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Date: 2006-12-27

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1. Extension of Regulatory and Administrative Waivers Granted for Public and Indian Housing Programs To Assist With

Part V: Housing and Urban Development Department,

This notice advises the public of HUD's decision to extend for an additional period ending December 31, 2007, or for such other period as specified in this notice (e.g., Uniform Financial Reporting Standards (UFRS) and Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) waivers) certain HUD regulations and other administrative requirements governing HUD's
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

2. Streamlined Application Process in Public/Private Partnerships For the Mixed-Finance Development of Public Housing

Part IV: Housing and Urban Development Department,

This proposed rule would revise the current application process for participation in mixedfinance public housing development programs, including HOPE VI, to simplify and streamline the application, review, and approval processes. Currently, a public housing agency (PHA) is required to submit a variety of closing documents to HUD, both before
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

3. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Astragalus ampullarioides

Part III: Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service,

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are designating critical habitat for two endangered plants, Astragalus ampullarioides (Shivwits milkvetch) and Astragalus holmgreniorum (Holmgren milkvetch) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In total, approximately 6,289 acres (ac) (2,545 hectares (ha)) fall within the
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

4. Fuel Economy Labeling of Motor Vehicles: Revisions To Improve Calculation of Fuel Economy Estimates

Part II: Environmental Protection Agency,

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing changes to the methods used to calculate the fuel economy estimates that are posted on window stickers of all new cars and light trucks sold in the United States. This final rule will greatly improve the EPA fuel economy estimates to more accurately inform consumers about the fuel economy
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

5. Agency Information Collection Activities: Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request

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

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

6. WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding Antidumping Measures on Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip Coils From Mexico

NOTICES: Mexico; stainless steel sheets and strip coils; antidumping measures,

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is providing notice that on October 26, 2006, the Dispute Settlement Body established, at the request of Mexico, a panel under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO Agreement) concerning certain U.S. antidumping orders against stainless steel sheet and
OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE : Trade Representative, Office of United States

7. WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding United States-- Customs Bond Directive for Merchandise Subject to

NOTICES: Dispute settlement panel proceedings—; India; customs bond directive for merchandise subject to anti-dumping and countervailing duties,

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (``USTR'') is providing notice that on November 21, 2006, the Dispute Settlement Body, at India's request, established a panel under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (``WTO Agreement''). That request may be found at

9. Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request--Savings Association Holding Company Report

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

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507. The Office of Thrift Supervision within the Department
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY : Thrift Supervision Office

10. Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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

Periodically, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish a summary of information collection requests under OMB review, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these documents, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on (240) 2761243. Proposed

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES : Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

11. Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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

Periodically, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish a summary of information collection requests under OMB review, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these [[Page 77768]]
documents, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on (240) 2761243.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES : Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

12. Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Meeting

NOTICES: Shipping Coordinating Committee,

The Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC) will conduct an open meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 in room 6319 of the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters building, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC, 205930001. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 51st Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE : State Department

13. Administrator's Line of Succession Designation, No. 1-A, Revision 27

NOTICES: Administrator; line of succession,

This document replaces and supersedes ``Line of Succession Designation No. 1A, Revision 26.''

Line of Succession Designation No. 1A, Revision 27

Effective immediately, the Administrator's Line of Succession Designation is as follows:
(a) In the event of my inability to perform the functions and duties of my position, or my absence from

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION : Small Business Administration

14. Oregon Disaster OR-00015

NOTICES: Oregon,

This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of OREGON dated 12/19/2006.

Incident: Severe Winter Storm & Flooding.

Incident Period: 11/02/2006 through 11/08/2006.

Effective Date: 12/19/2006.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 02/20/2007.

Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date:

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION : Small Business Administration

15. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of

NOTICES: Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc.,

December 18, 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 6, 2006, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

16. Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change

NOTICES: NYSE Arca, Inc.,

December 19, 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 1, 2006, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items, I,

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

17. Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of Proposed

NOTICES: NYSE Arca, Inc.,

December 19, 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 18, 2006, NYSE Arca, Inc. (the ``Exchange''), through its wholly owned subsidiary, NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (``NYSE Arca Equities''), filed with the Securities and Exchange

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

18. Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed

NOTICES: New York Stock Exchange LLC,

December 18, 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 1, 2006, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

19. Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness

NOTICES: National Securities Clearing Corp.,

December 18, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on November 3, 2006, the National Securities Clearing Corporation (``NSCC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below,

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

20. Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Establish

NOTICES: NASDAQ Stock Market LLC,

December 18, 2006.

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 December 12, 2006, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

21. Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

NOTICES: NASDAQ Stock Market LLC,

December 19, 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 7, 2006, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

22. Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

NOTICES: NASDAQ Stock Market LLC,

December 19, 2006.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 19(b)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

23. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Order Approving a Proposed Rule Change Relating To

NOTICES: Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,

December 18, 2006.

On April 21, 2006, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'').\1\ Notice of the proposal was published in the Federal Register on October 4, 2006.\2\ No

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

24. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change To Modify its

NOTICES: Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,

December 19, 2006.

I. Introduction

On October 4, 2006, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') proposed rule change SRFICC200615 pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'').\1\ Notice of the proposal was published in the Federal

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

25. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change to Replace

NOTICES: Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,

December 19, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on October 4, 2006, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') and on November 14, 2006, amended the proposed rule change as described in Items

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION : Securities and Exchange Commission

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