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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 200514. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC. The FAC, including the SECG, is available via the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed to convert the interim rule published in the Federal Register at 71 FR 208 on January 3, 2006, to a final rule with changes. This final rule is amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add the contractor personal identification requirements identified in the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, ``Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors,'' and Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Number 201, ``Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors,'' as amended.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed to adopt as final, without change, an interim rule that amended the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to remove the sanctions against certain European Union (EU) countries.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Dominican RepublicCentral AmericaUnited States Free Trade Agreement with respect to Guatemala and the United StatesBahrain Free Trade Agreement.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) agree to adopt as final, without change, an interim rule that amended the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the new Free Trade Agreement with Morocco as approved by Congress (Public Law 108302).

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document makes amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to make editorial changes.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document is issued under the joint authority of the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of General Services and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance with Section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. It consists of a summary of rules appearing in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 200514 which amend the FAR. An asterisk (*) next to a rule indicates that a regulatory flexibility analysis has been prepared. Interested parties may obtain further information regarding these rules by referring to FAC 200514 which precedes this document. These documents are also available via the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov .

Covered Securities Pursuant to Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1933

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') proposes for comment an amendment to a Rule under Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1933 (``Securities Act''), as amended, to designate certain securities listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') as covered securities for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act. Covered securities under Section 18 of the Securities Act are exempt from state law registration requirements.

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services and Overview Information; Personnel Development To Improve

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.325T.

Dates: Applications Available: November 22, 2006.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 8, 2007.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: March 7, 2007.

Eligible Applicants: Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs).

Note: Programs in IHEs that are preparing preschool teachers are not eligible to apply under this competition.

Estimated Available Funds: The Administration has requested $90,626,000 for the Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program for FY 2007, of which we intend to use an estimated $3,054,944 for the Special Education Preservice Training Improvement Grants competition. The actual level of funding, if any, depends on final congressional action. However, we are inviting applications to allow enough time to complete the grant process if Congress appropriates funds for this program.

Estimated Range of Awards: $90,000$100,000.

Estimated Av

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Arenaria ursina (Bear Valley

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to designate critical habitat for Arenaria ursina (Bear Valley sandwort), Castilleja cinerea (ashgray Indian paintbrush), and Eriogonum kennedyi var. austromontanum (southern mountain wildbuckwheat) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In total approximately 1,511 acres (ac) (611 hectares (ha)) of land in San Bernardino County, California, fall within the boundaries of the proposed critical habitat designation for these three plant species. The majority of the lands within the proposed designation are under Federal ownership (1,394 ac (564 ha)); however, some State (4 ac (2 ha)) and private lands (112 ac (45 ha)) are also included.

Changes to the Regional, District and Field Office Organizational Structure Within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice informs the public of changes to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS') regional, district and field office organizational structure due to a recent realignment of the command and control responsibilities within USCIS' Domestic Operations Directorate, Field Operations Division. This action is necessary to balance the workload and personnel among USCIS field offices and improve customer service. USCIS does not plan to close any of its existing offices as a result of this realignment.

Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc.--Acquisition Exemption--The South Western Rail Road Company and Central of

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc. (GSWR), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to acquire (by purchase) pursuant to an agreement entered into with Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR) portions of a rail line from two NSR subsidiaries: (1) The South Western Rail Road Company, extending between milepost H275.00, at Smithville, GA, and milepost H339.00, at Eufaula, AL; and (2) Central of Georgia Railroad Company, extending between milepost H333.59 (which equates to milepost L333.59), at Eufaula, and milepost L349.00 near White Oak, AL. The total distance of the rail line to be purchased by GSWR is 79.41 miles. GSWR has been leasing and operating the rail line from NSR and will continue as the operator after it purchases the line.

GSWR certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of this transaction will not result in GSWR's becoming a Class II or Class I rail carrier, and further certifies that its projected annual revenues

Iowa, Chicago & Eastern Railroad Corporation--Acquisition and Operation Exemption--Lines of I&M Rail Link, LLC

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this notice is to announce the availability of, and invite public review and comment on, the Environmental Appendix prepared by the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad Corporation (DM&E) and the Iowa, Chicago & Eastern Railroad Corporation (IC&E), which the railroads submitted to the Board on November 9, 2006. The Environmental Appendix sets forth the contention of DM&E and IC&E that their acquisition of rail lines formerly owned by I&M Rail Link (IMRL) will not materially alter the traffic projections or routings for DM&E's Powder River Basin coal traffic that have already been considered in a separate but related rail construction case, and that therefore no formal analysis of the cumulative impacts of these transactions is required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., or the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA), 16 U.S.C. 470.

Briefly summarized, in a separate proceeding initiated in 1998, four years before the

Portland & Western Railroad, Inc.--Trackage Rights Exemption-- BNSF Railway Company

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to a trackage rights agreement dated October 30, 2006, between Portland & Western Railroad, Inc. (PNWR), and BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), BNSF has agreed to grant PNWR overhead trackage rights: (a) Between milepost 10.0 in Vancouver, WA, on the BNSF Fallbridge Subdivision, and milepost 0.69 (Main Track 1) and milepost 0.91 (Main Track 2) in Portland, OR; and (b) between milepost 132.5 and milepost 136.5 in Vancouver, WA, on the BNSF Seattle Subdivision, a total distance of approximately 13.31 miles.\1\
\1\ A redacted version of the trackage rights agreement between PNWR and BNSF was filed with the notice of exemption. The full version of the agreement, as required by 49 CFR 1180.6(a)(7)(ii), was concurrently filed under seal along with a motion for protective order. The request for a protective order is being addressed in a separate decision.

The transaction was scheduled to be consummated on or after November 13, 2006. On November 13, 2006, PNWR filed a petition for partia

Black Mesa and Kayenta Coal Mines, Coal Slurry Preparation Plant and Pipeline, and Coconino Aquifer Water-Supply

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) announces availability of the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Black Mesa Project, the public comment period and procedures, and public meetings and procedures.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0094, 1029- 0098 and 1029-0119

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing that the information collection requests for the titles described below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The information collection requests describe the nature of the information collections and their expected burden and cost.

Delegation by the Secretary of State to the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security of Authorities

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

By virtue of the authority vested in me as Secretary of State, including Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2651a), I hereby delegate to the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security the functions conferred on the Secretary of State in Executive Order 13382 of June 28, 2005.

Any act, executive order, regulation or procedure subject to, or affected by, this delegation shall be deemed to be such act, executive order, regulation or procedure as amended from time to time.

Notwithstanding this delegation of authority, the Secretary or the Deputy Secretary may at any time exercise any authority or function delegated by this delegation of authority.

This delegation of authority shall be published in the Federal Register.

Dated: November 14, 2006.
Condoleezza A. Rice,
Secretary of State, Department of State.
[FR Doc. E619764 Filed 112106; 8:45 am]
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Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant Proposals: 2007 Summer Institute for English

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Announcement Type: New Grant.
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Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/A/E/AF0701.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 00.000

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant Proposals: Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program for

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Announcement Type: New Cooperative Agreement.
Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/A/E/USS07IYL.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 00.000.

Dates: Key Dates: Application Deadline: January 12, 2007.

Executive Summary: The Branch for the Study of the United States, Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, announces an open competition for the ``Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program for Undergraduate Students,'' a series of six week thematic institutes to take place at four different host institutions during the summers of 2007 and 2008. Accredited post secondary education institutions in the United States and public and private nonprofit organizations or consortia of organizations may submit proposals to cooperate with the Bureau in the administration and implementation of this program. Each institute should provide a group of 1520 highly motivated Iraqi undergraduate students with an integrated and imaginatively designed academic program that inc

Disaster Declaration 10715, Alaska Disaster AK- 00010

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of ALASKA ( FEMA 1666DR), dated 10/27/2006.

Incident: Hooper Bay Fire.

Incident Period: 08/03/2006 Through 08/04/2006.

Effective Date: 10/27/2006.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 12/26/2006.

Addresses: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

Order Granting the New York Stock Exchange Inc.'s (n/k/a the New York Stock Exchange LLC) Application for an Exemption

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 16, 2006.

I. Introduction

On May 26, 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') received an application from the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (n/k/a the New York Stock Exchange LLC) (``NYSE'' or ``Exchange'') \1\ for an exemption pursuant to section 36 \2\ of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Exchange Act''),\3\ in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exchange Act Rule 012.\4\ The NYSE has requested exemptive relief from section 12(a) of the Exchange Act \5\ to permit its members and brokers or dealers to trade certain unregistered debt securities on its facilities.\6\ On July 8, 2005, the Commission approved publication of a notice of the application submitted by the NYSE, a proposed exemption order,\7\ and a proposed rule change by the NYSE that would incorporate the terms of the proposed exemption into the NYSE's rules.\8\ We received 19 comment letters on the proposed exemption order.\9\ The responses are discussed [[Page 67658]]
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Self-Regulatory Organizations; Stock Clearing Corporation of Philadelphia; Notice of Filing and Immediate

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 15, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on September 26, 2006, Stock Clearing Corporation of Philadelphia (``SCCP'') 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 SCCP. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

SCCP, pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\4\ is amending its Trade Recording Fee and its Value Fee (together ``Fees'') that are set forth in its Fee Schedule. The amendment extends the application of the Fees to an order that is executed by way of an outbound NMS Linkage order when such outb

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

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 15, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 13, 2006, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II, below, which Items have been prepared by the Phlx. The Exchange filed the proposal as a ``noncontroversial'' rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which rendered the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Phlx proposes to adopt Phlx R

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 15, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'')\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 3, 2006, the NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange filed the proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule
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19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

NYSE Arca proposes to amend its rules governing Complex Orde

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 15, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 3, 2006, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' 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. The Exchange has filed the proposal as one effecting a change in an existing orderentry or trading system pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(5) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(5).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed

Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 16, 2006.

I. Introduction

On December 3, 2004, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (f/k/a New York Stock Exchange, Inc.) (``NYSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to establish rules for the trading of unlisted debt securities on the Exchange's Automated Bond System (``ABS''). In connection with this proposed rule change, NYSE submitted an application for a Commission exemption pursuant to Section 36 of the Exchange Act \3\ that would permit its members, brokers, and dealers to trade certain unregistered corporate debt securities on ABS.\4\ On March 15, 2005, NYSE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\5\ The proposal, as amended, was published for comment in the Federal Register on July 15, 2005.\6\ The Commission received 19 comments from 16 different commenters on the NYSE Exemp

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

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 14, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on October 31, 2006, the National Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NSX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. On November 13, 2006, NSX submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The Exchange has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge applicable only to a member imposed by the Exchange under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.

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

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 15, 2006.

I. Introduction

On January 23, 2006, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to amend NASD Rule 2860, which relates to position and exercise limits and position reporting obligations for members that hold positions in index and equity options or that represent customers holding such positions. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on February 6, 2006.\3\ The Commission received one comment on the proposal.\4\ In its comment letter, the Securities Industry Association (``SIA'') ``endorse[d] the adoption of clear and objective criteria for identifying those index options that would be exempt from NASD option position and exercise limits.'' \5\ However, the SIA also recommended ``streamlining the relevant s

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

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 16, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on September 19, 2006, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have substantially been prepared by NASD. On September 27, 2006, NASD filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments \4\ on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons and is approving the proposal on an accelerated basis. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ Amendment No. 1, which replaces and supersedes the original filing in its entirety, made various technical changes to the proposal and replaced a reference in the proposed rule text to NYSE's Automated Bond System with a reference to ``a

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 16, 2006.

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 May 15, 2006 The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'' 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 Nasdaq. On October 10, 2006, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposal,\3\ and on November 14, 2006, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 2 to the proposal.\4\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons, and is granting accelerated approval to the proposal, as amended.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ Amendment No. 1 replaced the original filing in its entirety.
\4\ Amendment No. 2 replaced Amendment No. 1 in its entirety. I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms

Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, Inc.; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change and

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 14, 2006.

I. Introduction

On September 20, 2006, the International Securities Exchange, Inc. (``ISE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to establish execution and comparison fees for customer Complex Orders that take liquidity from the ISE's complex order book. The ISE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposal on October 4, 2006.\3\ The
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proposed rule change, as amended, was published for comment in the Federal Register on October 13, 2006.\4\ The Commission received no comments regarding the proposal, as amended. This order approves the proposed rule change, as amended.
\1\ 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ Amendment No. 1 revises the text of the ISE's Schedule of Fees to: (1) explain when an order takes liquidity from the ISE's complex order book; and (2) clarify t

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Modify

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 17, 2006.

Correction

In FR Doc. E618948, beginning on page 65855 for Thursday, November 9, 2006, revise the number ``500,000'' to read ``5,000,000'' on page 65856, second column, sixth line.

Extension

On October 4, 2006, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder \2\ that would modify the rules of both of the Government Securities Division (``GSD'') and the MortgageBacked Securities Division (``MBSD'') (collectively, the ``Divisions'') of FICC to diversify and standardize Clearing Fund collateral requirements across the Divisions. A complete description of the proposed rule change is found in the notice of filing, which was published in the Federal Register on November 9, 2006.\3\ The comment period expires on November 30, 2006.\4\
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.

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

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 16, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on October 20, 2006, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``Exchange'' or ``CBOE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated this proposal as noncontroversial under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

CBOE proposes

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

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 16, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 8, 2006, the Chicago Board Options
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Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice and order to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons and to grant accelerated approval to the proposed rule change. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

CBOE proposes to amend its rules regarding the opening of Quarterly Options Series to limit the number of strike prices that the Exchange may open for Quarterly Options Series and make minor clarifications. The text of

In the Matter of Digital Gas, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 17, 2006.

It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Digital Gas, Inc. (``Digital''), because of questions raised regarding the accuracy and adequacy of publicly disseminated information concerning, among other things, Digital's announced agreement with Techno Rubber, Inc. and Digital's assets.

The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the securities of the abovelisted company.

Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to Section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the abovelisted company is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EST, November 17, 2006, through 11:59 p.m. EST, on December 4, 2006.

By the Commission.
Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 069332 Filed 111706; 11:31 am]
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The GMS Group, LLC, et al.; Notice of Application

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 16, 2006.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

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

Rule 154; SEC File No. 270438; OMB Control No. 32350495.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013520), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit these existing collections of information to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for extension and approval.

The federal securities laws generally prohibit an issuer, underwriter, or dealer from delivering a security for sale unless a prospectus meeting certain requirements accompanies or precedes the security. Rule 154 (17 CFR 230.154) under the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a) (the ``Securities Act'') permits, under certain circumstances, delivery of a single prospectus to investors who purchase securitie

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

___________________________________________________________________ Title 3--
The President
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Order of November 17, 2006

Regarding the Proposed Merger of Alcatel and Lucnet Technologies, Inc.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (section 721), 50 U.S.C. App. 2170,
Section 1. Findings.
I hereby make the following findings:
(1) there is credible evidence that leads me to believe that Alcatel, a societe anonyme organized under the laws of France, through exercising control of Lucent Technologies, Inc. (Lucent), a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States; and
(2) provisions of law, other than section 721 and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701et seq.), do not in my judgment provide adequate and appropriate authority for me to protect the national security in this matter.
Sec 2. Actions Ordered and Authorized.
On the basis of the findings set forth in section 1 of this order and pursuant to my authority under applicable law, including section 721, I hereby order that:
(1) any merger of Lucent and Alcatel that does not meet the following conditions within the timeframes specified is prohibited:
(a) Lucent, Alcatel, and Alcatel USA Inc., a wholly- owned subsidiary of Alcatel, execute, on or before the closing date of the transaction, a National Security Agreement (NSA) with the Departments of Defense (DOD), Justice, Commerce, and Homeland Security, that is materially identical to the draft NSA negotiated with those agencies as of November 6, 2006;
(b) Lucent and Alcatel execute, by a date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense, a Special Security Agreement (SSA) with the DOD that is materially identical to the draft SSA negotiated with the DOD as of November 6, 2006; and
(c) the Secure Subsidiary, which is defined in the draft SSA and which will be a subsidiary of Lucent, execute the two documents described in (a) and (b) above, by a date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense;
(2) the Attorney General is authorized to take any steps necessary to enforce this order.
Sec 3. Reservation.
I hereby reserve my authority until such time as the NSA and SSA are executed as required by this order, or, if the NSA and SSA are not so executed, until such time as the prohibition of the merger required by this order has been fully enforced, to issue further orders with respect to the parties as shall in my judgment be necessary to protect the national security. [[Page 67430]]
Sec 4. Publication.
This order shall be published in the Federal Register.

(Presidential Sig.)
THE WHITE HOUSE,
November 17, 2006.
[FR Doc. 06-9381
Filed 11-21-06; 8:45 am]
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Pipeline Safety: Request for Waiver; Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline, L.L.C.

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline L.L.C. (KMLP) requests a waiver to use a 0.80 design factor in the steel pipe design formula for Class 1 locations on Leg 1 of its proposed natural gas interstate Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline. The waiver will allow KMLP to design, construct and operate Leg 1 of its pipeline at hoop stresses up to 80 percent of the specified minimum yield strength (SMYS) in Class 1 locations. KMLP seeks relief from the related capacity design requirements for pressure relieving and pressure limiting stations on the same segment of the proposed pipeline.

Pipeline Safety: Notice to Operators of Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines To Accurately Locate and Mark

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This advisory reminds and reinforces the importance of safe locating excavation practices near underground pipelines. PHMSA's pipeline safety regulations require pipeline operators to implement damage prevention programs to protect underground pipelines during construction related excavation. In addition, PHMSA recommends pipeline operators excavating in areas populated with other pipelines and utilities follow all consensus best practices and guidelines developed by the Common Ground Alliance. Recent serious incidents especially reinforce the importance of accurately locating and marking pipelines and highlight an urgent need for pipeline operators to review how they implement their damage prevention programs to prevent further accidents caused by construction related damage. This Advisory Bulletin provides guidance on how to do this.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Reclearance of a Revised Information Collection: SF 3104 and SF 3104B

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for reclearance of a revised information collection. SF 3104, Application for Death Benefits/Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), is used by persons applying for death benefits which may be payable under FERS because of the death of an employee, former employee, or retiree who was covered by FERS at the time of his/her death or separation from Federal Service. SF 3104B, Documentation and Elections in Support of Application for Death Benefits when Deceased was an Employee at the Time of Death, is used by applicants for death benefits under FERS if the deceased was a Federal employee at the time of death.

Comments are particularly invited on:

Whether this information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of OPM, and whether it will have

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Review of an Existing Information Collection: RI 38-115

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information
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is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the Office of Personnel Management, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or othe

Peace Corps Implementation of OMB Guidance on Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Peace Corps is establishing a new Part 3700 in 2 CFR that adopts the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) guidance in 2 CFR Part 180, as supplemented by this new part, as Peace Corps policies and procedures for nonprocurement debarment and suspension. The Peace Corps is also removing 22 CFR Part 310, the part containing the Peace Corps implementation of the governmentwide common rule on nonprocurement debarment and suspension. 2 CFR Part 3700 would serve the same purpose as the common rule in a simpler way. These changes constitute an administrative simplification that would make no substantive change in Peace Corps policy or procedures for nonprocurement debarment and suspension.

Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

USC 552a requires that each federal agency review its systems of records containing personal information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. As a result of its latest review, the Board is proposing to amend both of the systems of records that it maintains. A description of these systems was last published in November 22, 1996 (61 FR 227, 5947259473). The Board has concluded that one system needs to be amended and that the second system needs to be expanded to include other information useful to the Board. In the first system, NWTRB1 Administrative Files, some categories were overlooked in the previous notice. The Board is proposing to expand the second system, NWTRB2 Mailing List, to become NWTRB2 Contact List. The Board has determined that the changes to NWTRB1 are imporant enough to republish the notice with the changes and that the changes to NWTRB2 are substantial enough to accept comments on the proposed expansion.

Implementation of Privacy Act of 1974

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (Board) is proposing to implement a set of procedural regulations under the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93579, 5 U.S.C. 552a. The proposed regulations have been written to conform to the statutory provisions of the Act. They are intended to expedite the processing of Privacy Act requests received by the Board and to ensure the proper dissemination of information to the public.

Rehabilitation of Floodwater Retarding Structure No. 6 of the Big Creek Watershed, Craighead County, AR

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR part 1500); and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Regulations (7 CFR part 650); the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice that an environmental impact statement is not being prepared for the rehabilitation of Floodwater Retarding Structure No. 6 of the Big Creek Watershed, Craighead County, Arkansas.

Project: Plum Creek Watershed, Rehabilitation of Flood Retarding Structure (FRS) 18, Spencer County, KY

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR part 1500); and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice than an environmental impact statement is not being prepared for the Plum Creek Watershed, FRS18, Spencer County, Kentucky.

Public Availability of Information

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The NTSB is proposing to amend 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 801, ``Public Availability of Information,'' to include updated information regarding the availability of NTSB records. This amendment updates the NTSB regulations that implement the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act, notifies the public of changes in the NTSB's Freedom of Information Act processing procedures and, in general, advises the public on the availability of information from NTSB accident investigations.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), and as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the National Science Foundation invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this information collection. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 71 FR 51641 and no substantive comments were received regarding the materials provided. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.

Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Yellowstone National Park,

Wed, Nov 22 2006 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 and control of the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth Hot Springs, WY. The human remains were removed from an area near Logan, Gallatin County, MT.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Yellowstone National Park professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming; Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana; Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana; Cheyenne River Sio

Notice of Inventory Completion: Slater Museum of Natural History, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA

Wed, Nov 22 2006 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 Slater Museum of Natural History, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA. The human remains were removed from an area north of the Native Village of Barrow, AK.

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 Slater Museum of Natural History, University of Puget Sound professional staff and a consultant in consultation with representatives of the Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government.

Notice of Inventory Completion: Pierce College District, Lakewood, WA

Wed, Nov 22 2006 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 Pierce College District, Lakewood, WA. The human remains were removed from site 45PI07, also known as the Purdy 1 site, at Carr Inlet, Pierce County, WA.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Pierce College professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation, Washington.

Between April 1975 and August 1976, the human remains of a number of N

Notice of Inventory Completion: Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, PA

Wed, Nov 22 2006 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 Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, PA. The human remains were removed from a site in Poinsett County, AR.

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

In 1974, human remains representing a minimum of one individual were removed from the Cummin's Place (also know

Notice of Availability of the Draft White-tailed Deer Management Plan Environmental Impact Statement, Catoctin

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the Draft Whitetailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont, Maryland. The purpose of the DEIS is to identify a preferred whitetailed deer management plan from a range of alternatives that supports forest regeneration and provides for longterm protection, conservation, and restoration of native species and cultural resources. The DEIS evaluates four alternatives for managing whitetailed deer in the park. The document describes and analyzes the environmental impacts of three action alternatives and the noaction alternative. When implemented, the plan will guide deer management actions over the next 15 years.

Availability of Grants Funds for Fiscal Year 2007; Reopening of Application Deadline

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

NOAA publishes this notice to reopen the solicitation period on the ``NOAA Office of Hydrologic Development Hydrologic Research Announcement of Opportunity, FY 2007,'' which was originally announced in the Federal Register on June 12, 2006. This notice is being modified to more fully explain ensemble streamflow forecasting. This notice applies to only those applicants who have already submitted pre proposals. The solicitation period is being extended from June 12, 2006, to December 15, 2006, to provide preproposal applicants the opportunity to submit revised proposals.

Endangered Species; File No. 1540-03

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), Marine Resources Division, P.O. Box 12559, Charleston, SC 294222559 has been issued a modification to scientific research Permit No.154001.

Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Commercial Operator's Annual Report (COAR)

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce, 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.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 26

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS issues this final rule to implement Amendment 26 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP). Amendment 26 establishes an individual fishing quota (IFQ) program for the commercial red snapper sector of the reef fish fishery in the Gulf of Mexico. Initial participants in the IFQ program will receive percentage shares of the commercial quota of red snapper based on specified historical landings criteria. The percentage shares of the commercial quota will equate to annual IFQ allocations. Both shares and IFQ allocations will be transferable. In addition, NMFS informs the public of the approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of the collectionofinformation requirements contained in this final rule and publishes the OMB control numbers for those collections. The intended effect of this rule is to manage the commercial red snapper sector of the reef fish fishery to preserve its longterm economic viability and to achieve optimum yield from the

Share Insurance Appeals; Clarification of Enforcement Authority of the NCUA Board

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

NCUA is amending its rules to implement amendments to the Federal Credit Union Act (FCU Act) made by the Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006 (Reg Relief Act). This interim final rule clarifies: that an appeal from a final NCUA Board decision regarding share insurance coverage shall be to the appropriate Federal District Court; that the NCUA Board may terminate the insured status of any insured credit union for violation of any condition imposed by the Board in connection with any action on any application, notice, or other request by the credit union or an institutionaffiliated party; and that Orders of Suspension, Prohibition and Removal issued by the NCUA Board remain effective against institutionaffiliated parties regardless of whether they remain institutionaffiliated parties at the time the Order is considered or issued.

Revisions to the Official Sign Indicating Insured Status

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

NCUA is revising the official sign indicating a credit union's share accounts are insured by the NCUA to reflect recent share insurance increases and by including a statement that NCUAinsured share accounts are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. This rule is required to comply with the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005 (Reform Act) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Conforming Amendments Act of 2005 (Conforming Amendments Act).

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), MMS is notifying the public that it has submitted to OMB an information collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork requirements under the Endangered Species Act Biological Opinions, issued by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries (NOAA Fisheries) and are titled: ``Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs)Implementation of Seismic Survey Mitigation Measures and Protected Species Observer Program; Vessel Strike Avoidance and Injured/Dead Protected Species Reporting; and, Marine Trash and Debris Awareness and Elimination.'' This notice also provides the public a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these regulatory requirements.

Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Under 42 U.S.C. 9622(d)(2) and 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that on November 2, 2006, a proposed Consent Decree in United States and California Department of Toxic Substances Control v. SaintGobain Corporation, Civil Act Number 0607047, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

The consent decree resolves certain claims brought by the United States, on behalf of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA''), and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (``DTSC'') under Sections 106 and 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, and Section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (``RCRA''), 42 U.S.C. 6973, for the performance of response actions, and for the reimbursement of response [[Page 67642]]
costs incurred and to be incurred by EPA and DTSC, in connection with the release and threatened release of hazard

Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Under 42 U.S.C. 9622(d)(2) and 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that on November 3, 2006, 2006, a proposed Consent Decree in United States and California Department of Toxic Substances Control v. Rathon Corp., Civil Action Number 0607048, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

The consent decree resolves certain claims brought by the United States, on behalf of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA''), and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (``DTSC'') under Sections 106 and 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607, and Section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (``RCRA''), 42 U.S.C. 6973, for the performance of response actions, and for the reimbursement of response costs incurred and to be incurred by EPA and DTSC, in connection with the release and threatened release of hazardous substances a

Notice of Lodging Proposed Consent Decree

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Departmental Policy, 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. Toy R. Arnett, Jr., et al., No. 3:05cv270RS, was lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida on November 14, 2006.

This proposed Consent Decree concerns a complaint filed by the United States against Toy R. Arnett, Jr., Rena M. Arnett, the Nesius Family Limited Partnership, Rick D. Nesius, Shannon K. Nesius, and Faith Assembly Christian Church of Miramar Beach, Inc., pursuant to Sections 301 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1311 and 1344, with respect to Defendants' alleged violations of the Clean Water Act at two sites by discharging pollutants into waters of the United States without or in violation of a permit. The proposed Consent Decree resolves these allegations by requiring the restoration of portions of the wetlands at issue, mitigation, and the payment of civil penalties. The Department of Justice will acce

Notice of Filing of Proposed Stipulation by the United States To Resolve Certain Alleged Violations of a Clean Air Act

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that on November 15, 2006, the United States filed with the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, in Cast No. A03CA222SS, a motion for judicial approval of a stipulation that it has entered into with Defendant Alcoa Inc. (``Alcoa'') and IntervenorDefendant TXU Sandow Development Company LP (``TXU Sandow'') to resolve certain alleged violations of the Consent Decree in this action. The specific alleged violations addressed by the stipulation relate to Alcoa's failure to commence construction of one or more new units (the ``Replacement Sandow Units'') to replace the three existing electricity generating units (the ``Existing Sandow Units'') at Alcoa's Rockdale, Texas, facility by April 25, 2005; and Alcoa's anticipated failure to commence operation of the new replacement units by April 25, 2007. The relief provided by the stipulation is set forth in a proposed order (``Stipulated Order'') that the United States tendered with its motion. This St

Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Holding the Meeting: United States International Trade Commission.
Time and Date: December 4, 2006 at 2 p.m.
Place: Room 101, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, Telephone: (202) 2052000.
Status: Open to the public.
Matters to Be Considered:

1. Agenda for future meetings: none.

2. Minutes.

3. Ratification List.

4. Inv. Nos. 731TA678, 679, 681, and 682 (Second Review)(Stainless Steel Bar from Brazil, India, Japan, and Spain) briefing and vote. (The Commission is currently scheduled to transmit its determination and Commissioners' opinions to the Secretary of Commerce on or before December 15, 2006.)

5. Outstanding action jackets: none.

In accordance with Commission policy, subject matter listed above, not disposed of at the scheduled meeting, may be carried over to the agenda of the following meeting.

Issued: November 20, 2006.

By order of the Commission.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 069375 Filed 112006; 12:03 pm]
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Certain Textile Articles: Travel Goods of Textile Materials

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Following receipt on October 25, 2006 of a request from the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Commission instituted investigation No. 332480, Certain Textile Articles: Travel Goods of Textile Materials, under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)).

Certain Textile Articles: Performance Outerwear

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Following receipt on October 25, 2006 of a request from the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Commission instituted investigation No. 332479, Certain Textile Articles: Performance Outerwear, under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)).

Certain Pasta from Italy: Extension of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Publication of the Tier 2 Tax Rates

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Publication of the tier 2 tax rates for calendar year 2007 as required by section 3241(d) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 3241). Tier 2 taxes on railroad employees, employers, and employee representatives are one source of funding for benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 9783T

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, 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, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 9783T, EFTPS Individual Enrollment with Third Party Authorization Form.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 9452

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, 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, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 9452, Filing Assistance Program (Do you have to file a Federal Income Tax Return?).

General Allocation and Accounting Regulations Under Section 141; Correction

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains corrections to a notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of public hearing that was published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 (71 FR 56072) relating to the allocation of, and accounting for, taxexempt bond proceeds for purposes of the private activity bond restrictions that apply under section 141 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) and that apply in modified form to qualified 501(c)(3) bonds under section 145 of the Code.

Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee, Notice of Partially Closed Meeting

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee (RPTAC) will meet December 5, 2006, 9 a.m., Room 3884, in the Herbert C. Hoover Building, 14th Street between Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues, NW., Washington, DC. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration on implementation of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and provides for continuing review to update the EAR as needed.
Agenda
Public Session

1. Opening remarks by the Chairman.

2. Presentation of papers or comments by the Public.

3. Regulations update.

4. Update on Wassenaar Statement of Understanding on Military End uses (China `catchall')

5. Briefing on the new Office of Technology Evaluation (OTE)

6. Encryption update.

7. Enforcement update.

8. Country policy updates,.

9. Automated Export System (AES) update.

10. RPTAC license conditions project.

11. Working group reports.

Closed Session

12. Discussion of matters determined to b

Notice of HUD-Held Multifamily and Healthcare Loan Sale (MHLS 2006-2)

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces HUD's intention to sell certain unsubsidized multifamily and healthcare mortgage loans, without Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insurance, in a competitive, sealed bid sale (MHLS 20062). This notice also describes generally the bidding process for the sale and certain persons who are ineligible to bid.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Multifamily Default Status Report

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

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

Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Payment Program (CHGME PP)

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces a scheduled CHGME PP conference call for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2007. The purpose of this conference call is to discuss new annual reporting requirements as required under Public Law (Pub. L.) 109307 for children's hospitals participating in the CHGME PP.

Advisory Committee Meeting

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this constitutes notice of the upcoming meeting of the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee meets twice annually to advise GIPSA on the programs and services we deliver under the U.S. Grain Standards Act. Recommendations by the committee help us to better meet the needs of our customers who operate in a dynamic and changing marketplace.

Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

Wed, Nov 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Prescott National Forest will begin charging a $150 fee for the daily rental of historic Groom Creek Schoolhouse near Prescott, Arizona. Rental of other facilities on the Prescott National Forest and other Arizona National Forests has shown that publics appreciate and enjoy the availability of historic rental facilities. Funds from the rental will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of Groom Creek Schoolhouse.