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BILLING CODE 4410-31-M DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request April 18, 2007. The Department of Labor

(DOL)has submitted the following public information collection request

(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained at *http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain* , or contact Ira Mills on 202-693-4122 (this is not a toll-free number) or E-Mail: *Mills.Ira@dol.gov* . Comments should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for U.S. Department of Labor/Veterans' Employment and Training Service

(VETS)Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, 202-395-7316 (this is not a toll free number), within 30 days from the date of this publication in the **Federal Register** . The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. *Agency:* Veterans' Employment and Training Service. *Type of Review:* Extension without change of a currently approved collection. *Title:* Eligibility Data Form: Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and Veteran's Preference. *OMB Number:* 1293-0002. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Affected Public:* Individuals or Households. *Type of Response:* Reporting; Recordkeeping. *Number of Respondents:* 1,500. *Annual Responses:* 1,500. *Average Response Time:* 15 minutes. *Total Annual Burden Hours:* 375. *Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs:* 0. *Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services):* 0. *Description:* The VETS/USERRA/VP-1010 is used to file complaints with the Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service under either the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act or laws and regulations related to veteran's preference in the Federal employment. Ira L. Mills, Departmental Clearance Officer/Team Leader. [FR Doc. E7-7658 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-79-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,276] ABN Amro, Chicago, IL; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on April 10, 2007 in response to a worker petition filed by a State agency on behalf of workers at ABN Amro, Chicago, Illinois. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 13th day of April, 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-7613 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-60,548] Alan White Company, Sulligent, AL; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application postmarked March 28, 2007, a petitioner requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor's Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The determination was issued on March 8, 2007 and published in the **Federal Register** on March 22, 2007 (72 FR 13528). The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that imports of upholstered furniture did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the subject firm and no shift of production to a foreign source occurred. The Department reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that the petitioner has provided additional information. Therefore, the Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the Department of Labor's prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed at Washington, DC, this 13th of April, 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-7615 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-60,757] Alan White Company; Shannon, Mississippi; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application dated April 5, 2007, a petitioner requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor's Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The determination was issued on March 8, 2007 and published in the **Federal Register** on March 22, 2007 (72 FR 13528). The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that imports of upholstered furniture did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the subject firm and no shift of production to a foreign source occurred. The Department reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that the petitioner has provided additional information. Therefore, the Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the Department of Labor's prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th of April, 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-7617 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-60,850] The Alan White Company Corporate Office, Stamps, Arkansas; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application dated April 5, 2007, a petitioner requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor's Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The determination was issued on March 28, 2007 and published in the **Federal Register** on April 10, 2007 (72 FR 17938). The negative determination was based on the Department's findings that that the petitioning workers of this firm or subdivision do not produce an article within the meaning of Section 222 of the Act. The Department reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that the petitioner has provided additional information. Therefore, the Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the Department of Labor's prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th of April, 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-7619 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-60,788] Hearth and Home Technologies, Division of HNI Industries, Mt. Pleasant, IA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration of Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance By letter dated April 2, 2007, a state official requested administrative reconsideration regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

(ATAA)applicable to workers of the subject firm. The negative determination was signed on March 16, 2007, and was published in the **Federal Register** on March 30, 2007 (72 FR 15168). The workers of Hearth and Home Technologies, division of HNI Industries, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa were certified eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance

(TAA)on March 16, 2007. The initial ATAA investigation determined that the skills of the subject worker group are easily transferable to other positions in the local area. In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner provided sufficient information confirming that the skills of the workers at the subject firm are not easily transferable in the local commuting area. Additional investigation has determined that the workers possess skills that are not easily transferable. A significant number or proportion of the worker group are age fifty years or over. Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. Conclusion After careful review of the additional facts obtained on reconsideration, I conclude that the requirements of Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, have been met for workers at the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of Hearth and Home Technologies, division of HNI Industries, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after January 16, 2006 through March 16, 2009, are eligible to apply for trade adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed in Washington, DC, this 13th day of April, 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-7618 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance Petitions have been filed with the Secretary of Labor under Section 221(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (“the Act”) and are identified in the Appendix to this notice. Upon receipt of these petitions, the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221(a) of the Act. The purpose of each of the investigations is to determine whether the workers are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Title II, Chapter 2, of the Act. The investigations will further relate, as appropriate, to the determination of the date on which total or partial separations began or threatened to begin and the subdivision of the firm involved. The petitioners or any other persons showing a substantial interest in the subject matter of the investigations may request a public hearing, provided such request is filed in writing with the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than May 3, 2007. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the subject matter of the investigations to the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than May 3, 2007. The petitions filed in this case are available for inspection at the Office of the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room C-5311, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Signed at Washington, DC, this 10th day of April 2007. Ralph DiBattista, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. Appendix [TAA petitions instituted between 4/2/07 and 4/6/07] TA-W Subject firm (petitioners) Location Date of institution Date of petition 61221 Hickory Hardware/Belwith International Ltd

(Comp)Grandville, MI 04/02/07 04/01/07 61222 Good Companion Sewing Co.

(Wkrs)San Francisco, CA 04/02/07 03/30/07 61223 ITW Waterbury Buckle (State) Waterbury, CT 04/02/07 03/30/07 61224 Opportunity Inc.

(Comp)Highland Park, IL 04/02/07 04/02/07 61225 Royal Home Fashions

(Comp)Henderson, NC 04/02/07 03/30/07 61226 Delphi Corporation (Other) Flint, MI 04/02/07 03/30/07 61227 Acument Global Technologies Camar LLC

(Comp)Decorah, IA 04/02/07 03/30/07 61228 Form Tools Incorporated

(Wkrs)Jackson, MI 04/02/07 03/30/07 61229 Aurra Industries, A Remy Inc. Company

(Comp)Edmond, OK 04/02/07 03/14/07 61230 Transwitch Corporation

(Wkrs)Shelton, CT 04/02/07 03/27/07 61231 Staffmark Investment LLC AAA Human Capital LLC (State) Enfield, CT 04/02/07 03/30/07 61232 Wheatland Tube Co.

(USW)Wheatland, PA 04/02/07 03/28/07 61233 Sara Lee

(Wkrs)Rockingham, NC 04/03/07 04/02/07 61234 Penn Mould Industries (Union) Washington, PA 04/03/07 03/29/07 61235 WCI Steel, Inc.

(Comp)Warren, OH 04/03/07 04/02/07 61236 Precision Technologies, Inc.

(Comp)Reno, PA 04/03/07 04/02/07 61237 Oneida Ltd.

(Comp)Oneida, NY 04/03/07 03/14/07 61238 Quality Transparent Bag Co. Inc.

(Comp)Bay City, MI 04/03/07 03/30/07 61239 Direct Holdings Libraries, Inc.

(Wkrs)Chicago, IL 04/03/07 04/02/07 61240 Graphic Packaging Int'l, Inc.

(Comp)Wausau, WI 04/03/07 03/30/07 61241 Navisa Inc. (State) Brenham, TX 04/03/07 04/02/07 61242 Visteon Corporation

(Comp)Chicago, IL 04/03/07 03/16/07 61243 Ferro Electronics Material Systems

(Comp)Niagara Falls, NY 04/04/07 04/04/07 61244 Lear Corporation-Sheboygan

(UAW)Sheboygan, WI 04/04/07 03/09/07 61245 Addson Shoe Company A Div. of Munro & Co., Inc. (State) Wynne, AR 04/05/07 04/04/07 61246 Little Valley facility of Bush Industries Inc.

(Comp)Little Valley, NY 04/05/07 04/02/07 61247 Anderson Corporation (State) Bayport, MN 04/05/07 04/04/07 61248 Bearing Point/Creative Services

(Comp)New York, NY 04/05/07 03/13/07 61249 Cintas

(Wkrs)Mason, OH 04/05/07 03/04/07 61250 Thomasville Furniture (Plant 8)

(Wkrs)Hickory, NC 04/05/07 04/05/07 61251 Mount Vernon Mills Johnston Division

(Comp)Johnston, SC 04/05/07 04/03/07 61252 Wetherill Assciates Inc./Transpo (State) Orlando, FL 04/05/07 03/27/07 61253 Keystone Powered Metal

(Comp)Columbus, OH 04/05/07 04/03/07 61254 Robinson-Anton

(Comp)Fairview, NJ 04/06/07 04/05/07 61255 Unisys Corporation

(Wkrs)Blue Bell, PA 04/06/07 04/04/07 61256 E.B.I.

(Wkrs)Allendale, NJ 04/06/07 03/20/07 61257 Marathon Electronic

(IUE)Lima, OH 04/06/07 04/05/07 61258 Springs Global US, Inc. Grace Complex

(Comp)Lancaster, SC 04/06/07 04/05/07 61259 Amtek Gears Inc.

(Wkrs)Bay City, MI 04/06/07 04/05/07 61260 Target Sales Corporation

(Comp)Frisco, TX 04/06/07 03/29/07 [FR Doc. E7-7614 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-60,625] Huntington Foam Pittsburgh Corporation, a Subsidiary of Huntington Foam Corporation, Mt. Pleasant, PA; Dismissal of Application for Reconsideration Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(C) an application for administrative reconsideration was filed with the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance for workers at Huntington Foam Pittsburgh Corporation, a subsidiary of Huntington Foam Corporation, Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania. The application did not contain new information supporting a conclusion that the determination was erroneous, and also did not provide a justification for reconsideration of the determination that was based on either mistaken facts or a misinterpretation of facts or of the law. Therefore, dismissal of the application was issued. TA-W-60,625; Huntington Foam Pittsburgh Corporation, a Subsidiary of Huntington Foam Corporation, Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania (April 9, 2007). Signed at Washington, DC, this 10th day of April 2007. Ralph DiBattista, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-7616 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,273] Jeld-Wen Door Systems, Door Division, Chiloquin, OR; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on April 10, 2007 in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Jeld-Wen Door Systems, Door Division, Chiloquin, Oregon. This petition is a photocopy of the petition filed for this worker group on March 21, 2007 (TA-W-61,158). On April 5, 2007, the Department issued a negative determination applicable to workers of Jeld-Wen Door Systems, Door Division in Chiloquin, Oregon. Consequently, further investigation would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th day of April, 2007. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-7623 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,198] L.A. Darling Company; Sun Prairie, WI; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on March 27, 2007 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers L.A. Darling Company, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed in Washington, DC, this 9th day of April, 2007. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-7621 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,261] Missbrenner Prints, Inc.; Clifton, NJ; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on April 9, 2007 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of Missbrenner Prints, Inc., Clifton, New Jersey. The petitioning group of workers is covered by an earlier petition (TA-W-60,945) filed on February 12, 2007, that is the subject of an ongoing investigation for which a determination has not yet been issued. Further investigation in this case would serve no purpose. Therefore, the investigation under this petition has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th day of April, 2007. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-7622 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,069; TA-W-61,069A; TA-W-61,069B] Quaker Fabric Corporation of Fall River; Plants A/B-700, C-710 and J-720; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, an investigation was initiated on March 6, 2007 in response to a petition filed by the Trade Program Manager, Division of Career Service of Boston, Massachusetts on behalf of workers at Quaker Fabric Corporation of Fall River, Plant A/B-700, Fall River, Massachusetts, (TA-W-61,069), Plant C-710, Fall River, Massachusetts (TA-W-61,069A) and Plant J-720, Fall River, Massachusetts (TA-W-61,069B). The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed in Washington, DC, this 12th day of April 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-7620 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,274] Robert Bosch Corporation, Sumter, SC; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on April 10, 2007 in response to a petition filed by the State of South Carolina on behalf of workers at Robert Bosch Corporation, Sumter, South Carolina. The petitioning group of workers is covered by an active certification applicable to workers of Bosch-Sumter Plant, Automotive Technology-Chassis Division, Sumter, South Carolina (TA-W-60,006), which expires on September 22, 2008. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 13th day of April, 2007. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-7624 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee #13883; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee (#13883) meeting: *Date And Time:* May 10-11, 2007, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. *Place:* National Science Foundation, Room 1235, Stafford I Building, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22230. *Type of Meeting:* Open. *Contact Person:* Dr. G. Wayne Van Citters, Director, Division of Astronomical Sciences, Suite 1045, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: 703-292-4908. Additional information is available at *http://www.nsf.gov/mps/ast/aaac.jsp.* *Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and recommendations to the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

(NASA)and the U.S. Department of Energy

(DOE)on issues within the field of astronomy and astrophysics that are of mutual interest and concern to the agencies. *Agenda:* To hear presentations of current programming by representatives from NSF, NASA, DOE and other agencies relevant to astronomy and astrophysics; to discuss current and potential areas of cooperation between the agencies; to formulate recommendations for continued and new areas of cooperation and mechanisms for achieving them. Dated: April 17, 2007. Susanne E. Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E7-7599 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-P OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE [Docket No. WTO/DS-363] WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding China—Measures Affecting Trading Rights and Distribution Services for Certain Publications and Audiovisual Entertainment Products AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. SUMMARY: The Office of the United States Trade Representative

(1)Certain measures that restrict trading rights with respect to imported films for theatrical release, audiovisual home entertainment products ( *e.g.* , video cassettes and DVDs), sound recordings, and publications ( *e.g.* , books, magazines, newspapers, and electronic publications), and

(2)certain measures that restrict market access for, or discriminate against, foreign suppliers of distribution services for publications and foreign suppliers of audiovisual services (including distribution services) for audiovisual home entertainment products. That request may be found at *http://www.wto.org* contained in a document designated as WT/DS363/1. USTR invites written comments from the public concerning the issues raised in this dispute. DATES: Although USTR will accept any comments received during the course of the consultations, comments should be submitted on or before May 7, 2007 to be assured of timely consideration by USTR. ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted

(i)Electronically, to *FR0708@ustr.eop.gov* , with “China Trading Rights and Distribution Services (DS363)” in the subject line, or

(ii)by fax, to Sandy McKinzy at

(202)395-3640, with a confirmation copy sent electronically to the electronic mail address above, in accordance with the requirements for submission set out below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven F. Fabry, Associate General Counsel, Office of the United States Trade Representative, 600 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC,

(202)395-3150. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 127(b) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act

(URAA)(19 U.S.C. 3537(b)(1)) requires that notice and opportunity for comment be provided after the United States submits or receives a request for the establishment of a WTO dispute settlement panel. In an effort to provide additional opportunity for comment, USTR is providing notice that consultations have been requested pursuant to the WTO Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (“DSU”). If such consultations should fail to resolve the matter and a dispute settlement panel is established pursuant to the DSU, such panel, which would hold its meetings in Geneva, Switzerland, would be expected to issue a report on its findings and recommendations within nine months after it is established. Major Issues Raised by the United States On April 10, 2007, the United States requested consultations with China with respect to certain measures pertaining to the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in China. The first matter on which the United States has requested consultations concerns certain measures of China that reserve to certain Chinese state-designated and wholly or partially state-owned enterprises the right to import films for theatrical release, audiovisual home entertainment products ( *e.g.* , video cassettes and DVDs), sound recordings, and publications ( *e.g.* , books, magazines, newspapers, and electronic publications). In this regard, the measures at issue include the following, as well as any amendments and related or implementing measures: • The Regulations on Administration of the Films Industry; • The Provisional Rules on the Entry Criteria for Operating Film Enterprises; • The Administrative Regulation on Publishing; • The Administrative Regulations on Audiovisual Products; • The Catalogue for Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries; • The Several Opinions of the Ministry of Culture, State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, General Administration of Press and Publication, National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce on Introducing Foreign Investment into the Cultural Sector; • The Measures for the Administration of Import of Audio and Video Products; • The Measures for Administration of Chinese Foreign Contractual Distribution Ventures of Audiovisual Products; • The Administrative Regulations on Electronic Publications; and • The Procedure for Examination and Approval of Establishment of Publication Importation Entities. It appears that these measures do not allow all Chinese enterprises and all foreign enterprises and individuals to have the right to import the Products into the customs territory of China. It also appears that foreign individuals and enterprises, including those not invested or registered in China, are accorded treatment less favorable than that accorded to enterprises in China with respect to the right to trade. These measures appear to USTR to be inconsistent with China's obligations under paragraphs 1.2, 5.1 and 5.2 of Part I of the Protocol on the Accession of the People's Republic of China and Article XI:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994. The second matter on which the United States has requested consultations concerns certain measures of China that impose market access restrictions or discriminatory limitations on foreign service providers seeking to engage in the distribution of publications and certain audiovisual home entertainment products. In this regard, the measures at issue include the following, as well as any amendments and related or implementing measures: • The Administrative Regulation on Publishing; • The Administrative Regulations on Audiovisual Products; • The Provisions on Guiding the Orientation of Foreign Investment; • The Catalogue for Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries; • The Several Opinions of the Ministry of Culture, State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, General Administration of Press and Publication, National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce on Introducing Foreign Investment into the Cultural Sector; • The Administrative Regulations on Management of Foreign-Invested Book, Magazine and Newspaper Distribution Enterprises; • The Administrative Regulations on the Publication Market (revised); • The Administrative Regulations on Electronic Publications; • The Administrative Measures on Subscription of Imported Publications; • The Procedure for Examination and Approval of Establishment of Chinese-Foreign Entities, Cooperative Joint Ventures, and Wholly Foreign Owned Publication Distribution Enterprises; and • The Measures for Administration of Chinese Foreign Contractual Distribution Ventures of Audiovisual Products. It appears that these measures prohibit foreign service suppliers (including wholly or partially foreign-owned or foreign-invested enterprises) from engaging at least in certain types of distribution of publications and audiovisual home entertainment products within China. In addition, to the extent that some foreign service suppliers are allowed to engage in some aspects of the distribution of publications, there appear to be discriminatory requirements concerning such suppliers' registered capital, such suppliers' operating term, and the particular publications that such suppliers may distribute. Furthermore, to the extent that foreign services suppliers are permitted to engage in any distribution of audiovisual home entertainment products, the measures at issue appear to impose requirements that the service be supplied through a form of entity that Chinese persons control, or in which Chinese persons have a dominant position, or for which there is a limitation on the participation of foreign capital. These measures appear to USTR to be inconsistent with China's obligations under Articles XVI and XVII of the General Agreement on Trade in Services. Public Comment: Requirements for Submissions Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning the issues raised in the dispute. Comments should be submitted

(I)Electronically, to *FR0708@ustr.eop.gov* , with “China Trading Rights and Distribution Services (DS363)” in the subject line, or

(ii)by fax, to Sandy McKinzy at

(202)395-3640, with a confirmation copy sent electronically to the electronic mail address above. USTR encourages the submission of documents in Adobe PDF format as attachments to an electronic mail. Interested persons who make submissions by electronic mail should not provide separate cover letters; information that might appear in a cover letter should be included in the submission itself. Similarly, to the extent possible, any attachments to the submission should be included in the same file as the submission itself, and not as separate files. Comments must be in English. A person requesting that information contained in a comment submitted by that person be treated as confidential business information must certify that such information is business confidential and would not customarily be released to the public by the commenter. Confidential business information must be clearly designated as such and “BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL” must be marked at the top and bottom of the cover page and each succeeding page. Persons who submit confidential business information are encouraged also to provide a non-confidential summary of the information. Information or advice contained in a comment submitted, other than business confidential information, may be determined by USTR to be confidential in accordance with section 135(g)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2155(g)(2)). If the submitter believes that information or advice may qualify as such, the submitter—

(1)Must clearly so designate the information or advice;

(2)Must clearly mark the material as “SUBMITTED IN CONFIDENCE” at the top and bottom of the cover page and each succeeding page; and

(3)Is encouraged to provide a non-confidential summary of the information or advice. Pursuant to section 127(e) of the URAA (19 U.S.C. 3537(e)), USTR will maintain a file on this dispute settlement proceeding, accessible to the public, in the USTR Reading Room, which is located at 1724 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20508. The public file will include non-confidential comments received by USTR from the public with respect to the dispute; if a dispute settlement panel is convened or in the event of an appeal from such a panel, the U.S. submissions; the submissions, or non-confidential summaries of submissions, received from other participants in the dispute; the report of the panel; and, if applicable, the report of the Appellate Body. The USTR Reading Room is open to the public, by appointment only, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. An appointment to review the public file (Docket WTO/DS-363, China Trading Rights and Distribution Services Dispute) may be made by calling the USTR Reading Room at

(202)395-6186. Daniel Brinza, Assistant United States Trade Representative for Monitoring and Enforcement. [FR Doc. E7-7606 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3190-W7-P OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE [Docket No. WTO/DS-362] WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding China—Measures Affecting the Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. SUMMARY: The Office of the United States Trade Representative

(USTR)is providing notice that on April 10, 2007, in accordance with the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO Agreement), the United States requested consultations with respect to certain measures pertaining to the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in China. That request may be found at *http://www.wto.org* contained in a document designated as WT/DS362/1. USTR invites written comments from the public concerning the issues raised in this dispute. DATES: Although USTR will accept any comments received during the course of the consultations, comments should be submitted on or before May 7, 2007 to be assured of timely consideration by USTR. ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted

(i)Electronically, to *FR0707@ustr.eop.gov,* with “China IPR Protection and Enforcement (DS362)” in the subject line, or

(ii)by fax, to Sandy McKinzy at

(202)395-3150. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 127(b) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act

(URAA)(19 U.S.C. 3537(b)(1)) requires that notice and opportunity for comment be provided after the United States submits or receives a request for the establishment of a WTO dispute settlement panel. In an effort to provide additional opportunity for comment, USTR is providing notice that consultations have been requested pursuant to the WTO Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (“DSU”). If such consultations should fail to resolve the matter and a dispute settlement panel is established pursuant to the DSU, such panel, which would hold its meetings in Geneva, Switzerland, would be expected to issue a report on its findings and recommendations within nine months after it is established. Major Issues Raised by the United States On April 10, 2007, the United States requested consultations with China with respect to certain measures pertaining to the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in China. The first matter on which the United States has requested consultations concerns the thresholds that must be met in order for certain acts of trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy to be subject to criminal procedures and penalties. In this regard, the measures at issue include the following, as well as any amendments and related or implementing measures: the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China, in particular Articles 213, 214, 215, 217, 218, and 220; and two interpretations by the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate on several issues of concrete application of law in handling criminal cases of infringing intellectual property (one adopted on November 2, 2004, and the other adopted on April 4, 2007). It appears that, because of these measures, certain acts of trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy occurring on a commercial scale in China are not subject to criminal procedures and penalties in China. These measure appear to USTR to be inconsistent with China's obligations under Articles 41.1 and 61 of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (“TRIPS Agreement”). The second matter on which the United States has requested consultations concerns goods that infringe intellectual property rights that are confiscated by Chinese customs authorities, in particular the disposal of such goods following removal of their infringing features. In this regard, the measures at issue include the following, as well as any amendments and related or implementing measures: the Regulations of the People's Republic of China for Customs Protection of Intellectual Property Rights, in particular Chapter 4 thereof, and the Implementing Measures of Customs of the People's Republic of China for the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Customs Protection of Intellectual Property Rights, in particular Chapter 5 thereof. It appears that, because of these measures, the customs authorities often appear to be required to give priority to options for disposal of goods that infringe intellectual property rights that would allow such goods to enter the channels of commerce (for instance, through auctioning the goods after removing their infringing features). The requirement that infringing goods be released into the channels of commerce under the circumstances set forth in the measures at issue appears to USTR to be inconsistent with China's obligations under Articles 46 and 59 of the TRIPS Agreement. The third matter on which the United States has requested consultations concerns the denial of copyright and related rights protection and enforcement to creative works of authorship, sound recordings, and performances that have not been authorized for publication or distribution within China. For example, it appears that works that are required to undergo censorship review (or other forms of pre-publication or pre-distribution review) before entering the Chinese market are not protected by copyright before the review is complete and publication and distribution within China has been authorized. In this regard, the measures at issue include the following, as well as any amendments and related or implementing measures: • The Copyright Law, in particular Article 4; • The Criminal Law, the Regulations on the Administration of Publishing Industry, the Regulations on the Administration of Broadcasting, the Regulations on the Administration of Audiovisual Products, the Regulations on the Administration of films, and the Regulations on the Administration of Telecommunication; • The Administrative Regulations on Audiovisual Products; • The Administrative Regulation on Publishing; • The Administrative Regulations on Electronic Publications; • The Measures for the Administration of Import of Audio and Video Products; • The Procedures for Examination and Approval for Publishing Finished Electronic Publication Items Licensed by a Foreign Copyright Owner; • The Procedures for Examination and Approval of Importation of Finished Electronic Publication Items by Electronic Publication Importation Entities; • The Procedures for Recording of Imported Publications; • The Interim Regulations on Internet Culture Administration; and • The Several Opinions on the Development and Regulation of Network Music. It appears that, because of the Copyright Law, authors of works whose publication or distribution has not been authorized (and whose publication or distribution is therefore prohibited) appear not to enjoy the minimum standards of protection specially granted by the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works

(1971)(the “Berne Convention”) in respect of those works (and may never enjoy such protection if the work is not authorized, or is not authorized for distribution or publication in the form as submitted for review). In addition, the rights of authors of works whose publication or distribution is required to undergo pre-publication or pre-distribution review appear to be subject to the formality of successful conclusion of such review. The foregoing appears to USTR to be inconsistent with China's obligations under Articles 9.1 and 41.1 of the TRIPS Agreement. Furthermore, to the extent that the Copyright Law also denies the protection of certain rights to performers and producers of sound recordings during the period of any pre-publication or pre-distribution prohibition, the Copyright Law appears to be inconsistent with China's obligations under Articles 14 and 41.1 of the TRIPS Agreement. In addition, it appears that the measures at issue provide different pre-distribution and pre-authorization review processes for Chinese nationals' works, performances (or their fixations) and sound recordings than for foreign nationals' works, performances (or their fixations) and sound recordings. To the extent that these different processes, taken together with Article 4 of the Copyright Law, result in earlier or otherwise more favorable protection or enforcement of copyright or related rights for Chinese authors' works, Chinese performers' performances (or their fixations) and Chinese producers' sound recordings than for foreign authors' works, foreign performers' performances (or their fixations) and foreign producers' sound recordings, the measures at issue appear to be inconsistent with China's obligations under TRIPS Agreement Articles 3.1, 9.1 and 41.1. The fourth matter on which the United States has requested consultations concerns the scope of coverage of criminal procedures and penalties for unauthorized reproduction or unauthorized distribution of copyrighted works. In particular, it appears that unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted works by itself—that is, unauthorized reproduction that is not accompanied by unauthorized distribution—may not be subject to criminal procedures and penalties. Likewise, it appears that unauthorized distribution of copyrighted works by itself—that is, unauthorized distribution that is not accompanied by unauthorized reproduction—may not be subject to criminal procedures and penalties. In this regard, the measures at issue include the Criminal Law, in particular Article 217, as well as any amendments, related measures, or implementing measures. To the extent that wilful copyright piracy on a commercial scale that consists of unauthorized reproduction—but not unauthorized distribution—of copyrighted works, and *vice versa,* may not be subject to criminal procedures and penalties under the law of China, this would appear to USTR to be inconsistent with China's obligations under Articles 41.1 and 61 of the TRIPS Agreement. Public Comment: Requirements for Submissions Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning the issues raised in the dispute. Comments should be submitted

(I)Electronically, to *FR0707@ustr.eop.gov,* with “China IPR Protection and Enforcement (DS362)” in the subject line, or

(ii)by fax, to Sandy McKinzy at

(1)Must clearly so designate the information or advice;

(2)Must clearly mark the material as “SUBMITTED IN CONFIDENCE” at the top and bottom of the cover page and each succeeding page; and

(3)Is encouraged to provide a non-confidential summary of the information or advice. Pursuant to section 127(e) of the URAA (19 U.S.C. 3537(e)), USTR will maintain a file on this dispute settlement proceeding, accessible to the public, in the USTR Reading Room, which is located at 1724 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20508. The public file will include non-confidential comments received by USTR from the public with respect to the dispute; if a dispute settlement panel is convened or in the event of an appeal from such a panel, the U.S. submissions; the submissions, or non-confidential summaries of submissions, received from other participants in the dispute; the report of the panel; and, if applicable, the report of the Appellate Body. The USTR Reading Room is open to the public, by appointment only, from 10:00 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. An appointment to review the public file (Docket WTO/DS-362, China IPR Protection and Enforcement Dispute) may be made by calling the USTR Reading Room at

(202)395-6186. Daniel Brinza, Assistant United States Trade Representative for Monitoring and Enforcement. [FR Doc. E7-7612 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3190-W7-P OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Excepted Service AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management (OPM). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This gives notice of OPM decisions granting authority to make appointments under Schedules A, B, and C in the excepted service as required by 5 CFR 6.6 and 213.103. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: C. Penn, Executive Resources Services Group, Center for Human Resources, Division for Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability, 202-606-2246. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Appearing in the listing below are the individual authorities established under Schedules A, B, and C between March 1, 2007, and March 31, 2007. Future notices will be published on the fourth Tuesday of each month, or as soon as possible thereafter. A consolidated listing of all authorities as of June 30 is published each year. Schedule A Section 213.3170 Millennium Challenge Corporation

(a)All positions established to create the Millennium Challenge Corporation. No new appointments may be made under this authority after September 30, 2007. Effective April 1, 2007. Schedule B No Schedule B appointments were approved for March 2007. Schedule C The following Schedule C appointments were approved during March 2007. Section 213.3303 Executive Office of the President Office of Science and Technology Policy TSGS60046 Assistant Director for Telecommunications and Information Technology to the Chief of Staff and General Counsel. Effective March 09, 2007. TSGS60047 Deputy Chief of Staff and Associate General Counsel to the Chief of Staff and General Counsel. Effective March 09, 2007. Office of National Drug Control Policy QQGS70004 Public Affairs Specialist (Media Campaign) to the Associate Director for Public Affairs. Effective March 09, 2007. QQGS70005 Confidential Assistant to the Deputy Director for Supply Reduction. Effective March 13, 2007. Section 213.3304 Department of State DSGS61217 Public Affairs Specialist to the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs. Effective March 06, 2007. DSGS61214 Staff Assistant to the Director, Policy Planning Staff. Effective March 09, 2007. DSGS61220 Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary Oceans, International Environment and Science Affairs. Effective March 16, 2007. DSGS61219 Foreign Affairs Officer to the Assistant Secretary. Effective March 20, 2007. Section 213.3305 Department of the Treasury DYGS00488 Executive Assistant to the Special Envoy for China and the Strategic Economic Dialogue. Effective March 09, 2007. DYGS00489 Operations Coordinator to the Director of Operations. Effective March 15, 2007. DYGS00424 Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary (Economic Policy). Effective March 16, 2007. DYGS60404 Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary (Financial Institutions). Effective March 16, 2007. DYGS60396 Senior Advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Business Affairs and Public Liaison. Effective March 28, 2007. Section 213.3306 Department of Defense DDGS17019 Defense Fellow to the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for White House Liaison. Effective March 01, 2007. DDGS17015 Staff Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Detainee Affairs). Effective March 06, 2007. DDGS17022 Public Affairs Specialist to the Assistant Secretary of Defense Public Affairs. Effective March 12, 2007. DDGS17012 Public Affairs Specialist to the Assistant Secretary of Defense Public Affairs. Effective March 15, 2007. DDGS17013 Public Affairs Specialist to the Assistant Secretary of Defense Public Affairs. Effective March 26, 2007. DDGS17029 Administrative Assistant to the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for White House Liaison. Effective March 27, 2007. DDGS17023 Public Affairs Specialist to the Assistant Secretary of Defense Public Affairs. Effective March 28, 2007. DDGS17024 Public Affairs Specialist to the Assistant Secretary of Defense Public Affairs. Effective March 28, 2007. DDGS17017 Defense Fellow to the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for White House Liaison. Effective March 30, 2007. Section 213.3307 Department of the Army DWGS60031 Personal and Confidential Assistant to the General Counsel. Effective March 02, 2007. Section 213.3308 Department of the Navy DNGS07110 Confidential Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Littoral and Mine Warfare Systems). Effective March 02, 2007. Section 213.3310 Department of Justice DJGS00127 Chief of Staff and Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General. Effective March 06, 2007. DJGS00177 Counsel to the Associate Attorney General. Effective March 09, 2007. DJGS00386 Deputy Director of Scheduling to the Director of Scheduling and Advance. Effective March 28, 2007. Section 213.3311 Department of Homeland Security DMGS00642 Special Assistant to the Assistant Commissioner, Congressional Affairs. Effective March 02, 2007. DMGS00637 Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff. Effective March 07, 2007. DMGS00645 Special Assistant to the Chief Privacy Officer. Effective March 09, 2007. DMGS00647 Special Assistant to the Director and Deputy Director to the Under Secretary for Federal Emergency Management. Effective March 09, 2007. DMGS00643 Supervisory Management and Program Analyst to the Executive Secretary. Effective March 13, 2007. DMGS00641 Special Assistant to the Chief Medical Officer. Effective March 15, 2007. DMGS00646 Assistant Press Secretary to the Press Secretary. Effective March 16, 2007. DMGS00639 Advisor to the Under Secretary for Management to the Chief Human Capital Officer. Effective March 20, 2007. DMGS00651 Press Assistant to the Press Secretary. Effective March 20, 2007. DMGS00648 Press Secretary to the Director of External Affairs and Communications. Effective March 26, 2007. DMGS00652 Director, Ready Campaign to the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs. Effective March 26, 2007. DMGS00649 Deputy White House Liaison to the White House Liaison and Advisor. Effective March 27, 2007. DMGS00650 Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Effective March 28, 2007. DMGS00635 Associate General Counsel for Immigration, Enforcement, and Special Counsel to the General Counsel. Effective March 30, 2007. Section 213.3312 Department of the Interior DIGS01087 Special Assistant to the Senior Adviser to the Secretary for Alaskan Affairs. Effective March 19, 2007. DIGS01098 Deputy Press Secretary to the Director, Office of Communications. Effective March 30, 2007. Section 213.3313 Department of Agriculture DAGS00882 Chief of Staff to the Chief, Natural Research Conservation Service. Effective March 05, 2007. DAGS00883 Special Assistant to the Chief, Natural Research Conservation Service. Effective March 09, 2007. DAGS00884 Confidential Assistant to the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. Effective March 19, 2007. DAGS00885 Confidential Assistant to the Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. Effective March 29, 2007. Section 213.3314 Department of Commerce DCGS00048 Confidential Assistant to the Deputy Under Secretary and Deputy Director of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Effective March 02, 2007. DCGS00264 Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Economic Development. Effective March 02, 2007. DCGS00520 Special Assistant to the Executive Director for Trade Promotion and Outreach. Effective March 02, 2007. DCGS00614 Special Assistant to the Executive Director for Trade Promotion and Outreach. Effective March 02, 2007. DCGS60532 Senior Counsel to the General Counsel. Effective March 02, 2007. DCGS00547 Confidential Assistant to the Deputy Under Secretary and Deputy Director of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Effective March 06, 2007. DCGS00412 Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. Effective March 09, 2007. DCGS06017 Senior Legislative Counsel to the General Counsel. Effective March 09, 2007. DCGS00328 Special Assistant to the Director, Advocacy Center. Effective March 15, 2007. DCGS00380 Confidential Assistant to the Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary, International Trade Administration. Effective March 15, 2007. DCGS00590 Confidential Assistant to the Director, Executive Secretariat. Effective March 15, 2007. DCGS00344 Public Affairs Specialist to the Director of Public Affairs. Effective March 30, 2007. Section 213.3315 Department of Labor DLGS60267 Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs. Effective March 02, 2007. DLGS60233 Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Employment Standards. Effective March 28, 2007. Section 213.3316 Department of Health and Human Services DHGS60255 Regional Director, Chicago, Illinois-Region V to the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. Effective March 02, 2007. Section 213.3317 Department of Education DBGS00599 Special Assistant to the Secretary's Regional Representative. Effective March 06, 2007. DBGS00604 Deputy Director, Office of International Affairs to the Director, International Affairs Office. Effective March 15, 2007. DBGS00603 Secretary's Regional Representative, Region IX to the Director, Regional Services. Effective March 20, 2007. DBGS00606 Secretary's Regional Representative, Region 3 to the Director, Regional Services. Effective March 22, 2007. DBGS00607 Confidential Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. Effective March 22, 2007. Section 213.3318 Environmental Protection Agency EPGS07000 Deputy Press Secretary to the Associate Administrator for Public Affairs. Effective March 09, 2007. EPGS07001 Program Advisor to the Associate Administrator for Public Affairs. Effective March 28, 2007. EPGS07002 Assistant to the Scheduler to the Director of Scheduling. Effective March 28, 2007. Section 213.3323 Federal Communications Commission FCGS07077 Associate Director-Senior Speechwriter to the Chairman. Effective March 30, 2007. Section 213.3330 Securities and Exchange Commission SEOT60054 Secretary to the Director, Division of Market Regulation. Effective March 07, 2007. Section 213.3331 Department of Energy DEGS00567 Deputy Director, Public Affairs to the Director, Public Affairs. Effective March 02, 2007. DEGS00563 Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs. Effective March 06, 2007. DEGS00565 Special Assistant, Deputy Director of Scheduling and Advance to the Director, Office of Scheduling and Advance. Effective March 06, 2007. DEGS00572 Policy Advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs. Effective March 06, 2007. DEGS00574 Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy and Science to the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs. Effective March 06, 2007. DEGS00571 Special Assistant to the Director, Office of Science. Effective March 09, 2007. DEGS00576 Intergovernmental Liaison Officer to the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs. Effective March 15, 2007. DEGS00577 Staff Assistant to the Director, Office of Scheduling and Advance. Effective March 15, 2007. DEGS00575 Director of Intergovernmental and Tribal Affairs to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental and External Affairs. Effective March 20, 2007. DEGS00579 Senior Policy Advisor to the Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation. Effective March 29, 2007. Section 213.3332 Small Business Administration SBGS00612 Deputy Assistant Administrator for Faith Based Community Initiatives to the Director of SBA's Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. Effective March 02, 2007. SBGS00576 Deputy Associate Administrator for Office of Communications and Public Liaison to the Associate Administrator for Communications and Public Liaison. Effective March 16, 2007. SBGS00613 Legislative Assistant to the Assistant Administrator for Congressional and Legislative Affairs. Effective March 16, 2007. Section 213.3333 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDOT00012 Director for Public Affairs to the Chairman of the Board of Directors (Director). Effective March 30, 2007. Section 213.3339 United States International Trade Commission TCGS60005 Staff Assistant (Legal) to a Commissioner. Effective March 23, 2007. TCGS60006 Staff Assistant (Legal) to a Commissioner. Effective March 23, 2007. TCGS60025 Staff Assistant (Legal) to a Commissioner. Effective March 23, 2007. Section 213.3356 Commission on Civil Rights CCGS60020 Special Assistant to the Commissioner to the Chairman. Effective March 28, 2007. Section 213.3384 Department of Housing and Urban Development DUGS60232 Staff Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Secretary for Field Policy and Management. Effective March 09, 2007. DUGS60289 Special Policy Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. Effective March 16, 2007. Section 213.3394 Department of Transportation DTGS60450 Deputy Director for Scheduling and Advance to the Secretary. Effective March 06, 2007. DTGS60017 Assistant to the Secretary for Policy. Effective March 09, 2007. DTGS60139 Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary. Effective March 12, 2007. DTGS60451 Director of Communications to the Administrator. Effective March 30, 2007. Section 213.3396 National Transportation Safety Board TBGS71193 Confidential Assistant to a Member. Effective March 02, 2007. Authority: 5 U.S.C. 3301 and 3302; E.O. 10577, 3 CFR 1954-1958 Comp., p. 218. Office of Personnel Management. Tricia Hollis, Chief of Staff/Director of External Affairs. [FR Doc. E7-7609 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325-39-P POSTAL SERVICE Sunshine Act Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at 2:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Place: Washington, DC, at U.S. Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., in teh Benjamin Franklin Room. Status: May 1—2:30 p.m.—Closed; May 2—8:30 a.m.—Open; May 2—10:30 a.m.—Closed. Matters To Be Considered: Tuesday, May 1 at 2:30 p.m. (Closed) 1. Strategic Issues. 2. Rate Case Update. 3. Financial Update. 4. Labor Negotiations Update. 5. Personnel Matters and Compensation Issues. 6. Governors' Executive Session—Discussion of prior agenda items and Board Governance. *Wednesday, May 2 at 8:30 a.m. (Open)* 1. Minutes of the Previous Meetings, January 9-10; February 27; March 6, 14, 16, 19 and 28, 2007. Remarks of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board. 3. Remarks of the Postmaster General and CEO Jack Potter. 4. Committee Reports. 5. Board of Governors Bylaw Amendments. 6. Capital Investment. a. Additional Delivery Bar Code Sorters and Stacker Modules. 7. Quarterly Report on Service Performance. 8. Quarterly Report on Finance Performance. 9. Integrated Financial Plan Addendum. 10. Tentative Agenda for the June 19-20, 2007, meeting in Washington, DC. Wednesday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m. (Closed)—if Needed 1. Continuation of Tuesday's closed session agenda. Contact Person for More Information: Wendy A. Hocking, Secretary of the Board, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20260-1000. Telephone

(202)268-4800. Wendy A. Hocking, Secretary. [FR Doc. 07-2040 Filed 4-19-07; 3:40 pm]

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