Rules and Regulations. Correction to notice of proposed rulemaking by cross-reference to temporary regulations, notice of proposed rulemaking, and notice of public hearing

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BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service 26 CFR Part 1 [REG-146893-02; REG-115037-00; REG-138603-03] RIN 1545-BB31, 1545-AY38, 1545-BC52 Treatment of Services Under Section 482 Allocation of Income and Deductions From Intangibles Stewardship Expense; Correction AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Correction to notice of proposed rulemaking by cross-reference to temporary regulations, notice of proposed rulemaking, and notice of public hearing.

SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to a notice of proposed rulemaking by cross-reference to temporary regulations, notice of proposed rulemaking, and notice of public hearing that was published in the **Federal Register** on Friday, August 4, 2006 (71 FR 44247) relating to the treatment of controlled services transactions under section 482. These regulations also provide guidance regarding the allocation of income from intangibles, in particular with respect to contributions by a controlled party to the value of an intangible owned by another controlled party, as it relates to controlled services transactions, and modify the regulations under section 861 concerning stewardship expenses to be consistent with the changes made to the regulations under section 482.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Vidano,

(202)435-5265, or Carol B. Tan

(202)435-5159, for matters relating to section 482, and David F. Bergkuist,

(202)622-3850, for matters relating to stewardship expenses (not toll-free numbers). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-146893-02, REG-115037-00 and REG-138603-03) by cross-reference to temporary regulations that is the subject of this correction is under section 482 and 861 of the Internal Revenue Code. Need for Correction As published, the notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-146893-02, REG-115037-00 and REG-138603-03) by cross-reference to temporary regulations contains errors that may prove to be misleading and are in need of clarification. Correction of Publication Accordingly, the notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-146893-02, REG-138603-03 and REG-115037-00) by cross-reference to temporary regulations that were the subject of FR Doc. 06-6674, is corrected as follows: 1. On page 44247, column 2, in the heading, the subject “Treatment of Services Under Section 482 Allocation of Income and Deductions From Intangibles Stewardship Expense” is corrected to read, “Treatment of Services Under Section 482; Allocation of Income and Deductions From Intangibles; and Apportionment of Stewardship Expense”. 2. On page 44248, column 2, instructional Par. 3., number 2 is corrected to read as follows: “2. Paragraphs (d)(3)(ii)(C), *Example 4* , *Example 5* , *Example 6* and (j)(6) are added.” § 1.482-1 [Corrected] 3. On page 44248, column 3, § 1.482-1(j), lines 2 and 3, the language “amendment to § 1.482-1(j) is the same as the text of § 1.482-1T(j)(1) and (2)” is corrected to read “amendment to § 1.482-1(j)(6) is the same as the text of § 1.482-1T(j)(6)”. § 1.482-8 [Corrected] 4. On page 44249, column 2, § 1.482-8(a), line 1, the language “(a) *Example 10. Cost of services plus* ” is corrected to read “(b) * * * *Example 10. Cost of services plus”* . 5. On page 44249, column 2, § 1.482-8, paragraph

(b)following *Example 12.* is removed. § 1.482-9 [Corrected] 6. On page 44249, column 2, § 1.482-9(m)(6), last line, the language “operation as defined in § 1.482-8” is corrected to read “operation as defined in the proposed § 1.482-8.”. § 1.861-8 [Corrected] 7. On page 44249, column 3, § 1.861-8(f)(4), line 3, the language “same as the text of § 1.861-8T(c)(4)(i)” is corrected to read “same as the text of § 1.861-8T(f)(4)(i)”. 8. On page 44249, column 3, § 1.861-8(h), line 3, the language “as the text of § 1.861-8T(h)(1) published” is corrected to read “as the text of § 1.861-8T(h) published”. Cynthia Grigsby, Senior Federal Register Liaison Officer, Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and Administration). [FR Doc. E6-21909 Filed 12-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 63 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0093; FRL-8260-6] RIN 2060-AN10 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: On April 26, 2004, EPA issued the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks (Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks NESHAP) under section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act. We are proposing to amend the final rule to provide the option of including surface coating of heavier motor vehicles under this rule. This action also proposes to amend the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products (Miscellaneous Metal Parts NESHAP) and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Surface Coating of Plastic Parts and Products (Plastic Parts NESHAP) to maintain consistency between these rules and the Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks NESHAP. These proposed amendments appear in the Rules and Regulations Section of this **Federal Register** as a direct final rule. DATES: *Comments* . Written comments must be received on or before January 22, 2007 unless a public hearing is requested by January 2, 2007. If a public hearing is requested, written comments must be received on or before February 5, 2007. *Public Hearing.* If anyone contacts EPA requesting to speak at a public hearing, a public hearing will be held on January 8, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0093, by one of the following methods: • *http://www.regulations.gov* : Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: *a-and-r-docket@epa.gov* and *salman.dave@epa.gov.* • Fax:

(202)566-1741 and

(919)541-0246. • Mail: U.S. Postal Service, send comments to: Air and Radiation Docket (6102T), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. Please include a total of two copies. • Hand Delivery: In person or by courier, deliver comments to: Air and Radiation Docket (6102T), EPA West, Room B-102, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Please include a total of two copies. We request that you also send a separate copy of each comment to the contact person listed below (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT ). *Instructions* : Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0093. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be confidential business information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through *www.regulations.gov* or e-mail. Send or deliver information identified as CBI only to the following address: Mr. Roberto Morales, OAQPS Document Control Officer, EPA (C404-02), Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0441, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. The *www.regulations.gov* Web site is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through *www.regulations.gov* , your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket, visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.* *Docket:* All documents in the docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, *e.g.* , CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in *http://www.regulations.gov* or in hard copy at the Air and Radiation Docket, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-QAR-2002-0093, EPA West, Room B-102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is

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

(202)566-1742. Note: The EPA Docket Center suffered damage due to flooding during the last week of June 2006. The Docket Center is continuing to operate. However, during the cleanup, there will be temporary changes to Docket Center telephone numbers, addresses, and hours of operation for people who wish to make hand deliveries or visit the Public Reading Room to view documents. Consult EPA's **Federal Register** notice at 71 FR 38147 (July 5, 2006) or the EPA Web site at *www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm* for current information on docket operations, locations, and telephone numbers. The Docket Center's mailing address for U.S. mail and the procedure for submitting comments to *www.regulations.gov* are not affected by the flooding and will remain the same. *Public Hearing* . If a public hearing is held, it will be held at 10 a.m. at the EPA's Environmental Research Center Auditorium, Research Triangle Park, NC, or at an alternate site nearby. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information contact Mr. David Salman, EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Coatings and Chemicals Group (E143-01), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number

(919)541-0859; fax number

(919)541-0246; e-mail address: *salman.dave@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Regulated Entities.* Categories and entities potentially regulated by this action include: Category NAICS* code Examples of potentially regulated entities Industry 336111 Automobile manufacturing. 336112 Light truck and utility vehicle manufacturing. 336211 Motor vehicle body manufacturing. 336120 Heavy duty truck manufacturing. * North American Industry Classification System. This table is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be regulated by this action. To determine whether your facility is regulated by this action, you should examine the applicability criteria of the rule. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed in the preceding FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. *Submitting CBI.* Do not submit information which you claim to be CBI to EPA through *www.regulations.gov* or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. *Public Hearing.* Persons interested in presenting oral testimony or inquiring as to whether a hearing is to be held should contact Mr. David Salman, EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Coatings and Chemicals Group (E143-01), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, telephone number

(919)541-0859, e-mail address: *salman.dave@epa.gov* , at least 2 days in advance of the potential date of the public hearing. Persons interested in attending the public hearing must also call Mr. Salman to verify the time, date, and location of the hearing. The public hearing will provide interested parties the opportunity to present data, views, or arguments concerning these proposed emission standards. *World Wide Web (WWW).* In addition to being available in the docket, an electronic copy of today's proposal will also be available through the WWW. Following the Administrator's signature, a copy of this action will be posted on EPA's Technology Transfer Network

(TTN)policy and guidance page for newly proposed or promulgated rules at *http://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg/* . The TTN at EPA's Web site provides information and technology exchange in various areas of air pollution control. *Direct Final Rule.* A direct final rule identical to this proposal is published in the Rules and Regulations section of today's **Federal Register** . For further supplementary information, the detailed rationale for the proposal and the regulatory revisions, see the direct final rule. We are taking direct final action because we view the amendments as noncontroversial and anticipate no adverse comments. We have explained our reasons for the amendments in the preamble to the direct final rule. If we receive no material adverse comments, we will take no further action on the proposed rule. If we receive material adverse comments, we will withdraw only the amendments, sections, or paragraphs of the direct final rule on which we received material adverse comments. We will publish a timely withdrawal in the **Federal Register** indicating which will become effective and which are being withdrawn. If part or all of the direct final rule in the Rules and Regulations section of today's **Federal Register** is withdrawn, all comments pertaining to those provisions will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. We will not institute a second comment period on today's proposed rule. Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this time. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews For a complete discussion of all of the administrative requirements applicable to this action, see the direct final rule in the Rules and Regulations section of today's **Federal Register** . Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act

(RFA)generally requires an agency to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis of any rule subject to notice and comment rulemaking requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act or any other statute unless the agency certifies that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Small entities include small businesses, small organizations, and small governmental jurisdictions. For purposes of assessing the impact of today's proposed rule amendments on small entities, a small entity is defined as:

(1)A small business according to Small Business Administration size standards for companies identified by NAICS codes 336111 (automobile manufacturing) and 336112 (light truck and utility vehicle manufacturing) with 1,000 or fewer employees;

(2)a small governmental jurisdiction that is a government or a city, county, town, school district or special district with a population of less than 50,000; and

(3)a small organization that is any not-for-profit enterprise which is independently owned and operated and is not dominant in its field. Based on the above definition, there are no small entities presently engaged in automobile and light-duty truck surface coating. After considering the economic impacts of today's proposed rule amendments on small entities, I certify that this action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This is based on the observation that the final rule affects no small entities since none are engaged in the surface coating of automobiles and light-duty trucks. We continue to be interested in the potential impacts of the proposed rule amendments on small entities and welcome comments on issues related to such impacts. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 63 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Hazardous substances, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: December 18, 2006. Stephen L. Johnson, Administrator. [FR Doc. E6-21974 Filed 12-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 660 [I.D. 121806A] Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings and Hearings AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of availability of reports; public meetings, and hearings. SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has begun its annual preseason management process for the 2007 ocean salmon fisheries. This document announces the availability of Council documents as well as the dates and locations of Council meetings and public hearings comprising the Council's complete schedule of events for determining the annual proposed and final modifications to ocean salmon fishery management measures. The agendas for the March and April 2007 Council meetings will be published in subsequent **Federal Register** documents prior to the actual meetings. DATES: Written comments on the salmon management options must be received by March 27, 2007, at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time. ADDRESSES: Documents will be available from the Pacific Fishery Management Council at the following address: • Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220. Comments may be submitted to the council in the following forms: • Mail: Mr. Donald Hansen, Chairman, Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220-1384, telephone: 503-820-2280 (voice) or 503-820-2299 (fax). • E-mail: *PFMC.comments@noaa.gov* . • Federal eRulemaking Portal: *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the instructions for submitting comments, and include the I.D. number in the subject line of the message. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Chuck Tracy, telephone: 503-820-2280. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Schedule for Document Completion and Availability February 27, 2007: “Review of 2006 Ocean Salmon Fisheries” and “Preseason Report I-Stock Abundance Analysis for 2007 Ocean Salmon Fisheries” will be available to the public from the Council office and posted on the Council website at *http://www.pcouncil.org* . March 20, 2007: “Preseason Report II-Analysis of Proposed Regulatory Options for 2007 Ocean Salmon Fisheries” and public hearing schedule will be mailed to the public and posted on the Council website at *http://www.pcouncil.org* . The report will include a description of the adopted salmon management options and a summary of their biological and economic impacts. April 20, 2007: Council adopted ocean salmon fishing management measures will be posted on the Council website at *http://www.pcouncil.org* . May 1, 2007: Federal regulations will be implemented and “Preseason Report III-Analysis of Council-Adopted Ocean Salmon Management Measures for 2007 Ocean Salmon Fisheries” will be available from the Council office and posted on the Council web site at *http://www.pcouncil.org* . Meetings and Hearings January 16-19, 2007: The Salmon Technical Team

(STT)will meet at the Council office in a public work session to draft “Review of 2006 Ocean Salmon Fisheries” and to consider any other estimation or methodology issues pertinent to the 2007 ocean salmon fisheries. February 6-9, 2007: The STT will meet at the Council office in a public work session to draft “Preseason Report I-Stock Abundance Analysis for 2007 Ocean Salmon Fisheries” and to consider any other estimation or methodology issues pertinent to the 2007 ocean salmon fisheries. March 4-9, 2007: The Council and advisory entities will meet at the Doubletree Hotel Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815, Phone: 916-929-8855, to adopt the 2007 salmon management options for public review. March 26-27, 2007: Public hearings will be held to receive comments on the proposed ocean salmon fishery management options adopted by the Council. All public hearings begin at 7 p.m. at the following locations: March 26, 2007: Chateau Westport, Beach Room, 710 W Hancock, Westport, WA 98595, telephone 360-268-9101. March 26, 2007: Red Lion Hotel, South Umpqua Room, 1313 N Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay, OR 97420, telephone 541-267-4141. March 27, 2007: Hilton Sonoma Wine Country, 3555 Round Barn Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, telephone 707-523-7555. April 1-6, 2007: Council and advisory entities meet at the Seattle Marriott Hotel, Sea Tac, 3201 S. 176th Street Seattle, WA 98188 Phone: 206-241-2000, to adopt 2007 management measures for implementation by NMFS. April 3, 2007: Testimony on the management options is taken during the Council meeting at the Seattle Marriott Hotel, Seattle, WA. Although non emergency issues not contained in the STT meeting agendas may come before the STT for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal STT action during these meetings. STT action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and to any issues arising after publication of this document requiring emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the STT's intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations The meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Ms. Carolyn Porter at 503-820-2280 (voice), or 503-820-2299

(fax)at least five days prior to the meeting date. Dated: December 18, 2006. Alan D. Risenhoover, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E6-21980 Filed 12-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S 71 246 Friday, December 22, 2006 Notices DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request December 19, 2006. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments regarding

(a)whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

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

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), *OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV* or fax

(202)395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling

(202)720-8958. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service *Title:* Customer Service Survey Project. *OMB Control Number:* 0579-NEW. *Summary of Collection:* The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulates, and provides services related to, the importation, interstate movement, and exportation of animals, animal products, and other articles to prevent the spread of pests and diseases of livestock. Veterinary Services

(VS)is the unit that carries out these activities to protect animal health. VS plans to conduct a customer Service survey. VS needs to collect information which can be used to identify and correct shortcomings in the delivery of its services. The survey would be in the form of a short questionnaire that VS would present to individuals who use its services. *Need And Use of The Information:* Data collected, analyzed, and interpreted concerning the Customer Service Survey will be used to evaluate and improve service delivery in area offices and import/export facilities. The information is to be used by Veterinary Services managers, and Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officers to revise programs and procedures and to request training for Veterinary Service employees who provide services to customers and stakeholders. If this data is not collected VS offices will lose a measurement tool for evaluating and improving services provided to the public. *Description Of Respondents:* Farms; Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit. *Number Of Respondents:* 5,000. *Frequency Of Responses:* Reporting: On occasion. *Total Burden Hours:* 415. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6-21965 Filed 12-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-34-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request December 19, 2006. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments regarding

(a)whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

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

(FNS)has developed a new reporting system for the nutrition education component of the Food Stamp Program, which is provided for in section 11(f) of the Food Stamp Act, 7 U.S.C. 2020(f). The new Education and Administrative Reporting System

(EARS)will provide uniform data and information about the nutrition education activities of all participating States across the country. The data and information collected through EARS will inform management decisions, support policy initiatives, provide documentation for legislative, budget and other requests, and support planning within the agency. Data will be submitted electronically by all state FSP agencies annually. *Need and Use of the Information:* EARS will allow for the collection of uniform data on program activities, making it possible to describe who is reached, what they are taught and how resources are used in Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE). Data collected under this new system include demographic characteristics of participants receiving nutrition education benefits, topics covered by the educational intervention, education delivery sites, education strategies, and resource allocation. Without this data, FNS would not be able to respond timely and effectively to legislative and budget information requests or monitor trends in program activities. *Description of Respondents:* State, Local, or Tribal Government. *Number of Respondents:* 52. *Frequency of Responses:* Reporting: Annually. *Total Burden Hours:* 2,808. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer [FR Doc. E6-21968 Filed 12-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-30-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS-2006-0194] Control of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia; Public Meetings AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. SUMMARY: We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's Veterinary Services program will host four public meetings to present current information about the outbreaks of viral hemorrhagic septicemia

(VHS)and actions taken to prevent the spread of this fish disease, and to discuss issues concerning possible regulation of VHS by the Agency. DATES: The meetings will be held in Lakewood, CO, and Memphis, TN, on January 9, 2007, and in Romulus, MI, and Coraopolis, PA, on January 10, 2007. Each meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon, local time. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the following locations: • *Lakewood, CO:* U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, 134 Union Boulevard, 1st Floor Conference Room, Lakewood, CO. • *Memphis, TN:* The Peabody Memphis Hotel, 149 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN. • *Romulus, MI:* Crowne Plaza Hotel, Detroit-Metro Airport, 8000 Merriman Road, Romulus, MI. • *Coraopolis, PA:* Pittsburgh Airport Marriott, 777 Aten Road, Coraopolis, PA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Jill Rolland, Aquaculture Specialist, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 46, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231;

(301)734-7727. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Viral hemorrhagic septicemia

(VHS)is a highly contagious disease of fresh and saltwater fish. The virus that causes VHS produces clinical signs in susceptible fish including internal hemorrhaging and death, but other species may carry the virus and show no clinical signs. The disease does not pose a risk to people, but it has recently been found to affect a number of free-ranging fish species previously not known to be susceptible, including a number of important baitfish, recreational, and foodfish species. In response to outbreaks of VHS in the Great Lakes region and the potential impact on aquacultured fish species in the United States, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued an emergency order on October 24, 2006, prohibiting the importation of certain species of live fish from Ontario and Quebec, Canada, into the United States and the interstate movement of the same species from the eight States bordering the Great Lakes: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. On November 14, 2006, APHIS modified the October 24, 2006, emergency order to allow the interstate movement of VHS-susceptible species for slaughter or research under certain conditions and to allow the importation of VHS-susceptible species of salmonids from Ontario and Quebec into the United States if the fish meet the requirements specified in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Title 50 Certification (50 CFR 16.13(a)(3) and 16.13(b)). Now we are advising the public that APHIS' Veterinary Services program will host four public meetings on VHS. The purpose of the meetings is to present current information about the outbreaks of VHS and actions taken to prevent its spread, and to give interested persons an opportunity to present data and views concerning the possible regulation of VHS by the Agency. The meetings will be held in Lakewood, CO, and Memphis, TN, on January 9, 2007, and in Romulus, MI, and Coraopolis, PA, on January 10, 2007. Each meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon, local time. A representative of APHIS will preside at each public meeting. Any interested person may appear and be heard in person, by attorney, or by other representative. Written statements may be submitted and will be made part of the meeting record. Registration for each meeting will take place 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the meeting. Persons who wish to speak at a meeting will be asked to sign in with their name and organization to establish a record for the meeting. We ask that anyone who reads a statement provide two copies to the presiding officer at the meeting. The presiding officer may limit the time for each presentation so that all interested persons appearing at each meeting have an opportunity to participate. Each meeting may be terminated at any time if all persons desiring to speak and who are present in the meeting room have been heard. Done in Washington, DC, this 19th day of December 2006. Elizabeth E. Gaston, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E6-21966 Filed 12-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-34-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency Commodity Credit Corporation Information Collection; Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA. ACTION: Notice; request for comment. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Farm Service Agency and the Commodity Credit Corporation are seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the extension of a currently approved information collection used in support of the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). The information collected is needed to determine eligibility to obtain NAP assistance. DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 20, 2007 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Clay Lagasse, Section Head; Common Disaster Provisions Section, Disaster Branch; Production, Emergencies and Compliance Division, Farm Service Agency, USDA, Mail Stop 0517, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-0522 and to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. Comments also may be submitted by e-mail to: *Clay.Lagasse@wdc.usda.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clay Lagasse, Section Head, Common Disaster Provisions Section, Disaster Assistance Branch,

(202)205-9893. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Description of Information Collection *Title:* Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. *OMB Number:* 0560-0175. *Expiration Date of Approval:* July 31, 2007. *Type of Request:* Extension with revision. *Abstract:* The Noninsured Crop Assistance Program is authorized under 7 U.S.C. 7333 and implemented under regulations issued at 7 CFR Part 1437. The NAP is administered under the general supervision of the Executive Vice-President of CCC (who also serves as Administrator, FSA), and is carried out by FSA State and County committees. The information collected allows CCC to provide assistance under NAP for losses of commercial crops or other agricultural commodities (except livestock) for which catastrophic risk protection under 7 U.S.C. 1508 is not available, and that is produced for food or fiber. Additionally, NAP provides assistance for losses of floriculture, ornamental nursery, Christmas tree crops, turf grass sod, seed crops, aquaculture (including ornamental fish), sea oats and sea grass, industrial crops, and tropical agricultural crops. The information collected is necessary to determine whether a producer and crop or commodity meet applicable conditions for assistance and to determine compliance with existing rules. Producers must annually:

(1)Request NAP coverage by completing an application for coverage and paying a service fee by the CCC-established application closing date;

(2)file a current crop-year report of acreage for the covered crop or commodity; and

(3)certify production of each covered crop or commodity. When damage to a covered crop or commodity occurs, producers must file a notice of loss with the local FSA administrative county office within 15 calendar days of occurrence or 15 calendar days of the date damage to the crop or commodity becomes apparent. Producers must also file an application for payment and certification of income with the local FSA administrative county office. *Estimate of Burden:* Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 0.6 hours per response. *Type of Respondents:* Producers of commercial crops or other agricultural commodities (except livestock). *Estimated Annual Number of Respondents:* 291,500. *Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent:* 3. *Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents:* 2,143,562. *Comment is invited on:*

(1)Whether this collection of information is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical or scientific utility;

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

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

(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized, and included in the submission for Office of Management and Budget approval. Signed at Washington, DC, on December 15, 2006. Teresa Lasseter, Administrator, Farm Service Agency, and Executive Vice-President, Commodity Credit Corporation. [FR Doc. 06-9830 Filed 12-21-06; 8:45 am]

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