Notices. Notice of public workshop

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BILLING CODE 4184-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Immune Globulins for Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases: Antibody Specificity, Potency and Testing; Public Workshop AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice of public workshop. The Food and Drug Administration

(FDA)is announcing a public workshop entitled: Immune Globulins for Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases: Antibody Specificity, Potency and Testing. The purpose of the public workshop is to discuss approaches to identify the most relevant antibody specificities in Immune Globulins for the prevention of infections in patients with primary immune deficiency diseases (PIDD), and current and potential potency tests for Immune Globulins. The public workshop will also include a discussion about the declining measles antibody levels in U.S. licensed Immune Globulins and the potential clinical impact on patients with PIDD. The public workshop sponsors are FDA, the Immune Deficiency Foundation, and the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association. *Date and Time* : The public workshop will be held on April 25, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and April 26, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. *Location* : The public workshop will be held at the Lister Hill Center Auditorium, Building 38A, National Institutes of Health, 8800 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894. *Contact Person* : Rhonda Dawson, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (HFM-302), Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852-1448, 301-827-6129, FAX: 301-827-2843, e-mail: *rhonda.dawson@fda.hhs.gov* . *Registration* : Mail or fax your registration information (including name, title, firm name, address, telephone and fax numbers) to the contact person by April 6, 2007. There is no registration fee for the public workshop. Early registration is recommended because seating is limited. Registration on the day of the public workshop will be provided on a space available basis beginning at 7:30 a.m. If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Rhonda Dawson at least 7 days in advance of the workshop. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The public workshop will feature presentations by national and international experts from government, academic institutions, and industry. The first day of the workshop will include discussions on:

(1)Epidemiology of serious infections in PIDD patients;

(2)review of European and U.S. PIDD registry data;

(3)surveillance questions to address the type, rate, and severity of infections in PIDD patients;

(4)rationale for current potency tests for Immune Globulins;

(5)antibody levels in current Immune Globulins, including those levels to emerging pathogens; and

(6)the development of additional or other useful potency tests. The second day of the workshop will focus on the potential clinical impact on PIDD patients of declining measles antibody levels in U.S. licensed Immune Globulins. *Transcripts* : Transcripts of the public workshop may be requested in writing from the Freedom of Information Office (HFI-35), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, rm. 6-30, Rockville, MD 20857, approximately 15 working days after the public workshop at a cost of 10 cents per page. A transcript of the public workshop will be available on the Internet at *http://www.fda.gov/cber/minutes/workshop-min.htm* . Dated: March 5, 2007. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E7-4313 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Comment Request In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (section 3506(c)(2)(A) of Title 44, United States Code, as amended by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13), the Health Resources and Services Administration

(HRSA)publishes periodic summaries of proposed projects being developed for submission to Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and draft instruments, call the HRSA Reports Clearance Officer on

(301)443-1129. 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

(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. Proposed Project: Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank for Final Adverse Information on Health Care Providers, Suppliers, and Practitioners (OMB No. 0915-0239)—Extension Section 221

(a)of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 specifically directs the Secretary to establish a national health care fraud and abuse data collection program for the reporting and disclosure of certain final adverse actions taken against health care providers, suppliers, and practitioners. A final rule was published October 26, 1999, in the **Federal Register** to implement the statutory requirements of section 1128E of the Social Security Act (The Act) as added by section 221

(a)of HIPAA. The Act requires the Secretary to implement the national health care fraud and abuse data collection program. This data bank is known as the Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank (HIPDB). It contains the following types of information:

(1)Civil judgments against a health care provider, supplier, or practitioner in Federal or State court related to the delivery of a health care item or service;

(2)Federal or State criminal convictions against a health care provider, supplier, or practitioner related to the delivery of a health care item or service;

(3)actions by Federal or State agencies responsible for the licensing and certification of health care providers, suppliers, or practitioners;

(4)exclusion of a health care provider, practitioner or supplier from participation in Federal or State health care programs; and

(5)any other adjudicated actions or decisions that the Secretary shall establish by regulations. Access to this data bank is limited to Federal and State Government agencies and health plans. The reporting forms and the request for information forms (query forms) must be accessed, completed, and submitted to the HIPDB electronically through the HIPDB Web site at *http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov.* All reporting and querying is performed through this secure Web site. Due to overlap in requirements for the HIPDB, some of the National Practitioner Data Bank's burden has been subsumed under the HIPDB. Estimates of burden are as follows: Regulation citation Number of respondents Frequency of responses Hours per response (min.) Total burden hours 61.6(a),

(b)Errors & Omissions 172 4.3 15 184.9 61.6 Revisions/Appeal Status 107 23.25 30 1,243.9 61.7 Reporting by State Licensure Boards 275 70.3 45 14,499.4 61.8 Reporting of State Criminal Convictions 62 8 45 372 61.9 Reporting of Civil Judgments 54 13 45 526.5 61.10(b) Reporting Exclusions from participating in Federal and State Health Care Programs 10 441.4 45 3,310.5 61.11 Reporting of adjudicated actions/decisions 410 12.5 45 3,843.8 61.12 Request for Information—State Licensure Boards 1,000 67.5 5 5,622.8 61.12 Request for Information—State Certification Agencies 16 6 5 8 61.12 Request for Information States/District Attorneys & Law Enforcement 2,000 25 5 4,165 61.12 Request for Information—State Medicaid Fraud Units 47 50 5 195.8 61.12 Request for Information—Health Plans 2,841 263.8 5 62,429.7 61.12 Request for Information—Health Care Providers, Suppliers, Practitioners (Self-query) 37,925 1 25 15,799.6 61.12(a)(4) Request by Researchers for Aggregate Data 1 1 30 .5 61.15 Place Report in Dispute 459 1 5 38.2 61.15 Add a Subject Statement 238 1 45 178.5 61.15 Request for Secretarial Review 43 1 480 344 Entity Registration 2,500 1 60 2,500 Entity Registration—Update 451 1 5 37.6 Entity Reactivation 450 1 60 450 Authorized Agent Designation 100 1 15 25 Authorized Agent Designation—Update 250 1 5 20.8 Account Discrepancy 1,000 1 15 250 Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization 400 1 15 100 Total 116,146.5 Numbers in the table may not add up exactly due to rounding. Send comments to Susan G. Queen, PhD, HRSA Reports Clearance Officer, Room 10-33, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Dated: March 5, 2007. Alexandra Huttinger, Acting Director, Division of Policy Review and Development. [FR Doc. E7-4411 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Comment Request In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), the Health Resources and Services Administration

(HRSA)publishes periodic summaries of proposed projects being developed for submission to the Office of Management and Budget

(301)443-1129. 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

(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. Proposed Project: The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OMB No. 0915-0286)—Extension The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

(OPTN)necessitates certain recordkeeping and reporting requirements in order to perform the functions related to organ transplantation under contract to HHS. OMB requires review and approval of recordkeeping and reporting requirements associated with the final rule governing the operation of the OPTN (42 CFR Part 121) related to Secretarial review and appeals. There are recordkeeping and reporting requirements associated with the process for filing appeals in the case where applicants are rejected for membership or designation in the OPTN. To date, no appeals have been filed. The burden requirements for this process are minimal. The estimate of burden for this process consists of preparing a letter requesting reconsideration and compiling supporting documentation. The estimated annual burden is as follows: Section of final rule Number of respondents Responses per respondent Total responses Hours per response Total burden hours 42 CFR 121.3(c)(4) Appeal for OPTN membership 2 1 2 3 6 42 CFR 121.9(d) Appeal for designation 2 1 2 6 12 Total 4 4 18 Send comments to Susan G. Queen, PhD, HRSA Reports Clearance Officer, Room 10-33, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Dated: March 5, 2007. Alexandra Huttinger, Acting Director, Division of Policy Review and Development. [FR Doc. E7-4412 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed revised information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the National Flood Insurance Program

(NFIP)Community Rating System

(CRS)Coordinator's Manual, accompanying worksheets and application form. The CRS Coordinator's Manual is the primary document used by CRS participating communities that describes the CRS program and the community-based floodplain management activities performed by participating communities. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NFIP CRS was established by Congress in section 541, Community Rating System and Incentives for Community Floodplain Management, of the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994. The CRS was established to

(1)Reduce flood losses;

(2)facilitate accurate insurance rating, and;

(3)promote the awareness of flood insurance. The CRS encourages these goals by providing flood insurance premium discounts to policy holders in those communities that implement activities and programs that directly support the goals stated above. Communities are only eligible to participate in the CRS if they have been found to be compliant with the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP, as determined by the applicable FEMA Regional Office. The data collected from CRS communities, as described in the CRS Coordinator's Manual and by using the worksheets, is used and is necessary to evaluate if the community is implementing the activities to which it has agreed. Collection of Information *Title:* Community Rating System

(CRS)Program—Application Worksheets and Commentary. *Type of Information Collection:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *OMB Number:* 1660-0022. *Form Numbers:* FEMA FORM 81-73, Community Rating System Application. *Abstract:* CRS Application Cover Page, Recertification Worksheet and Modification/Cycle Cover Page are used by a community to apply or renew CRS program participation and specify what activities will be performed by the community. CRS Activity Worksheets are used by the community to provide details in the selected activities based on the CRS Coordinator's Manual. *Affected Public:* State, Local or Tribal Government. *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 8,450 hours. Annual Hour Burden Project/activity Number of respondents Frequency of responses Hour burden per response (hours) Annual responses Total annual hour burden (hours)

(D)= (A × B)

(E)= (C × D) Application Form/Worksheet 150 1 31 150 4,650 Maintenance Form/Worksheet 950 1 4 950 3,800 Total 1,100 1,100 8,450 *Estimated Cost:* There is no expected cost to the respondents. The estimated annual cost to the Federal Government is $2,288,792. *Comments:* Written comments are solicited to

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

(b)evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

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

(d)minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submission of responses. Comments must be submitted on or before May 11, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Chief, Records Management and Privacy, Information Resources Management Branch, Information Technology Services Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 609, Washington, DC 20472. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact William H. Lesser, Program Specialist, Mitigation Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, at

(202)646-2807 for additional information. You may contact the Records Management Branch for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number

(202)646-3347 or e-mail address: *FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov* . Dated: March 6, 2007. John A. Sharetts-Sullivan, Chief, Records Management and Privacy Information Resources Management Branch, Information Technology Services Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E7-4430 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-11-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1687-DR] Alabama; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Alabama (FEMA-1687-DR), dated March 3, 2007, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* March 6, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Alabama is hereby amended to include the Public Assistance program and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of March 3, 2007: Dale, Dallas, Henry, Montgomery, and Wilcox Counties for Individual Assistance. Coffee County for Public Assistance (already designated for Individual Assistance). Henry and Wilcox Counties for Public Assistance. All counties within the State of Alabama are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050, Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Under Secretary for Federal Emergency Management and Director of FEMA. [FR Doc. E7-4431 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1687-DR] Alabama; Major Disaster and Related Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Alabama (FEMA-1687-DR), dated March 3, 2007, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* March 3, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated March 3, 2007, the President declared a major disaster under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act), as follows: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Alabama resulting from severe storms and tornadoes on March 1, 2007, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Alabama. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Individual Assistance in the designated areas and any other forms of assistance under the Stafford Act that you deem appropriate subject to completion of Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs), unless you determine that the incident is of such unusual severity and magnitude that PDAs are not required to determine the need for supplemental Federal assistance pursuant to 44 CFR 206.33(d). Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Other Needs Assistance will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. If Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation are later warranted, Federal funding under these programs will also be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The time period prescribed for the implementation of section 310(a), Priority to Certain Applications for Public Facility and Public Housing Assistance, 42 U.S.C. 5153, shall be for a period not to exceed six months after the date of this declaration. The Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA)hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Director, Department of Homeland Security, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Gracia B. Szczech, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared disaster. I do hereby determine the following area of the State of Alabama to have been affected adversely by this declared major disaster: Coffee County for Individual Assistance. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individual and Household Housing; 97.049, Individual and Household Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050, Individual and Household Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Under Secretary for Federal Emergency Management and Director of FEMA. [FR Doc. E7-4432 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1686-DR] Georgia; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Georgia (FEMA-1686-DR), dated March 3, 2007, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* March 6, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Georgia is hereby amended to include the Public Assistance program and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of March 3, 2007: Baker, Crawford, McDuffie, Mitchell, and Taylor Counties for Individual Assistance. Sumter County for Public Assistance (already designated for Individual Assistance). Baker, Clay, Crawford, McDuffie, Mitchell, Muscogee, Stewart, and Taylor Counties for Public Assistance. All counties within the State of Georgia are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050, Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Under Secretary for Federal Emergency Management and Director of FEMA. [FR Doc. E7-4433 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1686-DR] Georgia; Major Disaster and Related Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Georgia (FEMA-1686-DR), dated March 3, 2007, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* March 3, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated March 3, 2007, the President declared a major disaster under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act), as follows: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Georgia resulting from severe storms and tornadoes during the period of March 1-2, 2007, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Georgia. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Individual Assistance in the designated areas and any other forms of assistance under the Stafford Act that you deem appropriate subject to completion of Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs), unless you determine that the incident is of such unusual severity and magnitude that PDAs are not required to determine the need for supplemental Federal assistance pursuant to 44 CFR 206.33(d). Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Other Needs Assistance will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. If Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation are later warranted, Federal funding under these programs will also be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The time period prescribed for the implementation of section 310(a), Priority to Certain Applications for Public Facility and Public Housing Assistance, 42 U.S.C. 5153, shall be for a period not to exceed six months after the date of this declaration. The Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA)hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Director, Department of Homeland Security, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Michael Bolch, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared disaster. I do hereby determine the following area of the State of Georgia to have been affected adversely by this declared major disaster: Sumter County for Individual Assistance. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individual and Household Housing; 97.049, Individual and Household Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050, Individual and Household Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Under Secretary for Federal Emergency Management and Director of FEMA. [FR Doc. E7-4434 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1678-DR] Oklahoma; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Oklahoma (FEMA-1678-DR), dated February 1, 2007, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* March 5, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Oklahoma is hereby amended to include the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of February 1, 2007: Cleveland and McClain Counties for Public Assistance. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050, Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Under Secretary for Federal Emergency Management and Director of FEMA. [FR Doc. E7-4435 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1673-DR] Missouri; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Missouri (FEMA-1673-DR), dated December 29, 2006, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* March 2, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,

(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Missouri is hereby amended to include the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of December 29, 2006: Callaway, Camden, Marion, and Miller Counties for Public Assistance. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers

(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050, Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Under Secretary for Federal Emergency Management and Director of FEMA. [FR Doc. E7-4436 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5123-N-06] Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment: Notice of Funding Availability for the Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant Program AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: *Comment Due Date:* May 11, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Reports Liaison Officer, Office of Policy Development and Research, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 8228, Washington, DC 20410-6000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Brunson, 202-708-3061, ext. 3852 (this is not a toll-free number), for copies of the proposed forms and other available documents. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Housing and Urban Development will submit the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to:

(1)Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2)Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;

(3)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses). This Notice also lists the following information: *Title of Proposal:* Notice of Funding Availability for the Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant Program. *OMB Control Number:* 2528-0213. *Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use:* The information is being collected to select applicants for award in this statutorily created competitive grant program and to monitor performance of grantees to ensure they meet statutory and program goals and requirements. *Agency Form Numbers:* SF-424, SF-424 Supplemental, HUD-424-CB, SF-LLL, HUD-27300, HUD-2880, HUD-2994, HUD-96010 and HUD-96011. *Members of the Affected Public:* PhD students preparing their dissertations on HUD-related topics. *Estimation of the total number of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of response, and hours of response:* Information pursuant to grant award will be submitted once a year. The following chart details the respondent burden on a quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis: Number of respondents Total annual responses Hours per response Total hours Applicants 80 80 32 2560 Semi-Annual Reports 15 30 4 120 Final Reports 15 15 2 30 Recordkeeping 15 15 4 60 Total 125 140 42 2770 *Status of the proposed information collection:* Pending OMB approval. Authority: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: March 2, 2007. Darlene F. Williams, Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. [FR Doc. E7-4307 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5123-N-05-] Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment: Notice of Funding Availability for the Early Doctoral Student Research Program AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: *Comment Due Date:* May 11, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Reports Liaison Officer, Office of Policy Development and Research, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 8234, Washington, DC 20410-6000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Brunson, 202-708-3061, ext. 3852 (this is not a toll-free number), for copies of the proposed forms and other available documents. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Housing and Urban Development will submit the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to:

(1)Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility,

(2)Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;

(3)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and

(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses). This Notice also lists the following information: *Title of Proposal:* Notice of Funding Availability for the Early Doctoral Student Research Grant Program. *OMB Control Number:* 2528-0216. *Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use:* The information is being collected to select applicants for award in this statutorily created competitive grant program and to monitor performance of grantees to ensure they meet statutory and program goals and requirements. *Agency Form Numbers:* SF-424, SF-424 Supplemental, HUD-424-CB, SF-LLL, HUD-27300, HUD-2880, HUD-2994, HUD-96010 and HUD-96011. *Members of the Affected Public:* PhD students early in their doctoral studies preparing research papers on HUD-related topics. *Estimation of the total number of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of response, and hours of response:* Information pursuant to grant award will be submitted once a year. The following chart details the respondent burden on a quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis: Number of respondents Total annual responses Hours per response Total hours Applicants 80 80 32 2560 Semi-Annual Reports 15 30 4 120 Final Reports 15 15 2 30 Recordkeeping 15 15 4 60 Total 125 140 42 2770 *Status of the proposed information collection:* Pending OMB approval. Authority: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: March 2, 2007. Darlene F. Williams, Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. [FR Doc. E7-4308 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5123-N-04] Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment: Notice of Funding Availability for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: *Comment Due Date:* May 11, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Reports Liaison Officer, Office of Policy Development and Research, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 8234, Washington, DC 20410-6000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Brunson, 202-708-3061, ext. 3852 (this is not a toll-free number), for copies of the proposed forms and other available documents. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Housing and Urban Development will submit the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to:

(1)Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility,

(2)Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;

(3)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and

(HBCU)Program. *OMB Control Number:* 2528-0235. *Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use:* The information is being collected to select applicants for award in this statutorily created competitive grant program and to monitor performance of grantees to ensure they meet statutory and program goals and requirements. *Agency Form Numbers:* SF-424, SF-424 Supplemental, HUD-424-CB, SF-LLL, HUD-2880, HUD-2993, HUD-2994-A, HUD-40076, HUD-96010, HUD-96011 and HUD-27300. *Members of the Affected Public:* Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). *Estimation of the total number of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of response, and hours of response:* Information pursuant to grant award will be submitted once a year. The following chart details the respondent burden on a quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis: Number of respondents Total annual responses Hours per response Total hours Applicants 105 105 200 21,000 Quarterly Report 75 300 24 7,200 Semi-Annual Reports 60 120 48 5,760 Final Reports 15 15 60 900 Recordkeeping 135 135 24 3,240 Total 390 675 356 38,100 *Status of the proposed information collection:* Pending OMB approval. *Authority:* Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: March 2, 2007. Darlene F. Williams, Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. [FR Doc. E7-4309 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-4912-N-21] Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Westpark Master Plan Redevelopment Project, City of Bremerton, WA AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Housing and Urban Development

(HUD)gives this notice to the public, agencies and Indian Tribes on the availability for public review and comment of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the redevelopment of the Westpark public housing community in Bremerton, WA. HUD gives this notice on behalf of the City of Bremerton acting as the Responsible Entity for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)in accordance with 24 CFR 58.4, and jointly the Bremerton Housing Authority

(BHA)acting as lead agency for compliance with the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). This notice is given in accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality regulations at 40 CFR parts 1500-1508. Notice is also given that the City of Bremerton as Responsible Entity has decided to combine the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 process with the NEPA Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)in accordance with 36 CFR 800.8(c). Comments are also being requested on the Section 106 information presented in the Draft EIS as well as on the Section 106 process itself. DATES: Written comments on the Draft EIS must be received by April 20, 2007. Written comments should be addressed to the individual named below under the heading FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . *Public Meeting:* A public meeting will be held during the comment period in order to ensure public participation. The public meeting will be held on March 22, 2007, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The public comment meeting will be held at the Westpark Community Center, 79 Russell Road, Bremerton, WA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrea Spencer, City of Bremerton Department of Community Development, 345 6th Street, Suite 600, Bremerton, WA 98337-1873; telephone number

(360)473-5283; fax number

(360)473-5278; e-mail *Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us.* Copies of the DEIS are available at the above address. The DEIS is also available on the internet and can be viewed or downloaded at: *http://ci.bremerton.wa.us.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Westpark public housing development was originally constructed in the early 1940s to provide temporary homes for defense workers and their families during World War II. The 82-acre site is located in West Bremerton, and is bounded by Kitsap Way on the north, Oyster Bay Road on the east, and State Route 3 on the west. There are currently 631 public housing units on the site, a community center and other community facilities. The existing site is physically isolated and physically deteriorated, and in 2003 it was designated as “blighted” by the City of Bremerton for purposes of community renewal efforts pursuant to the state Community Renewal Law (Chapter 35.81 Revised Code of Washington). The Westpark Redevelopment, sponsored by the Bremerton Housing Authority, would demolish all existing housing structures and infrastructure and redevelop the site as a mixed-use, mixed-income, pedestrian oriented, and a master planned community. It would contain approximately 759 housing units; 60,000 square feet of commercial uses in a 5-acre village center and in mixed-use buildings; and 28 acres of parks and open space. New housing would be for sale and for rent, single family and multi-family, and would incorporate low income, affordable and market rate units to meet a variety of housing needs. All existing public housing units will be replaced either on-site (190 units) or off-site (441), at locations in the City and Kitsap County; no net loss of low income housing units would occur. The project will require relocation of all existing residents. Alternatives to be considered in the EIS include No Action (involving no redevelopment) and a Design Alternative (with a larger retail area, the same number of housing units, and additional stormwater controls). Mitigation measures are identified in the DEIS. Questions may be directed to the individual named above under the heading of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Dated: March 2, 2007. Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. [FR Doc. E7-4447 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary Privacy Act of 1974; as Amended; Amendments to an Existing System of Records AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Proposed amendment of an existing system of records. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior is issuing public notice of its intent to amend an existing Privacy Act system of records notice, Interior, OS-45, “Security Clearance Files and Other Reference Files,” to implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). HSPD-12 requires Federal agencies to use a common identification credential for both logical and physical access to federally controlled facilities and information systems. Accordingly, the National Business Center, within the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, is implementing an identity management system to automate the process of issuing credentials to all Departmental employees, contractors, volunteers and other individuals who require regular, ongoing access to agency facilities and information systems and networks, based on sound criteria to verify an individual's identity, that are strongly resistant to fraud, tampering, counterfeiting, and terrorist exploitation, and that provide for rapid, electronic authentification of personal identity, by a provider whose reliability has been established through an official accreditation process. For this reason, it is renaming and renumbering Interior, OS-45, “Security Clearance Files and Other Reference Files,” as Interior, DOI-45: “HSPD-12: Identity Management System and Personnel Security Files.” DATES: *Effective Date:* U.S.C. 552a(e)(11) requires that the public be provided a 30-day period in which to comment on the agency's intended use of the information in the system of records. The Office of Management and Budget, in its Circular A-130, requires an additional 10-day period (for a total of 40 days) in which to make these comments. Any persons interested in commenting on this proposed amendment may do so by submitting comments in writing to the Office of the Secretary Privacy Act Officer, Sue Ellen Sloca, U.S. Department of the Interior, MS-120 SIB, 1951 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20240, or by e-mail to *Sue_Ellen_Sloca@nbc.gov* . Comments received within 40 days of publication in the **Federal Register** will be considered. The system will be effective as proposed at the end of the comment period unless comments are received which would require a contrary determination. The Department will publish a revised notice if changes are made based upon a review of comments received. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David VanderWeele, Security Specialist, NBC Security Services, MS-1229 MIB, 1849 C St., NW., Washington, DC 20240, or by e-mail to *David_A_Vanderweele@nbc.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In this notice, the Department of the Interior is amending Interior, OS-45, “Security Clearance Files and Other Reference Files” to implement HSPD-12, and is renaming and renumbering it as Interior, DOI-45: “HSPD-12: Identity Management System and Personnel Security Files.” In the process, it is expanding the categories of individuals covered by the system to include all individuals who require regular, ongoing access to Departmental facilities and information systems and networks, and is expending the categories of records in the system to include additional personal identity verification

(PIV)data such as fingerprints and copies of documents used to verify identification. Note: This system notice also does not apply to individuals who require regular, ongoing access to facilities and information systems and networks managed by other Federal agencies on whose behalf the Department issues identification credentials, as a shared-service provider. Although data pertaining to these individuals are stored in the Department's identity management system, their records are covered, respectively, by their individual agency Privacy Act system of records notices. Accordingly, the Department of the Interior proposes to amend the system notice for Interior, OS-45, “Security Clearance Files and Other Reference Files” in its entirety to read as follows: Dated: March 7, 2007. Sue Ellen Sloca, Office of the Secretary Privacy Act Officer. INTERIOR/DOI-45 System Name: HSPD-12: Identity Management System and Personnel Security Files—Interior, DOI-45. System Location: Data covered by this system are maintained at the following locations:

(1)U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, National Business Center, 7301 West Mansfield Avenue, Mail Stop D-7200, Denver, CO 80225; U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, National Business Center, 1849 C St., NW., Mail Stop 1224 MIB, Washington, DC 20240.

(2)Bureau of Indian Affairs: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Human Capital Management, 1011 Indian School Road, NW., Mail Stop 64, Albuquerque, NM 87104.

(3)Bureau of Indian Education: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 769, Albuquerque, NM 87103.

(4)Bureau of Land Management: Bureau of Land Management, Office of Law Enforcement and Security, 1620 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036.

(5)Bureau of Reclamation: Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225.

(6)Minerals Management Service: Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Mail Stop 2050, Herndon, VA 20170.

(7)National Park Service: National Park Service, Office of Human Resources, 1201 Eye Street, NW., 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20005-5912.

(8)Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement: Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue, NW., SIB, Washington, DC 20240.

(9)Office of the Inspector General: Office of the Inspector General, 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 350, Mail Stop 5341, Reston, VA 20191.

(10)Office of the Secretary/National Business Center: See (1), above.

(11)Office of the Solicitor: Office of the Solicitor, Division of Administration, 1849 C St., NW., Mail Stop 6556 MIB, Washington, DC 20240.

(12)U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203.

(13)U.S. Geological Survey: U.S. Geological Survey, 250 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192. Categories Of Individuals Covered By The System:

(1)Individuals who require regular, ongoing access to Departmental facilities, information systems and networks, and/or information classified in the interest of national security, including applicants for employment or contracts with the Department of the Interior, Departmental employees, contractors, students, interns, volunteers, affiliates, and individuals formerly in any of these positions. The system also covers individuals authorized to perform or use services provided in Departmental facilities (e.g., Credit Union, Fitness Center, etc.) Note: This system notice does not apply to occasional visitors or short-term guests to whom the Department issues temporary identification and credentials. These records are covered by Interior/DOI-46, “HSPD-12: Physical Security System Files.” This system notice also does not apply to individuals who require regular, ongoing access to facilities and information systems and networks managed by other Federal agencies on whose behalf the Department issues identification credentials, as a shared-service provider. Although data pertaining to these individuals are stored in the Department's identity management system, their records are covered, respectively, by their individual agency Privacy Act system of records notices. Additionally, this system notice does not apply to individuals accused of security violations or found to be in violation. Records relating to personnel and building security violations will be covered by Interior/OS-18: “Security Complaints and Investigations Files.”

(2)Employees of independent agencies, councils and commissions (which are provided administrative support by the Department of the Interior), whose duties have been designated “special sensitive,” “critical sensitive,” “noncritical sensitive” or “clearance for FEMA special access program.”

(3)Individuals who require regular, ongoing access to facilities and information systems and networks managed by other Federal agencies on whose behalf the Department provides enrollment services but not identification credentials. Note: Information on these individuals is maintained for the minimum time required to process it before secure transmission to another agency's identity management system through a third party enrollment broker. Records pertaining to these individuals are covered, respectively, by their individual agency Privacy Act system of records notices. Categories Of Records In The System:

(1)Copies of forms SF 85, SF 85P, SF 85P-S, SF 86, SF 86A, SF 86C, and FD 258 as supplied by individuals covered by the system.

(2)Name, former names, birth date, birth place, Social Security Number, signature, home address, e-mail address, phone numbers, employment history, residential history, education and degrees earned, names of associates and references and their contact information, citizenship, names of relatives, birthdates and places of relatives, citizenship of relatives, names of relatives who work for the Federal government, criminal history, mental health history, drug use, financial information, fingerprints, summary report of investigation, results of suitability decisions, level of security clearance, date of issuance of security clearance, and requests for appeal.

(3)Copies of letters of transmittal between the Department of the Interior and the Office of Personnel Management concerning the covered individual's background investigation, and copies of certification of clearance status and briefings and/or copies of debriefing certificates signed by the individual, as appropriate. Card files contain case file summaries, case numbers and dispositions of case files following review.

(4)Copies of personal identity verification

(PIV)application forms as supplied by individuals covered by the system.

(5)Records maintained on individuals issued credentials by the Department include the following data fields: Full name, Social Security Number; date of birth; signature; image (photograph); fingerprints; hair color; eye color; height; weight; home address; work address; e-mail address; agency affiliation (i.e., employee, contractor, volunteer, etc.); telephone numbers; PIV card issue and expiration dates; personal identification number (PIN); results of background investigation; PIV request form; PIV registrar approval signature; PIV card serial number; emergency responder designation; copies of “I-9” documents (e.g., driver's license, passport, birth certificate, etc.) used to verify identification or information derived from those documents such as document title, document issuing authority, document number, or document expiration date; level of national security clearance and expiration date; computer system user name; user access and permission rights, authentication certificates; and digital signature information. Authority For Maintenance Of The System: Executive orders 10450, 10865, 12333, and 12356; sections 3301 and 9101 of title 5, U.S. Code; sections 2165 and 2201 of title 42; U.S. Code; sections 781 to 887 of title 50, U.S. Code; parts 5, 732, and 736 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations; Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors, August 27, 2004; 5 U.S.C. 301; Federal Information Security Act (Pub. L. 104-106, sec. 5113); Electronic Government Act (Pub. L. 104-347, section 203); the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501); the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (Pub. L. 105-277, 44 U.S.C. 3504); and the Federal Property and Administrative Act of 1949, as amended. Routine Uses Of Records Maintained In The System, Including Categories Of Users And The Purposes Of Such Uses. The primary purposes of the system are:

(1)To document and support decisions regarding

(a)Clearance for access to classified information;

(b)Suitability, eligibility, and fitness for service of applicants for Federal employment and contract positions, including students, interns, or volunteers to the extent their duties require regular, ongoing access to Departmental facilities and information systems and networks; and

(2)To verify the identity of individuals issued common identification credentials by the Department in compliance with the HSPD-12 directive.

(3)To ensure the safety and security of Departmental facilities and information systems and networks, and their occupants and users. Note: This system interfaces with the Department's physical security system, covered by Interior/DOI-46, “HSPD-12: Physical Security Files,” and the Department's logical security system, covered by Interior/DOI-47, “HSPD-12: Logical Security Files (Enterprise Access Control Service / EACS).” This system will also interface with the Department's Federal Payroll and Personnel System (FPPS), covered by Interior/DOI-85, “Payroll, Attendance, Retirement, and Leave Records.” Disclosures outside the Department of the Interior may be made:

(1)To the Office of Personnel Management for matters concerned with oversight activities (necessary for the Office of Personnel Management to carry out its legally-authorized Government-wide personnel management programs and functions.) (2)(a) To any of the following entities or individuals, when the circumstances set forth in paragraph

(b)are met:

(i)The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ);

(ii)A court or an adjudicative or other administrative body;

(iii)A party in litigation before a court or an adjudicative or other administrative body; or

(iv)Any DOI employee acting in his or her individual capacity if DOI or DOJ has agreed to represent that employee or pay for private representation of the employee;

(b)When:

(i)One of the following is a party to the proceeding or has an interest in the proceeding:

(A)DOI or any component of DOI;

(B)Any other Federal agency appearing before the Office of Hearings and Appeals;

(C)Any DOI employee acting in his or her official capacity;

(D)Any DOI employee acting in his or her individual capacity if DOI or DOJ has agreed to represent that employee or pay for private representation of the employee;

(E)The United States, when DOJ determines that DOI is likely to be affected by the proceeding; and

(ii)DOI deems the disclosure to be:

(A)Relevant and necessary to the proceeding; and

(B)Compatible with the purpose for which the records were compiled.

(3)To a congressional office in response to a written inquiry that an individual covered by the system, or the heir of such individual if the covered individual is deceased, has made to the congressional office about the individual.

(4)To the Federal Protective Service and appropriate Federal, State, local or foreign agencies responsible for investigating emergency response situations or investigating or prosecuting the violation of or for enforcing or implementing a statute, rule, regulation, order or license, when DOI becomes aware of a violation or potential violation of a statute, rule, regulation, order or license.

(5)To an official of another Federal agency to provide information needed in the performance of official duties related to reconciling or reconstructing data files, in support of the functions for which the records were collected and maintained.

(6)To Federal, State, or local agencies that have requested information relevant or necessary to the hiring, firing or retention of an employee, contractor, etc., or the issuance of a security clearance, license, contract, grant or other benefit.

(7)To representatives of the National Archives and Records Administration to conduct records management inspections under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2903 and 2904.

(8)To state and local governments and tribal organizations to provide information needed in response to court order and/or discovery purposes related to litigation.

(9)To an expert, consultant, or contractor (including employees of the contractor) of DOI that performs, on DOI's behalf, services requiring access to these records.

(10)To the Office of Management and Budget when necessary to the review of private relief legislation pursuant to OMB Circular No. A-19.

(11)To other Federal agencies through third party enrollment brokers serving as links in the secure chain of custody for the HSPD-12 process when the Department has entered into agreements with these agencies to provide enrollment services to their employees, contractors, etc. but not identification credentials. Note: In all such instances, the data being disclosed to these agencies through the enrollment brokers is data pertaining to their own employees, contractors, etc., and not data pertaining to Departmental employees, contractors, etc.

(12)To the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the National Agency Check with Inquiries

(NACI)background investigation.

(13)To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when:

(a)It is suspected or confirmed that the security or confidentiality of information in the system of records has been compromised; and

(b)The Department has determined that as a result of the suspected or confirmed compromise there is a risk of harm to economic or property interest, identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by the Department or another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information; and

(c)The disclosure is made to such agencies, entities and persons who are reasonably necessary to assist in connection with the Department's efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm. Disclosure to consumer reporting agencies: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(12), records can be disclosed to consumer reporting agencies as they are defined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Policies And Practices For Storing, Retrieving, Accessing, Retaining, And Disposing Of Records In The System: Storage: Records are stored in paper files and in electronic media. Retrievability: Records are retrievable by name of employee or covered individual, Social Security Number, other ID number, PIV card serial number, image (photograph), or fingerprint. Safeguards: Access to records covered by the system will be permitted only to authorized personnel in accordance with requirements found in the Departmental Privacy Act regulations (43 CFR 2.51). Persons given roles in the PIV process must complete training specific to their roles to ensure they are knowledgeable about how to protect individually identifiable information regardless of how and where it is stored. Paper records are stored in locked file cabinets in a secure area. Electronic records in the identity management system are maintained with safeguards meeting the requirements of 43 CFR 2.51 for automated records, which conform to Office of Management and Budget and Departmental guidelines reflecting the implementation of the Federal Information Security Management Act. The electronic data are protected through user identification, passwords, database permissions, encryption and software controls. Such security measures establish different degrees of access levels for different types of users. An audit trail is maintained and reviewed periodically to identify unauthorized access. A Privacy Impact Assessment was completed to ensure that Privacy Act requirements and personally identifiable information safeguard requirements are met. Retention And Disposal: Although paper records relating to individuals covered by the system are generally retained and disposed of in accordance with General Records Schedule 18, Item 22, approved by the National Archives and Records Administration, a separate records schedule, identified as item 6600 of the Office of the Secretary Consolidated Subject-Function Code Records Disposition Schedule is under development. This schedule prescribes that records are destroyed upon notification of death or not later than five years after separation or transfer of employee, whichever is applicable. Additionally, in accordance with HSPD-12, PIV Cards are deactivated within 18 hours of notification regarding cardholder separation, loss of card, or expiration. The information on PIV Cards is maintained in accordance with General Records Schedule 11, Item 4. PIV Cards are destroyed by cross-cut shredding no later than 90 days after deactivation. System Manager(S) And Address:

(1)HSPD-12 System Manager: Security Manager, U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, National Business Center, 1849 C St., NW., Mail Stop 1229 MIB, Washington, DC 20240.

(2)Bureau Personnel Security System Managers:

(a)Bureau of Indian Affairs: Security Program Supervisor, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Human Capital Management, 1011 Indian School Road, NW., Mail Stop 64, Albuquerque, NM 87104.

(b)Bureau of Indian Education: Personnel Security Specialist, Bureau of Indian Education, Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 769, Albuquerque, NM 87103.

(c)Bureau of Land Management: Chief Security and Intelligence, Bureau of Land Management, Office of Law Enforcement and Security, 1620 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036.

(d)Bureau of Reclamation: Security Specialist, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225.

(e)Minerals Management Service: Personnel Security Specialist, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Mail Stop 2050, Herndon, VA 20170.

(f)National Park Service: Security Officer, National Park Service, Office of Human Resources, 1201 Eye Street, NW., 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20005-5912.

(g)Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement: Personnel Security Officer, Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue, NW., SIB, Washington, DC 20240.

(h)Office of the Inspector General: Security Specialist, Office of the Inspector General, 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 350, Mail Stop 5341, Reston, VA 20191.

(i)Office of the Secretary/National Business Center: Security Manager, National Business Center, MS-1224 MIB, 1849 C St., NW., Washington, DC 20240.

(j)Office of the Solicitor: Director of Administrative Services, Division of Administration, Office of the Solicitor, 1849 C St., NW., MS-6556, Washington, DC 20240.

(k)U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Personnel Security Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4501 N. Fairfax Dr., 3rd Fl., Arlington, VA 22203.

(l)U.S. Geological Survey: Bureau Security Manager, U.S. Geological Survey, 250 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192. Notification Procedure: A request for notification of the existence of electronic records pertaining to the HSPD-12 credentialing process shall be addressed to the HSPD-12 System Manager identified in

(1)above. A request for notification of the existence of paper records pertaining to the personnel security management process shall be addressed to the appropriate Bureau Personnel Security System Manager identified in (2), above. All such requests for notification must be in writing, signed by the requester, include the requester's bureau and office affiliation and work address, if an employee, or the name and address of the bureau and office with whom the requester is associated for purposes of identity credentialing, and address of the facility or name of the system that the requester needed access to, to facilitate location of applicable paper records, if inquiring about paper records, and comply with the content requirements of 43 CFR 2.60. Note: Individuals who require regular, ongoing access to facilities and information systems and networks managed by other Federal agencies on whose behalf the Department issues identification credentials, as a shared-service provider, requesting notification of the existence of identity management and personnel security records pertaining to themselves, must contact the appropriate party identified in this section of the Privacy Act system of records notice published by the agency with which they are affiliated. Record Access Procedure: A request for access to or copies of electronic records pertaining to the HSPD-12 credentialing process shall be addressed to the HSPD-12 System Manager identified in

(1)above. A request for access to or copies of paper records pertaining to the personnel security management process shall be addressed to the appropriate Bureau Personnel Security System Manager identified in (2), above. All such requests must be in writing, signed by the requester, include the requester's bureau and office affiliation and work address, if an employee, or the name and address of the bureau and office with whom the requester is associated for purposes of identity credentialing, and address of the facility or name of the system that the requester needed access to, to facilitate location of applicable paper records, if inquiring about paper records, and comply with the content requirements of 43 CFR 2.63. Note: Individuals who require regular, ongoing access to facilities and information systems and networks managed by other Federal agencies on whose behalf the Department issues identification credentials, as a shared-service provider, requesting access to or copies of identity management and personnel security records pertaining to themselves, must contact the appropriate party identified in this section of the Privacy Act system of records notice published by the agency with which they are affiliated. Contesting Records Procedure: A request for amendment of electronic records pertaining to the HSPD-12 credentialing process shall be addressed to the HSPD-12 System Manager identified in

(1)above. A request for amendment of paper records pertaining to the personnel security management process shall be addressed to the appropriate Bureau Personnel Security System Manager identified in (2), above. All such requests must be in writing, signed by the requester, include the requester's bureau and office affiliation and work address, if an employee, or the name and address of the bureau and office with whom the requester is associated for purposes of identity credentialing, and address of the facility or name of the system that the requester needed access to, to facilitate location of applicable paper records, if inquiring about paper records, and comply with the content requirements of 43 CFR 2.71. Note: Individuals who require regular, ongoing access to facilities and information systems and networks managed by other Federal agencies on whose behalf the Department issues identification credentials, as a shared-service provider, requesting amendment of identity management and personnel security records pertaining to themselves, must contact the appropriate party identified in this section of the Privacy Act system of records notice published by the agency with which they are affiliated. Record Source Categories: Information is obtained from a variety of sources including the employee, contractor, or applicant via use of the SF-85, SF-85P, SF-86, SF-87A and FD 258 and personal interviews; employers' and former employers' records; other Federal agencies supplying data on covered individuals; FBI criminal history records and other databases; financial institutions and credit reports; medical records and health care providers; educational institutions. Other Federal agencies providing HSPD-12 enrollment services to Department of the Interior employees, contractors, etc. through third party enrollment brokers. Exemptions Claimed For The System: None. [FR Doc. E7-4407 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-RK-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Amendment of an Existing System of Records AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Proposed amendment of an existing system of records. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Office of the Secretary is issuing public notice of its intent to amend an existing Privacy Act system of records notice, Interior, DOI—30, “Enterprise Access Control Service (EACS),” to implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). HSPD-12 requires federal agencies to use a common identification credential for both logical and physical access to federally controlled facilities and information systems. Accordingly, the National Business Center, within the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, is planning to link, via Web services, its enterprise information technology directory, the Enterprise Access Control Service (EACS), with the identity management system (operated by the National Business Center) which automates the process of issuing HSPD-12 compliant credentials to all Departmental employees, contractors, volunteers and other individuals who require regular, ongoing access to agency facilities, systems and networks, based on sound criteria to verify an individual's identity, that are strongly resistant to fraud, tampering, counterfeiting, and terrorist exploitation, and that provide for rapid, electronic authentification of personal identity, by a provider whose reliability has been established through an official accreditation process. For this reason, it is renaming and renumbering Interior, DOI-30, “Enterprise Access Control Service (EACS)” as Interior, DOI-47: “HSPD-12: Logical Security Files (Enterprise Access Control Service/EACS).” DATES: *Effective Date:* 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(11) requires that the public be provided a 30-day period in which to comment on the agency's intended use of the information in the system of records. The Office of Management and Budget, in its Circular A-130, requires an additional 10-day period (for a total of 40 days) in which to make these comments. Any persons interested in commenting on this proposed amendment may do so by submitting comments in writing to the Office of the Secretary Privacy Act Officer, Sue Ellen Sloca, U.S. Department of the Interior, MS-120 SIB, 1951 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20240, or by e-mail to *Sue_Ellen_Sloca@nbc.gov* . Comments received within 40 days of publication in the **Federal Register** will be considered. The system will be effective as proposed at the end of the comment period unless comments are received which would require a contrary determination. The Department will publish a revised notice if changes are made based upon a review of comments received. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard A. Delph, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of the Secretary, Department of the Interior, 625 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 20170 or by e-mail to *Richard_Delph@ios.doi.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In this notice, the Department of the Interior is amending Interior, DOI-30, “Enterprise Access Control Service (EACS),” to implement HSPD-12, and is renaming and renumbering it as Interior, DOI-47: “HSPD-12: Logical Security Files (Enterprise Access Control Service/EACS).” In the process, it is expanding the categories of individuals covered by the system to include all individuals authorized to access DOI systems and networks, e.g., volunteers and other individuals who require regular, ongoing access to Departmental information systems and networks, individuals who have been issued HSPD-12 compliant credentials from other Federal agencies who require access to Departmental information systems and networks, etc. Accordingly, the Department of the Interior proposes to amend the system notice for Interior, DOI-30, “Enterprise Access Control Service (EACS)” in its entirety to read as follows: Dated: March 7, 2007. Sue Ellen Sloca, Office of the Secretary Privacy Act Officer. INTERIOR/DOI-47 SYSTEM NAME: HSPD-12: Logical Security Files (Enterprise Access Control Service/EACS)—Interior, DOI-47 SYSTEM LOCATION:

(1)Data covered by this system are maintained at two primary master sites at the following locations under the Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of the Secretary, Office of the Chief Information Officer, at:

(a)The Enterprise Hosting Center, Reston, VA, and

(b)The Enterprise Hosting Center, Denver, CO.

(2)DOI bureau and office replicas of the master database of the EACS are located at strategic Departmental locations. CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:

(1)Individuals who require access to Departmental networks, information systems, and e-mail services, including Departmental employees, contractors, students, interns, volunteers, etc. Note: All of these individuals are required to have HSPD-12 compliant credentials issued from the National Business Center, within the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, if they are employed by DOI for more than 180 days.

(2)Individuals who have been issued HSPD-12 compliant credentials from other Federal agencies who require access to Departmental networks, information systems and e-mail services. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: The following information may be retained in EACS: User full legal name, system login name, work e-mail address, web home page address, work address, work phone number, other contact information, user access and permission rights, password hash values, HSPD-12 authentication, digital signature, encryption, and/or other NIST specified certificates, along with the date and time of signature retained on the signed document, and supervisor's name. Note: This list is not intended to be a full list of all information currently stored in the EACS. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301; the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501); the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (Pub. L. 105-277, 44 U.S.C. 3504); and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors, August 27, 2004. Routine uses of records maintained in the system including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: The primary purposes of the system are:

(1)To provide a common authoritative directory service for the purpose of ensuring the security of DOI computer networks, resources and information and protecting them from unauthorized access, tampering or destruction;

(2)To authenticate and verify that all persons accessing DOI computer networks, resources and information are properly authorized to access them;

(3)To ensure that persons signing official digital documents are indeed the persons represented and to provide for non-repudiation of the use of an electronic signature; and

(4)To enable an individual to encrypt and decrypt documents for secure transmission. Note: This system interfaces with the Department's identify management system and personnel security files, covered by Interior/DOI-45, “HSPD-12: Identity Management System and Personnel Security Files.” Disclosures outside the Department of the Interior may be made:

(1)To an expert, consultant, or contractor (including employees of the contractor) of DOI that performs, on DOI's behalf, services requiring access to these records.

(2)To the Federal Protective Service and appropriate Federal, State, local or foreign agencies responsible for investigating emergency response situations or investigating or prosecuting the violation of or for enforcing or implementing a statute, rule, regulation, order or license, when DOI becomes aware of a violation or potential violation of a statute, rule, regulation, order or license.

(a)To any of the following entities or individuals, when the circumstances set forth in paragraph

(b)are met:

(i)The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ);

(ii)A court or an adjudicative or other administrative body;

(iii)A party in litigation before a court or an adjudicative or other administrative body; or

(iv)Any DOI employee acting in his or her individual capacity if DOI or DOJ has agreed to represent that employee or pay for private representation of the employee;

(b)When:

(i)One of the following is a party to the proceeding or has an interest in the proceeding:

(A)DOI or any component of DOI;

(B)Any other Federal agency appearing before the Office of Hearings and Appeals;

(C)Any DOI employee acting in his or her official capacity;

(D)Any DOI employee acting in his or her individual capacity if DOI or DOJ has agreed to represent that employee or pay for private representation of the employee;

(E)The United States, when DOJ determines that DOI is likely to be affected by the proceeding; and

(ii)DOI deems the disclosure to be:

(A)Relevant and necessary to the proceeding; and

(B)Compatible with the purpose for which the records were compiled.

(4)To a congressional office in response to a written inquiry that an individual covered by the system, or the heir of such individual if the covered individual is deceased, has made to the congressional office about the individual.

(6)To representatives of the General Services Administration or the National Archives and Records Administration to conduct records management inspections under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2903 and 2904.

(7)To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when:

(a)It is suspected or confirmed that the security or confidentiality of information in the system of records has been compromised; and

(c)The disclosure is made to such agencies, entities and persons who are reasonably necessary to assist in connection with the Department's efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: STORAGE: Records are stored in electronic media on hard disks and magnetic tapes. RETRIEVABILITY: Records are retrievable from EACS by any defined field within the record. These fields include, but are not limited to: user name, full legal name, digital certificate, and Web home address or e-mail address. SAFEGUARDS: The computer systems in which records are stored are located in computer facilities that are secured by alarm systems and off-master key access. EACS access granted to individuals is password-protected. In the event that EACS is used to validate a user's authentication certificate against existing data within the system, access to the user's authentication certificate will require the use of a Personal Identification Number

(PIN)known only to the user. Each person granted access to the system must be individually authorized to use the system. A Privacy Act Warning Notice will appear on the monitor screen when first displayed. Backup tapes are transported in a locked container under armed guard escort and are stored in a locked and controlled room in a secure, off-site location. A Privacy Impact Assessment was completed to ensure that Privacy Act requirements and personally identifiable information safeguard requirements are met. RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: Records relating to persons covered by this system are retained in accordance with a separate records schedule, identified as item 6600 of the Office of the Secretary Consolidated Subject-Function Code Records Disposition Schedule currently under development. SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:

(1)EACS Manager, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of the Secretary, Department of the Interior, 625 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 20170.

(2)Bureau Security Managers: a. Bureau of Indian Affairs: Director, Office of Information Technology Security & Privacy, Office of the Chief Information Officer—Indian Affairs, 625 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 20170. b. Bureau of Indian Education: Director, Office of Information Technology Security & Privacy, Office of the Chief Information Officer—Indian Affairs, 625 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 20170. c. Bureau of Land Management: Division Chief, IT Security, Bureau of Land Management, Information Resources Management, 1849 C St., NW., Mail Stop 700LS, Washington, DC 20240. d. Bureau of Reclamation: Deputy Chief Information Officer, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225. e. Minerals Management Service: IT Specialist, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Mail Stop 2200, Herndon, VA 20170. f. National Park Service: Security Program Manager, National Park Service, 1201 Eye Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. g. Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement: Logical Security Officer, Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave., NW., Mail Stop 344 SIB, Washington, DC 20240. h. Office of the Inspector General: Logical Security Manager, U.S. Geological Survey, 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 230, Reston, VA 20191. i. Office of the Secretary/National Business Center: Logical Security Manager, National Business Center, 7301 W. Mansfield Ave., D 2130, Denver, CO 80235. j. Office of the Solicitor: Chief Information Officer, Division of Administration, Office of the Solicitor, 1849 C St., NW., Mail Stop 6556 MIB, Washington, DC 20240. k. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: AD IRTM, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., 3rd Fl., Arlington, VA 22203. l. U.S. Geological Survey: Bureau Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 8987 Yellow Brick Road, Baltimore, MD 21237. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: An individual requesting notification of the existence of records on himself or herself should address his/her request to the appropriate Bureau Security Manager identified in (2), above. The request must be in writing and signed by the requester. It must include the requester's full name, bureau and office affiliation, and work address. (See 43 CFR 2.60.) RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURE: An individual requesting access to records on himself or herself should address his/her request to the appropriate Bureau Security Manager identified in (2), above. The request must be in writing and signed by the requester. It must include the requester's full name, bureau and office affiliation, and work address. (See 43 CFR 2.63.) CONTESTING RECORDS PROCEDURE: An individual requesting amendment of records on himself or herself should address his/her request to the appropriate Bureau Security Manager identified in (2), above. The request must be in writing and signed by the requester. It must include the requester's full name, bureau and office affiliation, and work address. (See 43 CFR 2.71.) RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: Information is obtained from individuals covered by the system, supervisors, and designated approving officials, certificate issuing authorities, and network systems officials, as well as the National Business Center's identity management system (covered by Interior, DOI-45: “HSPD-12: Identity Management System and Personnel Security Files).” EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. [FR Doc. E7-4408 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-RK-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary Privacy Act of 1974; as Amended; Deletion of an Existing System of Records AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Proposed deletion of an existing system of records. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior is issuing public notice of its intent to delete an existing Privacy Act system of records notice, Interior, DOI-15, “Authenticated Computer Access and Signature System.” It was previously published in the **Federal Register** on January 5, 2005 (70 FR 1262). Records covered by this notice are being incorporated into an amendment of Interior, OS-45, “Security Clearance Files and Other Reference Files,” which is being updated to implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), and is being renamed and renumbered as Interior, DOI-45, “HSPD-12: Identity Management System and Personnel Security Files.” HSPD-12 requires Federal agencies to use a common identification credential for both logical and physical access to federally controlled facilities and information systems. DATES: *Effective Date:* 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(11) requires that the public be provided a 30-day period in which to comment on the agency's intended use of the information in the system of records. The Office of Management and Budget, in its Circular A-130, requires an additional 10-day period (for a total of 40 days) in which to make these comments. Because records covered by this notice are still being collected and maintained by the Department of the Interior, this deletion notice will be effective at the end of the comment period for Interior, DOI-45, HSPD-12: “Identity Management System and Personnel Security Files,” which is being published concurrently with this deletion notice, unless comments are received which would require a contrary determination vis-à-vis Interior, DOI-45. Should the Department receive comments that require that it republish Interior, DOI-45, this deletion notice will be effective on the date on which the revised notice for Interior, DOI-45 becomes effective. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue Ellen Sloca, Office of the Secretary Privacy Act Officer, 1951 Constitution Avenue, NW., MS-120 SIB, Washington, DC 20240, at 202-208-6045, or by e-mail to *sue_ellen_sloca@nbc.gov.* Signed: March 7, 2007. Sue Ellen Sloca, Office of the Secretary Privacy Act Officer. [FR Doc. E7-4413 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-RK-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Amendment of an Existing System of Records AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Proposed amendment of an existing system of records. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Office of the Secretary is issuing public notice of its intent to amend an existing Privacy Act system of records notice, Interior, OS-01, “Computerized ID Security System,” to implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and to clarify its interpretation of 5 U.S.C. 6106. HSPD-12 requires federal agencies to use a common identification credential for both logical and physical access to federally controlled facilities and information systems. Accordingly, the National Business Center, within the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, is integrating its computerized smart-card physical security system with the identity management system which automates the process of issuing credentials to all Departmental employees, contractors, volunteers and other individuals who require regular, ongoing access to agency facilities, systems and networks based on sound criteria to verify an individual's identity, that are strongly resistant to fraud, tampering, counterfeiting, and terrorist exploitation, and that provide for rapid, electronic authentification of personal identity, by a provider whose reliability has been established through an official accreditation process. It is also expanding the coverage of this system to include all locations, Departmentwide, both Federal buildings and Federally-leased space, where paper-based physical security logs and registers have been established, in addition to or in place of smart-card access control systems. For this reason, it is renaming and renumbering this Privacy Act system notice as Interior, DOI-46: “HSPD-12: Physical Security Files.” DATES: *Effective Date:* 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(11) requires that the public be provided a 30-day period in which to comment on the agency's intended use of the information in the system of records. The Office of Management and Budget, in its Circular A-130, requires an additional 10-day period (for a total of 40 days) in which to make these comments. Any persons interested in commenting on this proposed amendment may do so by submitting comments in writing to the Office of the Secretary Privacy Act Officer, Sue Ellen Sloca, U.S. Department of the Interior, MS-120 SIB, 1951 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20240, or by e-mail to *Sue_Ellen_Sloca@nbc.gov* . Comments received within 40 days of publication in the **Federal Register** will be considered. The system will be effective as proposed at the end of the comment period unless comments are received which would require a contrary determination. The Department will publish a revised notice if changes are made based upon a review of comments received. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David VanderWeele, Security Specialist, NBC Security Services, MS-1229 MIB, 1849 C St., NW., Washington, DC 20240, or by e-mail to *David_A_Vanderweele@nbc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In this notice, the Department of the Interior

(DOI)is amending Interior, OS-01, “Computerized ID Security System” to implement HSPD-12, and is renaming and renumbering it as Interior, DOI-46: “HSPD-12: Physical Security Files.” In the process, it is expanding the categories of individuals covered by the system to include all individuals who have access to DOI facilities, and the categories of records covered by the system notice to include additional personal identity verification

(PIV)data such as fingerprints. It is also clarifying its interpretation of 5 U.S.C. 6106 by deleting the note that follows the list of the routine uses of the records maintained in the system. This note concerned disclosures within DOI of data pertaining to the date and time of entry and exit of an agency employee working in the District of Columbia. Accordingly, the Department of the Interior proposes to amend the system notice for Interior, OS-01, “Computerized ID Security System” in its entirety to read as follows: Dated: March 7, 2007. Sue Ellen Sloca, Office of the Secretary Privacy Act Officer. INTERIOR/DOI-46 SYSTEM NAME: HSPD-12: Physical Security Files—Interior, DOI-46. SYSTEM LOCATION:

(1)Data covered by this system are maintained at the following main locations:

(a)U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, National Business Center, Computer Center, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240; and

(b)U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, National Business Center, 7301 W. Mansfield Ave., MS D-2130, Denver, CO 80235-2300.

(2)Portions of the data covered by this system are also maintained at other Department of the Interior locations, both Federal buildings and Federally-leased space, where staffed guard stations have been established in facilities that have installed a smart card ID system, and/or paper-based physical security logs and registers, as well as the physical security office(s) of those locations. A list of these locations (as applicable to each bureau) is maintained by each bureau's Security Manager, whose address is provided under item

(2)in System Manager and Address, below. CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:

(1)Individuals who require regular, ongoing access to Departmental facilities, including Departmental employees, contractors, students, interns, volunteers, affiliates, and individuals formerly in any of these positions. The system also includes individuals authorized to perform or use services provided in Departmental facilities (e.g., Credit Union, Fitness Center, etc.) NOTE: All of these individuals are required to have HSPD-12 compliant credentials issued from the National Business Center, within the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, if they are employed by DOI for more than 180 days.

(2)Individuals who have been issued HSPD-12 compliant credentials from other Federal agencies who require access to Departmental facilities.

(3)Visitors and other individuals who require infrequent access to Department facilities including services provided in Departmental facilities (e.g., Departmental Museum, Indian Arts and Crafts Shop, etc.) CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

(1)Records maintained on individuals issued HSPD-12 compliant credentials by the Department and by other Federal agencies include the following data fields: full name, Social Security Number; date of birth; signature; image (photograph); fingerprints; hair color; eye color; height; weight; home address; work address; e-mail address; agency affiliation (i.e., employee, contractor, volunteer, etc.); telephone number; personal identity verification

(PIV)card issue and expiration dates; personal identification number (PIN); results of background investigation; PIV request form; PIV registrar approval signature; PIV card serial number; emergency responder designation; copies of “I-9” documents (e.g., driver's license, passport, birth certificate, etc.) used to verify identification or information derived from those documents such as document title, document issuing authority, document number, or document expiration date; level of national security clearance and expiration date; computer system user name; user access and permission rights, authentication certificates; and digital signature information.

(2)Records maintained on visitors and other individuals who require infrequent access to Department facilities include the following data fields: Full name, signature; image (photograph), Social Security Number (or one of the following: Driver's License number, “Green Card” number, Visa number, or other ID number), images of relevant ID document(s), U.S. Citizenship (yes or no/logical data field), date of entry, time of entry, location of entry, time of exit, location of exit, purpose for entry, agency point of contact, company name, security access category, and access status. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: 5 U.S.C. 301; Federal Information Security Act (Pub. L. 104-106, sec. 5113); Electronic Government Act (Pub. L. 104-347, sec. 203); the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501); the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (Pub. L. 105-277, 44 U.S.C. 3504); Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors, August 27, 2004; Federal Property and Administrative Act of 1949, as amended; 5 U.S.C. 301; and Presidential Memorandum on Upgrading Security at Federal Facilities, June 28, 1995. ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES: The primary purposes of the system are:

(1)To ensure the safety and security of DOI facilities and their occupants in which the system is installed.

(2)To verify that all persons entering DOI facilities or other Government facilities with smart card systems are authorized to enter them.

(3)To verify that all persons entering DOI facilities or other Government facilities without smart cards are authorized to enter them. Note: This system interfaces with the Department's identify management system and personnel security files, covered by Interior/DOI-45, “HSPD-12: Identity Management System and Personnel Security Files.” Disclosures outside the Department of the Interior may be made:

(1)To an expert, consultant, or contractor (including employees of the contractor) of DOI that performs, on DOI's behalf, services requiring access to these records.

(3)To another agency with a similar HSPD-12 (PIV/smart card) system when a person with identification credentials issued by the Department desires access to that agency's facilities.

(a)To any of the following entities or individuals, when the circumstances set forth in paragraph

(b)are met:

(i)The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ);

(ii)A court or an adjudicative or other administrative body;

(iii)A party in litigation before a court or an adjudicative or other administrative body; or

(iv)Any DOI employee acting in his or her individual capacity if DOI or DOJ has agreed to represent that employee or pay for private representation of the employee;

(b)When:

(i)One of the following is a party to the proceeding or has an interest in the proceeding:

(A)DOI or any component of DOI;

(B)Any other Federal agency appearing before the Office of Hearings and Appeals;

(C)Any DOI employee acting in his or her official capacity;

(D)Any DOI employee acting in his or her individual capacity if DOI or DOJ has agreed to represent that employee or pay for private representation of the employee;

(E)The United States, when DOJ determines that DOI is likely to be affected by the proceeding; and

(ii)DOI deems the disclosure to be:

(A)Relevant and necessary to the proceeding; and

(B)Compatible with the purpose for which the records were compiled.

(5)To a congressional office in response to a written inquiry that an individual covered by the system, or the heir of such individual if the covered individual is deceased, has made to the congressional office about the individual.

(6)To an official of another Federal agency to provide information needed in the performance of official duties related to reconciling or reconstructing data files, in support of the functions for which the records were collected and maintained.

(7)To representatives of the General Services Administration or the National Archives and Records Administration to conduct records management inspections under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2903 and 2904.

(8)To another agency with a similar HSPD-12 (PIV/smart card) system when it controls access to facilities occupied by the agency.

(9)To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when:

(a)It is suspected or confirmed that the security or confidentiality of information in the system of records has been compromised; and

(c)The disclosure is made to such agencies, entities and persons who are reasonably necessary to assist in connection with the Department's efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: STORAGE: Records are stored in electronic media and in paper files. RETRIEVABILITY: Records are retrievable by name, Social Security Number, other ID number, image (photograph), fingerprint, organization/office of assignment, agency point of contact, company name, security access, category, date of entry, time of entry, location of entry, time of exit, location of exit, ID security card issue date, ID security card expiration date, and ID security card serial number. SAFEGUARDS: Access to records covered by the system will be permitted only to authorized personnel in accordance with requirements found in the Departmental Privacy Act regulations (43 CFR 2.51). Paper records are stored in locked file cabinets in a secure area. Electronic records are maintained with safeguards meeting the requirements of 43 CFR 2.51 for automated records, which conform to Office of Management and Budget and Departmental guidelines reflecting the implementation of the Federal Information Security Management Act. The computer servers in which records are stored are located in computer facilities that are secured by alarm systems and off-master key access. The computer servers themselves are password-protected. Access granted to individuals at guard stations is password-protected; each person granted access to the system at guard stations must be individually authorized to use the system. A Privacy Act Warning Notice appears on the monitor screen when records containing information on individuals are first displayed. Data exchanged between the servers and the client PCs at the guard stations and badging office are encrypted. Backup tapes are stored in a locked and controlled room in a secure, off-site location. A Privacy Impact Assessment was completed to ensure that Privacy Act requirements and personally identifiable information safeguard requirements are met. RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: Records relating to persons covered by this system are retained in accordance with General Records Schedule 18, Item No. 17. Unless retained for specific, ongoing security investigations:

(1)Records relating to individuals other than employees are destroyed two years after ID security card expiration date.

(2)Records relating to date and time of entry and exit of employees are destroyed two years after date of entry and exit.

(3)All other records relating to employees are destroyed two years after ID security card expiration date. SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:

(1)Security Manager, Physical Security Office, Division of Employee and Public Services, National Business Center, MS-1224, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20240.

(2)Bureau Physical Security Managers:

(a)Bureau of Indian Affairs: Indian Affairs Homeland Security Coordinator, 1849 C St., NW., Mail Stop 4160 MIB, Washington, DC 20240.

(b)Bureau of Indian Education: Indian Affairs Homeland Security Coordinator, 1849 C St., NW., Mail Stop 4160 MIB, Washington, DC 20240.

(c)Bureau of Land Management: Chief Security and Intelligence, Bureau of Land Management, Office of Law Enforcement and Security, 1620 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036.

(d)Bureau of Reclamation: Reclamation Security Officer, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225.

(e)Minerals Management Service: IT Specialist, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Mail Stop 2050, Herndon, VA 20170.

(f)National Park Service: Law Enforcement, Security and Emergency Service Manager, National Park Service, Security and Intelligence Branch, 1201 I

(Eye)St., NW., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20005.

(g)Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement: Security Officer, Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave., NW., Mail Stop 344 SIB, Washington, DC 20240.

(h)Office of the Inspector General: Support Services Supervisor, Office of the Inspector General, 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 350, Mail Stop 5341, Reston, VA 20191.

(i)Office of the Secretary/National Business Center: Office of the Secretary/National Business Center: Security Manager, National Business Center, Mail Stop 1224 MIB, 1849 C St., NW., Washington, DC 20240.

(j)Office of the Solicitor: Director of Administrative Services, Division of Administration, Office of the Solicitor, 1849 C St., NW., Mail Stop 6556 MIB, Washington, DC 20240.

(k)U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Security and Emergency Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203.

(l)U.S. Geological Survey: Bureau Security Manager, U.S. Geological Survey, 250 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: An individual requesting notification of the existence of records on himself or herself maintained at either of the two main system locations should address his/her request to the Security Manager identified in (1), above. A request for notification of the existence of physical security records located at any other location should be addressed to the appropriate Bureau Security Manager identified in (2), above. The request must be in writing, signed by the requester, and include the requester's bureau and office affiliation and the address of the facility to which the requester needed access to facilitate location of the applicable records. (See 43 CFR 2.60.) RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURE: An individual requesting access to records maintained on himself or maintained at either of the two main system locations should address his/her request to the Security Manager identified in (1), above. A request for access to physical security records located at any other location should be addressed to the appropriate Bureau Security Manager identified in (2), above. The request must be in writing, signed by the requester, and include the requester's bureau and office affiliation and the address of the facility to which the requester needed access to facilitate location of the applicable records. (See 43 CFR 2.63.) CONTESTING RECORDS PROCEDURE: An individual requesting amendment of a record maintained on himself or herself at either of the two main system locations should address his/her request to the Security Manager identified in (1), above. A request for amendment of physical security records located at any other location should be addressed to the appropriate Bureau Security Manager identified in (2), above. The request must be in writing, signed by the requester, and include the requester's bureau and office affiliation and the address of the facility to which the requester needed access to facilitate location of the applicable records. (See 43 CFR 2.71.) RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: Information is obtained from individuals covered by the system, supervisors, and designated approving officials, as well as records supplied by the National Business Center's identity management system, other Federal agencies issuing HSPD-12 compliant cards, and HSPD-12 compliant cards carried by individuals seeking access to Departmental and other Federal facilities occupied by agency employees. EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. [FR Doc. E7-4414 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-RK-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for Eggert's Sunflower (Helianthus eggertii) AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of document availability. SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the availability of the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for Eggert's sunflower ( *Helianthus eggertii* ) (Monitoring Plan). The status of Eggert's sunflower will be monitored over a 5-year period from 2006 through 2010, through annual evaluation of information routinely being collected by seven agencies that have entered into long-term management agreements with us covering 27 populations of Eggert's sunflowers, combined with a total census of these populations during the second and fifth year of the monitoring period. ADDRESSES: Copies of the Monitoring Plan are available by request from the Field Supervisor, Fish and Wildlife Service, 446 Neal Street, Cookeville, Tennessee 38501 (telephone 931-528-6481; fax: 931-528-7074). This Monitoring Plan is also available on the World Wide Web at *http://www.fws.gov/cookeville* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Geoff Call, Recovery Coordinator, at the above Cookeville address, at *geoff_call@fws.gov* , or at 931/528-6481, extension 213. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Eggert's sunflower is a perennial member of the aster family (Asteraceae) known only from Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The species is commonly associated with the barrens/woodland ecosystem. It occurs on rolling-to-flat uplands and in full sun or partial shade. It is often found in open fields or in thickets along woodland borders and with other tall herbs and small trees. It persists in, and may even invade, roadsides, power line rights-of-way, or fields that have suitable open habitat. Eggert's sunflower was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act

(Act)on May 22, 1997 (62 FR 27973). At the time of listing, there were 34 known Eggert's sunflower sites occurring in 1 site in 1 county in Alabama, 13 sites in 5 counties in Kentucky, and 20 sites in 8 counties in Tennessee. When the Recovery Plan for this species was finalized in 1999, there was 1 known site in Alabama, 27 sites in 6 counties in Kentucky, and 203 sites in 12 counties in Tennessee. Presently, there are 287 known Eggert's sunflower sites distributed across 3 counties in Alabama, 9 counties in Kentucky, and 15 counties in Tennessee. On August 18, 2005, we published a final rule removing Eggert's sunflower from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (70 FR 48482). Our decision to delist this species was based on a review of all available data, which indicated that the species was more widespread and abundant than was documented at the time of listing, was more resilient and less vulnerable to certain activities than previously thought, and is now protected on Federal, State, and county lands. Section 4(g)(1) of the Act requires that we implement a system, in cooperation with the States, to monitor all species that have been delisted, or removed from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants, due to recovery for at least 5 years following delisting. The purpose of this post-delisting monitoring is to verify that a species delisted due to recovery remains secure from risk of extinction after it no longer has the protections of the Act. In keeping with that mandate, we developed this Monitoring Plan in cooperation with the States of Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. We are responsible for compliance with section 4(g) and must remain actively engaged in all phases of the post-delisting monitoring. The Draft Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for Eggert's sunflower was available for public comment from August 18, 2005 through September 19, 2005 (70 FR 48577). The only response we received was from the State of Tennessee, which supported the plan. Since we had no additional information provided to us during the comment period, we have finalized the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan with no changes from the draft. The Monitoring Plan is designed to track the population status of Eggert's sunflower by using information routinely collected by our partners on a yearly basis as well as a total population census during the second and fifth years of the monitoring period for the 27 populations that occur on public lands. We will also annually evaluate the effectiveness of the Cooperative Management Agreements in protecting Eggert's sunflower populations on these public lands. If we determine at the end of the 5-year post-delisting monitoring period that “recovered” status is still appropriate and factors that led to the listing of Eggert's sunflower, or any new factors, remain sufficiently reduced or eliminated, monitoring may be reduced or terminated. If data show that the species is declining or if one or more factors that have the potential to cause a decline are identified, we will continue monitoring beyond the 5-year period and may modify the Monitoring Plan based on an evaluation of the results of the initial Monitoring Plan, or reinitiate listing if necessary. Author The primary author of this proposed rule is Geoff Call (see ADDRESSES section). Authority The authority for this action is the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). Dated: December 19, 2006. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region. [FR Doc. E7-4367 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Buck Island, Green Cay, and Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuges in the U.S. Virgin Islands AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment; request for comments. SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, intend to gather information necessary to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and associated environmental documents for Buck Island, Green Cay, and Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuges. We furnish this notice in compliance with our comprehensive conservation planning policy to advise other agencies and the public of our intentions, and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to be considered in the planning process. DATES: To ensure consideration, we must receive your written comments by April 11, 2007. ADDRESSES: Send your comments or requests for more information to Ms. Susan Silander, Refuge Manager, Caribbean Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex, P.O. Box 510, Boquerón, PR 00622; *Telephone:* 787/851-7258; or electronically to: *susan_silander@fws.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: With this notice, we initiate the process for developing a comprehensive conservation plan for Buck Island, Green Cay, and Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuges with headquarters in Boquerón, Puerto Rico. The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), requires the Service to develop a comprehensive conservation plan for each national wildlife refuge. The purpose in developing a comprehensive conservation plan is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year strategy for achieving refuge purposes and contributing toward the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of fish and wildlife management, conservation, legal mandates, and Service policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife and their habitats, plans identify wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and environmental education and interpretation. We establish each unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System with specific purposes. We use these purposes to develop and prioritize management goals and objectives within the National Wildlife Refuge System mission, and to guide which public uses will occur on these refuges. The planning process is a way for us and the public to evaluate management goals and objectives for the best possible conservation efforts of these important wildlife habitats, while providing for wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities that are compatible with each refuge's establishing purposes and the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System. We will conduct a comprehensive conservation planning process that will provide opportunity for Tribal, State, and local governments; agencies; organizations; and the public to participate in issue scoping and public comment. We request input for issues, concerns, ideas, and suggestions for the management of the Buck Island, Green Cay, and Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuges, with headquarters in Boquerón, Puerto Rico. We invite anyone interested to respond to the following two questions: 1. What problems or issues do you want to see addressed in the comprehensive conservation plan? 2. What improvements would you recommend for the Buck Island, Green Cay, and Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuges? We have provided the above questions for your optional use; you are not required to provide information to us. Our Planning Team developed these questions to gather information about individual issues and ideas concerning these refuges. Our Planning Team will use comments it receives as part of the planning process; however, we will not reference individual comments in our reports or directly respond to them. We will also give the public an opportunity to provide input at an open house and public scoping meetings during 2007, to identity issues to be addressed in the plan. These events will be advertised through local media outlets. You may also submit comments anytime during the planning process by writing to the address in the ADDRESSES section. All information provided voluntarily by mail, phone, or at public meetings becomes part of our official record (i.e., names, addresses, letters of comment, input recorded during meeting). We will conduct the environmental review of this project in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* ); NEPA Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508); other appropriate Federal laws and regulations; and our policies and procedures for compliance with those regulations. All comments we receive on our environmental assessment become part of the official public record. We will handle requests for such comments in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, NEPA [40 CFR 1506.6(f)], and other Departmental and Service policies and procedures. When we receive a request, we generally will provide comment letters with the names and addresses of the individuals who wrote the comments. Buck Island Refuge was established in 1969, and consists of 45 acres. It is an unstaffed refuge administered as part of the Caribbean Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The island was transferred to the Fish and Wildlife Service due to its “value for migratory birds.” However, little nesting occurs due to the presence of introduced rates. Visitors to the refuge may see red-billed tropic birds, frigate birds, terns, laughing gulls, and other species in the vicinity of the island. Green Cay Refuge was established in 1977, and consists of 14 acres. It is an unstaffed refuge administered as part of the Caribbean Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The island provides critical habitat for one of only two remaining natural populations of the endangered St. Croix ground lizard. Its extirpation from the mainland of St. Croix is generally attributed to the introduction of the small Indian mongoose. Outcrops of lava, tuffs, and breccias are prominent geological features. The island is closed to the public due to fragile habitat and easily disturbed wildlife, such as the St. Croix ground lizard. Sandy Point Refuge was established in 1984, and consists of 360 acres. It is a staffed refuge administered as part of the Caribbean Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The island hosts the largest nesting population of endangered leatherback sea turtles under United States jurisdiction. Approximately 11,000 people visit the refuge annually. Authority: This notice is published under the authority of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Public Law 105-57. Dated: February 8, 2007. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. E7-4369 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge, Boquerón, PR AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment; request for comments. SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, intend to gather information necessary to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and associated environmental documents for the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge. We furnish this notice in compliance with our comprehensive conservation planning policy to advise other agencies and the public of our intentions, and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to be considered in the planning process. DATES: To ensure consideration, we must receive your written comments by April 11, 2007. ADDRESSES: Send your comments or requests for more information to Ms. Susan Silander, Refuge Manager, Caribbean Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex, P.O. Box 510, Boquerón, PR 00622; *Telephone:* 787/851-7258; *or electronically to: susan_silander@fws.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: With this notice, we initiate the comprehensive conservation plan for Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge with headquarters in Boquerón, Puerto Rico. The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), requires the Service to develop a comprehensive conservation plan for each national wildlife refuge. The purpose in developing a comprehensive conservation plan is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year strategy for achieving refuge purposes and contributing toward the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of fish and wildlife management, conservation, legal mandates, and Service policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife and their habitats, plans identify wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and environmental education and interpretation. We establish each unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System with specific purposes. We use these purposes to develop and prioritize management goals and objectives within the National Wildlife Refuge System mission, and to guide which public uses will occur on this refuge. The planning process is a way for us and the public to evaluate management goals and objectives for the best possible conservation efforts of this important wildlife habitat, while providing for wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities that are compatible with the refuge's establishing purposes and the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System. We will conduct a comprehensive conservation planning process that will provide opportunity for tribal, State, and local governments; agencies; organizations; and the public to participate in issue scoping and public comment. We request input for issues, concerns, ideas, and suggestions for the management of the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge in Boquerón, Puerto Rico. We invite anyone interested to respond to the following two questions: 1. What problems or issues do you want to see addressed in the comprehensive conservation plan? 2. What improvements would you recommend for the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge? We have provided the above questions for your optional use; you are not required to provide information to us. Our Planning Team developed these questions to gather information about individual issues and ideas concerning this refuge. Our Planning Team will use comments it receives as part of the planning process; however, we will not reference individual comments in our reports or directly respond to them. We will also give the public an opportunity to provide input at an open house and public scoping meetings during 2007, to identity issues to be addressed in the plan. These events will be advertised through local media outlets. You may also submit comments anytime during the planning process by writing to the address in the ADDRESSES section. All information provided voluntarily by mail, phone, or at the public meeting becomes part of our official record (i.e., names, addresses, letters of comment, input recorded during meeting). We will conduct the environmental review of this project in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* ); NEPA Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508); other appropriate Federal laws and regulations; and our policies and procedures for compliance with those regulations. All comments we receive on our environmental assessment become part of the official public record. We will handle requests for such comments in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, NEPA [40 CFR 1506.6(f)], and other Departmental and Service policies and procedures. When we receive a request, we generally will provide comment letters with the names and addresses of the individuals who wrote the comments. The Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1974 when 587 acres of land were transferred from the Foreign Broadcast Information Service of the Central Intelligence Agency to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The 1,249-acre Cabo Rojo Salt Flats, previously under private ownership, were purchased and added to the refuge in 1999 for a total of 1,836 acres. The refuge land was used for cattle ranching, agriculture, and salt production for almost two centuries prior to Service ownership. During that time, much of the native vegetation was replaced by exotic and invasive plants from other regions. Management of the refuge focuses on restoring native forest vegetation, managing hydrologic conditions in the salt flats, controlling exotic and invasive species, and providing suitable habitat for neotropical migratory birds and native species, such as the endangered yellow-shouldered blackbird. Authority: This notice is published under the authority of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Public Law 105-57. Dated: February 8, 2007. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. E7-4371 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment for Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson County, Alabama. SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service intends to gather information necessary to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment for Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge. This notice is furnished in compliance with the Service's comprehensive conservation planning policy to advise other agencies and the public of our intentions, and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to be considered in the planning process. DATES: To ensure consideration, comments must be received by April 26, 2007. ADDRESSES: Address comments, questions, and requests for more information to Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 5087, Fort McClellan, AL 36205; Telephone 256-848-6833. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), requires the Service to develop a comprehensive conservation plan for each national wildlife refuge. The purpose in developing a comprehensive conservation plan is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year strategy for achieving refuge purposes and contributing toward the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of fish and wildlife management, conservation, legal mandates, and Service policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife and their habitats, plans identify wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and environmental education and interpretation. Each unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System is established with specific purposes. These purposes are used to develop and prioritize management goals and objectives within the National Wildlife Refuge System mission, and to guide which public uses will occur on the refuge. The planning process is a means for the Service and the public to evaluate management goals and objectives for the best possible conservation efforts of this important wildlife habitat, while providing for wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities that are compatible with the refuge's establishing purposes and the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System. A comprehensive conservation planning process will be conducted that will provide opportunities for tribal, State, and local governments; agencies; organizations; and the public to participate in issue scoping and public comment. The Service invites anyone interested to respond to the following questions: 1. What problems or issues do you want to see addressed in the comprehensive conservation plan? 2. What improvements would you recommend for the Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge? The above questions have been provided for your optional use. You are not required to provide any information. The Planning Team developed these questions to gather information about individual issues and ideas concerning the refuge. The Planning Team will use comments it receives as part of the planning process; however, it will not reference individual comments or directly respond to them. Open house style meeting(s) will be held throughout the scoping phase of the comprehensive conservation plan development process. Special mailings, newspaper articles, and other media announcements will be used to inform the public and State and local government agencies of the opportunities for input throughout the planning process. The environmental review of this project will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* ); NEPA Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508); and other appropriate Federal laws and regulations. All comments received become part of the official public record. Requests for such comments will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act and Service and Departmental policies and procedures. Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1980 to protect the endangered watercress darter and its habitat. Refuge objectives are to: Protect the watercress darter and its habitat; provide habitat for a natural diversity of wildlife and plants; and provide opportunity for compatible outdoor recreation, environmental education, and interpretation. (Authority: This notice is published under the authority of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Public Law 105-57.) Dated: February 8, 2007. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. E7-4372 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation Amendment to Their Liquor Ordinance AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice publishes an amendment to the Liquor Ordinance of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation of North Dakota (Tribe). This amendment brings the existing Liquor Ordinance of the Tribe which regulates and controls the possession, sale and consumption of liquor within the Tribe's reservation into conformance with a change in state law. The Liquor Ordinance allows for possession and sale of alcoholic beverages within the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, and increases the ability of the tribal government to control the Tribe's liquor distribution and possession. At the same time it will provide an important source of revenue for the continued operation and strengthening of the tribal government and the delivery of tribal services. DATES: *Effective Date:* This Ordinance is effective on March 19, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Steele, Regional Tribal Government Officer, Great Plains Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 115 4th Avenue, SE., MC100, Aberdeen, SD 57401, *Telephone:*

(605)226-7343, *Telefax:*

(605)226-7446; or Ralph Gonzales, Office of Indian Services, 1849 C Street, NW., Mail Stop 4513-MIB, Washington, DC 20240; *Telephone:*

(202)513-7629. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Act of August 15, 1953, Public Law 83-277, 67 Stat. 586, 18 U.S.C. 1161, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in *Rice* v. *Rehner* , 463 U.S. 713 (1983), the Secretary of the Interior shall certify and publish in the **Federal Register** notice of adopted liquor ordinances for the purpose of regulating liquor transactions in Indian country. The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Indians Tribal Council adopted this amendment to their Liquor Ordinance by Resolution No. 06-131-NH on October 12, 2006. The purpose of this amendment is to bring their current Liquor Control Ordinance into conformance with a recent change to state law. This notice is published in accordance with the authority delegated by the Secretary of the Interior to the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. I certify that this amendment to the Liquor Ordinance of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Indians was duly adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Indians Tribal Council on October 12, 2006. Dated: March 2, 2007. Michael D. Olsen, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Indians of North Dakota Amendment reads as follows: Section 5: Dispensing Prohibited on Certain Days A person may not dispense or permit the consumption of alcohol beverage on a licensed premise between the hours two a.m. and twelve noon on Sundays, between the hours of two a.m. and eight a.m. on all other days of the week, or on Christmas Day or after six p.m. on Christmas Eve. In addition a person may not provide off-sale after one a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. [FR Doc. E7-4366 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-4J-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [UT-910-07-1120-PH-24-1A] Notice of Utah Resource Advisory Council Meeting AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Department of Interior. ACTION: Notice of Utah Resource Advisory Council

(RAC)Meeting. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and The Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management's

(BLM)Utah Resource Advisory Council

(RAC)will meet as indicated below. DATES: The Utah Resource Advisory Council

(RAC)will meet May 1-2, 2007. ADDRESSES: On May 1, the RAC will meet at 10 a.m. at the Price Field Office of the BLM, 125 South 600 West, Price, Utah, for a field tour. On May 2, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., the RAC will be meeting at the Emery County Courthouse, 75 East Main, Castle Dale. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Sherry Foot, Special Programs Coordinator,Utah State Office, Bureau of Land Management, P.O. Box 45155, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84145-0155; phone

(801)539-4195. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 1, the Utah BLM Resource Advisory Council will meet for a field tour of Nine Mile Canyon. Nine Mile Canyon was nominated as a National Register of Historic Places-Archaeologist District. Presentations on the history of the nomination, its resources and characteristics will be given. On May 2, the RAC will be given presentations from the Field Offices on recreation site fee proposals, an overview of Utah BLM issues, and an update on the Factory Butte temporary restriction order. A public comment period, where members of the public may address the RAC, is scheduled from 12:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Written comments may be sent to the Bureau of Land Management address listed above. All meetings are open to the public; however, transportation, lodging, and meals are the responsibility of the participating public. Dated: March 6, 2007. Selma Sierra, State Director. [FR Doc. E7-4418 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-$$-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [AK-1430-EU; A-033531, AA-086554] Notice of Realty Action: Direct Sale of Reversionary Interest of Recreation and Public Purposes Patent; Eagle River, AK; Correction AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Realty Action; Correction. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management published a document in the **Federal Register** of February 22, 2007, concerning the direct sale of the reversionary interest held by the United States in 3.9 acres of land located in Eagle River, Alaska. The document contained an accurate legal description, but inaccurate lot numbers in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Lloyd, BLM Anchorage Field Office,

(907)267-1246. Correction In the **Federal Register** of February 22, 2007, in FR Doc. E7-2953, on page 8010, in the first and second column, correct “Lots 7 and 11” to “Lots 7 and 10” as follows: The subject lands, lots 7 and 10, comprise two of the 13 lots owned by the church in this location. Lots 7 and 10 are the only lots that contain a reversionary clause. The church has fee title to the remaining properties that surround lots 7 and 10. Dated: February 22, 2007. Mike Zaidlicz, Acting Field Manager. [FR Doc. 07-1142 Filed 3-9-07; 8:45 am]

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