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BILLING CODE 3710-84-M DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, 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 12, 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
(OMB)provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following:
(1)Type of review requested, e.g. new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;
(2)Title;
(3)Summary of the collection;
(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;
(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and
(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. 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 6, 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:* Strategies for Native American Parent Involvement. *Frequency:* On Occasion. *Affected Public:* Individuals or household. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 40. *Burden Hours:* 60. *Abstract:* The Strategies for Native American Parent Involvement study entails four focus groups with Native American parents to explore:
(1)The ways in which Native American parents and families get involved in their children's education;
(2)the barriers to their involvement; and
(3)school strategies that have helped these families get involved in their children's education. Participating parents will be chosen from Center Region states with high concentrations of Native American students. Results of the study will be provided to school, district, and SEA administrators so they can make use of strategies to increase parent involvement of Native American communities. 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 3238. 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. E6-21024 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Effectiveness of Holding Company and Transaction Exemptions and Waivers December 4, 2006. ALLETE, Inc Docket No. PH06-49-000. AOG Corporation Docket No. PH06-50-000. American States Water Company Docket No. PH06-51-000. Consolidated Edison, Inc. Docket No. PH06-52-000. CH Energy Group Docket No. PH06-53-000. Energy East Corporation Docket No. PH06-54-000. RGS Energy Group, Inc. Docket No. PH06-55-000. Energen Corporation Docket No. PH06-56-000. UGI Corporation Docket No. PH06-57-000. Puget Energy, Inc. Docket No. PH06-58-000. HH-SU Investments L.L.C. Docket No. PH06-59-000. Cap Rock Energy Corporation Docket No. PH06-60-000. Peoples Energy Corporation Docket No. PH06-61-000. Peoples Energy Corporation Docket No. PH06-62-000. Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc Docket No. PH06-63-000. Milliken & Company Docket No. PH06-64-000. Intermountain Industries, Inc. Docket No. PH06-65-000. TXU Corp Docket No. PH06-66-000. Cleco Corporation Docket No. PH06-67-000. KeySpan Energy Corporation Docket No. PH06-68-000. KeySpan New England, LLC Docket No. PH06-69-000. WPS Resources Corporation Docket No. PH06-70-000. Take notice that in July 2006 the holding company and transaction exemptions and waivers requested in the above-captioned proceedings are deemed to have been granted by operation of law pursuant to 18 CFR 366.4. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21054 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP00-445-017] Alliance Pipeline L.P.; Notice of Negotiated Rates December 4, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, Alliance Pipeline L.P. (Alliance) tendered for filing the following tariff sheets, as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, proposed to become effective November 1, 2006: Twelfth Revised Sheet No. 11. Sixth Revised Sheet No. 12. Sixth Revised Sheet No. 13. Sixth Revised Sheet No. 14. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21055 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-99-000] ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff December 4, 2006. Take notice that on December 1, 2006, ANR Pipeline Company
(ANR)tendered for filing for as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 2, Seventeenth Revised Sheet No. 570, with a proposed effective date of January 1, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21062 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP99-301-151] ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate Filing Amendment December 4, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, ANR Pipeline Company
(ANR)tendered for filing and approval amendments to two existing negotiated rate service arrangements between ANR and Madison Gas and Electric Company (“MGE”). One amendment provides MGE with the right to extend its Right of First Refusal at its existing negotiated rate. The other amendment extends MGE's deadline to request additional capacity from ANR and provides that MGE is not required to rely solely on ANR for additional capacity. ANR requests that the Commission accept and approve the subject filing to be effective December 1, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21065 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER06-1543-000] Brush Cogeneration Partners; Notice of Issuance of Order December 4, 2006. Brush Cogeneration Partners (Brush) 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. Brush also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Brush requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Brush. On November 30, 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 Brush 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 January 2, 2007. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Brush 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 Brush, 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 Brush'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. E6-21048 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-82-000] Chandeleur Pipe Line Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff December 5, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, Chandeleur Pipe Line Company (Chandeleur) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, Twentieth Revised Sheet No. 5, to become effective January 1, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21075 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-79-000] Colorado Interstate Gas Company; Notice of Propsoed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff December 4, 2006. Take notice that on November 29, 2006 Colorado Interstate Gas Company
(CIG)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets to become effective December 29, 2006: Third Revised Sheet No. 226 Fifteenth Revised Sheet No. 272 Original Sheet No. 380M Original Sheet No. 380N Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21058 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-95-000] Colorado Interstate Gas Company; Notice of Fuel Reimbursement December 5, 2006. Take notice that on December 1, 2006, Colorado Interstate Gas Company
(CIG)is submitting this filing pursuant to Subpart C of Part 154 of the Commission's Regulations and section 42.2 of the general terms and conditions of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1 in order to demonstrate that the quarterly Lost and Unaccounted-For and Other Fuel Gas percentage remains unchanged for the quarter beginning January 1, 2007. CIG states that copies of its filing have been sent to all firm customers, interruptible customers, and affected state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time December 12, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21088 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-595-002] Discovery Gas Transmission LLC; Notice of Tariff Filing December 6, 2006. Take notice that on December 1, 2006, Discovery Gas Transmission LLC (Discovery) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Third Revised Sheet No. 22, to become effective December 1, 2006. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21096 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-97-000] Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff December 4, 2006. Take notice that on December 1, 2006, Dominion Transmission, Inc.
(DTI)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1A, the following tariff sheets, to become effective January 1, 2007: Third Revised Sheet No. 10. Third Revised Sheet No. 11. Third Revised Sheet No. 12. First Revised Sheet No. 14. First Revised Sheet No. 19. First Revised Sheet No. 33. First Revised Sheet No. 39. First Revised Sheet No. 49. First Revised Sheet No. 51. First Revised Sheet No. 54. First Revised Sheet No. 55. First Revised Sheet No. 58. First Revised Sheet No. 59. First Revised Sheet No. 62. First Revised Sheet No. 64. First Revised Sheet No. 67. First Revised Sheet No. 68. First Revised Sheet No. 69. First Revised Sheet No. 71. First Revised Sheet No. 72. First Revised Sheet No. 73. First Revised Sheet No. 75. First Revised Sheet No. 81. First Revised Sheet No. 82. First Revised Sheet No. 83. Third Revised Sheet No. 84. Fourth Revised Sheet No. 86. First Revised Sheet No. 86A. First Revised Sheet No. 101. First Revised Sheet No. 103. Second Revised Sheet No. 104. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21061 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP97-13-028] East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC; Notice of Negotiated Rate December 4, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC (East Tennessee) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, Original Sheet No. 26 and Sheet Nos. 27-100, with an effective date of December 1, 2006. East Tennessee states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21064 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-98-000] El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Tariff Filing December 5, 2006. Take notice that on December 1, 2006, El Paso Natural Gas Company
(EPNG)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1-A, Third Revised Sheet No. 37, to become effective January 1, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21068 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-88-000] El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff December 5, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, El Paso Natural Gas Company
(EPNG)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1-A, Fourteenth Revised Sheet No. 29, to become effective January 1, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21081 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P` DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-91-000] Enbridge Pipelines (KPC); Notice of Revenue Credit Report December 5, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, Enbridge Pipelines
(KPC)tendered for filing its Annual Interruptible Revenue Crediting Report for the twelve
(12)month period ending September 30, 2006. KPC states that copies of its transmittal letter and appendices have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time December 12, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21084 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP99-518-097] Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation; Notice of Negotiated Rate December 4, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation
(GTN)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1-A, Fortieth Revised Sheet No. 15, to become effective December 1, 2006: GTN states that this sheet is being filed to update GTN's reporting of negotiated rate transactions that it has entered into. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21066 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-84-000] Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation; Notice of Tariff Filing December 5, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation
(GTN)tendered for filing workpapers supporting the restatement of its fuel and line loss surcharge in compliance with Paragraph 37 of the general terms and conditions of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1-A. GTN further states that a copy of this filing has been served on GTN's jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21077 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-85-000] Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff December 5, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation
(GTN)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1-A, the following tariff sheets, to become effective January 1, 2007: Substitute Ninth Revised Sheet No. 4. First Revised Sheet No. 7. Fifth Revised Sheet No. 8. GTN further states that a copy of this filing has been served on GTN's jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21078 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Effectiveness of Holding Company and Transaction Exemptions and Waivers December 4, 2006. IP Gyrfalcon Company Docket No. PH06-103-000. Consolidated Midwest Docket No. PH06-104-000. Edison International Docket No. PH06-106-000. PPL Corporation Docket No. PH06-107-000. Sempra Energy Docket No. PH06-108-000. Take notice that in October and November 2006 the holding company and transaction exemptions and waivers requested in the above-captioned proceedings are deemed to have been granted by operation of law pursuant to 18 CFR 366.4. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21053 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP98-18-026] Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.; Notice of Negotiated Rate December 6, 2006. Take notice that on December 1, 2006, Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. (Iroquois) tendered for filing the following revised sheets to its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, to be effective on December 1, 2006: Original Sheet No. 6K Original Sheet No. 6L Iroquois states that copies of its filing were served on all jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21092 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER07-155-000] LBPC Power, Inc.; Notice of Issuance of Order December 5, 2006. LBPC Power, Inc.
(LBPC)filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying tariff. The proposed market-based rate tariff provides for the sale of energy and capacity at market-based rates. LBPC also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, LBPC requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by LBPC. On December 4, 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 LBPC 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 January 3, 2007. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, LBPC 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 LBPC, 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 LBPC'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. E6-21069 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-86-000] National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation; Notice of Tariff Filing December 5, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (National) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, Ninety Sixth Revised Sheet No. 9, to become effective December 1, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21079 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-87-000] National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation; Notice of Tariff Filing December 5, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (National) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, Tenth Revised Sheet No. 43, with a proposed effective date of January 1, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21080 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Filings December 4, 2006. The North American Electric Reliability Council The North American Electric Reliability Corporation Docket No. RR06-1-004. Delegation Agreement Between the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and Texas Regional Entity, a division of ERCOT Docket No. RR07-1-000. Delegation Agreement Between the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and Midwest Reliability Organization Docket No. RR07-2-000. Delegation Agreement Between the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and Northeast Power Coordinating Council: Cross Border Regional Entity, Inc. Docket No. RR07-3-000. Delegation Agreement Between the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and ReliabilityFirst Corporation Docket No. RR07-4-000. Delegation Agreement Between the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and SERC Reliability Corporation Docket No. RR07-5-000. Delegation Agreement Between the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and Southwest Power Pool, Inc Docket No. RR07-6-000. Delegation Agreement Between the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and Western Electricity Coordinating Council Docket No. RR07-7-000. Delegation Agreement Between the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and Florida Reliability Coordinating Council Docket No. RR07-8-000. On November 29, 2006, the North American Electric Reliability Council and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation submitted for Commission approval a uniform Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program and the revised *pro forma* delegation agreement. This filing is assigned to Docket No. RR06-1-004. On November 29, 2006, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation
(NERC)submitted for Commission approval eight delegation agreements between NERC and each of the eight proposed Regional Entities. Each of the delegation agreements has been assigned a separate docket number, as referenced above. According to NERC, the delegation agreement between NERC and Florida Reliability Coordinating Council has been submitted in its current state for informational purposes. NERC intends to supplement its filing with a complete delegation agreement for approval by the Commission at a later point. Interested parties may file comments on these filings in all of these dockets, on or before January 10, 2007. The Commission encourages electronic submission of comments in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible online at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21047 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP01-377-012] Northern Border Pipeline Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate December 4, 2006. Take notice that on November 29, 2006, Northern Border Pipeline Company (Northern Border) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Sixteenth Revised Sheet No. 99, to become effective December 1, 2006: Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21056 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP96-272-062] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate December 4, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006 Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets proposed to be effective on December 1, 2006: 44 Revised Sheet No. 66 37 Revised Sheet No. 66A 7 Revised Sheet No. 66B Northern further states that copies of the filing have been mailed to each of its customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21063 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-61-000] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Petition for Limited Waiver of Tariff Provisions December 5, 2006. Take notice that on November 9, 2006, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) filed a Petition for Limited Waiver of Tariff Provisions to resolve three recent circumstances. Specifically, Northern seeks to waive:
(1)Section 32(L)(iii) of its general terms and conditions (GT&C) so it can resolve a prior-period trading error with WPS Energy Services;
(2)any provisions of its GT&C required to resolve a billing error with the city of Duluth; and,
(3)section 32(D) of its GT&C so it can cash out the imbalance of a shipper that was operating under a force majeure at the Tier 1 level. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time December 12, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21074 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-92-000] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff December 5, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, 45 Revised Sheet No. 66, with an effective date of January 1, 2007. Northern states that copies of the filing have been mailed to each of its customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21085 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-80-000] Northwest Pipeline Corporation; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff December 4, 2006. Take notice that on November 29, 2006, Northwest Pipeline Corporation (Northwest) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, Fourth Revised Sheet No. 86, to be effective December 30, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21059 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-81-000] Northwest Pipeline Corporation; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff and Filing of Non-Conforming Service Agreement December 4, 2006. Take notice that on November 29, 2006, Northwest Pipeline Corporation (Northwest) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, Thirteenth Revised Sheet No. 373 to become effective December 30, 2006. Northwest also tendered for filing a restated Rate Schedule TF-2 non-conforming service agreement. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21060 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER01-2741-000] Plains End, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order December 6, 2006. Plains End, LLC (Plains End) 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. Plains End also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Plains End requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Plains End. On September 24, 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 Plains End 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 14, 2006. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Plains End 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 Plains End, 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 Plains End'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. E6-21093 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-94-000] Questar Pipeline Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff December 5, 2006. Take notice that on December 1, 2006, Questar Pipeline Company (Questar) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Fortieth Revised Sheet No. 5, to be effective January 1, 2007. Questar states that a copy of this filing has been served upon its customers, the Public Service Commission of Utah and the Public Service Commission of Wyoming. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21087 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-200-016] Rockies Express Pipeline LLC; Notice of Amended Negoitated Rate December 4, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, pursuant to 18 CFR 154.7 and 154.203, and in compliance with the Commission's letter order issued August 9, 2005, in Docket No. CP04-413-000, Rockies Express Pipeline LLC
(REX)tendered for filing and acceptance a certain tariff sheet of its FERC Gas Tariff to be effective December 1, 2006. REX stated that a copy of this filing has been served upon all parties to this proceeding, REX's customers, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission and the Wyoming Public Service Commission. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail * FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21057 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-90-000] Southern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Storage Cost Reconciliation Mechanism Report December 5, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, Southern Natural Gas Company (Southern) tendered for filing its annual report pursuant to Section 14.2 of the General Terms and Conditions of its tariff. Southern states that copies of the filing were served upon Southern's customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time December 12, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21083 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-83-000] Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Cash-Out Report December 5, 2006. Take notice that, on November 30, 2006, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star) tendered for filing, pursuant to section 9.7(d) of the general terms and conditions of its FERC Gas Tariff, its report of net cash-out activity. Southern Star states that copies of the filing were served on all jurisdictional customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the dates as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on December 12, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21076 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-96-000] Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff December 5, 2006. Take notice that on December 1, 2006, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Volume No. 1, Sixth Revised Sheet No. 12, to become effective January 1, 2007. Southern Star states that copies of the tariff sheet are being provided to Southern Star's jurisdictional customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21089 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-89-000] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Cashout Report December 5, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, its cashout report for the September 2005 through August 2006 period (2006 Cashout Report). Tennessee states that copies of the filing have been mailed to all affected customers and state regulatory commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time December 12, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21082 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP96-312-161] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate Filing December 6, 2006. Take notice that on December 1, 2006, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, (Tennessee) tendered for filing a Negotiated Rate Tariff Filing with Tennessee Valley Authority. Tennessee's filing requests that the Commission approve the negotiated rate arrangement to be effective on January 1, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21098 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-20-001] Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Tariff Filing December 6, 2006. Take notice that on December 1, 2006, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1, Substitute Fourth Revised Sheet No. 127 to become effective December 1, 2006. Texas Eastern states that copies of its filing have been mailed or, if requested, emailed to all affected customers of Texas Eastern and interested state commissions, and to all parties on the Commission's official service list in this proceeding. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21097 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-93-000] Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff December 5, 2006. Take notice that on November 30, 2006, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas Gas) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, Second Revised Sheet No. 36A, to become effective January 1, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21086 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL07-18-000] New York Independent System Operator, Inc., Complainants v. SCS/Astoria Energy LLC, Respondent; Notice of Complaint December 4, 2006. Take notice that on December 1, 2006, the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO) tendered for filing a complaint against SCS/Astoria Energy LLC (SCS Astoria). NYISO alleges that SCS Astoria failed to adhere to the tariff standards for Installed Capacity
(ICAP)Supplier qualification. NYISO asks the Commission to require SCS Astoria to conform to the NYISO's services tariff requirements to qualify as an ICAP Supplier, and requests the Commission to use its remedial authority to place affected market participants in the position they would have been in if SCS Astoria had adhered to the tariff standards for ICAP certification. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on January 2, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21067 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. OR07-1-000] Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company, Complainants v. SFPP, L.P., Respondent; Notice of Complaint December 4, 2006. Take notice that on December 1, 2006, Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company (Tesoro) filed a formal complaint against SFPP, L.P. pursuant to Rule 206 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; the Procedural Rules Applicable to Oil Pipeline Proceedings of the Interstate Commerce Act; and section 1803 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Complainant alleges that SFPP's North Line rates are unjust and unreasonable. Complainant requests that the Commission determine that the rates established by SFPP for the shipment of refined petroleum products are so substantially in excess of SFPP's actual costs as to be unjust and unreasonable; prescribe new rates that are just and reasonable for the shipment of refined petroleum products on SFPP's North line; determine that SFPP overcharged Tesoro for shipments of refined petroleum products on SFPP's North line from at least December 1, 2004 to the present, and is continuing to overcharge Tesoro for such shipments; order SFPP to pay refunds, reparations and damages, plus interest to Tesoro for shipments made by Tesoro on the North Line from December 1, 2004; award Tesoro it costs and attorneys fees in prosecurting this Complaint; and grant Tesoro such other, different or additional relief as the Commission may determine to be appropriate. Tesoro certifies that copies of the Complaint were served on the contacts for SFPP as listed on the Commission's list of Corporate Officials and on SFPPs counsel. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC. 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive 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 January 2, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21051 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 December 4, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: *Docket Numbers:* EG07-13-000. *Applicants:* Endeavor Power Partners, LLC. *Description:* Endeavor Power Partners, LLC submits a notice of self-certification of exempt wholesale generator status. *Filed Date:* 11/29/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061201-0054. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* EG07-17-000. *Applicants:* MMC Mid-Sun, LLC. *Description:* MMC Mid-Sun, LLC submits a notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. *Filed Date:* 11/30/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061130-5058. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 21, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER99-3151-007; ER97-837-006. *Applicants:* PSEG Energy Resources & Trade LLC; Public Service Electric and Gas Company. *Description:* PSEG Energy Resources & Trade, LLC and Public Service Electric & Gas Co. submit a joint triennial market power report. *Filed Date:* 11/30/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061204-0144. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER03-9-008; ER98-2157-009. *Applicants:* Westar Energy, Inc.; Kansas Gas and Electric Company. *Description:* Westar Energy Inc, *et al.* , submits a notice of non-material change in status related to its purchase of the Spring Creek Power Plant located in Logan County, Oklahoma. *Filed Date:* 11/30/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061204-0134. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-719-004. *Applicants:* Entergy Services, Inc. *Description:* Entergy Services Inc, on behalf of Entergy Arkansas Inc submits a refund report in compliance with FERC's 11/2/06 Order. *Filed Date:* 11/29/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061201-0077. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-451-012; ER06-1047-005. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc submits a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's 10/26/06 order, to modify energy imbalance market and market monitoring procedures. *Filed Date:* 11/27/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061201-0078. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, December 18, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1343-001. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, LLC. *Description:* PJM Interconnection, LLC submits corrections to its Wholesale Market Participation Agreement pursuant to the Commission's request. *Filed Date:* 11/30/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061204-0135. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1420-002. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. and the Signatory Parties submit proposed revisions to Section 1 of Midwest Contingency Reserve Sharing Group Agreement. *Filed Date:* 11/30/2006 *Accession Number:* 20061204-0138. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1422-001. *Applicants:* Louisville Gas & Electric Company; Kentucky Utilities Company. *Description:* Louisville Gas and Electric Co and Kentucky Utilities Co submit a compliance filing re the Automatic Reserve Energy Sales Tariff pursuant to the 11/14/06 Letter Order. *Filed Date:* 11/29/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061201-0080. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1471-001. *Applicants:* Westar Energy, Inc. *Description:* Westar Energy, Inc submits sub. Original Sheets 134A-134B, Schedule 4A, to FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume 5 pursuant to FERC's 10/30/06 Order. *Filed Date:* 11/29/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061201-0081. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1488-002. *Applicants:* Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company. *Description:* Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co submits revised pages to its Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Third Revised Volume 2, pursuant to the Commission's 10/30/06 Order. *Filed Date:* 11/29/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061204-0136. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-59-001. *Applicants:* Fortis Energy Marketing & Trading GP. *Description:* Fortis Energy Marketing & Trading GP submits Substitute Original Sheet Nos. 1-3 of its FERC Gas Tariff Original Volume 1 filed 10/23/06. *Filed Date:* 11/28/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061130-0191. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 8, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-109-001. *Applicants:* BTEC Southaven LLC. *Description:* BTEC Southaven LLC submits a clean and black-lined version of Substitute Original Sheet 1, FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 11/29/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061201-0079. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-110-001. *Applicants:* BTEC New Albany LLC. *Description:* BTEC New Albany LLC submits a clean and black-lined version of the revised Substitute Original Sheet 1 *et al.* to its FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 11/29/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061201-0082. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-250-000. *Applicants:* Westar Energy, Inc.; Kansas Gas and Electric Company. *Description:* Westar Energy, Inc. submits a Second Revised Sheet 1 *et al.* of Rate Schedule FERC 152 with the Missouri Public Service Company. *Filed Date:* 11/28/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061130-0198. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 19, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-251-000. *Applicants:* Southern California Edison Company. *Description:* Southern California Edison submits the Anaheim-Puente Development Wholesale Distribution Load Interconnection Facilities Agreement etc. with the City of Industry. *Filed Date:* 11/28/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061130-0199. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 19, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-252-000. *Applicants:* Southern California Edison Company. *Description:* Southern California Edison Co submits a Letter Agreement with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District 2 of Los Angeles County, CA. *Filed Date:* 11/28/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061130-0200. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 19, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-253-000. *Applicants:* E.ON U.S., LLC. *Description:* E.ON U.S., LLC on behalf of Louisville Gas & Electric Co *et al.* submits an executed umbrella Firm Point-to-Point transmission service agreement etc. with East Kentucky Power Coop *et al.* *Filed Date:* 11/29/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061201-0072. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-254-000. *Applicants:* Casselman Windpower LLC. *Description:* Casselman Windpower LLC submits its initial rate schedule, a request for granting of authorizations and blanket authority and for waivers of certain requirements. *Filed Date:* 11/29/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061201-0073. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-255-000. *Applicants:* Southern California Edison Company. *Description:* Southern California Edison Co submits two rate sheets to the Nandina Avenue Wholesale Distribution Load Interconnection Facilities Agreement with the City of Moreno Valley. *Filed Date:* 11/29/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061201-0071. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-256-000. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. *Description:* PJM Interconnection LLC submits an executed Interconnection Service Agreement with Catoctin Power LLC, and The Potomac Edison Company. *Filed Date:* 11/29/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061201-0070. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-257-000. *Applicants:* Connecticut Light and Power Company; Northeast Utilities Service Company. *Description:* Northeast Utilities Service Co on behalf of the Connecticut Light and Power Co submits two agreements relating to the construction and use of the Long Island Sound Replacement Cable. *Filed Date:* 11/29/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061201-0102. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-258-000. *Applicants:* New England Power Pool Participants Committee. *Description:* New England Power Pool Participants Committee submits a counterpart signature pages of the New England Power Pool Agreement dated as of 9/1/71 as amended & executed by SAC Energy Investments, LP *et al.* *Filed Date:* 11/30/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061201-0083. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-259-000. *Applicants:* Cleco Power LLC. *Description:* Cleco Power LLC submits an unexecuted Joint Interface Facility Operating and Maintenance Agreement with Entergy Services, Inc. *Filed Date:* 11/30/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061201-0084. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-260-000. *Applicants:* PacifiCorp. *Description:* PacifiCorp submits its Second Revised Rate Schedule 248 canceling their First Revised Rate Schedule 248 with Southern California Edison. *Filed Date:* 11/30/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061201-0085. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-262-000. *Applicants:* Central Vermont Public Service Corporation. *Description:* Central Vermont Public Service Corp, on behalf of The Village of Morrisville Water and Light Department submits an executed Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement. *Filed Date:* 11/30/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061204-0137. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-264-000. *Applicants:* MMC Mid-Sun, LLC. *Description:* MMC Mid-Sun, LLC submits its application for acceptance of Initial Market-Based Rate Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 11/30/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061204-0132. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-265-000. *Applicants:* Sempra Energy Solutions LLC. *Description:* Sempra Energy Solutions, LLC submits a notice of succession that reflects the adoption by Sempra Energy Solution's First Revised Rate Schedule 1. *Filed Date:* 11/30/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061204-0133. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-266-000; ER06-1485-002. *Applicants:* Xcel Energy Services Inc. *Description:* Xcel Energy Services Inc. submits a revised version of Schedule 4A-Reserve Sharing Energy Charges to Xcel Energy Operating Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume 1 pursuant to the Commission's 10/30/06 Order. *Filed Date:* 11/29/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061130-0189. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following public utility holding company filings: *Docket Numbers:* PH07-7-000. *Applicants:* Constellation Energy Group Inc. *Description:* Constellation Energy Group, Inc. submits a Notice of Waiver pursuant to Section 366.4(c)(1) of PUHCA 2005. *Filed Date:* 11/30/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061130-5059. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 21, 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 FERCOnline service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . or call
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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21091 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice Of Filings #1 December 6, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: *Docket Numbers:* EC07-30-000. *Applicants:* KGen Southaven LLC. *Description:* Joint application of KGen Enterprise LLC, KGen Hinds LLC et al for authorization under section 203 of the Federal Power Act and Request for Waivers. *Filed Date:* 11/30/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0137. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* EC07-31-000. *Applicants:* Puget Sound Energy, Inc. *Description:* Goldendale Energy Center, LLC & Puget Sound Energy Inc submit a Joint Application for Authorization for Transfer of Jurisdictional Facilities, Acquisition of an Existing Generation Facility and Acquisition by a holding company. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0042. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: *Docket Numbers:* EG07-18-000. *Applicants:* NE Hydro Generating Company. *Description:* NE Hydro Generating Co submits its Application for Determination of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0002. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER02-783-006; ER06-1135-001; ER02-852-006; ER02-855-006; ER01-2262-008; ER03-438-006; ER05-723-005. *Applicants:* EPCOR Merchant and Capital
(US)Inc.; EPCOR Energy Marketing
(US)Inc.; EPCOR Power Development, Inc; EPDC Inc; Frederickson Power L.P.; Manchief Power Company LLC; EPCOR Power (Castleton) LLC. *Description:* EPCOR Public Utilities submit a notice of change in status report pursuant to Order 652. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0027. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER04-691-079. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest ISO submits its proposed revisions to its ISO Open Access Transmission and Energy Markets Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff Third Revised Volume No. 1. *Filed Date:* 11/27/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061130-0190. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, December 18, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-717-005; ER05-721-005; ER04-374-004; ER99-2341-007; ER06-230-002; ER06-1334-002. *Applicants:* Spring Canyon Energy LLC; Judith Gap Energy LLC; Invenergy TN LLC; Hardee Power Partners Limited; Wolverine Creek Energy LLC; Spindle Hill Energy LLC. *Description:* Spring Canyon Energy LLC, Judith Gap Energy LLC et al submit a notice re certain changes in the characteristics relied upon to grant market-based rate authority to the Companies. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0025. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1444-001. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest ISO submits an unexecuted Amended and Restated Generator Interconnection Agreement with Consumers. Energy Co. *Filed Date:* 11/29/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061204-0109. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-261-000. *Applicants:* Tenaska-Oxy Power Services, L.P. *Description:* Tenaska-Oxy Power Services, LP submits a notice of cancellation. *Filed Date:* 11/30/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0005. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-263-000. *Applicants:* PacifiCorp. *Description:* PacifiCorp submits cancellation of their FERC Electric Rate Schedule 543 with Bonneville Power Administration. *Filed Date:* 11/30/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061204-0058. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 21, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-267-000. *Applicants:* Kentucky Utilities Company. *Description:* Kentucky Utilities Co's submits an amendment to a contract with the City of Barbourville, Kentucky, Rate Schedule 304. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0006. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-268-000. *Applicants:* Kentucky Utilities Company. *Description:* Kentucky Utilities Company submits an amendment to a contract (Rate Schedule 306) with the City of Madisonville, Kentucky. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0008. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-269-000. *Applicants:* Kentucky Utilities Company. *Description:* Kentucky Utilities Co submits an amendment to a contract with the City of Bardwell, Kentucky designated as Rate Schedule 307. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0007. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-270-000. *Applicants:* Kentucky Utilities Company. *Description:* Kentucky Utilities Company submits an amendment to the contract with the City of Paris, Kentucky Rate Schedule 301. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0009. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-271-000. *Applicants:* Kentucky Utilities Company. *Description:* Kentucky Utilities Co submits an amendment to a contract with the City of Providence, Kentucky, Rate Schedule 305. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0010. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-272-000. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc submits an executed service agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service with Kansas Power Pool. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0011. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-273-000. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool Inc submits an executed service agreement for Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service with Kansas Power Pool. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0012. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-274-000. *Applicants:* Juice Energy, Inc. *Description:* Juice Energy Inc submits a Notice of Succession to reflect a name change on its market based rate tariff from HLM Energy Inc. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0013. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-275-000. *Applicants:* Arizona Public Service Company. *Description:* Arizona Public Service Company submits Notice of Cancellation of Interconnection and Operating Service Agreement 210 under APS' OATT pursuant to Order 614. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0015. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-276-000. *Applicants:* New York Commercial Energy Buyers, LLC. *Description:* New York Commercial Energy Buyers, LLC submits a Notice of Cancellation of their FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0016. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-277-000. *Applicants:* Invenergy Cannon Falls LLC. *Description:* Invenergy Cannon Falls, LLC submits application for authorization to make market-based wholesale sales of energy, capacity, and ancillary services and Invenergy FERC Electric Tariff No. 1. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0017. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-278-000. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corp. *Description:* American Electric Power Service Corp as agent for Indiana Michigan Power Co submits a fourth revision to the Interconnection and Local Delivery Service Agreement 1262 with Wabash Valley Power Association. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0023. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-279-000. *Applicants:* Kentucky Utilities Company. *Description:* Kentucky Utilities Company submits amendment to their contract with City of Falmouth, Kentucky Rate Schedule 310. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0018. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-280-000. *Applicants:* Kentucky Utilities Company. *Description:* Kentucky Utilities Co submits amendments to their contract with City of Corbin, Kentucky Rate Schedule 309. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0019. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-282-000. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc submits an executed service agreement for firm point-to-point transmission service with Kansas Power Pool. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0003. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-283-000. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc submits an executed service agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service with Kansas Power Pool. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0021. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-285-000. *Applicants:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Description:* New York Independent System Operator Inc submits revisions to its Market Administration and Control Area Service Tariff. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0020. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-287-000. *Applicants:* Klondike Wind Power III LLC. *Description:* MidAmerican Energy Company submits an amended Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement and an amended Interconnection and Network Operating Agreement w/Indianola Municipal Utilities. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0022. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER97-2846-011; ER99-2311-008; ER01-2928-010; ER01-1418-007; ER99-2324-004; ER01-1310-008; ER03-398-008. *Applicants:* Florida Power Corporation; Carolina Power & Light Company; Progress Ventures, Inc.; Efffingham County Power, LLC; MPC Generating, LLC; Walton County Power, LLC; Washington County Power, LLC. *Description:* Progress Energy, Inc on behalf of Florida Power Corp submits notice of change in status re the terminating agreement with Shady Hills Power Co, LLC etc pursuant to Order 652. *Filed Date:* 12/01/2006. *Accession Number:* 20061205-0026. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 22, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov* . To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21100 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PF06-34-000] Ozark Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed East End Expansion Project, and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues December 4, 2006. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental impact statement
(EIS)that will identify and address the environmental impacts that could result from the construction and operation of the East End Expansion Project proposed by Ozark Gas Transmission, LLC (OGT). In order to assist staff with the identification of environmental issues and to comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), a scoping period has been opened to receive comments on the proposed project. Please note that the scoping period for this project will close on January 31, 2007. Comments may be submitted in written form or verbally. Further details on how to submit written comments are provided in the Public Participation section of this notice. In lieu of sending written comments, we invite you to attend the public scoping meetings that will be scheduled in mid January across the project region. A second notice will be issued in December to provide the meeting date, time, and locations. This notice is being sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. We encourage government representatives to notify their constituents of this planned project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. Details on how to submit comments are provided in the Public Participation section of this notice. If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by an OGT representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed project facilities. The pipeline company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the FERC, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the pipeline company could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with state law. A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on My Land? What Do I Need To Know?” is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://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 FERC's proceedings. Summary of the Proposed Project OGT proposes to construct, own, operate, and maintain a natural gas pipeline to provide incremental multiyear shipper requirements due to expected regional supply and market growth. OGT indicates that the proposed facilities form the basis of an incremental project that is designed to optimize the placement of facilities to meeting short term volume growth requirements while taking into consideration a long term design to meet future anticipated transporter volume growth to 2026. The proposed pipeline would originate at the proposed Wonderview Compressor Station near Wonderview in Conway County, Arkansas along OGT existing pipeline right-of-way to Searcy, Arkansas and extend to a terminus at the interconnection with an existing interstate pipeline located near Banner in Calhoun County, Mississippi. The general location of the proposed pipeline is shown in the figure included as Appendix 1. 1 1 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . The East End Expansion Project facilities under FERC jurisdiction would include: • Approximately 225 miles of 36-inch-diameter pipeline extension (East End Expansion) and looping beginning in Conway County, Arkansas and ending in Calhoun County, Mississippi; • Approximately 8 miles of 24-inch-diameter pipeline extension (Noark Extension) from the existing Noark to the proposed Wonderview Compressor Station all within Conway County, Arkansas; • Three compressor stations—Wonderview, Searcy, and Helena Compressor Stations in Conway, White, and Phillips County, Arkansas, respectively each with two 10,000-horsepower
(hp)electric drive compressors; • Five new gas meter stations at interconnects with existing interstate pipelines, including: —Texas Gas Meter Station in Coahoma County, Mississippi; —ANR Meter Station in Panola County, Mississippi; —Trunkline Meter Station in Panola County, Mississippi; —Tennessee Gas Meter Station in Panola County, Mississippi; —Columbia Gulf Meter Station in Calhoun County, Mississippi; • Interconnections between the OGT existing 16-inch-diameter pipeline (Noark) and the OGT existing 20-inch-diameter pipeline; and • Four pig launching and receiving facilities (one on the 24-inch-diameter line and three on the 36-inch diameter line), 24-inch side valve on the 36-inch diameter line, and 14 mainline valves. The project would be designed and constructed to receive and transport about 1.0 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. OGT proposes to have the project constructed and operational by December 2008. Land Requirements for Construction As proposed, the typical construction right-of-way for the project pipeline would be 115-feet-wide for the 36-inch-diameter pipeline and 115-feet-wide for the 24-inch-diameter pipeline. Following construction, OGT would retain a 75-foot-wide permanent right-of-way for operation of the project. Additional, temporary extra workspaces beyond the typical construction right-of-way limits would be required at certain feature crossings (e.g., roads, railroads, wetlands, or waterbodies), in areas with steep side slopes, or in association with special construction techniques. Based on preliminary information, construction of the proposed project facilities would affect a total of about 3,414 acres of land. Following construction, about 2,118 acres would be maintained as permanent right-of-way, and about 126 acres of land would be maintained as new aboveground facility sites. The remaining 1,170 acres of temporary workspace (including all temporary construction rights-of-way, extra workspaces, and pipe storage and contractor yards) would be restored and allowed to revert to its former use. The EIS Process NEPA requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action when it considers whether or not an interstate natural gas pipeline should be approved. The FERC will use the EIS to consider the environmental impact that could result if the OGT project is authorized under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals to be considered by the Commission. This process is referred to as “scoping.” The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EIS on the important environmental issues. With this Notice of Intent, the Commission staff is requesting public comments on the scope of the issues to be addressed in the EIS. All comments received will be considered during preparation of the EIS. In the EIS we will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed project under these general headings: • Geology and soils; • Water resources; • Wetlands and vegetation; • Fish and wildlife; • Threatened and endangered species; • Land use, recreation, and visual resources; • Air quality and noise; • Cultural resources; • Socioeconomics; • Reliability and safety; and • Cumulative impacts. In the EIS, we will also evaluate possible alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project, and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on affected resources. Our independent analysis of the issues will be included in a draft EIS. The draft EIS will be mailed to federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; affected landowners; commentors; other interested parties; local libraries and newspapers; and the FERC's official service list for this proceeding. A 45-day comment period will be allotted for review of the draft EIS. We will consider all comments on the draft EIS and revise the document, as necessary, before issuing a final EIS. We will consider all comments on the final EIS before we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure that your comments are considered, please follow the instructions in the Public Participation section of this notice. Although no formal application has been filed, the FERC staff has already initiated its NEPA review under the Commission's Pre-filing Process. The purpose of the Pre-filing Process is to encourage the early involvement of interested stakeholders and to identify and resolve issues before an application is filed with the FERC. With this notice, we are asking federal, state, and local governmental agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues, especially those identified in Appendix 2, to express their interest in becoming cooperating agencies for the preparation of the EIS. These agencies may choose to participate once they have evaluated the proposal relative to their responsibilities. Agencies that would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments provided in Appendix 2. Currently Identified Environmental Issues The EIS will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed project. We have already identified several issues that we think deserve attention based on a preliminary review of the project site and the facility information provided by OGT. This preliminary list of issues may be changed based on your comments and our analysis. • Potential effects on prime farmland and erodable soils. • Potential impacts to perennial and intermittent waterbodies, including waterbodies with federal and/or state designations/protections. • Evaluation of temporary and permanent impacts on wetlands and development of appropriate mitigation. • Potential impacts to fish and wildlife habitat, including potential impacts to federally and state-listed threatened and endangered species. • Potential visual effects of the aboveground facilities on surrounding areas. • Potential impacts and potential benefits of construction workforce on local housing, infrastructure, public services, and economy. • Potential impacts to local air and noise quality associated with construction and operation. • Public safety and potential hazards associated with the transport of natural gas. • Alternative alignments for the pipeline route and alternative sites for the compressor stations. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the proposed project. 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 impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure that your comments are timely and properly recorded, please carefully 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 Gas Branch 2, DG2E. • Reference Docket No. PF06-34-000 on the original and both copies. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before January 31, 2007. Please note that we are continuing to experience delays in mail deliveries from the U.S. Postal Service. As a result, we will include all comments that we receive within a reasonable time frame in our environmental analysis of this project. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments in response to this Notice of Intent. For information on electronically filing comments, please see the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* . The public scoping meetings (dates, times, and locations) will be provided at a later date in a separate notice. Scoping meetings are designed to provide another opportunity to offer comments on the proposed project. Interested groups and individuals are encouraged to attend the meetings and to present comments on the environmental issues they believe should be addressed in the EIS. A transcript of each meeting will be generated so that your comments will be accurately recorded. Once OGT formally files its application with the Commission, you may want to become an official party to the proceeding known as an “intervenor.” 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 An effort is being made to send this notice to all individuals, organizations, and government entities interested in and/or potentially affected by the proposed project. This includes all landowners who are potential right-of-way grantors, whose property may be used temporarily for project purposes, or who own homes within distances defined in the Commission's regulations of certain aboveground facilities. If you received this notice, you are on the environmental mailing list for this project. If you do not want to send comments at this time, but still want to remain on our mailing list, please return the Information Request (Appendix 3). If you do not return the Information Request, you will be removed from the Commission's environmental mailing list. Availability of 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* . The “eLibrary link” on the FERC Web site provides access to documents submitted to and issued by the Commission, such as comments, orders, notices and rulemakings. Once on the FERC Web site, click on the “eLibrary link,” select “General Search” and in the “Docket Number” field enter the project docket number excluding the last three digits (PF06-34). When researching information be sure to select an appropriate date range. In addition, the FERC now offers a free e-mail 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. For assistance with the FERC Web site or with eSubscription, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. Finally, OGT has established an Internet Web site for this project at *http://www.eastendexpansion@ozarkgastransmission.com* . The Web site includes a description of the project, a map of the proposed pipeline route, and answers to frequently asked questions. You can also request additional information or provide comments directly to OGT thorough their Operations Communication Center at 1-888-593-8207. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21052 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2085] Southern California Edison Company; Notice of Application and Applicant-Prepared EA Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, and Soliciting Comments, and Final Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions December 5, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application and applicant-prepared environmental assessment has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* New—Major License. b. *Project No.:* 2085-014. c. *Date Filed:* November 29, 2005. d. *Applicant:* Southern California Edison Company. e. *Name of Project:* Mammoth Pool Hydroelectric Power Project. f. *Location:* On the San Joaquin River, near North Fork, California. The project affects 2,036 cres of Federal land administered by the Sierra National Forest. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Russ W. Krieger, Vice President Power Production, Southern California Edison Company, 300 N. Lone Hill Ave., San Dimas, CA 91773. Phone: 909-394-8667. i. *FERC Contact:* Jim Fargo at
(202)502-6095, or e-mail: *james.fargo@ferc.gov.* j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, and final recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is 60 days from the issuance date of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's Rules of Practice 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, comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. 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. l. Description of project: the Project is located in the central Sierra Nevada, within the San Joaquin River watershed, about 50 miles northeast of the City of Fresno. The Project is operated as a reservoir-storage type plant with an installed operating capacity of 190.0 MW and a dependable operating capacity of 187.0 MW. Water for the Project is taken from the San Joaquin River, Ross Creek, and Rock Creek and conveyed to the Mammoth Pool Powerhouse through the Mammoth Pool Tunnel. The Project facilities include: the Mammoth Pool Dam forming Mammoth Pool Reservoir, with a capacity of about 119,940 acre-feet at an elevation of about 3,330 feet above mean sea level; one power tunnel about 7.5 miles long, to convey water from Mammoth Pool Reservoir to Mammoth Pool Powerhouse; two small diversions on Rock Creek and Ross Creek; and one 230 kV transmission line about 6.7 miles long that connects the Mammoth Pool Powerhouse to the non-project Big Creek No. 3 Switchyard. Type of Application: New—Major Modified License 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 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. n. 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. All filings must
(1)bear in all capital letters the title “PROTEST”, “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, “COMMENTS”, “REPLY COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS”, “TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, or “PRESCRIPTIONS”;
(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. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). 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. A copy of all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. o. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made if the Commission determines it necessary to do so: Milestone Tentative date Notice of the availability of the draft EIS June 2007. Notice of the availability of the final EIS November 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21070 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission, Soliciting Additional Study Requests, and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Relicensing and a Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments December 5, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* New Major License. b. *Project No.:* 2242-078. c. *Date Filed:* November 24, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Eugene Water and Electric Board. e. *Name of Project:* Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the McKenzie River in Lane and Linn Counties, near McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. The project occupies approximately 560 acres of the Willamette National Forest. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Randy L. Berggren, General Manager, Eugene Electric and Water Board, 500 East 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 10148, Eugene, OR 97440,
(541)484-2411. i. *FERC Contact:* Bob Easton,
(202)502-6045 or *robert.easton@ferc.gov.* j. *Cooperating agencies:* We are asking 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 environmental document. Agencies who would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing such requests described in item l below. Cooperating agencies should note the Commission's policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document cannot also intervene. *See* , 94 FERC ¶ 61,076 (2001). k. Pursuant to Section 4.32(b)(7) of 18 CFR of the Commission's regulations, if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the application on its merit, the resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person must file a request for a study with the Commission not later than 60 days from the date of filing of the application, and serve a copy of the request on the applicant. l. *Deadline for filing additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status:* January 23, 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. Additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. 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. m. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. n. The Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project consists of two developments, the Carmen development and the Trail Bridge development. The Carmen development includes:
(1)A 25-foot-high, 2,100-foot-long, and 10-foot-wide earthen Carmen diversion dam with a concrete weir spillway,
(2)a 11,380-foot-long by 9.5-foot-diameter concrete Carmen diversion tunnel located on the right abutment of the spillway,
(3)a 235-foot-high, 1,100-foot-long, and 15-foot-wide earthen Smith diversion dam with a gated Ogee spillway,
(4)a 7,275-foot-long by 13.5 foot-diameter concrete-lined Smith power tunnel,
(5)a 1,160-foot-long by 13-foot-diameter steel underground Carmen penstock,
(6)a 86-foot-long by 79-foot-wide Carmen powerhouse,
(7)two Francis turbines each with a generating capacity of 52.25 megawatts
(MW)for a total capacity of 104.50 MW,
(8)a 19-mile, 115-kilovolt
(kV)transmission line that connects the Carmen powerhouse to the Bonneville Power Administration's Cougar-Eugene transmission line, and
(9)appurtenant facilities. The Trail Bridge development includes:
(1)A 100-foot-high, 700-foot-long, and 24-foot-wide earthen Trail Bridge dam section with a gated Ogee spillway,
(2)a 1,000-foot-long and 20-foot-wide emergency spillway section,
(3)a 300-foot-long by 12-foot-diameter concrete penstock at the intake that narrows to a diameter of 7 feet,
(4)a 66-foot-long by 61-foot-wide Trail Bridge powerhouse,
(5)one Kaplan turbine with a generating capacity of 9.975 MW, and
(6)a one-mile, 11.5-kV distribution line that connects the Trail Bridge powerhouse to the Carmen powerhouse. o. 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 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/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. p. With this notice, we are initiating consultation with the Oregon State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), as required by § 106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 36, CFR, at § 800.4. q. Procedural schedule and final amendments: The application will be processed according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. Issue Deficiency Letter (if necessary) January 2007. Issue Acceptance Letter April 2007. Issue Scoping Document 1 for comments May 2007. Hold Scoping Meetings June 2007. Request Additional Information (if necessary) August 2007. Issue Scoping Document 2 August 2007. Notice of application is ready for environmental analysis August 2007. Notice of the availability of the draft EA February 2008. Initiate 10(j) process (if necessary) April 2008. Notice of the availability of the final EA August 2008. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21071 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 925-010] City of Ottumwa, Iowa; Notice Soliciting Scoping Comments December 5, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* New License. b. *Project No.:* P-925-010. c. *Date filed:* April 26, 2006. d. *Applicant:* City of Ottumwa, Iowa. e. *Name of Project:* Ottumwa Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Des Moines River in the City of Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa. The project does not occupy federal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Richard Wilcox, Ottumwa Water and Hydro, 230 Turner Drive, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501,
(641)684-4606. i. *FERC Contact:* Tim Konnert,
(202)502-6359 or *timothy.konnert@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing scoping comments:* January 4, 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 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. Scoping comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “eFiling” link. k. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. *The existing Ottumwa Project consists of:*
(1)An 18-foot-high dam with a 641-foot-long spillway section equipped with eight Taintor gates and one bascule gate;
(2)a powerhouse integral to the dam containing three generating units, unit 1 and unit 3 each rated at 1,000 kW and unit 2 rated at 1,250 kW;
(3)a 125-acre reservoir with a normal water surface elevation of 638.5 feet msl; and
(4)appurtenant facilities. The applicant estimates that the average annual generation would be 10,261,920 kilowatt hours using the three generating units with a combined capacity of 3,250 kW. 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 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. n. 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. o. Scoping Process—The Commission staff intends to prepare a single Environmental Assessment
(EA)for the Ottumwa Project in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The EA will consider both site-specific and cumulative environmental impacts and reasonable alternatives to the proposed action. Commission staff do not propose to conduct any on-site scoping meetings at this time. Instead, we are soliciting comments, recommendations, and information, on the Scoping Document
(SD)issued on December 1, 2006. Copies of the SD outlining the subject areas to be addressed in the EA were distributed to the parties on the Commission's mailing list and the applicant's service list. Copies of the SD may be viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or for TTY,
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21072 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Compliance Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests December 5, 2006. Take notice that the following recreation usage report has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Recreation Usage Report. b. *Project No:* 9690-082. c. *Date Filed:* March 31, 2005. d. *Applicant:* Mirant, NY-Gen. LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Rio Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Mongaup River in Orange County, New York. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r) and 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Kevin McCleod, Mirant NY-Gen LLC,140 Samsondale Avenue, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
(914)391-7715. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Mrs. Heather Campbell at
(202)502-6182, or e-mail address: *heather.campbell@ferc.gov* . j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* January 5, 2007. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Ms. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-9690-082) on any comments or motions filed. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* . under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages e-filings. k. *Description of Filing:* Mirant filed its Recreation Usage Report for 2004 required by article 408, as amended. This report provides an evaluation of the recreation facilities downstream of the Rio Dam and the effectiveness of the whitewater releases in meeting the needs of the public. The information will be used to determine if changes are needed to the whitewater releases at the project. l. *Location of the Filing:* This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426 or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “E-Library” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, 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. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments* —Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21073 Filed 12-11-06; 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 Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests December 6, 2006. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters. b. *Project No:* 2413-083. c. *Date Filed:* November 1, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Georgia Power Company (GPC). e. *Name of Project:* Wallace Dam Project. f. *Location:* The proposed development is located on Lake Oconee in Greene County, Georgia. This project does not occupy any Federal or tribal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r) and 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Lee B. Glenn, Georgia Power Company, 125 Wallace Dam Road NE, Eatonton, GA 31024,
(706)485-8704. i. *FERC Contact:* Gina Krump, *gina.krump@ferc.gov,* 202-502-6704. j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* January 8, 2007. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with Ms. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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. Please reference “Wallace Dam Project, FERC Project No. 2413-083” on any comments or motions filed. k. *Description of Request:* GPC is seeking Commission approval to permit the construction of a 30-slip marina (26 boat slips and four refueling slips), a boat lift launch, and a boat ramp on approximately 1.2 acres of project land. Each slip will be five feet wide by 24 feet long along approximately 540 feet of shoreline. A seawall and rip-rap to stabilize the shoreline of the marina is also being proposed. The marina is being proposed in conjunction with a residential development and will be designed for use by the community residents. l. *Location of the Application:* This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at
(866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments* —Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described applications. A copy of the applications may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21094 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Commission and Commission Staff Attendance at Organization of Midwest ISO States Annual Meeting December 4, 2006. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hereby gives notice that members of the Commission and Commission staff may attend the following Organization of Midwest ISO States Annual Meeting: December 14, 2006 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.), Midwest ISO Headquarters, 701 City Center Drive, Carmel, IN 46032. The discussions may address matters at issue in the following proceedings: Docket No. ER02-2595, et al., Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. Docket No. ER04-375, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., et al. Docket No. ER04-458, et al., Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. Docket Nos. ER04-691, EL04-104 and ER04-106, et al., Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., et al. Docket No. ER05-6, et al., Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., et al. Docket No. ER05-752, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. and PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Docket No. ER05-1083, et al., Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., et al. Docket No. ER05-1085, et al., Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. Docket No. ER05-1138, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. Docket No. ER05-1201, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. Docket No. ER05-1230, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. Docket No. EL05-103, *Northern Indiana Power Service Co.* v. *Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. and PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.* Docket No. EL05-128, *Quest Energy, L.L.C.* v. *Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.* Docket No. ER06-18, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. Docket No. ER06-27, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., et al. Docket Nos. EC06-4 and ER06-20, LGE Energy LLC, et al. Docket No. ER06-360, et al., Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., et al. Docket No. ER06-356, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. Docket No. ER06-532, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. Docket No. EL06-31, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., et al. Docket No. EL06-49, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., et al. Docket No. ER06-56, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. These meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact Patrick Clarey, Office of Energy Markets and reliability, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at
(317)249-5937 or *patrick.clarey@ferc.gov* , or Christopher Miller, Office of Energy Markets and Reliability, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at
(317)249-5936 or *christopher.miller@ferc.gov* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21050 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of FERC Staff Attendance at Southwest Power Pool Board of Directors/Members Committee Meetings and Southwest Power Pool Regional State Committee Meeting December 4, 2006. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hereby gives notice that members of its staff may attend the meetings of the Southwest Power Pool
(SPP)Board of Directors/Members Committee and SPP Regional State Committee noted below. Their attendance is part of the Commission's ongoing outreach efforts. Board of Directors/Members Committee December 12, 2006 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) , DFW Airport Hyatt Regency, International Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75261, 972-453-1234. SPP Regional State Committee January 29, 2007 (1 p.m.-5 p.m.), Hilton Palacia Del Rio, The Pavilion, 200 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210-222-1400. Board of Directors/Members Committee January 30, 2007 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.), Hilton Palacia Del Rio, The Pavilion, 200 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210-222-1400. The discussions may address matters at issue in the following proceedings: Docket No. ER05-799, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER05-526, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER05-106, Entergy Services, Inc. Docket No. ER05-1416, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. EL06-83, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER06-432, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER06-448, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER06-451, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER06-1047, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER06-729, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER06-767, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER06-1467, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. EC06-46, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket Nos. EL06-61 and EL06-71, Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. v Southwest Power Pool Docket No. ER06-1362, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER06-1232, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER07-14, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER07-200, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. ER07-211, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. These meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact John Rogers, Office of Energy Markets and Reliability, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at
(202)502-8564 or *john.rogers@ferc.gov.* Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21049 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. RP06-589-000, RP06-589-001, RP05-617-000] Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Technical Conference December 6, 2006. Take notice that the Commission will convene a technical conference on Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at 10 a.m., in a room to be designated at the offices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426. The technical conference will discuss the issues raised by Texas Gas Transmission, LLC's September 11, 2006 annual filing, as amended September 12, 2006, to adjust its Effective Fuel Retention Percentages pursuant to section 16 of the General Terms and Conditions of its tariff. The order establishing a technical conference was issued on October 31, 2006. 1 1 *Texas Gas Transmission* , LLC, 117 FERC ¶ 61,138 (2006). FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an e-mail to *accessibility@ferc.gov* or call toll free
(866)208-3372 (voice) or 202-502-8659 (TTY), or send a fax to 202-208-2106 with the required accommodations. All interested persons are permitted to attend. For further information please contact Joseph Dooley at
(202)502-8385 or e-mail *joseph.dooley@ferc.gov* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-21095 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OECA-2006-0431; FRL-8254-4] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Lime Manufacturing (Renewal) EPA ICR Number 2072.03, OMB Control Number 2060-0544 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that an Information Collection Request
(ICR)has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. This ICR is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2007. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. This ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before January 11, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-OECA-2006-0431, to
(1)EPA online using *http://www.regulations.gov* (our preferred method), by e-mail to *docket.oeca@epa.gov* , or by mail to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Environmental Protection Agency, Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center, Mail Code 2201T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, and
(2)OMB at: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Learia Williams, Compliance Assessment and Media Programs Division, Office of Compliance, Mail Code 2223A, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:
(202)564-4113; fax number:
(202)564-0050; e-mail address: *williams.learia@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On June 21, 2006 (71 FR 35652), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OECA-2006-0431, which is available for online viewing at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or in person viewing at the Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW.,Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center 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 Reading Room is
(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the Enforcement and Compliance Docket Center is
(202)566-1927. Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at *http://www.epa.gov* , to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select docket search then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at *http://www.regulations.gov* as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, Confidential Business Information (CBI), or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* . *Title:* NESHAP for Lime Manufacturing (Renewal). *Numbers:* EPA ICR Number 2072.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0544. *ICR Status:* This ICR is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2007. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* These standards apply to owners or operators of each existing and new lime manufacturing plant
(LMP)that emits or has the potential to emit any single hazardous air pollutant
(HAP)at a rate of 9.07 megagrams (10 tons) or more per year or any combination of HAP at a rate of 22.68 megagrams (25 tons) or more per year from all emission sources at the plant site. This subpart applies to each existing and new lime kilns and their associated coolers, and processed stone handling operations systems located at a LMP that is a major source. Owners or operators of such facilities must provide EPA, or the delegated state regulatory authority, with initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports. They are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction
(SSM)in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. The responses to this information collection are mandatory under Clean Air Act section 112 and 40 CFR part 63, subpart AAAAA. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15, and are identified on the form and/or instrument, if applicable. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information are estimated to average approximately 99 hour per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. *Respondents/Affected Entities:* Lime Manufacturing. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 44. *Frequency of Response:* Initially, and semiannually. *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 10,212. *Estimated Total Costs:* $1,040,590, which includes $3,330 annualized Capital Start Up Costs, $170,624 annualized Operations & Maintenance (O & M) costs, and $866,636 annualized labor costs. *Changes in the Estimates:* There is an increase of 2,446 hours in the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. The increase in burden is due to the fact that initial compliance has been achieved and the initial costs to comply are different from the costs to comply continuously with the standard. This increase is not due to any program change. Within the past three years, the respondents completed those activities required to achieve initial compliance. Such activities are more burdensome than the burden associated with the rule requirements for continuing compliance as addressed by this ICR. Dated: December 4, 2006. Richard T. Westlund, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E6-21103 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OECA-2006-0450; FRL-8254-2] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Secondary Lead Smelter Industry (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1686.06, OMB Control Number 2060-0296 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that an Information Collection Request
(ICR)has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR which is abstracted below describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before January 11, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-OECA-2006-0450, to
(1)EPA online using *http://www.regulations.gov* (our preferred method), or by e-mail to *docket.oeca@epa.gov* , or by mail to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Environmental Protection Agency, Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center, mail code 2201T , 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, and
(2)OMB at: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: María Malavé, Compliance Assessment and Media Programs Division (Mail Code 2223A), Office of Compliance, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:
(202)564-7027; fax number:
(202)564-0050; e-mail address: *malave.maria@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On June 21, 2006 (71 FR 35652), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments. Any additional comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under docket ID number EPA-HQ-OECA-2006-0450, which is available for public viewing online at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or in person viewing at the Enforcement and Compliance Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center 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 Reading Room is
(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the Enforcement and Compliance Docket is
(202)566-1927. Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at *http://www.regulations.gov* to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “docket search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at *http://www.regulations.gov* , as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* . *Title:* NESHAP for the Secondary Lead Smelter Industry (Renewal). *ICR Numbers:* EPA ICR Number 1686.06, OMB Control Number 2060-0296. *ICR Status:* This ICR is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2006. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, and displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Secondary Lead Smelter Industry (40 CFR part 63, subpart X) were proposed on June 9, 1994 (59 FR 29750) and promulgated on June 23, 1995 (60 FR 32587). In response to industry petitions to reconsider, the final rule was amended on June 13, 1997 (62 FR 32209). Entities potentially affected by this rule are owners or operators of secondary lead smelters that operate furnaces to reduce scrap lead metal and lead compounds to elemental lead. The rule applies to secondary lead smelters that use blast, reverberatory, rotary, or electric smelting furnaces to recover lead metal from scrap lead, primarily from used lead-acid automotive-type batteries. These sources are emitters of several chemicals identified as hazardous air pollutants, including but not limited to lead compounds, arsenic compounds, and 1,3-butadiene. The rule provides protection to the public by requiring all secondary lead smelters to meet emission standards reflecting the application of the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 63, subpart X. Owners or operators of the affected facilities described must make one-time-only notifications including: Notification of any physical or operational change to an existing facility which may increase the regulated pollutant emission rate; notification of the initial performance test, including information necessary to determine the conditions of the performance test; and performance test measurements and results. All reports are sent to the delegated State or local authority. In the event that there is no such delegated authority, the reports are sent directly to the EPA regional office. Owners or operators must maintain records of initial and subsequent compliance tests for lead compounds, and identify the date, time, cause, and corrective actions taken for all bag leak detection alarms. Records of continuous monitoring devices, including parametric monitoring, must be maintained and reported semiannually. Owners or operators are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. Any owner or operator subject to the provisions of this part shall maintain a file of these measurements, and retain the records for at least five years following the date of such measurements and records. At a minimum, records of the previous two years must be maintained on site. Industry and EPA records indicate that 23 sources are subject to the standard, and no additional sources are expected to become subject to the standard over the next three years. However, we have assumed that one furnace will be rebuilt per year and that each facility will make a major adjustment once per year which will require revising its operational plan. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Numbers for EPA's regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15, and are identified on the form and/or instrument, if applicable. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 229 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. *Respondents/Affected Entities:* Owners or operators of secondary lead smelters. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 23. *Frequency of Response:* Initially, on occasion, and semiannually. *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 16,034 hours. *Estimated Total Costs:* $1,125,913, which includes: $0 annualized Capital Start Up costs, $150,000 annualized Operating and Maintenance Costs (O&M), and $975,913 annualized labor costs. *Changes in the Estimates:* There is no change in the labor hours or cost in this ICR compared to the previous ICR. This is due to two considerations. First, the regulations have not changed over the past three years and are not anticipated to change over the next three years. Secondly, the growth rate for the industry is very low, negative or non-existent, so there is no significant change in the overall burden. Since there are no changes in the regulatory requirements and there is no significant industry growth, the labor hours and cost figures in the previous ICR are used in this ICR and there is no change in burden to industry. Dated: December 4, 2006. Richard T. Westlund, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E6-21114 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OW-2006-0139; FRL-8254-3] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Sewage Sludge Management State Program Requirements, EPA ICR Number 0168.09, OMB Control Number 2040-0057 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that an Information Collection Request
(ICR)has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. This ICR is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2006. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. This ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before January 11, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-OW-2006-0139, to
(1)EPA online using FDMS (our preferred method), by e-mail to *ow-docket@epa.gov,* or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Water Docket, Mail Code 4101T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and
(2)OMB at: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn Stabenfeldt, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202.564.0602; fax number: 202.501.2399; e-mail address: *stabenfeldt.lynn@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On March 7, 2006 (71 FR 11407-11411), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments on the draft ICR. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2006-0139, which is available for public viewing at the Water Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center 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 Reading Room is
(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the Water Docket is
(202)566-2426. An electronic version of the public docket is available through the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS)at *http://www.regulations.gov/* . Use FDMS to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system key in the docket ID number identified above. Any comments related to this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing in FDMS as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in FDMS. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Although identified as an item in the official docket, information claimed as CBI, or whose disclosure is otherwise restricted by statute, is not included in the official public docket, and will not be available for public viewing in FDMS. *Title:* National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Sewage Sludge Management State Program Requirements. *ICR Numbers:* EPA ICR No. 0168.09. OMB Control No. 2040-0057. *ICR Status:* This ICR is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2006. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* Under the NPDES program, States, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, and U.S. Territories, hereafter referred to as States, may acquire the authority to issue permits. These governments have the option of acquiring authority to issue general permits (permits that cover a category or categories of similar discharges). States with existing NPDES programs must submit requests for program modifications to add Federal facilities, or general permit authority. In addition, as Federal statutes and regulations are modified, States must submit program modifications to ensure that their program continues to meet Federal requirements. States have the option of obtaining a sludge management program. This program may be a component of a State NPDES Program, or it may be administered as a separate program. To obtain a NPDES or sludge program, a State must submit an application that includes a program description, an Attorney General's Statement, draft Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA)with the EPA Region, and copies of the State's statutes and regulations. Once a State obtains authority for an NPDES or sludge program, it becomes responsible for implementing the program in that jurisdiction. The State must retain records on the permittees and perform inspections. In addition, when a State obtains NPDES or sludge authority, EPA must oversee the program. Thus, States must submit permit information and compliance reports to the EPA. When EPA issues a permit in an unauthorized State, that State must certify that the permit requirements comply with State water laws. According to the Clean Water Act
(CWA)(section 510), States may adopt discharge requirements that are equal to or more stringent than requirements in the CWA or Federal regulations. There are three categories of reporting requirements that are covered by this ICR. The first category, “State Program Requests,” includes the activities States must complete to request a new NPDES or sludge program, or to modify an existing program. The second category, “State Program Implementation,” includes the activities that approved States must complete to implement an existing program, such as certification of EPA-issued permits by non-NPDES States. The third category, “State Program Oversight,” includes activities required of NPDES States so that EPA may satisfy its statutory requirements for state program oversight. The information collected by EPA is used to evaluate the adequacy of a State's NPDES or sludge program and to provide EPA with the information necessary to fulfill its statutory oversight functions over State program performance and individual permit actions. EPA will use this information to evaluate State requests for full or partial program approval and program modifications. In order to evaluate the adequacy of a State's proposed program, appropriate information must be provided to ensure that proper procedures, regulations, and statutes are in place and consistent with the CWA requirements. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15, and are identified on the form and/or instrument, if applicable. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 52 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. *Respondents/Affected Entities:* States, Territories, and American Indian Tribal Entities. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 618. *Frequency of Response:* Semi-annually, quarterly, on occasion, every 5 years, on-going. *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 1,013,802 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $37,470,111, which includes $0 for capital or O&M. *Changes in the Estimates:* The estimated increase in burden is 46,836 hours compared to the total estimated burden hours currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. This change is primarily the result of
(1)EPA's continuous effort to improve the quality of data in its PCS database. This change may reflect more accurate data rather than a significant change in the number of permits actually administered. The total number of permits in PCS has decreased, but the number of major facilities has increased.
(2)Changes and adjustments in the number and types of permits administered by the states and EPA under the NPDES program. Non-NPDES authorized states continue to apply for NPDES program and sludge program authorization, impacting recordkeeping and reporting, resulting in a shift of burden from Federal to State governments.
(3)The shift toward the use of general permits to cover certain categories of dischargers, reducing the number of standard permits. Dated: December 4, 2006. Richard T. Westlund, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E6-21115 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OW-2005-0023; FRL-8254-1] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Clean Water Act Section 404 State-Assumed Programs; EPA ICR No. 0220.10, OMB Control Number 2040-0168 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request
(ICR)has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before January 11, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2005-0023, to
(1)EPA online using *http://www.regulations.gov* (our preferred method), by e-mail to *ow.docket@epa.gov,* or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Water Docket Mail Code: 4101T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and
(2)OMB by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Hurld, Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds, Wetlands Division (4502T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 202-566-1348; fax number: 202-566-1349; e-mail address: *hurld.kathy@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On July 11, 2006, (71 FR 39102), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments. Any additional comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2005-0023, which is available for online viewing at *http://www.regulations.gov,* or in person viewing at the Water Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the Water Docket is 202-566-2426. Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at *http://www.regulations.gov,* to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “docket search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at *http://www.regulations.gov* as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov.* *Title:* Clean Water Act Section 404 State-Assumed Programs. *ICR Numbers:* EPA ICR No. 0220.10, OMB Control No. 2040-0168. *ICR Status:* This ICR is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2007. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* This information collection request has three parts: A. Information needed for States or Tribes to request program assumption; B. Information needed from permit applicants; and C. Information included in the State or Tribe's annual report. A. Section 404(g) of the Clean Water Act authorizes States [and Tribes] to assume the Section 404 permit program. States/Tribes must demonstrate that they meet the statutory and regulatory requirements (40 CFR part 233) for an approvable program. Specified information and documents must be submitted by the State/Tribe to EPA to request assumption. Once the required information and documents are submitted and EPA has a complete assumption request package, the statutory time clock for EPA's decision to either approve or deny the State/Tribe's assumption request starts. The information contained in the assumption request is made available to the other involved Federal agencies (Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Marine Fisheries Service) and to the general public for review and comment. These minimum information requirements are based on the information that must be submitted when applying for a Section 404 permit from the Corps of Engineers. [33 CFR part 328]. B. States/Tribes must be able to issue permits that comply with the 404(b)(1) Guidelines, the environmental review criteria. States/Tribes and the reviewing Federal agencies must be able to review proposed projects to evaluate, avoid, minimize and compensate for anticipated impacts. EPA's assumption regulations establish recommended elements that should be included in the State/Tribe permit application, so that sufficient information is available to make a thorough analysis of anticipated impacts. These minimum information requirements are based on the information that must be submitted when applying for a Section 404 permit from the Corps of Engineers (CWA Section 404(h)(1)(A)(i) and Section 404(j) and 40 CFR 230.10, 233.20, 233.21, 233.34, and 233.50) (33 CFR 325.1). C. EPA is responsible for oversight of assumed programs to ensure that State/Tribal programs are in compliance with applicable requirements and that State/Tribal permit decisions adequately consider, avoid, minimize and compensate for anticipated impacts. States/Tribes must evaluate their programs annually and submit the results in a report to EPA. EPA's assumption regulations establish minimum requirements for the annual report (40 CFR 233.52). If a State or Tribe chooses to assume the CWA Section 404 Program, the information collected during the approval process is required and the reporting requirements for each permit and the annual report are mandatory (CWA Section 404(h)(1)(A)(i) and Section 404(j) and 40 CFR 230.10, 233.20, 233.21, 233.34, and 233.50) (33 CFR 325.1). The nature and extent of confidentiality is addressed in Section 404(o) of the Clean Water Act which requires that all permits and permit applications under this section be made available to the public. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is listed below. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. *Respondents/Affected Entities:* States and Tribes. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 2 States/Tribes to request assumption; 20,000 permit applicants; and 4 States/Tribes to submit annual report to EPA. *Frequency of Response:* One time when requesting assumption; one time when filing a permit; and annually for program annual report (once the program is assumed). *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 101,360 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* There are no capital or O&M costs associated with this collection. Dated: December 4, 2006. Richard T. Westlund, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E6-21116 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8253-9] Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) or Superfund, Section 128(a); Notice of Grant Funding Guidance for State and Tribal Response Programs AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)will begin to accept requests, from December 15, 2006 through February 15, 2007, for grants to supplement State and Tribal Response Programs. This notice provides guidance on eligibility for funding, use of funding, grant mechanisms and process for awarding funding, the allocation system for distribution of funding, and terms and reporting under these grants. EPA has consulted with state and tribal officials in developing this guidance. The primary goal of this funding is to ensure that state and tribal response programs include, or are taking reasonable steps to include, certain elements and a public record. Another goal is to provide funding for other activities that increase the number of response actions conducted or overseen by a state or tribal response program. This funding is not intended to supplant current state or tribal funding for their response programs. Instead, it is to supplement their funding to increase their response capacity. For fiscal year 2007, EPA will consider funding requests up to a maximum of $1.5 million per state or tribe. Subject to the availability of funds, EPA regional personnel will be available to provide technical assistance to states and tribes as they apply for and carry out these grants. DATES: This action is effective as of December 15, 2006. EPA expects to make non-competitive grant awards to states and tribes which apply during fiscal year 2007. ADDRESSES: Mailing addresses for U.S. EPA Regional Offices and U.S. EPA Headquarters can be located at *http://www.epa.gov/brownfields* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The U.S. EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Office of Brownfields Cleanup and Redevelopment,
(202)566-2777. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act (SBLRBRA) was signed into law on January 11, 2002. The Act amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), as amended, by adding Section 128(a). Section 128(a) authorizes a $50 million grant program 1 to establish and enhance state 2 and tribal 3 response programs. Generally, these response programs address the assessment, cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields sites and other contaminated sites. Section 128(a) grants will be awarded and administered by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional offices. This document provides guidance that will enable states and tribes to apply for and use Section 128(a) funds in Fiscal Year 2007. 1 The Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance entry for the Section 128(a) State and Tribal Response Programs grant program is 66.817. 2 The term “state” is defined in this document as defined in CERCLA Section 101(27). 3 The term “Indian tribe” is defined in this document as it is defined in CERCLA Section 101(36). Intertribal consortia, as defined in the **Federal Register** notice at 67 FR 67181, are also eligible for funding under CERCLA Section 128(a). State and tribal response programs oversee assessment and cleanup activities at the majority of brownfield sites across the country. The depth and breadth of state and tribal response programs vary. Some focus solely on CERCLA related activities, while others are multi-faceted, for example, addressing sites regulated by both CERCLA and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Many state programs also offer accompanying financial incentive programs to spur cleanup and redevelopment. In passing Section 128(a), 4 Congress recognized the accomplishments of state and tribal response programs in cleaning up and redeveloping brownfield sites. Section 128(a) also provides EPA with an opportunity to strengthen its partnership with states and tribes. 4 The Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act (SBLRBRA) was signed into law on January 11, 2002. The Act amends CERCLA by adding Section 128(a). The primary goal of this funding is to ensure that state and tribal response programs include, or are taking reasonable steps to include, certain elements and a “public record.” The secondary goal is to provide funding for other activities that increase the number of response actions conducted or overseen by a state or tribal response program. This funding is not intended to supplant current state or tribal funding for their response programs. Instead, it is to supplement their funding to increase their response program's capacity. Subject to the availability of funds, EPA will be available to provide technical assistance to states and tribes as they apply for and carry out Section 128(a) grants. Eligibility for Funding To be eligible for funding under CERCLA Section 128(a), a state or tribe must: demonstrate that their response program includes, or is taking reasonable steps to include, the four elements of a response program, described below; *or* be a party to voluntary response program Memorandum of Agreement (VRP MOA) 5 with EPA; 5 The legislative history of SBLRBRA indicates that Congress intended to encourage states and Tribes to enter into MOAs for their voluntary response programs. States or tribes that are parties to VRP MOAs and that maintain and make available a public record are automatically eligible for Section 128(a) funding. *and* maintain and make available to the public a record of sites at which response actions have been completed in the previous year and are planned to be addressed in the upcoming year, see CERCLA Section 128(b)(1)(C). Matching Funds/Cost-Share States and tribes are not required to provide matching funds for cooperative agreements awarded under Section 128(a), with the exception of the Section 128(a) funds a state or tribe uses to capitalize a Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund under CERCLA Section 104(k)(3). The Four Elements—Section 128(a) Section 128(a) recipients that do not have a VRP MOA with EPA must demonstrate that their response program includes, or is taking reasonable steps to include, four elements. Achievement of the four elements should be viewed as a priority. Section 128(a) authorizes funding for activities necessary to establish and enhance the four elements and to establish and maintain the public record requirement. Generally, the four elements are: *Timely survey and inventory of brownfields sites in state or tribal land.* EPA's goal in funding activities under this element is to enable the state or tribe to establish or enhance a system or process that will provide a reasonable estimate of the number, likely locations, and the general characteristics of brownfields sites in their state or tribal lands. EPA recognizes the varied scope of state and tribal response programs and will not require states and tribes to develop a “list” of brownfields sites. However, at a minimum, the state or tribe should develop and/or maintain a system or process that can provide a reasonable estimate of the number, likely location, and general characteristics of brownfields sites within their state or tribal lands. Given funding limitations, EPA will negotiate work plans with states and tribes to achieve this goal efficiently and effectively, and within a realistic time frame. For example, many of EPA's Brownfields Assessment cooperative agreement recipients conduct inventories of brownfields sites in their communities or jurisdictions. EPA encourages states and tribes to work with these cooperative agreement recipients to obtain the information that they have gathered and include it in their survey and inventory. *Oversight and enforcement authorities or other mechanisms and resources.* EPA's goal in funding activities under this element is to have state and tribal response programs that include oversight and enforcement authorities or other mechanisms, and resources that are adequate to ensure that: a response action will protect human health and the environment and be conducted in accordance with applicable federal and state law; and the necessary response activities are completed if the person conducting the response activities fails to complete the necessary response activities (this includes operation and maintenance or long-term monitoring activities). *Mechanisms and resources to provide meaningful opportunities for public participation.* 6 EPA's goal in funding activities under this element is to have states and tribes include in their response program mechanisms and resources for public participation, including, at a minimum: Public access to documents and related materials that a state, tribe, or party conducting the cleanup is relying on or developing in making cleanup decisions or conducting site activities; 6 States and tribes establishing this element may find useful information on public participation on EPA's community involvement Web site at * http:// www.epa.gov/superfund/action/community/index.htm. * Prior notice and opportunity for public comment on cleanup plans and site activity; and A mechanism by which a person who is, or may be, affected by a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant at a brownfields site—located in the community in which the person works or resides—may request that a site assessment be conducted. The appropriate state or tribal official must consider this request and appropriately respond. *Mechanisms for approval of a cleanup plan and verification and certification that cleanup is complete.* EPA's goal in funding activities under this element is to have states and tribes include in their response program mechanisms to approve cleanup plans and to verify that response actions are complete, including a requirement for certification or similar documentation from the state, the tribe, or a licensed site professional to the person conducting the response action that the response action is complete. Written approval by a state or tribal response program official of a proposed cleanup plan is an example of an approval mechanism. Public Record Requirement In order to be eligible for Section 128(a) funding, states and tribes (including those with MOAs) must establish and maintain a public record system, described below, in order to receive funds. Specifically, under Section 128(b)(1)(C), states and tribes must: Maintain and update, at least annually or more often as appropriate, a record of sites that includes the name and location of sites at which response actions have been completed during the previous year; Maintain and update, at least annually or more often as appropriate, a record of sites that includes the name and location of sites at which response actions are planned to be addressed in the next year; and Identify in the public record whether or not the site, upon completion of the response action, will be suitable for unrestricted use. If not, the public record must identify the institutional controls relied on in the remedy. Section 128(a) funds may be used to maintain and make available a public record system that meets the requirements discussed above. *Distinguishing the “survey and inventory” element from the “public record.”* It is important to note that the public record requirement differs from the “timely survey and inventory” element described in the “Four Elements” section above. The public record addresses sites at which response actions have been completed in the previous year and are planned to be addressed in the upcoming year. In contrast, the “timely survey and inventory” element, described above, refers to a general approach to identifying brownfields sites. *Making the public record easily accessible.* EPA's goal is to enable states and tribes to make the public record and other information, such as information from the “survey and inventory” element, easily accessible. For this reason, EPA will allow states and tribes to use Section 128(a) funding to make the public record, as well as other information, such as information from the “survey and inventory” element, available to the public via the Internet or other means. For example, the Agency would support funding state and tribal efforts to include detailed location information in the public record such as the street address and latitude and longitude information for each site. 7 A state or tribe may also choose to use the Section 128(a) funds to make their survey and inventory information available on the Internet as well. 7 For further information on latitude and longitude information, please see EPA's data standards Web site available at *http://oaspub.epa.gov/edr/epastd$.startup.* In an effort to reduce cooperative agreement reporting requirements and increase public access to the public record, EPA encourages states and tribes to place their public record on the internet. If a state or tribe places the public record on the internet, maintains the substantive requirements of the public record, and provides EPA with the link to that site, EPA will, for purposes of cooperative agreement funding only, deem the public record reporting requirement met. *Long-term maintenance of the public record.* EPA encourages states and tribes to maintain public record information, including data on institutional controls, on a long term basis (more than one year) for sites at which a response action has been completed. Subject to EPA regional office approval, states or tribes may include development and operation of systems that ensure long term maintenance of the public record, including information on institutional controls, in their work plans. 8 8 States and tribes may find useful information on institutional controls on EPA's institutional controls Web site at *http://www.epa.gov/superfund/action/ic/index.htm.* Use of Funding Overview Section 128(a)(1)(B) describes the eligible uses of cooperative agreement funds by states and tribes. In general, a state or tribe may use a cooperative agreement to “establish or enhance” their response programs, including elements of the response program that include activities related to responses at brownfields sites with petroleum contamination. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop legislation, regulations, procedures, ordinances, guidance, etc. that would establish or enhance the administrative and legal structure of their response programs; Establish and maintain the required public record described above. EPA considers activities related to maintaining and monitoring institutional controls to be eligible costs under Section 128(a); or Conduct limited site-specific activities, such as assessment or cleanup, provided such activities establish and/or enhance the response program and are tied to the four elements. Capitalize a revolving loan fund
(RLF)for brownfields cleanup under CERCLA Section 104(k)(3). These RLFs are subject to the same statutory requirements and cooperative agreement terms and conditions applicable to RLFs awarded under Section 104(k)(3). Requirements include a 20% match on the amount of Section 128(a) funds used for the RLF, a prohibition on using EPA cooperative agreement funds for administrative costs relating to the RLF, and a prohibition on using RLF loans or subgrants for response costs at a site for which the recipient may be potentially liable under Section 107 of CERCLA. Other prohibitions contained in CERCLA Section 104(k)(4) also apply; Purchase environmental insurance or develop a risk-sharing pool, indemnity pool, or insurance mechanism to provide financing for response actions under a state or tribal response program; Uses Related to “Establishing” a State or Tribal Response Program Under CERCLA Section 128(a), “establish” includes activities necessary to build the foundation for the four elements of a state or tribal response program and the public record requirement. For example, a state or tribal response program may use Section 128(a) funds to develop regulations, ordinances, procedures, or guidance. For more developed state or tribal response programs, establish may also include activities that keep their program at a level that meets the four elements and maintains a public record required as a condition of funding under CERCLA Section 128(b)(1)(C). Uses Related to “Enhancing” a State or Tribal Response Program Under CERCLA Section 128(a), “enhance” is related to activities that add to or improve a state or tribal response program or increase the number of sites at which response actions are conducted under a state or tribal response program. The exact “enhancement” uses that may be allowable depend upon the work plan negotiated between the EPA regional office and the state or tribe. For example, regional offices and states or tribes may agree that Section 128(a) funds may be used for outreach and training directly related to increasing awareness of its response program, and improving the skills of program staff. It may also include developing better coordination and understanding of other state response programs, e.g., RCRA or USTs. Other “enhancement” uses may be allowable as well. Uses Related to Site-Specific Activities States and tribes may use Section 128(a) funds for activities that improve state or tribal capacity to increase the number of sites at which response actions are conducted under the state or tribal response program. Eligible uses of funds include, but are not limited to, site-specific activities such as: • Conducting assessments or cleanups at *brownfields* sites (see next section for additional information); • Oversight of response action; • Technical assistance to federal brownfields cooperative agreement recipients; • Development and/or review of site-specific quality assurance project plans (QAPPs); • Preparation and submission of Property Profile Forms; and • Auditing site cleanups to verify the completion of the cleanup. Uses Related to Site-Specific Assessment and Cleanup Activities Site-specific assessment and cleanup activities should establish and/or enhance the response program and be tied to the four elements. Site-specific assessments and cleanups must comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and are subject to the following restrictions: • Section 128(a) funds can only be used for assessments or cleanups at sites that meet the definition of a brownfields site at CERCLA Section 101(39). • No more than $200,000 per site can be funded for assessments with Section 128(a) funds, and no more than $200,000 per site can be funded for cleanups with Section 128(a) funds. • Absent EPA approval, the state/tribe may not use funds awarded under this agreement to assess and clean up sites owned by the recipient. Assessments and cleanups cannot be conducted at sites where the state/tribe is a potentially responsible party pursuant to CERCLA Section 107, except: at brownfields sites contaminated by a controlled substance as defined in CERCLA Section 101(39)(D)(ii)(I); or when the recipient would satisfy all of the elements set forth in CERCLA Section 101(40) to qualify as a bona fide prospective purchaser except that the date of acquisition of the property was on or before January 11, 2002. Subgrants cannot be provided to entities that may be potentially responsible parties (pursuant to CERCLA Section 107) at the site for which the assessment or cleanup activities are proposed to be conducted. Costs Incurred for Activities at “Non-brownfields” Sites Costs incurred for activities at non-brownfields sites, *e.g.* , oversight, may be eligible and allowable if such activities are included in the state's or tribe's work plan. For example, auditing completed site cleanups in jurisdictions where states or tribes use licensed site professionals, to verify that sites have been properly cleaned up, may be an eligible cost under Section 128(a). These costs need not be incurred in connection with a brownfields site to be eligible, but must be authorized under the state's or tribe's work plan to be allowable. Other uses may be eligible and allowable as well, depending upon the work plan negotiated between the EPA regional office and the state or tribe. However, assessment and cleanup activities may only be conducted on eligible brownfields sites, as defined in CERCLA Section 101(39). Uses Related to Site-Specific Activities at Petroleum Brownfields Sites States and tribes may use Section 128(a) funds for activities that establish and enhance their response programs, even if their response programs address petroleum contamination. Also, the costs of site-specific activities, such as site assessments or cleanup at petroleum contaminated brownfields sites, defined at CERCLA Section 101(39)(D)(ii)(II), are eligible and are allowable if the activity is included in the work plan negotiated between the EPA regional office and the state or tribe. Section 128(a) funds used to capitalize a Brownfields RLF may be used at brownfields sites contaminated by petroleum to the extent allowed under the CERCLA Section 104(k)(3) RLF program. General Programmatic Guidelines For 128(a) Grant Funding Requests Funding authorized under CERCLA Section 128(a) is awarded through a cooperative agreement 9 with a state or tribe. The program is administered under the general EPA grant and cooperative agreement regulations for states, tribes, and local governments found in the Code of Federal Regulations at 40 CFR part 31. Under these regulations, the cooperative agreement recipient for Section 128(a) grant program is the government to which a cooperative agreement is awarded and which is accountable for the use of the funds provided. The cooperative agreement recipient is the entire legal entity even if only a particular component of the entity is designated in the cooperative agreement award document. 9 A cooperative agreement is an assistance agreement to a state or a tribe that includes substantial involvement of EPA regional enforcement and program staff during performance of activities described in the cooperative agreement work plna. Examples of this involvement include technical assistance and collaboration on program development and site-specific. *One application per state or tribe.* Subject to the availability of funds, EPA regional offices will negotiate and enter into Section 128(a) cooperative agreements with eligible and interested states or tribes. *EPA will accept only one application from each eligible state or tribe.* *Define the State or Tribal Response Program.* States and tribes must define in their work plan the “Section 128(a) response program(s)” to which the funds will be applied, and may designate a component of the state or tribe that will be EPA's primary point of contact for negotiations on their proposed work plan. When EPA funds the Section 128(a) cooperative agreement, states and tribes may distribute these funds among the appropriate state and tribal agencies that are part of the Section 128(a) response program. This distribution must be clearly outlined in their annual work plan. *Separate cooperative agreements for the capitalization of RLFs using Section 128(a) funds.* If a portion of the Section 128(a) grant funds requested will be used to capitalize a revolving loan fund for cleanup, pursuant to 104(k)(3), two separate cooperative agreements must be awarded, i.e., one for the RLF and one for non-RLF uses. States and tribes may, however, submit one initial request for funding, delineating the RLF as a proposed use. Section 128(a) funds used to capitalize an RLF are not eligible for inclusion into a Performance Partnership Grant (PPG). *Authority to Manage a Revolving Loan Fund Program.* If a state or tribes chooses to use its Section 128(a) funds to capitalize a revolving loan fund program, the state or tribe must have the authority to manage the program, e.g., issue loans. If the agency/department listed as the point of contact for the 128(a) cooperative agreement does not have this authority, it must be able to demonstrate that another state or tribal agency does have the authority to manage the RLF and is willing to do so. *Section 128(a) cooperative agreements are eligible for inclusion in the Performance Partnership Grant (PPG).* States and tribes may include Section 128(a) cooperative agreements in their PPG. 69 FR 51756 (2004). Section 128(a) funds used to capitalize an RLF are not eligible for inclusion in the PPG. *Project Period.* EPA regional offices will determine the project period for each cooperative agreement. These may be for multiple years depending on the regional office's cooperative agreement policies. Each cooperative agreement must have an annual budget period tied to an annual work plan. *Demonstrating the Four Elements.* As part of the annual work plan negotiation process, states or tribes that do *not* have VRP MOAs must demonstrate that their program includes, or is taking reasonable steps to include, the four elements described above. EPA will not fund, in future years, state or tribal response program annual work plans if EPA determines that these requirements are not met or reasonable progress is not being made. EPA may base this determination on the information the state or tribe provides to support its work plan, or on EPA's review of the state or tribal response program. *Establishing and Maintaining the Public Record.* Prior to funding a state's or tribe's annual work plan, EPA regional offices will verify and document that a public record, as described above, exists and is being maintained. 10 10 For purposes of cooperative agreement funding, the state's or tribe's public record applies to that state's or tribe's response program(s) that utilized the Section 128(a) funding. • *States or tribes that received initial funding in FY03, FY04, and FY05:* Requests for FY07 funds will *not* be accepted from states or tribes that fail to demonstrate, by the February 15, 2007 request deadline, that they established and are maintaining a public record. (Note , this would potentially impact any state or tribe that had a term and condition placed on their FY06 cooperative agreement that prohibited drawdown of FY06 funds prior to meeting public record requirement.) States or tribes in this situation will not be prevented from drawing down their prior year funds, once the public record requirement is met, but will be restricted from applying for FY07 funding. • *States or Tribes that received initial funding in FY06:* by the time of the actual FY07 award, the state or tribe must demonstrate that they established and maintained the public record (those states and tribes that do not meet this requirement will have a term and condition placed on their FY07 cooperative agreement that prevents the drawdown of FY07 funds until the public record requirement is met). • *Recipients receiving funds for the first time in FY07:* these recipients have one year to meet this requirement and may utilize the Section 128(a) cooperative agreement funds to do so. Demonstration of Significant Utilization of Prior Years Funding During the allocation process, EPA headquarters places significant emphasis on the utilization of prior years' funding. When submitting your request for FY07 funds, the following information must be submitted: • For those states and tribes with Superfund VCP Core or Targeted Brownfields Assessment cooperative agreements awarded under CERCLA Section 104(d), you must provide, by agreement number, the amount of funds that have not been requested for reimbursement (i.e., those funds that remain in EPA's Financial Data Warehouse) and must provide a detailed explanation and justification for why such funds should not be considered in the funding allocation process. • For those states and tribes that received FY03, FY04, and/or FY05 Section 128 funds, you must provide the amount of FY03, FY04, and FY05 funds that have not been requested for reimbursement (i.e, those funds that remain in EPA's Financial Data Warehouse) and must provide a detailed explanation and justification for why such funds should not be considered in the funding allocation process. Note: EPA Regional staff will review EPA's Financial Database Warehouse to confirm the amount of outstanding funds reported. It is strongly recommended that you work with your regional counterpart to determine the amount of funds “outstanding.” In making this determination, EPA will take into account those funds that have been committed through an appropriate state or tribal contract, inter-agency agreement, or similar type of binding agreement, but have not been requested for reimbursement, *i.e.* , that are not showing as “drawn down” in EPA's Data Warehouse. *Demonstration of Need To Receive Funds Above the FY06 Funding Distribution.* Due to the limited amount of funding available, recipients must demonstrate a specific need when requesting an amount above the amount allocated to the state or tribe in FY06. Allocation System and Process for Distribution of Fund EPA regional offices will work with interested states and tribes to develop their preliminary work plans and funding requests. Final cooperative agreement work plans and budgets will be negotiated with the regional office once final allocation determinations are made. For Fiscal Year 2007, EPA will consider funding requests up to a maximum of $1.5 million per state or tribe. This limit may be changed in future years based on appropriation amounts and demand for funding. EPA will target funding of at least $3 million per year for tribal response programs. If this funding is not used, it will be carried over and added to at least $3 million in the next fiscal year. It is expected that the funding demand from tribes will increase through the life of this cooperative agreement program and this funding allocation system should ensure that adequate funding for tribal response programs is available in future years. After the February 15, 2007 deadline, regional offices will submit summaries of state and tribal requests to EPA headquarters. Before submitting requests to EPA headquarters, regional offices may take into account additional factors when determining recommended allocation amounts. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the depth and breadth of the state or tribal program; scope of the perceived need for the funding, e.g., size of state or tribal jurisdiction or the proposed work plan balanced against capacity of the program, amount of prior funding, and funds remaining from prior years, etc. After receipt of the regional recommendations, EPA headquarters will consolidate requests and allocate funds accordingly. Information To Be Submitted With the Funding Request States and tribes requesting 128 FY07 funds * must submit the following information, * as applicable, to their regional contact on or before February 15, 2007 (regions may request additional information, as needed): • For those states and tribes with prior Superfund VCP Core or Targeted Brownfields funding awarded under CERCLA Section 104(d), provide, by agreement number, the amount of funds that have not been requested for reimbursement (i.e., those funds that remain in EPA's Financial Data Warehouse) and a detailed explanation and justification for why such funds should not be considered in the funding allocation process. • For those states and tribes that received an allocation of FY03, '04, and/or '05 128 funds, provide the amount of FY03, '04, and/or '05 funds that have not been requested for reimbursement (i.e, those funds that remain in EPA's Financial Data Warehouse) and a detailed explanation and justification for why such funds should not be considered in the funding allocation process. • For those states and tribes requesting amounts above their FY06 allocation, provide an explanation of the specific need(s) that triggered the request for increased funding. • All states and tribes requesting FY07 funds must submit a summary of the planned use of the funds with associated dollar amounts. Please provide it in the following format, if possible: Funding use Requested Summary of intended use “Establish or Enhance” the four elements $XX,XXX (EXAMPLE USES) • Develop a community involvement process. • Fund an outreach coordinator. • Develop/enhance ordinances, regulations, procedures for response programs. • issue public notices of site activities. • review cleanup plans and verify completed actions. Establish and Maintain the Public Record $XX,XXX (EXAMPLE USES) • maintain public record. • create web site for public record. • disseminate public information on how to access the public record. “Enhance the Response Program or Cleanup Capacity” $XX,XXX (EXAMPLE USES) • hire additional staff for oversight of brownfields cleanups. • attend training and conferences on brownfields cleanup technologies & other brownfields topics. • perform program management activities. • negotiate/manage contracts for response programs. • enhance program management & tracking systems. Site-specific Activities $XX,XXX (EXAMPLE USES) • perform 10 site assessments in rural communities • negotiate brownfields agreements/voluntary cleanup contracts • provide technical assistance to federal brownfields cooperative agreement recipients • develop and/or review QAPPs • conduct cleanup activities at brownfields sites • prepare Property Profile Forms Environmental Insurance $XX,XXX (EXAMPLE USES) • review potential uses of environmental insurance Revolving Loan Fund $XX,XXX (EXAMPLE USES) • create a cleanup revolving loan fund Total Funding Requested $XXX,XXX Terms and Reporting Cooperative agreements for state and tribal response programs will include programmatic and administrative terms and conditions. These terms and conditions will describe EPA's substantial involvement including technical assistance and collaboration on program development and site-specific activities. *Progress Reports.* In accordance with 40 CFR 31.40, state and tribes must provide progress reports as provided in the terms and conditions of the cooperative agreement negotiated with EPA regional offices. State and tribal costs for complying with reporting requirements are an eligible expense under the Section 128(a) cooperative agreement. As a minimum, state or tribal progress reports must include both a narrative discussion and performance data relating to the state's or tribe's accomplishments and environmental outputs associated with the approved budget and workplan and should provide an accounting of Section 128(a) funding. If applicable, the state or tribe must include information on activities related to establishing or enhancing the four elements of the state's or tribe's response program. All recipients must provide information relating to establishing or, if already established, maintaining the public record. *Reporting Requirements. Depending upon the activities included in the state's or tribe's work plan,* an EPA regional office may request that a progress report include: *Information related to the public record.* All recipients must report information related to establishing or, if already established, maintaining the public record, described above. States and tribes can refer to an already existing public record, *e.g.* , Web site or other public database to meet this requirement. For the purposes of cooperative agreement funding only, and depending upon the activities included in the state or tribe's work plan, this *may* include: A list of sites at which response actions have been completed including: • Date the response action was completed. • Site name. • The name of owner at time of cleanup, if known. • Location of the site (street address, and latitude and longitude). • Whether an institutional control is in place; • Explain the type of the institutional control in place (e.g., deed restriction, zoning restriction, local ordinance, state registries of contaminated property, deed notices, advisories, etc.) • Nature of the contamination at the site (e.g., hazardous substances, contaminants, or pollutants, petroleum contamination, etc.). • Size of the site in acres A list of sites planned to be addressed by the state or tribal response program including: • Site name and the name of owner at time of cleanup, if known. • Location of the site (street address, and latitude and longitude). • To the extent known, whether an institutional control is in place; • Explain the type of the institutional control in place ( *e.g.* , deed restriction, zoning restriction, local ordinance, state registries of contaminated property, deed notices, advisories, etc.) • To the extent known, the nature of the contamination at the site (e.g., hazardous substances, contaminants, or pollutants, petroleum contamination, etc.) • Size of the site in acres *Reporting environmental insurance.* Recipients with work plans that include funding for environmental insurance must report: • Number and description of insurance policies purchased (e.g., type of coverage provided; dollar limits of coverage; category and identity of insured persons; premium; first dollar or umbrella; site specific or blanket; occurrence or claims made, etc.) • The number of sites covered by the insurance • The amount of funds spent on environmental insurance (e.g., amount dedicated to insurance program, or to insurance premiums) and the amount of claims paid by insurers to policy holders *Reporting for site-specific assessment or cleanup activities.* Recipients with work plans that include funding for brownfields site assessment or cleanup must complete the OMB-approved Property Profile Form for each site assessment and cleanup. *Reporting for other site-specific activities.* Recipients with work plans that include funding for other site-specific related activities must include a description of the site-specific activities and the number of sites at which the activity was conducted. For example: • Number and frequency of oversight audits of licensed site professional certified cleanups • Number and frequency of state/tribal oversight audits conducted • Number of sites where staff conducted audits, provided technical assistance, or conducted other oversight activities • Number of staff conducting oversight audits, providing technical assistance, or conducting other oversight activities *Reporting for RLF uses.* Recipients with work plans that include funding for Revolving Loan Fund
(RLF)must include the information required by the terms and conditions for progress reporting under CERCLA Section 104(k)(3) RLF cooperative agreements. *Reporting for Non-MOA states and tribes.* All recipients *without* a VRP MOA must report activities related to establishing or enhancing the four elements of the state's or tribe's response program. For each element state/tribes must report how they are maintaining the element or how they are taking reasonable steps to establish or enhance the element as negotiated in individual state/tribal work plans. For example, pursuant to CERCLA Section 128(a)(2)(B), reports on the oversight and enforcement authorities/mechanisms element may include: • A narrative description and copies of applicable documents developed or under development to enable the response program to conduct enforcement and oversight at sites. For example: ○ Legal authorities and mechanisms (e.g., statutes, regulations, orders, agreements); ○ Policies and procedures to implement legal authorities; and other mechanisms; • A description of the resources and staff allocated/to be allocated to the response program to conduct oversight and enforcement at sites as a result of the cooperative agreement; • A narrative description of how these authorities or other mechanisms, and resources, are adequate to ensure that: ○ A response action will protect human health and the environment; and be conducted in accordance with applicable Federal and State law; and if the person conducting the response action fails to complete the necessary response activities, including operation and maintenance or long-term monitoring activities, the necessary response activities are completed; and • A narrative description and copy of appropriate documents demonstrating the exercise of oversight and enforcement authorities by the response program at a brownfields site. Where applicable, EPA may require states/tribes to report specific performance measures related to the four elements which can be aggregated for national reporting to Congress. The regional offices may also request other information be added to the progress reports, as appropriate, to properly document activities described by the cooperative agreement work plan. EPA regions may allow states or tribes to provide performance data in appropriate electronic format. The regional offices will forward progress reports to EPA Headquarters, if requested. This information may be used to develop national reports on the outcomes of CERCLA Section 128(a) funding to states and tribes. Dated: November 29, 2006. David R. Lloyd, Director, Office of Brownfields Cleanup and Redevelopment, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response. [FR Doc. E6-21102 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P FARM CREDIT SYSTEM INSURANCE CORPORATION Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation Board; Regular Meeting SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the regular meeting of the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation Board (Board). *Date and Time:* The meeting of the Board will be held at the offices of the Farm Credit Administration in McLean, Virginia, on December 14, 2006, from 9 a.m. until such time as the Board concludes its business. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roland E. Smith, Secretary to the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation Board,
(703)883-4009, TTY
(703)883-4056. ADDRESSES: Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Parts of this meeting of the Board will be open to the public (limited space available) and parts will be closed to the public. In order to increase the accessibility to Board meetings, persons requiring assistance should make arrangements in advance. The matters to be considered at the meeting are: Open Session A. Approval of Minutes • September 21, 2006 (Regular Meeting). B. Business Reports • September 30, 2006 Financial Reports. • Report on Insured and Other Obligations. • Quarterly Report on Annual Performance Plan. C. New Business • Policy on Internal Controls and Audit Coverage and the Audit Charter. • Civil Money Penalties for Inflation. Closed Session • Confidential Report on System Performance. • Audit Plan for the Year Ended December 31, 2006. Dated: December 6, 2006. Roland E. Smith, Secretary, Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation Board. [FR Doc. E6-21120 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6710-01-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 27, 2006. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago** (Patrick M. Wilder, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690-1414: *1. Geffrey A. Sawtelle* , Neshkoro, Wisconsin; to acquire at least 25 percent of the voting shares of FEB Bancshares, Inc., Neshkoro, Wisconsin, and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of Farmers Exchange Bank, Neshkoro, Wisconsin. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, December 6, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-21036 Filed 12-11-06; 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 5, 2007. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta** (Andre Anderson, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309: *1. Atlantic Southern Financial Group, Inc.* , Macon, Georgia; to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of First Community Bank of Georgia, Roberta, Georgia. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, December 6, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-21035 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center Web site at *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 5, 2007. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Boston** (Richard Walker, Community Affairs Officer) P.O. Box 55882, Boston, Massachusetts 02106-2204: *1. 1895 MHC and 1895 Corp.* , both of Worcester, Massachusetts; to become bank holding companies by acquiring 100 percent of the voting shares of Bay State Savings Bank, Worcester, Massachusetts. *2. Danvers Bancorp, Inc.* , Danvers, Massachusetts; to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of BankMalden Cooperative Bank, Malden, Massachusetts. **B. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City** (Donna J. Ward, Assistant Vice President) 925 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64198-0001: *1. First State Bancorporation* , Albuquerque, New Mexico; to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Front Range Capital Corporation, and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of Heritage Bank, both in Louisville, Colorado. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, December 7, 2006. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6-21042 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Toxicology Program (NTP), NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM); Announcement of an Independent Scientific Peer Review Meeting on the Use of In Vitro Pyrogenicity Testing Methods; Request for Comments AGENCY: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH). ACTION: Meeting announcement and request for comments. SUMMARY: NICEATM in collaboration with the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) announces an independent scientific peer review meeting to evaluate the validation status of five in vitro pyrogenicity test methods:
(1)Human PBMC/IL-6 *in vitro* pyrogen test (PBMC/IL-6),
(2)human whole blood/IL-1 *in vitro* pyrogen test (WB/IL-1),
(3)human whole blood/IL-1 *in vitro* pyrogen test: application of cryopreserved human whole blood (cryo WB/IL-1),
(4)the human whole blood/IL-6 *in vitro* pyrogen test (WB/IL-6), and
(5)an alternative *in vitro* pyrogen test using the human monocytoid cell line MONO MAC-6 (MM6/IL6). These five *in vitro* test methods are proposed as replacements for the in vivo rabbit pyrogen test (RPT). At this meeting, a scientific panel will peer review the draft background review document
(BRD)on each test method, evaluate the extent that the BRD addresses established validation and acceptance criteria for each test method, and provide comment on draft ICCVAM recommendations on the proposed use of these test methods, draft test method protocols, and draft performance standards. NICEATM invites public comments on the draft BRDs, draft ICCVAM test method recommendations, draft test method protocols, and draft performance standards. DATES: The meeting will be held on February 6, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting is open to the public with attendance limited only by the space available. In order to facilitate planning for this meeting, persons wishing to attend are asked to register by January 23, 2007, via the ICCVAM/NICEATM Web site ( *http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov* ). Comments should be sent by mail, fax, or email to the address given below by January 26, 2007. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Natcher Conference Center, 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. William S. Stokes, Director of NICEATM, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD EC-17, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, (phone) 919-541-2384,
(fax)919-541-0947, (e-mail) *niceatm@niehs.nih.gov* . Courier address: NICEATM, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Building 4401, Room 3128, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM) conducted a validation study to independently evaluate the usefulness and limitations of five *in vitro* pyrogenicity test methods (PBMC/IL-6, WB/IL-1, cryo WB/IL-1, WB/IL-6, and MM6/IL6). In June 2005, ECVAM submitted BRDs for these five methods to NICEATM for consideration as replacements for the currently required test, the RPT. ICCVAM and NICEATM reviewed the BRDs for completeness and concluded that these five *in vitro* test methods appear to have considerable potential for pyrogenicity testing, but that the sponsor needed to provide additional information prior to a formal scientific review by an expert panel. In anticipation of proceeding with an evaluation of these test methods, ICCVAM and NICEATM requested public comments as to the appropriateness and relative priority of a panel review activity and the nomination of scientists with relevant knowledge and experience to potentially serve on the panel ( **Federal Register** Vol. 70, No. 241, pp. 74833-4, December 16, 2005). NICEATM also requested submission of data using the standard in vivo rabbit pyrogen test, the bacterial endotoxin test (BET), and *in vitro* pyrogenicity tests. These requests were sent directly to over 100 interested stakeholders; no additional data were received. In March 2006, ECVAM responded to the ICCVAM/NICEATM request for information by providing a revised BRD for each test method. ICCVAM and NICEATM drafted a BRD that combines all of the available information on the five *in vitro* pyrogenicity test methods into a single document and includes each of the ECVAM BRDs as an appendix. Based on this information, ICCVAM developed draft test method recommendations regarding the proposed usefulness, limitations, and validation status of these test methods. ICCVAM subsequently recommended that an independent scientific panel be convened to
(1)peer review the draft BRD for the test methods and
(2)determine whether the data and analyses in the draft BRDs support the draft ICCVAM test method recommendations. The panel will also be asked to comment on the adequacy of the draft recommended performance standards, proposed future validation studies, draft standardized test method protocols, and recommended reference substances. In making their conclusions and recommendations, NICEATM will ask the panel to consider all available information including the scientific studies cited in the draft BRD, public comments, and any new information identified during the peer review. Peer Review Panel Meeting The purpose of this meeting is the scientific peer review evaluation of the validation status of five *in vitro* pyrogenicity test methods as replacements for the RPT. First, the panel will review the draft BRD on the current status of five in vitro test methods for the detection of pyrogenicity and evaluate the extent that established validation and acceptance criteria are addressed for each test method (Validation and Regulatory Acceptance of Toxicological Test Methods: A Report of the ad hoc Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods, NIH Publication No. 97-981, *http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov* ). Next, the panel will comment on the extent to which the ICCVAM recommendations are supported by the information provided in the BRD and on the proposed use of these test methods, draft test method protocols, draft performance standards, and any proposed validation studies. Information about the panel meeting, including a roster of the panel members and the draft agenda, will be made available two weeks prior to the meeting on the ICCVAM/NICEATM Web site ( *http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov* ) or can be obtained after that date by contacting NICEATM (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above). Attendance and Registration This public meeting will take place February 6, 2007, at the NIH Campus, Natcher Conference Center, Bethesda, MD (a map of the NIH campus and other visitor information are available at *http://www.nih.gov/about/visitor/index.htm* ). The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. and will conclude at approximately 5 p.m. Persons needing special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodation in order to attend, should contact 919-541-2475 (voice), 919-541-4644 TTY (text telephone), through the Federal TTY Relay System at 800-877-8339, or by e-mail to *niehsoeeo@niehs.nih.gov* . Requests should be made at least seven business days in advance of the event. Availability of the BRD and Draft ICCVAM Recommendations NICEATM prepared a BRD on five *in vitro* pyrogenicity test methods that describes the current validation status of the in vitro test methods and contains all of the data and analyses supporting this validation status. The draft BRDs, draft ICCVAM test method recommendations, draft test method protocols, and draft test method performance standards are available from the ICCVAM/NICETAM Web site ( *http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov* ) or by contacting NICEATM (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above). Request for Comments NICEATM invites the submission of written comments on the BRDs, draft ICCVAM test method recommendations, draft test method protocols, and draft test method performance standards. When submitting written comments, it is important to refer to this **Federal Register** notice and include appropriate contact information (name, affiliation, mailing address, phone, fax, e-mail, and sponsoring organization, if applicable). Written comments should be sent by mail, fax, or e-mail to Dr. William Stokes, Director of NICEATM, at the address listed above, not later than January 26, 2007. All comments received will be placed on the ICCVAM/NICEATM Web site ( *http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov* ), sent to the panel and ICCVAM agency representatives, and made available at the meeting. This meeting is open to the public and time will be provided for the presentation of public oral comments at designated times during the peer review. Members of the public who wish to present oral statements at the meeting (one speaker per organization) should contact NICEATM (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above) no later than January 26, 2007. Speakers will be assigned on a consecutive basis and up to seven minutes will be allotted per speaker. Persons registering to make comments are asked to provide NICEATM a written copy of their statement by January 26, 2007, so that copies can be distributed to the panel prior to the meeting or if this is not possible to bring 40 copies to the meeting. Written statements can supplement and expand the oral presentation. Each speaker is asked to provide contact information (name, affiliation, mailing address, phone, fax, e-mail, and sponsoring organization, if applicable) when registering to make oral comments. Summary minutes and the panel's final report will be available following the meeting on the ICCVAM/NICEATM Web site ( *http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov* ). ICCVAM will consider the panel's conclusions and recommendations and any public comments received in finalizing their test method recommendations and performance standards for these methods. Background Information on ICCVAM and NICEATM ICCVAM is an interagency committee composed of representatives from 15 Federal regulatory and research agencies that use or generate toxicological information. ICCVAM conducts technical evaluations of new, revised, and alternative methods with regulatory applicability and promotes the scientific validation and regulatory acceptance of toxicological test methods that more accurately assess the safety and hazards of chemicals and products and that refine, reduce, and replace animal use. The ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 285l-3, available at *http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov/about/PL106545.htm* ) establishes ICCVAM as a permanent interagency committee of the NIEHS under the NICEATM. NICEATM administers ICCVAM and provides scientific and operational support for ICCVAM-related activities. NICEATM and ICCVAM work collaboratively to evaluate new and improved test methods applicable to the needs of federal agencies. Additional information about ICCVAM and NICEATM can be found at the following Web site: *http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov* . Dated: November 27, 2006. Samuel H. Wilson, Deputy Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Toxicology Program. [FR Doc. E6-21038 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Toxicology Program (NTP); Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR); Availability of the Draft Expert Panel Report on Bisphenol A and Request for Public Comment on the Draft Report; Announcement of the Bisphenol A Expert Panel Meeting AGENCY: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH). ACTION: Announcement of a meeting and request public comment. SUMMARY: The CERHR announces the availability of the draft expert panel report for bisphenol A on December 15, 2006, from the CERHR Web site ( *http://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov* ) or in printed text from CERHR (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below). The CERHR invites the submission of public comments on sections 1-4 of the draft expert panel report (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below). The expert panel will meet on March 5-7, 2007, at the Radisson Hotel Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia to review and revise the draft expert panel report and reach conclusions regarding whether exposure to bisphenol A is a hazard to human development or reproduction. The expert panel will also identify data gaps and research needs. CERHR expert panel meetings are open to the public with time scheduled for oral public comment. Attendance is limited only by the available meeting room space. Following the expert panel meeting and completion of the expert panel report, the CERHR will post the final report on its Web site and solicit public comment on it through a **Federal Register** notice. DATES: The expert panel meeting for bisphenol A will be held on March 5-7, 2007. Sections 1-4 of the draft expert panel report will be available for public comment on December 15, 2006. Written public comments on the draft report must be received by February 2, 2007. Time is set-aside at the expert panel meeting on March 5, 2007 for oral public comments. Individuals wishing to make oral public comments are asked to contact Dr. Michael D. Shelby, CERHR Director, by February 26, 2007, and if possible, send a copy of the statement or talking points at that time. Persons needing special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodation in order to attend, should contact 919-541-2475 (voice), 919-541-4644 TTY (text telephone), through the Federal TTY Relay System at 800-877-8339, or by e-mail to *niehsoeeo@niehs.nih.gov* . Requests should be made at least seven business days in advance of the event. ADDRESSES: The expert panel meeting on bisphenol A will be held at the Radisson Hotel Old Town 901 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314-1501 (telephone: 703-683-6000, facsimile: 703-683-7597). Comments on the draft expert panel report should be sent to Dr. Michael D. Shelby, CERHR Director, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD EC-32, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (mail),
(919)316-4511 (fax), or *shelby@niehs.nih.gov* (e-mail). Courier address: CERHR, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Building 4401, Room 103, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Michael D. Shelby, CERHR Director, 919-541-3455, *shelby@niehs.nih.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Bisphenol A (CAS RN: 80-5-07) is a high production volume chemical used in the production of epoxy resins, polyester resins, polysulfone resins, polyacrylate resins, polycarbonate plastics, and flame retardants. Polycarbonate plastics are used in food and drink packaging; resins are used as lacquers to coat metal products such as food cans, bottle tops, and water supply pipes. Some polymers used in dental sealants and tooth coatings contain bisphenol A. Exposure to the general population can occur through direct contact to bisphenol A or by exposure to food or drink that has been in contact with a material containing bisphenol A. CERHR selected this chemical for evaluation because of
(1)high production volume,
(2)widespread human exposure,
(3)evidence of reproductive toxicity in laboratory animal studies, and
(4)public concern. At the meeting, the expert panel will review and revise the draft expert panel report and reach conclusions regarding whether exposure to bisphenol A is a hazard to human reproduction or development. Each draft expert panel report has the following sections: 1.0 Chemistry, Use, and Human Exposure. 2.0 General Toxicological and Biological Effects. 3.0 Developmental Toxicity Data. 4.0 Reproductive Toxicity Data. 5.0 Summary, Conclusions, and Critical Data Needs (to be prepared at expert panel meeting). Request for Comments The CERHR invites written public comments on sections 1-4 of the draft expert panel report on bisphenol A. Any comments received will be posted on the CERHR website prior to the meeting and distributed to the expert panel and CERHR staff for their consideration in revising the draft report and/or preparing for the expert panel meeting. Persons submitting written comments are asked to include their name and contact information (affiliation, mailing address, telephone and facsimile numbers, e-mail, and sponsoring organization, if any) and send them to Dr. Shelby (see ADDRESSES above) for receipt by February 2, 2007. Time is set-aside on March 5, 2007, for the presentation of oral public comments at the expert panel meeting. Seven minutes will be available for each speaker (one speaker per organization). When registering to comment orally, please provide your name, affiliation, mailing address, telephone and facsimile numbers, email and sponsoring organization (if any). If possible, send a copy of the statement or talking points to Dr. Shelby by February 2. This statement will be provided to the expert panel to assist them in identifying issues for discussion and will be noted in the meeting record. Registration for presentation of oral comments will also be available at the meeting on March 5, 2007, from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Persons registering at the meeting are asked to bring 20 copies of their statement or talking points for distribution to the expert panel and for the record. Preliminary Agenda The meeting begins each day at 8:30 a.m. On March 5 and 6, it is anticipated that a lunch break will occur from noon-1 p.m. and the meeting will adjourn at 5-6 p.m. The meeting is expected to adjourn by noon on March 7; however, adjournment may occur earlier or later depending upon the time needed by the expert panel to complete its work. Anticipated agenda topics for each day are listed below. March 5, 2007 • Opening remarks. • Oral public comments (7 minutes per speaker; one representative per group). • Review of sections 1-4 of the draft expert panel report on bisphenol A. • Discussion of Section 5.0 Summary, Conclusions, and Critical Data Needs. March 6, 2007 • Discussion of Section 5.0 Summary, Conclusions, and Critical Data Needs. • Preparation of draft summaries and conclusion statements. March 7, 2007 • Presentation, discussion of, and agreement on summaries, conclusions, and data needs. • Closing comments. Expert Panel Roster The CERHR expert panel is composed of independent scientists selected for their scientific expertise in reproductive and/or developmental toxicology and other areas of science relevant for these evaluations. Robert E. Chapin, PhD (Chair) Pfizer Inc., Groton, CT. Jane Adams, PhD University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA. Kim Boekelheide, MD, PhD Brown University, Providence, RI. Michael A. Gallo, PhD University of Medicine & Dentistry NJ, Piscataway, NJ. Leon Earl Gray, Jr, PhD U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Simon William Hayward, PhD Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN. Peter S.J. Lees, PhD The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. Barry S. McIntyre, PhD Schering-Plough Research Institute, Summit, NJ. Michael John McPhaul, MD The University of Texas, Dallas, Texas. Kenneth Portier, PhD American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA. Teresa Schnorr, PhD Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, Cincinnati, OH. Sherry G. Selevan, PhD Retired, U.S. Public Health Service, Silver Spring, MD. John G. Vandenbergh, PhD North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC. Kendall B. Wallace, PhD University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN. Susan R. Woskie, PhD University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA. Background Information on the CERHR The NTP established CERHR in June 1998 [ **Federal Register** , December 14, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 239, page 68782)]. CERHR is a publicly accessible resource for information about adverse reproductive and/or developmental health effects associated with exposure to environmental and/or occupational exposures. Expert panels conduct scientific evaluations of agents selected by the CERHR in public forums. CERHR invites the nomination of agents for review or scientists for its expert registry. Information about CERHR and the nomination process can be obtained from its homepage ( *http://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov* ) or by contacting Dr. Shelby (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above). CERHR selects chemicals for evaluation based upon several factors including production volume, potential for human exposure from use and occurrence in the environment, extent of public concern, and extent of data from reproductive and developmental toxicity studies. CERHR follows a formal, multi-step process for review and evaluation of selected chemicals. The formal evaluation process was published in the **Federal Register** on July 16, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 136, pages 37047-37048) and is available on the CERHR Web site under “About CERHR” or in printed copy from CERHR. Dated: November 27, 2006. Samuel H. Wilson, Deputy Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Toxicology Program. [FR Doc. E6-21040 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
(AHRQ)to request that the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)allow the proposed information collection project: “Pilot Study of Proposed Nursing Home Survey on Resident Safety”. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by February 12, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be submitted to: Doris Lefkowitz, Reports Clearance Officer, AHRQ, 540 Gaither Road, Room #5036, Rockville, MD 20850. Copies of the proposed collection plans, data collection instruments, and specific details on the estimated burden can be obtained from AHRQ's Reports Clearance Officer. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doris Lefkowitz, AHRQ, Reports Clearance Officer,
(301)427-1477. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposed Project “Pilot Study of Proposed Nursing Home Survey on Resident Safety” This activity is an expansion and refinement of AHRQ's Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC) which was developed and released to the public for use in November 2004. This proposed new tool is based on the HSOPSC but also contains new and revised items as well as dimensions that more accurately apply to the nursing home setting. The instrument will be pilot tested with staff in 40 nursing homes. The data collected will be analyzed to determine the psychometric properties of the survey's items and dimensions and provide information for the revision and shortening of the final survey based on an assessment of its reliability and construct validity. The final survey will be made publicly available to enable nursing homes to assess their resident safety culture. Methods of Collection A purposive sample of 40 nursing homes will be recruited and selected. These nursing homes will represent a distrubition of bed size, nature of ownership (non-profit/for-profit), urbanity (urban/rural), and geographic region of the United States. Recruited nursing homes will be allocated to each category in numbers roughly proportionate to the national distribution of homes in each category. All employees, contractors and agency staff in all job classes in nursing homes with up to 200 employees will be asked to respond to the survey. In nursing homes with more than 200 employees, a random sample of 200 employees will be selected. Since not all nursing homes staff have access to or are familiar with e-mail or the internet, paper surveys will be administered. Standard non-response follow-up techniques such as reminder postcards and distrubiton of a second survey will be used. Individuals and organizations contacted will be assured of the confidentiality of their replies under Section 924(c) of the Healthcare Research and Quality Act of 1999. Estimated Annual Respondent Burden The survey will be distributed to approximately 5,500 nursing home employees, with a target response rate of 70%, or 3,850 returned surveys. Respondents should take approximately 15 minutes to complete the survey. Therefore, we estimate that the respondent burden for completing the survey will be 963 hours (3,850 completes multiplied by 0.25 hours per completed survey). Type of Respondent Number of Respondents Number of Responses per Respondent Estimated Time per Respondent (hours) Estimated Total Respondent Burden Hours Nursing home staff member 3,850 1 0.25 963 Estimated Annual Costs to the Federal Government The total cost to the Government for developing this survey is approximately $319,000, and is being funded solely by AHRQ. This estimate includes the costs of a background literature review, survey development, cognitive testing, pilot data collection, data analysis, and preparation of final deliverables and reports. Request for Comments In accordance with the above-cited Paperwork Reduction Act legislation, comments on AHRQ's information collection are requested with regard to any of the following:
(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of AHRQ health care research and health care information dissemination functions, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of AHRQ's estimate of burden (including hours and costs) of the proposed collection(s) of information;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information upon the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the Agency's subsequent request for OMB approval of the proposed information collection. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: December 1, 2006. Carolyn M. Clancy, Director. [FR Doc. 06-9642 Filed 12-11-06; 8:45 am]
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