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Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (CST).

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  For further information and/or questions about GLMRIS, please contact USACE, Chicago District, Project Manager, Mr. David Wethington, by mail: USACE, Chicago District, 111 N. Canal, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60606, or by email: david.m.wethington@usace.army.mil.

For media inquiries, please contact USACE, Chicago District, Public Affairs Officer, Ms. Lynne Whelan, by mail: USACE, Chicago District, 111 N. Canal, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60606, by phone: (312) 846–5330 or by email: lynne.e.whelan@usace.army.mil.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

1. Background. USACE is conducting GLMRIS in consultation with other federal agencies, Native American tribes, state agencies, local governments and non-governmental organizations. For GLMRIS, USACE will explore ANS Controls that could be applied to prevent ANS transfer between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins through aquatic pathways. Potential ANS Controls may include, but are not limited to, hydrologic separation of the basins, modification of water quality or flow within a waterway, chemical application to ANS, collection and removal of ANS from a waterway, as well as other types of controls currently in research and development.

USACE will develop screening criteria consistent with study objectives and refine the list of ANS Controls to determine which warrant further consideration. USACE will formulate plans comprised of one or more of the screened ANS Controls in consideration of four criteria: Completeness, effectiveness, efficiency, and acceptability. USACE will then evaluate and compare the effects of the alternative plans.

USACE is conducting GLMRIS in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and with the Economic and Environmental Principles and Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resource Implementation Studies, Water Resources Council, March 10, 1983.

2. ANS Control Paper. The ANS Control Paper is an interim product of GLMRIS and is found at http:// glmris.anl.gov/documents/interim/ anscontrol/index.cfm. Through literature search and consultation with experts in the field of ANS and ANS Controls, USACE identified the ANS Controls found in the paper. These ANS Controls are those that may be effective at preventing the transfer of ANS of Concern—CAWS via aquatic pathways. ANS of Concern—CAWS are the nonnative species that are the initial focus of GLMIRS.

3. ANS Control Comment Period. USACE is currently soliciting information from the public on ANS Controls that may be effective on ANS of Concern—CAWS but that may be missing from the list developed for the ANS Control Paper; USACE is also seeking comments on the included ANS Controls. The comment period runs from December 21, 2011 through February 17, 2012. Comments may be submitted in the following ways:

• GLMRIS project Web site: Use the web form found at www.glmris.anl.gov through February 17, 2012;

• Mail: Mail written information to GLMRIS ANS Control Comments, 111 N. Canal, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60606. Comments must be postmarked by February 17, 2012; and

• Hand Delivery: Comments may be hand delivered to the USACE, Chicago District office located at 111 N. Canal St., Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60606 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Comments must be received by Friday, February 17, 2012.

USACE will consider all comments received during this comment period. If necessary, USACE will update the ANS Control Paper and in spring 2012, will post an updated ANS Control Paper to the GLMRIS Web site.

4. Public Conference Calls. USACE will host conference calls on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 2 p.m.–4 p.m. (CST) and Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (CST). The conference calls are intended to provide the public with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the ANS Control Paper. Call-in information for both calls is:USA Toll-Free: (877) 336–1839.

Access Code: 8506361.
5. Authority. This action is being undertaken pursuant to the Water Resources and Development Act of 2007, Section 3061, Pub. L. 110–114, 121 STAT. 1121, and NEPA of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq., as amended.

Dated: December 14, 2011. Susanne J. Davis, Chief, Planning Branch, Chicago District, Corps of Engineers.
[FR Doc. 2011–32654 Filed 12–20–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3720–58–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**U.S. Department of Energy Audit Guidance: For-Profit Recipients** 

**AGENCY :**  U.S. Department of Energy. **ACTION :**  Request for information.

**SUMMARY :**  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) seeks information and comments related to the requirements and guidance for independent audit organizations in conducting program compliance audits of for-profit recipients of federal financial assistance from DOE under its financial assistance regulations.

**DATES :**  Written comments and information are requested on or before January 20, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Alternatively, interested persons may submit comments by any of the following methods:

• Email to: FederalRegisterAudit Comments@hq.doe.gov. Hand Delivery/ Courier: Ms. Kimberly Krizanovic, U.S. Department of Energy, 4th Floor (Suite 4A–236), 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. Phone: (202) 586–5304. Please submit one signed paper original.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Ms. Kimberly Krizanovic, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, 4th Floor (Suite 4A–236), 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. Phone: (202) 586–5304. Email: kimberly.krizanovic@ hq.doe.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  U.S. Department of Energy Audit Guidance: For-Profit Recipients provides requirements and guidance for independent audit organizations in conducting program compliance audits of for-profit recipients of federal financial assistance from the Department of Energy (DOE) under Regulation 10 CFR 600.316. The requirements for financial statement audits of for-profit recipients are not provided for under Regulation 10 CFR 600.316, which applies only to program compliance audits. As such, this Audit Program and all compliance supplements (Parts II and III of this guidance) do not apply to financial statement audits. Audits of financial statements are allowable as indirect costs if the recipient normally has financial statement audits. However, DOE is not requiring an audit of financial statements solely to address Regulation 10 CFR 600.316, nor are financial statement audits allowable as direct costs to satisfy the requirements of Regulation 10 CFR 600.316.

Compliance audits as required under Regulation 10 CFR 600.316 and this


### 79169 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 245 / Wednesday, December 21, 2011 / Notices

Audit Program must be conducted in accordance with the requirements and guidance set forth in Statement on Auditing Standards No. 117, Compliance Audits (SAS 117) and generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS). The audit procedures provided in this Audit Program are the minimum necessary for uniform and consistent audit coverage.

DOE seeks comment and information on this audit guidance to potentially improve the usefulness and clarity of the guidance. You may access the guidance at: http://energy.gov/management/downloads/draft-profitaudit-guidance-fy-2011.

Issued in Washington, DC, on December 15, 2011. Patrick M. Ferraro, Acting Director, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, Office of Management, Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2011–32622 Filed 12–20–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** 

**Notice of Filings #1**

Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings:

Docket Numbers: EC12–46–000. Applicants: Decker Energy International, Inc., Craven County Wood Energy LP, Grayling Generating Station, LP, AltaGas Services (U.S.) Inc.

Description: Joint Application of Decker Energy International, Inc., et al

. for authorization under Federal Power Act Section 203(a)(1).

Filed Date: 12/13/11. Accession Number: 20111213–5018. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/3/12.
Docket Numbers: EC12–47–000. Applicants: Lea Power Partners, LLC, Waterside Power, LLC.

Description: Application for Authorization for Disposition of Jurisdictional Facilities and Request for Expedited Action of Waterside Power, LLC, et al.

Filed Date: 12/12/11. Accession Number: 20111212–5202. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/2/12.
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:

Docket Numbers: ER12–75–002. Applicants: Public Power, LLC. Description: Amendment to MBR Tariff in Compliance with Order 697 to be effective 10/13/2011.

Filed Date: 12/12/11. Accession Number: 20111212–5002. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/2/12.
Docket Numbers: ER12–361–001. Applicants: South Carolina Electric & Gas Company.

Description: Compliance filing— Schedule 1 (Part of Settlement Agreement) to be effective 10/21/2011.

Filed Date: 12/12/11. Accession Number: 20111212–5074. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/2/12.
Docket Numbers: ER12–591–000. Applicants: ITC Midwest LLC. Description: ITC Midwest-Dairyland Agreements to be effective 2/13/2012.

Filed Date: 12/12/11. Accession Number: 20111212–5072. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/2/12.
Docket Numbers: ER12–592–000. Applicants: ITC Midwest LLC. Description: ITC Midwest LLC submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): Corn Belt Agreements to be effective 2/ 13/2012.

Filed Date: 12/12/11. Accession Number: 20111212–5077. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/2/12.
Docket Numbers: ER12–593–000. Applicants: ITC Midwest LLC. Description: ITC Midwest LLC submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): Great River Energy Agreements to be effective 2/13/2012.

Filed Date: 12/12/11. Accession Number: 20111212–5091. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/2/12.
Docket Numbers: ER12–594–000. Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc.

Description: Niagara Mohawk and Village of Solvay Cost Reimbursement Agreement no. 1810 to be effective 11/ 22/2011.

Filed Date: 12/12/11. Accession Number: 20111212–5100. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/2/12.
Docket Numbers: ER12–595–000. Applicants: Constellation Power Source Generation, Inc.

Description: Joint Reactive Rate Filing for the Keystone Project to be effective 1/31/2012.

Filed Date: 12/12/11. Accession Number: 20111212–5179. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/2/12.
Docket Numbers: ER12–596–000. Applicants: Constellation Power Source Generation, Inc.

Description: Joint Reactive Rate Filing for the Conemaugh Project to be effective 1/31/2012.

Filed Date: 12/12/11. Accession Number: 20111212–5184. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/2/12.
Docket Numbers: ER12–597–000. Applicants: New York State Reliability Council, L.L.C. Description: New York State Reliability Council, L.L.C.’s Submission of the Revised Installed Capacity Requirement for the New York Control Area.

Filed Date: 12/12/11. Accession Number: 20111212–5201. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/2/12.
Take notice that the Commission received the following qualifying facility filings:

Docket Numbers: QF12–94–000. Applicants: Middletown Coke Company, LLC.

Description: Form 556- Notice of selfcertification of qualifying cogeneration facility status of Middletown Coke Company, LLC.

Filed Date: 12/12/11. Accession Number: 20111212–5161. Comment Date: None Applicable. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number.

Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.

eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf . For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659.

Dated: December 13, 2011. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011–32580 Filed 12–20–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6717–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** 

**[Docket No. ER12–605–000]**

**Power Network New Mexico, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial**  **Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204**  **Authorization**

This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of Power Network New Mexico, LLC’s application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a request for