Notices. Notice to add a system of records

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BILLING CODE 5001-06-M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [DOD-2007-OS-0018] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DoD. ACTION: Notice to add a system of records. SUMMARY: The Office of the Secretary of Defense proposes to add a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: The changes will be effective on April 6, 2007 unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to OSD Privacy Act Coordinator, Records Management Section, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Juanita Irvin at

(703)696-4940. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of the Secretary of Defense notices for systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The proposed systems reports, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, were submitted on February 26, 2007, to the House Committee on Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A-130, ‘Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,’ dated February 8, 1996 (February 20, 1996, 61 FR 6427). Dated: February 28, 2007. C.R. Choate, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. DSCA 02 System name: Regional International Outreach System. System location: Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Charleston—Europe Offices, Kelley Barracks, Bldg. 3315, 70567 Stuttgart-Moeringen, Germany. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Charleston, One Innovation Drive, Hanahan, SC 29406-4200. Naval Postgraduate School, School of International Graduate Studies, 1 University Circle, Herrmann Hall, M6E, Monterey, CA 93943-5216. Africa Center for Strategic Studies, National Defense University, 300 5th Avenue, Bldg. 62, Fort McNair, Washington, DC 20319-5066. Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, 2058 Maluhia Rd., Honolulu, HI 96815-1949. Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, National Defense University at Coast Guard Headquarters building, 2100 Second Street SW., Suite 4118, Washington, DC 20593-0001. George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, Gernackerstrasse 2, Gebaude 101, D-82467 Garmsch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Near East South Asia Center for Security Studies, National Defense University at Coast Guard Headquarters building, 2100 Second Street SW., Suite 4308, Washington, DC 20593-0001. Categories of individuals covered by the system: DoD Military and civilian employees, students, alumni, contractors, who interact with the Regional Centers for Security Studies, and subject matter experts of the Department of Defense's Regional Centers for Security Studies, School of International Graduate Studies. Categories of records in the system: Name, e-mail address, home address, organization, phone number, and biographic information such as expertise, background, education. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations and 10 U.S.C. 113, Secretary of Defense. Purpose(s): To improve international outreach efforts (with students, graduates and subject matter experts) and collaboration among the Regional Centers for Security Studies, School of International Graduate Studies and the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The system of records will provide the capability to compile statistical information. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ set forth at the beginning of OSD's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Electronic storage media. Retrievability: Name, country, month/year of attendance, and subject. Safeguards: Access is limited to those individuals who require access to the records to perform official and assigned duties. Physical access is limited through the use of locks, guards, card swipe, and other administrative procedures. The electronic records deployed on accredited systems with access restricted by the use of login, password, and/or card swipe protocols. Employees are warned through screen log-on, protocols and in briefings of the consequences of improper access or use of the data. In addition, users are required to shutdown their workstations when leaving the work area. The Web-based files are encrypted in accordance with approved information assurance protocols. During non-duty hours, records are secured in access-controlled buildings, offices, cabinets or computer systems. The requested data is voluntary and users consent to share their information with other contacts. Retention and disposal: Records will be destroyed ten years after an individual last actively participated. System manager and address: Regional International Outreach Program Manager, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, ATTN: PGM/MGT—RIO PM, 201 12th Street, Suite 203, Arlington, VA 22202-4306. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Regional International Outreach Program Manager, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, ATTN: PGM/MGT—RIO PM, 201 12th Street, Suite 203, Arlington, VA 22202-4306. Requests should contain the full name, e-mail address, address, phone number, and organization. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Regional International Outreach Program Manager, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, ATTN: PGM/MGT—RIO PM, 201 12th Street, Suite 203, Arlington, VA 22202-4306. Requests should contain the full name, e-mail address, address, phone number, and organization. Contesting record procedures: The OSD rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in OSD Administrative Instruction 81; 32 CFR part 311; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From the individual. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-4023 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [DOD-2007-OS-0019] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DoD. ACTION: Notice to add a system of records. SUMMARY: The Office of the Secretary of Defense proposes to add a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: The changes will be effective on April 6, 2007 unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to OSD Privacy Act Coordinator, Records Management Section, Washington Headquarters Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Juanita Irvin at

(EDIS)procedures as they pertain to special educational and/or medical needs of children and family members; to perform outreach and prevention activities; to conduct assessment and survey activities; to compile database for statistical analysis, tracking, and reporting; evaluate program effectiveness; and to conduct research. 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 the 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, records of information contained therein are not disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) of the Privacy Act. To the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) during an on-site survey for the purpose of achieving accreditations for compliance with certain standards and accreditation requirements. The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ set forth at the beginning of the OSD's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Note: This system of records contains individually identifiable health information. The DoD Health Information Privacy Regulation (DoD 6025.18-R) issued pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, applies to most such health information. DoD 6025.18-R may place additional procedural requirements on the uses and disclosures of such information beyond those found in the Privacy Act of 1974 or mentioned in this system of records notice. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Records in file folders and on electronic storage media. Retrievability: Records may be retrieved by patient name, sponsor's Social Security Number, Family Member Prefix, and provider's name. Safeguards: Records are maintained in a secure, limited access, or monitored area. Physical entry by unauthorized persons is restricted by the use of locks, guards, or administrative procedures. Access to personal information is limited to those who require the records to perform their official duties. All personnel whose official duties require access to the information are trained in the proper safeguarding and use of the information. Retention and disposal: Disposition pending (treat records as permanent until the National Archives and Records Administration have approved the retention and disposition schedule). System manager(s) and address: Military Health Systems/Program Executive, Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support Program Office, Six Skyline Place, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Suite 908, Falls Church, VA 22041-3215. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should address inquires to Educational and Developmental Intervention Services clinics or Medical Records Department of the participating Medical Treatment Facility where the child's service was provided. Requests should contain individual's full name, individual's Family Member Prefix, and individual's sponsor's SSN. Requests for a list of participating Educational and Developmental Intervention Services clinics can be obtained by addressing written inquires to Military Health System/Program Executive, Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support Program Office, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Suite 908, Falls Church, VA 22041-3201. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to Educational and Developmental Intervention Services clinics or Medical Records Department of the participating Medical Treatment Facility where the child service was provided. Requests should contain the child's full name, family member prefix, and the sponsor's SSN. Requests for a list of participating Educational and Developmental Intervention Services clinics can be obtained by addressing written inquires to Military Health System/Program Executive, Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support Program Office, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Suite 908, Falls Church, VA 22041-3201. Contesting record procedures: The OSD rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in OSD Administrative Instruction 81; 32 CFR part 311; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: Individual to whom the record pertains; reports from physicians and other medical department personnel; reports and information from other sources including educational institutions; medical institutions; public and private health; and welfare agencies. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-4025 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [DOD-2007-OS-0020] Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records AGENCY: Defense Finance and Accounting Service, DoD. ACTION: Notice to add a new system of records. SUMMARY: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service

(DFAS)is proposing to add a new system of records notice to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This action will be effective without further notice on April 6, 2007 unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FOIA/PA Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Linda Krabbenhoft at

(303)676-6045. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service notices for systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The proposed system report, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, was submitted on February 26, 2007, to the House Committee on Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A-130, ‘Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,' dated December 12, 2000, 65 FR 239. Dated: February 28, 2007. C.R. Choate, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. T7340c System name: Defense Workload Operations Web System (DWOWS). System location: Defense Finance and Accounting Service—Indianapolis, 8899 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249-3250. Defense Finance and Accounting Service—Cleveland, 1240 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, OH 44199-2055. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Active Duty and Reserve members. Categories of records in the system: Name, Social Security Number (SSN), e-mail messages, faxes, letters, memorandum, telephone calls, and tracking reports. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. Chapter 55, Pay Administration; 37 U.S.C. Chapter 19, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services; Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoDFMR) 7000.14-R, Vol 7A; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): An Internet

(WEB)based system used by the DFAS to track communications and inquires (e-mails, faxes, letters memorandum, and phone calls) received and processed for Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy's Active Duty and Reserve members, to include questions involving the Savings Deposit Program, and by management for benchmark reporting in order to track the turn-around time on financial inquires. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: To the American Red Cross and military relief societies to assist military personnel and their dependents in determining the status of monthly pay, dependents' allotments, loans, and related financial transactions; and to perform other relief-related duties as requested by the service member. To the Department of Veterans Affairs to report compensation, waivers, and audits, life insurance accounting, disbursement and benefit determinations, and death notices. To Federal Reserve banks to distribute payments made through the direct deposit system to financial organizations or their processing agents authorized by individuals to receive and deposit payments in their accounts. The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses' published at the beginning of the DFAS compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Records are maintained on paper and electronic storage media. Retrievability: Retrieved by Name and Social Security Number

(SSN)of Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy Active Duty or Reserve members and/or case number assigned in the system. Safeguards: Records are maintained in a controlled facility. Physical entry is restricted by the use of locks, guards, and is accessible only to authorized personnel. Access to records is limited to person(s) responsible for servicing the record in performance of their official duties and who are properly screened and cleared for need-to-know. Access to computerized data is restricted by passwords, which are changed according to agency security policy. Retention and disposal: Records are cut off at the end of the fiscal year and destroyed at 6 years and 3 months. System manager(s) and address: Director for Military Pay Systems, Defense Finance and Accounting Service—Denver (DFAS-TSBB/DE), 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Individuals should furnish full name, Social Security Number, current address, and telephone number. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Individuals should furnish full name, Social Security Number, current address, and telephone number. Contesting record procedures: The DFAS rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in DFAS Regulation 5400.11-R; 32 CFR part 324; or may be obtained from Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Record source categories: Subject individual, Federal agencies and the Military Services (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy). Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-4030 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Air Force [USAF-2007-0016] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, DoD. ACTION: Notice to Add a Record System. SUMMARY: The Department of the Air Force proposes to add a system of records notice to its inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: The actions will be effective on April 6, 2007 unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Air Force Privacy Act Officer, Office of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer, SAF/XCISI, 1800 Air Force Pentagon, Suite 220, Washington, DC 20330-1800. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Novella Hill at

(703)588-7855. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Air Force's record system notices for records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The proposed system report, as required by 5 U.S.C. 522a(r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, was submitted on February 26, 2007, to the House Committee on Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget

(SSN)and Case Number as assigned. Safeguards: Electronically and optically stored records are maintained in “fail safe” system software with password-protected access. Only authorized personnel with a valid need-to-know are allowed to access. Additionally, users are subject to limitation within the system, based on their specific functions. Retention and Disposal: Automated data is stored actively during the adjudicative process. When either

(1)the case has been closed or

(2)the subject's affiliation with the Air Force ends, the records will be archived. Destruction of automated records is by erasure and/or degaussing. System Manager and Address: Director, Department of the Air Force, Air Force Central Adjudication Facility, 229 Brookley Avenue, Bolling AFB, Washington, DC 20032-7040. Notification Procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Air Force Central Adjudication Facility, 229 Brookley Avenue, Bolling AFB, Washington, DC 20032-7040. Individual should provide their full name, Social Security Number, place and date of birth, full address, and a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746. Records access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Central Adjudication Facility, 229 Brookley Avenue Bolling AFB, Washington, DC 20032-7040. Individual should provide their full name, Social Security Number, place and date of birth, full address, and a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746. Contesting records procedures: The Air Force rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents or appealing initial agency determinations are published in Air Force Instruction 33-332; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from the system manager. Records source categories: Information contained in this system is derived from investigative agencies, personnel and medical records, correspondences from offices and organization of assignment, Commanders, and Air Force Staff Offices; and records maintained by adjudicator personnel. Exemptions claimed for the System: None. [FR Doc. E7-4021 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Air Force [USAF-2007-0017] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, DoD. ACTION: Notice to Add a System of Records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Air Force proposes to add a system of records notice to its inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: The actions will be effective on April 6, 2007 unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Air Force Privacy Act Officer, Office of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer, SAF/XCISI, 1800 Air Force Pentagon, Suite 220, Washington, DC 20330-1800. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Novella Hill at

(OMB)pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A-130, ‘Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,’ dated February 8, 1996 (February 20, 1996, 61 FR 6427). Dated: February 28, 2007. C.R. Choate, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. F0 33 AFRC A System name: Reserve Participation Management Systems. System location: Headquarters, United States Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), 155 Richard Ray Blvd., Building 210, Robins AFB, GA 31098-1635. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Air Force Reserve civilian and military personnel to include reservists and Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMAs)). Categories of records in the system: Name, Social Security Number (SSN), organization name, e-mail address, skills, biography, assignment history, duty types and dates. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 10204, Personal Records; Air Force Policy Directive 36-26, Military Force Management; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To assist officials and employees of the Air Force Reserve in their official duties related to the management, supervision, and administration of personnel, and in the operation of personnel affairs and functions. Routine uses of records maintained in the system including categories of users and the purpose of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses' published at the beginning of the Air Force's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Polices and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Electronic storage media. Retrievability: Records are retrieved by name and Social Security Number (SSN). Safeguards: Access is limited to those individuals who require the records for the performance of their official duties. Paper records are maintained in buildings with controlled or monitored access. During non-duty hours, records are secured in locked or guarded buildings, locked offices, or guarded cabinets. The electronic records systems employ user identification and password or smart card technology protocols. Retention and disposal: Data stored digitally is retained until a member leaves the Air Force Reserve. Non-active data records are digitally archived within the system until it is determined it can be disposed of. System manager(s) and address: AFRC Deputy Chief Information Officer for Software Integration, Directorate of Communications and Information, HQ AFRC/A6, 155 Richard Ray Blvd., Robins AFB, GA 31098-1635. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to AFRC Deputy Chief Information Officer for Software Integration, Directorate of Communications and Information, HQ AFRC/A6, 155 Richard Ray Blvd., Robins AFB, GA 31098-1635 or via e-Mail to *reservenet@afrc.af.mil.* Requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number, current address, and telephone number. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to AFRC Deputy Chief Information Officer for Software Integration, Directorate of Communications and Information, HQ AFRC/A6, 155 Richard Ray Blvd., Robins AFB, GA 31098-1635 or via e-mail to *reservenet@afrc.af.mil.* Requests should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number, current address, and telephone number. Contesting records procedures: The Air Force rules for accessing records and for contesting and appealing initial agency determinations are published in AFI 33-332; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: Information is obtained from individuals or authorized Air Force/DoD automated systems such as the Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS), the Air Force Fitness Management System, and the Preventive Health Assessment. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-4022 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement

(OEIS)for the Relocation of U.S. Marine Corps Forces to Guam, Enhancement of Infrastructure and Logistic Capabilities, Improvement of Pier/Waterfront Infrastructure for Transient U.S. Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier

(CVN)at Naval Base Guam, and Placement of a U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Defense

(BMD)Task Force in Guam AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy of 1969, as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508), and Executive Order 12114, the Department of the Navy

(DON)announces its intent to prepare an EIS/OEIS to evaluate the potential environmental effects associated with relocating Command, Air, Ground, and Logistics units (which includes approximately 8,000 service members and 9,000 family members) from Okinawa, Japan to Guam. The EIS/OEIS will examine potential impacts from activities associated with the Marine Corps units' relocation to include operations, training, and infrastructure changes. DON also proposes to enhance the infrastructure, logistic capabilities, and improve pier/waterfront facilities to support transient CVN berthing at Naval Base Guam. The EIS/OEIS will examine potential impacts of the waterfront improvements associated with the proposed transient berthing. Finally, the proposed action will evaluate placing a BMD task force (approximately 630 service members and 950 family members) in Guam. The EIS/OEIS will examine potential impacts from activities associated with the task force to include operations, training, and infrastructure changes. The purpose and need of the proposed action is to fulfill U.S. government national security and alliance requirements in the Western Pacific Region. Guam's location as the westernmost part of the United States is critical to national security. The Department of Defense

(DoD)national security strategy would increase the role of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

(CNMI)through the relocation of Marines to Guam, increased presence of a transient CVN, and enhanced capability to defend critical military assets. Mission critical, mission support, and community support infrastructure improvements are needed to ensure that Navy Region Marianas can provide expanded direct support of the DoD strategic mission and operational readiness in the Western Pacific Region. Infrastructure improvements would need to provide: • Military training, subsequent garrison, operations, and infrastructure to support the U.S. Marines relocation to Guam. • Port infrastructure for support to the transient presence of a CVN within Apra Harbor. • Infrastructure to support the BMD task force, which can intercept missiles with potential to impact the critical military assets. The EIS/OEIS will consider reasonable alternatives for siting operational, training, and support facilities on Guam, in addition to the no-action alternative. The DON Joint Guam Program Office

(JGPO)will seek the input of the public on siting alternatives during the scoping meetings described below. Seven Federal agencies will be invited to be cooperating agencies: National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration; National Marine Fisheries; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; U.S. Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services; Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration; Federal Aviation Administration; and the National Park Service. DATES AND ADDRESSES: Public scoping meetings will be held on Guam, Saipan, and Tinian to receive oral and/or written comments that should be addressed in the EIS/OEIS. The public scoping open houses will be held at the following dates, times, and locations: 1. Tuesday, April 3, 2007, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., location TBD (Guam, in central business area); 2. Wednesday, April 4, 2007, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., location TBD (Saipan); and 3. Thursday, April 5, 2007, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., location TBD (Tinian). Federal Agencies, Government of Guam agencies, Government of CNMI agencies, the public, and other interested parties are encouraged to provide oral and/or written comments to the DON to identify specific issues or topics for consideration in the EIS/OEIS. The DON will consider comments received in determining the scope of the EIS/OEIS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain Robert Lee, Commander, Navy Region Marianas, PSC 455 Box 152, FPO AP, Guam 96540, telephone 671-339-6156, e-mail at: *Robert.Lee@guam.navy.mil.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of the Secretary of Defense directed the DON to establish a JGPO to facilitate, manage, coordinate, and execute certain DoD actions in Guam. The proposed actions for consideration in the announced EIS/OEIS are under the cognizance of the JGPO, the DON action proponent. Guam is host to the westernmost U.S. military installation on U.S. soil, and is located 2,400 kilometers (1,500 miles) from the Western Pacific Rim. The location of Guam allows for rapid deployment of military units to areas of possible conflict in the Western Pacific Region. The proposed action is required to maintain the DON's capability to accomplish its mission in this critical geographic region in support of the U.S./Japan Alliance and consistent with the DoD Integrated Global Positioning and Basing Strategy and Quadrennial Defense Review. The proposed action would relocate an Air Combat Element, Command Element, Ground Combat Element, and Command Service Support Element of the U.S. Marines to Guam, provide enhanced CVN transient operational capability and logistics support at Guam Naval Base, and for defense, locate a U.S. Army BMD task force on Guam. The proposed action includes rehabilitation or construction of operational facilities, support facilities (such as housing), and training areas on Guam and other locations within the Mariana Islands. The EIS/OEIS will analyze a range of alternative sites for facilities needed to support the proposed actions. Administrative, housing, training, and operations functions will be evaluated to determine a range of reasonable alternative locations within the Marianas. Reasonable alternatives, including, but not limited to, alternative configurations within Guam and the CNMI, will be considered to accommodate the operations, training, and infrastructure requirements associated with the proposed relocation of service and family members, the enhancement of CVN transient operational capabilities, and the siting of a U.S. Army BMD task force with its service and family members. The EIS/OEIS also will analyze and consider the No Action alternative. Impacts and issues to be addressed in the EIS/OEIS include, but are not limited to, the following resource areas: Coral and coral reefs, marine and terrestrial natural resources, including threatened and endangered species, water quality, noise, land use, airspace management, fishing, navigation, recreation, historical and cultural resources, utilities, and socioeconomics. The EIS/OEIS will include an evaluation of the project's direct, indirect, short-term, long-term, and cumulative impacts. No decision will be made to implement any alternative until the EIS/OEIS process is completed and a Record of Decision is signed by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and Environment). The JGPO is initiating the scoping process to identify community concerns and local issues to be addressed in the EIS/OEIS. Federal agencies, State agencies, local agencies, and interested persons are encouraged to provide oral and/or written comments identifying specific issues or topics of environmental concern that should be addressed in the EIS/OEIS. Written comments must be postmarked by May 1, 2007, and should be mailed to: JGPO, 258 Makalapa Drive, Suite 100, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-3134, Attention: EV2. Dated: February 28, 2007. M.A. Harvison, Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E7-3800 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice to Delete Systems of Records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy is deleting two system of records notices from its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: Effective March 7, 2007. ADDRESSES: Department of the Navy, PA/FOIA Policy Branch, Chief of Naval Operations, (DNS-36), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Doris Lama at

(r)of the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which requires the submission of a new or altered system report. Dated: February 28, 2007. C.R. Choate, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Deletion: N01070-4 Naval Reserve Security Group Personnel Records (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10697). *Reason:* System is obsolete. Information on reservists is maintained in their military personnel file, security clearance file, etc. N04410-1 File of Records of Acquisition, Transfer and Disposal of Privately Owned Vehicles (September 20, 1993, 58 FR 48852). *Reason:* Activity has been disestablished and all files destroyed. [FR Doc. E7-4026 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy [USN-2007-0018] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice To Amend System of Records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy is amending a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on April 6, 2007 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Department of the Navy, PA/FOIA Policy Branch, Chief of Naval Operations (DNS-36), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Doris Lama at

(202)685-6545. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Navy systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The specific changes to the record system being amended are set forth below followed by the notice, as amended, published in its entirety. The proposed amendments are not within the purview of subsection

(DON)Military Awards System (November 23, 2005, 70 FR 70597). Changes: System location: Delete “(DNS-37)” and replace with “(DNS-35).” Delete “ *http://neds.daps.dla.mil/sndl.htm* .” and replace with “ *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* .” Authority for maintenance of the system: Delete “1650.1G” and replace with “1650.1H”. System manager(s) and address: Delete “(DNS-37)” and replace with “(DNS-35)”. Notification procedure: Delete “(DNS-37)” and replace with “(DNS-35)”. Record access procedures: Delete “(DNS-37)” and replace with “(DNS-35)”. NM01650-1 System name: Department of the Navy

(DON)Military Awards System. System location: Chief of Naval Operations (DNS-35), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000; Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Personnel Management Division, Military Awards Branch (MMMA), 3280 Russell Road, MCB Quantico, VA 22134-5103; and organizational elements of the Department of the Navy. Official mailing addresses are published in the Standard Navy Distribution List that is available at *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* . Categories of individuals covered by the system: Navy Awards: All recipients of Navy and Marine Corps personal awards, to include the U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps military personnel who receive personal awards from other U.S. Armed Forces. Marine Corps Awards: Approved individual awards from 1917 to present; approved unit awards from 1941 to present; Awards Processing System contains digital information regarding awards approved by the Secretary of the Navy, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the various delegated awarding authorities throughout the Marine Corps from 2000 to present. Individual records contain a copy of the approved personal award recommendation which contains the member's full name, Social Security Number, award recommended, award approved, unit assigned at the time of action or period of service, originator of the award recommendation, and a copy of the approved award citation/certificate. Tertiary records include paper records and microfilmed records which contain the member's full name, service number or Social Security Number, rank or grade recommended award, approved award, approval date originator of the award, the approval authority, period of the award, and chain of command information. Categories of records in the system: Approved individual personal awards for 1967 and continuing; approved unit awards for 1941 and continuing; Navy Department Awards Web Service—File includes awards approved by the Secretary of the Navy and those authorized for approval by subordinate commanders. Record includes service member's name, service number/Social Security Number, award recommended, and award approved. A second section of the file contains activities awarded Unit Awards and the dates of eligibility; microfilm copies of approved World War II—1967 personal awards; Navy Department Awards Web Service electronic data base that includes data extracted from OPNAV Form 1650/3, Personal Award Recommendation, such as name, Social Security Number, type of award, approval authority, recommended award, approved award, meritorious start and end dates, service status of recipient, originator of the recommendation, designator, Unit Identification Codes, officer or enlisted, service component, rate/rating, pay grade, number of award recommended, assigned billet of individual, campaign designation, classified or unclassified designated award, date of recommendation, award approved date, approved award, chain of command data, extraordinary heroism determination, letter type, board serial number, pertinent facts, date forwarded to Secretary of the Navy, Board's recommendation, participating command field, Board meeting data, receipt date by Board of Decorations and Medals, name of unit, name of ship, command points of contact that includes telephone numbers and email addresses, etc. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy; 10 U.S.C. 5041, Headquarters, Marine Corps; Secretary of the Navy Instruction 1650.1H, Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To maintain records of military personal awards and unit awards and to electronically process award recommendations. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ that appear at the beginning of the Navy's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. To public and private organizations, including news media, for the purpose of granting access and/or publicizing awards or honors. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Electronic, paper, and microfilm records. Retrievability: Name, Social Security Number, and individual unit name. Safeguards: Automated database requires authorized access; password protected; some user sites only have read capability; designated user capability regarding add/delete/change functions. Paper and microfiche records are under the control of authorized personnel during working hours and the office space in which records are located is locked outside official working hours. Retention and disposal: Permanent. A duplicate copy of the active file is provided to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). History files for the years 1967 to 1989 have been transferred to NARA. System manager(s) and address: Navy Awards: Chief of Naval Operations (DNS-35), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000. Marine Corps Awards: Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Personnel Management Division, Military Awards Branch (MMMA), 3280 Russell Road, MCB Quantico, Virginia 22134-5103. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should contact their local Personnel Support Activity or Personnel Support Detachment for a search of their Navy military personnel record or write to the Chief of Naval Operations (DNS-35) 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000. Marine Corps personnel seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should contact their unit administrative officer (G-1/S-1) for a search of their Service Record Book/Officer Qualification Record or write to Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Personnel Management Division, Military Awards Branch (MMMA), 3280 Russell Road, MCB Quantico, Virginia 22134-5103. All other individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should contact either the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Awards Branch (DNS-35), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000 (for U.S. Navy awards) or Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Personnel Management Division, Military Awards Branch (MMMA), MCB Quantico, Virginia 22134-5103 (for U.S. Marine Corps awards). Record access procedures: Navy individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system of records should contact their local Personnel Support Activity or Personnel Support Detachment for a search of their Navy military personnel record or write to the Chief of Naval Operations (DNS-35) 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000. Marine Corps individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system of records should contact their unit administrative officer (G-1/S-1) for a search of their Service Record Book/Officer Qualification Record or write to Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Personnel Management Division, Military Awards Branch (MMMA), 3280 Russell Road, MCB Quantico, Virginia 22134-5103. All other individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system of records should contact either the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Awards Branch (DNS-35), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000 (for U.S. Navy awards) or Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Personnel Management Division, Military Awards Branch (MMMA), 3280 Russell Road, MCB Quantico, Virginia 22134-5103 (for U.S. Marine Corps awards). Requests should include full name, Social Security Number, time period of award, and must be signed. Contesting record procedures: The Navy's rules for accessing records and contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5211.5; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: Navy Department Awards Web Service; OPNAV Form 1650/3, Personal Award Recommendation Form; general orders; military personnel file; medical file; deck logs; command histories; and award letter 1650. Marine Corps Awards histories, the award letter 1650, Marine Corps Awards Processing System, Personal Award Recommendation (OPNAV 1650/3), Marine Corps orders, official military records, command histories, historical paper copies of personal award citations, and microfilm copies of Navy and Marine Corps 3x5 award cards. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-4028 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy [USN-2007-0019] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice to Amend System of Records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy is amending a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on April 6, 2007 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Department of the Navy, PA/FOIA Policy Branch, Chief of Naval Operations (DNS-36), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Doris Lama at

(r)of the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which requires the submission of a new or altered system report. Dated: February 28, 2007. C.R. Choate, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. N01070-5 System name: Database of Retired Navy Flag Officers (July 19, 2000, 65 FR 44766). Changes: System location: Delete “(N09BC)” and replace with “(DNS-4)”. Authority for maintenance of the system: Delete entry and replace with “10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy.” System manager(s) and address: Delete “(N09BC)” and replace with “(DNS-4)”. Notification procedure: At end of entry, add “or visit the Retired Flag Web Site.” Record access procedures: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals can access their personal data via the Retired Flag Web and make necessary changes to ensure information is accurate.” N01070-5 System name: Database of Retired Navy Flag Officers. System location: Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (DNS-4), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Retired Navy Flag Officers who voluntarily request to be part of the Retired Flag Officer Web Site. Categories of records in the system: The file contains personal and professional information, such as full name and nickname, rank, work and/or home address, home and/or office telephone/FAX/pager numbers, e-mail address, and spouse's name. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy. Purpose(s): To maintain a directory of retired Navy flag officers for the purpose of providing briefings and outreach materials, and facilitating interaction between retired and active duty Navy flag officers via a limited access Web site. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ that appear at the beginning of the Navy's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Computerized data base. Retrievability: Individual's name. Safeguards: Computerized data base is password protected and access is limited. The office is locked at the close of business. The office is located in the Pentagon which is guarded. Retention and disposal: Records are kept until the person is deceased or the person seeks removal of information, whichever is sooner. System manager(s) and address: Chief of Naval Operations (DNS-4), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Chief of Naval Operations (DNS-4), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000 or visit the Retired Flag Web site. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system can access their personal data via the Retired Flag Web and make necessary changes to ensure information is accurate. Contesting record procedures: The Navy's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5211.5; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: Individual. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-4029 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Early Reading First Program; Notice Reopening the Deadline Date for Transmittal of Pre-Applications for Fiscal Year

(FY)2007 *Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

(CFDA)Number:* 84.359A/B. SUMMARY: On January 22, 2007, we published in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 2667) a notice inviting applications for the Early Reading First

(ERF)FY 2007 competition. The deadline date for eligible applicants to transmit their pre-applications for funding under this competition was February 21, 2007. We are reopening the pre-application phase of the ERF FY 2007 competition for all eligible local educational agencies

(LEAs)and for eligible entities located in communities served by those LEAs. Applicants must refer to the notice inviting applications that was published in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 2667) for all other requirements concerning this reopened competition. We are extending the pre-application phase of the ERF FY 2007 competition for all eligible applicants, including non-LEAs, because the originally posted State lists of eligible LEAs did not include all LEAs that were eligible as of January 22, 2007, and included some LEAs that were ineligible as of that date. The new deadline date for applicants to submit pre-applications is: *Deadline for Transmittal of Pre-Applications:* March 23, 2007. Pre-applications for grants under this competition must be submitted electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site (Grants.gov). For information about how to submit your pre-application electronically, or by mail or hand delivery if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, please refer to the original application notice published in the **Federal Register** on January 22, 2007 (72 FR 2667). We do not consider a pre-application that does not comply with the deadline requirements. Individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation or auxiliary aid in connection with the application process should contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Note: Applicants that successfully submitted their complete pre-applications on or before the original deadline date of February 21, 2007, including those that were not timely because they submitted their pre-applications between 4:30 p.m. and midnight on that date, are not required to resubmit their applications. Any applicant that did not successfully submit its application must download, complete, and submit an entirely new application package through Grants.gov as specified in the original ERF application notice. *Deadline for Intergovernmental Review:* The deadline date for Intergovernmental Review under Executive Order 12372 remains as originally published, July 30, 2007. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Eligible LEAs.* Eligibility determinations are made as of January 22, 2007. Corrected lists of eligible LEAs by State are posted for the convenience of applicants on the ERF Web site at *http://www.ed.gov/programs/earlyreading/eligibility.html.* We have contacted each State's Reading First office and the Bureau of Indian Education

(BIE)and obtained lists of the LEAs that each State and the BIE considers to be eligible for a Reading First subgrant as of January 22, 2007, the date of publication of the original ERF notice inviting applications for this FY 2007 competition. Please note, however, that we consider it to be each applicant's own responsibility to verify with the Reading First office in its State or with the BIE the eligibility of a particular LEA for a Reading First subgrant as of January 22, 2007. A list of State and BIE contacts for this purpose is posted also at the ERF Web site at *http://www.ed.gov/programs/earlyreading/eligibility.html.* *Ineligible LEAs.* The originally posted eligible LEA lists included some LEAs that are not eligible. Any LEA that was not eligible for a Reading First subgrant in its State or through the BIE as of January 22, 2007, is not eligible to receive an ERF subgrant in this FY 2007 competition. Nor are any entities located in communities served by those ineligible LEAs eligible to receive an ERF subgrant in this competition on the basis of that location. *Application Submission Information.* Information concerning submission of pre-applications for grants under the ERF program (CFDA Number 84.359A) is described in section IV (Application and Submission Information) of the original application notice published in the **Federal Register** on January 22, 2007 (72 FR 2667). That notice is available at the following Web site: *http://www.ed.gov/news/ fedregister/announce/index.html.* Note: If you try to submit a pre-application package that was downloaded from Grants.gov before the original pre-application deadline of February 21, 2007, your submission will be rejected by the Grants.gov system. Note: If you wish to exercise the *Exception to Electronic Submission Requirements* , you must submit no later than March 9, 2007 a statement to the Department requesting an exception to these requirements and explaining the grounds that prevent you from using the Internet to submit your pre-application. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pilla Parker, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 3C136, Washington, DC 20202-6132. Telephone:

(202)260-3710 or by e-mail: *Pilla.Parker@ed.gov* ; or Rebecca Marek, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 3C138, Washington, DC 20202-6132. Telephone:

(202)260-0968 or by e-mail: *Rebecca.Marek@ed.gov.* If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may call the Federal Relay Service

(FRS)at 1-800-877-8339. Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document in an alternative format ( *e.g.* , Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the program contact person listed in this section. *Electronic Access to This Document:* You may view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the **Federal Register** , in text or Adobe Portable Document Format

(PDF)on the Internet at the following site: *http://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister.* To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free, at 1-888-293-6498; or in the Washington, DC, area at

(202)512-1530. Note: The official version of this document is the document published in the **Federal Register** . Free Internet access to the official edition of the **Federal Register** and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: *http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html.* Dated: March 2, 2007. Raymond Simon, Deputy Secretary for Education, Delegated the Authority to Perform the Functions of the Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education. [FR Doc. E7-4050 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [IC06-423-001, FERC 423] Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension February 27, 2007. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and extension of this information collection requirement. Any interested person may file comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments to the Commission as explained below. The Commission received comments from four entities in response to an earlier **Federal Register** notice of September 22, 2006 (71 FR 55454-55455) and has provided responses to the commenters in its submission to OMB. Copies of the submission were also submitted to the commenters. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by April 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Address comments on the collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. Comments to OMB should be filed electronically, c/o *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov* and include the OMB Control No. as a point of reference. The Desk Officer may be reached by telephone at 202-395-4650. A copy of the comments should also be sent to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of the Executive Director, ED-34, Attention: Michael Miller, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those persons filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper filings an original and 14 copies, of such comments should be submitted to the Secretary of the Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and should refer to Docket No. IC06-423-001. Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in WordPerfect, MS Word, Portable Document Format, or ASCII format. To file the document, access the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* and click on “Make an E-Filing,” and then follow the instructions for each screen. First time users will have to establish a user name and password. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgment to the sender's e-mail address upon receipt of comments. User assistance for electronic filings is available at 202-502-8258 or by e-mail to *efiling@ferc.gov* . Comments should not be submitted to this e-mail address. All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the Internet through FERC's homepage using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For user assistance, contact *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller may be reached by telephone at

(202)502-8415, by fax at

(202)273-0873, and by e-mail at *michael.miller@ferc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Description The information collection submitted for OMB review contains the following: 1. *Collection of Information:* FERC 423 “Monthly Report of Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants”. 2. *Sponsor:* Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 3. *Control No.:* 1902-0024. The Commission is now requesting that OMB approve and extend the expiration date for an additional three years with no changes to the existing collection. The information filed with the Commission is mandatory. 4. *Necessity of the Collection of Information:* Submission of the information is necessary for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities in implementing the statutory provisions of sections 205

(a)and (e);

(2)for use in a broad range of fuel cost and purchase practice issues rising from electric utility rate cases;

(3)to detect abnormally high fuel costs in utility fuel purchases indicative of affiliate preference at the cost of the consumer;

(4)in conjunction with other data, to identify potential out-of-merit plant dispatches carried out by system operators and

(5)in conjunction with bid data, provides an indication of market efficiency by providing one of the key components of electricity generation cost. Other Federal and State agencies, such as the Energy Information Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as private interest groups, electric utilities and the public use this timely data:

(1)To compare each fuel type by quality determinants, in the study of developments in fuel supply which may affect the reliability of electric service,

(2)in environmental improvement programs for the different air quality control regions in the United States and

(3)for use in analyses of energy and fuel supply impacts on the cost of electric power. The Commission implements these filing requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)under 18 CFR 141.61. 5. *Respondent Description:* The respondent universe currently comprises 569 companies (on average) subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. 6. *Estimated Burden:* 6,828 total hours, 569 respondents (average), 12 responses per respondent, and 1 hour per response (average). 7. *Estimated Cost Burden to respondents:* 6,828 hours/2080 hours per years × $117,321 per year = $385,129. The cost per respondent is equal to $677. Statutory Authority: Statutory provisions of sections 205

(a)and

(e)of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 824d. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3966 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC07-547-000 FERC-547] Commission Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension and Reinstatement March 1, 2007. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of Section 3506(c)(2)(a) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described below. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by May 11, 2007. ADDRESSES: Copies of the proposed collection of information can be obtained from Michael Miller, Office of the Executive Director, ED-34, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments on the proposed collection of information may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those parties filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper filings, the original and 14 copies of such comments should be submitted to the Secretary of the Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and should refer to Docket No. IC07-547-000. Documents filed electronically via the Internet can be prepared in a variety of formats, including WordPerfect, MS Word, Portable Document Format, Rich Text Format or ASCII format. To file the document, access the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* and click on “Make an E-filing,” and then follow the instructions for each screen. First time users will have to establish a user name and password. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgment to the sender's E-mail address upon receipt of comments. User assistance for electronic filings is available at 202-502-8258 or by E-mail to *efiling@ferc.gov.* Comments should not be submitted to this E-mail address. All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the Internet through FERC's homepage using the eLibrary link. For user assistance, contact *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at

(866)208-3676 or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller may be reached by telephone at

(202)502-8415, by fax at

(202)273-0873 and by E-mail at *michael.miller@ferc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the requirements of FERC-547, “Gas Pipeline Rates: Refund Report Requirements” (OMB No. 1902-0084) is used by the Commission to implement the statutory refund provisions governed by sections 4, 5 and 16 of the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)(15 U.S.C. 717-717w). Sections 4 and 5 authorize the Commission to order a refund, with interest, on any portion of a natural gas company's increased rate or charge that is found to be not just or reasonable. Refunds may also be instituted by a natural gas company as a stipulation to a Commission-approved settlement agreement or provision under the company's tariff. Section 16 authorizes the Commission to prescribe the rules and regulations necessary to administer its refund mandates. The Commission's refund and reporting requirements are set forth in 18 CFR 154.501 and 154.502. The data collected allows the Commission to monitor the refunds owed by the natural gas companies and to ensure the passage of the refunds, with applicable interest, to the appropriate natural gas customers. *Action:* The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the current expiration date, with no changes to the existing collection of data. *Burden Statement:* Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated as: No. of respondents annually

(1)No. of responses per respondent

(2)Average burden (No. of hours per response)

(3)Total annual burden (total No. of hours)

(1)×

(2)×

(3)60 1 75 4,500 *Estimated cost to respondents:* 4,500 hours/2,080 per year × $122,137 = $264,238. The cost per respondent = $4,404 (rounded off). The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial resources to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide the information including:

(1)Reviewing instructions;

(2)developing, acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating, verifying, processing, maintaining, disclosing and providing information;

(3)adjusting the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements;

(4)training personnel to respond to a collection of information;

(5)searching data sources;

(6)completing and reviewing the collection of information; and

(7)transmitting, or otherwise disclosing the information. The estimate of cost for respondents is based upon salaries for professional and clerical support, as well as direct and indirect overhead costs. Direct costs include all costs directly attributable to providing this information, such as administrative costs and the cost for information technology. Indirect or overhead costs are costs incurred by an organization in support of its mission. These costs apply to activities which benefit the whole organization rather than any one particular function or activity. Comments are invited on:

(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, 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, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3995 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-181-000] ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Tariff Filing February 27, 2007. Take notice that on February 22, 2007, ANR Pipeline Company (ANR), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, Twenty Fourth Revised Sheet No. 19, Second Revised Sheet No. 19A, and Thirteenth Revised Sheet No. 68H , to become effective April 1, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3969 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-183-000] ANR Storage Company; Notice of Tariff Filing February 27, 2007. Take notice that on February 22, 2007, ANR Storage Company (ANR Storage) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Seventh Revised Sheet No. 147, with an effective date of April 1, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3971 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL07-36-000] Bonneville Power Administration; Notice of Filing March 1, 2007. Take notice that on February 14, 2007, Bonneville Power Administration filed a petition of declaratory order disclaiming jurisdiction over the lessor in the proposed lease financing of certain planned electric transmission facilities, pursuant to section 201 of the Federal Power Act, and for exemption from filing fee, pursuant to 18 CFR 381.302, and request for expedited consideration no late than March 16, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 5, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3994 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL06-44-004] California Independent System Operator Corporation; Notice of Filing March 1, 2007. Take notice that on February 15, 2007, ConocoPhillips Company filed a request for clarification of the February 13, 2006 Commission Order or, in the alternative, request for waiver and cost justification of certain limited wholesale sales made in July 2006 at prices that exceeded the soft bid cap established by the February 13, 2006 Order. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 12, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3993 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-307-000] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Tariff Filing and Non-Conforming Service Agreements February 28, 2007. Take notice that on February 23, 2007 Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, Fifteenth Revised Sheet No. 500B, with a proposed effective date of March 5, 2007. Columbia also tendered for filing the following Service Agreements for consideration and approval: FTS Service Agreement No. 91904, between Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation and Hess Corporation, dated February 20, 2007. FTS Service Agreement No. 91903, between Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation and Hess Corporation, dated February 20, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3981 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER07-415-000, ER07-415-001] DTE Pontiac North, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order February 28, 2007. DTE Pontiac North, LLC (DTEPN) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed market-based rate schedule provides for the sale of energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. DTEPN also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, DTEPN requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR. Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by DTEPN. On February 28, 2007, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development—West, granted the requests for blanket approval under Part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by DTEPN should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2004). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest is March 30, 2007. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, DTEPN is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of DTEPN, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of DTEPN's issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR. 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3977 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-312-000] Enbridge Pipelines (KPC); Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff March 1, 2007. Take notice that on February 28, 2007, Enbridge Pipelines

(KPC)tendered for filing as part its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets to be made effective April 1, 2007: Ninth Revised Sheet No. 15 Ninth Revised Sheet No. 21 Ninth Revised Sheet No. 26 Ninth Revised Sheet No. 28 Ninth Revised Sheet No. 30 Seventh Revised Sheet No. 31A KPC states that copies of its transmittal letter and appendices have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3991 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL03-230-002] Entergy Services, Inc.; Notice of Filing February 27, 2007. Take notice that on February 20, 2007, Entergy Services, Inc. acting agent for Entergy Gulf States, Inc. filed a compliance filing, pursuant to the Commission's January 19, 2007 Order. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 13, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3964 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-182-000] Honeoye Storage Corporation; Notice Of Proposed Change In FERC Gas Tariff February 27, 2007. Take notice that on February 23, 2007, Honeoye Storage Corporation (Honeoye) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume 1A, the following tariff sheets, to be effective April 1, 2007. Second Revised Sheet No. 3 First Revised Sheet No. 5 First Revised Sheet No. 6 Third Revised Sheet No. 22 First Revised Sheet No. 69 First Revised Sheet No. 74 Second Revised Sheet No. 77 Second Revised Sheet No. 98 Second Revised Sheet No. 99 Original Sheet No. 99A First Revised Sheet No. 100 Second Revised Sheet No. 106 First Revised Sheet No. 124 Second Revised Sheet No. 130 Honeoye states that copies of the filing are being mailed to Honeoye's jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3970 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-310-000] Mojave Pipeline Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff March 1, 2007. Take notice that on February 26, 2007, Mojave Pipeline Company (Mojave) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, Seventeenth Revised Sheet No. 11, to become effective March 1, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3998 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-87-000] National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization February 27, 2007. Take notice that on February 21, 2007, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (National Fuel), 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, New York 14221, filed in Docket No. CP07-87-000, a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205, 157.208, and 157.210 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations under the Natural Gas Act to increase the horsepower of its Knox Compressor Station, located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, all as more fully set forth in the application, which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll-free,

(886)208-3676 or TTY,

(202)502-8659. Specifically, National Fuel proposes to increase the horsepower of its Knox Compressor Station from 1,920 horsepower to 1,968 horsepower. National Fuel states that it would uprate compressor units 3 and 4 from 360 horsepower to 384 horsepower, by increasing the maximum speed of the existing units from 400 RPM to 440 RPM. National Fuel indicates that this work would consist of mechanical, engine, and ignition modifications and related engine and control panel tuning. National Fuel estimates the cost of construction to be $75,000. National Fuel's filing states that this project would create additional capacity from Knox Compressor Station to Overbeck, Pennsylvania on its Line G-M97. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to David W. Reitz, Deputy General Counsel, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, New York 14221, or call at

(716)857-7949. Any person or the Commission's Staff may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention and, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission's Regulations under the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)(18 CFR 157.205) a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)

(iii)and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3972 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL03-229-002] Nevada Power Company; Notice of Filing February 27, 2007. Take notice that on February 20, 2007, Nevada Power Company filed a compliance filing consisting of an amended interconnection agreement with Mirant Las Vegas, LLC, the Mirant Las Vegas, LLC Final Interconnection Audit, and a Mirant settlement calculation, pursuant to Paragraphs

(B)and

(C)of the Commission's January 19, 2007 Order. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 13, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3963 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RR07-9-000] North American Electric Reliability Corporation; Notice of Filing February 27, 2007. Take notice that on February 23, 2007, The North American Electric Reliability Corporation

(NERC)submitted its request for approval of violation risk factors for requirements in 89 of NERC's proposed Version 0 Reliability Standards, which were Submitted to the Commission April 2, 2006, pursuant to Section 215(d)(1) of the Federal Power Act and 18 CFR 39.5. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 29, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3962 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-305-000] North Baja Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Proposed Change in FERC Gas Tariff February 28, 2007. Take notice that on February 23, 2007, North Baja Pipeline, LLC

(NBP)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 163, to become effective March 26, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3979 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-308-000] North Baja Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Proposed Change in FERC Gas Tariff February 28, 2007. Take notice that on February 23, 2007, North Baja Pipeline, LLC

(NBP)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Fourth Revised Sheet No. 130 and Fourth Revised Sheet No. 134, to become effective March 26, 2007. NBP states that these sheets are being submitted to modify the rate of interest NBP pays on cash security deposits. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3982 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-311-000] Northern Border Pipeline Company; Notice Of Tariff Filing March 1, 2007. Take notice that on February 27, 2007, Northern Border Pipeline Company (Northern Border) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets attached to the filing, to become effective April 1, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3999 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-309-000] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Limited Waiver of Tariff Provisions February 28, 2007. Take notice that on February 26, 2007, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) tendered for filing a petition for a limited waiver of Northern's FERC Gas Tariff I order to allow Northern to resolve a prior-period imbalance with OXY USA Inc.

(OXY)without tiering the Monthly Index Price

(MIP)applicable to OXY's imbalance as required by the tiering provisions of Section 32 of the General Terms and Conditions of Northern's tariff. Northern states that it is requesting the limited waiver because OXY's imbalance was incurred as a result of measurement equipment freeze-offs that were beyond the customer's control. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time March 7, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3975 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-306-000] Northwest Pipeline Corporation; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff February 28, 2007. Take notice that on February 22, 2007, Northwest Pipeline Corporation (Northwest) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, Thirtieth Revised Sheet No. 14, to be effective April 1, 2007. Northwest states that a copy of this filing has been served upon Northwest's customers and interested state regulatory commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3980 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-81-000] Petal Gas Storage, L.L.C.; Notice of Application March 1, 2007. Take notice that on February 5, 2007, as supplemented on February 27, 2007, Petal Gas Storage, L.L.C (Petal), 1100 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas, 77002, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an abbreviated application pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), as amended, and part 157 of the Commission's regulations for authorization to construct and operate a new compressor station and related facilities referred to as the Petal No. 3 Compressor Station Project. Petal's proposal would involve the construction and operation of:

(1)A new 15,000 hp compressor station;

(2)approximately 1,605 feet of 20-inch diameter storage field pipeline, and

(3)other auxiliary, facilities including a control system, scrubbers, utility coolers, and gas conditioning system, all to be located at the existing Petal storage operations in Forrest County, Mississippi and as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at

(866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to Richard Porter, Petal Gas Storage, L.L.C, 1100 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas, 77002, (telephone)

(713)381-2526,

(713)803-2534, *rporter@eprod.com.* Pursuant to Section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9, within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either: complete its environmental assessment

(EA)and place it into the Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of the final environmental impact statement

(FEIS)or EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 21, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4000 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. EL05-25-002; EL05-26-002; EL05-27-002] Southern Company Services, Inc; Notice of Filing February 27, 2007. Take notice that on February 20, 2007, Southern Company Service filed amended interconnection agreements under the Southern Operating Companies' Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 5, designated as service agreement numbers 172, 310, and 837, pursuant to the Commission's Order issued January 19, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 13, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3965 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-89-000] Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Application March 1, 2007. Take notice that on February 23, 2007, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star), 4700 Highway 56, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301, filed in Docket No. CP07-49-000, an application pursuant to section 7 of the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)for authorization to:

(1)Expand the existing certificated boundary and buffer zone;

(2)to redefine the cap rock of the gas storage formation;

(3)install a gas compressor unit; and

(4)revise the maximum certificated wellhead shut-in pressure and restate the maximum certificated capacity at Southern Star's existing North Welda Storage Field located in Anderson County, Kansas, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. This filing may be also viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call

(866)208-3676 or TTY,

(202)502-8659. Pursuant to Section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 57.9, within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either: complete its environmental assessment

(270)852-4654. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, before the comment date of this notice, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site under the “e-Filing” link. *Comment Date:* March 22, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3992 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL07-37-000] Californians for Renewable Energy, Inc. (CARE), Complainant, v. California Public Utilities Commission, Southern California Edison, and Long Beach Generation, LLC Respondents; Notice of Complaint February 28, 2007. Take notice that on February 22, 2007, Californians for Renewable Energy, Inc.

(CARE)tendered for filing pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act a complaint against the California Public Utilities Commission

(CPUC)for its action on January 25, 2007 authorizing Southern California Edison Company to enter into a 10-year power purchase agreement with Long Beach Generation, LLC, in alleged violation of the “filed rate doctrine”. CARE requests the contract be subject to the Commission's review under the December 19, 2006 opinions by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, *PUD* v. *FERC* and *PUC* v. *FERC* . Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 26, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3983 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL07-38-000] Maine Public Utilities Commission, Complainant, v. ISO New England, Inc, Respondent; Notice of Complaint February 28, 2007. Take notice that on February 26, 2007, the Maine Public Utilities Commission tendered for filing a complaint asking the Commission for an order finding that Schedule 2 of the ISO New England, Inc., (ISO-NE), Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), is unjust and unreasonable; and directing ISO-NE to modify Schedule 2 of its OATT as described in the instant Complaint. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 19, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3976 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 February 28, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER97-4084-010. *Applicants:* Denver City Energy Associates, L.P. *Description:* Denver City Energy Associates LP submits its updated triennial market power analysis. *Filed Date:* 02/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070226-0227. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 16, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER01-205-018; ER98-2640-016; ER98-4590-014; ER99-1610-022. *Applicants:* Xcel Energy Services Inc.; Northern States Power Company and Northern States Power Company; Public Service Company of Colorado; Public Service Company. *Description:* Xcel Energy Services Inc (XES), on behalf of itself and the Xcel Energy Operating Companies submits a report summarizing its payments of the refunds required by FERC's 11/9/06 Order. *Filed Date:* 02/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070226-0187. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 15, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER03-1340-003. *Applicants:* Chanarambie Power Partners LLC. *Description:* Chanarambie Power Partners, LLC submits a triennial updated market power analysis in support of its continued eligibility to sell electric capacity and energy at market based rates. *Filed Date:* 02/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070226-0038. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 15, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER04-157-017. *Applicants:* Northeast Utilities Service Company. *Description:* Northeast Utilities Service Company on behalf of Connecticut Light and Power Company, *et al.* submits Third Revised Sheet 103 et al. to a comprehensive, long term transmission service agreement between the NU Companies and the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Coop. *Filed Date:* 02/21/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070227-0089. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-707-002. *Applicants:* Entergy Services, Inc. *Description:* Entergy Services, Inc, on behalf of Entergy Arkansas, Inc submits its report of refunds to Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp pursuant to FERC's letter order of 2/8/07. *Filed Date:* 02/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070227-0091. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 16, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-723-004. *Applicants:* California Independent System Operator Corporation. *Description:* California Independent System Operator Corp submits its revised Interim Reliability Requirements Program for Commission approval. *Filed Date:* 02/21/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070223-0012. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-87-001. *Applicants:* ISO New England, Inc; New England Participating Transmission Owners. *Description:* ISO New England, Inc *et al.* submit proposed amendments to supplement the previously proposed amendments pursuant to Order 2006-B Supplemental Compliance Filing. *Filed Date:* 02/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070227-0088. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 16, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-266-001; ER06-1485-003. *Applicants:* Xcel Energy Services Inc. *Description:* Southwestern Public Service Co submits a revised version of Schedule 4A—Reserve Sharing Energy Charges, to Xcel Energy Operating Companies Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 02/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070226-0037. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 16, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-341-001. *Applicants:* PacifiCorp. *Description:* PacifiCorp submits a corrected Letter Order with designation 614 and a refund report. *Filed Date:* 02/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070226-0225. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 16, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-367-001. *Applicants:* Southern California Edison Company. Description: Southern California Edison Co submits its Substitute Sheets 2 *et al.* to its FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume 5. *Filed Date:* 02/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070226-0039. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 16, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-434-001. *Applicants:* Pennsylvania Electric Company; Metropolitan Edison Company; Pennsylvania Electric Company; Jersey Central Power & Light Company. *Description:* Pennsylvania Power Company *et al.* submit a correction to its 1/11/07 filed amended market-based rate tariffs which made an incomplete factual statement which does not change the conclusion reached in the legal analysis submitted. *Filed Date:* 02/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070226-0226. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 16, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-563-000. *Applicants:* Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. *Description:* Wisconsin Public Service Corp submits the 2006 Annual Formula Rate Update for post-employee benefits. *Filed Date:* 02/21/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070223-0013. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-565-000. *Applicants:* FirstLight Hydro Generating Company. *Description:* FirstLight Hydro Generating Company informs FERC, that as a result of a name change, it has succeeded to the market-based Rate tariff. *Filed Date:* 02/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070226-0224. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 16, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-566-000. *Applicants:* FirstLight Power Resources Management, LLC. *Description:* FirstLight Power Resources Management LLC informs FERC that as a result of a name change, it has succeeded to the market-based rate tariff of NE Energy Management LLC. *Filed Date:* 02/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070226-0223. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 16, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-567-000. *Applicants:* Westar Energy, Inc. *Description:* Westar Energy, Inc submits Notice of Cancellation of an Electric Power Supply Agreement with the City of Clay Center, Kansas, designated as Rate Schedule FERC 241. *Filed Date:* 02/26/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070227-0090. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, March 19, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-568-000. *Applicants:* Pacific Gas and Electric Company. *Description:* Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) submits unexecuted agreements between PG&E and the City and County of San Francisco, Service Agreement for Wholesale Distribution Service. *Filed Date:* 02/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070227-0136. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 16, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-569-000. *Applicants:* California Independent System Operator Corporation *Description:* California Independent System Operator Corporation submits an amendment to the ISO's tariff. *Filed Date:* 02/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070227-0087. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 16, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-570-000. *Applicants:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Description:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. submits proposed revisions to its Market Administration and Control Area Services Tariff and its Open Access Transmission Tariff. *Filed Date:* 02/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070227-0042. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 16, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings: *Docket Numbers:* ES07-22-000. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, LLC. *Description:* PJM Interconnection, LLC submit an application under Section 204 of the Federal Power Act for Authorizing the issuance of securities. *Filed Date:* 02/21/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070223-0164. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ES07-23-000. *Applicants:* Northern Maine Independent System Administrator. *Description:* Northern Maine Independent System Administrator, Inc. submits its application under Section 204 of the Federal Power Act for Authorizing the issuance of securities. *Filed Date:* 02/21/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070223-0165. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ES07-24-000. *Applicants:* Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company. *Description:* Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company's application requesting authorization to enter into a loan, credit or financing agreement to burrow up to $550 Million to enter into interstate rate hedges and to issue up to $550 million of common stock. *Filed Date:* 02/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070226-0040. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 15, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following foreign utility company status filings: *Docket Numbers:* FC07-11-000. *Applicants:* Generadora Montecristo S.A.; Enel Guatemala S.A. *Description:* Generadora Montecristo, et al. submit a Self-Certification of Foreign Utility Company Status. *Filed Date:* 02/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070223-5083. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 16, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and § 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov* . To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3973 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 March 1, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: *Docket Numbers:* EC07-40-000. *Applicants:* T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. *et al.* *Description:* T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., amends and restates the first condition and limitation listed on page 3 of their 12/20/06 application for blanket authorizations to acquire and dispose of securities under Section 203 of the FPA. *Filed Date:* 02/26/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070228-0115. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, March 12, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* EC07-62-000. *Applicants:* AEP Texas Central Company. *Description:* American Electric Power Service Corp submits a request for disclaimer of jurisdiction or, in the alternative, application of approvals under section 203 of the FPA. *Filed Date:* 02/15/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070223-0174. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 8, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER07-551-000; ER07-551-001. *Applicants:* Idaho Power Company. *Description:* Idaho Power Co submits a Restated and Amended Transmission Facilities Agreement with PacifiCorp and submits a correction on 2/22/07. *Filed Date:* 02/16/2007; 02/22/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070221-0040; 20070223-0306. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 15, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: *Docket Numbers:* EG07-39-000. *Applicants:* Bullard Energy Center, LLC. *Description:* Bullard Energy Center, LLC submits an EWG Self-Certification. *Filed Date:* 02/27/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070227-5037. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 20, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* EG07-40-000. *Applicants:* Panoche Energy Center, LLC. *Description:* Panoche Energy Center, LLC submits an EWG Self-Certification. *Filed Date:* 02/27/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070227-5038. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 20, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following foreign utility company status filings: *Docket Numbers:* FC07-10-000. *Applicants:* Airtricity Holdings Ltd. *Description:* Airtricity Holdings Ltd submits a notice of Self-Certification of Foreign Utility Company Status. *Filed Date:* 02/27/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070227-5024. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 20, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov* . To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3988 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [FERC Project No. 2426-197] California Department of Water Resources and the City of Los Angeles; Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment March 1, 2007. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) regulations, 18 CFR Part 380, the Office of Energy Projects staff (staff) reviewed the application for amendment of project license for the California Aqueduct Project, located on Piru Creek in California and prepared a draft environmental assessment (draft EA) for the project. In this draft EA, staff analyzes the potential environmental effects of the proposed minimum flow modification and concludes that amending the license as proposed with staff-additional measures would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the draft EA is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, or it may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “e-Library” link. Enter the docket number P-2426 excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. Any comments should be filed by April 30, 2007, and should be addressed to Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Room 1-A, Washington, DC 20426. Please refer to “California Aqueduct Project No. 2426-197,” on all comments. Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001 (a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. You may register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For further information, please contact Rebecca Martin by telephone at

(202)502-6012 or by e-mail at *Rebecca.Martin@ferc.gov* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3997 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2778-035] Idaho Power Company; Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment February 27, 2007. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)(18 CFR Part 380 [FERC Order No. 486, 52 F.R. 47897]), the Office of Energy Projects staff (staff) reviewed the application for amendment of license for the Shoshone Falls Project, located on the Snake River, Jerome and Twin Falls Counties, Idaho, and prepared a draft environmental assessment

(DEA)for the project. Within the project boundary, 1.97 acres of lands are owned by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. In this DEA, staff analyzes the potential environmental effects of the proposed amendment of license and concludes that the proposal would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the DEA is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, or it may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the e-Library link. Enter the docket number (P-2778) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call

(202)502-8222 or

(202)502-8659 (for TTY). Any comments should be filed by March 30, 2007, and should be addressed to Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please reference Shoshone Falls Project No. 2778-035, on all comments. For further information on this notice, please contact Robert Fletcher at

(202)502-8901, or at *robert.fletcher@ferc.gov* . Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001 (a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the e-Filing link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3967 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No.: P-2232-522] Duke Energy LLC.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Notice of Scoping Meetings and Soliciting Scoping Comments February 28, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application was filed with Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* New Major License. b. *Project No.:* P-2232-522. c. *Dates filed:* August 29, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project. f. *Locations:* The Catawba-Wateree Project is located on the Catawba River in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, McDowell, and Mecklenburg counties, North Carolina, and on the Catawba and Wateree Rivers in the counties of Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, and York, South Carolina. There are no federal lands affected by these projects. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contacts:* Jeffrey G. Lineberger, Catawba-Wateree Hydro Relicensing Manager; and E. Mark Oakley, Catawba-Wateree Relicensing Project Manager, Duke Energy, Mail Code EC12Y, P.O. Box 1006, Charlotte, NC 28201-1006. i. *FERC Contacts:* Sean Murphy at

(202)502-6145 or *sean.murphy@ferc.gov* . j. *Deadline for filing scoping comments:* April 30, 2007. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. Scoping comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov) under the “e-Filing” link.* k. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. The existing Catawba-Wateree Project consists of eleven developments:

(1)The Bridgewater development consists of the following existing facilities:

(1)The Catawba dam consisting of:

(a)A 1,650-foot-long, 125-foot-high earth embankment;

(b)a 305-foot-long, 120-foot-high concrete gravity ogee spillway; and

(c)a 850-foot-long, 125-foot-high earth embankment;

(2)the Paddy Creek dam consisting of: a 1,610-foot-long, 165-foot-high earth embankment;

(3)the Linville dam consisting of: a 1,325-foot-long, 160-foot-high earth embankment;

(4)a 430-foot-long uncontrolled low overflow weir spillway situated between Paddy Creek Dam and Linville Dam;

(5)a 6,754 acre reservoir formed by Catawba, Paddy Creek, and Linville with a normal water surface elevation of 1,200 feet above msl;

(6)a 900-foot-long concrete-lined intake tunnel;

(7)a powerhouse containing two vertical Francis-type turbines directly connected to two generators, each rated at 10,000 kW, for a total installed capacity of 20.0 MW; and

(8)other appurtenances.

(2)The Rhodhiss development consists of the following existing facilities:

(1)The Rhodhiss dam consisting of:

(a)A 119.58-foot-long concrete gravity bulkhead;

(b)a 800-foot-long, 72-foot-high concrete gravity ogee spillway;

(c)a 122.08-foot-long concrete gravity bulkhead with an additional 8-foot-high floodwall; and

(d)a 283.92-foot-long rolled fill earth embankment;

(2)a 2,724 acre reservoir with a normal water surface elevation of 995.1 feet above msl;

(4)a powerhouse integral to the dam, situated between the bulkhead on the left bank and the ogee spillway section, containing three vertical Francis-type turbines directly connected to three generators, two rated at 12,350 kW, one rated at 8,500 kW for a total installed capacity of 28.4 MW; and

(5)other appurtenances.

(3)The Oxford development consists of the following existing facilities:

(1)The Oxford dam consisting of:

(a)A 74.75-foot-long soil nail wall;

(b)a 193- foot-long emergency spillway;

(c)a 550-foot-long gated concrete gravity spillway;

(d)a 112-foot-long embankment wall situated above the powerhouse; and

(e)a 429.25-foot-long earth embankment;

(2)a 4,072 acre reservoir with a normal water surface elevation of 935 feet above msl;

(4)a powerhouse integral to the dam, situated between the gated spillway and the earth embankment, containing two vertical Francis-type turbines directly connected to two generators, each rated at 18,000 kW for a total installed capacity of 35.7 MW; and

(5)other appurtenances.

(4)The Lookout Shoals development consists of the following existing facilities:

(1)The Lookout Shoals dam consisting of:

(a)A 282.08-foot-long concrete gravity bulkhead section;

(b)a 933-foot-long uncontrolled concrete gravity ogee spillway;

(c)a 65-foot-long gravity bulkhead section; and

(d)a 1,287-foot-long, 88-foot-high earth embankment;

(2)a 1,155 acre reservoir with a normal water surface elevation of 838.1 feet above msl;

(3)a powerhouse integral to the dam, situated between the bulkhead on the left bank and the ogee spillway, containing three main vertical Francis-type turbines and two smaller vertical Francis-type turbines directly connected to five generators, the three main generators rated at 8,970 kW, and the two smaller rated at 450 kW for a total installed capacity of 25.7 MW; and

(4)other appurtenances.

(5)The Cowans Ford development consists of the following existing facilities:

(1)The Cowans Ford dam consisting of:

(a)A 3,535-foot-long embankment;

(b)a 209.5-foot-long gravity bulkhead;

(c)a 465-foot-long concrete ogee spillway with eleven Taintor gates, each 35-feet-wide by 25-feet-high;

(d)a 276-foot-long bulkhead; and

(e)a 3,924-foot-long earth embankment;

(2)a 3,134-foot-long saddle dam (Hicks Crossroads);

(3)a 32,339 acre reservoir with a normal water surface elevation of 760 feet above msl;

(4)a powerhouse integral to the dam, situated between the spillway and the bulkhead near the right embankment, containing four vertical Kaplan-type turbines directly connected to four generators rated at 83,125 kW for a total installed capacity of 332.5 MW; and

(5)other appurtenances.

(6)The Mountain Island development consists of the following existing facilities:

(1)The Mountain Island dam consisting of:

(a)A 997-foot-long, 97-foot-high uncontrolled concrete gravity ogee spillway;

(b)a 259-foot-long bulkhead on the left side of the powerhouse;

(c)a 200-foot-long bulkhead on the right side of the powerhouse;

(d)a 75-foot-long concrete core wall; and

(e)a 670-foot-long, 140-foot-high earth embankment;

(2)a 3,117 acre reservoir with a normal water surface elevation of 647.5 feet above msl;

(3)a powerhouse integral to the dam, situated between the two bulkheads, containing four vertical Francis-type turbines directly connected to four generators rated at 15,000 kW for a total installed capacity of 55.1 MW; and

(4)other appurtenances.

(7)The Wylie development consists of the following existing facilities:

(1)The Wylie dam consisting of:

(a)A 234-foot-long bulkhead;

(b)a 790.92-foot-long ogee spillway section that contains 2 controlled sections with a total of eleven Stoney gates, each 45-feet-wide by 30-feet-high, separated by an uncontrolled section with no gates;

(c)a 400.92-foot-long bulkhead; and

(d)a 1,595-foot-long earth embankment;

(2)a 12,177 acre reservoir with a normal water surface elevation of 569.4 feet above msl;

(3)a powerhouse integral to the dam, situated between the bulkhead and the spillway near the left bank, containing four vertical Francis-type turbines directly connected to four generators rated at 18,000 kW for a total installed capacity of 69 MW; and

(4)other appurtenances.

(8)The Fishing Creek development consists of the following existing facilities:

(1)The Fishing Creek dam consisting of:

(a)A 114-foot-long, 97-foot-high uncontrolled concrete ogee spillway;

(b)a 1,210-foot-long concrete gravity, ogee spillway with twenty-two Stoney gates, each 45-feet-wide by 25-feet-high; and

(c)a 214-foot-long concrete gravity bulkhead structure;

(2)a 3,431 acre reservoir with a normal water surface elevation of 417.2 feet above msl;

(3)a powerhouse integral to the dam, situated between the gated spillway and the bulkhead structure near the right bank, containing five vertical Francis-type turbines directly connected to five generators two rated at 10,530 kW and three rated at 9,450 kW for a total installed capacity of 48.1 MW; and

(4)other appurtenances.

(9)The Great Falls-Dearborn development consists of the following existing facilities:

(1)The Great Falls diversion dam consisting of a 1,559-foot-long concrete section;

(2)the Dearborn dam consisting of:

(a)A 160-foot-long, 103-foot-high, concrete embankment;

(b)a 150-foot-long, 103-foot-high intake and bulkhead section; and

(c)a 75-foot-long, 103-foot-high bulkhead section;

(3)the Great Falls dam consisting of:

(a)a 675-foot-long, 103-foot-high concrete embankment situated in front of the Great Falls Powerhouse (and joined to the Dearborn dam embankment); and

(b)a 250-foot-long intake section (within the embankment);

(4)the Great Falls bypassed spillway and headworks section consisting of:

(a)a 446.7-foot-long short concrete bypassed reach uncontrolled spillway with a gated trashway (main spillway);

(b)a 583.5-foot-long concrete headworks uncontrolled spillway with 4-foot-high flashboards (canal spillway); and

(c)a 262-foot-long concrete headworks section situated perpendicular to the main spillway and the canal spillway, containing ten openings, each 16-feet-wide;

(5)a 353 acre reservoir with a normal water surface elevation of 355.8 feet above msl;

(6)two powerhouses separated by a retaining wall, consisting of:

(a)Great Falls powerhouse: Containing eight horizontal Francis-type turbines directly connected to eight generators rated at 3,000 kW for an installed capacity of 24.0 MW, and

(b)Dearborn powerhouse: containing three vertical Francis-type turbines directly connected to three generators rated at 15,000 kW for an installed capacity of 42.0 MW, for a total installed capacity of 66.0 MW; and

(7)other appurtenances.

(10)The Rocky Creek-Cedar Creek development consists of the following existing facilities:

(1)A U-shaped concrete gravity overflow spillway with

(a)a 130-foot-long section (on the east side) that forms a forebay canal to the Cedar Creek powerhouse and contains two Stoney gate, each 45-feet-wide by 25-feet-high;

(b)a 1,025-foot-long, 69-foot-high concrete gravity overflow spillway; and

(c)a 213-foot-long section (on the west side) that forms the upper end of the forebay canal for the Rocky Creek powerhouse;

(2)a 450-foot-long concrete gravity bulkhead section that completes the lower end of the Rocky Creek forebay canal;

(3)a 748 acre reservoir with a normal water surface elevation of 284.4 feet above msl;

(4)two powerhouses consisting of:

(a)Cedar Creek powerhouse (on the east): containing three vertical Francis-type turbines directly connected to three generators, one rated at 15,000 kW, and two rated at 18,000 kW for an installed capacity of 43.0 MW; and

(b)Rocky Creek powerhouse (on the west): containing eight horizontal twin-runner Francis-type turbines directly connected to eight generators, six rated at 3,000 kW and two rated at 4,500 kW for an installed capacity of 25.8 MW, for a total installed capacity of 68.8 MW; and

(5)other appurtenances.

(11)The Wateree development consists of the following existing facilities:

(1)The Wateree dam consisting of:

(a)A 1,450 foot-long uncontrolled concrete gravity ogee spillway; and

(b)a 1,370-foot-long earth embankment;

(2)a 13,025 acre reservoir with a normal water surface elevation of 225.5 feet above msl;

(3)a powerhouse integral to the dam, situated between the spillway and the earth embankment, containing five vertical Francis-type turbines directly connected to five generators, two rated at 17,100 kW and three rated at 18,050 kW for a total installed capacity of 82.0 MW; and

(4)other appurtenances. m. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. n. *Scoping Process:* The Commission intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)on the project in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The EIS will consider both site-specific and cumulative environmental impacts and reasonable alternatives to the proposed action. Scoping Meetings FERC staff will conduct one agency scoping meeting and three public meetings. The agency scoping meeting will focus on resource agency and non-governmental organization

(NGO)concerns, while the public scoping meetings are primarily for public input. All interested individuals, organizations, and agencies are invited to attend one or more of the meetings, and to assist the staff in identifying the scope of the environmental issues that should be analyzed in the EIS. The times and locations of these meetings are as follows: Evening Scoping Meeting #1 *Date:* Monday, March 26, 2007. *Time:* 7 p.m.-9 p.m. (EST). *Place:* Moore Hall Auditorium, Western Piedmont Community College. *Address:* 1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC, 828-433-4067. Evening Scoping Meeting #2 *Date:* Tuesday, March 27, 2007. *Time:* 7 p.m.-9 p.m. (EST), *Place:* Charles Mack Citizens Center, (Town of Mooresville Citizen Center), *Address:* 215 North Main St., Mooresville, NC, 704-662-3334. Daytime (Agency) Scoping Meeting *Date:* Wednesday, March 28, 2007. *Time:* 9 p.m.-4 p.m. (EST). *Place:* Baxter Hood Center (York Technical College.) *Address:* 452 S. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 803-981-7100. Evening Scoping Meeting #3 *Date:* Wednesday, March 28, 2007. *Time:* 7 p.m.-9 p.m. (EST). *Place:* Baxter Hood Center (York Technical College). *Address:* 452 S. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 803-981-7100. Evening Scoping Meeting #4 *Date:* Thursday, March 29, 2007. *Time:* 7 p.m.-9 p.m. (EST). *Place:* Shrine Club. *Address:* 1381 Kershaw Hwy., Camden, SC, 803-432-7335. Copies of the SD1 outlining the subject areas to be addressed in the EIS were distributed to the parties on the Commission's mailing list. Copies of the SD1 will be available at the scoping meeting or may be viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link (see item m above). Site Visit Due to the size and distance between locations, site visits are not yet scheduled for this project. Objectives At the scoping meetings, the staff will:

(1)Summarize the environmental issues tentatively identified for analysis in the EIS;

(2)solicit from the meeting participants all available information, especially quantifiable data, on the resources at issue;

(3)encourage statements from experts and the public on issues that should be analyzed in the EIS, including viewpoints in opposition to, or in support of, the staff's preliminary views;

(4)determine the resource issues to be addressed in the EIS; and

(5)identify those issues that require a detailed analysis, as well as those issues that do not require a detailed analysis. Procedures The meetings are recorded by a stenographer and become part of the formal record of the Commission proceeding on the project. Individuals, organizations, and agencies with environmental expertise and concerns are encouraged to attend the meeting and to assist the staff in defining and clarifying the issues to be addressed in the EIS. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3978 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12611-000] Verdant Power, Inc.; Notice of Scoping Meetings and Site Visit and Soliciting Scoping Comments March 1, 2007. a. *Type of Application to be Filed:* Original Major License. b. *Project No.:* 12611-000. c. *Anticipated Filing Date:* September 30, 2007. d. *Submitted By:* Verdant Power, Inc. e. *Name of Project:* Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy Project. f. *Location:* In the East River, in New York, New York. The project would not occupy federal land. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Ron F. Smith, Verdant Power, Inc., 4640 13th Street, North Arlington, VA 22207,

(703)204-3436, *rsmith@verdantpower.com* . i. *FERC Contact:* Tom Dean,

(202)502-6041, or at *thomas.dean@ferc.gov* . j. We are asking federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the environmental document. Currently, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have requested cooperating agency status. Other agencies who would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments described in paragraph k below. Cooperating agencies should note the Commission's policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document cannot also intervene. *See* , 94 FERC ¶ 61,076 (2001). k. *Deadline for requesting cooperating agency status or filing scoping comments:* April 30, 2007. *All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with:* Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Scoping comments and requests for cooperating agency status may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “efiling” link. l. *The proposed project would consist of:*

(1)Up to 300 5-meter-diameter kinetic hydropower axial flow turbine generator units (about 33 kW each) with a total installed capacity of 10 MW mounted on monopiles;

(2)underwater power cables from each unit to a central control room; and

(3)appurtenant facilities. m. A copy of the Scoping Document is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ), using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCONlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. Copies are also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in paragraph h. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filing and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. n. Although our current intent is to prepare an environmental assessment (EA), there is the possibility that an Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)will be required. Nevertheless, this meeting will satisfy the NEPA scoping requirements, irrespective of whether an EA or EIS is issued by the Commission. Scoping Meetings Commission staff will hold two scoping meetings in the vicinity of the project at the times and places noted below. The daytime meeting will focus on resource agency, Indian tribes, and non-governmental organization concerns, while the evening meeting is primarily for receiving input from the public. We invite all interested individuals, organizations, and agencies to attend these meetings, to assist staff in identifying particular study needs, as well as the scope of environmental issues to be addressed in the environmental document. Many environmental issues have already been identified (i.e. potential effects on fish population and movement, diving birds, recreational opportunities), studies to assess those issues have already been developed and some are ongoing. Commission staff are particularly interested in identifying any new issues (those not identified in the Scoping Document), or previously identified issues that are not being addressed. The times and locations of these meetings are as follows: Evening Scoping Meeting *Date and Time:* Wednesday, March 28, 2007, 7 p.m.

(EST)*Location:* Community Center Building, 8 River Road, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044. Daytime Scoping Meeting *Date and Time:* Thursday, March 29, 2007, 10 a.m.

(EST)*Location:* Community Center Building, 8 River Road, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044. The Community Center Building is a low rise separate building located west (towards Manhattan) of Gristedes supermarket set back behind the brick highrise buildings near the west channel. The Scoping Document, which outlines the subject areas to be addressed in the environmental document, was mailed to the individuals and entities on the Commission's mailing list. Copies of the Scoping Document will be available at the scoping meetings, or may be viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link. In the event substantive comments are received and revisions are necessary, the Commission will prepare a revised Scoping Document for distribution. Site Visit Verdant will conduct a site visit at the project site on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, starting at 2 p.m. All participants should meet at Verdant's control room located in a large beige metal cargo container box along side of the east channel of the East River of the 600 block of Main Street on Roosevelt Island. All participants are responsible for their own transportation. Scoping Meeting Objectives *At the scoping meetings, staff will:*

(1)Present a proposed list of issues to be addressed in the EA;

(2)identify the proposed studies;

(3)solicit from the meeting participants all available information, especially quantifiable data, on the resources at issue;

(4)encourage statements from experts and the public on issues that should be analyzed in the EA;

(5)determine the resource issues to be addressed in the EA; and

(6)identify those issues that require a detailed analysis, as well as those issues that do not require a detailed analysis. Meeting participants should come prepared to discuss their issues and/or concerns. Please review the Scoping Document in preparation for the scoping meetings. Scoping Meeting Procedures The meetings will be recorded by a stenographer and will become part of the formal Commission record on the project. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3996 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD07-7-000] Conference on Competition in Wholesale Power Markets; Second Supplemental Notice of Conference February 26, 2007. As announced in the Notice of Conference issued on January 8, 2007 and the Supplemental Notice of Conference on February 9, 2007, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) will hold the first in a series of conferences on February 27, 2007, to examine the state of competition in wholesale power markets. The first conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(EST)at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in the Commission Meeting Room. All interested persons are invited to attend, and registration is not required. The final agenda for this conference, with a list of participating panelists, is attached. In order to allot sufficient time for questions and responses, each speaker will be provided with eight

(8)minutes for prepared remarks. Following the conference, any interested person will be permitted to file written comments in the above docket on or before March 13, 2007. Transcripts of the conference will be immediately available from Ace Reporting Company (202-347-3700 or 1-800-336-6646) for a fee. They will be available for the public on the Commission's eLibrary system seven calendar days after FERC receives the transcript. A free webcast of this event will be available through *www.ferc.gov.* Anyone with Internet access who desires to view this event can do so by navigating to *www.ferc.gov* 's Calendar of Events and locating this event in the Calendar. The event will contain a link to its webcast. The Capitol Connection provides technical support for the free webcasts. It also offers access to this event via television in the DC area and via phone bridge for a fee. If you have any questions, visit *http://www.CapitolConnection.org* or contact Danelle Perkowski or David Reininger at 703-993-3100. Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an e-mail to *accessibility@ferc.gov,* or call toll free 1-866-208-3372 (voice) or 202-208-1659 (TTY), or send a FAX to 202-208-2106 with the required accommodations. For more information about this conference, please contact: Moon Paul, Esq., Office of the General Counsel—Energy Markets, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426,

(202)502-6136, *Moon.Paul@ferc.gov.* Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-3961 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0029; FRL-8118-9] Sound Management of Chemicals Working Group (Canada, Mexico and U.S.); Public Meeting Including Regional Implementation of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice is to announce that EPA will be hosting a stakeholder meeting to solicit comments in preparation for the meeting of the Sound Management of Chemicals

(SMOC)Working Group. The SMOC Working Group seeks to implement the SAICM in North America, facilitating the movement of chemicals and their products across borders without compromising human health or the environment. At the April SMOC Working Group meeting, the Working Group will be discussing the implementation of its Strategy to 2020 with the North American stakeholders. This public meeting will serve as an opportunity for U.S. stakeholders to share their interest in participating in the strategy drafted by the SMOC WG. EPA will be seeking comments on the areas of work proposed by the SMOC Working Group and will be inviting stakeholders to develop project proposals. DATES: The meeting will be held on March 14, 2007 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Requests to participate in the meeting must be received on or before March 14, 2007. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATON CONTACT , preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 4225, EPA East (4th Floor), Washington, DC 20460. Requests to participate in the meeting, identified by docket identification

(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0029, may be submitted to the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: *For general information contact* : Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:

(202)554-1404; e-mail address: *TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov* . *For technical information contact* : Ana Corado, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:

(202)564-0140; e-mail address: *corado.ana@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of particular interest to industry, trade associations, and non-governmental organizations that deal with and are interested in chemicals management in North America. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. *Docket* . EPA has established a docket for this action under docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0029. All documents in the docket are listed in the docket's index available at *http://www.regulations.gov* . Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available electronically at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPPT Docket. The OPPT Docket is located in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA West Bldg., 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC PublicReading Room hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The telephone number of the EPA/DC Public Reading Room is

(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is

(202)566-0280. Docket visitors are required to show photographic identification, pass through a metal detector, and sign the EPA visitor log. All visitor bags are processed through an X-ray machine and subject to search. Visitors will be provided an EPA/DC badge that must be visible at all times in the building and returned upon departure. 2. *Electronic access* . You may access this **Federal Register** document electronically through the EPA Internet under the “ **Federal Register** ” listings at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr* . II. Background An agenda for this public meeting will be available 5 days prior to the meeting in the docket. In addition, the docket contains the advance notification for the April meeting of the Sound Management of Chemicals

(SMOC)Working Group. The Strategy to 2020 of the SMOC Working Group, as well as other relevant documents for the SMOC Working Group meeting will be posted by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation

(CEC)Secretariat at their web site: *http://www.cec.org/programs_projects/pollutants_health/project/index.cfm?projectID=25&varlan=english* , as they become available. III. How Can I Request to Participate in this Meeting? You may submit a request to participate in this meeting to the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Do not submit any information in your request that is considered CBI. Requests to participate in the meeting, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0029, must be received on or before March 14, 2007. List of Subjects Environmental protection, chemical management, toxic chemicals, chemical health and safety. Dated: February 27, 2007. Charles M. Auer, Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. E7-4032 Filed 3-7-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0161; FRL-8117-7] Pesticide Products; Registration Application AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces receipt of an application to register pesticide products containing new active ingredients not included in any currently registered products pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c)(4) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 7, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification

(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0161, by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal* : *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs

(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is

(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0161. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov web site to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is

(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shanaz Bacchus, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:

(703)308-8097; e-mail address: *bacchus.shanaz@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Crop production (NAICS code 111). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. To determine whether you or your business may be affected by this action, you should carefully examine the applicability provisions. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations

(1993)Ltd., 3 Habossem Str, P.O. Box 153, Ashdod 77101, Israel, submitted by RegWest Company, LLC, 30856 Rocky Road, Greeley, CO 80631-9375. Product name: Chancellor. Nematode suppressant and plant growth regulator. Active ingredient: *Bacillus firmus* strain I-1582 at 0.66%. Proposal classification/Use: Microbial pesticide/nematode suppressant and plant growth regulator. (S. Bacchus) List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pest. Dated: February 28, 2007. Janet L. Andersen, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7-4088 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0092; FRL-8116-7] Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces receipt of an application 4581-EUP-R from Cerexagri, Inc. requesting an experimental use permit

(EUP)for the soil fumigant dimethyldisulfide (DMDS). The Agency has determined that the application may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, in accordance with 40 CFR 172.11(a), the Agency is soliciting comments on this application. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 6, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification

(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0092 by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs

(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket telephone number is

(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0092. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The Federal regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov web site to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket telephone number is

(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Bazuin, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:

(703)305-7381; e-mail address: *bazuin.john@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to those persons who are or may be required to conduct testing of chemical substances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. Background Cerexagri, Inc., 630 Freedom Business Center, Suite 402, King of Prussia, PA 19406, has submitted an EUP application for 4581-EUP-R for the soil fumigant dimethyldisulfide (DMDS), a potential methyl bromide alternative, for non-food, outdoor use on 500 acres of eggplants, peppers, squash, strawberries, and tomatoes to control fungi, nematodes, and weeds. Proposed shipment/use dates are February 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007. Cerexagri will provide the protocol for all testing. States involved include: Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. III. What Action is the Agency Taking? Following the review of the Cerexagri, Inc. application and any comments and data received in response to this notice, EPA will decide whether to issue or deny the EUP request for this EUP program, and if issued, the conditions under which it is to be conducted. Any issuance of an EUP will be announced in the **Federal Register** . IV. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action? The Agency's authority for taking this action is under FIFRA section 5. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Experimental use permits. Dated: February 23, 2007. Donald R. Stubbs, Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7-3669 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority February 28, 2007. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning

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

(b)the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate;

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

(PRA)comments should be submitted on or before May 7, 2007. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: You may submit all your Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)comments by email or U.S. postal mail. To submit your comments by email send them to *PRA@fcc.gov.* To submit your comments by U.S. mail, mark them to the attention of Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 and Allison E. Zaleski, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503 or via Internet at *Allison_E._Zaleski@omb.eop.gov* or via fax at

(202)395-5167. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection(s) send an e-mail to *PRA@fcc.gov* or contact Cathy Williams at

(202)418-2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control Number:* 3060-0182. *Title:* Section 73.1620, Program Tests. *Form Number:* Not applicable. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities; not-for-profit institutions. *Number of Respondents:* 1,770. *Estimated Time per Response:* 1 hour-5 hours. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion reporting requirement; third party disclosure requirement. *Total Annual Burden:* 1,810 hours. *Total Annual Cost:* None. *Privacy Impact Assessment:* No impact(s). *Nature of Response:* Required to obtain or retain benefits *Confidentiality:* No need for confidentiality required. *Needs and Uses:* 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(1) requires permittees of a nondirectional AM or FM station, or a nondirectional or directional TV station to notify the FCC upon beginning of program tests. An application for license must be filed within 10 days of this notification. 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(2) requires a permittee of an AM or FM station with a directional antenna to file a request for program test authority 10 days prior to date on which it desires to begin program tests. This is filed in conjunction with an application for license. 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(3) requires a licensee of an FM station replacing a directional antenna without changes to file a modification of the license application within 10 days after commencing operations with the replacement antenna. 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(4) requires a permittee of an AM station with a directional antenna to file a request for program test authority 10 days prior to the date on which it desires to begin program test. 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(5) requires that, except for permits subject to successive license terms, a permittee of an LPFM station may begin program tests upon notification to the FCC in Washington, DC provided that within 10 days thereafter an application for license is filed. Program tests may be conducted by a licensee subject to mandatory license terms only during the term specified on such license authorization. 47 CFR 73.1620(b) allows the FCC to right to revoke, suspend, or modify program tests by any station without right of hearing for failure to comply adequately with all terms of the construction permit or the provision of 47 CFR 73.1690(c) for a modification of license application, or in order to resolve instances of interference. The FCC may also require the filing of a construction permit application to bring the station into compliance with the Commission's rules and policies. 47 CFR 73.1620(f) requires licensees of UHF TV stations, assigned to the same allocated channel which a 1000 watt UHF translator station is authorized to use, to notify the licensee of the translator station at least 10 days prior to commencing or resuming operation and certify to the FCC that such advance notice has been given. 47 CFR 73.1620(g) requires permittees to report any deviations from their promises, if any, in their application for license to cover their construction permit (FCC Form 302) and on the first anniversary of their commencement of program tests. Section 73.1620(a) requires licensees to notify the Commission that construction of a station has been completed and that the station is broadcasting program material. The notification in Section 73.1620(f) alerts the UHF translator station that the potential of interference exists. The report in Section 73.1620(g) stating deviations are necessary to eliminate possible abuses of the FCC's processes and to ensure that comparative promises relating to service to the public are not inflated. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4033 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested February 27, 2007. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act

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

(b)the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate;

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

(PRA)comments by email or U.S. postal mail. To submit your comments by e-mail send them to *PRA@fcc.gov.* To submit your comments by U.S. mail, mark them to the attention of Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 and Allison E. Zaleski, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503 or via Internet at *Allison_E._Zaleski@omb.eop.gov* or via fax at

(202)395-5167. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection(s) send an e-mail to *PRA@fcc.gov* or contact Cathy Williams at

(202)418-2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control Number:* 3060-0849. *Title:* Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. *Form Number:* Not applicable. *Type of Review:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities. *Number of Respondents:* 933. *Estimated Time per Response:* 10 seconds-40 hours. *Frequency of Response:* Recordkeeping requirement; On occasion reporting requirement; Quarterly and semi-annual reporting requirements; Third party disclosure requirement. *Total Annual Burden:* 101,161 hours. *Total Annual Cost:* $1,771,844. *Nature of Response:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. *Privacy Impact Assessment:* No impact(s). *Confidentiality:* There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. *Needs and Uses:* With this revision, the Commission is consolidating information collection OMB Control Number 3060-1032 (Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices and Compatibility between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronic Equipment, CS Docket 97-80 and PP Docket No. 00-67) into OMB Control Number 3060-0849 (Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices). On March 17, 2005 the FCC released a Second Report and Order, In the Matter of Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, CS Docket No. 97-80, FCC 05-76. In this Second Report and Order, the Commission extends by twelve months the existing 2006 deadline in Section 76.1204(a)(1) prohibiting the deployment of integrated navigation devices by multichannel video programming distributors in order to promote the retail sale of non-integrated navigation devices. This extension is intended to afford cable operators additional time to investigate and develop a downloadable security solution that will allow common reliance by cable operators and consumer electronics manufacturers on an identical security function without the additional costs of physical separation inherent in the point-of-deployment module, or CableCARD, solution. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4034 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority February 28, 2007. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning:

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

(b)the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate;

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

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before May 7, 2007. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C216, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, or via the Internet to *PRA@fcc.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection(s) contact Les Smith at

(202)418-0217 or via the Internet at *PRA@fcc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control Number:* 3060-0655 *Title:* Requests for Waivers of Regulatory and Application Fees Predicated on Allegations of Financial Hardship. *Form Number:* N/A *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities; and individuals or household. *Number of Respondents:* 80. *Estimated Time per Response:* 1.0 hour. *Frequency of Response:* Recordkeeping; on occasion reporting requirements. *Obligation to Respond:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. *Total Annual Burden:* 80 hours. *Total Annual Cost:* $0.00. *Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:* Parties filing information may request that the information be withheld from disclosure. Requests for confidentiality are processed in accordance with FCC rules under 47 CFR 0.459. The FCC has a system of records notice, FCC/OMD-9, “Commission Registration System (CORES)” to cover the collection, use, storage, and destruction of personally identifiable information under the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. *Privacy Act Impact Assessment:* No. *Needs and Uses:* Pursuant to 47 CFR part 159, the FCC is required to collect annual regulatory fees from its licensees and permittees. Licensees and permittees may request waivers of the annual regulatory and applications fees on grounds of financial hardship. The subject orders lists the types of documents or financial reports which are ordinarily maintained as business records or can be easily assembled, which may be submitted to support claims of financial hardship. The FCC use this information to determine if a party is entitled to the waiver. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4036 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [CG Docket No. 03-123; DA 06-2578] Notice of Certification of Hands on Video Relay Services, Inc. as a Provider of Internet Protocol Relay (IP Relay) and Video Relay Service

(VRS)Eligible for Compensation From the Telecommunications Relay Service

(TRS)Fund AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission grants Hands On Video Relay Services, Inc. (Hands On's) application for certification as an IP Relay and VRS provider eligible for compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund. The Commission concludes that Hands On has adequately demonstrated that its provision of IP Relay and VRS will meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional TRS standards set forth in the Commission's rules; that it makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with applicable Commission rules; and that to the extent Hands On's service differs from the mandatory minimum standards, the service does not violate the rules. DATES: Effective December 22, 2006. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Hlibok, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Disability Rights Office at

(800)311-4381 (Voice),

(202)418-0431 (TTY), or e-mail at *Gregory.Hlibok@fcc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's document DA 06-2578, released December 22, 2006, addressing an application for certification filed by Hands On Video Relay Services, Inc. on October 4, 2006. *See* Hands On Video Relay Services, Inc., * Application for Certification as an Eligible VRS and IP Relay Provider, * CG Docket No. 03-123, ( *Hands On Application* ). The full text of document DA 06-2578 and copies of any subsequently filed documents in this matter will be available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. Document DA 06-2578 and copies of subsequently filed documents in this matter may also be purchased from the Commission's duplicating contractor at Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554. Customers may contact the Commission's duplicating contractor at its web site *http://www.bcpiweb.com* or by calling 1-800-378-3160. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to *fcc504@fcc.gov* or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at

(202)418-0530 (voice),

(202)418-0432 (TTY). Document DA 06-2578 can also be downloaded in Word or Portable Document Format

(PDF)at: *http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro.* Synopsis On October 4, 2006, Hands On filed an application for certification as an IP Relay and VRS provider eligible for compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund

(Fund)pursuant to the IP Relay and VRS provider certification rules. *See Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities,* Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, CG Docket No. 03-123, FCC 05-203 (December 12, 2005); published at 70 FR 76208, December 23, 2005 ( *2005 VRS Certification Order* ); 47 CFR 64.605(a)(2) of the Commission's rules. On November 21, 2006, Hands On submitted a supplement to its application for certification. Hands On, Inc., *Supplement to Application for Certification as a VRS and IP Relay Provider of Hands On Video Relay Services, Inc.,* CG Docket No. 03-123 (November 21, 2006) ( *Hands On Supplement* ). Hands On's application is granted, subject to the conditions noted below. On December 12, 2005, the Commission released an order adopting new rules permitting carriers desiring to offer IP Relay and/or VRS and receive payment from the Fund to seek certification as a provider eligible for compensation from the Fund. *2005 VRS Certification Order.* The rules require entities seeking such certification to submit documentation to the Commission setting forth, in narrative form:

(i)A description of the forms of TRS to be provided ( *i.e.* , VRS and/or IP Relay);

(ii)a description of how the provider will meet all non-waived mandatory minimum standards applicable to each form of TRS offered;

(iii)a description of the provider's procedures for ensuring compliance with all applicable TRS rules;

(iv)a description of the provider's complaint procedures;

(v)a narrative describing any areas in which the provider's service will differ from the applicable mandatory minimum standards;

(vi)a narrative establishing that services that differ from the mandatory minimum standards do not violate applicable mandatory minimum standards;

(vii)demonstration of status as a common carrier; and

(viii)a statement that the provider will file annual compliance reports demonstrating continued compliance with these rules. 47 CFR 64.605(a)(2) of the Commission's rules. The rules further provide that after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the provider of IP Relay and VRS is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation:

(i)Establishes that the provision of IP Relay and VRS * * * will meet or exceed all non-waived operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in § 64.604 of the Commission's rules;

(ii)establishes that the IP Relay and VRS * * * provider makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section and the mandatory minimum standards contained in § 64.604 of the Commission's rules, including that it makes available for TRS users informational materials on complaint procedures sufficient for users to know the proper procedures for filing complaints; and

(iii)Where the TRS service differs from the mandatory minimum standards contained in § 64.604 of the Commission's rules, the IP Relay and VRS * * * provider establishes that its service does not violate applicable mandatory minimum standards. 47 CFR 64.605(b)(2) of the Commission's rules. The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) has reviewed the *Hands On Application and Hands On Supplement* pursuant to these rules. The Bureau concludes that Hands On has adequately demonstrated that its provision of IP Relay and VRS will meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional TRS standards set forth in 47 CFR 64.604 of the Commission's rules; that it makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with applicable Commission rules; and that to the extent Hands On's service differs from the mandatory minimum standards, the service does not violate the rules. The Bureau notes that the Commission has adopted a declaratory ruling requiring the interoperability of VRS equipment and service. *See Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities,* CG Docket No. 03-123, Declaratory Ruling and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 06-57 (May 9, 2006), published at 71 FR 30818, May 31, 2006 and 71 FR 30848, May 31, 2006. The Bureau conditions this grant of certification upon compliance with that order. *See also* 47 CFR 64.605(e)(2) of the Commission's rules (Commission may require certified providers to submit documentation demonstrating compliance with the mandatory minimum standards). Further, Hands On must file an annual report with the Commission evidencing that they are in compliance with § 64.604 of the Commission's rules. *See* 47 CFR 64.605(g) of the Commission's rules. The first such report shall be due one year after December 22, 2006, and subsequent reports shall be due each year thereafter. This certification shall remain in effect for a period of five years from the release date of December 22, 2006. See 47 CFR 64.605(c)(2) of the Commission's rules. Within ninety days prior to the expiration of this certification, Hands On may apply for renewal of its IP Relay and VRS certification by filing documentation in accordance with the Commission's rules. *See* 47 CFR 64.605(c)(2) of the Commission's rules. Federal Communications Commission. Jay Keithley, Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. [FR Doc. E7-4045 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than March 22, 2007. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis** (Glenda Wilson, Community Affairs Officer) 411 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63166-2034: *1. Mitchell J. Bennett* , Falls of the Rough, Kentucky (individually), and the Bennett Family Control Group, to retain Farmers Bancshares, Inc., Hardinsburg, Kentucky, and thereby indirectly acquire The Farmers Bank, Hardinsburg, Kentucky, and Leitchfield Deposit Bank & Trust Company, Leitchfield, Kentucky. The Control Group consists of Mitchell J. Bennett, Mitchell Bennett, Pam Bennett, and Mason Bennett, all of the Falls of the Rough, Kentucky; Charles D. Bennett, Jeanette Bennett, and Annette Martin, all of Hardinsburg, Kentucky; David C. Bennett, Maria L. Bennett, Roark Wilson, Sienna Wilson, and the C & J Bennett Family Limited Partnership, all of Leitchfield, Kentucky; Matthew Burden, and Zander Burden, both of Atlanta, Georgia; Rebecca Bennett, Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Sarah Bennett, Gardner, Colorado. **B. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta** (David Tatum, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30303: *2. United Americas Bankshares, Inc.* , Atlanta, Georgia, (after-the-fact) change in control notice filed by Mr. Salvador Diaz-Verson, Sarasota, Florida, to retain shares of United Americas Bankshares, Inc., and indirectly acquire United Americas Bank, National Association, both of Atlanta, Georgia. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, March 2, 2007. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E7-4043 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center Web site at *http://www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than April 2, 2007. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta** (David Tatum, Vice President) 1000 Peachtree Street, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30303: *1. Greene County Bancshares, Inc.* , Greenville, Tennessee, to merge with Civitas BankGroup, Inc., Franklin, Tennessee, and thereby indirectly acquire Cumberland Bank, Franklin, Tennessee. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, March 2, 2007. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E7-4044 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day-07-07AO] Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC)will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960 and send comments to Joan Karr, CDC Acting Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to *omb@cdc.gov.* 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 of the proposed collection of information;

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

(NDEP)to accompany an independently produced film entitled, The Debilitator. This important film highlights the myriad challenges African Americans encounter with diabetes self-management and presents strategies to help people with diabetes to gain control with help from their family and physicians. In addition to raising awareness and increasing knowledge, the discussion guide helps facilitate conversations that deepen viewers' understanding of key issues raised in the film and hopefully motivate participants to engage in desired behavior change such as improved diet, visiting a doctor or talking to family members or friends about the importance of diabetes self-management. To evaluate the utility and impact of the discussion guide, data will be collected in several ways:

(1)Thirty-six facilitators will use the New Beginnings discussion guide to lead two-hour discussion groups of no more than ten individuals. Each facilitator will complete a brief facilitator information form designed to provide descriptive information about the group session. Each participant in the discussion groups will complete a pre and post program questionnaire. A total of 360 participants 18 years or older, African American who either have diabetes or friends and/or family members of someone with diabetes will participate in the discussion groups;

(2)These 360 participants will also complete a one-month follow up survey to assess whether or not desired behavior change occurred. The survey will be administered via mail, telephone and web and will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete;

(3)A selected sample of participants with diabetes (n=18) will participate in 1-hour telephone interviews to discuss their experiences with the intervention, including any challenges they faced;

(4)Twenty trained and lay facilitators will participate in 1-hour in-depth interviews to discuss the usefulness of the guide;

(5)A feedback form for users of the New Beginnings discussion guide will be part of the future distribution of the guide. This form is designed to provide on-going input from new users of the guide. The only cost to respondents is their time to participate in the survey. Study Design The study will consist of the following three groups of facilitators and participants: *Group 1:* Twelve facilitators will convene groups of participants and complete the facilitator feedback forms. The same 120 participants will view the movie and complete the pre-, post-, and follow-up questionnaires. *Group 2:* Twelve facilitators will convene groups of participants and complete the facilitator feedback forms. The same 120 participants will view the movie, participate in one discussion session, and complete the pre-, post-, and follow-up questionnaires. *Group 3:* Twelve facilitators will convene groups of participants and complete the facilitator feedback forms for each discussion session convened. The same 120 participants will view the movie, participate in 2-4 discussion sessions, and complete the pre-, post-, and follow-up questionnaires. *Additionally:* 18 participants (drawn from the total pool of 360) will participate in in-depth interviews. Twenty trained and lay facilitators will participate in in-depth interviews. 50 facilitators will complete the feedback form that accompanies the discussion guide. *Estimated Annualized Burden Hours* Type of respondent Form name Number of respondents Number responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden (in hours) Group 1: Facilitator Facilitator Information Form 12 1 5/60 1 Group 1: Participant View the movie 120 1 30/60 60 Group 1: Participant Pre-program questionnaire 120 1 20/60 40 Group 1: Participant Post-program questionnaire 120 1 20/60 40 Group 1: Participant Follow-up questionnaire 120 1 20/60 40 Group 2: Facilitator Facilitator Information Form 12 1 10/60 2 Group 2: Participant View the movie 120 1 30/60 60 Group 2: Participant Pre-program questionnaire 120 1 20/60 40 Group 2: Participant Post-program questionnaire 120 1 20/60 40 Group 2: Participant Participate in one facilitated discussion 120 1 60/60 120 Group 2: Participant Follow-up questionnaire 120 1 20/60 40 Group 3: Facilitator Facilitator Information Form 12 4 10/60 8 Group 3: Participant View the movie 120 1 30/60 60 Group 3: Participant Pre-program questionnaire 120 1 20/60 40 Group 3: Participant Post-program questionnaire 120 4 60/60 480 Group 3: Participant Participate in four facilitated discussions 120 1 20/60 40 Group 3: Participant Follow-up questionnaire 120 1 20/60 40 Facilitator In-depth interview 20 1 60/60 20 Participant In-depth interview 18 1 60/60 18 Facilitator Feedback Forms 50 1 10/60 8.5 Total 396 1197.5 Dated: February 28, 2007. Joan F. Karr, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7-3984 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60-Day 07-0639] Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(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 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. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Proposed Project Special Exposure Cohort Petitions—Extension—National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description On October 30, 2000, the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA), 42 U.S.C. 7384-7385 [1994, supp. 2001] was enacted. It established a compensation program to provide a lump sum payment of $150,000 and medical benefits as compensation to covered employees suffering from designated illnesses incurred as a result of their exposure to radiation, beryllium, or silica while in the performance of duty for the Department of Energy and certain of its vendors, contractors and subcontractors. This legislation also provided for payment of compensation for certain survivors of these covered employees. The only change to the collection is an increase in burden hours because more petitioners are requesting to have their work site named as a special exposure cohort. This program has been mandated to be in effect until Congress ends the funding. EEOICPA instructed the President to designate one or more Federal Agencies to carry out the compensation program. Accordingly, the President issued Executive Order 13179 (“Providing Compensation to America's Nuclear Weapons Workers”) on December 7, 2000 (65 FR 77487), assigning primary responsibility for administration of the compensation program to the Department of Labor (DOL). The executive order directed the Department of Health and Human Services

(HHS)to perform several technical and policymaking roles in support of the DOL program. Among other duties, the executive order directed HHS to establish and implement procedures for considering petitions by classes of nuclear weapons workers to be added to the “Special Exposure Cohort” (the “Cohort”), various groups of workers whose claims for cancer under EEOICPA can be adjudicated without demonstrating that their cancer was “at least as likely as not” caused by radiation doses they incurred in the performance of duty. In brief, EEOICPA authorizes HHS to designate such classes of employees for addition to the Cohort when NIOSH lacks sufficient information to estimate with sufficient accuracy the radiation doses of the employees, if HHS also finds that the health of members of the class may have been endangered by the radiation dose the class potentially incurred. HHS must also obtain the advice of the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (the “Board”) in establishing such findings. On March 7, 2003, HHS proposed procedures for adding such classes to the Cohort in a notice of proposed rulemaking at 42 CFR Part 83. The HHS procedures authorize a variety of individuals and entities to submit petitions, as specified under § 83.7. Petitioners are required to provide the information specified in § 83.9 to qualify their petitions for a complete evaluation by HHS and the Board. HHS has developed two petition forms to assist the petitioners in providing this required information efficiently and completely. Petition Form A is a one-page form to be used by EEOICPA claimants for whom NIOSH will have attempted to conduct dose reconstructions and will have determined that available information is not sufficient to complete the dose reconstruction. The form addresses the informational requirements specified under § 83.9(a) and (b). Petition Form B, accompanied by separate instructions, is intended for all other petitioners. The form addresses the informational requirements specified under § 83.9(a) and (c). Forms A and B can be submitted electronically as well as in hard copy. Petitioners should be aware that HHS is not requiring petitioners to use the forms. Petitioners can choose to submit petitions as letters or in other formats, but petitions must meet the informational requirements referenced above. NIOSH expects, however, that all petitioners for whom Form A would be appropriate will actually use the form, since NIOSH will provide it to them upon determining that their dose reconstruction cannot be completed and encourage them to submit the petition. NIOSH expects the large majority of petitioners for whom Form B would be appropriate will also use the form, since it provides a simple, organized format for addressing the informational requirements of a petition. NIOSH will use the information obtained through the petition for the following purposes:

(a)Identify the petitioner(s), obtain their contact information, and establish that the petitioner(s) is qualified and intends to petition HHS;

(b)establish an initial definition of the class of employees being proposed to be considered for addition to the Cohort;

(c)determine whether there is justification to require HHS to evaluate whether or not to designate the proposed class as an addition to the Cohort (such an evaluation involves potentially extensive data collection, analysis, and related deliberations by NIOSH, the Board, and HHS); and,

(d)target an evaluation by HHS to examine relevant potential limitations of radiation monitoring and/or dosimetry-relevant records and to examine the potential for related radiation exposures that might have endangered the health of members of the class. Finally, under § 83.18, petitioners may contest the proposed decision of the Secretary to add or deny adding classes of employees to the cohort by submitting evidence that the proposed decision relies on a record of either factual or procedural errors in the implementation of these procedures. NIOSH estimates that the time to prepare and submit such a challenge is 45 minutes. Because of the uniqueness of this submission, NIOSH is not providing a form. The submission should be in a letter format. There are no costs to petitioners unless a petitioner chooses to purchase the services of a expert in dose reconstruction, an option provided for under 42 CFR 83.9(c)(2)(iii). The petitioner would assume the financial burden of purchasing such services at their option. In such cases, HHS estimates a report by such an expert may cost between $640 and $6,400, depending on the scope of the petition and access to relevant information. This is based on an estimate of costs of $80 per hour for contractual services by a health physicist, who NIOSH estimates would be employed within a range of eight to eighty hours to conduct and prepare a report on the required assessment. Estimate of Annualized Burden Hours Form name & number (CFR reference) Respondents Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per respondent (in hours) Total burden (in hours) 83.9 Petitioners using Form A 30 1 3/60 1.5 83.9 Petitioners using Form B 40 1 5 200 83.9 Petitioners not using Form B 5 1 5.5 27.5 83.18 Petitioners Appealing proposed decisions 5 1 45/60 3.75 Total 80 233 Dated: February 28, 2007. Joan F. Karr, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7-3985 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60-Day 07-07AN] Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(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 of the proposed collection of information;

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

(IPV)affects a substantial number of Americans, and there has recently been increasing recognition of the impact it has on the workplace. In addition to direct impacts (batterers often stalk or even attack IPV victims at their place of work), IPV has indirect impacts on the workplace environment through lost productivity due to medical leave, absenteeism, and fear and distraction on the part of victims and coworkers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC)has employed contractor support to evaluate an ongoing workplace IPV prevention program being implemented at a national corporation. The purpose of the proposed evaluation is to document in detail the workplace IPV prevention activities delivered by the company, to determine the impact of these activities on short-term and long-term outcomes, and to determine the cost-effectiveness of the program. All managers at the corporation will be screened to assess training experiences. Then, more in-depth surveys will be done among managers who have not had the corporation's IPV training. We will survey those 500 managers at baseline, and 6 and 12 months later. Manager surveys will focus on knowledge/awareness of IPV and company resources for IPV and number of referrals for IPV assistance. We will also survey employees of those managers using an anonymous web-based survey at baseline and 12 months later to assess their self-evaluated productivity, absenteeism, and perceptions of manager behavior. We will compare the responses of managers (and their employees) who received the IPV training in the study period ( *i.e.* , sometime between the baseline and 12 month surveys) with untrained managers. The study will provide CDC and employers information about the potential effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of workplace IPV intervention strategies. There are no costs to respondents except their time to participate in the interview. Estimate of Annualized Burden Hours Respondents Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden (in hours) Employee 1500 2 30/60 1500 Manager 500 3 30/60 75 Total 2000 2250 Dated: February 28, 2007. Joan F. Karr, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7-3986 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegation of Authority; Republication Editorial Note: FR Doc. E7-3306 originally published at page 8742 in the issue of Tuesday, February 27, 2007. The original publication contained erroneous text. As a result, the corrected document is being republished in its entirety. Notice is hereby given that I have delegated to the Director, Office of Head Start, the following authority vested in me by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in a memorandum dated August 20, 1991, pertaining to the Head Start Program and the Child Development Associate Scholarship Assistance Grants Program.

(a)Authority Delegated Authority to administer the Head Start Program under the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9801 et seq., and as amended now and hereafter. (This includes authority to administer the Early Head Start program.)

(b)Limitations 1. This delegation of authority shall be exercised under the Department's existing policies on delegations and regulations. 2. This delegation of authority does not include the authority to submit reports to Congress and shall be exercised under financial and administrative requirements applicable to all Administration for Children and Families' authorities. 3. The approval or disapproval of grant applications including refunding applications, the making of grant awards, the waiver of non-Federal share under 42 U.S.C. 9835(b), the waiver of fifteen percent administrative cost limitations under 42 U.S.C. 9839(b), and the approval of interim grantees under 42 U.S.C. 9836(e) requires concurrence of the appropriate Grants Officer. The approval or disapproval of contract proposals and awards is subject to the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and requires the concurrence of the Contracting Officer. 4. This delegation of authority does not include the authority to approve or disapprove awards for grants or contracts for research, demonstration, or evaluation under section 649 of the Head Start Act. 5. This delegation of authority does not include the authority to appoint Central Office or Regional Office Grant Officers for the administration of the Head Start Program. 6. This delegation of authority does not include the authority to appoint Action Officials for Audit Resolution. 7. This delegation of authority does not include the authority to sign and issue notices of grant awards. 8. This delegation of authority does not include the authority to hold hearings. This limitation does not include the “informal meetings” authorized in 45 CFR part 1303. 9. Any redelegation shall be in writing and prompt notification must be provided to all affected managers, supervisors, and other personnel, and requires the concurrence of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration.

(c)Effect on Existing Delegations As related to this delegation of authority, this delegation supersedes all previous delegations of authority involving the Head Start Program except the September 25, 2002, delegation to the Director, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation relating to section 649 of the Head Start Act.

(d)Effective Date This delegation is effective upon the date of signature. I hereby affirm and ratify any actions taken by the Director, Office of Head Start, which involved the exercise of the authority delegated herein prior to the effective date of this delegation. Dated: February 16, 2007. Wade F. Horn, Assistant Secretary for Children and Families. [FR Doc. E7-3306 Filed 2-26-07; 8:45 am] Editorial Note: FR Doc. E7-3306 originally published at page 8742 in the issue of Tuesday, February 27, 2007. The original publication contained erroneous text. As a result, the corrected document is being republished in its entirety. [FR Doc. R7-3306 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505-01-D DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2006N-0036] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Experimental Study of Possible Footnotes and Cueing Schemes to Help Consumers Interpret Quantitative Trans Fat Disclosure on the Nutrition Facts Panel AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration

(FDA)is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(NFP)of a food product. The purpose of the experimental study is to help FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition formulate decisions and policies affecting labeling requirements for trans fat disclosure. In the **Federal Register** of July 11, 2003 (68 FR 41434), FDA issued a final rule requiring disclosure on the NFP of quantitative trans fat information on a separate line without any accompanying footnote. At the same time, the agency issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking entitled “Food Labeling: Trans Fatty Acids in Nutrition Labeling; Consumer Research to Consider Nutrient Content and Health Claims and Possible Footnote or Disclosure Statements” (68 FR 41507) which requested comments about possible footnotes to help consumers better understand trans fat declarations on the product label. The agency sought comments about whether it should consider requiring statements about trans fat, either alone or in combination with saturated fat and cholesterol, as a footnote on the NFP to enhance consumers' understanding about such cholesterol-raising lipids and how to use information on the label to make healthy food choices. Comments received in response to the notice contained suggested footnotes and cueing schemes. The proposed experimental study will evaluate the ability of several possible footnotes and cueing schemes to help consumers make heart-healthy food choices. The results of the experimental study will provide empirical support for possible policy decisions about the need for such requirements and the appropriate form they should take. FDA or its contractor will use information gathered from Internet panel samples to evaluate how consumers understand and respond to possible footnote and cueing schemes. The distinctive features of Internet panels for the purpose of the experimental study are that they allow for controlled visual presentation of study materials, experimental manipulation of study materials, and the random assignment of subjects to condition. Experimental manipulation of labels and random assignment to condition makes it possible to estimate the effects of the various possible footnotes and cueing schemes while controlling for individual differences between subjects. Random assignment ensures that mean differences between conditions can be tested using well-known techniques such as analysis of variance or regression analysis to yield statistically valid estimates of effect size. The study will be conducted using a convenience sample drawn from a large, national consumer panel of about one million households. Participants will be adults, age 18 and older, who are recruited for a study about foods and food labels. Each participant will be randomly assigned to 1 of the 54 experimental conditions derived from fully crossing 8 possible footnotes/cueing schemes, 3 product types, and 2 prior knowledge conditions. FDA will use the information from the experimental study to evaluate regulatory and policy options. The agency often lacks empirical data about how consumers understand and respond to statements they might see in product labeling. The information gathered from this experimental study will be used to estimate consumer comprehension and the behavioral impact of various footnotes and cueing schemes intended to help consumers better understand quantitative trans fat information. The experimental study data will be collected using participants of an Internet panel of approximately one million people. Participation in the experimental study is voluntary. In the **Federal Register** of February 6, 2006 (71 FR 6079), FDA published a 60-day notice requesting public comment on the information collection that will take place as part of the experimental study. FDA received two letters in response to the notice, each containing multiple comments. *(Comment 1)* One comment stated that the organization concurs with the objectives of the study and believes the information from this study will be useful to FDA in developing labeling policy to assist consumers with interpretation of trans fat claims in food labeling. Another comment expressed concern that the NFP of only one of the three product pairs (margarine) showed polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat content and recommended that the NFPs for all three products tested in the study show the fuller fat profile. *(Response)* FDA disagrees with the recommendation that the NFPs for all three products tested in the study disclose a fuller fat profile. Most NFPs do not include the optional polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat content. Typically, this information is disclosed on NFPs for products that are entirely or largely composed of fat (e.g., butter, margarine, and cooking oils). In these cases, the fat profile may be shown in greater detail because consumers may use this information to select among alternative food products. The NFPs for the product pairs tested in the study are consistent with actual donut, margarine, and frozen lasagna labels. Because the recommended change would limit products tested in the study to those such as butter, margarine, and cooking oils, FDA will retain the NFPs as proposed. *(Comment 2)* One comment suggested that the NFPs should not reflect rounding, to minimize potential consumer confusion. The comment specifically recommended that FDA edit the study NFPs containing declarations of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats (i.e., for the margarine product pair) to declare total fat grams in an amount equal to the sum of the four listed fatty acids. *(Response)* FDA agrees that for the margarine labels, which include the four fatty acids under total fat, the fatty acids gram

(g)amounts declared should add up to the total fat gram amount to avoid raising questions or distracting the participants in the margarine conditions. We made the requested change. *(Comment 3)* One comment suggested that, for the margarine labels, FDA should edit the polyunsaturated and monounsaturated values to be as equal as possible in the product pairings to ensure that the focus is on the saturated fat and trans fat content. *(Response)* FDA disagrees with the suggested change to the NFPs for the margarine product pairs. In order to keep the values for the polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats identical in the margarine pairs, the saturated fat content would become unrealistically high in one label because it is the only fat component that could increase when trans fat equals zero. FDA will retain the NFPs as proposed. *(Comment 4)* One comment noted that only one of the NFPs for the three products tested in the study showed some cholesterol present in the product; the other two products disclosed cholesterol as zero. In particular, the comment identified lasagna as unlikely to contain 0 milligrams of cholesterol. *(Response)* FDA agrees that zero cholesterol is not likely to be a realistic amount of cholesterol disclosed on a NFP for a lasagna product and has revised the NFPs for the lasagna pairs. In addition, FDA changed a product category from cookies to donuts edited and the NFPs for the new donut product pair to add a disclosure of cholesterol. *(Comment 5)* One comment critiqued the draft Full Information treatment language. The comment criticized the one-page summary because:

(1)It did not identify calories in the discussion of fat as a major source of energy and

(2)it did not relate the calorie contribution of fat to that of carbohydrates and protein. The comment also criticized the information about sources of trans fat because it omitted mention of natural sources of trans fat in the diet, which the comment suggested would help ensure factually correct and balanced information about sources of trans in the diet. The comment questioned the value of stating that trans fat extends shelflife and has desirable taste characteristics since many saturated fat sources are relatively shelf stable and have desirable taste characteristics. *(Response)* FDA agrees and has revised the Full Information treatment in response to these concerns. Calories and other sources of energy are now mentioned in the introductory passage. Natural sources of trans fat are now mentioned and the similarity between trans fat and saturated fat in terms of shelflife and taste are now addressed. The revised draft will be included in the study pretest and further revisions will be made if FDA determines they are needed based upon pretest results. *(Comment 6)* One comment suggested consumer confusion may be caused when a NFP for a product discloses 0g of trans fat but the ingredient list discloses an ingredient that contains trans fat, as is permitted by the trans fat labeling regulations. The comment concluded that FDA should add experimental conditions in which this occurs. The comment suggested that for this situation the study should test language for a footnote to the ingredient list to explain that there may be a trans fat ingredient in the product when the NFP shows trans fat as zero. *(Response)* FDA disagrees with the proposed addition to the study's experimental conditions. Under existing trans fat labeling regulations, food manufacturers are allowed to list amounts of trans fat less than 0.5 g per serving as zero on the NFP. While such situations occur in the marketplace and are permitted by the trans fat labeling regulations, whether this causes consumer confusion is an issue outside the scope of the proposed research, which focuses on the effects of NFP footnotes and alternative presentations of trans fat information in the NFP on consumers' ability to correctly identify more healthful food products. The Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements has received and responded to a separate letter on this topic from the commenter. **Table 1.—Estimated Annual Reporting Burden** 1 Activity No. of Respondents Annual Frequency per Response Total Annual Responses Hours per Response Total Hours Pretest 40 1 40 .25 10 Study 3,240 1 3,240 .25 810 Total 820 1 There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information. Dated: February 28, 2007. Jeffrey Shuren, Associate Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E7-3904 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2006N-0357] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Procedures for the Safe and Sanitary Processing and Importing of Fish and Fishery Products AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration

(FDA)is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Fax written comments on the collection of information by April 6, 2007. ADDRESSES: To ensure that comments on the information collection are received, OMB recommends that written comments be faxed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer, FAX: 202-395-6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonna Capezzuto, Office of the Chief Information Officer (HFA-250), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-4659. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA has submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for review and clearance. Procedures for the Safe and Sanitary Processing and Importing of Fish and Fishery Products—21 CFR Part 123 (OMB Control Number 0910-0354)—Extension FDA regulations in part 123 (21 CFR part 123) mandate the application of hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) principles to the processing of seafood. HACCP is a preventive system of hazard control designed to help ensure the safety of foods. The regulations were issued under FDA's statutory authority to regulate food safety, including section 402(a)(1) and (a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 342(a)(1) and (a)(4)), and became effective on December 18, 1997. Certain provisions in part 123 require that processors and importers of seafood collect and record information. The HACCP records compiled and maintained by a seafood processor primarily consist of the periodic observations recorded at selected monitoring points during processing and packaging operations, as called for in a processor's HACCP plan (e.g., the values for processing times, temperatures, acidity, etc., as observed at critical control points). The primary purpose of HACCP records is to permit a processor to verify that products have been produced within carefully established processing parameters (critical limits) that ensure that hazards have been avoided. HACCP records are normally reviewed by appropriately trained employees at the end of a production lot or at the end of a day or week of production to verify that control limits have been maintained, or that appropriate corrective actions were taken if the critical limits were not maintained. Such verification activities are essential to ensure that the HACCP system is working as planned. A review of these records during the conduct of periodic plant inspections also permits FDA to determine whether the products have been consistently processed in conformance with appropriate HACCP food safety controls. Section 123.12 requires that importers of seafood products take affirmative steps and maintain records that verify that the fish and fishery products they offer for import into the United States were processed in accordance with the HACCP and sanitation provisions set forth in part 123. These records are also to be made available for review by FDA as provided in § 123.12(c). The time and costs of these recordkeeping activities will vary considerably among processors and importers of fish and fishery products, depending on the type and number of products involved, and on the nature of the equipment or instruments required to monitor critical control points. The burdens have been estimated using typical small seafood processing firms as a model because these firms represent a significant proportion of the industry. Costs were estimated for the collection of HACCP data for each type of recordkeeping activity using a labor cost of $15.00 per hour. The burden estimate in table 1 of this document includes only those collections of information under the seafood HACCP regulations that are not already required under other statutes and regulations. The estimate also does not include collections of information that are a usual and customary part of businesses' normal activities. For example, the tagging and labeling of molluscan shellfish (21 CFR 1240.60) is a customary and usual practice among seafood processors. Consequently, the estimates in table 1 of this document account only for information collection and recording requirements attributable to part 123. Upon reevaluation of the burden estimates for part 123, we have determined that PRA requirements do not apply to § 123.10. In the **Federal Register** of September 26, 2006 (71 FR 56154), FDA published a 60-day notice requesting public comment on the information collection provisions. No comments were received. **Table 1.—Estimated Annual Recordkeeping Burden** 1 21 CFR Section 2 No. of Recordkeepers Annual Frequency per Recordkeeping 3 Total Annual Records Hours per Record 4 Total Hours 123.6(a), (b), and

(c)5,500 1 5,500 4.00 22,000 123.12(a)(2)(ii) 1,100 80 88,000 0.20 17,600 123.6(c)(7) 5,500 280 1,540,000 0.30 462,000 123.7(d) 2,200 4 8,800 0.10 880 123.8(d) 5,500 47 258,500 0.10 25,850 123.11(c) 5,500 280 1,540,000 0.10 154,000 123.12(c) 1,100 80 88,000 0.10 8,800 123.12(a)(2) 55 1 55 4.00 220 TOTAL 702,350 1 There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information. 2 These estimates include the information collection requirements in the following sections: § 123.16—Smoked Fish—process controls (see § 123.6(b)) § 123.28(a)—Source Controls—molluscan shellfish (see § 123.6(b)) § 123.28(c) and (d)—Records-molluscan shellfish (see § 123.6(c)(7)) 3 Based on an estimated 280 working days per year. 4 Estimated average time per 8-hour workday unless one-time response. Dated: February 27, 2007. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E7-3915 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2005D-0062] Guidance on Drug Safety Information—Food and Drug Administration's Communication to the Public; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration

(FDA)is announcing the availability of a guidance titled “Drug Safety Information—FDA's Communication to the Public.” This guidance describes FDA's current approach to communicating important drug safety information, including emerging drug safety information, to the public and the factors that influence when such information is communicated. This guidance was developed in connection with FDA's Drug Safety Initiative. This guidance is the final version and supersedes the previously issued draft guidance titled “FDA's Drug Watch for Emerging Drug Safety Information” (70 FR 24606, May 10, 2005). DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on agency guidances at any time. ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of this guidance to the Division of Drug Information (HFD-240), Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your requests. Submit written comments on the guidance to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to *http://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments* . See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the guidance document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul J. Seligman, Associate Director for Safety Policy and Communication, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (HFD-001), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-443-5570. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background FDA is announcing the availability of a guidance entitled “Drug Safety Information—FDA's Communication to the Public.” This guidance describes FDA's current approach to communicating important drug safety information, including emerging drug safety information, to the public and the factors that influence when such information is communicated. For many years, FDA has provided information on drug risks and benefits to healthcare professionals and patients when that information has generated a specific concern or prompted a regulatory action, such as a revision to the drug product's labeling. FDA has been reexamining its risk communication program, including how and when we communicate emerging drug safety information to the public. More recently, FDA has begun taking a more comprehensive approach to making information on potential drug risks available to the public earlier, in some cases while the agency still is evaluating whether any regulatory action is warranted. FDA believes that timely communication of important drug safety information will give healthcare professionals, patients, consumers, and other interested persons access to the most current information concerning the potential risks and benefits of a marketed drug, helping them to make more informed individual treatment choices. FDA's risk communication efforts are part of a larger drug safety initiative that began in November 2004, when FDA announced an initiative to strengthen the safety program for marketed drugs. This initiative included the following:

(1)Sponsoring an independent study by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of the effectiveness of the drug safety system, with emphasis on postmarketing risk assessment and surveillance;

(2)conducting workshops and Advisory Committee meetings regarding complex drug safety and risk management issues, including emerging concerns; and

(3)publishing three risk management guidances. FDA augmented its drug safety initiative in February 2005 by creating an independent Drug Safety Oversight Board to enhance oversight of drug safety decision making within the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). In May 2005, FDA issued a draft guidance titled “FDA's Drug Watch for Emerging Drug Safety Information” (70 FR 24606, May 10, 2005). The draft guidance described a proposal to establish a new communication channel, called the “Drug Watch” Web page, to provide information to the public on emerging drug safety issues. In December 2005, FDA held a public hearing regarding “FDA's Communication of Drug Safety Information” that examined the various risk communication tools employed by FDA. FDA has carefully reviewed the comments it received on the draft guidance (30 comments were submitted to the public docket) and during the public hearing. This final version of the guidance reflects our consideration of these comments, as well as our experience with posting emerging drug safety information. Due to potential confusion between the proposed “Drug Watch” and FDA's existing “MedWatch” program, FDA no longer plans to use the name “Drug Watch” to describe the Web page that contains drug safety information. We have identified drugs that have been the subject of a Public Health Advisory or an Alert on a single Web page, the Index to Drug-Specific Information, linked from FDA's Web site. This is part of our ongoing effort to use and enhance existing FDA communications mechanisms to better convey important drug safety information to the public. In addition, we have revised this guidance to describe the various methods FDA currently uses to communicate established and emerging drug safety information to the public. It should be noted that we will continue to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of the various methods we use to communicate about important drug safety issues, including the mechanisms described in this guidance and the presentation of drug safety information on the Agency Web sites ( *http://www.fda.gov* and *http://www.fda.gov/cder* ). We intend to update this guidance, as appropriate, to reflect any substantial modifications to our communication of drug safety information to the public. This guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The guidance represents the agency's current thinking on this topic. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. II. Comments Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES ) written or electronic comments regarding this document. Submit a single copy of electronic comments or two paper copies of any mailed comments, except that individuals may submit one paper copy. Comments are to be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. III. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 This guidance refers to previously approved collections of information found in FDA regulations. These collections of information are subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). The collections of information in 21 CFR 310.305, 314.80, 314.98, and 600.80 have been approved under OMB control numbers 0910-0230, 0910-0291, and 0910-0308. IV. Electronic Access Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the document at either *http://www.fda.gov/cder/guidance/index.htm* or *http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/default.htm* . Dated: February 28, 2007. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 07-1048 Filed 2-2-07; 10:22 am]

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