Watch List Redress Request for Public Comment, 75752-75753 [E6-21465]

Download as PDF 75752 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 242 / Monday, December 18, 2006 / Notices (1) NH DES failed to provide adequate notice of the proposed permit modification to the public; (2) NH DES failed to perform adequate air quality modeling analyses in its assessment of the proposed permit modification; (3) The modified permit does not contain requirements applicable to ‘‘incinerators’’ under the CAA and federal and state regulations; (4) The modified permit does not contain state hazardous waste management requirements. On October 27, 2006, the Administrator issued an order partially granting and partially denying the petition. EPA grants the Petitioners’ request that EPA object to the issuance of the modified permit for failure to provide adequate public notice of the proposed modification, and directs New Hampshire DES to reissue the draft modified permit for public comment. EPA denies the petition with respect to all other allegations. The order explains EPA’s rationale for concluding that NH DES must reopen the draft modified permit for public comment. The order also explains EPA’s rationale for denying the Petitioners’ remaining claims. Dated: December 8, 2006. Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, EPA New England. [FR Doc. E6–21528 Filed 12–15–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8252–7] Ecological Benefits Assessment Strategic Plan Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA is announcing the availability of a document titled, ‘‘Ecological Benefits Assessment Strategic Plan’’ (EPA–240–R–06–001), which was prepared by several Offices within the Agency. The Ecological Benefits Assessment Strategic Plan identifies and communicates key research and institutional actions that will improve EPA’s ability to perform assessments of the ecological benefits of its environmental policies and decisions. DATES: This document will be available on or about December 18, 2006. ADDRESSES: The Ecological Benefits Assessment Strategic Plan is available for downloading via the Internet on VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:16 Dec 15, 2006 Jkt 211001 EPA’s National Center for Environmental Economics home page at https://www.epa.gov/economics. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information, contact Dr. Wayne R. Munns, Jr., U.S. EPA/ORD National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, telephone: 401–782–3017; facsimile: 401–782– 9683; or e-mail: munns.wayne@epa.gov or Dr. Sabrina Lovell, U.S. EPA/OPEI National Center for Environmental Economics, telephone: 202–566–2272; facsimile: 202–566–2339; or e-mail: iselovell.sabrina@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Ecological Benefits Assessment Strategic Plan was developed to guide future research and institutional actions for improving ecological benefits assessments conducted by the Agency. The goal of an ecological benefits assessment is to estimate the benefits of an environmental policy, and when appropriate, estimate the value to society in monetary terms. This facilitates comparisons among policy alternatives to support decision-making. In practice however, ecological benefits are difficult to evaluate. Several factors contribute to this challenge, including limited understanding of: (1) The linkages among policies, stressors, and ecosystem services; (2) the linkages within and between ecosystems; and (3) the linkages between ecological and economic systems. EPA developed the Ecological Benefits Assessment Strategic Plan to improve our understanding of these linkages. The Ecological Benefits Assessment Strategic Plan was authored by a crossAgency workgroup under the general direction of a steering committee representing offices involved with ecological benefits assessment. The plan describes the challenges currently faced by EPA in conducting comprehensive and rigorous ecological benefits assessments. It encourages a model of interdisciplinary participation in benefits assessments and research, and it promotes collaboration among economists, ecologists, and other natural and social scientists to facilitate identification and characterization of the important ecological benefits of Agency actions. The Plan also identifies strategic actions focusing on: institutional arrangements that foster interdisciplinary analyses and provide analysts with appropriate guidance and tools; interdisciplinary research that directly supports ecological benefits assessments, including broad methodological development and specific studies about resources, stressors, localities, and policies; and PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 coordination of efforts with external partners. The Ecological Benefits Assessment Strategic Plan also describes mechanisms to facilitate adaptive implementation of the strategic actions, including periodic adjustments to reflect advances in knowledge. A primary audience for the Ecological Benefits Assessment Strategic Plan is the managers and analysts in EPA Program Offices, and natural and social scientists across the Agency. The Ecological Benefits Assessment Strategic Plan was subjected to broad Agency review and external peer review by the Committee on Valuing the Protection of Ecological Systems and Services of EPA’s Science Advisory Board. The final plan reflects the comments of both internal and external review. Dated: December 12, 2006. Nathalie B. Simon, Acting Director, National Center for Environmental Economics. [FR Doc. E6–21543 Filed 12–15–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD Watch List Redress Request for Public Comment Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, The White House. ACTION: Request for public comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, established by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108–458, December 17, 2004), advises the President and other senior executive branch officials to ensure that concerns about privacy and civil liberties are appropriately considered in the implementation of laws, regulations, and executive branch policies related to efforts to protect the Nation against terrorism. This includes advising on whether adequate guidelines, supervision, and oversight exist to protect the important legal rights of all Americans. Processes currently exist to redress errors and ameliorate false positives associated with the use of watch list data for aviation and other security screening purposes. Efforts to address, enhance, conform, and potentially streamline these procedures are ongoing throughout the Federal Government, and the Board is assisting relevant executive branch departments and agencies in those efforts. The Board seeks any comments, suggestions or other information from members of the E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 242 / Monday, December 18, 2006 / Notices public who have knowledge on this subject. Comments may be forwarded via the Board’s Web site at https:// www.PrivacyBoard.gov. While there is no specific deadline for the submission, the Board is interested in receiving public comments soon. The Board is unable to respond to individual comments and cannot assist individual redress requests. Information gathered will be used solely to assist the Board in understanding the effects of policy and program operations on Americans’ civil liberties. DATES: While there is no specific deadline for the submission, the Board is interested in receiving public comments soon. ADDRESSES: Comments can be e-mailed to: PrivacyBoard@who.eop.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Seth Wood, 202–456–1240. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Homeland Security Presidential Directive 6, dated September 16, 2003, requires that the Attorney General establish an organization to consolidate the Federal Government’s approach to terrorism screening and provide for the appropriate and lawful use of terrorist information in screening processes. Pursuant to this directive, the Secretaries of State, Defense, the Treasury, and Homeland Security along with the Attorney General and the Director of Central Intelligence established by a memorandum of understanding the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC). Under TSC’s supervision, the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) was created to compile the most thorough, accurate and current information possible about individuals known or suspected to be or to have been engaged in conduct advancing terrorism. This database consolidates the Federal Government’s terrorism screening databases into a single integrated database and provides for its appropriate and lawful use in screening processes administered by Federal, State, local, and tribal authorities. 75753 Authority: Pub. L. 108–408 Sec. 1061 et seq. (Dec. 17, 2004). Dated: December 11, 2006. Mark Robbins, Executive Director. [FR Doc. E6–21465 Filed 12–15–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3195–W7–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; Wednesday, December 20, 2006 December 13, 2006. The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Wednesday, December 20, 2006, which is scheduled to commence at in Room TW–C305, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Bureau Subject 1 Media .............................................................. 2 Media .............................................................. 3 Public Safety and Homeland Security ........... 4 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Item No. Consumer & Governmental Affairs ................ Title: Statistical Report on Average Rates for Basic Service, Cable Programming Service, and Equipment (MM Docket No. 92–266). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report on cable industry prices. Title: Implementation of Section 621(a)(1) of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (MB Docket No. 05–311). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Section 621(a)(1)’s directive that local franchising authorities not unreasonably refuse to award competitive franchises. Title: Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band; Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State, and Local Public Safety Communications Requirements Through the Year 2010 (WT Docket No. 96–86). Summary: The Commission will consider a Ninth Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning public safety communications in the 700 MHz band. Title: Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Internet-based Captioned Telephone Service (CG Docket No. 03–123). Summary: The Commission will consider a Declaratory Ruling regarding whether Internet Protocol (IP) captioned telephone service is a form of telecommunications relay service (TRS) compensable from the Interstate TRS Fund. The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Meeting agendas and handouts will be provided in accessible formats; sign language interpreters, open captioning, and assistive listening devices will be provided on site. The meeting will be webcast with open captioning. Request other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities as early as possible; please allow at least 5 days advance notice. Include a description of the accommodation you will need including as much detail as you can. In addition, include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Last minute VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:16 Dec 15, 2006 Jkt 211001 requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to: fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202– 418–0530 (voice), 202–418–0432 (tty). Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from Audrey Spivack or David Fiske, Office of Media Relations, (202) 418–0500; TTY 1–888–835–5322. Audio/Video coverage of the meeting will be broadcast live with open captioning over the Internet from the FCC’s Audio/ Video Events Web page at www.fcc.gov/ realaudio. For a fee this meeting can be viewed live over George Mason University’s PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Capitol Connection. The Capitol Connection also will carry the meeting live via the Internet. To purchase these services call (703) 993–3100 or go to www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu. Copies of materials adopted at this meeting can be purchased from the FCC’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (202) 488–5300; Fax (202) 488–5563; TTY (202) 488–5562. These copies are available in paper format and alternative media, including large print/type; digital disk; and audio and video tape. Best Copy and Printing, Inc. may be reached by e-mail at FCC@BCPIWEB.com. E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 242 (Monday, December 18, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75752-75753]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-21465]


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PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD


Watch List Redress Request for Public Comment

AGENCY: Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, The White House.

ACTION: Request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, established 
by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Pub. 
L. 108-458, December 17, 2004), advises the President and other senior 
executive branch officials to ensure that concerns about privacy and 
civil liberties are appropriately considered in the implementation of 
laws, regulations, and executive branch policies related to efforts to 
protect the Nation against terrorism. This includes advising on whether 
adequate guidelines, supervision, and oversight exist to protect the 
important legal rights of all Americans.
    Processes currently exist to redress errors and ameliorate false 
positives associated with the use of watch list data for aviation and 
other security screening purposes. Efforts to address, enhance, 
conform, and potentially streamline these procedures are ongoing 
throughout the Federal Government, and the Board is assisting relevant 
executive branch departments and agencies in those efforts. The Board 
seeks any comments, suggestions or other information from members of 
the

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public who have knowledge on this subject. Comments may be forwarded 
via the Board's Web site at https://www.PrivacyBoard.gov. While there is 
no specific deadline for the submission, the Board is interested in 
receiving public comments soon. The Board is unable to respond to 
individual comments and cannot assist individual redress requests. 
Information gathered will be used solely to assist the Board in 
understanding the effects of policy and program operations on 
Americans' civil liberties.

DATES: While there is no specific deadline for the submission, the 
Board is interested in receiving public comments soon.

ADDRESSES: Comments can be e-mailed to: PrivacyBoard@who.eop.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Seth Wood, 202-456-1240.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Homeland Security Presidential Directive 6, 
dated September 16, 2003, requires that the Attorney General establish 
an organization to consolidate the Federal Government's approach to 
terrorism screening and provide for the appropriate and lawful use of 
terrorist information in screening processes. Pursuant to this 
directive, the Secretaries of State, Defense, the Treasury, and 
Homeland Security along with the Attorney General and the Director of 
Central Intelligence established by a memorandum of understanding the 
Terrorist Screening Center (TSC). Under TSC's supervision, the 
Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) was created to compile the most 
thorough, accurate and current information possible about individuals 
known or suspected to be or to have been engaged in conduct advancing 
terrorism. This database consolidates the Federal Government's 
terrorism screening databases into a single integrated database and 
provides for its appropriate and lawful use in screening processes 
administered by Federal, State, local, and tribal authorities.

    Authority:  Pub. L. 108-408 Sec. 1061 et seq. (Dec. 17, 2004).

    Dated: December 11, 2006.
Mark Robbins,
Executive Director.
 [FR Doc. E6-21465 Filed 12-15-06; 8:45 am]
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