The Federal Register

Commission Guidance Regarding Accounting for Sales of Vaccines and Bioterror Countermeasures to the Federal Government

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) is publishing this interpretive release with respect to accounting for sales of vaccines and bioterror countermeasures to the Federal government for placement into stockpiles related to the Vaccines for Children Program or the Strategic National Stockpile.

Notice of Opportunity To Register Early for Electronic Submission of Grant Applications for HUD Funding Opportunities;

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

As part of the ongoing implementation of Electronic Government (EGovernment), a key component of the President's Management Agenda, HUD is continuing with its transition to a total electronic grant application system. This system requires applicants to submit applications for Federal grants electronically through Grants.gov, the governmentwide portal for electronic grant applications. To protect the applicant and the applicant's information, and to assure Federal agencies that they are interacting with officials authorized to submit applications on behalf of applicant entities, an applicant must register with Grants.gov to submit an application for funding.

To facilitate the Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 Federal grant application process, this notice encourages prospective applicants for HUD funding to register early for the FY2006 funding cycle. Registering now, in advance of agencies posting their FY2006 grant opportunities, may eliminate many of the registration issues that HUD applicants faced i

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

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 collection of information, existing collection in use without an OMB control number and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to assure that on the job training establishments are providing veterans with the appropriate rehabilitation training.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

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 collection of information, including each proposed new collection and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to evaluate disabled veterans independent living needs.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Acquisition and Materiel Management (OA&MM), 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 collection of information, including each proposed new collection and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to measure customer satisfaction with delivered products and services.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

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 collection of information, existing collection in use without an OMB control number and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to ensure contracts between VA and training facilities and vendors are consistent with the Federal Procurement Regulations.

Direct Mail Program for Submitting Form I-485, Application To Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status; Form

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a notice in the Federal Register on November 19, 2004, at 69 FR 67751 which announced the expansion of the
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Direct Mail Program to provide that certain filings of Forms I485, I 765, and I131 be filed at a designated Chicago, Illinois Lockbox Facility for initial processing. That notice, among other things, directed certain aliens applying for work authorization under 8 CFR 274a.12(c)(10), who were described as ``aliens granted Suspension of Deportation who are required to file with the USCIS Service Center having jurisdiction,`` to submit their Form I765, Application for Employment Authorization, to the Chicago Lockbox Facility. This statement was incorrect in two ways. First, 8 CFR 274a(12)(c)(10) provides that an alien ``who has filed an application for suspension of deportation.* * *'' may be authorized to accept employment in the United States. That provision, however, does not cover an alien who has already been grant

Open Meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, established by the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act (Title V of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003).

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0035

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to request approval to continue the collection of information under 30 CFR part 779, Surface Mining Permit ApplicationsMinimum Requirements for Environmental Resources. This information collection activity was previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and assigned clearance number 1029 0035.

Notice Announcing Addresses for Service of Process

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

As set forth in a Federal Register rule in the Rules and Regulations section, we have amended our rules regarding service of legal process in lawsuits involving judicial review of Agency final decisions on individual claims for benefits under titles II, VIII, and/ or XVI of the Social Security Act. Under the new rules, summonses and complaints in these types of cases should be mailed directly to the office in SSA's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) that is responsible for the processing and handling of litigation in the particular jurisdiction in which the complaint has been filed. The names and current addresses of those offices, and the jurisdictions for which they are currently responsible, are detailed in this Notice.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes a list of information collection packages that requires 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 for new information collections, approval of existing information collections, revisions to OMBapproved information collections, and extensions (no change) of OMBapproved information collections.

SSA is soliciting comments on the accuracy of the Agency's burden estimate; the need for the information; its practical utility; ways to enhance its quality, utility, and clarity; and ways to minimize burden on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Written comments and recommendations regarding the information collection(s) should be submitted to the OMB Desk Officer and the SSA Reports Clearan

Service of Process

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

We are amending our rules regarding service of legal process in lawsuits involving judicial review of Agency final decisions on individual claims for benefits under titles II, VIII, and/or XVI of the Social Security Act (Act). Under the current rules, summonses and complaints in these types of cases are required to be sent to the Social Security Administration (SSA), Office of the General Counsel (OGC) in Baltimore, Maryland. These final rules provide that summonses and complaints in these types of cases shall be mailed directly to the OGC office that is responsible for the processing and handling of litigation in the particular jurisdiction in which the complaint has been filed. The names and addresses of those offices, and the jurisdictions for which they are currently responsible, are detailed in a separate notice in the Notices section of today's Federal Register. Future changes in the addresses and/or jurisdictional responsibilities of these offices will similarly be published in the Feder

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2005.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
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``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 15, 2005, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by CBOE. The Exchange filed the proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

CBOE proposes to extend a pilot program relatin

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Amex

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 1, 2005.

I. Introduction

On September 29, 2005, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') 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\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ to adopt a modified Amex Listing Agreement. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on October 25, 2005.\3\ The Commission received no comments on the proposal. This order approves the proposed rule change.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 52630 (October 18, 2005), 70 FR 61670.

II. Description of the Proposal

The Exchange proposes to adopt a modified Amex Listing Agreement for the purpose of (i) combining the two forms of Amex Listing Agreements presently available into one form of Amex Listing Agreement to be submitted to the Exchange by all issuers in connection with a list

Firsthand Funds and Firsthand Capital Management, Inc.; Notice of Application

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Summary of the Application: The requested order would permit certain registered openend management investment companies to enter into and materially amend subadvisory agreements without shareholder approval and would grant relief from certain disclosure requirements.

Applicants: Firsthand Funds (the ``Trust'') and Firsthand Capital Management, Inc. (the ``Adviser'').

Filing Date: The application was filed on March 9, 2005 and amended on November 22, 2005.

Hearing or Notification of Hearing: An order granting the application will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing by writing to the Commission's Secretary and serving applicants with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the Commission by 5:30 p.m. on December 27, 2005, and should be accompanied by proof of service on applicants in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 20549.
Extension: Rule 31a1; SEC File No. 270173; OMB Control No. 3235 0178.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [44 U.S.C. 35013520], the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collections of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit these existing collections of information to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for extension.

Rule 31a1 [17 CFR 270.31a1] under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the ``Act'') is entitled ``Records to be maintained by registered investment companies, certain majorityowned subsidiaries thereof, and other persons having transactions with registered investment companies.'' Rule 31a1 requires registered investment companies (``funds''), and every underwriter, broker, dealer, or investment adviser that is a majo

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 20549.
Extension: Rule 24b1; SEC File No. 270205; OMB Control No. 3235 0194.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval.

Rule 24b1 (17 CFR 240.24b1) requires a national securities exchange to keep and make available for public inspection a copy of its registration statement and exhibits filed with the Commission, along with any amendments thereto.

There are eight national securities exchanges that spend approximately one half hour each complying with this rule, for an aggregate total compliance burden of four hours per year. Th

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 20549.

Extension:

Rule 15Aj1. SEC File No. 27025. OMB Control No. 32350044.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collections of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit these existing collections of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval.

Rule 15Aj1 implements the requirements of sections 15A, 17, and 19 of the Act by requiring every association registered as, or applying for registration as, a national securities association or as an affiliated securities association to keep its registration statement uptodate by making periodic filings with the Commission on Form X 15AJ1 and Form X15AJ2.

Rule 15Aj1 requires a securities association to p

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 20549.
Extension: Rule 11a11(T); SEC File No. 270428; OMB Control No. 32350478.

On January 27, 1976, the Commission adopted Rule 11a11(T) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act'') to certain exempt transactions of exchange members for their own accounts that would otherwise be prohibited under Section 11(a) of the Exchange Act. The rule provides that a member's proprietary order may be executed on the

Great River Energy, Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) in connection with possible impacts related to the construction and operation of a natural gas fired simple cycle, combustion turbine power generation facility in Cambridge Township in Isanti County, Minnesota. The electrical output from the facility is expected to range from 170 megawatts (MW) to 190 MW depending upon operating conditions.

Electronic Filing of Settlement and Final Judgment Notices by Railroad Employers

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Railroad Retirement Board (Board) proposes to amend its regulations to include the option of electronic notification by railroad employers of settlements and final judgments based on an injury for which sickness benefits have been paid under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA). Part 341 currently requires that notifications of settlements and final judgments be submitted to the Board in writing. The proposed rule would allow these notifications to be made by railroad employers either in writing or by sending an electronic message, e.g. via email.

Requests for Reconsideration and Appeals Within the Board

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Railroad Retirement Board (Board) proposes to amend its regulations to include video teleconferencing as an option for hearings of appeals under the Railroad Retirement Act and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. The Board's hearings officers will determine if a hearing should be scheduled using this option, rather than a telephone conference call hearing or an in person hearing.

178 and 180

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule revises terminology, definitions, and requirements for consistency with the Hazardous Materials Safety and Security Reauthorization Act of 2005. These amendments include revising the definitions of ``hazmat employee'' and ``hazmat employer;'' revision of shipping paper retention requirements; providing a security plan exception for farmers; adding conditional applicability of postal laws and regulations; and replacement of ``Exemption'' with ``Special permit.''

Valuation of Benefits; Mortality Assumptions

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

In rule document 0523554 beginning on page 72205 in the issue of Friday, December 2, 2005, make the following correction:

Appendix A to Part 4044[Corrected]

On page 72208, in the second column, in Appendix A to Part 4044, in the first paragraph, in the second line, ``set forth that for'' should read ``set forth for''
[FR Doc. C523554 Filed 12805; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 150501D

General Electric Company; Notice of Acceptance of Application for Final Design Approval and Standard Design

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) has received an application from General Electric Company (GE) dated August 24, 2005, filed pursuant to section 103 of the Atomic Energy Act and Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52, for the final design approval and standard design certification of the Economic Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (ESBWR) Standard Plant Design. GE supplemented its application by letters dated September 19 and 20, 2005, and October 6, 12, 17, 20, 22 (2 letters), 24 (5 letters), and 28, 2005. The application, as revised and supplemented, is considered sufficiently complete to be accepted formally as a docketed application for design certification. The docket number established for this application is 52010. A notice relating to the rulemaking pursuant to 10 CFR 52.51 for design certification, including provisions for participation of the public and other parties, will be published in the future.

The ES

Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste; Revised

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The 166th Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste (ACNW) meeting scheduled for December 1315, 2005, Room T2B3, Two White Flint North, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland has been revised as noted below. This notice was previously published on Thursday, December 1, 2005 (70 FR 72127).

Tuesday, December 13, 2005

8:30 a.m.8:45 a.m.: Opening Statement (Open)The ACNW Chairman will make opening remarks regarding the conduct of today's sessions.

8:45 a.m.10:15 a.m.: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC's) Plans for the Implementation of a Dose Standard After 10,000 Years (Open)NRC is proposing to amend its regulations at 10 CFR Part 63 that govern the disposal of highlevel radioactive wastes in a proposed geologic repository at Yucca Mountain. The proposed rule would implement EPA's proposed standards for doses that could occur after 10,000 years but within the period of geologic stability. The Committee will continue its discussions with representatives from NRC's Office of Nuclear Ma

Entergy Operations, Inc., Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) is considering issuance of an exemption from Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, Appendix E, Section IV.F.2.c for Facility Operating License No. NPF38, issued to Entergy Operations, Inc. (EOI or the licensee), for operation of the Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3), located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. Therefore, as required by 10 CFR 51.21, the NRC is issuing this environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact. Environmental Assessment

Identification of the Proposed Action

The proposed action, as described in the licensee's application for a onetime exemption to the requirements of 10 CFR part 50, appendix E, section IV.F.2.c, dated October 24, 2005, would allow the licensee to reschedule the planned offsite fullparticipation emergency exercise from December 7, 2005 to June 28, 2006. Subsequent exercises would be scheduled in accordance with the original bienni

Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Alaska Museum, Fairbanks, AK

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary object in the possession of the University of Alaska Museum, Fairbanks, AK. The human remains and associated funerary object were removed from the base of College Hill in Fairbanks, AK, and the vicinity of Nenana, AK.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains and associated funerary object. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the University of Alaska Museum professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Nenana Native Assoc

Notice of Inventory Completion: San Diego Museum of Man, San Diego, CA

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the San Diego Museum of Man professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation, Oregon.

On an unknown date, human remains representing a minimum of one individual were removed from Blaloc

Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: New York State Museum, Albany, NY

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural items in the possession of the New York State Museum, Albany, NY, that meet the definition of ``sacred objects'' under 25 U.S.C. 3001.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

At an unknown date, Harriet Maxwell Converse of New York City, NY, acquired six carved wooden masks known as False Face masks or Kakhonsas. According to museum records, Mrs. Converse was a frequent visitor to the Six Nations Reserve, Ontario, Canada, and the six Kakhonsas may have been collected there. In 1898, Mrs. Converse donated

Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: Luther College Anthropology Lab, Luther College, Decorah, IA

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural items in the possession of the Luther College Anthropology Lab, Luther College, Decorah, IA, that meet the definition of ``unassociated funerary objects'' under 25 U.S.C. 3001. The cultural items were removed from Alamakee County, IA.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

Luther College Anthropology Lab professional staff consulted with representatives of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, and OtoeMissouria Tribe of Indians, Oklahoma.

On October 10, 1997, human remains and

Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Yellowstone National Park,

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in the possession of the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth Hot Springs, WY. The human remains and cultural items were removed from the Fishing Bridge area of the park.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations within this notice are the sole responsibility of the superintendent, Yellowstone National Park.

A detailed assessment of the human remains and funerary objects was made by Yellowstone National Park professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Arapahoe Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming; Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana; Blackfeet Tribe of th

Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Washington, DC, and U.S.

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains in the control of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Washington, DC, and in possession of the U.S. Department of the
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Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board, Southern Plains Indian Museum, Anadarko, OK. The human remains were removed from a site on the Zuni Reservation, McKinley County, NM.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

An assessment of the human remains was made by the Southern Plains Indian Museum professional staff in consul

Notice of Inventory Completion: Fruitlands Museums, Harvard, MA

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with provisions of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in the possession of the Fruitlands Museums, Harvard, MA. The human remains and associated funerary object were removed from an unknown location in the State of New York.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Fruitlands Museums professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Seneca Nation of New York, SenecaCayuga Tribe of Okl

Notice of Inventory Completion: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO; Correction

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

This notice corrects the cultural affiliation of the human remains and the Indian tribe to whom the human remains will be repatriated that were reported in a notice of inventory completion published in the Federal Register on June 7, 2004 (FR Doc. 0412661, page 31841). In the previous notice, official

Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of Defense, Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA, and Maturango

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in the control of the U.S. Department of Defense, Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS), China Lake, CA, and in the physical custody of the Maturango Museum, Ridgecrest, CA. The human remains and funerary objects were removed from NAWS sites in the Coso Mountains, Inyo County, CA.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

A detailed assessment of the human remains and funerary objects was made by the NAWS professional sta

Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural items in the possession of the American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY, that meet the definition of ``unassociated funerary objects'' under 25 U.S.C. 3001.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum that has control of the cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

The 56 cultural items are 2 baskets, 2 carvings, 12 charms, 2 crowns, 3 wands, 1 pair of earrings, 2 hair pins, 6 headdresses, 5 headdress ornaments, 6 masks, 1 pipe, 6 rattles, 1 walrus ivory, 3 whale's teeth, 1 wooden box with top, 1 bundle of twigs, 1 bone knife, and 1 ceremonial hat. All of the cultural items were collected by Lieut

Environmental Literacy Grants

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The NOAA Office of Education (OEd) is issuing a request for applications for environmental literacy projects. Projects selected for funding will have a duration between one and five years and will (1) further the use and incorporation of the Ocean Literacy Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts in formal and informal education and/or measure ocean literacy among the public; or (2) strengthen the capacity to develop a workforce knowledgeable in weather and climate. All projects shall employ the strategies articulated in the NOAA Education Plan and involve NOAA entities as partners. It is anticipated that final recommendations for funding under this announcement will be made by June 30, 2006, and that projects funded under this announcement will have a start date no earlier than September 1, 2006.

Kumho Tire Co., Inc, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Kumho Tire Co., Inc. (Kumho) has determined that certain tires that it produced in 2005 do not comply with S4.3.4 of 49 CFR 571.109, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 109, ``New pneumatic tires.'' Kumho has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, ``Defect and Noncompliance Reports.''

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h), Kumho has petitioned for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.

This notice of receipt of Kumho's petition is published under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any agency decision or other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petition.

Affected are a total of approximately 197,147 temporary spare tires produced in February 2005. S4.3.4 of FMVSS No. 109 requires that each tire have permanently molded onto the sidewall the maximum inflation pressure in kPa followed in parenth

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (Cooper) has determined that certain tires that it produced in 2005 do not comply with S4.3(a) of 49 CFR 571.109, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 109, ``New pneumatic tires'' and with 49 CFR 574.5, ``Tire Identification Requirements.'' Cooper has filed an appropriate report pursuant [[Page 73325]]

to 49 CFR part 573, ``Defect and Noncompliance Reports.''

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h), Cooper has petitioned for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.

This notice of receipt of Cooper's petition is published under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any agency decision or other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petition.

Affected are a total of approximately 668 size 235/70R15 tires produced during the period January 9, 2005 through June 18, 2005. S4.3(a) and Part 574.5(b)

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (Cooper) has determined that certain tires that it produced in 2005 do not comply with S4.3(a) of 49 CFR 571.109, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 109, ``New pneumatic tires'' and with 49 CFR 574.5, Tire ``Identification Requirements''. Cooper has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, ``Defect and Noncompliance Reports.''

Affected are a total of approximately 488 size 225/70R15 tires produced during the period January 30, 2005 through April 16, 2005. S4.3(a) and Sec. 574.5(b) require a t

Bridgestone Firestone North America Tire, LLC, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Bridgestone Firestone North America Tire, LLC (Bridgestone Firestone) has determined that certain tires it produced in 2005 do not comply with S4.3.2 of 49 CFR 571.109, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 109, ``New pneumatic tires.'' Bridgestone Firestone has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, ``Defect and Noncompliance Reports.''

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h), Bridgestone Firestone has petitioned for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.

This notice of receipt of Bridgestone Firestone's petition is published under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any agency decision or other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petition.

Affected are a total of approximately 50 P205/70R15 Le Mans Champion SE tires produced in 2005. S4.3.2 of FMVSS No. 109 refers to 49 CFR 575.4, section (d) w

Notice of Prospective Patent License

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

NASA hereby gives notice that Exploration Partners, LLC., of Austin, Texas, has applied for an exclusive license to practice the inventions disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 6,164,060 entitled Combustion Chamber/Nozzle Assembly And Fabrication Process Therefrom, 6,308,408 entitled Combustion Chamber/Nozzle Assembly And Fabrication Process Therefrom, 6,195,984 entitled Rocket Engine Thrust Chamber Assembly, 6,330,792 entitled Method Of Making A Rocket Engine Thrust Chamber Assembly, 6,116,020 entitled Injector For Liquid Fueled Rocket Engine, 6,189,315 entitled LowCost Gas Generator And Ignitor, 6,497,091 entitled Hypergolic Ignitor Assembly, 6,845,605 entitled Hypergolic Ignitor and 6,860,099 entitled Liquid Propellant Tracing Impingement Injector. Written objections to the prospective grant of a license should be sent to Mr. James J. McGroary, Chief Patent Counsel/LS01, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812. NASA has not yet made a determination to grant the requested license and may

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The inventions listed below are assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, have been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark office, and are available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The invention listed below assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark office, and is available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The inventions listed below assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, have been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and are available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The inventions listed below assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, have been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and are available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The invention listed below is assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark office, and is available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The invention listed below is assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the subject of a patent application that has been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark office, and is available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The inventions listed below assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, have been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark office, and are available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The inventions listed below assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, have been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark office, and are available for licensing.

Sunshine Act Meeting

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Sunshine Act Meeting

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In the Matter of Certain NAND Flash Memory Circuits and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Decision To

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the United States International Trade Commission has determined to review in part an initial determination (``ID'') issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') finding no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Specifically, the Commission has determined to review the portion of the ALJ's determination relating to anticipation and obviousness. On review, the Commission has determined to take no position with respect to these issues, but to affirm the ALJ's determination of no violation of section 337 and to terminate the investigation.

(A-583-830)

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Stainless Steel Plate in Coils from Taiwan; Final Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

A-549-817

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In response to requests from Sahaviriya Steel Industries Public Company Limited (SSI), United States Steel Corporation (petitioner), and Nucor Corporation (domestic interested party (Nucor)), the Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain hot rolled carbon steel flat products (hotrolled steel) from Thailand. This administrative review covers imports of subject merchandise produced and exported by SSI.

We preliminarily determine that sales of subject merchandise by SSI have been made at not less than normal value (NV). Because SSI made sales at not less than NV for three consecutive years during the antidumping duty order, we are preliminarily revoking the order on hot rolled steel from Thailand with respect to SSI. See Intent to Revoke with Respect to SSI below. In addition, we are preliminarily rescinding this review with respect to Nakornthai Strip Mill Public Co., Ltd. (Nakornthai) and G Street Public Company Limi

Internal Revenue Service

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury--IRS, in accordance with Title XI. Section 11144 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: a Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) invites the general public and other Federal and state agencies to take this opportunity to comment on and have their comments considered in the studies mandated by this section.

Solicitation of New Safe Harbors and Special Fraud Alerts

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 205 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, this annual notice solicits proposals and recommendations for developing new and modifying existing safe harbor provisions under the Federal antikickback statute (section 1128B(b) of the Social Security Act), as well as developing new OIG Special Fraud Alerts.

Public Meetings on Development of Proposed Regulations Governing Tribal Energy Resource Agreements

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Title V, Section 504 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and Executive Order 13175, the Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, seeks to consult on the development of proposed regulations to govern Tribal Energy Resource Agreements. We invite public comments at one or more of a series of meetings between January 9 and 19, 2006.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

Establishment of a Transaction Fee for transportation services provided for the GSA, Office of Global Supply (FL).

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

GSA proposes a change to the Freight Management Program (FMP), Standard Tender of Service (STOS), to establish a transaction fee for transportation services provided to the Eastern Distribution Center (EDC), Burlington, NJ, Western Distribution Center (WDC), French Camp, CA, and the National Industries for the Blind
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(NIB) and National Industries for the Severely Handicapped (NISH). The proposed transaction fee of 4% of the total transportation charges will be deducted from transportation service provider (TSP) invoices prior to payment via the GSA Transportation Management Services Solution (TMSS).

Food Ingredient Solutions, LLC; Filing of Color Additive Petition

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that Food Ingredient Solutions, LLC, has filed a petition proposing that the color additive regulations be amended to expand the use of sodium copper chlorophyllin to include foods generally (with the exception of meat, poultry, fish, and standardized foods) and to include fescue grass as a permitted source.

Dandruff, Seborrheic Dermatitis, and Psoriasis Drug Products Containing Coal Tar and Menthol for Over-the-Counter

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a proposed rule to amend the final monograph (FM) for overthecounter (OTC) dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis drug products to include the combination of 1.8 percent coal tar solution and 1.5 percent menthol in a shampoo drug product to control dandruff. FDA is issuing this proposed rule after considering information submitted in a citizen petition. This proposal is part of FDA's ongoing review of OTC drug products.

Oral Dosage Form New Animal Drugs; Sulfadimethoxine Soluble Powder

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of an abbreviated new animal drug application (ANADA) filed by Cross Vetpharm Group Ltd. The ANADA provides for the oral use of sulfadimethoxine soluble powder to create a solution administered as a drench to cattle or in the drinking water of chickens, turkeys, or cattle for the treatment of coccidiosis or various bacterial diseases.

Ophthalmic and Topical Dosage Form New Animal Drugs; Miconazole Nitrate Cream; Miconazole Nitrate Lotion; Miconazole

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of an abbreviated new animal drug application (ANADA) filed by First Priority, Inc. The ANADA provides for topical use of miconazole nitrate as a spray or lotion on dogs and cats for the treatment of certain fungal infections.

Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The following applicants have applied for a scientific research permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (we) solicits review and comment from local, State, and Federal agencies, and the public on the following permit requests.

Endangered Species Recovery Permit Application

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The following applicant has applied for a scientific research permit to conduct certain activities with an endangered species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (``we'') solicits review and comment from the public, and from local, State, and Federal agencies on the following permit request.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Finding on a Petition To Delist the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) in

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce a 90-day finding on a petition to delist the gray wolf (Canis lupus) in Nevada. We find that the petition and the available literature cited in the petition do not present substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that delisting may be warranted. We will not be initiating a further status review in response to this petition. We ask the public to submit to us any new information that becomes available concerning the status of or threats to the gray wolf. This information will help us monitor and encourage the conservation of this species.

Notice of Proposals to Engage in Permissible Nonbanking Activities or to Acquire Companies that are Engaged in

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225) to engage de novo, or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies listed below, that engages either directly or through a subsidiary or other company, in a nonbanking activity that is listed in Sec. 225.28 of Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.28) or that the Board has determined by Order to be closely related to banking and permissible for bank holding companies. Unless otherwise noted, these activities will be conducted throughout the United States.

Each notice is available for inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notice also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the question whether the proposal complies with the standards of section 4 of the BHC Act. Additional information on all

Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

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

Availability of Funds and Collection of Checks

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Board of Governors is amending appendix A of Regulation CC to delete the reference to the head office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and reassign the Federal Reserve routing symbols currently listed under that office to the Windsor Locks office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. These amendments will ensure that the information in appendix A accurately describes the actual structure of check processing operations within the Federal Reserve System.

Sunshine Act Meeting Notice; Announcing a Partially Open Meeting of the Board of Directors

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Viking Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Compliance Filing

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2005.

Take notice that on November 29, 2005, Viking Gas Transmission Company (Viking) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Twelfth Revised Sheet No. 5, to become effective on January 1, 2006.

Viking states that the purpose of this filing is to include the abovereferenced tariff sheet which was inadvertently omitted from its compliance filing submitted on November 17, 2005 in Docket No. RP02 132009.

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 parti

Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1, Second Revised Sheet No. 528 proposed to be effective January 1, 2006.

Texas Eastern states that it is making this filing to remove the fiveyear term matching cap from the ROFR bidding process in its tariff.

Texas Eastern states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions.

Southern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Application

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 1, 2005.

Take notice that on November 23, 2005, Southern Natural Gas Company (Southern), 1900 Fifth Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, filed in Docket No. CP0628000, an application pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157 of the regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, for an order authorizing Southern to abandon approximately 6.86 miles of its 18inch North Main Loop Line in Sharkey County, Mississippi. Southern states that abandonment of this Onward North Main Loop Line segment will not affect its ability to serve its firm transportation customers. Southern also requested that the Commission grant the requested authorization by March 31, 2006, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. This filing may be also viewed on the Web at http://www.ferc.gov usi

PPL Montana, LLC; PPL Colstrip I, LLC; PPL Colstrip II, LLC; Notice of Filing

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2005.

Take notice that on November 14, 2005, PPL Montana, LLC, PPL Colstrip I, LLC; and PPL Colstrip II, LLC, submitted for filing a complete revised filing, including new transmittal letter, a new affidavit; and exhibits and workpapers to replace the original filing submitted on October 31, 2005.

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. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding.

The Comm

Pine Prairie Energy Center, LLC; Notice of Filing

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2005.

Take notice that on November 14, 2005, Pine Prairie Energy Center, LLC tendered for filing a request for an exemption from the Standards of Conduct pursuant to 18 CFR 385.3(a)(3).

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 comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.

The Commission encourages e

Northern Border Pipeline Company; Notice of Tariff Filing

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2005.

Take notice that on November 29, 2005, Northern Border Pipeline Company (Northern Border) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Tenth Revised Sheet No. 99A, become effective January 1, 2006.

Northern Border states that this filing is being made to amend the Statement of Negotiated Rates to reflect the deletion of an agreement with The Peoples Gas Light and Coke which expires under its own terms on December 31, 2005.

J-W Pipeline Company; Notice of Petition for Rate Approval

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2005.

Take notice that on November 21, 2005, JW Pipeline Company (JW Pipeline) filed a petition for rate approval pursuant to section 284.123(b)(2) of the Commission's regulations. JW Pipeline proposes the following rates for its NGPA section 311(a)(2) transportation services on its Gravel Point South and Kingston Lanes: a demand charge of $.6547 per MMBtu for firm transportation, with no commodity charge for firm service, and a $.0215 per MMBtu for interruptible transportation. JW Pipeline also requests authority to retain from its shippers actual compressor fuel and lostandunaccountedfor volumes on the system, not to exceed 2% of volumes received by JW Pipeline.

Any person desiring to participate in this rate proceeding must file a motion 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 approp

ISO New England Inc.; Notice of Filing

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2005.

Take notice that on November 29, 2005, ISO New England Inc. (the ISO) filed for acceptance additional interim revisions to Market Rule 1 (Supplemental Winter Package) to aid the ISO in implementing its Winter 2005/2006 Action Plan. The ISO states that the Supplemental Winter Package will complement the Market Rule 1 changes filed by the ISO and the New England Power Pool on October 28, 2005 in Docket No. ER0689 (the Winter Package Filing).

The ISO states that copies of this filing were sent to the Participants Committee Members and the New England state governors and utility regulatory agencies listed in Attachments 5 and 6 of the filing.

Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. (Iroquois) tendered for filing the following revised sheet to its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, to be effective on December 30, 2005:
Seventh Revised Sheet No. 51,
Second Revised Sheet No. 116,
Seventh Revised Sheet No. 181,

Fourth Revised Sheet No. 190.

On a periodic basis, Iroquois reviews the provisions in its tariff for consistency and accuracy. During a recent review of the tariff, Iroquois staff discovered that the term ``Transporter's Transportation Log'', referenced in four different sections of the tariff, is no longer valid due to advancements made to the company's Web site information gathering system and requests said reference to be deleted.

Iroquois states that copies of its filing were served on all jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies and all parties to the proceeding.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing mu

El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing

Fri, Dec 9 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2005.

Take notice that on November 29, 2005, El Paso Natural Gas Company (EPNG) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1A, the tariff sheets listed in Appendix A to the filing.

EPNG states that the filing is being made in compliance with the Commission Order dated July 29, 2005 in the above listed proceeding.

EPNG states that copies of the filing were served on parties on the official service list in the abovecaptioned proceedings.

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
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regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve