Notice of Action Subject to Intergovernmental Review Under Executive Order 12372, 28592-28593 [05-9885]

Download as PDF 28592 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 95 / Wednesday, May 18, 2005 / Notices C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others The Exchange did not solicit or receive any written comments with respect to the proposed rule change. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Within 35 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register or within such longer period (i) as the Commission may designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission will: A. By order approve the proposed rule change, or B. Institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–CBOE–2005–24 on the subject line. those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Section, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of CBOE. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–CBOE– 2005–24 and should be submitted on or before June 8, 2005. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.9 J. Lynn Taylor, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–2480 Filed 5–17–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Notice of Action Subject to Intergovernmental Review Under Executive Order 12372 U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice of action subject to intergovernmental review under Executive Order 12372. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) is notifying the public that it intends to grant the pending applications of 22 existing Small Business Development Centers Paper comments (SBDCs) for refunding on October 1, 2005, subject to the availability of funds. • Send paper comments in triplicate Six states do not participate in the EO to Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary, 12372 process; therefore, their addresses Securities and Exchange Commission, are not included. A short description of 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC the SBDC program follows in the 20549–0609. All submissions should refer to File SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below. The SBA is publishing this notice at Number SR–CBOE–2005–24. This file least 120 days before the expected number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the refunding date. The SBDCs and their mailing addresses are listed below in Commission process and review your the address section. A copy of this comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will notice also is being furnished to the post all comments on the Commission’s respective State single points of contact designated under the Executive Order. Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ Each SBDC application must be rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the consistent with any area-wide small submission, all subsequent business assistance plan adopted by a amendments, all written statements State-authorized agency. with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the DATES: A State single point of contact Commission, and all written and other interested State or local communications relating to the entities may submit written comments proposed rule change between the 9 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Commission and any person, other than VerDate jul<14>2003 14:03 May 17, 2005 Jkt 205001 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 regarding an SBDC refunding within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice to the SBDC. ADDRESSES: Addresses or Relevant SBDC State Directors Mr. Al Salgado, Region Director, Univ. of Texas at San Antonio, 501 West Durango Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207. (210) 458– 2450. Mr. Conley Salyer, State Director, West Virginia Development Office, 950 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25301. (304) 558–2960. Mr. Clinton Tymes, State Director, University of Delaware, One Innovation Way, Suite 301, Newark, DE 19711. (302) 831–2747. Ms. Carmen Marti, SBDC Director, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Ponce de Leon Avenue, #416, Edificio Union Plaza, Seventh Floor, Hato Rey, PR 00918. (787) 763–6811. Mr. Michael Young, Region Director, University of Houston, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77002. (713) 752–8425. Ms. Becky Naugle, State Director, University of Kentucky, 225 Gatton College of Business Economics, Lexington, KY, 40506–0034. (859) 257–7668. Ms. Liz Klimback, Region Director, Dallas Community College, 1402 Corinth Street, Dallas, TX 75212. (214) 860–5835. Ms. Rene Sprow, State Director, Univ. of Maryland @ College Park, 7100 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 401, Baltimore, MD 20742– 1815. (301) 403–8300. Mr. Craig Bean, Region Director, Texas Tech University, 2579 South Loop 289, Suite 114, Lubbock, TX 79423–1637. (806) 745– 3973. Ms. Diane Wolverton, State Director, University of Wyoming, P.O. Box 3922, Laramie, WY 82071. (307) 766–3505. Mr. Max Summers, State Director, University of Missouri, 1205 University Avenue, Suite 300, Columbia, MO 65211. (573) 882–1348. Mr. Jon Ryan, State Director, Iowa State University, 340 Gerdin Business Building, Ames, IA 50011–1350. (515) 2942–2037. Mr. James L. King, State Director, State University of New York, SUNY Plaza, S– 523, Albany, NY 12246. (518) 443–5398. Ms. Jane Howard, Acting State Director, Ohio Department of Development, 77 South High Street, 28th Floor, Columbus, OH 43216–1001. (614) 466–5095. Mr. Donald L. Kelpinski, State Director, Vermont Technical College, P.O. Box 188, Randolph Center, VT 05061–0188. (802) 728–9101. Mr. Warren Bush, SBDC Director, University of the Virgin Islands, 8000 Nisky Center, Suite 720, St. Thomas, US VI 00802–5804. (340) 776–3206. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Antonio Doss, Associate Administrator for SBDCs, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW., Sixth Floor, Washington, DC 20416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Description of the SBDC Program A partnership exists between SBA and an SBDC. SBDCs offer training, E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM 18MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 95 / Wednesday, May 18, 2005 / Notices counseling and other business development assistance to small businesses. Each SBDC provides services under a negotiated Cooperative Agreement with SBA, the general management and oversight of SBA, and a State plan initially approved by the Governor. Non-Federal funds must match Federal funds. An SBDC must operate according to law, the Cooperative Agreement, SBA’s regulations, the annual Program Announcement, and program guidance. (c) Develop working relationships with financial institutions, the investment community, professional associations, private consultants and small business groups; and (d) Maintain list of private consultants at each service center. Dated: May 12, 2005. Antonio Doss, Associate Administrator for Small Business Development Centers. [FR Doc. 05–9885 Filed 5–17–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–M Program Objectives The SBDC program uses Federal funds to leverage the resources of States, academic institutions and the private sector to: (a) Strengthen the small business community; (b) Increase economic growth; (c) Assist more small businesses; and (d) Broaden the delivery system to more small businesses. SBDC Program Organization The lead SBDC operates a statewide or regional network of SBDC service centers. An SBDC must have a full-time Director. SBDCs must use at least 80 percent of the Federal funds to provide services to small businesses. SBDCs use volunteers and other low cost resources as much as possible. SBDC Services An SBDC must have a full range of business development and technical assistance services in its area of operations, depending upon local needs, SBA priorities and SBDC program objectives. Services include training and counseling to existing and prospective small business owners in management, marketing, finance, operations, planning, taxes, and any other general or technical area of assistance that supports small business growth. The SBA district office and the SBDC must agree upon the specific mix of services. They should give particular attention to SBA’s priority and special emphasis groups, including veterans, women, exporters, the disabled, and minorities. SBDC Program Requirements An SBDC must meet programmatic and financial requirements imposed by statues, regulations or its Cooperative Agreement. The SBDC must: (a) Locate service centers so that they are as accessible as possible to small businesses; (b) Open all service centers at least 40 hours per week, or during the normal business hours of its state or academic Host Organization, throughout the year; VerDate jul<14>2003 14:03 May 17, 2005 Jkt 205001 [Public Notice 5083] Notice Convening an Accountability Review Board for the January 29, 2005, Rocket Attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, Which Caused the Deaths of LCDR Keith Taylor, USN, and Ms. Barbara Heald Pursuant to section 301 of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986, as amended (22 U.S.C. 4831 et seq.), the Secretary of State has determined that the January 29, 2005 deaths of LCDR Keith Taylor, USN, and Ms. Barbara Heald of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, involved loss of life at or related to a U.S. mission abroad. Therefore, the Secretary has convened an Accountability Review Board, as required by that statute, to examine the facts and the circumstances of the attack and to report to me such findings and recommendations as it deems appropriate, in keeping with the attached mandate. The Secretary has appointed Edward G. Lanpher, a retired U.S. Ambassador, as Chair of the Board. He will be assisted by M. Bart Flaherty, Frederick Mecke, Mike Absher, Laurie Tracy and by Executive Secretary to the Board, Douglas Hengel. They bring to their deliberations distinguished backgrounds in government service and/or in the private sector. The Board will submit its conclusions and recommendations to Secretary Rice within 60 days of its first meeting, unless the Chair determines a need for additional time. Appropriate action will be taken and reports submitted to Congress on any recommendations made by the Board. Anyone with information relevant to the Board’s examination of this incident should contact the Board promptly at (202) 203–7149 or send a fax to the Board at (202) 203–7143. This notice shall be published in the Federal Register. Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: May 10, 2005. Christopher B. Burnham, Acting Under Secretary for Management, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–9910 Filed 5–17–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–35–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Intent To Rule on Request To Release Airport Land at Nut Tree Airport, Vacaville, CA Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice of request to release airport land. AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF STATE PO 00000 28593 SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and invites public comment on the release of Solano County from the conditions and restrictions contained in applicable grant agreements with the United States for approximately 1.9 acres of undeveloped airport land obligated for airport purposes at Nut Tree Airport, Vacaville, California, and which is not needed for airport purposes. The airport land is needed for the realignment and widening of East Monte Vista Avenue, the primary access to the Airport. The improvements to East Monte Vista Avenue represent a compatible land use and will provide better access to the Airport and enhance the value and economic vitality of the Airport. Upon the release of this airport land, the City of Vacaville will acquire the land at appraised fair market value. Solano County will use the sale proceeds for needed airport improvements. Comments must be received on or before June 17, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments on this application may be mailed or delivered in triplicate to the FAA at the following address: Federal Aviation Administration, Airports Division, Federal Register Comment, 15000 Aviation Blvd., Lawndale, CA 90261. In addition, one copy of any comments submitted to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to Mr. Andrew Swanson, Airport Manager, Nut Tree Airport, 301 County Airport Road, Vacaville, California 95688. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Racior Cavole, Airports Compliance Specialist, San Francisco Airports District Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 831 Mitten Road, Room 210, Burlingame, California 94010, DATES: E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM 18MYN1

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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Notice of Action Subject to Intergovernmental Review Under 
Executive Order 12372

AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration.

ACTION: Notice of action subject to intergovernmental review under 
Executive Order 12372.

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SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) is notifying the 
public that it intends to grant the pending applications of 22 existing 
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) for refunding on October 1, 
2005, subject to the availability of funds. Six states do not 
participate in the EO 12372 process; therefore, their addresses are not 
included. A short description of the SBDC program follows in the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.
    The SBA is publishing this notice at least 120 days before the 
expected refunding date. The SBDCs and their mailing addresses are 
listed below in the address section. A copy of this notice also is 
being furnished to the respective State single points of contact 
designated under the Executive Order. Each SBDC application must be 
consistent with any area-wide small business assistance plan adopted by 
a State-authorized agency.

DATES: A State single point of contact and other interested State or 
local entities may submit written comments regarding an SBDC refunding 
within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice to the SBDC.

ADDRESSES: 

Addresses or Relevant SBDC State Directors

Mr. Al Salgado, Region Director, Univ. of Texas at San Antonio, 501 
West Durango Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207. (210) 458-2450.
Mr. Conley Salyer, State Director, West Virginia Development Office, 
950 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25301. (304) 558-2960.
Mr. Clinton Tymes, State Director, University of Delaware, One 
Innovation Way, Suite 301, Newark, DE 19711. (302) 831-2747.
Ms. Carmen Marti, SBDC Director, Inter American University of Puerto 
Rico, Ponce de Leon Avenue, 416, Edificio Union Plaza, 
Seventh Floor, Hato Rey, PR 00918. (787) 763-6811.
Mr. Michael Young, Region Director, University of Houston, 2302 
Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77002. (713) 752-8425.
Ms. Becky Naugle, State Director, University of Kentucky, 225 Gatton 
College of Business Economics, Lexington, KY, 40506-0034. (859) 257-
7668.
Ms. Liz Klimback, Region Director, Dallas Community College, 1402 
Corinth Street, Dallas, TX 75212. (214) 860-5835.
Ms. Rene Sprow, State Director, Univ. of Maryland @ College Park, 
7100 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 401, Baltimore, MD 20742-1815. (301) 
403-8300.
Mr. Craig Bean, Region Director, Texas Tech University, 2579 South 
Loop 289, Suite 114, Lubbock, TX 79423-1637. (806) 745-3973.
Ms. Diane Wolverton, State Director, University of Wyoming, P.O. Box 
3922, Laramie, WY 82071. (307) 766-3505.
Mr. Max Summers, State Director, University of Missouri, 1205 
University Avenue, Suite 300, Columbia, MO 65211. (573) 882-1348.
Mr. Jon Ryan, State Director, Iowa State University, 340 Gerdin 
Business Building, Ames, IA 50011-1350. (515) 2942-2037.
Mr. James L. King, State Director, State University of New York, 
SUNY Plaza, S-523, Albany, NY 12246. (518) 443-5398.
Ms. Jane Howard, Acting State Director, Ohio Department of 
Development, 77 South High Street, 28th Floor, Columbus, OH 43216-
1001. (614) 466-5095.
Mr. Donald L. Kelpinski, State Director, Vermont Technical College, 
P.O. Box 188, Randolph Center, VT 05061-0188. (802) 728-9101.
Mr. Warren Bush, SBDC Director, University of the Virgin Islands, 
8000 Nisky Center, Suite 720, St. Thomas, US VI 00802-5804. (340) 
776-3206.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Antonio Doss, Associate Administrator 
for SBDCs, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW., 
Sixth Floor, Washington, DC 20416.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Description of the SBDC Program

    A partnership exists between SBA and an SBDC. SBDCs offer training,

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counseling and other business development assistance to small 
businesses. Each SBDC provides services under a negotiated Cooperative 
Agreement with SBA, the general management and oversight of SBA, and a 
State plan initially approved by the Governor. Non-Federal funds must 
match Federal funds. An SBDC must operate according to law, the 
Cooperative Agreement, SBA's regulations, the annual Program 
Announcement, and program guidance.

Program Objectives

    The SBDC program uses Federal funds to leverage the resources of 
States, academic institutions and the private sector to:
    (a) Strengthen the small business community;
    (b) Increase economic growth;
    (c) Assist more small businesses; and
    (d) Broaden the delivery system to more small businesses.

SBDC Program Organization

    The lead SBDC operates a statewide or regional network of SBDC 
service centers. An SBDC must have a full-time Director. SBDCs must use 
at least 80 percent of the Federal funds to provide services to small 
businesses. SBDCs use volunteers and other low cost resources as much 
as possible.

SBDC Services

    An SBDC must have a full range of business development and 
technical assistance services in its area of operations, depending upon 
local needs, SBA priorities and SBDC program objectives. Services 
include training and counseling to existing and prospective small 
business owners in management, marketing, finance, operations, 
planning, taxes, and any other general or technical area of assistance 
that supports small business growth.
    The SBA district office and the SBDC must agree upon the specific 
mix of services. They should give particular attention to SBA's 
priority and special emphasis groups, including veterans, women, 
exporters, the disabled, and minorities.

SBDC Program Requirements

    An SBDC must meet programmatic and financial requirements imposed 
by statues, regulations or its Cooperative Agreement. The SBDC must:
    (a) Locate service centers so that they are as accessible as 
possible to small businesses;
    (b) Open all service centers at least 40 hours per week, or during 
the normal business hours of its state or academic Host Organization, 
throughout the year;
    (c) Develop working relationships with financial institutions, the 
investment community, professional associations, private consultants 
and small business groups; and
    (d) Maintain list of private consultants at each service center.

    Dated: May 12, 2005.
Antonio Doss,
Associate Administrator for Small Business Development Centers.
[FR Doc. 05-9885 Filed 5-17-05; 8:45 am]
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