The Federal Register

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

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The President
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Executive Order 13417 of December 6, 2006

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between Metro-North Railroad and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations
Disputes exist between Metro-North Railroad (Metro- North) and certain of its employees represented by certain labor organizations. The labor organizations involved in these disputes are designated on the attached list, which is made a part of this order. The disputes have not heretofore been adjusted under the provisions of the Railway Labor Act, as amended, 45 U.S.C. 151 et. seq. (RLA).
A party empowered by the RLA has requested that the President establish an emergency board pursuant to section 9A of the RLA (45 U.S.C. 159a).
Section 9A(c) of the RLA provides that the President, upon such request, shall appoint an emergency board to investigate and report on the disputes.
NOW, THEREFORE, by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 9A of the RLA, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment of Emergency Board (Board). There is established, effective 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on December 7, 2006, a Board of three members to be appointed by the President to investigate and report on these disputes. No member shall be pecuniarily or otherwise interested in any organization of railroad employees or any carrier. The Board shall perform its functions subject to the availability of funds.
Sec. 2. Report. The Board shall report to the President with respect to the disputes within 30 days of its creation.
Sec. 3. Maintaining Conditions. As provided by section 9A(c) of the RLA, from the date of the creation of the Board and for 120 days thereafter, no change in the conditions out of which the disputes arose shall be made by the parties to the controversy, except by agreement of the parties.
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Sec. 4. Records Maintenance. The records and files of the Board are records of the Office of the President and upon the Board's termination shall be maintained in the physical custody of the National Mediation Board. Sec. 5. Expiration. The Board shall terminate upon the submission of the report provided for in section 2 of this order.

(Presidential Sig.)
THE WHITE HOUSE,
December 6, 2006.
Billing code 3195-01-P
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Labor Organizations
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Service Employees International Union-National Conference of Firemen & Oilers
Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Transportation Communications International Union (including Transportation Communications International Union - American Railway and Airline Supervisors Association)
Transport Workers Union of America
[FR Doc. 06-9632 Filed 12-7-06; 8:50 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P

Emergency Mine Evacuation

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is issuing this final rule to revise the Agency's Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), which addresses standards in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), title 30, parts 48, 50, and 75. The final rule includes requirements for increased availability and storage of selfcontained selfrescue devices (SCSRs); improved emergency evacuation drills and selfcontained selfrescue device training; and the installation and maintenance of lifelines in underground coal mines. In addition, the final rule requires immediate accident notification applicable to all mines. The requirements provide an improved, integrated approach to emergency evacuation training and emergency preparedness. This final rule does not reduce protections afforded miners under existing standards.

Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Hospital Conditions of Participation: Patients' Rights

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule finalizes the Patients' Rights Condition of Participation (CoP) which is applicable to all Medicare and Medicaid participating hospitals and contains standards that ensure minimum protections of each patient's physical and emotional health and safety. It responds to comments on the following standards presented in the July 2, 1999 interim final rule: Notice of rights; exercise of rights; privacy and safety; confidentiality of patient records; restraint for acute medical and surgical care; and seclusion and restraints for behavior management. As a result of comments received, we have revised the standards regarding restraint and seclusion and set forth standards regarding staff training and death reporting.

Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Certain Consumer Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005) includes amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to provide for new Federal energy efficiency and water conservation test procedures, and related definitions, for certain consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment. The amendments direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish new test procedures for many of these products and certain equipment, in most cases EPACT 2005 requires the new test procedures to be ``based on'' certain identified testing practices generally accepted by industry and other government agencies. Today, DOE adopts test procedures for eleven types of products for which EPACT 2005 identified specific test procedures on which the federallymandated test procedures are to be based. In addition, DOE adopts test procedures for three other products for which EPACT 2005 did not specify specific test procedures, and for which test procedures have not previously been established. Furthermore, DOE

Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE); Program Revisions

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This rule finalizes the interim final rule with comment period published in the Federal Register November 24, 1999 (64 FR 66234) and the interim final rule with comment period published in the Federal Register on October 1, 2002 (67 FR 61496). The November 1999 interim final rule implemented sections 4801 through 4803 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (Pub. L. 10533) and established requirements for Programs of Allinclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The interim final rule with comment period published on October 1, 2002 (67 FR 61496) implemented section 903 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) (Pub. L. 106554).

Applications for Urban Partnership Agreements as Part of Congestion Initiative

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In May 2006, the U.S. Department of Transportation (the ``Department'') announced its National Strategy to Reduce Congestion on America's Transportation Network (the ``Congestion Initiative''), a bold and comprehensive national program to reduce congestion on the Nation's roads, rails, runways, and waterways. One major component of the Congestion Initiative is the Urban Partnership Agreement (``UPA''). The purpose of this Notice is to solicit proposals by metropolitan areas to enter into UPAs with the Department in order to demonstrate strategies with a combined track record of effectiveness in reducing traffic congestion. To support congestionreducing strategies adopted by the Department's urban partners (``Urban Partners''), the Department expects to utilize discretionary funding available under the Department's Intelligent Transportation System Operational Testing to Mitigate Congestion Program (the ``ITSOTMC Program''), its Value Pricing Pilot Program (the ``VPP Program''), and other discre

RIN: 2105-AD25

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Current law requires that U.S. citizens actually control each U.S. air carrier, that U.S. citizens own or control at least 75 percent of the shareholders' voting interest, and that the president and two thirds of the directors and the managing officers must be U.S. citizens. The Department interprets this law in conducting initial and continuing fitness reviews of U.S. air carriers. We are withdrawing a proposal to modify by regulation the standards we apply in those cases where ``actual control'' by U.S. citizens is at issue.

The proposal being withdrawn would have narrowed the scope of our inquiry in such cases to those core matters affecting compliance with U.S. requirements affecting safety, security, national defense and corporate governance. These rationalized standards for deciding whether U.S. citizens maintained ``actual control'' of a carrier would have applied only to proposed transactions involving investors whose countries have an openskies air services agreement with the United

Union Pacific Railroad Company--Discontinuance of Service Exemption--in Yuba County, CA

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

On November 20, 2006, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) filed with the Board a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to discontinue service over an approximately 4.77mile line of railroad known as the Pearson Industrial Lead, extending from milepost 133.29, near Alicia, to milepost 129.91, near Pearson, and milepost 0.00 to milepost 1.39, near Pearson, in Yuba County, CA. The line traverses U.S. Postal Service Zip Code 95901, and serves stations at Pearson and Reed.

The line does not contain federally granted rightsofway. Any documentation in the possession of the railroad will be made available promptly to those requesting it.

The interest of railroad employees will be protected by the conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line R. Co.AbandonmentGoshen, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979).

By issuing this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption proceeding pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final decision will be issued by March 9, 2007.

Stillwater Central Railroad--Trackage Rights Exemption--BNSF Railway Company

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to a written trackage rights agreement, Stillwater Central Railroad (SLWC) has agreed to grant overhead trackage rights to BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) over SLWC's rail line extending between milepost 668.73 at Long, OK, and milepost 438.9 at Sapulpa, OK, a distance of approximately 229.83 miles.

The transaction is scheduled to be consummated on or before January 1, 2007.\1\ The purpose of the trackage rights is to allow for the movement of BNSF's trains overhead between (a) Long, OK, and Oklahoma City, OK, and (b) Long, OK, and Sapulpa, OK.
\1\ The trackage rights agreement provides for an initial term of 15 years. The parties must seek appropriate Board authority for the trackage rights to expire at the end of that time period.

As a condition to this exemption, any employees affected by the trackage rights will be protected by the conditions imposed in Norfolk and Western Ry. Co.Trackage RightsBN, 354 I.C.C. 605 (1978), as modified in Mendocino Coast Ry., Inc.Lease and O

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0089

Fri, Dec 8 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 its intention to request renewed authority for the following collection of information: 30 CFR part 702 regarding the exemption of coal extraction incidental to the extraction of other minerals. This information collection activity was previously approved by the Office of the Management and Budget (OMB), and assigned clearance number 1029 0089.

Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs; Notice of New Information Collection Under Emergency Review: Iran Democracy Program

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of State has submitted the following new information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the emergency review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Type of Request: Emergency Review.

Originating Office: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Middle East Partnership Initiative.

Title of Information Collection: Iran Democracy Program Grants Vetting.

Frequency: On occasion.

Form Number: DS4100.

Respondents: Potential Grantees for Iran Democracy Program.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.

Average Hours per Response: 1 hour per response.

Total Estimated Burden: 200 hours.

The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Emergency review and approval of this collection has been requested from OMB by December 8, 2006. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. Comments should be directed to Kather

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

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 1, 2006.

I. Introduction

On September 22, 2006, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' 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 amend specialist stabilization requirements set forth in NYSE Rule 104.10 (``Dealings by Specialists''). The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on September 28, 2006.\3\ The Commission received five comment letters \4\ from one commenter and two comment response letters from NYSE.\5\ On October 25, 2006, NYSE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\6\ This notice and order approves the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, on an accelerated basis.\7\
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54504 (September 26, 2006), 71 FR 57011 (``Stabilization Proposal'

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

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 29, 2006, The New York Stock Exchange LLC (``Exchange'' or ``NYSE'') 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 substantially by NYSE. The Exchange filed the proposal as a ``noncontroversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission.\5\ 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).
\5\ NYSE gave the Commission written notice of its intention to file the proposed rule change on November 29, 2

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

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 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 30, 2006, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``Exchange'' or ``NYSE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially 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

The Exchange pr

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

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 1, 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 30, 2006, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``Exchange'' or ``NYSE'') 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. NYSE has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by NYSE under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) 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)(ii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(2).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Pr

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

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 1, 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 August 23, 2006, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by NASD. On November 13, 2006, NASD filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ In Amendment No. 1, NASD clarified provisions to the proposed rule change.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

NASD is proposing to provide for the payment of a $200 honorarium per case for each arbitrator who considers contested motions for the issuance

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 1, 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 7, 2006, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq''), 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. Nasdaq filed the proposal as a ``non controversial'' rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 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).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

Nasdaq is providing guidance regarding factors it generally conside

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change Relating to

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 1, 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 10, 2006, The Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') 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 DTC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The proposed rule change would amend DTC's Rule 30, CanadianLink Service, to allow certain CanadianLink transactions to settle in U.S. dollars.
II. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

In its filing with the Commission, DTC included statements concerning the purpose of

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 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 17, 2006, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' 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 substantially prepared by the Exchange. Amex filed Amendment No. 1 with the Commission on September 25, 2006.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons and to approve the proposal on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ Amendment No. 1 replaced and superseded the original filing in its entirety. Amendment No. 1 clarified certain details of the Exchange's initial proposal, and conformed it with recent revisions to the corporate governance standards of The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``

Order Approving Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Budget and Annual Accounting Support Fee for Calendar Year

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The SarbanesOxley Act of 2002 (the ``Act'') established the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (``PCAOB'') to oversee the audits of public companies and related matters, to protect investors, and to further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate and independent audit reports. The PCAOB is to accomplish these goals through registration of public accounting firms and standard setting, inspection, and disciplinary programs. Section 109 of the Act provides that the PCAOB shall establish a reasonable annual accounting support fee, as may be necessary or appropriate to establish and maintain the PCAOB. Section 109(h) amends Section 13(b)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to pay the allocable share of a reasonable annual accounting support fee or fees, determined in accordance with Section 109 of the Act. Under Section 109(f), the aggregate annual accounting support fee shall not exceed the PCAOB's aggregate ``recoverable budget expenses,'

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

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

Extension:

Rule 17f6; SEC File No. 270392; OMB Control No. 32350447.

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

Rule 17f6 (17 CFR 270.17f6) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a) permits registered investment companies (``funds'') to maintain assets (i.e., margin) with futures commission merchants (``FCMs'') in connection with commodity transactions effected on both domestic and foreign exchanges. \1\ Prior to the rule's adoption, funds generally were required to maintain these assets in sp

Proposed Amendments to Municipal Securities Disclosure

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission is publishing for comment proposed amendments to a rule under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act'') relating to municipal securities disclosure which would delete references to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (``MSRB'') as a recipient of material event notices filed by or on behalf of issuers of municipal securities or other obligated persons.

Delegation of Authority to Chief Administrative Law Judge

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is amending its rules to delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Law Judge to issue orders to discontinue administrative proceedings as to a particular respondent who has died or cannot be found, or because of a mistake in the identity of a respondent named in the order for proceedings. The delegation is intended to conserve Commission resources, as well as expedite disposition of administrative proceedings.

Maximum Dollar Amount on Awards Under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2007

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service, an Agency within the Rural Development mission area, hereby announces the maximum dollar amount on loan and grant awards under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) program for fiscal year (FY) 2007. This notice is being issued prior to passage of a final appropriations bill, which may or may not provide funding for these programs, to allow applicants sufficient time to leverage financing, submit applications, and give the Agency time to process applications within the current fiscal year. The awards made as a result of this notice are effective for loans and grants made during the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2006, and ending September 30, 2007. REDLG loans and grants are available to any electric or telecommunications cooperative (borrower) under the Rural Electrification Act that does not have any delinquent debt with the Federal Government that has not been resolved pursuant to 31 CFR 285.13. REDLG loans and grants are to assist in

Inviting Applications for Rural Business Opportunity Grants

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), an Agency within the Rural Development mission area, announces the availability of grants of up to $50,000 per application from the Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) program for fiscal year (FY) 2007, to be competitively awarded. For multiState projects, grant funds of up to $150,000 will be available on a competitive basis. The awards are being capped due to limited funding. This notice is being issued prior to passage of a final appropriations bill, which may or may not provide for funding this program, to allow applicants sufficient time to leverage financing, submit applications, and give the Agency time to process applications within the current fiscal year. The Agency will publish a subsequent notice identifying the amount received in the appropriations, if any.

South Delta Improvements Program, Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta, CA

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) have prepared a Final EIS/EIR for the South Delta Improvements Program (SDIP).

The SDIP is being pursued to address the needs of the Sacramento San Joaquin River Delta (Delta) aquatic environment, as well as longstanding statewise, regional and local water supply needs. Reclamation and DWR have identified the following objectives and purpose: reduce the movement of San Joaquin River watershed Central Valley fall/late fallrun juvenile Chinook salmon into the south Delta via Old River; maintain adequate water levels and, through improved circulation, water quality available for agricultural diversions in the south Delta, downstream of the head of Old River; and increase water deliveries and delivery reliability for Central Valley Project (CVP) and State Water Project (SWP) water contractors s

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Summary: In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries of proposed data collections.

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the RRB's estimate of the burden of the collection of the information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden related to the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Title and Purpose of Information Collection
Application and Claim for Sickness Insurance Benefits; OMB 32200039

Under Section 2 of the Rail

Carolina Power & Light Company; Receipt of Request for Action Under 10 Cfr 2.206

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that by petition dated September 20, 2006, and its supplements dated October 23, and October 30, 2006, Mr. John D. Runkle (attorney for the petitioners) has requested that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) take action with regard to Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant (SHNPP). The petitioners request that NRC take enforcement action in the form of an Order that would revoke SHNPP's Operating License or impose maximum fines for each violation for each day the plant has been in violation of fire protection regulations.

As the basis for this request, the petitioners discuss several fire safety violations at SHNPP which could affect the safe operation of the plant and safe shutdown of the plant in emergency situations. The petitioners' concerns focus on faulty fire barriers, reliance on indefinite compensatory measures, the risk associated with the noncompliances, and the NRC's enforcement discretion policy. The petitioners have also requested open and publi

Summary of Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for Exemption to Licensed Physician

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement/ Overseas Environmental Impact Statement for the

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section (102)(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR Parts 15001508), and Executive Order 12114, the Department of the Navy (DON) announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Overseas EIS (OEIS) to evaluate the potential environmental
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consequences associated with naval training in the Virginia Capes (VACAPES) Range Complex. The DON proposes to support and conduct current and emerging training operations and research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) operations in the VACAPES Range Complex by: (1) Maintaining baseline operations at current levels; (2) increasing training operations from current levels as necessary to support the Fleet Readiness Training Plan; (3) accommodating mission requirements associated with force structure change; and (4) implementing enhanced range complex capabilities. The EIS/OEIS study area is the VACAPES R

National Park Service Benefits-Sharing Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The National Park Service published a Notice of Availability on September 26, 2006, (71 FR 186) for the National Park Service BenefitsSharing Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The public comment period was to expire December 15, 2006. This notice extends the public comment period until January 29, 2007.

Incidental Takes of Marine Mammals During Specified Activities; Black Abalone Research Surveys at San Nicolas Island,

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) regulations, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to Dr. Glenn VanBlaricom (Dr. VanBlaricom) for the take of marine mammals, by Level B harassment only, incidental to the assessment of black abalone populations at San Nicolas Island (SNI), CA.

Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Confidential Conflict of Interest Disclosure for Prospective

Fri, Dec 8 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.

Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Regional Economic Data Collection Program for Gulf Coast Alaska

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS announces that 95 percent of the Atlantic herring total allowable catch (TAC) allocated to Management Area 1B (Area 1B) for fishing year 2006 is projected to be harvested by December 8, 2006. Therefore, effective 0001 hours, December 8, 2006, federally permitted vessels may not fish for, catch, possess, transfer or land more than 2,000 lb (907.2 kg) of Atlantic herring in or from Area 1B per trip or calendar day until January 1, 2007, when the 2007 TAC becomes available, except for transiting purposes as described in this document. Regulations governing the Atlantic herring fishery require publication of this notification to advise vessel and dealer permit holders that 95 percent of the Atlantic herring TAC allocated to Area 1B has been harvested, and no TAC is available for the directed fishery for Atlantic herring harvested from Area 1B.

Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology Subcommittee, National Science and Technology Council, Committee on

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO), on behalf of the Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee of the Committee on Technology, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), will hold a public meeting on January 4, 2007, to receive input on research needs related to the environmental, health, and safety aspects of engineered nanoscale materials (hereafter referred to as nanomaterials). Specifically, the NSET Subcommittee is seeking comment on the research needs and prioritization criteria for the research identified in the NSET Subcommittee document
Environmental, Health, and Safety Research Needs for Engineered Nanoscale Materials, which was released on September 15, 2006.

Date and Address: The public meeting will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2007, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the FDIC Training Center, 3501 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22226. A schedule will be published prior to the meeting. Directions to the facility are available on th

Class II Definitions and Gaming Standards and Technical Standards

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice reopens the period for comments on proposed Class II definitions and game classification standards published in the Federal Register on May 25, 2006 (71 FR 30232, 71 FR 30238). This notice also reopens the period for comments on proposed Class II technical standards published in the Federal Register on August 11, 2006 (71 FR 46336).

Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice solicits public comment on continuation of the requirements for the collection of information on safety standards. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections.

This document describes a collection of information associated with 49 CFR Part 574, Tire Identification and Recordkeeping.

NASA FAR Supplement Administrative Changes

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule makes administrative changes to the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to update dollar thresholds, correct a document title, and delete an obsolete clause.

Oil and Gas Leasing: Onshore Oil and Gas Operations--Fees, Rentals, and Royalty

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The termination of benefits for stripper well properties was effective February 1, 2006, and replaced by Section 343 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which was established a Marginal Property Production Incentives Program (MPPIP).

Notice of the Pinedale Anticline Working Group Meeting

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (1976) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (1972), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) will meet in Pinedale, Wyoming, for business meetings. Group meetings are open to the public.

Notice of Competitive Coal Lease Offering By Sealed Bid, Colorado

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado State Office, will offer certain coal resources in the B, D/E seams in Gunnison County, Colorado, hereinafter described as Federal coal lease application (LBA) COC 67232 for competitive lease by sealed bid in accordance with the provisions for competitive lease sales in 43 CFR 3422.2(a), and the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended and supplemented (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.).

Office of the Solicitor; Public Forum on the Department of Labor Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Improvement Plan

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor is scheduling a public forum to seek input from the public on how it might improve the quality and efficiency of the Department's administration of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This forum is part of the Department's FOIA Improvement Plan finalized earlier in 2006. Interested persons are encouraged to submit written comments in response to the questions contained in this notice and offer additional suggestions for improving the quality and efficiency of the Department's FOIA efforts. Attendees are invited to speak on these questions and other related issues at the public forum; those who only wish to observe the forum are welcome to attend as well. The Department's FOIA Improvement Plan is available at http://www.dol.gov/dol/foia/ (See link for ``Agency Plan and Report'').

Background: On June 14, 2006, the Department submitted its FOI

Supplement to Justice Department Procedures and Council on Environmental Quality Regulations To Ensure Compliance With

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This rule adds Appendix E to part 61 of the Department of Justice's regulations to ensure better compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. The rule supplements existing Department procedures and regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality and only pertains to internal procedures of the United States Marshals Service (USMS).

Adjudication and Enforcement

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission proposes to amend some of its rules for investigations and related proceedings under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) to do the following: (1) Provide for service of certain Commission documents by overnight delivery; and (2) provide one additional day to respond to Commission documents served by overnight delivery. The current manner of service of Commission documents is not effective according to recent agency studies. These rules will ensure effective service of Commission documents on private parties in section 337 investigations and related proceedings.

Export Trade Certificate of Review

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Export Trading Company Affairs (``ETCA''), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, has received an application to amend an Export Trade Certificate of Review (``Certificate''). This notice summarizes the proposed amendment and requests comments relevant to whether the Certificate should be issued.

Internet Export Finance Matchmaker; Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

Government Trade Information Request

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Exclusion From Gross Income of Previously Taxed Earnings and Profits and Adjustments to Basis of Stock in Controlled

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document corrects notice of proposed rulemaking (REG- 12150900) that was published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 (71 FR 51155). The document contains proposed regulations that provide guidance relating to the exclusion from gross income of previously taxed earnings and profits under section 959 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) and related basis adjustments under section 961 of the Code.

Exhanges of Property for an Annuity

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

In proposed rule document E617301 beginning on page 61441 in the issue of Wednesday, October 18, 2006, make the following correction: Sec. 1.10011 [Corrected]

On page 61445, in the first column, in Sec. 1.10011(J)(2)(ii), in the next to last line, ``April 18, 2006'' should read ``April 18, 2007.''
[FR Doc. Z617301 Filed 12706; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 150501D

Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; Correction

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document corrects temporary regulations (TD 9286) that were published in the Federal Register on Friday, September 8, 2006 (71 FR 53009) providing rules for claiming the railroad track maintenance credit under section 45G of the Internal Revenue Code for qualified railroad track maintenance expenditures paid or incurred by a Class II railroad or Class III railroad and other eligible taxpayers during the taxable year.

Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; Correction

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains corrections to temporary regulations (TD 9286) that were published in the Federal Register on Friday, September 8, 2006 (71 FR 53009) providing rules for claiming the railroad track maintenance credit under section 45G of the Internal Revenue Code for qualified railroad track maintenance expenditures paid or incurred by a Class II railroad or Class III railroad and other eligible taxpayers during the taxable year.

Guidance Necessary to Facilitate Business Electronic Filing

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains final regulations designed to eliminate regulatory impediments to the electronic filing of certain income tax returns and other forms. These regulations affect business taxpayers who file income tax returns electronically. This document also makes conforming changes to certain current regulations.

Privacy Act of 1974; Revisions to OIG's Privacy Act System of Records--Criminal Investigative Files

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is revising the existing system of records, entitled ``Criminal Investigative Files'' (0990 0003), by updating the ``Systems Location'' section of that document, and republishing the revised system of records in its entirety. This notice is in accordance with the Privacy Act requirement that agencies publish their amended systems of records in the Federal Register when there is a revision, change, or addition. This system of records, maintained by OIG, was last revised and updated on June 19, 2003 (68 FR 36828).

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

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

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document provides additional time for interested persons to submit comments on the system of records notice for the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Automated Targeting System.

Findings of Research Misconduct

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) and the Assistant Secretary for Health have taken final action in the following case:

Nicholas McMaster, University of Chicago: Based on a College Discipline Hearing report and on additional analysis conducted by ORI in its oversight review, the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) found that Mr. Nicholas McMaster, undergraduate student, Biological Sciences Collegiate Division in the Departments of Psychology and Comparative Human Development at the University of Chicago (UC), engaged in research misconduct supported by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), grant P50 ES12382 and National Institute on Aging (NIA), NIH, grant P01 AG018911.

Specifically, PHS found that Mr. McMaster fabricated data in recording the score for the lordosis reflex and in recording the cell types present in vaginal epithelium from rats in two experimental psychology protocols.

Mr. McMast

Draft Guidance on Engagement of Institutions in Human Subjects Research

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), Office of Public Health and Science, is announcing the availability of a draft guidance document entitled, ``OHRP Guidance on Engagement of Institutions in Human Subjects Research.'' The draft guidance document would revise and replace two existing OHRP guidance documents on the engagement of institutions in human subjects research: (1) The January 26, 1999 document on ``Engagement of Institutions in Research, and (2) the December 23, 1999 document on ``Engagement of Pharmaceutical Companies in HHS Supported Research.'' To facilitate public review of the draft guidance document, OHRP has developed a table presenting a sidebyside comparison of OHRP's draft revised guidance document and the current guidance documents on the engagement of institution in human subjects research, which is available on the OHRP Web site at h

30-Day Notice; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

30-Day Notice; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Designation for the Sacramento (CA), Frankfort (IN), Indianapolis (IN), and Virginia Areas

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

We are announcing designation of the following organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (USGSA): California Agri Inspection Company, Ltd. (California Agri); Frankfort Grain Inspection, Inc. (Frankfort); Indianapolis Grain Inspection & Weighing Service, Inc. (Indianapolis); and Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Virginia).

Opportunity for Designation in the Muncie (IN), Fremont (NE), Savage (MN), and West Lafayette (IN) Areas, and Request

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The designations of the official agencies listed below will end on June 30, 2007. We are asking persons interested in providing official services in the areas served by these agencies to submit an application for designation. We are also asking for comments on the quality of services provided by these currently designated agencies: East Indiana Grain Inspection, Inc. (East Indiana); Fremont Grain Inspection Department, Inc. (Fremont); State Grain Inspection, Inc. (State Grain); and Titus Grain Inspection, Inc. (Titus).

Request for Public Comments on Information Collection To Be Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

A request extending the collection of information listed below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of the proposed collection of information and related forms may be obtained by contacting the USGS Clearance Officer at the phone number listed below. Comments and suggestions on the requirement should be made within 60 days directly to the USGS Clearance Officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 National Center, Reston, VA 20192.

As required by OMB regulations at CFR 1320.8(d)(1), the U.S. Geological Survey solicits specific public comments regarding the proposed information collection as to:

1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the USGS, including whether the information will have practical utility;

2. the accuracy of the USGS estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of

Chrome Fire Salvage Recovery Project, Malheur National Forest, Grant County, OR

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The USDA Forest Service will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to disclose environmental effects on a proposed action to recover the economic value of dead and dying trees damaged in the Shake Table Fire Complex, and remove potential hazard trees from open forest travel routes within the Todd, Duncan, Fields Creek and Dry Creek subwatersheds. The Shake Table Fire Complex, located approximately 20 miles south west of John Day, Oregon, burned approximately 14,527 acres across mixed ownership in August 2006, of that approximately 13,536 acres were on National Forest System Lands administered by the Blue Mountain Ranger District, Malheur National Forest. The proposed action is the Chrome Fire Salvage Recovery Project.

Thorn Fire Salvage Recovery Project, Malheur National Forest, Grant County, OR

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The USDA Forest Service will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to disclose environmental effects on a proposed action to recover the economic value of dead and dying tees damaged in the Shake Table Fire Complex, and remove potential hazard trees from open forest travel routes within the Todd, Duncan, Fields Creek and Dry Creek subwatersheds. Shake Table Fire Complex, located approximately 20 miles southwest of John Day, Oregon, burned approximately 14,527 acres across mixed ownership in August 2006, of that approximately 13,536 acres were on National Forest System Lands administered by the Blue Mountain Ranger District, Malheur National Forest. The proposed action is the Thorn Fire Salvage Recovery Project.

Food Stamp Program: Disqualified Recipient Reporting and Computer Matching Requirements That Affect the Food Stamp

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In this rule the Food and Nutrition Service proposes to codify prisoner verification and death matching procedures mandated by legislation and previously implemented through agency directive. The proposed rule will require that State food stamp agencies use disqualified recipient data to screen all program applicants prior to certification to assure that they are not currently disqualified from the program and thus ineligible to participate. The proposed rule also addresses requirements that State food stamp agencies participate in a computer matching program using a system of records that adhere to provisions of the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, as amended. Finally, publication of this proposed rule responds to findings of General Accounting Office and USDA Office of Inspector General audits that found, among other things, that the disqualified reporting subsystem process could be improved to enhance State agency ability to identify currently disqualified food stamp rec

Oral Dosage Form New Animal Drugs; Oxytetracycline Powder

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of a supplemental abbreviated new animal drug application (ANADA) filed by IVX Animal Health, Inc. The supplemental ANADA revises labeling of generic oxytetracycline soluble powder with the current scientific names of the causative bacteria of foulbrood of honeybees.

Oral Dosage Form New Animal Drugs; Lincomycin and Spectinomycin Powder

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of an abbreviated new animal drug application (ANADA) filed by Agri Laboratories, Ltd. The ANADA provides for the oral use of lincomycin and spectinomycin soluble powder to create a solution administered in the drinking water of chickens as an aid in the control of airsacculitis.

Notice of Availability of the Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Finding of No Significant Impact for St.

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Fish and Wildlife Service announces that a Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Finding of No Significant Impact for St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Wakulla, Jefferson, and Taylor Counties, Florida, is available for distribution. The plan was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and describes how the refuge will be managed for the next 15 years.

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

Fri, Dec 8 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

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

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. [thinsp]225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)).

The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments [[Page 71168]]

must be received not later than December 22, 2006.

A. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (Donna J. Ward, Assistant Vice President) 925 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 641980001:

1. Thomas G. Damkroger, Firth, Nebraska, and John H. Bergmeyer, Lincoln, Nebraska, as trustees of the Wilber Co. Voting Trust, to ac

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.
BNSF Railway and Norfolk Southern Railway

[Docket Number FRA200626435]

The BNSF Railway (BNSF) and Norfolk Southern Railway (NS), two Class I Railroads, request relief from certain provisions of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 232 Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other NonPassenger Trains and Equipment and 49 CFR Part 229 Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards to begin implementation of
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Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) brakes. The petition implicitly requests, as well, exemption from certain prov

Agency Information Collection Activities; Request for Comments; Notice of Intent To Survey Motor Carriers Operating

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The FMCSA invites comments about its plan to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of a new information collection (IC). FMCSA intends to sponsor this new information collection by use of a research contractor to conduct a survey of motor carriers who operate small passengercarrying commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). The data collected would assist FMCSA with outreach initiatives to these motor carriers of passengers, some of which will be brought within the scope of FMCSA safety regulation by recent statutory changes. This notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Compliance Filing

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2006.

Take notice that on September 22, 2006, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) submitted a supplemental compliance filing pursuant to Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, 110 FERC ] 61,188 (2005), issued on February 28, 2005, in Docket Nos. IN054000 and PA0314000.

Texas Eastern states that copies of the filing were served on all affected customers of Texas Eastern and interested state commissions, as well as all parties on the official service list compiled by the Secretary of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in the captioned proceedings.

Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing a protest

Questar Pipeline Company; Notice of Filing

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 1, 2006.

Take notice that on November 21, 2006, Questar Pipeline Company (Questar), 180 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, filed an abbreviated application pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Part 157 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, seeking authority to expand its interstate naturalgas transmission system by constructing and operating 58.6 miles of 24inch diameter pipeline and related facilities and modifying two existing compressor stations, known as the Southern System Expansion Project II (SSXP II), located in Carbon, Duchesne and Uintah Counties, Utah. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access

Notice of Issuance of Order; Mac Trading, Inc.

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2006.

Mac Trading, Inc. (Mac Trading) filed an application for market based rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed marketbased rate schedule provides for the sale of energy and capacity at marketbased rates. Mac Trading also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Mac Trading requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Mac Trading.

On November 28, 2006, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market
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DevelopmentWest, granted the requests for blanket approval under Part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the Federal Register establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Mac Trad

Notice of Filing

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2006.
Docket Nos. House, Wade C.......................................... ID5100000 Carter, Calvin P....................................... ID5101000 Bowman, M. Johnson..................................... ID5102000 Andrew, J. William, Jr................................. ID5103000 Frazier, William C..................................... ID5104000 Reasor, Jackson E...................................... ID5105000 Garber, Fred C......................................... ID5106000 Bradshaw, M. Dale...................................... ID5107000 Reynolds, James M...................................... ID5108000 Leech, William M., Jr.................................. ID5109000 Greenlaw, Hunter R., Jr................................ ID5110000 Brinkley, Vernon N..................................... ID5111000

Take notice that on November 16, 2006, the abovecaptioned applicants filed a

High Desert Power Project, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2006.

High Desert Power Project, LLC (High Desert) filed an application for marketbased rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff. The proposed marketbased rate tariff provides for the sale of energy, capacity and certain ancillary services at marketbased rates. High Desert also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, High Desert requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by High Desert.

On September 18, 2001, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and RatesWest, granted the requests for blanket approval under part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the Federal Register establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability

Notice of Issuance of Order; Great Lakes Energy LLC

Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 30, 2006.

Great Lakes Energy, LLC (Great Lakes) filed an application for marketbased rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed marketbased rate schedule provides for the sale of energy, capacity and ancillary services at marketbased rates. Great Lakes also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Great Lakes requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Great Lakes.

On November 29, 2006, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market DevelopmentWest, granted the requests for blanket approval under Part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the Federal Register establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liabilit