This notice proposes changes in the metropolitan area definitions used to calculate HUD median family income estimates and income limits. In this notice, HUD is proposing to issue FY2006 income limits that are based on current Office of Management and Budget (OMB) metropolitan statistical area (MSA) definitions based on 2000 Census data rather

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT : Western Area Power Administration

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to require the use of electronic submissions in all agency hearings, except for those conducted on a highlevel radioactive waste repository application (which are covered under a separate set of regulations). The amendments would require the electronic transmission of

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Western Area Power Administration

This document revises the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Policy Directive. This final Policy Directive reflects statutory amendments to the program and provides guidance to Federal agencies on the general conduct of the STTR program. This revised directive includes amendments to streamline and enhance the program.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION : Western Area Power Administration

EPA is promulgating new source performance standards (NSPS) and emission guidelines for new and existing ``other'' solid waste incineration units (OSWI). The final rules for OSWI units fulfill the requirements of sections 111 and 129 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), which require EPA to promulgate NSPS and emission guidelines for solid waste

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY : Western Area Power Administration

The Western Area Power Administration (Western), a Federal power marketing agency of the Department of Energy (DOE), announces the ParkerDavis Project (PDP) Post2008 Resource Pool Allocation Procedures, developed under the requirements of the Energy Planning and Management Program (EPAMP). EPAMP provides for the establishment of projectspecific

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY : Western Area Power Administration

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Veterans' Disability Benefits Commission has scheduled a meeting for January 19 20, 2006 at the Embassy Suites DC Convention Center, 900 10th Street, NW., Washington, DC. The meeting will begin each day at 9:30 a.m. On January

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department

TSA invites public comment on one currently approved information collection requirement abstracted below that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : Transportation Security Administration

TSA invites public comment on the new information collection requirement abstracted below that will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : Transportation Security Administration

TSA invites public comment on one currently approved information collection requirement abstracted below that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : Transportation Security Administration

Summary: Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority

DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department

The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes a list of information collection packages that will require clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with Public Law 10413, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, effective October 1, 1995. The information collection packages that may be included in this notice are

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION : Social Security Administration

These regulations reflect and implement amendments to the Social Security Act (the Act) made by part of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA). Section 7213(a)(1)(A) of the IRTPA requires that we limit individuals to three replacement SSN cards per year and ten replacement SSN cards during a lifetime. The provision

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION : Social Security Administration

December 9, 2005.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 22, 2005, the International Securities Exchange, Inc. (``ISE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

December 12, 2005.

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'' or ``Exchange Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on May 27, 2005, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold the following meeting during the week of December 19, 2005:

A Closed Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 2 p.m.

Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners,

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Housing Service's (RHS) intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for ``SelfHelp Technical Assistance Grants'' (7 CFR part 1944, subpart I).

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Housing Service

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR part 107, subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein. This notice is abbreviated to

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR Part 107, Subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein. Each Mode of transportation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing draft interim guidance on concentration averaging for public comment. The NRC is currently in the process of preparing a Standard Review Plan (SRP) to provide guidance to NRC staff regarding reviews of waste determinations
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submitted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The NRC is preparing a submittal to OMB for review of continued approval of information collections under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted:

1. The title of the information collection: Billing Instructions for NRC Cost Type Contracts.

2.

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission

It is the intention of NRCS in Indiana to issue three revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The revised standards are: Residue and Tillage ManagementNoTill (329), Residue and Tillage ManagementMulchTill (345) and Sediment Basin (350). These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Natural Resources Conservation Service

NMFS is required by the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), as amended to develop plans for the conservation and survival of Federally listed species, i.e., recovery plans. NMFS is announcing its' intent to prepare a recovery plan for the Central California Coast coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) Evolutionarily Significant Unit (CCC coho

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NMFS proposes 2006 and 2007 harvest specifications, reserves and apportionments, and Pacific halibut prohibited species catch (PSC) limits, for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits and associated management measures for groundfish during the 2006 and 2007 fishing years. The

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NMFS proposes 2006 and 2007 harvest specifications and prohibited species catch (PSC) allowances for the groundfish fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2006 and 2007 fishing years and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration