.S. chemical industry that are developing bio-based products (e.g., fibers and plastics) and renewable chemical platforms, as well as U.S. producers of liquid biofuels. The Commission will— 1. Describe and compare government policies in the United States and key competitor countries throughout the world relating to the development of products by these industries; 2. Analyze the extent of business activity in these industries, including, but not limited to, trends in production, financial performance, investment, research and development, and impediments to development and trade; 3. Examine factors affecting the development of bio-based products, including liquid biofuels, and renewable chemical platforms being developed by the U.S. chemical industry, including, but not limited to, globalization of supply chains, capital investment sources, strategic alliances, intellectual property rights, and technology transfer mechanisms; 4. Determine, to the extent feasible, how the adoption of industrial biotechnology processing and products impacts the productivity and competitiveness of firms in these industries; and 5. Assess how existing U.S. government programs may affect the production and utilization of agricultural feedstocks for liquid biofuels as well as bio-based products and renewable chemical platforms being developed by the U.S. chemical industry. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Project Leader, David Lundy (202-205-3439 or *david.lundy@usitc.gov* ) Deputy Project Leader, Elizabeth R. Nesbitt (202-205-3355 or *elizabeth.nesbitt@usitc.gov* ) Deputy Project Leader, Laura Polly (202-205-3408 or *laura.polly@usitc.gov* ) Industry-specific information may be obtained from the above persons. For more information on legal aspects of the investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Commission's Office of the General Counsel at 202-205-3091 or *william.gearhart@usitc.gov* . The media should contact Margaret O'Laughlin, Office of External Relations at 202-205-1819 or *margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov* . Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server ( *http://www.usitc.gov* ). The public record for these investigations may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS-ONLINE) at *http://edis.usitc.gov/hvwebex.* *Public Hearing:* A public hearing in connection with this investigation is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. on April 24, 2007, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC. Requests to appear at the public hearing should be filed with the Secretary no later than 5:15 p.m., April 3, 2007, in accordance with the requirements in the “Submissions” section below. In the event that, as of the close of business on April 3, 2007, no witnesses are scheduled to appear, the hearing will be canceled. Any person interested in attending the hearing as an observer or nonparticipant may call the Secretary (202-205-2000) after April 3, 2007, to determine whether the hearing will be held. *Request for Certain Information:* The Commission is interested in receiving information regarding the five topics in the “Background” section of this notice above, and any other relevant information relating to the development and adoption of industrial biotechnology products and processes by the U.S. chemical and biofuels industries, and requests that interested parties provide such information in their hearing testimony and pre- and posthearing briefs and other submissions, to the extent they can. *Statements and Briefs:* In lieu of or in addition to participating in the hearing, interested parties are invited to submit written statements or briefs concerning this investigation in accordance with the requirements in the “Submissions” section below. Any pre-hearing briefs or statements should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., April 10, 2007; the deadline for filing post-hearing briefs or statements is 5:15 p.m., May 2, 2007. *Submissions:* All written submissions, including requests to appear at the hearing, statements, and briefs, should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8); any submission that contains confidential business information must also conform with the requirements of section 201.6 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.6). Section 201.8 of the rules require that a signed original (or a copy designated as an original) and fourteen

(14)copies of each document be filed. In the event that confidential treatment of the document is requested, at least four

(4)additional copies must be filed, in which the confidential information must be deleted. Section 201.6 of the rules requires that the cover of the document and the individual pages be clearly marked as to whether they are the “confidential” or “nonconfidential” version, and that the confidential business information be clearly identified by means of brackets. All written submissions, except for confidential business information, will be made available for inspection by interested parties. In its request letter, the Committee stated that it intends to make the Commission's report available to the public in its entirety, and asked that the Commission not include any confidential business or national security confidential information in the report it sends to the Committee. The report that the Commission sends to the Committee will not contain any such information. Any confidential business information received by the Commission in this investigation and used in preparing the report will not be published in a manner that would reveal the operations of the firm supplying the information. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Secretary at 202-205-2000. By order of the Commission. Issued: November 28, 2006. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E6-20374 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration By Notice dated August 15, 2006 and published in the **Federal Register** on August 22, 2006, (71 FR 48946-48947), Almac Clinical Services Incorporated

(ACSI)formerly known as Clinical Trial Services, 2661 Audubon Road, Audubon, Pennsylvania 19403, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule II: Drug Schedule Oxycodone

(9143)II Fentanyl

(9801)II The company plans to import small quantities of the listed controlled substances in dosage form to conduct clinical trials. No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and § 952(a) and determined that the registration of Almac Clinical Services Incorporation

(ACSI)to import the basic classes of controlled substances is consistent with the public interest and with United States obligations under international treaties, conventions, or protocols in effect on May 1, 1971, at this time. DEA has investigated Almac Clinical Services Incorporation

(ACSI)to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the public interest. The investigation has included inspection and testing of the company's physical security systems, verification of the company's compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company's background and history. Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 952(a) and 958(a), and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34, the above named company is granted registration as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed. Dated: November 21, 2006. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20337 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to § 1301.33(a) of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this is notice that on April 25, 2006, Chattem Chemicals, Inc., 3801 St. Elmo Avenue, Building 18, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule I and II: Drug Schedule N-Ethylamphetamine

(1475)I 2,5-Dimethoxyamphetamine

(7396)I 4-Methoxyamphetamine

(7411)I Difenoxin

(9168)I Dihydromorphine

(9145)I Amphetamine

(1100)II Methamphetamine

(1105)II Methylphenidate

(1724)II Pentobarbital

(2270)II Secobarbital

(2315)II Codeine

(9050)II Dihydrocodeine

(9120)II Oxycodone

(9143)II Hydromorphone

(9150)II Diphenoxylate

(9170)II Hydrocodone

(9193)II Meperidine

(9230)II Dextropropoxyphene, bulk (non-dosage forms)

(9273)II Morphine

(9300)II Thebaine

(9333)II Opium Extracts

(9610)II Opium Fluid Extract

(9620)II Opium Tincture

(9630)II Opium, Granulated

(9640)II Oxymorphone

(9652)II Noroxymorphone

(9668)II Opium, Powdered

(9639)II Alfentanil

(9737)II Sufentanil

(9740)II Fentanyl

(9801)II The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances in bulk for distribution to its customers. Any other such applicant and any person who is presently registered with DEA to manufacture such a substance may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration pursuant to 21 CFR § 1301.33(a). Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODL; or any being sent via express mail should be sent to DEA Headquarters, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODL, 2401 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than January 30, 2007. Dated: November 21, 2006. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20339 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 958(i), the Attorney General shall, prior to issuing a registration under this Section to a bulk manufacturer of a controlled substance in schedule I or II and prior to issuing a regulation under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2)(B) authorizing the importation of such a substance, provide manufacturers holding registrations for the bulk manufacture of the substance an opportunity for a hearing. Therefore, in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on September 27, 2006, Formulation Technologies LLC., 11400 Burnet Road, Suite 4010, Austin, Texas 78758, made application to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as an importer of Fentanyl (9801), a basic class of controlled substance listed in schedule II. The company plans to import the listed controlled substance for clinical trials, research, analytical purposes, and distribution to its customers. Any manufacturer who is presently, or is applying to be, registered with DEA to manufacture such basic class of controlled substances may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration and may, at the same time, file a written request for a hearing on such application pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.43 and in such form as prescribed by 21 CFR 1316.47. Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537, Attention: DEA **Federal Register** Representative/ODL; or any being sent via express mail should be sent to DEA Headquarters, Attention: DEA **Federal Register** Representative/ODL, 2401 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than January 2, 2007. This procedure is to be conducted simultaneously with and independent of the procedures described in 21 CFR 1301.34(b),(c),(d),(e) and (f). As noted in a previous notice published in the **Federal Register** on September 23, 1975, (40 FR 43745-46), all applicants for registration to import a basic class of any controlled substance listed in schedule I or II are, and will continue to be required to demonstrate to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, that the requirements for such registration pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 958(a), 21 U.S.C. 823(a), and 21 CFR 1301.34(b),(c),(d),(e) and

(f)are satisfied. Dated: November 21, 2006. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20336 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 958(i), the Attorney General shall, prior to issuing a registration under this Section to a bulk manufacturer of a controlled substance in schedule I or II, and prior to issuing a regulation under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2)(B) authorizing the importation of such a substance, provide manufacturers holding registrations for the bulk manufacture of the substance an opportunity for a hearing. Therefore, in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on September 12, 2006, Hospira, Inc., 1776 North Centennial Drive, McPherson, Kansas 67460-1247, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as an importer of Remifentanil (9739), a basic class of controlled substance listed in schedule II. The company plans to import Phenylacetone to manufacture Amphetamine. Any manufacturer who is presently, or is applying to be, registered with DEA to manufacture such basic class of controlled substance may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration and may, at the same time, file a written request for a hearing on such application pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.43 and in such form as prescribed by 21 CFR 1316.47. Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODL; or any being sent via express mail should be sent to DEA Headquarters, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODL, 2401 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than January 2, 2007. This procedure is to be conducted simultaneously with and independent of the procedures described in 21 CFR 1301.34(b), (c), (d),

(e)and (f). As noted in a previous notice published in the **Federal Register** on September 23, 1975, (40 FR 43745-46), all applicants for registration to import a basic class of any controlled substance listed in schedule I or II are, and will continue to be, required to demonstrate to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, that the requirements for such registration pursuant to 21 USC 958(a), 21 U.S.C. § 823(a), and 21 CFR 1301.34(b), (c), (d),

(e)and

(DEA)to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule I and II: Drug Schedule 2,5-Dimethoxyamphetamine

(7396)I Amphetamine

(1100)II Phenylacetone

(8501)II The company plans to manufacture Phenylacetone to be used in the manufacture of Amphetamine for distribution to its customers. The bulk 2,5-Dimethoxyamphetamine will be used for conversion into non-controlled substances. Any other such applicant and any person who is presently registered with DEA to manufacture such substances may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.33(a). Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537, Attention: DEA **Federal Register** Representative/ODL; or any being sent via express mail should be sent to DEA Headquarters, Attention: DEA **Federal Register** Representative/ODL, 2401 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than January 30, 2007. Dated: November 21, 2006. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20347 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 958(i), the Attorney General shall, prior to issuing a registration under this Section to a bulk manufacturer of a controlled substance in schedule I or II and prior to issuing a regulation under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2)(B) authorizing the importation of such a substance, provide manufacturers holding registrations for the bulk manufacture of the substance an opportunity for a hearing. Therefore, in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on October 3, 2006, JFC Technologies LLC., 100 West Main Street, P.O. Box 669, Bound Brook, NJ 08805, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as an importer of Meperidine intermediate-B (9233), a basic class of controlled substance listed in schedule II. The company plans to import the basic class of controlled substance for the production of controlled substances for distribution to its customers. Any manufacturer who is presently, or is applying to be, registered with DEA to manufacture such basic class of controlled substance may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration and may, at the same time, file a written request for a hearing on such application pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.43 and in such form as prescribed by 21 CFR 1316.47. Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537, Attention: DEA **Federal Register** Representative/ODL; or any being sent via express mail should be sent to DEA Headquarters, Attention: DEA **Federal Register** Representative/ODL, 2401 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Alexandria, VA 22301; and must be filed no later than January 2, 2007. This procedure is to be conducted simultaneously with and independent of the procedures described in 21 CFR 1301.34(b), (c), (d),

(e)and (f). As noted in a previous notice published in the **Federal Register** on September 23, 1975, (40 FR 43745-46), all applicants for registration to import a basic class of any controlled substance listed in schedule I or II are, and will continue to be required to demonstrate to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, that the requirements for such registration pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 958(a), 21 U.S.C. 823(a), and 21 CFR 1301.34(b), (c), (d),

(e)and

(DEA)to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule II: Drug Schedule Diphenoxylate

(9170)II Hydrocodone

(9193)II The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances in bulk for distribution to its customers. Any other such applicant and any person who is presently registered with DEA to manufacture such a substance may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.33(a). Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODL; or any being sent via express mail should be sent to DEA Headquarters, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODL, 2401 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than January 30, 2007. Dated: November 21, 2006. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20338 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 958(i), the Attorney General shall, prior to issuing a registration under this Section to a bulk manufacturer of a controlled substance in schedule I or II and prior to issuing a regulation under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2)(B) authorizing the importation of such a substance, provide manufacturers holding registrations for the bulk manufacture of the substance an opportunity for a hearing. Therefore, in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on September 20, 2006, Johnson Matthey, Inc., Pharmaceutical Materials, 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08066-1742, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule II: Drug Schedule Phenylacetone

(8501)II Raw Opium

(9600)II Concentrate of Poppy Straw

(9670)II The company plans to import the listed controlled substances as raw materials for use in the manufacture of bulk controlled substances for distribution to its customers. Any manufacturer who is presently, or is applying to be, registered with DEA to manufacture such basic classes of controlled substances may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration and may, at the same time, file a written request for a hearing on such application pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.43 and in such form as prescribed by 21 CFR 1316.47. Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODL; or any being sent via express mail should be sent to DEA Headquarters, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODL, 2401 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Alexandria, VA 22301; and must be filed no later than January 2, 2007. This procedure is to be conducted simultaneously with and independent of the procedures described in 21 CFR 1301.34(b), (c), (d),

(e)and (f). As noted in a previous notice published in the **Federal Register** on September 23, 1975, (40 FR 43745-46), all applicants for registration to import a basic class of any controlled substance listed in schedule I or II are, and will continue to be required to demonstrate to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, that the requirements for such registration pursuant to 21 USC 958(a), 21 U.S.C. 823(a), and 21 CFR 1301.34(b), (c), (d),

(e)and

(DEA)to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule I and II: Drug Schedule Methadone

(9250)II Methadone Intermediate

(9254)II The company plans to use the Methadone Intermediate to produce the Methadone HCL for sale to its customers who are final dosage manufacturers. Any other such applicant and any person who is presently registered with DEA to manufacture such a substance may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.33(a). Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537, Attention: DEA **Federal Register** Representative/ODL; or any being sent via express mail should be sent to DEA Headquarters, Attention: DEA **Federal Register** Representative/ODL, 2401 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than January 30, 2007. Dated: November 21, 2006. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20343 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to § 1301.33(a), Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this is notice that on November 7, 2006, Johnson Matthey, Inc., Custom Pharmaceuticals Department, 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08066, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule I and II: Drug Schedule Tetrahydrocannabinols

(7370)I Dihydromorphine

(9145)I Difenoxin

(9168)I Propiram

(9649)I Amphetamine

(1100)II Methamphetamine

(1105)II Methylphenidate

(1724)II Codeine

(9050)II Dihydrocodeine

(9120)II Oxycodone

(9143)II Hydromorphone

(9150)II Hydrocodone

(9193)II Meperidine

(9230)II Morphine

(9300)II Thebaine

(9333)II Oxymorphone

(9652)II Alfentanil

(9737)II Sufentanil

(9740)II Fentanyl

(9801)II The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances in bulk for sale to its customers. Any other such applicant and any person who is presently registered with DEA to manufacture such substances may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.33(a). Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODL; or any being sent via express mail should be sent to DEA Headquarters, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODL, 2401 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Alexandria, VA 22301; and must be filed no later than January 30, 2007. Dated: November 21, 2006. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20344 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to § 1301.33(a) of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this is notice that on September 6, 2006, National Center for Natural Products Research-NIDA MProject, University of Mississippi, 135 Coy Waller Lab Complex, University, Mississippi 38677, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedules I: Drug Schedule Marihuana

(7360)I Tetrahydrocannabinols

(7370)I The company plans to cultivate marihuana for the National Institute of Drug Abuse for research approved by the Department of Health and Human Services. Any other such applicant and any person who is presently registered with DEA to manufacture such a substance may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.33(a). Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537, Attention: DEA **Federal Register** Representative/ODL; or any being sent via express mail should be sent to DEA Headquarters, Attention: DEA **Federal Register** Representative/ODL, 2401 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than January 30, 2007. Dated: November 21, 2006. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20342 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to § 1301.33(a) of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this is notice that on September 22, 2006, Norac, Inc., 405 S. Motor Avenue, P.O. Box 577, Azusa, California 91702, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of Tetrahydrocannabinols (7370), a basic class of controlled substance listed in schedule I. The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substance in bulk for formulation into the pharmaceutical controlled substance Marinol®. Any other such applicant and any person who is presently registered with DEA to manufacture such a substance may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.33(a). Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537, Attention: DEA **Federal Register** Representative/ODL; or any being sent via express mail should be sent to DEA Headquarters, Attention: DEA **Federal Register** Representative/ODL, 2401 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than January 30, 2007. Dated: November 21, 2006. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20340 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to § 1301.33(a), Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this is notice that on June 27, 2006, Noramco Inc., 1440 Olympic Drive, Athens, Georgia 30601, made application by letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of Oxymorphone (9652), a basic class of controlled substance listed in schedule II. The company plans to manufacture for in-house dosage form production and for sales to other dosage form manufacturers. Any other such applicant and any person who is presently registered with DEA to manufacture such a substance may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.33(a). Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537, Attention: DEA **Federal Register** Representative/ODL; or any being sent via express mail should be sent to DEA Headquarters, Attention: DEA Federal Representative/ODL, 2401 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than January 30, 2007. Dated: November 21, 2006. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20341 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to § 1301.33(a) of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this is notice that on September 20, 2006, Organix Inc., 240 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of Cocaine (9041), a basic class of controlled substance listed in schedule II. The company plans to manufacture a chemical that is a derivative of cocaine that will be sold to their customer for research purposes. Any other such applicant and any person who is presently registered with DEA to manufacture such a substance may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.33(a). Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODL; or any being sent via express mail should be sent to DEA Headquarters, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODL, 2401 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than January 30, 2007. Dated: November 21, 2006. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20332 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employee Benefits Security Administration ZRIN 1210-ZA11 Model Notice of Pending Election of Multiemployer Plan Status AGENCY: Employee Benefits Security Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This document contains a Model Notice of Pending Election of Multiemployer Plan Status. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA), Public Law 109-280, permits certain plans that would otherwise be treated as multiemployer plans to elect to revoke a prior election to be treated as single-employer plans, and certain other plans to elect to be treated as multiemployer plans. The PPA requires plan administrators to provide notice of such an election to each plan participant and beneficiary, each labor organization representing such participants or beneficiaries, and each employer that has an obligation to contribute to the plan, and further requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Lurie, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), U.S. Department of Labor,

(202)693-8510. This is not a toll-free number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 1106 of the PPA added subparagraph

(G)to section 3(37) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and paragraph

(6)to section 414(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code). The new provisions permit a plan that had made an election under subparagraph

(E)of section 3(37) of ERISA and paragraph

(5)of section 414(f) of the Code to be treated as a single-employer plan to elect to revoke such election within one year following the date of enactment of the PPA pursuant to procedures prescribed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), provided certain conditions are satisfied. In addition, the new provisions permit certain other plans to elect to be treated as a multiemployer plan for all purposes under ERISA and the Code, pursuant to procedures prescribed by the PBGC. Any election under 3(37)(G) is effective starting with the first plan year ending after August 17, 2006. An eligible plan is

(1)a plan that either

(A)is maintained pursuant to one or more collective bargaining agreements and to which more than one employer is required to contribute, or

(B)is described as having been established in Chicago, Illinois on August 12, 1881, and is sponsored by an organization described in section 501(c)(5) of the Code and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of the Code, and

(2)the plan meets the following requirements:

(A)For each of the three plan years immediately before the date of enactment of the PPA the plan satisfied the above conditions or is so described,

(B)substantially all of the employer contributions for each of those plan years were made or required to be made by organizations that were exempt from tax under section 501 of the Code, and

(C)the plan was established prior to September 2, 1974. Section 3(37)(G)(v)(I) further provides that the plan administrator of a plan making an election pursuant to section 3(37)(G) shall provide notice of the pending election no later than 30 days before the election is made to each plan participant and beneficiary, each labor organization representing such participants or beneficiaries, and each employer that has an obligation to contribute to the plan, describing the principal differences between the guarantee programs under Title IV and the benefit restrictions under Title I for single-employer and multiemployer plans, along with such other information the plan administrator chooses to include. Section 3(37)(G)(v)(II) requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model notice for this purpose within 180 days of the date of enactment of the PPA. In order to satisfy this directive, the Department is publishing this Notice, which contains a Model Notice of Pending Election of Multiemployer Plan Status. The Department will consider that plan administrators who use the Model Notice to notify participants, beneficiaries, labor organizations, and employers of their plan's change of status no later than 30 days before an election is made to have satisfied their obligations under section 3(37)(G)(v)(I). The Model Notice is also available on EBSA's Web site at *http://www.dol.gov/ebsa.* The Department has consulted with the PBGC in connection with the development of the Model Notice. The PBGC has advised that it will establish procedures and provide guidance for making the election provided for in section 3(37)(G). The Department is of the view that no election under 3(37)(G) is effective unless made pursuant to such procedures, including certification by the plan administrator that it has complied with the notice requirements in section 3(37)(G)(v)(I). In this regard, section 3(37)(G)(v)(III) provides the Secretary of Labor with authority to assess civil penalties for a failure to provide such a notice. BILLING CODE 4510-29-P EN01DE06.027 EN01DE06.028 EN01DE06.029 Signed at Washington, DC, this 28th day of November, 2006. Bradford P. Campbell, Acting Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor. [FR Doc. 06-9491 Filed 11-30-06; 8:45 am]

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