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This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting due to the timing limitations imposed by the review and funding cycle. Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel: Chemoprevention and Carcinogenesis. Date: November 30, 2006. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, (Telephone Conference Call). Contact Person: Lambratu Rahman, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6214, MSC 7804, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–451– 3493, rahmanl@csr.nih.gov. Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel: EPR Spectroscopy Program Project. Date: December 5–7, 2006. Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, (Virtual Meeting). 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Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel: Bacterial Pathogenesis. Date: December 15, 2006. Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, (Telephone Conference Call). Contact Person: Marian Wachtel, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3208, MSC 7858, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 435– 1148, wachtelm@csr.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.306, Comparative Medicine; 93.333, Clinical Research, 93.306, 93.333, 93.337, 93.393–93.396, 93.837–93.844, 93.846–93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: November 9, 2006. Anna Snouffer, Acting Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 06–9257 Filed 11–16–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–M PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66959 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Toxicology Program (NTP); NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM); Availability of Biennial Progress Report of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH). ACTION: Availability of Biennial Progress Report of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: NICEATM announces the availability of the ‘‘Biennial Progress Report of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM): 2004– 2005.’’ In accordance with requirements of the ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 285l–3), this report describes progress made during 2004 and 2005 by ICCVAM and NICEATM. Copies can be obtained on the ICCVAM/ NICEATM Web site at https:// iccvam.niehs.nih.gov or by contacting NICEATM at the address given below. ADDRESSES: Requests for copies of the report should be sent by mail, fax, or email to Dr. William S. Stokes, NICEATM Director, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD EC–17, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, (phone) 919–541–2384, (fax) 919–541–0947, (e-mail) niceatm@niehs.nih.gov. Courier address: NICEATM, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Building 4401, Room 3128, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. William S. Stokes, NICEATM Director, (phone) 919–541–2384, (e-mail) niceatm@niehs.nih.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Information on ICCVAM and NICEATM ICCVAM is an interagency committee composed of representatives from 15 Federal regulatory and research agencies that use or generate toxicological information. ICCVAM conducts technical evaluations of new, revised, and alternative methods with regulatory applicability and promotes the scientific validation and regulatory acceptance of toxicological test methods that more accurately assess the safety and hazards of chemicals and products and that refine, reduce, or replace animal use. The ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 285l–3), available at (https:// E:\FR\FM\17NON1.SGM 17NON1 66960 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 222 / Friday, November 17, 2006 / Notices iccvam.niehs.nih.gov/about/ PL106545.htm) establishes ICCVAM as a permanent interagency committee of the NIEHS under NICEATM. NICEATM administers ICCVAM and provides scientific and operational support for ICCVAM-related activities. NICEATM and ICCVAM work collaboratively to evaluate new and improved test methods applicable to the needs of federal agencies. The ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 directs ICCVAM to prepare biennial reports on its progress and make these reports available to the public. Additional information about ICCVAM and NICEATM is available on the following Web site: https://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov. Transportation Authorization Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108–293,118 Stat 1028 (2004)), Congress directed the Coast Guard to analyze the costs and benefits of methods other than tank level or pressure monitoring (TLPM) devices for detecting loss of oil from cargo tanks into the water. The report was completed in March 2006 and we added a copy of this report into the docket for the original TLPM device rulemaking. You may electronically access the public docket for the original rulemaking by performing a ‘‘Simple Search’’ for docket number 9046 on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. The Final Report is number USCG–2001–9046– 166. Dated: November 8, 2006. Samuel H. Wilson, Deputy Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Toxicology Program. [FR Doc. E6–19487 Filed 11–16–06; 8:45 am] Dated: November 3, 2006. J.G. Lantz, Director of National and International Standards Assistant Commandant for Prevention. [FR Doc. E6–19459 Filed 11–16–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Coast Guard [Docket No. FR–4950–FA–20] [USCG–2001–9046] Announcement of Funding Awards for the Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons With Disablilities Program, Fiscal Year 2005 Final Report on Tank Level or Pressure Monitoring Devices Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of availability. AGENCY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces the availability of the Final Report on Tank Level or Pressure Monitoring Devices. This report details the findings of the Coast Guard’s study on costs and benefits of alternatives to tank level or pressure monitoring devices. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, contact LCDR Roger K. Butturini, P.E., Regulatory Development Manager, Office of Standards Evaluation and Development (G–PSR–2), U.S. Coast Guard, telephone 202–372–1494 or email Roger.K.Butturini@uscg.mil. If you have questions about the technical aspects of the report, contact Ms. Dolores Mercier, Technical Expert, Office of Design and Engineering Standards, U.S. Coast Guard, telephone 202–382–1381 or e-mail Dolores.Mercier@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Ms. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–493– 0402. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In section 702 of the Coast Guard and Marine VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:31 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 211001 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner, HUD. ACTION: Notice of funding awards. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this announcement notifies the public of funding decisions made by the Department in a competition for funding under the Super Notice of Funding Availability (SuperNOFA) for the Supportive Housing for Persons With Disabilities Program. This announcement contains the names of the awardees and the amounts of the awards made available by HUD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance and Grant Administration, 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone (202) 708–3000 (this is not a toll-free number). Hearing- and speech-impaired persons may access this number via TTY by calling the Federal Relay Service toll-free at 1–800–877–8339. For general information on this and other HUD programs, visit the HUD Web site at https://www.hud.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons With Disabilities Program is authorized by section 811 of the National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). The competition was announced in the SuperNOFA published in the Federal Register on March 21, 2005. Applications were rated and selected for funding on the basis of selection criteria contained in that Notice. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for this program is 14.181. The Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons With Disabilities Program is designed to provide capital advance funds to nonprofit organizations for the development of independent living projects, group homes and condominium units with the availability of supportive services for very lowincome adults 18 years or older with disabilities. Project rental assistance contract funds are also provided to cover the difference between the HUDapproved operating costs of the project and the tenants’ contributions for rent. A total of $115,586,800 of capital advance funds and $20,178,500 of project rental assistance contract funds was awarded to 118 projects for 1,173 units nationwide. In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 (103 Stat. 1987, 42 U.S.C. 3545), the Department is publishing the grantees and amounts of the awards in Appendix A of this document. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: November 7, 2006. Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing. Appendix A—Fiscal Year 2005 Awardees for Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons With Disabilities Program Alabama Section 811—Supportive Housing for Persons With Disabilities Project Location: Mobile, AL Non-Profit Sponsor: Accessible Space Capital Advance: $1,687,500 Five-year rental subsidy: $266,500 Number of units: 20 Project Location: Mobile, AL Non-Profit Sponsor: VOA Southeast, Inc. Capital Advance: $1,318,700 Five-year rental subsidy: $196,500 Number of units: 15 Project Location: Moulton, AL Non-Profit Sponsor: Foundation Mental Health N Central AL Capital Advance: $827,400 Five-year rental subsidy: $140,500 Number of units: 11 E:\FR\FM\17NON1.SGM 17NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


National Toxicology Program (NTP); NTP Interagency Center for the 
Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM); Availability 
of Biennial Progress Report of the Interagency Coordinating Committee 
on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM)

AGENCY: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS); 
National Institutes of Health (NIH).

ACTION: Availability of Biennial Progress Report of the Interagency 
Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods 
(ICCVAM).

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SUMMARY: NICEATM announces the availability of the ``Biennial Progress 
Report of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of 
Alternative Methods (ICCVAM): 2004-2005.'' In accordance with 
requirements of the ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 285l-
3), this report describes progress made during 2004 and 2005 by ICCVAM 
and NICEATM. Copies can be obtained on the ICCVAM/NICEATM Web site at 
https://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov or by contacting NICEATM at the address 
given below.

ADDRESSES: Requests for copies of the report should be sent by mail, 
fax, or e-mail to Dr. William S. Stokes, NICEATM Director, NIEHS, P.O. 
Box 12233, MD EC-17, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, (phone) 919-541-
2384, (fax) 919-541-0947, (e-mail) niceatm@niehs.nih.gov. Courier 
address: NICEATM, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Building 4401, Room 3128, 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. William S. Stokes, NICEATM 
Director, (phone) 919-541-2384, (e-mail) niceatm@niehs.nih.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background Information on ICCVAM and NICEATM

    ICCVAM is an interagency committee composed of representatives from 
15 Federal regulatory and research agencies that use or generate 
toxicological information. ICCVAM conducts technical evaluations of 
new, revised, and alternative methods with regulatory applicability and 
promotes the scientific validation and regulatory acceptance of 
toxicological test methods that more accurately assess the safety and 
hazards of chemicals and products and that refine, reduce, or replace 
animal use. The ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 285l-3), 
available at (https://

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iccvam.niehs.nih.gov/about/PL106545.htm) establishes ICCVAM as a 
permanent interagency committee of the NIEHS under NICEATM. NICEATM 
administers ICCVAM and provides scientific and operational support for 
ICCVAM-related activities. NICEATM and ICCVAM work collaboratively to 
evaluate new and improved test methods applicable to the needs of 
federal agencies. The ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 directs ICCVAM 
to prepare biennial reports on its progress and make these reports 
available to the public. Additional information about ICCVAM and 
NICEATM is available on the following Web site: https://
iccvam.niehs.nih.gov.

    Dated: November 8, 2006.
Samuel H. Wilson,
Deputy Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 
and National Toxicology Program.
 [FR Doc. E6-19487 Filed 11-16-06; 8:45 am]
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