This matter is before me upon a Recommended Decision and Order of an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”), as further described below.

In a Charging Letter filed on January 28, 2005, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) alleged that respondent Phaedon Nicholas Criton Constan-Tatos a.k.a. Fred Tatos (“Tatos”) committed five violations of the Export Administration Regulations (the “Regulations”)  1 , issued under the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. app. sections 2401-2420 (2000)) (the “Act”). 2 Specifically, BIS alleged that Tatos committed two violations of section 764.2(a), two violations of section 764.2(e), and one violation of section 764.2(k) of the Regulations. The Charging Letter alleged that, in violation of a denial of export privileges imposed against Suburban Guns (Pty) Ltd. (“Suburban Guns”) by BIS on April 1, 1998, 3 Tatos twice facilitated the acquisition by Suburban Guns of shotgun screw chokes, choke tubes, and barrels, which are classified under Export Control Classification Number (“ECCN”) 0A984, and of other shotgun accessories, which are designated as EAR99 items, from U.S. companies. 4 The Charging Letter further alleged that Tatos committed these acts in violation of the Denial Order imposed against Suburban Guns with knowledge that violations of an Order issued under the Act and the Regulations would occur. Finally, the Charging Letter alleged that Tatos made a false representation to an official of BIS during BIS's investigation of this case when he stated in an e-mail communication to a BIS Office of Export Enforcement Special Agent that Suburban Guns had not imported any items from the United States since the imposition of the Denial Order against it.

BIS's Charging Letter was served by certified mail on Tatos on January 28, 2005, and received on or about February 11, 2005. Tatos did not file an answer to BIS's Charging Letter with the ALJ.

On August 4, 2005, BIS filed a Motion for Default with the ALJ, recommending that Tatos be denied export privileges for a period of five years and that Tatos be required to pay a $55,000 penalty. Thereafter, on September 21, 2005, based on the record before it, the ALJ issued a Recommended Decision and Order in which he found that Tatos committed five violations of the Regulations and recommended the penalty proposed by BIS—denial of Tatos' export privileges for five years and imposition of a $55,000 penalty against Tatos.

The ALJ's Recommended Decision and Order, together with the entire record in this case, has been referred to me for final action under section 766.22 of the Regulations. I find that the record supports the ALJ's findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding the liability of Tatos for the above-referenced charges. I also find that the penalty recommended by the ALJ is appropriate, given the nature of the violations and the importance of preventing future unauthorized exports. Based on my review of the entire record, I affirm the findings of fact and conclusions of law in the ALJ's Recommended Decision and Order.

Accordingly, It Is Therefore Ordered,

First, that a civil penalty of $55,000 is assessed against Phaedon Nicholas Criton Constan-Tatos a.k.a. Fred Tatos (“Tatos”), which shall be paid to the U.S. Department of Commerce within 30 days from the date of entry of this Order. Payment shall be made in the manner specified in the attached instructions.

Second, that, pursuant to the Debt Collection Act of 1982, as amended (31 U.S.C. 3701-3720E (2000)), the civil penalty owed under this Order accrues interest as more fully described in the attached Notice, and, if payment is not made by the due date specified herein, Tatos will be assessed, in addition to the full amount of the civil penalty and interest, a penalty charge and an administrative charge, as more fully described in the attached Notice.

Third, that the timely payment of the civil penalty set forth above is hereby made a condition to the granting, restoration, or continuing validity of any export license, license exception, permission, or privilege granted, or to be granted, to Tatos. Accordingly, if Tatos should fail to pay the civil penalty in a timely manner, the undersigned may enter an Order denying all of Tatos' export privileges for a period of one year from the date of entry of this Order.

Fourth, that, for a period of five years from the date of this Order, Phaedon Nicholas Criton Constan-Tatos a.k.a. Fred Tatos 119 Main Road, P.O. Box 30, Plumstead 7800, Cape Town, South Africa, and when acting for or on behalf of Tatos, his representatives, agents, assigns, and employees (“Denied Person”), may not, directly or indirectly, participate in any way in any transaction involving any commodity, software or technology (hereinafter collectively referred to as “item”) exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or in any other activity subject to the Regulations, including, but not limited to:

A. Applying for, obtaining, or using any license, License Exception, or export control document;

B. Carrying on negotiations concerning, or ordering, buying, receiving, using, selling, delivering, storing, disposing of, forwarding, transporting, financing, or otherwise servicing in any way, any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or in any other activity subject to the Regulations; or

C. Benefiting in any way from any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or in any other activity subject to the Regulations.

Fifth, that no person may, directly or indirectly, do any of the following:

A. Export or reexport to or on behalf of the Denied Person any item subject to the Regulations;

B. Take any action that facilitates the acquisition or attempted acquisition by the Denied Person of the ownership, possession, or control of any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States, including financing or other support activities related to a transaction whereby the Denied Person acquires or attempts to acquire such ownership, possession or control;

C. Take any action to acquire from or to facilitate the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the Denied Person of any item subject to the Regulations that has been exported from the United States;

D. Obtain from the Denied Person in the United States any item subject to the Regulations with knowledge or reason to know that the item will be, or is intended to be, exported from the United States; or

E. Engage in any transaction to service any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States and that is owned, possessed or controlled by the Denied Person, or service any item, of whatever origin, that is owned, possessed or controlled by the Denied Person if such service involves the use of any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States. For purposes of this paragraph, servicing means installation, maintenance, repair, modification or testing.

Sixth, that, after notice and opportunity for comment as provided in section 766.23 of the Regulations, any person, firm, corporation, or business organization related to the Denied Person by affiliation, ownership, control, or position of responsibility in the conduct of trade or related services may also be made subject to the provisions of this Order.

Seventh, that this Order does not prohibit any export, re-export or other transaction subject to the Regulations where the only items involved that are subject to the Regulations are the foreign-produced direct product of U.S.-origin technology.

Eighth, that this Order shall be served on the Respondent and on BIS, and shall be published in the Federal Register . In addition, the ALJ's Recommended Decision and Order, except for the section related to the Recommended Order, shall be published in the Federal Register .

This Order, which constitutes the final agency action in this matter, is effective upon publication in the Federal Register .

On January 28, 2005, the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce (hereinafter, “BIS”), issued a charging letter initiating this administrative enforcement proceeding against Phaedon Nicholas Criton Constan-Tatos (a.k.a. Fred Tatos) (hereinafter, “Tatos” ). The charging letter alleged that Tatos committed five (5) violations of the Export Administration Regulations (currently codified at 15 CFR parts 730-74 (2005)) (“the Regulations”), 1 issued under the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended. 2

This matter is before me upon a Recommended Decision and Order of an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”), as further described below.

In a charging letter filed on January 28, 2005, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) alleged that respondent Suburban Guns (Pty) Ltd. (“Suburban Guns”) committed four violations of the Export Administration Regulations (the “Regulations”), 1 issued under the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. app. §§ 2401-2420 (2000)) (the “Act”). 2 Specifically, BIS alleged that Suburban Guns committed two violations of section 764.2(a) and two violations of section 764.2(e) of the Regulations. The charging letter alleged that, in violation of a denial of export privileges imposed against it by BIS on April 1, 1998, 3 Suburban Guns placed two orders with U.S. companies for shotgun screw chokes, choke tubes, and barrels, which are classified under Export Control Classification Number (“ECCN”) 0A984, and for other shotgun accessories, which are designated as EAR99 items. 4 The charging letter further alleged that Suburban Guns committed these acts in violation of the Denial Order imposed against it with knowledge that a violation of an Order issued under the Act and the Regulations would occur.

BIS's charging letter was served by certified mail on Suburban Guns on January 28, 2005, and received on or about February 10, 2005. Suburban Guns did not file an answer to BIS's charging letter with the ALJ.

On August 4, 2005, BIS filed a Motion for Default with the ALJ, recommending that Suburban Guns be denied export privileges for a period of five years, beginning on July 25, 2007 when its current Denial Order expires, and that Suburban Guns be required to pay a $44,000 penalty. Thereafter, on September 21, 2005, based on the record before it, the ALJ issued a Recommended Decision and Order in which he found that Suburban Guns committed four violations of the Regulations and recommended the penalty proposed by BIS—denial of Suburban Guns' export privileges for five years, beginning on July 25, 2007, and imposition of a $44,000 penalty against Suburban Guns.

The ALJ's Recommended Decision and Order, together with the entire record in this case, has been referred to me for final action under section 766.22 of the Regulations. I find that the record supports the ALJ's findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding the liability of Suburban Guns for the above-referenced charges. I also find that the penalty recommended by the ALJ is appropriate, given the nature of the violations and the importance of preventing future unauthorized exports. Based on my review of the entire record, I affirm the findings of fact and conclusions of law in the ALJ's Recommended Decision and Order.

Accordingly, it is Therefore Order,

First, that a civil penalty of $44,000 is assessed against Suburban Guns, which shall be paid to the U.S. Department of Commerce within 30 days from the date of entry of this Order. Payment shall be made in the manner specified in the attached instructions.

Second, that, pursuant to the Debt Collection Act of 1982, as amended (31 U.S.C. 3701-3720E (2000)), the civil penalty owned under this Order accrues interest as more fully described in the attached Notice, and, if payment is not made by the due date specified herein, Suburban Guns will be assessed, in addition to the full amount of the civil penalty and interest, a penalty charge and an administrative charge, as more fully described in the attached Notice.

Third, that the timely payment of the civil penalty set forth above is hereby made a condition to the granting, restoration, or continuing validity of any export license, license exception, permission, or privileged granted, or to be granted, to Suburban Guns. Accordingly, if Suburban Guns should fail to pay the civil penalty in a timely manner, the undersigned may enter an Order denying all of Suburban Guns' export privileges for a period of one year from the date of entry of this Order.

Fourth, that, for a period of five years from July 25, 2007, the date of expiration of the Denial Order imposed against Suburban Guns in Action Affecting Export Privileges; Suburban Guns (Pty) Ltd., 63, FR 15828 (Apr. 1, 1998), Suburban Guns (Pty) Ltd. 119 Main Road, P.O. Box 30, Plumstead 7800, Cape Town, South Africa, and all of its successors or assigns, and, when acting for or on behalf of Suburban Guns, its officers, representatives, agents, and employees (“Denied Person”), may not, directly or indirectly, participate in any way in any transaction involving any commodity, software or technology (hereinafter collectively referred to as “item”) exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or in any other activity subject to the Regulations, including, but not limited to:

A. Applying for, obtaining, or using any license, License Exception, or export control document;

B. Carrying on negotiations concerning, or ordering, buying, receiving, using, selling, delivering, storing, disposing of, forwarding, transporting, financing, or otherwise servicing in any way, any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or in any other activity subject to the Regulations; or

C. Benefiting in any way from any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or in any other activity subject to the Regulations.

Fifth, that no person may, directly or indirectly, do any of the following:

A. Export or reexport to or on behalf of the Denied Person any item subject to the Regulations;

B. Take any action that facilitates the acquisition or attempted acquisition by the Denied Person of the ownership, possession, or control of any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States, including financing or other support activities related to a transaction whereby the Denied Person acquires or attempts to acquire such ownership, possession or control;

C. Take any action to acquire from or to facilitate the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the Denied Person of any item subject to the Regulations that has been exported from the United States;

D. Obtain from the Denied Person in the United States any item subject to the Regulations with knowledge or reason to know that the item will be, or is intended to be, exported from the United States; or

E. Engage in any transaction to service any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States and that is owned, possessed or controlled by the Denied Person, or service any item, of whatever origin, that is owned, possessed or controlled by the Denied Person if such service involves the use of any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States. For purposes of this paragraph, servicing means installation, maintenance, repair, modification or testing.

Sixth, that, after notice and opportunity for comment as provided in section 766.23 of the Regulations, any person, firm, corporation, or business organization related to the Denied Person by affiliation, ownership, control, or position of responsibility in the conduct of trade or related services may also be made subject to the provisions of this Order.

Seventh, that this Order does not prohibit any export, re-export or other transaction subject to the Regulations where the only items involved that are subject to the Regulations are the foreign-produced direct product of U.S.-origin technology.

Eighth, that this Order shall be served on the Respondent and on BIS, and shall be published in the Federal Register . In addition, the ALJ's Recommended Decision and Order, except for the section related to the Recommended Order, shall be published in the Federal Register .

This Order, which constitutes the final agency section in this matter, is effective upon publication in the Federal Register .

Dates:

Applications Available: November 15, 2005.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 17, 2006.

Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education (IHEs).

Estimated Available Funds: $150,000. The Administration has requested $150,000 for this program for FY 2006. The actual level of funding, if any, depends on final congressional action. However, we are inviting applications to allow enough time to complete the grant process if Congress appropriates funds for this program.

Maximum Award: We will reject any application that proposes a budget exceeding $150,000 for a single budget period of 12 months. The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services may change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal Register .

Number of Awards: 1.

Project Period: Up to 60 months.

Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to provide research training and experience at an advanced level to individuals with doctorates or similar advanced degrees who have clinical or other relevant experience. ARRT projects train rehabilitation researchers, including individuals with disabilities, with particular attention to research areas that support the implementation and objectives of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Act), and that improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Act.

Program Requirements: ARRT projects must carry out all of the following activities—(1) Recruit and select candidates for advanced research training; (2) Provide a training program that includes didactic and classroom instruction, is multidisciplinary, emphasizes scientific methodology, and may involve collaboration among institutions; (3) Provide research experience, laboratory experience, or its equivalent in a community-based research setting, and a practicum that involves each individual in clinical research and in practical activities with organizations representing individuals with disabilities; (4) Provide academic mentorship or guidance, and opportunities for scientific collaboration with qualified researchers at the host university and other appropriate institutions; and (5) Provide opportunities for participation in the development of professional presentations and publications, and for attendance at professional conferences and meetings, as appropriate for the individual's field of study and level of experience.

Furthering the employment of individuals with disabilities is a critical part of NIDRR's mission. For this reason, applicants for funding under this program must target advanced rehabilitation research training that will enable scientists to improve employment outcomes of individuals with disabilities. This may include, but is not limited to, methods in areas such as econometrics, labor force analysis, workforce development, and vocational rehabilitation strategies.

It is expected that applicants will articulate goals, objectives, and expected outcomes for the proposed capacity building activities. Applicants should describe expected public benefits, especially benefits for individuals with disabilities, and propose projects designed to demonstrate outcomes that are consistent with the proposed goals. Applicants are encouraged to include information describing how they will measure outcomes, including the indicators that will represent the end-result. Submission of this information is voluntary except where required by the selection criteria listed in the application package.

The ARRT projects are in concert with NIDRR's proposed Long-Range Plan (Plan) published in the Federal Register on July 27, 2005 (70 FR 43522). The Plan is comprehensive and integrates many issues relating to disability and rehabilitation research topics. While applicants will find many sections in the Plan that support potential research to be conducted under these program requirements, the specific reference to the program requirements is in Part C, Chapter I, Section A Employment. The Plan can be accessed on the Internet at the following site: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/other/2005-3/072705d.html.

Through the implementation of the Plan, NIDRR seeks to—(1) Improve the quality and utility of disability and rehabilitation research; (2) Foster an exchange of expertise, information, and training to facilitate the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the unique needs of traditionally underserved populations; (3) Determine best strategies and programs to improve rehabilitation outcomes for underserved populations; (4) Identify research gaps; (5) Identify mechanisms of integrating research and practice; and (6) Disseminate findings.

Program Authority: 29 U.S.C. 762(k).

Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, and 97. (b) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR part 350.

Type of Award: Discretionary grants.

Estimated Available Funds: $150,000. The Administration has requested $150,000 for this program for FY 2006. The actual level of funding, if any, depends on final congressional action. However, we are inviting applications to allow enough time to complete the grant process if Congress appropriates funds for this program.

Maximum Award: We will reject any application that proposes a budget exceeding $150,000 for a single budget period of 12 months. The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services may change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal Register .

Number of Awards: 1.

Project Period: Up to 60 months.

1. Eligible Applicants: IHEs.

2. Cost Sharing or Matching: This program does not involve cost sharing or matching.

1. Address to Request Application Package: You may obtain an application package via Internet or from the ED Publications Center (ED Pubs). To obtain a copy via Internet use the following address: http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps/index.html.

To obtain a copy from ED Pubs, write or call the following: Education Publications Center (ED Pubs), P.O. Box 1398, Jessup, MD 20794-1398. Telephone (toll free): 1-877-433-7827. FAX: (301) 470-1244. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may call (toll free): 1-877-576-7734.

You may also contact ED Pubs at its Web site: www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html or you may contact ED Pubs at its e-mail address: edpubs@inet.ed.gov.

If you request an application from ED Pubs, be sure to identify this competition as follows: CFDA Number 84.133P.

Individuals with disabilities may obtain a copy of the application package in an alternative format ( e.g. , Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting the program contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII of this notice.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission: Requirements concerning the content of an application, together with the forms you must submit, are in the application package for this competition.

Page Limit: The application narrative (Part III of the application) is where you, the applicant, address the selection criteria that reviewers use to evaluate your application. We recommend that you limit Part III to the equivalent of no more than 75 pages, using the following standards:

• A “page” is 8.5″ x 11″, on one side only, with 1″ margins at the top, bottom, and both sides.

• Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in the application narrative. Single spacing may be used for titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in charts, tables, figures, and graphs.

• Use a font that is either 12 point or larger or no smaller than 10 pitch (characters per inch).

The recommended page limit does not apply to Part I, the cover sheet; Part II, the budget section, including the narrative budget justification; Part IV, the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract, the resumes, the bibliography, or the letters of support. However, you must include all of the application narrative in Part III.

3. Submission Dates and Times:

Applications Available: November 15, 2005.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 17, 2006.

Applications for grants under this competition may be submitted electronically using the Electronic Grant Application System (e-Application) accessible through the Department's e-Grants system, or in paper format by mail or hand delivery. For information (including dates and times) about how to submit your application electronically, or by mail or hand delivery, please refer to section IV. 6. Other Submission Requirements in this notice.

We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline requirements.

4. Intergovernmental Review: This program is not subject to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79.

5. Funding Restrictions: We reference regulations outlining funding restrictions in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice.

6. Other Submission Requirements: Applications for grants under this competition may be submitted electronically or in paper format by mail or hand delivery.

a. Electronic Submission of Applications.

If you choose to submit your application to us electronically, you must use e-Application available through the Department's e-Grants system, accessible through the e-Grants portal page at: http://e-grants.ed.gov.

While completing your electronic application, you will be entering data online that will be saved into a database. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us.

Please note the following:

• Your participation in e-Application is voluntary.

• You must complete the electronic submission of your grant application by 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. The e-Application system will not accept an application for this competition after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not wait until the application deadline date to begin the application process.

• The regular hours of operation of the e-Grants Web site are 6 a.m. Monday until 7 p.m. Wednesday; and 6 a.m. Thursday until midnight Saturday, Washington, DC time. Please note that the system is unavailable on Sundays, and between 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and 6 a.m. on Thursdays, Washington, DC time, for maintenance. Any modifications to these hours are posted on the e-Grants Web site.

• You will not receive additional point value because you submit your application in electronic format, nor will we penalize you if you submit your application in paper format.

• You must submit all documents electronically, including the Application for Federal Education Assistance (ED 424), Budget Information—Non-Construction Programs (ED 524), and all necessary assurances and certifications. If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must attach any narrative sections of your application as files in a .DOC (document), .RTF (rich text), or .PDF (Portable Document) format. If you upload a file type other than the three file types specified above or submit a password protected file, we will not review that material.

• Your electronic application must comply with any page limit requirements described in this notice.

• Prior to submitting your electronic application, you may wish to print a copy of it for your records.

• After you electronically submit your application, you will receive an automatic acknowledgment that will include a PR/Award number (an identifying number unique to your application).

• Within three working days after submitting your electronic application, fax a signed copy of the ED 424 to the Application Control Center after following these steps:

(1) Print ED 424 from e-Application.

(2) The applicant's Authorizing Representative must sign this form.

(3) Place the PR/Award number in the upper right hand corner of the hard-copy signature page of the ED 424.

(4) Fax the signed ED 424 to the Application Control Center at (202) 245-6272.

• We may request that you provide us original signatures on other forms at a later date.

Application Deadline Date Extension in Case of System Unavailability: If you are prevented from electronically submitting your application on the application deadline date because the e-Application system is unavailable, we will grant you an extension of one business day to enable you to transmit your application electronically, by mail, or by hand delivery. We will grant this extension if—

(1) You are a registered user of e-Application and you have initiated an electronic application for this competition; and

(2) (a) The e-Application system is unavailable for 60 minutes or more between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date; or

(b) The e-Application system is unavailable for any period of time between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date.

We must acknowledge and confirm these periods of unavailability before granting you an extension. To request this extension or to confirm our acknowledgment of any system unavailability, you may contact either (1) the person listed elsewhere in this notice under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT (see VII. Agency Contact) or (2) the e-Grants help desk at 1-888-336-8930. If the system is down and therefore the application deadline is extended, an e-mail will be sent to all registered users who have initiated an e-Application.

Extensions referred to in this section apply only to the unavailability of the Department's e-Application system. If the e-Application system is available, and, for any reason, you are unable to submit your application electronically or you do not receive an automatic acknowledgment of your submission, you may submit your application in paper format by mail or hand delivery in accordance with the instructions in this notice.

b. Submission of Paper Applications by Mail.

If you submit your application in paper format by mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or a commercial carrier), you must mail the original and two copies of your application, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the applicable following address:

By mail through the U.S. Postal Service: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA Number 84.133P), 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202-4260 or

By mail through a commercial carrier: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center—Stop 4260, Attention: (CFDA Number 84.133P), 7100 Old Landover Road, Landover, MD 20785-1506.

Regardless of which address you use, you must show proof of mailing consisting of one of the following:

(1) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark,

(2) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service,

(3) A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier, or

(4) Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

If you mail your application through the U.S. Postal Service, we do not accept either of the following as proof of mailing:

(1) A private metered postmark, or

(2) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service.

If your application is postmarked after the application deadline date, we will not consider your application.

c. Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery.

If you submit your application in paper format by hand delivery, you (or a courier service) must deliver the original and two copies of your application by hand, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA Number 84.133P), 550 12th Street, SW., Room 7041, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-4260.

The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, except Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays.

Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for this competition are from 34 CFR 350.54 and are listed in the application package.

1. Award Notices: If your application is successful, we notify your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send you a Grant Award Notification (GAN). We may also notify you informally.

If your application is not evaluated or not selected for funding, we notify you.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements: We identify administrative and national policy requirements in the application package and reference these and other requirements in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice.

We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of an award in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice and include these and other specific conditions in the GAN. The GAN also incorporates your approved application as part of your binding commitments under the grant.

3. Reporting: At the end of your project period, you must submit a final performance report, including financial information, as directed by the Secretary. If you receive a multi-year award, you must submit an annual performance report that provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information as specified by the Secretary in 34 CFR 75.118.

4. Performance Measures: To evaluate the overall success of its research program, NIDRR assesses the quality of its funded projects through reviews of grantee activities, performance, and products. The performance measures for this project include the following:

• The number of former pre- and postdoctoral students and fellows who received research training supported by NIDRR who are actively engaged in conducting high-quality research and demonstration projects.

• The percentage of NIDRR-supported fellows, postdoctoral trainees, and doctoral students who publish results of NIDRR-sponsored research in refereed journals.

NIDRR uses information submitted by grantees as part of their Annual Performance Reports (APR) for these reviews. NIDRR also determines, using information submitted as part of the APR, the number of publications in refereed journals that are based on NIDRR-funded research and development activities.

Department of Education program performance reports, which include information on NIDRR programs, are available on the Department's Web site: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OUS/PES/planning.html.

Updates on the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) indicators, revisions and methods appear in the NIDRR Program Review Web site: http://www.neweditions.net/pr/commonfiles/pmconcepts.htm#gpra.

Grantees should consult these sites, on a regular basis, to obtain details and explanations on how NIDRR programs contribute to the advancement of the Department's long-term and annual performance goals.

Take notice that on November 1, 2005, Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Company, LLC (Cheyenne Plains) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 109, with an effective date of December 1, 2005.

Cheyenne Plains states that the tariff sheet implements the pro forma sheet previously approved in this proceeding which expands the definition of “Initial Shipper.”

Cheyenne Plains states that copies of its filing have been sent to all parties of record in this proceeding and affected state commissions.

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

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

Take notice that on November 3, 2005, Dominion Transmission, Inc. (DTI) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, Second Revised Sheet No. 1415, to become effective December 1, 2005.

DTI states that the purpose of this filing is to report an amendment to a negotiated rate transaction between DTI and Dominion Field Services, Inc., as pool operator for Penn Virginia Oil & Gas Corporation.

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

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

Take notice that on November 4, 2005, El Paso Natural Gas Company (EPNG) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1A, First Revised Original Sheet No. 137, to become effective December 5, 2005.

EPNG states that the tariff sheet provides for the mutually agreeable extension of a Rate Schedule PAL service agreement when a balance remains in the account.

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

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

Take notice that on October 28, 2005, Gulf LNG Energy LLC (Gulf LNG), 1407 Jackson Ave, Suite 2, Pascagoula, MS 39567, filed in Docket No. CP06-12-000, an application pursuant to section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) for authorization to site, construct, and operate: (1) An LNG receiving facility, including docking facilities and associated piping appurtenances; and (2) an LNG storage and vaporization facility, including 2 LNG storage tanks, vaporization units and associated piping and control equipment (collectively, the Terminal), to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the United States. The proposed site is located in Jackson County, Mississippi.

Also, take notice that on October 28, 2005, Gulf LNG Pipeline, LLC (GLP), 1407 Jackson Ave, Suite 2, Pascagoula, MS 39567, filed in Docket Nos. CP06-13-000 and CP06-14-000, an application pursuant to section 7 of the NGA and part 157 of the Commission's regulations, for authorization to construct, own and operate the Gulf LNG Pipeline, a 5.02 mile 36-inch diameter pipeline to connect the Terminal to three delivery points in Jackson County, Mississippi. In addition, GLP requests authorization under Part 157, Subpart F for a blanket certificate, and a waiver of the Commission's requirements with respect to the filing of a Pro Forma Tariff and proposed initial rates for service. The proposed facilities will have a peak deliverability of approximately 1.5 Bcf/day, 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 also viewed on the Web at http://www.ferc.gov using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call (866) 208-3676 or TTY, (202) 502-8659.

Any questions regarding this application may be directed to John M. McCutchen, Gulf LNG Energy, LLC, 1407 Jackson Ave, Suite 2, Pascagoula, MS 39567, (228) 762-1762, or Erik Swenson, King & Spalding LLP, 1185 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, (404) 572-3540.

On December 16, 2004, the Commission staff granted Gulf LNG's request to utilize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Pre-Filing Process and assigned Docket No. PF05-5-000 to staff activities involving Gulf LNG Energy. Now, as of the filing of Gulf LNG's and GLP's application on October 28, 2005, the NEPA Pre-Filing Process for this project has ended. From this time forward, Gulf LNG's and GLP's proceeding will be conducted in Docket Nos. CP06-12-000, CP06-13-000, and CP06-14-000, as noted in the caption of this Notice.

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 the below listed comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC. 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.

Motions to intervene, protests and comments 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 under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings.

Comment Date: November 28, 2005.

Take notice that on October 28, 2005, Gulf LNG Energy LLC (Gulf LNG), 1407 Jackson Ave, Suite 2, Pascagoula, MS 39567, filed in Docket No. CP06-12-000, an application pursuant to section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) for authorization to site, construct, and operate: (1) An LNG receiving facility, including docking facilities and associated piping appurtenances; and (2) an LNG storage and vaporization facility, including 2 LNG storage tanks, vaporization units and associated piping and control equipment (collectively, the Terminal), to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the United States. The proposed site is located in Jackson County, Mississippi.

Also, take notice that on October 28, 2005, Gulf LNG Pipeline, LLC (GLP), 1407 Jackson Ave, Suite 2, Pascagoula, MS 39567, filed in Docket Nos. CP06-13-000 and CP06-14-000, an application pursuant to section 7 of the NGA and Part 157 of the Commission's regulations, for authorization to construct, own and operate the Gulf LNG Pipeline, a 5.02 mile 36-inch diameter pipeline to connect the Terminal to three delivery points in Jackson County, Mississippi. In addition, GLP requests authorization under Part 157, Subpart F for a blanket certificate, and a waiver of the Commission's requirements with respect to the filing of a Pro Forma Tariff and proposed initial rates for service. The proposed facilities will have a peak deliverability of approximately 1.5 Bcf/day, 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 also viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call (866) 208-3676 or TTY, (202) 502-8659.

Any questions regarding this application may be directed to John M. McCutchen, Gulf LNG Energy, LLC, 1407 Jackson Ave, Suite 2, Pascagoula, MS 39567, (228) 762-1762, or Erik Swenson, King & Spalding LLP, 1185 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, (404) 572-3540.

On December 16, 2004, the Commission staff granted Gulf LNG's request to utilize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Pre-Filing Process and assigned Docket No. PF05-5-000 to staff activities involving Gulf LNG Energy. Now, as of the filing of Gulf LNG's and GLP's application on October 28, 2005, the NEPA Pre-Filing Process for this project has ended. From this time forward, Gulf LNG's and GLP's proceeding will be conducted in Docket Nos. CP06-12-000, CP06-13-000, and CP06-14-000, as noted in the caption of this Notice.

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 the below listed comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 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.

Motions to intervene, protests and comments 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 under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings.

Comment Date: November 28, 2005.

Take notice that on October 31, 2005, KGen Hinds LLC (Hinds), under protest, tendered for filing a Conditional Notice of Cancellation of its Rate Schedule FERC No. 1.

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

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

Comment Date: CP06-14-000 on November 21, 2005.

Take notice that on October 31, 2005, the Midwest Independent transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) tendered for filing proposed revisions to Schedules 7, 8 and 9 of the Open Access Transmission and Energy Markets Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1.

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

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

Comment Date: CP06-14-000 on November 21, 2005.

Take notice that on October 28, 2005, the direct and indirect subsidiaries of NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) tendered for filing a joint notification of change in status with respect to the proposed acquisition by NRG of Texas Genco LLC, (Texas Genco) including the receipt by the owners of Texas Genco of certain amounts of NRG's common stock as part of the consideration for the transfer of Texas Genco to NRG.

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

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at http://www.ferc.gov . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov , or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on November 18, 2005.

Take notice that on October 28, 2005, the direct and indirect subsidiaries of NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) tendered for filing a joint notification of change in status with respect to the proposed acquisition by NRG of Texas Genco LLC, (Texas Genco) including the receipt by the owners of Texas Genco of certain amounts of NRG's common stock as part of the consideration for the transfer of in Texas Genco to NRG.

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

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov , or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on November 18, 2005.

Take notice that on November 4, 2005, Overthrust Pipeline Company (Overthrust), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1-A, Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 48, with an effective date of December 5, 2005.

Overthrust states that copies of this filing were served upon Overthrust's customers, the Public Service Commission of Utah and the Public Service Commission of Wyoming.

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

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at http://www.ferc.gov . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov , or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

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

a. Application Type: Amendment of license to delete a transmission line.

b. Project No: 2157-165.

c. Date Filed: October 25, 2005.

d. Applicant: Public Utilities District No. 1 of Snohomish County.

e. Name of Project: Henry M. Jackson (Jackson Project).

f. Location: The project is located on the Sultan River in Snohomish County, Washington.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 791a—825r.

h. Applicant Contacts: (1) Clair Olivers, Assistant General Manager, Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County, 2320 California Street, P.O. Box 1107, Everett, Washington 98206-1107, TEL: 425-783-8606, FAX: 425-783-8238, cholivers@snopud.com; or (2) Michael A. Swiger, Van Ness Feldman, P.C., 1050 Thomas Jefferson Street, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20007, TEL: (202) 298-1891, FAX: (202) 338-2416, mas@vnf.com.

i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Mr. Hong Tung at (202) 502-8757, or e-mail address: hong.tung@ferc.gov.

j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: December 9, 2005.

k. Description of Request: The licensee proposes to delete a single-circuit 115 kV transmission line (South Line) from the license. The licensee states that the South Line is no longer used solely to transmit power from the Jackson Project to the interconnected grid and would be part of the PUD's interconnected transmission system even if the Jackson Project were not to exist.

l. Locations of Applications: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502-8659. 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. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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.

q. Comments, protests and interventions 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.gov under the “e-Filing” link.

Take notice that on November 4, 2005, Questar Pipeline Company (Questar), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 59, with an effective date of December 5, 2005.

Questar states that copies of this filing were served upon Questar's customers, the Public Service Commission of Utah and the Public Service Commission of Wyoming.

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

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at http://www.ferc.gov . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov , or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

Take notice that on November 4, 2005, Questar Southern Trails Pipeline Company (Southern Trails), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Third Revised Sheet No. 54, with an effective date of December 5, 2005.

Southern Trails states that copies of this filing were served upon its customers and the public service commissions of Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and California.

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

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at http://www.ferc.gov . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov , or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

Take notice that on November 3, 2005, San Juan Mesa Wind Project, LLC (San Juan Mesa), Padoma Project Holdings, LLC (Padoma) and Mission Wind New Mexico (Mission Wind NM) filed with the Commission an application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act for authorization of an indirect disposition of jurisdictional facilities in connection with the transfer by Padoma of its one hundred percent membership interest in San Juan Mesa to Mission Wind NM and a subsequent transfer of a twenty-five percent membership interest in San Juan Mesa to Citicorp N.A. or its affiliate. Pursuant to Section 388.112 of the Commission's regulations, 18 CFR 388.112, San Juan Mesa, Padoma and Mission Wind NM request confidential treatment of the documents relating to these respective transactions that are attached as Exhibit I to this Application. San Juan Mesa states that it is developing and constructing an approximately 120 megawatt wind energy generating facility located in Roosevelt and Chaves Counties, New Mexico.

San Juan Mesa states that a copy of the application was served upon the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission.

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

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at http://www.ferc.gov . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov , or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on November 25, 2005.

Take notice that on November 3, 2005, San Juan Mesa Wind Project, LLC (San Juan Mesa), Padoma Project Holdings, LLC (Padoma) and Mission Wind New Mexico (Mission Wind NM) filed with the Commission an application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act for authorization of an indirect disposition of jurisdictional facilities in connection with the transfer by Padoma of its one hundred percent membership interest in San Juan Mesa to Mission Wind NM and a subsequent transfer of a twenty-five percent membership interest in San Juan Mesa to Citicorp N.A. or its affiliate. Pursuant to Section 388.112 of the Commission's regulations, 18 CFR 388.112, San Juan Mesa, Padoma and Mission Wind NM request confidential treatment of the documents relating to these respective transactions that are attached as Exhibit I to this Application. San Juan Mesa states that it is developing and constructing an approximately 120 megawatt wind energy generating facility located in Roosevelt and Chaves Counties, New Mexico.

San Juan Mesa states that a copy of the application was served upon the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission.

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

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at http://www.ferc.gov . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov , or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on November 25, 2005.

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

Docket Numbers: ER01-316-018.

Applicants: ISO New England Inc.

Description: ISO New England, Inc submits its Index of Customers for the third quarter of 2005.

Filed Date: November 1, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051103-0038.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER04-445-013.

Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation.

Description: The California Independent System Operator Corp submits its long-term Standard Large Generator Interconnection Procedures etc. pursuant to FERC's June 16, 2005 Order.

Filed Date: November 1, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051103-0065.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER04-445-014; ER04-435-018; ER04-441-010; ER04-443-010.

Applicants: California Independent System Operator; Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company; Southern California Edison Company.

Description: California Independent System Operator Corp, Pacific Gas & Electric Co et al. submit a long-term Standard Large Generator Interconnection Agreement for approval as a pro forma agreement per FERC's July 1, 2005 Order.

Filed Date: November 1, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051103-0096.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER05-1326-002.

Applicants: Cornerstone Energy General Partners, LLC.

Description: CornerStone Energy General Partners, LLC submits Revised Sheet No. 2 to FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1.

Filed Date: October 31, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0300.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Monday, November 21, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER05-718-004.

Applicants: California Independent System Operator.

Description: California Independent System Operator submits compliance filing to clarify CAISO's authority to settle intertie transactions.

Filed Date: November 1, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051103-0095.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-5-001.

Applicants: CBK Group, LTD.

Description: Petition of CBK Group Ltd for acceptance of amended rate schedule, waivers and blanket authority.

Filed Date: October 28, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0318.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Friday, November 18, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER91-569-030; EL04-123-004; EL05-105-002; ER01-666-006; ER02-862-006; ER01-1675-004; ER01-1804-005.

Applicants: Entergy Services, Inc.

Description: Entergy Services Inc on behalf of EWO Marketing LP et al. submits a compliance filing pursuant to FERC's December 17, 2004 order.

Filed Date: November 1, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0299.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER91-569-031; EL04-123-005; EL05-105-003.

Applicants: Entergy Services, Inc.

Description: Entergy Services, Inc. on behalf of Entergy Operating Companies submits a compliance filing pursuant to FERC's 12/17/04 Order.

Filed Date: November 1, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0322.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER99-3168-005; ER00-1463-005.

Applicants: Astoria Generating Company Acquisitions; Orion Power MidWest, LP.

Description: Astoria Generating Co, LP & Orion Power MidWest, LP submit revised tariff sheets to modify the prohibited transactions section of their tariffs to state that they will not make sales or purchases.

Filed Date: November 1, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051103-0098.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER99-3491-007; ER00-2184-005; ER00-2185-005; EL05-124-002.

Applicants: PP&L Montana, LLC.

Description: PPL Montana, LLC et al. submits the Delivered Price Test analyses in accordance with FERC's order issued September 1, 2005 in the triennial market-based rate update proceeding.

Filed Date: October 31, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0325.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Monday, November 21, 2005.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. 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. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant.

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests.

Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC 20426.

The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

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

Docket Numbers: ER02-1406-011; ER01-1099-010; ER99-2928-007; ER01-1397-007; EL06-4-000.

Applicants: Acadia Power Partners, LLC; Cleco Power LLC; Cleco Evangeline LLC; Perryville Energy Partners, LLC.

Description: The Cleco Companies submitted a compliance filing, in response to FERC's October 21, 2005 Order.

Filed Date: October 27, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0103.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, November 17, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-77-000.

Applicants: Illinois Municipal Electric Agency.

Description: Illinois Municipal Electric Agency submits a corrected FERC Rate Schedule No. 1 to its October 28, 2005 filing.

Filed Date: October 31, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0269.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Monday, November 21, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-145-000.

Applicants: Commonwealth Electric Company.

Description: Commonwealth Electric Co submits an executed Merchants Way Interconnection Agreement with New England Power Co dated November 1, 2005.

Filed Date: November 2, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0319.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday, November 23, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-146-000.

Applicants: Alliance Energy Marketing, LLC.

Description: Alliance Energy Marketing, LLC submits an application for acceptance of an Initial Market-Based Rate Tariff, Waiving Regulations and Granting Blanket Approvals.

Filed Date: November 2, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0315.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday, November 23, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-147-000.

Applicants: Kentucky Utilities Company.

Description: Kentucky Utilities Co submits a Notice of Cancellation of Transmission Agreement with Eastern Kentucky Power Cooperative.

Filed Date: November 2, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0316.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday, November 23, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-148-000.

Applicants: Virginia Electric and Power Company.

Description: Virginia Electric & Power Co submits its Rate Schedule FERC No. 133, its updated revenue requirement for Reactive Supply & Voltage Control from Generation Sources Service etc under Schedule 2 of the PJM Interconnection Open Access Transmission Tariff.

Filed Date: November 2, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0320.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday, November 23, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-149-000.

Applicants: Entergy Services, Inc.

Description: Entergy Services Inc, on behalf of Entergy Arkansas Inc submits Second Revised Rate Schedule No. 98 with the City of Conway and First Revised Rate Schedule No. 99 with the City of West Memphis, Arkansas.

Filed Date: November 2, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0321.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday, November 23, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER99-3491-007; ER00-2184-005; ER00-2185-005; EL05-124-002.

Applicants: PP&L Montana, LLC; PPL Colstrip I, LLC; PPL Colstrip II, LLC.

Description: PPL Montana, LLC et al submits the Delivered Price Test analyses in accordance with FERC's order issued 9/1/05 in the triennial market-based rate update proceeding.

Filed Date: October 31, 2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0324.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Monday, November 21, 2005.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. 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. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other and the Applicant.

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests.

Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC 20426.

The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

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

Docket Numbers: ER06-100-000.

Applicants: Hunlock Creek Energy Ventures.

Description: Hunlock Creek Energy Ventures submits Rate Schedule FERC No. 2 which specifies the revenue requirement for providing cost-based Reactive Support and Voltage Control form Generation Source Service.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051103-0086.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-116-000.

Applicants: Entergy Services, Inc.

Description: Entergy Services, Inc on behalf of Entergy Gulf States, Inc submits the rate schedules providing for cost-based power sales for full requirements service to Caldwell, Newton, and Kirbyville, TX.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0102.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-117-000.

Applicants: FirstEnergy Solutions Corp.

Description: FirstEnergy Solutions Corp submits Power Supply Agreements for the sale of capacity and energy by Solutions to certain affiliated electric utility companies.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0001.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-118-000.

Applicants: Devon Power LLC, Middletown Power LL, and Montville Power LLC.

Description: Devon Power, LLC et al submit FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 3 which consists of unexecuted Cost of Service Agreements.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0295.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-119-000.

Applicants: San Diego Gas & Electric Company.

Description: San Diego Gas & Electric Co submits its forecast revenue requirement and proposed rates for the service year 2006 Reliability Services costs.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0323.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-120-000.

Applicants: Duke Power, Division of Duke Energy Corp.

Description: Duke Power, a division of Duke Energy Corp submits the Catawba Nuclear Station Joint Ownership Support Agreement and the McGuire Reliability Exchange Agreement with Piedmont Municipal Power Agency.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0003.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-121-000.

Applicants: ISO New England Inc. and Bangor Hydro-Electric Company.

Description: ISO New England Inc and Bangor Hydro submits an executed Standard Large Generator Interconnection Agreement by and among ISO-NE, Bangor Hydro and Georgia Pacific.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0101.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-123-000.

Applicants: Southern California Edison Company.

Description: Southern California Edison Co. submits for filing of the revision to Transmission Owner Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 6.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0002.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-124-000.

Applicants: Kentucky Power Company.

Description: Kentucky Power Co submits a notice of cancellation of its Service Agreement No. 1 under FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 2.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051103-0140.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-126-000.

Applicants: Ohio Edison Company.

Description: Ohio Edison Company submits a notice of cancellation of a Power Interchange Agreement with Monongahela Power Co et al dated as of 3/18/87.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051103-0137.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-127-000.

Applicants: FirstEnergy Service Company.

Description: FirstEnergy Service Co submits a notice of cancellation of the Master Facility Lease dated as of 1/1/01 with FirstEnergy Generation Corp and FirstEnergy Operating Companies.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051103-0141.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-128-000.

Applicants: Ohio Edison Company.

Description: Ohio Edison Co submits a notice of cancellation of a Power Supply Agreement with Potomac Electric Power Co dated as of 3/18/87.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051103-0135.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-130-000.

Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.

Description: PJM Interconnection, LLC submits Fifth Revised Sheet No. et al to FERC Electric Tariff Sixth Revised Volume No. 1 to effectuate a change by a transmission customer receiving network integration transmission service.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051103-0138.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-131-000.

Applicants: Arizona Public Service Company.

Description: Arizona Public Service Co submits Original Sheet Nos. 243A and 348A to FERC Electric Tariff, Thirteenth Revised Volume No. 2 in response to FERC's Order 661.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051103-0139.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-133-000.

Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.

Description: PJM Interconnecton LLC submits an unexecuted Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement with the City of Geneva, IL and amendment to the existing Interconnection Service Agreement.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051103-0194.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-135-000.

Applicants: New York State Electric & Gas Corporation.

Description: New York State Electric & Gas Corp submits supplement to FERC Rate Schedule No. 194—Facilities Agreement with the Steuben Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0263.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-136-000.

Applicants: New York State Electric & Gas Corp.

Description: New York State Electric & Gas Corp submits supplement to Rate Schedule FERC No. 226—Facilities Agreement with Otsego Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0264.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-137-000.

Applicants: New York State Electric & Gas Corp.

Description: New York State Electric & Gas Corp submits a supplement to FERC Rate Schedule No. 227—Facilities Agreement with Municipal Board of the Village of Bath.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0302.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-138-000.

Applicants: New York State Electric & Gas Corp.

Description: New York State Electric & Gas Corp submits a supplement to FERC Rate Schedule No. 228—Facilities Agreement with the Village of Groton.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0265.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-139-000.

Applicants: Inland Power & Light Company.

Description: Inland Power & Light Co advises that due to amendments of section 201(f) of the Federal Power Act, it is no longer a public utility and requests that Rate Schedule FERC Nos.1 & 2 be withdrawn.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0298.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-140-000.

Applicants: American Electric Power.

Description: American Electric Power on behalf of Indiana Michigan Power Co submits a Cost-Based Formula Rate Agreement for Baseload Electric Service between American Electric Power Service Corporation and the Indiana Municipal Power Agency.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0314.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-141-000.

Applicants: American Electric Power Service Company.

Description: American Electric Power Service Corp submits a proposed amendment to the System Integration Agreement among the indicated operating companies.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0266.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-143-000.

Applicants: Pepperell Realty LLC.

Description: Petition for acceptance of initial rate schedule, waivers and blanket authority submitted by Pepperell Realty LLC.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0270.

Comment Date: p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Docket Numbers: ER06-144-000.

Applicants: Progress Energy Service Company, LLC.

Description: Progress Energy Service Co, LLC on behalf of Carolina Power & Light Co dba Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc and Florida Power Corporation, submits revised tariff sheets adopting the Revised Transmission Loading Relief procedures by NERC, in compliance with FERC's 10/7/05 Order.

Filed Date: 11/01/2005.

Accession Number: 20051104-0317.

Comment Date: 5 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 22, 2005.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and § 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. 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. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other and the Applicant.

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests.

Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC 20426.

The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

On August 18, 2005, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) filed an application for a new license for the continued operation of the 2,538-megawatt Niagara Power Project (FERC No. 2216-066). On August 19, 2005, NYPA filed an Offer of Settlement for the new license. The project is located on the Niagara River in Niagara County, New York. The project does not occupy any federal lands.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Commission's regulations for using the alternative licensing process, 1 Commission staff held public scoping meetings for the Niagara Power Project on August 13, 2003, in Niagara Falls, New York. Commission staff, state, federal and local agencies, tribes, and the public participated in the meetings. These scoping meetings and an open and extensive collaborative relicensing process were used to define the issues and alternatives addressed in NYPA's application.

Based on comments received, since the scoping meeting, Commission staff have determined that licensing the Niagara Power Project could constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Therefore, staff intend to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the project. The staff's EIS will objectively consider both site-specific and cumulative environmental impacts of the project and reasonable alternatives, and will include economic and engineering analyses.

A draft EIS will be issued and circulated for review by all interested parties. All comments filed on the draft EIS will be analyzed by the staff and considered in the final EIS. The staff's conclusions and recommendations will be available for the consideration of the Commission in reaching its final licensing decision.

This notice informs all interested individuals, organizations, and agencies with environmental expertise and concerns, that: (1) The Commission staff has decided to prepare an EIS and (2) the scoping conducted on the Niagara Power Project by Commission staff and comments filed with the Commission on the application and the Offer of Settlement will be taken into account in the EIS.

Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Steve Kartalia at (202) 502-6131.

On August 18, 2005, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) filed an application for a new license for the continued operation of the 2,538-megawatt Niagara Power Project (FERC No. 2216-066). On August 19, 2005, NYPA filed an Offer of Settlement for the new license. The project is located on the Niagara River in Niagara County, New York. The project does not occupy any federal lands.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Commission's regulations for using the alternative licensing process, 1 Commission staff held public scoping meetings for the Niagara Power Project on August 13, 2003, in Niagara Falls, New York. Commission staff, State, Federal and local agencies, tribes, and the public participated in the meetings. These scoping meetings and an open and extensive collaborative relicensing process were used to define the issues and alternatives addressed in NYPA's application.

Based on comments received, since the scoping meeting, Commission staff have determined that licensing the Niagara Power Project could constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Therefore, staff intend to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the project. The staff's EIS will objectively consider both site-specific and cumulative environmental impacts of the project and reasonable alternatives, and will include economic and engineering analyses.

A draft EIS will be issued and circulated for review by all interested parties. All comments filed on the draft EIS will be analyzed by the staff and considered in the final EIS. The staff's conclusions and recommendations will be available for the consideration of the Commission in reaching its final licensing decision. This notice informs all interested individuals, organizations, and agencies with environmental expertise and concerns, that: (1) The Commission staff has decided to prepare an EIS and (2) the scoping conducted on the Niagara Power Project by Commission staff and comments filed with the Commission on the application and the Offer of Settlement will be taken into account in the EIS. Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Steve Kartalia at (202) 502-6131.

Pursuant to the provisions of subsection (e)(2) of the “Government in the Sunshine Act” (5 U.S.C. 552b(e)(2)), notice is hereby given that at its open meeting held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2005, the Corporation's Board of Directors determined, on motion of Vice Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg, seconded by Director Thomas J. Curry (Appointive), concurred in by Director John C. Dugan (Director, Comptroller of the Currency), and Director John M. Reich (Director, Office of Thrift Supervision), that Corporation business required the addition to the agenda for consideration at the meeting, on less than seven days' notice to the public, of a personnel matter.

The Board further determined, by the same majority vote, that no earlier notice of the change in the subject matter of the meeting was practicable.

Pursuant to the provisions of the “Government in the Sunshine Act” (5 U.S.C. 552b), notice is hereby given that at 11:10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2005, the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation met in closed session to consider matters relating to the Corporation's corporate and supervisory activities.

In calling the meeting, the Board determined, on motion of Director Thomas J. Curry (Appointive), seconded by Director John C. Dugan (Director, Comptroller of the Currency), concurred in by Director John M. Reich (Director, Office of Thrift Supervision), Vice Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg, and Chairman Donald E. Powell, that Corporation business required its consideration of the matters on less than seven days' notice to the public; that no earlier notice of the meeting was practicable; that the public interest did not require consideration of the matters in a meeting open to public observation; and that the matters could be considered in a closed meeting by authority of subsections (c)(2), (c)(6), (c)(8), and (c)(9)(A)(ii) of the “Government in the Sunshine Act” (5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2), (c)(6), (c)(8), and (c)(9)(A)(ii)).

The meeting was held in the Board Room of the FDIC Building located at 550—17th Street, NW., Washington, DC.

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

The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than November 29, 2005.

A. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (Glenda Wilson, Community Affairs Officer) 411 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63166-2034:

1. The Carlisle Family Control Group , Holly Springs, Mississippi, consisting of Dennis C. Carlisle, Sr., Martha Carlisle, Dennis Carlisle, Jr., Fred Carlisle, and the Dennis Carlisle Trust, all of Holly Springs, Mississippi; to retain voting shares of Holly Springs Bancshares, Inc., and thereby indirectly retain voting shares of The Bank of Holly Springs, both of Holly Springs, Mississippi.

2. John Dabney Brown , Holly Springs, Mississippi; to retain voting shares of Holly Springs Bancshares, Inc., and The Bank of Holly Springs, both of Holly Springs, Mississippi.

3. The Fant Family Control Group , consisting of L.G. Fant, III, Washington, DC; William H.S. Fant, Potomac, Maryland; James Fant, San Francisco, California; Cordelia Fantova, Atlanta, Georgia; Nancy Fant Smith, Oxford, Mississippi; Nancy Tisue, Knoxville, Tennessee; L.G. Fant Smith, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Margaret Rhodes, Atlanta, Georgia; Catherine Smith, Nashville, Tennessee; and Orma R. Smith, III, Corinth, Mississippi; to retain voting shares of Holly Springs Bancshares, Inc., and thereby indirectly retain voting shares of The Bank of Holly Springs, both of Holly Springs, Mississippi.

4. The Gresham Family Control Group , Holly Springs, Mississippi, consisting of Sparkman Boothe Gresham, Frances McGill Gresham, Steven McGill Gresham, Anita Barnett, and Amanda Barnett, all of Holly Springs, Mississippi; to retain voting shares of Holly Springs Bancshares, Inc., and thereby indirectly retain voting shares of The Bank of Holly Springs, both of Holly Springs, Mississippi.

The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq. ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below.

The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center Web site at http://www.ffiec.gov/nic/ .

Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than December 9, 2005.

A. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (W. Arthur Tribble, Vice President) 2200 North Pearl Street, Dallas, Texas 75201-2272:

1. Patriot Bancshares, Inc. , Houston, Texas; to merge with Quadco Bancshares, Inc., Ladonia, Texas, and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Ladonia, Texas.

The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225) to engage de novo , or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies listed below, that engages either directly or through a subsidiary or other company, in a nonbanking activity that is listed in § 225.28 of Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.28) or that the Board has determined by Order to be closely related to banking and permissible for bank holding companies. Unless otherwise noted, these activities will be conducted throughout the United States.

Each notice is available for inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notice also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the question whether the proposal complies with the standards of section 4 of the BHC Act. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at www.ffiec.gov/nic/ .

Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding the applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than November 29, 2005.

A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (Patrick M. Wilder, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690-1414:

1. Bank of Montreal , Montreal, Canada; Harris Bankcorp, Inc., Chicago, Illinois; and Harris Financial Corp., Wilmington, Delaware; to engage de novo through its subsidiary, Harris Investor Services, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, in financial and investment advisory activities and securities brokerage activities, pursuant to sections 225.28(b)(6)(i) and (b)(7)(i) of Regulation Y.

In accordance with section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), announcement is made of a Health Care Policy and Research Special Emphasis Panel (SEP) meeting.

Title: Evaluation of the Refugee Social Service (RSS) and Targeted Assistance Formula Grant (TAG) Programs: Data Collection.

OMB No.: New Collection.

Description: The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funds the Refugee Social Services (RSS) and Targeted Assistance Formula Grant (TAG) programs, which are designed to help refugees achieve economic success quickly following their arrival in the U.S. through employment services, English-language instruction, vocational training, and other social services. ORR is sponsoring a project to (1) conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of ORR employability services through RSS and TAG, and (2) propose options for institutionalizing ongoing evaluation and performance assessment into the programs. ORR is requesting OMB clearance for three methods of information collection: (1) Interviews with state and local refugee program administrators and service providers in three sites to learn about service delivery and organizational arrangements, and with a small number of local employers who work with RSS- and TAG-funded service providers to learn about their experiences with the programs; (2) a sample of 1,125 refugees to collect data on refugees' employment an earnings outcomes; (3) two to four focus groups with seven to ten program clients in each of the three sites to obtain customer perspectives of the services they received and their adjustment experiences.

(1) Interviews will be conducted with three state refugee coordinators, voluntary agency (VOLAG) and Mutual Assistance Association (MAA) staff, local RSS and TAG service providers, and employers who employ significant numbers of refugees.

(2) The respondents of the survey are refugees who have been in the United States for fewer than five years, and, thus, are eligible for RSS and TAG services. The survey relies on a mixed-mode data collection method that involves both telephone and in-person interviews. If individuals cannot be reached by phone, an attempt will be made to contact them in person. Approximately 900 of the 1,125 refugees sampled will complete the survey over a nine-week period.

(3) Respondents of the focus groups will include refugees who have received RSS- and TAG-funded services. Approximately 70 refugees will participate in the focus groups.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 899.

Copies of the proposed collection may be obtained by writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Administration, Office of Information Services, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer. All requests should be identified by the title of the information collection. E-mail address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov.

OMB is required to make a decision concerning the collection of information between 30 and 60 days after publication of this document in the Federal Register . Therefore, a comment is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent directly to the following: Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project, Attn: Desk Officer for ACF, E-mail address: Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov.

• Salt Lake City Public Library, 210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

• Rock Springs Library, 400 C Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901

• Sweetwater County Library, 300 North 1st East Street, Green River, Wyoming 82935

• Daggett County Library, 85 North 1st Street West, Manila, Utah 84046

• Ute Indian Tribe Library, P.O. Box 190, Fort Duchesne, Utah 84026

• Green River City Library, 85 South Long, Green River, Utah 84525

• Mesa County Public Library, 530 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501

• Uintah County Library, 155 East Main Street, Vernal, Utah 84078

• Duchesne County Library, 70 West Lagoon Street, Roosevelt, Utah 84066

• Grand County Library, 25 South 100 East, Moab, Utah 84532