Proposed Rules. Notice of Intent to prepare a SEIS

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BILLING CODE 3510-22-S 72 25 Wednesday, February 7, 2007 Notices DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Revised Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplement to the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach AGENCIES: Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of Intent to prepare a SEIS. SUMMARY: On April 29, 2004 (69 FR 23492-93), the Forest Service

(FS)and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) published in the **Federal Register** a Notice of Intent

(NOI)to prepare a Supplement to the Final Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)for Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: a Cooperative Approach. The expected date for filing the Draft Supplemental EIS

(SEIS)with the Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA)was March 2005 and February 2006 for the Final SEIS. On March 13, 2006 (71 FR 12674-75), the FS and APHIS published a Revised NOI in the **Federal Register** modifying the expected date for filing the Draft SEIS with the EPA to September 2006 and August 2007 for the Final SEIS. Through this revised NOI, the FS and APHIS are extending the expected filing dates with the EPA for the Draft and Final SEIS. DATES: The Draft SEIS is expected to be filed in July 2007. The Final SEIS is expected to be filed in July 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph L. Cook, Gypsy Moth SEIS Project Leader, Forest Service, Northeastern Area, State and Private Forestry, 180 Canfield Street, Morgantown, WV 26505. Telephone number:

(304)285-1523, e-mail: *jlcook@fs.fed.us* . Individuals who use telecommunication devices 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 Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Further information can be found in the original NOI published in the **Federal Register** , Vol. 69, No. 83, pp. 23492-23493, on April 29, 2004. *Nature of the Decision to be Made:* The responsible officials will decide whether or not to add the insecticide, tebufenozide (trade name Mimic), to their list of treatments for control of gypsy moth and whether or not to provide for the addition of other insecticides to their list of treatments for control of gypsy moth, if the other insecticides are within the range of effects and acceptable risks for the existing list of treatments. *Responsible Officials:* The responsible official for the Forest Service is the Deputy Chief for State and Private Forestry. The responsible official for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is the Deputy Administrator for Plant Protection and Quarantine. Dated: January 31, 2007. Robin L. Thompson, Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry. [FR Doc. E7-1980 Filed 2-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Agricultural Statistics Service Notice of Intent To Suspend the Agricultural Labor Survey and Farm Labor Reports AGENCY: National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of suspension of data collection and publication. SUMMARY: This notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

(NASS)to suspend a currently approved information collection, the Agricultural Labor Survey, and its associated publication. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph T. Reilly, Associate Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture,

(202)720-4333. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Agricultural Labor Survey. *OMB Control Number:* 0535-0109. *Expiration Date of Approval:* April 30, 2009. *Type of Request:* To suspend a currently approved information collection. *Abstract:* The primary objective of the National Agricultural Statistics Service is to prepare and issue State and national estimates of crop and livestock production, disposition, and prices. The Agricultural Labor Survey provides quarterly statistics on the number of agricultural workers, hours worked, and wage rates. Number of workers and hours worked are used to estimate agricultural productivity; wage rates are used in the administration of the H-2A Program and for setting Adverse Effect Wage Rates. Survey data are also used to carry out provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. NASS will suspend this information collection as of February 7, 2007 due to budget constraints. NASS will not publish the January Farm Labor report due for release on Friday, February 16, 2007. The Farm Labor reports for April, July, and October 2007 will also not be published unless there is a change in the anticipated budget shortfall. Authority: These data were collected under authority of 7 U.S.C. 2204(a). Individually identifiable data collected under this authority are governed by Section 1770 of the Food Security Act of 1985, 7 U.S.C. 2276, which requires USDA to afford strict confidentiality to non-aggregated data provided by respondents. *Estimate of Burden:* There will be no further public reporting burden for this quarterly collection of information. Signed at Washington, DC, February 1, 2007. Joseph T. Reilly, Associate Administrator. [FR Doc. E7-1940 Filed 2-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-20-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Application for NATO International Competitive Bidding ACTION: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection: Comments Request. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before April 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230, (or via the internet at *DHynek@doc.gov.* ). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Larry Hall, BIS ICB Liaison, Department of Commerce, Room 6622, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract Opportunities to bid for contracts under the NATO Security Investment Program

(NSIP)are only open to firms of member NATO countries. NSIP procedures for international competitive bidding (AC/4-D/2261) require that each NATO country certify that their respective firms are eligible to bid such contracts. This is done through the issuance of a “Declaration of Eligibility.” The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security is the executive agency responsible for certifying U.S. firms. ITA-4023P and BIS-4023P are the application forms used to collect information needed to ascertain the eligibility of a U.S. firm. BIS will review applications for completeness and accuracy and determine a company's eligibility based on its financial viability, technical capability, and security clearances with the Department of Defense. II. Method of Collection Submitted on forms. III. Data *OMB Number:* 0694-0128. *Form Number:* ITA-4023P and BIS-4023P. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Businesses or other for-profit institutions. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 40. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 1 hour. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 40. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* No start-up capital expenditures. IV. Request for Comments *Comments are invited on:*

(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. In addition, the public is encouraged to provide suggestions on how to reduce and/or consolidate the current frequency of reporting. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: February 1, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7-1973 Filed 2-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DT-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Special Comprehensive License ACTION: Extension of a currently approved collection: request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before April 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington DC 20230, (or via the internet at *DHynek@doc.gov* .). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Larry Hall, BIS ICB Liaison, Department of Commerce, Room 6622, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The SCL Procedure authorizes multiple shipments of items from the U.S. or from approved consignees abroad who are approved in advance by BIS to conduct the following activities: servicing, support services, stocking spare parts, maintenance, capital expansion, manufacturing, support scientific data acquisition, reselling and reexporting in the form received, and other activities as approved on a case-by-case basis. II. Method of Collection Submitted on forms. III. Data *OMB Number:* 0694-0089. *Form Number:* BIS-748P and BIS-752P. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Businesses or other for-profit organizations and not-for-profit institutions. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 867. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 5 minutes to 40 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 1,017. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* No start-up capital expenditures. IV. Request for Comments *Comments are invited on:*

(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(202)482-3955; *Fax:*

(202)482-0115. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The International Trade Administration, United States Foreign Commercial Service, Global Trade Programs, offers trade fair guidance and assistance to trade fair organizers, trade fair operators, and other travel and trade oriented groups. These fairs open doors to promising trade markets around the world. These trade fairs provide an opportunity for showcasing quality exhibitors and products from around the world. The “Application for Designation of a Fair” is a questionnaire that is prepared and signed by an organizer to begin the certification process. It asks the fair organizer to provide details as to the date, place, and sponsor of the fair, as well as license, permit, and corporate backers, and countries participating. To apply for the U.S. Department of Commerce certification, the fair organizer must have all the components of the application in order. Then, with the approval, the organizer is able to bring their products into the U.S. in accordance with Customs laws. Articles which may be brought in, include, but are not limited to, actual exhibit items, pamphlets, brochures, and explanatory material in reasonable quantities relating to the foreign exhibits at a trade fair, and material for use in constructing, installing, or maintaining foreign exhibits at a trade fair. II. Method of Collection The request is mailed, faxed, or e-mailed from to Department of Commerce, Office of Global Trade Programs, to the Trade Fair Chairperson. III. Data *OMB Number:* 0625-0228. *Form Number:* ITA-4135P. *Type of Review:* Regular submission. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit organizations. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 220. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 30 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 110. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $2,200. IV. Request for Comments *Comments are invited on:*

(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)ways to minimized the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information collection technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 1, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7-1974 Filed 2-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-FP-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Notice of Scope Rulings AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES: *Effective Date* : February 7, 2007. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (the Department) hereby publishes a list of scope rulings completed between October 1, 2006, and December 31, 2006. In conjunction with this list, the Department is also publishing a list of requests for scope rulings and anticircumvention determinations pending as of December 31, 2006. We intend to publish future lists after the close of the next calendar quarter. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alice Gibbons, AD/CVD Operations, Office 2, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14 th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-0498. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Department's regulations provide that the Secretary will publish in the **Federal Register** a list of scope rulings on a quarterly basis. *See* 19 CFR 351.225(o). Our most recent “Notice of Scope Rulings” was published on November 13, 2006. *See* 71 FR 66167. The instant notice covers all scope rulings and anticircumvention determinations completed by Import Administration between October 1, 2006, and December 31, 2006, inclusive. It also lists any scope or anticircumvention inquiries pending as of December 31, 2006. As described below, subsequent lists will follow after the close of each calendar quarter. Scope Rulings Completed Between October 1, 2006 and December 31, 2006: Italy A-475-059: Pressure Sensitive Plastic Tape from Italy Requestor: Ritrama Inc.; its dual-adhesive products (3-8699, 3-8700, 3-8701 and 3-8702) are not within the scope of the dumping finding on pressure sensitive plastic tape from Italy, and its single-adhesive products (3-7464, 3-7597, 3-7600, 3-7604, 3-7701, 3-8094, 3-8545) are within the scope of the dumping finding on pressure sensitive plastic tape from Italy; December 8, 2006. Japan A-588-804: Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof from Japan Requestor: Petitioner, Koyo Corporation of U.S.A.; certain of its x-ray spindle units from Japan are not within the scope of the antidumping duty order; December 14, 2006. People's Republic of China A-570-504: Petroleum Wax Candles from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Avon Products, Inc.; its “Cupcake Candle” is not within the scope of the antidumping duty order; October 2, 2006. A-570-832: Pure Magnesium from the People's Republic of China Requestor: US Magnesium LLC; alloy magnesium extrusion billets produced in Canada by Timminco, Ltd. from pure magnesium of Chinese origin are not within the scope of the antidumping duty order; November 9, 2006. A-570-832: Pure Magnesium from the People's Republic of China Requestor: U.S. Magnesium LLC; pure magnesium produced in France using pure magnesium from the PRC is within the scope of the antidumping duty order; December 4, 2006. A-570-864: Pure Magnesium in Granular Form from the People's Republic of China Requestor: ESM Group Inc.; pure magnesium ingots from the United States, atomized in the PRC, and returned to the United States are not within the scope of the antidumping duty order; October 18, 2006. A-570-886: Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Consolidated Packaging LLP; the 23 plastic bags it imports are not within the scope of the antidumping duty order; October 3, 2006. A-570-890: Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Tuohy Furniture Corporation; its storage towers, TV stands, coffee tables, and wood panels are not within the scope of the antidumping duty order, but its bedside tables and headboards are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; November 27, 2006. A-570-890: Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the People's Republic of China Requestor: American Signature, Inc.; its mirrored chests are included within the scope of the antidumping duty order; December 13, 2006. A-570-896: Magnesium Metal from the People's Republic of China Requestor: US Magnesium LLC; alloy magnesium extrusion billets produced in Canada by Timminco, Ltd. from pure magnesium of Chinese origin are not within the scope of the antidumping duty order; November 9, 2006. A-570-901: Lined Paper Products from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Bond Street Ltd.; its writing cases are not included within the scope of the antidumping duty order, and its two styles of writing tablets are included within the scope of the antidumping duty order; December 13, 2006. Russian Federation A-821-819: Magnesium Metal from the Russian Federation Requestor: US Magnesium LLC; alloy magnesium extrusion billets produced in Canada by Timminco, Ltd. from pure magnesium of Russian origin are not within the scope of the antidumping duty order; November 9, 2006. Anticircumvention Determinations Completed Between October 1, 2006 and December 31, 2006: None. Scope Inquiries Terminated Between October 1, 2006 and December 31, 2006: People's Republic of China A-570-878: Saccharin from the People's Republic of China Requestor: PMC Specialties Group, Inc.; whether acid (insoluble) saccharin from the PRC converted in Israel into sodium saccharin, calcium saccharin or any other form of saccharin covered by the antidumping duty order is within the scope of the antidumping duty order; rescinded October 11, 2006. A-570-890: Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the People's Republic of China Requestor: American Signature, Inc.; whether its leather upholstered bed and microfiber upholstered bed are included within the scope of the antidumping duty order; initiated as a changed circumstances review on December 12, 2006. Anticircumvention Inquiries Terminated Between October 1, 2006 and December 31, 2006: None. Scope Inquiries Pending as of December 31, 2006: France A-427-801: Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof from France Requestor: The Gates Corporation; whether certain belt guide rollers are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; requested December 14, 2006. Japan A-588-702: Stainless Steel Butt-weld Pipe Fittings From Japan Requestor: Kuze Bellows Kogyosho Co., Ltd.; whether its “Kuze Clean Fittings” for automatic welding are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; requested December 21, 2006. People's Republic of China A-570-502: Iron Construction Castings from the People's Republic of China Requestor: A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Company; whether its cast iron bases and upper bodies for meter boxes are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; requested July 7, 2006. A-570-504: Petroleum Wax Candles from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Meijer Distribution Inc.; whether its dracula, skeleton, mummy, bat, pumpkin, and ghost candles are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; requested October 24, 2006. A-570-504: Petroleum Wax Candles from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Lamrite West Inc., d.b.a. Darice, Inc.; whether its “Victoria Lynn Wedding Collection” wedding cake candles are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; requested October 25, 2006. A-570-504: Petroleum Wax Candles from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Lava Enterprises; whether its gingerbread man, gingerbread boy, and gingerbread girl candles are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; requested November 15, 2006. A-570-504: Petroleum Wax Candles from the People's Republic of China Requestor: FashionCraft-Excello, Inc.; whether its flip flops (pink, blue, orange, or yellow), wedding cake (white, ivory, pink or silver), baby bottle (pink or blue), pears, rubber duckie, coach (silver or gold), baby carriage (pink or blue), and teddy bear on a rocking horse (pink or blue) candles, based on the “Novelty” Exception from FashionCraft-Excello, Inc., are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; requested December 8, 2006. A-570-846: Brake Rotors from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Federal-Mogul Corporation; whether its brake rotors that include an Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) logo in the casting or are certified by an OEM are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; requested August 14, 2006. A-570-848: Freshwater Crawfish Tailmeat from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Maritime Products International; whether breaded crawfish tailmeat is within the scope of the antidumping duty order; initiated December 18, 2006. A-570-882: Refined Brown Aluminum Oxide from the People's Republic of China Requestor: 3M Company; whether certain semi-friable and heat-treated, specialty aluminum oxides are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; requested September 19, 2006. A-570-890: Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Toys 'R Us, Inc.; whether its toy boxes are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; requested September 26, 2006. A-570-890: Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Tuohy Furniture Corp.; whether wainscoting is within the scope of the antidumping duty order; requested December 12, 2006. A-570-891: Hand Trucks from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Ameristep Corporation, Inc.; whether its “non-typical” deer cart (product no. 7800) and its “grizzly” deer cart (product no. 9800) are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; requested November 15, 2006. A-570-891: Hand Trucks from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Bond Street Ltd.; whether its slide-flat cart (style no. 390009CHR) is within the scope of the antidumping duty order; requested December 8, 2006. A-570-898: Chlorinated Isocyanurates from the People's Republic of China Requestor: BioLab, Inc.; whether chlorinated isocyanurates originating in the PRC, that are packaged, tableted, blended with additives, or otherwise further processed in Canada before entering the U.S., are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; requested November 22, 2006. A-570-901: Lined Paper Products from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Avenues in Leather, Inc., whether its cases with three ring binders and folios (a.k.a. pad folios) are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; initiated November 9, 2006. A-570-901: Lined Paper Products from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Lakeshore Learning Materials, whether certain printed educational materials (product numbers: RR973; RR974; GG185; GG186; GG181; GG182; RR673; RR674; AA185; AA186; RR630; RR631; AA786; AA787; AA181; AA182; GG324; GG325; JJ537; JJ538; JJ342; JJ343; JJ225; JJ226; GG823; RR801ML2; AA953ML3; GG528JNL; GG381JRN; RR969; RR968; GG145; GG146; EE372; GG154; GG155; LA125; EE419; GG241JNL; AA559; AA558; AA565; AA555; EE441; EE442; EE443; EE444; EE651; EE652; EE633; EE654; JJ2206; JJ2207; JJ255; JJ258) are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; requested December 7, 2006. Anticircumvention Rulings Pending as of December 31, 2006: People's Republic of China A-570-001: Potassium Permanganate from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Specialty Products International, Inc.; whether sodium permanganate is later-developed merchandise that is circumventing the antidumping duty order; requested October 10, 2006. A-570-504: Petroleum Wax Candles from the People's Republic of China Requestor: National Candle Association; whether candles assembled in the United States from molded or carved articles of wax (a.k.a. wickless wax forms) from the PRC are circumventing the antidumping duty order; initiated May 11, 2006. A-570-868: Folding Metal Tables and Chairs from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Meco Corporation; whether the common leg table (a folding metal table affixed with cross bars that enable the legs to fold in pairs) produced in the PRC is a minor alteration that circumvents the antidumping duty order; initiated June 1, 2006. A-570-894: Certain Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China Requestor: Seaman Paper Company; whether imports of tissue paper from Vietnam made out of jumbo rolls of tissue paper from the PRC are circumventing the antidumping duty order; initiated September 5, 2006. Interested parties are invited to comment on the completeness of this list of pending scope and anticircumvention inquiries. Any comments should be submitted to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for AD/CVD Operations, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, 14 th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 1870, Washington, DC 20230. This notice is published in accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(o). Dated: February 1, 2007. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E7-2029 Filed 2-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 020107C] Endangered Species; File No. 1549 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Dr. Boyd Kynard, (Permit Holder and Principal Investigator), S. O. Conte Anadromous Fish Research Center (USGS-BRD); Box 796, One Migratory Way; Turner Falls, Massachusetts 01376, has been issued a permit to conduct scientific research on shortnose sturgeon ( *Acipenser brevirostrum* ). ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713-2289; fax (301)713-0376; and Northeast Region, NMFS, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930-2298; phone (978)281-9328; fax (978)281-9394. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Malcolm Mohead or Carrie Hubard, (301)713-2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 10, 2005, notice was published in the Federal Register (70 FR 68398) that a request for a scientific research permit to take shortnose sturgeon had been submitted by Dr. Boyd Kynard. The requested permit has been issued under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222-226). Dr. Boyd Kynard, of the S.O. Conte Anadromous Fish Research Center, is permitted to conduct scientific research to determine up and downstream migrations, habitat use, spawning periodicity, seasonal movements, and growth of shortnose sturgeon in the Connecticut River (from Agawan to Montague, MA), and in the Merrimack River (at Haverhill, MA), and in the Androscoggin River (ME). In addition, Dr. Kynard is authorized to take a total of 1,000 fertilized eggs annually from each of the following rivers: Kennebec River and Androscoggin River (ME); Merrimack River (MA); Hudson River (NY); Delaware River (DE); Potomac River (MD); and Santee-Cooper River (SC). The permit is authorized for a duration of 5 years. Issuance of this permit, as required by the ESA, was based on a finding that such permit

(1)was applied for in good faith,

(2)will not operate to the disadvantage of the endangered species which is the subject of this permit, and

(3)is consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. Dated: February 2, 2007. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7-2043 Filed 2-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 020107D] Marine Mammals; File No. 87-1851 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Daniel P. Costa, Ph.D., Department of Biology and Institute of Marine Sciences, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 has been issued a permit to conduct research on pinnipeds in Antarctica and California. ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following office(s): Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713-2289; fax (301)427-2521; and Southwest Region, NMFS, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-4213; phone (562)980-4001; fax (562)980-4018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Sloan or Jaclyn Daly, (301)713-2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 3, 2006, notice was published in the **Federal Register** (71 FR 44020) that a request for a scientific research permit to conduct research on seals and sea lions had been submitted by the above-named individual. The requested permit has been issued under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.* ), and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). The 5-year permit authorizes tagging studies and physiological research on seals in Antarctica, including crabeater seals ( *Lobodon carcinophagus* ), southern elephant seals ( *Mirounga leonina* ), leopard seals ( *Hydrurga leptonyx* ), Weddell seals ( *Leptonychotes weddellii* ), and Ross seals ( *Ommatophoca rossii* ). The permit also authorizes research on California sea lions ( *Zalophus californianus* ) to investigate foraging, diving, energetics, food habits, and at-sea distribution along the California coast. Incidental harassment of California sea lions, harbor seals ( *Phoca vitulina* ), northern elephant seals ( *Mirounga augustirostris* ), and northern fur seals ( *Callorhinus ursinus* ) is authorized. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* ), a final determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Dated: February 1, 2007. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7-2044 Filed 2-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the “Corporation”), has submitted a public information collection request

(ICR)entitled the Application Instructions for State Administrative Funds, Program Development Assistance and Training, and Disability Placement to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, Ms. Amy Borgstrom at

(202)606-6930. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call

(202)565-2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the information collection activity, to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service, by any of the following two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in this **Federal Register** :

(1)By fax to:

(202)395-6974, Attention: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; and

(2)Electronically by e-mail to: *Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Corporation, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate 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; • Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Propose ways to 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 submissions of responses. Comments A 60-day public comment Notice was published in the **Federal Register** on Thursday, November 9, 2006. This comment period ended January 8, 2007. No public comments were received from this notice. *Description:* The Corporation is seeking approval of the Application Instructions for State Administrative Funds, Program Development Assistance and Training, and Disability Placement which will be used by state commissions to apply for funds to support activities related to administration, training, and access for people with disabilities. *Type of Review:* Renewal. *Agency:* Corporation for National and Community Service. *Title:* Application Instructions for State Administrative Funds, Program Development Assistance and Training, and Disability Placement. *OMB Number:* 3049-0099. *Agency Number:* None. *Affected Public:* State commissions. *Total Respondents:* 54. *Frequency:* Every three

(3)years. *Average Time Per Response:* 24 hours. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 1296 hours. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* None. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance):* None. Dated: February 2, 2007. Kristin McSwain, Director, AmeriCorps State and National. [FR Doc. E7-2033 Filed 2-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050-$$-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance: Hearing AGENCY: Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, Education. ACTION: Notice of upcoming hearing. SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming hearing of the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (The Advisory Committee). Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order to attend the hearing (i.e., interpreting services, assistive listening devices, and/or materials in alternative format) should notify the Advisory Committee no later than Monday, February 26, 2007, by contacting Ms. Hope Gray at

(202)219-2099 or via e-mail at *Hope.Gray@ed.gov.* We will attempt to meet requests after this date, but cannot guarantee availability of the requested accommodation. The hearing site is accessible to individuals with disabilities. This notice also describes the functions of the Advisory Committee. Notice of this hearing is required under Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This document is intended to notify the general public. DATE AND TIME: Monday, March 5, 2007, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending at approximately 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: College of the Canyons, Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California 91355. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Erin B. Renner, Director of Government Relations or Ms. Julie J. Johnson, Assistant Director, Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, Capitol Place, 80 F Street, NW., Suite 413, Washington, DC 20202-7582,

(202)219-2099. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance is established under Section 491 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended by Public Law 100-50 (20 U.S.C. 1098). The Advisory Committee serves as an independent source of advice and counsel to the Congress and the Secretary of Education on student financial aid policy. Since its inception, the congressional mandate requires the Advisory Committee to conduct objective, nonpartisan, and independent analyses on important aspects of the student assistance programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act, and to make recommendations that will result in the maintenance of access to postsecondary education for low- and middle-income students. In addition, Congress expanded the Advisory Committee's mission in the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 to include several important areas; Access, Title IV modernization, distance education, and early information and needs assessment. Specifically, the Advisory Committee is to review, monitor and evaluate the Department of Education's progress in these areas and report recommended improvements to Congress and the Secretary. The Advisory Committee has scheduled the hearing on Monday, March 5 in Santa Clarita, CA to conduct activities related to its congressionally requested study to make textbooks more affordable (Textbook Study). This one-year study, which was requested by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor (formerly Education and the Workforce), will investigate further the problem of rising textbook prices; determine the impact of rising textbook prices on students' ability to afford a postsecondary education; and make recommendations to Congress, the Secretary, and other stakeholders on what can be done to make textbooks more affordable for students. Over the course of the study, the Committee will conduct three field hearings that will include testimony from stakeholders around the country who are currently working to make textbooks more affordable for students. The proposed agenda includes expert testimony and discussions by prominent higher education community leaders, state representatives, and institutions that will share what they are doing to make textbooks more affordable for students. The Advisory Committee will also conduct a public comment and discussion session. The Advisory Committee invites the public to submit written comments on the Textbook Study to the following e-mail address: *ACSFA@ed.gov.* Information regarding the Textbook Study will also be available on the Advisory Committee's Web site, *http://www.ed.gov/ACSFA.* *To be included in the hearing materials, we must receive your comments on or before Monday, February 26, 2007; additional comments should be provided to the Committee no later than April 9, 2007.* Space for the hearing is limited and you are encouraged to register early if you plan to attend. You may register by sending an e-mail to the following address: *ACSFA@ed.gov* or *Tracy.Deanna.Jones@ed.gov.* Please include your name, title, affiliation, complete address (including internet and e-mail address, if available), and telephone and fax numbers. If you are unable to register electronically, you may fax your registration information to the Advisory Committee staff office at

(202)219-3032. You may also contact the Advisory Committee staff directly at

(202)219-2099. The registration deadline is Friday, February 23, 2007. Records are kept for Advisory Committee proceedings, and are available for inspection at the Office of the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, Capitol Place, 80 F Street, NW.—Suite 413, Washington, DC, from the hours of 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Information regarding the Advisory Committee is available on the Committee's Web site, *www.ed.gov/ACSFA.* Dated: February 1, 2007. Dr. William J. Goggin, Executive Director, Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance. [FR Doc. 07-531 Filed 2-6-07; 8:45 am]

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