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VII. Agency Contact

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Rebecca Green, U.S. Department of Education, Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need Program, 1990 K Street NW., Room 7105, Washington, DC 20006–8510. Telephone (202) 502–7779 or by email: OPE

_GAANN

_Program@ed.gov

. If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1–(800) 877–8339.

VIII. Other Information

Accessible Format: Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an accessible format ( e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc) on request to the program contact person listed under **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**
**CONTACT** in section VII of this notice.

Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available via the Federal Digital System
at: www.gpo.gov/fdsys. At this site you can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site.

You may also access documents of the Department published in the Federal Register by using the article search feature at: www.federalregister.gov

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Dated: December 9, 2011. Eduardo M. Ochoa, Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.
[FR Doc. 2011–32197 Filed 12–14–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4000–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of Fossil Energy, Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Notice of open meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register

.

**DATES :**  Wednesday, January 18, 2012; 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (CST).

**ADDRESSES :**  Hilton Houston North, 12400 Greenspoint Drive, Houston, Texas 77060.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Elena Melchert, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Oil and Natural Gas, Washington, DC 20585. Phone: (202)
586–5600.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Purpose of the Committee: The purpose of the Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the Secretary of Energy on development and implementation of programs related to unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resources; and to provide comments for the Department of Energy Annual Plan per requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Title IX, Subtitle J, Section 999D. Tentative Agenda
January 18, 2012
7:30 a.m.–8 a.m.: Registration. 8 a.m.–noon: Call to Order, Welcome,

Introductions, Opening Remarks, Overview of the Section 999 Research Portfolio (Unconventional Resources, Small Producers, and NETL Complementary Research). 1 p.m.–4:45 p.m.: Overview of Draft

2012 Annual Pla. 4:45 p.m.–5 p.m.: Public Comment. 5 p.m.: Adjourn.

Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. The Designated Federal Officer and the Chairman of the Committee will lead the meeting for the orderly conduct of business. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Elena Melchert at the telephone number listed above. You must make your request for an oral statement at least three business days prior to the meeting, and reasonable provisions will be made to include all who wish to speak. Public comment will follow the three minute rule.

Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying within 60 days at: http:// www.fossil.energy.gov/programs/oilgas/ advisorycommittees/ UnconventionalResources.html. Issued at Washington, DC, on December 7,
2011. LaTanya Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011–32159 Filed 12–14–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee**

**AGENCY :**  Office of Fossil Energy, Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Notice of open meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register

. **DATES :**  Thursday, January 19, 2012, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (CST).

**ADDRESSES :**  Hilton Houston North, 12400 Greenspoint Drive, Houston, Texas 77060.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Elena Melchert, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Oil and Natural Gas, Washington, DC 20585. Phone: (202)
586–5600.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Purpose of the Committee: The purpose of the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the Secretary of Energy on development and implementation of programs related to ultra-deepwater natural gas and other petroleum resources; and to provide comments for the Department of Energy Annual Plan per requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Title IX, Subtitle J, Section 999D. Tentative Agenda
January 19, 2012 7:30 a.m.–8 a.m.: Registration. 8 a.m.–noon: Call to Order, Welcome,

Introductions, Opening Remarks, Overview of the Section 999 Research Portfolio (Ultra-Deepwater and NETL Complementary Research). 1 p.m.–4:45 p.m.: Overview of Draft

2012 Annual Plan. 4:45 p.m.–5 p.m.: Public Comments. 5 p.m.: Adjourn.

Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. The Designated Federal Officer and the Chairman of the Committee will lead the meeting for the orderly conduct of business. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you


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would like to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Elena Melchert at the telephone number listed above. You must make your request for an oral statement at least three business days prior to the meeting, and reasonable provisions will be made to include all who wish to speak. Public comment will follow the three minute rule.

Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying within 60 days at: http:// www.fossil.energy.gov/programs/oilgas/ advisorycommittees/ UltraDeepwater.html.

Issued at Washington, DC, on December 7,
2011. LaTanya Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011–32160 Filed 12–14–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** 

**Combined Notice of Filings #1**

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

Docket Numbers: EC12–45–000. Applicants: South Carolina Electric & Gas Company.

Description: Application for Authorization under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act for Acquisition of Jurisdictional Facilities of South Carolina Electric & Gas Company.

Filed Date: 12/7/11. Accession Number: 20111207–5183. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/11.
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:

Docket Numbers: ER12–348–000. Applicants: Mercuria Energy America, Inc.

Description: Mercuria Energy America, Inc. Submits Clarification and Affirmation Regarding Erected barriers to entry.

Filed Date: 11/10/11. Accession Number: 20111110–5143. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/9/11.
Docket Numbers: ER12–569–000. Applicants: Blackwell Wind, LLC. Description: Blackwell Wind, LLC Market-Based Rate Tariff to be effective 2/5/2012.

Filed Date: 12/7/11. Accession Number: 20111207–5116. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/11. Docket Numbers: ER12–570–000. Applicants: Sandy Ridge Wind, LLC. Description: Request for Category 1 Seller Status to be effective 12/8/2011.

Filed Date: 12/7/11. Accession Number: 20111207–5134. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/11. Docket Numbers: ER12–571–000. Applicants: Chestnut Flats Wind, LLC.

Description: Request for Category 1 Seller Status to be effective 12/8/2011.

Filed Date: 12/7/11. Accession Number: 20111207–5140. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/11. Docket Numbers: ER12–572–000. Applicants: Fowler Ridge III Wind Farm LLC.

Description: Certificate of Concurrence to be effective 8/18/2010.

Filed Date: 12/7/11. Accession Number: 20111207–5152. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/11. Docket Numbers: ER12–573–000. Applicants: Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Description: Transmission Access Charge Balancing Account Adjustment (TACBAA) 2012 to be effective 3/1/
2012.

Filed Date: 12/7/11. Accession Number: 20111207–5153. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/11. Docket Numbers: ER12–574–000. Applicants: ITC Midwest LLC. Description: Filing of a Contribution in Aid of Construction Agreement to be effective 2/6/2012.

Filed Date: 12/7/11. Accession Number: 20111207–5154. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/11. Docket Numbers: ER12–575–000. Applicants: Alabama Power Company.

Description: Alabama Power Company submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: SWE (Tombigbee) NITSA Filing to be effective 1/1/2012.

Filed Date: 12/7/11. Accession Number: 20111207–5156. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/11. Docket Numbers: ER12–576–000. Applicants: Northeast Utilities Service Company.

Description: Northeast Utilities Service Company; Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreements.

Filed Date: 12/7/11. Accession Number: 20111207–5184. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/11. Take notice that the Commission received the following public utility holding company filings:

Docket Numbers: PH12–4–000. Applicants: Fidelity Management & Research Company.

Description: FERC–65A Exemption Notification of Fidelity Management & Research Company. Filed Date: 12/7/11. Accession Number: 20111207–5181. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/11. 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 8, 2011. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011–32146 Filed 12–14–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6717–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** 

**Combined Notice of Filings**

Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Filings Instituting Proceedings

Docket Numbers: RP12–224–000. Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.

Description: 12/07/11 Negotiated Rates—Sequent Energy Management— RTS to be effective 12/8/2011.

Filed Date: 12/7/11. Accession Number: 20111207–5122. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/19/11. 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. Filings in Existing Proceedings

Docket Numbers: RP12–217–001. Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.

Description: 12/07/11 Negotiated Rates—Freepoint Commodities—