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

Whereas the Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Long Beach, grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone 50, submitted an application to the Board for authority to expand FTZ 50 to include Site 5 on a permanent basis and to include two new sites in the San Gabriel Valley area, within the Los Angeles/Long Beach Customs port of entry area (FTZ Docket 27-2000; filed 6/5/00);

Whereas, notice inviting public comment was given in the Federal Register (65 FR 37113, 6/13/00) and the application has been processed pursuant to the FTZ Act and the Board's regulations; and,

Whereas, the Board adopts the findings and recommendations of the examiner's report, and finds that the requirements of the FTZ Act and the Board's regulations are satisfied, and that the proposal is in the public interest;

Now, Therefore, the Board hereby orders:

The application to expand FTZ 50 is approved, subject to the Act and the Board's regulations, including Section 400.28, and further subject to the Board's standard 2,000-acre activation limit for the overall zone project.

Notice is hereby given of the withdrawal of the application submitted by the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, grantee of FTZ 76, requesting special-purpose subzone status at the Davidoff of Geneva (CT), Inc. facility in Stamford, Connecticut. The application was filed on May 12, 1999 (64 FR 27958, 5/24/99), and the case was closed on January 16, 2001.

This is a decision pursuant to Section 6(c) of the Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89-651, 80 Stat. 897; 15 CFR part 301). Related records can be viewed between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in Room 4211, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Docket Number: 00-038. Applicant: University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0347. Instrument: Electron Microscope, Model Tecnai F30. Manufacturer: FEI Company, The Netherlands. Intended Use: See notice at 65 FR 81488, December 26, 2000. Order Date: September 27, 2000.

Comments: None received. Decision: Approved. No instrument of equivalent scientific value to the foreign instrument, for such purposes as the instrument is intended to be used, was being manufactured in the United States at the time the instrument was ordered. Reasons: The foreign instrument is a conventional transmission electron microscope (CTEM) and is intended for research or scientific educational uses requiring a CTEM. We know of no CTEM, or any other instrument suited to these purposes, which was being manufactured in the United States at the time of order of the instrument.

Take notice that on January 16, 2001, Egan Hub Partners, L.P. (Egan Hub) 5400 Westheimer Court, Houston, Texas 77056-5310, filed, in Docket No. CP01-66-000, an application pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations for a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing: (1) The installation of additional compression and appurtenant facilities, and (2) the expansion of storage capacity at Egan Hub's existing salt dome storage facility located in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. This filing may be viewed at http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call 202-208-2222 for assistance).

Specifically, Egan Hub proposes to increase the total maximum operating capacity of its existing two-cavern facility from the currently certificated 15.5 Bcf capacity to a proposed 21 Bcf capacity, and install an additional 18,365 hp of compression. Egan Hub states that the existing 1,500,000 Mcfd of deliverability from the storage field will be unchanged, but the aggregate maximum average injection rate will be increased from 600,000 Mcfd to approximately 800,000 Mcfd. Egan Hub requests continued authorization to charge market-based rates.

Egan Hub requests certificate authorization on or before June 1, 2001, in order to provide access to an increment of the new storage capacity during the 2001-2002 heating season. Egan Hub also requests that the certificate provide for a construction period ending October 31, 2005, to accommodate the four year construction period that will be required if cavern expansion is created through the “solution mining under gas” technique which allows both caverns to remain in service while capacity is increased.

Questions regarding the details of this proposed project should be directed to Mr. Steven E. Tillman, Director of Regulatory Affairs, P.O. Box 1642, Houston, Texas 77251-1642 or call (713) 627-5113 or FAX (713) 627-5947.

There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before February 15, 2001, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding.

However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest.

Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission's final order.

The Commission may issue a preliminary determination on non-environmental issues prior to the completion of its review of the environmental aspects of the project. This preliminary determination typically considers such issues as the need for the project and its economic effect on existing customers of the applicant, on other pipelines in the area, and on landowners and communities. For example, the Commission considers the extent to which the applicant may need to exercise eminent domain to obtain rights-of-way for the proposed project and balances that against the non-environmental benefits to be provided by the project. Therefore, if a person has comments on community and landowner impacts from this proposal, it is important either to file comments or to intervene as early in the process as possible.

Comments and protests may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site at http://www.ferc.fed.us/efi/doorbell.htm.

If the Commission decides to set the application for a formal hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, the Commission will issue another notice describing that process. At the end of the Commission's review process, a final Commission order approving or denying a certificate will be issued.

By a Motion dated January 17, 2001, the Regional Solicitor, U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior) requested an extension of time for the filing of comments in response to the Commission's Notice of Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions issued December 5, 2000. Interior stated that because of the scope of the project, personnel changes, staff work load and time constraints imposed on Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, additional time is needed in order to prepare and file its comments. Interior has requested an extension of time until March 3, 2001.

Upon consideration, notice is hereby given that an extension of time for the filing of comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is granted to Interior and all parties in this proceeding until and including March 3, 2001.

Take notice that on January 12, 2001, Illinois Power Company (Illinois Power), 500 South 27th Street, Decatur, Illinois 65251-2200, tendered for filing with the Commission an amendment to its December 1, 2000 filing in the above-referenced docket.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest such filing should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). All such motions and protests should be filed on or before February 2, 2001. Protests will be considered by the Commission to determine the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the Internet at http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call 202-208-2222 for assistance). Comments and protests may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site at http://www.ferc.fed.us/efi/doorbell.htm.

Take notice that on January 11, 2001, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), on behalf of, and at the request of Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc., in response to the Commission's December 18, 2000 Letter Order, tendered for filing revised Schedule 7, Schedule 8, and Attachment H-8 to PJM's Open Access Transmission Tariff.

Copies of this filing were served upon all parties listed on the official service list in Docket No. ER01-179-000.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest such filing should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). All such motions and protests should be filed on or before February 2, 2001. Protests will be considered by the Commission to determine the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the Internet at http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call 202-208-2222 for assistance). Comments and protests may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site at http://www.ferc.fed.us/efi/doorbell.htm.

Take notice that a subdocket has been established for all filings relevant to the market monitoring and mitigation issues involving the wholesale electric market in the state of California. All filings related to the technical conference held on January 23, 2001, and the issues discussed there should be filed in Docket No. EL00-95-012. Documents previously filed in Docket No. EL00-95-000, et al. need not be refiled in this subdocket and no additional petitions for intervention are required for parties in Docket No. EL00-95-000, et al. to participate in this subdocket.

San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Complainant, v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services Into Markets Operated by the California Independent System Operator and the California Power Exchange, Respondents; Investigation of Practices of the California Independent System Operator and the California Power Exchange; Reliant Energy Power Generation, Inc., Dynegy Power Marketing, Inc., and Southern Energy California, L.L.C., Complainants, v. California Independent System Operator Corporation, Respondent; California Electricity Oversight Board, Complainant, v. All Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services Into the Energy and Ancillary Services Markets Operated by the California Independent System Operator and the California Power Exchange, Respondents; California Municipal Utilities Association, Complaint v. All Jurisdictional Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services Into Markets Operated by the California Independent System Operator and the California Power Exchange, Respondents; Californians for Renewable Energy, Inc. (CARE), Complainant, v. Independent Energy Producers, Inc., and All Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services Into Markets Operated by the California Independent System Operator and the California Power Exchange; All Scheduling Coordinators Acting on Behalf of the Above Sellers; California Independent System Operator Corporation; and California Power Exchange Corporation, Respondents; Puget Sound Energy, Inc., Complainant, v. All Jurisdictional Sellers of Energy and/or Capacity at wholesale Into Electric Energy and/or Capacity Markets in the Pacific Northwest, Including Parties to the Western Systems Power Pool Agreement, Respondents; Avista Corporation, et al.; Avista Corporation, et al.; San Diego Gas & Electric Company; Pacific Gas and Electric Company; California Independent System Operator Corporation; Southern California Edison Company; California Power Exchange Corporation; San Diego Gas & Electric Company; Amoco Energy Trading Corporation, Amoco Production Company and Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company v. El Paso Natural Gas Company; KN Marketing, LP v. El Paso Natural Gas Company; Public Utilities Commission of the State of California v. El Paso Natural Gas Company; El Paso Merchant Energy-Gas L.P.; and El Paso Merchant Energy Company; Southern California Gas Company v. El Paso Natural Gas Company; Kern River Gas Transmission Company; North Baja Pipeline LLC; California Independent System Operator Corporation; California Independent System Operator Corporation; California Power Exchange Corporation; Questar Pipeline Company.

Take notice that the Commissioners have been invited and one or more Commissioners and Commission staff expect to attend a conference called by the Western Governors' Association to discuss comprehensive energy policy in the western United States.

The conference will be held Thursday and Friday, February 1 and 2, 2001, at the Hilton Portland in Portland, Oregon. During the course of this meeting, discussion of issues pending in the above-listed cases could arise. Any person having an interest in energy policy in the Western United States, including any party in the above-listed cases, is invited to attend, although there is limited seating and paid registration will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Information discussed or disseminated in the meeting will not constitute part of the decisional record in the above-listed cases. Additional information about the meeting may be obtained from the Western Governors' Association website, http://www.westgov.org/.

Take notice that on January 23, 2001, Woodstone Lakes Development, LLC and Woodstone Toronto Development, LLC (individually or collectively, Woodstone) filed a complaint pursuant to Rule 206 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure and Part I of the Federal Power Act (FPA) against Southern Energy NY-GEN, L.L.C. (Southern NY), licensee of the Swinging Bridge Project No. 10482, located on the Mongaup River in Sullivan County, New York. Woodstone alleges that the licensee, in operating the project's Toronto Reservoir, has “abused its discretion under the FPA.” Woodstone further alleges that the licensee has violated its license by failing to construct certain recreational facilities at Toronto Reservoir required by Article 405 of the license; 1 file FERC Form 80 as required by Section 18.11 of the Commission's regulations, 18 CFR 8.11; and publicize recreational facilities at Toronto Reservoir as required by Sections 8.1 and 8.2 of the Commission's regulations, 18 CFR 8.1 and 8.2.

Woodstone states that copies of its filing were served upon the service list for Project No. 10482.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest this filing should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). All such motions or protests must be filed on or before February 12, 2001. 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 motion to intervene. Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection in the Public Reference Room. This filing may also be viewed on the Internet at http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call 202-208-2222) for assistance. Answers to the complaint shall also be due on or before February 12, 2001. Comments and protests may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site at http://www.ferc.fed.us/efi/doorbell.htm.

Take notice that the following filings have been made with the Commission:

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, Sierra Pacific Power Company (Sierra) tendered for filing Service Agreements (Service Agreements) with El Paso Merchant Energy, L.P., and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assoc., Inc., for Non-Firm and Short-Term Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service under Sierra Pacific Resources Operating Companies FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Open Access Transmission Tariff (Tariff):

Sierra is filing the executed Service Agreements with the Commission in compliance with sections 13.4 and 14.4 of the Tariff and applicable Commission regulations. Sierra also submitted revised Sheet Nos. 195 and 196 (Attachment E) to the Tariff, which is an updated list of all current subscribers. Sierra requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirements to permit an effective date of January 22, 2001 for Attachment E, and to allow the Service Agreements to become effective according to their terms.

Copies of this filing were served upon the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, the Public Utilities Commission of California and all interested parties.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, Minnesota Power, Inc. and Superior Water, Light and Power tendered for filing signed Service Agreements for Non-Firm and Short-Term Point-to-Point Transmission Service with OTPWholesaleMarketing under its Transmission Service Agreement to satisfy its filing requirements under this tariff.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, Redbud Energy LP (Redbud), tendered for filing an application for waivers and blanket approvals under various regulations of the Commission and for an order accepting Redbud's Electric Rate Schedule FERC No. 1 to be effective on February 1, 2001.

Redbud intends to engage in electric power and energy transactions as a marketer and a broker. In transactions where Redbud sells electric energy, it proposes to make such sales on rates, terms and conditions to be mutually agreed to with the purchasing party. Redbud's proposed Rate Schedule also permits it to reassign transmission capacity.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, Trigen-Syracuse Energy Corporation (Trigen-Syracuse), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) a First Revised Rate Schedule FERC No. 1, containing a proposed amendment (the Amendment) to its power purchase agreement with Sempra Energy Trading Corp. The Amendment would change the term thereof and permit sales of excess energy by Trigen-Syracuse.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, Puget Sound Energy, Inc., tendered for filing an executed Special Storage Agreement with Avista Corporation (AVISTA).

A copy of the filing was served upon AVISTA.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, Exelon Generation Company, L.L.C. (Exelon), tendered for filing a power sales agreement between Exelon and CNG Energy Services Corporation (CNG).

Exelon states that a copy of the filing was served on CNG.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), tendered for filing the following executed agreements: (i) A service agreement for network integration transmission service for Allegheny Energy Supply Company, LLC (Allegheny); (ii) a service agreement for long-term firm point-to-point transmission service for Cargill-Alliant, LLC (Cargill-Alliant); (iii) a service agreement for long-term firm point-to-point transmission service for The Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company, PSI Energy, Inc. (collectively Cinergy Operating Companies) and Cinergy Services, Inc. as agent for and on behalf of the Cinergy Operating Companies (Cinergy Operating Cos.); (iv) a service agreement for long-term firm point-to-point transmission service for PECO Energy Power Team (PECO); and (v) a service agreement for long-term firm point-to-point transmission service for PECO.

Copies of this filing were served upon Allegheny, Cargill-Alliant, Cinergy Operating Cos., PECO, and the state commissions within the PJM control area.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, Consumers Energy Company (Consumers), tendered for filing executed and Non-Firm Point to Point Transmission Service Agreements with Engage Energy America Corp. (Customer) pursuant to the Joint Open Access Transmission Service Tariff filed on December 31, 1996 by Consumers and The Detroit Edison Company (Detroit Edison).

Both Agreements have effective dates of January 1, 2001.

Copies of the agreements were served upon the Michigan Public Service Commission, Detroit Edison, and the Customer.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), tendered for filing the following executed agreements: (i) an umbrella service agreement for short-term firm point-to-point transmission service for BGE Home Products & Services, Inc. (BGE); and (ii) an umbrella service agreement for short-term non-firm point-to-point transmission service for BGE.

Copies of this filing were served upon BGE, and the state commissions within the PJM control area.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, Consumers Energy Company (Consumers), tendered for filing an executed Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement with Municipal Cooperative Coordinated Pool (Customer) pursuant to the Joint Open Access Transmission Service Tariff filed on December 31, 1996 by Consumers and The Detroit Edison Company (Detroit Edison).

The Agreement has an effective date of January 1, 2001.

Copies of the filed agreement were served upon the Michigan Public Service Commission, Detroit Edison, and the Customer.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, American Transmission Company LLC (ATCLLC), tendered for filing a Network Operating Agreement and Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement between ATCLLC and the City of Kiel Utilities.

ATCLLC requests an effective date of January 1, 2001.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, Dearborn Industrial Generation, L.L.C. (DIG), tendered for filing pursuant to Rule 205, 18 CFR 385.205, an amendment to its December 1, 2000 petition for waivers and blanket approvals under various regulations of the Commission and for an order accepting its FERC Electric Tariff No. 2, to be effective at the earliest possible time.

DIG proposes to amend its December 1, 2000 petition by including a service agreement for sales to its public utility affiliate, Consumers Energy Company (CECo). This service agreement was inadvertently omitted from DIG's original filing.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, Carolina Power & Light Company (CP&L), tendered for filing a revised copy of the Market Based Rates Tariff, FERC Electric Volume No. 4, as Ordered by The Commission.

Copies of the filing were served upon the North Carolina Utilities Commission and the South Carolina Public Service Commission.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 16, 2001, Northern States Power Company and Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin) (jointly NSP), wholly-owned utility operating company subsidiaries of Xcel Energy Inc., tendered for filing an Appendix Cover Sheet for the Connection Agreement between NSP and Great River Energy.

NSP requests that the Commission accept the Appendix Cover Sheet effective October 1, 2000, and requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirements in order for the agreements to be accepted for filing on the date requested.

Comment date: February 6, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph F at the end of this notice.

Northern States Power Company, Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin)

Take notice that on January 16, 2001, Northern States Power Company and Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin) (jointly NSP), wholly-owned utility operating company subsidiaries of Xcel Energy Inc., tendered for filing an Appendix Cover Sheet for the Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service Agreement between NSP and Madison Gas & Electric Company.

NSP requests that the Commission accept the Appendix Cover Sheet effective October 1, 2000, and requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirements in order for the agreements to be accepted for filing on the date requested.

Comment date: February 6, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 18, 2001, Rockingham Power, L.L.C. (Rockingham) tendered for filing pursuant to section 205 of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824(d) (1998)), and part 35 of the Commission's Regulations, a First Revised Sheet No. 6 to its tariff for Emergency Redispatch Service in compliance the Commission's December 26, 2000 Order in the above-referenced docket. Rockingham Power, L.L.C., 93 FERC 61,310 (2000).

Comment date: February 8, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 18, 2001, Ouachita Power, LLC (Ouachita) tendered for filing an application under section 203 of the Federal Power Act for approval of the transfer of a 50 percent non-managing membership interest in Ouachita to MEP-I LLC, which is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of GE Capital Services Structured Financial Group (GE Capital). Ouachita is a limited liability company organized under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act for the purpose of developing, owning, and operating an approximately 816 MW electric generation facility near the city of Sterlington, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. In accordance with an earlier Commission order accepting for filing Ouachita's market-based rate tariff, the application also reports under section 205 of the FPA that the transaction is a change in status insofar as Ouachita will become a non-controlled affiliate of GE Capital as a result of the transfer of interest.

Comment date: February 8, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, American Transmission Company LLC (ATCLLC), tendered for filing a Network Operating Agreement and Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement between ATCLLC and Wisconsin Public Power Inc.

ATCLLC requests an effective date of January 1, 2001.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, Consumers Energy Company (Consumers), tendered for filing executed amendments to Transmission Service Agreements with L. Perrigo Company and Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation (jointly Customers) pursuant to Consumers' Open Access Transmission Service Tariff filed on July 9, 1996 by Consumers. The amendments extend the term of the Service Agreements.

Both amendments have effective dates of January 1, 2001.

Copies of the filed agreements were served upon the Michigan Public Service Commission and the Customers.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 17, 2001, American Transmission Company LLC (ATCLLC), tendered for filing designations for the interconnection agreements with American Transmission Company LLC, which were inadvertently omitted when the Agreements were originally filed. ATCLLC requests an effective date of January 1, 2001.

Comment date: February 7, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Take notice that on January 19, 2001, Northern States Power Company (NSP) and Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin) (NSP) (jointly the NSP Companies), tendered for filing a “Restated Agreement to Coordinate Planning and Operations and Interchange Power and Energy between Northern States Power Company and Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin)” (hereafter Restated Interchange Agreement), dated January 18, 2001. The Restated Interchange Agreement does not substantively change the currently effective Interchange Agreement between NSP(Minnesota) and NSPW dated September 17, 1984, but is being restated to comply with Order No. 614 filing requirements. The Restated Interchange Agreement also includes annual revisions to certain rate formula exhibits, as required by the 1984 Interchange Agreement.

The applicants request the Restated Interchange Agreement be effective January 1, 2001. Pursuant to Order No. 614, the NSP Companies propose the Restated Interchange Agreement be designated as NSP Electric Rate Schedule FERC No. 2, to be contained in the Xcel Energy Operating Companies FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 3.

Comment date: February 9, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

E. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest such filing should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). All such motions or protests should be filed on or before the comment date. 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 motion to intervene. Copies of these filings are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the Internet at http://www.ferc.fed.us/ online/rims.htm (call 202-208-2222 for assistance).

Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Type of Application: Request for Approval to Transfer License.

b. Project No.: 10674-012.

c. Date Filed: December 29, 2000.

d. Applicants: Consolidated Papers, Inc. and Stora Enso North American Corporation.

e. Name of Project: Kimberly Hydroelectric Project.

f. Location: The project is located at the south end of the United States-owned Cedars Lock and Dam, on the Fox River in Outagamie County, Wisconsin.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).

h. Applicants Contact: Mark E. Anderson, Resources Coordinator, Consolidated Water Power Company, 610 High Street, P.O. Box 8050, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8050, (715) 422-3111.

i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Mr. Lynn R. Miles, Sr. at (202) 219-2671, or e-mail address: lynn.miles@ferc.fed.us.:

j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: March 1, 2001.

All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: David P. Boergers, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20426. Comments and protests may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site at http://www.ferc.fed.us/efi/doorbell.htm.

Please include the project number (10674-012) on any comments or motions filed.

k. Description of Request: Consolidated Papers, Inc. (CPI) and Stora Enso North American Corporation (SENAC) jointly and severally apply for written approval to transfer the license for the Kimberly Hydroelectric Project from CPI to SENAC. CPI and SENAC also request that the transfer be made effective as of the date of conveyance of the project's properties.

l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, D.C. 20426, or by calling (202) 208-1371. This filing may be viewed on http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call (202) 208-222 for assistance). A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above.

m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.

n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application.

o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', OR ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application.

p. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Type of Application: New Minor License.

b. Project No.: P-6059-006.

c. Date Filed: January 2, 2001.

d. Applicant: Hydro Development Group, Inc.

e. Name of Project: Fowler #7.

f. Location: On the Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County, near the Town of Gouverneur, New York.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825(r).

h. Applicant Contact: Kevin M. Webb, Hydro Development Group, Inc., 200 Bulfinch Drive, Andover, MA 01810, (978) 681-1900 ext. 1202.

i. FERC Contact: Charles T. Raabe (202) 219-2811 or E-mail address at Charles.Raabe@FERC.fed.us.

j. Comment Date: April 2, 2001.

All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: David P. Boergers, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426. Comments and protests may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site at http://www.ferc.fed.us/efi/doorbell.htm.

k. Description of Project: The existing, operating Fowler #7 Project consists of: (1) A concrete gravity-type dam surmounted by flashboards comprising; (i) the 75-foot-long, 25-foot-high Dam #1; (ii) the 192-foot-long, 20-foot-high Dam #2; and (iii) the 154-foot-long, 15-foot-high Dam #3; (2) a reservoir having a 3.0-acre surface area and a gross storage volume of 30-acre-feet at normal water surface elevation 542 feet NGVD; (3) an intake structure having trashracks; (4) a powerhouse containing three 300-kW generating units for a total installed capacity of 900-kW; (5) a 1,000-kVA 2.3/23-kV transformer; (6) a 4,000-foot-long, 23-kV overhead transmission line; (7) a trailrace; and (8) appurtenant facilities. The applicant estimates that the total average annual generation would be 6.0 MWh. All generated power is sold to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.

l. With this notice, we are initiating consultation with the New York State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), as required by § 106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 36 CFR 800.4.

m. Pursuant to section 4.32(b)(7) of 18 CFR of the Commission's regulations, if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the application on its merit, the resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person must file a request for a study with the Commission not later than 60 days from the filing date of this application and serve a copy of the request on the applicant.

n. Procedural Schedule and Final Amendments: The application will be processed according to the following milestones, some of which may be combined to expedite processing:

Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis.

Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Type of Application: Request for Approval to Transfer License.

b. Project No: 2536-047.

c. Date Filed: December 29, 2000.

d. Applicants: Consolidated Papers, Inc. and Stora Enso North America Corporation.

e. Name of Project: Little Quinnesec Falls Hydroelectric Project.

f. Location: On the Menominee River, in Dickerson County, Michigan, and Marinette County, Wisconsin.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).

h. Applicants Contact: Mark E. Anderson, Resources Coordinator, Consolidated Water Power Company, 610 High street, P.O. Box 8050, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8050, (715) 422-3111.

i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Mr. Lynn R. Miles, Sr., at (202) 219-2671, or e-mail address: lynn.miles@ferc.fed.us.

j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: March 1, 2001.

All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: David P. Boergers, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments and protests may be filed with electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.200(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site at http://www.ferc.fed.us/efi/doorbell.htm.

Please include the project number (2536-037) on any comments or motions filed.

k. Description of Request: Consolidated Papers, Inc., (CPI) and Stora Enso North American Corporation (SENAC) jointly and severally apply for written approval to transfer the license for the Little Quinnesec Hydroelectric Project from CPI to SENAC. CPI and SENAC also request that the transfer be made effective as of the date of conveyance of the project's properties.

l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE, Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 208-1371. This filing may be viewed on http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call (202) 208-2222 for assistance). A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above.

m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.

n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit commnets, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received or or before the specified comment date for the particular application.

o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTESTS”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application.

p. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

In light of newspaper publication problems, the Commission hereby extends the comment date to February 26, 2001.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Application Type: Proposed Recreation and Land Management Plan.

b. Project No.: 400-033.

c. Date Filed: October 16, 2000.

d. Applicant: Public Service Company of Colorado.

e. Name of Project: Tacoma-Ames Hydroelectric Project.

f. Location: The Tacoma-Ames Hydroelectric Project is on the Animas River in LaPlata and San Juan Counties, Colorado. Lands within the San Juan and Uncompahgre National Forests and under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management are located with the project boundary. No Indian Tribal lands are located within the project boundary.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).

h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Randy Rhodes, Public Service Company of Colorado, 550 15th Street, Suite 900, Denver, CO 80202-4256; (303) 571-7211.

i. FERC Contact: Jon Cofrancesco at (202) 219-0079 or jon.cofrancesco@ferc.fed.us.

j. Deadline for filing comments, terms and conditions, motions to intervene, and protests: February 26, 2001.

All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: David P. Boergers, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments and protests may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site at http://www.ferc.fed.us/efi/doorbell.htm.

The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.

k. Public Service Company of Colorado (licensee) filed a proposed recreation and land management plan for the Tacoma Development of the Tacoma-Ames Hydroelectric Project. The Tacoma Development includes Electra Lake (a project reservoir) and the surrounding lands within the project boundary. Under a long-standing lease agreement with the licensee, the Electra Sporting Club (ESC) occupies portions of project lands at Electra Lake and, pursuant to the project's existing recreation plan, is responsible for the management of public recreation use and development at Electra Lake. The licensee filed the proposed plan in response to a condition of a previously executed land acquisition agreement involving a portion of project lands.

The proposed plan establishes the licensee's future management practices and guidelines for public recreation and private development at Electra Lake and the adjoining project lands. The proposed plan is intended to ensure that recreation use and private development at Electra Lake is consistent with hydroelectric operations, the terms and conditions of the project license, including the project's existing recreation plan, the lease agreement between the licensee and the ESC, and all other applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The proposed plan contains provisions addressing existing and future private development, public recreation use and opportunities, and the preservation of natural resources, including scenic and environmental values, at Electra Lake and the adjoining project lands.

l. A copy of the proposed plan is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 208-1371. The application may be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm. Call (202) 208-2222 for assistance. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above.

m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.

Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application.

Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS,” “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS,” “PROTEST,” or “MOTION TO INTERVENE,” as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application.

Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the proposed plan may be obtained by agencies directly from the applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639-7090. Send written comments to CDC, Desk Officer, Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.

Proposed Project: The Role of Positive and Negative Emotion in Promoting Hearing Conservation Behaviors Among Coal Miners—New—The mission of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is to promote “safety and health at work for all people through research and prevention.” NIOSH investigates and identifies occupational safety and health hazards and conducts a variety of activities, including educational programs with workers, to help prevent work-related illness and injury.

One of the most widespread, but often overlooked, occupational hazards is noise. As a result, hearing loss is the most common occupational disease in the United States today. More than 30 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels. The risk of hearing loss is particularly high in certain occupations. Research shows that more than 90 percent of coal miners will experience moderate to significant hearing loss by the time they reach retirement. This level of hearing loss has a number of negative implications for both the affected individual and others: (1) Impaired communication with family members, friends, and coworkers can result in social isolation; (2) unrelenting tinnitus (ringing in the ears) can significantly lower one's quality of life; (3) a diminished ability to monitor the work environment (including warning signals, etc.) increases the risk of accidents and further injury at the workplace; and, finally, (4) there are economic costs that result from workers' compensation and lower productivity.

New noise standards for the mining environment have recently been issued by the Department of Labor and will go into effect in September 2000. The new rules require that mine operators take necessary action to protect miners' hearing when noise levels reach 85 dBA or more over an eight-hour period with additional actions required at 90 dBA. While the new standard establishes mandatory behaviors, such as the wearing of both ear plug and earmuff-type hearing protectors at noise levels of 105 dBA or more over an eight-hour period, there are also voluntary behaviors associated with the new rules. The wearing of hearing protectors at levels below 90 dBA and getting hearing tests as part of a hearing conservation program are both voluntary on the part of the individual miner.

This study is designed to ascertain factors that can be used to encourage adoption of voluntary behaviors among coal miners. The choice of this subset of miners is based upon research that indicates they experience significantly more hearing loss than metal and nonmetal miners. NIOSH proposes working with the United Mine Workers of America and experts in health communication to test the effectiveness of several innovative approaches to communicating hearing loss risk and promoting self-protective behaviors. Different messages will be sent to four different groups of coal miners, and there will be one control group that receives no message. The researchers will follow up with these groups at two different points in time to assess the relative effectiveness of the messages.

The central purpose of this study is to promote hearing conservation among coal miners and encourage the adoption of the voluntary components of the new noise standard. However, NIOSH believes that the results of this study will help in similar efforts with other worker populations. The total burden for this project is 230 hours.

The Office of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR) announces the following meeting:

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the establishment by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, January 19, 2001, of the following Federal advisory committee:

Designation: Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Health Statistics.

Purpose: The Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), shall provide advice and make recommendations to the Secretary; the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and the Director, National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), regarding the scientific and technical program goals and objectives, strategies, and priorities of NCHS. The Board shall provide advice and guidance on statistical and epidemiological research and activities that focus on issues such as: determinants of health; extent and nature of illness and disability, including life expectancy; incidence of various acute and chronic illnesses/impairments and accidental injuries; prevalence of chronic diseases and impairments; infant and maternal morbidity and mortality; nutrition status; environmental, social, and other hazards affecting health status; health resources associated with physician and dental visits, hospitalizations, nursing, are extended facilities, home health agencies, and other health institutions; utilization of health care in a broad array of settings; trends in prices/costs and sources of payments; Federal, State, and local government expenditures for health care services; the relationship between demographic and socioeconomic characteristics and health characteristics; family formation, growth, and dissolution; new or improved methods for obtaining current data on the aforementioned factors; data security and confidentiality and comparability of data; and standardized means to collect information and statistics. Additionally, the Board shall make recommendations about opportunities for NCHS programs to examine and employ new approaches to monitoring and evaluating key public health, health policy, and welfare policy changes, with particular attention to means to automate the collection of data, apply new data processing and analytic tools, and store and disseminate data in a more timely and accessible manner.

Further, the Board may provide second-level scientific and programmatic review for applications for grants-in-aid for research/demonstration and training activities that focus on the above matters. Members will be responsible for surveying the state-of-the-art of their respective disciplines, reporting, as appropriate, to the full committee and recommending convening of workshops or symposia to educate or update all committee members.

Authority for this committee will expire on January 19, 2003, unless the Secretary of Health and Human Services, with the concurrence of the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration, formally determines that continuance is in the public interest.

The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the availability of funds for fiscal year (FY) 2001 for a cooperative agreement for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Initiatives Related to Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, World Health Organization (WHO) in the areas of research, dissemination of research findings, expertise and best practice information, and health promotion information related to noncommunicable disease, chronic diseases; mental health problems; and leading causes of death, disease and disability that can be significantly reduced through effective community and school health programs. WHO will function as a coordinating agency for a comprehensive research and dissemination effort related to international and country specific public health policy, surveillance system and prevention program development in the public health areas listed above for participating countries.

This program addresses the “Healthy People 2010,” priority areas of a national activity to reduce morbidity and mortality and to improve the quality of life. This announcement focuses on the priority areas of HIV Infection, Tobacco, Cancer Prevention, Physical Activity and Fitness, and Educational and Community-Based programs.

The purpose of this program announcement is to promote research, health promotion, and dissemination of expertise and information related to noncommunicable disease, chronic diseases; mental health problems; and leading causes of death, disease and disability that can be significantly reduced through effective community and school health programs.

Assistance will be provided only to the World Health Organization (WHO). No other applications are solicited.

WHO is the only international/intergovernmental agency qualified to conduct and coordinate research and programmatic activities under this program announcement because:

1. WHO has a unique position among the world's health agencies as the technical agency for health within the United Nations.

2. WHO has access to all national health promotion and disease prevention programs and potential research sites through its six regional offices located in Washington, DC; Copenhagen, Denmark; Cairo, Egypt; Congo; Delhi, India; Harare, Zimbabwe and Manila, Philippines.

3. WHO is uniquely qualified to conduct and coordinate the research activities, policy and programmatic initiatives that have specific relevance to the objectives of this program announcement and which have the potential to advance knowledge that benefits the United States (U.S.).

4. WHO collaborates with other international organizations and works to accomplish its mission by coordinating research initiatives, disseminating information related to chronic disease program needs and services, recommends and advocates improved policies and programs, and provides consultation and guidance at the international, national, and local level for systems of coordinated care for persons with chronic or disabling conditions.

5. WHO also collaborates with other international organizations and works to accomplish its mission by coordinating research initiatives, disseminating information and expertise related to effective school health programs that significantly reduce the leading causes of death, disease and disability among youth (i.e., injuries, nutritional deficiencies that cause disease, tobacco use, HIV/AIDS and helminth infections). It recommends and advocates for improved school health policies and programs, and provides consultation and guidance at the international, national, and local level for effective school health programs to prevent serious health problems among youth.

6. WHO offers special opportunities for furthering research programs through the use of unique talent resources, populations, or environmental conditions in other countries that are not readily available in the U.S. or that provide augmentation of existing U.S. resources.

Approximately $1,459,000 will be available in FY 2001 to fund one award in the following projects of special interest:

It is expected that the award will begin on or about April 1, 2001, and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project period of up to three years. The funding estimate may vary and is subject to change.

Business management technical assistance may be obtained from: Cynthia R. Collins, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Program Announcement 01018 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2920 Brandywine Rd., Room 3000, Atlanta, GA. 30341-5539, Telephone: 770-488-2757, Internet address: coc9@cdc.gov.

For Program technical assistance may be obtained from:

Project 1: School Health Education and HIV Prevention may be obtained from Kenneth Rose. M.P.A., Program Analyst, Project Officer, Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Mail Stop K-29, 4770 Buford Highway, NE., Atlanta, GA 30341, telephone (770) 488-3251, Email: krose@cdc.gov.

Project 2: Global Tobacco Control may be obtained from Samira Asma, D.D.S., M.P.H., Project Officer, Office of Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Mail Stop K-50, 4770 Buford Highway, NE., Atlanta, GA 30066, telephone (770) 488-5719, Internet address: sea5@cdc.gov.

Project 3: Physical Activity and Health may be obtained from Becky Lankenau, M.P.H, D.P.H, Project Officer, Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Mail Stop K-46, 4770 Buford Highway, NE., Atlanta, GA 30066, telephone (770) 488-5520, Internet address: bhl0@cdc.gov.

Project 4: Adult and Community Health may be obtained from James B. Holt, M.P.A., Deputy Director, Division of Adult and Community Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Mail Stop K45, 4770 Buford Highway, NE., Atlanta, GA 30066, telephone (770) 488-5269, Internet address: jgh4@cdc.gov.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the availability of fiscal year (FY) 2001 funds for a cooperative agreement program for Public Health Conference Support for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention. This program addresses the “Healthy People 2010” focus area of HIV.

Topics concerned with issues and areas other than HIV prevention should be directed to other public health agencies, or in accordance with the current Federal Register notice (see Federal Register Notice 01002 [65 FR 43765], published on July 14, 2000).

The purpose of conference support funding is to provide partial support for specific nonfederal conferences in the areas of health promotion and disease prevention information/education programs. Because conference support by CDC creates the appearance of CDC cosponsorship, there will be active participation by CDC in the development and approval of those portions of the agenda supported by CDC funds. CDC funds will not be expended for nonapproved portions of meetings. In addition, CDC will reserve the right to approve or reject the content of the full agenda, press events, promotional materials (including press releases), speaker selection, and site selection.

Contingency awards will be made allowing usage of only 10 percent of the total amount to be awarded until a final full agenda is approved by CDC. This will provide funds to support costs associated with preparation of the agenda. The remainder of funds will be released only upon approval of the final full agenda. CDC reserves the right to terminate cosponsorship if it does not concur with the final agenda.

Applications may be submitted by public and private nonprofit organizations and by governments and their agencies; that is, universities, colleges, research institutions, hospitals, other public and private nonprofit organizations, local governments or their bona fide agents, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments, Indian tribes, or Indian tribal organizations. State and local health departments may apply for funding only under Category 2 (See E. Application Content). Conferences planned for July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2003, are eligible. Foreign organizations are not eligible to apply.

Approximately $200,000 is available in FY 2001 and in FY 2002 to fund approximately 10 to 15 awards each fiscal year. Awards may range from $10,000 to $25,000. Organizations will be funded in rank order within each of the three categories. It is expected that the awards will begin on or before 30 days prior to conference dates falling within each funding cycle, and will be funded for a 12-month budget and project period. Funding estimates may vary and are subject to change. Funding estimates for each fiscal year may change based on congressional appropriation and the availability of funds.

Contingency awards will be made allowing usage of only 10 percent of the total amount to be awarded until a final full agenda is approved by CDC. This will provide funds to support costs associated with preparation of the agenda. The remainder of funds will be released only upon CDC approval of the final full agenda. CDC reserves the right to terminate cosponsorship at any time.

a. CDC funds may be used for direct cost expenditures: salaries, speaker fees (for services rendered), rental of conference related equipment, registration fees, and transportation costs (not to exceed economy class fares) for nonfederal individuals.

b. CDC funds may not be used to purchase equipment, pay honoraria (for conferring distinction) or organizational dues, support entertainment, personal expenses, travel costs or payment of a Federal employee, or per diem and expenses, other than mileage, for local participants.

c. CDC funds may not be used to reimburse indirect costs.

d. CDC funds may not be used to purchase novelty items (e.g., bags, T-shirts, hats, pens) distributed at meetings.

e. CDC will not fund 100 percent of the proposed conference. Part of the cost of the proposed conference must be supported with nonfederal funds.

f. CDC will not fund a conference after it has taken place.

g. CDC funds may be used for only those parts of the conference specifically supported by CDC as documented on the notice of award.

Preference for funding may be given to:

a. conferences sponsored by organizations that serve people of color (e.g., African-American and Hispanic women), or highly affected populations or geographic areas;

b. applications consistent with the CDC national goal of assisting in building and maintaining State, local, and community infrastructure and technical capacity to carry out necessary HIV and STD prevention programs; and

c. health departments collaborating with other State agencies, community-based organizations, or colleges and universities;

No preference will be given to organizations that have received funding in past years.

Development of HIV prevention conferences may require substantial CDC collaboration and involvement. Because conference support by CDC creates the appearance of CDC co-sponsorship, there will be active participation by CDC in the development and approval of the conference agenda. In addition, CDC will reserve the right to approve or reject the content of the full agenda, press events, promotional materials (including press releases), speaker selection, and site selection.

In conducting activities to achieve the purpose of this program, the recipient will be responsible for the activities listed under 1, Recipient Activities, and CDC will be responsible for the activities listed under 2, CDC Activities.

a. Manage all activities related to conference content (e.g., objectives, topics, participants, session design, workshops, special exhibits, speakers, fees, agenda composition, printing). Many of these items may be developed in concert with CDC personnel assigned to support the conference.

b. Provide draft copies of the agenda and proposed related activities to the CDC Project Officer for review and comment. Submit a copy of the final agenda and proposed related activities to the CDC Grants Management Office for acceptance/approval.

c. Determine and manage all promotional activities (e.g., title, logo, announcements, mailers, press). CDC must review and approve the use of any materials with reference to CDC involvement or support.

d. Manage all registration processes with participants, invites, and registrants (e.g., travel, reservations, correspondence, conference materials and hand-outs, badges, registration procedures).

e. Plan, negotiate, and manage conference site arrangements, including all audio-visual needs.

f. Develop and conduct education and training programs on HIV prevention.

g. If the proposed conference is or includes a satellite broadcast:

(1) Provide individual, on-camera rehearsals for all presenters;

(2) Provide at least one full dress rehearsal involving the moderator, all presenters, equipment, visuals, and practice telephone calls at least one day before the actual broadcast and as close to the actual broadcast time as possible;

(3) Provide full scripting and Teleprompter use for the moderator and all presenters; and

(4) Select a professional moderator.

h. Collaborate with CDC staff in reporting and disseminating results, recommendations, relevant HIV prevention, education and training information to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, health-care providers, HIV/AIDS prevention and service organizations, and the general public.

a. Provide technical assistance through telephone calls, correspondence, and site visits in the areas of program agenda development, implementation, and priority setting related to the cooperative agreement.

b. Provide scientific collaboration for appropriate aspects of the program, including selection of speakers, pertinent scientific information on risk factors for HIV infection, preventive measures, and program strategies for the prevention of HIV infection.

c. Review draft agendas; the Grants Management Officer will issue approval or disapproval of the final agenda and proposed related activities prior to release of restricted funds.

d. Assist in the reporting and dissemination of research results and relevant HIV prevention education and training information to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, health-care providers, the scientific community, and HIV/AIDS prevention and service organizations, and the general public.

Organizations should submit separate applications in any of the three following categories:

Category 1—Sharing Lessons Learned From HIV Prevention Program, Behavioral Interventions, or Service Delivery and Networking With Other Organizations and Agencies: Regional, national, or international conferences for individuals or organizations responsible for implementing HIV prevention programs or providing relevant services. The focus will be on information exchange, including lessons learned from program or service delivery, and sharing information about successful or unsuccessful program experiences. Conferences may also provide opportunity for staff of different organizations and agencies, involved in HIV prevention programs and services, to meet and develop joint plans or activities or other collaborations and working relationships.

Category 2—Technical Support for HIV Prevention Program Services for a Defined Population or Geographic Area: Local, statewide, or regional conferences supported by local or State health departments, providing information or training on HIV prevention interventions believed or proven to be effective for a defined population within a specific locality including a State, or multi-state area. The focus will be on technology transfer, guidelines for program implementation, lessons learned from program or service delivery experience, successful program delivery models, and development of professional skills. State and local health departments may apply only under Category 2; and

Category 3—Technology Transfer Training: Regional, national, or international conferences for researchers to impart information or guidelines on how to implement theoretically based or empirically demonstrated behavioral science research.

The main goal is to train health and other professionals in new, innovative, and enhanced behavioral interventions. Universities and colleges may apply under Category 3.

Prevention of HIV infection related to:

a. Populations in special settings (e.g., correctional institutions, shelters for runaway youth);

b. Under served geographic areas, especially rural populations;

c. People of color (especially African-American and Hispanic women of color);

d. Support of comprehensive primary and secondary prevention programs for persons living with HIV;

Interested applicants must submit Letters of Intent (LOIs) to CDC. They will be used to select potential applicants. Upon review of the LOIs, CDC will extend written invitations to prospective applicants to submit applications. CDC will accept applications by invitation only. Availability of funds may limit the number of applicants, regardless of merit, that receive an invitation to submit an application. CDC will notify prospective applicants within 30 days following receipt of the LOI.

Applicants must submit an original and two copies of a two-page typewritten LOI that briefly describes:

a. The application category (1, 2, or 3).

b. The title of the proposed conference.

c. The location of the proposed conference.

d. Proposed conference dates.

e. The purpose of the proposed conference.

f. The intended audience of the proposed conference (number and description).

g. Target population(s) (e.g., youth, women, men who have sex with men [MSM], injecting drug users [IDU] and persons living with HIV).

h. The estimated total cost of the proposed conference.

i. The percentage of the total cost (which must be less than 100 percent) being requested from CDC.

j. The relationship of the conference to CDC TOPICS of special interest above.

Also include the name of the organization, primary contact person's name, mailing address, telephone number, and if available, fax number and e-mail address. Current recipients of CDC HIV funding must provide the award number and title of the funded programs. No attachments, booklets, or other documents accompanying the LOI will be considered. The two-page limitation (inclusive of letterhead and signatures), must be observed or the letter of intent will be returned without review.

CDC will review the LOIs based on the following criteria:

a. Documented need for the proposed conference;

b. Potential contribution to the prevention of HIV/AIDS;

c. National HIV prevention priorities based on emerging trends in the epidemic:

(1) Prevention of HIV transmission through behavior change.

(2) Providing comprehensive prevention services to persons living with HIV.

(3) Building capacity and enhancing HIV prevention programs for populations at higher risk for infection (e.g., MSM, IDU, and their sex and needle-sharing partners), especially in communities of color.

d. The proposed conference's relationship to the CDC determined topics of special interest;

e. Timing of the conference that will allow for CDC input; and

f. Availability of funds.

Use the information in sections D. Program Requirements, G. Evaluation Criteria, and H. Other Requirements to develop your application content. (Do not use the instructions in PHS 5161 package to complete your narrative.) Your application will be evaluated on the criteria listed, so it is important to follow them in laying out your program plan.

The narrative should be no more than 12 double-spaced pages, printed on one side, with one-inch margins, and 12-point font. Please write your narrative in English only and do not use jargon and abbreviations. Pages must be clearly numbered, and a complete index to the application and its appendices must be included. The original and two required copies of the application must be submitted Unstapled and Unbound. Materials which should be part of the basic plan should not be in the appendices.

Include the following information:

a. A project summary cover sheet that includes:

(1) Application category (1, 2, or 3).

(2) Name of organization.

(3) Name of conference.

(4) Location of conference.

(5) Date(s) of conference.

(6) Target population(s) (e.g., youth, women, MSM, IDU).

(7) Intended audience and number.

(8) Dollar amount requested.

(9) Total conference budget.

b. Biographical sketches and job descriptions of the individuals responsible for planning and coordinating the conference.

c. A Budget Narrative separately identifying and justifying line items to which the requested Federal funds would be applied.

d. A draft agenda for the proposed conference.

e. Award number and title of funded programs for current recipients of CDC HIV funding. Applicants must not have submitted the same proposal for review for funding to other parts of CDC.

If your conference dates fall between July 1 and December 31, 2001, you can apply under Cycle I.

If your conference dates fall between January 1 and June 30, 2002, you can apply under Cycle II.

If your conference dates fall between July 1 and December 31, 2002, you can apply under Cycle III.

If your conference dates fall between January 1 and June 30, 2003, you can apply under Cycle IV.

Letter of Intent Due Dates:

Cycle I: February 16, 2001: For conferences July 1-December 31, 2001.

Cycle II: July 13, 2001: For conferences January 1-June 30, 2002.

Cycle III: January 18, 2002: For conferences July 1-December 31, 2002.

Cycle IV: July 19, 2002: For conferences January 1-June 30, 2003.

On or before the above dates. Submit the original and two signed copies of the LOI to: Edna Green, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 01025, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, M/S K-75, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146.

If your LOI does not arrive in time for submission to the review group, it will not be considered in the current competition unless you can provide proof that you mailed it on or before the deadline (e.g., receipt from U.S. Postal Service or a commercial carrier; private metered postmarks are not acceptable).

Submit the original and two copies of PHS 5161 (OMB Number 0937-0189). Forms are available at the following Internet address: http://forms.psc.gov/forms/phs/ps5161-1.pdf or in the application kit.

On or before the above dates, submit the application to the Grants Management Specialist identified in the “Where to Obtain Additional Information” section of this announcement.

Deadline: Applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline if they are either:

(a) Received on or before the deadline date; or

(b) Sent on or before the deadline date and received in time for submission to the independent review group. (Applicants must request a legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark or obtain a legibly dated receipt from a commercial carrier or U.S. Postal Service. Private metered postmarks shall not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing.)

Late Applications: Applications which do not meet the criteria in (a) or (b) above are considered late applications, will not be considered, and will be returned to the applicant.

LOIs will be reviewed by CDC and an invitation to submit a full application will be made based on the following criteria:

1. Documented need for the proposed conference;

2. Potential contribution to the prevention of HIV/AIDS;

3. National HIV prevention priorities based on emerging trends in the epidemic:

a. Prevention of HIV transmission through behavior change.

b. Providing comprehensive prevention services to persons living with HIV.

c. Building capacity and enhancing HIV prevention programs for populations at higher risk for infection (e.g., MSM, IDU, and their sex and needle-sharing partners), especially in communities of color.

4. The proposed conference's relationship to the CDC determined topics of special interest;

5. Timing of the conference that will allow for CDC input; and

6. Availability of funds.

Each application will be evaluated individually against the following criteria (TOTALING 100 POINTS) by an independent review group appointed by CDC. Use these headings in preparing your application.

1. Category-Specific Criterion (20 points):

a. If Applying Under Category 1—Sharing Lessons Learned From HIV Prevention Program, Behavioral Interventions, or Service Delivery and Networking With Other Organizations and Agencies: Extent to which the applicant provides evidence that participants and presenters will have the opportunity to interact during the conference, share information on successful and unsuccessful program experiences, and develop collaborative working relationships.

b. If Applying Under Category 2—Technical Support for HIV Prevention Program Services for a Defined Population or Geographic Area: Extent to which the applicant specifically relates the content of the conference to HIV prevention community planning priorities for a defined population, or within a specific geographic area, and the extent to which the Applicant justifies the need for the proposed conference.

c. If Applying Under Category 3—Technology Transfer Training: Extent to which the applicant demonstrates the scientific soundness of the technology to be transferred, as evidenced by its inclusion in HIV prevention research publications, peer reviewed journals, or scientific consensus panel review, and the extent of the need for applying the new technology or knowledge by HIV prevention programs.

The following criteria apply to all applications:

2. Proposed Program and Technical Approach (30 points):

a. The extent to which the proposed conference description demonstrates a relationship to HIV prevention and education, responds to a specific public health need, influences public health practices, and indicates collaboration with other agencies serving the intended audience, including local health and education agencies concerned with HIV prevention.

b. The applicant's description of conference objectives in terms of quality, specificity, and the feasibility of the conference based on the operational plan, and the extent to which evaluation mechanisms for the conference adequately assess increased knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of the target participants.

c. The relevance and effectiveness of the proposed agenda in addressing the chosen HIV prevention and education topic(s).

d. The degree to which conference activities proposed for CDC funding strictly adhere to the prevention of HIV transmission. For conferences dealing with people living with HIV/AIDS; the degree to which conference activities focus on primary and secondary prevention goals.

3. Applicant Capability and Experience (25 points):

a. The adequacy and commitment of institutional resources to administer the program for the proposed conference.

b. The adequacy of existing and proposed facilities and resources for conducting conference activities.

c. The degree to which the applicant has established and used critical linkages with health and education departments, and community planning groups with the mandate for HIV prevention. Letters of support (limit of five) from such agencies which address related capability and experience should be included. They must explain how the agency will work with the applicant to plan the proposed conference. Letters that do not pertain directly to the proposed conference will not be considered.

4. Qualifications of Program Personnel (25 points):

a. The qualifications, experience, and commitment of the principal staff person, and his or her ability to devote adequate time and effort to provide effective leadership.

b. The competence of associate staff persons, discussion leaders, and speakers to accomplish conference objectives.

c. The degree to which the application demonstrates that all key personnel have education and expertise relative to the conference objectives, are informed about the transmission of HIV, and understand nationwide information and education efforts currently underway that may affect, and be affected by, the proposed conference.

5. Budget Justification and Adequacy of Facilities (not scored): The proposed budget will be evaluated on the basis of its reasonableness, concise and clear justification, consistency with the intended use of cooperative agreement funds, and the extent to which the applicant documents financial support from other sources.

Provide CDC with the original plus two copies of the final financial status report (reporting actual expenses) and performance report, no more than 90 days after the end of the budget/project period. The performance report should include:

1. The cooperative agreement number;

2. Title of the conference;

3. Name of the principal investigator, program director or coordinator;

4. Name of the organization that conducted the conference;

5. A copy of the agenda;

6. A list of individuals who participated in the formally planned sessions of the meeting;

7. A summarization of the meeting results, including a discussion of its achievement of the stated conference objectives; and

8. The Program Review Panel's report that all written materials have been reviewed as required.

With the prior approval of CDC, copies of proceedings or publications resulting from the conference may be substituted for the final performance report, provided they contain the information requested in items 1 through 8 above.

Send all reports to the Grants Management Specialist identified in the “Where to Obtain Additional Information” section of this announcement.

The following additional requirements are applicable to this program. For a complete description of each, see Attachment I in the application kit.

See Attachment II for Background Statement

This program is authorized under the Public Health Service Act, Section 301(a), 42 U.S.C. 241(a), as amended and Section 317(a), 42 U.S.C. 247b(a), as amended. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.941.

This and other CDC announcements can be found on the CDC home page Internet address—http://www.cdc.gov. Click on “Funding” then “Grants and Cooperative Agreements.”

To receive additional written information and to request an application kit, call 1-888-GRANTS4 (1-888-472-6874). You will be asked to leave your name and address, and will be instructed to identify the Announcement number of interest (Announcement 01025).

If you have questions after reviewing the contents of all the documents, business management technical assistance may be obtained from: Edna Green, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 01025, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone (404) 488-2743, E-mail address ecg4@cdc.gov.

For program technical assistance, contact: Sheila Isoke, Supervisory Public Health Advisor, Training and Technical Support Systems Branch, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention—Intervention Research and Support, National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., M/S E40, Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone: (404) 639-0962, E-mail address: shc1@cdc.gov.

This gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463) of October 6, 1972, that the charter for the Advisory Committee for Injury Prevention and Control of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, has been renewed for a 2-year period, through October 31, 2002.

Periodically, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) publishes abstracts of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget, 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)-443-1129.

The following request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995:

The Health Education Assistance (HEAL) program provided federally-insured loans to students in schools of allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatric medicine, pharmacy, public health, allied health, or chiropractic, and graduate students in health administration or clinical psychology through September 30, 1998. Eligible lenders, such as banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, pension funds, State agencies, HEAL schools, and insurance companies, make new refinanced HEAL loans which are insured by the Federal Government against loss due to borrower's death, disability, bankruptcy, and default. The basic purpose of the program was to assure the availability of funds for loans to eligible students who needed to borrow money to pay for their educational loans. Currently, the program refinances previous HEAL loans, monitors the Federal liability, and assists in default prevention activities. The HEAL borrower, the borrower's physician, and the holder of the loan completes the Physician's Certification form to certify that the HEAL borrower meets the total and permanent disability provisions.

The Department uses this form to obtain detailed information about disability claims which includes the following: (1) The borrower's consent to release medical records to the Department of Health and Human Services and to the holder of the borrower's HEAL loans, (2) pertinent information supplied by the certifying physician, (3) the physician's certification that the borrower is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a medically determinable impairment that is expected to continue for a long and indefinite period of time or to result in death, and (4) information from the lender on the unpaid balance. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in disapproval of a disability claim.

The estimate of burden for the Physician's Certification form is as follows:

Written comments and recommendations concerning the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of this notice to: John Morrall, Human Resources and Housing Branch, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.

This notice amends Part R of the Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (60 FR 56605 as amended November 6, 1995, as last amended at 65 FR 70358-9, dated November 22, 2000).

This notice reflects the functional changes in the Division of Interdisciplinary and Community Based Programs (RPE), and the Division of Public Health and Allied Health (RPB), Bureau of Health Professions (RP).

Make the following changes:

1. Delete the functional statement for the Division of Interdisciplinary and Community Based Programs in its entirety and replace with the following:

Serves as the principal focal point for specialized DHHS interagency projects, HRSA initiatives and Bureau of Health Professions interdivisional activities. Specifically: (1) Promotes, designs, supports and administers activities relating to the planning and development of nationally integrated health professions education programs; (2) administers special projects of the Office of the Secretary, such as the primary Care Policy Fellowship Program and the Secretary's Award Program for Innovations in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; (3) promotes, plans and develops collaborative, interdisciplinary activities in the speciality areas of behavioral/mental health, rural health, geriatrics and the associated health professions, including veterinary medicine, optometry, and pharmacy; allied health professions, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical technology, dental hygiene, respiratory therapy, radiography, radiation therapy, emergency medical technicians, and a long list of similar professionals; chiropractic health care; social workers, especially in medical settings; clinical psychology; mental health workers; and other new and developing health disciplines; (4) promotes quality improvement in health professions education through collaboration and partnerships with national and international institutes and centers for quality improvement; (5) promotes and supports academic-community partnerships whose goal is the development of interdisciplinary, community-based programs designed to improve access to health care through improving the quality of health professions education and training; (6) collaborates with relevant offices of the Bureau, HRSA and the Department; and (7) maintains liaison with related professional groups, foundations, and other private and government organizations as needed.

2. Abolish the Division of Public Health and Allied Health. These functions are being redistributed within the bureau.

All delegations and redelegations of authority which were in effect immediately prior to the effective date hereof have been continued in effect in them or their successors pending further redelegations.

This reorganization is effective upon date of signature.

This notice amends Part R of the Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (60 FR 56605 as amended November 6, 1995, as last amended at 65 FR 70358-9, dated November 22, 2000).

This notice reflects the functional changes in the Division of Vaccine Injury Compensation (RP9), Bureau of Health Professions (RP).

Delete the functional statement for the Division of Vaccine Injury Compensation in its entirety and replace with the following:

The Division of Vaccine Injury Compensation (RP9) (DVIC), on behalf of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), administers all statutory authorities related to the operation of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) by the (1) evaluation of petitions for compensation filed under the VICP through medical review and assessment of compensability for all complete claims; (2) processing of awards for compensation made under the VICP; (3) promulgation of regulations to revise the Vaccine Injury Table; (4) provision of professional and administrative support to the Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV); (5) development and maintenance of all automated information systems necessary for program implementation; (6) provision and dissemination of program information; (7) promotion of safer childhood vaccines; and (8) maintains a working relationship with other Federal and private sector partners in the administration and operation of the VICP.

All delegations and redelegations of authority which were in effect immediately prior to the effective date hereof have been continued in effect in them or their successors pending further redelegations.

This reorganization is effective upon date of signature.

Pursuant to section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Research on Minority Health.

The meeting will be open to the public, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting.

Pursuant to section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the President's Cancer Panel.

The meeting will be open to the public, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting.

Pursuant to section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Advisory Committee to the Director, National Cancer Institute.

The meeting will be open to the public, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting.

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

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The 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.

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 National Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NACCAM).

The meeting will be open to the public as indicated below, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting.

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

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research.

The meeting will be open to the public as indicated below, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting.

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The 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.

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.

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

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 522b(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.

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

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The 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.

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

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The 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.

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

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The 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.

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

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The 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.

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

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

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

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The 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.

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

The meeting will be open to the public as indicated below, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting.

The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The 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.

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.

Pursuant to section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Research on Women's Health.

The meeting will be open to the public, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting.

Pursuant to Public Law 92-463, notice is hereby given of the first meeting of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Xenotransplantation (SACX), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The meeting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 20-21, 2001, at the DoubleTree Rockville Hotel, 1750 Rockville Pike, MD 20852. The meeting will be open to the public; however, seating is limited and pre-registration is encouraged (see below). The first SACX meeting will be primarily for orientation and organizational purposes. There will also be a limited period of time provided for public comment; interested individuals should contact the SACX Executive Director (see below).

Under authority of 42 U.S.C. 217a, section 222 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended, the DHHS established the SACX to advise and make recommendations to the Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary for Health, on all aspects of the scientific development and clinical application of xenotransplantation. The SACX is directed to advise DHHS on the current state of knowledge regarding xenotransplantation; identify and discuss the medical, public health, scientific, ethical, legal and/or socioeconomic issues raised by xenotransplantation clinical research; advise DHHS on the potential for transmission of infectious diseases as a consequence of xenotransplantation; recommend, as needed, changes to the PHS Guideline on Infectious Disease Issues in Xenotransplantation; and discuss additional issues, including international policies and developments, that are relevant to xenotransplantation.

The SACX is composed of 18 voting, non-governmental experts in relevant medical, scientific, and professional fields such as xenotransplantation, epidemiology, virology, microbiology, infectious diseases, molecular biology, veterinary medicine, immunology, transplantation surgery, public health, applicable law, bioethics, social sciences, psychology, patient advocacy, and animal welfare. Of the appointed members, at least one is a current member of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Biologic Response Modifiers Advisory Committee and of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee. The SACX also includes non-voting, ex officio members from relevant DHHS components, including the Office of the Secretary, CDC, FDA, Health Resources and Services Administration, and the National Institutes of Health.

The draft meeting agenda and roster will be available at http://www4.od.nih.gov/oba/Sacx.htm in February. For pre-registration, please contact Technical Resources International (Sharon Leeney) at 301-564-6400. Individuals who wish to provide public comments or who plan to attend the meeting and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the SACX Executive Director, Dr. Mary Groesch, by telephone at 301-496-0785 or email at groeschm@od.nih.gov. The SACX office is located at 6750 Rockledge Drive, Suite 750, MSC 7985, Bethesda, MD 20892-7985.

Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before January 20, 2001. Pursuant to § 60.13 of 36 CFR Part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded to the National Register, National Park Service, 1849 C St. NW., NC400, Washington, DC 20240. Written comments should be submitted by February 15, 2001.

On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject five-year reviews, the United States International Trade Commission determines,2 pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)), that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on helical spring lock washers from China and Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.

The Commission instituted these reviews on November 2, 1999 (64 FR 59204) and determined on February 3, 2000, that it would conduct full reviews (65 FR 7890, February 16, 2000). Notice of the scheduling of the Commission's reviews and of a public hearing to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register on July 25, 2000 (65 FR 45801). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, on November 30, 2000, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel.

The Commission transmitted its determinations in these reviews to the Secretary of Commerce on January 25, 2001. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3384 (January 2001), entitled Helical Spring Lock Washers from China and Taiwan: Investigations Nos. 731-TA-624-625 (Review).

On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission determines, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673(b)(a)),2 that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is threatened with materially injury by reason of imports from France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom of low enriched uranium, that are alleged to be subsidized by the Governments of France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom and that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV).

Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission's rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigations. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling which will be published in the Federal Register as provided in section 207.21 of the Commission's rules upon notice from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) of affirmative preliminary determinations in the investigations under section 703(b) and 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative final determinations in these investigations under section 705(a) and 735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not enter a separate appearance for the final phase of the investigations. Industrial users, and, if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigations.

On December 7, 2000, a petition was filed with the Commission and Commerce by USEC Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary United States Enrichment Corp., Bethesda, MD, alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured and threatened with material injury by reason of subsidized and LTFV imports of low enriched uranium from France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Accordingly, effective December 7, 2000, the Commission instituted countervailing duty and antidumping investigations Nos. 701-TA-409-412 and 731-TA-909-912 (Preliminary).

Notice of the institution of the Commission's investigations and of a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of December 14, 2000 (65 FR 78187). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on December 28, 2000, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel.

The Commission transmitted its determination in these investigations to the Secretary of Commerce on January 22, 2001. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3388 (January 2001), entitled Low Enriched Uranium From France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom: Investigations Nos. 701-TA-409-412 and 731-TA-909-912 (Preliminary).

In accordance with Departmental policy, 28 C.F.R. 50.7, notice is hereby given that a proposed Settlement Agreement in In re Ecolaire Incorporated, C.A. No. 99-2520 (Bnkr. Ct. Del.), was lodged on January 19, 2001, with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Settlement Agreement resolves the United States' claims against Ecolaire Incorporated (“Ecolaire”) with respect to past response costs incurred and future costs to be incurred, pursuant to Section 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9607, in connection with the clean-up of the Welsh Road Site. The Site is located in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania.

Under the Settlement Agreement, Ecolaire has agreed to give EPA, a general unsecured creditor, an allowed claim in the amount of $13,277 in reimbursement of past and future response costs incurred in connection with the Site. Ecolaire will pay this allowed claim on the same basis as it pays the allowed claims of all other unsecured creditors.

The Department of Justice will receive, for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication, comments relating to the proposed Settlement Agreement. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. 20530, and should refer to In re Ecolaire Incorporated, DOJ Reference No. 90-11-2-207/7.

The proposed Settlement Agreement may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Chemical Bank Plaza, 1201 Market Street, Suite 1100, Wilmington, Delaware 19899; and the Region III Office of the Environmental Protection Agency, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. A copy of the proposed Settlement Agreement may be obtained by mail from the Department of Justice Consent Decree Library, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, D.C. 20044. In requesting a copy, please refer to the referenced case and enclose a check in the amount of $2.00 (.25 cents per page production costs), payable to the Consent Decree Library.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, notice is given that the Department of Justice proposes to modify the following systems of records:

The Department has modified all of its systems of records to include a new routine use that allows disclosure to former employees for purposes of responding to official inquiries by government entities or professional licensing authorities in accordance with the Department's regulation governing access under such circumstances, 28 CFR 16.300-01. The new routine use also allows disclosure to former employees when the Department requires information and/or consultation assistance from the former employee that is necessary for personnel-related or other official purposes regarding a matter within that person's former area of responsibility.

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4) and (11), the public is given a 30-day period in which to comment; and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which has oversight responsibility under the Privacy Act, requires a 40-day period in which to conclude its review of the system. Therefore, please submit any comments by March 2, 2001. The public, OMB, and the Congress are invited to submit any comments to Mary E. Cahill, Management and Planing Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530-0001 (room 1400, National Place Building).

A description of the modification to the Department's systems of records is provided below. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(r), the Department has provided a report to OMB and the Congress.

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting:

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting:

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting:

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting:

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-4631, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting:

Reason for Closing: During the closed sessions, review of proposals include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act.

In accordance with the federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meetings of the Special Emphasis Panel in Mathematical Sciences (1204):

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-363, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting:

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting:

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting:

In accordance with a notice received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, dated January 24, 2001, the above-numbered Declaration is hereby amended to include the following counties: Cleburne, Fulton, Greene, Marion and Stone as disaster areas due to damages caused by a severe winter ice storm beginning on December 12, 2000 and continuing through January 8, 2001.

In addition, applications for economic injury loans from small businesses located in the following contiguous counties may be filed until the specified date at the previously designated location: Clay and Randolph in the State of Arkansas, and Howell, Oregon and Taney County in the State of Missouri.

Any counties contiguous to the above-named primary counties and not listed herein have been previously declared.

All other information remains the same, i.e., the deadline for filing applications for physical damage is February 27, 2001 and for economic injury the deadline is October 1, 2001.

In accordance with a notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, dated January 23, 2001, the above-numbered Declaration is hereby amended to include the following counties in the State of Oklahoma as disaster areas due to damages caused by a severe winter ice storm beginning on December 25, 2000 and continuing through January 10, 2001: Caddo, Comanche, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Ottawa, Rogers, and Tillman.

In addition, applications for economic injury loans from small businesses located in the following contiguous counties may be filed until the specified date at the previously designated location: Blaine, Custer, Jackson, Kiowa and Washita in Oklahoma; Labette and Cherokee in Kansas; McDonald and Newton in Missouri; and Wilbarger in Texas. Any counties contiguous to the above named primary counties and not listed here have been previously declared.

The economic injury number for the State of Missouri is 9K43.

All other information remains the same, i.e., the deadline for filing applications for physical damage is March 6, 2001 and for economic injury the deadline is October 5, 2001.

The U.S. Small Business Administration Region I Advisory Council, located in the geographical area of Augusta, Maine will hold a public meeting at 10:00 a.m. on February 27, 2001 at the U.S. Federal Building, 40 Western Avenue, Room 510, Augusta, Maine to discuss such matters as may be presented by members, staff of the U.S. Small Business Administration, or others present.

For further information, write or call Mary McAleney, District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration, 40 Western Avenue, Augusta, Maine 04330; telephone 207-622-8378.