The Federal Register

Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Quarterly Listing of Program Issuances--July Through September 2006

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice lists CMS manual instructions, substantive and interpretive regulations, and other Federal Register notices that were published from July 2006 through September 2006, relating to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This notice provides information on national coverage determinations (NCDs) affecting specific medical and health care services under Medicare. Additionally, this notice identifies certain devices with investigational device exemption (IDE) numbers approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that potentially may be covered under Medicare. This notice also includes listings of all approval numbers from the Office of Management and Budget for collections of information in CMS regulations and a list of Medicareapproved carotid stent facilities. Included in this notice is a list of the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data registry sites, active CMS coveragerelated guidance documents, and special onetime notices regarding national coverage provi

Medicaid Program; Prescription Drugs

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed rule would implement the provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) pertaining to prescription drugs under the Medicaid program. The DRA requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish a final regulation no later than July 1, 2007. In addition, we would add to existing regulations certain established Medicaid rebate policies that are currently set forth in CMS guidance. This rule would bring together existing and new regulatory requirements in one, cohesive subpart.

Conversion of Insured Credit Unions to Mutual Savings Banks

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is issuing final revisions to its rules regarding the conversion of insured credit unions to mutual savings banks or mutual savings associations. The final rule improves the information available to members and the board of directors as they consider a possible conversion. The final rule includes revised disclosures, revised voting procedures, procedures to facilitate communications among members, and procedures for members to provide their comments to directors before the credit union board votes on a conversion plan.

Revisions of Standards of Performance for New and Existing Stationary Sources; Electric Utility Steam Generating

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In this action, EPA proposes a Federal Plan to implement Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111 mercury (Hg) standards of performance for new and existing coalfired electric utility steam generating units (Utility Unit or EGU) located in States or Indian Country covered by the Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR) which do not have EPA approved and currently effective State plans. The EPA will not take final action on the proposed Federal Plan until EPA either finds that a State has failed to timely submit a plan or disapproves a submitted plan. Any final Federal Plan is expected to serve primarily to temporarily fill a regulatory gap in circumstances where either a State fails to timely submit a plan or EPA disapproves a submitted plan as, in either case, States will be free to submit an approvable plan after promulgation of the Federal Plan and upon approval of the State Plan by EPA, the Federal Plan will no longer apply to coalfired Utility Units covered by the State Plan.

This action also proposes cer

Reasonable Charges for Medical Care or Services; 2007 Calendar Year Update

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Section 17.101 of Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations sets forth the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations concerning ``reasonable charges'' for medical care or services provided or furnished by VA to a veteran:

For a nonserviceconnected disability for which the veteran is eligible for care (or the payment of expenses of care) under a health plan contract;

For a nonserviceconnected disability incurred incident to the veteran's employment and covered under a worker's compensation law or plan that provides reimbursement or indemnification for such care and services; or

For a nonserviceconnected disability incurred as a result of a motor vehicle accident in a State that requires automobile accident reparations insurance.

The regulations include methodologies for establishing billed amounts for the following types of charges: acute inpatient facility charges; skilled nursing facility/subacute inpatient facility charges; partial hospitalization facility charg

Birmingham Southern Railroad Company--Abandonment Exemption--in Jefferson County, AL

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Birmingham Southern Railroad Company (BSRC) has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1152 Subpart FExempt Abandonments to abandon a 0.18mile line of railroad known as the Old Port Branch, extending from Survey Station 936+04.07 of Turnout P63 A, over Trestle 17.9, to a connection with Ergon Terminaling, Inc.'s (Ergon) rail line at Survey Station 945+52.55 in Jefferson County, AL. The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Code 35118.\1\
\1\ BSRC intends to convey to Ergon its interest in the line, including Trestle 17.9 and all the rails and ties associated therewith, for a distance of 423.59 feet extending from Survey Station 936+04.07, which will provide Ergon with the potential for a future rail connection should the need arise. If the trestle is not conveyed to Ergon, it will be conveyed to the State of Alabama or dismantled.

BSRC has certified that: (1) No local traffic has moved over the line for at least 2 years; (2) there is no overhead traffic on the l

Iowa Pacific Holdings, LLC and Permian Basin Railways, Inc.-- Continuance in Control Exemption--Chicago Terminal

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Iowa Pacific Holdings, LLC (IPH) and its subsidiary Permian Basin Railways, Inc. (Permian), both noncarriers, have filed a verified notice of exemption to continue in control of Chicago Terminal Railroad (CTR), upon CTR's becoming a Class III rail carrier.

IPH owns 100 percent of the common stock of Permian. IPH presently controls four other Class III short line railroads through Permian: the West Texas and Lubbock Railway Company, Inc., the Austin & Northwestern Railroad Company, Inc., d/b/a Texas New Mexico Railroad, the Arizona Eastern Railway Company, Inc., and the San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad Company, Inc. Otherwise, IPH does not directly or indirectly own any other railroad properties subject to Board jurisdiction.

The transaction is scheduled to be consummated on or after December 21, 2006.

This transaction is related to the concurrently filed verified notice of exemption in STB Finance Docket No. 34968, Chicago Terminal RailroadAcquisition and Operation ExemptionSoo Line

Iowa Interstate Railroad, Ltd.--Acquisition of Control Exemption--Lincoln & Southern Railroad Company

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Under 49 U.S.C. 10502, the Board is granting a petition for exemption from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323 et seq., for Iowa Interstate Railroad, Ltd., a Class II carrier, to acquire control by stock purchase of Lincoln & Southern Railroad Company, a Class III carrier.

Chicago Terminal Railroad--Acquisition and Operation Exemption-- Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Chicago Terminal Railroad (CTR), a noncarrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to acquire and operate a line of railroad known as the C&E Line currently owned by the Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway, which consists of approximately 4.5 miles of rail line located in Chicago, Cook County, IL.\1\ Iowa Pacific Holdings LLC (IPH) will own CTR through its wholly owned subsidiary Permian Basin Railways Inc.

\1\ The line does not have any mileposts.

The transaction is related to STB Finance Docket No. 34967, Iowa Pacific Holdings LLC and Permian Basin Railways, Inc.Continuance in Control ExemptionChicago Terminal Railroad, wherein IPH and Permian have concurrently filed a verified notice of exemption to continue in control of CTR upon its becoming a Class III rail carrier.

CTR certifies that the projected annual revenues as a result of this transaction will not result in the creation of a Class II or Class I rail carrier, and further c

Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Board has approved the first quarter 2007 rail cost adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads. The first quarter 2007 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.208. The first quarter 2007 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.568. The first quarter 2007 RCAF5 is 0.540.

Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition; Determinations: ``Venice and the Islamic World, 828-1797''

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``Venice and the Islamic World, 8281797'', imported
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from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York, from on or about March 26, 2007, until on or about July 8, 2007

Culturally Significant Object Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ``Hans Holbein The Younger's Robert Cheseman''

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the object ``Hans Holbein The Younger's Robert Cheseman,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, is of cultural significance. The object is imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit object at The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, California, from on or about January 16, 2007, until on or about April 22, 2007, and at possible additional venues yet to b

Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Visual Disorders

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

In rule document 069236 beginning on page 67037 in the issue of Monday, November 20, 2006 make the following correction:
Appendix 1 to Subpart P of Part 404 [Corrected]
On page 67054, in Appendix 1 to Subpart P of Part 404, in the first column, in the first line ``efers'' should read ``refers''. [FR Doc. C69236 Filed 122106; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 150501D

Notice Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest; Alliance

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that Alliance Enterprise Corporation, 2435 North Central Expressway, Suite 200, Richardson, TX 75080, a Federal Licensee under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (``the Act''), in connection with the financing of a small concern, has sought an afterthefact exemption under Section 312 of the Act and Section 107.730, Financings which Constitute Conflicts of Interest of the Small Business Administration (``SBA'') Rules and Regulations (13 CFR 107.730). Alliance Enterprise Corporation provided a $500,000 loan to M68 Technologies, Inc. (M68) on May 20, 2005.

The financing is brought within the purview of Sec. 107.730(a)(1) of the Regulations because M68 is an Associate of Alliance Enterprise Corporation, inasmuch as sister SBIC MESBIC Ventures, Inc. had previously invested in M68 and owned 51.5 percent of the common stock. MESVIC Ventures, Inc. and Alliance Enterprise Corporation are associates of each other since they are under common control in ac

NexBank Securities, Inc. and NexBank Series, Notice of Application

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Summary of the Application: NexBank Securities, Inc. (the ``Depositor''), and NexBank (the ``Trust''), on behalf of itself and any existing and future series, and any future registered unit investment trust (``UIT'') sponsored by the Depositor (or an entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Depositor) and their respective series (the future UITs, together with the Trust, are collectively the ``Trusts,'' the series of the Trusts are the ``Series,'' and the Trusts together with the Depositor are collectively, the ``Applicants''), request an order to permit each Series to acquire shares of registered investment companies or series thereof (the ``Funds'') both within and outside the same group of investment companies.

Applicants: The Depositor and the Trust.

Filing Dates: The application was filed on April 17, 2006 and amended on September 5, 2006 and on December 11, 2006.

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Hearing or Notification of Hearing: An order granting the application w

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

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 14, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 2, 2006, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Phlx. On December 12, 2006, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ The Exchange has designated this amended proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the Exchange under Section 19(b)(3)(A),\4\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) thereunder,\5\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ In Partial Amendment No. 1, which s

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

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth the schedule and summary agenda for a meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), and describes the functions of the Council. Notice of this meeting is required under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).
Dates and Place: January 9, 2007, Washington, DC. The meeting will be held in the Congressional Ballroom at the Renaissance Hotel at 999 9th St., NW., Washington DC 20001.
Type of Meeting: Open. Further details on the meeting agenda will be posted on the PCAST Web site at: http://www.ostp.gov/[fxsp0]PCAST/ pcast.html.
Proposed Schedule and Agenda: The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) is scheduled to meet in open session on Tuesday January 9, 2007, at approximately 9 a.m. The cochairs of the PCAST subcommittee on networking and information technology are tentatively scheduled to p

Change in Discount Rate for Water Resources Planning

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 and the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 require an annual determination of a discount rate for Federal water resources planning. The discount rate for Federal water resources planning for fiscal year 2007 is 4.875 percent. Discounting is to be used to convert future monetary values to present values.

Request for Public Comments and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Approval of an Existing Information Collection

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice requests public participation in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval process for the renewal of an existing PHMSA information collection. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below has been forwarded to OMB for extension of the currently approved collection. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and the expected burden. This renewal of information complies with the integrity management rule for hazardous liquid pipelines for operators with more than 500 miles of pipeline. PHMSA published a Federal Register Notice soliciting comments on the following information collection and received none. The purpose of this notice is to allow the public an additional 30 days from the date of this notice to submit comments.

Excepted Service

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

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

January 11, 2007 Public Hearing

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Time and date: 3 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2007.

Place: Offices of the Corporation, Twelfth Floor Board Room, 1100 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC.

Status: Hearing OPEN to the Public at 3 p.m.

Purpose: Public Hearing in conjunction with each meeting of OPIC's Board of Directors, to afford an opportunity for any person to present views regarding the activities of the Corporation.

Procedures: Individuals wishing to address the hearing orally must provide advance notice to OPIC's Corporate Secretary no later than 5 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2007. The notice must include the individual's name, title, organization, address, and telephone number, and a concise summary of the subject matter to be presented.

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

Participants wishing to sub

January 11, 2007, Annual Public Hearing

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Time and Date: 2 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2007.

Place: Offices of the Corporation, Twelfth Floor Board Room, 1100 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC.

Status: Hearing OPEN to the Public at 2 p.m.

Purpose: Annual Public Hearing to afford an opportunity for any person to present views regarding the activities of the Corporation.

Procedures: Individuals wishing to address the hearing orally must provide advance notice to OPIC's Corporate Secretary no later than 5 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2007. The notice must include the individual's name, organization, address, and telephone number, and a concise summary of the subject matter to be presented.

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

Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; New System of Records

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing notice of the establishment of a new system of records, NRC45, Digital Certificates for Personal Identity Verification.

Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact; Duke Power Company Llc; Mcguire Nuclear Station, Units

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an amendment for Facility Operating Licenses Nos. NPF9 and NPF17, issued to Duke Power Company LLC (the licensee), for operation of the McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2 (McGuire 1 and 2), located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. As required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 51, Section 51.21, the NRC is issuing this environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact.
Environmental Assessment

Identification of the Proposed Action

The proposed action would revise the McGuire 1 and 2 licensing basis to adopt a selective implementation of the alternative source term radiological analysis methodology in accordance with 10 CFR 50.67. The proposed action would also revise Technical Specification 3.9.4, ``Containment Penetrations.''

The proposed action is in accordance with the licensee's application dated December 20, 2005, as supplemented by letters dated May 4 and Aug

Establishment of Atomic Safety and Licensing Board; ASLBP No. 07- 850-01-ESP-BD01

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to delegation by the Commission dated December 29, 1972, published in the Federal Register, 37 FR 28,710 (1972), and the Commission's regulations, see 10 CFR 2.104, 2.300, 2.303, 2.309, 2.311, 2.318, and 2.321, an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board is being established to preside over the following proceeding: Southern Nuclear Operating Company (Early Site Permit For Vogtle Esp Site).

This Board is being established pursuant to an October 5, 2006 Notice of Hearing and Opportunity to Petition for Leave to Intervene published in the Federal Register (71 FR 60,195 (Oct. 12, 2006)). The hearing will consider the August 14, 2006 application, as supplemented, of Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) pursuant to 10 CFR Part 52 for an early site permit (ESP) for the Vogtle ESP site in eastern Georgia, as well as the December 11, 2006 petition to intervene submitted by the Petitioners Center for a Sustainable Coast, Savannah Riverkeeper, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Atlanta Wome

The Secretary of Agriculture's determination of the Primary Purpose of Specified State of Florida Conservation

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is providing public notice that the Secretary of Agriculture has determined the costshare payments made under specific State of Florida conservation programs are primarily for the purposes of conserving soil and water resources, or protecting and restoring the environment. NRCS was assigned technical and administrative responsibility for reviewing the State of Florida's conservation programs and making appropriate recommendations for the Secretary's determination of primary purpose. The programs are:

Program for Citrus, Cow/Calf, Dairies and Other Agriculture in the Lake Okeechobee Priority Basins;

Program for Indian River Area Citrus Groves;

Program for Interim Measures for TriCounty Agricultural Area Farms;

Program for Interim Measures for Florida Producers of ContainerGrown Plants;

Program for Best Management Practices for Shadehouse Grown Leatherleaf Ferns;

Nitrogen

National Science Board--Vannevar Bush Award Committee; Sunshine Act Meetings

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The National Science Board's Vannevar Bush Award Committee, pursuant to NSF regulations (45 CFR Part 614), the National Science Foundation Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1862n5), and the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), hereby gives notice in regard to the scheduling of meetings for the transaction of National Science Board business and other matters specified, as follows:

North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Aleutian Islands Ecosystem Team will meet in Seattle, WA, Room to be posted on web.

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Surf Zone Testing/Training and Amphibious

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to take marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to conducting surf zone testing/training and amphibious vehicle training and weapons testing off the coast of Santa Rosa Island (SRI) has been issued to the U.S. Air Force Eglin Air Force Base (Eglin AFB) for a period of 1 year. NMFS may propose regulations at a later date that would govern these incidental takes under a Letter of Authorization (LOA) issued to Eglin for a period of up to 5 years after the 1year IHA expires.

Hydrographic Services Review Panel Membership Solicitation

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice responds to the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2002, Public Law 107372, which requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to solicit nominations for membership on the Hydrographic Services Review Panel (the Panel). This advisory committee will advise the Under Secretary on matters related to the responsibilities and authorities set forth in section 303 of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (the Act), and such other appropriate matters as the Under Secretary refers to the Panel for review and advice.
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Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Licensing of Private Remote-Sensing Space Systems

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Management and Oversight of the National Estuarine Research Reserve

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings and Hearings

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has begun its annual preseason management process for the 2007 ocean salmon fisheries. This document announces the availability of Council documents as well as the dates and locations of Council meetings and public hearings comprising the Council's complete schedule of events for determining the annual proposed and final modifications to ocean salmon fishery management measures. The agendas for the March and April 2007 Council meetings will be published in subsequent Federal Register documents prior to the actual meetings.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Interim Rule

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS implements this interim rule to reduce overfishing that may occur in 2007. This rule delays the opening of the Elephant Trunk Access Area (ETAA) until March 1, 2007, reduces the maximum number of trips per vessel in the ETAA per limited access vessel, reduces the number of general category fleet trips from 1,360 to 865 trips in the ETAA, and prohibits the retention of more than 50 U.S. bushels (17.62 hL) of inshell scallop outside of the boundaries of the ETAA. This interim action is necessary because a recent projection by the New England Fishery Management Council's (Council) Plan Development Team (PDT) indicated that overfishing of the scallop resource may occur in the 2007 fishing year (FY). The new information presents previously unforeseen circumstances that also present serious management problems to the fishery. Overharvest of the ETAA in FY 2007, and resulting overfishing that may result, could undermine the goals and objectives of area rotation that is the cornerstone of the Atla

Prospective Grant of Exclusive License: Method of Treating or Preventing Cancer Using Radiosensitizing Agents

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This is notice, in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR Part 404.7(a)(1)(i), that the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, is contemplating the grant of an exclusive patent license to practice the invention embodied in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/718,172, filed September 16, 2005, entitled ``Method of Treating or Preventing Cancer Using Pyridine Carboxaldehyde Pyridine Thiosemicarbazone Radiosensitizing Agents'' [E 3192005/0US01; E3192005/0PCT02], to Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., having a place of business in New Haven, Connecticut. The patent rights in these inventions have been assigned to the United States of America.

The prospective exclusive license territory may be worldwide, and the field of use may be limited to the use of the Triapine as a radiosensitizer as claimed in the licensed patent rights for the treatment of cancer and other tumors.

Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

Fri, Dec 22 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 sections 552b(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: Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, SAT Study Section Conflicts.

Date: January 23, 2007.

Time: 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, (Virtual Meeting).

Contact Person: Dharam S. Dhindsa, DVM, PhD,

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Meetings

Fri, Dec 22 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 seth 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 of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Special Emphasis Panel, Unsolicited Program Project (P01) Grant Application.

Date: January 10, 2007.

Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institute of Health, Rockledge 6700, 6700B Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817, (Telephone Conference

National Cancer Institute; Notice of Closed Meetings

Fri, Dec 22 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 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 Cancer Institute Special Emphasis Panel, Cellular and Tissue Biology Cluster.

Date: January 3031, 2007.

Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: Bethesda North Marriott, 5701 Marinelli Road, Bethesda, MD 20852.

Contact Person: Shakeel Ahmad, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Research Pro

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) Gaithersburg and Boulder Programs; Availability of Funds

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the following programs are soliciting applications for financial assistance for FY 2007: (1) The Gaithersburg Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program, and (2) the Boulder Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program. Each program will only consider applications that are within the scientific scope of the program as described in this notice and in the detailed program descriptions found in the Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement for these programs.

Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Evaluation of Whole-Body Gamma-Ray System--Information Regarding

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement--Transition From Jail to the Community (TJC)

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Justice (DOJ), National Institute of Corrections (NIC) announces the availability of funds in FY 2007 for a cooperative agreement to initiate the project ``Transition From Jail to the Community'' (TJC). A cooperative agreement is a form of assistance relationship where NIC is substantially involved during the performance of the award. An award will be made to an organization who will, in concert with NIC, identify the method and approach in developing a jail/community transition program.

An 18month cooperative agreement award will be made to an organization that will help NIC design a jail/community transition model that will enhance the likelihood that persons released from jails do not commit crimes following release. Ultimately, the transition model will be implemented in a limited number of localities, the impact will be evaluated and knowledge will be shared broadly about what has been learned through focused assistance to those jurisdictions. During the initial award

Michelin North America, Inc., Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) has determined that certain tires it imported in 2005 and 2006 do not comply with S6.5(d) of 49 CFR 571.119, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 119, ``New pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars.'' Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h), Michelin has petitioned for a determination that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety and has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573, ``Defect and Noncompliance Reports.'' Notice of receipt of a petition was published, with a 30day comment period, on October 12, 2006, in the Federal Register (71 FR 60230). NHTSA received no comments.

Affected are a total of approximately 6,189 11R24.5 Load Range H BFGoodrich DR444 tires produced between November 20, 2005 and July 22, 2006. S6.5(d) of FMVSS No. 119 requires that each tire shall be marked on each sidewall with ``[t]he maximum
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load rating and corresponding inflation pressure of

Fulmer Helmets, Inc., Denial of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Fulmer Helmets, Inc. (Fulmer) has determined that certain helmets it produced in 2001 through 2006 do not comply with S5.2 of 49 CFR 571.218, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, ``Motorcycle Helmets.'' Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h), Fulmer has petitioned for a determination that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety and has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573, ``Defect and Noncompliance Reports.'' Notice of receipt of the petition was published, with a 30 day comment period, on August 8, 2006 in the Federal Register (71 FR 45106). NHTSA received no comments.

Affected are a total of approximately 32,052 helmets which Fulmer certified as complying with FMVSS No. 218. These consist of approximately 26,762 Modular Motorcycle Helmets AFM produced between January 2002 and April 2006, and approximately 5,290 Modular Snowmobile Helmets SNM produced between November 2001 and November 2005. S5.2 of FMVSS No. 218, Penetra

Amendment to the Award Period for the Queens Minority Business Development Center

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is publishing this notice to allow for up to a 120day funded extension, on a non competitive basis, of the current award for the Queens Minority Business Enterprise Center (Queens MBEC) (formerly the Queens Business Development Center). The Queens MBEC was originally funded for a three year award period commencing on January 1, 2004 and closing on December 31, 2006, pursuant to a Federal Register notice published on August 29, 2003. MBDA published a Federal Register notice on July 26, 2006 soliciting competitive applications for an operator of the Queens MBEC for the next threeyear award period commencing January 1, 2007. However, the solicitation resulted in an unsuccessful competition, and MBDA intends to reopen the solicitation period to allow the public additional time to submit responsive applications to operate the Queens MBEC during the next funding cycle. MBDA is taking the actions set forth in this notice to allow for continued program deli

Technical Study Panel on the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice informs interested persons of the first meeting of the Technical Study Panel (Panel) on the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Materials in Underground Coal Mining. The public is invited to attend.

Conveyance of Mineral Interests in California

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

An application has been filed for the conveyance of the Federally owned mineral interest in the tract of land described in this notice. Publication of this notice temporarily segregates the mineral interests in the public lands covered by the application from appropriation under the mining and mineral leasing laws while the application is being processed.

A-201-822

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

On July 1, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published a notice entitled Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity To Request Administrative Review, 70 FR 38099 (July 1, 2005) covering inter alia, stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Mexico for the period July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(b)(1) and (2), the Department received timely requests that it conduct an administrative review of stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Mexico for the period July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005.

On August 29, 2005, we published in the Federal Register a notice of initiation of this antidumping duty administrative review covering the period July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005. See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Requests for Revocation in Part, 70 FR 51009 (August 29, 2005). On June 21, 2006, the Department published the preliminary results of th

A-580-825

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of
Administrative Review: Oil Country Tubular Goods, Other Than Drill Pipe, From Korea

A-588-850

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In response to a request from United States Steel Corporation, the Department of Commerce initiated an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain large diameter carbon and alloy seamless standard, line, and pressure pipe from Japan, covering the period June 1, 2005, through May 31, 2006. Because this request was later withdrawn, we are rescinding the review.

Treatment of Services Under Section 482 Allocation of Income and Deductions From Intangibles Stewardship Expense;

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains corrections to a notice of proposed rulemaking by crossreference to temporary regulations, notice of proposed rulemaking, and notice of public hearing that was published in the Federal Register on Friday, August 4, 2006 (71 FR 44247) relating to the treatment of controlled services transactions under section 482. These regulations also provide guidance regarding the allocation of income from intangibles, in particular with respect to contributions by a controlled party to the value of an intangible owned by another controlled party, as it relates to controlled services transactions, and modify the regulations under section 861 concerning stewardship expenses to be consistent with the changes made to the regulations under section 482.

Guidance Necessary To Facilitate Business Electronic Filing Under Section 1561

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations that affect component members of controlled groups of corporations and consolidated groups filing lifenonlife Federal income tax returns. They provide guidance regarding the apportionment of tax benefit items and the amount and type of information these members are required to submit with their returns. The text of those regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations.

Treatment of Services Under Section 482; Allocation of Income and Deductions From Intangibles; Stewardship Expense;

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains corrections to final and temporary regulations (TD 9278) that was published in the Federal Register on Friday, August 4, 2006 (71 FR 44466) regarding the treatment of controlled services transactions under section 482 and the allocation of income from intangibles, in particular with respect to contributions by a controlled party to the value of an intangible owned by another controlled party. This document also contains corrections to final and temporary regulations that modify the regulations under section 861 concerning stewardship expenses to be consistent with the changes made to the regulations under section 482.

Treatment of Services Under Section 482; Allocation of Income and Deductions From Intangibles; Stewardship Expense;

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Guidance Necessary To Facilitate Business Electronic Filing Under Section 1561

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains temporary regulations that affect component members of controlled groups of corporations and consolidated groups filing lifenonlife Federal income tax returns. They provide guidance regarding the apportionment of tax benefit items and the amount and type of information these members are required to submit with their returns. The text of the temporary regulations also serves as the text of the proposed regulations set forth in the notice of proposed rulemaking on this subject in the Proposed Rules section in this issue of the Federal Register.

Energy Policy Act of 2005, Section 1813, Draft Report to Congress

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Section 1813 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-58) requires the Department of the Interior and the Department of Energy (Departments) to jointly conduct a study of issues related to energy rightsofway (ROWs) on tribal lands. The Act further directs the Departments to submit a report to Congress on the findings of the study. The Draft Report to Congress is available for review on the Section 1813 Web site (http://1813.anl.gov).

Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the Third Quarter of Calendar Year 2006

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Section 106 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 (the HUD Reform Act) requires HUD to publish quarterly Federal Register notices of all regulatory waivers that HUD has approved. Each notice covers the quarterly period since the previous Federal Register notice. The purpose of this notice is to comply with the requirements of section 106 of the HUD Reform Act. This notice contains a list of regulatory waivers granted by HUD during the period beginning on July 1, 2006, and ending on September 30, 2006.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Dec 22 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.

Homeland Security Advisory Council; Meeting

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) will hold a meeting for purposes of reporting on task force activities examining: (1) The Future of Terrorism; and (2) Improving the Department's Culture. In addition, the HSAC will receive briefings and hold member deliberations with Secretary Michael Chertoff. This meeting will be partially closed.

Glenn/Colusa County Resource Advisory Committee

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Glenn/Colusa County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Willows, California. Agenda items covered include: (1) Introductions, (2) Approval of Minutes, (3) Public Comment, (4) Status of Funding, (5) General Discussion (6) Status of Legislation, (7) Next Agenda.

Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area (SRA) Advisory Council; Notice of Meeting.

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Advisory Council meetings will convene in Stayton, Oregon on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 and March 28, 2007. These meetings are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., and will conclude at approximately 8:30 p.m. Meetings will be held in the South Room of the Stayton Community Center located on 400 West Virginia Street in Stayton, Oregon.

The Opal Creek Wilderness and Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Act of 1996 (Opal Creek Act) (Pub. L. 104208) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Advisory Council. The Advisory Council is comprised of thirteen members representing state, county and city governments, and representatives of various organizations, which include the mining industry, environmental organizations, inholders in Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area, economic development, Indian tribes, adjacent landowners and recreation interests. The council provides advice to the Secretary of Agriculture on preparation o

Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on January 17, 2007 at The Creekside Room, Lake Tahoe Community College, One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. This Committee, established by the Secretary of Agriculture on December 15, 1998 (64 FR 2876), is chartered to provide advice to the Secretary on implementing the terms of the Federal Interagency Partnership on the Lake Tahoe Region and other matters raised by the Secretary.

Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District, Montana; Cooney McKay Project Environmental Impact Statement

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Forest Service will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposal to harvest timber, reduce hazardous forest fuels, and construct temporary roads within the Cooney McKay Project area. The project area is approximately 35 miles southeast of Bigfork, Montana, in the vicinity of the community of Condon, Montana. The Forest Service is seeking further information and comments from Federal, State, and local agencies and other individuals or organizations that maybe interested in or affected by the proposed actions. These comments will be used to prepare the draft EIS.

Advisory Committee on Emerging Markets: Nominations

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that nominations are being sought for twenty (20) qualified persons to serve on the Advisory Committee on Emerging Markets (the Committee). The role of the Committee is to provide information and advice, based upon knowledge and expertise of the members, useful to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) in implementing the Emerging Markets Program (EMP). The Committee also advises USDA on ways to increase the involvement of the U.S. private sector in emerging markets in food and rural business systems and reviews proposals submitted to the Program for funding technical assistance activities.

Guidance for Clinical Investigators, Institutional Review Boards, and Sponsors; Process for Handling Referrals to

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a guidance entitled ``Guidance for Clinical Investigators, Institutional Review Boards, and Sponsors; Process for Handling Referrals to FDA Under 21 CFR 50.54: Additional Safeguards for Children in Clinical Investigations.'' This guidance is intended to assist clinical investigators, Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), sponsors, and other interested parties in understanding FDA's process for handling clinical investigations that include children as subjects and that
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have been referred to FDA for review under FDA regulations on additional safeguards for children in clinical investigations. The guidance describes the procedures FDA generally intends to follow in handling clinical investigations referred for review under Sec. 50.54 (21 CFR 50.54) and in reaching final determinations in accordance with these regulations. The guidance announced in this notice finalizes the draft guidance of the same title dated

Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs; Notice of Meeting

Fri, Dec 22 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: Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs.

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 January 23, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on January 24, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Advisory Committee Conference Room, rm. 1066, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD.

Contact Person: Teresa Watkins, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (HFD21), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane (for express delivery, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1093), Rockville, MD 20857, 3018277001, FAX: 3018276776, email: Teresa.Watkins@fda.hhs.govor FDA Advisory Committee Infor

Medical Device Regulations; Disqualification of a Clinical Investigator; Technical Amendment

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending a medical device regulation to include references to the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) and the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). This regulation pertains to the disqualification of a clinical investigator. Currently, only a reference to the Center for Devices and Radiological Health is listed in this regulation. This action is being taken to ensure the accuracy of FDA's regulations.

Implantation or Injectable Dosage Form New Animal Drugs; Gentamicin

Fri, Dec 22 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 Sparhawk Laboratories, Inc. The ANADA provides for use of a gentamicin sulfate injectable solution in piglets for treatment of porcine colibacillosis.

Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

We invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species.

Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

We invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species.

Proposed Low-Effect Habitat Conservation Plan for 93-129 Ltd in the City of Laguna Niguel, California

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

93-129 LTD (Applicant) has applied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for a 10year incidental take permit for one covered species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The application addresses the potential for ``take'' of the federally threatened coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica) associated with the proposed grading and infrastructure for Tentative Parcel Map 93129. A conservation program to mitigate for the project activities would be implemented as described in the proposed LowEffect Habitat Conservation Plan for Grading and Infrastructure for Tentative Parcel Map 93129 (proposed Plan), which would be implemented by the Applicant.

We are requesting comments on the permit application and on the preliminary determination that the proposed Plan qualifies as a ``low effect'' Habitat Conservation Plan, eligible for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Background

On June 15, 1984, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) delegated to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) its approval authority under the Paperwork Reduction Act, as per 5 CFR 1320.16, to approve of and assign OMB control numbers to collection of information requests and requirements conducted or sponsored by the Board under conditions set forth in 5 CFR 1320 Appendix A.1. Boardapproved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the OMB 83Is and supporting statements and approved collection of information instruments are placed into OMB's public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Request for comment on informa

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Fri, Dec 22 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 Federal railroad safety regulations. 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. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation

Docket Number FRA200624812

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF) seeks a permanent waiver of compliance with the certain provisions of 49 CFR Part 232, Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other NonPassenger Trains and Equipment. Specifically, they are requesting a waiver from the mileage and inspection requirements for 49 CFR 232.213, Extended Haul Trains.

BNSF would like to perform the 1,500mile extended haul inspection for 13 designated trains at points that slightl

Commercial Driver's License Standards; Application for Exemption; Volvo Trucks North America, Inc

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The FMCSA announces that Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. (Volvo) has applied for an exemption from the Federal requirement that drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) have a commercial driver's license (CDL). Volvo requests that the exemption cover three Swedish engineers who will testdrive CMVs for Volvo within the United States. Each of the three Volvo employees currently holds a Swedish CDL. Volvo states that it requests the exemption to support Volvo field tests on future airquality standards and to evaluate the performance of Volvo vehicles in ``real world'' environments.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Maritime Commission invites comments on the continuing information collection (extension with no changes) listed below in this notice.

Value Pricing Pilot Program Participation, Fiscal Years 2007-2009

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice invites State and local governments and other public authorities to apply to participate in the Value Pricing Pilot (VPP) program and presents guidelines for program applications. This notice supersedes two previous notices about the VPP program under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) published in the Federal Register on January 6, 2006 (71 FR 970), and July 17, 2006 (71 FR 40578). The primary purpose of superseding the previous notices with this new notice is to shift the focus on the types of VPP program projects being solicited to achieve consistency with the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) National Strategy to Reduce Congestion on America's Transportation Network (DOT Congestion Initiative), announced on May 16, 2006.\1\ This national strategy contains a number of elements that involve pricing, thus warranting a reconsideration of the types of projects solicited for VPP program participation. This soli

Notice To Rescind a Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS); Bannock County, ID

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the Notice of Intent (NOI) published on May 3, 2006 to prepare an EIS for a proposed highway project in Bannock County, Idaho is being rescinded.

Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 15, 2006.
Docket No. Snowflake White Mountain Power, LLC..................... EG0667000 White Creek Wind I, LLC................................. EG0670000 MinnDakota Wind, LLC.................................... EG0681000 CR Clearing, LLC d/b/a Conception Wind Power............ EG0682000 GSG, LLC................................................ EG0683000 Peetz Logan Interconnect, LLC........................... EG0684000

Take notice that during the month of November 2006, the status of the abovecaptioned entities as Exempt Wholesale Generators became effective by operation of the Commission's regulations. 18 CFR 366.7(a).
Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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Portland Natural Gas Transmission System; Notice of to Proposed Changes in Ferc Gas Tariff

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 15, 2006.

Take notice that on December 13, 2006, Portland Natural Gas Transmission System (PNGTS) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 4, to become effective January 12, 2007.

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

Sunshine Act Meeting; Notice

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 14, 2006.

The following notice of meeting is published pursuant to section 3(a) of the government in the Sunshine Act (Pub. L. 94409), 5 U.S.C 552b:

Notice of Intent To Hold Public Meetings and Hear Public Comment on the Proposed Broadwater LNG Project Draft

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 15, 2006
Broadwater Energy LLC..................... Docket No. CP06054000 Broadwater Pipeline LLC................... Docket No. CP06055000

On November 17, 2006, Commission staff delivered the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (draft EIS) for the proposed Broadwater LNG Project to the Environmental Protection Agency and mailed it to resource and land management agencies, interested organizations, and individuals. The draft EIS addresses the proposal to construct and operate a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal and natural gas pipeline (referred to as the Broadwater LNG Project) proposed by Broadwater Energy LLC and Broadwater Pipeline LLC (jointly referred to as Broadwater) in the abovereferenced dockets.

The draft EIS was noticed in the Federal Register on November 27, 2006 (71 FR 6859768599). The public comment deadline is January 23, 2007. In addition to or in lieu of sending written comments, we along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District (USACE)

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The FDIC, 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 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Currently, the FDIC is soliciting comments concerning the following collections of information titled: (1) Interagency Charter and Federal Deposit Insurance Application; (2) Application for a Bank to Establish a Branch or Move its Main Office or Branch; (3) Application for Consent to Reduce or Retire Capital; (4) Appraisal Standards; (5) Activities and Investments of Savings Associations; and (6) CRA Sunshine.

Proposed Establishment of Class E5 Airspace; Potosi, MO

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice proposes to amend Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) by establishing a Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Potosi, Washington County Airport, MO.

Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR,

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

Proposed Rule document E620629 was inadvertently published in the Rules and Regulations section in the issue of Wednesday, December 6, 2006, beginning on page 70648. It should have appeared in the Proposed Rules section.
[FR Doc. Z620629 Filed 122106; 8:45 am]
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Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

Fri, Dec 22 2006 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracks found on several main landing gear cylinders. The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.