The Federal Register

Extension of Regulatory and Administrative Waivers Granted for Public and Indian Housing Programs To Assist With

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice advises the public of HUD's decision to extend for an additional period ending December 31, 2007, or for such other period as specified in this notice (e.g., Uniform Financial Reporting Standards (UFRS) and Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) waivers) certain HUD regulations and other administrative requirements governing HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) programs that were identified and waived or deferred under notices of Regulatory and Administrative Waivers Granted for Public and Indian Housing Programs to Assist with Recovery and Relief in Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma Disaster Areas, published October 3, 2005, November 1, 2005, and March 13, 2006. The requirements in these three notices were waived or deferred in order to facilitate the delivery of safe and decent housing under these programs to families and individuals who were displaced from their housing by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma.

This notice provides that entities that administer PIH

Streamlined Application Process in Public/Private Partnerships For the Mixed-Finance Development of Public Housing

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed rule would revise the current application process for participation in mixedfinance public housing development programs, including HOPE VI, to simplify and streamline the application, review, and approval processes. Currently, a public housing agency (PHA) is required to submit a variety of closing documents to HUD, both before closing and after recordation. Under this proposed rule, this twostep process would be retained, but rather than submitting all documents related to the closing, a PHA would be required to complete and retain for inspection or audit all of the closing documents, and to submit to HUD only a portion of the closing documents, along with all necessary certifications of the fulfillment of the closing requirements. This change would significantly reduce the document submission burdens on PHAs while still enabling HUD to ensure that the PHAs meet the program requirements.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Astragalus ampullarioides

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are designating critical habitat for two endangered plants, Astragalus ampullarioides (Shivwits milkvetch) and Astragalus holmgreniorum (Holmgren milkvetch) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In total, approximately 6,289 acres (ac) (2,545 hectares (ha)) fall within the boundaries of the critical habitat designation for A. holmgreniorum in Mohave County, Arizona, and Washington County, Utah, and approximately 2,181 ac (883 ha) fall within the boundaries of the critical habitat designation for A. ampullarioides in Washington County, Utah.

Fuel Economy Labeling of Motor Vehicles: Revisions To Improve Calculation of Fuel Economy Estimates

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing changes to the methods used to calculate the fuel economy estimates that are posted on window stickers of all new cars and light trucks sold in the United States. This final rule will greatly improve the EPA fuel economy estimates to more accurately inform consumers about the fuel economy they can expect to achieve in the real world. The new test methods take into account several important factors that affect fuel economy in the real world, but are missing from the existing fuel economy tests. Key among these factors are high speeds, aggressive accelerations and decelerations, the use of air conditioning, and operation in cold temperatures. Under the new methods, the city miles per gallon (mpg) estimates for the manufacturers of most vehicles will drop by about 12 percent on average relative to today's estimates, and city mpg estimates for some vehicles will drop by as much as 30 percent. The highway mpg estimates for most vehicles will dr

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

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until February 26, 2007.

Written comments and suggestions regarding items contained in this notice, and especially with regard to the estimated public burden and associated response time should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Director, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 3rd floor, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 2022728352, or via email at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When submitting comments by email please add the OMB Control Number 1615 0033 in the subject

WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding Antidumping Measures on Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip Coils From Mexico

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is providing notice that on October 26, 2006, the Dispute Settlement Body established, at the request of Mexico, a panel under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO Agreement) concerning certain U.S. antidumping orders against stainless steel sheet and strip coils (Department of Commerce Case No. A201822). That request may be found at http://www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/SD344/4. USTR invites written comments from the public concerning the issues raised in this dispute.

WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding United States-- Customs Bond Directive for Merchandise Subject to

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (``USTR'') is providing notice that on November 21, 2006, the Dispute Settlement Body, at India's request, established a panel under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (``WTO Agreement''). That request may be found at http://www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS345/6. USTR invites written comments from the public concerning the issues raised in this dispute.

Determination Regarding Waiver of Discriminatory Purchasing Requirements With Respect to Goods and Services of New

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request--Savings Association Holding Company Report

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507. The Office of Thrift Supervision within the Department of the Treasury will submit the proposed information collection requirement described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Today, OTS is soliciting public comments on its proposal to extend this information collection.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Periodically, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish a summary of information collection requests under OMB review, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these documents, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on (240) 2761243. Proposed Project: Crosssite Evaluation of the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention ProgramsNew

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) will conduct the crosssite evaluation of the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention State/Tribal Programs and the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Suicide Prevention Campus Programs. The data collected through the crosssite evaluation will address four stages of program activity: (1) The context stage will assess the existing databases and availability of data sources, (2) the product stage will describ

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Periodically, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish a summary of information collection requests under OMB review, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these [[Page 77768]]
documents, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on (240) 2761243. Project: Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTC) Network Program Monitoring (OMB No. 09300216)Revision

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) will continue to monitor program performance of its Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs). The ATTCs disseminate current health services research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institute of Mental Health, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, National Institute of Justice, and other sources, as well as other SAMHSA programs. To accomplish this, the ATTC

Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Meeting

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC) will conduct an open meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 in room 6319 of the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters building, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC, 205930001. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 51st Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Subcommittee on Fire Protection to be held at the Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference Center in London, UK from February 59, 2007.

Discussion will focus on papers received and draft U.S. positions regarding:

Performance testing & approval standards for fire safety systems;

Comprehensive review of the Fire Test Procedures Code;

Recommendations on evacuation analysis for new and existing passenger ships;

Review of the SPS Code;

Development of provisions for gas fueled ships;

Measures to prevent fires in enginerooms and cargo pumprooms;

Consideration of IACS unified interpretations;

Analysis of fire casualty records;

Administrator's Line of Succession Designation, No. 1-A, Revision 27

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document replaces and supersedes ``Line of Succession Designation No. 1A, Revision 26.''

Line of Succession Designation No. 1A, Revision 27

Effective immediately, the Administrator's Line of Succession Designation is as follows:
(a) In the event of my inability to perform the functions and duties of my position, or my absence from the office, the Deputy Administrator will assume all functions and duties of the
Administrator. In the event the Deputy Administrator and I are both unable to perform the functions and duties of the position or are absent from our offices, I designate the officials in listed order below, if they are eligible to act as Administrator under the provisions of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, to serve as Acting Administrator with full authority to perform all acts which the Administrator is authorized to perform:
(1) Chief of Staff
(2) General Counsel
(3) Associate Deputy Administrator for Management and
Administration
(4) Chief Fina

Oregon Disaster OR-00015

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of OREGON dated 12/19/2006.

Incident: Severe Winter Storm & Flooding.

Incident Period: 11/02/2006 through 11/08/2006.

Effective Date: 12/19/2006.

Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 02/20/2007.

Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 09/19/2007.

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

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 18, 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 December 6, 2006, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Phlx. The Phlx filed the proposed rule change as a ``noncontroversial'' 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

The Phlx proposes to make mi

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

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 19, 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 December 1, 2006, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items, I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by NYSE Arca. On December 15, 2006, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. NYSE Arca has filed the proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(2).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substan

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of Proposed

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 19, 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 December 18, 2006, NYSE Arca, Inc. (the ``Exchange''), through its wholly owned subsidiary, NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (``NYSE Arca Equities''), 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 Commission is publishing this notice and order to solicit comments on the proposal 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.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange, through NYSE Arca Equities, is proposing to trade ExchangeTraded Notes (``Notes'') of Barclays Bank PLC (``Barclays'') linked to the performance of the MSCI India Total Return In

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

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 18, 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 December 1, 2006, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' 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 principally by the NYSE. The Exchange filed this 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\ The Exchange requested that the Commission waive the five day prefiling notice requirement specified in R

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 18, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on November 3, 2006, the National Securities Clearing Corporation (``NSCC'') 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 primarily by NSCC. NSCC filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \2\ and Rule 19b 4(f)(4) \3\ thereunder so that the proposal was 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\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\3\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(4).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The purpose of this filing is to harmonize various administrative aspects of NSCC's rules with the rules of its c

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Establish

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 18, 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 December 12, 2006, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been prepared substantially by Nasdaq. 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

Nasdaq proposes to establish a new data filtration serviceNasdaq Custom Data Feedsthat will permit entities to request and receive customized data feeds containing data elements from Nasdaq's current data feeds. The text of the proposed rule change is available at

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

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 19, 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 December 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 substantially prepared by Nasdaq. Nasdaq has filed the proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b 4(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 proposes to allow for the unlimited, free distribution of Nasdaq's aggregate best

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

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 19, 2006.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 19(b)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') is filing 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 Nasdaq. The Exchange filed the 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. 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 the Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

Nasdaq is proposing to enable orders to peg to the midpoint between the best bid and best offe

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Order Approving a Proposed Rule Change Relating To

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 18, 2006.

On April 21, 2006, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'').\1\ Notice of the proposal was published in the Federal Register on October 4, 2006.\2\ No comment letters were received. For the reasons discussed below, the Commission is approving the proposed rule change.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54570 (Oct. 4, 2006), 71 FR 60591.

I. Description

The proposed rule change clarifies the frequency of certain reports that FICC will provide to its members. FICC conforms the rules of both its divisions, the Government Securities Division and the Mortgage Backed Securities Division (``MBSD''), regarding FICC's providing financial reports to members to the equivalent rule of FICC's affiliated clearing agency, The Depository Trust Company (``DTC'').\3\ FICC's rev

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change To Modify its

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 19, 2006.

I. Introduction

On October 4, 2006, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') proposed rule change SRFICC200615 pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'').\1\ Notice of the proposal was published in the Federal Register on November 9, 2006.\2\ A correction and extension of the comment period was published in the Federal Register on November 22, 2006.\3\ No comment letters were received. For the reasons discussed below, the Commission is approving the proposed rule change as amended. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54682 (November 1, 2006), 71 FR 65855.
\3\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54682A (November 17, 2006), 71 FR 67667. The correction addressed a typographical error in the original release.

II. Description

FICC seeks to modify the rules of both of the Government Securities Division (``GSD'') and the Mortgag

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change to Replace

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 19, 2006.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on October 4, 2006, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') and on November 14, 2006, amended the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared by FICC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested parties.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

FICC is seeking to replace the Government Securities Division (``GSD'') margin calculation methodology with a valueatrisk (``VaR'') methodology.
II. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

In its filing with the Commission, FICC included statements concerning the purpose of and bas

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change To Permit Routing

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 19, 2006.

I. Introduction

On October 19, 2006, the Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. (``CHX'' 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 permit CHX participants to identify a destination to which an order should be routed when its execution would improperly trade through other markets or its display would improperly lock or cross other markets. The proposed rule change was published for comment in
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the Federal Register on October 30, 2006.\3\ The Commission received no comments regarding the proposal.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54642 (October 23, 2006), 71 FR 63372.

II. Description of the Proposal

The proposal would allow the Exchange to follow a participant's instructions to route an order to a destination of the particip

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change and Amendments

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 18, 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 24, 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, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. On November 22, 2006, Amex submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ On December 8, 2006, Amex submitted Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change.\4\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ In Amendment No. 1, Amex proposed to list and trade the shares of twentyfour (24) additional funds of the Trust (as defined herein) and made certain clarifying changes with respect to the trading of the Shares (a

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

We are proposing interpretive guidance for management regarding its evaluation of internal control over financial reporting. The interpretive guidance sets forth an approach by which management can conduct a topdown, riskbased evaluation of internal control over financial reporting. The proposed guidance is intended to assist companies of all sizes to complete their annual evaluation in an effective and efficient manner and it provides guidance on a number of areas commonly cited as concerns over the past two years. In addition, we are proposing an amendment to our rules requiring management's annual evaluation of internal control over financial reporting to make it clear that an evaluation that complies with the interpretive guidance is one way to satisfy those rules. Further, we are proposing an amendment to our rules to revise the requirements regarding the auditor's attestation report on the assessment of internal control over financial reporting.

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

___________________________________________________________________ Title 3--
The President
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Presidential Determination No. 2007-6 of December 6, 2006

Presidential Determination on Waiver of
Conditions on Obligations and Expenditure of Funds for Planning, Design, and Construction of a Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility in Russia for Calendar Year 2007
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Consistent with the authority vested in me by section 1303 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Public Law 108-375) (the ``Act''), I hereby certify that waiving the conditions described in section 1305 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-65), as amended, is important to the national security interests of the United States, and include herein, for submission to the Congress, the statement, justification, and plan described in section 1303 of the Act. This waiver shall apply for calendar year 2007.
You are authorized and directed to transmit this certification, including the statement, justification, and plan, to the Congress and to arrange for the publication of this certification in the Federal Register.

(Presidential Sig.)
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, December 6, 2006.
[FR Doc. 06-9913
Filed 12-26-06; 8:45 am]
Billing code 4710-10-P

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) gives notice of a proposed new system of records entitled ``COMMERCE/ PATTM19 Dissemination Events and Registrations.'' We invite the public to comment on the system announced in this publication.

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: HI-STORM 100 Revision 3; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is withdrawing a direct final rule that would have revised the Holtec International HI STORM 100 cask system listing within the ``List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks'' to include Amendment No. 3 to the Certificate of Compliance. The NRC is taking this action because it has received significant adverse comments in response to the direct final rule. These significant adverse comments shall be considered as comments to the companion proposed rule that was published concurrently with the direct final rule.

Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Introduction of the P-8A Multi-Mission Maritime

Wed, Dec 27 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), the Department of the Navy (DON) announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental consequences of homebasing the P8A MultiMission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) to the East and West Coasts of the United States and a presence, i.e., homebase or detachment, in Hawaii.

The DON proposes to replace the maritime patrol P3C aircraft with the P8A MMA at existing continental United States maritime patrol homebases for P3C Orion aircraft while maintaining a maritime patrol presence in Hawaii. The purpose is to transition from P3C patrol aircraft to the P8A MMA at existing homebases to maximize utilization of existing infrastructure to the maximum extent practicable to facilitate a quick and efficient transition while maintaining combat readiness. Currently, P3C patrol s

Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Advisory Council Notice of Meeting

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, that a meeting of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Advisory Council will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., at the Lowndes County Interpretive Center located at 7001 Highway 80 West Hayneville Alabama. The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Advisory Council was established pursuant to Public Law 100192 establishing the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail. This Council was established to advise the National Park Service on such issues as preservation of trail routes and features, public use, standards for posting and maintaining trail markers, and administrative matters.

The matters to be discussed include:
(A) Welcome New Members.
(B) Walk thru Lowndes County IC.

(C) Update on other Interpretive Sites.

The meeting will be open to the public. However, facilities and space for accommodating members of the public are limited

Flight 93 National Memorial Advisory Commission

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth the date of the January 29, 2007 meeting of the Flight 93 Advisory Commission.

Burr Trail Modifications, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Sec. 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 83 Stat. 852, 853, codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the Burr Trail Modifications, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. On October 23, 2006 the Director, Intermountain Region approved the Record of Decision for the project. As soon as practicable, the National Park Service will begin to implement the Preferred Alternative contained in the FEIS issued on July 14, 2006.

The following course of action will occur under the preferred alternative. In areas with high bentonite clay content, a gravel surface course will be constructed to increase safety. Geotextile fabric may be used between the aggregate and subbase to prevent gravel loss into the subgrade.

Without altering the overhanging rock, a narrow section of the road at mile point 0.65 will be widened by 6 feet to 10 feet. This will be accomplished by moving the northern

National Park System Units in Alaska

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The National Park Service (NPS or Service) is proposing to revise the special regulations for the NPSadministered areas in Alaska to update provisions governing subsistence use of timber, seaweed collection, river management, ORV use, fishing and camping. The revision would also update definitions, prohibit using motorized vehicles to herd wildlife, and establish wildlife viewing distances in several park areas.

Regional Fishery Management Council Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Executive Directors Meeting

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS will host a meeting of the Regional Fishery Management Council Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Executive Directors in January 2007. The intent of this meeting is to discuss issues of relevance to the Councils, including implementation of the FY 2007 budget, updates on NMFS initiatives on limited access programs, and issues related to implementation of the bill recently passed by Congress that would amend the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson Stevens Act).

Availability of Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2007

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The NOAA publishes this notice to provide the general public with a consolidated source of program and application information related to its competitive grant and cooperative agreement (CA) award offerings for fiscal year (FY) 2007. This Omnibus notice is designed to replace the multiple Federal Register notices that traditionally advertised the availability of NOAA''s discretionary funds for its various programs. It should be noted that additional program initiatives unanticipated at the time of the publication of this notice may be announced through subsequent Federal Register notices. All announcements will also be available through the Grants.gov website.

Endangered And Threatened Species; Proposed Endangered Status for North Pacific Right Whale

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

We, NMFS, have completed a status review of the northern right whale under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We initiated this review in response to a petition submitted by the Center for Biological Diversity, dated August 16, 2005, to list the North Pacific right whale as a separate endangered species. Based on the findings from the status review and consideration of the factors affecting this species, we have concluded that right whales in the northern hemisphere exist as two species: the North Pacific right whale (Eubalaena japonica) and the North Atlantic right whale (E. glacialis). We have also determined that each of these species is in danger of extinction throughout its range. To reflect this taxonomic revision, we are designating each separately as an endangered species. This rule proposes to list the North Pacific right whale as an endangered species; a proposed rule to list the North Atlantic right whale isissued separately. We also intend to designate critical habitat for the North

Endangered And Threatened Species; Proposed Endangered Status for North Atlantic Right Whales

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

We, NMFS, have completed a comprehensive status review of right whales in the northern hemisphere under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Based on the findings from the status review, we have concluded these right whales exist as two species, the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) and the North Pacific right whale (E. japonicus). We have also determined that each of these species is in danger of extinction throughout its range. To reflect this taxonomic revision, we are issuing two proposed rules to designate each separately as an endangered species. This proposed rule is to list the North Atlantic right whale; a proposed rule to list the North Pacific right whale is issued separately. We are soliciting public comment on this proposed listing determination.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfers

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS announces that the State of Maryland is transferring 45,000 lb (20,412 kg) of commercial bluefish quota to the State of Rhode Island from its 2006 quota and that the State of Delaware is transferring 15,000 lb (6,804 kg) of commercial bluefish quota to the State of Rhode Island. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces the revised commercial quota for each state involved.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfer

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS announces that the State of Maryland is transferring 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) of commercial summer flounder quota to the State of New York from its 2006 quota. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces the revised commercial quota for each state involved.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Arrowtooth Flounder and Flathead Sole in the Bering Sea and

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS apportions amounts of the non-specified reserve of groundfish to the initial total allowable catch (ITAC) for arrowtooth flounder and flathead sole in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to allow the fishery to continue operating. It is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the fishery management plan for the BSAI.
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment request; The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (ARIC)

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval the information collection listed below. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on August 28, 2006, pages 5092450925, and allowed 60days for public comments. Only one comment was received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. The National Institutes of Health 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 OMB control number.

Proposed Collection: Title: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (ARIC).

Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently

Meetings of Humanities Panel

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, as amended), notice is hereby given that the following meetings of Humanities Panels will be held at the Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506.

Privacy Act Systems of Records Notice

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is revising its Privacy Act Systems of Records (SOR) Notice. As part of the periodic review of agency regulations, staff determined the need to update and revise its SOR Notice. The review identified several changes requiring revision to the SOR Notice including changes in recordkeeping practices, agency organizational changes, and new systems of records not previously identified. In some systems, NCUA staff identified minor changes to routine uses. No new exemptions from provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 were required. The revisions reflect the changes, clarify, and update the SOR Notice.

NASA Advisory Council; Meeting

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration announces a meeting of the NASA Advisory Council. The agenda for the meeting includes updates from each of the Council committees, including discussion and deliberation of potential recommendations. The Council Committees address NASA interests in the following areas: Aeronautics, Audit and Finance, Space Exploration, Human Capital, Science, and Space Operations.

Notice of Information Collection

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork
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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 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

Notice of Availability of Record of Decision for the Ukiah Resource Management Plan

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) policies, the BLM announces the availability of the ROD and approved Ukiah Resource Management Plan for lands and resources administered by its Ukiah Field Office. The California State Director has signed the ROD, making the RMP effective immediately.

Notice of Invitation for Coal Exploration License Application, Wyoming

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 2(b) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended by section 4 of the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1976, 90 Stat. 1083, 30 U.S.C. 201 (b), and to the regulations adopted as 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 3410, all interested parties are hereby invited to participate with Ark Land Company on a pro rata cost sharing basis in its program for the exploration of coal deposits owned by the United States of America in the followingdescribed lands in Campbell County, WY:
T. 43 N., R. 71 W., 6th P.M., Wyoming

Sec. 20: Lots 5 through 16;

Sec. 21: Lots 1, 2, 5 through 16;

Sec. 22: Lots 1 through 16;

Sec. 27: Lots 1 through 16;

Sec. 28: Lots 1 through 16;

Sec. 34: Lots 1 through 16.

Containing 3,671.09 acres, more or less.

Restoring America's Travel Brand: A National Strategy to Compete for International Visitors; Request for Information

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

General Information

Document Type: Special Notice.

Solicitation Number: ReferenceNumber.

Posted Date: December 27, 2006.

Original Response Date: January 24, 2007.

Requesting Office Address

Department of Commerce, Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI), 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 1003, Washington, DC 20230.

Description/Background

In support of competitive goals established by the President of the United States, and in response to the white paper entitled Restoring America's Brand, A National Strategy to Compete for International Visitors, that was recently submitted to the Secretary of Commerce by the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB), the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), International Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI), is issuing this
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Request for Information (RFI) for assistance by interested government agencies, organizations, and industry businesses. The information requested may include:

Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (the Department) has received requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping and countervailing duty orders and findings with November anniversary dates. In accordance with the Department's regulations, we are initiating those administrative reviews.

Antidumping Proceedings: Calculation of the Weighted-Average Dumping Margin During an Antidumping Investigation;

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce is modifying its methodology in antidumping investigations with respect to the calculation of the weightedaverage dumping margin. This final modification is necessary to implement the recommendations of the World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Body. Under this final modification, the Department will no longer make averagetoaverage comparisons in investigations without providing offsets for nondumped comparisons. The schedule for implementing this change is set forth in the ``Timetable'' section, below.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning an existing final regulation, REG12020097 (TD 8775), Election Not to Apply LookBack Method in De Minimis Cases (Sec. 1.4606).

Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; Hearing Cancellation

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document cancels a public hearing on proposed regulations by crossreference to temporary regulations relating to the railroad track maintenance credit determined for qualified railroad track maintenance expenditures paid or incurred by a Class II or Class III railroad and other eligible taxpayers during the taxable year.

Income and Currency Gain or Loss With Respect to a Section 987 QBU; Correction

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains corrections to a notice of proposed rulemaking that was published in the Federal Register on Thursday, September 7, 2006 (71 FR 52876), regarding the determination of the items of income or loss of a taxpayer with respect to a section 987 qualified business unit as well as the timing, amount, character and source of any section 987 gain or loss.

Exchanges of Property for an Annuity

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

On October 18, 2006, on page 61441 of the Federal Register (71 FR 61441), a notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of public hearing announced that a public hearing concerning guidance on the taxation of the
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exchange of property for an annuity contract will be held February 16, 2007 in the auditorium of the New Carrollton Federal Building, 5000 Ellin Road, Lanham, MD 20706. The location of the public hearing has changed.

Source of Income From Certain Space and Ocean Activities; Source of Communications Income

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains final regulations under section 863(d) governing the source of income from certain space and ocean activities. It also contains final regulations under section 863(a), (d), and (e) governing the source of income from certain communications activities. In addition, this document contains final regulations under section 863(a) and (b), amending the regulations in Sec. 1.8633 to conform those regulations to these final regulations. The final regulations primarily affect persons who derive income from activities conducted in space, or on or under water not within the jurisdiction of a foreign country, possession of the United States, or the United States (in international water). The final regulations also affect persons who derive income from transmission of communications.

Flat Rate Supplemental Wage Withholding; Correction

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains corrections to final regulations (TD 9276) that were published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 (71 FR 42049), amending the regulations that provide for determining the amount of income tax withholding on supplemental wages. These regulations apply to all employers and others making supplemental wage payments to employees.

Notice of Deadline for Submitting Completed Applications to Begin Participation in the Tribal Self-Governance Program

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In this notice, the Office of Self-Governance (OSG) establishes a March 1, 2007, deadline for tribes/consortia to submit completed applications to begin participation in the tribal self governance program in fiscal year 2008 or calendar year 2008.

Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Oil Spill Response Facility at

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice advises the public that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), with the cooperation of the Native Village of Eyak, the Federal Highway Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, intends to file a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the proposed oil spill facility at Shepard Point, near Cordova, Alaska, and that the FEIS is now available for public review. The purpose of the proposed project, the Cordova Area Oil Spill Facility, is to provide a deepwater staging facility for the rapid deployment of equipment to the sites of any oil spills that might occur in the Prince William Sound and environs.

Announcement of Funding Awards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program; Fiscal Year 2006

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 to housing agencies (HAs) under the Section 8 housing choice voucher program. The purpose of this notice is to publish the names, addresses, and the amount of the awards to HAs for noncompetitive funding awards for housing conversion actions, public housing relocations and replacements, moderate rehabilitation replacements, and HOPE VI voucher awards.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; FHA TOTAL Mortgage Scorecard

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

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

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Uniform Physical Standards & Physical Inspection

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Single Family Premium Collection Subsystem--Upfront

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grant

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

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

Grant application to determine eligibility for the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance grant program, to establish grant amounts, and to ensure that technical requirements are met.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Rural Housing and Economic Development

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Assisted Living Conversion Program (ALCP) and

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Assisted Living Conversion Program (ALCP) provides funding for the physical costs of converting some or all of the units of an eligible multifamily development into an assisted living facility. Funding available through the Emergency Capital Repair Program (ECRP) provides funds for substantial capital repairs to eligible multifamily projects with elderly tenants that are needed to rehabilitate, modernize, or retrofit aging structure, common areas, or individual dwelling units.

Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Survey of Local Regulatory Practices and Manufactured

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

How local regulatory barriers impact incidence of manufactured homes (MH) in metro communities is unknown. Information collected from local planning directors will help determine to what extent regulations limit MH as an affordable housing option.

Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Telephone Survey of Multifamily Assisted Housing

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This project is a survey of HUD's Multifamily Assisted Housing properties that are eligible for the Service Coordinator Program. The study will be administered to a statistical sample of properties. This study involves a telephone survey of multifamily property managers. The survey will assess the level of satisfaction with the provision of service coordination that links residents of Multifamily Assisted Housing to the needed supportive services.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Periodically, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) publishes abstracts of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of the clearance requests submitted to OMB for review, call the HRSA Reports Clearance Office on (301)4431129.

The following request has been submitted to the OMB for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995:
Proposed Project: Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Payment Program (CHGME PP) (OMB No. 09150247)Revision

The CHGME PP was enacted by Public Law 106129 to provide Federal support for graduate medical education (GME) to freestanding children's hospitals. This legislation attempts to provide support for GME comparable to the level of Medicare GME support received by other, non children's hospitals. The legislation indicates that eligible children's hospitals will receive payments for b

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Final Effect of Designation of a Class of Employees for

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gives notice concerning the final effect of the HHS decision to designate a class of employees at the Oak Ridge Thermal Diffusion Plant (S50), Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as an addition to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. On November 9, 2006, as provided for under 42 U.S.C. 7384q(b), the Secretary of HHS designated the following class of employees as an addition to the SEC:

Employees of the Department of Energy predecessor agencies and their contractors or subcontractors who were monitored or should have been monitored while working at S50 Oak Ridge Thermal Diffusion Plant (S50) for a number of work days aggregating at least 250 work days during the period from july 9, 1944 through December 31, 1951, or in combination with work days within the parameters established for one or more other classes of employees in the SEC.

This designation became effective on Decem

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Final Effect of Designation of a Class of Employees for

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gives notice concerning the final effect of the HHS decision to designate a class of employees at the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies Cancer Research Hospital, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as an addition to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. On November 9, 2006, as provided for under 42 U.S.C. 7384q(b), the Secretary of HHS designated the following class of employees as an addition to the SEC:

Employees of the Department of Energy predecessor agencies and their contractors or subcontractors who were monitored or should have been monitored while working at the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies Cancer Research Hospital from May 15, 1950, through December 31, 1963, and who were employed for a number of work days aggregating at least 250 work days or in combination with work days within the parameters established for one or more other classes of employees in th

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Final Effect of Designation of a Class of Employees for

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gives notice concerning the final effect of the HHS decision to designate a class of employees at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, as an addition to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. On November 9, 2006, as provided for under 42 U.S.C. 7834q(b), the Secretary of HHS designated the following class of employees as an addition to the SEC:
Employees of the Department of Energy predecessor agencies and their contractors or subcontractors who were monitored or should have been monitored for exposure to ionizing radiation associated with radioactive lanthanum (RaLa) operations at Technical Area 10 (Bayo Canyon Site), Technical Area 35 (Ten Site), and Buildings H, Sigma, and U (located within Technical Area 1) at the Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) for a number of work days aggregating at least 250 work days during the period from September 1,

RIN: 0580-AA90

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In a final rule published in the Federal Register on September 6, 2006, we amended regulations concerning the United States Standards for Soybeans. The final rule contained an error in the rule portion; inadvertently, footnote reference numbers were left off of Table 17 in 7 CFR 800.86. This document corrects that error.

Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest Environmental Impact Statement

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposal to harvest timber and to develop a road management plan for the Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest on the northwest and central part of Kupreanof Island, on the Petersburg Ranger Districts, Tongass National Forest. The proposed action provides for multiple timber sale opportunities and will result in the production of approximately 40 million board feet (mmbf) of timber from approximately 2,025 acres of forested land. Up to 11.1 miles of new forest system road and up to 7.0 miles of temporary road may be necessary for timber harvest. A range of alternatives, responsive to significant issues, will be developed and will include a no action alternative. The existing log transfer facility (LTF) at Little Hamilton in Hamilton Bay would be used. This project is within the Mitkof/Kupreanof biogeographic province. The Record of Decision will disclose whether and where the Forest Supervisor ha

Receipt of Applications for Endangered Species Permits

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species.

Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for Construction of Four Multi-family Residences in Charlotte

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Results Builders, Inc. (Applicant) requests an incidental take permit (ITP) for a duration of two years, pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the
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Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The Applicant anticipates removal of about 1.6 acres of Florida scrubjay (Aphelocoma coerulescens)(scrubjay) foraging, sheltering, and possibly nesting habitat, incidental to lot preparation for the construction of four multifamily residences and supporting infrastructure on four lots in Charlotte County, Florida (Project). The Applicant's Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) describes the mitigation and minimization measures proposed to address the effects of the Project to the scrub jay. These measures are outlined in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for Construction of a Single-Family Home in Charlotte County,

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Carmen and John Wilson (Applicants) request an incidental take permit (ITP) for a duration of one year, pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The Applicants anticipate removal of about 0.23 acre of Florida scrub jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) (scrubjay) foraging, sheltering, and possibly nesting habitat, incidental to lot preparation for the construction of a singlefamily home and supporting infrastructure in Charlotte County, Florida (Project). The Applicants' Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) describes the mitigation and minimization measures proposed to address the effects of the Project to the scrub jay. These measures are outlined in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
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Notice of Availability of Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for Merritt Island

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Fish and Wildlife Service announces that a Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge are available for review and comment. The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, requires the Service to develop a comprehensive conservation plan for each national wildlife refuge. The purpose in developing a comprehensive conservation plan is to provide refuge managers with a 15year strategy for achieving refuge purposes and contributing toward the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of fish and wildlife management, conservation, legal mandates nd Service policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife and their habitats, plans identify wildlifedependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife obs

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

Wed, Dec 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Fish and Wildlife Service announces that a Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Finding of No Significant Impact for Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge are 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. The compatibility determinations for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, environmental education and interpretation, allterrain vehicle use, cooperative farming, and resource research studies, are also available within the plan.