Notices. Notice of re-approval of Camin Cargo Control Inc

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BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Bureau of Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-06] Re-Accreditation and Re-Approval of Camin Cargo Control Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory AGENCY: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-approval of Camin Cargo Control Inc., of Chelsea, Massachusetts, as a commercial gauger and laboratory. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Camin Cargo Control Inc., 471 Eastern Avenue, Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150, has been re-approved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13.

Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling

(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_ svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-approval of Camin Cargo Control Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on August 22, 2006. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for August 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, Ph.D, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: March 15, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-5098 Filed 3-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Bureau of Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-10] Re-Approval of Petrospect, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger AGENCY: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-approval of Petrospect, Inc., of Honolulu, Hawaii, as a commercial gauger. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.13, Petrospect, Inc., 499 N. Nimitz Pier 21, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817, has been re-approved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity for gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific gauger services this entity is approved to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling

(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-approval of Petrospect, Inc., as a commercial gauger became effective on August 22, 2006. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for August 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, Ph.D, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: March 15, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-5100 Filed 3-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Bureau of Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-07] Re-Accreditation and Re-Approval of Inspectorate America Corporation as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory AGENCY: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-approval of Inspectorate America Corporation of Penuelas, Puerto Rico, as a commercial gauger and laboratory. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Inspectorate America Corporation, Bo. Encarnacion 127 KM 19.1, Tallaboa-Penuelas, Puerto Rico 00624, has been re-approved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling

(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_ scientific_svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-approval of Inspectorate America Corporation as a commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on September 6, 2006. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for September 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, Ph.D, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: March 15, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-5104 Filed 3-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Bureau of Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-08] Re-Accreditation and Re-Approval of Thionville Surveying Co., Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory AGENCY: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-approval of Thionville Surveying Co., Inc., of New Orleans, Louisiana, as a commercial gauger and laboratory. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Thionville Surveying Co., Inc., 5440 Pepsi Street, Harahan, Louisiana 70123, has been re-approved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling

(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-approval of Thionville Surveying Co., Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on June 23, 2005. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for June 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, Ph.D, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: March 15, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-5105 Filed 3-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Bureau of Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-09] Re-Accreditation of R. Markey & Sons, Inc., as a Commercial Laboratory AGENCY: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-accreditation of R. Markey & Sons, Inc., of New York, New York, as an accredited commercial laboratory. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12, R. Markey & Sons, Inc., 5 Hanover Square, New York, New York 10004, has been re-accredited to test sugar, sugar syrups and confectionary products under Chapter 17 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests this entity is accredited to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling

(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-accreditation of R. Markey & Sons, Inc., as an accredited laboratory became effective on February 15, 2005. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for February 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, Ph.D, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: March 15, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-5106 Filed 3-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Bureau of Customs and Border Protection Tuna—Tariff-Rate Quota; The Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 2007, on Tuna Classifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) AGENCY: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Announcement of the quota quantity of tuna in airtight containers for Calendar Year 2007. SUMMARY: Each year the tariff-rate quota for tuna described in subheading 1604.14.22, HTSUS, is based on the apparent United States consumption of tuna in airtight containers during the preceding Calendar Year. This document sets forth the tariff-rate quota for Calendar Year 2007. DATES: *Effective Dates:* The 2007 tariff-rate quota is applicable to tuna entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period January 1, through December 31, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Headquarters Quota Branch, Textile Enforcement and Operations Division, Trade Policy and Programs, Office of International Trade, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Washington, DC 20229,

(202)344-2650. Background It has been determined that 18,678,022 kilograms of tuna in air-tight containers may be entered and withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the Calendar Year 2007, at the rate of 6 percent ad valorem under subheading 1604.14.22, HTSUS. Any such tuna which is entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the current calendar year in excess of this quota will be dutiable at the rate of 12.5 percent ad valorem under subheading 1604.14.30 HTSUS. Dated: March 15, 2007. Daniel Baldwin, Assistant Commissioner, Office of International Trade. [FR Doc. E7-5101 Filed 3-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5117-N-25] Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Request Voucher for Grant Payment and Line of Credit Control Dystem (LOCCS) Voiced Response System Access Authorization AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. Payment request vouches for distribution of grant funds using the automated Voice Response System (VRS). An authorization form is submitted to establish access to the voice activated payment system. DATES: *Comments Due Date:* April 20, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB approval Number (2535-0102) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202-395-6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail *Lillian_L._Deitzer@HUD.gov* or telephone

(202)708-2374. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Deitzer or from HUD's Web site at *http://www5.hud.gov:63001/po/i/icbts/collectionsearch.cfm* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a request for approval of the information collection described below. This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affecting agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to:

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

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

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

(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. *This notice also lists the following information:* *Title of Proposal:* Request Voucher for Grant Payment and Line of Credit Control Dystem (LOCCS) Voiced Response System Access Authorization. *OMB Approval Number:* 2535-0102. *Form Numbers:* HUD-27053, HUD-27054. *Description Of The Need For The Information And Its Proposed Use:* Payment request vouches for distribution of grant funds using the automated Voice Response System (VRS). An authorization form is submitted to establish access to the voice activated payment system. *Frequency Of Submission:* On occasion. Number of respondents × Annual responses × Hours per response = Burden hours Reporting Burden 2,420 116 0.169 47,722 *Total Estimated Burden Hours:* 47,722 *Status:* Extension of a currently approved collection. Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35, as amended. Dated: March 16, 2007. Lillian L. Deitzer, Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7-5164 Filed 3-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5117-N-24] Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Single Family Premium Collection Subsystem—Upfront AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. Lenders use the Single Family Premium Collection Subsystem—Upfront (SFPCS-U) to remit the upfront premium to obtain mortgage insurance for the homeowner. The information strengthens HUD's ability to manage and process upfront single-family mortgage insurance premium collections and corrections to submit data. It also improves data integrity for the Single Family Mortgage Insurance Program. DATES: *Comments Due Date:* April 20, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB approval Number (2502-0423) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202-395-6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail *Lillian_L._Deitzer@HUD.gov* or telephone

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

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

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

(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. *This notice also lists the following information:* *Title of Proposal:* Single Family Premium Collections Subsystem—Upfront. *OMB Approval Number:* 2502-0423. *Form Numbers:* None. *Description of the Need for the Information and Its Proposed Use:* Lenders use the Single Family Premium Collection Subsystem—Upfront (SFPCS-U) to remit the upfront premium to obtain mortgage insurance for the homeowner. The information strengthens HUD's ability to manage and process upfront single-family mortgage insurance premium collections and corrections to submit data. It also improves data integrity for the Single Family Mortgage Insurance Program. *Frequency of Submission:* On occasion. Number of respondents Annual responses × Hours per response = Burden hours Reporting Burden 10,735 38.70 0.080 33,238 *Total Estimated Burden Hours:* 33,238. *Status:* Extension of a currently approved collection. Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35, as amended. Dated: March 16, 2007. Lillian L. Deitzer, Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7-5165 Filed 3-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-4912-N-22] Notice of Availability of Addendum to the Record of Decision and Lead Agency Findings Statement for the World Trade Center Memorial and Redevelopment Plan in the Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, NY AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: HUD gives notice to the public, agencies, and Indian tribes that the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation

(LMDC)has adopted Addendum D-1 (ROD Addendum) to the Record of Decision and Lead Agency Findings Statement

(ROD)for the World Trade Center Memorial and Redevelopment Plan (Approved Plan). This notice is given on behalf of LMDC. LMDC is a subsidiary of the New York State Urban Development Corporation d/b/a Empire State Development Corporation (a political subdivision and public benefit corporation of the State of New York). As the recipient of HUD Community Development Block Grant funds appropriated for the World Trade Center disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts, LMDC acts, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 5304(g), as the responsible entity for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)in accordance with 24 CFR 58.4. LMDC also acts under its authority as lead agency in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). The ROD Addendum has been adopted in coordination with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority). This notice is given in accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality regulations at 40 CFR parts 1500-1508. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further information and a copy of the ROD Addendum and Technical Memorandum may be obtained by contacting Avalon Simon, Paralegal, Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, One Liberty Plaza, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10006; telephone number

(212)962-2300. Further information and a copy of the ROD Addendum and Technical Memorandum are also available on LMDC's Web site: *http://renewnyc.com* in the “Planning, Design & Development” section. A copy of the ROD Addendum and Technical Memorandum is also available for public review at the following locations:

(1)Chatham Square Library, 33 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002;

(2)New Amsterdam Library, 9 Murray Street, New York, NY 10007;

(3)Humanities and Social Sciences Library, 476 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018;

(4)Hamilton Fish Library, 415 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002;

(5)Hudson Park Library, 66 Leroy Street, New York, NY 10014;

(6)Manhattan Community Board 1, 49-51 Chambers Street, #715, New York, NY 10007;

(7)Manhattan Community Board 2, 3 Washington Square Village, Suite 1A, New York, NY 10012; and

(8)Manhattan Community Board 3, 59 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A Technical Memorandum on the ROD Addendum, which creates an alternative compliance path to achieve the objectives of the Sustainable Design Guidelines set forth in Appendix D to the ROD, as well as other project changes, has been prepared by LMDC, as lead agency, in cooperation with HUD and the Port Authority. Based on this assessment, LMDC has determined that the ROD Addendum will not, either individually or cumulatively, have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment or a significant adverse environmental impact not already analyzed and disclosed in the ROD or the FGEIS for the Approved Plan. Therefore, a supplemental environmental impact statement will not be undertaken under NEPA or SEQRA. LMDC has adopted all practicable means to avoid or minimize environmental harm from the selected project and adopted monitoring and enforcement programs where applicable for mitigation. Questions may be directed to the individual named above under the heading FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Dated: March 13, 2007. Nelson R. Bregón, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. [FR Doc. E7-5096 Filed 3-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed Information Collection; Electronic Reporting of Bird Electrocutions and Collisions with Power Lines AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. SUMMARY: We (Fish and Wildlife Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)to approve the information collection

(IC)described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC. DATES: You must submit comments on or before May 21, 2007. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the IC to Hope Grey, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 222-ARLSQ, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 (mail); *hope_grey@fws.gov* (e-mail); or

(703)358-2269 (fax). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this IC, contact Hope Grey by mail, fax, or e-mail (see ADDRESSES ) or by telephone at

(703)358-2482. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: **I. Abstract** The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 *et seq* .) (MBTA), the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668), and the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq* .) make it unlawful to take without a permit federally listed migratory birds, including bald and golden eagles, endangered or threatened species, or any of the migratory birds listed under the MBTA. These laws define take to include pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or attempt any of these acts. The MBTA makes it a strict liability offense to take any of the federally listed migratory bird species contained in 50 CFR 10.13. The MBTA does not authorize issuance of permits for unintentional take of migratory birds; e.g., for birds killed on power lines, poles, and equipment operated by the electric utility industry. The electric utility industry has documented instances of birds being killed by electrocutions and collisions with power equipment since the 19th Century. A bird is electrocuted when it contacts two energized phases (wires) at the same time, or when it simultaneously contacts grounded pole equipment and an energized phase. Large birds with long wingspans are most at risk, particularly species such as eagles and hawks that use power poles and towers for hunting, resting, feeding, nesting, and territorial defense. In areas where eagles occur, bald and golden eagles are electrocuted at a much higher rate than other birds. Since 2000, bald eagle electrocutions in Alaska make up 58 percent of the documented bird electrocutions. We are asking electric utility companies to input information into the electronic bird incident reporting system. The information that we plan to collect includes:

(1)Details on the fatality/injury of the bird.

(2)Location where the bird was found.

(3)Configuration of the electrical equipment.

(4)Environmental conditions.

(5)Existing protection/retrofit measures.

(6)Photographs. We will use this information as a management tool to facilitate a cooperative approach between the Service and the electric utility industry to address the wide-scale problem of bird electrocutions and collisions with power equipment. The information will help us to understand how and why a bird is electrocuted or involved in a collision with power equipment, and will assist in the development and use of effective and economically feasible electrical configurations and protective equipment to prevent future bird electrocutions and collisions. The information will be available only to designated Service representatives and to the submitting electric utility for its internal use, unless the electric utility decides to share certain information in the query results section of the system. **II. Data** *OMB Control Number:* None. *Title:* Electronic Reporting of Bird Electrocutions and Collisions with Power Lines. *Service Form Number(s):* None. *Type of Request:* New collection. *Affected Public:* Electric utility companies. *Respondent's Obligation:* Voluntary. *Frequency of Collection:* On occasion. *Estimated Annual Number of Respondents:* 120. *Estimated Total Annual Responses:* 1,440. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 15 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 360. **III. Request for Comments** We invite comments concerning this IC on:

(1)whether or not the collection of information is necessary, including whether or not the information will have practical utility;

(2)the accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information;

(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 respondents. Comments submitted in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include and/or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this IC. Dated: March 5, 2007 Hope Grey, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service. FR Doc. E7-5076 Filed 3-20-07; 8:45 am Billing Code 4310-55-S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the Buena Vista Lagoon Restoration Project, San Diego County, CA AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent. SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), and the State Coastal Conservancy

(SCC)are announcing our intent to prepare a joint Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (DEIR/DEIS) for the proposed restoration of approximately 200 acres (81 hectares) of wetland habitat at Buena Vista Lagoon, a coastal lagoon in the cities of Carlsbad and Oceanside, CA. The Buena Vista Lagoon is a State Ecological Reserve, managed by the CDFG. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, Vista Way/State Highway 78 on the north, and Jefferson Street on the east and south. The proposed action, for purposes of environmental analysis, is restoration of the Buena Vista Lagoon to a predominantly tidal saltwater system to increase shorebird and marine fish habitat, while taking advantage of the lagoon basin bathymetry to protect and enhance existing freshwater habitat at the lagoon's upper (easterly) end that supports sensitive bird species. The DEIR/DEIS is being developed to assess the impacts of various lagoon restoration alternatives as discussed below and further identified during the public scoping process. DATES: A public scoping meeting to receive input on topics, issues, and alternatives for the DEIS/DETR is scheduled for April 18, 2007, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Written comments will be accepted until close of business on April 20, 2007. See ADDRESSES section below for information on submitting comments. ADDRESSES: The public scoping meeting will be held at the City of Carlsbad, Faraday Building, Room 173 A & B, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Written comments should be addressed to the Coastal Program Coordinator, Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office, 6010 Hidden Valley Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Written comments may be sent by facsimile to 760-431-5901. Comments may be submitted by electronic mail (e-mail) to: *fw8cfwocomments@fws.gov* . Please include “Public Comments on the Buena Vista Lagoon Restoration NOI” in the subject line of the email and your name and return address in the body of your e-mail message. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack Fancher, Coastal Program Coordinator, Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office, 760-431-9440 extension 215. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Several Federal, state, and local agencies, and citizen groups are jointly proposing a project to restore approximately 200 acres (81 hectares) of wetland habitant at Buena Vista Lagoon. Historically (e.g., pre-1940s), the lagoon was in a dynamic equilibrium between a tidal-influenced saltwater system during dry conditions and a river-influenced freshwater system during wet weather. Over time, the lagoon has been converted to a freshwater system as a result of highway, roadway, and railroad construction and installation of a weir. Buena Vista Lagoon has been progressively degrading in terms of its value to biological communities, habitats, and human uses. Without restoration, it would most likely become a vegetated freshwater marsh or riparian woodland-meadow within the next 30 to 50 years. This degradation would reduce or eliminate wetland functions and values, and result in greater concerns about mosquitoes, water quality impairment, and impacts to aesthetic resources. Creation of a predominantly saltwater regime would be achieved through elimination and disposal of existing freshwater vegetation (principally cattails), dredging and disposal to remove excess sediment (up to approximately 2 million cubic yards), and establishment of continuous tidal exchange through an ocean inlet/outlet. Dredging would create elevations for intertidal salt marsh and eelgrass habitats. An existing 50-foot wide weir would be removed and an open channel would be constructed to provide continuous tidal exchange between the lagoon and the Pacific Ocean. Depending on the final distribution of habitats to be created and inlet maintenance considerations, the ocean inlet/outlet may require stabilization with one or two jetties of similar length to those constructed farther south in the City of Carlsbad for the Batiquitos Lagoon inlet/outlet. Various scenarios of habitat creation and lagoon flow characteristics would influence which potential infrastructure modifications may be considered for the three action alternatives. Potential modifications may include changes to the existing bridges over the lagoon for U.S. Interstate 5 (I-5), a railroad, and Carlsbad Boulevard (“Coast Highway”), along with culverts and/or a weir. Guidelines under the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)(40 CFR 1502.14[a]) and the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA)(Public Resources Code, Section 21000-21177) require that an EIR and a EIS examine alternatives to a project in order to explore a reasonable range of alternatives that fulfill the project's purpose, while reducing potentially significant environmental impacts. A series of Technical Advisory Committee

(TAC)meetings and informal public meetings/workshops were held over the past few years to solicit input on the development of project alternatives. Three public meetings were held between June 2002 and April 2004 with the last meeting held on April 8, 2004. Further, a comprehensive Feasibility Analysis funded by the SCC was completed in 2004 by Everest International Consultants, Inc. This analysis documented the general engineering feasibility and associated potential environmental impacts and considerations for a full range of hydrologic regimes and alternatives. Based on this analysis and input from the public and the TAC, alternatives that will receive detailed analysis in the DEIR/DEIS, are:

(a)Proposed Action;

(b)Restore and Enhance the Existing Freshwater Regime;

(c)Create a Mixed Saltwater-Freshwater Regime; and

(d)No Project/No Acton. The alternative to Restore and Enhance the Existing Freshwater Regime would focus on elimination and disposal of some existing freshwater vegetation to help restore flow conditions, and dredging and disposal to remove excess sediment necessary for creation of freshwater habitat and two islands to provide riparian forest and fringing upland habitat. Additionally, channel enhancement would be provided to improve water flow and circulation, and the existing 50-foot wide weir would be replaced with a larger-width weir at the ocean outlet. No structural modifications would occur to the existing I-5, railroad, or Coast Highway crossings over the lagoon. The alternative to Create a Mixed Saltwater-Freshwater Regime would focus on elimination and disposal of some existing freshwater vegetation to help restore flow conditions, dredging and disposal to remove excess sediment necessary for creation of saltwater habitat and eelgrass habitat west of I-5, and shallow freshwater habitat east of I-5. The existing weir would be replaced with an ocean inlet/outlet to provide continuous tidal exchange between the western portion of the lagoon and the ocean, and a new weir would be constructed under I-5 to maintain a freshwater basin east of the freeway. As noted for the proposed action, the ocean inlet/outlet may require stabilization with one or two jetties, and various scenarios of habitat creation and lagoon flow characteristics would influence considerations for modifying lagoon crossings to optimize tidal exchange, such as related to I-5, railroad, and Coast Highway bridges. The No Project/No Action alternative would not involve any restoration or enhancement of the lagoon. Written comments from interested parties are welcome to ensure that issues of public concern related to the proposed action are identified. Comments and materials received will be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office (see ADDRESSES above). Comments will also be accepted at the public scoping meting (see DATES ). Our practice is to make comments, including names, home addresses, home phone numbers, and email addresses of respondents, available for public review. Individual respondents may request that we withhold their names and/or homes addresses, etc., but if you wish is to consider withholding this information you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comments. In addition, you must present a rationale for withholding this information. This rationale must demonstrate that disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy. We will always make submissions from organization or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives of or officials of organizations or businesses, available for public inspection in their entirety. The environmental review of this project will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the NEPA of 1969 as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* ), Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1518), other applicable Federal laws and regulations, and applicable policies and procedures of the Service. This notice is being furnished in accordance with 40 CFR 1501.7 to obtain suggestions and information from other agencies and the public on the scope of issues and alternatives to be addressed in the DEIR/DEIS. Dated: March 14, 2007. Ken McDermond, Deputy Manager, California/Nevada Operations Office, Sacramento, California. [FR Doc. 07-1373 Filed 3-20-07; 8:45 am]

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