The Federal Register

Title I--Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged; Individuals With Disabilities Education Act

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary proposes to amend the regulations governing programs administered under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) (referred to in these proposed regulations as the Title I program) and the regulations governing programs under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (referred to in these proposed regulations as the IDEA program). The proposed regulations would provide States with additional flexibility regarding State, local educational agency (LEA), and school accountability for the achievement of a group of students with disabilities who can make significant progress, but may not reach gradelevel achievement standards within the same time frame as other students, even after receiving the bestdesigned instructional interventions from highly trained teachers.

Internet Availability of Proxy Materials

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

We are proposing amendments to the proxy rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that would provide an alternative method for issuers and other persons to furnish proxy materials to shareholders by posting them on an Internet Web site and providing shareholders with notice of the availability of the proxy materials. Copies would be available to shareholders on request, at no cost. The proposed amendments are intended to put into place processes that would provide shareholders with notice of, and access to, proxy materials while taking advantage of technological developments and the growth of the Internet and electronic communications. Issuers that rely on the proposed amendments would be able to lower costs of proxy solicitations that ultimately are borne by shareholders. The proposed amendments also would apply to a soliciting person other than the issuer, which we anticipate might reduce the costs of engaging in a proxy contest. Today's proposals would not apply to business combinatio

Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Modifications to Standards and Requirements for Reformulated and Conventional

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing to take action on certain modifications to the reformulated and conventional gasoline regulations. Based on experience gained since the promulgation of these regulations, EPA proposed these modifications along with various others in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published on July 11, 1997. In final rules published on December 31, 1997 and December 28, 2001, EPA took final action on several of the modifications proposed in the July 11, 1997 NPRM. Today's action proposes to take action on many of the remaining modifications in the 1997 NPRM.

The modifications in today's proposed rule would correct technical errors, clarify certain provisions, and codify guidance previously issued by the Agency. This rule also would make several minor technical corrections to the RFG rule which were not included in the July 11, 1997 proposal, and make two minor technical corrections to the Tier 2 gasoline sulfur rule. The emissions benefits achieved from the RFG and conventional gasol

Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Modifications to Standards and Requirements for Reformulated and Conventional

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is taking direct final action on certain modifications to the reformulated and conventional gasoline regulations. Based on experience gained since the promulgation of these regulations, EPA proposed these modifications along with various others in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published on July 11, 1997. In final rules published on December 31, 1997, and December 28, 2001, EPA took final action on several of the modifications proposed in the July 11, 1997 NPRM. Today's direct final action would finalize many of the remaining proposed modifications.

The modifications in today's direct final rule correct technical errors, clarify certain provisions, and codify guidance previously issued by the Agency. This rule also makes several minor technical corrections to the RFG rule which were not included in the July 11, 1997 proposal, and makes two minor technical corrections to the Tier 2 gasoline sulfur rule. The emissions benefits achieved from the RFG and conventional gasoline progra

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Perdido Key Beach Mouse, Choctawhatchee Beach

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to revise critical habitat for the endangered Perdido Key beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus trissyllepsis) and Choctawhatchee beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus allophrys), and designate critical habitat for the endangered St. Andrew beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus peninsularis) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We are proposing 5 units of critical habitat totaling approximately 1,264 acres (ac) (511 hectares (ha)) for the Perdido Key beach mouse, 5 units totaling approximately 2,334 ac (944 ha) for the Choctawhatchee beach mouse, and 3 units totaling approximately 2,610 ac (1,056 ha) for the St. Andrew beach mouse. In total, approximately 6,208 ac (2,511 ha) fall within the boundaries of the proposed critical habitat designation. The proposed critical habitat is located in Baldwin County, Alabama, and Escambia, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, and Gulf Counties, Florida.

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant Proposals: Religion and Society: A Dialogue

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Announcement Type: New Grant.

Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/PE/C/NEAAF0626.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 00.000.

Application Deadline: February 16, 2006.

Executive Summary

The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, announces a special competition for two to three grants to support international exchange projects under the rubric ``Religion and Society: A Dialogue.'' Public and private nonprofit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to develop and implement a multiphased exchange to engage influential clerics, religious scholars and community leaders from countries with significant Muslim populations in dialogue designed to educate participants about the scholarship and practice of Islam in the United States and the world and the compatibility of religious practice and democratic social and political values and s

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant Proposals: Middle East Partnership Initiative Study

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Announcement Type: New Cooperative Agreement.

Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/A/E/USS06MEPI4.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 00.000.

Key Dates:

Application Deadline: January 31, 2006.

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Executive Summary: The U.S. Department of State (DoS), through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and the Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) invites proposal submissions for the design and implementation of a sixweek Study of the United States (U.S.) Institute for undergraduate students from the Middle East and North Africa entitled: Middle East Partnership Initiative Study of the United States Institute for Undergraduate Student Leaders. The Bureau anticipates awarding two separate assistance awards to support two institutes for undergraduate student leaders. Prospective host institutions are limited to submitting only one proposal to conduct one of the two institutes.
I. Funding Opportunity Description

Authority

Overall

Mandatory Declassification Review Requests

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice identifies the office in the U.S. Small Business Administration to which mandatory declassification review requests shall be addressed in accordance with applicable laws. This notice benefits the public in advising them where to send such requests for declassification review.

Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of Rockwell Automation, Inc., To Withdraw Its Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value,

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 8, 2005.

On December 1, 2005, Rockwell Automation, Inc., a Delaware corporation (``Issuer''), filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 12d22(d) thereunder,\2\ to withdraw its common stock, $1.00 par value (including the associated Preferred Share Purchase Rights) (``Security''), from listing and
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registration on the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``PCX'').
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78l(d).

\2\ 17 CFR 240.12d22(d).

The Board of Directors (``Board'') of the Issuer adopted a resolution on September 14, 2005 to withdraw the Security from the PCX. The Issuer stated decided to withdraw the Security from PCX because: (i) The trading volume in the Security on PCX is very low and the costs of maintaining the listing are no longer justified; (ii) delisting the Security will enable the Issuer to reduce significantly administrative time and costs associated wit

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

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2005.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 \2\ thereunder, notice is hereby given that on December 5, 2005, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'' 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 Phlx. The Phlx filed the proposed rule change 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

The Exchange proposes to eliminate Commentary .01, guideline 5 to

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Pacific Exchange, Inc., Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 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 June 27, 2005, the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``PCX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'' or ``SEC'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The PCX filed Amendment Nos. 1 \3\ and 2 \4\ on November 3, 2005. On December 6, 2005, the PCX filed Amendment No. 3.\5\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons and is approving the proposed rule change, as amended, on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ The Exchange withdrew Amendment No. 1 on November 3, 2005. \4\ Amendment No. 2 supplemented the PCX's original filing and made certain technical corrections to the purpose section and

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

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 8, 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 22, 2005, the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``PCX'' 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. The Exchange filed the proposed rule change as a ``noncontroversial'' rule change under Rule 19b4(f)(6) under the Act,\3\ which rendered 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\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange, through its wholly owned subsidiary PCX Equities, Inc. (``PCXE''), proposes to amend its r

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

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 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 30, 2005, the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated the proposed rule change as constituting a stated policy, practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning,
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administration, or enforcement of an existing rule of the self regulatory organization pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(1) 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.

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 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 17, 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'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by Nasdaq. Nasdaq filed this proposal pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b 4(f)(6) thereunder \4\ as noncontroversial, and therefore the proposed rule change is effective immediately upon filing. 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

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change and

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 8, 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 27, 2005, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc. (``CBOE'' 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 Exchange. CBOE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change on December 7, 2005.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comment on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ Amendment No. 1 replaced the original filing in its entirety.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

CBOE proposes to amend its rules to adopt a Hybrid Agency Liaison (``HAL'') system for automated handling of inbound orders. The text

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

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 8, 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 30, 2005, the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc. (``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 6, 2005, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ The Exchange filed the proposed rule change as a ``noncontroversial'' rule change under Rule 19b4(f)(6) under the Act,\4\ which rendered the proposal 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, the Exchange made nonsubstantive changes to the text of the proposed rule change.
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).

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

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 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 21, 2005, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by Amex. On November 23, 2005, Amex filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. Amex has designated the proposed rule change as constituting a stated policy, practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning, administration, or enforcement of an existing rule of the self regulatory organization pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(1) 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, as amended, from interested persons.

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

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 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 21, 2005, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by Amex. On November 23, 2005, Amex filed
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Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. Amex has designated the proposed rule change as constituting a stated policy, practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning, administration, or enforcement of an existing rule of the selfregulatory organization pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(1) 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, as amended, from inter

Sunshine Act Meeting

Thu, Dec 15 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 Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 11:45 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 Campos, 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 Tuesday, December 13, 2005 will be: Institution and settlement of injunctive

Riverton Management, Inc.; Notice of Application

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Applicant: Riverton Management, Inc. (``Applicant'').
Relevant Advisers Act Sections: Exemption requested under section 202(a)(11)(F) from section 202(a)(11).
Summary of Application: Applicant requests that the SEC issue an order declaring it and its employees acting within the scope of their employment to be persons not within the intent of section 202(a)(11), which defines the term ``investment adviser.''
Filing Dates: The application was filed on March 23, 2005, and amended on November 14, 2005.
Hearing or Notification of Hearing: An order granting the application will be issued unless the SEC orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing by writing to the SEC's Secretary and serving Applicant with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the SEC by 5:30 p.m. on January 5, 2006 and should be accompanied by proof of service on Applicant, in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state t

Integrity Management: Program Modifications and Clarifications-- Request for Comments

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

PHMSA proposes revisions to the current Pipeline Safety Regulations for Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas. The revisions address a petition from the hazardous liquid pipeline industry. The revisions are to: allow more flexibility in reassessment intervals for hazardous liquid pipelines by adding an eightmonth window to the fiveyear time frame for operators to complete reassessment; and require both hazardous liquid pipeline and gas transmission pipeline operators to notify PHMSA whenever they reduce pipeline pressure to make a repair and to provide reasons for pressure reduction. Another notification, including reasons for repair delay, would be required when a pressure reduction exceeds 365 days.

Also, PHMSA proposes to correct existing provisions for calculating a pressure reduction when making an immediate repair on a hazardous liquid pipeline. The proposed correction would allow operators to use another acceptable method to calculate reduced operating pressure when

Pipeline Safety: Design and Construction Standards To Reduce Internal Corrosion in Gas Transmission Pipelines

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document proposes regulations on the control of internal corrosion when designing and constructing new and replaced gas transmission pipelines. The proposed rule would require an operator to take steps in design and construction to reduce the risk that liquids collecting within the pipeline could result in failures because of internal corrosion. These changes would ease steps an operator must take in operating and maintaining the pipeline to minimize internal corrosion.

Required Interest Rate Assumption for Determining Variable-Rate Premium; Interest Assumptions for Multiemployer Plan

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice informs the public of the interest rates and assumptions to be used under certain Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation regulations. These rates and assumptions are published elsewhere (or can be derived from rates published elsewhere), but are collected and published in this notice for the convenience of the public. Interest rates are also published on the PBGC's Web site (http://www.pbgc.gov).

Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's regulations on Benefits Payable in Terminated SingleEmployer Plans and Allocation of Assets in SingleEmployer Plans prescribe interest assumptions for valuing and paying
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benefits under terminating singleemployer plans. This final rule amends the regulations to adopt interest assumptions for plans with valuation dates in January 2006. Interest assumptions are also published on the PBGC's Web site (http://www.pbgc.gov).

Notice of Issuance of Amendment to Materials License SNM 2507 Virginia Electric and Power Company North Anna

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

American Energy Company, LLC; Establishment of Atomic Safety and Licensing Board

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to delegation by the Commission dated December 29, 1972, published in the Federal Register, 37 FR 28,710 (1972), and the Commission's regulations, see 10 CFR 2.104, 2.300, 2.303, 2.309, 2.311, 2.318, and 2.321, notice is hereby given that an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board is being established to preside over the following proceeding:
American Energy Company, LLC (Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station)

A Licensing Board is being established pursuant to a September 15, 2005 notice of opportunity for hearing (70 FR 54,585) regarding the July 22, 2005 application for renewal of Operating License No. DPR16, which authorizes the American Energy Company, LLC, (AmerGen) to operate the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station at 1930 megawatts (Mwt) thermal. The AmerGen renewal application seeks to extend the current operating license for the facility, which expires on April 9, 2009, for an additional twenty years. This proceeding concerns the November 14, 2005 requests for hearing/p

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a public meeting of the Shrimp Advisory Panel (AP).

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will reconvene its Law Enforcement Advisory Panel (LEAP) via Conference Call to approve the 2006 Operations Plan to the 20052010 Strategic Plan that outlines joint goals and objectives for state and federal marine resource enforcement activities. The call was originally scheduled for December 5, 2005 and had to be rescheduled.

Financial Assistance To Administer NOAA's Educational Partnership Program (EPP) With Minority Serving Institutions

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA's Educational Partnership Program is soliciting notforprofit organizations to administer its Undergraduate Scholarship Program. The goal of the Undergraduate Scholarship Program is to increase the number of students who undertake course work and graduate with degrees in the targeted areas integral to NOAA's mission. This program targets students who have completed their sophomore year; attend Minority Serving Institutions; majoring in mathematics, science, or engineering; and have recently declared, or about to declare a major in atmospheric, oceanic, remote sensing technology, or environmental science disciplines.

The Undergraduate Scholarship participants must be U.S. citizens and attend an MSI including Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal College and Universities, AlaskaNative Serving Institutions, and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions fulltime, be pursuing studies in atmosph

Financial Assistance To Administer NOAA's Educational Partnership Program (EPP) With Minority Serving Institutions

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA's Educational Partnership Program is soliciting notforprofit organizations to administer its EPP Graduate Sciences Program. The goal of the Graduate Sciences Program is to provide college graduates who have received at least a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, science, economics, law, and engineering, entrylevel employment and handson research and work experience at NOAA. The program's objective is to increase the number of students who undertake course work and graduate with degrees in the targeted areas integral to NOAA's mission.

The goal of the NOAA EPP/MSI Graduate Sciences Program (GSP) is aimed primarily at increasing opportunities and available programs for students in NOAA related fields to pursue research and graduate level [[Page 74300]]
educational training in atmospheric, environmental, and oceanic sciences at Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) when possible. All students are competitively selected for positions in N

Request for Proposals for Fiscal Year 2006-NOAA Educational Partnership Program With Minority Serving Institutions:

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

NOAA's Environmental Entrepreneurship Program is soliciting proposals that support environmental revitalization projects. Projects should engage students at MSIs in handson training and experiential learning opportunities in the application of NOAA science and business acumen.

The program's objective is to increase the number of students proficient in environmental business enterprises. For the purposes of this program, Environmental Business Enterprises is defined as applying skills and techniques in the development and operations of businesses that resolve environmental degradation in local communities.

The process involves engaging students in the application of business skills and best management science techniques that will enable students to gain practical experience in resolving environmental degradation in their local communities. Students are expected to learn how to transform business concepts into innovative products or services that support environmental business enterprises.

Financial Assistance To Establish New Cooperative Science Centers Under NOAA's Educational Partnership Program (EPP)

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA's Educational Partnership Program is soliciting new accredited post secondary minority serving institutions (MSI)Cooperative Science Center proposals. These Centers are to establish partnerships between the accredited post secondary MSIs and NOAA. The partnership goal is to expand the institution's training and research capabilities and supporting program development. The developed programs will support NOAA's mission. The Cooperative Centers must establish in the NOAA core science areas: Atmospheric, oceanic and environmental sciences; living marine resources science and management; and remote sensing technology.

The EPP/MSI is a competitive program designed to strengthen and enhance the research and training capabilities and to support the development of programs directly related to NOAA's mission at MSIs. The EPP is designed to enhance NOAA's capability to increase environmental literacy by establishing partnerships with acade

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Herring Fishery; 2006 Specifications

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS proposes specifications for the 2006 Atlantic herring fishery, which are the same as the specifications implemented in 2005. The regulations for the Atlantic herring fishery require NMFS to publish specifications for the upcoming year and to provide an opportunity for public comment. The intent of the specifications is to conserve and manage the Atlantic herring resource and provide for a sustainable fishery.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; North Pacific Halibut and Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Marine Fisheries Service publishes IFQ standard prices for the IFQ Cost Recovery Program in the halibut and sablefish fisheries of the North Pacific. This action is intended to provide holders of halibut and sablefish IFQ permits information to calculate the payments required for IFQ cost recovery fees due by January 31, 2006.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher/Processor Vessels Using Hook-and-line

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher/processor vessels 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/processor vessels using hookandline gear in the BSAI.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Air Brake Systems

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The agency is proposing to amend our air brake standard to improve the stopping distance performance of truck tractors. Based on current safety trend data and brake system technologies for truck tractors, we are proposing to reduce the required stopping distance for these vehicles by 20 to 30 percent. We have tentatively concluded that truck tractors are capable of achieving a reduction in stopping distance within this range with existing technologies.

We also discuss research and request comment concerning improving the braking performance of other types of heavy vehicles, i.e., trailers, straight trucks, and buses. The agency may address improved braking performance for these other vehicles in a future rulemaking.

Security and Management Control Outsourcing Standard

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the publication requirement in title 42, United States Code (U.S.C.), section 14616, Article VI(e), the Compact Council (Council), established by the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact (Compact) Act of 1998, is providing public notice of the attached combined Security and Management Control Outsourcing Standard (Outsourcing Standard) established by the Council.

Outsourcing of Noncriminal Justice Administrative Functions

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Compact Council, established pursuant to the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Act of 1998 (Compact), is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which permits the outsourcing of noncriminal justice administrative functions involving access to criminal history record information (CHRI). Procedures established to permit outsourcing are required to conform with the Compact Council's interpretation of Articles IV and V of the Compact.

NASA Research Announcements--Small Business Subcontracting Plans and Publication Acknowledgement and Disclaimers

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This is a final rule amending the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to require for NASA Research Announcements: Submission of a small business subcontracting plan with any proposal having subcontracting possibilities that may result in the award of a contract whose value exceeds $5,000,000; and acknowledgement of NASA sponsorship and disclaimer of agency endorsement of results.

Property Administration and Reporting for Interagency Acquisitions

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This is a final rule to amend the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to revise clause 1852.21770 Property Administration and Reporting to change the name of ``NASADefense Purchase Request'' to ``NASA Interagency Purchase Request'' and to replace the term ``Military Department'' to ``servicing agency'' in order to permit the use of this clause in interagency acquisitions with military departments and civilian agencies.

Notice of Public Meetings, Southwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council Meetings

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below.

Notice of Meeting, Front Range Resource Advisory Council (Colorado)

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Front Range Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet as indicated below.

Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 8, 2005.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting Darrin King on 2026934129 (this is not a tollfree number) or email: king.darrin@dol.gov.

Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, 2023957316 (this is not a tollfree number), within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register.

The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: [[Page 74367]]

Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper perfor

In the Matter of Certain Personal Computers, Server Computers, and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to reverse the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') findings in the abovecaptioned investigation of literal infringement with respect to the asserted claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,138,184 (``the `184 patent'') and U.S. Patent No. 5,892,976 (``the `976 patent'') and to remand the investigation to the ALJ for a determination of whether claims 7, 24, and 41 of the `184 patent and claim 9 of the `976 patent are infringed under the doctrine of equivalents, and whether a domestic industry exists as to those patents. The Commission has also determined to vacate that portion of the ID which concerns infringement of claim 1 of U.S. Patent No. 6,085,318 (``the `318 patent'') under the doctrine of equivalents. The Commission has determined to affirm the remainder of the ID. Finally, the Commission has directed the ALJ to set a new target date in the investigation and to rule on a motion filed on October 27, 2005, by

Small Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Argentina: Notice of Rescission

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On September 28, 2005, the U.S. Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published a notice of initiation of an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on small diameter seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line and pressure pipe (``seamless line and pressure pipe'') from Argentina. The review covers one manufacturer/ exporter, Siderca S.A.I.C. The period of review (``POR'') is August 1, 2004, through July 31, 2005. Following the receipt of a certification of no shipments by Siderca S.A.I.C., we notified interested parties of the Department's intent to rescind this review and provided an opportunity for parties to comment on the rescission. We received no comments. Therefore, we are rescinding this administrative review.

Notice of Amended Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Certain Artist Canvas from the People's

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On November 7, 2005, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published its affirmative preliminary determination in this proceeding. See Notice of Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Certain Artist Canvas from the People's Republic of China, 70 FR 67412 (November 7, 2005) (``Preliminary
Determination''). While the Department did not receive any allegations of ministerial errors in the Preliminary Determination, the Department inadvertently stated an inaccurate manufacturer/producer name in the provided combination rate, and inadvertently failed to include one combination rate.

In the Preliminary Determination, the Department stated it would calculate combination rates for certain respondents that are eligible for a separate rate in this investigation. Thus, we granted Jiangsu Animal Byproducts Import & Export Group Corp. (``Jiangsu By products'') (i.e., a separate rate applicant) a separate rate and calculated a combination rate for Jiangsu Byproducts. However

RIN-1545-AY22

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document corrects the notice of public hearing (REG- 10772200) that was published in the Federal Register on Monday, December 12, 2005 (70 FR 73393), that relates to corporate estimated taxes.

Sickness or Accident Disability Payments

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains final regulations providing guidance regarding the treatment of payments made on account of sickness or accident disability under a workers' compensation law for purposes of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA).

Performance Review Board Appointments

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides the name of individuals who have been appointed to serve as members of the Department of the Interior Performance Review Board.

Tribal Self-Governance Program; Negotiation Cooperative Agreement; New Funding Cycle for Fiscal Year 2006

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Key Dates: Applications DueJanuary 20, 2006; Objective Review Committee to Evaluate ApplicationsMarch 89, 2006; Anticipated Project Start DateApril 1, 2006.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

The purpose of the program is to award cooperative agreements that provide negotiation resources to Tribes interested in participating in the Tribal SelfGovernance Program (TSGP) as authorized by Title V, Tribal SelfGovernance Amendments of 2000 of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act of Public Law (Pub. L.) 93 638, as amended. The TSGP is designed to promote selfdetermination by allowing Tribes to assume more control of Indian Health Service (IHS) programs and services through compacts negotiated with the IHS. The Negotiation Cooperative Agreement provides Tribes with funds to help cover the expenses involved in preparing for and negotiating with the IHS and assists eligible Indian Tribes to prepare for Compacts and Funding Agreements (FAs) with an effective date of October 1, 2

Indian Gaming

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice Publishes an Approval of the Fourth Amendment for the TribalState Compact for the Regulation of Class III Gaming between the Nooksack Indian Tribe and the State of Washington.

Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Mortgagee's Request for Extension of Time Requirements

Thu, Dec 15 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.

This information collection is used as a ``turnaround'' document by mortgage lenders to request extension of time and for HUD to provide a response. For audit purposes, regulations require mortgagee's to maintain claim files for three years after a claim is paid. Information in the claim file includes copies of the HUD approval with related claim documents to verify that HUD has authorized extensions of time on specific cases.

Trinity County Resource Advisory Committee

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Trinity County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet at the Trinity County Office of Education in Weaverville, California, on January 10, 2006. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss proposed projects under Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000.

Shasta County Resource Advisory Committee

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Shasta County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet at the USDA Service Center in Redding California, on January 4, February 1 and March 1 of 2006. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss proposed projects under Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000.

(Docket 60-2005)

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

ForeignTrade Zone 185 Culpepper County, Virginia, Expansion of Facilities Subzone 185C, Merck & Company, Inc., (Pharmaceutical Products), Elkton, Virginia

An application has been submitted to the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) by the Culpepper County Chamber of Commerce, grantee of FTZ 185, requesting to expand the subzone (Subzone 185C) at the Merck & Company Inc. (Merck), facility in Elkton, Virginia. The application was submitted pursuant to the ForeignTrade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), and the regulations of the Board. It was formally filed on December 7, 2005.

Subzone 185C was approved by the Board on November 14, 1994 at a single site (82 bldgs./624,221 sq. ft. on 1,333 acres) located on Route 340S, in Elkton (Rockingham County), Virginia, with authority granted for the manufacture of finished pharmaceuticals (Board Order 710, 59 FR 60603, 11/25/94), and expanded on 04/05/01 (Board Order 1156, 66 FR 19919, 04/18/01). Merck is now proposing to expand productio

(Dockets 62-2005 and 63-2005)

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

ForeignTrade Zone 61 San Juan, Puerto Rico, Expansion of
Facilities Subzone 61D, 61E, Merck Sharpe & Dohme Quimica De Puerto Rico, Inc., (Pharmaceutical Products), Arecibo and Barceloneta, Puerto Rico

Applications have been submitted to the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) by the Puerto Rico Trade & Export Company, grantee of FTZ 61, requesting to expand the subzones at the Merck, Sharp & Dohme Quimica de Puerto Rico, Inc. (MSDQ), facilities in Arecibo (Subzone 61D, Docket 622005), and Barceloneta (Subzone 61E, Docket 632005), Puerto Rico. The applications were submitted pursuant to the Foreign Trade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), and the regulations of the Board. They were formally filed on December 7, 2005.

Subzone 61D was approved by the Board on May 12, 1995 at a single site (3 bldgs./286,000 sq. ft. on 38 acres) located at Road PR2, Km. 60, in the municipality of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, with authority granted for the manufacture of finished pharmaceuticals (Board Order

(Docket 61-2005)

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

ForeignTrade Zone 35 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Expansion of Facilities Subzone 35B, Merck & Company, Inc., (Pharmaceutical Products), West Point, Pennsylvania

An application has been submitted to the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) by the Philadelphia Regional Airport Authority, grantee of FTZ 35, requesting to expand the subzone (Subzone 35B) at the Merck & Company, Inc. (Merck) facility in West Point, Pennsylvania. The application was submitted pursuant to the ForeignTrade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), and the regulations of the Board. It was formally filed on December 7, 2005.

Subzone 35B was approved by the Board on November 14, 1994 at a single site (106 bldgs./6,317,280 sq. ft. on 405 acres) located at Sunneytown Pike and Broad Street, in West Point (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania, with authority granted for the manufacture of finished pharmaceuticals (Board Order 708, 59 FR 60604, 11/25/94), and expanded on 4/5/01 (Board Order 1153, 66 FR 19918, 4/18/01).

(Docket T-4-2005)

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

ForeignTrade Zone 26 Atlanta, Georgia, Application for
Temporary/Interim Manufacturing Authority, Perkins Shibaura Engines LLC, (Compact Diesel Engines), Griffin, Georgia

An application has been submitted to the Executive Secretary of the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) by Georgia ForeignTrade Zone, Inc., grantee of FTZ 26, requesting temporary/interim manufacturing (T/ IM) authority within Site 6 of FTZ 26, at the facilities of Perkins Shibaura Engines LLC (Perkins) located in Griffin, Georgia. The application was filed on December 8, 2005.

The Perkins facility (135 employees; annual capacity for 30,000 engines) is located within Site 6 of FTZ 26 at 325 Green Valley Road, Griffin, Georgia. Under T/IM procedures, the company has requested authority to manufacture compact diesel engines (HTS 8408.90; these products enter the United States duty free). The company may source the following input items from abroad for manufacturing the finished products under T/IM authority, as delinea

Advisory Committees; Filing of Annual Reports

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that, as required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the agency has filed with the Library of Congress the annual reports of those FDA advisory committees that held closed meetings during fiscal year 2005.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of Office of Management and Budget Approval; Food and Drug

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled ``FDA Recall Regulations (Guidelines)'' has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request;

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request;

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding on a Petition to List the Queen Charlotte Goshawk as

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the opening of a public comment period to update the 1997 status review for the Queen Charlotte goshawk (Accipiter gentilis laingi), a subspecies of the northern goshawk that lives in the temperate rainforests of Southeast Alaska and insular British Columbia. This update has been initiated in response to a recent Court order remanding a previous 12 month finding with instructions to determine if Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, is a significant portion of this goshawk's range and, if so, to determine whether the bird is endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. This public comment period will allow all interested parties an opportunity to provide information on the status of the subspecies throughout its range, thereby assisting us in evaluating the significance of the Vancouver Island population of the goshawk in relation to the taxon as a whole.

Notice of Revision of Title VI Circular and EEO Circular

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is revising and updating its Circulars 4702.1, ``Title VI Program Guidelines for Urban Mass Transit Administration Recipients'' and 4704.1 ``Equal Employment Opportunity Program Guidelines for Grant Recipients.'' FTA is seeking input from interested parties on this document, including examples of problems with compliance, best practices for compliance, and proposals for changes to these circulars. Upon consideration of the comments, FTA will issue revised circulars and will seek additional comments on the revised documents.

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

Thu, Dec 15 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. [thinsp]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

Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Compliance Filing

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas Gas), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to become effective December 1, 2005:
First Revised Sheet No. 55
Original Sheet No. 55A

Sixth Revised Sheet No. 56

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 parties to the proceeding.

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at

San Diego Gas & Electric Company; Notice of Compliance Filing

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2005.

Take notice that on November 28, 2005, tendered for filing revisions to its Wholesale Distribution Open Access Tariff, SDG&E FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 6 to reflect the directives of Commission Order issued on October 11, 2005, 113 FERC ] 61,027.

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 sub

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Filing

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2005.

Take notice that on November 25, 2005, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) tendered for filing its Wholesale Distribution Tariff Small Generator Interconnection Procedures and Small Generator Interconnection Agreement in compliance with Commission Order issued on October 11, 2005, 112 FERC ] 61,021.

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
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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 th

New York Independent System Operator, Inc.; Notice of Filing

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2005.

Take notice that on December 5, 2005, the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO) pursuant to section 205 of the Federal Power Act amending its tariff to temporarily defer the expiration of tariff provisions governing the calculation of Voltage Support Service payments.

NYISO states that it has electronically served a copy of this filing on the official representative of each of its customers, on each participant on its Market Participants committees, and on the New York State Public Service Commission. NYISO further states that copies of the filing were mailed to electric utility regulatory agencies of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Illinois Municipal Electric Agency; Notice of Filing

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2005.

Take notice that on October 8, 2005, Illinois Municipal Electric Agency tendered for filing an initial Rate Schedule No. 1 and supporting cost data to establish its annual revenue requirements for providing Reactive Supply & Voltage Control from Generation Sources.

The Commission encourages electronic

Great Lakes Gas Transmission Limited Partnership; Notice of Negotiated Rate Agreement

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, Great Lakes Gas Transmission Limited Partnership (Great Lakes) filed for a disclosure, a transportation service agreement pursuant to Great Lakes' Rate Schedule FT entered into by Great Lakes and Tenaska Marketing Ventures (Tenaska) (FT Service Agreement). The FT Service Agreement filed reflects a negotiated rate arrangement commencing 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 Section 154.210 of the Commission's regu

Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation; Notice of Negotiated Rates

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 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, the following tariff sheets, to become effective December 1, 2005:
TwentyEighth Revised Sheet No. 15, Seventh Revised Sheet No. 17.

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

Enogex Inc.; Notice of Petition for Rate Approval

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2005.

Take notice that on November 21, 2005, Enogex Inc. (Enogex), filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission zonal fuel factors for the East and West Zones on its system for Fuel Year 2006 as calculated pursuant to the terms of Enogex's filed fuel tracker and pursuant to the terms of the settlement approved in Docket Nos. PR0210000, PR04 15000, PR0416000 and PR053000. Enogex states that pursuant to the settlement, it has established zonal fuel percentages, one for each of the two zones.

Any person desiring to participate in this rate proceeding must file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426, in accordance with sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed with the Secretary of the Commission on or before the date as indicated below. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action

Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Compliance Filing

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, Dominion Transmission, Inc. (DTI) submitted a compliance filing to the Commission's Letter Order issued November 15, 2005, in Docket No. RP96383068.

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

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at

Discovery Gas Transmission LLC; Notice of Compliance Filing

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, Discovery Gas Transmission LLC (Discovery) tendered for filing in compliance with Commission's Letter Order issued November 8, 2005, as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Fourth Revised Sheet No. 124 and Substitute Ninth Revised Sheet No. 196, with an effective date of September 1, 2005.

Discovery states that copies of the filing have been mailed to each of its customers, interested state commissions and other interested persons.

Cranberry Pipeline Corporation; Notice of Compliance Filing

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2005.

Take notice that on November 11, 2005, Cranberry Pipeline Corporation, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a revised Statement of Operating Conditions in compliance with the Commission's ``Order Rejecting Partial Settlement, Establishing Transportation and Storage Rates, and Directing Filing,'' issued on September 13, 2005 in Docket Nos. PR046000 and PR046001.

Any person desiring to protest this rate proceeding must file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with section 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such protests must be filed with the Secretary of the Commission on or before the date as indicated below. 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 proceedings. This petition for rate approval is available for review at the Commission in the Public

Alliance Pipeline L.P.; Notice of Negotiated Rates

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 7, 2005.

Take notice that on November 30, 2005, Alliance Pipeline L.P. (Alliance) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, the following tariff sheets, proposed to become effective January 1, 2006: Original Volume No. 1;
Fifth Revised Sheet No. 11;
Fifth Revised Sheet No. 12;
Fifth Revised Sheet No. 13;

Fifth Revised Sheet No. 14.

Alliance states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all customers, state commissions, and other interested parties.

Suspension of Community Eligibility

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This rule identifies communities, where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with the floodplain management requirements of the program. If FEMA receives documentation that the community has adopted the required floodplain management measures prior to the effective suspension date given in this rule, the suspension will not occur and a notice of this will be provided by publication in the Federal Register on a subsequent date.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series Airplanes

Thu, Dec 15 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727100, and 727100C series airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for cracks in the body skin and bear strap at the upper and lower hinge cutouts of the midcabin galley doorway, along the upper fastener row of the stringer 14R lap splice, and in the doorstop fitting adjacent to the upper hinge cutout; and corrective action if necessary. This proposed AD also provides for optional terminating action for certain inspections. This proposed AD results from reports of skin and bear strap cracking at the upper and lower hinge cutout and along the upper fastener row of the stringer 14R lap splice, and cracking in the doorstop fitting adjacent to the upper hinge cutout. There are also reports of cracking on airplanes previously modified to prevent such cracking. We are proposing this AD to find and fix fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity