Notices. Notice of Proposed Subsequent Arrangement
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BILLING CODE 6450-01-M DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of International Regimes and Agreements; Proposed Subsequent Arrangement AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of Proposed Subsequent Arrangement. SUMMARY: This notice is being issued under the authority of Section 131 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2160). The Department is providing notice of a proposed “subsequent arrangement” under the Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Atomic Energy, signed November 24, 1972, as amended.
This subsequent arrangement concerns the renewal of the 2002 Joint Determination by the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea pursuant to Article VIII(C) of that Agreement. This arrangement reaffirms that the provisions of Article XI of the Joint Determination may be effectively applied for the alteration in form or content of U.S.-origin nuclear material contained in irradiated nuclear fuels from pressurized water reactors, CANDU reactors, a research reactor at the Post Irradiation Examination Facility (PIEF), the Irradiated Material Examination Facility (IMEF), the DUPIC Fuel Fabrications Facility (DFDF), and identified analytical laboratories at the Headquarters of the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, in accordance with the plan contained in KAERI/AR-765/2007, dated January 30, 2007, and KAERI/AR-766/2007, dated January 31, 2007.
Any activities additional to the plan or changes in the equipment in the PIEF, IMEF, or the DFDF will be reviewed by both parties to ensure the general consistency with the scope and objectives of the Joint Determination. Reference is made to the Joint Determination signed by the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea on March 29, 1996, on April 8, 1999, and on January 29, 2002, covering similar activities at the PIEF, the IMEF, and the DFDF.
These facilities are found acceptable to both parties pursuant to Article VIII(C) of the Agreement for the sole purpose of alteration in form or content of irradiated fuel elements for post-irradiation examination and for research, development and manufacture of DUPIC fuel powders, pellets and elements for the period ending March 31, 2012. In accordance with Section 131 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, we have determined that this subsequent arrangement will not be inimical to the common defense and security.
This subsequent arrangement will take effect no sooner than 15 days after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: March 29, 2007. For the Department of Energy. Richard Goorevich, Director, Office of International Regimes and Agreements. [FR Doc. E7-6280 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy State Energy Advisory Board AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
ACTION: Notice of Open Teleconference. SUMMARY: This notice announces a teleconference of the State Energy Advisory Board (STEAB). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463; 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these teleconferences be announced in the **Federal Register** . DATES: April 19, 2007, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Burch, STEAB Designated Federal Officer, Assistant Manager, Intergovernmental Projects & Outreach, Golden Field Office, U.S.
Department of Energy, 1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden, CO 80401, Telephone 303/275-4801. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Purpose of the Board:* To make recommendations to the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy regarding goals and objectives, programmatic and administrative policies, and to otherwise carry out the Board's responsibilities as designated in the State Energy Efficiency Programs Improvement Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-440). *Tentative Agenda:* Update members on routine business matters and action items generated during the March 2007, full-Board meeting in Washington, DC. *Public Participation:* The teleconference is open to the public.
Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Members of the public who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Gary Burch at the address or telephone number listed above. Requests to make oral comments must be received five days prior to the conference call; reasonable provision will be made to include requested topic(s) on the agenda. The Chair of the Board is empowered to conduct the call in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business.
Notes: The notes of the teleconference will be available for public review and copying within 60 days at the Freedom of Information Public Reading Room, 1E-190, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The notes will also be made available for downloading on the STEAB Web site, *http://www.steab.org* , within 60 days. Issued at Washington, DC, on March 29, 2007. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc.
E7-6232 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy Information Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Energy Information Administration (EIA), Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Agency information collection activities: proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The EIA is soliciting comments on the proposed revisions and a three-year extension to the Forms: EIA-411, “Coordinated Bulk Power Supply Program Report,” EIA-826, “Monthly Electric Sales and Revenue with State Distributions Report,” EIA-860M, “Monthly Update to the Annual Electric Generator Report,” EIA-860, “Annual Electric Generator Report,” EIA-861, “Annual Electric Power Industry Report,” and EIA-923, “Power Plant Operations Report.
” Specifically, the EIA is soliciting comments on the following actions: • First, merging the existing Form EIA-906 “Power Plant Report,” Form EIA-920, “Combined Heat and Power Plant Report,” and Form EIA-423, “Monthly Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants,” as well as transferring operational information on Schedules 3A (excluding items 7 and 8), 3B, 4A, 4D (items 3, 6, and 7), 6A, and 8A from the Form EIA-767, “Steam-Electric Plant Operation and Design Report,” to the proposed new Form EIA-923 “Power Plant Operations Report,” to be authorized for three years. • Second, companies currently reporting on FERC Form-423, “Monthly Report of Cost and Quality of Fuel for Electric Plants,” would be required to report cost and quality of fuel information on Form EIA-923. • Third, transferring the static information collected on Form EIA-767, “Steam-Electric Plant Operation and Design Report,” from Schedules 2, 4B, 4C, 4D (except items 3, 6 and 7), 4E, 5 (items 3 and 4) 6B, 7, 8B, and 9 to the Form EIA-860, “Annual Electric Generator Report.” • Fourth, discontinuing Form EIA-767, “Steam-Electric Plant Operation and Design Report,” Form EIA-423, “Monthly Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants,” Form EIA-906, “Power Plant Report,” and Form EIA-920, “Combined Heat and Power Plant Report.” • Fifth, changing the current provisions regarding confidentiality of information reported on the electric power surveys.
DATES: Comments must be filed by June 4, 2007. If you anticipate difficulty in submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Mr. Jorge Luna-Camara. To ensure receipt of the comments by the due date, submission by FAX (202-287-1946) or e-mail Mr. Luna-Camara at *Jorge.Luna-Camara@eia.doe.gov* is recommended. The mailing address is Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Division, EI-53, Forrestal Building, U.S.
Department of Energy, Washington, DC 20585. Alternatively, Mr. Jorge Luna-Camara may be contacted by telephone at 202-287-1753. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of any forms and instructions should be directed to Mr. Jorge Luna-Camara at the address listed above. To review the proposed forms and instructions, please visit: *http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/electricity/page/fednotice/elect_2008.html.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background II.
Current Actions III. Request for Comments I. Background The Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 (Pub. L. 93-275, 15 U.S.C. 761 *et seq.* ) and the DOE Organization Act (Pub. L. 95-91, 42 U.S.C. 7101 *et seq.* ) require the EIA to carry out a centralized, comprehensive, and unified energy information program. This program collects, evaluates, assembles, analyzes, and disseminates information on energy resource reserves, production, demand, technology, and related economic and statistical information.
This information is used to assess the adequacy of energy resources to meet near and longer term domestic demands. The EIA, as part of its effort to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), provides the general public and other Federal agencies with opportunities to comment on collections of energy information conducted by or in conjunction with the EIA. Any comments received help the EIA to prepare data requests that maximize the utility of the information collected, and to assess the impact of collection requirements on the public.
Also, the EIA will later seek approval by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)under Section 3507(a) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The EIA collects information about the electric power industry for use by government and private sector analysts. The survey information is disseminated in a variety of electronic products and files. For details on the EIA electric power information program, please visit the electricity page of the EIA Internet site at *http://www.eia.doe.gov/fuelelectric.html.* The EIA has completed an extensive review and update of the electric power survey collection instruments. The result of the update reflects input from the electric power industry, other industry users of the data, government agencies, consumer groups, and private sector analysts. Along with the form changes and proposed mergers, the EIA is proposing a revision to the commercially sensitive data elements that will be protected from release. These issues are explained below. This **Federal Register** notice solicits comments on proposed changes to five surveys and two proposed merger concepts. The first merger is for the Form EIA-906 “Power Plant Report,” Form EIA-920, “Combined Heat and Power Plant Report,” and Form EIA-423, “Monthly Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants,” to be merged into the new Form EIA-923, “Power Plant Operations Report.” Also, companies currently reporting on FERC Form-423, “Monthly Report of Cost and Quality of Fuel for Electric Plants,” would be required to file on Form EIA-923 information on cost and quality of fuels. The proposed Form EIA-923 combines receipts, consumption and fossil fuel stock information for all electric power producers on one form. Currently the data are collected on different forms, which are due at different times. By merging the forms, the information can be collected and checked at the same time. For example, the previous month's ending stocks, plus receipts, minus consumption must equal the current month's ending stocks. The consolidation into one form is expected to facilitate reporting and respondents will be able to review and correct their data prior to submission, thereby improving the quality and timeliness of the data. Also combining information collected by both EIA and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on a single form has the potential to increase the overall efficiency of the Federal program to collect monthly fuel information as well as improve the utility of the resulting information products. In addition, it is proposed that the merged Form EIA-923 will also collect fuel consumption information at the boiler level for plants with steam turbines of 10 megawatts or greater capacity that burn fossil or organic fuels (excluding steam turbines whose source of steam is from nuclear, geothermal or solar resources), which was formerly collected on the Form EIA-767. This will maintain the existing data series for use in analysis and reduce the burden on the monthly respondents, as they will only have to provide these data once, rather than on both the Form EIA-767 and either Form EIA-906 or Form EIA-920. In addition, the other operational information collected on the Form EIA-767 will be transferred to the new Form EIA-923. The second merger is of the Form EIA-860, “Annual Electric Generator Report,” and the static information from the Form EIA-767, “Steam-Electric Plant Operation and Design Report.” This merger would allow the respondents to report all of their static plant level information on one form (EIA-860), thereby reducing the level of overlap in filing multiple forms and making their submissions more consistent. With the mergers noted above, EIA will be able to eliminate four existing electric power survey forms. Please refer to the proposed forms and instructions for more information about the purpose, who must report, when to report, where to submit, the elements to be reported, detailed instructions, provisions for confidentiality, and uses (including possible non-statistical uses) of the information. For instructions on obtaining materials, see the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. II. Current Actions The EIA proposes the following changes: Form EIA-411, “Coordinated Bulk Power Supply Program Report” The EIA proposes the following changes to the form: • Eliminate Schedule 2, Capacity for Existing Generators in Reporting Year, as this information will be subsumed in Schedule 3. • Modify Schedule 3. Historical and Projected Demand and Capacity. The categories will explain the differences between net capacity reported to EIA by its respondents on the Form EIA-860 and the Planned Capacity Resource data reported by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation
(NERC)on Schedule 3, Reconciliation between Total Generation Regional Capacity and Planned Regional Capacity Resources (summer, winter). It is proposed that reporting on Form EIA-411 become mandatory for all electric generators who are connected to the electricity grid. Over time, as utilities have sold their generating assets, the Form EIA-411 submission has become less inclusive of the entire electric power industry. Mandatory collection authority for Form EIA-411 is necessary for EIA to collect the comprehensive information needed for public and private analysts to accurately monitor the current status and trends of the electric power industry, as well as to evaluate the future of the industry. This change in the reporting obligation for the EIA-411 is consistent with NERC's data program requirements because membership in NERC is now mandatory and data filing requirements by its members are also mandatory. Form EIA-826, “Monthly Electric Sales and Revenue With State Distributions Report” It is proposed to reduce the due date for the form from 40 to 30 calendar days after the end of the reporting month to aid in validating the data against other survey data and to release the data to the public sooner. Schedule 1. Part C. Sales to Ultimate Customers, Delivery Only Service Additional requirement to provide the names of the energy service providers for whom distributors deliver electricity. Form EIA-923, “Power Plant Operations Report” In addition to the information previously reported to EIA on the forms being superseded by the EIA-923, EIA proposes to collect the following additional items: Schedule 2. Plant-Level • Commodity cost (only for coal and natural gas) for the quantity of fuel receipts. • Mercury content for the quality of fuel received (only for coal). • Primary and secondary mode of transportation (only for coal and natural gas). • Mine Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA)identification number (for coal mine type and location). • Also, all fossil fueled plants, including those which report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC)on the FERC Form 423 and with a capacity of 1 megawatt and greater, would now file this information. Schedule 3. Part A—Boiler-Level Consumption by energy source and heat content for plants with steam turbines of 10 megawatts or greater capacity that burn fossil or organic fuels (excluding steam turbines whose source of steam is from nuclear, geothermal or solar resources). Annual submitters would be required to provide 12 individual months worth of information. ( **Note:** All other respondents would continue to provide prime mover level data on Schedule 4B.) Schedule 5. Part A—Prime Mover-Level Net and gross generation for all steam-electric plants; gross generation for combined heat and power plants; and consumption by fuel type and heat content for plants with steam turbines of 10 megawatts or greater capacity that burn fossil or organic fuel (excluding steam turbines whose source of steam is from nuclear, geothermal or solar resources). ( **Note:** All other respondents would continue to provide prime mover level data on Schedule 5B.) Schedule 7. Plant-Level for Annual Data Sources and Disposition proposes to collect revenues associated with the resale of electricity. Schedule 8. Annual Environmental Information • Part A. Byproduct Disposition. • Part B. Financial Information. • Part C. Nitrogen Oxide Emission Controls. • Part D. Cooling System Information. • Part E. Flue Gas Particulate Collection Information. • Part F. Flue Gas Desulfurization Unit Information. Form EIA-860, “Annual Electric Generator Report” The EIA proposes to collect the following additional items: Schedule 2. Power Plant Data • Boiler status. • Boiler type. • Name of the owner of the transmission system to which the power plant is connected (for all plants). Schedule 3. Generator Information • Whether the generator is an electric utility or nonutility. • Associated boiler IDs (steam-electric generators only). • For combined cycle steam generators, whether there is an associated duct-burner. • Leading and lagging reactive power output at net summer and at net winter capacity. • Primary start-up and flame stabilization energy sources. • Factors that limit the ability to switch from natural gas to oil for an extended period. • Whether the generator is part of a site that was previously reported as indefinitely postponed or cancelled. • Type of technology for proposed coal-fired generator. Schedule 6: Boiler Information • Part A. Plant configuration. • Part B. Air emission standards. • Part C. Design parameters. • Part D. Nitrogen oxide emission controls. • Part E. Mercury emission controls. • Part F. Cooling system information—design parameters. • Part G. Flue gas particulate collector information. • Part H. Flue gas desulfurization unit—design parameters. • Part I. Stack and flue information—design parameters. The EIA proposes to eliminate collecting the following items: Schedule 3. Generator Information • The name of the electric utility in whose service area the plant is located (applicable only to independent power producers and combined heat and power producers). • Identification of distributed generators. • The requirements to explicitly report the following for existing generators: • Proposed for re-rating (EXCEPT nuclear generators). • Proposed for deactivated shutdown status. • Proposed for change in ownership. • Proposed for fuel change. • Proposed for reactivation from retirement. Form EIA-860M, “Monthly Update to the Annual Electric Generator Report” Schedule B, Updates to Proposed Changes to Existing Generators As a result of the proposal to modify Form EIA-860 to remove the requirements for reporting the following proposed changes associated with existing generators, the following reporting requirement is also proposed to be eliminated from the EIA-860M: • The requirements to explicitly report the following for existing generators: • Proposed for re-rating (EXCEPT nuclear generators). • Proposed for deactivated shutdown status. • Proposed for change in ownership. • Proposed for fuel change. • Proposed for reactivation from retirement. Form EIA-861, “Annual Electric Power Industry Report” The EIA proposes to collect the following additional items: Schedule 2C. Customer Service Programs • Customer counts and green pricing revenue and volumes. New Schedule 2D. Net Metering • Net metering volumes. • In addition to the number of customers served on net metering tariffs by end use class, the EIA will also capture electricity sales foregone by customers' use of net metering. Schedule 6C. Demand Side Management • Number of customers participating in incentive-based demand response programs. • Number of customers participating in time-based rate programs. Schedule 6D. Advance Metering • The number of billing or revenue meters. • The number of advanced customer meters and associated volumes. Schedule 7A. Distributed and Dispersed Generation, Number and Capacity • The number of generators and their capacity by State, and percent of capacity owned by respondent. *EIA proposes to eliminate:* Schedule 7C. Types of Energy Sources Used. The EIA is proposing the following changes to the provisions regarding protected information reported on the electric power surveys. The EIA proposes not to apply disclosure limitation methods to the disseminated electric power survey data. EIA's disclosure limitation methods are designed to minimize the possibility that individually-identifiable information reported by a survey respondent may be inferred from published statistics. Disclosure limitation methods consider how many respondents submitted information that was used to generate a statistic as well as whether any single respondent is responsible for a very large percentage of the value of a statistic. If disclosure limitation methods were applied, some electric power statistics would be suppressed from publication and unavailable to public and private analysts. By not applying disclosure limitation methods to electric power statistics, a knowledgeable person may be able to estimate the values of selected data elements reported by a specific respondent. The high utility of releasing aggregated statistics to the industry and the public supports the need not to apply disclosure limitation methods to the published statistics. However, EIA will not explicitly release individually identifiable data. The merging of several electric power survey forms along with the policy not to apply disclosure limitation methods to statistics based on these survey data will help ensure EIA's continuing ability to disseminate detailed information on the electric power sector, and allow others to evaluate the effectiveness of laws and regulations such as the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and those developed by the Environmental Protection Agency for implementing requirements from the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The EIA will continue to protect the following data elements listed below and will not disclose to the public individually-identifiable data to the extent that it satisfies the criteria for exemption under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552, the DOE regulations implementing the FOIA, 10 CFR 1004.11, and the Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. 1905: • Fuel cost (current Form EIA-423, proposed Form EIA-923). • Fuel stocks (current Form EIA-906 and Form EIA-920, and the proposed Form EIA-923). • Commodity cost (proposed Form EIA-923). • Monthly retail sales, revenue, and number of customers (for energy service providers only) (Form EIA-826). • Maximum tested heat rate under full load conditions (Form EIA-860). • Maps and power flow cases (Form EIA-411). However, the EIA proposes to release the following data elements that either were protected before or will be collected for the first time: • Monthly electric sales, revenue and number of customers for energy service providers on the Form EIA-826 nine
(9)months after the end of the reporting year. These same annual data reported on the Form EIA-861 are currently not protected. • Monthly fuel cost, commodity cost and fuel stocks on the proposed Form EIA-923 nine
(9)months after the end of the reporting year. • Latitude and longitude reported on the Form EIA-860. This information is available from many other external sources and is not considered vital to national security interests. These data will only be released upon request and will not be electronically available for the public to access through the Internet. The majority of the electric power survey data are currently non-confidential. Protecting the monthly data on commodity and fuel costs and fuel stocks until nine
(9)months after the end of the reporting year coincides with the release by the EIA of the reports *State Energy Profiles and Electric Power Annual* . These reports present data from 1990 to the present on electricity generation; electric generating capacity; capacity resource margins; fuel consumption; emissions; electricity trade; retail electric customers, sales, revenue and price; electric utility revenue and expense statistics; and demand-side management. The policy to release these data nine
(9)months after the end of the reporting year supports the EIA's mandate for carrying out a central, comprehensive, and unified energy data and information program responsive to users' needs. It also supports EIA's mandate to release credible, reliable, and timely energy information that will improve and broaden the understanding of market activity in the electric power generation and distribution system, and help assess the reliability of the electric power grid in the United States. In addition, this release would not harm the individual companies, as sufficient time will have passed after the reporting month so that the data will have aged enough to no longer be of competitive interest to any competitors. If EIA receives approval to publicly release the company-level monthly information mentioned above, nine months after the end of a reporting year, EIA may later also undertake the process to publicly release such information collected prior to 2008 under similar conditions. III. Request for Comments Prospective respondents and other interested parties should comment on the proposals discussed in Item II. The following guidelines are provided to assist in the preparation of comments. Please indicate to which form(s) your comments apply. General Issues A. Are the proposed collections of information necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency and does the information have practical utility? Practical utility is defined as the actual usefulness of information to or for an agency, taking into account its accuracy, adequacy, reliability, timeliness, and the agency's ability to process the information it collects. B. What enhancements can be made to the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? C. Does EIA's proposed data protection treatment for electric power survey information maximize the utility of the data for users while adequately protecting sensitive information? As a Potential Respondent to the Request for Information A. What actions could be taken to help ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of the information to be collected? B. Are the instructions and definitions clear and sufficient? If not, which instructions need clarification? C. Can the information be submitted by the due dates? D. Public reporting burden for the average collection time are estimated below. The estimated burden includes the total time necessary to provide the requested information. In your opinion, how accurate are these estimates? Form EIA-411, “Bulk Power Supply Program Report,”—15.9 hours per response; Form EIA-923, “Power Plant Operations Report,”—3.1 hours per response; Form EIA-826, “Monthly Electric Sales and Revenue with State Distributions Report,” 1.2 hours per response; Form EIA-860, “Annual Electric Generator Report,”—8.5 hours per response; Form EIA-861, “Annual Electric Power Industry Report,”—8.5 hours per response; Form EIA-860M, “Monthly Update to the Annual Electric Generator Report,”—0.3 hour per response. E. The agency estimates that the only cost to a respondent is for the time it will take to complete the collection. Will a respondent incur any start-up costs for reporting, or any recurring annual costs for operation, maintenance, and purchase of services associated with the information collection? F. What additional actions could be taken to minimize the burden of this collection of information? Such actions may involve the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. G. Does any other Federal, State, or local agency collect similar information? If so, specify the agency, the data element(s), and the methods of collection. As a Potential User of the Information To Be Collected A. What actions could be taken to help ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of the information disseminated? B. Is the information useful at the levels of detail to be collected? C. For what purpose(s) would the information be used? Be specific. D. Are there alternate sources for the information and are they useful? If so, what are their weaknesses and/or strengths? Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the form. They also will become a matter of public record. Statutory Authority: Sections 3506(c)(2) and 3507(a) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. 3501, *et seq.* ). Issued in Washington, DC, March 27, 2007. Jay H. Casselberry, Agency Clearance Officer, Energy Information Administration. [FR Doc. E7-6268 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-23-002] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Cancellation of Rate Schedule X-27 March 29, 2007. Take notice that on March 14, 2007, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, the following changes to its tariff, effective February 27, 2007: *Second Revised Volume No. 1* Fourth Revised Sheet No. 4 *Original Volume No. 2* Fifteenth Revised Sheet No. 2 First Revised Sheet No. 283 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 online at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
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(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on April 13, 2007. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-6204 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-362-000] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff March 29, 2007. Take notice that on March 26, 2007 Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets listed on Appendix A attached to the filing, bearing a proposed effective date of April 26, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
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(202)502-8659. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-6210 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-363-000] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Tariff Filing and Non-Conforming Service Agreements March 29, 2007. Take notice that on March 26, 2007 Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, Eighteenth Revised Sheet No. 500B, with a proposed effective date of May 1, 2007. Columbia also tendered for filing the following Service Agreements for consideration and approval: FTS Service Agreement No. 91804, between Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation and Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, dated February 7, 2007. FTS Service Agreement No. 91805, between Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation and Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, dated February 7, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-6211 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-172-001] Columbia Gulf Transmission Company; Notice of Compliance Filing March 29, 2007. Take notice that on March 23, 2007, Columbia Gulf Transmission Company (Columbia Gulf) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, Second Revised Sheet No. 148, bearing a proposed effective date of March 17, 2007. 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 § 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 online 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. E7-6209 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-116-000] El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization March 29, 2007. Take notice that on March 27, 2007, El Paso Natural Gas Company (EPNG), Post Office Box 1087, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80944, filed in Docket No. CP07-116-000, a prior notice request pursuant to §§ 157.205 and 157.208 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations under the Natural Gas Act for authorization to increase the maximum allowable operating pressure
(MAOP)of the Slaughter Plant Line (Line No. 3000), originating in Cochran County, Texas and terminating in Hockley County, Texas, all as more fully set forth in the application, which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll-free,
(886)208-3676 or TYY,
(202)502-8659. Specifically, EPNG proposes to increase the MAOP on Line No. 3000, consisting of approximately 2.74 miles of 12 3/4 inch diameter pipeline, from a current MAOP of 744 psig to 780 psig and to thereafter operate Line No. 3000 at pressures up to and including the higher MAOP. EPNG states that the increase of the MAOP will allow EPNG certain operational flexibility and will have a de minimus effect on the current capacity of Line No. 3000. EPNG asserts that the cost of increasing the MAOP will be zero because existing test data for Line No. 3000 derived from a past pressure test and other historical information met the requirements to increase the MAOP to 780 psig. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to Richard Derryberry, Director, Regulatory Affairs Department, El Paso Natural Gas Company, Post Office Box 1087, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80944, or call at
(719)520-3782. Any person or the Commission's Staff may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention and, pursuant to § 157.205 of the Commission's Regulations under the Natural Gas Act
(NGA)(18 CFR 157.205) a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-6203 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AC07-81-000] Trans-Union Interstate Pipeline, L.P.; Notice of Filing March 29, 2007. Take notice that on March 23, 2007, Trans-Union Interstate Pipeline, L.P., submitted a request for a waiver of its requirement to submit a 2006 FERC Form No. 2-A. The FERC Form No. 2-A is required under section 260.2 of the Commission's 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 or 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 online 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:* April 19, 2007. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-6202 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 11351-014] Columbia Power & Water Systems; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment March 29, 2007. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)(18 CFR Part 380) [FERC Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897], the Office of Energy Project's staff (staff) reviewed a proposal to surrender the license for the Old Columbia Dam Project, and prepared an environmental assessment
(EA)for this proposed surrender. In this EA, staff evaluates potential effects of the proposed surrender and finds that there would be no effects to aquatic or terrestrial resources, threatened or endangered species, recreation resources, or land use. The Commission also determined that the proposed surrender may adversely affect properties listed in the National Register due to the loss of Federal jurisdiction, and executed a Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA)with the Tennessee State Historic Preservation Officer, pursuant to 36 CFR part 800.3 and 36 CFR part 800.6 of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470f), in order to mitigate the adverse effects of the proposed surrender. The EA concludes that the proposed action will not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the human environment. A copy of the EA is attached to Commission order titled “Order Approving Surrender of License”, issued March 28, 2007 and is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, 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, call toll-free 1-866-209-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-6206 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2107-016—CA] Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment March 29, 2007. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for license for the Poe Hydroelectric Project, located on the North Fork Feather River in Butte County, California, and has prepared a final environmental assessment
(EA)for the project. A draft EA was prepared and issued for public comment on August 2, 2006. The project occupies 144 acres of lands of the United States, which are administered by the Forest Supervisor of the Plumas National Forest. The final EA contains the staff's analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the project and alternatives and concludes that licensing the project, with appropriate environmental protective measures, would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. A copy of the final EA 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. 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. For further information, contact John Mudre at
(202)502-8902. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-6207 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Declaration of Intention and Soliciting Comments, Protests, and/or Motions To Intervene March 29, 2007. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Declaration of Intention. b. *Docket No.:* DI07-6-000. c. *Date Filed:* March 13, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Preston G. Curtis—Old Webb's Mill Hydro. e. *Name of Project:* Old Webb's Mill Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The proposed Old Webb's Mill Hydroelectric Project will be located on the Tar River, which becomes the Pamlico River, tributary to the Atlantic Ocean, near Spring Hope in Nash County, North Carolina. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 817(b). h. *Applicant Contact:* Preston G. Curtis and Cathy Curtis, 10150 W. Highway 97, Middlesex, NC 27557; telephone:
(252)478-9161, fax:
(252)478-2950; e-mail: *curtiscompanies@costalnet.com.* i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Henry Ecton,
(202)502-8768, or E-mail address: *henry.ecton@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and/or motions:* April 30, 2007. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and/or interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. Any questions, please contact the Secretary's Office. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov. * Please include the docket number (DI07-6-000) on any comments, protests, and/or motions filed. k. *Description of Project:* The Old Webb's Mill Hydroelectric Project includes:
(1)A 200-foot-long, 10-foot-high stone-and-concrete dam;
(2)a powerhouse containing three generators rated at 400 kW;
(3)one-foot-high flashboards; and
(4)appurtenant facilities. The project will not occupy any tribal or federal lands. When a Declaration of Intention is filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the Commission to investigate and determine if the interests of interstate or foreign commerce would be affected by the project. The Commission also determines whether or not the project:
(1)Would be located on a navigable waterway;
(2)would occupy or affect public lands or reservations of the United States;
(3)would utilize surplus water or water power from a government dam; or
(4)if applicable, has involved or would involve any construction subsequent to 1935 that may have increased or would increase the project's head or generating capacity, or have otherwise significantly modified the project's pre-1935 design or operation. l. *Locations of the Application:* Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may be viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link, select “Docket#” and follow the instructions. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at
(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTESTS”, AND/OR “MOTIONS TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Docket Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments:* Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-6205 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2621-004] Milliken and Company, Inc.; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process March 29, 2007. a. *Project No.:* 2621-004. b. *Date Filed:* January 30, 2007. c. *Submitted by:* Milliken and Company, Inc. d. *Name of Project:* Pacolet River Hydroelectric Project. e. *Location:* The project is located on the Pacolet River, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. f. *Filed Pursuant to:* 18 CFR 5.5 and 5.6 of the Commission's regulations. g. *Potential Applicant Contact:* Mr. Bryan Stone, Business Manager, Lockhart Power Company, P.O. Box 10, 420 River Street, Lockhart, South Carolina 29364,
(800)368-1289. h. *FERC Contact:* Lee Emery at
(202)502-8379; or e-mail at *lee.emery@ferc.gov.* i. Pursuant to 18 CFR 5.3(a)(2), Milliken and Company, Inc. filed its Notice of Intent to File License Application using the Traditional Licensing Process on January 30, 2007. With this notice, the Director of the Office of Energy Projects approves Milliken and Company, Inc.'s request to use the Traditional Licensing Process. j. *With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with:*
(a)The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or NOAA Fisheries under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the joint agency consultation at 50 CFR, part 402;
(b)NOAA Fisheries under section 305(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and implementing regulations at 50 CFR 600.920; and
(c)the South Carolina Historic Preservation Officer, as required by Section 106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2. k. With this notice, we are designating Milliken and Company, Inc. as the Commission's non-federal representative for carrying out informal consultation, pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, Section 305 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. l. Milliken and Company, Inc. filed a Pre-Application Document
(PAD)with the Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the Commission's regulations. m. The licensee states its unequivocal intent to submit an application for a new license for Project No. 2197. Pursuant to 18 CFR 16.8, 16.9, and 16.10 each application for a new license and any competing license applications must be filed with the Commission at least 24 months prior to the expiration of the existing license. All applications for license for this project must be filed by January 31, 2010. n. A copy of the PAD is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ), using the “elibrary” link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCONlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, at
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in paragraph g. Register online at *http://ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm* to be notified via e-mail of new filing and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC OnLine Support. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-6208 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Southeastern Power Administration Proposed Rate Adjustment, Public Forum, and Opportunities for Public Review and Comment for Georgia-Alabama-South Carolina System of Projects AGENCY: Southeastern Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Notice of proposed rate. SUMMARY: Southeastern Power Administration (Southeastern) proposes to revise existing schedules of rates and charges applicable to the sale of power from the Georgia-Alabama-South Carolina System of Projects effective for a 5-year period, October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2012. Additionally, opportunities will be available for interested persons to review the present rates, the proposed rates and supporting studies, to participate in a forum and to submit written comments. Southeastern will evaluate all comments received in this process. DATES: Written comments are due on or before July 3, 2007. A public information and comment forum will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, at 10 a.m., on May 10, 2007. Persons desiring to speak at the forum should notify Southeastern at least three
(3)days before the forum is scheduled, so that a list of forum participants can be prepared. Others may speak if time permits. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be submitted to: Administrator, Southeastern Power Administration, Department of Energy, 1166 Athens Tech Road, Elberton, Georgia 30635-6711. The public information and comment forum for the Georgia-Alabama-South Carolina System of Projects will be at the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport/Millenium Center, 2301 Sullivan Road, College Park, Georgia 30337
(404)766-0303. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leon Jourolmon, Assistant Administrator, Finance & Marketing, Southeastern Power Administration, Department of Energy, 1166 Athens Tech Road, Elberton, Georgia 30635,
(706)213-3800. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC)by order issued November 3, 2004 (109 FERC § 61,133), confirmed and approved on a final basis Wholesale Power Rate Schedules SOCO-1-B, SOCO-2-B, SOCO-3-B, SOCO-4-B, ALA-1-K, MISS-1-K, Duke-1-B, Duke-2-B, Duke-3-B, Duke-4-B, Santee-1-B, Santee-2-B, Santee-3-B, Santee-4-B, Pump-1-A, Pump-2, Regulation-1 and Replacement-1 applicable to Georgia-Alabama-South Carolina System of Projects' power for a period ending September 30, 2007. *Discussion:* Existing rate schedules are predicated upon a July 2003 repayment study and other supporting data contained in FERC Docket No. EF03-3011-000. The current repayment study prepared in March 2007 shows that existing rates are not adequate to recover all costs required by present repayment criteria. Southeastern is proposing to establish rates that will recoup these unrecovered costs. A revised study with a revenue increase of $13,045,000 in fiscal year 2008 and all future years over the current repayment study shows that all costs are repaid within their service life. Therefore, Southeastern is proposing to revise the existing rates to generate this additional revenue. The increase is due to increased operating expenses, including Corps Operation & Maintenance Expense and SEPA Marketing Expense. Southeastern is proposing the following rate schedules to be effective for the period from October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2012. Rate Schedule SOCO-1-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida to whom power may be wheeled and scheduled pursuant to contracts between the Government and Southern Company Services, Incorporated. Rate Schedule SOCO-2-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida to whom power may be wheeled pursuant to contracts between the Government and Southern Company Services, Incorporated. The customer is responsible for providing a scheduling arrangement with the Government. Rate Schedule SOCO-3-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida to whom power may be scheduled pursuant to contracts between the Government and Southern Company Services, Incorporated. The customer is responsible for providing a transmission arrangement. Rate Schedule SOCO-4-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. The customer is responsible for providing a scheduling arrangement with the Government and for providing a transmission arrangement. Rate Schedule ALA-1-L Available to the Alabama Electric Cooperative, Incorporated. Rate Schedule MISS-1-L Available to the South Mississippi Electric Power Association to whom power may be wheeled pursuant to contract between the Government and Alabama Electric Cooperative, Inc. Rate Schedule Duke-1-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in North Carolina and South Carolina to whom power may be wheeled and scheduled pursuant to contracts between the Government and Duke Power Company. Rate Schedule Duke-2-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in North Carolina and South Carolina to whom power may be wheeled pursuant to contracts between the Government and Duke Power Company. The customer is responsible for providing a scheduling arrangement with the Government. Rate Schedule Duke-3-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in North Carolina and South Carolina to whom power may be scheduled pursuant to contracts between the Government and Duke Power Company. The customer is responsible for providing a transmission arrangement. Rate Schedule Duke-4-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in North Carolina and South Carolina served through the transmission facilities of Duke Power Company. The customer is responsible for providing a scheduling arrangement with the Government and for providing a transmission arrangement. Rate Schedule Santee-1-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in South Carolina to whom power may be wheeled and scheduled pursuant to contracts between the Government and South Carolina Public Service Authority. Rate Schedule Santee-2-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in South Carolina to whom power may be wheeled pursuant to contracts between the Government and South Carolina Public Service Authority. The customer is responsible for providing a scheduling arrangement with the Government. Rate Schedule Santee-3-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in South Carolina to whom power may be scheduled pursuant to contracts between the Government and South Carolina Public Service Authority. The customer is responsible for providing a transmission arrangement. Rate Schedule Santee-4-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in South Carolina served through the transmission facilities of South Carolina Public Service Authority. The customer is responsible for providing a scheduling arrangement with the Government and for providing a transmission arrangement. Rate Schedule SCE&G-1-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in South Carolina to whom power may be wheeled and scheduled pursuant to contracts between the Government and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. Rate Schedule SCE&G-2-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in South Carolina to whom power may be wheeled pursuant to contracts between the Government and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. The customer is responsible for providing a scheduling arrangement with the Government. Rate Schedule SCE&G-3-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in South Carolina to whom power may be scheduled pursuant to contracts between the Government and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. The customer is responsible for providing a transmission arrangement. Rate Schedule SCE&G-4-C Available to public bodies and cooperatives in South Carolina served through the transmission facilities of South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. The customer is responsible for providing a scheduling arrangement with the Government and for providing a transmission arrangement. Rate Schedule Pump-1-A Available to all customers of the Georgia-Alabama-South Carolina System and applicable to energy from pumping operations at the Carters and Richard B. Russell projects. Rate Schedule Pump-2 Available to public bodies and cooperatives who provide their own scheduling arrangement and elect to allow Southeastern to use a portion of their allocation for pumping. Rate Schedule Regulation-1 Available to public bodies and cooperatives in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, South Carolina, or North Carolina to whom regulation service is provided pursuant to contracts between the Government and the customer. Rate Schedule Replacement-1 Available to all customers in the Georgia-Alabama-South Carolina System and applicable to replacement energy. The proposed rates for capacity, energy, and generation services are as follows: *Capacity:* $3.75 per kw per month. *Energy:* 9.43 mills per kwh. *Generation Services:* $0.12 per kw per month. Under this scenario, 75 per cent of generation revenues are recovered from capacity sales and 25 per cent are recovered from energy sales. These rates are expected to produce an average revenue increase of $13.0 million in FY 2008 and all future years. The rates for transmission, scheduling, reactive supply, and regulation and frequency response apply to all four scenarios and are illustrated in Table 1. Southeastern Power Administration Proposed Rates for Transmission Scheduling, Reactive, and Regulation Charges Rate schedule Transmission charge $/KW/month Scheduling charge $/KW/month Reactive charge $/KW/month Regulation charge $/KW/month SOCO-1-C 2.17 0.0806 0.11 0.0483 SOCO-2-C 2.17 N/A 0.11 N/A SOCO-3-C N/A 0.0806 N/A 0.0483 SOCO-4-C N/A N/A N/A N/A ALA-1-L N/A N/A N/A N/A MISS-1-L 2.25 N/A N/A N/A Duke-1-C 0.87 N/A N/A N/A Duke-2-C 0.87 N/A N/A N/A Duke-3-C N/A N/A N/A N/A Duke-4-C N/A N/A N/A N/A Santee-1-C 1.06 N/A N/A N/A Santee-2-C 1.06 N/A N/A N/A Santee-3-C N/A N/A N/A N/A Santee-4-C N/A N/A N/A N/A SCE&G-1-C 0.85 N/A N/A N/A SCE&G-2-C 0.85 N/A N/A N/A SCE&G-3-C N/A N/A N/A N/A SCE&G-4-C N/A N/A N/A N/A Pump-1-A N/A N/A N/A N/A Pump-2 N/A N/A N/A N/A Regulation-1 N/A N/A N/A 0.05 Replacement-1 N/A N/A N/A N/A The referenced repayment studies are available for examination at 1166 Athens Tech Road, Elberton, Georgia 30635-6711. Proposed Rate Schedules SOCO-1-C, SOCO-2-C, SOCO-3-C, SOCO-4-C, ALA-1-L, MISS-1-L, Duke-1-C, Duke-2-C, Duke-3-C, Duke-4-C, Santee-1-C, Santee-2-C, Santee-3-C, Santee-4-C, SCE&G-1-C, SCE&G-2-C, SCE&G-3-C, SCE&G-4-C, Pump-1-A, Pump-2, Regulation-1, and Replacement-1 are also available. Dated: March 26, 2007. Jon C. Worthington, Administrator. [FR Doc. E7-6257 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8295-3] Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed consent decree; request for public comment. SUMMARY: In accordance with section 113(g) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (“CAA” or “Act”), 42 U.S.C. 7413(g), notice is hereby given of a proposed consent decree, to address a lawsuit filed by Rocky Mountain Clean Air Action and Jeremy Nichols (collectively “Plaintiffs”): *Rocky Mountain Clean Air Action, et al.* v. *Johnson* , No. 06-01992 (D. D.C.). Plaintiffs filed deadline suits to compel the Administrator to respond to petitions seeking EPA's objection to CAA Title V operating permits filed in 2005 for the Public Service Company's Fort Saint Vrain Power Station (“Ft. St. Vrain Station”) in Colorado and in 2006 for the GCC Dacotah cement plant (“GCC Dacotah”) in South Dakota. Under the terms of the proposed consent decree, EPA has agreed to respond to the GCC Dacotah petition by June 15, 2007, and the Ft. St. Vrain Station petition is dismissed as moot because EPA took final action on February 5, 2007. DATES: Written comments on the proposed consent decree must be received by May 4, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OGC-2007-0267, online at *www.regulations.gov* (EPA's preferred method); by e-mail to *oei.docket@epa.gov* ; mailed to EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; or by hand delivery or courier to EPA Docket Center, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Comments on a disk or CD-ROM should be formatted in Word or ASCII file, avoiding the use of special characters and any form of encryption, and may be mailed to the mailing address above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Orlin, Air and Radiation Law Office (2344A), Office of General Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone:
(202)564-1222; fax number
(202)564-5603; e-mail address: *orlin.david@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Additional Information About the Proposed Consent Decree This proposed consent decree would resolve a lawsuit seeking a response to petitions to object to CAA Title V permits issued to the Ft. St. Vrain Station in Colorado and the GCC Dacotah plant in South Dakota. On February 5, 2007, EPA took final action on Plaintiffs' CAA Title V petition regarding Ft. St. Vrain Station. See 72 FR 13277 (Mar. 21, 2007). Under the consent decree, Plaintiffs' claim for relief for Ft. St. Vrain petition will be dismissed as moot except as to the issue of costs of litigation, including attorneys' fees. No later than June 15, 2007, EPA shall sign a decision, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7661d(b)(2), taking final action on Plaintiffs' petition on the GCC Dacotah permit. During a 60-day period after the decree is entered by the court, the parties shall seek to informally resolve any claim for litigation costs, including attorneys' fees, and if they cannot, Plaintiffs may seek such costs from the Court. For a period of thirty
(30)days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the proposed consent decree from persons who were not named as parties or intervenors to the litigation in question. EPA or the Department of Justice may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed consent decree if the comments disclose facts or considerations that indicate that such consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Act. Unless EPA or the Department of Justice determines, based on any comment which may be submitted, that consent to the consent decree should be withdrawn, the terms of the decree will be affirmed. II. Additional Information About Commenting on the Proposed Consent Decree A. How Can I Get A Copy of the Consent Decree? The official public docket for this action (identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OGC-2007-0267) contains a copy of the proposed consent decree. The official public docket is available for public viewing at the Office of Environmental Information
(OEI)Docket in the EPA Docket Center, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., 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 Public Reading Room is
(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the OEI Docket is
(202)566-1752. An electronic version of the public docket is available through *www.regulations.gov.* You may use the *www.regulations.gov* to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in the appropriate docket identification number. It is important to note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing online at *www.regulations.gov* without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Information claimed as CBI and other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute is not included in the official public docket or in the electronic public docket. EPA's policy is that copyrighted material, including copyrighted material contained in a public comment, will not be placed in EPA's electronic public docket but will be available only in printed, paper form in the official public docket. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the EPA Docket Center. B. How and To Whom Do I Submit Comments? You may submit comments as provided in the ADDRESSES section. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked “late.” EPA is not required to consider these late comments. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and an e-mail address or other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD ROM you submit. This ensures that you can be identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties or needs further information on the substance of your comment. Any identifying or contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Use of the *www.regulations.gov* Web site to submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for receiving comments. The electronic public docket system is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity, e-mail address, or other contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. In contrast to EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's electronic mail (e-mail) system is not an “anonymous access” system. If you send an e-mail comment directly to the Docket without going through *www.regulations.gov* , your e-mail address is automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. Dated: March 29, 2007. Richard B. Ossias, Associate General Counsel. [FR Doc. E7-6235 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-1010; FRL-8294-9] Board of Scientific Counselors, Technology for Sustainability Subcommittee Meetings—April/May 2007 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meetings. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (ORD), gives notice of two meetings (one face-to-face and one via conference call) of the Board of Scientific Counselors
(BOSC)Technology for Sustainability Subcommittee. DATES: The first meeting (a two-day face-to-face meeting) will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, April 26, 2007 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The second meeting (teleconference call) will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. All times noted are eastern time. The meetings may adjourn early if all business is finished. Requests for the draft agenda or for making oral presentations at the meetings will be accepted up to 1 business day before each meeting. ADDRESSES: Participation in the conference call will be by teleconference only—meeting rooms will not be used. Members of the public may obtain the call-in number and access code for the call from Clois Slocum, whose contact information is listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. The face-to-face meeting will be held at the at the Andrew W. Breidenbach Environmental Research Center (AWBERC) Facility, at 26 W. Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45268. Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-1010, by one of the following methods: • *www.regulations.gov:* Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail:* Send comments by electronic mail (e-mail) to: *ORD.Docket@epa.gov* , Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-1010. • *Fax:* Fax comments to:
(202)566-0224, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-1010. • *Mail:* Send comments by mail to: Board of Scientific Counselors, Technology for Sustainability Subcommittee Meetings—Winter/Spring 2007 Docket, Mailcode: 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-1010. • *Hand Delivery or Courier.* Deliver comments to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Room B102, EPA West Building, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-1010. Note: this is not a mailing address. Such deliveries are only accepted during the docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-1010. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at *www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through *www.regulations.gov* or e-mail. The *www.regulations.gov* Web site is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through *www.regulations.gov* , your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm* . *Docket:* All documents in the docket are listed in the *www.regulations.gov* index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in *www.regulations.gov* or in hard copy at the Board of Scientific Counselors, Technology for Sustainability Subcommittee Meetings—Winter/Spring 2007 Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The 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 Public Reading Room is
(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the ORD Docket is
(202)566-1752. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Designated Federal Officer via mail at: Clois Slocum, USEPA, 26 W. Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45268; via phone/voice mail at:
(513)569-7281; via fax at:
(513)569-7549; or via e-mail at: *slocum.clois@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: General Information Any member of the public interested in receiving a draft BOSC agenda or making a presentation at either meeting may contact Clois Slocum, the Designated Federal Officer, via any of the contact methods listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. In general, each individual making an oral presentation will be limited to a total of three minutes. Proposed agenda items for the meetings include, but are not limited to: *face-to-face meeting:* presentations by key ORD staff in the sustainability research program, poster sessions, development of the draft report, and presentation of the subcommittee's draft responses to the charge questions; *teleconference:* discussion of the draft report from the review. The meetings are open to the public. *Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities:* For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Clois Slocum
(513)569-7281 or *slocum.clois@epa.gov* . To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Clois Slocum, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: March 28, 2007. Jeffery Morris, Acting Director, Office of Science Policy. [FR Doc. E7-6237 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-ORD-2007-0242; FRL-8295-1] Board of Scientific Counselors, Drinking Water Mid-Cycle Subcommittee Meetings—Spring 2007 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meetings. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (ORD), gives notice of two meetings of the Board of Scientific Counselors
(BOSC)Drinking Water Mid-Cycle Subcommittee. DATES: The first meeting (a teleconference call) will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The second meeting (face-to-face meeting) will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. All times noted are eastern time. The meetings may adjourn early if all business is finished. Requests for the draft agenda or for making oral presentations at the meetings will be accepted up to 1 business day before each meeting. ADDRESSES: Participation in the conference call will be by teleconference only—meeting rooms will not be used. Members of the public may obtain the call-in number and access code for the calls from Edie Coates, whose contact information is listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. The face-to-face meeting will be held at the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, 49 America's Cup Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 02840. Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2007-0242, by one of the following methods: • *http://www.regulations.gov:* Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail:* Send comments by electronic mail (e-mail) to: *ORD.Docket@epa.gov* , Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2007-0242. • *Fax: Fax comments to:*
(202)566-0224, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2007-0242. • *Mail:* Send comments by mail to: Board of Scientific Counselors, Drinking Water Mid-Cycle Subcommittee Meeting—Spring 2007 Docket, *Mailcode:* 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2007-0242. • *Hand Delivery or Courier:* Deliver comments to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Room B102, EPA West Building, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2007-0242. Note: this is not a mailing address. Such deliveries are only accepted during the docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2007-0242. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through *http://www.regulations.gov* or e-mail. The *http://www.regulations.gov* Web site is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through *http://www.regulations.gov* , your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm* . *Docket:* All documents in the docket are listed in the *http://www.regulations.gov* index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in *http://www.regulations.gov* or in hard copy at the Board of Scientific Counselors, Drinking Water Mid-Cycle Subcommittee Meeting—Spring 2007 Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The 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 Public Reading Room is
(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the ORD Docket is
(202)566-1752. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Designated Federal Officer via mail at: Edie Coates, Mail Drop B103-05, Neurotoxicology Division, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; *via phone/voice mail at:*
(919)541-3508; *via fax at:*
(919)541-3335; or *via e-mail at: coates.edie@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: General Information Any member of the public interested in receiving a draft BOSC agenda or making a presentation at either meeting may contact Edie Coates, the Designated Federal Officer, via any of the contact methods listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. In general, each individual making an oral presentation will be limited to a total of three minutes. *Proposed agenda items for the meetings include, but are not limited to: Teleconference:* the objectives of the review; an overview of ORD's drinking water research program; a summary of major changes in the drinking water research program since 2005; and an update on the Drinking Water Multi-Year Plan; *face-to-face meeting:* the drinking water research program's progress in response to recommendations from its 2005 BOSC review and other activities. The meetings are open to the public. *Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities:* For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Edie Coates at
(919)541-3508 or *coayes.edie@epa.gov* . To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Edie Coates, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: March 27, 2007. Connie M. Bosma, Acting Director, Office of Science Policy. [FR Doc. E7-6239 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0109; FRL-8119-6] Calcium Thiosulfate; Notice of Receipt of Request to Voluntarily Cancel Certain Pesticide Registrations AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of a request by a registrant to voluntarily cancel their registrations of certain products containing the pesticide calcium thiosulfate. The request would terminate the last calcium thiofulfate product registered for use in the U.S. EPA intends to grant this request at the close of the comment period for this announcement unless the Agency receives substantive comments within the comment period that would merit its further review of the request, or unless the registrant withdraws their request within this period. Upon acceptance of this request, any sale, distribution, or use of products listed in this notice will be permitted only if such sale, distribution, or use is consistent with the terms as described in the final order. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 4, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0109, by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal* : *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket telephone number is
(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0109. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The Federal regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov web site to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket telephone number is
(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie Hall, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703)308-0166; fax number:
(703)308-8090; e-mail address: *hall.katie@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human health, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution, or use of pesticides. Since others also may be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. Background on the Receipt of Requests to Cancel and/or Amend Registrations to Delete Uses This notice announces receipt by EPA of a request from United Industries Corp. to cancel 8860-67 Liquid Lime-Sulphur 32 Degrees Baume product registration. In a letter dated January 24, 2007, United Industries Corp. requested EPA to cancel affected product registrations identified in this notice (Table 1). Specifically, United Industries Corp. requests voluntary cancellation of the product Liquid Lime-Sulphur 32 Degrees Baume due to lack of use. This product has never been manufactured or marketed by United Industries Corp. Action on the registrant's request will terminate the last calcium thiosulfate products registered in the United States. III. What Action is the Agency Taking? This notice announces receipt by EPA of a request from a registrant to cancel calcium thiosulfate product registrations. The affected products and the registrants making the requests are identified in Tables 1 and 2 of this unit. Under section 6(f)(1)(A) of FIFRA, registrants may request, at any time, that their pesticide registrations be canceled or amended to terminate one or more pesticide uses. Section 6(f)(1)(B) of FIFRA requires that before acting on a request for voluntary cancellation, EPA must provide a 30-day public comment period on the request for voluntary cancellation or use termination. In addition, section 6(f)(1)(C) of FIFRA requires that EPA provide a 180-day comment period on a request for voluntary cancellation or termination of any minor agricultural use before granting the request, unless: 1. The registrants request a waiver of the comment period, or 2. The Administrator determines that continued use of the pesticide would pose an unreasonable adverse effect on the environment. The calcium thiosulfate registrant has requested that EPA waive the 180-day comment period. EPA will provide a 30-day comment period on the proposed request. Unless a request is withdrawn by the registrant within 30 days of publication of this notice, or if the Agency determines that there are substantive comments that warrant further review of this request, an order will be issued canceling the affected registration. **Table 1.—Calcium Thiosulfate Product Registration with Pending Requests for Cancellation** Registration No. Product name Company 8660-67 Liquid Lime-Sulphur 32 Degrees Baume United Industries Corp. Table 2 of this unit includes the name and address of record for the registrant of the product listed in Table 1 of this unit. **Table 2.—Registrant Requesting Voluntary Cancellation** EPA Company No. Company Name and Address 8660 United Industries Corp., P.O. Box 142642 St. Louis, MO 63114 IV. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action? Section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA provides that a registrant of a pesticide product may at any time request that any of its pesticide registrations be canceled or amended to terminate one or more uses. FIFRA further provides that, before acting on the request, EPA must publish a notice of receipt of any such request in the **Federal Register** . Thereafter, following the public comment period, the Administrator may approve such a request. V. Procedures for Withdrawal of Request and Considerations for Reregistration of Calcium Thiosulfate Registrants who choose to withdraw a request for cancellation must submit such withdrawal in writing to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT , *postmarked before 30 days after date of publication in the* **Federal Register** . This written withdrawal of the request for cancellation will apply only to the applicable FIFRA section 6(f)(1) request listed in this notice. If the products(s) have been subject to a previous cancellation action, the effective date of cancellation and all other provisions of any earlier cancellation action are controlling. VI. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks Existing stocks are those stocks of registered pesticide products which are currently in the United States and which were packaged, labeled, and released for shipment prior to the effective date of the cancellation action. This Notice proposes the following existing stocks provision: The prohibition on sales, distribution, and use of existing stocks by the registrant will be effective on the date of the cancellation order. Persons other than the registrant will be able to continue to sell and/or use existing stocks of cancelled products until such stocks are exhausted, provided that such use is consistent with the terms of the previously approved labeling on, or that accompanied, the cancelled product. The order will specifically prohibit any use of existing stocks that is not consistent with such previously approved labeling. If, as the Agency currently intends, the final cancellation order contains the existing stocks provision just described, the order will be sent only to the affected registrants of the cancelled products. If the Agency determines that the final cancellation order should contain existing stocks provisions different than the ones just described, the Agency will publish the cancellation order in the **Federal Register** . List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: March 22, 2007. Debra Edwards, Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7-6059 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0936; FRL-8119-2] Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 4, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number and the pesticide petition number
(PP)of interest, by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal* : * http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to the assigned docket ID number and the pesticide petition number of interest. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available electronically at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The person listed at the end of the pesticide petition summary of interest. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Crop production (NAICS code 111). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed at the end of the pesticide petition summary of interest. B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. Docket ID Numbers When submitting comments, please use the docket ID number and the pesticide petition number of interest, as shown in the table. PP number Docket ID number PP 3E6562 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0107 PP 6E7138 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0107 PP 6E7129 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0106 PP 6E7152 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0116 PP 6E7163 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0105 PP 6E7165 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0117 PP 5E6962 EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0305 PP 5E7007 EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0305 PP 6E7164 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0115 PP 6E7168 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0114 PP 5E6996 EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0306 III. What Action is the Agency Taking? EPA is printing notice of the filing of pesticide petitions received under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a, proposing the establishment or modification of regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various food commodities. EPA has determined that the pesticide petitions described in this notice contain data or information regarding the elements set forth in FFDCA section 408(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data support granting of the pesticide petitions. Additional data may be needed before EPA rules on these pesticide petitions. Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions included in this notice, prepared by the petitioner, is included in a docket EPA has created for each rulemaking. The docket for each of the petitions is available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* . Amendment to Existing Tolerances 1. *PPs 3E6562* and *6E7138* . (Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0107). Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ 08540, proposes to amend 40 CFR 180.443 by establishing tolerances for residues of the fungicide myclobutanil in or on the food commodities in *PP 3E6562* : Black sapote, canistel, mamey sapote, mango, papaya, sapodilla, and star apple at 3.0 parts per million (ppm); and in *PP 6E7138* : Fruiting vegetables, crop group 8, except tomato at 4.5 ppm; leafy vegetables, crop subgroup 4A, except spinach at 11.0 ppm; globe artichoke at 0.9 ppm; cilantro at 11.0 ppm; and okra at 4.5 ppm. The residue analytical method used was Rohm and Haas Company method 34S-88-10, “RH-3866 total residue analytical method for apple, and grape” for artichokes, lettuce, pepper, and tropical fruits; and Rohm and Haas method TR34S-88-21, “Analytical method for the measure of RH-3866 in various crops, soil, meat, milk and eggs”. The lowest level of method validation
(LLMV)in this study was 0.01 ppm for each analyte. Based on recoveries of samples fortified at the LLMV, the limit of detection
(LOD)and the limit of quantitation
(LOQ)were estimated as 0.0036 ppm and 0.011 ppm; respectively, for myclobutanil as 0.018 ppm and 0.054 ppm; respectively, for RH-9090. Contact: Barbara Madden, telephone number:
(703)305-6463; e-mail address: *madden.barbara@epa.gov* . 2. *PP 6E7129* . (Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0106). Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ 08540, proposes to amend 40 CFR 180.361 by establishing tolerances for residues of the herbicide pendimethalin, [N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3,4-dimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzenamine] and its metabolite 4-[(1-ethylpropyl)amino]-2-methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzyl alcohol in or on the food commodities Brassica, head and stem, subgroup 5A at 0.05 ppm; grape at 0.05 ppm; artichoke, globe at 0.05 ppm; and asparagus at 0.1 ppm. The analytical method in plants is aqueous organic solvent extraction, column clean-up, and quantitation by gas chromatography (GC). The method has a LOQ of 0.05 ppm for pendimethalin and the alcohol metabolite. Contact: Barbara Madden, telephone number:
(703)305-6463; e-mail address: *madden.barbara@epa.gov* . 3. *PP 6E7152* . (Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0116). Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ 08540, proposes to amend 40 CFR 180.361 by establishing tolerances for residues of the herbicide dimethenamid, (R,S)-2-chloro-N-[(1-methyl-2-methoxy) ethyl]-N-(2,4-dimethyl-thien-3-yl)-acetamide in or on the food commodities squash, winter at 0.01 ppm; pumpkin at 0.01 ppm; radish, roots at 0.01 ppm; radish, tops at 0.01 ppm; turnip, roots at 0.01 ppm; turnip, tops at 0.01 ppm; rutabaga, roots at 0.01 ppm; rutabaga, tops at 0.01 ppm; and hops, dried cones 0.05 ppm. The proposed analytical method uses extraction and clean-up followed by quantification with capillary column GC using thermionic nitrogen specific detector. A gas spectrometry/mass spectrometry (GS/MS) method for identification is also available. This method is not selective towards the dimethenamid isomer and is therefore valid for residues from both racemic dimethenamid and the enriched isomer dimethenamid-P. Tolerances are proposed based on a non-isomer specific basis. Contact: Shaja Brothers, telephone number:
(703)308-3194; e-mail address: *brothers.shaja@epa.gov* . 4. *PP 6E7163* . (Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0105). Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ 08540, proposes to amend 40 CFR 180.578 by establishing tolerances for residues of the insecticide acetamiprid, N1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridyl)methyl]-N2-cyano-N1-methylacetamidine in or on the food commodities strawberry, bearberry, bilberry, lowbush blueberry, cloudberry, cranberry, ligonberry, muntries, and partridgeberry at 0.60 ppm. Based upon the metabolism of acetamiprid in plants and the toxicology of the parent, and metabolites quantification of the parent acetamiprid is sufficient to determine toxic residues. As a result, a method has been developed which involves extraction of acetamiprid from crops with methanol and analysis by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) methods. The LOQ and the LOD for the method are calculated to be 0.002 ppm and 0.0008 ppm for strawberries, respectively. The LLMV for strawberries was 0.01 ppm for acetamiprid. Contact: Barbara Madden, telephone number:
(703)305-6463; e-mail address: *madden.barbara@epa.gov* . 5. *PP 6E7165* . (Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0117). Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ 08540, proposes to amend 40 CFR 180.582 by establishing tolerances for residues of the fungicide pyraclostrobin, (carbamic acid, [2-[[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]oxy]methyl] phenyl]methoxy-, methyl ester) and its metabolite (methyl-N-[[[1-(4-chlorophenyl) pyrazol-3-yl]oxy]o-tolyl] carbamate) (BF 500-3) expressed as parent compound in or on the food commodities herbs, fresh at 30.0 ppm; avocado at 0.7 ppm; mango at 0.7 ppm; papaya at 0.7 ppm; sapote, black at 0.7 ppm; sapote, mamey at 0.7 ppm; canistel at 0.7 ppm; sapodilla at 0.7 ppm; and star apple at 0.7 ppm. In plants the method of analysis is aqueous organic solvent extraction, column clean-up and quantitation by LC/MS/MS. In animals the method of analysis involves base hydrolysis, organic extraction, column clean up and quantitation by LC/MS/MS or derivatization (methylation) followed by quantitation by GC/MS. Contact: Shaja R. Brothers, telephone number:
(703)308-3194; e-mail address: *brothers.shaja@epa.gov* . 6. *PP 5E6962* . (Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0305). Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), 681 U.S. Highway #1 South, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-3390; and Bayer CropScience, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, proposes to amend the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.570 for residues of the isoxadifen-ethyl (ethyl 5,5-diphenyl-2-isoxazoline -3-carboxylate) and its metabolite 4,5-dihydro-5,5,diphenyl-3-isoxazolecarboxylic acid when used as an inert ingredient (safener) in or on the food commodities corn, field, forage at 0.20 ppm (increased from existing tolerance of 0.10 ppm), and corn, field, stover at 0.40 ppm (increased from existing tolerance of 0.20 ppm); (request removal of the specified limitation in seasonal application rate from the existing tolerances); and isoxadifen-ethyl and its metabolites 4,5-dihydro-5,5,diphenyl -3-isoxazolecarboxylic acid and β-hydroxy-β-benzenepropanenitrile when used as an inert ingredient (safener) in or on the following raw agricultural commodities: Rice, grain at 0.10 ppm; rice, hulls at 0.50 ppm; and rice, straw at 0.25 ppm (request removal of the specified limitation in seasonal application rate from the existing tolerances). The analytical targets selected were the parent compound, isoxadifen-ethyl and the major metabolite isoxadifen acid (AE F129431). In rice, AE C637375 and AE F162241 are also determined. After extraction and cleanup, the analytes are determined by either GC/MS or HPLC/MS. The LOQ are 0.02 ppm in corn grain, 0.05 ppm in corn forage and stover, and 0.02 ppm in rice. Contact: Shaja R. Brothers, telephone number:
(703)308-3194; e-mail address: *brothers.shaja@epa.gov* . New Tolerances 1. *PP 5E7007* . (Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0305). Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), 681 U.S. Highway #1 South, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-3390; and Bayer CropScience, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, proposing pursuant to section 408(d) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d), to amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing a tolerance for residues of isoxadifen-ethyl, (ethyl 5,5-diphenyl-2-isoxazoline-3-carboxylate) and its metabolite 4,5-dihydro-5,5,diphenyl-3-isoxazolecarboxylic acid when used as an inert ingredient (safener) in or on the food commodities corn, sweet, kernel plus cob with husks removed at 0.05 ppm; corn, sweet, forage at 0.40 ppm; corn, sweet, stover at 0.40 ppm; corn, pop, grain at 0.02 ppm; and corn, pop, stover at 0.40 ppm. The analytical targets selected were the parent compound, isoxadifen-ethyl and the major metabolite isoxadifen acid (AE F129431). In rice, AE C637375 and AE F162241 are also determined. After extraction and clean-up, the analytes are determined by either GC/MS or HPLC/MS. The LOQ are 0.02 ppm in corn grain, 0.05 ppm in corn forage and stover, and 0.02 ppm in rice. Contact: Shaja R. Brothers, telephone number:
(703)308-3194; e-mail address: *brothers.shaja@epa.gov* . 2. *PP 6E7164* . (Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0115). Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ 08540, proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of the fungicide boscalid, (BAS 510F), 3-pyridinecarboxamide, 2-chloro-N-(4'-chloro(1,1'-biphenyl)-2-yl) in or on food commodities avocado at 1.5 ppm; sapote, black at 1.5 ppm; canistel at 1.5 ppm; sopote, mamey at 1.5 ppm; mango at 1.5 ppm; papaya at 1.5 ppm; sapodilla at 1.5 ppm; star apple at 1.5 ppm; and herbs, fresh, subgroup 19A at 60.0 ppm. In plants the parent residue is extracted using an aqueous organic solvent mixture followed by liquid/liquid partitioning and a column clean-up. Quantitation is by GC using MS. In livestock the residues are extracted with methanol. The extract is treated with enzymes in order to release the conjugated glucuronic acid metabolite. The residues are then isolated by liquid/liquid partition followed by column chromatography. The hydroxylated metabolite is acetylated followed by a column clean-up. The parent and acetylated metabolite are quantitated by GC with electron capture detection. Contact: Shaja R. Brothers, telephone number:
(703)308-3194; e-mail address: *brothers.shaja@epa.gov* . 3. *PP 6E7168* . (Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0114). Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ 08540, proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of fluroxypyr MHE, and its metabolite fluroxypyr (expressed as combined residues of total fluroxypyr) in or on food commodities pome, fruit, group 11 at 0.02 ppm; millet, grain at 0.5 ppm; millet, forage at 12.0 ppm; grass, hay at 20.0 ppm; millet, proso, grain at 0.5 ppm; millet, proso, straw at 12.0 ppm; millet, proso, forage at 12.0 ppm; millet, proso, hay at 20.0 ppm; millet, pearl, grain at 0.5 ppm; millet, pearl, forage at 12.0 ppm; and millet, pearl, hay at 20.0 ppm. Adequate enforcement method for the combined residues of total fluroxypyr is available to enforce the tolerance expression in or on food. The analytical method uses capillary GC and mass selective detection
(MSD)with LOQ of 0.01 ppm. Fluroxypyr has also been tested through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Multi-residue Methodology, Protocols C, D, and E. The results have been published in the FDA Pesticide Analytical Manual, volume 1. Contact: Shaja R. Brothers, telephone number:
(703)308-3194; e-mail address: *brothers.shaja@epa.gov* . Amended Exemption from Tolerance *PP 5E6996* . (Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0306). BASF Corporation, 100 Campus Drive, Florham Park, NJ 07932, proposes to amend an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of vitamin E (CAS no. 1406-18-4) by including the form of vitamin E alcohol (d-alpha tocopherol, CAS no. 59-02-9 and dl-alpha tocopherol, CAS no. 10191-41-0), and vitamin E Acetate (d-alpha tocopheryl acetate, CAS no. 58-95-7 and dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate, CAS no. 7695-91-2), in or on raw agricultural commodities when used as an ingredient in pesticide formulations used in accordance with good agricultural practices. Vitamin E is a chemical complex that includes eight naturally occurring homologues having a chromanol ring and a twelve-carbon aliphatic side chain containing two methyl groups in the middle and two or more methyl groups on the end. Vitamin E is found in many plant-derived foods and is believed to be necessary for human health. Vitamin E alcohol in the form of d-alpha tocopherol has the highest biological activity of the compounds in the vitamin E complex. Vitamin E alcohol and its ester, vitamin E acetate, are commonly consumed as dietary supplements. Vitamin E alcohol and vitamin E acetate are common food additives. Vitamin E alcohol is used as an antioxidant for foods or food chemicals. Vitamin E acetate is a common animal feed additive and is used widely in topical skin care products. EPA has determined that the petition contains data or information regarding the elements set forth in section 408 (d)(2) of the FFDCA; however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data supports granting of the petition. Additional data may be needed before EPA rules on the petition. Because this petition is a request for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without numerical limitations, no analytical method is required. Contact: Kathleen Martin, telephone number:
(703)308-2857; e-mail address: *martin.kathleen@epa.gov* . List of Subjects Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Feed additives, Food additives, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: March 22, 2007. Donald R. Stubbs, Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7-6047 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0018; FRL-8114-3] Ethylene Oxide; Receipt of Application for Emergency Exemption, Solicitation of Public Comment AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: EPA has received a quarantine exemption request from the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA)to use the pesticide ethylene oxide (EtO); Receipt (CAS No. 75-21-8) to sterilize the interior surfaces of enclosed animal isolator units to control microorganisms to create a germ free environment for research at USDA National Veterinary Services laboratories
(NVSL)and at the National Animal Disease Center
(NADC)in Ames, IA. The application proposes the use of a pesticide containing an active ingredient which is the subject of a Special Review. Due to the urgent nature of the emergency and the very narrow and extremely limited use being requested, EPA has eliminated the public comment period. Nonetheless, interested parties may still contact the Agency with comments about this notice and treatment program. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 4, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0018 by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal* : * http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket telephone number is
(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0018. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The Federal regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov web site to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket telephone number is
(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Princess Campbell, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703)308-8033; fax number:
(703)308-5433; e-mail address: *campbell.princess@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Crop production (NAICS code 111). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. * Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through www.regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. * Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. Background What Action is the Agency Taking? Under section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) (7 U.S.C. 136p), at the discretion of the Administrator, a Federal or State agency may be exempted from any provision of FIFRA if the Administrator determines that emergency conditions exist which require the exemption. USDA has requested the Administrator to issue a quarantine exemption for the use of EtO on the interior surfaces of enclosed animal isolator units to inactivate forms of microbial life in an inanimate environment, including all forms of vegetative bacteria, bacterial spores, fungi, fungal spores, and viruses to create a germ free environment for animal research. Information in accordance with 40 CFR part 166 was submitted as part of this request. As part of this request, the Applicant asserts that there are no control products labeled for this use on animal isolator units which could provide the degree of sterilization required for the conduct of this research. Without the ability to sterilize the animal isolator units, NVSL and NADC would not be able to conduct studies of national importance. The Applicant proposes to make no more than 20 applications of the chemical per year, using the EPA registered product Oxyfume® 2002 ethylene oxide sterilant (a blend of 10% ethylene oxide; 90% refrigerant gas), to sterilize a maximum of nine tub isolators for pigs, nine auxiliary isolators that attach to the tub isolators for pigs, two tub isolators for calves and two auxiliary isolators that attach to the tub isolators for calves. A total of five pounds of the chemical mixture will be used to sterilize each animal isolator unit for a maximum of 1,000 lbs of Oxyfume® 2002 per year. A maximum of 100 lbs a.i. will be applied per year. The chemical will be used to sterilize the animal isolator units on an as needed basis to conduct research at NVSL and NADC over the period for which the quarantine exemption will be granted (3 years). The regulations governing section 18 of FIFRA require publication of a Notice of Receipt of an application for a quarantine exemption under certain circumstances. The applicant proposes the use of a pesticide containing an active ingredient which is the subject of a Special Review and that is one of the criteria for preparing a Notice of Receipt for certain emergency exemption requests (40 CFR 166.24). As noted above, the Agency has eliminated the comment period due to the urgent nature of the emergency situation and the very narrow and extremely limited use being requested. Nonetheless, interested parties may still contact the Agency with comments about this notice and treatment program. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: March 27, 2007. Daniel J. Rosenblatt, Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7-6249 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0204; FRL-8120-9] Potential Effects of Atrazine on Amphibian Gonadal Development AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In October 2007, EPA will make a presentation to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Scientific Advisory Panel
(SAP)concerning EPA's evaluation of the scientific research investigating whether exposure to the herbicide atrazine potentially affects amphibian gonadal development. The scientific research will include studies that were conducted by Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. in 2005 and 2006 as well as published open literature studies. The notice identifies the open literature studies that EPA has reviewed and requests public comment to ensure that the list of publications is complete. The studies that have been reviewed focus on testing atrazine alone and only on atrazine's potential effects on amphibian gonadal development. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 4, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0204, by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal* : *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket telephone number is
(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007- 0204. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The Federal regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov web site to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket telephone number is
(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Steeger, Environmental Fate and Effects Division, Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 703-305-5444; fax number: 703-305-7695; e-mail address: *steeger.thomas@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of particular interest to those persons who hold or seek registrations of pesticide products containing atrazine under FIFRA. This action may also be of particular interest to those who have published research regarding the potential effects of atrazine on amphibian gonadal development. Since other entities may also be interested, EPA has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? When submitting comments identifying additional open literature studies that should be reviewed by EPA, commentors should provide a complete citation following the format of the studies listed in this notice. If possible, a copy of the open literature study should be submitted as well. II. Background A. What Action is the Agency Taking? In April 2002, EPA completed a revised science chapter that characterized the ecological effects of atrazine in support of an Interim Reregistration Eligibility Decision (IRED). At about the same time, scientific articles were published regarding the potential effects of atrazine on amphibian gonadal development, and concerns were raised that EPA had not sufficiently accounted for these data in its risk assessment. In response to an amended consent decree between EPA and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), EPA issued an atrazine IRED in January 31, 2003 which stipulated that EPA would issue a revised IRED by October 31, 2003. The revised IRED would incorporate recommendations and comments from a FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel
(SAP)regarding studies, submitted by February 28, 2003, on the potential effects of atrazine on amphibians. EPA also agreed to develop a paper, at least three months prior to signing this revised IRED, and submit it to the SAP for review and comment. In accordance with the consent decree, EPA conducted an extensive review of open literature and registrant-submitted studies concerning the potential effects of atrazine on amphibian gonadal development. After a thorough assessment of all of these studies, EPA concluded there was sufficient information to hypothesize that atrazine exposure can result in effects on amphibian gonadal development, but there was insufficient evidence to refute or confirm that hypothesis because the collective studies failed to show that atrazine produced consistent, reproducible effects across the range of exposure concentrations and amphibian species tested in the studies. EPA summarized the studies and its evaluation of the studies in a White Paper and presented its analysis, conclusions, and recommendations to the SAP during a meeting held on June 17 - 20, 2003. The SAP concurred with EPA's interpretation of the available data and with EPA's recommendations to seek additional data. Additionally, the SAP concurred with the study approach described in the White Paper for addressing uncertainties identified in the available studies. (For further information regarding this SAP meeting and to obtain a copy of the White Paper and the SAP's report, refer to *http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/sap/meetings/2003/index.htm#061703* .) In response to the uncertainties identified in the White Paper and based on the recommendations made by the SAP, EPA issued a Data Call-in Notice
(DCI)on November 12, 2004, to Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. (Syngenta) and other atrazine registrants. The DCI required amphibian studies be conducted to determine if exposure to atrazine can affect amphibian gonadal development. Secondary objectives of these studies were to provide information on the repeatability of previous observations, to develop a sound dose-response relationship, and to determine the developmental sensitivity of the amphibian species that are being tested. Syngenta has initiated the studies according to EPA-approved protocols and expects to submit the final study results to EPA in 2007. On October 9 -12, 2007, EPA will return to the SAP with a second White Paper discussing the results of Syngenta's amphibian studies conducted in 2005 - 2006. In addition, EPA has continued to review the open literature studies investigating whether atrazine exposure affects amphibian gonadal development. For this second SAP meeting, EPA plans to include only those studies that tested atrazine alone and examined atrazine's potential effects on amphibian gonadal development. Studies on mixtures of pesticides that include atrazine as well as studies of the potential for atrazine to cause adverse effects other than or in addition to amphibian gonadal development are not being considered for the SAP meeting . In this Federal Register Notice, EPA is soliciting public comment on the completeness of its list of open literature studies on the potential effects of atrazine on amphibian gonadal development. If other publications relevant to these potential effects are available and have not been included in this list, EPA requests that citations be submitted during the comment period. If possible, a copy of the publication should be submitted as well. EPA has reviewed the following list of relevant open literature studies in preparation for the October SAP meeting : 1. Coady K.K., Murphy M.B., Villeneuve D.L., Hecker M., Jones P.D., Carr J.A., Solomon K.R., Smith E.E., Van der Kraak G., Kendall R.J., and J.P. Giesy. 2004. Effects of Atrazine on Metamorphosis, Growth, Laryngeal and Gonadal Development, Aromatase Activity, and Plasma Sex Steroid Concentrations in Xenopus laevis. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 62:160-173. MRID 458677-04. 2. Coady K.K., Murphy M.B., Villeneuve D.L., Hecker M., Jones P.D., Carr J.A., Solomon K.R., Smith E.E., Van der Kraak G., Kendall R.J., and J.P. Giesy. 2004. Effects of Atrazine on Metamorphosis, Growth, and Gonadal Development in the Green Frog (Rana clamitans). Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A, 67: 941-957. MRID 458677-03. 3. DuPreez L.H., Solomon K.R., Carr J.A., Giesy J.P., Gross C., R. J. Kendall et al. 2005. Population Structure Characterization of Clawed Frog (Xenopus laevis) in Corn-growing Versus Non-corn-growing Areas in South Africa. African Journal of Herpetology. 54: 61 - 68 . 4. Freeman, J.L. and A.L. Rayburn. 2005. Developmental Impact of Atrazine on Metamorphing Xenopus laevis as Revealed by Nuclear Analysis and Morphology. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 24(7): 1648 - 1653 . 5. Forson, D. and A. Storfer. 2005. Effects of Atrazine and Iridovirus Infections on Survival and Life-history Traits of the Long-toed Salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum). Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 25(1): 168 - 173 . 6. Hayes, T.B. 2004. There is No Denying This: Defusing the Confusion about Atrazine. Bioscience 54: 1138 - 1149 . 7. Hayes, T.B. 2005. Comment on “Gonadal Development of Larval Male Xenopus laevis Exposed to Atrazine in Outdoor Microcosms.” Environmental Science and Technology 39(19) 7757-7758 . 8. Hayes, T.B. 2005. Welcome to the Revolution: Integrative Biology and Assessing the Impact of Endocrine Disruptors on Environmental and Public Health. Journal of Integrative and Comparative Biology 45: 321-329 . 9. Hayes T.B., Stuart A.A., Mendoza M., Collins A., Noriega N., Vonk A., Johnston W., Liu R., and D. Kpodzo. 2006. Characterization of Atrazine-Induced Gonadal Malformations in African Clawed Frogs (Xenopus laevis) and Comparisons with Effects of an Androgen Antagonist (Cyproterone Acetate) and Exogenous Estrogen (17-β-estradiol): Support for the Demasculinization/Feminization Hypothesis. Environmental Health Perspectives 114: 134 - 141 . 10. Jooste A.M., Du Preez L.H., Carr J.A., Giesy J.P., Gross T.S., Kendall R.J., Smith E.E., Van Der Kraak G.J., and K.R. Solomon. 2004. Gonadal Development of Larval Male Xenopus laevis Exposed to Atrazine in Outdoor Microcosms. Environmental Science and Technology 39: 5255-5261. MRID 458677 . 11. Murphy M.B., Hecker M., Coady K.K., Tompsett A.R., Jones,P.D., DuPreez L.H., Solomon K.R., Carr J.A., Smith, E.E., Kendall R.J., van der Kraak G., and J.P. Giesy. 2005. Sediment TCDD-Eq's and EROD and MROD Activities in Ranid Frogs from Agricultural and Non-agricultural Sites in Michigan (USA). Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 51(3): 467-477. MRID 458677-02 . 12. Murphy, M.B, Hecker M., Coady K.K., Tompsett A.R., DuPreez L.H., Everson G.J., Solomon K.R., Carr J.A., Smith E.E., Kendall R.J., van der Kraak G., and J.P. Giesy. 2005. Atrazine Concentrations, Gonadal Gross Morphology, and Histology in Ranid Frogs Collected in Michigan Agricultural Areas. Aquatic Toxicology 76: 230-245. MRID 458677-02 . 13. Murphy, M. B., Hecker M., Coady K.K., Tompsett A.R., Higley E.B., Jones P.D., Du Preez L.H., Solomon K.R., Carr J.A., Smith E.E., Kendall R.J., Van Der Kraak G., and J. P. Giesy. 2006. Plasma Steroid Hormone Concentrations, Aromatase Activities and GSI in Ranid Frogs Collected from Agricultural and Non-Agricultural Sites in Michigan (USA). Aquatic Toxicology 77: 153 - 166 . 14. Orton, F., Carr J.A., and R. D. Handy. 2006. Effects of Nitrate and Atrazine on Larval Development and Sexual Differentiation in the Northern Leopard Frog Rana pipiens. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 25(1): 65 - 71 . 15. Smith E.E., Du Preez L.H., Gentles B.A., Solomon K.R., Tandler B., Carr J.A., Van Der Kraak G.J., Kendall R.J., Giesy J.P. and Gross T.S. 2005. Assessment of Laryngeal Muscle and Testicular Cell Types in Xenopus laevis (Anura Pipidae) Inhabiting Maize and Non-maize Growing Areas of South Africa. African Journal of Herpetology 54(1): 69-76. MRID 458677-10 . 16. Sullivan K. B, and K. M. Spence. 2003. Effects of Sublethal Concentrations of Atrazine and Nitrate on Metamorphosis of the African Clawed Frog. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 22(3): 627 - 635 . B. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action? EPA is taking action under 7 U.S.C. 136b of the FIFRA. List of Subjects Environmental protection, atrazine, amphibian gonadal development. Dated: March 29, 2007. Steve Bradbury, Director, Environmental Fate and Effects Division [FR Doc. E7-6253 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget March 27, 2007. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning
(a)whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)comments should be submitted on or before May 4, 2007. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the FCC contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Jasmeet K. Seehra, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503,
(202)395-3123, or via fax at 202-395-5167 or via Internet at *Jasmeet_K._Seehra@omb.eop.gov* and to *Judith-B. Herman@fcc.gov* , Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-B441, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or an e-mail to *PRA@fcc.gov.* If you would like to obtain or view a copy of this information collection, you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: *http://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection(s), contact Judith B. Herman at 202-418-0214 or via the Internet at *Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control Number:* 3060-1067. *Title:* Qualification Questions. *Form No.:* FCC Form 312-EZ. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit. *Number of Respondents:* 3,872 respondents; 38,720 responses. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 10 hours. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion reporting requirement. *Obligation to Respond:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. *Total Annual Burden:* 38,720 hours. *Total Annual Cost:* $9,874,000. *Privacy Act Impact Assessment:* N/A. *Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:* There is no need for confidentiality. *Needs and Uses:* The Commission will submit this information collection to OMB as an extension during this comment period to obtain the full three-year clearance from them. There is no change in the number of respondents, burden hours or annual costs. The FCC Form 312-EZ, Qualification Questions, is used by applicants for the C-band and Ku-band earth stations (non-common carrier applicants) who are eligible for the “auto-grant” procedure. Under the “auto-grant process” the International Bureau of the FCC automatically grants “routine” earth station applications proposing to use the C-band or Ku-band. To be considered “routine”, earth station must meet a number of requirements, including primarily the following:
(1)The earth station antenna must meet certain minimum diameter requirements;
(2)the proposed earth station must meet the antenna performance standard and power limitations contained in Part 25 of the Commission's rules;
(3)the earth station must be coordinated as required by Part 25;
(4)the applicant seeks to communicate only with satellites authorized to provide service in the United States; and
(5)the proposed station is otherwise consistent with the Commission's legal requirements. This information collection is used by Commission staff in carrying out its duties concerning satellite communications as required by Sections 301, 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. It is also used by the Commission staff in carrying out its duties under the World Trade Organization
(WTO)Basic Telecom Agreement. Without such information, the Commission could not determine whether to permit respondents to provide telecommunications services in the United States. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-6154 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested March 28, 2007. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)of 1995, Public Law No. 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning
(a)whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)comments should be submitted on or before June 4, 2007. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: You may submit all your Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)comments by e-mail or U.S. postal mail. To submit your comments by e-mail send them to *PRA@fcc.gov* . To submit your comments by U.S. mail, mark them to the attention of Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 and Jasmeet Seehra, OMB Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503 or via Internet at *Jasmeet_K._Seehra@omb.eop.gov* or via fax at
(202)395-5167. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection(s) send an e-mail to *PRA@fcc.gov* or contact Cathy Williams at
(202)418-2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control Number:* 3060-0937. *Title:* Establishment of a Class A Television Service, MM Docket No. 00-10. *Form Number:* Not applicable. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities. *Number of Respondents:* 560. *Estimated Time per Response:* 0.017 hours-52 hours. *Frequency of Response:* Recordkeeping requirement; On occasion reporting requirement; Quarterly reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. *Total Annual Burden:* 261,908 hours. *Total Annual Cost:* $1,295,500. *Nature of Response:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. *Privacy Impact Assessment:* No impact(s). *Confidentiality:* There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. *Needs and Uses:* On November 29, 1999, the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999 (CBPA), Pub. L. No. 106-113, 113 Stat. Appendix I at pp. 1501A-594—1501A-598 (1999), codified at 47 U.S.C. Section 336(f), was enacted. That legislation provided that a low power television
(LPTV)licensee should be permitted to convert the secondary status of its station to the new Class A status, provided it can satisfy certain statutorily-established criteria. The CBPA directs that Class A licensees be subject to the same license terms and renewal standards as full-power television licenses and that Class A licensees be accorded primary status as television broadcasters as long as they continue to meet the requirements set forth in the statute for a qualifying low power station. The CBPA sets out certain certification and application procedures for LPTV licensees seeking Class A designation, prescribes the criteria LPTV licensees must meet to be eligible for Class A licenses, and outlines the interference protection Class A applicants must provide to analog, digital, LPTV and TV translator stations. The CBPA directs that Class A stations must comply with the operating requirements for full-service television broadcast stations. Therefore, beginning on the date of its application for a Class A license and thereafter, a station must be “in compliance” with the Commission's operating rules for full-service television stations, contained in 47 CFR part 73. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-6156 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-10-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority March 28, 2007. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)of 1995, Public Law No. 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning
(a)whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)comments should be submitted on or before June 4, 2007. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: You may submit all your Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)comments by e-mail or U.S. postal mail. To submit your comments by e-mail send them to *PRA@fcc.gov* . To submit your comments by U.S. mail, mark them to the attention of Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 and Jasmeet Seehra, Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503 or via Internet at *Jasmeet_K._Seehra@omb.eop.gov* or via fax at
(202)395-5167. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection(s) send an e-mail to *PRA@fcc.gov* or contact Cathy Williams at
(202)418-2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control Number:* 3060-1065. *Title:* Implementation of Section 25 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 Re: DBS Public Interest Obligation; 47 CFR 25.701. *Form Number:* Not applicable. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities. *Number of Respondents:* 15. *Estimated Time per Response:* 1 hour-10 hours. *Frequency of Response:* Recordkeeping requirement; On occasion reporting requirement; One-time reporting requirement; Annual reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. *Total Annual Burden:* 375 hours. *Total Annual Cost:* None. *Privacy Impact Assessment:* No impact(s). *Nature of Response:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. *Confidentiality:* No need for confidentiality required. *Needs and Uses:* The Commission has vacated an Order on Reconsideration, In the matter of Implementation of Section 25 Of The Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act Of 1992, Direct Broadcast Satellite
(DBS)Public Interest Obligations, MM Docket 93-25 FCC 03-78, adopted April 9, 2003 and adopted in its place, in the same proceeding, a Second Order on Reconsideration of the First Report and Order, Sua Sponte Order on Reconsideration (“Second Order”) and accompanying rules FCC 04-44, released March 25, 2004. *The Second Order differs from the Order on Reconsideration with respect to two issues:*
(1)The political broadcasting requirements, and
(2)the guidelines concerning commercialization of children's programming. 47 CFR 25.701(c)(1)(i)(C) states DBS providers may establish and define their own reasonable classes of immediately preemptible time so long as the differences between such classes are based on one or more demonstrable benefits associated with each class and are not based solely upon price or identity of the advertiser. Such demonstrable benefits include, but are not limited to, varying levels of preemption protection, scheduling flexibility, or associated privileges, such as guaranteed time sensitive make goods. DBS providers may not use class distinctions to defeat the purpose of the lowest unit charge requirement. All classes must be fully disclosed and made available to candidates. 47 CFR 25.701(c)(1)(i)(D) states DBS providers may establish reasonable classes of preemptible with notice time so long as they clearly define all such classes, fully disclose them and make them available to candidates. 47 CFR 25.701(c)(1)(i)(E) states DBS providers may treat non preemptible and fixed position as distinct classes of time provided that they articulate clearly the differences between such classes, fully disclose them, and make them available to candidates. 47 CFR 25.701(c)(1)(i)(I) states DBS providers shall review their advertising records periodically throughout the election period to determine whether compliance with this section requires that candidates receive rebates or credits. Where necessary, DBS providers shall issue such rebates or credits promptly. 47 CFR 25.701(c)(1)(i)(M) states DBS providers must disclose and make available to candidates any make good policies provided to commercial advertisers. If a DBS provider places a make good for any commercial advertiser or other candidate in a more valuable program or daypart, the value of such make good must be included in the calculation of the lowest unit charge for that program or daypart. 47 CFR 25.701(c)(1)(ii) states at any time other than the respective periods set forth in paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section, DBS providers may charge legally qualified candidates for public office no more than the charges made for comparable use of the facility by commercial advertisers. The rates, if any, charged all such candidates for the same office shall be uniform and shall not be rebated by any means, direct or indirect. A candidate shall be charged no more than the rate the DBS provider would charge for comparable commercial advertising. All discount privileges otherwise offered by a DBS provider to commercial advertisers must be disclosed and made available upon equal terms to all candidates for public office. 47 CFR 25.701(d) states each DBS provider shall keep and permit public inspection of a complete and orderly political file and shall prominently disclose the physical location of the file, and the telephonic and electronic means to access the file.
(1)*The political file shall contain, at a minimum:*
(i)A record of all requests for DBS origination time, the disposition of those requests, and the charges made, if any, if the request is granted. The “disposition” includes the schedule of time purchased, when spots actually aired, the rates charged, and the classes of time purchased; and
(ii)A record of the free time provided if free time is provided for use by or on behalf of candidates.
(2)DBS providers shall place all records required by this section in a file available to the public as soon as possible and shall be retained for a period of four years until December 31, 2006, and thereafter for a period of two years. 47 CFR 25.701(e)(3) requires DBS providers airing children's programming must maintain records sufficient to verify compliance with this rule and make such records available to the public. Such records must be maintained for a period sufficient to cover the limitations period specified in 47 U.S.C. 503(b)(6)(B). 47 CFR 25.701(f)(6) states: In addition to the political file requirements in Sec. 25.701(d), each DBS provider shall keep and permit public inspection of a complete and orderly record of:
(A)Quarterly measurements of channel capacity and yearly average calculations on which it bases its four percent reservation, as well as its response to any capacity changes;
(B)A record of entities to whom noncommercial capacity is being provided, the amount of capacity being provided to each entity, the conditions under which it is being provided and the rates, if any, being paid by the entity;
(C)A record of entities that have requested capacity, disposition of those requests and reasons for the disposition.
(ii)All records required by this paragraph shall be placed in a file available to the public as soon as possible and shall be retained for a period of two years. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-6157 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-10-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Advisory Committee Act; Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of intent to establish. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the purpose of this notice is to announce that a Federal Advisory Committee, known as the “Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council” (hereinafter the “Council”) is being established. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau, Attn: Lisa M. Fowlkes, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 7-C753, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa M. Fowlkes, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 7-C753, Washington, DC 20554. Telephone:
(202)418-7452, e-mail: *lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has determined that the establishment of the Council is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) by law. The Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration concurs with the establishment of the Council. The purpose of the Council is to provide recommendations to the FCC to ensure optimal security, reliability and interoperability of communications systems, including telecommunications, media and public safety communications systems. This Council will replace the Network Reliability and Interoperability Council
(NRIC)and the Media Security and Reliability Council (MSRC). The Council's duties will include:
(1)Recommending to the FCC best practices to ensure the security, reliability, operability and interoperability of public safety communications systems;
(2)evaluating ways to strengthen the collaboration between communication service providers and public safety agencies during emergencies;
(3)recommending to the FCC ways to improve the Emergency Alert System (EAS), including best practices for EAS;
(4)recommending to the FCC steps necessary to better prepare for shifts in communications usage patterns that likely would result from a pandemic flu outbreak;
(5)recommending to the FCC technologies and systems that can best facilitate the communication of emergency information to and from hospitals, schools, day care facilities and other facilities that provide vital public services;
(6)developing and recommending to the FCC best practices to facilitate the communication of emergency information to the public, including people who do not speak English, individuals with disabilities, the elderly and people living in rural areas;
(7)recommending to the FCC methods by which the communications industry can reliably and accurately measure the extent to which key best practices are implemented;
(8)reviewing and recommending to the FCC updates of existing NRIC and MSRC best practices;
(9)reviewing the deployment of Internet Protocol
(IP)as a network protocol for critical next generation infrastructure, including emergency/first responder networks; and
(10)reviewing and recommending to the FCC an implementation plan for the “emergency communications internetwork” advocated by NRIC VII, Focus Group 1D in its December 2005 Final Report. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-6254 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Notice of Agreements Filed The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may submit comments on agreements to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573, within ten days of the date this notice appears in the **Federal Register** . Copies of agreements are available through the Commission's Office of Agreements (202-523-5793 or *tradeanalysis@fmc.gov* ). *Agreement No.:* 011284-061. *Title:* Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association Agreement. *Parties:* APL Co. Pte. Ltd.; American President Lines, Ltd.; A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S; CMA CGM, S.A.; Atlantic Container Line, Companhia Libra de Navegacao; Compania Libra de Navegacion Uruguay S.A.; Compania Sudamericana de Vapores, S.A.; COSCO Containerlines Company Limited; Crowley Maritime Corporation; Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd.; Hamburg-Süd; Hapag-Lloyd AG; Hapag-Lloyd USA LLC; Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd.; Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. Ltd.; Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.; Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd.; Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line; Norasia Container Lines Limited; Orient Overseas Container Line Limited; and Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. *Filing Party:* Jeffrey F. Lawrence, Esq. and Donald J. Kassilke, Esq., Sher & Blackwell LLP, 1850 M Street, NW., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036. *Synopsis:* The amendment would change the name of Montemar Maritima S.A., delete Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd., and add the Evergreen Line Joint Service Agreement as a party to the agreement. *Agreement No.:* 011910-003. *Title:* HSDG/APL Space Charter Agreement. *Parties:* Hamburg Sud and APL Co. PTE Ltd. *Filing Party:* Wayne R. Rohde, Esq., Sher & Blackwell LLP, 1850 M Street, NW., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036. *Synopsis:* The amendment extends the duration of the agreement to on or about April 30, 2007. *Agreement No.:* 011962-002. *Title:* Consolidated Chassis Management Pool Agreement. *Parties:* The Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association and its member lines; the Association's subsidiary Consolidated Chassis Management LLC and its affiliates; China Shipping Container Lines Co., Ltd.; and Mediterranean Shipping Co., S.A. *Filing Party:* Jeffrey F. Lawrence, Esq., Sher & Blackwell LLP, 1850 M Street, NW., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036. *Synopsis:* The amendment would change the name of Montemar Maritima S.A., delete Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd., and add the Evergreen Line Joint Service Agreement as a party to the agreement. *Agreement No.:* 011968-001. *Title:* Hanjin-Evergreen Cross Slot Charter Agreement. *Parties:* Evergreen Line Joint Service Agreement (“Evergreen”) and Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd. (“Hanjin”). *Filing Party:* Paul M. Keane, Esq., Cichanowicz, Callan, Keane, Vengrow & Textor, LLP, 61 Broadway, Suite 3000, New York, NY 10006-2802. *Synopsis:* This amendment deletes Evergreen Marine Corp. Ltd. and substitutes the Evergreen Line Joint Service Agreement. *Agreement No.:* 011992. *Title:* EUKOR/NYK Space Charter Agreement. *Parties:* EUKOR Car Carriers, Inc. and Nippon Yusen Kaisha. *Filing Party:* Wayne R. Rohde, Esq., Sher & Blackwell LLP, 1850 M Street, NW., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036. *Synopsis:* The agreement authorizes EUKOR to charter space to NYK for the carriage of motor vehicles on car carriers between the U.S. and Venezuela. *Agreement No.:* 011993. *Title:* MSC/APL/MOL Space Charter Agreement. *Parties:* Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.; American President Lines, Ltd and APL Co. Pte. Ltd.; and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. *Filing Party:* Wayne R. Rohde, Esq., Sher & Blackwell LLP, 1850 M Street, NW., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036. *Synopsis:* The agreement authorizes MSC to charter space to APL and MOL between the U.S. East Coast and Argentina and Brazil. By order of the Federal Maritime Commission. Dated: March 30, 2007. Bryant L. VanBrakle, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-6250 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730-01-P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than April 18, 2007. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas** (W. Arthur Tribble, Vice President) 2200 North Pearl Street, Dallas, Texas 75201-2272: *1. Belote Family Partnership, Ltd.* , Kingwood, Texas, and its general partner, Belote Management Trust, and Farrald Belote, Jr. and Arlene Belote, as co-trustees, Kingwood Texas; to retain voting shares of Country Holding Corp., Austin, Texas, and thereby indirectly retain voting shares of Texas Country Bank, Lakeway, Texas. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, March 29, 2007. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E7-6178 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center Web site at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than April 30, 2007. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco** (Tracy Basinger, Director, Regional and Community Bank Group) 101 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94105-1579: *1. Saddleback Bancorp* , Tustin, California; to become a bank holding company by acquiring 100 percent of the voting shares of Tustin Community Bank, Tustin, California. In connection with this application, Applicant also has applied acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Saddleback Loan Company, Tustin, California, and thereby engage in extending credit and servicing loans, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(1) of Regulation Y. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, March 30, 2007. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E7-6219 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Granting of Request for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules Section 7A of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. 18a, as added by Title II of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, requires persons contemplating certain mergers or acquisitions to give the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General advance notice and to wait designated periods before consummation of such plans. Section 7A(b)(2) of the Act permits the agencies, in individual cases, to terminate this waiting period prior to its expiration and requires that notice of this action be published in the **Federal Register** . The following transactions were granted early termination of the waiting period provided by law and the premerger notification rules. The grants were made by the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. Neither agency intends to take any action with respect to these proposed acquisitions during the applicable waiting period. Trans No. Acquiring Acquired Entities TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—03/09/2007 20070617 Arrow Electronics, Inc Agilysys, Inc Agilysys. 20070830 TCV V, L.P TechTarget, Inc TechTarget Inc. 20070852 USG Corporation Joseph Zucchero California Wholesale Material Supply, Inc.; E Foam Corp.; Southwest Install and Rework, Inc.; Stockdale Materials Co., Inc. 20070854 Peak Resorts, Inc Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P L.B.O. Holding, Inc; Mount Snow Ltd. 20070860 Avista Capital Partners, L.P Invitrogen Corporation BioReliance Corporation. 20070863 New Mountain Partners II, L.P Ikaria Holding, Inc Ikaria Holdings, Inc. 20070864 Eos Capital Partners III, L.P Victor Grillo, Jr DTR Advertising. Inc. 20070870 JP Morgan Chase & Co Western & Southern Mutual Holding Company Integrated Investment Services, Inc. 20070873 GGC Investment Fund II, L.P Blair Corporation Blair Corporation. 20070875 Comverse Technology, Inc Witness Systems, Inc Witness Systems, Inc. 20070893 Kia Motors Corporation Hyundai Motor Company Hyundai Motor Finance Company. TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—03/12/2007 20070881 Citigroup, Inc Srinivasan Subramanian Caritor, Inc. 20070882 Citigroup, Inc Keane, Inc Keane, Inc. TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—03/13/2007 20070807 Constellation Brands, Inc AlcoFinance S.A AlcoFi, Inc. 20070824 Weston Presidio V, L.P TSG4 L.P PR Holding Corp.; Pureology Research LLC. 20070862 Craig O. McCaw AT&T Inc BellSouth Corporation; BellSouth Wireless Cable, Inc.; South Florida Television, Inc. 20070888 Saputo Inc Land O'Lakes, Inc Cheese & Protein International LLC. 200070892 TA X L.P Alere Medical Incorporated Alere Medical Incorporated. 20070899 PetSmart, Inc MMI Holdings, Inc MMI Holdings, Inc. TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—03/14/2007 20070869 EXCO Resources, Inc Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Anardarko E&P Company LP; Howell Petroleum Corporation; Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP. 20070884 Coleman Cable, Inc Spell Capital Partners Fund I, L.P Spell Capital Corporation. TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—03/15/2007 20070596 LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation Liberty Media Corporation Ascent Entertainment Group, Inc. 20070865 Nestle S.A ZARS, Inc ZARS, Inc. 20070866 L'Oreal S.A ZARS, Inc ZARS, Inc. TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—03/19/2007 20070902 Landmark Communications, Inc Siegel Enterprises, Inc Eneighborhoods, Inc.; Home Data Corporation; RECHANNEL Communications, Inc.; Siegel Enterprises, Inc.; Wyld Acquisition Corp. TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—03/20/2007 20070826 Cougard Holding Compagnie de Saint-Gobain Saint-Gobain Desjonqueres. 20070845 Atlas Copco AB Dynapac Group AB Dynapac Group AB. 20070900 Encore Acquisition Corporation Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Clear Fork Pipeline Company; Howell Petroleum Corporation; Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP. 20070903 Powdr Corporation Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P Cherry Knoll Associates, LLC; Killington, Ltd.; Killington Restaurants, Inc.; Pico Ski Area Management Company. 20070906 Ronald O. Perelman M & F Worldwide Corp M & F Worldwide Corp. 20070907 MidOcean Partners III, L.P Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking Partners III, L.P Hunter Fan Holdings, Inc. 20070911 Commercial Metals Company Nicholas J. Bouras ABA Trucking Corporation; Bouras Industries, Inc.; Nicholas J. Bouras, Inc.; The New Columbia Joist Company; United Steel Deck, Inc. 20070912 Payless Shoesource, Inc Sunrise Capital Partners, L.P Collective International, LP. 20070918 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd GW Pharmaceuticals plc GW Pharma Ltd. 20070919 Shidax Corporation The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc. 20070920 GS Capital Partners VI, L.P Michael I.M. MacMillan Entertainment Holdco; Movie Holdco. 20070921 Colony Investors VIII, L.P Station Casinos, Inc Station Casinos, Inc. 20070923 Trident IV, L.P Ford Motor Company Automobile Protection Corporation. 20070926 GS Capital Partners VI, L.P Seaton McLean Entertainment Holdco; Movie Holdco. 20070930 JDS Uniphase Corporation Picolight Incorporated Picolight Incorporated. 20070939 Court Square Capital Partners II, L.P JLL Partners Fund IV, L.P Mosaic Sales Solutions Holding Co. 20070943 Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund II, L.P EXCO Resources, Inc EXCO Resources, Inc. TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—03/21/2007 20070891 FS Acquisition Corp Isadore Sharp Four Seasons Hotels Inc. 20070914 Alstom, SA Calpine Corporation Power Systems MFG, LLC. TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—03/22/2007 20070384 The Men's Wearhouse, Inc Federated Department Stores, Inc After Hours Formalwear, Inc. 20070885 Micron Technology, Inc TECH Semiconductor Singapore Pte. Ltd TECH Semiconductor Singapore Pte. Ltd. 20070894 Citigroup Inc Seton House Group Limited Public Safety Luxembourg S.a.r.l. 20070917 National Oilwell Varco, Inc Gammaloy Holdings, L.P Gammaloy Holdings, L.P. TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—03/23/2007 20070365 Applied Materials, Inc Brooks Automation, Inc Brooks Automation, Inc. 20070890 Eli Lilly and Company Hypnion, Inc Hypnion, Inc. 20070916 AIF VI Euro Holdings, LP, c/o Apollo Management Intl. LLP Oceania Cruise Holdings, Inc Oceania Cruise Holdings, Inc. 20070922 Pouschine Cook Capital Partners II, LP Crownline Boats, Inc Crownline Boats, Inc. 20070928 Aktiegolaget Volvo Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited Blaw-Knox Construction Equipment Corporation. 20070932 Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc North Coast Commercial Roofing Systems, Inc North Coast Commercial Roofing Systems, Inc. 20070940 OCM Principal Opportunities Fund IV, lL.P EXCO Resources, Inc EXCO Resources, Inc. 20070944 OCM Opportunities Fund VII, L.P EXCO Resources, Inc EXCO Resources, Inc. 20070949 Ambassadors international, Inc Carnival Corporation Windstar Sail Cruises Limited. 20070950 AP Berry Holdings, LLC Berry Plastics Group, Inc Berry Plastics Group, Inc. 20070951 Vestar Capital Partners V, L.P Paul Danton
(Dan)Huish Huish Detergents, Inc. 20070952 Graham Partners II, L.P Berry Plastics Group, Inc Berry Plastics Group, Inc. 20070953 Apollo Investment Fund VI, L.P Berry Plastics Group, Inc Berry Plastics Group, Inc. 20070954 Apollo Investment Fund V, L.P Apollo Investment Fund VI, L.P Berry Plastics Group, Inc. 20070968 Iconix Brand Group, Inc ROCSAN Holdings, LLC ROCAWEAR LICENSING, LLC. 20070970 John D. Baker II Holdco Holdco. 20070971 Monomoy Capital Partners, L.P Global Home Products LLP, Chapter 11 debtor in possession Anchor Hocking CG Operating Company, LLC; Anchor Hocking Operating Company, LLC, Anchor Hocking Operating Company LLC. 20070974 Zurich Financial Services Bristol West Holdings, Inc Bristol West Holdings, Inc. 20070975 IDB Holding Corporation Ltd Susan W. Shoval Guard Financial Group, Inc. 20070977 LPL Investment Holdings, Inc Pacific Mutual Holding Company Pacific Select Group LLC. 20070982 Spire Capital Partners II, L.P Professional Bull Riders, Inc Professional Bull Riders, Inc. 20070984 Marathon Special Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd SPX Corporation General Signal UK Ltd. 20070986 CRFRC-D Holdings, Inc DEG Acquisitions, LLC DEG Acquisitions, LLC. 20070991 Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund, L.P EXCO Resources, Inc EXCO Resources, Inc. 20070995 JLL Partners Fund, V, L.P Patheon Inc Patheon Inc. *For Further Information Contact:* Sandra M. Peay, Contact Representative or Renee Hallman, Contact Representative. Federal Trade Commission, Premerger Notification Office, Bureau of Competition, Room H-303, Washington, DC 20580,
(202)326-3100. By Direction of the Commission. Donald S. Clark, Secretary. [FR Doc. 07-1646 Filed 4-3-07; 8:45 am]
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- Subsequent arrangements§ 2160
- Congressional declaration of purpose§ 761
- Definitions§ 7101
- Purposes§ 3501
- Public information; agency rules, opinions, orders, records, and proceedings§ 552
- Disclosure of confidential information generally§ 1905
- Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272§ 470f
- Projects not affecting navigable waters; necessity for Federal license, permit or right-of-way; unauthorized activities§ 817
- Federal enforcement§ 7413
- Notification to Administrator and contiguous States§ 7661d
- Tolerances and exemptions for pesticide chemical residues§ 346a
- Exemption of Federal and State agencies§ 136p
- Transferred§ 136b
- Broadcast spectrum flexibility§ 336
- Forfeitures§ 503
- Assessments§ 1817
- Definitions§ 1841
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- Handling information of a private business, foreign government, or an international organization.§ 1004.11
- Protests other than under Rule 208 (Rule 211).§ 385.211
- Protests, interventions, and comments.§ 154.210
- Intervention (Rule 214).§ 385.214
- Notice procedure.§ 157.205
- Filings and Other Submissions.§ 385.2001
- Initiation of the section 106 process.§ 800.3
- Resolution of adverse effects.§ 800.6
- Method of notice; dates established in notice (Rule 210).§ 385.210
- Notification of intent.§ 5.5
- Process selection.§ 5.3
- Participants in the Section 106 process.§ 800.2
- Pre-application document.§ 5.6
- Consultation requirements.§ 16.8
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- 47 CFR 25.701(c)(1)(i)(E)
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