Publication of State Plans Pursuant to the Help America Vote Act, 17662-17681 [05-6750]

Download as PDF 17662 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 66 / Thursday, April 7, 2005 / Notices Dated: April 1, 2005. I. C. Le Moyne Jr., Lieutenant, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, U.S. Navy, Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 05–6913 Filed 4–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION Publication of State Plans Pursuant to the Help America Vote Act U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Pursuant to sections 254(a)(11)(A) and 255(b) of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), Public Law 107–252, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) hereby causes to be published in the Federal Register material changes to HAVA State plans previously submitted by Alaska and Ohio. DATES: This notice is effective upon publication in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Whitener, Telephone 202–566– 3100 or 1–866–747–1471 (toll-free). Submit Comments: Any comments regarding the plans published herewith should be made in writing to the chief election official of the individual States at the address listed below. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 24, 2004, the U.S. Election Assistance SUMMARY: VerDate jul<14>2003 18:22 Apr 06, 2005 Jkt 205001 Commission published in the Federal Register the original HAVA State plans filed by the 50 States, the District of Columbia and the Territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 69 FR 14002. HAVA anticipated that States, Territories and the District of Columbia would change or update their plans from time to time pursuant to HAVA section 254 (a)(11) through (13). HAVA sections 254(a)(11)(A) and 255 require EAC to publish such updates. The submissions from Alaska and Ohio address material changes in the administration of their original State plans and, in accordance with HAVA section 254(a)(12), provide information on how the State succeeded in carrying out the previous State plan. Ohio has received its 2003 and 2004 requirements payments. Alaska has not yet submitted a statement of certification for a requirements payment to EAC. Upon the expiration of 30 days from April 7, 2005, these States will be eligible to implement any material changes addressed in the plans that are published herein, in accordance with HAVA section 254(a)(11)(C). At that time, in accordance with HAVA section 253(d), Alaska also may file a statement of certification to obtain its requirements payments. Such statements of certification must confirm that the State is in compliance with all of the requirements referred to in HAVA section 253(b) and must be provided to the Election Assistance Commission in PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 order for the State to receive a requirements payment under HAVA Title II, Subtitle D. EAC notes that plans published herein include only those that have already met the notice and comment requirements of HAVA section 256, as required by HAVA section 254(a)(11)(B). EAC wishes to acknowledge the effort that went into the revising the State plans and encourages further public comment, in writing, to the chief election official of the individual States at the address listed below. Chief State Election Officials Alaska Ms. Laura A. Glaiser, Director, State of Alaska Division of Elections, PO Box 110017, Juneau, AK 99811–0017, Phone: 907–465–4611, Fax: 907–465– 3203, e-mail: elections@gov.state.ak.us. Ohio The Honorable J. Kenneth Blackwell, Secretary of State, 180 E. Broad Street, 16th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215, Phone: 614–466–2655, Fax: 614–644– 0649, e-mail: election@sos.state.oh.us. Thank you for your interest in improving the voting process in America. Dated: March 30, 2005. Gracia M. Hillman, Chair, U.S. Election Assistance Commission. 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AGENCY: ACTION: Notice of public hearing agenda. Date & Time: Tuesday, April 26, 2005, 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Place: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Bartos Theater, 20 Ames Street (lower level), Cambridge, MA 02142–1308. (Massachusetts Bay Transit Station Stop: Kendall Square.) Agenda: The Commission will conduct a public hearing to present proposed voluntary guidance to the states on implementing statewide voter registration databases and to solicit comments on that guidance from members of the election community and public. The Commission will hear presentations by a panel of persons involved with the development of voter registration databases as well as a panel of persons who will use guidance on the databases. EAC will provide a one-hour public comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak should contact EAC via e-mail at testimony@eac.gov, or via mail addressed to the U.S. Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005, or by fax at 202/ 566–3127. Comments will be strictly limited to 3 minutes per person or organization to assure that all constituent or stakeholder groups are represented. All speakers will be contacted prior to the hearing. EAC also encourages members of the public to submit written testimony via e-mail, mail or fax. All public comments will be taken in writing via e-mail at testimony@eac.gov, or via mail addressed to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission 1225 New York Ave, NW., Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005, or by fax at 202/566–3127. CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Bryan Whitener, Telephone: (202) 566– 3100. Ray Martinez III, Commissioner, U.S. Election Assistance Commission. [FR Doc. 05–7065 Filed 4–5–05; 1:32 pm] BILLING CODE 6820–YN–M VerDate jul<14>2003 18:22 Apr 06, 2005 Jkt 205001 Office of Fossil Energy, DOE. Notice of application. SUMMARY: Rainy River Energy Corporation (Rainy River) has applied to renew its authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act. DATES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before May 9, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene should be addressed as follows: Office of Coal & Power Systems (FE–27), Office of Fossil Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–0350 (FAX 202– 287–5736). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Xavier Puslowski (Program Office) 202– 586–4708 or Michael Skinker (Program Attorney) 202–586–2793. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Exports of electricity from the United States to a foreign country are regulated and require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On March 24, 2003, the Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. EA–273 authorizing Rainy River to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer. That two year authorization will expire on March 24, 2005. On March 14, 2005, Rainy River applied to FE to renew its authorization for a five-year term. Rainy River proposes to arrange for the delivery of exports over the international transmission facilities owned by Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Bonneville Power Administration, Citizens Utilities Company, Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative, International Transmission Company, Joint Owners of the Highgate Project, Long Sault, Inc., Maine Electric Power Company, Maine Public Service Company, Minnesota Power, Inc., Minnkota Power Cooperative, New York Power Authority, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, Northern States Power, Vermont Electric Transmission Company. The construction of each of the international transmission facilities to be utilized by Rainy River, as more fully described in the application, has previously been authorized by a PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17681 Presidential permit issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended. Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to become a party to this proceeding or to be heard by filing comments or protests to this application should file a petition to intervene, comment or protest at the address provided above in accordance with §§ 385.211 or 385.214 of the FERC’s Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Fifteen copies of each petition and protest should be filed with the DOE on or before the dates listed above. Comments on the Rainy River application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with Docket EA–273–A. Additional copies are to be filed directly with Christopher D. Anderson, Counsel for Rainy River Energy Corporation, 30 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802. Copies of this application will be made available, upon request, for public inspection and copying at the address provided above or by accessing the Fossil Energy Home Page at https:// www.fe.doe.gov. Upon reaching the Fossil Energy Home page, select ‘‘Electricity Regulation,’’ and then ‘‘Pending Proceedings’’ from the options menus. Issued in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2005. Anthony J. Como, Deputy Director, Electric Power Regulation, Office of Fossil Energy. [FR Doc. 05–6929 Filed 4–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Docket No. EA–301] Application to Export Electric Energy; WPS Energy Service, Inc. Office of Fossil Energy, DOE. Notice of application. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: WPS Energy Services, Inc. (WPS ESI) has applied for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act. DATES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before May 9, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene should be addressed as follows: Office of Coal & Power Systems (FE–27), Office of Fossil Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–0350 (FAX 202– 287–5736). E:\FR\FM\07APN1.SGM 07APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 66 (Thursday, April 7, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17662-17681]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION


Publication of State Plans Pursuant to the Help America Vote Act

AGENCY: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to sections 254(a)(11)(A) and 255(b) of the Help 
America Vote Act (HAVA), Public Law 107-252, the U.S. Election 
Assistance Commission (EAC) hereby causes to be published in the 
Federal Register material changes to HAVA State plans previously 
submitted by Alaska and Ohio.

DATES: This notice is effective upon publication in the Federal 
Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Whitener, Telephone 202-566-3100 
or 1-866-747-1471 (toll-free).
    Submit Comments: Any comments regarding the plans published 
herewith should be made in writing to the chief election official of 
the individual States at the address listed below.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 24, 2004, the U.S. Election 
Assistance Commission published in the Federal Register the original 
HAVA State plans filed by the 50 States, the District of Columbia and 
the Territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. 
Virgin Islands. 69 FR 14002. HAVA anticipated that States, Territories 
and the District of Columbia would change or update their plans from 
time to time pursuant to HAVA section 254 (a)(11) through (13). HAVA 
sections 254(a)(11)(A) and 255 require EAC to publish such updates.
    The submissions from Alaska and Ohio address material changes in 
the administration of their original State plans and, in accordance 
with HAVA section 254(a)(12), provide information on how the State 
succeeded in carrying out the previous State plan. Ohio has received 
its 2003 and 2004 requirements payments. Alaska has not yet submitted a 
statement of certification for a requirements payment to EAC.
    Upon the expiration of 30 days from April 7, 2005, these States 
will be eligible to implement any material changes addressed in the 
plans that are published herein, in accordance with HAVA section 
254(a)(11)(C). At that time, in accordance with HAVA section 253(d), 
Alaska also may file a statement of certification to obtain its 
requirements payments. Such statements of certification must confirm 
that the State is in compliance with all of the requirements referred 
to in HAVA section 253(b) and must be provided to the Election 
Assistance Commission in order for the State to receive a requirements 
payment under HAVA Title II, Subtitle D.
    EAC notes that plans published herein include only those that have 
already met the notice and comment requirements of HAVA section 256, as 
required by HAVA section 254(a)(11)(B). EAC wishes to acknowledge the 
effort that went into the revising the State plans and encourages 
further public comment, in writing, to the chief election official of 
the individual States at the address listed below.

Chief State Election Officials

Alaska

Ms. Laura A. Glaiser, Director, State of Alaska Division of Elections, 
PO
    Box 110017, Juneau, AK 99811-0017, Phone: 907-465-4611, Fax: 907-
465-3203, e-mail: elections@gov.state.ak.us.

Ohio

The Honorable J. Kenneth Blackwell, Secretary of State, 180 E. Broad 
Street, 16th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215, Phone: 614-466-2655, Fax: 614-
644-0649, e-mail: election@sos.state.oh.us.

    Thank you for your interest in improving the voting process in 
America.

    Dated: March 30, 2005.
Gracia M. Hillman,
Chair, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
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