The Federal Register

FTA Fiscal Year 2006 Apportionments and Allocations

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The ``Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006'' (Pub. L. 109115), signed into law by President Bush on November 30, 2005, appropriates funds for all of the surface transportation programs of the Department of Transportation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006. This notice provides information on the FY 2006 transit appropriations for the FTA assistance programs, and apportions and allocates FY 2006 funds. The Notice also makes corrections to information in the SAFETEALU implementation Notice published in the Federal Register on November 30, 2005.

Repeal of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 and Enactment of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In this final rule, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is amending its regulations to implement the repeal of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 and the enactment of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, by adding a new subchapter and part to its regulations and removing its exempt wholesale generator rules as they are no longer necessary.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Rule to Designate Critical Habitat for the Spikedace (Meda

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to designate a total of approximately 633 river miles (mi) (1018.7 kilometers (km)) of critical habitat for spikedace and loach minnow. Proposed critical habitat is located in New Mexico and Arizona. We hereby solicit data and comments from the public on all aspects of this proposal, including data on economic and other impacts of the designation. We may revise this proposal prior to final designation to incorporate or address new information received during public comment periods.

Agency Information Collection: Emergency Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013521), this notice announces that the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the following emergency proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3507(j)(1)). VA is requesting an emergency clearance for Request for OneVA Identification Card.

Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013521), this notice announces that the Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness (OPP&P), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine a veteran's who uses prosthetic or orthopedic device (including a wheelchair) or is prescribe medication due to a skin condition because of a service connected disability may be eligibility for clothing allowance.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposal revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to evaluate a candidate's credentials for employment with VA.

Use of Diagnostic Code Numbers; Schedule of Ratings-Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities by updating references to diagnostic codes in two regulations. These amendments are necessary to correct outdated references in the Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 13, 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, Public Law 10413. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Department of the Treasury Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Extension Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Application for Participation in Biometric Device

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces that TSA has forwarded the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of an extension of the currently approved collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. TSA published a Federal Register notice, with a 60day comment period soliciting comments, of the following collection of information on October 14, 2005, 70 FR 60097.

Current List of Laboratories Which Meet Minimum Standards To Engage in Urine Drug Testing for Federal Agencies

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) notifies Federal agencies of the laboratories currently certified to meet the standards of Subpart C of the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (Mandatory Guidelines). The Mandatory Guidelines were first published in the Federal Register on April 11, 1988 (53 FR 11970), and subsequently revised in the Federal Register on June 9, 1994 (59 FR 29908), on September 30, 1997 (62 FR 51118), and on April 13, 2004 (69 FR 19644).

A notice listing all currently certified laboratories is published in the Federal Register during the first week of each month. If any laboratory's certification is suspended or revoked, the laboratory will be omitted from subsequent lists until such time as it is restored to full certification under the Mandatory Guidelines.

If any laboratory has withdrawn from the HHS National Laboratory Certification Program (NLCP) during the past month, it will be listed at the end, and will be omitted fro

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

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Periodically, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish a summary of information collection requests under OMB review, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these documents, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on (240) 2761243. Notification of Intent To Use Schedule III, IV, or V Opioid Drugs for the Maintenance and Detoxification Treatment of Opiate Addiction Under 21 U.S.C. 823(g)(2) (OMB No. 09300234)Revision

The Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (``DATA,'' Pub. L. 106 310) amended the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)(2)) to permit practitioners (physicians) to seek and obtain waivers to prescribe certain approved narcotic treatment drugs for the treatment of opiate addiction. The legislation sets eligibility requirements and certification requirements as well as an interagency notification review process for physicians who seek waivers.

To implement these new provisio

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request and Comment Request

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes a list of information collection packages that will require clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with Pub. L. 104 13, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, effective October 1, 1995. The information collection packages that may be included in this notice are for new information collections, approval of existing information collections, revisions to OMBapproved information collections, and extensions (no change) of OMBapproved information collections.

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

Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, et al., Notice of Application

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Applicants: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company (``Lincoln Life''); Lincoln National Variable Annuity Account C (``Lincoln Life Account C''), and Lincoln Life Variable Annuity Account Q (``Lincoln Life Account Q'', and together with Lincoln Life Account C, the ``Separate Accounts'').

Filing Date: The application was filed on May 28, 2004 and amended on December 7, 2005.

Summary of Application: Lincoln Life and the Separate Accounts (``Applicants'') request an order pursuant to Section 26(c) of the 1940 Act to permit the Separate Accounts to substitute (a) shares of AllianceBernstein Variable Products Series Fund, Inc.
(``AllianceBernstein VP'') Growth and Income PortfolioClass B for shares of AllianceBernstein VP Growth PortfolioClass B; (b) shares of Delaware VIP Trust (``Delaware VIP'') Diversified Income Series Standard Class for shares of Delaware VIP Global Bond SeriesStandard Class; (c) shares of Scudder VIT Equity 500 Index FundClass A for shares of Janus Aspen Series (``J

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

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 9, 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 25, 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, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. PCX has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by a selfregulatory organization pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) 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)(2).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of th

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

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 14, 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 December 9, 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 13, 2005, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice and order to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons and to approve the proposed rule change, as amended, on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See Partial Amendment dated December 13, 2005 (``Amendment No. 1''). In Amendment No. 1, the Exchange submitted Exhibit 3 to the proposed rule change, which identified the securities that would be included in the Pilot, and

Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange, Inc.; Order Approving a Proposed Rule Change and Partial

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 14, 2005.

I. Introduction

On July 12, 2004, the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or ``NYSE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or the ``Commission'') a proposed rule change to amend specified provision of Exchange Rule 431 (margin requirements) pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Exchange Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder.\3\ On September 29, 2005, the Exchange filed a partial amendment to its proposed rule change.\4\ The proposed rule change, as amended, was published for comment in the Federal Register on November 10, 2005.\5\ The Commission received no comments on the proposal.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.
\3\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\4\ SRNYSE200439: Amendment No. 1. The NYSE, in coordination with the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE''), filed the partial amendment to conform the complex options spreads strategies to which its rule amendments ap

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

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 13, 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 National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'') 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 NASD. NASD has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the NASD under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) 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)(ii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(2).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed

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

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 13, 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 10, 2005, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (``MSRB'' or ``Board'') 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 MSRB. On December 7, 2005, the MSRB 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\ Amendment No. 1 clarifies that the central element in determining whether a communication is a solicitation is whether the communication occurs with the purpose of obtaining or retaining municipal securities business, and makes certain other changes. I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the

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

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 13, 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 December 6, 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, II, and III 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.
\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

The CBOE proposes to amend its rules governing the hours of trading in equity options and narrowbased index options. The Exchange proposes that these changes become effective February 1, 2006. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the CBOE's Web site (

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

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 14, 2005.

I. Introduction

On July 30, 2004, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a proposed rule change related to margin requirements for complex options spreads under Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4.\2\ On August 23, 2005, the Exchange filed a partial amendment to its proposed rule change.\3\ The proposed rule change, as amended, was published in the Federal Register on November 14, 2005.\4\ The Commission received no comments on the proposal.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR240.19b4.
\3\ SRCBOE200453: Amendment No. 1. CBOE, in coordination with the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE''), filed the partial amendment to conform the complex spreads strategies to which its rule amendments apply to those of the NYSE.
\4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 52739 (Nov. 4, 2005); 70 FR 69173 (Nov. 14

Sunshine Act Meeting

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Federal Register Citation of Previous Announcement: [To be announced]. Status: Closed meeting.
Place: 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC.
Date and Time of Previously Announced Meeting: Tuesday, December 13, 2005.

Change in the Meeting: Additional items.

The following items have been added to the closed meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 20, 2005: Opinion and a Regulatory matter regarding a financial institution.

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

At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact the Office of the Secretary at (202) 5515400. [[Page 75512]]

Dated: December 15, 2005.
Jonathan G. Katz,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 0524294 Filed 121605; 11:13 am]
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Upon written request, copies available from: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 20549.

Extension:

Rule 10b17. SEC File No. 270427; OMB. Control No. 32350476.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for extension of the previously
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approved collection of information discussed below.

Rule 10b17, Untimely announcements of record dates (17 CFR 240.10b17), requires any issuer of a class of securities publicly traded by the use of any means or instrumentality of interstate commerce or of the mails or of any facility of any national securities exchange to give notice of the following actions relating to such class of securities: (1) A dividend; (2) a stock split; or (3) a rights or other subscription offering. Notice shall be (1) given to the

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

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

Extension:

Rule 17a5(c); SEC File No. 270199; OMB Control No. 32350199.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') a request for extension of the previously approved collection of information discussed below.

Rule 17a5(c) [17 CFR 240.17a5(c)] under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires certain brokerdealers who carry customer accounts to provide statements of the brokerdealer's financial condition to their customers. Paragraph (5) of Rule 17a5(c) provides a conditional exemption from this requirement. It is estimated that approximately 375 brokerdealer respondents with approximately 109 million public customer accounts incur an average burden of 130,000 hours

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

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

Extension:

Regulation G; OMB Control No. 32350576; SEC File No. 270518.

Regulation G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Exchange Act'') requires registrants that publicly disclose material information that includes a nonGAAP financial measure to provide a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Regulation G implemented the requirements of Section 401 of the SarbanesOxley Act of 2002. The information provided under Regulation G is mandatory and is available to the public. We estimate that approxima

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

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

Extension:

Regulation BTR; OMB Control No. 32350579; SEC File No. 270521.

Regulation Blackout Trade Restriction (``Regulation BTR'') clarifies the scope and application of Section 306(a) of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (``Act''). Section 306(a)(6) of the Act requires an issuer to provide timely notice to its directors and executive officers and to the Commission of the imposition of a blackout period that would trigger the statutory trading prohibition of Section 306(a)(1). The information provided under Regulation BTR is mandatory and is av

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

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

Extension:

Form 10SB; OMB Control No. 32350419; SEC File No. 270367.

Form 10SB is used to register classes of securities of small business issuers pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide material information necessary for informed investment decisions. Every issuer subject to Section 13(a) and 15(d) under the Exchange Act must file a periodic report with the Commission containing information about its business and financial condition. The information provided on Form 10SB is mandatory and is available to the

Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Investigation, Contra Costa County, CA

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) will prepare an EIS to evaluate expanding the existing Los Vaqueros Reservoir and alternatives to improve water supply reliability and water quality for Bay Area water users, particularly those receiving water from the SacramentoSan Joaquin Delta; and contribute to lower cost implementation of the CALFED Environmental Water Account (EWA). Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Contra Costa Water District will prepare an EIR on the proposed project concurrent with the EIS preparation. A joint EIS/EIR document will be prepared.

Reclamation was directed in Public Law 1087, (Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2003) to conduct a feasibilitylevel
investigation of the potential expansion of Los Vaqueros Reservoir.

Request for Comments on Interim Guidelines for Examination of Patent Applications for Patent Subject Matter

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has, in response to recent case law, revised its guidelines to be used by USPTO personnel in their review of patent applications to determine whether the claims in a patent application are directed to patent eligible subject matter. The USPTO is requesting comments from the public regarding these interim examination guidelines.

Comment Deadline Date: To be ensured of consideration, written comments must be received on or before June 30, 2006. No public hearing will be held.

Virginia Electric and Power Company, Surry Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2; Exemption

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

1.0 Background

The Virginia Electric and Power Company (the licensee) is the holder of Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR32 and DPR37 that authorizes operation of the Surry Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 (Surry). The license provides, among other things, that the facility is subject to all rules, regulations, and orders of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) now or hereafter in effect.

The facility consists of a two pressurizedwater reactors located in Surry County, Virginia.

2.0 Request/Action

Section IV.F.2.b of Appendix E, to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, requires the licensee at each site to conduct an exercise of its onsite emergency plan biennially. Section IV.F.2.c of Appendix E, to 10 CFR Part 50, states that the offsite plans for each site shall be exercised biennially with full participation by each offsite authority having a role under the plan. During such biennial full participation exercises, the NRC staff e

Entergy Operations, Inc.; Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3; Exemption

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

1.0 Background

Entergy Operations, Inc. (the licensee) is the holder of Facility Operating License No. NPF38 which authorizes operation of Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3). The license provides, among other things, that the facility is subject to all rules, regulations, and orders of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) now or hereafter in effect.

The facility consists of one pressurizedwater reactor located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.

2.0 Request/Action

Sections IV.F.2.b and c of Appendix E, to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50 require the licensee at each site to conduct an exercise of its onsite emergency plan and of its offsite emergency plans biennially with full or partial participation by each offsite authority having a role under the offsite plan. During such biennial exercises, the NRC evaluates onsite and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) evaluates offsite emergency preparedness acti

Availability of and Solicitation of Public Comments on Report on Seismic Considerations for the Transition Break Size

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On November 7, 2005, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published for public comment a proposed rule in the Federal Register (70 FR 67598) on RiskInformed Changes to LossofCoolant Accident Technical Requirements. Under the proposed Sec. 50.46a rule, nuclear power plant licensees would be allowed to implement a voluntary, risk informed alternative to the current requirements for analyzing the performance of emergency core cooling systems (ECCS) during lossof coolant accidents (LOCAs). In addition, the proposed rule would establish procedures and criteria for requesting changes in plant design and procedures based upon the results of the new analyses of ECCS performance during LOCAs. In the Federal Register notice associated with the publication of the proposed alternative Sec. 50.46a rule, the Commission noted that the potential for seismically induced pipe breaks was not considered in determining the area of the transition break sizes \1\ (TBSs). The Commission stated that work was ongoing

Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Revisions to Existing System of Records

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing public notice of its intent to modify an existing system of records, NRC20, ``Official Travel RecordsNRC,'' to incorporate the collection and use of travel charge card records, including credit data, to comply with the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (Pub. L. 108447).

Biweekly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

I. Background

Pursuant to section 189a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission or NRC staff) is publishing this regular biweekly notice. The Act requires the Commission publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration,
notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.

This biweekly notice includes all notices of amendments issued, or proposed to be issued from November 23, 2005 to December 8, 2005. The last biweekly notice was published on December 6, 2005 (70 FR 72667). Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses, Proposed No Significant Hazards Consideration Determination, and Opportunity for a H

Sunshine Act; Notice of Meetings

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Holding the Meetings: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Dates: Weeks of December 19, 26, 2005, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2006. Place: Commissioners' Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
Status: Public and Closed.
Matters To Be Considered:

Week of December 19, 2005

There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of December 19, 2005. Week of December 26, 2005Tentative

There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of December 26, 2005. Week of January 2, 2006Tentative

There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of January 2, 2006. Week of January 9, 2006Tentative
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
9:30 a.m.Briefing on International Research and Bilateral Agreements. (Contact: Roman Shaffer, 3014157606).

This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address: http://www.nrc.gov .
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
9:30 a.m.Meeting with Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste (AC

FPL Energy Seabrook, LLC, Seabrook Station Unit No. 1; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) is considering issuance of an amendment pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) part 50, for Facility Operating License No. NPF86 issued to FPL Energy Seabrook, LLC (the licensee), for operation of Seabrook Station, Unit No. 1 (Seabrook), located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Therefore, as required by 10 CFR 51.21, the NRC is issuing this environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact.
Environmental Assessment

Identification of the Proposed Action

The proposed action would extend the expiration date of the operating license for Seabrook from October 17, 2026, to March 15, 2030.

The proposed action is in accordance with the licensee's application for amendment dated March 28, 2005, as supplemented September 23, 2005.

The Need for the Proposed Action

The current operating licensed term for Seabrook ends on October 17, 2026. This is 40 years from the date of the zeropower operatin

Documents Containing Reporting or Recordkeeping Requirements: Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The NRC has recently submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

1. Type of submission, new, revision, or extension: Revision.

2. The title of the information collection: 10 CFR part 52, Appendix D, AP1000 Design Certification, Final Rule.

3. The form number if applicable: Not applicable.

4. How often the collection is required: Semiannually.

5. Who will be required or asked to report: Applicant for a combined license.

6. An estimate of the number of annual responses: 2 (1 response plus 1 recordkeeper).

7. The estimated number of annual respondents: 1.

8. An estimate of the total number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: Approximately 39 additional burden hours (5 hours reporting plus 34 hours recordkeeping).

9. An indication of whether section 3507(d), Public Law 10413 applies: It is applicable.

10. Abstract

Organization of Agreement States; Petition for Rulemaking

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received a petition for rulemaking filed by the Organization of Agreement States (OAS). The petitioner is requesting that the NRC amend its regulations to require specific licensing for devices that are currently regulated by a combination of general licensing and registration, and to revise the compatibility category for 10 CFR 31.6 from ``B'' to ``C''. The petitioner believes that these actions are needed to establish a higher national standard of regulation for higher risk generally licensed (GL) devices, and to allow retention of a tool used by Agreement States to track the location and movement of device manufacturers and service providers in their State.

This action also addresses a request filed by the Bureau of Radiation Control (BRC) of the Florida Department of Health for the NRC to change the compatibility category of 10 CFR 31.5(c)(13)(I) from category ``B'' to category ``C''. Florida BRC believes that NRC regulations are less stringen

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (Services) advise interested parties of their intent to conduct public scoping under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to gather information to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) related to a permit application from the Port of Vancouver, Washington, for the incidental take of listed species. The permit application would be associated with the Port of Vancouver Columbia Gateway Site Habitat Conservation Plan adjacent to the Columbia River in Vancouver, WA.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)(collectively, the Services) announce the availability of the final recovery plan for the Gulf of Maine (GOM) distinct population segment (DPS) of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar).

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Closure of the

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS announces that the directed fishery for Loligo squid in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will be closed effective 0001hrs local time, December 18, 2005. Vessels issued a Federal permit to harvest Loligo squid may not retain or land more than 2,500 lb (1.13 mt) of Loligo squid per trip for the remainder of the year (through December 31, 2005). This action is necessary to prevent the fishery from exceeding its annual quota and allow for effective management of this stock.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Allocating Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crab

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS issues this final rule, correcting amendment to the regulations governing the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands crab fisheries. This action is necessary to clarify procedures and to correct discrepancies provided in a previous rulemaking. This final rule is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands (BSAI) King and Tanner Crabs (FMP), the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MagnusonStevens Act), and other applicable law.

Frontal New Car Assessment Program

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On October 14, 2004, NHTSA published a notice requesting comments on possible alternatives to revise the agency's test procedures for frontal impact New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing. This notice summarizes the comments received and provides the agency's decision on how we will proceed. The agency has decided to maintain the fullfrontal barrier test procedure, the test speed of 35 mph (56 km/h), the current test dummies, and the current rating system until the further research and analysis are completed.

Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all submissions received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the petition (or signing the petition, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 1947778) or you may visit

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

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

NARA is giving public notice that the agency has submitted to OMB for approval the information collections described in this notice. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. [[Page 75484]]

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning use of data universal numbering system (DUNS) as primary contractor identification. This OMB clearance expires on April 30, 2006.

Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate techn

Notice of Public Meeting, Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council Meetings

Tue, Dec 20 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) Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below.

Superalloyed Degassed Chromium From Japan

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Determination

On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject investigation, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports from Japan of superalloy degassed chromium, provided for in subheading 8112.21.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV).
\1\ The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR Sec. 207.2(f)).

Background

The Commission instituted this investigation effective March 4, 2005, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and Commerce by Eramet Marietta Inc., Marietta, OH, and the Paper, Allied Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International Union, Local 5 0639, Bel

Pure Magnesium From China

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with a full review 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 order on pure magnesium from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. A schedule for the review will be established and announced at a later date. For further information concerning the conduct of this review 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).

Certain Bearings From China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and the United Kingdom

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

A-122-822

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of
Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Certain CorrosionResistant Carbon Steel Flat Products from Canada

A-570-827

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Department), pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), has determined that revocation of the antidumping duty order on certain cased pencils (pencils) from the People's Republic of China (PRC) would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. On December 6, 2005, the International Trade Commission (ITC), pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act, determined that revocation of the antidumping duty order on pencils from the PRC would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. Therefore, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4), the Department is publishing notice of the continuation of the antidumping duty order on pencils from the PRC.

A-570-846

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Brake Rotors from the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of the Twelfth New Shipper Review

A-570-846

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Brake Rotors from the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and New Shipper Review

Action Affecting Export Privileges; Zhan Gao, Technology Business Services, University Laboratories, Allways, Inc.,

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In the Matter of Zhan Gao, 12731 Mill Heights, Herndon, VA 20171; Respondent: and Technology Business Services, 12731 Mill Heights, Herndon, VA 20171; University Laboratories, 12731 Mill Heights, Herndon, VA 20171; Allways, Inc., 12731 Mill Heights, Herndon, VA 20171; Donghua Xue, 12731 Mill Heights, Herndon, VA 20171; Related Persons
Order Denying Export Privileges

A. Denial of Export Privileges of Zhan Gao

On March 5, 2004, in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Virginia, Zhan Gao (``Gao'') was convicted of two felonies, including one violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 17011706 (2000)) (``IEEPA'') and one violation of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 7206 (2000)). As to the IEEPA count, Gao was found guilty of knowingly and willfully having exported and caused to be exported from the United States to the People's Republic of China, 80 microprocessors, which were Commerce Control List items, without obtaining the required license f

Notice of Resource Advisory Committee Meeting

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committees Act (Pub. L. 92463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106393) the Modoc National Forest's Modoc Resource Advisory Committee will meet Monday, January 9th, 2006 and February 6th, 2006 and March 6th in Alturas, California for business meetings. The meetings are open to the public.

Regulatory Process for Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices (Ventricular Assist Devices)

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the following public meeting: Regulatory Process for Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices (Ventricular Assist Devices). The topics of discussion are the agency's activities regarding the regulation and approval of circulatory support devices used for temporary support in pediatric patients.

Date and Time: The public meeting will be held on January 20, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The agency is requiring registration by December 30, 2005.

Location: The public meeting will be held at the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, rm. 20B, 9200 Corporate Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850.

Contact: Eric Chen, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (HFZ450), Food and Drug Administration, 9200 Corporate Blvd., 301443 8262, ext. 146, email: eac@cdrh.fda.gov, or Michael Berman (HFZ170), 12725 Twinbrook Pkwy., 3018274744, email: mrb@cdrh.fda.gov. If you nee

Notice of Approval of Supplemental New Animal Drug Application; Tilmicosin

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing notice that it has approved a supplemental new animal drug application (NADA) filed by Elanco Animal Health. The approved NADA provides for the veterinary prescription use of an injectable solution of tilmicosin phosphate for respiratory disease in cattle and sheep. This supplemental NADA adds user safety information to product labeling.

New Animal Drugs; Change of Sponsor; Chloramphenicol Capsules

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect a change of sponsor for a new animal drug application (NADA) for chloramphenicol capsules from Nylos Trading Co., Inc., to Pharmaceutical Ventures, Ltd.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals.

Issuance of Permits

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The following permits were issued.

Notice of Availability of the Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge in

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Fish and Wildlife Service announces that a Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is available for distribution. The plan was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and describes how the refuge will be managed for the next 15 years. The compatibility determinations for wildlife observation, photography, and hiking; swimming and beach use; recreational fishing; environmental education and interpretation; and scientific research are also available within the plan.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 20 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 December 31, 2008 the current PRA clearances for information collection requirements contained in four product labeling rules enforced by the Commission. Those clearances expire on December 31, 2005.

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

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice corrects a notice (FR Doc. E57262) published on page 73747 of the issue for Tuesda, December 13, 2005.

Under the Federal Reserve Bank of New York heading, the entry for Community Partners Bancorp, Middletown, New Jersey, is revised to read as follows:

A. Federal Reserve Bank of New York (Jay Bernstein, Bank Supervision Officer) 33 Liberty Street, New York, New York 100450001:

1. Community Partners Bancorp, Middletown, New Jersey; to become a bank holding company by acquiring 100 percent of the voting shares of Two River Community Bank, Middletown, New Jersey, and The Town Bank, Westfield, New Jersey.

Comments on this application must be received by January 6, 2006.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, December 15, 2005.
Robert deV. Frierson,
Deputy Secretary of the Board.
[FR Doc. E57556 Filed 121905; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 621001S

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

Tue, Dec 20 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 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 January 4, 2006.

A. Federal Reserve Bank of New York (Jay Bernstein, Bank Supervision Officer) 33 Liberty Street, New York, New York 100450001:

1. Jacinto Rodrigues and Joaquina Rodrigues, both of Warren, New Jersey; to acquire voting shares of CGDUSA Holding Company, Inc., New York, New York, and there

Extensions of Credit by Federal Reserve Banks

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) has adopted final amendments to its Regulation A to reflect the Board's approval of an increase in the primary credit rate at each Federal Reserve Bank. The secondary credit rate at each Reserve Bank automatically increased by formula as a result of the Board's primary credit rate action.

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 235 and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR Part 236 as detailed below.
[Docket Number FRA200523065]
Applicant: Canadian Pacific Railway, Mr. Robert R. Otis, Manager Signal and Communication, Metro 94 Business Center, 425 Etna StreetSuite 38, St. Paul, Minnesota 55106.

The Canadian Pacific Railway seeks approval of the proposed modification of the traffic control system, at milepost 3.22, just west of Lyndale Avenue, on the Paynesville Subdivision, near Minneapolis, Minnesota, consisting of the discontinuance and removal of the power operated derail. The proposed change is associated with a plan to install a new standalone remotecontrolled derail, just outside the actual yard tracks, at milepost 3.65.

The reason given for the proposed changes is d

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 235 and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR part 236 as detailed below.

Applicant: Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway, Mr. Ralph E. Young, Director Signal Engineering, 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 661061199.

The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) seeks relief from the requirements of the Rules, Standard and Instructions, Title 49 CFR, Part 236, Section 236.312, on the Hannibal Bridge, milepost 0.95, in Kansas City, Missouri, on the Nebraska Division, St. Joseph Subdivision, as follows:

1. BNSF requests relief to the extent that they be allowed to use a modified easer bar inspection and test procedure to determine compliance with the rail surface and alignment requirements. The modified procedure uses 5/8 inch as

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 211.9 and 211.41 notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a request to expand an existing waiver of compliance from certain requirements of Federal railroad safety regulations. The individual petition is described below, including the parties seeking the extension, the nature of the extension being requested and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company

[Docket Number FRA200315432]

The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) seeks permission to expand the current Electronic Train Management System (ETMS) waiver granted on June 23, 2004, into another area of their rail network. The extension of this pilot will allow BNSF to further demonstrate the objectives of ETMS on different track configurations and operational scenarios. This extension will also allow BNSF to demonstrate the ETMS technology with denser tra

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby announces that it is seeking renewal of the following currently approved information collection activities. Before submitting these information collection requirements (ICRs) for clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified below.

Agency Information Collection Activities

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b), this notice announces that new information collections requirements (ICRs) listed below have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). These new ICRs pertain to 49 CFR parts 222, 229, and 236. Additionally, FRA hereby announces that other ICRs listed below have been reapproved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). These ICRs pertain to Parts 214, 216, 229, 238, and 240. The OMB approval numbers, titles, and expiration dates are included herein under supplementary information.

Revision of Method for Calculating Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents; Announcement

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

FRA is amending a portion of the accident reporting regulations. Specifically, FRA is amending the method for calculating the monetary threshold for reporting rail equipment accidents/ incidents. The amendment is necessary because, in 2001, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) ceased collecting and publishing railroad wage data used by FRA in the calculation. Consequently, FRA has had to seek a new source of publiclyavailable data. In the new formula, FRA uses wage data collected and maintained by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in place of the unavailable BLS wage data. As equipment data remain available from the BLS, there is no change to the source of the equipment component of the reporting threshold. The purpose of the rule is to ensure and maintain comparability between different years of accident data by having the threshold keep pace with any increases or decreases in equipment and labor costs so that each year accidents involving the same minimum amount of railroad property damag

Indiana; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Indiana (FEMA1612DR), dated November 8, 2005, and related determinations.

Alaska; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Alaska (FEMA1618DR), dated December 9, 2005, and related determinations.

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

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has submitted the following information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The submission describes the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort and resources used by respondents to respond) and cost, and includes the actual data collection instruments FEMA will use.

Title: Exemption of StateOwned Properties Under SelfInsurance Plan.

OMB Number: 16600013.

Abstract: The application for exemption is made to the Federal Insurance Administration by the Governor or other duly authorized official of the State accompanied by sufficient supporting documentation which certifies that the plan of selfinsurance upon which the application for exemption is based meets or exceeds the standards set forth in 44 CFR 75.11. Upon determining that the State's plan o

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

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has submitted the following information
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collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The submission describes the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort and resources used by respondents to respond) and cost, and includes the actual data collection instruments FEMA will use.

Title: Application for Participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.

OMB Number: 16600004.

Abstract: The NFIP provides flood insurance to communities that apply for participation and make a commitment to adopt and enforce land use control measures that are designed to protect development from future flood damages. The application form will enable FEMA to continue to rapidly process new community applications and to thereby more quickly provide flood insurance

State, District, and Local Party Committee Payment of Certain Salaries and Wages

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Election Commission is amending its rules to revise the method by which State, district and local party committees (collectively ``State party committees'') may pay salaries and wages of employees who spend 25 percent or less of their compensated time in a month on Federal election activity or activity in connection with Federal elections (``Federalrelated activity'' or ``Federalrelated activities''). These final rules implement the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Shays v. FEC, which held that the Commission had not provided an adequate explanation for its former rules under the Administrative Procedure Act. The Commission is also changing its requirements regarding the method State party committees use to pay for employees' fringe benefits and clarifying its rules regarding the use of funds raised in joint Federal and nonFederal fundraising events. Further information is provided in the Supplementary Information that follows.

Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to revise its procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act, Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, with proposed Order 1050.1E, Change 1. The revisions in proposed Order 1050.1E, Change 1, include: Changes for clarification; changes for consistency; a change for addition of information; corrections; editorial changes, and the addition of Categorical Exclusion 311f for prohibited areas. This notices provides the public opportunity to comment on the proposed changes. All comments on the proposed changes will be considered in preparing the final version of FAA Order 1050.1E, Change 1.

Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review, Request for Comments; Renewal of an Approved Information

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for the renewal of a currently approved information collection. 14 CFR Part 61 requires airmen to notify the FAA of any conviction or administrative action resulting from any alcohol or drug related motor vehicle offense within 60 days of the offense. A notice was published in the Federal Register announcing our intention to request renewal of this collection on September 6, 2005, vol 70, 171, pages 5303953040.
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Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review, Request for Comments; Renewal of an Approved Information

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for the renewal of a currently approved information collection. The information will be collected from holders of FAA production approvals and selected suppliers to obtain their input on how well the agency is performing the administration and conduct of the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program (ACSEP). The Agency will use the information as a customer service standard to continually improve ACSEP. A notice was published in the Federal Register announcing our intention to request renewal of this collection on September 6, 2005, vol 70, 171, pages 5303953040.

Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review, Request for Comments; Approval of a New Information

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for a new information collection. The FAA has undertaken an effort to improve aviation safety by
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collecting data on pilots' training and experience with transport category rudder control systems. A Federal Register notice for public comment was published on April 12, 2005, vol 70, 69, page 19144.

Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Sand Point, AK

Tue, Dec 20 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to revise the Class E airspace at Sand Point, AK. Three new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), a revised Departure Procedure (DP) and a revised SIAP are being published for the Sand Point Airport. Adoption of this proposal would result in revised Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Sand Point, AK.