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18004 Federal Register / Vol. 64, No. 70 / Tuesday, April 13, 1999 / Notices Although other issues not contained in this agenda may come before these groups for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, 808–522–8220 (voice) or 808–522–8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to meeting date. Dated: April 7, 1999. Bruce C. Morehead, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 99–9196 Filed 4–12–99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–F DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Telecommunications and Information Administration [Docket Number: 990302059–9089–02] RIN: 0660–ZA07 Public Telecommunications Facilities Program—Closing Date; Revision AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Availability of Funds; Revision. SUMMARY: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) published a notice in the Federal Register March 16, 1999 announcing the Availability of Funds and a Closing Date for receipt of applications for applications for the Pan-Pacific Education and Communications Experiments by Satellite (PEACESAT) Program. This notice contains revised language. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Cooperman, Acting Director, Public Telecommunications Facilities Program, telephone: (202) 482–5802; fax: (202) 482–2156. Revision 1. In the Federal Register of March 16, 1999, in FR Doc. 99–6390, on page 13060, first column, under the Date paragraph, revise the first sentence to read: Date: Applications for the PEACESAT Program grant must be received on or before 5 p.m. on April 22, 1999. 2. In the Federal Register of March 16, 1999, in FR Doc. 99–6390 on page 13060, second column, under Supplementary Information, second paragraph, revise the last sentence to read: NTIA anticipates making a single grant of not more than $600,000 for the PEACESAT Program in FY 1999. Bernadette McGuire-Rivera, Associate Administrator, Office of Telecommunications and Information Applications. [FR Doc. 99–9178 Filed 4–12–99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–60–P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Waiver of Match Requirements and an Increase in Allowable Cost Per Full- Time Equivalent (FTE) for the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (Corporation) announces a waiver of the Corporation’s match requirements for the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands applying for FY 1999 AmeriCorps funds. In addition, the Corporation announces an increase in the allowable cost per FTE for organizations in the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands applying for FY 1999 AmeriCorps funds; the Corporation will consider applications with a cost per FTE of up to $14,500, provided that the necessity for the increase is clearly documented in the proposal. Applications for FY 1999 AmeriCorps funds are due April 30, 1999. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gayle Hilleke, (202) 606–5000, ext. 431. TDD (202) 565–2799. For individuals with disabilities, information will be made available in alternative formats upon request. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended (NCSA) (42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq.), authorizes the Corporation for National and Community Service (Corporation) to make grants to support national service programs including AmeriCorps. 1. Waiver of Match Requirements The NCSA and the Corporation’s grant provisions require applicants for AmeriCorps funds to provide match for funds they receive from the Corporation. However, in light of 48 U.S.C. 1469a, which requires that departments and agencies waive ‘‘any requirement for local matching funds under $200,000 (including in-kind contributions) required by law’’ for American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands, the Corporation waives the AmeriCorps matching requirements for those territories. For example, if a state commission or alternative administrative entity from one of the territories listed above applies for administrative funds under 42 U.S.C. 12576, that state commission or alternative administrative entity will not have to contribute the initial 15% and eventual 50% match. Please note that this waiver is available only to state commissions or alternative administrative entities of the Territories listed above—programs or organizations in the Territories applying directly to the Corporation for funds will still be required to meet the match requirements in the NCSA and their grant provisions. 2. Increase in Allowable Cost Per FTE Additionally, the Corporation has sent out application packets announcing the availability of 1999 formula funds for Territories. According to the application instructions, no grant may exceed the total number of FTE AmeriCorps members multiplied by $11,250. This notice is to inform applicants from American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands, that the Corporation will consider applications with a cost per FTE of up to $14,500, provided that the necessity for the increase is clearly documented in the proposal. For example, if you wish to apply for a program supporting 20 full-time AmeriCorps members, the maximum grant award you may receive is 20×$14,500, or $290,000. If you apply for 15 full-time members and 10 part- time members, the maximum grant award would also be 20×$14,500, or $290,000. Applicants should keep in mind that proposals requesting a lower cost per member might be deemed more competitive, as this is a factor in our evaluation criteria. Further, whether the Corporation may approve a budget of $14,500 per member will depend upon whether the average cost per FTE requested for all program applicants, including those submitted pursuant to this notice, meets the $11,250 cost per FTE target. 18005 Federal Register / Vol. 64, No. 70 / Tuesday, April 13, 1999 / Notices Dated: April 7, 1999. Thomas L. Bryant, Acting General Counsel. [FR Doc. 99–9154 Filed 4–12–99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–28–U DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [CFDA NO.: 84.195B] Bilingual Education: Training for all Teachers AGENCY: Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs, Department of Education. ACTION: Correction of Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 1999. SUMMARY: On March 29, 1999, the Department of Education published in the Federal Register (64 FR 15094) a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 1999 under the Bilingual Education: Training for All Teachers program. The purpose of this notice is to correct the deadline dates for transmittal of applications and intergovernmental review. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Ryan (202) 205–8842 or Petraine Johnson (202) 205–8766 at U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 5090, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202–6510. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document in an alternate format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the contact person listed in the preceding paragraph. Correction In the Federal Register of March 29, 1999, in FR Doc. 99–7577, on page 150494, first column, correct the ‘‘Deadline for Transmittal of Applications’’ to read ‘‘April 29, 1999’’ and correct the ‘‘Deadline for Intergovernmental Review’’ to read ‘‘June 28, 1999.’’ Electronic Access to This Document Anyone may view this document, as well as all other Department of Education documents published in the Federal Register, in text or portable document format (pdf) on the World Wide Web at either of the following sites: http://ocfo.ed.gov/fedreg.htm http://www.ed.gov/news.html To use the pdf you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader Program with Search, which is available free at either of the previous sites. If you have questions about using the pdf, call the U.S. Government Printing Office toll free at 1–888–293–6498. Note: The official version of a document is the document published in the Federal Register. Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7472. Dated: April 7, 1999. Delia Pompa, Director, Office of Bilingual Education and minority Languages Affairs. [FR Doc. 99–9199 Filed 4–12–99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–M DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Docket No. EA–204] Application to Export Electric Energy; Sumas Energy 2, Inc. AGENCY: Office of Fossil Energy, DOE. ACTION: Notice of Application. SUMMARY: Sumas Energy 2, Inc. (SE2) has applied for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act. DATES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before May 13,1999. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene should be addressed as follows: Office of Coal & Power Im/Ex (FE–27), Office of Fossil Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585–0350 (FAX 202– 287–5736). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Russell (Program Office) 202–586– 9624 or Michael Skinker (Program Attorney) 202–586–6667. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Exports of electricity from the United States to a foreign country are regulated and require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On April 1, 1999, the Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) received an application from SE2, an independent power producer in the State of Washington, to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada. In related FE Docket PP–204 (64 FR 9324, February 25, 1999), SE2 filed an application with FE for a Presidential permit to construct a double-circuit 230,000-volt transmission line across the U.S. border with Canada. The proposed transmission facilities would extend approximately one half mile from a 710-megawatt (MW) gas- fired, electric powerplant SE2 proposes to construct in Sumas, Washington. In this instant application, SE2 requests authority to export the entire electrical output of the proposed powerplant to Canada using the transmission facilities proposed in the PP–204 Docket. Procedural Matters Any person desiring to become a party to this proceeding or to be heard by filing comments or protests to this application should file a petition to intervene, comment or protest at the address provided above in accordance with §§ 385.211 or 385.214 of the FERC’s Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Fifteen copies of each petition and protest should be filed with the DOE on or before the date listed above. Additional copies of such petitions to intervene or protests also should be filed directly with: Matthew M. Schreck, Corbett & Schreck, P.C., 820 Gessner, Suite 1390, Houston, TX 77024. A final decision will be made on this application after the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), and a determination is made by the DOE that the proposed action will not adversely impact on the reliability of the U.S. electric power supply system. Copies of this application will be made available, upon request, for public inspection and copying at the address provided above or by accessing the Fossil Energy Home Page at http:// www.fe.doe.gov. Upon reaching the Fossil Energy Home page, select ‘‘Regulatory Programs,’’ then ‘‘Electricity Regulation,’’ and then ‘‘Pending Proceedings’’ from the options menus. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 7, 1999. Anthony J. Como, Manager, Electric Power Regulation, Office of Coal & Power Im/Ex, Office of Coal & Power Systems, Office of Fossil Energy. [FR Doc. 99–9180 Filed 4–12–99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Notice Inviting Financial Assistance Applications AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Federal Energy Technology Center (FETC). ACTION: Notice Inviting Financial Assistance Applications.