The Federal Register

Buy America Requirements; End Product Analysis and Waiver Procedures

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) requires the Federal Transit Administration (FTA or the Agency) to make certain changes to the Buy America requirements. This Second Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) proposes a publication process for public interest waivers to provide an opportunity for public comment; a clarification of Buy America requirements with respect to microprocessor waivers; new provisions to permit postaward waivers; clarifications in the definition of ``end products'' with regards to components and subcomponents, major systems, and a representative list of end products; a clarification of the requirements for final assembly of rolling stock and a list of representative examples of rolling stock items; expanding FTA's list of eligible communications, train control, and traction power equipment; and an update of the debarment and suspension provisions to bring them into conformity with statutory amendments made

Claims on Behalf of the United States

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Army is publishing as a final rule an amendment to its regulation to reflect a substantial revision of AR 27 20, an Army publication which governs the processing of claims worldwide. The purpose of this revision is to make AR 2720 clearer and easier to use, after years of piecemeal amendments. This rewrite also ensures that AR 2720 is in keeping with current statutes, legal opinions and Department of Justice guidance pertaining to claims processing. This updated rule will expedite payment of meritorious claims throughout the world. AR 2720 includes rules for processing affirmative claims, i.e., recovery actions on behalf of the United States.

Claims Against the United States

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Army is publishing as a final rule an amendment to its regulations to reflect a substantial revision of AR 2720, an Army publication which governs the processing of claims worldwide. The purpose of this revision is to make AR 2720 clearer and easier to use, after years of piecemeal amendments. This rewrite also ensures that AR 2720 is in keeping with current statutes, legal opinions and Department of Justice guidance pertaining to claims processing. This updated rule will expedite payment of meritorious claims throughout the world.

Glacier Bay National Park, Vessel Management Plan Regulations

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This rule revises the special regulations for vessel quotas and operating requirements for cruise ships, tour vessels, charter vessels, private vessels, and passenger ferries within Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. The rule implements the related final environmental impact statement completed in 2003 for vessel management in the park and preserve. This rule also makes nonsubstantive technical reorganizational changes for all of part 13. The part 13
reorganization, while not included in the proposed rule, is a result of comments received regarding the complexity of the Glacier Bay regulations specifically, as well as comments received previously for various rulemaking documents concerning the organization of part 13 generally.

Assessments

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The FDIC is improving and modernizing its operational systems for deposit insurance assessments in 12 CFR Part 327 to make the deposit insurance assessment system react more quickly and more accurately to changes in institutions' risk profiles and to ameliorate several causes for complaint by insured depository institutions. Under the amendments set out in this final rule, deposit insurance assessments will be collected after each quarter endswhich will allow for consideration of more current information than under the prior rule. Ratings changes will become effective when the rating change is transmitted to the institution. Although the FDIC will retain the existing assessment base as applied in practice with only minor modifications, the computation of institutions' assessment bases will change in the following significant ways: institutions with $1 billion or more in assets will determine their assessment bases using average daily deposit balances; existing smaller institutions will have the

Assessments

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005 requires that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the FDIC) prescribe final regulations, after notice and opportunity for comment, to provide for deposit insurance assessments under section 7(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (the FDI Act). In this rulemaking, the FDIC is amending its regulations to create a new risk differentiation system, to establish a new base assessment rate schedule, and to set assessment rates effective January 1, 2007.

Deposit Insurance Assessments--Designated Reserve Ratio

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) must by regulation set the Designated Reserve Ratio (DRR) for the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) within a range of 1.15 percent to 1.50 percent. In this rulemaking, the FDIC establishes the DRR for the DIF at 1.25 percent.

Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Government of the Republic of Mali

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 610(b)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108199, Division D), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is publishing a summary and the complete text of the Millennium Challenge Compact between the United States of America, acting through the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Government of the Republic of Mali. Representatives of the United States Government and the Government of the Republic of Mali executed the Compact documents on November 13, 2006.

Dated: November 16, 2006.
William G. Anderson, Jr.,
Vice President & General Counsel (Acting), Millennium Challenge Corporation.
Summary of Millennium Challenge Compact With the Government of the Republic of Mali

I. Introduction

The fiveyear, approximately $460 million Millennium Challenge Compact aims to support policy reform and the development of key infrastructure for productive sectors, by addressing Mali's constraints to growth and capitalizing on two of the country's major assets,

Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until January 29, 2007.

Written comments and suggestions regarding items contained in this notice, and especially with regard to the estimated public burden and associated response time should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Director, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529.
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Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 2022728352, or via email at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When submitting comments by email add the OMB Control Number 16150016 in the sub

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 22, 2006.

The Department of Treasury has submitted the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 22, 2006.

The Department of the Treasury has submitted the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Dates: Written comments should be received on or before January 2, 2007 to be assured of consideration.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

OMB Number: 15350089.

Type of Review: Revision.

Title: Implementing Regulations: Government Securities Act of 1986, as amended.

Description: Regulations require government securities broker/ dealers to keep certain records concerning government securities activities and submit financial reports.

New Mexico Regulatory Program

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) is announcing the approval of an amendment to the New Mexico regulatory program (the ``New Mexico program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act) and the removal of the remaining condition of program approval. New Mexico proposed addition of rules and revision of a statute concerning the award of costs and expenses, including attorney fees, incurred in connection with the administrative and judicial appeals process.

New Mexico revised its program to be consistent with SMCRA and the corresponding Federal regulations.

Announcement of Meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) to prepare advice on U.S. positions for the Study Group 7 meetings of the International Telecommunication UnionRadiocommunication Sector (ITUR), for a Rapporteur Group meeting for Study Group 2 of the ITU Telecommunication Development Sector, and for the ITU Telecommunication Sector Advisory Group (TSAG), Study Group 4 (Telecommunication Management) and Study Group 2 (Operational aspects of
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service provision, networks and performance).

The ITAC will meet to prepare advice on U.S. positions to be taken at the February meeting of ITUR Study Group 7 (Science services) on January 11, 2007 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time at NASA Headquarters, 300 E St., SW., Washington, DC 20546, Room 7H45 (also known as MIC 7A). For access to NASA HQ use 4th St. entrance and contact Ron Carbery (2023580985) at visitor station. A conference badge will be provided: 8885509509 (from within U.S.); 20369207

Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation; Termination of Nonproliferation Measures Against a Foreign

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

A determination has been made to terminate sanctions imposed pursuant to Section 3 of the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000 on a Russian entity (71 FR 5483).

Small Business Size Regulations, HUBZone Program; Correction

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is correcting amendments to regulations governing SBA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and its Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program. These regulations addressed Employee Stock Ownership Plans, or ESOPs, but incorrectly referred to the ESOP as an Employee Stock Option Plan.

Determination of the 2006 Fiscal Year Interest Rate on Rural Telephone Bank Loans

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 7 CFR 1610.10, the Rural Telephone Bank (Bank) cost of money rate has been established as 5.49% for all advances made during fiscal year 2006 (the period beginning October 1, 2005 and ending September 30, 2006). All advances made during fiscal year 2006 were under Bank loans approved on or after October 1, 1992. These loans are sometimes referred to as financing account loans.

The calculation of the Bank's cost of money rate for fiscal year 2006 is provided in Table 1. Since the calculated rate is greater than or equal to the minimum rate (5.00%) allowed under 7 U.S.C. 948(b)(3)(A), the cost of money rate is set at 5.49%. The methodology required to calculate the cost of money rates is established in 7 CFR 1610.10(c).

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

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The President
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Proclamation 8086 of November 27, 2006

National Methamphetamine Awareness Day, 2006 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
Methamphetamine abuse shatters families and threatens our communities. On National Methamphetamine Awareness Day, we underscore the dangers of methamphetamine and reaffirm our collective responsibility to combat all forms of drug abuse.
Methamphetamine is a powerfully addictive drug that dramatically affects users' minds and bodies. Chronic use can lead to violent behavior, paranoia, and an inability to cope with the ordinary demands of life. Methamphetamine abusers can transform homes into places of danger and despair by neglecting or endangering the lives of their children, spouses, and other loved ones. Additionally, methamphetamine production exposes anyone near the process to toxic chemicals and the risk of explosion.
My Administration is committed to fighting the spread of methamphetamine abuse throughout our country. While the number of teens who have tried this deadly drug and the number of people testing positive for
methamphetamine in the workplace have decreased in recent years, methamphetamine use is still a dangerous public health problem. In the Synthetic Drug Control Strategy released earlier this year, my Administration set goals of a 15 percent decrease in methamphetamine use and 25 percent reduction in domestic
methamphetamine labs over the next 3 years. To help reach these objectives, my proposed 2007 budget includes $25 million to help ensure that Americans have access to effective methamphetamine abuse recovery services and programs. Earlier this year, I also signed into law the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, which makes manufacturing the drug more difficult and imposes tougher penalties on those who smuggle or sell it.
The struggle against methamphetamine is a national, State, and local effort. To find out how to raise awareness and to learn more about the battle against methamphetamine abuse, concerned citizens may visit theantidrug.com and methresources.gov. By working together, we can build a stronger, healthier America for generations to come.
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 November 30, 2006, as National Methamphetamine Awareness Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.

(Presidential Sig.)
[FR Doc. 06-9493
Filed 11-29-06; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P

United States Postal Service Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Date and Time: Tuesday, December 5, 2006, at 2 p.m.; and Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Place: Washington, DC, at U.S. Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., in the Benjamin Franklin Room.
Status: December 52 p.m.Closed; December 68:30 a.m.Open; December 610 a.m. Closed
Matters to be Considered: Tuesday, December 5 at 2 p.m. (Closed)

1. Strategic Planning.

2. Rate Case Update.

3. Labor Negotiations Update.

4. Financial Update.

5. Personnel Matters and Compensation Issues.

6. Negotiated Service Agreement.

Wednesday, December 6 at 8:30 a.m. (Open)

1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting, November 1415, 2006.

2. Remarks of the Postmaster General and CEO Jack Potter.

3. Committee Reports.

4. Consideration of Postal Service Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Report.

5. Consideration of Final Fiscal Year 2008 Appropriation Request.

6. Capital Investment.

a. Flats Sequencing SystemPhase I Program.

7. Tentative Agenda for the January

Notice of Scoping for Commercial Services Plan; Haleakala National Park, Maui, HI

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Summary: Pursuant to requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Pub. L. 91190), the National Park Service is initiating the conservation planning and environmental impact analysis process regarding a commercial services plan proposed for Haleakala National Park. This Notice initiates scoping for the process that is expected to result in changes to the types of commercial services offered in the park and the way they are managed by the park. Haleakala National Park proposes to develop a longterm Commercial Services Plan (CSP) so that increasing visitor use may be accommodated in a manner compatible with the park's mission; and to assure that a full range of necessary and appropriate commercial services are developed and managed so that potential impacts to cultural and natural resources and visitor experience would be minimized. The CSP will be consistent with the park's mission and purpose statements and management goals as specified in legislation and as outlined in the

National Institute on Aging; Notice of Closed Meetings

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meetings.

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy

Name of Committee: National Institute on Aging Special Emphasis Panel; Gene Delivery for Alzhiemer Disease.

Date: December 1, 2006.

Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institute on Aging, Gateway Building, 7201 Wisconsin Avenue, 2C212, Bethesda, MD 20814. (Telephone Conference Call).

Contact Person: Rames

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke; Notice of Closed Meeting

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meeting.

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The contract proposals and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the contract proposals, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

Name of Committee: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Special Emphasis Panel; GENSAT Review.

Date: November 29, 2006.

Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate contract proposals.

Place: National Institutes of Health, Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852 (Telephone Conference Call).

Contact Person:

National Institute of General Medical Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meeting.

Name of Committee: National Institute of General Medical Sciences Emphasis Panel; Minority Biomedical Research Support SCORE and RISE.

Date: December 1, 2006.

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, Natcher Building, 45 Center Drive, Room 3AN12, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Telephone Conference Ca

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; Notice of Closed Meeting

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meeting.

Name of Committee: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Special Emphasis Panel; Health Behavior in SchoolAged Children (HBSC) StudyUS.

Date: December 1, 2006.

Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate contract proposals.

Place: National Institutes of Health, 6100 Executive Boulevard, Room 5B01, Rockville, MD 20852 (T

National Cancer Institute; Notice of Closed Meetings

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meetings.

The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C.,
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as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

Name of Committee: National Cancer Institute Special Emphasis Panel; Development and Discovery.

Date: February 79, 2007.

Time: 5 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: Double Tree Rockville, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.

Contact Person: Peter J. Wirth, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Research

Combating Exploitive Child Labor Trough Education in Angola

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), intends to obligate up to approximately U.S. $3.5 million through a Cooperative Agreement to organization(s) to improve access to and quality of education programs as a means to combat exploitive child labor in Angola. The project(s) funded under this award should address gaps and challenges to basic education found in Angola.

ILAB intends to solicit cooperative agreement applications through a limited competition of organizations qualified to implement a project that focuses on innovative ways to provide educational services to children engaged, or at risk of engaging, in exploitive labor in Angola. Qualified organizations include any commercial, international, educational, or nonprofit organization that is capable of successfully developing and implementing education projects in Angola and that meets the following criteriaqualified organizations must have (1) an established presence in Angola (i.e., one or

Notification of Distribution of Administrative Protective Order Documents in Electronic Format

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC, or Commission) has determined that, beginning January 9, 2007, it will distribute Administrative Protective Order (APO) Release documents in electronic format on either a compact disc (CD) or digital versatile disc (DVD) to parties on the APO service list for Title VII and Safeguard investigations. Parties requiring paper copies will be accommodated based on receipt of a request made to the Secretary to the Commission. The request may be made at the time the party files its application for disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) or confidential business information (CBI) under APO. It may also be made subsequent to filing of the application at which point it will be accommodated within three (3) business days of receipt of the request.

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Each CD/DVD will include APO Release documents in PDF format. In addition, it will include an ASCII text file with a table of contents listing all document files included on the CD/DVD,

Helical Spring Lock Washers From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not In Harmony With Final

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

On August 25, 2006, the United States Court of International Trade (``Court'') sustained the final remand determination made by the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') pursuant to the Court's remand of the final results of the administrative review of Helical Spring Lock Washers (``HSLWs'') from the People's Republic of China. See Shakeproof Assembly Components Division of IL Tool Works, Inc. v. United States, Consol. Ct. 0500404, Slip Op. 06129 (Ct. Int'l Trade Aug. 25, 2006) (``Shakeproof Assembly''). This case arises out of the Department's October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003,
administrative review final results. See Certain Helical Spring Lock Washers from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 70 FR 28274 (May 17, 2005) (``Final Results''). The final judgment in this case was not in harmony with the Department's Final Results.

A-570-846

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') received a timely request to conduct a new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on brake rotors from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). In accordance with 19 CFR 351.214(d)(1), we are initiating a review for Longkou Qizheng Auto Parts Co., Ltd. (``Qizheng'').

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 13614NR

Thu, Nov 30 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 13614NR, Nonresident Alien Intake and Interview Sheet.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 2439

Thu, Nov 30 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 2439, Notice to Shareholder of Undistributed LongTerm Capital Gains.

Federal Financial Participation in State Assistance Expenditures; Federal Matching Shares for Medicaid, the State

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Medical Assistance Percentages and Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentages for Fiscal Year 2008 have been calculated pursuant to the Social Security Act (the Act). These percentages will be effective from October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008. This notice announces the calculated ``Federal Medical Assistance Percentages'' and ``Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentages'' that we will use in determining the amount of Federal matching for State medical assistance (Medicaid) and State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) expenditures, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Contingency Funds, the federal share of Child Support Enforcement collections, Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund, Foster Care Title IVE Maintenance payments, and Adoption Assistance payments.

The table gives figures for each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the C

Fishtrap EIS, Lolo National Forest, Sanders County, Montana

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Forest Service will prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Fishtrap project. The original Fishtrap Record of Decision, signed on November 22, 2005, was litigated in May 2006. The primary issue of the lawsuit was related to treatments intended to maintain and/or enhance old growth stands. As a result of a Courtordered settlement agreement with Plaintiffs, the Lolo National Forest Supervisor agreed to: (a) Withdraw the project decision; (b) monitor past maintenance/restorative treatments within old growth stands and evaluate the effects of these activities; and (c) prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS), incorporating this new information, before proceeding with the project. Over the last several months, Lolo National Forest personnel have been monitoring the effects of past maintenance/restorative treatments in old growth stands and are currently evaluating the information they collected. The Fishtrap SEIS will incorporate the results of thi

Foreign-Trade Zone 86--Tacoma, WA, Request for Manufacturing, Authority (Home Theater System Kits)

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

An application has been submitted to the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) by the Port of Tacoma (Washington), grantee of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 86, requesting authority on behalf of Panasonic Consumer Electronics Co. (PCEC) and its warehouse/FTZ operator, Norvanco International Inc. (Norvanco), for the manufacture (kitting) of home theater systems under FTZ procedures. (Norvanco/PCEC has already been approved for this activity through November 2008 under FTZ temporary/interim manufacturing procedures.) The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the ForeignTrade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally filed on November 8, 2006.

Norvanco operates a facility (100 employees) in Sumner, Washington, within Site 6 of FTZ 86, that will be used for the kitting of home theater systems (HTSUS 8527.31). The finished products would enter the United States duty free. Imported components/inputs that may be admi

Foreign-Trade Zone 86--Tacoma, WA; Temporary/Interim Manufacturing Authority; Norvanco International Inc./Panasonic

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

On September 26, 2006, the Acting Executive Secretary of the ForeignTrade Zones Board filed an application submitted by the Port of Tacoma (Washington), grantee of ForeignTrade Zone (FTZ) 86, requesting temporary/interim manufacturing (T/IM) authority for Norvanco International Inc. (Norvanco) to process (kit) certain imported components into home theater systems on behalf of the company's client, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Co., within Site 6 of FTZ 86, at Norvanco's facility located in Sumner, Washington.

The application was processed in accordance with T/IM procedures, as authorized by FTZ Board Order 1347, including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (71 FR 58372, 10/3/06). The FTZ staff examiner reviewed the application and determined that it meets the criteria for approval under T/IM procedures. Pursuant to the authority delegated to the FTZ Board Executive Secretary in Board Order 1347, the application was approved on a modified basis, effective November 6,

Approval for Expanded Manufacturing Authority (Manufacture/ Refurbish Toner Cartridges), Foreign-Trade Subzone 77B,

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order:

Whereas, the City of Memphis and Shelby County (Tennessee), grantee of ForeignTrade Zone 77, has applied to expand the scope of manufacturing authority under zone procedures within Subzone 77B, at the Brother Industries (U.S.A.) Inc. (Brother) plant located in Bartlett, Tennessee, to include manufacturing/refurbishing toner cartridges (FTZ Docket 582005, filed 11/17/2005);

Whereas, notice inviting public comment has been given in the Federal Register (70 FR 7229272293, 12/2/2005); and

Whereas, the Board adopts the findings and recommendations of the examiner's report, and finds that the requirements of the FTZ Act and the Board's regulations would be satisfied, and that approval of the application would be in the public interest;

Now, therefore, the Board hereby approves the request for expanded manufac

Grant of Authority for Subzone Status, Sony Electronics, Inc. (Audio, Video, Communications and Information

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act, of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order:

Whereas, the ForeignTrade Zones Act provides for ``* * * the establishment * * * of foreigntrade zones in ports of entry of the United States, to expedite and encourage foreign commerce, and for other purposes,'' and authorizes the ForeignTrade Zones Board to grant to qualified corporations the privilege of establishing foreigntrade zones in or adjacent to U.S. Customs and Border Protection ports of entry;

Whereas, the Board's regulations (15 CFR Part 400) provide for the establishment of specialpurpose subzones when existing zone facilities cannot serve the specific use involved, and when the activity results in a significant public benefit and is in the public interest;

Whereas, the Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Los Angeles, grantee of ForeignTrade Zone 202, has made application to the Bo

Blood Products Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The meeting will be open to the public.

Name of Committee: Blood Products Advisory Committee.

General Function of the Committee: To provide advice and recommendations to the agency on FDA's regulatory issues.

Date and Time: The meeting will be held on December 14, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: Crown Plaza Silver Spring, 8777 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD. The hotel telephone number is 3015890800.

Contact Person: Donald W. Jehn, or Pearline K. Muckelvene, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (HFM71), Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, 3018270314, or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 18007418138 (301443 0572 in the Washington, DC area), code 3014519516. Please call the Information Line for uptodate information on this meeting.

Agenda: On December 14, 2006, the committee will hear an update summary

Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Oakmont Industrial Group (Applicant) has applied to the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an incidental take permit pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended. The Service is considering issuing a 5year permit to the Applicant that would authorize take of the federally endangered Delhi Sands flowerloving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis; DSF). The proposed permit would authorize the incidental taking of individual DSF. The permit is needed by the Applicant because take of DSF could occur during the proposed construction of a commercial development on a 19acre site in the City of Ontario, San Bernardino County, California.

The permit application includes the proposed Habitat Conservation Plan (Plan), which describes the proposed action and the measures that the Applicant will undertake to minimize and mitigate the impact of the take of the DSF.

Controlled Substances and Alcohol Misuse Testing

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This rule codifies existing FTA administrative guidance for safetysensitive employees of ferryboat operations that are subject to the drug and alcohol (D&A) testing regulations of both FTA and the United States Coast Guard (USCG). This rule will provide regulatory relief to ferryboat operators who were previously subject to duplicative D&A testing regulations, and improve ferryboat operator compliance with FTA D&A testing regulations.

This rule does not adopt the proposed rule with respect to certain motor carrier operators who are subject to the D&A testing regulations of both FTA and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). FTA will retain its current guidance and interpretation with respect to these motor carrier operators.

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

Thu, Nov 30 2006 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

PowerSmith Cogeneration Project Limited Partnership; Notice of Filing

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 22, 2006.

Take notice that on November 16, 2006, PowerSmith Cogeneration Project Limited Partnership filed a request for a limited waiver of the operating standards, pursuant to 18 CFR 292.205(a)(2), and efficiency standards, pursuant to 18 CFR 292.205(a)(1), for a toppingcycle cogeneration facility located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for calendar years 2007 and 2008.

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

Rules Concerning Certification of Electronic Reliability Organization; and Procedures for the Establishment, Approval

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 22, 2006.

Take notice that, on November 21, 2006, the Commission received the 2006/2007 Winter Assessment prepared by the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC).

Section 39.11 of the Commission's regulations provides that the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) shall conduct assessments of, among other things, the adequacy of the BulkPower System in North America and report its findings to the Commission, the Secretary of Energy, each Regional Entity, and each Regional Advisory Body annually or more frequently if so ordered by the Commission. According to NERC, the 2006/2007 Winter Assessment is the second assessment filed by NERC in its capacity as the ERO.

This assessment is filed under Docket No. RM0530000 and is accessible online at http://www.ferc.gov, using the ``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Refe

Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.; Notice of Supplemental Request for Waiver

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 22, 2006.

Take notice that on July 24, 2006, the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) filed a request to amend its June 1, 2006 request for waiver of standards for business practices. In addition, on November 3, 2006, Midwest ISO, filed an Affidavit of James F. Pewarski in further support of the waiver request.

East Kentucky Power Cooperative; Notice of Filing

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 22, 2006.

Take notice that on November 14, 2006, East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. filed amendments to its Open Access Transmission Tariff, pursuant to 18 CFR 35.28(e) (2006) and Rule 207 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 18 CFR 385.207(a)(2) (2006).

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

The Commission

Cheniere Creole Trail Pipeline, L.P.; Notice of Amendment

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 22, 2006.

Take notice that on November 16, 2006, Cheniere Creole Trail Pipeline, L.P. (Creole Trail Pipeline), 717 Texas Avenue, Suite 3100, Houston, Texas 77002, filed in Docket No. CP05357004, an application to amend its pending amendment application filed on August 4, 2006, in Docket No. CP05357003. Creole Trail Pipeline explains that it was granted certificate authorization on June 15, 2006, in
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Docket Nos. CP05357000, et al., to, in part, construct 116.8mile, dual 42inch pipelines, referred to as Line 1 and Line 2Segments 2 and 3. In the pending August 4, 2006 amendment application, Creole Trail Pipeline requests authorization to construct 18.1 miles of 42 inch pipeline, referred to as Segment 1, to interconnect the certificated 116.8mile dual pipelines to Cheniere Sabine Pass Pipeline, L.P. On November 16, 2006, concurrently with the instant filing, Creole Trail Pipeline submitted, in Docket No. CP05357005, a motion to vacate the certificate authorization granted

Cheniere Creole Trail Pipeline, L.P.; Notice of Motion to Vacate Certificate in Part

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 22, 2006.

Take notice that on November 16, 2006, Cheniere Creole Trail Pipeline, L.P. (Creole Trail Pipeline), 717 Texas Avenue, Suite 3100, Houston, Texas 77002, filed in Docket No. CP05357005, a motion to vacate the certificate authority granted on June 15, 2006, in Docket Nos. CP05357000, et al., to construct, own and operate one of the lines, referred to as Line 2, of the originally certificated 116.8 mile, dual 42inch pipelines. Creole Trail Pipeline explains that construction of a single 42inch pipeline, referred to as Line 1, is sufficient for it to satisfy its transportation service obligations.

The motion is on file with the Commission and open for public inspection. This motion 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

Combined Notice of Filings 1

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 22, 2006.

Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings.

Docket Numbers: ER04441014; ER04445019; ER04443015; ER04435 022.

Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation. [[Page 69208]]

Description: California Independent System Operator Corporation submits its Substitute Second Revised Sheet 1077 to its FERC Electric Tariff, Third Replacement Volume 2.

Filed Date: 11/16/2006.

Accession Number: 200611210227.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 7, 2006.

Docket Numbers: ER06192002.

Applicants: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.

Description: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. submits an errata to its 10/25/06 filing of Order 2006 Amended Compliance filing.

Filed Date: 11/17/2006.

Accession Number: 200611210228.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 8, 2006.

Docket Numbers: ER061118003; ER994463007; ER061291001.

Applica

Establishment of Class D Airspace; Eastman, GA

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This action changes the name of the Eastman-Dodge County Airport to Heart of Georgia Regional Airport and establishes Class D airspace at Eastman, GA. On October 9, 1995, the EastmanDodge County Airport Authority adopted a name change for the airport. A nonFederal contract tower with a weather reporting system has been constructed at Heart of Georgia Regional Airport. Therefore, the airport meets criteria for Class D airspace. Class D surface area airspace is required when the control tower is open to contain Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and other Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action establishes Class D airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL within a 4.1mile radius of the airport.

Special Conditions: Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, Boeing Model 777 Series Airplane; Overhead Cross Aisle Stowage

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

These special conditions are issued for the Boeing Model 777 series airplanes. This airplane will have novel or unusual design features associated with overhead cross aisle stowage compartments. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for these design features. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

Special Conditions: Airbus Model A380-800 Airplane, Ground Turning Loads

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

These special conditions are issued for the Airbus A380-800 airplane. This airplane will have novel or unusual design features when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes. Many of these novel or unusual design features are associated with the complex systems and the configuration of the airplane, including its fulllength double deck. For these design features, the applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards regarding ground turning loads. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to
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establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. Additional special conditions will be issued for other novel or unusual design features of the Airbus Model A380800 airplane.

Implementing the Maintenance Provisions of Bilateral Agreements

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is announcing the effective date of the final rule, publishedJuly 14, 2005, that amended the regulations governing maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations performed on U.S. aeronautical products by certain Canadian persons. That revision removes specific regulatory references and other requirements and requires that the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations be performed in accordance with a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) between the United States and Canada and associated Maintenance Implementation Procedures (MIP). When the rule was published, the FAA announced the amendments would become effective concurrent with the date the MIP entered into force. The MIP was signed and entered into force on August 31, 2006; accordingly, the amendments became effective on that date.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments regarding an extension of a current Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance for a series of quick turnaround surveys in which data will be collected from state workforce agencies and local workforce investment areas.

Meeting of the DoD Advisory Group on Electron Devices

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The DoD Advisory Group on Electron Devices (AGED) announces a closed session meeting.

Double Hull Standards for Vessels Carrying Oil in Bulk; U.S. Position on International Standards for Tank Vessel

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is to inform the public that on January 25, 2005, the U.S. Embassy in London deposited a declaration with the International Maritime Organization stating that the express approval of the U.S. Government will be necessary before Regulations 19, 20, and 21 of the revised Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78) would enter into force for the U.S.

Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Part C (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (45 FR 6777276, dated October 14, 1980, and corrected at 45 FR 69296, October 20 1980, as amended most recently at 17 FR 50065, dated August 24, 2006) is amended to reflect the title change for the Division of Hereditary Blood Disorders, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Section CB, Organization and Functions, is hereby amended as follows:

Delete in its entirety the title for the Division of Hereditary Blood Disorders (CUBD), and insert the Division of Blood Disorders (CUBD).

Dated: November 15, 2006.
William H. Gimson,
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Nov 30 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 21, 2006.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), <