The Federal Register

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

___________________________________________________________________ Title 3--
The President
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Memorandum of December 20, 2005

Designation of Officers of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence To Act as Director of National Intelligence
Memorandum for the Director of National Intelligence By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, 5 U.S.C. 3345, et seq., it is hereby ordered that: Section 1. Subject to the provisions of sections 3 and 4 of this memorandum, the officers of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence named in section 2, in the order listed, shall act as and perform the functions and duties of the office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), during any period in which the DNI and the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence have died, resigned, or otherwise become unable to perform the functions and duties of the office of the DNI, until such time as at least one of the officers listed in this section is able to perform the functions and duties of the DNI.
Sec. 2. Order of Succession.
(a) Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Management; (b) Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Collection; (c) Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Analysis; (d) Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Customer Outcomes; (e) Chief of Staff, Office of the Director of National Intelligence; (f) General Counsel, Office of the Director of National Intelligence; and (g) Chief Information Officer, Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Sec. 3. National Security Act of 1947. This memorandum shall not supercede the authority of the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence to act for, and exercise the powers of, the Director of National Intelligence during the absence or disability of the Director of National Intelligence or during a vacancy in the position of Director of National Intelligence, (National Security Act of 1947, as amended, 50 U.S.C. 403-3a).
Sec. 4. Exceptions.
(a) No individual who is serving in an office listed in section 2 in an acting capacity shall act as the DNI pursuant to this section. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this memorandum, the President retains discretion, to the extent permitted by law, to depart from this memorandum in designating an acting DNI.
Sec. 5. Publication.
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You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
(Presidential Sig.)B
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, December 20, 2005.
[FR Doc. 05-24507
Filed 12-22-05; 8:45 am]
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Prohibition on Use of Community Development Block Grant Assistance for Job-Pirating Activities

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The interim rule implements certain statutory changes by revising HUD's regulations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Specifically, this interim rule prohibits state and local governments from using CDBG funds for ``job pirating'' activities that are likely to result in significant job loss. The rule also applies to section 108 loan guarantees, and the use of Brownfields Economic Development Initiative and Economic Development Initiative funds with section 108 loan guarantees and CDBG funding. This rule follows publication of an October 24, 2000, proposed rule and takes into consideration the public comments received on the proposed rule. The interim rule also provides the public with an additional opportunity to comment on the regulatory job pirating provisions.

Fifty-Seventh Report of the TSCA Interagency Testing Committee to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Interagency Testing Committee (ITC) transmitted its FiftySeventh Report to the Administrator of EPA on November 22, 2005. In the 57^th ITC Report, which is included with this notice, there are no changes to the TSCA section 4(e) Priority Testing List published in the
56^th ITC Report in the Federal Register of October 24, 2005. As stated in the 56^th ITC Report, it was the ITC's intention to provide in this 57^th ITC Report a dataavailability study of the high production volume (HPV) chemicals in the 2002 Inventory Update Rule (IUR). The study of the HPV chemicals in the 2002 IUR may be made available after the ITC has had an opportunity to review comments received on the study of the HPV chemicals described in the 56^th ITC Report. In addition, the ITC needs additional time to review information submitted from the International Tungsten Industry Association, the Indium Corporation of America, and the Van

Accreditation of Service Organization Representatives and Agents

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its regulations governing accreditation of representatives of claimants for veterans' benefits. These proposed changes would require that recognized organizations periodically recertify the qualifications of accredited representatives, and require that VA is notified when a recognized organization requests cancellation of a representative's accreditation based upon misconduct or lack of competence, or if a representative resigns to avoid cancellation of accreditation for misconduct or lack of competence. The proposed changes would also require that accredited claims agents periodically reestablish their good character and reputation and qualifications to assist claimants for VA benefits. We would also clarify that the authority to cancel accreditation includes the authority to suspend accreditation for a period of time. The purpose of these proposed changes is to ensure that claimants for veterans' benefits have responsible, qualified r

Total Disability Ratings Based on Inability of the Individual To Engage in Substantially Gainful Employment

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In a document published in the Federal Register at 66 FR 49886 on October 1, 2001, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposed to amend those portions of its adjudication regulations and its Schedule for Rating Disabilities dealing with the issue of total disability ratings based on inability of the individual to engage in substantially gainful employment in claims for serviceconnected compensation or non serviceconnected pension. This document withdraws that proposed rule.

Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee January 2006 Public Meeting

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Summary: Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(c), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting and Public Forum scheduled for January 24, 2006.

Date: January 24, 2006.

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m.

Location: The United States Mint; 801 Ninth Street, NW.; Washington, DC; Second floor.

Subject: Review of the designs for the 2007 commemorative quarter dollar coins in the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters[reg] Program and for the Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program; and other business.

Interested persons should call 2023547502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location.

The CCAC was established to:

Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals.

Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, pers

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until February 21, 2006.

Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Director, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 2022728352 or via email at rfs.regs@gov. When submitting comments by email please make sure to add OMB Control Number 16150074 in the subject box. Written co

Aviation Security Advisory Committee Meeting

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a public meeting of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC).

Renewal of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC)

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announces that the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC) was renewed on November 28, 2005. The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security has determined that renewal of the ASAC is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties of TSA. This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration (GSA), who is responsible for monitoring and reporting executive branch compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

Indiana & Ohio Railway Company--Trackage Rights Exemption--Fulton Railway Co., Ltd.

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Fulton Railroad Co., Ltd. (Fulton) has agreed to grant local and overhead trackage rights to Indiana & Ohio Railway Company (IORY), a Class III rail carrier, over Fulton's line of railroad from milepost 0.0 and continuing for 4,800 feet to the end of the track in the city of Cincinnati, Millcreek Township, Hamilton County, OH, a distance of 4,800 feet.

The transaction was scheduled to be consummated on or shortly after December 14, 2005. The purpose of the trackage rights is to enable IORY to enhance service.

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Under 49 U.S.C. 10502(g), the Board may not use its exemption authority to relieve a rail carrier of its statutory obligation to protect the interests of its employees. Section 11326(c), however, does not provide for labor protection for transactions under sections 11324 and 11325 that involve only Class III rail carriers. Accordingly, the Board may not impose labor protective conditions here because all of the carriers involved are Class III carriers.

This no

Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Board has approved the first quarter 2006 rail cost adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads. The first quarter 2006 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.177. The first quarter 2006 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.564. The first quarter 2006 RCAF5 is 0.541.

Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ``Edvard Munch: The Modern Life of the Soul''

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``Edvard Munch: The Modern Life of the Soul'', imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Museum of Modern Art, from on or about February 19, 2006, until on or about May 8, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be det

Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 16, 2005.

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Exchange Act''),\2\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby given that on May 26, 2005, the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or
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the ``Commission'') a proposed rule change. On November 22, 2005, NYSE amended the proposed rule change, replacing it in its entirety (``Amendment No. 1''). The amended proposed rule change is described in Items I, II, and III below, which have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.
\3\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE'' or the ``Exchange'') hereby proposes ame

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

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 16, 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 13, 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, II and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. On December 14, 2005, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ The Exchange filed the proposed rule change pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \4\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) thereunder,\5\ which render 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\ See Partial Amendment dated December 14, 2005 (``Amendment No. 1''). In Amendment No. 1, the Exchange (i)

Sunshine Act Meetings; Notice

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Federal Register Citation of Previous Announcement:
[70 FR 74850, December 16, 2005].
Status: Closed Meeting.
Place: 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC.
Announcement of Additional Meetings: Additional Meetings (Week of December 19, 2005).

Closed Meetings have been scheduled for Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at 9 a.m. and Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 9:30 a.m.

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

The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(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 Meetings.

Commissioner Glassman, as duty officer, voted to consider the items listed for the closed meetings in closed sessions and th

Meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth the schedule and summary agenda for a meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), and describes the functions of the Council. Notice of this meeting is required under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

Safeguarding Food From Contamination During Transportation

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the successor agency to the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), is withdrawing the notice of proposed rulemaking published on May 21, 1993, and the supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking published on December 21, 2004. In those notices, the Agency proposed to implement the Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 1990 by amending its regulations to address the safe transportation of food and food products in commerce. On August 10, 2005, the President signed the Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 2005, which transferred authority for regulating the safe transportation of food from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Excepted Service

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This gives notice of OPM decisions granting authority to make appointments under Schedules A, B, and C in the excepted service as required by 5 CFR 6.6 and 213.103.

Sunshine Act; January 12, 2006, Annual Public Hearing

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Time and Date: 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2006.
Place: Offices of the Corporation, Twelfth Floor Board Room, 1100 New York Avenue, NW., Wshington, DC.
Status: Hearing open to the public at 2 p.m.
Purpose: Annual Public Hearing to afford an opportunity for any person to present views regarding the activities of the Corporation. Procedures: Individuals wishing to address the hearing orally must provide advance notice to OPIC's Corporate Secretary no later than 5 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2006. The notice must
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include the individual's name, organization, address, and telephone number, and a concise summary of the subject matter to be presented.

Oral presentations may not exceed ten (10) minutes. The time for individual presentations may be reduced proportionately, if necessary, to afford all participants who have submitted a timely request to participate an opportunity to be heard.

Participants wishing to submit a written statement for the record must submit a copy of such stat

Sunshine Act; January 12, 2006, Public Hearing

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Time and Date: 3 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2006.
Place: Offices of the Corporation, Twelfth Floor Board Room, 1100 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC.
Status: Hearing OPEN to the Public at 3 p.m.
Purpose: Public Hearing in conjunction with each meeting of OPIC's Board of Directors, to afford an opportunity for any person to present views regarding the activities of the Corporation.
Procedures: Individuals wishing to address the hearing orally must provide advance notice to OPIC's Corporate Secretary no later than 5 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2006. The notice must include the individual's name, title, organization, address, and telephone number, and a concise summary of the subject matter to be presented.

Participants wishing to submit a written statemen

System Energy Resources, Inc.; Notice of Reconstitution

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to 10 CFR 2.321, the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board in the above captioned proceeding regarding the October 2003 application of System Energy Resources, Inc., (SERI) for a 10 CFR part 52 early site permit (ESP), which would allow SERI to ``bank'' a possible site for the future construction of a new nuclear power generation facility on its Grand Gulf Nuclear Station property, is hereby reconstituted by appointing Administrative Judges Lawrence G. McDade, Chair, Nicholas G. Trikouros, and Richard E. Wardwell in place of Administrative Judges G. Paul Bollwerk, III, Chair, Paul B. Abramson, and Anthony J. Baratta.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.302, henceforth all correspondence, documents, and other material relating to any matter in this proceeding over which this Licensing Board has jurisdiction should be served on these administrative judges as follows:
Lawrence G. McDade, Chair, Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 205550001

Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards; Subcommittee Meeting on Thermal-Hydraulic Phenomena; Notice of Meeting

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The ACRS Subcommittee on ThermalHydraulic Phenomena will hold a meeting on January 19, 2006, Room T2B3, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.

The entire meeting will be open to public attendance, with the exception of portions that may be closed to discuss General Electric (GE) proprietary information pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4).

The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows: Thursday, January 19, 20068:30 a.m. Until the Conclusion of Business

The Subcommittee will review the analytical methods to be used to evaluate stability scenarios for the ESBWR and will hear the NRC staff's plan to revise Regulatory Guide 1.82, ``Water Sources for Long Term Recirculation Cooling Following a LossofCoolant Accident.'' The Subcommittee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff, their contractors, GE and other interested persons regarding this matter. The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formu

Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Joint Meeting of the Subcommittees on Human Factors and on Reliability and

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The ACRS Subcommittees on Human Factors and on Reliability and Probability Risk Assessment will hold a joint meeting on January 25, 2006, Room T2B3, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.

The entire meeting will be open to public attendance.

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Wednesday, January 25, 20068:30 a.m. Until 12:30 p.m.

The Subcommittees will examine current status of NRC's safety management/culture initiatives, and associated approaches to address safety culture in the regulatory oversight process. The Subcommittee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff, and other interested persons regarding this matter. The Subcommittees will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formulate proposed positions and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation by the full Committee.

Members of the public desiring to provide oral statements and/or written comments should notify the Des

Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for License Amendment for

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene public meetings.

Availability of Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2006

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announces a second availability of grant funds for Fiscal Year 2006. The purpose of this notice is to provide the general public with a consolidated source of program and application information related to NOAA's competitive grant offerings. It contains the information about those programs as required to be published in the Federal Register. This omnibus notice is designed to replace multiple Federal Register notices that traditionally advertised the availability of NOAA's discretionary funds for its various programs. Applicants must comply with all requirements contained in the full funding opportunity announcements for each project competition in this announcement. It should be noted that additional program initiatives unanticipated at the time of
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the publication of this notice may be announced later in the year.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the Museum of Natural History Collections, Department of Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 [Principal Investigator: Tonya Haff], has been issued an amendment to scientific research.

Evaluation of State Coastal Management Programs and National Estuarine Research Reserves

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM) announces its intent to evaluate the performances of the AshepooCombaheeEdisto (ACE) Basin (South Carolina) National Estuarine Research Reserve, the Jobos Bay (Puerto Rico) National Estuarine Research Reserve, the North Carolina Coastal Management Program, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Coastal Management Program.

The Coastal Zone Management Program evaluations will be conducted pursuant to section 312 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended (CZMA) and regulations at 15 CFR Part 923, Subpart L. The National Estuarine Research Reserve evaluations will be conducted pursuant to sections 312 and 315 of the CZMA and regulations at 15 CFR Part 921, Subpart E and Part 923, Subpart L. The CZMA requires continuing review of the performance of states with respect to coastal program implementation. Evaluation of Coastal Management Programs and National Estuarine Research Reserves requires findin

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Gulf of Mexico Essential Fish Habitat Amendment

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS issues this final rule to implement Generic Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) of the Gulf of Mexico (EFH Amendment 3), which was prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council). EFH Amendment 3 amends each of the seven Council FMPs shrimp, red drum, reef fish, coastal migratory pelagic resources, coral and coral reefs, stone crab, and spiny lobster to describe and identify essential fish habitat (EFH); minimize to the extent practicable the adverse effects of fishing on EFH; and encourage conservation and management of EFH. This final rule establishes additional habitat areas of particular concern (HAPCs), restricts fishing activities within HAPCs to protect EFH, and requires a weak link in bottom trawl gear to protect EFH. The intended effect of this final rule is to facilitate longterm protection of EFH and, thus, better conserve and manage fishery resources in the Gulf of Mexico.

Small Grants Programs and Precision Measurement Grants Program; Availability of Funds

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the following programs are soliciting applications for financial assistance for FY 2006: (1) The Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory Grants Program; (2) the Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory Grants Program; (3) the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory Grants Program; (4) the Physics Laboratory Grants Program; (5) the Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory Grants Program; (6) the Building Research Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program; (7) the Fire Research Grants Program; (8) the Information Technology Laboratory Grants Program; and (9) the Precision Measurement Grants Program. Each program will only consider applications that are within the scientific scope of the program as described in this notice and in the detailed program descriptions found in the Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement for these programs. Prior to preparation of a proposal, it is strongly suggested that potent

Proposed Collection, Library Workforce Study, Submission for OMB Review

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the following information collection has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget 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 the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the addressee section of this notice.

Community Development Revolving Loan Fund for Credit Unions

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) will accept applications for participation in the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund's Loan Program throughout calendar year 2006, subject to availability of funds. Application procedures for qualified lowincome credit unions are in NCUA Rules and Regulations.

Notice of Information Collection

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to
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comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

Notice of Information Collection

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

Notice of Information Collection

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its
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continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

Notice of Information Collection

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

Notice of Information Collection

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

Notice of Information Collection

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

Proposed Bulletin for Good Guidance Practices

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is extending the comment period regarding its draft Bulletin for Good Guidance Practices from December 23, 2005, to January 9, 2006. This Bulletin is intended to increase the quality and transparency of agency guidance practices and the guidance documents produced through them.

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease, UTU76247

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of section 371(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the lessee, Energy Minerals, Inc., timely filed a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease UTU76247 in Uintah County, Utah. The lessee paid the required rental accruing from the date of termination, April 1, 2002.

No leases were issued that affect these lands. The lessee agrees to new lease terms for rentals and royalties of $5 per acre and 16\2/3\ percent. The lessee paid the $500 administration fee for the reinstatement of the lease and $155 cost for publishing this Notice.

The lessee met the requirements for reinstatement of the lease per section 31(e) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 188(e)). We are proposing to reinstate the lease, effective the date of termination subject to:

The original terms and conditions of the lease;

The increased rental of $5 per acre;

The increased royalty of 16\2/3\ percent; and

The $155 cost of publishing this Notic

Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 43214347, and 40 CFR Part 1500, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that the Final EIS/EIR for the Imperial Irrigation District's (IID) Desert Southwest Transmission Line Project is available for a thirty (30) day public review and comment period.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 70, Number 191, page 57896 on October 4, 2005, allowing for a 60day comment period.

The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until January 23, 2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Off

Professional Responsibility Advisory Office

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This rule will amend part 0 of title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations to reflect the establishment of the Professional Responsibility Advisory Office at the Department of Justice. The Professional Responsibility Advisory Office (PRAO) was created by the Attorney General to provide advice and guidance to Justice Department attorneys on matters involving professional responsibility. The PRAO offers training, provides informational memoranda, and issues opinions in response to individual attorney inquiries. This rule, which sets forth the PRAO's organization, mission and functions, amends the Code of Federal
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Regulations in order to reflect accurately the Department's internal management structure.

Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC)

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) will hold a plenary meeting on January 13, 2006, at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230, in Room 4830. The ETTAC will discuss global climate change mitigation initiatives, the European Union's electronic and other waste initiatives, updated negotiations in the World Trade Organization's environmental goods and services trade liberalization, the ExportImport Bank's environmental exports program, U.S. EPA's Environmental Technologies Verification (ETV) Program, the USG role in the AsiaPacific Partnership, and an overview of the U.S. International Trade Commission's environmental services sector market analysis. The meeting is open to the public and time will be permitted for public comment.

Written comments concerning ETTAC affairs are welcome anytime before or after the meeting. Minutes will be available within 30 days of this meeting.

The ETTAC is mandated by Publi

(A-570-881)

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In response to a request from Anvil International, Inc. and Ward Manufacturing, Inc., domestic producers and interested parties in this proceeding, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain malleable iron pipe fittings (``MPF'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). The period of review (``POR'') is December 2, 2003, through November 30, 2004. We have preliminarily determined that sales were made below normal value (``NV''). If these preliminary results are adopted in our final results of review, the Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries of MPF during the POR for which the importerspecific assessment rates are above de minimis. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.

Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council; Notice of Meeting

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary is announcing a public meeting of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee.

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Fee-to-Trust Transfer From the Oneida

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice advises the public that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), as lead agency, with the cooperation of the Oneida Indian Nation (Nation), intends to gather the information necessary for preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the taking into trust of 17,370 acres of land currently held in fee by the Nation. The purpose of the proposed action is to help ensure the Nation's cultural preservation, selfdetermination, selfsufficiency and economic independence as a federally recognized Indian tribe by securing the properties into its trust land base. This notice also announces public scoping meetings in Oneida and Madison Counties, New York, to identify potential issues and content for inclusion in the EIS.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

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

Simplification of the Grant Appeals Process

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is amending regulations to remove the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) from the list of agencies which require grantees to utilize an informal appeals procedure for grant related disputes subject to the departmental appeal procedures. In doing so, HRSA will simplify the appeals procedure for aggrieved HRSA grantees by permitting them direct access to the Departmental Grant Appeals Board.

Consolidated Health Informatics (CHI) Initiative; Health Care and Vocabulary Standards for Use in Federal Health

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice identifies the 20 messaging and vocabulary standards adopted for use in Federal government health information technology systems. The first set of 5 standards was adopted on March 21, 2003. The second set of 15 standards was adopted on May 6, 2004, thus completing the initial portfolio of
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the Consolidated Health Informatics (CHI) initiative.

Southwest Washington Province Advisory Committee Meeting Notice

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Southwest Washington Province Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, January 12, 2006, at the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Headquarters, 10600 NE 51st Circle, Vancouver, WA 98682. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to share information on the following programs: Stewardship Authority contracts for restoration of National Forest lands and associated projects; Forest and regional invasive species programs; status of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest road maintenance program, and to share information among members.

All Southwest Washington Province Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public. Interested citizens are encouraged to attend. The ``open forum'' provides an opportunity for the public to bring issues, concerns, and discussion topics to the Advisory Committee. The ``open forum'' is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Interested speakers will need to register prior to the open forum period. The committee welcomes the pu

Wrangell-Petersburg Resource Advisory Committee

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Wrangell-Petersburg Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) has changed its January meeting from a teleconference to a regular meeting. This meeting will now be held January 20 and 21, 2006 in Wrangell, Alaska. The purpose of the meeting is to review project funding proposals pursuant to Title II, Public Law 106393, H.R. 2389, the Secure Rural Schools ad Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000, also called the ``Payments to States'' Act. The RAC may make funding recommendations at this meeting. Opportunities for public comment on the proposals will be provided at the meeting.

Annual List of Newspapers To Be Used by the Alaska Region for Publication of Legal Notices of Proposed Actions and

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice lists the newspapers that Ranger Districts, Forests, and the Regional Office of the Alaska Region will use to publish legal notice of all decisions subject to appeal under 36 CFR 215 and to publish legal notices for public comment on actions subject to the notice and comment provisions of 36 CFR 215, as updated on June 4, 2003. The intended effect of this action is to inform interested members of the public which newspapers will be used to publish legal notice of actions subject to public comment and decisions subject to appeal under 36 CFR 215, thereby allowing them to receive constructive notice of a decision or proposed action, to provide clear evidence of timely notice, and to achieve consistency in administering the appeals process.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Medical Device Reporting:

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on Medical Device Reporting: Manufacturer Reporting, Importer Reporting, User Facility Reporting, and Distributor Reporting.

Food Labeling: Health Claims; Soluble Dietary Fiber From Certain Foods and Coronary Heart Disease

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the regulation authorizing a health claim on the relationship between oat betaglucan soluble fiber and reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). The amendment adds barley as an additional eligible source of betaglucan soluble fiber. We (FDA) are taking this action in response to a petition that the National Barley Foods Council submitted. We have concluded, based on the totality of publicly available scientific evidence that, in addition to certain oat products, whole grain barley and certain dry milled barley grain products are appropriate sources of betaglucan soluble fiber for the health claim.

New Animal Drugs; Moxidectin

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of a new animal drug application (NADA) filed by Fort Dodge Animal Health, Division of Wyeth. The NADA provides for oral use of moxidectin solution in sheep for the treatment and control of a variety of internal parasites.

Notice of Availability of the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for Maxwell National

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces that a Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment (Draft CCP/EA) for the Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge is available for review and comment. This Draft CCP/EA was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd668ee et seq), and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 43214370d). It describes how the Service intends to manage the refuge over the next 15 years. Compatibility determinations for several existing uses (farming, sport fishing, wildlife observation, photography,
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environmental education and interpretation) were reevaluated, and are included in the draft plan. In addition, draft compatibility determinations for two new proposed uses (grazing and hunting) are also available for review and comment in the Draft CCP/EA.

Notice of Proposals to Engage in Permissible Nonbanking Activities or To Acquire Companies That Are Engaged in

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below.

The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether

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

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

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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 10, 2006.

A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (Patrick M. Wilder, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 606901414:

1. Jay Elliot Bell, Chicago, Illinois; to acquire voting shares of Rochester State Bankshares, Inc., Rochester, Illinois, and thereby in

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

Fri, Dec 23 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)).

A. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Andre Anderson, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30303:

1. Thomas W. Wilder, III, Slocomb, Alabama, and Thomas W. Wilder, IV, Marianna, Florida; to retain voting shares of BJC Holdings, Inc., Graceville, Florida, and thereb

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement: Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties, WI, and Lake

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed roadway corridor project in Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties, Wisconsin extending into Lake County, Illinois by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) in Conformance with 40 CFR part 1500 and the FHWA regulations.

Motorcyclist Advisory Council to the Federal Highway Administration

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU), the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, is establishing a Council to coordinate with and advise the Administrator on infrastructure issues of concern to motorcyclists. The purpose of this notice is to invite interested parties to submit comments on the issues that should be discussed by the Motorcyclist Advisory Council to the Federal Highway
Administration, and the organizations and participants to be considered for representation on the council.

Wyoming Interstate Company, Ltd.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 13, 2005.

Take notice that on December 8, 2005, Wyoming Interstate Company (WIC) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 2, the following tariff sheets to become effective January 9, 2006.
Sixth Revised Sheet No. 42
Fourth Revised Sheet No. 45
Third Revised Sheet No. 82B
Sixth Revised Sheet No. 89
First Revised Sheet No. 96

First Revised Sheet No. 101

WIC states that these tariff sheets are filed to indicate WIC Holdings Inc., as its general partner.

Wyckoff Gas Storage Company LLC; Notice of Application

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 13, 2005.

On November 22, 2005, Wyckoff Gas Storage Company, LLC, (Wyckoff), Two Warren Place, 6120 Yale Avenue, Suite 700, Tulsa, OK 741364216, pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Parts 157 of the Commission's regulations, filed an abbreviated application to amend its certificates of public convenience and necessity issued on October 6, 2003 (105 FERC ] 61,027) to:
(1) Authorize the relocation of certain of the approved facilities at its certificated storage field, located in Steuben County, NY, (2) downsize certain of the approved facilities, (3) permit phasing of the construction of certain of the approved facilities; and (4) confirm the previously approved maximum reservoir pressure for the field, all as more fully set forth in the application. Wyckoff also notified the Commission of its intention to continue in operation certain existing pipeline facilities at the field which were previously intended to be taken out of service. This filing is available

Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Errata Filing

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 15, 2005.

Take notice that on December 6, 2005, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas Gas), submitted an errata to correct the effective date on revised tariff sheets originally filed in a compliance filing on November 30, 2005, pursuant to ``Order Granting Abandonment and Issuing Certificate'' issued November 21, 2005, in Docket No. CP05407000, et al.

Texas Gas states that the purpose of this filing is to submit substitute tariff sheets with a corrected effective date, and that the requested effective date of December 1, 2005 was correctly stated in the transmittal letter of the November 30, 2005 filing, and in the corresponding negotiated rate filing submitted on the same day. Texas Gas further states that copies of the filing were served on parties on the official service list in the abovecaptioned proceeding.

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

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

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 15, 2005.

Take notice that on December 9, 2005, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC, (Texas Gas) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, Second Revised Sheet No. 226, to become effective January 1, 2006.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, Southern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Abbreviated Joint Application for a

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 13, 2005.

Take notice that on December 6, 2005, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee) and Southern Natural Gas Company (Southern) jointly filed an abbreviated application with the Commission for a certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act and part 157 the Commission's Rules and Regulations for authorization to abandon a certificated transportation and exchange service performed pursuant to Tennessee Rate Schedule T157 and Southern Rate Schedule X71 all as more fully set forth in the application on file with the Commission and open to public inspection.

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; ANR Pipeline Company; Southern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Abbreviated Joint

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 13, 2005.

Take notice that on December 2, 2005, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee), ANR Pipeline Company (ANR) and Southern Natural Gas Company (Southern) jointly filed an abbreviated application with the Commission for a certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act and part 157 the Commission's Rules and Regulations for authorization to abandon transportation and exchange services performed for Southern under Tennessee Rate Schedule T110 and ANR Rate Schedule X96 of their respective Original Volume No. 2, FERC Gas Tariff, all as more fully set forth in the application on file with the Commission and open to public inspection.

Stand Energy Corporation; Notice of Compliance Filing

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 15, 2005.

Take notice that on December 5, 2005, Stand Energy Corporation submitted for filing tariff sheets revising its existing Rate Schedule No. 1, pursuant to the Commission's November 3, 2005 Order in Alcan Power Marketing, Inc, 113 FERC ] 61,123 (2005).

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to
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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

Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP; Notice of Application

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 13, 2005.

Take notice that Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP (Panhandle), P.O. Box 4967, Houston, Texas 772104967, filed in Docket No. CP0630000 on December 5, 2005, an application pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), for authorization to abandon, by sale, to Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio, Inc. (Vectren) and DPL Energy, LLC (DPLE). Panhandle proposes to abandon certain pipeline facilities known as the Dayton Facilities which includes the Glen Karn Pipeline consisting of 44.1miles of 16inch diameter pipe and the Shelby Pipeline consisting of 19.73miles of 6inch diameter pipe, located in Darke and Shelby Counties, Ohio, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. This filing may be also viewed on the Web at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket

Northwest Pipeline Corporation; Notice of Compliance Filing

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 13, 2005.

Take notice that on December 7, 2005, Northwest Pipeline Corporation (Northwest) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, Third Revised Sheet No. 4, to be effective December 7, 2005.

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Northwest states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's letter order dated November 30, 2005 in Docket Nos. RP05512000 and 001.

Northwest states that a copy of this filing has been served on parties on the official service list in the abovecaptioned proceeding.

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

Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 13, 2005.

Take notice that on December 6, 2005, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, Third Revised Sheet No. 308 and Fourth Revised Sheet No. 309, to be effective on January 6, 2006.

Northern further states that copies of the filing have been mailed to each of its customers and interested state commissions.

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 elec

Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America; Notice of Filing

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 13, 2005.

Take notice that on December 8, 2005, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (Natural) submitted a request for confirmation that it can continue to capitalize the costs incurred in a onetime rehabilitation project to address stress corrosion cracking on Natural's system.

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 el

ISO New England Inc.; Notice of Filing

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 13, 2005.

Take notice that on December 12, 2005, ISO New England, Inc. (the ISO)
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filed an additional interim revision to Market Rule 1 to aid the ISO in implementing its Winter 2005/2006 Action Plan.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding.

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper u

Exelon Corporation, Exelon Ventures Company, LLC, Commonwealth Edison Company, Commonwealth Edison Company of

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 15, 2005

Take notice that on December 7, 2005, Exelon Corporation, Exelon Ventures Company, LLC, Commonwealth Edison Company, Commonwealth Edison Company of Indiana, Inc. PECO Energy Company and Exelon Generation Company, LLC (collectively, Applicants) pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act tendered for filing an Application for Authorization of the Acquisition of Securities.

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

Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 15, 2005.

Take notice that on December 9, 2005 Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company (Eastern Shore) tendered for filing revised tariff sheets, proposed to be effective December 21, 2005.

Eastern Shore states that copies of its filing has been mailed to its customers and interested state commissions.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document

Duke Energy Marketing America, LLC, Duke Energy Trading and Marketing, LLC, Barclays Bank PLC; Notice of Filing

Fri, Dec 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 15, 2005.

Take notice that on December 8, 2005, Duke Energy Marketing America LLC, Duke Energy Trading and Marketing, LLC and Barclays Bank PLC (collectively, Applicants) submitted an application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act for authorization of a disposition of jurisdictional facilities in which DEMA and DETM propose to transfer to Barclays various wholesale electric power sales contracts, which transfer is part of an agreement to transfer a significant portion of the trading books of DEMA, DETM and certain of their affiliates. Applicants have requested privileged treatment for commercially sensitive information contained in the Application.