Notices. Notice of Record of Decision (ROD)

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BILLING CODE 5001-08-M DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 18, 2007. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following:

(1)Type of review requested, e.g. new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;

(2)Title;

(3)Summary of the collection;

(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;

(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and

(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues:

(1)Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department;

(2)will this information be processed and used in a timely manner;

(3)is the estimate of burden accurate;

(4)how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(5)how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Dated: March 13, 2007. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services *Type of Review:* New. *Title:* Post Vocational Rehabilitation Experiences Study (PVRES). *Frequency:* Annually. *Affected Public:* Individuals or household; State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 4,955. *Burden Hours:* 5,958. *Abstract:* This data collection is to implement a longitudinal study of former consumers of the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program, on long-term post-program experiences. It uses a stratified random sample and will be conducted using computer-assisted telephone interviewing. The findings will fill a gap in the knowledge about successful employment strategies and the use and need for other services after exit from VR. Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov* , by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3285. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* . Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E7-4921 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Bonneville Power Administration Coyote Business Park Project AGENCY: Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Notice of Record of Decision (ROD). SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of the ROD to implement BPA's portion of the Proposed Action identified in the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs'

(BIA)Coyote Business Park Final Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)(DOE/EIS-0371, September 2006). BPA will remove and replace some existing wood transmission line structures with taller steel poles on BPA's portion of its Roundup-LaGrande 230-kilovolt

(kV)transmission line that crosses the proposed Coyote Business Park on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon. ADDRESSES: Copies of the ROD and EIS may be obtained by calling BPA's toll-free document request line, 1-800-622-4520. The ROD and EIS Summary are also available on our Web site, *http://www.efw.bpa.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gene Lynard, Bonneville Power Administration—KEC-4, P.O. Box 3621, Portland, Oregon 97208-3621; toll-free telephone number 1-800-282-3713; fax number 503-230-5699; or e-mail *gplynard@bpa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BPA owns and operates the 230-kV Roundup-LaGrande transmission line that crosses the proposed Coyote Business Park site. The portion of the transmission line that crosses the business park site is supported by 12 wooden “H-frame” structures, each about 60 feet tall. The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has requested that BPA remove these structures and replace them with single steel poles about 110 feet tall. Taller steel poles will increase the clearance between the ground and the conductors and reduce the footprint of the line, thus expanding CTUIR's options for future parking and transportation needs. BPA has decided to remove and replace these structures. Issued in Portland, Oregon, on March 5, 2007. Stephen J. Wright, Administrator and Chief Executive Officer. [FR Doc. E7-4913 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC07-549B-000; FERC-549B] Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension March 13, 2007. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(a) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described below. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due May 22, 2007. ADDRESSES: Copies of sample filings of the proposed collection of information can be obtained from the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/eforms.asp#549b* ) or from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Attn: Michael Miller, Office of the Executive Director, ED-34, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those parties filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper filing, the original and 14 copies of such comments should be submitted to the Secretary of the Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and refer to Docket No. IC07-549B-000. Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in WordPerfect, MS Word, Portable Document Format, or ASCII format. To file the document, access the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* and click on “Make an e-Filing” and then follow the instructions for each screen. First time users will have to establish a user name and password. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to the sender's e-mail address upon receipt of comments. All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the Internet through FERC's homepage using the eLibrary link. For user assistance, contact *FERConlinesupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676 or for TTY, contact

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

(202)502-8415, by fax at

(202)273-0873, and by e-mail at *michael.miller@ferc.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the requirements of FERC-549B “Gas Pipeline Rates: Capacity Information” (OMB Control No. 1902-0169) includes both the Index of Customers Report under 18 CFR 284.13(c) and capacity reporting requirements under 18 CFR 284.13(b) and 284.13(d). This information is used by the Commission to implement the statutory provisions of sections 4, 5, and 16 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), 15 U.S.C. 717c0717o, Pub. L. 75-688, 52 Stat. 822 and 830 and Title III of the NGPA, 15 U.S.C. 3301-3432, Pub. L. 95-621. Capacity Reports On April 4, 1992 in Order No. 636, the Commission established a capacity release mechanism under which shippers could release firm transportation and storage capacity on either a short or long term basis to other shippers wanting to obtain capacity. Pipelines posted available firm and interruptible capacity information on their electronic bulletin boards

(EBBs)to inform potential shippers. On September 11, 1992, in Order No. 636A, the Commission determined, through staff audits, that the efficiency of the capacity release mechanism could be enhanced by standardizing the content and format of capacity release information and the methods by which shippers access this information, posted to EBBs. On April 4, 1995 through Order No. 577 (RM95-5-000), the Commission amended § 284.243(h) of its regulations to allow shippers the ability to release capacity without having to comply with the Commission's advance posting and bidding requirements. To create greater substitution between different forms of capacity and to enhance competition across the pipeline grid, on February 25, 2000 in Order No. 637, the Commission revised its capacity release regulations regarding scheduling, segmentation and flexible receipt point rights, penalties, and reporting requirements. This resulted in more reliable capacity information and price data being available that shippers needed to make informed decisions in a competitive market as well as to improve shipper's and the Commission's availability to monitor marketplace behavior. Index of Customers In Order No. 581 issued September 28, 1995 the Commission established the Index of Customers

(IOC)information requirement. The Index of Customers had two functions, first, for annualizing capacity held on pipelines and second, for providing capacity information to the market. The Index of Customers information aids the capacity release system by enabling shippers to identify and locate those holding capacity rights that shippers may want to acquire. The information was required to be posted on the pipeline's EBB and filed on electronic media with the Commission. The first Index contained, for all firm customers under contract as of the first day of the calendar quarter, the full legal name of the shipper, the rate schedule number for which service is contracted, the contract effective and expiration dates, and contract quantities. In Order No. 637, the Commission required the following additional information: the receipt and delivery points held under contract as of the first day of the calendar quarter, the full legal name of the shipper, the rate schedule for which the capacity is held; the common transaction point codes; the contract number; a shipper identification number, such as DUNS; an indication whether the contract includes negotiated rates; the names of any agents or asset managers that control capacity in a pipeline rate zone; and any affiliate relationship between the pipeline and the holder of capacity. The Index is now provided through a quarterly filing on electronic media to the Commission and is posted on pipelines' Internet Web sites. *Action:* The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the current expiration date, with no changes to the existing collection of data. *Burden Statement:* Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated as: Number of respondents annually

(1)Number of responses per respondent

(2)Average burden hours per response

(3)Total annual burden hours Capacity Reports & IOC: 103 6 291 179,838 4 3 1,236 Total 181,704 *Estimated cost burden to respondents is as follows:* *Capacity Reports:* 179,838 hours/2080 work hours per year × $122,137 = $10,560,038; *Index of Customers (IOC):* 1,236 hours/2080 work hours per year × $122,137 = $72,578; Total Costs = $102,632,616. *The estimated annual cost per respondent is:* Capacity Reports = $ 102,525; Index of Customers = $ 705. The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide the information including:

(1)Reviewing instructions;

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

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

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

(5)searching data sources;

(6)completing and reviewing the collection of information;

(7)transmitting, or otherwise disclosing the information; and

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

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

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

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

(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology *e.g.* permitting electronic submission of responses. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4989 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-23-001] Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Compliance Filing March 13, 2007. Take notice that on March 6, 2007, Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (Algonquin) submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's order issued February 27, 2007, in Docket No. CP07-23-000. Algonquin states that copies of the filing have been served upon all affected customers of Algonquin and interested state commissions and all parties on the official service list in the above-captioned proceeding. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make Protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

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

(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 28, 2007. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4985 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-39-001] Black Marlin Pipeline Company; Notice of Filing March 13, 2007. Take notice that on March 6, 2007, Black Marlin Pipeline Company (Black Marlin) submitted to the Commission two exhibits supporting the testimony of a witness which were inadvertently omitted from its October 31, 2006 filing under this docket. In addition, Black Marlin submitted a correction to a schedule and a corresponding correction to one page of testimony. Black Marlin states that nothing contained in the filing will affect the rates or cost of service filed by Black Marlin in its October 31, 2006 filing and no party will be prejudiced by the Commission's acceptance of these minor corrections. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

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

(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 20, 2007. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4996 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-98-002] Indicated Shippers v. Columbia Gulf Transmission Company; Notice of Compliance Filing March 13, 2007. Take notice that on March 2, 2007, pursuant to the directive of the Commission's Staff at the February 15, 2007 technical conference, Columbia Gulf Transmission Company (Columbia Gulf) submits this filing supplementing its proposal in the above referenced proceeding. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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

(202)502-8659. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4994 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER07-430-000; ER07-430-001] Dunhill Power, L.P; Notice of Issuance of Order March 13, 2007. Dunhill Power, L.P. (Dunhill) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed market-based rate schedule provides for the sale of energy and capacity at market-based rates. Dunhill also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Dunhill requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Dunhill. On March 12, 2007, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development—West, granted the requests for blanket approval under part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Dunhill should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2004). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest is April 11, 2007. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Dunhill is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Duhill, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of Dunhill's issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4988 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator or Foreigen Utility Company Status March 13, 2007. Docket No. High Prairie Wind Farm II, LLC EG07-19-000 Wayzata California Power Holding, LLC EG07-20-000 Cedar Creek Wind Energy, LLC EG07-21-000 Dogwood Energy LLC EG07-22-000 Reliant Energy Ormond Beach, Inc. EG07-23-000 Camp Grove Wind Farm LLC EG07-24-000 Fenton Power Partners I, LLC EG07-25-000 Buena Vista Energy, LLC EG07-26-000 Nuovo Pignone s.p.a. FC07-6-000 Take notice that during the month of February 2007, the status of the above-captioned entities as Exempt Wholesale Generators or Foreign Utility Companies became effective by operation of the Commission's regulations. 18 CFR 366.7(a). Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4986 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-342-000] KO Transmission Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff March 13, 2007. Take notice that on March 8, 2007, KO Transmission Company

(KOT)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Twenty-First Revised Sheet No. 10, to become effective April 1, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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

(202)502-8659. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4995 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. NJ07-2-000] Western Area Power Administration; Notice of Filing March 13, 2007. Take notice that on March 2, 2007, Western Area Power Administration (Western) filed non-jurisdictional modifications to its Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), Large Generator Interconnection Procedures and Large Generator Interconnection Agreement, and to incorporate its Small Generator Interconnection Procedures and Small Generator Interconnection Agreement in the OATT, pursuant to the Commission's Order Nos. 2003-C, 676, 676-A, 661, 661-A, 2006, 2006-A, 2006-B. Western also requests that the Commission issue a declaratory order determining that its Tariff maintains a “safe harbor” tariff and that it may not be denied transmission access by any FERC-jurisdictional public entity pursuant to sections 35.28(e) and

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

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

(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on April 2, 2007. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4990 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings # 1 March 13, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: *Docket Numbers:* EC06-155-000. *Applicants:* Consumers Energy Company; Entergy Nuclear Palisades, LLC. *Description:* Consumers Energy Company submits a compliance filing pursuant to Commission's 2/21/07 order. *Filed Date:* 3/6/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070306-5050. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 27, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER97-4314-010. *Applicants:* Old Dominion Electric Cooperative. *Description:* Old Dominion Electric Cooperative submits an updated market power analysis in compliance with FERC's letter order issued 3/2/04. *Filed Date:* 3/2/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070312-0202. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 23, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER00-895-008; ER01-138-004; ER03-1283-007. *Applicants:* Delta Person Limited Partnership; Onondaga Cogeneration Limited Partnership; Vineland Energy LLC. *Description:* Delta Person Limited Partnership et al submits a non-material change in status related to the market-based rate authority granted each of the project companies. *Filed Date:* 3/8/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070312-0138. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 29, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER04-1232-006. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc submits revised pages to its OATT intended to implement a rate change for Southwestern Public Service Company. *Filed Date:* 3/8/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070312-0140. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 29, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-1549-003; EL06-109-001. *Applicants:* Duquesne Light Company. *Description:* Duquesne Light Company submits an Affidavit of John F Rosser to support its request for transmission incentive rate treatment and on 3/9/07 submit a correction to this filing. *Filed Date:* 3/8/2007; 3/9/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070312-0213. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 29, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-141-001. *Applicants:* Florida Power Corporation. *Description:* Florida Power Corp dba as Progress Energy Florida Inc submits a compliance filing concerning a cost-based power sales agreement with the City Mount Dora, Florida. *Filed Date:* 3/8/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070312-0134. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 29, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-607-000. *Applicants:* Southern Company Services, Inc. *Description:* Southern Company Services Inc

(SCS)agent for Alabama Power Company et al submits information associated with the True-Up Informational Filings that SCS submitted to FERC and customers under the OATT on 4/29/04 and 4/29/05. *Filed Date:* 3/2/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070312-0142. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 23, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-608-000. *Applicants:* Gerdau Ameristeel Energy, Inc. *Description:* Gerdau Ameristeel Energy, Inc. submits a petition for acceptance of initial rate schedule waivers and blanket authority. *Filed Date:* 3/8/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070312-0141. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 29, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-609-000. *Applicants:* Project Orange Associates L.L.C. *Description:* Project Orange Associates LLC submits an application for Order accepting initial tariff, waiving regulations, granting blanket approvals. *Filed Date:* 3/8/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070312-0143. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 29, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-610-000. *Applicants:* Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. *Description:* Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc submits Second Revised Sheet 500 and 501 to First Revised Rate Schedule 23 through 33. *Filed Date:* 3/8/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070312-0133. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 29, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-611-000. *Applicants:* Southern Company Services, Inc. *Description:* Southern Company Services, Inc on behalf of the Southern Companies submits information associated with the True-Up Informational Filing submitted to FERC and customers 5/1/06. *Filed Date:* 3/2/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070312-0132. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 23, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov.* To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* or call

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

(202)502-8659. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-5006 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2197-073] Alcoa Power Generating, Inc.; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions March 13, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* New Major License. b. *Project No.:* 2197-073. c. *Date Filed:* April 25, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. e. *Name of Project:* Yadkin Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Yadkin River, in Davidson, Davie, Montgomery, Rowan, and Stanly Counties, North Carolina. The project does not occupy any Federal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Gene Ellis, Licensing and Property Manager, Alcoa Power Generating, Inc., Yadkin Division, P.O. Box 576, North Carolina Highway 740, Badin, North Carolina 28009-0576; Telephone

(704)422-5606. i. *FERC Contact:* Lee Emery,

(202)502-8379; or *lee.emery@ferc.gov.* j. The deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is 60 days from the issuance of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. Comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. k. This application has been accepted and is ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. *Project description:* The existing Yadkin River Hydroelectric Project consists of four developments: High Rock, Tuckertown, Narrows, and Falls. The four developments are located on a 38-mile reach of the Yadkin River 60 miles northeast of Charlotte in central North Carolina. The High Rock development is the most upstream, with the Tuckertown, Narrows, and Falls developments 8.7, 16.5, and 19.0 miles downstream from the High Rock development, respectively. The four Yadkin developments have a combined installed capacity of 210 megawatts (MW). The project produces an average annual generation of 844,306 megawatt-hours (MWh). The High Rock development includes the following constructed facilities:

(1)A 936-foot-long, 101-foot-maximum height concrete gravity dam with

(i)a 58-foot-long westerly non-overflow section,

(ii)a 550-foot-long gated spillway with ten 45-foot-wide, 30-foot-high Stoney gates, and

(iii)a 178-foot-long, 125-foot-high powerhouse integral with the dam containing three vertical Francis turbine-generating units with a total electric output of 32.2 MW;

(2)a 14,400-acre reservoir at 623.9 feet U.S. Geological Survey

(USGS)normal pool elevation, with 217,400 acre-feet of storage capacity; and

(3)appurtenant facilities. Alcoa proposes to refurbish and upgrade all three generating units, install new aeration technology to increase dissolved oxygen concentration and enhance water quality in the High Rock tailwater, and revise the operating guide curve for the reservoir. The Tuckertown development includes the following constructed facilities:

(1)A 1,370-foot-long, 76-foot-maximum height concrete gravity dam with

(i)a 45-foot-long rock filled section,

(ii)a 178-foot-long right non-overflow section,

(iii)a 481-foot-long gated spillway section with eleven 35-foot-wide by 38-foot-high Tainter gates,

(iv)a 20-foot-long middle non-overflow section,

(v)a 204-foot-long, 115-foot-high powerhouse integral with the dam containing three Kaplan turbine-generating units with a total electric output of 38 MW,

(vi)a 100-foot-long left non-overflow section and

(vii)a 342-foot-long rock filled section;

(2)a 2,560-acre reservoir at 564.7 feet USGS normal pool elevation, with 6,700 acre-feet of storage capacity; and

(3)appurtenant facilities. Alcoa proposes to refurbish and upgrade all three generating units and install new aeration technology to increase dissolved oxygen concentration and enhance water quality in the Tuckertown development tailwater. The Narrows development includes the following constructed facilities:

(1)A 1,144-foot-long, 201-foot-maximum height concrete gravity dam with

(i)a 366-foot-long non-overflow section,

(ii)a 640-foot-long gated main spillway with twenty-two 25-foot wide by 12-foot-high Tainter gates,

(iii)a 6-foot-long by 17-foot-high trash gate,

(iv)a 128-foot-long intake structure with four 20-foot by 20-foot openings each with two vertical lift gates,

(v)a 6-foot-long by 17-foot-high trash gate,

(vi)a 431-foot-long bypass spillway with ten 33-foot-wide by 28-foot-high Stoney gates and

(vii)a 90-foot-long non-overflow section;

(2)a 5,355-acre reservoir at a normal pool elevation of 509.8 feet USGS with 129,100 acre-feet of storage capacity;

(3)four 15-foot-diameter steel plate penstocks;

(4)a 213-foot-long by 80-foot-wide reinforced concrete and brick powerhouse located 280 feet downstream of the dam and containing four vertical Francis turbine-generators with a total installed capacity of 108 MW;

(5)a 13.2-kV transmission line approximately 1.9 miles long connecting the Narrows development with Alcoa's Badin Works; and

(6)appurtenant facilities. Alcoa proposes to refurbish and upgrade generating units 1 and 3 and install new aeration technology to increase dissolved oxygen concentration and enhance water quality in the Narrows Development tailwater. The Falls Development includes the following constructed facilities:

(1)A 748-foot-long, 112-foot-maximum height concrete gravity dam consisting of:

(i)A 189-foot-long, 130-foot-high powerhouse integral with the dam containing one vertical Francis turbine-generator and two Allis Chalmers vertical Propeller turbine-generators with a total installed capacity of 31 MW,

(ii)a 14-foot-wide by 19-foot-high trash gate section,

(iii)a 440-foot-long gated spillway with ten 33-foot-wide by 34-foot-high Stoney gates,

(iv)a 71-foot-long Tainter gates section with one 25-foot-wide by 19-foot-high and a 25-foot-wide by 14-foot-high gate, and

(v)a 34-foot-long non-overflow section;

(2)a 204-acre reservoir at normal full pool elevation of 332.8 feet USGS, with 760 acre-feet of storage capacity;

(3)a 100-kV transmission line approximately 2.7 miles long connecting the Falls development with Alcoa's Badin Works; and

(4)appurtenant facilities. Alcoa proposes to refurbish and upgrade all three generating units and plans to install new aeration technology to increase dissolved oxygen concentration and enhance water quality in the Falls Development tailwater provided it will be deemed necessary in the future. Alcoa proposes to continue operating the High Rock development in a store-and-release mode, and the Tuckertown, Narrows, and Falls developments in a run-of-river mode. The High Rock development provides storage for the downstream three developments. The Narrows development also provides some storage during low flow conditions and emergencies. The current average maximum annual drawdown for High Rock Reservoir is 12 to 15 feet, with drawdowns of 5 feet or less typical during the summer months. At the other developments, the maximum annual drawdown is 3 to 4 feet, with an average daily drawdown of up to 1 to 2 feet. Alcoa currently releases a weekly average minimum flow of 900 cfs from the Falls Development but has proposed to increase this minimum flow. Several other proposed modifications to the project include:

(1)Revising the operating guide curve for High Rock reservoir;

(2)building 10 new campsites and improving portage trails and access to existing recreation sites; and

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

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. All filings must:

(1)Bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “REPLY COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS,” “TERMS AND CONDITIONS,” or “PRESCRIPTIONS;”

(2)set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds;

(3)furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the filing; and

(4)otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Each filing must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b), and 385.2010. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. n. A license applicant must file no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this notice:

(1)A copy of the water quality certification;

(2)a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or

(3)evidence of waiver of water quality certification. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4991 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2206-030] Carolina Power & Light Company; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions March 13, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* New Major License. b. *Project No.:* 2206-030. c. *Date Filed:* April 26, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Carolina Power & Light Company (d/b/a Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.). e. *Name of Project:* Yadkin-Pee Dee Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Yadkin and Pee Dee Rivers, in Montgomery, Stanly, Anson, and Richmond Counties, North Carolina. The project does not occupy any Federal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)—825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* E. Michael Williams, Senior Vice President for Power Operations, Progress Energy, 410 S. Wilmington Street PEB 13, Raleigh, North Carolina 27602; Telephone

(919)546-6640. i. *FERC Contact:* Stephen Bowler,

(202)502-6861; or *stephen.bowler@ferc.gov.* j. The deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is 60 days from the issuance of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. Comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. k. This application has been accepted and is ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. The existing Yadkin-Pee Dee Project consists of the Tillery development on the Yadkin and Pee Dee Rivers and the Blewett Falls development on the Pee Dee River. The Yadkin Pee Dee project has an installed capacity of 108.6 megawatts (MW). The project produces an average annual generation of 326,000 megawatt-hours (MWh). The Tillery development (at River Mile[RM] 218) includes the following existing facilities:

(1)A 2,753-foot-long, 62-foot-maximum height dam with

(i)A 1,200-foot-long earth dike,

(ii)a 184-foot-long concrete west abutment,

(iii)a 731-foot-long gated concrete gravity spillway with eighteen 34-foot-wide by 24-foot-high Tainter gates,

(iv)a 14-foot-long by 10-foot-high trash sluice gate,

(v)a 310-foot-long powerhouse integral with the dam containing three vertical Francis turbine-generators, one modified Kaplin-type turbine-generator, and one vertical Francis auxiliary turbine-generator with a total generating capacity of 84 MW, and

(vi)a 310-foot-long concrete east abutment;

(2)a 5,697-acre reservoir at normal pool elevation of 277.3 feet North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88), with 84,150 acre-feet of usable storage capacity; and

(3)appurtenant facilities. The Tillery development would continue to be operated as a peaking facility with a typical drawdown of not more than 4 feet under normal conditions. The Blewett Falls development (at RM 188.2) includes the following existing facilities:

(1)A 3,168-foot-long dam with a 870-foot-long easterly earthen embankment,

(i)1,468-foot-long, 47 foot average height concrete ogee gravity spillway topped with four feet wooden flashboards,

(ii)a 850-foot-long westerly earthen embankment,

(iii)a 300-foot-long, approximately 100-foot-high concrete powerhouse containing six generating units (each unit driven by two horizontal shaft turbines with each turbine consisting of two runners) with a total generating capacity of 24.6 MW;

(2)a 2,866-acre reservoir at normal pool elevation of 177.2 feet NAVD 88, with 30,893 acre-feet of usable storage capacity;

(3)a 900-foot-long tailrace channel which reconnects to the Pee Dee River; and

(4)appurtenant facilities. There is a 1,750-foot-long bypassed reach between the dam and where the tailrace channel enters the Pee Dee River. Progress Energy proposes to continue operating the projects in the same operational mode. Several proposed modifications to the project include:

(1)Making minor changes in reservoir elevations during the winter, under maintenance conditions, and during the largemouth bass spawning period;

(2)increasing the minimum flow releases from the Tillery and Blewett Falls developments and using flow-shaping releases during fish spawning periods;

(3)implementing fish passage measures, including trap and truck procedures and constructing eel passage facilities at the Blewett Falls development;

(4)adopting a shoreline management policy for the Blewett Falls development;

(5)improving recreational access, facilities, and trails, and closing the informal boating area below the Tillery development powerhouse and relocating it; and

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

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. All filings must:

(1)Bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS,” “REPLY COMMENTS,” “RECOMMENDATIONS,” “TERMS AND CONDITIONS,” or “PRESCRIPTIONS;”

(2)set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds;

(3)furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the filing; and

(4)otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Each filing must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b), and 385.2010. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. n. *A license applicant must file no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this notice:*

(1)A copy of the water quality certification;

(2)a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or

(3)evidence of waiver of water quality certification. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4992 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No.: P-2237-017] Georgia Power Company; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Licensing and Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments March 13, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* New Major License. b. *Project No.:* P-2237-017. c. *Date Filed:* February 27, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Georgia Power Company. e. *Name of Project:* Morgan Falls Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The existing project is located in the metropolitan city of Atlanta area on the Chattahoochee River, at river mile 312.6, and about 36 miles downstream from the U.S. Corps of Engineers' Buford dam (Lake Sidney Lanier) in Cobb and Fulton Counties, Georgia. The project occupies about 14.4 acres of federal lands within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area managed by the National Park Service. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Douglas E. Jones, Senior Vice-President, Southern Company Generation, 241 Ralph McGill Boulevard NE., Bin 10240, Atlanta, Georgia 30308-3374; Telephone

(404)506-7328; or George A. Martin, Project Manager, at

(404)506-1357 or e-mail at *gamartin@southernco.com.* Additional information on this project is available on the applicant's Web site: *http://www.southerncompany.com/gapower/hydro/.* i. *FERC Contact:* Janet Hutzel, Telephone

(202)502-8675, or e-mail *janet.hutzel@ferc.gov.* Additional information on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

(FERC)hydroelectric projects is available on FERC's Web site: *http://www.ferc.gov/industries/hydropower.asp.* j. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. k. *Project Description:* The existing project consists of the following:

(1)A 1,031-foot-long, 56-foot-maximum height concrete gravity dam consisting of a 46-foot-long non-overflow westerly abutment; a 680-foot-long gated spillway with sixteen 40-foot-wide by 8-foot-tall Tainter gates; a 21-foot-long trash gate section containing one 8-foot-wide by 4-foot-tall trash gate; a 195-foot-long, 73-foot-high combined powerhouse and intake section integral with the dam containing seven horizontal double runner Francis turbines coupled to seven generating units with a total generating capacity of 16.8 megawatt; and an 89-foot-long non-overflow easterly abutment;

(2)a 684-acre reservoir (Bull Sluice Lake) at normal full pool elevation of 866.0 feet using plant datum, 1 with 2,239 acre-feet of usable storage; and

(3)appurtenant facilities. The average annual generation at the project is about 15,221 megawatt-hours. The applicant has no plans to modify the existing project facilities or the current modified run-of-river mode of operation. 1 Plant datum = mean sea level

(MSL)+ 12.39 ft. l. *Locations of the Application:* A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item

(h)above. m. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. n. *Procedural Schedule:* The application will be processed according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. 2 This schedule assumes Georgia Power Company's license application conforms to the Commission's regulations and has no deficiencies under § 5.20. > Milestone Target Date Notice of Acceptance/ Notice of Ready for Environmental Analysis May 13, 2007. 2 Filing of interventions, recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and fishway prescriptions July 12, 2007. Reply comments due August 26, 2007. FERC issues single EA (without a draft) November 9, 2007. Comments on EA due December 9, 2007. Filing of modified terms and conditions February 8, 2008. Ready for Commission decision May 8, 2008. o. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis. 2 This schedule assumes Georgia Power Company's license application conforms to the Commission's regulations and has no deficiencies under § 5.20. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4993 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER07-169-000; Docket No. ER07-170-000] Ameren Energy Marketing Company, Ameren Energy, Inc.; Notice Allowing Post-Technical Conference Comments March 13, 2007. Pursuant to the December 26, 2006 order in this proceeding, *Ameren Energy Marketing Co.,* 117 FERC ¶ 61,334 (2006), a staff technical conference was held on Tuesday, March 13, 2006 at the offices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The technical conference addressed issues related to potential affiliate abuse in the sale of ancillary services among Ameren affiliates. Take notice that the Commission will accept post-technical conference comments. Initial comments are due no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on April 3, 2007. Reply comments are due no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on April 17, 2007. For further information please contact Zeny Magos at

(202)502-8244 or e-mail *zeny.magos@ferc.gov.* Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-4987 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-OAR-2006-0894; FRL-8288-8] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Registration of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Requirements for Manufacturers (Renewal); EPA ICR No. 0309.12, OMB Control No. 2060-0150 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that an Information Collection Request

(ICR)has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before April 18, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-OAR-2006-0894, to

(1)EPA online using *www.regulations.gov* (our preferred method), by email to *a-and-r-docket@epa.gov* , or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Docket, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and

(2)OMB by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James W. Caldwell, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Mailcode: 6406J, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:

(202)343-9303; fax number:

(202)343-2802; e-mail address: *caldwell.jim@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On July 17, 2006 (71 FR 40513), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments during the comment period. Any additional comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-OAR-2006-0894, which is available for online viewing at *www.regulations.gov* , or in-person viewing at the Air and radiation Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the Air and Radiation Docket is 202-566-1742. Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at *www.regulations.gov* , to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “docket search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at *www.regulations.gov* as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to *www.regulations.gov* . *Title:* Registration of Fuels and Fuel Additives—Requirements for Manufacturers. *ICR numbers:* EPA ICR No. 0309.12, OMB Control No. 2060-0150. *ICR Status:* This ICR is scheduled to expire on March 31, 2007. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* In accordance with the regulations at 40 CFR part 79, subparts A, B, C, and D, Registration of Fuels and Fuel Additives, manufacturers (including importers) of motor-vehicle gasoline, motor-vehicle diesel fuel, and additives for those fuels, are required to have these products registered by the EPA prior to their introduction into commerce. Registration involves providing a chemical description of the fuel or additive, and certain technical, marketing, and health-effects information. The development of health-effects data, as required by 40 CFR part 79, subpart F, is covered by a separate information collection. Manufacturers are also required to submit periodic reports (annually for additives, quarterly and annually for fuels) on production volume and related information. The information is used to identify products whose evaporative or combustion emissions may pose an unreasonable risk to public health, thus meriting further investigation and potential regulation. The information is also used to ensure that gasoline additives comply with EPA requirements for protecting catalytic converters and other automotive emission controls. The data have been used to construct a comprehensive data base on fuel and additive composition. Most of the information is confidential. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average two hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. *Respondents/Affected Entities:* Manufacturers of Fuels and Fuel Additives. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 1,050. *Frequency of Response:* On Occasion, quarterly, annually. *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 17,150. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $1,372,000. This includes no annualized capital and $39,750 in O&M costs. *Changes in the Estimates:* There is an increase of 2,340 hours in the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. This increase is the result of an increase in the number of manufacturers producing fuels. Dated: March 12, 2007. Oscar Morales, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E7-4928 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0740; FRL-8288-9] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Information Requirements for Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles (Renewal); EPA ICR No. 0010.11, OMB Control No. 2060-0095 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that an Information Collection Request

(ICR)has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget

(1)EPA online using *www.regulations.gov* (our preferred method), or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Docket, Mailcode 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and

(2)OMB by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn Sohacki, Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105; telephone number: 734-214-4851; fax number: 734-214-4869; e-mail address: *sohacki.lynn@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On September 14, 2006 (71 FR 54280), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments during the comment period. Any additional comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0740, which is available for online viewing at *www.regulations.gov* , or in person viewing at the Air Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the Air Docket is 202-566-1742. Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at *www.regulations.gov* , to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “docket search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at *www.regulations.gov* as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to *www.regulations.gov* . *Title:* Information Requirements for Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles (Renewal). *ICR numbers:* EPA ICR No. 0010.11, OMB Control No. 2060-0095. *ICR Status:* This ICR is scheduled to expire on March 31, 2007. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* Importers into the U.S. of light duty vehicles, light duty trucks, and on road motorcycles, or the corresponding engines, are required to report and keep records regarding the imports. The collection of this information is mandatory to insure compliance with Federal emissions requirements. Joint EPA and U.S. Customs Service regulations at 40 CFR 85.1501 *et seq.* , 19 CFR part 1273, and 19 CFR part 1774, promulgated under the authority of Clean Air Act sections 203 and 208, give authority for the collection of this information. The information is used by program personnel to ensure that all federal emissions requirements are met, and by state regulatory agencies, businesses, and individuals to verify whether vehicles are in compliance. Any information submitted to the Agency for which a claim of confidentiality is made is safeguarded according to policies set forth in title 40, chapter 1, part 2, subpart B—Confidentiality of Business Information (see 40 CFR part 2), and the public is not permitted access to information containing personal or organizational identifiers. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.83 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. *Respondents/Affected Entities:* Importers (including Independent Commercial Importers) of light duty vehicles or engines, light duty trucks or engines, and highway motorcycles or engines. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 12,005. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 10,216. *Estimated Total Annual Cost Burden:* $1,169,545, including $736,000 in annualized capital costs, $1,780 in O&M costs, and $431,765 in labor costs. *Changes in the Estimates:* There is a decrease of 5,584 hours in the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. This decrease is due to use of revised estimates, based on actual counts, of the number of import forms submitted. There is a decrease in O&M costs of $1,264,220 and an increase in annualized capital costs of $736,000. These changes are due to the following:

(1)The labor burden of recordkeeping has been adjusted and costed for the first time. These replace an O&M cost per form in the prior estimate.

(2)The number of EPA Form 3520-8s has been increased from 200 to 352. The number of EPA Form 3520-1s has been reduced from 20,000 to 12,000 based on a better estimate due to the availability of a logged database. (The prior renewal listed 13,000 respondents filing 11,200 responses.)

(3)The testing cost is modified to distinguish the different testing requirements for the two different classes of ICIs.

(4)An O&M and a capital cost are assigned to the testing requirement, consistent with other certification ICRs, namely the EPA ICR 0783 series and

(5)This testing O&M cost replaces a $660,000 O&M expense that was in the prior renewal. Dated: March 12, 2007. Oscar Morales, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E7-4929 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OECA-2006-0415; FRL-8289-1] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing (Renewal); EPA ICR Number 1072.08, OMB Control Number 2060-0081 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that an Information Collection Request

(ICR)has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR that is abstracted below describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before April 18, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-OECA-2006-0415, to

(1)EPA online using *http://www.regulations.gov* (our preferred method), or by e-mail to *docket.oeca@epa.gov* , or by mail to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Environmental Protection Agency, Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center, mail code 2201T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, and

(2)OMB at: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Schaefer, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division (D243-05), Measurement Policy Group, Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27711; telephone number:

(919)541-0296; fax number:

(919)541-3207; e-mail address: *schaefer.john@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On June 21, 2006 (71 FR 35652), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments. Any additional comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under docket ID number EPA-HQ-OECA-2006-0415, which is available for public viewing online at *http://www.regulations.gov* , in person viewing at the Enforcement and Compliance Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is

(202)566-1744 and the telephone number for the Enforcement and Compliance Docket is

(202)566-1927. Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at *http://www.regulations.gov* to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “docket search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at *http://www.regulations.gov* , as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* . *Title:* NSPS for Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing (40 CFR part 60, subpart KK). *ICR Numbers:* EPA ICR Number 1072.08, OMB Control Number 2060-0081. *ICR Status:* This ICR is scheduled to expire on March 31, 2007. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct, or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An Agency may not conduct, or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, and displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** , or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* This Information Collection Request

(ICR)renewal is being submitted for the NSPS for Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing (40 CFR part 60, subpart KK), which were promulgated on January 14, 1980. These regulations apply to the following affected facilities in lead-acid battery manufacturing plants with production capacity that is equal to, or exceeds 6.5 tons of lead: grid casting facilities, paste mixing facilities, three-process operation facilities, lead-oxide manufacturing facilities, lead reclamation facilities, and other lead-emitting operations, commencing construction, modification, or reconstruction after the date of proposal. The affected entities are subject to the General Provisions of the NSPS at 40 CFR part 60 subpart A and any changes, or additions to the General Provisions specified at 40 CFR part 60, subpart KK. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 62 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose, or provide information to, or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information; processing and maintaining information; and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit, or otherwise disclose the information. *Respondents/Affected Entities:* Lead Acid Battery Manufacturers. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 52. *Frequency of Response:* Initially and semi-annually. *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 4,053. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $ 261,933, which includes $ 0 capital startup costs, $ 12,000 annualized operating and maintenance (O&M) costs and $ 249,933 annual dollar costs. *Changes in the Estimates:* There is no change in the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. Dated: March 12, 2007. Oscar Morales, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E7-4930 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0080; FRL-8289-2] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Valuing Reduced Asthma Episodes for Adults and Children—Focus Groups; EPA ICR No. 2215.01 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that an Information Collection Request

(ICR)has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval. This is a request for a new collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before April 18, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0080, to

(1)EPA online using *www.regulations.gov* (our preferred method), by e-mail to *oei.docket@epa.gov,* or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information

(OEI)Docket, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and

(2)OMB by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Chris Dockins, Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 1809T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington DC 20460; telephone number 202-566-2286; fax number 202-566-2338; e-mail address: *dockins.chris@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On February 3, 2006 (71 FR 5834), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received one non-substantial comment during the comment period. Any additional comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0080, which is available for online viewing at *www.regulations.gov,* or in person viewing at the Office of Environmental Information

(OEI)Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the Office of Environmental Information

(OEI)Docket is 202-566-1752. Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at *www.regulations.gov,* to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “docket search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at www.regulations.gov as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to *www.regulations.gov.* *Title:* Valuing Reduced Asthma Episodes for Adults and Children—Focus Groups. *ICR numbers:* EPA ICR No. 2215.01. *ICR Status:* This ICR is for a new information collection activity. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the United States, particularly among children. The disease is characterized by recurring episodes of symptoms like cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Epidemiological studies suggest that ambient air pollution may contribute to exacerbation of these episodes. Acute asthma episodes are a leading cause of work and school absence and contribute to the economic burden of the disease. The policies and programs of many public and private entities including EPA may affect the frequency and severity of asthma episodes, but economic analysis of these programs is hindered by inadequate information about the economic benefits of reduced asthma episodes. The proposed surveys would gather information to support estimation of willingness to pay

(WTP)to avoid acute episodes of asthma exacerbation for adults and children. The survey research has three main objectives. The first is to estimate WTP to reduce frequency of asthma episodes. The second is to examine how the “attributes” of asthma episodes, such as their frequency, severity and symptoms, affect WTP. The third is to provide some evidence on the WTP to reduce the severity of asthma episodes, while holding frequency constant. WTP would be estimated in the context of the severity of the individual's asthma and the activities taken to manage the disease. The results will help to provide researchers and policy analysts with evidence on the potential benefits of actions policies that influence acute asthma episodes. Through a cooperative agreement from EPA (R-83062801-0), researchers at the University of Central Florida

(UCF)have designed and are proposing to conduct two surveys of adult individuals. One survey would be administered to a sample of adults with physician-diagnosed asthma who have experienced asthma symptoms during the 12 months preceding the survey. One survey focuses on eliciting adults' WTP to reduce the asthma episodes that they experience. A related survey would be administered to a sample of parents of children with physician-diagnosed asthma who have experienced asthma symptoms during the 12 months preceding the survey. In this case, the focus is on eliciting parents' WTP to reduce the asthma episodes that their children experience. The purpose of the proposed ICR is to gain approval for the conduct of a series of focus groups and individual interviews as part of the survey development process. Focus groups and cognitive interviews are a crucial component in the survey development process as they allow survey developers to identify problematic approaches, terminology, and graphics in the survey instrument. A total of 50 interviews are anticipated, including focus group responses and individual interviews. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The only burden imposed by the interviews on respondents will be the time required to participate in focus group discussions and answer interview questions. The survey developers estimate that this will require an average of 2 hours per respondent. With a total of 50 respondents this requires a total of 100 hours. Based on an average hourly rate of $27.31, including employer costs of all employee benefits, the survey developers expect that the average per-respondent cost for the pilot survey will be $54.62 and the corresponding one-time total cost to all respondents will be $2,731.00 (Employer costs per hour worked for employee compensation and costs as a percent of total compensation: Civilian workers, total compensation, December 2006 *http://stats.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.t02.htm* ). Since this information collection is voluntary and does not involve any special equipment, respondents will not incur any capital or operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. *Respondents/Affected Entities:* Individuals or Households. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 50. *Frequency of Response:* One-time. *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 100. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $2,731.00, includes $0 annualized capital or O&M costs. Dated: March 12, 2007. Oscar Morales, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E7-4931 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0742; FRL-8289-3] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Motor Vehicle and Engine Compliance Program Fees (Renewal); EPA ICR No. 2080.03, OMB Control No. 2060-0545 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that an Information Collection Request

(ICR)has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget

(1)EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, Mailcode 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and

(2)OMB by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn Sohacki, Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105; telephone number: 734-214-4851; fax number: 734-214-4869; e-mail address: *sohacki.lynn@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On September 14, 2006 (71 FR 54280), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments during the comment period. Any additional comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0742, which is available for online viewing at www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center is 202-566-1742. Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at *www.regulations.gov,* to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “docket search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at *www.regulations.gov* as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to *www.regulations.gov.* *Title:* Motor Vehicle and Engine Compliance Program Fees (Renewal). *ICR numbers:* EPA ICR No. 2080.03, OMB Control No. 2060-0545. ICR Status: This ICR is scheduled to expire on March 31, 2007. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* EPA charges user fees for administering its vehicle and engine certification programs. In 2004 the fees were extended to include certification applications for recently regulated categories of off-road vehicles and engines. Manufacturers and importers of covered vehicles and engines are required to pay the applicable certification fee prior to their certification applications being reviewed. This involves submitting payments along with a filing form identifying the engine family to be covered by the fee. There are also correction and refund forms. This ICR estimates the paperwork burden of submitting these fees and associated forms. This information collection covers the entire certification fees program, both on-road and off-road. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.3 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. *Respondents/Affected Entities:* Manufacturers or importers of passenger cars, motorcycles, light trucks, heavy duty truck engines, and non-road vehicles or engines required to receive a certificate of conformity from EPA prior to selling or introducing these products into commerce in the U.S. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 419. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 694.8. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $46,198, including $11,028 in O&M costs and no startup or capital costs. *Changes in the Estimates:* There is an increase of 65.8 hours in the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. This increase is due to use of actual counts, rather than projections, of fee forms submitted, and to an increase in the estimated time required to process reduced fee and refund requests. Dated: March 12, 2007. Oscar Morales, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E7-4932 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Notice of Sunshine Act Meeting FEDERAL REGISTER CITATION OF PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT: 72 FR 10530, Thursday, March 8, 2007. PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED TIME AND DATE OF MEETING: Thursday, March 15, 2007, 1 p.m. (Eastern Time). CHANGE IN THE MEETING: The meeting has been cancelled. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Stephen Llewellyn, Acting Executive Officer on

(202)663-4070. Dated: March 15, 2007. Stephen Llewellyn, Acting Executive Officer, Executive Seretariat. [FR Doc. 07-1340 Filed 3-15-07; 2:53 pm]

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