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BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [USCG-2007-27096] Towing Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Request for applications. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC). TSAC advises the Coast Guard on matters relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety. DATES: Application forms should reach the Coast Guard on or before March 30, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Applications are available on the Advisory Committee Web site at *http://homeport.uscg.mil/mycg/portal/ep/home.do,* “Ports and Waterways,” “Safety Advisory Committees,” and look for “ACM” (Application for Committee Membership). You may also request an application form by writing to Commandant (CG-3PS0-1/TSAC); U.S. Coast Guard, Room 1210; 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling 202-372-1401; or by faxing 202-372-1926. Send your original completed and signed application in written form to the above street address.

Be sure to sign and include the short page that allows us to keep political affiliation on file. In addition to your phone number, please indicate your e-mail address in the “TELEPHONE” block. This notice is available on the Internet at *http://dms.dot.gov* in docket USCG-2007-27096. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Gerald Miante; Assistant Executive Director of TSAC, telephone 202-372-1407, fax 202-372-1926, or e-mail *Gerald.P.Miante@uscg.mil.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Towing Safety Advisory Committee

(TSAC)is a Federal advisory committee mandated by Congress and operates under 5 U.S.C. App. 2, (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770, as amended). It advises the Secretary of Homeland Security on matters relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety. This advice also assists the Coast Guard in formulating the position of the United States in advance of meetings of the International Maritime Organization. TSAC meets at least once a year at Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, DC, or another location selected by the Coast Guard. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes. Its Subcommittees and working groups may meet to consider specific issues as required. The 16-person membership includes 7 representatives of the Barge and Towing Industry (reflecting a regional geographical balance); 1 member from the Offshore Mineral and Oil Supply Vessel Industry; and 2 members from each of the following areas: Maritime Labor; Shippers (of whom at least one shall be engaged in the shipment of oil or hazardous materials by barge); Port Districts, Authorities, or Terminal Operators; and the General Public. We are currently considering applications for three positions from the Barge and Towing Industry, one position from Port Districts, Authorities, or Terminal Operators; one position from Maritime Labor; and two positions from Shippers. To be eligible, applicants should have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience relative to the position in towing operations, marine transportation, or business operations associated with shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety. Each member serves for a term of up to 4 years. A few members may serve consecutive terms. All members serve at their own expense and receive no salary, reimbursement of travel expenses, or other compensation from the Federal Government. When filling in the “Name of Committee you are interested in” block, please indicate “TSAC” followed by the position category (e.g., Barge and Towing, Maritime Labor, Port Districts, Authorities, or Terminal Operators, or Shipper) for which you are applying. In support of the policy of the Department of Homeland Security on gender and ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups to apply. Dated: January 26, 2007. L.W. Thomas, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Director of National and International Standards, Assistant Commandant for Prevention-Operations. [FR Doc. E7-1612 Filed 1-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection under Review: Form G-1054, Request for Fee Waiver Denial Letter; OMB Control No. 1615-0089. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until April 2, 2007. 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), USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202-272-8352 or via e-mail at *rfs.regs@dhs.gov.* When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1615-0089 in the subject box. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points:

(1)Evaluate whether the proposed 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 proposed 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 a currently approved information collection.

(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Request for Fee Waiver Denial Letter.

(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection:* Form G-1054; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:* Primary: Individuals or Households. The regulations at 8 CFR 103.7(c) allows U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to waive fees for benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act). This form is used to maintain consistency in the adjudication of fee waiver requests, to collect accurate data on amounts of fee waivers, and to facilitate the public-use process.

(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* 16,000 responses at 1.25 hours (75 minutes) per response.

(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* 20,000 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, please contact: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20529,

(202)272-8377. Dated: January 29, 2007. Richard Sloan, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. [FR Doc. E7-1638 Filed 1-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for Status as Temporary Resident under Section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act; Form I-687. OMB Control No. 1615-0090. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) 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 November 27, 2006, at 71 FR 68632, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS did not receive any comments. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until March 5, 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), and to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)USCIS Desk Officer. Comments may be submitted to: USCIS, Director, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202-272-8352 or via e-mail at *rfs.regs@dhs.gov,* and to the OMB USCIS Desk Officer via facsimile at 202-395-6974 or via e-mail at *kastrich@omb.eop.gov.* When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1615-0090. 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

(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Revision of a currently approved information collection.

(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Application for Status as Temporary Resident under Section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection:* Form I-687. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:* *Primary:* Individuals and Households. The collection of information on Form I-687 is required to verify the applicant's eligibility for temporary status, and if the applicant is deemed eligible, to grant him or her the benefit sought.

(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* 100,000 responses at 1 hour and 10 minutes (1.16 hours) per response.

(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* 116,000 annual burden hours. *If additional information is required contact:* USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529,

(202)272-8377. Dated: January 29, 2007. Stephen Tarragon, Deputy Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E7-1639 Filed 1-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [AK-932-1430-ET; F-025943] Notice of Proposed Withdrawal Extension and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Alaska AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Proposed Withdrawal. SUMMARY: On behalf of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Bureau of Land Management proposes to extend the duration of Public Land Order

(PLO)No. 3708, as modified by PLO No. 6709, for an additional 20-year period. This order withdrew approximately 8,500 acres of public land from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws, to protect the Gilmore Satellite Tracking Station. This notice also gives an opportunity to comment on the proposed action. DATES: Comments must be received by May 2, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the Alaska State Director, BLM Alaska State Office, 222 West 7th Avenue, No. 13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7504. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan J. Lavin, BLM Alaska State Office, 907-271-3826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The withdrawal created by PLO No. 3708 (30 FR 8753, July 10, 1965), as modified by PLO No. 6709 (54 FR 6919, February 15, 1989), will expire on February 14, 2009, unless extended. The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has filed an application to extend the withdrawal for an additional 20-year period to protect the facilities at the Gilmore Satellite Tracking Station. This withdrawal comprises approximately 8,500 acres of public land described in PLO No. 6709 (54 FR 6919, February 15, 1989) and located in: Fairbanks Meridian T. 2 N., R. 1 E., Secs. 13, 14, 17, 20 to 30, inclusive, 34 and 35. T. 2 N., R. 2 E., Secs. 7, 8, and 17 to 20, inclusive. A complete description can be provided by the BLM Alaska State Office at the address shown above. As extended, the withdrawal would not alter the applicability of those public land laws governing the use of land under lease, license, or permit or governing the disposal of the mineral or vegetative resources other than under the mining laws. The use of a right-of-way or interagency or cooperative agreement would not adequately protect the Federal investment in the Gilmore Satellite Tracking Station. There are no suitable alternative sites available since the Gilmore Satellite Tracking Station is already constructed on the above-described public land. No water rights would be needed to fulfill the purpose of the requested withdrawal extension. For a period of 90 days from the date of publication of this notice, all persons who wish to submit comments, suggestions, or objections in connection with the proposed withdrawal extension may present their views in writing to the BLM State Director at the address indicated above. Individual respondents may request confidentiality. If you wish to withhold your name or address from public review or from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comments. Such requests will be honored to the extent allowed by law. All submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be made available for public inspection in the entirety. Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held since the proposed withdrawal extension affects over 5,000 acres. A notice of the time and place of the public meeting will be published in the **Federal Register** at least 30 days before the scheduled date of the meeting. The withdrawal extension proposal will be processed in accordance with the regulations set forth in 43 CFR 2310.4 and subject to Section 204(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714

(2000)and Section 810 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 3120 (2000). Dated: January 26, 2007. Carolyn J. Spoon, Chief, Branch of Lands and Realty. [FR Doc. E7-1603 Filed 1-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-JA-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NV-952-07-1420-BJ] Filing of Plats of Survey; Nevada AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to inform the public and interested State and local government officials of the filing of Plats of Survey in Nevada. DATES: *Effective Dates:* Filing is effective at 10 a.m. on the date indicated below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David D. Morlan, Chief, Branch of Geographic Sciences, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada State Office, 1340 Financial Blvd., P.O. Box 12000, Reno, Nevada 89520, 775-861-6541. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. The Plats of Survey of the following described lands were officially filed at the Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada, on November 30, 2006: The plat, representing the dependent resurvey of a portion of the west boundary and a portion of the subdivisional lines, and a metes-and-bounds survey of a portion of U.S. Highway No. 93, Township 11 South, Range 63 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, under Group No. 824, was accepted November 28, 2006. The plat, in four

(4)sheets, representing the dependent resurvey of the east boundary, portions of the west and north boundaries and a portion of the subdivisional lines, a metes-and-bounds survey of a portion of U.S. Highway No. 93, and a metes-and-bounds survey through sections 24, 25 and 36, Township 12 South, Range 63 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, under Group No. 824, was accepted November 28, 2006. These surveys were executed to meet certain administrative needs of the Bureau of Land Management. 2. The Plat of Survey of the following described lands was officially filed at the Nevada State Office, Reno, Nevada, on December 12, 2006. The plat representing the dependent resurvey of a portion of the subdivisional lines, the subdivision of section 16, and metes-and-bounds surveys in section 16, Township 35 North, Range 37 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, under Group No. 835, was accepted December 8, 2006. This survey was executed to meet certain administrative needs of the Bureau of Land Management. 3. The above-listed surveys are now the basic record for describing the lands for all authorized purposes. These surveys have been placed in the open files in the BLM Nevada State Office and are available to the public as a matter of information. Copies of the surveys may be furnished to the public upon payment of the appropriate fees. Dated: January 19, 2007. David D. Morlan, Chief Cadastral Surveyor, Nevada. [FR Doc. E7-1574 Filed 1-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-HC-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting AGENCY: National Park Service; Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. SUMMARY: This notice announces two public meetings of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission. Notice of these meetings is required under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2). DATES: Saturday, March 10, 2007, 9 a.m. ADDRESSES: New Jersey District Office, Walpack, NJ 07881. The agenda will include reports from Citizen Advisory Commission members including committees such as Natural Resources, Inter-Governmental, Cultural Resources, By-Laws, Special Projects, and Public Visitation and Tourism. Superintendent John J. Donahue will give a report on various park issues, including cultural resources, natural resources, construction projects, and partnership ventures. The agenda is set up to invite the public to bring issues of interest before the Commission. *Date:* Saturday, March 10, 2007, 9 a.m. *Addresses:* New Jersey District Office, Walpack, NJ 07881. The agenda will include election of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission officers for the 2007-2008 term. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent John J. Donahue, 570-426-2418. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission was established by Public Law 100-573 to advise the Secretary of the Interior and the United States Congress on matters pertaining to the management and operation of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, as well as on other matters affecting the recreation area and its surrounding communities. Dated: January 17, 2007. John J. Donahue, Superintendent. [FR Doc. 07-432 Filed 1-31-07; 8:45 am]

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