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Code · REGISTER · 2006-12-29 · Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) · Notices

Notices. Request for public comments on the revised Policy Guideline document used by health assessors to evaluate health hazards associated with exposure to dioxins and dioxin-like compounds in residential soil

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BILLING CODE 4150-24-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry [ATSDR-228] Update to ATSDR Policy Guideline for Dioxins and Dioxin-Like Compounds in Residential Soil AGENCY: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Request for public comments on the revised Policy Guideline document used by health assessors to evaluate health hazards associated with exposure to dioxins and dioxin-like compounds in residential soil.
SUMMARY: ATSDR is seeking public comment on the draft revision of its 1998 Policy Guideline for Dioxins and Dioxin-Like Compounds in Residential Soil. The policy is intended to assist health assessors who must evaluate the public health implications of dioxin and dioxin-like compounds (e.g., 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin [TCDD], chlorinated dibenzodioxins [CDDs], chlorinated dibenzofurans [CDFs], and other structurally related groups of chemicals from the family of halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons) in residential soils near or on hazardous waste sites.
The 1998 policy established a screening level of 0.05 ppb TEQ (50 ppt), an evaluation level (>0.05 ppb TEQ, <1 ppb), and an action level of 1 ppb TEQ (1,000 ppt) for dioxins in residential soil. ATSDR revised the 1998 policy because it has been used inconsistently over the past eight years. The ATSDR “action” level has been misinterpreted by health assessors and others as ...
(1)A soil concentration that defines a public health hazard,
(2)an ATSDR clean-up level which implies the need for site remediation, and
(3)an initial screening level that defines a safe level of exposure, below which there is no public health concern. In addition, the “action” level triggered a set of “potential public health actions”, including surveillance, research, health studies, community education, and exposure investigations. However, ATSDR believes that these actions could be considered in some circumstances when the 1 ppb level in soil is not exceeded. In response to these concerns ATSDR has updated its Policy Guideline for Dioxins and Dioxin-Like Compounds in Residential Soil. The key elements in the updated ATSDR Policy Guideline for Dioxins and Dioxin-Like Compounds in Residential Soil are as follows: • Deletion of the 1 ppb action level as the criteria for taking specific public health actions. The 1-ppb dioxin soil concentration should not be used as a comparison value for defining public health hazards in public health assessments and consultations. The 1-ppb action level can be cited by health assessors as the Superfund Dioxin Cleanup policy criteria (EPA 1989, 1998). Retention of the 0.05 ppb Screening Level The minimal risk level (MRL)-based environmental media evaluation guide
(EMEG)of 0.05 ppb for dioxin TEQ in soil is retained as the basis for screening soil concentrations. Levels exceeding this screening level should be evaluated as described in the ATSDR Public Health Assessment Guidance Manual (PHAGM) (ATSDR 2005). This clarification will ensure that evaluation of dioxins and dioxin-like compounds in soil will be done in the same manner as all other soil contaminants. Recommendation To Conduct Exposure Pathways Analyses for Dioxins and Dioxin-Like Compounds The focus of the guideline is the assessment of direct exposure to soil contamination, particularly soil ingestion. However, health assessors should be aware of the potential impact of indirect exposure pathways on exposed populations in site-specific health assessments. This document does not provide specific guidance on how these indirect pathways should be assessed. However, the PHAGM document does provide assistance in evaluating indirect exposure pathways such as food chain contamination (ATSDR 2005). Updated TEFs The 2006 World Health Organization Toxicity Equivalency Factors
(TEFs)for dioxins and dioxin-like compounds have been included in the updated document. Background Information In 1998, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) adopted a Final Policy Guideline for Dioxin and Dioxin-Like Compounds (De Rosa et al. 1999a). The 1998 policy guideline was accompanied by a Technical Support Document for ATSDR Policy Guideline (De Rosa et al. 1999b). The initiative to develop this policy guideline was based on a request from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)to evaluate the protectiveness of the EPA Superfund Policy for Dioxins in Residential Soils, which established 1 part per billion
(ppb)(1,000 parts per trillion [ppt]) total dioxin toxicity equivalents
(TEQ)as the starting point for making clean-up decisions. In addition, the 1998 policy guideline was to provide guidance to health assessors in evaluating the public health implications of dioxin and dioxin-like compounds (e.g., 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin [TCDD], chlorinated dibenzodioxins [CDDs], chlorinated dibenzofurans [CDFs], and other structurally related groups of chemicals from the family of halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons) in residential soils near or on hazardous waste sites. As stated in the 1998 document, “these guidelines and procedures apply to human exposure for direct ingestion of soils contaminated with dioxin and dioxin-like compounds in residential areas and may not be appropriate for other exposure scenarios.” The 1998 Policy Guideline established a screening level of 0.05 ppb TEQ (50 ppt), an evaluation level (>0.05 ppb TEQ, <1 ppb), and an action level of 1 ppb TEQ (1,000 ppt) for dioxins in residential soil and made recommendations for specific considerations or public health actions. ATSDR has established environmental screening values for chemicals to be used by health assessors to assess exposures. No other chemical has an action level as was established for dioxins in soil in the 1998 policy guideline. This inconsistency alone has led to confusion regarding the appropriate screening value for soil dioxin levels. The primary objectives of the updated Policy Guidelines are to provide greater consistency in ATSDR Health Assessments and to bring dioxin assessments in line with how all other chemicals are evaluated by the agency. Summary of Peer Review for Document The public comment draft of the revised policy has undergone internal review and clearance within ATSDR. In addition, the revised draft was reviewed by the National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC). Public testimony was received during the meeting of the NCEH/ATSDR BSC. ATSDR also received peer review comments from health assessors in several state health departments. Information about the “Update to ATSDR Policy Guideline for Dioxins and Dioxin-Like Compounds in Residential Soil”, including the draft document, fact sheet, peer review comments and ATSDR responses, is available on the ATSDR Web site at: *http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/substances/dioxin/policy/index.html.* DATES: Comments concerning this document must be received by February 27, 2007. ADDRESSES: Public comments should be forwarded to Ms. Athena Gemella, ATSDR, Office of Science, 1600 Clifton Road, N.E., Mail stop E-28. Atlanta, GA. 30333, or e-mail at *AGemella@cdc.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Athena Gemella, Office of Science, telephone
(404)498-0621. Dated: December 22, 2006. Kenneth Rose, Acting Director, Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. [FR Doc. E6-22388 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-70-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day-07-06AI] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at
(404)639-5960 or send an e-mail to *omb@cdc.gov.* Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC or by fax to
(202)395-6974. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice. Proposed Project *Metropolitan Atlanta Stillbirth Management Survey:* Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Patterns from Obstetricians,—New—National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description The U.S. Congress House Report 108-792 (joint conference report for the Fiscal Year 2005 omnibus appropriations bill) provides specific funding to devise a comprehensive strategy for expanding existing birth defects surveillance systems to incorporate surveillance data on all intrauterine fetal deaths of 20 or more week's gestation into the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program (MACDP). Stillbirth is largely an understudied adverse pregnancy outcome even though it accounts for nearly one half of all perinatal mortality. There is currently no nationally accepted definition of what constitutes a stillbirth, and there are no universally recommended, standardized stillbirth evaluation protocols in use for the evaluation of fetal deaths. The proposed survey has been designed to evaluate and assess the knowledge, attitudes and practice management patterns of obstetricians in the metropolitan Atlanta area regarding stillbirths in general, as well as in their medical practice. This information will be used to identify prevailing deficiencies leading to incomplete and inaccurate reporting of data relative to stillbirths, and to develop targeted awareness and educational strategies for participating MACDP facilities. Ongoing, accurate and reliable population-based registries of stillbirths are essential for conducting epidemiologic studies on the causes of and risk factors for this pregnancy outcome. This survey will be mailed to randomly selected obstetricians whose practices serve residents of the 5 counties comprising metropolitan Atlanta. This survey will be conducted once and will take approximately 2-3 months to collect the data. NCBDDD is requesting OMB clearance for 1
(one)year. There is no cost to the survey respondents except for the time necessary to complete the survey. The total annual burden hours are 122 Estimate of Annualized Burden Hours Respondents Participant status Number of respondents Number of reponses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Obstetricians Non-Participant 120 1 1/60 Participant 480 1 15/60 Dated: December 22, 2006. Joan F. Karr, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-22381 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS-R-284] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects:
(1)The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the Agency's function;
(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. 1. *Type of Information Collection Request:* Revision of a currently approved collection;. *Title of Information Collection:* Medicaid Statistical Information System. *Use:* State data are reported by the Federally mandated electronic process, known as Medicaid Statistical Information System (MSIS). These data are the basis of actuarial forecasts for Medicaid service utilization and costs; of analysis and cost savings estimates required for legislative initiatives relating to Medicaid; and for responding to requests for information from CMS components, the Department, Congress and other customers. Form Number: CMS-R-284 (OMB#: 0938-0345). *Frequency:* Quarterly. *Affected Public:* State, Local or Tribal Government. *Number of Respondents:* 53. *Total Annual Responses:* 212. *Total Annual Hours:* 3,392. To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS Web Site address at *http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995* , or E-mail your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to *Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov* , or call the Reports Clearance Office on
(410)786-1326. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be mailed or faxed within 30 days of this notice directly to the OMB desk officer: OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, Attention: Katherine Astrich, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Fax Number:
(202)395-6974. Dated: December 21, 2006. Michelle Shortt, Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. E6-22233 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committees; Tentative Schedule of Meetings for 2007 AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)is announcing a tentative schedule of forthcoming meetings of its public advisory committees for 2007. During 1991, at the request of the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner), the Institute of Medicine (the IOM) conducted a study of the use of FDA's advisory committees. In its final report, one of the IOM's recommendations was for the agency to publish an annual tentative schedule of its meetings in the **Federal Register** . This publication implements the IOM's recommendation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Theresa L. Green, Advisory Committee Oversight and Management Staff (HF-4), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-1220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The IOM, at the request of the Commissioner, undertook a study of the use of FDA's advisory committees. In its final report in 1992, one of the IOM's recommendations was for FDA to adopt a policy of publishing an advance yearly schedule of its upcoming public advisory committee meetings in the **Federal Register** ; FDA has implemented this recommendation. The annual publication of tentatively scheduled advisory committee meetings will provide both advisory committee members and the public with the opportunity, in advance, to schedule attendance at FDA's upcoming advisory committee meetings. Because the schedule is tentative amendments to this notice will not be published in the **Federal Register** . However, changes to the schedule will be posted on the FDA advisory committees' Internet site located at *http://www.fda.gov/oc/advisory/default.htm* . FDA will continue to publish a **Federal Register** notice 15 days in advance of each upcoming advisory committee meeting, to announce the meeting (21 CFR 14.20). The following list announces FDA's tentatively scheduled advisory committee meetings for 2007. You may also obtain up-to-date information by calling the Advisory Committee Information Line, 1-800-741-8138 (301-443-0572 in the Washington, DC area). **Table 1.** Committee Name Tentative Date(s) of Meeting(s) Advisory Committee 10-Digit Information Line Code OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER Pediatric Advisory Committee April day(s) to be announced. 8732310001 Science Board to the Food and Drug Administration June day(s) to be announced. 3014512603 CENTER FOR BIOLOGICS EVALUATION AND RESEARCH Allergenic Products Advisory Committee April 18, October 19. 3014512388 Blood Products Advisory Committee April 26-27, August 16-17, December 13-14. 3014519516 Cellular Tissue and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee March 29-30, July 26-27, November 15-16. 3014512389 Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Advisory Committee to be announced. 3014512392 Vaccines and Related Biological Advisory Committee February 27-28, May 16-17, September 19-20, November 14-15. 3014512391 CENTER FOR DRUG EVALUATION AND RESEARCH Anesthetic and Life Support Drugs Advisory Committee March 29. 3014512529 Anti Infective Drugs Advisory Committee April 11-12. 3014512530 Antiviral Drugs Advisory Committee April, August day(s) to be announced. 3014512531 Arthritis Advisory Committee April 12. 3014512532 Cardiovascular and Renal Health Advisory Committee April 17-18, August 21-22, October 16-17, December 11-12. 3014512533 Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee To be announced. 3014512534 Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee To be announced. 3014512535 Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee June 13-14, September 5-6, November 13-14. 3014512536 Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee To be announced. 3014512538 Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee March, April day
(s)to be announced. 3014512541 Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee March 28-29, June 1, September 11-12, December 4-5. 3014512542 Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs June 18-20, September 13-14. 3014512543 Pharmaceutical for Science, Advisory Committee for April, May day(s) to be announced. 3014512539 Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee March, April, September, October day(s) to be announced. 3014512544 Pulmonary Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee May day(s) to be announced. 3014512545 Reproductive Health Drugs, Advisory Committee for January 23-24. 3014512537 CENTER FOR DEVICES AND RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH Device Good Manufacturing Practice Advisory Committee July 18. 3014512398 Medical Devices Advisory Committee (Comprised of 18 Panels) Anesthesiology and Respiratory Therapy Devices Panel October 9-10. 3014512624 Circulatory System Devices Panel March 1-2, May 22-23, July 17-18, September 18-19, November 13-14. 3014512625 Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices Panel June 12-13, September 13-14, December 4-5. 3014512514 Dental Products Panel February 14, June 6, August 29, November 7. 3014512518 Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices Panel April 24-25, June 14-15 August 14-15, October 18-19, December 11-12. 3014512522 Gastroenterology-Urology Devices Panel May 11, July 20, October 19. 3014512523 General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel May 8-9, September 20-21, December 6-7. 3014512519 General Hospital and Personal Use Devices Panel April 3-4, September 26-27. 3014512520 Hematology and Pathology Devices Panel April 27, October 19. 3014512515 Immunology Devices Panel July 12, October 17. 3014512516 Medical Devices Dispute Resolution Panel Meeting Scheduled as Needed. 3014510232 Microbiology Devices Panel June 26-27, October 23-24. 3014512517 Molecular and Clinical Genetics Panel April 12, October 11. 3014510231 Neurological Devices Panel January 26, June 7-8, August 16-17, November 1-2. 3014512513 Obstetrics and Gynecology Devices Panel May 17-18, August 2-3, October 25-26, December 13-14. 3014512524 Ophthalmic Devices Panel May 24-25, July 12-13, October 2-3, November 29-30. 3014512396 Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel February 22-23, March 27-28, May 22-23, July 17-18 September 18-19. November 13-14 3014512521 Radiological Devices Panel May 15, August 21, November 13. 3014512526 National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee May 21-22. 3014512397 Technical Electronic Product Radiation Safety Standards Committee September 19. 3014512399 CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY AND APPLIED NUTRITION Food Advisory Committee May 1-2, September 25-26. 3014510564 CENTER FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee September 7. 3014512548 National Center for Toxicological Research
(NCTR)September day(s) to be announced. 3014512559 Dated: December 22, 2006. Randall W. Lutter, Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning. [FR Doc. E6-22389 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Genetic Studies in a Cohort of U.S. Radiologic Technologists SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Cancer Institute, the National Institutes of Health
(NIH)will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval. Proposed Collection *Title:* Genetic Studies in a Cohort of U.S. Radiologic Technologists (formerly known as “Generic Clearance to Collect Medical Outcome and Risk Factor Data from a Cohort of U.S. Radiologic Technologists”). *Type of Information Collection Request:* Renewal with change of a previously approved collection (OMB No. 0925-0405, expiration 02/28/2007). *Need and Use of Information Collection:* The primary aim of this collection is to substantially increase knowledge about the possible modifying role of genetic variation on the long-term health effects associated with protracted low-to moderate-dose radiation exposures. With this submission, the NIH, Office of Communications and Public Liaison, seeks to obtain OMB's approval to collect biospecimens and risk factor data in this ongoing cohort study of U.S. radiologic technologists to assess genetic and molecular risk factors for cancer, and to evaluate possible modifying effects of genetic variation on radiation-cancer relationships. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute and The University of Minnesota have followed a nationwide cohort of 146,000 radiologic technologists since 1982, of whom 110,000 completed at least one of three prior questionnaire surveys and 18,400 are deceased. This cohort is unique because estimates of cumulative radiation dose to specific organs (e.g. breast) are available and the cohort is largely female, offering a rare opportunity to study effects of low-dose radiation exposure on breast and thyroid cancers, the two most sensitive organ sites for radiation carcinogenesis in women. Overall study objectives are:
(1)To quantify radiation dose-response for cancers of the breast, thyroid, and other radiogenic sites, and selected benign conditions related to cancer (e.g. thyroid nodules);
(2)to assess cancer risk associated with genotypic, phenotypic, or other biologically measurable factors (e.g. serum levels of C-reactive protein, insulin growth factors or binding proteins); and
(3)to determine if genetic variation modifies the radiation-related cancer risk. A third follow-up of this cohort was completed during the past three years. During 2003-2005, the “Third Survey” questionnaire was mailed or administered by telephone to 101,694 living cohort members who had completed at least one prior survey; 73,838 technologists (73% response) completed the survey. The questionnaire elicited information on: Medical outcomes to assess radiation-related risks; detailed employment data to refine the occupational radiation dose estimates; and behavioral and residential histories for estimating lifetime ultraviolet
(UV)radiation exposure. Analyses of these data are currently underway and findings will address an important gap in the scientific understanding of radiation dose-rate effects, i.e., whether cumulative exposures of the same magnitude have the same health effects when received in a single or a few doses over a very short period of time (as in the atomic bomb or therapeutic exposures) or in many small doses over a protracted period of time (as in medical or nuclear occupational settings). There are few, if any, other study populations in which both quantified breast radiation doses and blood samples are available for individuals with protracted low-dose radiation exposures. The current petition is for renewal with change of the previous clearance to administer a Genetic Studies Questionnaire and collect biospecimens from 10,000 cohort members who completed at least one prior survey. These individuals would serve as a comparison group for case-cohort studies of gene main effects and gene-radiation interactions. To improve statistical power to detect such associations, we plan to select the comparison sample based on dose; this is to ensure inclusion of sufficient numbers of high-dose individuals. The Genetic Studies Questionnaire will collect information on: Family history of cancer; reproductive history in women (e.g. pregnancy outcomes, menopause); personal medical radiation exposures (e.g. diagnostic x-rays, therapeutic irradiation); and personal history of chemotherapy. The survey will be in optical-read format for computerized data capture. A blood collection kit will be mailed to technologists who complete the Genetic Studies Questionnaire; they will be asked to take the kit to a phlebotomist to have a single tube of blood drawn and returned to the study laboratory by pre-paid Federal Express overnight delivery. Ongoing efforts to medically validate self-reported cancers and other medical outcomes will continue. The annual reporting burden is as follows: *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Affected Public:* U.S. radiologic technologists who willingly participated in earlier investigations to quantify the carcinogenic risks of protracted low-to moderate-dose occupational radiation exposures. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 4,233. *Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent:* 1. *Average Burden Hours per Response:* 1.3. *Annual Burden Hours Requested:* 5,630. Total cost to respondents is estimated at $157,471. There are no capital costs, operating costs and/or maintenance costs to report. Respondent and Burden Estimate [OMB No. 0925-0405] Type of respondent Number of respondents (3 yr) Frequency of response Total respondents (3 yr) Average hours per response Total hours (3 yr) Annual hour burden Genetic Studies/Risk Factor Survey and Blood Collection Sub-Cohort 10,000 1 10,000 1.66666 16,666 5,555 Medical Validation Hospitals/Physicians 2,700 1 2,700 0.08333 225 75 Total 12,700 12,700 16,891 5,630 *Request for Comments:* Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies are invited on one or more of the following points:
(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functioning of the National Cancer Institute, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information on the proposed collection of information contact: Michele M. Doody, Radiation Epidemiology Branch, National Cancer Institute, Executive Plaza South, Room 7040, Bethesda, MD 20892-7238, or call non-toll-free at 301-594-7203. You may also e-mail your request to *doodym@mail.nih.gov.* *Comments Due Date:* Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 60 days of this publication. Dated: December 20, 2006. Rachelle Ragland-Greene, NCI Project Clearance Liaison, National Institutes of Health. [FR Doc. E6-22348 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4101-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DHS-2006-0076] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Privacy Office, DHS. ACTION: Notice of Privacy Act System of Records. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to add a new system of records to its inventory of record systems for Department of Homeland Security General Information Technology Access Account Records System. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before January 29, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket Number DHS-2006-0076 by one of the following methods: • *Federal e-Rulemaking Portal:* *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • *Fax:* 202-572-8727 (not a toll-free number). • *Mail:* Hugo Teufel III, Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please identify by Docket Number DHS-2006-0076 to request further information by one of the following methods: • *Mail:* Hugo Teufel III, Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. • *Facsimile:* 202-572-8727 (not a toll-free number). • *E-Mail:* *privacy@dhs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of its efforts to streamline and consolidate its record system, the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS)is establishing a new agency-wide systems of records under the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) for the Department of Homeland Security General Information Technology Access Account Records System (GITAARS). This system of records is part of DHS's ongoing record integration and management efforts. This system will consist of information collected in order to provide authorized individuals with access to DHS information technology resources. This information includes user name, business affiliation, account information and passwords. The Privacy Act embodies fair information principles in a statutory framework governing the means by which the U.S. Government collects, maintains, uses and disseminates personally identifiable information. The Act applies to information that is maintained in a “system of records.” A “system of records” is a group of any records under the control of an agency from which information is retrieved by the name of an individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual. The Privacy Act requires each agency to publish in the **Federal Register** a description of the type and character of each system of records that the agency maintains, and the routine uses for which such information may be disseminated and the purpose for which the system is maintained. Individuals may request their own records that are maintained in a system of records in the possession or under the control of DHS by complying with DHS Privacy Act regulations, 6 CFR Part 5. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(r), a report on this system has been sent to Congress and to the Office of Management and Budget. DHS-2006-0076 System name: General Information Technology Access Account Records System, DHS/ALL 004. Security classification: Unclassified but sensitive. System location: Records are maintained by the Department of Homeland Security at the DHS Data Center in Washington, DC, and at a limited number of remote locations where DHS components or program maintain secure facilities and conducts its mission. Categories of individuals covered by the system: A. All persons who are authorized to access DHS Information Technology resources, including employees, contractors, grantees, private enterprises and any lawfully designated representative of the above and including representatives of Federal, state, territorial, tribal, local, international, or foreign government agencies or entities, in furtherance of the DHS mission; B. Individuals who serve on DHS boards and committees; C. Individuals who have business with DHS and who have provided personal information in order to facilitate access to DHS Information Technology resources; and D. Individuals who are facility points of contact for government business and the individual(s) they list as emergency contacts. Categories of records in the system: DHS/ALL 004 contains names, business affiliations, facility positions held, business telephone numbers, cellular phone numbers, pager numbers, numbers where individuals can be reached while on travel or otherwise away from the office, citizenship, home addresses, electronic mail addresses, names and phone numbers of other contacts, the positions or titles of those contacts, their business affiliations and other contact information provided to the Department that is derived from other sources to facilitate authorized access to DHS Information Technology resources. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301; 44 U.S.C. 3101. Purpose(s): This system will collect a discreet set of personal information in order to provide authorized individuals access to DHS information technology resources. The information collected by the system will include full name, user name, account information, citizenship, business affiliation, contact information, and passwords. The system enables DHS to maintain:
(a)Account information for gaining access to information technology;
(b)lists of individuals who are appropriate organizational points of contact for the Department; and
(c)lists of individuals who are emergency points of contact. The system will also enable DHS to provide individuals access to certain programs and meeting attendance and where appropriate allow for sharing of information between individuals in the same operational program to facilitate collaboration. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, all or a portion of the records or information contained in this system may be disclosed outside DHS as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3), limited by privacy impact assessments, data sharing, or other agreements, as follows: A. To DHS contractors, consultants or others, when necessary to perform a function or service related to this system of records for which they have been engaged. Such recipients are required to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a). B. To sponsors, employers, contractors, facility operators, grantees, experts, and consultants in connection with establishing an access account for an individual and when necessary to accomplish a DHS mission function related to this system of records. C. To other individuals in the same operational program supported by an information technology system, where appropriate notice to the individual has been made that his or her contact information will be shared with other members of the same operational program in order to facilitate collaboration. D. To a Congressional office from the record of an individual in response to an inquiry from that Congressional office made at the written or attested to request of the individual to whom the record pertains. E. To the National Archives and Records Administration or other Federal government agencies pursuant to records management inspections being conducted under the authority of 44 U.S.C. Sections 2904 and 2906. F. To the Department of Justice (DOJ), or other Federal agency conducting litigation or in proceedings before any court, adjudicative or administrative body, when:
(a)DHS;
(b)any employee of DHS in his/her official capacity;
(c)any employee of DHS in his/her individual capacity where DOJ or DHS has agreed to represent the employee; or
(d)the United States or any agency thereof, is a party to the litigation or has an interest in such litigation. Disclosure to consumer reporting agencies: None. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage Records in this system are on paper and/or in digital or other electronic form. Digital and other electronic images are stored on a storage area network in a secured environment. Retrievability: Information may be retrieved by an identification number assigned by computer, by facility, by business affiliation, e-mails address, or by the name of the individual. Safeguards: Information in this system is safeguarded in accordance with applicable laws, rules and policies, including the DHS Information Technology Security Program Handbook. Further, GITAARS security protocols will meet multiple NIST Security Standards from Authentication to Certification and Accreditation. Records in the GITAARS will be maintained in a secure, password protected electronic system that will utilize security hardware and software to include: multiple firewalls, active intruder detection, and role-based access controls. Additional safeguards will vary by component and program. All records are protected from unauthorized access through appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. These safeguards include: restricting access to authorized personnel who have a “need to know;” using locks; and password protection identification features. Classified information is appropriately stored in accordance with applicable requirements. DHS file areas are locked after normal duty hours and the facilities are protected from the outside by security personnel. Retention and disposal: Records are retained and disposed of in accordance with the National Archives and Records Administration's General Records Schedule 24, section 6, “User Identification, Profiles, Authorizations, and Password Files.” Inactive records will be destroyed or deleted 6 years after the user account is terminated or password is altered, or when no longer needed for investigative or security purposes, whichever is later. System manager(s) and address: For Headquarters components of the Department of Homeland Security, the System Manager is the Director of Departmental Disclosure, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. For operational components that comprise the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the System Managers are as follows: • United States Coast Guard, FOIA Officer/PA System Manager, Commandant, CG-611, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001. • United States Secret Service, FOIA/PA System Manager, Suite 3000, 950 H Street, NW., Washington, DC 20223. • Under Secretary for Federal Emergency Management Directorate, FOIA/PA System Manager, 500 C Street, SW., Room 840, Washington, DC 20472. • Director, Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, ATTN: Records Services Branch (FOIA/PA), 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20529. • Commissioner, Customs and Border Protection, FOIA/PA System Manager, Disclosure Law Branch, Office of Regulations & Rulings, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., (Mint Annex) Washington, DC 20229. • Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, FOIA/PA System Manager, Office of Investigation, Chester Arthur Building (CAB), 425 I Street, NW., Room 4038, Washington, DC 20538. • Assistant Secretary, Transportation Security Administration, FOIA/PA System Manager, Office of Security, West Building, 4th Floor, Room 432-N, TSA-20, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 22202-4220. • Federal Protective Service, FOIA/PA System Manager, 1800 F Street, NW., Suite 2341, Washington, DC 20405. • Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Disclosure Officer, 1131 Chapel Crossing Road, Building 94, Glynco, GA 31524. • Under Secretary for Science & Technology, FOIA/PA System Manager, Washington, DC 20528. • Under Secretary for Preparedness, Nebraska Avenue Complex, Building 81, 1st floor, Washington, DC 20528. • Director, Operations Coordination, Nebraska Avenue Complex, Building 3, Washington, DC 20529. • Officer of Intelligence and Analysis, Nebraska Avenue Complex, Building 19, Washington, DC 20529. Notification procedure: To determine whether this system contains records relating to you, write to the appropriate System Manager(s) identified above. Record access procedures: A request for access to records in this system may be made by writing to the System Manager, identified above, in conformance with 6 CFR Part 5, Subpart B, which provides the rules for requesting access to Privacy Act records maintained by DHS. Contesting record procedures: Same as “Records Access Procedures” above. Record source categories: Information contained in this system is obtained from affected individuals/organizations/facilities, public source data, other government agencies and/or information already in other DHS records systems. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. Dated: December 18, 2006. Hugo Teufel III, Chief Privacy Officer. [FR Doc. E6-22008 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [CGD01-06-133] Area Maritime Security Committee, Southeastern New England; Vacancies AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Request for applications. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership in the Area Maritime Security Committee, Southeastern New England. The Committee assists the Captain of the Port, Southeastern New England, in developing, reviewing, and updating the Area Maritime Security Plan for their area of responsibility. DATES: Requests for membership should reach the Captain of the Port, Southeastern New England, on 19 January 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit applications for membership to the Captain of the Port, Southeastern New England, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England, Contingency Planning and Force Readiness Department, 20 Risho Ave Unit D, East Providence, RI 02914-1208. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Peter Popko, 401-435-2380. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee The Area Maritime Security Committee, Southeastern New England (AMSC), is established under, and governed by, 33 CFR part 103, subpart C. The functions of the Committee include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1)Identifying critical port infrastructure and operations.
(2)Identifying risks (i.e., threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences).
(3)Determining strategies and implementation methods for mitigation.
(4)Developing and describing the process for continuously evaluating overall port security by considering consequences and vulnerabilities, how they may change over time, and what additional mitigation strategies can be applied.
(5)Advising and assisting the Captain of the Port in developing, reviewing, and updating the Area Maritime Security Plan under 33 CFR part 103, subpart E. Positions Available on the Committee There are 2 vacancies on the Committee. Members may be selected from—
(1)The Federal, Territorial, or Tribal government;
(2)The State government and political subdivisions of the State;
(3)Local public safety, crisis management, and emergency response agencies;
(4)Law enforcement and security organizations;
(5)Maritime industry, including labor;
(6)Other port stakeholders having a special competence in maritime security; and
(7)Port stakeholders affected by security practices and policies. In support of the Coast Guard's policy on gender and ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups to apply. Qualification of Members Members must have at least 5 years of experience related to maritime or port security operations. Applicants may be required to pass an appropriate security background check before appointment to the Committee. The term of office for each vacancy is 5 years. However, a member may serve one additional term of office. Members are not salaried or otherwise compensated for their service on the Committee. Format of Applications Applications for membership may be in any format. However, because members must demonstrate an interest in the security of the area covered by the Committee, we particularly encourage the submission of information highlighting experience in maritime or security matters. Authority Section 102 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-295) (the Act) authorizes the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to establish Area Maritime Security Committees for any port area of the United States. See 33 U.S.C. 1226; 46 U.S.C. 70112(a)(2); 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.01; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. The Act exempts Area Maritime Security Committees from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-436, 86 Stat. 470, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. Dated: December 7, 2006. Roy A. Nash, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Sector Southeastern *New England* . [FR Doc. E6-22424 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [USCG-2006-26560] National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice; request for public comment. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Minerals Management Service, in concert with representatives from various State governments, industry, environmental interest groups, and the general public, developed the National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program
(PREP)Guidelines to reflect the consensus agreement of the entire oil spill response community. This notice announces the PREP triennial exercise cycle for 2007 through 2009, requests comments from the public, and requests industry participants to volunteer for scheduled PREP Area exercises. DATES: Comments and related material must reach the Docket Management Facility on or before February 27, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket number USCG-2006-26560 to the Docket Management Facility at the U.S. Department of Transportation. To avoid duplication, please use only one of the following methods:
(1)Web Site: *http://dms.dot.gov.*
(2)Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
(3)Fax: 202-493-2251.
(4)Delivery: Room PL-401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-366-9329. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, or need general information regarding the PREP or the triennial exercise schedule, contact Lieutenant Damon Sanders, Office of Contingency Exercises and Training (CG-3RPE), U.S. Coast Guard, telephone
(202)372-2151, or e-mail *Damon.C.Sanders@uscg.mil.* If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Ms. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-493-0402. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Participation and Request for Comments We encourage you to respond to this notice by submitting comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted, without change, to *http://dms.dot.gov* and will include any personal information you have provided. We have an agreement with the Department of Transportation
(DOT)to use the Docket Management Facility. Please see DOT's “Privacy Act” paragraph below. *Submitting comments:* If you submit a comment, please include your name and address, identify the docket number for this notice (USCG-2006-26560), indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and give the reason for each comment. You may submit your comments and material by electronic means, mail, fax, or delivery to the Docket Management Facility at the address under ADDRESSES ; but please submit your comments and material by only one means. If you submit them by mail or delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8 1/2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit them by mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. We may change this triennial exercise schedule as well as other elements of the PREP in view of them. *Viewing comments and documents:* To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to *http://dms.dot.gov* at any time and conduct a simple search using the last five digits of the docket number. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in room PL-401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. *Privacy Act:* Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the Department of Transportation's Privacy Act Statement in the **Federal Register** published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477), or you may visit *http://dms.dot.gov.* Background and Purpose In 1994, the United States Coast Guard
(USCG)and the Research and Special Programs Administration
(RSPA)of the Department of Transportation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Minerals Management Service
(MMS)of the Department of the Interior, coordinated the development of the PREP Guidelines to provide guidelines for compliance with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) pollution response exercise requirements (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)). The guiding principles for PREP distinguish between internal and external exercises. Internal exercises are conducted within the planholder's organization. External exercises extend beyond the planholder's organization to involve other members of the response community. External exercises are separated into two categories: Area exercises, and Government-initiated, unannounced exercises. External exercises are designed to evaluate the entire pollution response mechanism in a given geographic area to ensure adequate response preparedness. A National Schedule Coordination Committee
(NSCC)was established for scheduling Area exercises. The NSCC is comprised of personnel representing the four Federal regulating agencies—the USCG, EPA, MMS, and PHMSA's Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS). Since 1994, the NSCC has published a triennial schedule of area exercises. Area exercises involve the entire response community including Federal, State, local, tribal, and non-government organizations, and industry participants; therefore, these area exercises require more extensive planning than other oil spill response exercises. The PREP Guidelines describe all of these exercises in more detail. Source for PREP Documents The Preparedness for Response Exercise Program
(PREP)Area exercise schedule and exercise design manuals are available on the Internet at *http://www.uscg.mil/hq/nsfweb/nsfcc/prep/federalregister.html.* To obtain a hard copy of the exercise design manual, contact Ms. Melanie Barber at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety at 202-366-4560. Instructions for ordering the 2002 PREP Guidelines booklet are available on the Internet at *http://www.uscg.mil/hq/nsfweb/nsfcc/prep/federalregister.html.* The stock number of the manual is USCG-X0241. Please indicate the quantity when ordering. Quantities are limited to 10 per order. PREP Schedule Table 1 below lists the dates and **Federal Register** cites of past PREP exercise notices. Table 1.—Past Prep Exercise Notices Date published Federal Register Cite Notice January 3, 2006 71 FR 124 PREP triennial exercise schedule for 2006, 2007, and 2008. September 21, 2004 69 FR 56445 PREP triennial exercise schedule for 2005, 2006, and 2007. February 5, 2004 69 FR 5562 Revision to PREP triennial exercise schedule for 2004, 2005, and 2006. October 16, 2003 68 FR 59627 PREP triennial exercise schedule for 2004, 2005, and 2006. October 30, 2002 67 FR 66189 PREP triennial exercise schedule for 2003, 2004, and 2005. January 22, 2002 67 FR 2944 PREP triennial exercise schedule for 2002, 2003, and 2004. February 9, 2001 66 FR 9744 PREP triennial exercise schedule for 2001, 2002, and 2003. March 7, 2000 65 FR 12049 PREP triennial exercise schedule for 2000, 2001, and 2002. June 15, 1999 64 FR 32090 PREP triennial exercise schedule for 1999, 2000, and 2001. January 8, 1998 63 FR 1141 PREP triennial exercise schedule for 1998, 1999, and 2000. March 26, 1997 62 FR 14494 PREP triennial exercise schedule for 1997, 1998, and 1999. January 26, 1996 61 FR 2568 Correction to PREP triennial exercise schedule for 1996, 1997, and 1998. November 13, 1995 60 FR 57050 PREP triennial exercise schedule for 1996, 1997, and 1998. October 26, 1994 59 FR 53858 Revision to PREP triennial exercise schedule for 1995, 1996, and 1997. March 25, 1994 59 FR 14254 PREP triennial exercise schedule for 1995, 1996, and 1997. This notice announces the next triennial schedule of area exercises. The PREP schedule for calendar years 2007, 2008, and 2009 for Government-led and Industry-led Area exercises is available on the Internet at *http://www.uscg.mil/hq/nsfweb/nsfcc/prep/federalregister.html.* If a company wants to volunteer for an Area exercise, a company representative may call either the Coast Guard or EPA on-scene coordinator where the exercise is scheduled. If you have concerns or recommended improvements to the Government-led PREP exercises, please submit those using the procedures described under the ADDRESSES section of this notice. Dated: December 22, 2006. C.E. Bone, Assistant Commandant for Prevention. [FR Doc. E6-22442 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY National Communications System [Docket No. NCS-2006-0008] National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee AGENCY: National Communications System, DHS. ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meetings. SUMMARY: The President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) schedule of 2007 meetings. DATES: By teleconference on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Also by teleconference on Thursdays; March 29, June 14, and September 27, 2007, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. In person on Thursday, April 26, 2007, from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: For access to the January 16, 2007, conference bridge and meeting materials, contact Mr. William Fuller at
(703)235-5521, or by e-mail at *William.C.Fuller@dhs.gov* by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2007. If you desire to submit comments pertaining to the January 16, 2007, meeting, they must be submitted by January 9, 2007. If you desire to submit comments for subsequent 2007 meetings, they may be submitted following the publication of specific meeting details in the **Federal Register.** Comments for the January 16, 2007, meeting must be identified by docket number NCS-2006-0008 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: *http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: *NSTAC1@dhs.gov.* Include docket number in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Office of the Manager, National Communications System (N5), Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20529. • Fax: 866-466-5370 *Instructions:* All submissions received must include the words “Department of Homeland Security” and NCS-2006-0008, the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at *www.regulations.gov,* including any personal information provided. *Docket:* For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received by the NSTAC, go to *http://www.regulations.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kiesha Gebreyes, Chief, Industry Operations Branch at
(703)235-5525, e-mail: *Kiesha.Gebreyes@dhs.gov* or write the Deputy Manager, National Communications System, Department of Homeland Security, CS&T/NCS/N5. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NSTAC advises the President on issues and problems related to implementing national security and emergency preparedness telecommunications policy. Notice of these meetings is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Pub. L. 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.). At the January 16, 2007, meeting, the NSTAC members will receive comments from their DHS stakeholders related to National Security/Emergency Preparedness communications issues. The committee will also discuss and vote on the NSTAC's Emergency Communications and Interoperability Task Force Report, and discuss the work of the International Task Force. The 2007 NSTAC work plan focuses on National Security/Emergency Preparedness communications issues related to emergency communications and interoperability, influenza pandemic planning, telecommunications and electric power interdependency, the National Coordinating Center, the legislative and regulatory landscape, and international concerns. For meetings subsequent to January 16, 2007; meeting agendas, meeting details, and information regarding arrangements for persons with disabilities will be published no later than 15 calendar days before the meeting. Persons with disabilities who require special assistance for the January 16, 2007, meeting should indicate this when arranging access to the teleconference and are encouraged to identify anticipated special needs as early as possible. Dated: December 20, 2006. Peter M. Fonash, Deputy Manager National Communications System. [FR Doc. E6-22330 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection under Review: Guarantee of Payment; Form I-510, OMB Control Number 1653-0024. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** on October 23, 2006, 71 FR 62117, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received on this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until January 27, 2007. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). USICE, Office of Asset Management, Records Branch 425 I St., NW., room 1122, Washington, DC 20536. Comments may also be submitted to ICE via facsimile to 202-514-1867 or via e-mail at *ICERecordsbranch@dhs.gov.* When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1653-0024. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points:
(1)Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2)Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of this information collection:
(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Extension of currently approved collection.
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Guarantee of Payment.
(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection:* I-510. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:* Primary: Individuals and Households. This information collection provides a uniform method for applicants to apply for refugee status and contains the information needed in order to adjudicate such applications.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* 100 responses at approximately 5 minutes per response.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* 8 annual burden hours. If additional information is required contact: USICE, Records Management Branch, 425 I St., NW., Room 1122, Washington, DC 20536,
(202)353-2717. Dated: December 26, 2006. Ricardo Lemus, Chief, Records Management Branch, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E6-22393 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5045-N-52] Federal Property Suitable as Facilities to Assist the Homeless AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless. DATES: *Effective Date:* December 29, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Ezzell, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Room 7262, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone
(202)708-1234; TTY number for the hearing- and speech-impaired
(202)708-2565, (these telephone numbers are not toll-free), or call the toll-free Title V information line at 1-800-927-7588. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the December 12, 1988 court order in *National Coalition for the Homeless* v. *Veterans Administration* , No. 88-2503-OG (D.D.C.), HUD publishes a Notice, on a weekly basis, identifying unutilized, underutilized, excess and surplus Federal buildings and real property that HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. Today's Notice is for the purpose of announcing that no additional properties have been determined suitable or unsuitable this week. Dated: December 21, 2006. Mark R. Johnston, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Needs. [FR Doc. 06-9879 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am]
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