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BILLING CODE 3710-EZ-M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement for the Virginia Capes Range Complex and Notice of Public Scoping Meetings AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section (102)(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)of 1969, as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508), and Executive Order 12114, the Department of the Navy

(DON)announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Overseas EIS

(OEIS)to evaluate the potential environmental consequences associated with naval training in the Virginia Capes (VACAPES) Range Complex. The DON proposes to support and conduct current and emerging training operations and research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) operations in the VACAPES Range Complex by:

(1)Maintaining baseline operations at current levels;

(2)increasing training operations from current levels as necessary to support the Fleet Readiness Training Plan;

(3)accommodating mission requirements associated with force structure change; and

(4)implementing enhanced range complex capabilities. The EIS/OEIS study area is the VACAPES Range Complex which consists of targets and instrumented areas, airspace, surface and subsurface operations areas (OPAREAs), and land range facilities. Together the VACAPES Range Complex encompasses: 15,143 acres of land area (including 13,600 acres of land area for ranges); 5,158 nm 2 of special use airspace

(SUA)associated with land ranges; 27,661 nm 2 of offshore surface and subsurface OPAREA; 9,589 nm 2 of shallow ocean area less than 100 fathoms (600 feet); 18,072 nm 2 of deep ocean areas greater than 100 fathoms; 330 nm 2 of over water danger areas; and 28,672 nm 2 of SUA warning areas. The scope of actions to be analyzed in this EIS/OEIS includes current and proposed future Navy training and RDT&E operations within Navy-controlled operating areas, airspace, and ranges. It also includes proposed Navy-funded range capabilities enhancements, including infrastructure improvements, which support range complex training and RDT&E operations. Training activities that involve the use of active sonar are conducted in the VACAPES Range Complex; however, those potential effects are being analyzed in detail in a separate document, the Atlantic Fleet Active Sonar Training EIS/OEIS. This separate sonar EIS/OEIS addresses active sonar use as a whole by the Atlantic Fleet in the eastern Atlantic Ocean (including waters that are part of the VACAPES Range Complex), and in the Gulf of Mexico. The results of this sonar EIS/OEIS will be incorporated into the VACAPES Range Complex EIS/OEIS to account for active sonar effects that could occur within the geographic area of the VACAPES Range Complex. The DON will request the National Marine Fisheries Service to be a cooperating agency in the preparation of this EIS/OEIS. *Dates and Addresses:* Public scoping meetings will be held at the following four sites to receive oral and written comments on environmental concerns that should be addressed in the EIS/OEIS: Salisbury, MD; Chincoteague Island, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; and Nags Head, NC. Public scoping open houses are scheduled below: 1. January 8, 2007, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at James M. Bennett High School, 300 East College Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21804; 2. January 9, 2007 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chincoteague Community Center, 6155 Community Drive, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336; 3. January 10, 2007, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lynnhaven Middle School, 1250 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454; and 4. January 11, 2007 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Comfort Inn Oceanfront South, 8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head, NC 27959. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Erin Swiader, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic, 6506 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508-1278; telephone 757-322-4960; facsimile 757-322-4894. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Recent world events have placed the U.S. military on heightened alert in the defense of the U.S., and in defense of allied nations. At this time, the U.S. military, and specifically the U.S. Navy, is actively engaged in anti-terrorism efforts around the globe. The Navy's mission is to maintain, train, and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas. For that reason, 10 U.S.C. § 5062 directs the Chief of Naval Operations to train all naval forces for combat. Therefore, naval forces must have access to ranges, OPAREAs and airspace where they can develop and maintain skills for wartime missions and conduct RDT&E of naval weapons systems. As such, Navy ranges, OPAREAs, and airspace must be maintained and/or enhanced to accommodate necessary training and testing activities in support of national security objectives. The purpose of the proposed action is to: Achieve and maintain Fleet readiness using the VACAPES Range Complex to support and conduct current, emerging, and future training operations, and RDT&E operations; expand warfare missions; and upgrade/modernize existing range capabilities to enhance and sustain Navy and Marine Corps training and testing. The need for the proposed action is to provide combat capable forces ready to deploy worldwide in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 5062. Specifically, maintain current levels of military readiness by training in the VACAPES Range Complex; accommodate future increases in operational training tempo in the VACAPES Range Complex and support the rapid deployment of naval units or strike groups; achieve and sustain readiness in ships and squadrons so that the DON can quickly surge significant combat power in the event of a national crisis or contingency operation and consistent with FRTP; support the testing and training needed for new platforms and weapons systems; and maintain the long-term viability of the VACAPES Range Complex while protecting human health and the environment, and enhancing the quality and communication capability and safety of the VACAPES Range Complex. Three alternatives will be evaluated in the EIS/OEIS including:

(1)The No Action Alternative comprised of baseline operations and support of existing range capabilities;

(2)Alternative 1 comprised of the No Action Alternative plus additional operations and/or expanded warfare missions on upgraded, modernized, or existing ranges; and

(3)Alternative 1 plus a construction and operation of an instrumented minefield training area. The EIS/OEIS will evaluate the environmental effects associated with: Airspace; noise; range safety; natural land resources; water resources; air quality; biological resources, including threatened and endangered species; land use; socioeconomic resources; infrastructure; and cultural resources. The analysis will include an evaluation of direct and indirect impacts, and will account for cumulative impacts from other DON activities in the VACAPES Range Complex. No decision will be made to implement any alternative until the EIS/OEIS process is completed and a Record of Decision is signed by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and Environment). The DON is initiating the scoping process to identify community concerns and local issues to be addressed in the EIS/OEIS. Federal agencies, state agencies, local agencies, and interested persons are encouraged to provide oral and/or written comments to the DON to identify specific issues or topics of environmental concern that should be addressed in the EIS/OEIS. Written comments must be postmarked by January 23, 2007, and should be mailed to: Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic, 6506 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508-1278, Attention: Code EV21JS (Ms. Erin Swiader), telephone 757-322-4960, facsimile 757-322-4894. Dated: December 4, 2006. M.A. Harvison, Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E6-20846 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The Acting Leader, Information Policy and Standards Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before January 8, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Rachel Potter, Desk Officer, Department of Education, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 or faxed to

(202)395-6974. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The Acting Leader, Information Policy and Standards Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following:

(1)Type of review requested, e.g., new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;

(2)Title;

(3)Summary of the collection;

(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;

(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and

(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. Dated: December 4, 2006. Dianne M. Novick, Acting Leader, Information Policy and Standards Team, Regulatory Information Management Services Office of Management. Institute of Education Sciences *Type of Review:* Revision. *Title:* Schools and Staffing Survey 2007. *Frequency:* Other: one-time. *Affected Public:* State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs; Businesses or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 124,906. *Burden Hours:* 70,775. *Abstract:* The Schools and Staffing Survey is a nationally and state representative survey of teachers, principals, schools and school districts. Respondents include public and private school principals, teachers and school and LEA staff persons. Topics covered include characteristics of teachers, principals, schools, school libraries, teacher training opportunities, retention, retirement, hiring, and shortages. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov* , by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3191. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments “ to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E6-20887 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The Acting Leader, Information Policy and Standards Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before February 6, 2007. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget

(1)Type of review requested, e.g., new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;

(2)Title;

(3)Summary of the collection;

(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;

(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and

(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues:

(1)Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department;

(2)will this information be processed and used in a timely manner;

(3)is the estimate of burden accurate;

(4)how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(5)how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Dated: December 4, 2006. Dianne M. Novick, Acting Leader, Information Policy and Standards Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services *Type of Review:* Reinstatement. *Title:* State Plan for Independent Living and Center for Independent Living Programs (SPIL). *Frequency:* Every three years. *Affected Public:* State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs; Not-for-profit institutions. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* * Responses:* 56. *Burden Hours:* 3,360. *Abstract:* States wishing to receive funding under the State Independent Living Services

(SILS)and Centers for Independent Living

(CIL)programs must submit an approvable three-year State Plan for Independent Living

(SPIL)to the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). The purpose of these programs is to promote the independent living philosophy—based on consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access and individual and systems advocacy—to maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence and productivity of individuals with significant disabilities and to promote and maximize the integration and full inclusion of individuals with significant disabilities into the mainstream of American society. The SPIL encompasses the activities planned by the State to achieve its specified independent living objectives and reflects the State's commitment to comply with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements during the three years covered by the Plan. Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov* , by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3236. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E6-20888 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The Acting Leader, Information Policy and Standards Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before January 8, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Rachel Potter, Desk Officer, Department of Education, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 or faxed to

(202)395-6974. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget

(1)Type of review requested, e.g. new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;

(2)Title;

(3)Summary of the collection;

(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;

(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and

(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. Dated: December 4, 2006. Dianne M. Novick, Acting Leader, Information Policy and Standards Team, Regulatory Information Management Services Office of Management. Office of Postsecondary Education *Type of Review:* Revision. *Title:* Annual Performance Report for the Gaining Early Awareness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Program. *Frequency:* Annually. *Affected Public:* Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 328. *Burden Hours:* 11,152. *Abstract:* The purpose of this information collection is accountability for program implementation and student outcomes for the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). The information collected enables the U.S. Department of Education to demonstrate its progress in meeting the GEAR UP performance objectives as reflected in the indicators. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov,* by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3194. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E6-20889 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The Acting Leader, Information Policy and Standards Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before February 6, 2007. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget

(1)Type of review requested, e.g., new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;

(2)Title;

(3)Summary of the collection;

(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;

(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and

(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues:

(1)Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department;

(2)will this information be processed and used in a timely manner;

(3)is the estimate of burden accurate;

(4)how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(5)how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Dated: December 5, 2006. Dianne M. Novick, Acting Leader, Information Policy and Standards Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Institute of Education Sciences *Type of Review:* New. *Title:* Regional Educational Needs Assessment Survey. *Frequency:* 1 time Project Year. *Affected Public:* Individuals or household; State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 2,825. *Burden Hours:* 942. *Abstract:* In July and August 2006, the Regional Educational Laboratory Northwest (REL-NW) hosted a series of forums with educators in the five states REL-NW serves to discuss the types of evidence educators need to improve student achievement. This project is a follow-up survey with teachers, principals, and district superintendents in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska to prioritize the evidentiary needs for improving student learning. Findings from the study will aid in setting the research agenda for REL-NW. Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov,* by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3237. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E6-20930 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER07-74-000] Caithness Long Island, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order November 30, 2006. Caithness Long Island, LLC

(CLI)filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff. The proposed market-based rate tariff provides for the sale of energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. CLI also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, CLI requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by CLI. On November 28, 2006, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development—West, granted the request for blanket approval under Part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approval of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by CLI should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2004). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest is December 28, 2006. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, CLI is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of CLI, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of CLI's issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20811 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER02-530-000; ER02-530-001] Duke Energy Marshall, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order December 1, 2006. Duke Energy Marshall County, LLC (Duke Marshall) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff. The proposed market-based rate tariff provides for the sale of energy, capacity and certain ancillary services at market-based rates and for the reassignment and sale of transmission capacity. Duke Marshall also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Duke Marshall requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Duke Marshall. On April 17, 2002, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Rates—West, granted the requests for blanket approval under Part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Duke Marshall should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2006). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest is December 15, 2006. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Duke Marshall is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person, provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Duke Marshall, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of Duke Marshall's issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20820 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER02-302-000] Duke Energy Murray, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order December 1, 2006. Duke Energy Murray, LLC (Duke Murray) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff and a code of conduct. The proposed market-based rate tariff provides for the sale of capacity, energy and ancillary services at market-based rates and for the reassignment of transmission capacity. Duke Murray also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Duke Murray requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Duke Murray. On January 11, 2002, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Rates—East, granted the requests for blanket approval under Part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Duke Murray should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2006). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest is December 15, 2006. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Duke Murray is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person, provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Duke Murray, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of Duke Murray's issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20819 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER02-1024-000, ER02-1024-001] Duke Energy Sandersville, L.L.C.; Notice of Issuance of Order December 1, 2006. Duke Energy Sandersville, L.L.C. (Duke Sandersville) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying tariff (market-based rate tariff). The proposed market-based rate tariff provides for the sale of capacity, energy, and/or certain ancillary service at market-based rates and the reassignment of transmission capacity. Duke Sandersville also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Duke Sandersville requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Duke Sandersville. On April 12, 2002, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Rates—East, granted the requests for blanket approval under Part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Duke Sandersville should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2006). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest is December 15, 2006. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Duke Sandersville is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person, provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Duke Sandersville, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of Duke Sandersville's issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20818 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER02-583-000] Duke Energy Southaven, L.L.C.; Notice of Issuance of Order December 1, 2006. Duke Energy Southaven, L.L.C. (Duke Southaven) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff and code of conduct. The proposed market-based rate schedule provides for sales of capacity, energy, and ancillary services at market-based rates, and for the reassignment of transmission capacity. Duke Southaven also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Duke Southaven requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Duke Southaven. On February 13, 2002, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Rates—Central, granted the requests for blanket approval under Part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Duke Southaven should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2006). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest is December 15, 2006. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Duke Southaven is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person, provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Duke Southaven, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of Duke Southaven's issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20821 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ID-5112-000] Notice of Filing; Eason, Carl R. November 30, 2006. Take notice that on November 21, 2006, Vernon N. Brinkley filed an application for authority to hold interlocking positions pursuant to section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act, Part 45 of Title 18 of the Code of Federal Regulations and Commission Order No. 664. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible online at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

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(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on December 21, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20813 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER07-31-000] Endeavor Power Partners, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order November 30, 2006. Endeavor Power Partners, LLC (Endeavor) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed market-based rate schedule provides for the sale of energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. Endeavor also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Endeavor requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Endeavor. On November 29, 2006, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development—West, granted the request for blanket approval under part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approval of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Endeavor should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2004). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest is December 29, 2006. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Endeavor is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Endeavor, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of Endeavor's issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20810 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER06-1531-000; ER06-1531-001] Notice of Issuance of Order; Great Lakes Energy LLC November 30, 2006. Great Lakes Energy, LLC (Great Lakes) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed market-based rate schedule provides for the sale of energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. Great Lakes also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Great Lakes requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Great Lakes. On November 29, 2006, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development—West, granted the requests for blanket approval under Part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Great Lakes should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2004). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest is December 29, 2006. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Great Lakes is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Great Lakes, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of Great Lakes' issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20809 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER01-2641-000] High Desert Power Project, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order November 30, 2006. High Desert Power Project, LLC (High Desert) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff. The proposed market-based rate tariff provides for the sale of energy, capacity and certain ancillary services at market-based rates. High Desert also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, High Desert requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by High Desert. On September 18, 2001, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Rates—West, granted the requests for blanket approval under part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by High Desert should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2004). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest is December 13, 2006. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, High Desert is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person, provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of High Desert, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of High Desert's issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20815 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Filing November 30, 2006. Docket Nos. House, Wade C ID-5100-000 Carter, Calvin P ID-5101-000 Bowman, M. Johnson ID-5102-000 Andrew, J. William, Jr ID-5103-000 Frazier, William C ID-5104-000 Reasor, Jackson E ID-5105-000 Garber, Fred C ID-5106-000 Bradshaw, M. Dale ID-5107-000 Reynolds, James M ID-5108-000 Leech, William M., Jr ID-5109-000 Greenlaw, Hunter R., Jr ID-5110-000 Brinkley, Vernon N ID-5111-000 Take notice that on November 16, 2006, the above-captioned applicants filed an application for authority to hold interlocking positions pursuant to section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act, Part 45 of Title 18 of the Code of Federal Regulations and Commission Order No. 664. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

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(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on December 18, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20812 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER06-1516-000; ER06-1516-001] Notice of Issuance of Order; Mac Trading, Inc. November 30, 2006. Mac Trading, Inc. (Mac Trading) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed market-based rate schedule provides for the sale of energy and capacity at market-based rates. Mac Trading also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Mac Trading requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Mac Trading. On November 28, 2006, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development—West, granted the requests for blanket approval under Part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Mac Trading should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2004). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest is December 28, 2006. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Mac Trading is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Mac Trading, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of Mac Trading's issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20808 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-25-000] Questar Pipeline Company; Notice of Filing December 1, 2006. Take notice that on November 21, 2006, Questar Pipeline Company (Questar), 180 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, filed an abbreviated application pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)and Part 157 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, seeking authority to expand its interstate natural-gas transmission system by constructing and operating 58.6 miles of 24-inch diameter pipeline and related facilities and modifying two existing compressor stations, known as the Southern System Expansion Project II (SSXP II), located in Carbon, Duchesne and Uintah Counties, Utah. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at (866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The proposed project will enable Questar to transport up to an additional 175,000 decatherms of natural gas per day (Dth/d) from various receipt points on Questar's southern interstate transmission system to Questar's Main Line No. 104 (ML 104) which is interconnected with Kern River Gas Transmission Company (Kern River) at Goshen, Utah. Questar has negotiated transportation service agreements for firm transportation service with seven parties for the entire 175,000 Dth/d with terms varying between 10 and 11 1/2 years. Questar states that the total estimated cost of the proposed project is $107,693,000 and the seven contracting shippers have agreed to pay the existing Southern System Expansion Project monthly reservation charge of $7.82712/Dth per month. Questar proposes to complete the proposed project and makes it available for service by November 1, 2007. Any questions regarding the application are to be directed to L. Bradley Burton, Manager, Federal Regulatory Affairs, Questar Pipeline Company, 180 East 100 South, P.O. Box 45360, Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0360; phone number

(801)324-2459. On March 17, 2006, the Commission staff granted Questar's request to utilize the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)Pre-Filing Process and assigned Docket No. PF06-18-000 to staff activities involving SSXP II. Now, as of the filing of this application on November 21, 2006, the NEPA Pre-Filing Process for this project has ended. From this time forward, this proceeding will be conducted in Docket No. CP07-25-000, as noted in the caption of this Notice. Any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the below listed comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. Persons may also wish to comment further only on the environmental review of this project. Environmental commenters will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive copies of environmental documents issued by the Commission, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review process. Those persons, organizations, and agencies who submitted comments during the NEPA Pre-Filing Process in Docket No. PF06-18-000 are already on the Commission staff's environmental mailing list for the proceeding in the above dockets and may file additional comments on or before the below listed comment date. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, environmental commenters are also not parties to the proceeding and will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or non-environmental documents issued by the Commission. Further, they will not have the right to seek court review of any final order by Commission in this proceeding. Motions to intervene, protests and comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper, see, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *Comment Date:* December 22, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20817 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IN05-4-003] Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Compliance Filing November 30, 2006. Take notice that on September 22, 2006, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) submitted a supplemental compliance filing pursuant to *Texas Eastern Transmission,* LP, 110 FERC ¶ 61,188 (2005), issued on February 28, 2005, in Docket Nos. IN05-4-000 and PA03-14-000. Texas Eastern states that copies of the filing were served on all affected customers of Texas Eastern and interested state commissions, as well as all parties on the official service list compiled by the Secretary of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in the captioned proceedings. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible online at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on December 7, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20814 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 November 29, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: *Docket Numbers:* EC07-25-000. *Applicants:* Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc.; DQE Financial Corporation; Montauk Energy Capital, LLC; Monmouth Energy, Inc.; Blue Wolf Holdings LLC. *Description:* Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc. et al submit an application for authorization under section 206 of the FPA for Disposition of Jurisdictional Facilities. *Filed Date:* 11/22/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0036. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: *Docket Numbers:* EG07-15-000. *Applicants:* Twin Buttes Wind LLC. *Description:* Twin Buttes Wind LLC submits a notice of Self-Certification of an Exempt Wholesale Generator Status located in Portland, Oregon. *Filed Date:* 11/22/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061122-5041. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER02-2189-004. *Applicants:* Southern California Edison Company. *Description:* Southern Edison Company submits revised sheets, First Revised Service Agreement 53, First Revised Volume 5, Interconnection Facilities Agreement with Whitewater Hill Wind Partners. *Filed Date:* 11/24/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0288. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 15, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER03-739-001. *Applicants:* El Dorado Irrigation District. *Description:* El Dorado Irrigation District submits an amendment to its updated market power analysis for the Market Based Rate Authorization. *Filed Date:* 11/27/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061129-0186. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER04-7-002. *Applicants:* Sierra Pacific Energy, LLP. *Description:* Sierra Pacific Energy, LLP submits an amendment to its Triennial Market Power Analysis. *Filed Date:* 11/20/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061122-0099. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, December 11, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER04-734-001. *Applicants:* Barclays Bank PLC. *Description:* Barclays Bank PLC submits a non-material change in characteristics that the Commission relied upon in granting their market-based rate authorization on 6/2/04. *Filed Date:* 11/24/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0304. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 15, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-1179-007. *Applicants:* Berkshire Power Company, LLC. *Description:* Berkshire Power Co, LLC submits Substitute Original Sheet 25 et al to Rate Schedule FERC 2 to the Amended and Restated RMR Agreement filed on 10/20/06. *Filed Date:* 11/21/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0298. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 12, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1309-001. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool Inc. submits revisions to its Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement w/The Empire District Electric Company. *Filed Date:* 11/22/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0299. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1360-002. *Applicants:* California Independent System Operator Corporation. *Description:* The California Independent System Operator Corp submits a compliance filing, revised Transmission Control Agreement, Rate Schedule 7, pursuant to Commission's 11/13/06 Order. *Filed Date:* 11/22/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0305. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1399-002. *Applicants:* Sunbury Generation LP. *Description:* Sunbury Generation, LLC submits an amendment to its Notice of Succession in which it adopts and files its own market based rate tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 11/24/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0302. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 15, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1412-001. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc submits proposed revisions to section 43.7 of its OAT&EM Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1. *Filed Date:* 11/22/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0291. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1420-001. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc submits revisions to the Midwest Contingency Reserve Sharing Group Agreement in compliance with the Commission's 10/24/06 Order. *Filed Date:* 11/22/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0294. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1463-002. *Applicants:* Empire District Electric Company. *Description:* The Empire District Electric Company submits its First Revised Sheet 12 et al to its Electric Tariff, Original Volume 2, pursuant to the Commission's 10/26/06 Order. *Filed Date:* 11/22/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0290. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-238-000. *Applicants:* Consolidated Water Power Company. *Description:* Consolidated Water Power Co submits a notice of cancellation and revised rate schedule sheet to terminate the Service Agreement for Wholesale Distribution Service. *Filed Date:* 11/20/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061124-0085. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, December 11, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-241-000. *Applicants:* Vermont Transco LLC. *Description:* Vermont Transco LLC submits an Amended and Restated Three Party Transmission Agreement, designated as FERC Electric Rate Schedule 5. *Filed Date:* 11/22/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0308. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-242-000. *Applicants:* MinnDakota Wind LLC. *Description:* MinnDakota Wind, LLC submits an application for initial rate schedule rate, Original Volume No. 1, for market-based rate authority under section 205 of the FPA. *Filed Date:* 11/22/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0306. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-243-000. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. submits its Revised Executed Service Agreement for Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service with Southwestern Public Service Co. *Filed Date:* 11/22/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0307. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-244-000. *Applicants:* Raven Three, LLC. *Description:* Raven Three, LLC submits an Application for Order Authorizing Market-Based Rates, Certain Waivers, and Blanket Authorizations. *Filed Date:* 11/22/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0300. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-245-000. *Applicants:* Raven Two, LLC. *Description:* Raven Two, LLC submits an application for order authorizing market-based rates, certain waivers, and blanket authorizations. *Filed Date:* 11/22/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0292. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-246-000. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corporation. *Description:* Appalachian Power Co et al submits revisions to the Annual Transmission Rates—AEP East Operating Companies for Network Integration Transmission Service, Attachment H014 of the PJM Interconnection LLC's OATT. *Filed Date:* 11/22/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0309. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-247-000. *Applicants:* Raven One, LLC. *Description:* Raven One, LLC submits an order for authorizing market-based rates, certain waivers and blanket authorizations. *Filed Date:* 11/22/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0293. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-248-000. *Applicants:* Southern Company Services, Inc. *Description:* Southern Company Services, Inc on behalf of Alabama Power Company et al submits a rollover service agreement for long-term firm point-to-point transmission service under its OATT. *Filed Date:* 11/24/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061128-0303. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 15, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following public utility holding company filings: *Docket Numbers:* PH07-6-000. *Applicants:* GAMCO Investors, Inc. *Description:* GAMCO Investors, Inc. submits a Notification of Exemption pursuant to section 366.3 of the PUCHA 2005. *Filed Date:* 11/14/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061114-5007. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 5, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov* . To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20827 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 November 30, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: *Docket Numbers:* *EC07-26-000.* *Applicants:* Evergreen Wind Power, LLC. *Description:* Evergreen Wind Power, LLC submits an application for authorization of transaction under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act. *Filed Date:* 11/22/2006. *Accession Number:* *20061130-0121.* *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* *EC07-27-000.* *Applicants:* Cinergy Capital & Trading, Inc.; Caledonia Power I, LLC; Wood Group Power Solutions, Inc. *Description:* Cinergy Capital & Trading, Inc *et al.* submit an application for authorization for disposition of jurisdictional assets pursuant to section 203 of the FPA. *Filed Date:* 11/24/2006. *Accession Number:* *20061130-0126.* *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 15, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* *EC07-28-000.* *Applicants:* Cleco Midstream Resources LLC; Attala Transmission LLC; Perryville Energy Holdings LLC; Perryville Energy Partners, L.L.C.; Cleco Corporation. *Description:* Cleco Midstream Resources LLC, Attala Transmission LLC, Perryville Energy Holding LLC *et al.* submits an application for authorization for internal corporate reorganization. *Filed Date:* 11/27/2006. *Accession Number:* *20061130-0083.* *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, December 18, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* *EC07-29-000.* *Applicants:* PPM Energy, Inc.; PPM Wind Energy LLC; Aeolus Wind Power III LLC; Big Horn Wind Project LLC; Twin Buttes Wind LLC; Atlantic Renewable Projects II, LLC; Flat Rock Windpower II LLC. *Description:* PPM Energy, Inc, PPM Wind Energy, LLC *et al.* submit a joint application for authorization to dispose of jurisdictional facilities, pursuant to section 203 of the FPA. *Filed Date:* 11/27/2006. *Accession Number:* *20061130-0123* . *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, December 18, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: *Docket Numbers: EG07-16-000.* *Applicants:* Telocaset Wind Power Partners, LLC. *Description:* Telocaset Wind Power Partners, LLC submits a notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status located in Union County, Oregon. *Filed Date:* 11/28/2006. *Accession Number:* *20061128-5012* . *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 19, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers: ER07-249-000.* *Applicants:* Red Shield Environmental, L.L.C. *Description:* Red Shield Environmental LLC submits a request for expedited consideration and temporary waiver of Definition of Settlement Only Resource Under Market Rule I *et al* . *Filed Date:* 11/27/2006. *Accession Number:* *20061130-0084* . *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 7, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR § 385.211 and § 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov.* To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20828 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PF06-13-000] Downeast LNG, Inc.; Supplemental Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Downeast LNG Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues Related to the Potential Expansion of the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline System December 1, 2006. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) is in the process of evaluating the Downeast Liquefied Natural Gas

(LNG)Project planned by Downeast LNG, Inc. (Downeast). The project would consist of an onshore LNG import and storage terminal, located on the south side of Mill Cove in the Town of Robbinston, near the confluence of Passamaquoddy Bay and the St. Croix River, in Washington County, Maine; and an approximately 31-mile-long natural gas sendout pipeline. The Downeast LNG Project would be designed to have a maximum sendout capacity of 625 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. The proposed sendout pipeline operated by Downeast LNG would transport natural gas from the LNG terminal to an interconnect point with Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline L.L.C.'s (M&NE) existing pipeline system near the town of Baileyville, Maine. The M&NE system currently does not have sufficient capacity to transport the natural gas that would be supplied by the Downeast pipeline. Therefore, if the Downeast LNG Project is authorized and placed into service, M&NE's system would need to be modified or expanded in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. This Supplemental Notice of Intent

(NOI)discloses the potential facilities that would likely be required to expand M&NE's system, based on information provided to Downeast by M&NE, and requests comments regarding the possible environmental impact of those facilities. Although M&NE is not proposing to construct these facilities and does not have an application before the FERC, it has been determined that these expanded M&NE facilities are likely a necessary part of the project and that an analysis of the impacts of these facilities will be included in the EIS being prepared for the Downeast LNG facility. A map depicting the expansion of the M&NE facilities downstream of the interconnection with Downeast is included in Appendix 1. The following facilities have been identified by M&NE as necessary to accommodate the gas volumes to be delivered by Downeast LNG. Pipeline Looping Approximately 130.9 miles of 36-inch-diameter pipeline looping would likely be required within or adjacent to the existing M&NE right-of-way or other nearby utility or road rights-of-way, as follows: • Eliot Loop—approximately 3.4 miles from Newington in Rockingham County, New Hampshire to Eliot in York County, Maine; • Westbrook Loop—approximately 16.5 miles from Saco in York County, Maine to Westbrook in Cumberland County, Maine; • Richmond Loop—approximately 27.6 miles from Pownal in Cumberland County, Maine to Richmond in Sagadahoc County, Maine; • Searsmont Loop—approximately 19.7 miles from Windsor in Kennebec County, Maine and Searsmont in Waldo County, Maine; • Brewer Loop—approximately 21.9 miles from Monroe in Waldo County, Maine to Brewer in Penobscot County, Maine; • Woodchopping Ridge Loop—approximately 22.2 miles from Greenfield in Penobscot County, Maine to Township T35 MD in Hancock County, Maine; and • Baileyville Loop—approximately 19.6 miles from Township T37 MD BPP in Washington County, Maine to the Baileyville Compressor Station in Washington County, Maine. The potential pipeline loops would generally be adjacent to the existing mainline; however, the exact side that the loop would be located on varies due to numerous crossovers throughout the looping. Compressor Station Facilities 1 1 The Eliot, Westbrook, Searsmont, Brewer, and Woodchopping Compressor Stations are to be constructed as part of the M&NE Phase IV Project that is currently being evaluated by FERC and other cooperating agencies under Docket Number CP06-335-000. This NOI assumes that the facilities in the Phase IV Project are approved and constructed prior to the construction of the M&NE expansion facilities discussed in this NOI. Compression requirements for the pipeline expansion would likely include adding compression to six existing compressor stations and the construction of one new compressor station as follows: • Eliot Compressor Station—install a Solar Titan 130 natural gas-driven turbine compressor; • Westbrook Compressor Station—install a Solar Taurus 70 natural gas-driven turbine compressor; • Richmond Compressor Station—install a Solar Mars 100 natural gas driven turbine compressor; • Searsmont Compressor Station—install a Solar Taurus 70 natural gas-driven turbine compressor; • Brewer Compressor Station—install a Solar Taurus 70 natural gas-driven turbine compressor; • Woodchopping Ridge Compressor Station—install a Solar Taurus 70 natural gas-driven turbine compressor; and • A new compressor station located in the City of Methuen, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. This facility would involve the installation of a Solar Taurus 70 natural gas-driven turbine compressor. By this notice, the Commission specifically requests comments only on these additional M&NE facilities. Your input will help identify the issues that need to be evaluated in the EIS. Comments on the project should be submitted in written form. Further details on how to submit written comments are provided in the Public Participation section below. Please note that comments are due by January 5, 2007. This NOI is being sent to Federal, State, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Indian tribes; and local libraries and newspapers. We encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the M&NE expansion. By becoming a commentor, your concerns will be addressed in the EIS and considered by the Commission. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives (including alternative facility sites and pipeline routes), and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure that your comments are timely and properly recorded, please follow these instructions: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. • Label one copy of your comments for the attention of OEP/DG2E/Gas Branch 3. • Reference Docket No. PF06-13-000 on the original and both copies. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before January 5, 2006. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments in response to this NOI. For information on electronically filing comments, please see the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link and the link to the User's Guide as well as information in 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii). Before you can file comments, you will need to create a free account, which can be accomplished online. Once Downeast formally files its application with the Commission, you may want to become an “intervenor,” which is an official party to the proceeding. Intervenors play a more formal role in the process and are able to file briefs, appear at hearings, and be heard by the courts if they choose to appeal the Commission's final ruling. An intervenor formally participates in a Commission proceeding by filing a request to intervene. Instructions for becoming an intervenor are included in the User's Guide under the “e-filing” link on the Commission's Web site. Please note that you may *not* request intervenor status at this time. You must wait until a formal application is filed with the Commission. Environmental Mailing List If you wish to be added to the Downeast LNG environmental mailing list, please return the attached Mailing List Retention Form (Appendix 2 of this NOI). Also, indicate on the form your preference for receiving a paper version of the EIS in lieu of an electronic version of the EIS on CD-ROM. If you do not return this form, we will not add your name to our mailing list. Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC

(3372)or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) using the “eLibrary link.” Click on the eLibrary link, select “General Search” and enter the project docket number excluding the last three digits ( *i.e.* , PF06-13) in the “Docket Number” field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance with eLibrary, the eLibrary helpline can be reached at 1-866-208-3676, TTY

(202)502-8659, or by e-mail at *FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* The eLibrary link on the FERC Internet Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the FERC now offers a free service called eSubscription that allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. To register for this service, go to *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.* Public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission's calendar located at *http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx* along with other related information. Finally, Downeast has established an Internet Web site for this project at *http://www.downeastlng.com/index.htm.* The Web site includes a project overview, status, potential impacts and mitigation, and answers to frequently asked questions. You can also request additional information by calling Downeast directly at 207-214-5926. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20816 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PF06-11-000] Quoddy Bay LNG, L.L.C.; Supplemental Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Quoddy Bay LNG Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues Related to the Potential Expansion of the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline System December 1, 2006. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) is in the process of evaluating the Quoddy Bay Liquefied Natural Gas

(LNG)Project planned by Quoddy Bay LNG, L.L.C. (Quoddy Bay). The project would consist of an onshore LNG import terminal located on the Pleasant Point Reservation in Washington County, Maine on the western shore of the Passamaquoddy Bay; a storage facility located in Perry, Maine; and an approximately 35.8-mile-long 36-inch-diameter natural gas sendout pipeline. The Quoddy Bay LNG Project would be designed to have a maximum sendout capacity of 2.0 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. The proposed sendout pipeline operated by Quoddy Bay would transport natural gas from the LNG terminal to an interconnect point with the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline L.L.C.'s (M&NE) existing pipeline system near the town of Princeton, Maine. The M&NE system currently does not have sufficient capacity to transport the natural gas that would be supplied by the Quoddy Bay pipeline. Therefore, if the Quoddy Bay LNG Project is authorized and placed into service, M&NE would need to be modified or expanded in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. This Supplemental Notice of Intent

(NOI)discloses the potential facilities that would likely be required to expand M&NE's system, based on information provided to Quoddy Bay by M&NE, and requests comments regarding the possible environmental impact of those facilities. Although M&NE is not proposing to construct these facilities and does not have an application before the FERC, it has been determined that the M&NE facilities are likely a necessary part of the project and that an analysis of the impacts of these facilities will be included in the EIS being prepared for the Quoddy Bay LNG facility. A map depicting the expansion of the M&NE facilities downstream of the interconnection with Quoddy Bay is included in Appendix 1. The following facilities have been identified by M&NE as necessary to accommodate the gas volumes to be delivered by Quoddy Bay LNG. Pipeline Looping Approximately 297.2 miles of 36-inch-diameter pipeline looping would likely be installed within or adjacent to the existing M&NE and Joint Mainline right-of-way or other nearby utility or road rights-of-way, as follows: • Eliot Loop—approximately 46.3 miles from Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts to Eliot, York County, Maine; • Westbrook Loop—approximately 50.1 miles from South Berwick, Cumberland County, Maine to Westbrook, Cumberland County, Maine; • Richmond Loop—approximately 45.9 miles from Westbrook, Cumberland County, Maine to Richmond, Sagadahoc County, Maine; • Searsmont Loop—approximately 38.1 miles from Richmond, Sagadahoc County, Maine to Searsmont, Waldo County, Maine; • Brewer Loop—approximately 40.2 miles from Searsmont, Hancock County, Maine to Brewer, Penobscot County, Maine; • Woodchopping Ridge Loop—approximately 40.4 miles from Brewer, Penobscot County, Maine to Township T35 MD, Hancock County, Maine; and • Baileyville Loop—approximately 36.2 miles from Township T35 MD BPP, Washington County, Maine to milepost

(MP)302.2 on the M&NE System. The potential pipeline loops would generally be adjacent to the existing mainline; however, the exact side that the loop would be located on varies due to numerous crossovers throughout the looping. Compressor Station Facilities 1 1 The Eliot, Westbrook, Searsmont, Brewer and Woodchopping Compressor Stations are to be constructed as part of M&NE Phase IV Project that is currently being evaluated by FERC and other cooperating agencies under Docket Number CP06-335-000. This NOI assumes that the facilities in the Phase IV Project are approved and constructed prior to the construction of the M&NE expansion facilities discussed in this NOI. Compression requirements for the pipeline expansion would likely include adding compression to six existing compressor stations as follows: • Eliot Compressor Station (MP 51.2)—Install two Titan 130 natural gas-driven turbine compressors; • Westbrook Compressor Station (MP 101.5)—Install two Mars 100 natural gas-driven turbine compressors; • Richmond Compressor Station (MP 147.3)—Install a Titan 130 natural gas-driven turbine compressor; • Searsmont Compressor Station (MP 185.5)—Install a Titan 130 natural gas-driven turbine compressor; • Brewer Compressor Station (MP 225.8)—Install a Titan 130 natural gas driven turbine compressor; and • Woodchopping Ridge Compressor Station (MP 266.1)—Install a Titan 130 natural gas-driven turbine compressor. By this notice, the Commission specifically requests comments only on these additional M&NE facilities. Your input will help identify the issues that need to be evaluated in the EIS. Comments on the project should be submitted in written form. Further details on how to submit written comments are provided in the Public Participation section of this NOI. Please note that comments are due by January 5, 2006. This NOI is being sent to Federal, State, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; and Indian tribes; and local libraries and newspapers. We encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the M&NE expansion. By becoming a commentor, your concerns will be addressed in the EIS and considered by the Commission. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives (including alternative facility sites and pipeline routes), and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure that your comments are timely and properly recorded, please follow these instructions: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. • Label one copy of your comments for the attention of OEP/DG2E/Gas Branch 1. • Reference Docket No. PF06-11-000 on the original and both copies. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before January 5, 2006. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments in response to this NOI. For information on electronically filing comments, please see the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link and the link to the User's Guide as well as information in 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii). Before you can file comments, you will need to create a free account, which can be accomplished on-line. Once Quoddy Bay formally files its application with the Commission, you may want to become an “intervenor,” which is an official party to the proceeding. Intervenors play a more formal role in the process and are able to file briefs, appear at hearings, and be heard by the courts if they choose to appeal the Commission's final ruling. An intervenor formally participates in a Commission proceeding by filing a request to intervene. Instructions for becoming an intervenor are included in the User's Guide under the “e-filing” link on the Commission's Web site. Please note that you may *not* request intervenor status at this time. You must wait until a formal application is filed with the Commission. Environmental Mailing List If you wish to be added to the Quoddy Bay LNG environmental mailing list, please return the attached Mailing List Retention Form (Appendix 2 of this NOI). Also, indicate on the form your preference for receiving a paper version of the EIS in lieu of an electronic version of the EIS on CD-ROM. If you do not return this form, we will not add your name to our mailing list. Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC

(3372)or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) using the “eLibrary link.” Click on the eLibrary link, select “General Search” and enter the project docket number excluding the last three digits (i.e., PF06-11) in the “Docket Number” field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance with eLibrary, the eLibrary helpline can be reached at 1-866-208-3676, TTY

(202)502-8659, or by e-mail at *FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* The eLibrary link on the FERC Internet Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. In addition, the FERC now offers a free service called eSubscription that allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. To register for this service, go to *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.* Public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission's calendar located at *http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx* along with other related information. Finally, Quoddy Bay L.L.C. LNG has established an Internet Web site for this project at *http://www.quoddylng.com.* The Web site includes a project overview, status, and answers to frequently asked questions. You can also request additional information by calling Quoddy Bay LNG at 207-853-6631, or by e-mail at *ABarstow@quoddylng.com.* Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20825 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-017-000] Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Piqua Natural Gas Storage Field Expansion and Well Abandonment Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues December 1, 2006. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment

(EA)that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Piqua Natural Gas Storage Field Expansion and Well Abandonment Project proposed by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star) in Allen and Woodson Counties, Kansas. 1 Southern Star proposes to increase the storage boundary and buffer zone of the Piqua Storage Field by approximately 480 acres, and to permanently abandon 13 injection/withdrawal wells within the Piqua Storage Field. This EA will be used by the Commission in its decision-making process to determine whether the project is in the public convenience and necessity. 1 Southern Star's application was filed with the Commission under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157 of the Commission's regulations. This notice announces the opening of the public comment period that will be used to gather environmental input from the public and interested agencies on the project. Comments are requested by January 6, 2007. With this notice, the FERC staff is asking other federal, state, local and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the EA. These agencies may choose to participate once they have evaluated Southern Star's proposal relative to their responsibilities. Agencies that would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments described in Appendix 1. If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by a company representative about the acquisition of an easement related to the storage field expansion and/or well abandonment activities, as proposed in this project. The company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the Commission, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the company could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with state law. A brochure prepared by the FERC entitled “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility On My Land? What Do I Need To Know?” is available for viewing on the FERC Web site at *www.ferc.gov.* This fact sheet addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission's proceedings. Summary of the Proposed Project Southern Star seeks authority to increase the certificated storage boundary and buffer zone of the Piqua Storage Field. In addition, they propose to redefine the cap rock for the gas storage formation as the interval from the base of the Fort Scott Limestone to the top of the Pawnee Limestone. The proposed geographic expansion and cap rock redefinition of the gas storage field would protect the integrity of the field and the current geologic confining layer by preventing future gas migration issues that may result from outside shallow oil operators drilling near the field. Southern Star also requests abandonment authority to permanently plug and abandon 13 injection/withdrawal wells located within the storage field. These wells have been identified to exhibit poor deliverability and/or mechanical risk. Therefore, the permanent plugging and abandonment of these wells would allow Piqua Storage Field to operate more efficiently. The general location of the project area is shown in Appendix 2. 2 2 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . Copies of all appendices, other than Appendix 2 (map), are available on the Commission's Web site at the “eLibrary” link or from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, or call

(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary refer to the last page of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail. Land Requirements As discussed above, approximately 480 acres would be acquired by Southern Star to increase the certificated storage boundary and to redefine the cap rock of the Piqua Storage Field. The acquisition is located at the eastern edge of the current storage field boundary in Allen County, Kansas. A total of approximately 15.5 acres of land would be temporarily affected by the abandonment activities of the proposed project and includes a construction area of 200 feet by 200 feet for each well. About 11.7 acres of this land would be required as temporary workspace in completing well abandonment activities. Access to each well would be obtained by use of existing, unimproved field roads. The EA Process The National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action whenever it considers the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. NEPA also requires us 3 to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as “scoping”. The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important environmental issues. By this Notice of Intent, the Commission staff requests public comments on the scope of the issues to address in the EA. All comments received are considered during the preparation of the EA. State and local government representatives are encouraged to notify their constituents of this proposed action and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. 3 “We”, “us”, and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP). Our independent analysis of the issues will be in the EA. Depending on the comments received during the scoping process, the EA may be published and mailed to federal, state and local agencies, public interest groups, interested individuals, affected landowners, newspapers, libraries and the Commission's official service list for this proceeding. A comment period will be allotted for review, if the EA is published. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make our recommendations to the Commission. Currently Identified Environmental Issues In the EA, we will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and abandonment activities of the proposed project. We will also evaluate reasonable alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project. One environmental issue we have already identified that we think deserves attention based on a preliminary review of the proposed facilities and the environmental information provided by Southern Star is the Conservation Reserve Program

(CRP)land located within the project area. Approximately 3.6 acres of the total land affected by the project is designated as CRP land and would be temporarily impacted by the project's well abandonment activities. Additional issues may be identified based on your comments and our analysis. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the project. By becoming a commentor, your concerns will be addressed in the EA and considered by the Commission. You should focus on the potential environmental effects of the proposal, alternatives to the proposal (including alternative locations), and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be in completing our environmental analysis. Please carefully follow the instructions below to ensure that your comments are received in time and properly recorded: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of Gas Branch 3. • Reference Docket No. CP07-017-000. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before January 6, 2007. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of comments. Please refer to 18 Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link and the link to the User's Guide. Prepare your submission in the same manner as you would if filing on paper and save it to a file on your hard drive. Before you can file comments, you will need to create an account by clicking on “Login to File” and then “New User Account.” You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making. This filing is considered a “Comment on Filing.” The determination of whether to distribute the EA for public comment will be based on the response to this notice. If you are interested in receiving a copy of the EA, please return the Information Request form (Appendix 3). An effort is being made to send this notice to all individuals affected by the proposed project. This includes all landowners whose property may be used temporarily for project purposes, or is in the area of new storage fields or proposed expansions of storage fields including any applicable buffer zone. Becoming an Intervenor In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, you may want to become an official party to the proceeding, or “intervenor.” To become an intervenor, you must file a motion to intervene according to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214). Intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. Motions to Intervene should be electronically submitted using the Commission's eFiling system at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons without Internet access should send an original and 14 copies of their motion to the Secretary of the Commission at the address indicated previously. Persons filing Motions to Intervene on or before the comment deadline indicated above must send a copy of the motion to the Applicant. All filings, including late interventions, submitted after the comment deadline must be served on the Applicant and all other intervenors identified on the Commission's service list for this proceeding. Persons on the service list with e-mail addresses may be served electronically; others must be served a hard copy of the filing. Affected landowners and parties with environmental concerns may be granted intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which would not be adequately represented by any other parties. You do not need intervenor status to have your environmental comments considered. Environmental Mailing List If you wish to remain on our environmental mailing list, please return the Information Request form included in Appendix 3. If you do not return this form, you will be removed from our mailing list. Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *www.ferc.gov* ) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on “General Search” and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to the documents. Go to *www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm* . Finally, public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission's calendar located at *http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx* along with other related information. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20826 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12470-001] Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests November 30, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* Original Major License. b. *Project No.:* 12470-001. c. *Date Filed:* July 26, 2006. d. *Applicant:* City of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. e. *Name of Project:* Broken Bow Re-Regulation Dam Hydropower Project. f. *Location:* On the Mountain Fork River in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. The project would be located at the United States Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) Broken Bow Re-Regulation Dam and would occupy lands administered by the Corps. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. §§ 791 (a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Olen Hill, City Manager, City of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, 210 North Broadway, Broken Bow, Oklahoma 74728;

(405)584-2282. i. *FERC Contact:* Peter Leitzke at

(202)502-6059, or *peter.leitzke@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests:* February 5, 2007. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. Motions to intervene and protests may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. k. This application has been accepted for filing, but is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. *Description of Project:* The proposed run-of-river project, using the Corps' existing Broken Bow Re-Regulation Dam and Reservoir, would consist of:

(1)Three 93.5-foot-long penstocks connecting to;

(2)a 112-foot-wide by 129-foot-long powerhouse containing three turbine-generator units and having a total installed capacity of 4 megawatts;

(3)a tailrace returning flows to the Mountain Fork River;

(4)a 1,600-foot-long, 13.8-kilovolt transmission line or a 3.5-mile-long, 13.8 kilovolt transmission line; and

(5)appurtenant facilities. The project would have an average annual generation of 17,450 megawatt-hours. m. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number field (P-12470), to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item

(h)above. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. n. Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application, a competing development application, or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file a competing development application no later than 120 days after the specified deadline date for the particular application. Applications for preliminary permits will not be accepted in response to this notice. A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. Anyone may submit a protest or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any protests or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application. When the application is ready for environmental analysis, the Commission will issue a public notice requesting comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions. *All filings must:*

(1)Bear in all capital letters the title “PROTEST” or “MOTION TO INTERVENE,” “NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION,” or “COMPETING APPLICATION;”

(2)set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds;

(3)furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and

(4)otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. o. *Procedural schedule:* The application will be processed according to the following revised Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made if the Commission determines it necessary to do so: Action Tentative date Issue Scoping Document for comments January 2007. Notice that application is ready for environmental analysis April 2007. Notice of the availability of the draft EA October 2007. Notice of the availability of the final EA (if necessary) April 2008. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20807 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments December 1, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12752-000. c. *Date filed:* November 22, 2006. d. *Applicant:* AquaEnergy Group Ltd. e. *Name of Project:* Coos County Offshore Wave Energy Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Coos County, Oregon, southwest of the City of Bandon. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contacts:* Ms. Alla Weinstein, President, AquaEnergy Group, Ltd., P.O. Box 1267, Mercer Island, WA 98040, phone: (425)-430-7924, fax: (425)-988-1977, or e-mail address: *allawa@aeg-ltd.com.* i. *FERC Contact:* Chris Yeakel,

(202)502-8132. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would consist of:

(1)200-300 wave-energy conversion buoys with a generating capacity of 200 kilowatts to 1 megawatt each consisting of;

(2)integrated generators;

(3)anchoring devices; and

(4)interconnection transmission lines. The anticipated annual generation of the project will be approximately 175 gigawatt-hours. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit* —Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application ( *see* 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application* —Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent* —A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit* —A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; *See* 18 CFR 385.2001 (a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”,”COMPETING APPLICATION” or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments* —Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20822 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests December 1, 2006. a. *Type of Application:* Application for non-project use of project lands and waters. b. *Project Number:* P-2055-039. c. *Date Filed:* November 17, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Idaho Power Company. e. *Name of Project:* C.J. Strike Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Snake River in Owyhee County, Idaho. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. § §791

(a)825(r) and § §799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. L. Lewis Wardle, Idaho Power Company, 1221 West Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83707, phone:

(208)388-2964. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Chris Yeakel at

(202)502-8132, or e-mail address: *christopher.yeakel@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* December 29, 2006. k. *Description of Application:* The licensee proposes to issue a special use permit to Mr. Dale Hooley for the use of less than one acre of land within the project boundary of the C.J. Strike Project for the construction, maintenance, and use of an irrigation pumping station and buried pipeline, and the necessary ingress and egress. The proposed pumping station will consist of:

(1)A concrete box 8 feet square by 13 feet deep with a metal grate opening;

(2)a pump station cover;

(3)an inlet canal 35 feet in length by 8 feet wide and 13 feet deep;

(4)an underground irrigation pipeline approximately 750 feet long; and

(5)the necessary ingress and egress. The proposed pumping station will divert 1.96 million gallons of water per day. l. *Locations of the Application:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE, Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field (p-2055) to access the document. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* for TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item

(h)above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers (p-2055-039). All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments* —Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. q. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20823 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests December 1, 2006. a. *Type of Application:* Application for Amendment of Article 432 (Recreation Plan). b. *Project Number:* P-2496-153. c. *Date Filed:* November 13, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Eugene Water & Electric Board. e. *Name of Project:* Leaburg-Walterville Hydroelectric Project No. 2496. f. *Location:* The project is located on the McKenzie River in Lane County, Oregon. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 791(a)-825(r) and §§ 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Ms. Suzanne Pearce, Compliance Manager, Eugene Water & Electric Board, 500 East 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 10148, Eugene, OR 97440, phone:

(541)984-4719, e-mail address: *Suzanne.Pearce@EWEB.Eugene.OR.US.* i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Chris Yeakel at

(202)502-8132, or e-mail address: *christopher.yeakel@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* December 29, 2006. k. *Description of Request:* The licensee proposes to withdraw from the recreation plan the plans to construct a new boat landing, or improve the existing Ikes Landing, in the vicinity of Leaburg Lake due to difficulty identifying a suitable location, high costs, and a less than expected increase in lake level. The licensee further proposes to relocate the approved access trail to the Leaburg powerhouse overlook from the east side to the west side of the Leaburg power canal. l. *Locations of the Application:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field (p-2496) to access the document. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* for TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item

(h)above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers (p-2496-153). All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments* —Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. q. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-20824 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER-FRL-6681-9] Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental Review Process (ERP), under section 309 of the Clean Air Act and Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act as amended. Requests for copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal Activities at 202-564-7167. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements

(EISs)was published in FR dated April 7, 2006 (71 FR 17845). Draft EISs EIS No. 20060375, ERP No. D-FHW-J40261-MT, Miller Creek Road Project, To Provide Safe and Improved Access between US 93 and the Miller Creek Area, Missoula County, MT. *Summary:* EPA does not object to the proposed project. Rating LO. EIS No. 20060408, ERP No. D-FAA-G51029-NM, Taos Regional Airport

(SKX)Airport Layout Plan Improvements, Construction and Operation, Town of Taos, Taos County, NM. *Summary:* EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO. EIS No. 20060412, ERP No. D-FTA-H40190-MO, Branson Transit Study, Proposed Alternatives Analysis selection, Transit Improvements, City of Branson, Taney County, MO. *Summary:* EPA does not object to the proposed project. However, EPA recommends an analysis of potential air impacts on a nearby Class I area and a cumulative impact analysis of development in the area be included in the FEIS. Rating LO. Final EISs EIS No. 20060306, ERP No. F-FHW-E40800-FL, Indian Street Bridge PD&E Study, New Bridge Crossing of the South Fork of the St. Lucie River County Road 714 (Martin Highway)/SW 36th Street/Indian Street from Florida's Turnpike to East of Willoughby Boulevard, Martin County, FL. *Summary:* EPA continues to have environmental concerns about impacts to wetlands and water quality. EIS No. 20060388, ERP No. F-NOA-B91026-ME, Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan (FWP), Amendment 1, Management Measure Adjustment, Implementation, Gulf of Maine, George Bank, ME. *Summary:* No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency. EIS No. 20060410, ERP No. F-AFS-J65458-00, Wasatch-Cache National Forest Noxious Weed Treatment Program, Proposes to Treat Noxious Weeds 1.2 Million Acres of Wilderness and Non-Wilderness Areas, several counties, UT and Uinta County, WY. *Summary:* EPA continues to have environmental concerns about the monitoring plan and adaptive management program. The monitoring plan should include components that will assess monitor adverse impacts to water quality and affects of herbicide applications on non-targeted plant species. EIS No. 20060422, ERP No. F-FHW-G40188-LA, I-49 South Wax Lake Outlet to Berwick Route US-90, Transportation Improvements, Funding and Right-of-Way Acquisition, St. Mary Parish, LA. *Summary:* No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency. EIS No. 20060426, ERP No. F-AFS-J65466-00, North Zone Range 05 Project, Reauthorizing Livestock Grazing on Eight Existing Allotments, Black Hill National Forest, Bearlodge and Northern Hills Ranger Districts, Crook County, WY and Lawrence County, SD. *Summary:* The FEIS addressed EPA's concerns; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed action. EIS No. 20060446, ERP No. F-COE-G32059-LA, Port of Iberia Project, To Determine the Feasibility of Deepening the Existing Navigation Channels between the POI and the Gulf of Mexico, Portions of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway

(GIWW)and Freshwater Bayou (FWB), LA. *Summary:* No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency. Dated: December 5, 2006. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E6-20892 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER-FRL-6681-8] Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability *Responsible Agency:* Office of Federal Activities, General Information

(202)564-7167 or *http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/.* Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 11/27/2006 Through 12/01/2006. Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. EIS No. 20060499, Final EIS, COE, AR, Bayou Meto Basin, Arkansas General Reevaluation Project, Address Waterfowl Management, Water Supply and Flood Control Strategies, Located in Portions of Lonoke, Prairie, Jefferson, Arkansas and Pulaski Counties, AR, Wait Period Ends: 01/09/2007, Contact: Mark Smith 1-800-317-4156 Ext. 6070. EIS No. 20060498, Draft EIS, COE, CA, Rio del Oro Specific Plan Project, To Establish a Development Framework for Land Use, Resource Protection, Circulation, Public Utilities and Services, City of Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 02/05/2007, Contact: Anna Sutton 916-557-7759. EIS No. 20060500, Draft EIS, AFS, CA, Little Doe and Low Gulch Timber Sale Project, Proposes to Harvest Commercial Timber, Six Rivers National Forest, Mad River Ranger District, Trinity County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 01/22/2007, Contact: Ruben Escatell 707-574-6233. Amended Notices EIS No. 20060493, Draft EIS, IBR, CA, Folsom Dam Safety and Flood Damage Reduction Project, Addressing Hydrologic, Seismic, Static, and Flood Management Issues, Sacramento, El Dorado and Placer Counties, CA, Comment Period Ends: 01/22/2007, Contact: Shawn Oliver 916-989-7256 Revision of FR Notice Published on 12/01/2006: Correction to Comment Period from 1/16/2007 to 01/22/2007. Dated: December 5, 2006. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E6-20894 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-0979; FRL-8253-5] Board of Scientific Counselors, Safe Pesticides/Safe Products

(SP2)Subcommittee Meetings—Winter 2007 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (ORD), gives notice of three meetings of the Board of Scientific Counselors

(BOSC)Safe Pesticides/Safe Products

(SP2)Subcommittee. DATES: Two conference call meetings will be held on:

(1)Wednesday, January 17, 2007 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., and

(2)Monday, January 29, 2007 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. One face-to-face meeting will begin on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), and conclude on Friday, February 9, 2007 (8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.). All times noted are eastern standard time. The meetings may adjourn early if all business is finished. Requests for the draft agenda or for making oral presentations at the meeting will be accepted up to 1 business day before the meeting. ADDRESSES: The face-to-face meeting will be held at the EPA's RTP Main Campus Facility, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-0979, by one of the following methods: • *www.regulations.gov:* Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail:* Send comments by electronic mail (e-mail) to: *ORD.Docket@epa.gov,* Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-0979. • *Fax:* Fax comments to:

(202)566-0224, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-0979. • *Mail:* Send comments by mail to: Board of Scientific Counselors, Safe Pesticides/Safe Products

(SP2)Subcommittee Meetings—Winter 2007 Docket, Mailcode: 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC, 20460, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-0979. • *Hand Delivery or Courier.* Deliver comments to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Room B102, EPA West Building, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-0979. Note: This is not a mailing address. Such deliveries are only accepted during the docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-0979. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at *www.regulations.gov,* including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through *www.regulations.gov* or e-mail. The *www.regulations.gov* Web site is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through *www.regulations.gov,* your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.* *Docket:* All documents in the docket are listed in the *www.regulations.gov* index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in *www.regulations.gov* or in hard copy at the Board of Scientific Counselors, Safe Pesticides/Safe Products

(SP2)Subcommittee Meetings—Winter 2007 Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is

(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the ORD Docket is

(202)566-1752. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Designated Federal Officer via mail at: Heather Drumm, Mail Code 8104-R, Office of Science Policy, Office of Research and Development, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via phone/voice mail at:

(202)564-8239; via fax at:

(202)565-2911; or via e-mail at: *drumm.heather@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: General Information Any member of the public interested in receiving a draft BOSC agenda or making a presentation at the meeting may contact Heather Drumm, the Designated Federal Officer, via any of the contact methods listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. In general, each individual making an oral presentation will be limited to a total of three minutes. Proposed agenda items for the conference calls include, but are not limited to: Charge questions, objective of program reviews, background on the U.S. EPA's SP2 research program, writing assignments, and planning for the face-to-face meeting. Proposed agenda items for the face-to-face meeting include, but are not limited to: Presentations by key EPA staff in the SP2 research program, poster sessions, writing the draft report, and presentation of the subcommittee's draft responses to the charge questions. The conference calls and face-to-face meeting are open to the public. *Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities:* For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Heather Drumm at

(202)564-8239 or *drumm.heather@epa.gov.* To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Heather Drumm, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: December 1, 2006. Jeff Morris Director, Office of Science Policy. [FR Doc. E6-20893 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [Docket #EPA-RO4-SFUND-2006-0951; FRL-8253-2] Constitution Road Drum Site; Atlanta, Dekalb County, GA; Notice of Settlement AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of settlement. SUMMARY: Under Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency has entered into a settlement for reimbursement of past response costs with the CMAC Environmental Group concerning the Constitution Road Drum Site located in Atlanta, Dekalb County, Georgia. DATES: The Agency will consider public comments on the settlement until January 8, 2007. The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. ADDRESSES: Copies of the settlement are available from Ms. Paula V. Batchelor. Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-RO4-SFUND-2006-0951 or Site name Constitution Road Drum Superfund Site by one of the following methods: • *http://www.regulations.gov:* Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail: Batchelor.Paula@epa.gov.* • *Fax:* 404/562-8842/Attn Paula V. Batchelor. *Mail:* Ms. Paula V. Batchelor, U.S. EPA Region 4, WMD-SEIMB, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303. “In addition, please mail a copy of your comments on the information collection provisions to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attn: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th St., NW., Washington, DC 20503.” *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-R04-SFUND-2006-0951. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The www.regulations.gov Web site is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through www.regulations.gov your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.* *Docket:* All documents in the docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, *e.g.* , CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the U.S. EPA Region 4 office located at 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Regional office is open from 7 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Written comments may be submitted to Ms. Batchelor within 30 calendar days of the date of this publication. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula V. Batchelor at 404/562-8887. Dated: November 21, 2006. Rosalind H. Brown, Chief, Superfund Enforcement & Information Management Branch, Superfund Division. [FR Doc. E6-20899 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [Docket #EPA-RO4-SFUND-2006-0974; FRL-8253-3] Jehl Cooperage Superfund Site; Memphis, Shelby County, TN; Notice of Settlement AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of settlement. SUMMARY: Under Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency has entered into a settlement for reimbursement of past response costs concerning the Jehl Cooperage Superfund Site located in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. DATES: The Agency will consider public comments on the settlement until January 8, 2007. The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. ADDRESSES: Copies of the settlement are available from Ms. Paula V. Batchelor. Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-RO4-SFUND-2006-0974 or Site name Jehl Cooperage Superfund Site by one of the following methods: • *http://www.regulations.gov:* Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail: Batchelor.Paula@epa.gov.* • *Fax:* 404/562-8842/Attn Paula V. Batchelor. *Mail:* Ms. Paula V. Batchelor, U.S. EPA Region 4, WMD-SEIMB, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303. “In addition, please mail a copy of your comments on the information collection provisions to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attn: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th St., NW., Washington, DC 20503.” *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-R04-SFUND-2006-0974. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The www.regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through www.regulations.gov your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.* *Docket:* All documents in the docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, *e.g.* , CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the U.S. EPA Region 4 office located at 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Regional office is open from 7 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Written comments may be submitted to Ms. Batchelor within 30 calendar days of the date of this publication. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula V. Batchelor at 404/562-8887. Dated: November 29, 2006. Rosalind H. Brown, Chief, Superfund Enforcement & Information Management Branch, Superfund Division. [FR Doc. E6-20900 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8253-1] Proposed Ability-to-Pay Settlement Under Section 122(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act Regarding The Pittsburgh Metal and Equipment Superfund Site, Hudson County, NJ AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of proposed Ability to Pay settlement and opportunity for public comment. SUMMARY: The United States Environmental Protection (“EPA”) is proposing to enter into an administrative settlement to resolve claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (“CERCLA”). In accordance with Section 122(h)(1) of CERCLA, notice is hereby given of a proposed administrative settlement concerning the Pittsburgh Metal and Equipment Superfund Site (“the Site”). Section 122(h) of CERCLA provides EPA with the authority to consider, compromise and settle certain claims for costs incurred by the United States. Notice is being published to inform the public of the proposed settlement and of the opportunity to comment. The Site is a former smelting facility that operated for approximately thirty-five years. It received used metal and dross from a number of clients, including those in the printing industries. EPA confirmed contamination at the Site as high as 15% lead in the top two feet of soil. Other hazardous substances at the site include cadmium, antimony, beryllium, copper, nickel, silver, zinc, and PCBs. As a result of the release or threatened release of hazardous substances, EPA has undertaken response actions at or in connection with the Site under Section 104 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9604. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Settling Parties will pay a total of approximately $59,500.00 to reimburse EPA for certain response costs incurred at the Site. In exchange, EPA will grant a covenant not to sue or take administrative action against the Parties for reimbursement of past response costs pursuant to Section 107(a) of CERCLA. The Attorney General has approved this settlement. EPA will consider any comments received during the comment period and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed settlement if comments disclose facts or considerations that indicate the proposed settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. EPA's response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Regional Counsel, 290 Broadway—17th floor, New York, New York 10007-1866. Telephone:

(212)637-3111. DATES: Comments must be provided by January 8, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Regional Counsel, 290 Broadway—17th Floor, New York, NY 10007 and should refer to: In the Matter of the Pittsburgh Metal and Equipment Superfund Site, U.S. EPA Index No. CERCLA-02-2006-2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Regional Counsel, 290 Broadway—17th Floor, New York, NY 10007,

(212)637-3137. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A copy of the proposed administrative settlement, as well as background information relating to the settlement, may be obtained in person or by mail from Patricia Hick, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Regional Counsel, 290 Broadway—17th Floor, New York, NY 10007. Telephone:

(212)637-3137. Dated: November 13, 2006. George Pavlou, Director Emergency and Remedial Response Division Region 2. [FR Doc. E6-20896 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than December 22, 2006. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City** (Donna J. Ward, Assistant Vice President) 925 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64198-0001: *1. Thomas G. Damkroger* , Firth, Nebraska, and John H. Bergmeyer, Lincoln, Nebraska, as trustees of the Wilber Co. Voting Trust, to acquire voting shares of Wilber Co., Wilber, Nebraska, and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of First State Bank, Lincoln, Nebraska, and Saline State Bank, Wilber, Nebraska. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, December 4, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-20788 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than January 2, 2007. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta** (Andre Anderson, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309: *1. IBERIABANK Corporation* , Lafayette, Louisiana; to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Pulaski Investment Corporation, and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of Pulaski Bank & Trust Company, both of Little Rock, Arkansas. **B. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City** (Donna J. Ward, Assistant Vice President) 925 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64198-0001: *1. Oakland Financial Services Inc.* , Oakland, Iowa; to merge with Southwest Company, Sidney, Iowa, and thereby acquire an additional controlling interest in Otoe County Bancorporation and Otoe Bank, both of Nebraska City, Nebraska. In connection with this application, Applicant has applied to acquire First Community Bank, Sidney, Iowa, and thereby engage in operating a savings association, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(4)(ii) of Regulation Y. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, December 4, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-20787 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than January 4, 2007. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland** (Douglas A. Banks, Vice President) 1455 East Sixth Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44101-2566: *1. C Financial Corporation* , Columbus, Ohio; to become a bank holding company by acquiring 100 percent of the voting shares of Cooper State Bank, Columbus, Ohio. **B. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta** (Andre Anderson, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309: *1. Signature Bancshares, Inc.* , Sandy Springs, Georgia; to become a bank holding company by acquiring 100 percent of the voting shares of Signature Bank of Georgia, Dunwoody, Georgia. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, December 5, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-20850 Filed 12-07-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary [Document Identifier: OS-0937-0025] 30-Day Notice; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects:

(1)The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions;

(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden;

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

(4)the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. *Type of Information Collection Request:* Extension. *Title of Information Collection:* Reference Request for Applicants to the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. *Form/OMB No.:* OS-0937-0025. *Use:* These forms will be used by individuals to apply for appointment in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and to obtain references as part of the application process. Information supplied on the forms will be used by appropriate Department officials to evaluate candidates for appointments. *Frequency:* On Occasion. *Affected Public:* Individuals or Households. *Annual Number of Respondents:* 5,000. *Total Annual Responses:* 5,000. *Average Burden Per Response:* 24 min. *Total Annual Hours:* 2,000. To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, e-mail your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and OS document identifier, to *Sherette.funncoleman@hhs.gov,* or call the Reports Clearance Office on

(202)690-6162. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be received within 30 days of this notice directly to the Desk Officer at the address below: *OMB Desk Officer:* John Kraemer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, *Attention:* (OMB #0937-0025), New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. Date: November 30, 2006. Alice Bettencourt, Office of the Secretary, Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-20915 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150-28-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary [Document Identifier: OS-0990-0000] 30-Day Notice; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects:

(1)The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions;

(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden;

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

(4)the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. *Type of Information Collection Request:* New Collection. *Title of Information Collection:* Evaluation of Office on Women's Health Publications. *Form/OMB No.:* OS-0990-New. *Use:* To improve future publications and to demonstrate accountability of efforts, the office of Women's Health

(OWH)will evaluate four health communications materials. Discussion groups and web-based or paper-based surveys will be used from randomly selected participants and returned response cards. *Frequency:* 1 time. *Affected Public:* Individuals or Households. *Annual Number of Respondents:* 1648. *Total Annual Responses:* 1648. *Average Burden per Response:* 17.2 min. *Total Annual Hours:* 472. To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, e-mail your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and OS document identifier, to *Sherette.funncoleman@hhs.gov,* or call the Reports Clearance Office on

(202)690-6162. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be received within 30 days of this notice directly to the Desk Officer at the address below: *OMB Desk Officer:* John Kraemer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, *Attention:* (OMB #0990-New), New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. Date: November 30, 2006. Alice Bettencourt, Office of the Secretary, Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-20916 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150-33-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Draft Guidance on Engagement of Institutions in Human Subjects Research AGENCY: Office for Human Research Protections, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), Office of Public Health and Science, is announcing the availability of a draft guidance document entitled, “OHRP Guidance on Engagement of Institutions in Human Subjects Research.” The draft guidance document would revise and replace two existing OHRP guidance documents on the engagement of institutions in human subjects research:

(1)The January 26, 1999 document on “Engagement of Institutions in Research, and

(2)the December 23, 1999 document on “Engagement of Pharmaceutical Companies in HHS Supported Research.” To facilitate public review of the draft guidance document, OHRP has developed a table presenting a side-by-side comparison of OHRP's draft revised guidance document and the current guidance documents on the engagement of institution in human subjects research, which is available on the OHRP Web site at *http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/requests/.* OHRP's current engagement guidance documents and the proposed draft guidance document provide examples of when institutions generally would be considered to be engaged or not engaged in human subjects research. The draft document is intended primarily for institutional review boards (IRB), research administrators and other relevant institutional officials, investigators, and funding agencies that may be responsible for the conduct, review and oversight of human subject research that is conducted or supported by HHS. OHRP will consider comments received before issuing the final guidance document. DATES: Submit written comments by February 6, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the draft guidance document entitled, “OHRP Guidance on Engagement of Institutions in Human Subjects Research,” to the Division of Policy and Assurances, Office for Human Research Protections, The Tower Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your request, or fax your request to 301-402-2071. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for information on electronic access to the guidance. Submit written comments to ENGAGEMENT GUIDANCE COMMENTS, Office for Human Research Protections, The Tower Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852. Comments also may be sent via e-mail to *engagementohrp@hhs.gov.* or via facsimile at 301-402-2071. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Glen Drew, Office for Human Research Protections, Department of Health and Human Services, The Tower Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852; 301-496-7005; e-mail *glen.drew@hhs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through OHRP, regulates research involving human subjects conducted or supported by HHS in regulations codified at 45 CFR part 46. The HHS human subject protection regulations stipulate substantive and procedural requirements for the conduct of HHS-conducted or -supported research, including requirements for review and approval by an IRB before research involving human subjects may begin, criteria for IRB approval of research, and requirements for informed consent or the waiver of informed consent. The HHS protection of human subjects regulations at 45 CFR 46.103(a) require that each institution “engaged” in human subjects research that is conducted or supported by HHS provide OHRP with a satisfactory assurance that the institution will comply with the regulations, unless all the research meets one or more of the categories for exemption from the regulatory requirements under 45 CFR 46.101(b). The Federalwide Assurance

(FWA)is the only type of assurance currently accepted by OHRP. The FWA generally identifies required policies and procedures for the institution and describes the activities to which the regulations apply. On January 26, 1999, the Office for Protection from Research Risks (OPRR), OHRP's predecessor office, issued guidance on “Engagement of Institutions in Research.” OPRR later issued guidance on “Engagement of Pharmaceutical Companies in HHS Supported Research,” dated December 23, 1999. OHRP is proposing to replace these two documents with a single document, “OHRP Guidance on Engagement of Institutions in Human Subjects Research,” draft dated October 27, 2006. This guidance is only applicable to research projects that have been determined to involve human subjects and that are not exempt under the HHS regulations at 45 CFR 46.101(b). Once an activity is determined to involve non-exempt human subjects research, this guidance can be used to determine whether an institution involved in some aspect of the research would be considered “engaged” in human subjects research, and would thus need to submit an FWA to OHRP. Like OHRP's existing guidance documents on engagement, this draft document provides:

(1)Examples of activities that, in general, would result in an institution being considered engaged in a human subjects research project; and

(2)examples of activities that, in general, would result in an institution being considered *not* engaged in a human subjects research project. The draft guidance document proposes modifications to the set of examples of when an institution generally would be considered engaged or not engaged in human subjects research. The proposed modifications include combining, clarifying, and changing existing examples, as well as adding further examples and explanation. To facilitate public review and comments, OHRP has created a comparison table presenting a side-by-side display of the text from OHRP's draft guidance document matched with the comparable text from the 1999 guidance documents. This table is available on the OHRP Web site at *http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/requests/.* The table is not part of the draft guidance document. II. Electronic Access Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the draft guidance document on OHRP's Web site at *http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/requests/.* III. Request for Comments OHRP is making its draft guidance document available for public comment. OHRP's revised guidance document on the engagement of institutions in human subjects research will be finalized and issued after the public comments have been considered. OHRP is particularly interested in the public's comments on two examples of activities which *would not* result in the institution being considered engaged in a human subjects research project under OHRP's current draft guidance document: 1 *Example B(1):* Institutions whose employees or agents release to the investigators at another institution identifiable private information or identifiable biological specimens pertaining to the subjects of the research; and, 2 *Example B(7):* Institutions (including private practices) not selected as research sites whose employees or agents administer clinical trial-related medical services if all of the following conditions are met:

(a)The institution's employees or agents do not enroll subjects, or obtain the informed consent of any subject for research participation;

(b)The institution's employees or agents do not administer the primary study interventions being tested under the protocol;

(c)The institution's employees or agents provide only services that either are clinically indicated, or are dictated by the protocol but not clinically indicated, and would typically be performed as part of routine clinical monitoring and/or follow-up of subjects enrolled at a study site by clinical trial investigators, such as a blood test, chest X-ray, CT scan, medical history and physical examination, or an assessment and reporting of an adverse event;

(d)The investigator(s) from an institution engaged in the research retain responsibility for oversight of all protocol-related activities and assure that appropriate arrangements are made for any safety monitoring and adverse event reporting required under the IRB-approved protocol;

(e)When appropriate, the informed consent document states that follow-up data are to be provided to the investigators by the institution's employees or agents; and,

(f)When providing follow-up data to the investigators, the institution's employees or agents provide such data to the investigators in accord with the procedures described in the informed consent. Proposed example (B)(1) would represent a modification in OHRP policy. OHRP's current guidance document issued in 1999 states that an institution whose employees or agents release individually identifiable private information about subjects, for research purposes, without the subjects' explicit written permission is considered to be engaged in human subjects research. The proposed modification in guidance is based on the definition of human subject at 45 CFR 46.102(f), which states in part, “human subject means a living individual about whom an investigator * * * conducting research obtains * * * identifiable private information.” (emphasis added). OHRP has concluded that releasing identifiable private information for research purposes is not equivalent to obtaining identifiable private information; thus, an institution releasing such identifiable private information is not involved in an activity including a “human subject” as defined by the HHS protection of human subjects regulations. Therefore, the revised example would clarify that an institution, whose employees or agents release to the investigators at another institution identifiable private information about living individuals or identifiable biological specimens that came from living individuals, is not considered engaged in human subjects research. Proposed example (B)(7) would represent another modification in OHRP policy. OHRP's current guidance document states that an institution (or private practitioner) whose clinical staff provide protocol-related care and/or follow-up to subjects enrolled at distant sites by clinical trial investigators in OHRP-recognized Cooperative Protocol Research Programs (CPRPs) (e.g., the oncology group clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute) is not considered to be engaged in human subjects research provided certain specified conditions are met. OHRP is proposing two key modifications to this current example:

(1)That the example not be limited to scenarios involving human subjects research at OHRP-recognized CPRPs; and

(2)that the example exclude an institution whose employees or agents administer the primary study intervention being tested in the research. OHRP is proposing to broaden the example beyond OHRP-recognized CPRPs because OHRP does not believe that the conditions specified in example (B)(7) of the current draft guidance document are unique to clinical trials conducted under CPRPs. In addition, to better protect human subjects involved in research, OHRP believes that an institution whose employees or agents administer the primary study intervention being tested in the study should be required:

(1)To obtain an OHRP-approved FWA, and

(2)to certify to the HHS agency conducting or supporting the research that the application of proposal for research has been reviewed and approved by an IRB designated in the FWA, and will be subject to continuing review by an IRB. Therefore, through example (B)(7) in the current draft engagement guidance document, OHRP is proposing to clarify that institutions whose employees or agents administer the primary study intervention being tested in the study would be engaged in human subjects research. OHRP does not believe the requirement for an FWA will be unduly burdensome for such institutions since OHRP has simplified the assurance process with the implementation of the FWA, and now permits an institution holding an OHRP-approved FWA to extend the applicability of its FWA to cover collaborating independent investigators and collaborating institutional investigators through an Individual Investigator Agreement

(IIA)(see *http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/assurance/guidanceonalternativetofwa.htm* ). In addition, OHRP wants to highlight three other proposed changes in the current draft guidance document: 1. The draft guidance document does not include examples regarding when “statistical centers,” “operations centers,” or “coordinating centers” for multi-site research would be engaged in human subjects research. The existing January 26, 1999 guidance document includes examples of when such entities would be engaged in human subjects research (see the January 26, 1999 document on “Engagement of Institutions in Research, examples (A)(6) and (A)(7)). OHRP is proposing to delete these examples in the new engagement guidance document since OHRP believes that these entities' activities are subsumed under example (A)(5) in the draft engagement guidance document, which states that an institution would be engaged in human subjects research if the institution's employees or agents “* * * obtain for research purposes identifiable private information or identifiable biological specimens from any source * * * .” In addition, the January 26, 1999 document provided guidance on what component(s) of the study would require review by the IRB for the statistical, operations, or coordinating centers. Because this issue of IRB review could apply to any institution engaged in a component of a cooperative research project, OHRP's draft guidance document addressed this general issue separately at the end of the section III. A. 2. OHRP is proposing that an institution be considered *not* engaged in human subjects research in the event the institution's employees or agents consult or collaborate on the human subjects research by obtaining coded private information or human biological specimens from an institution engaged in the research that retains a link to individually identifying information (such as name or social security number), if one of several specified conditions is met ( *see* example (B)(2) in the draft engagement guidance document). OHRP believes this additional example helps to clarify the distinction and relationship between:

(1)Determining when a research study involving coded private information or human biological specimens involves human subjects ( *see* OHRP's August 10, 2004, Guidance on Research Involving Coded Private Information or Biological Specimens at *http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/cdebiol.pdf* ), and

(2)determining whether an institution is engaged in human subjects research if it receives coded private information or human biological specimens for a research study that already has been determined to involve human subjects. 3. OHRP is proposing that an institution be considered *not* engaged in human subjects research if the institution's employees or agents author a paper, journal article, or presentation describing a human subjects research study ( *see* example (B)(8) in the current draft engagement guidance document). This is in contrast to the January 26, 1999 guidance document, which suggests that such authorship would make an institution engaged in human subjects research ( *see* example (B)(2) in the January 26, 1999 guidance document). OHRP is proposing this clarification because OHRP believes that for an institution to be engaged in human subjects research, an institution's employees or agents must obtain:

(1)Data about the subjects of the research through intervention or interaction with them; or

(2)identifiable private information about the subjects of the research. If the institution's employees or agents do not obtain such information, the portion of the activity conducted by the institution does not involve human subjects, as defined by 45 CFR 46.102(f). Because authorship does not always involve obtaining such data or information about the subjects of the research, OHRP does not believe that it is helpful to consider authorship as a factor in determining whether an institution is engaged in human subjects research. All of the modifications and clarifications proposed in OHRP's draft guidance document, including those discussed above, are reflected in the comparison table of the previous guidance documents and the new draft guidance document on OHRP's Web site at *http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/requests/.* OHRP welcomes comments on its draft guidance. Dated: December 1, 2006. Melody Lin, Deputy Director, Office for Human Research Protections. [FR Doc. E6-20849 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150-36-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary Findings of Research Misconduct AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Office of Research Integrity

(ORI)and the Assistant Secretary for Health have taken final action in the following case: *Nicholas McMaster, University of Chicago:* Based on a College Discipline Hearing report and on additional analysis conducted by ORI in its oversight review, the U.S. Public Health Service

(PHS)found that Mr. Nicholas McMaster, undergraduate student, Biological Sciences Collegiate Division in the Departments of Psychology and Comparative Human Development at the University of Chicago (UC), engaged in research misconduct supported by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), grant P50 ES12382 and National Institute on Aging (NIA), NIH, grant P01 AG018911. Specifically, PHS found that Mr. McMaster fabricated data in recording the score for the lordosis reflex and in recording the cell types present in vaginal epithelium from rats in two experimental psychology protocols. Mr. McMaster has entered into a Voluntary Exclusion Agreement in which he has voluntarily agreed, for a period of three

(3)years, beginning on November 14, 2006:

(1)To exclude himself from serving in any advisory capacity to PHS, including but not limited to service on any PHS advisory committee, board, and/or peer review committee, or as a consultant; and

(2)that any institution which submits an application for PHS support for a research project on which Mr. McMaster's participation is proposed or which uses him in any capacity on PHS supported research, or that submits a report of PHS-funded research in which he is involved, must concurrently submit a plan for supervision of his duties to the funding agency for approval. The supervisory plan must be designed to ensure the scientific integrity of his research contribution. Mr. McMaster also agrees to ensure that the institution submits a copy of the supervisory plan to ORI. He further agrees that he will not participate in any PHS-supported research until such a supervisory plan is submitted to ORI. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director, Division of Investigative Oversight, Office of Research Integrity, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 750, Rockville, MD 20852,

(240)453-8800. Chris B. Pascal, Director, Office of Research Integrity. [FR Doc. E6-20927 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150-31-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration on Aging Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grants to States Program Standardized Data Collection AGENCY: Administration on Aging, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Administration on Aging

(AoA)is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the **Federal Register** concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information collection requirements relating to Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grants to States Program DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of information by February 6, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information to: *Lori.Stalbaum@aoa.hhs.gov.* Submit written comments on the collection of information to Administration on Aging, Washington, DC 20201, ATTN: Lori Stalbaum. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori Stalbaum at 202-357-3452 or e-mail: *lori.stalbaum@aoa.hhs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. “Collection of information” is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency request or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the **Federal Register** concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, AoA is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document. With respect to the following collection of information, AoA invites comments on:

(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of AoA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2)the accuracy of AoA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

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

(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques when appropriate, and other forms of information technology. The Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grants to States (ADDGS) Program is authorized through Sections 398, 399 and 399A of the Public Health Service

(PHS)Act, as amended by Public Law 101-557 Home Health Care and Alzheimer's Disease Amendments of 1990. The ADDGS program funded through AoA helps states extend family support services provided by subgrantees to underserved populations, including those in rural communities. The PHS Act requires AoA to “provide for an evaluation of each demonstration project for which a grant is made.” The PHS Act further states that “not later than 6 months after the completion of such evaluations, submit a report to the Congress describing the findings made as a result of the evaluations.” In compliance with the PHS Act, AoA developed a new State data collection protocol that will require future ADDGS state grantees (those funded starting in FY 2007) to transmit annual data information to AoA reported to the states by the project partners. Many of the elements for the ADDGS Data Program Report are the same as those collected for Older Americans Act Title III and Title VII programs administered by AoA. To ensure inclusion of essential information the ADDGS Project Officer first contacted all current ADDGS grantees to find out what type of information they are already collecting. Then, the ADDGS Project Officer solicited information on key data elements from experts familiar with the previous ADDGS Program evaluation. Following this input, modifications were made to the data collection tool and input was solicited from all ADDGS state Project Directors and their project partners. Twenty-three

(23)of thirty-eight

(38)states, approximately 60% responded to the request for feedback. Again, modifications were made to fine tune the data collection tool into a format that would minimize burden on state grantees. Finally, ten

(10)ADDGS Project Directors participated in a telephone focus group. The ten Project Directors were selected based on the detail of their responses to the original request for feedback. The result of this input is the proposed data collection tool and accompanying definition of terms. AoA is aware that different states have different capabilities in terms of data collection. Thus, it is understood that following the approval of the proposed ADDGS data collection tool, AoA will need to work with ADDGS grantees to ensure easy access to a reporting system as well as offer regular training to state grantees to ensure minimal burden. AoA estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: 950 hours. Dated: December 5, 2006. Josefina G. Carbonell, Assistant Secretary for Aging. [FR Doc. E6-20890 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4154-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day-07-0017] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC)publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at

(404)639-5960 or send an e-mail to *omb@cdc.gov* . Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC or by fax to

(202)395-6974. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice. Proposed Project Application for Training—Revision—Office of Workforce and Career Development (OWCD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC)through its Office of Workforce and Career Development

(OWCD)and other Centers, Institutes, and Offices offers training activities on public health topics to professionals worldwide. Employees of hospitals, universities, medical centers, laboratories, state and federal agencies, and state and local health departments apply for training in an effort to learn up-to-date public health practices. CDC's training activities include laboratory training, classroom study, online training, and distance learning activities. The “National Laboratory Training Network Registration Form” (paper and electronic forms) and the “CDC Training and Continuing Education New Participant Registration Form” (electronic form) are official application forms used for training activities conducted by CDC. CDC form 32.1, “National Laboratory Training Network Registration Form”, is used for all laboratory field training. The “CDC Training and Continuing Education New Participant Registration Form” is completed by health practitioners seeking to register for training available through the CDC's online registration system. CDC was granted OMB approval to use these forms through December 31, 2006, and is now requesting OMB approval for an additional three years. These forms in various versions have been used by CDC to collect data for the past 16 years. The information requested on the forms is used to grant public health professionals the continuing education credits they need to maintain their licenses and certification required by their professions. This information is also needed to create a transcript or summary of training completed at the participant's request. In addition, the forms are also needed to generate management reports and to maintain training statistics. These reports assist CDC in the management of its training programs, such as, identifying training needs, designing courses, selecting locations for courses, evaluating programs, and conducting impact analysis. There are no costs to the respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized burden is 3332 hours. Estimated Annualized Burden Hours Form name Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) National Laboratory Training Network Registration Form (32.1) 20,000 1 5/60 CDC Training and Continuing Education New Participant Registration Form (36.5) 20,000 1 5/60 Dated: December 4, 2006. Joan F. Karr, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-20855 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC/HRSA Advisory Committee on HIV and STD Prevention and Treatment: Notice of Charter Renewal This gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463) of October 6, 1972, that the CDC/HRSA Advisory Committee on HIV and STD Prevention and Treatment Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, has been renewed for a 2-year period through November 25, 2008. For information, contact Kevin Fenton, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Secretary, CDC/HRSA Advisory Committee on HIV and STD Prevention and Treatment, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop E07, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone 404/639-8000 or fax 404/639-8600. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign **Federal Register** notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: December 1, 2006. Alvin Hall, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-20853 Filed 12-7-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Decision To Evaluate a Petition to Designate a Class of Employees at Hanford Nuclear Reservation, Richland, WA, To Be Included in the Special Exposure Cohort AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Health and Human Services

(HHS)gives notice as required by 42 CFR § 83.12(e) of a decision to evaluate a petition to designate a class of employees at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, Richland, Washington, to be included in the Special Exposure Cohort under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. The initial proposed definition for the class being evaluated, subject to revision as warranted by the evaluation, is as follows: *Facility:* Hanford Nuclear Reservation. *Location:* Richland, Washington. *Job Titles and/or Job Duties:* All employees. *Period of Employment:* January 2, 1942 through December 31, 1990. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Elliott, Director, Office of Compensation Analysis and Support, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C-46, Cincinnati, OH 45226, Telephone 513-533-6800 (this is not a toll-free number). Information requests can also be submitted by e-mail to *OCAS@CDC.GOV.* Dated: November 29, 2006. John Howard, Director, National Institutes for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 06-9585 Filed 12-07-06; 8:45 am]

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