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Federal Register / Vol. 71, No.

185 / Monday, September 25, 2006 / Notices 55775

original scheduled dates of the website at http://otexa.ita.doc.gov). See human environment as a result of the
preliminary and final results of the 70 FR 75156 (December 19, 2005). proposed installation of hydropower
sunset review. generation facilities at Bluestone Dam,
Philip J. Martello,
This notice is issued in accordance Hinton, Summers County, WV
Acting Chairman, Committee for the (Hydropower Project). The proposed
with sections 751(c)(5)(B) and (C) of the
Implementation of Textile Agreements.
Act. hydropower project would utilize three
Committee for the Implementation of Textile of the six existing penstocks which were
Dated: September 19, 2006.
Agreements part of the original construction of the
Stephen J. Claeys,
September 18, 2006. dam. The proposed project would also
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import
Commissioner, involve the discharge of dredged and fill
Administration.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, material into waters of the United States
[FR Doc. 06–8181 Filed 9–22–06; 8:45 am] (U.S.) and would involve work in the
Washington, DC 20229
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S Dear Commissioner: This directive New River, a navigable water of the U.S.
amends, but does not cancel, the directive Therefore, the subject proposal would
issued to you on December 13, 2005, by the require a Department of the Army (DA)
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation permit pursuant to section 404 of the
COMMITTEE FOR THE of Textile Agreements. That directive
IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE concerns imports of certain cotton, wool, and
Clean Water Act (Section 404) and
AGREEMENTS man–made fiber textiles and textile products, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
produced or manufactured in Vietnam and of 1899 (Section 10). This EIS will
Adjustment of Import Limits for Certain exported during the twelve-month period document the agency’s evaluation of all
Cotton and Man-Made Fiber Textile which began on January 1, 2006 and extends reasonable alternatives as they affect
Products Produced or Manufactured in through December 31, 2006. stability of the dam and control the
the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Effective on September 25, 2006, you are release of water from Bluestone Dam,
directed to increase the limits for the and will document analysis of impacts
September 18, 2006. following categories, as provided for under to Waters of the U.S. sufficient to
AGENCY: Committee for the the terms of the current bilateral textile
agreement between the Governments of the
accommodate the NEPA process for
Implementation of Textile Agreements United States and Vietnam: permitting under section 10 and section
(CITA). 404.
ACTION: Issuing a directive to the Category Restraint limi DATES: A public scoping meeting is
Commissioner, U.S. Customs and announced for October 2, 2006, from 11
Border Protection. 342/642 .................... 752,777 dozen. a.m.–8 p.m. at Hinton Technology
347/348 .................... 9,502,903 dozen. Center, 301 Summers Street, Hinton,
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 25, 2006 1 The limits have not been adjusted to ac- Summers County, WV.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ross count for any imports exported after December ADDRESSES: Send written comments and
Arnold, International Trade Specialist, 31, 2005. suggestions concerning this proposed
Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. The Committee for the Implementation of project to John Preston, PM–PD–R, U.S.
Department of Commerce, (202) 482– Textile Agreements has determined that Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington
4212. For information on the quota these actions fall within the foreign affairs District, 502 Eighth Street, Huntington,
exception to the rulemaking provisions of 5 WV, 25701–2070. Telephone: (304) 399–
status of these limits, refer to the U.S.
U.S.C. 553(a)(1).
Customs and Border Protection website 5870. Electronic mail:
Sincerely,
(http://www.cbp.gov), or call (202) 344- Philip J. Martello, John.S.Preston@usace.army.mil.
2650. For information on embargoes and Acting Chairman, Committee for the Requests to be placed on the mailing list
quota re-openings, refer to the Office of Implementation of Textile Agreements. should also be sent to this address.
Textiles and Apparel website at http:// [FR Doc. 06–8178 Filed 9–22–06; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
otexa.ita.doc.gov. BILLING CODE 3510–DS obtain additional information about the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: proposed project, contact Kenneth
Halstead EC–WH, U.S. Army Corps of
Authority: Section 204 of the Agricultural
Act of 1956, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1854); DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Engineers, Huntington District, 502
Executive Order 11651 of March 3, 1972, as Eighth Street, Huntington, WV, 25701–
amended. Department of the Army; Corps of 2070. Telephone: (304) 399–5811.
The Bilateral Textile Agreement of Engineers Electronic mail:
July 17, 2003, as amended, between the Kenneth.C.Halstead@usace.army.mil.
Governments of the United States and Notice of Intent To Prepare an SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. Public
the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Environmental Impact Statement and Participation: a. The Corps of Engineers
establishes limits for certain cotton, Conduct a Public Scoping Meeting for will conduct a public scoping meeting
wool and man-made fiber textiles and the Bluestone Hydropower Project, (open house format) to gain input from
textile products, produced or Hinton, Summers County, WV interested agencies, organizations, and
manufactured in the Socialist Republic AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. the general public concerning the
of Vietnam. The current limits for Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. content of the EIS, issues and impacts
certain categories are being adjusted for ACTION: Notice of intent. to be addressed in the EIS, and
carryover. alternatives that should be analyzed.
A description of the textile and SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National The meeting is scheduled for (see
apparel categories in terms of HTS Environmental Policy Act of 1969 DATES).
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numbers is available in the (NEPA), the U.S. Army Corps of b. The Corps invites full public
CORRELATION: Textile and Apparel Engineers, DoD, Huntington District will participation to promote open
Categories with the Harmonized Tariff prepare an Environmental Impact communication and better decision-
Schedule of the United States (refer to Statement (EIS) to evaluate potential making. All persons and organizations
the Office of Textiles and Apparel impacts to the natural, physical, and that have an interest in potential effects

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