The Federal Register

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

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The President
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Proclamation 7972 of December 22, 2005

National Mentoring Month, 2006
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
Through countless acts of kindness, mentors across America are changing our Nation for the better. Every child deserves the opportunity to realize the promise of our country, and mentors show that a single soul can make a difference in a young person's life. During National Mentoring Month, we recognize the many individuals who dedicate their time, talents, and energy to help children develop character and integrity.
Mentors are soldiers in the armies of compassion, sharing their time to help provide a supportive example for a young person. Mentors help children resist peer pressure, achieve results in school, stay off drugs, and make the right choices. Many people become mentors because of the impact of a mentor in their own lives, creating a chain of compassion over the course of generations.
My Administration remains committed to promoting mentoring as an opportunity to strengthen our country. Through the Helping America's Youth initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, we will continue to focus on identifying best practices and programs across this great Nation that are changing lives for the better and helping young people grow up to be responsible and successful adults.
In 2006, my Administration will support funding programs to mentor children who have a parent in prison and for youth at risk of gang influence and involvement. The Federal Government can also help local communities by fostering communication between those who are running successful programs and those who want to get involved. Americans can find valuable mentoring opportunities in their hometown by visiting the USA Freedom Corps website at http://www.USAFreedomCorps.gov or calling 1-877-USACORP.
I appreciate the faith-based and community organizations and all those dedicated to improving the lives of America's children through mentoring. By showing love, support, and compassion, one person can make a difference in the life of a child and help that child learn the importance of serving a cause greater than self. The teachers, coaches, religious leaders, relatives, and other caring adults who mentor contribute to a culture of good citizenship. Their efforts strengthen our country and demonstrate the great influence of one person's kindness and its ability to touch a life.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2006 as National Mentoring Month. I call upon the people of the United States to recognize the importance of mentoring, to look for opportunities to serve as mentors in their communities, and to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth. (Presidential Sig.)B
[FR Doc. 05-24641
Filed 12-27-05; 9:32 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P

Public Housing Operating Fund; Variable Coefficients for Public Housing Operating Fund Project Expense Levels

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides supplemental information to public housing agencies (PHAs) and members of the public regarding HUD's method of calculating public housing operating subsidy in accordance with the Public Housing Operating Fund Program regulation at 24 CFR part 990. Subpart C of the final rule describes how formula expenses will be calculated under the new Operating Fund Formula. This notice explains the computation of the project expense level (PEL), which is one factor in the formula expenses component of the Operating Fund Formula.

Affordable Housing Program Amendments

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Housing Finance Board (Finance Board) is proposing to amend its Affordable Housing Program regulation to remove prescriptive requirements, clarify certain operational requirements, remove certain authorities, and otherwise streamline and reorganize the regulation.

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is promulgating amendments to the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers and process heaters which EPA promulgated on September 13, 2004. After promulgation of the final rule for boilers and process heaters, the Administrator received petitions for reconsideration of certain provisions in the final rule. On July 27, 2005, EPA published a notice of reconsideration and requested public comment on certain aspects of the healthbased compliance alternatives, as outlined in 40 CFR 63.7507 and appendix A to the final rule (40 CFR part 63, subpart DDDDD). After evaluating public comment on the notice of reconsideration, we are retaining the healthbased compliance alternatives in the final rule in substantially the same form. However, we are making a limited number of amendments to 40 CFR 63.7507 and appendix A to the final rule to improve and clarify the process for demonstrating eligibility to comply with the healthba

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a previously approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to determine a State's eligibility for plot or interment allowances.

Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to
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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 for information needed to determine whether claimant appointed a veterans service organization or an individual to prosecute their VA claims.

Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

Wed, Dec 28 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 Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 and includes the actual data collection instrument.

Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

Wed, Dec 28 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 Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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.

Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under Subpart B (formerly Subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation's Procedural Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et seq.). The due date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth below for each application. Following the Answer period DOT may process the application by expedited procedures. Such procedures may consist of the adoption of a showcause order, a tentative order, or in appropriate cases a final order without further proceedings.

Docket Number: OST200523345.

Date Filed: December 13, 2005 .

Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: January 3, 2006.

Description: Application of Etihad Airways P.J.S.C. requesting a foreign air carrier permit to provide scheduled and charter foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail from points behind the United Arab Emirates via t

Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending December 16, 2005

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The following Agreements were filed with the Department of Transportation under the Sections 412 and 414 of the Federal Aviation Act, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1382 and 1384) and procedures governing proceedings to enforce these provisions. Answers may be filed within 21 days after the filing of the application.

Docket Number: OST200523336.

Date Filed: December 13, 2005.

Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association.

Subject:
TC3 Within South East Asia except between Malaysia and Guam (Memo 0904).
Intended effective date: 15 January 2006.

Docket Number: OST200523337.

Date Filed: December 13, 2005.

Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association.

Subject:
TC3 South East AsiaSouth West Pacific except between Malaysia and American Samoa (Memo 0905).
Intended Effective Date: 15 January 2006.

Docket Number: OST200523340.

Date Filed: December 13, 2005.

Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association.

Subject:
TC

Technical Amendments

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) is amending its regulations to incorporate a number of technical and conforming amendments. They include clarifications and corrections of typographical errors.

BNSF Railway Company--Abandonment Exemption--in Rock Island and Whiteside Counties, IL; Iowa, Chicago & Eastern

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) and Iowa, Chicago & Eastern Railroad Corporation (ICE) have jointly filed a notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1152 subpart FExempt Abandonments and Discontinuances of Service for BNSF to abandon, and for ICE to discontinue service over, approximately 5.09 miles of railroad between milepost 20.31 and milepost 25.40, near Albany, in Rock Island and Whiteside Counties, IL. The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Codes 61230, 61242, and 61252.

BNSF and ICE have certified that: (1) No local traffic has moved over the line for at least 2 years; (2) any overhead traffic on the line can be rerouted over other lines; (3) no formal complaint filed by a user of rail service on the line (or by a state or local government entity acting on behalf of such user) regarding cessation of service over the line either is pending with the Surface Transportation Board (Board) or with any U.S. District Court or has been decided in favor of complainant within the 2year peri

Koch Forest Products, Inc. and Koch Industries, Inc.--Acquisition of Control Exemption--Gloster Southern Railroad

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Koch Industries, Inc. (Koch Industries), and its wholly owned subsidiary Koch Forest Products, Inc. (Koch Forest), both noncarriers (together, Applicants), have filed a verified notice of exemption to acquire control of the following two Class III railroads: (1) Gloster Southern Railroad Company (GSR) and Blue Rapids Railway Company (BRR).\1\
\1\ 1 Koch Forest will acquire the two railroads pursuant to its acquiring all of the outstanding stock of GeorgiaPacific
Corporation (GeorgiaPacific). Following this transaction, Koch Forest will be merged into GeorgiaPacific and GeorgiaPacific, GSR, and BRR will then become indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of Koch Industries. Koch Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary Koch Cellulose, LLC, also controls the Old Augusta Railroad Company (OAR), a Class III railroad.

The transaction is expected to be consummated on or after December 15, 2005.

Koch Forest Products states that: (1) The rail lines operated by GSR, BRR and OAR do not

Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Meetings

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC) will conduct an open meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2006, in Room 6103 of the United States Coast Guard Headquarters Building, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 205930001. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 49th session of the SubCommittee on Ship Design and Equipment (DE) to be held at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Headquarters in London, England from February 20th to February 24th, 2006. The primary matters to be considered include:
Amendments to resolution A.744(18) regarding longitudinal strength of tankers;
Passenger ship safety;
Review of the 2000 HSC Code and amendments to the DSC Code and the 1994 HSC Code;
Consideration of IACS unified interpretations;
Inspection and survey requirements for accommodation ladders; Revision of the Guidelines for systems for handling oily wastes in machinery spaces of ships (MEPC/Circ.235);
Development of provisions for gasfueled ships;
Performance standar

Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Meeting

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC) through the Subcommittee on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping will conduct an open meeting at 9:30 A.M. on January 17, 2006. The meeting will be held in Room 6103 of the United States Coast Guard Headquarters Building, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 205930001. The purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 37th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) SubCommittee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW 37) to be held on January 2327, 2006, at the IMO Headquarters in London, England.

The primary matters to be considered include:
Measures to enhance maritime security, training and certification for ship, company and port facility security officers;
Unlawful practices associated with certificates of competency; Large passenger ship safety;
Measures to prevent accidents with lifeboats;
Education and training requirements for fatigue prevention, mitigation, and management;
Training requirements for t

Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Meetings

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Working Group on Radio Communications and Search and Rescue of the Subcommittee on Safety of Life at Sea will conduct open meetings at 1 P.M. on Friday January 5, 2006, at the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services, 1800 North Kent Street, Suite 1060, Arlington, VA 22209. The purpose of this meeting is to prepare for the Tenth Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Subcommittee on Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue, which is scheduled for the week of March 610, 2006, at IMO headquarters in London, England. The primary matters to be considered are:
Maritime Safety Information for GMDSS
Development of a procedure for recognition of mobile satellite systems
Large passenger ship safety
Emergency radiocommunications, including false alerts and
interference
Issues related to maritime security
Matters concerning Search and Rescue
Developments in maritime radiocommunication systems and technology Planning for the 11th session of COMSAR

Members of the public ma

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

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 20, 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 14, 2005, the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``PCX'' or ``Exchange''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by PCX. On December 16, 2005, PCX filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ The Exchange has filed the proposal as a ``noncontroversial'' rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \4\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6)
thereunder,\5\ which renders it 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\ Amendment No. 1 corrected an omission in the proposed rule text.
\4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\5\ 17 CFR 240.19

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 20, 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 6, 2005, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD''), through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``Nasdaq''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by Nasdaq. On December 5, 2005, Nasdaq filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ On December 9, 2005, Nasdaq filed Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change.\4\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ In Amendment No. 1, Nasdaq revised the proposed rule text and corresponding description of the proposal in its Form 19b4. Amendment No. 1 replaced Nasdaq's original fil

Information Collection Activities

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Requests (ICR) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comments. The ICRs describe the nature of the information collections and their expected burden. A Federal Register Notice with a 60day comment period soliciting comments on the following collections of information was published on September 21, 2005 [70 FR 55450]. No comments were received.

Sunshine Act Meeting

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Holding the Meetings: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Date: Weeks of December 26, 2005, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2006. Place: Commissioners' Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
Status: Public and Closed.
Matters to be Considered
Week of December 26, 2005
Friday, December 30, 2005
12 noonAffirmation Session (Public Meeting) (Tentative). a. Final RuleAP1000 Design Certification (Tentative). (Contact: Michelle Schroll, 3014151662)

Week of January 2, 2006Tentative

There are no meetings scheduled for the Week of January 2, 2006. [[Page 76895]]
Week of January 9, 2006Tentative
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
9:30 a.m.Briefing on International Research and Bilateral Agreements (Public Meeting). (Contact: Roman Shaffer, 3014157606)

This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address http://www.nrc.govWednesday , January 11, 2006
1:55 p.m.Affirmation Ses

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The NRC is preparing a submittal to OMB for review of continued approval of information collections under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted:

1. The title of the information collection: Request NonAgreement States Information for the State Agreements Program, as authorized by Section 274(a) of the Atomic Energy Act.

2. Current OMB approval number: 31500200.

3. How often the collection is required: 6 times per year.

4. Who is required or asked to report: The 19 States and territories (17 NonAgreement States and the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) that have not signed 274(b) Agreement with NRC.

5. The number of annual respondents: 19.

6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 941.

7. Abstract: Requests may be made of NonAgreement States that are similar to those of Agreement States to provide a more complete

Organization of Agreement States; Receipt of Petition for Rulemaking

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing for public comment a notice of receipt of a petition for rulemaking, dated November 3, 2005, which was filed with the Commission by Barbara Hamrick, Chair, Organization of Agreement States (OAS). The petition was docketed by the NRC on November 16, 2005, and has been assigned Docket No. PRM3406. The petitioner requests that the NRC amend its regulations to require that an individual receive at least 40 hours of radiation safety training before using sources of radiation for industrial radiography, by clarifying the requirements for at least two individuals to be present at a temporary job site, and by clarifying how many individuals are required to meet surveillance requirements. The petitioner also requests that NUREG1556, Volume 2, be revised to reflect the performancebased changes in the proposed amendments.

Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Undersea Warfare

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Under the National Environmental Policy Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published an amended notice of availability in the Federal Register, 70 FR 67166 on November 4, 2005, for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) for the Department of the Navy's Undersea Warfare Training Range (USWTR), Installation and Operation, Preferred Site (in the Cherry Point Operating Area) and the Alternate Sites (within the Virginia Capes and Jacksonville Operating Areas), NC, VA, and FL (EIS No. 20050446). This notice announces the extension of the public comment period from December 28, 2005 to January 30, 2006.

Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Under the National Environmental Policy Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a notice of availability in the Federal Register, 70 FR 68443 on November 10, 2005, for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Draft SEIS) for the Department of the Navy's deployment of Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Low Frequency Active (SURTASS LFA) sonar systems (EIS No. 20050460). This notice announces the extension of the public comment period from December 27, 2005 to February 10, 2006.

Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum, University of

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural items in the possession of the Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum (Burke Museum), University of Washington, Seattle, WA, that meet the definition of ``unassociated funerary objects'' under 25 U.S.C. 3001.

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

The 12 cultural items are 7 beaded necklaces (beads include glass trade beads, shell beads, and copper beads), 1 bracelet, 3 sets of pipe fragments, and 1 piece of twine.

At an unknown date, the 12 cultural items were removed from a small island just

Notice of Inventory Completion: Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains in the possession of the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. The human remains were removed from Crittendon, Mississippi, and Poinsett Counties, AR.

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

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History and Oklahoma State Archeologist professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Quapaw Tribe of Indians, Oklahoma.

In 1933, h

National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before December 17, 2005.

Pursuant to Sec. 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye St., NW., 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005; or by fax, 202371 6447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by January 12, 2006.
John W. Roberts,
Acting Chief, National Register/National Historic Landmarks Program. ARIZONA
Maricopa County
Sacred Heart Home for the Aged, 1110 N. 16th St., Phoenix, 05001548 MISSISSIPPI
Yazoo County
AfroAmerican Sons and Daughters Hospital, 8th St. and Webster Ave., Ya

National Park System Advisory Board; Meeting

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix, that the National Park System Advisory Board will meet January 1213, 2006, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On January 12, the Board will tour Independence National Historical Park and will be briefed regarding environmental, education and partnership programs. The Board will convene its business meeting on January 13, 8:30 a.m., EST, in the Visitor Center at Independence National Historical Park, 1 North Independence Mall West, 6th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA, telephone 2155977120. The meeting will be adjourned at 5 p.m. The Board will be addressed by National Park Service Director Fran Mainella and will receive the reports of its Director's Council, Education Committee, National Landmarks Committee, Committee on Health and Recreation, National Parks Science Committee, Committee on Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, and Partnerships Committee. The Board also will be briefed rega

Acadia National Park Advisory Commission; Notice of Meeting

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92463, 86 Stat. 770, 5 U.S.C. App. 1, Sec. 10), that the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, February 6, 2006.

The Commission was established pursuant to Public Law 99420, sec. 103. The purpose of the commission is to consult with the Secretary of the Interior, or his designee, on matters relating to the management and development of the park, including but not limited to the acquisition of lands and interests in lands (including conservation easements on islands) and termination of rights of use and occupancy.

The meeting will convene at Park Headquarters, Bar Harbor, Maine, at 1 p.m. to consider the following agenda:
1. Review and approval of minutes from the meeting held September 12, 2005.
2. Committee reports:

Land Conservation

Park Use

Science and Education

Historic
3. Old business
4. Superintendent's report
5. Public comments
6. Proposed age

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan/Wilderness Study,

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332 (2)(C), and the Wilderness Act of 1964, 16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq., the National Park Service (NPS) is preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a general management plan/wilderness study (GMP/WS) for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan. The EIS will be approved by the Regional Director, Midwest Region. This planning effort is a new start, not a restart of the planning effort that ended in 2002. With the publication of this notice of intent, the earlier planning effort has been terminated.

The GMP will establish the overall direction for the park, setting broad management goals for managing the area over the next 15 to 20 years. The plan will prescribe desired resource conditions and visitor experiences that are to be achieved and maintained throughout the park based on such factors as the park's purpose, significance, special mandates, the body of laws and policies directing park management, reso

Jackson Hole Airport Use Agreement Extension, Environmental Assessment, Grand Teton National Park, WY

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service is preparing an Environmental Assessment for the Jackson Hole Airport Use Agreement Extension for Grand Teton National Park, WY. This effort addresses a request from the Jackson Hole Airport Board to amend the use agreement between the Department of Interior and the Airport Board in order to ensure that the airport remains eligible for funding through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Alternatives to be considered include Alternative 1: No ActionThe airport would continue operations under the existing use agreement which currently has an expiration date of April 27, 2033; Alternative 2: Extend AgreementJackson Hole Airport Board proposal to extend the use agreement for an additional two 10year terms, bringing the expiration date to April 27, 2053; and Alternative 3: Update and Extend AgreementExtend the use agreement for an additional two 10year terms with minor modifications as

Final Environmental Impact Statement; Fire Management Plan for Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area; Los

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Pub. L. 91190, as amended), and the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR parts 15001508), the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) identifying and evaluating four alternatives for a Fire Management Plan for the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA). Potential impacts, and appropriate mitigations, are assessed for each alternative. When approved, the plan will guide all future fire management actions in the SMMNRA for the next five years. The FEIS documents the analysis of three action alternatives and a ``no action'' alternative.

An updated fire management program is needed to meet public safety, natural and cultural resource management, and wildland/urban interface protection objectives in the federally managed property of the SMMNRA. The ``action'' alternatives concentrate on wildland/urban interface com

Final Environmental Impact Statement for Fire Management Plan; Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Summary: Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Pub. L. 91190, 42 U.S.C. 43214347, January 1, 1970, as amended), and the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR part 15001508), the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement for an new Fire Management Plan for Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), Muir Woods National Monument and Fort Point National Historic Sitethe latter two parks being under the administration of GGNRA. The Fire Management Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) evaluates fire management options for approximately 15,000 acres of GGNRA's nearly 75,000 legislated acres in Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties. The Fire Management Plan FEIS describes and analyzes three alternative strategies to replace the 1993 GGNRA Fire Management Plan with a plan that conforms to current Federal wildland fire management policy and National Park Service (

Oil and Gas Management Plan, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service announces the availability of a final Environmental Impact Statement for the Oil and Management Plan, for Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas.

Minor Boundary Revision at Antietam National Battlefield

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is given that the boundary of Antietam National Battlefield has been revised pursuant to the Acts as specified below, to encompass lands depicted on Drawing 302/92500, Segment 05, Antietam National Battlefield, revised July 1, 2005, prepared by the National Park Service. The revision to the boundary includes Tract Number 05 171, as depicted on the map.

Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings and Hearings

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has begun its annual preseason management process for the 2006 ocean salmon fisheries. This document announces the availability of Council documents as well as the dates and locations of Council meetings and public hearings comprising the Council's complete schedule of events for determining the annual proposed and final modifications to ocean salmon fishery management measures. The agendas for the March and April Council meetings will be published in subsequent Federal Register documents prior to the actual meetings.

Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings/Workshop

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a public workshop to review and critique its groundfish stock assessment process in 2005.

Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on Impacts of Research on Steller Sea Lions and

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze the environmental impacts of administering grants and issuing permits associated with research on endangered and threatened Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) and depleted northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus). Publication of this notice begins the official scoping process that will help identify alternatives and determine the scope of environmental issues to be addressed in the EIS. This notice requests public participation in the scoping process and provides information on how to participate.

The purpose of conducting research on threatened and endangered Steller sea lions is to promote the recovery of the species' populations such that the protections of the Endangered Species Act (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) are no longer needed. Consistent with the purpose of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the purpose of conducting res

Notice of Intent to Conduct Public Scoping Meetings and Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on the Activities

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze the environmental impacts of the national administration of the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program (MMHSRP).

Publication of this notice begins the official scoping process that will help identify alternatives and determine the scope of environmental issues to be addressed in the EIS. This notice requests public participation in the scoping process, provides information on how to participate, and identifies a set of preliminary alternatives to serve as a starting point for discussions.

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States;

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The regulations contained in the temporary rule, emergency action, published on October 18, 2005, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which are scheduled to expire on December 31, 2005, are extended through June 30, 2006. In the October 18, 2005, action, NMFS reinstated and corrected the temporary regulations published on September 9, 2005, which reopened a portion of Federal waters of the Gulf of Maine, Georges Bank, and southern New England that it had previously closed from June 14 through September 30, 2005, to the harvest for human consumption of certain bivalve molluscan shellfish due to the presence in those waters of the toxin that causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP). The FDA has determined that there is insufficient analytical data to support the scheduled reopening of the entire area to all bivalve molluscan shellfish fishing on January 1, 2006.

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States;

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS is specifying the final quotas for the ocean quahog fishery for 2006 and 2007. Specifications for the Atlantic surfclam and Maine ocean quahog fishery, which remain unchanged from the 20052007 multiyear quota specifications, are reprinted here for clarity. Regulations governing these fisheries require NMFS to publish the revised allowable harvest levels of ocean quahogs from the Exclusive Economic Zone for the 2006 and 2007 fishing years.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Herring Fishery; Total Allowable Catch Harvested for Management

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS announces that 95 percent of the Atlantic herring total allowable catch (TAC) allocated to Management Area 1B (Area 1B) for fishing year 2005 is projected to be harvested by December 23, 2005. Therefore, effective 0001 hours, December 23, 2005, federally permitted vessels may not fish for, catch, possess, transfer or land more than 2,000 lb (907.2 kg) of Atlantic herring in or from Area 1B per trip or calendar day until January 1, 2006 when the 2006 TAC becomes available, except for transiting
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purposes as described in this document. Regulations governing the Atlantic herring fishery require publication of this notification to advise vessel and dealer permit holders that 95 percent of the Atlantic herring TAC allocated to Area 1B has been harvested, and no TAC is available for the directed fishery for Atlantic herring harvested from Area 1B.

Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes one collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.

National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that five meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held at the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506 as follows:

Media Arts/Arts on Radio and Television (application review): January 1012, 2006 in Room 716. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on January 10th and 11th, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 12th, will be closed.

Folk & Traditional Arts/NEA National Heritage Fellowships (nomination review): January 1720, 2006 in Room 716. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on January 17th and 18th, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on January 19th, and from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on January 20th, will be closed.

State Partnership Agreements (application review): January 2425, 2006 in Room 716. This meeting, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on January 24th and
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from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 2

Petitions for Modification

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The following parties have filed petitions to modify the application of existing safety standards under section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
1. RS&W Coal Company, Inc.

[Docket No. M2005079C]

RS&W Coal Company, Inc., 207 Creek Road, Klingerstown, Pennsylvania 17941 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1312 (Explosives and detonators in underground magazines) to its RS&W Drift Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 2301818) located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit the amount of explosives to be how much explosives are stored in a type two magazine built in accordance with ATF requirements in lieu of limiting the amount of explosives used underground to not more than 48 hours; to permit the use of two (2) magazines separated with 4 inches of hardwood; and to permit location of storage explosives and detonators in the anthracite coal mine gangway to be located 5 feet from the rail an

Acquisition Advisory Panel; Cancellation of an Upcoming Meeting of the Acquisition Advisory Panel

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Management and Budget is issuing this notice to cancel the January 5, 2006, public meeting of the Acquisition Advisory Panel (AAP or ``Panel'') established in accordance with the Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003.

Public Land Order No. 7653; Withdrawal of Public Lands for the Department of Energy To Protect the Caliente Rail

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This order withdraws approximately 308,600 acres of public lands within the Caliente Rail Corridor, Nevada, from surface entry and the location of new mining claims, subject to valid existing rights, for a period of 10 years to allow the Department of Energy to evaluate the lands for the potential construction, operation, and maintenance of a rail line which would be used to transport spent nuclear fuel and highlevel radioactive waste to the proposed Yucca Mountain Repository as part of the Department of Energy's responsibility under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.

Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 19, 2005.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413,44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation contact Ira Mills on 2026934122 (this is not a tollfree number) or EMail:
Mills.Ira@dol.gov.

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

The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: [[Page 76870]]

Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for

Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 20, 2005.

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

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

The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:

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

Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils from Italy

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In response to a request by Allegheny Ludlum Corporation, North American Stainless, United Auto Workers Local 3303, Zanesville Armco Independent Organization, Inc. and the United Steelworkers (collectively, petitioners), the U.S. Department of Commerce (the Department) initiated an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel sheet and strip in coils (SSSS in coils) from Italy with respect to ThyssenKrupp Acciai Speciali Terni S.p.A. (TKAST), and its affiliates. No other interested party requested a review. The period of review (POR) is July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005. On December 6, 2005, all of the petitioners withdrew their request for an administrative review of TKAST. Accordingly, the Department is now rescinding the administrative review of TKAST.

Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada: Notice of Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (the Department) has received a request to conduct a new shipper review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain softwood lumber from Canada. In accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.214(d) (2005), we are initiating an AD new shipper review for International Forest Products Corporation (IFP Corp.).

Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Small Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In response to a request by United States Steel Corporation (``US Steel''), petitioner in this review, the U.S. Department of Commerce (``the Department'') initiated an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on small diameter seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line and pressure pipe (``seamless line and pressure pipe'') from Germany with respect to Vallourec & Mannesmann Tubes V&M Deutschland GmbH (``VMD''), Mannesmann Pipe & Steel Corporation (``Mannesmann''), Benteler Stahl/Rohr GmbH (``Benteler Stahl''), and Benteler Steel and Tube Corporation (``Benteler Tube'') (collectively, ``respondents''). No other interested party requested a review. The period of review (``POR'') is August 1, 2004, through July 31, 2005. On December 13, 2005, US Steel withdrew its request for an administrative review of the four respondents. Accordingly, the Department is now rescinding the administrative review of these companies.

Certain Preserved Mushrooms from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Second Amended Final Results of

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On October 17, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') published the notice of amended final results of the antidumping duty administrative review: certain preserved mushrooms from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''), covering the period of review (POR) February 1, 2003, through January 31, 2004. See Notice of Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Certain Preserved Mushrooms from the People's Republic of China, 70 FR 60280 (October 17, 2005) (``Amended Final Results'').\1\ We are amending the final results of certain preserved mushrooms from the PRC to correct ministerial errors made in the calculations of the dumping margins for China Processed Food Import & Export Company and its affiliates (collectively, ``COFCO'') pursuant to section 751(h) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). See Certain Preserved Mushrooms from the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Final Rescission, In Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 70

Individually Quick Frozen Red Raspberries from Chile: Notice of Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In response to requests from interested parties, the Department of Commerce is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on individually quick frozen red raspberries from Chile. This review covers sales of individually quick frozen red raspberries to the United States during the period July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005. Based on the withdrawal of requests for review with respect to certain companies, we are rescinding, in part, the third administrative review.

Honey from Argentina: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Intent

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In response to requests by interested parties, the Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping order on honey from Argentina. The review covers six firms. The period of review (POR) is December 1, 2003, through November 30, 2004.

We preliminarily determine that sales of honey from Argentina have been made below the normal value (NV) in the case of Asociacion de Cooperativas Argentinas (ACA). For Seylinco S.A. (Seylinco), we preliminary find a zero margin. In addition, we have preliminarily determined to rescind the review with respect to Nutrin S.A. (Nutrin), Radix S.A. (Radix), Compania Europea Americana S.A. (CEASA), and HoneyMax S.A. (HoneyMax) because they had no shipments of subject merchandise to the United States during the period of review. If these preliminary results are adopted in our final results of administrative review, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess antidumping duties based on the diff

A-570-831

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') has determined that requests for new shipper reviews of the antidumping duty order on fresh garlic from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''), received in September and November 2005, meet the statutory and regulatory requirements for initiation. The period of review (``POR'') of these new shipper reviews is November 1, 2004, through October 31, 2005.

Notice of Extension of Final Results of the 2003-2004 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Certain Cut-to-Length

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews: Certain Corrosion-Resistant Carbon Steel Flat Products

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and section 351.216(b) of the U.S. Department of Commerce's (the Department's) regulations, Eutectic Corporation (Eutectic), a U.S. importer, filed a request for a changed circumstances review of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on certain corrosionresistant carbon steel flat products from Canada and Germany. Petitioners and domestic interested parties have affirmatively expressed a lack of interest in the continuation of the orders with respect to this product.\1\ In response to this request, the Department is initiating changed circumstances reviews on certain corrosion resistant carbon steel flat products from Canada and Germany with respect to ``wear plate'' (marketed as ``CastoDur Diamond Plate'') as described below.
\1\ Petitioners include: United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel) and Mittal Steel USA ISG Inc. (formerly Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Ispat Inland Steel, and LTV Steel Company, Inc.). D

Certain Cased Pencils from the People's Republic of China; Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (the Department) has preliminarily determined that sales by the respondents in this review, covering the period December 1, 2003, through November 30, 2004, have been made at prices less than normal value (NV). In addition, we are preliminarily rescinding this review with respect to
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Tianjin Custom Wood Processing Co., Ltd. (TCW), because TCW reported that it made no shipments of subject merchandise to the United States during the period of review (POR).\1\ If these preliminary results are adopted in the final results of this review, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries. The Department invites interested parties to comment on these preliminary results.
\1\ We reviewed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data and found no evidence that TCW made shipments of subject merchandise to the United States during the POR.

Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof From Japan and Singapore; Five- Year Sunset Reviews of Antidumping Duty Orders;

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On June 1, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the Department) initiated a sunset review of the antidumping duty orders on ball bearings from Japan and Singapore. On the basis of the notice of intent to participate and adequate substantive responses and rebuttal comments filed on behalf of the domestic and respondent interested parties, the Department is conducting a full sunset review of the antidumping duty orders pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(2)(i). As a result of these sunset reviews, the Department preliminarily finds that revocation of the antidumping duty orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels listed below in the section entitled ``Preliminary Results of Reviews.''

Guidance Under Section 7874 for Determining Ownership by Former Shareholders or Partners of Domestic Entities

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations relating to the disregard of affiliateowned stock in determining the percentage of stock of a foreign corporation held by former shareholders or partners of a domestic entity, in order to determine whether the foreign corporation is a surrogate foreign corporation under section 7874 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). The text of those regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. This document also provides notice of a public hearing on these proposed regulations.

Guidance Under Section 7874 for Determining Ownership by Former Shareholders or Partners of Domestic Entities

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains temporary regulations under section 7874 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) relating to the disregard of certain affiliateowned stock in determining whether a corporation is a surrogate foreign corporation under section 7874(a)(2)(B) of the Code. The text of the temporary regulations also serves as the text of the proposed regulations set forth in the notice of proposed rulemaking on this subject in the Proposed Rules section in this issue of the Federal Register.

Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders and Genetic Diseases in Newborns and Children; Notice of Meeting

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), notice is hereby given of the following meeting:

Name: Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders and Genetic Diseases in Newborns and Children (ACHDGDNC).

Dates and Times: February 13, 2006, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; February 14, 2006, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Place: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Rotunda Room,
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1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004.

Status: The meeting will be open to the public with attendance limited to space availability.

Purpose: The Advisory Committee provides advice and recommendations concerning the grants and projects authorized under the Heritable Disorders Program and technical information to develop policies and priorities for this program. The Heritable Disorders Program was established to enhance the ability of State and local health agencies to provide for newborn and child screening, counseling and health care s

Plumas National Forest; Plumas County, CA; Empire Vegetation Management Project

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Forest Service will prepare a supplement to the final Environmental Impact Statement to document and clarify additional analysis of cumulative environmental effects primarily in five resource areas: Vegetation, Fire/Fuels/Air Quality, Wildlife, Watershed, and Botanical Resources/Noxious Weeds. The supplement will also clarify the discussion of planning areas. Additional details will be added to Appendix D: Proposed Actions for Each Road in Each Watershed and Appendix G: Past, Present, and Reasonably Foreseeable Future Actions. Additional maps will be included to provide further information to the public.

Chloride Bush Project, Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Bonner County, ID

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On October 23, 2003, a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Chloride Bush Project on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests was published in the Federal Register (68 FR 6063760638).

The NOI is canceled because the Idaho Panhandle National Forests no longer intend to proceed with this project.

Extension With Revision of Currently Approved Information Collection for Special Use Administration

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the extension with revision of information collection 05960082 for the administration of special uses on National Forest System lands. The information helps the Forest Service ensure that the authorized use of Federal land is in the public interest and compatible with the mission of the agency. Respondents will include individuals, groups, organizations, businesses, corporations, and Federal, State, and local governments.

Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

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The Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), today accepted a petition filed by a group of fresh cut snapdragon producers for trade adjustment assistance. The Administrator will determine within 40 days whether or not increasing snapdragon imports contributed importantly to a decline in domestic producer prices of 20 percent or more during the marketing period beginning January 1, 2004, and ending December 31, 2004. If the determination is positive, all producers who produce and market their fresh cut snapdragons in Indiana will be eligible to apply to the Farm Service Agency for no cost technical assistance and for adjustment assistance payments.

Animal Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting on the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) to seek public comments relative to the program's overall performance and reauthorization as directed by Congress.

Date and Time: The public meeting will be held on February 24, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Requests to make a presentation at the meeting must be received by February 10, 2006. Written comments regarding this meeting may be made by March 26, 2006, to the Division of Dockets Management (see Addresses).

Location: The meeting will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel, Plaza II and III, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Registration is not required to attend the meeting. Parking is limited, so we recommend arriving by subway (Metro rail) if possible. The DoubleTree Hotel is accessible from the Metro rail's red line at the Twinbrook station.

Determination That DECADRON (Dexamethasone) Tablets, 1.5 Milligrams, Were Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that DECADRON (dexamethasone) tablets, 1.5 milligrams (mg), were not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination will allow FDA to approve abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for dexamethasone tablets, 1.5 mg.

Designation of New Animal Drugs for Minor Uses or Minor Species; Reopening of the Comment Period

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening until January 27, 2006, the comment period for the proposed rule published in the Federal Register of September 27, 2005 (70 FR 56394), proposing implementing regulations for designation of new animal drugs for minor uses and minor species under section 573 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act). FDA is reopening the comment period to update comments and to receive any new information.

Food Labeling: Ingredient Labeling of Dietary Supplements That Contain Botanicals; Withdrawal

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published in the Federal Register of August 28, 2003 (68 FR 51693), a direct final rule to amend the regulation on the designation of ingredients in dietary supplements by incorporating by reference the most recent editions of the references Herbs of Commerce and the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature. The direct final rule also would have added a sentence to this regulation codifying the requirements contained in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107171) that restrict
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the use of the term ``ginseng'' as a common or usual name to botanicals within the genus ``Panax'' and limiting the use of the term ``ginseng'' to labeling and advertising of herbs or herbal ingredients classified within the genus ``Panax.'' FDA is withdrawing the direct final rule because the agency received significant adverse comment.

Change in Regional Partners for Southeast Alaska and the Kodiak Archipelago for the Alaska Migratory Bird

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is announcing a change in two regional partners, one representing Southeast Alaska and the other one representing the Kodiak Archipelago, both on the Alaska Migratory Bird Comanagement Council (Comanagement Council). For Southeast Alaska, the Central Council, Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Central Council), has elected to step down, and the Co management Council has voted to replace that partner with the Southeast Alaska InterTribal Fish and Wildlife Commission. For Kodiak, the Kodiak Area Native Association has elected to step down, and the Co Management Council has voted to replace that partner with the Shoonaq' Tribe of Kodiak.

Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

This document originally appeared in the issue of Monday, December 5, 2005 at FR 7246372464. In correction document C523642 appearing on page 75544 in the issue of Tuesday, December 20, 2005, make the following correction:

On page 75544, in the third column, in the second paragraph, in the fourth and sixth lines, the email address is corrected to read as follows: ``northeastplanning@fws.gov''. [FR Doc. C523642 Filed 122705; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 150501D

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

Wed, Dec 28 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

Notice of Annual Adjustment of the Cap on Average Total Assets That Defines Community Financial Institutions, the

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Based on the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPIU), as published by the Department of Labor (DOL), the Federal Housing Finance Board (Finance Board) has adjusted the cap on average total assets that defines a ``Community Financial Institution'', the limits on annual compensation for Federal Home Loan Bank (Bank) directors, and the maximum dollar limits on certain allocations by a Bank of its annual required Affordable Housing Program (AHP) contributions. These changes will become effective on January 1, 2006.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60day public comment period on this information collection on September 7, 2005 (70 FR 53270). We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Trunkline Gas Company, LLC and Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Filing

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 21, 2005.

Take notice that on December 14, 2005, Trunkline Gas Company, LLC (Trunkline Gas), P.O. Box 4967, Houston, Texas 772104967, and Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP (Gulf South), 20 East Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046, filed a joint abbreviated application pursuant to the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Part 157 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations requesting authorization for Trunkline Gas to abandon by sale and Gulf South to acquire an undivided 38.46 percent interest in 1.7 miles of Trunkline Gas' 20001 Lateral and appurtenances located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The application is on file with the Commission and open for public inspection. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number exclud