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Oil Pollution Prevention; Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan Requirements--Amendments

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is today proposing to amend the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan requirements to reduce the regulatory burden for certain facilities by: Providing an option that would allow owners/ operators of facilities that store less than 10,000 gallons of oil and meet other qualifying criteria to selfcertify their SPCC Plans, in lieu of review and certification by a Professional Engineer; providing an alternative to the secondary containment requirement, without requiring a determination of impracticability, for facilities that have certain types of oilfilled equipment; defining and providing an exemption for motive power containers; and exempting airport mobile refuelers from the specifically sized secondary containment requirements for bulk storage containers. In addition, the Agency also proposes to remove and reserve certain SPCC requirements for animal fats and vegetable oils and proposes a separate extension of the comp

Oil Pollution Prevention; Non-Transportation Related Onshore Facilities

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to extend the dates by which facilities must prepare or amend Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC Plans), and implement those Plans. This action would allow the Agency time to promulgate revisions to the July 17, 2002 final SPCC rule before owners and operators are required to meet requirements of that rule related to preparing or amending, and implementing SPCC Plans. The proposed revisions to the 2002 final SPCC rule are published elsewhere in today's Federal Register.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2005.

The Department of Treasury has submitted the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 10413. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information [[Page 73515]]
collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Large Position Reporting

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

CFR Correction

In Title 17 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 240 to end, revised as of April 1, 2005, on page 1015, Sec. 420.3 is corrected by revising paragraphs (c)(1), (2), and (3) to read as follows: Sec. 420.3 Reporting.
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(c)(1) In response to a notice issued under paragraph (a) of this section requesting large position information, a reporting entity with a reportable position that equals or exceeds the specified large position threshold stated in the notice shall compile and report the amounts of the reporting entity's reportable position in the order specified, as follows:
(i) Net trading position, and each of the following items that together comprise the net trading position:
(A) Cash/immediate net settled positions,
(B) Net whenissued positions for tobeissued and reopened issues, (C) Net forward settling positions, including nextday settling, (D) Net positions in futures contracts requiring delivery of the specific security, and
(E) Net h

Procurement Thresholds for Implementation of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Executive Order 12260 requires the United States Trade Representative to set the U.S. dollar thresholds for application of Title III of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2511 et seq.), which implements U.S. trade agreement obligations, including those under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Government Procurement Agreement, Chapter 15 of the United StatesAustralia Free Trade Agreement, Chapter 9 of the United StatesChile Free Trade Agreement, Chapter 10 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and Chapter 13 of the United StatesSingapore Free Trade Agreement. These obligations apply to covered procurements valued at or above specified U.S. dollar thresholds.

Now, therefore, I, Rob Portman, United States Trade Representative, in conformity with the provisions of Executive Order 12260, and in order to carry out U.S. trade agreement obligations under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Government Procurement Agreement, Chapter 15 of the United StatesAustralia F

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice of Collection of Applications for Dispute Settlement Rosters

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Free trade agreements entered into by the United States require the establishment of lists or rosters of individuals that would be available to serve as panelists in dispute settlement proceedings. From time to time, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will collect applications from people who wish to serve on those panels. USTR is soliciting comments from the public on this proposed collection of information prior to submitting a request for approval to the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Request for Nominations of Members to Serve on the National Medal of Technology Nomination Evaluation Committee

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (Technology Administration) is requesting nominations of individuals to serve on the National Medal of Technology Nomination Evaluation Committee. Technology Administration will consider nominations received in response to this notice as well as from other sources. The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice provides Committee and membership criteria.

Culturally Significant Object Imported for Exhibition; Determinations: ``Portraits of a People: Picturing African

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Region 3--Washington Metropolitan Area District Office; Advisory Council; Public Meeting

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Washington Metropolitan Area District Office will host a public meeting on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Washington Metropolitan Area District Office, located at 740 15th Street, NW., 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20005. Seating is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis. The focus of the meeting includes a review/update of the status of the district's FY 2006 goals, update on new initiatives and other matters that may be presented by members and staff of the U.S. Small Business Administration Washington Metropolitan Area District Office or others present.

Anyone wishing to make an oral presentation to the Board must contact Joseph P. Loddo, District Director and Designated Federal Official for the SBA Washington Metropolitan Area District Advisory Council, in writing by letter or
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fax no later than Monday, January 16, 2006 in order to be put on the agenda. Requests for oral commen

North Dakota Disaster ND-00004

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of North Dakota (FEMA1616DR), dated November 21, 2005.

Incident: Severe Winter Storm and Record and NearRecord Snow.

Incident Period: October 4, 2005 through October 6, 2005.

Kentucky Disaster KY-00005

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Kentucky (FEMA1617DR), dated December 1, 2005.

Incident: Severe Storms and Tornadoes.

Incident Period: November 15, 2005.

Data Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration's intentions to request approval on a new and/or currently approved information collection.

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Pacific Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2005.

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 29, 2005, the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``PCX'' or ``Exchange''), through its whollyowned subsidiary PCX Equities, Inc. (``PCXE''), submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the PCX. The Exchange filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ which renders it 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).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes to amend the PCXE Schedule of Fees and Charges (``Sch

Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2005.

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 28, 2005, the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE'' 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 the Exchange. On December 1, 2005, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ On December 5, 2005, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change.\4\ The Exchange has designated this proposal as ``noncontroversial'' pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act,\5\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\6\ which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.

Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 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 23, 2005, the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE'' 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 the NYSE. On December 1, 2005, NYSE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ NYSE has filed the proposal as a ``noncontroversial'' rule change pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \4\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) \5\ thereunder, which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ In Amendment No. 1, NYSE made a technical change to Exhibit 5 (text of the proposed rule

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

On August 19, 2005, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD''), through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``Nasdaq''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change relating to amendments to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``Certificate''). On September 30, 2005, Nasdaq submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ Nasdaq has proposed to amend its Certificate to afford the holders of its 3.75% Series A Convertible Notes due October 2012 (``Series A Notes'') and its 3.75% Series B Convertible Notes due 2012 (``Series B Notes'' and, collectively with the Series A Notes, the ``Notes'') the right to vote with Nasdaq stockholders. The Series A Notes and the Series B Notes were issued in connection with Nasdaq's entry into a definitive

Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Order Granting

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2005.

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 September 21, 2005, the International Securities Exchange, Inc. (``ISE'' 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 the ISE. On November 14, 2005, the ISE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons. In addition, the Commission is granting accelerated approval of the proposed rule change, as amended.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ Amendment No. 1, which replaced and superseded the original filing in its entirety, added certain reporting requirements and margin provisions and expanded on the purpose of the proposed rule change.
I. SelfR

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

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2005.

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 4, 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 the CBOE. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons and is approving the proposal on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

CBOE proposes to decrease the exposure period for crossing orders in its Hybrid Trading System (``Hybrid'') from 30 seconds to 10 seconds. The text of the proposed rule change is provided below (additions are italicized; deletions are [bracketed]).
Chicago

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

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 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 October 11, 2005, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
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(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. 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.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

CBOE proposes to modify its pilot SizeQuote Mechanism for the execution of largesized orders in open outcry to make clear that Floor Brokers (``FBs'') may facilitate such orders with firm facilitation orders and/or solicited orders. The Exchange is also proposing to correct th

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change To

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2005.

I. Introduction

On May 13, 2005, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to amend CBOE Rule 5.5, Interpretation and Policy .05, to allow the listing of options with $2.50 strike price intervals for strike prices between $50 and $75. The Commission published the proposed rule change for comment in the Federal Register on November 3, 2005.\3\ The Commission received two comments each from two different commenters on the proposal.\4\ This order approves the proposed rule change.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 52689 (October 27, 2005), 70 FR 66871.
\4\ See email from Marc Brown, Managing Partner, Equitec/Brown, to Cyndi Rodriguez, Special Counsel, Commission, dated September

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Boston Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No.

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2005.

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 October 28, 2005, the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc. (``BSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. On November 23, 2005, the BSE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ In Amendment No. 1, BSE made clarifying changes to its statement of purpose for the proposed rule change.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The BSE proposes to amend its rules to require members and member organizations to provide email addresses t

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2005.

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 18, 2005, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Amex. The Exchange has filed the proposed rule change pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(b) 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

The Amex proposes to amend Amex Rule 22 to a

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change To Expand Its $2.50

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2005.

I. Introduction

On June 17, 2005, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to amend Commentary .06 to Amex Rule 903 to expand the $2.50 Strike Price Interval Program for individual equity options to allow the listing of options with $2.50 strike price intervals for strike prices between $50 and $75. The Commission published the proposed rule change for comment in the Federal Register on November 3, 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\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 52690 (October 27, 2005), 70 FR 66869.

II. Description of the Proposal

The $2.50 Strike Price Interval Program (``Program'') was initially adopted in 1995 as

Sunshine Act Meeting

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Federal Register Citation of Previous Announcement: 70 FR 72318, December 2, 2005.
Status: Closed meeting.
Place: 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC.

Announcement of Additional Meeting: Additional meeting.

An additional closed meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2005 at 11 a.m.

Commissioners and certain staff members who have an interest in the matter will attend the closed meeting.

The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(5), (7), (9)(B) and (10) and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(5), (7), 9(ii) and (10) permit consideration of the scheduled matter at the closed meeting.

Commissioner Nazareth, as duty officer, voted to consider the item listed for the closed meeting in closed session and that no earlier notice thereof was possible.

The subject matter of the closed meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2005 will be:
Institution and settlement of injunctive acti

Sunshine Act Meeting

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Federal Register Citation of Previous Announcement: 70 FR 72866, December 7, 2005.
Status: Closed meeting.
Place: 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC.

Announcement of Additional Meeting: Additional meeting.

A closed meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 2 p.m.

Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the closed meeting. Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters may also be present.

The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), (9)(B) and (10) and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(3), (5), (7), 9(ii)
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and (10) permit consideration of the scheduled matter at the closed meeting.

Commissioner Nazareth, as duty officer, voted to consider the items listed for the closed meeting in closed session.

The subject matter of the closed meeting scheduled for Thursda

Georgia Transmission Corporation; Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has made a finding of no significant impact with respect to a request from Georgia Transmission Corporation for financing assistance from RUS to finance the construction of a 230/25 kV Substation, a 230 kV switching station, and a 230 kV transmission line in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service; Rural Utilities Service

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This action corrects a final rule that was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, October 12, 2005.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 58243, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. Comments regarding (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including t

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 55174, and one comment was received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including th

Protecting Spinner Dolphins in the Main Hawaiian Islands From Human Activities that Cause ``Take,'' as Defined in the

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS is considering whether to propose regulations to protect wild spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) in the main Hawaiian Islands from ``take,'' as defined in the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and its implementing regulations, or to otherwise adversely affect the dolphins. The scope of this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) encompasses the activities of any person or conveyance that may result in the unauthorized taking of spinner dolphins and/or that may diminish the value to the dolphins of habitat routinely used by them for resting and/or that may cause detrimental individuallevel and populationlevel impacts. The proposed regulation would apply only to the main Hawaiian Islands and only to spinner dolphins. NMFS requests comments on whetherand if so, what type of conservation measures, regulations, and, if necessary, other measures would be appropriate to protect spinner dolphins in the main Hawaiian Islands from the effects of these activities.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Shrimp Fishery Off the Southern Atlantic States;

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS issues this final rule to implement Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (FMP), as prepared and submitted by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council). This final rule requires an owner or operator of a trawler that harvests or possesses penaeid shrimp (brown, pink, or white shrimp) in or from the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the southern Atlantic states to obtain a commercial vessel permit for South Atlantic penaeid shrimp; requires an owner or operator of a vessel in the South Atlantic rock shrimp or penaeid shrimp fishery to submit catch and effort reports and to carry an observer on selected trips; and requires bycatch reduction devices (BRDs) in nets in the rock shrimp fishery. In addition, this final rule removes provisions of the regulations applicable to other fisheries off the southern Atlantic states that are no longer applicable and makes minor corrections. Amendment 6 also establishes stock status dete

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels 60 feet (18.3 Meters) Length

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels 60 feet (18.3 meters (m)) length overall (LOA) and longer using hookandline gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2005 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod specified for catcher vessels 60 feet (18.3 m) LOA and longer using hookandline gear in the BSAI.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

CFR Correction

In Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 400 to 599, revised as of October 1, 2005, on page 384, in Sec. 571.111, add S9.4 to read as follows:
Sec. 571.111 Standard No. 111; Rearview mirrors.

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S9.4(a) Each image required by S9.3(a)(1) to be visible at the driver's eye location shall be separated from the edge of the effective mirror surface of the mirror providing that image by a distance of not less than 3 minutes of arc.
(b) The image required by S9.3(a)(1) of cylinder P shall meet the following requirements:
(1) The angular size of the shortest dimension of that cylinder's image shall be not less than 3 minutes of arc; and
(2) The angular size of the longest dimension of that cylinder's image shall be not less than 9 minutes of arc.
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[FR Doc. 0555519 Filed 12905; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 150501D

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to adjust acquisitionrelated thresholds for inflation. Section 807 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Public Law 108375) requires that the FAR Council periodically adjust all statutory acquisitionrelated dollar thresholds in the FAR for inflation, except the statute does not permit escalation of acquisitionrelated dollar thresholds established by the DavisBacon Act, the Service Contract Act, or trade agreements. This rule also proposes to amend other acquisitionrelated thresholds that are based on policy rather than statute. Inflation adjustment of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) thresholds in the CAS regulations is simultaneously addressed in a separate case.

Bureau of Land Management Districts and National Forests Within the Range of the Northern Spotted Owl; Western Oregon

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and USDA Forest Service (collectively the Agencies) will prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to address the order of Judge Marshal J. Pechman, United States District Court, Western District of Washington. (Northwest Ecosystem Alliance v. Rey, August 1, 2005) Specifically, the court found that the 2004 Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to Remove or Modify the Survey and Manage Mitigation Measure Standards and Guideline (2004 SEIS) was deficient because the Agencies failed to: (1) ``* * analyze potential impacts to Survey and Manage species if they are not added to or are removed from the Forest Service's and BLM's respective programs for special status species;'' (2) ``* * * provide a thorough analysis of their assumption that the latesuccessional reserves would adequately protect species that the Survey and Manage standard was introduced to protect, particularly in light of their previous positions in earlier environme

Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Development Project

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Atlantic Rim Natural
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Gas Development Project DEIS. The DEIS analyzes the environmental consequences of a proposed natural gas development and production operation on the 270,080 acre Atlantic Rim project area. The area is located within the administrative jurisdiction of the BLM Rawlins Field Office, and runs in an arc between Rawlins and Baggs in Townships 1220 North, Ranges 8993 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Carbon County, Wyoming.

Coal Lease Exploration License, WY

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 2(b) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended by section 4 of the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1976, 90 Stat. 1083, 30 U.S.C. 201(b), and to the regulations adopted as 43 CFR 3410, all interested parties are hereby invited to participate with Ark Land Company on a pro rata cost sharing basis in its program for the exploration of coal deposits owned by the United States of America in the followingdescribed lands in Campbell County,

Certain Welded Stainless Steel Pipe From Korea and Taiwan

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with full reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on certain welded stainless steel pipe from Korea and Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. A schedule for the reviews will be established and announced at a later date. For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).

Notice of Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review: Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On June 7, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published in the Federal Register its preliminary results of administrative review of the countervailing duty order on certain softwood lumber products (subject merchandise) from Canada for the period April 1, 2003, through March 31, 2004. See Notice of Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review: Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada, 70 FR 33088 (June 7, 2005) (Preliminary Results). The Department has now completed this administrative review in accordance with section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).

Based on information received since the Preliminary Results and our analysis of comments received, the Department has revised the net subsidy rate. For further discussion, see the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum from Stephen Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, to Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, concernin

Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Certain Welded Carbon Steel Pipe and Tube from

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On June 7, 2005, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain welded carbon steel pipe and tube (``welded pipe and tube'') from Turkey. This review covers two producers/exporters of the subject merchandise. The period of review (``POR'') is May 1, 2003, through April 30, 2004. Based on our analysis of the comments received, these final results differ from the preliminary results. The final results are listed below in the Final Results of Review section.

Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils from Mexico; Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On August 8, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Mexico See Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils from Mexico; Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 70 FR 45675 (August 8, 2005) (Preliminary Results). This review covers one manufacturer/exporter, ThyssenKrupp Mexinox S.A. de C.V. (Mexinox), of the subject merchandise to the United States during the period July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. Based on our analysis of the comments received, we have made changes in the margin calculation; therefore, the final results differ from the preliminary results. The final weightedaverage dumping margin for the reviewed firm is listed below in the section entitled ``Final Results of Review.''

Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On June 7, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of its second administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain softwood lumber from Canada. The review covers the following producers of subject merchandise: AbitibiConsolidated Inc. (Abitibi), Buchanan Lumber Sales, Inc. (Buchanan), Canfor Corporation (Canfor), Tembec Inc. (Tembec), Tolko Industries, Inc. (Tolko), Weldwood of Canada Limited (Weldwood), West Fraser Mills Ltd. (West Fraser), and Weyerhaeuser Company
(Weyerhaeuser). In addition, based on the preliminary results for these respondents selected for individual review, we have also determined a weightedaverage margin for those companies that requested, but were not selected for, individual review. The period of review (POR) is May 1, 2003, through April 30, 2004. We have noted the changes made since the preliminary results below in the ``Changes Since the Preliminary Results'' section. The final results are listed below in the

Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from the Republic

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On June 6, 2005, the Department of Commerce published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain polyester staple fiber from the Republic of Korea. We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the preliminary results. Based on our analysis of the comments received and an examination of our calculations, we have made certain changes for the final results. The final weightedaverage dumping margin for Huvis Corporation is listed below in the ``Final Results of the Review'' section of this notice.

Certain Corrosion-Resistant Carbon Steel Flat Products From France: Notice of Intent To Rescind Administrative Review

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On September 28, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published a notice of initiation of an administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain corrosion resistant carbon steel flat products (CORE) from France for the period August 1, 2004, through July 31, 2005. The Department intends to rescind this review after determining that the party subject to this review did not have entries during the period of review (POR) upon which to assess antidumping duties.

Corporate Estimated Tax

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document withdraws proposed regulations relating to corporate estimated taxes. This document also contains new proposed regulations that provide guidance to corporations with respect to estimated tax requirements. These proposed regulations generally affect corporate taxpayers who are required to make estimated tax payments. These proposed amendments reflect changes to the law since 1984. This document also provides notice of a public hearing on these proposed regulations.

Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Single Family Premium Collection Subsystem-Periodic

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

The SFPCSP is used to collect monthly mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) from mortgagees. The Credit Reform Act of 1990 requires FHA to report case level mortgage insurance payment information for each endorsement. In addition, 24 CFR 203.264 requires mortgagees to pay monthly MIP's and 24 CFR 203.269 requires that the MIP's be remitted electronically.

Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Requisition for Disbursement of Sections 202 and 811

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Owner entities submit requisitions periodically (generally monthly) to HUD during construction to obtain Section 202/811 capital advance/ loan funds. This collection identifies the owner, project, type of disbursement, items covered, name of the depository, and account number.

Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Contractor's Requisition-Project Mortgages

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Contractor's monthly application for distribution of insured mortgage proceeds for construction costs. Multifamily HUD Centers ensure that work is actually completed satisfactorily. The prevailing wages certification ensures compliance with prevailing wage rate.

Office of the National Coordinator; American Health Information Community Meeting

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the third meeting of the American Health Information Community in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, 5 U.S.C., App.) The American Health Information Community will advise the Secretary and recommend specific actions to achieve a common interoperability framework for health information technology (IT).

Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board Public Meeting Dates Announced

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board (NFAB) has announced its meeting dates for 2006. These meetings are open to the public, and public comment is accepted at any time in writing and during the last 15 minutes of each meeting for spoken comments. Persons wishing to speak are given three minutes to address the Board. [[Page 73432]]

Meeting dates are the third Wednesday of each month unless otherwise indicated:
January 4 (Previously announced)
February 15
March 22 (Moved to fourth Wednesday due to Biomass Conference in Denver the previous week)
April 19
May 17
June 21
July 19
August 16 (Summer Field TripTBA)
September 20
October 18
November 15
December 20
January 3, 2007 (Tentative)

Shasta-Trinity National Forest; California; Gemmill Thin

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Shasta-Trinity National Forest proposes to thin trees and reduce existing fuels on approximately 1,700 acres of National Forest System lands in the Gemmill Thin project. The project is in T.29 and 30 N., R.10 and 11 W., Mt. Diablo Meridian, immediately north and east of the community of Wildwood, California and south of Chanchelulla Wilderness and Roadless areas. Treatments will consist of thinning harvest to remove competing understory trees, road restroation, and removal of small trees and shrubs to protect and enhance an area designated by the Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP) as Late Successional Reserve (LSR). The project falls within a 4,800 acre analysis area which includes all or portions of Hall City Creek, Wilson Creek and Chanchelulla Creek. These creeks and many of their tributaries are also identified within the LRMP as Riparian Reserves (RR).

Foreign-Trade Zone 68--El Paso, Texas; Application for Expansion

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

An application has been submitted to the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) by the City of El Paso, Texas, grantee of FTZ 68, requesting authority to expand its zone in El Paso, Texas, within the El Paso Customs port of entry. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the
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ForeignTrade Zones Act (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR Part 400). It was formally filed on November 29, 2005.

FTZ 68 was approved on April 14, 1981 (Board Order 175, 46 FR 22918; 4/22/81). On September 30, 1982, the grant of authority was reissued to the City of El Paso, Texas (Board Order 193, 47 FR 45065, 10/13/82). The zone was expanded in 1984 (Board Order 255, 49 FR 22842, 6/1/84); in 1991 (Board Order 504, 56 FR 1166, 1/11/91); in 1999 (Board Order 1019, 64 FR 5765, 2/5/99); and, in 2000 (Board Order 1119, 65 FR 57167, 9/21/00).

FTZ 68 currently consists of five sites (3,003 acres) in the El Paso, Texas, area: Site 1 (590 acres)El Paso Airport's Bu

DSW, Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle these allegations.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA'') (44 U.S.C. 35013520). The FTC is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through November 30, 2008, the current PRA clearance for information collection requirements contained in its regulations under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, 15 U.S.C. 14511461 (``FPLA''). On October 14, 2005, the OMB granted the FTC's request for a shortterm extension of this clearance to December 30, 2005.

Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) amends the Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (Textile Rules) pursuant to the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004, enacted December 3, 2004. That Act imposes specific requirements for the disclosure of country of origin of socks included within certain Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheadings. For the affected socks, the country of origin label must be on the front of the package, adjacent to the size designation. The amendments announced herein conform the Textile Rules to the amended Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (Textile Act). Because the amendments are technical in nature and merely incorporate the statutory change, the Commission finds that notice and comment are not required. See 5 U.S.C. 553(b). For this reason, the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act also do not apply. See 5 U.S.C. 603, 604.

Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period Requirements

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Trade Commission is amending the premerger notification rules, which require the parties to certain mergers or acquisitions to file reports with the Commission and with the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (``DOJ'') and to wait a specified period of time before consummating such transactions, pursuant to Section 7A of the Clayton Act (``the Act''). The filing and waiting period requirements enable these enforcement agencies to determine whether a proposed merger or acquisition may violate the antitrust laws if consummated and, when appropriate, to seek a preliminary injunction in Federal court to prevent consummation. If either agency determines during the waiting period that further inquiry is necessary, it can issue a Request for Additional Information and Documentary Materials (``second request''), which extends the waiting period for a specified period after all parties have complied with the request (or, in the case of

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

Mon, Dec 12 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

Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. 225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)).

The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices
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also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than December 27, 2005.

A. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (Donna J. Ward, Assistant Vice President) 925 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 641980001:

1. Lynda L. Cameron 2005 Family Trust, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; to become a member of a group acting in concert to acquire voting shares o

Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Background

Notice is hereby given of the final approval of proposed information collections by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) under OMB delegated authority, as per 5 CFR 1320.16 (OMB Regulations on Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public). Boardapproved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the OMB 83Is and supporting statements and approved collection of information instrument(s) are placed into OMB's public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC); Working Group Activity Update

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FRA is updating its announcement of RSAC's Working Group activities to reflect its current status.

Cost Accounting Standards Board (CAS) Changes to Acquisition Thresholds

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Board is proposing to adjust the CAS application and full coverage thresholds for inflation in accordance with section 807 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Pub. L. 108375).

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Cashout Report

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, its cashout report for the September 2004 through August 2005 period.

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 date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve m

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on December 1, 2005, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Volume No.
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1, Fourth Revised Sheet No. 12, to become effective January 1, 2006.

Southern states that copies of the tariff sheets are being provided to Southern Star's jurisdictional customers and interested state commissions.

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 in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulati

Southern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Revised Tariff Sheets

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, Southern Natural Gas Company (Southern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to become effective January 1, 2006.
SixtySixth Revised Sheet No. 14.
EightySeventh Revised Sheet No. 15.
SixtySixth Revised Sheet No. 16.
EightySeventh Revised Sheet No. 17.
Fiftieth Revised Sheet No. 18.
Fifth Revised Sheet No. 26.
Fourth Revised Sheet No. 27.
Fourth Revised Sheet No. 28.

FortyFourth Revised Sheet No. 29.

Southern states that copies of the filing were served upon Southern's customers and interested state commissions.

Questar Pipeline Company; Notice of Tariff Filing

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, Questar Pipeline Company (Questar) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, the following tariff sheets, with an effective date of January 1, 2006: First Revised Volume No. 1

ThirtyEighth Revised Sheet No. 5.

Nineteenth Revised Sheet No. 5A.
Original Volume No. 3

FortyThird Revised Sheet No. 8.

Questar states that the tendered tariff sheets revise Questar's Fuel Gas Reimbursement Percentage (FGRP) from the currently effective 2.10% to 1.99%.

Questar states that a copy of this filing has been served upon its customers, the Public Service Commission of Utah and the Public Service Commission of Wyoming.

National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation; Notice of Tariff Filing

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (National) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, Eighty Third Revised Sheet No. 9, to become effective December 1, 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 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 in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or prot

National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation; Notice of Tariff Filing

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (National) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, Eighty Fourth Revised Sheet No. 9 and Ninth Revised Sheet No. 43 to its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, with a proposed effective date of January 1, 2006.

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 in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or

National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (National) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, Twenty Seventh Revised Sheet No. 8, with a proposed effective date of January 1, 2006.

National further states that copies of this compliance filing were served upon the Company's jurisdictional customers and the regulatory commissions of the States of New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.

Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C. (Maritimes) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Second Revised Sheet No. 227B, proposed to be effective January 1, 2006.

Maritimes states that copies of its filing have been served upon all affected customers of Maritimes and interested state commissions.

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 in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CF

Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation (GTN) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1A, Sixth Revised Sheet No. 6, to become effective January 1, 2006.

GTN further states that a copy of this filing has been served on GTN's jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies.

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 in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210)

Enbridge Pipelines (KPC); Notice of Refund Report

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on December 1, 2005, Enbridge Pipelines (KPC) tendered for filing its Annual Excess Interruptible Revenue Refund Report for the twelve month period ending September 30, 2005.

KPC states that copies of its transmittal letter and appendices have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions.

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
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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 date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on

El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, El Paso Natural Gas Company (EPNG) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1A, the following tariff sheets, to become effective December 31, 2005:
1st Rev TwentyFifth Revised Sheet No. 1

First Revised Sixth Revised Sheet No. 2

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 in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that d

El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Tariff Filing

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on December 1, 2005, El Paso Natural Gas Company (EPNG) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1A, the following tariff sheets to become effective January 1, 2006:
Original Sheet No. 284G.01

Substitute Original Sheet No. 284K.01

EPNG states that these tariff sheets implement the pro forma tariff provisions accepted by the Commission in Docket No. CP052000.

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

Cross-Sound Cable Company, LLC et al.; Notice of Filing

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on November 23, 2005, CrossSound Cable Company, LLC et al., (Applicants) pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act submitted an application for transfer of certain assets.

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 Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the `

Colorado Interstate Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, Colorado Interstate Gas Company (CIG) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No 1, Fortieth Revised Sheet No. 11A , to become effective January 1, 2006.

CIG states that copies of its filing have been sent to all firm customers, interruptible customers, and affected state commissions.

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 in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone

The Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company; Notice of Filing

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, The Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company (CG&E) and American Electric Power Service Corporation on behalf of Ohio Power Company and Indiana & Michigan Electric Company (AEP) (collectively, Applicants) tendered for filing an application requesting all necessary authorizations under section 203 of the Federal Power Act for CG&E and AEP to engage in a transfer of limited transmission assets from AEP to CG&E.

Applicants state copies of this filing have been served on the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Filing

Mon, Dec 12 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (Cheyenne Plains) tendered for filing one firm Transportation Service Agreement, a precedent agreement, and Second Revised Sheet No. 1 to its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1.

Cheyenne Plains that the transportation service agreement supports the Commission's approved expansion of the Cheyenne Plain's pipeline system approved in Docket No. CP04345000. The accompanying tariff sheet is proposed to become effective January 1, 2006.

Cheyenne Plains states that copies of its filing have been sent to all firm customers, interruptible customers, and affected state commissions.