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26. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change

NOTICES: Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board,

December 13, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 24, 2006, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (``MSRB'' or ``Board'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

27. Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change

NOTICES: International Securities Exchange LLC,

December 12, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on December 4, 2006, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (``ISE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change, as

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

28. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change Relating

NOTICES: Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,

December 13, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on March 28, 2006, Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') and on September 28, 2006, amended the proposed rule change as described in Items I,

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

29. Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change Relating to

NOTICES: Depository Trust Co.,

December 13, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on March 28, 2006, The Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') and on September 29, 2006, amended the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

30. Self Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

NOTICES: Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.,

December 12, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 16, 2006, the Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. (``CHX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

31. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule

NOTICES: Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.,

December 13, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on July 7, 2006, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

32. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change

NOTICES: Tax services for persons in financial reporting oversight roles; propose rule filing,

December 14, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 107(b) of the SarbanesOxley Act of 2002 (the ``Act''), notice is hereby given that on October 31, 2006, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the ``Board'' or the ``PCAOB'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change described in

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

33. Joint Industry Plan; Notice of Filing and Effectiveness of Amendment No. 18 to the Joint Self-Regulatory Organization

NOTICES: American Stock Exchange LLC et al.,

December 14, 2006.

I. Introduction and Description

Notice is hereby given that on December 13, 2006, the operating committee (``Operating Committee'' or ``Committee'') \1\ of the Joint SelfRegulatory Organization Plan Governing the Collection, Consolidation, and Dissemination of Quotation and Transaction Information for NasdaqListed Securities

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

34. Members Mutual Funds, et al.; Notice of Application

NOTICES: MEMBERS Mutual Funds, et al.,

Summary of the Application: The order would permit certain registered openend management investment companies to acquire shares of other registered openend management investment companies and unit investment trusts (``UITs'') that are within and outside the same group of investment companies.
Applicants: MEMBERS Mutual Funds (``MMF''), ULTRA Series
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

35. Tariff of Tolls

PROPOSED RULES: Tolls tariff,

The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Tariff of Tolls in their respective jurisdictions. The Tariff sets forth the level of tolls assessed on all commodities and
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

36. International Product and Pricing Initiatives

PROPOSED RULES: International product and pricing initiatives,

The Postal Service \TM\ is proposing a major redesign of its international products including changes in prices and mail classifications. There are two main features of this redesign.

First, we propose to more closely align our international products with their domestic counterparts for ease of use and added value to customers. This will be

POSTAL SERVICE : Postal Service

37. Proposed Collection: Comment Request for Review of New Information Collection Form: OPM Optional Form XX

NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a new information collection document. Optional Form (OF) XX, Certificate of Medical Examination
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT : Personnel Management Office

38. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories; Proposed Revised Fee Schedule

NOTICES: Fee schedule,

This notice provides the proposed revised schedule of fees to be charged by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs). OSHA charges fees for specific types of services it provides to NRTLs. The fees charged to NRTLs first went into effect on October 1, 2000.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration

39. Omaha Public Power District; Notice of Withdrawal of Application for Amendment to Facility Operating License

NOTICES: Omaha Public Power District,

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC/the Commission) has granted the request of Omaha Public Power District (OPPD, the licensee) to withdraw its August 11, 2005, application for proposed amendment to Facility Operating License No. DPR40 for the Fort Calhoun Station, Unit No. 1, located in Washington County, Nebraska.

The proposed

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION : Nuclear Regulatory Commission

40. Notice of Availability of Invention for Licensing; Government- Owned Invention

NOTICES: Inventions, Government-owned; availability for licensing,

The invention listed below is assigned to the U.S. Government as represented by the Secretary of the Navy and is available for licensing by the Department of the Navy. Navy Case No. 96,854: DIOLS FORMED BY RINGOPENING OF EPOXIES and any continuations, continuations inpart, divisionals or reissues thereof.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE : Navy Department

41. National Science Board Commission on 21st Century Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics;

NOTICES: Commission on 21st Century in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics,

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92 463, as amended), the National Science Board announces the following meeting:

Date and Time: Friday, December 22, 2006, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. EST (teleconference meeting)

Place: National Science Foundation, Arlington, Virginia, Room 1235 will be available to the public to

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION : National Science Foundation

42. National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

NOTICES: National Register of Historic Places; pending nominations,

Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before December 2, 2006. Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service

43. Dry Tortugas National Park--Special Regulations

RULES: Dry Tortugas National Park, FL; visitor use and resource protection,

This rule will delete obsolete regulations; limit the area, extent and methods of recreational fishing within portions of the park's boundaries; implement a Research Natural Area (RNA); clarify the Superintendent's authority to regulate fishing, boating, and permitted activities; regulate vessel operation, anchoring and human activity; provide
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : National Park Service

44. Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

NOTICES: Pacific Fishery Management Council,

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Ad Hoc Shoreside Whiting Alternative Group (Ad Hoc Group) will hold a work session via conference call, which is open to the public.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

45. North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

NOTICES: North Pacific Fishery Management Council,

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Steller Sea Lion Mitigation Committee (SSLMC) will meet in Anchorage, AK.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

46. New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

NOTICES: New England Fishery Management Council,

The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Scallop Committee in January, 2007 to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

47. Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

NOTICES: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council,

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene its SSC Selection Committee via conference call to select several (2 or 3) of the Standing SSC members to serve on a select committee. The committee members will monitor the actions of the NMFS design and analysis group and report to the Council.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

48. Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

NOTICES: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council,

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a public meeting of the Shrimp Advisory Panel (AP).
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

49. Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

NOTICES: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council,

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene a public meeting of the Ad Hoc Grouper Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Advisory Panel (AHGIFQAP).
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50. Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council); Public Meeting

NOTICES: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council,

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene a public meeting of the Ad Hoc Shrimp Effort Management Advisory Panel (AP).
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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