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BILLING CODE 4150-04-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Docket Number NIOSH-104] Notice of Public Meeting; “Safety and Health in the Horse Racing Industry and Best Practices” AGENCY: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). *Meeting Date and Time:* May 22, 2007, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EDT. *Place:* Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, telephone
(703)418-1234. SUMMARY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announces the opportunity for the public to provide input regarding issues related to safety and health in the horse racing industry and best practices. These comments may help to shape proposed future activities by NIOSH. The public meeting will be held on May 22, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. An opportunity to make oral presentations will be provided to interested parties given available time on the agenda. Requests to make such presentations at the meeting should be made by e-mail to *khendricks@cdc.gov.* All requests to present should include the name, address, telephone number, relevant business affiliations of the presenter, and a brief summary of the presentation. All requests for oral presentation must be received by May 7, 2007. All comments should be submitted to the NIOSH Docket Office. *Status:* Open to the public, limited by space available. The meeting room accommodates approximately 40 people. *Address:* Written comments on issues related to safety and health in the horse racing industry should be mailed to: NIOSH Docket Office, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, M/S C34, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226, Telephone 513-533-8303, Fax 513-533-8285. Comments may also be submitted by e-mail to *niocindocket@cdc.gov.* E-mail attachments should be formatted in Microsoft Word. All comments should be submitted to NIOSH no later than June 22, 2007 and must reference the Docket Number (NIOSH 104) in the subject heading. *Contact Person for Additional Information:* Kitty Hendricks, Research Epidemiologist, Surveillance and Field Investigations Branch, Division of Safety Research, Telephone 304-285-6252. Dated: April 18, 2007. James D. Seligman, Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7-7855 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-19-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Notice of Public Meeting AGENCY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services. *Meeting Date and Time:* May 3, 2007, 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. EDT. *Place:* Pittsburgh Airport Marriott, 777 Aten Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108, telephone
(412)788-8800, fax
(412)788-6299. SUMMARY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)announces the following public meeting and request for information: NIOSH Availability of Opportunity to Provide Input regarding the National Occupational Research Agenda
(NORA)for the Mining Sector. *Status:* Meeting is open to the public, limited only by the space available. Participation is encouraged through the Web for those who cannot attend in person. *Background:* A large part of our lives is shaped by the work we do. NORA is a framework to guide occupational safety and health research for the nation. It is an ongoing endeavor to focus research to reduce work-related injury and illness. As the program entered its second decade, it was structured according to eight industry sector groups in order to encourage widespread adoption of effective practices developed through research. Each sector will have a NORA Sector Council consisting of NIOSH and stakeholder representatives. The initial task of the NORA Mining Council will be to draft a strategic plan for the nation addressing high priority needs in the sector. Following revisions based on public comment, the ongoing task of the Council will then be to encourage implementation of the plan by research and industry organizations in order to reduce occupational illnesses, injuries and fatalities in the sector. Given that NORA represents a broad-based partnership involving government, business, the worker community, academia, and others, public input is essential for planning future directions for the initiative. Some of the considerations for the Mining Sector are that NIOSH as the federal organization charged with conducting occupational safety and health research has established strategic goals in mining research. They are available for viewing: *http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/programs/mining/goals.html.* Since development of these goals, the NIOSH research program has been enhanced according to the requirements of the MINER Act of 2006: *http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/mineract/mineract.htm.* Unlike other sectors, NIOSH can request advice from an Advisory Committee for mining: Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee (MSHRAC). Besides these ongoing NIOSH activities, NORA provides the opportunity for NIOSH to work with partners and for partners to work with each other to effectively conduct additional research in mining safety and health and to move those research results into more effective workplace practice. The first meeting of the NORA Mining Sector Council will be held May 3, 2007, 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. From 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m., the meeting will be structured to hear stakeholder comments on important occupational safety and health issues in the industry, especially those not adequately covered by NIOSH or other ongoing research; organizations that should participate in the research or in NORA activities; individuals who are willing to participate in NORA Mining Sector Council activities; and efficient ways to accomplish the NORA activities in light of ongoing organizational activities in the sector. Participants wishing to provide comments may do so via E-mail or may request an opportunity to make a five minute presentation. All participants are requested to register for the free meeting by sending an E-mail to *MWerner@cdc.gov* with their name, affiliation, whether they wish to attend in person or through the Web, whether they are requesting time to speak briefly, and, if so, the general topic(s) on which they wish to speak. Participants wishing to speak are encouraged to register early. The public meetings are open to everyone, including all workers, professional societies, organized labor, employers, researchers, health professionals, government officials and elected officials. Broad participation is desired. *Summary:* The NORA Mining Sector Council will accept public comments on the range of occupational safety and health issues that should be considered and the individuals and organizations who should be involved for the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the Council. Types of occupational safety and health issues might include diseases, injuries, exposures, populations at risk, and needs of occupational safety and health systems. For example, occupational musculoskeletal disorders in workers at small operations might be seen as important for a segment of the mining sector. If possible, please include as much information as necessary for understanding the safety or health research priority you identify. Such information could include characterization of the frequency and severity with which the injury, illness, or hazardous exposure is occurring and of the factors you believe might be causing the health or safety issue. Input is also requested on the types of research that you believe might make a difference and the partners ( *e.g.* , specific industry associations, labor organizations, research organizations, governmental agencies) who should be involved in forming research efforts and in solving the problem. All presentation text and other comments provided by e-mail will be entered into the searchable database of NORA comments, which will be publicly available and will be consulted by the NORA Mining Sector Council when drafting the strategic plan for the nation. The current version of the searchable database of NORA comments is available at: *http://www2a.cdc.gov/niosh-comments/nora-comments/commentsrch.asp. * *For Technical Information Contact:* Dr. Michael A. Werner, Senior Scientist—Mining, NIOSH, telephone 509-354-8014, Co-Chair, NORA Mining Sector Council. ADDRESSES: Comments and meeting registrations may also be e-mailed to *MWerner@cdc.gov* , or sent via postal mail to: Dr. Michael A. Werner, Spokane Research Lab, NIOSH, 315 E Montgomery Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99207. Dated: April 18, 2007. James D. Seligman, Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7-7849 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers of Disease Control and Prevention [Docket Number NIOSH-099] Notice of Public Meeting and Availability for Public Comment AGENCY: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). SUMMARY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)announces the following meeting and request for public comment on the following draft document: “Asbestos and Other Mineral Fibers: A Roadmap for Scientific Research.” The document can be found at *http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/review/public/099/.* Instructions are provided for submitting comments. *Public Comment Period:* February 28 through May 31, 2007. *Public Meeting Date and Time:* May 4, 2007, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. *Place:* Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20024. *Purpose of Meeting:* To discuss and obtain comments on the draft document, “Asbestos and Other Mineral Fibers: A Roadmap for Scientific Research”. Special emphasis will be placed on discussion of the following:
(1)Whether the hazard identification and discussion of health effects for asbestos and mineral fibers are a reasonable reflection of the current understanding of the evidence in the scientific literature,
(2)The appropriateness and relevancy of the discussion of the current understanding of the analytical issues and the research needs for analysis of asbestos and mineral fibers,
(3)The appropriateness and relevancy of the discussion of the current understanding of the epidemiological issues and the research needs for understanding the health effects of asbestos and mineral fibers,
(4)The appropriateness and relevancy of the discussion of the current understanding of the toxicological issues and the research needs for understanding the health effects of asbestos and mineral fibers, and
(5)The appropriateness and relevancy of the discussion of the path forward and whether the ultimate vision is a reasonable outcome for the proposed research strategy for asbestos and mineral fibers. *Status:* The forum will include scientists and representatives from various government agencies, industry, labor, and other stakeholders, and is open to the public, limited only by the space available. Persons wanting to attend and provide oral comments at the meeting are requested to notify Diane Miller no later than May 1, 2007 to reserve time for their comments. Those interested in attending without providing oral comments at the meeting also are requested to notify Ms. Miller by May 1, 2007 to reserve a seat. Ms. Miller can be reached by telephone at 513/533-8450 or by e-mail at *niocindocket@cdc.gov.* Priority for attendance will be given to those providing oral comments. Other requests to attend the meeting will then be accommodated on a first-come basis. Unreserved walk-in attendees will be accommodated on the day of the meeting if space is available. Persons wanting to provide oral comments will be permitted up to 15 minutes. If additional time becomes available, presenters will be notified. Oral comments given at the meeting will be recorded and included in the docket. Written comments will also be accepted at the meeting. Written comments may also be submitted to Diane Miller, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C-34, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226, telephone 513/533-8450. All material submitted to the Agency should reference docket number NIOSH-099 and must be submitted by May 31, 2007 (public review closing date) to be considered by the Agency. All electronic comments should be formatted as Microsoft Word. Please make reference to docket number NIOSH-099. NIOSH seeks to obtain materials, including published and unpublished reports and research findings, relevant to the characterization of exposures and possible health risks of occupational exposure to asbestos and other mineral fibers. Examples of requested information include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1)Identification of industries, occupations, and processes where exposure to mineral fibers may occur, including exposure to fiber-like cleavage fragments and thoracic-sized fibers (as defined in the draft NIOSH document).
(2)Current and historical mineral fibers exposure measurement data, including exposure to fiber-like cleavage fragments and thoracic-sized fibers at various types of industries and jobs.
(3)Case reports or other health information demonstrating health effects in workers exposed to mineral fibers, including exposure to fiber-like cleavage fragments and thoracic-sized fibers.
(4)Reports of experimental *in vivo, in vitro,* and inhalation studies with rodents that provide evidence of biopersistence and/or of a dose-relationship between the particle dimension ( *e.g.* , fiber) of the mineral and its biological activity.
(5)Information on sampling and analytical methods that could be used to improve the identification and differentiation of “fibers” of different dimensions and composition.
(6)Information on technologies that could be used to separate thoracic-sized fibers, including fiber-like cleavage fragments, into discrete size dimensions in quantities sufficient for conducting chronic rodent inhalation studies. NIOSH will use this information to assess the scientific basis for the draft document and the need to revise research recommendations. *Contact Person for Technical Information:* Paul Middendorf, telephone
(513)533-8606, M/S C-9, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226. *Contact Person for Submitting Comments/Meeting Attendance:* Diane Miller, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, 4676 Columbia Parkway, M/S C-34, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226, telephone
(513)533-8450. All material submitted to the Agency should reference Docket Number NIOSH-099. All information received in response to this notice will be available for public examination and copying at the NIOSH Docket Office, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226. Dated: April 18, 2007. James D. Seligman, Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7-7882 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-19-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2007N-0014] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Submission of Petitions: Food Additive, Color Additive (Including Labeling), and Generally Recognized as Safe Affirmation; Electronic Submission Using Food and Drug Administration Forms 3503 and 3504 AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Fax written comments on the collection of information by May 25, 2007. ADDRESSES: To ensure that comments on the information collection are received, OMB recommends that written comments be faxed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer, FAX: 202-395-6974. All comments should be identified with the OMB control number 0910-0016. Also include the FDA docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonna Capezzuto, Office of the Chief Information Officer (HFA-250), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-4659. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA has submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for review and clearance. Submission of Petitions: Food Additive, Color Additive (Including Labeling), and Generally Recognized as Safe Affirmation; Electronic Submission Using Food and Drug Administration Forms 3503 and 3504 (OMB Control Number 0910-0016)—Extension Section 409(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) (21 U.S.C. 348(a)) provides that a food additive shall be deemed to be unsafe, unless:
(1)The additive and its use, or intended use, are in conformity with a regulation issued under section 409 of the act that describes the condition(s) under which the additive may be safely used;
(2)the additive and its use, or intended use, conform to the terms of an exemption for investigational use; or
(3)a food contact notification submitted under section 409(h) of the act is effective. Food additive petitions
(FAPs)are submitted by individuals or companies to obtain approval of a new food additive or to amend the conditions of use permitted under an existing food additive regulation. Section 171.1 (21 CFR 171.1) specifies the information that a petitioner must submit in order to establish that the proposed use of a food additive is safe and to secure the publication of a food additive regulation describing the conditions under which the additive may be safely used. Parts 172, 173, 179, and 180 (21 CFR parts 172, 173, 179, and 180) contain labeling requirements for certain food additives to ensure their safe use. Section 721(a) of the act (21 U.S.C. 379e(a)) provides that a color additive shall be deemed to be unsafe unless the additive and its use are in conformity with a regulation that describes the condition(s) under which the additive may safely be used, or the additive and its use conform to the terms of an exemption for investigational use issued under section 721(f) of the act. Color additive petitions
(CAPs)are submitted by individuals or companies to obtain approval of a new color additive or a change in the conditions of use permitted for a color additive that is already approved. Section 71.1 (21 CFR 71.1) specifies the information that a petitioner must submit to establish the safety of a color additive and to secure the issuance of a regulation permitting its use. FDA's color additive labeling requirements in § 70.25 (21 CFR 70.25) require that color additives that are to be used in food, drugs, devices, or cosmetics be labeled with sufficient information to ensure their safe use. Under section 201(s) of the act (21 U.S.C. 321(s)), a substance is generally recognized as safe
(GRAS)if it is generally recognized among experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate its safety, to be safe through either scientific procedures or common use in food. The act historically has been interpreted to permit food manufacturers to make their own initial determination that use of a substance in food is GRAS and thereafter seek affirmation of GRAS status from FDA. FDA reviews petitions for affirmation of GRAS status that are submitted on a voluntary basis by the food industry and other interested parties under authority of sections 201, 402, 409, and 701 of the act (21 U.S.C. 342, 348, and 371). To implement the GRAS provisions of the act, FDA has set forth procedures for the GRAS affirmation petition process in § 170.35(c)(1) (21 CFR 170.35(c)(1)). While the GRAS affirmation petition process still exists, FDA has not received a GRAS affirmation petition since the establishment of the voluntary GRAS notification program. In the **Federal Register** of July 31, 2001 (66 FR 39517), FDA announced the availability of a draft guidance entitled “Draft Guidance for Industry on Providing Regulatory Submissions to Office of Food Additive Safety in Electronic Format for Food Additive and Color Additive Petitions.” This guidance describes the procedures for electronic submission of FAPs and CAPs using FDA Form 3503 and FDA Form 3504, respectively. FDA scientific personnel review food and color additive and GRAS affirmation petitions to ensure the safety of the intended use of the substance in or on food, or of a food additive that may be present in food as a result of its use in articles that contact food (or for color additives, its use in food, drugs, cosmetics, or medical devices). *Description of respondents* : Respondents are businesses engaged in the manufacture or sale of food, food ingredients, color additives, or substances used in materials that come into contact with food. In the **Federal Register** of January 19, 2007 (72 FR 2533), FDA published a 60-day notice requesting public comment on the information collection provisions. FDA received one comment that was outside the scope of the request for comments. **Table 1.—Estimated Annual Reporting Burden** 1 21 CFR Section/FDA Form No. of Respondents Annual Frequency per Response Total Annual Responses Hours per Response Total Operating & Maintenance Costs Total Hours CAPs 70.25, 71.1 3 1 3 1,337 $8,200 4,010 FDA Form 3504 1 1 1 1 0 1 GRAS Affirmation Petitions 170.35 1 or fewer 1 1 or fewer 2,614 0 2,614 FAPs 171.1 6 1 6 7,093 0 42,560 FDA Form 3503 1 1 1 1 0 1 Total $8,200 49,186 1 There are no capital costs associated with this collection of information. The estimate of burden for food additive, color additive, or GRAS affirmation petitions is based on FDA's experience and the average number of new petitions received in calendar years 2003, 2004, and 2005, and the total hours expended in preparing the petitions. In compiling these estimates, FDA consulted its records of the number of petitions received in the past 3 years. The figures for hours per response are based on estimates from experienced persons in the agency and in industry. Although the estimated hour burden varies with the type of petition submitted, an average petition involves analytical work and appropriate toxicological studies, as well as the work of drafting the petition itself. The burden varies depending on the complexity of the petition, including the amount and types of data needed for scientific analysis. Color additives are subjected to payment of fees for the petitioning process. The listing fee for a color additive petition ranges from $1,600 to $3,000, depending on the intended use of the color and the scope of the requested amendment. A complete schedule of fees is set forth in 21 CFR 70.19. An average of two category A and one category B color additive petitions are expected per year. The maximum color additive petition fee for a category A petition is $2,600 and the maximum color additive petition fee for a category B petition is $3,000. Since an average of 3 color additive petitions are expected per calendar year, the estimated total annual cost burden to petitioners for this start-up cost would be less than or equal to $8,200 ((2 x $2,600) + (1 x $3,000) = $8,200)). There are no capital costs associated with color additive petitions. The estimated burden reported in table 1 of this document does not include the previously estimated burden for the preparation of FAPs submitted to amend parts 175 through 178 (21 CFR parts 175 through 178). The burden to respondents is similar between the preparation of petitions submitted to amend parts 175 through 178 and the preparation of a food contact substance notification. In this request for extension of OMB approval for the collection of information for FAPs, FDA proposes to transfer the collection of information and burden associated with petitions submitted to amend the indirect food additive regulations (parts 175 through 178) from this collection of information (OMB control number 0910-0016) to the existing collection of information for the Food Contact Substances Notification System (OMB control number 0910-0495). FDA estimates the annual reporting burden associated with petitions submitted to amend parts 175 through 178 to be transferred from OMB control number 0910-0016 to OMB control number 0910-0495. An average of two indirect food additive petitions are expected per calendar year. The estimated total annual hour burden to petitioners per petition is 10,995 hours, for a total burden of 21,990 hours. There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with the burden hours being transferred from OMB control number 0910-0016 to OMB control number 0910-0495. Electronic submissions of petitions contain the same petition information required for paper submissions. The agency estimates that one petitioner for both food and color additives will take advantage of the electronic submission process per year. By using the guidelines and forms that FDA is providing, the petitioner will be able to organize the petition to focus on the information needed for FDA's safety review. Therefore, we estimate that petitioners will only need to spend approximately 1 hour completing the electronic submission application form (Form 3503 or 3504, as appropriate) because they will have already used the guidelines to organize the petition information needed for the submission. The labeling requirements for food and color additives were designed to specify the minimum information needed for labeling in order that food and color manufacturers may comply with all applicable provisions of the act and other specific labeling acts administered by FDA. Label information does not require any additional information gathering beyond what is already required to assure conformance with all specifications and limitations in any given food or color additive regulation. Label information does not have any specific recordkeeping requirements unique to preparing the label. Therefore, because under § 70.25, labeling requirements for a particular color additive involve information required as part of the CAP safety review process, the estimate for number of respondents is the same for §§ 70.25 and 71.1, and the burden hours for labeling are included in the estimate for § 71.1. Also, because labeling requirements under parts 172, 173, 179, and 180 for particular food additives involve information required as part of the FAP safety review process under § 171.1, the burden hours for labeling are included in the estimate for § 171.1. In cases where a regulation implements a statutory information collection requirement, only the additional burden attributable to the regulation, if any, has been included in FDA's burden estimate. Dated: April 18, 2007. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E7-7813 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2006N-0475] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Human Tissue Intended for Transplantation AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Fax written comments on the collection of information by May 25, 2007. ADDRESSES: To ensure that comments on the information collection are received, OMB recommends that written comments be faxed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer, FAX: 202-395-6974. All comments should be identified with the OMB control number 0910-0302. Also include the FDA docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonna Capezzuto, Office of the Chief Information Officer (HFA-250), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-4659. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA has submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for review and clearance. Human Tissue Intended for Transplantation (OMB Control Number 0910-0302)—Extension Under section 361 of the Public Health Service
(PHS)Act (42 U.S.C. 264), FDA issued regulations to prevent the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, through the use of human tissue for transplantation. The regulations provide for inspection by FDA of persons and tissue establishments engaged in the recovery, screening, testing, processing, storage, or distribution of human tissue. These facilities are required to meet provisions intended to ensure appropriate screening and testing of human tissue donors and to ensure that records are kept documenting that the appropriate screening and testing have been completed. Sections 1270.31(a) through
(d)(21 CFR 1270.31(a) through (d)) require written procedures to be prepared and followed for the following steps:
(1)All significant steps in the infectious disease testing process;
(2)all significant steps in obtaining, reviewing, and assessing the relevant medical records of the donor;
(3)designating and identifying quarantined tissue; and
(4)for prevention of infectious disease contamination or cross-contamination by tissue during processing. Sections 1270.31(a) and
(b)also require recording and justification of any deviation from the written procedures. Section 1270.33(a) (21 CFR 1270.33(a)) requires records to be maintained concurrently with the performance of each significant step in the procedures of infectious disease screening and testing of human tissue donors. Section 1270.33(f) requires records to be retained regarding the determination of the suitability of the donors and such records required under § 1270.21 (21 CFR 1270.21). Section 1270.33(h) requires all records be retained at least 10 years beyond the date of transplantation, distribution, disposition, or expiration of the tissue, whichever is the latest. Section 1270.35 (21 CFR 1270.35) requires specific records be maintained to document the following:
(1)The results and interpretation of all required infectious disease tests,
(2)information on the identity and relevant medical records of the donor,
(3)the receipt and/or distribution of human tissue, and
(4)the destruction or other disposition of human tissue. Respondents to this collection of information are manufacturers of human tissue intended for transplantation. Based on information from the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research's (CBER's) database system, FDA estimates that there are approximately 190 tissue establishments, of which 105 are conventional tissue banks and 85 are eye tissue banks. Based on information provided by industry, there are an estimated total of 1,500,000 conventional tissue products and 84,789 eye tissue products recovered per year with an average of 25 percent of the tissue discarded due to unsuitability for transplant. In addition, there are an estimated 23,295 donors of conventional tissue and 42,649 donors of eye tissue each year. Accredited members of the American Association of Tissue Banks
(AATB)and Eye Bank Association of America
(EBAA)adhere to standards of those organizations that are comparable to the recordkeeping requirement in 21 CFR part 1270. Based on information provided by CBER's database system, 76 percent of the conventional tissue banks are members of AATB (105 x 76 percent = 80), and 96 percent of eye tissue banks are members of EBAA (85 x 96 percent = 82). Therefore, recordkeeping by these 162 establishments (80 + 82 = 162) is excluded from the burden estimates as usual and customary business activities (5 CFR 1320.3(b)(2)). The recordkeeping burden, thus, is estimated for the remaining 28 establishments, which is 15 percent of all establishments (190 - 162 = 28, or 28/190 = 15 percent). Based on CBER's database system and information provided by industry, FDA estimates an average of two new tissue banks annually, which may be non-members of a trade association. Each new tissue bank requires an estimated 64 hours to prepare standard operating procedures
(SOPs)under § 1270.31(a) through (d). The requirement for the development of these written procedures is considered an initial one-time burden. FDA assumes that all current tissue establishments have developed written procedures in compliance with part 1270. Therefore, their information collection burden is for the general review and update of written procedures estimated to take an annual average of 24 hours, and for the recording and justifying of any deviations from the written procedures for § 1270.31(a) and (b), estimated to take an annual average of 1 hour. The information collection burden for maintaining records concurrently with the performance of each significant screening and testing step and for retaining records for 10 years under § 1270.33(a), (f), and (h), include documenting the results and interpretation of all required infectious disease tests and results and the identity and relevant medical records of the donor required under § 1270.35(a) and (b). Therefore, the burden under these provisions is calculated together in table 1 of this document. The recordkeeping estimates for the number of total annual records and hours per record are based on information provided by industry and FDA experience. In the **Federal Register** of December 4, 2006 (71 FR 70410), FDA published a 60-day notice on human tissue intended for transplantation requesting public comment on the information collection provisions. No comments were received. The notice contained an error in the third line of the table for estimated annual recordkeeping burden. The following table corrects that error. ** Table 1.—Estimated Annual Recordkeeping Burden 1 ** 21 CFR Section No. of Record-keepers Annual Frequency per Recordkeeping Total Annual Records Hours per Record Total Hours 1270.31(a), (b), (c), and
(d)28 1 2 64 128 1270.31(a), (b), (c), and
(d)2 28 1 28 24 672 1270.31(a) and 1270.31(b) 3 28 2 56 1 56 1270.33(a), (f), and (h), and 1270.35(a) and
(b)28 8,843 247,610 1 247,610 1270.35(c) 28 16,980 475,436 1 475,436 1270.35(d) 28 2,123 59,430 1 59,430 Total 783,332 1 There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information. 2 Review and update of SOPs. 3 Documentation of deviations from SOPs. Dated: April 18, 2007. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E7-7815 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5121-N-13] Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Multifamily Project Monthly Accounting Reports AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: *Comments Due Date:* June 25, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Lillian Deitzer, Reports Management Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 4178, Washington, DC 20410 or *Lillian_L_Deitzer@HUD.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly Munson, Office of Asset Management, Policy and Participation Standards Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410, telephone number
(202)708-1320 (this is not a toll-free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is submitting the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to:
(1)Evaluate whether the proposed collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2)Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;
(3)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This Notice also lists the following information: *Title of Proposal:* Multifamily Project Monthly Accounting Reports. *OMB Control Number, if applicable:* 2502-0108. *Description of the need for the information and proposed use:* This information is necessary for HUD to monitor compliance with contractual agreements and to analyze cash flow trends as well as occupancy and rent collection levels. *Agency form numbers, if applicable:* HUD-93479, HUD-93480, HUD-93481. *Estimation of the total numbers of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of response, and hours of response:* The estimated number of respondents is 14.758; the estimated number of responses is 2,952; the frequency of responses is 12; estimated time to gather and prepare the necessary documents (combined for all documents) is 3.50 hours per submission, and the estimated total annual burden hours are 123,984. *Status of the proposed information collection:* Extension of a currently approved collection. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: April 20, 2007. Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing—Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner. [FR Doc. E7-7922 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Receipt of Applications for Endangered Species Act Enhancement of Survival Permits Developed in Accordance With a Template Safe Harbor Agreement for the Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbit AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the receipt of thirteen applications for enhancement of survival permits that would be issued pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The applications were developed in conjunction with a Template Safe Harbor Agreement (Template SHA) for the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit ( *Brachylagus idahoensis* ). *The thirteen permit applicants are:*
(1)Mr. Raymond Mayer;
(2)Rimrock Meadows Association;
(3)ABS Farms LLC;
(4)Sagebrush Flats Farm;
(5)Mr. Eric Long;
(6)Mr. W. Paul Malone;
(7)Tom Davis Farms J.V.;
(8)Mr. Dale Pixlee;
(9)Clements Farm, Inc.—JBS Farms;
(10)Heer Brothers J.V.;
(11)Mr. Don Roberts;
(12)David Adams Family LLC; and
(13)Evans Brothers J.V. Issuance of permits to these applicants would exempt incidental take of the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit, which would otherwise be prohibited by section 9 of the Act, that is above the baseline conditions of properties enrolled under the Template SHA, and that may result from the permittees' otherwise lawful land-use activities. The Service requests comments from the public regarding the proposed issuance of permits to these thirteen applicants. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. DATES: To be fully considered, written comments from interested parties must be received on or before May 25, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Susan Martin, Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Upper Columbia Fish and Wildlife Office, 11103 East Montgomery Drive, Spokane, Washington 99206. You may also send comments by facsimile, at
(509)891-6748, or by electronic mail, at: *fw1cbprabbit@fws.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Warren at
(509)893-8020, or Michelle Eames at
(509)893-8010. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Availability of Documents Copies of the thirteen permit applications, the final Template SHA, and other relevant documents are available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the Upper Columbia Fish and Wildlife Office (see ADDRESSES ), or they may be viewed on the internet at the following address: *http:// www.fws.gov/easternwashington/.* You may also request copies of the documents by contacting the Service's Upper Columbia Fish and Wildlife Office [see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT ]. The Service is furnishing this notice to provide the public, other State and Federal agencies, and interested Tribes an opportunity to review and comment on these applications. All comments received will become part of the public record. If you wish us to withhold your name and/or address to the extent allowable under law, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comments. All comments received from organizations, businesses, or individuals representing organizations or businesses are available for public inspection in their entirety. Background On September 7, 2006, the Service announced the availability for public review and comment of a draft Template SHA for the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit, which was jointly developed by the Service and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and a draft Environmental Assessment, which was developed by the Service pursuant to Federal responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act. The Service's September 7, 2006, notice also announced the receipt of three Permit applications that were developed in accordance with the Template SHA (71 FR 52816). The final Template SHA, which contained only minor modifications from the draft released for public review, was signed by the Service and WDFW on October 24, 2006. The primary objective of the Template SHA is to facilitate collaboration between the Service, WDFW, and prospective participants to voluntarily implement conservation measures to benefit the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit. Another objective of the Template SHA is to facilitate the processing of enhancement of survival permit applications that would provide incidental take coverage for participants to relieve them of additional section 9 liability under the Act if implementation of their conservation measures results in increased numbers or distribution of Columbia Basin pygmy rabbits on their enrolled properties. This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the Act. The Service has previously determined that implementation of the Template SHA will result in conservation benefits to the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit and will not result in significant effects to the human environment. The Service will evaluate the thirteen permit applications noticed herein, related documents, and any comments submitted thereon to determine whether they are consistent with the measures prescribed by the Template SHA and comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. If it is determined that the requirements are met, permits to exempt incidental take of the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit will be issued to the applicants. The final permit determinations will not be completed until after the end of the 30-day comment period, and will fully consider all comments received. Dated: April 19, 2007. David J. Wesley, Deputy Regional Director, Region 1, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland, Oregon. [FR Doc. E7-7899 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Construction of a Commercial Development in Brevard County, FL AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice: receipt of application for an incidental take permit; request for comments. SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of an Incidental Take Permit
(ITP)Application and Habitat Conservation Plan
(HCP)from the following applicant: Pineda Development Corporation (applicant) requests one ITP for a duration of 5 years under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The applicant anticipates taking approximately 0.54 acre
(ac)of Florida scrub-jay ( *Alphelocoma coerulescens* )—occupied habitat incidental to constructing a commercial development in Brevard County, Florida (Project). The applicant's HCP describes the mitigation and minimization measures the applicant proposes to address the effects of the Project to the scrub-jay. DATES: We must receive any written comments on the ITP application and HCP on or before May 25, 2007. ADDRESSES: If you wish to review the application and HCP, you may write the Field Supervisor at our Jacksonville Field Office, 6620 Southpoint Drive South, Suite 310, Jacksonville, FL, 32216, or make an appointment to visit during normal business hours. If you wish to comment, you may mail or hand deliver comments to the Jacksonville Field Office, or you may e-mail comments to *paula_sisson@fws.gov.* For more information on reviewing documents and public comments and submitting comments, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Sisson, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Jacksonville Field Office (see ADDRESSES ); telephone: 904/232-2580, ext. 126. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Review and Comment Please reference permit number TE143105-0 for Pineda Development in all requests or comments. Please include your name and return address in your e-mail message. If you do not receive a confirmation from us that we have received your e-mail message, contact us directly at the telephone number listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Our practice is to make comments, including names and home addresses of respondents, available for public review during regular business hours. Individual respondents may request that we withhold their home address from the administrative record. We will honor such requests to the extent allowable by law. There may also be other circumstances in which we would withhold from the administrative record a respondent's identity, as allowable by law. If you wish us to withhold your name and address, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comments. We will not, however, consider anonymous comments. We will make all submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, available for public inspection in their entirety. Background The Florida scrub-jay (scrub-jay) is found exclusively in peninsular Florida and is restricted to xeric uplands (predominately in oak-dominated scrub). Increasing urban and agricultural development has resulted in habitat loss and fragmentation, which have adversely affected the distribution and numbers of scrub-jays. The total estimated population is between 7,000 and 11,000 individuals. The decline in the number and distribution of scrub-jays in east-central Florida has been exacerbated by tremendous urban growth in the past 50 years. Much of the historic commercial and residential development has occurred on the dry soils which previously supported scrub-jay habitat. Much of this area of Florida was settled early because few wetlands restricted urban and agricultural development. Due to the effects of urban and agricultural development over the past 100 years, much of the remaining scrub-jay habitat is now relatively small and isolated. What remains is largely degraded due to the exclusion of fire, which is needed to maintain xeric uplands in conditions suitable for scrub-jays. Applicant's Proposal The applicant is requesting take of approximately 0.54 ac of occupied scrub-jay habitat incidental to the construction of a commercial development (Palm Shore Retail). Palm Shore Retail is located within Section 19, Township 26 South, Range 37 East. The parcel is north of Pineda Causeway and west of the FEC Railroad, Palm Shores, Brevard County, Florida. Development of the Project, including infrastructure, parking areas and landscaping, preclude retention of scrub-jay habitat onsite. Therefore, the applicant proposes to mitigate for the loss of 0.54 ac of occupied scrub-jay habitat by donating $9,072 to the Florida Scrub-jay Fund administered by The Nature Conservancy. Funds in this account are ear-marked for use in the conservation and recovery of scrub-jays and may include habitat acquisition, restoration, and/or management. We have determined that the applicant's proposal, including the proposed mitigation and minimization measures, would have minor or negligible effects on the species covered in the HCP. Therefore, the ITP is a “low-effect” project and qualifies for categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as provided by the Department of the Interior Manual (516 DM 2 Appendix 1 and 516 DM 6 Appendix 1). This preliminary information may be revised based on our review of public comments that we receive in response to this notice. A low-effect HCP is one involving
(1)minor or negligible effects on federally listed or candidate species and their habitats, and
(2)minor or negligible effects on other environmental values or resources. We will evaluate the HCP and comments submitted thereon to determine whether the application meets the requirements of section 10(a) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ). If we determine that the application meets those requirements, we will issue the ITP for incidental take of the Florida scrub-jay. We will also evaluate whether issuance of the section 10(a)(1)(B) ITP complies with section 7 of the Act by conducting an intra-Service section 7 consultation. We will use the results of this consultation, in combination with the above findings, in the final analysis to determine whether or not to issue the ITP. Authority: We provide this notice under Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act and NEPA regulations (40 CFR 1506.6). Dated: April 17, 2007. David L. Hankla, Field Supervisor, Jacksonville Field Office [FR Doc. E7-7872 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [F-14868-B; AK-964-1410-KC-P] Alaska Native Claims Selection AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of decision approving lands for conveyance. SUMMARY: As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to K'oyitł'ots'ina, Limited, Successor in Interest to Bi *n* Goo *g* a, Inc. The lands are in the vicinity of Huslia, Alaska, and are located in: Kateel River Meridian, Alaska T. 6 N., R. 13 E., Secs. 31 and 32. Containing 992.19 acres. The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Doyon, Limited when the surface estate is conveyed to K'oyitł'ots'ina, Limited, Successor in Interest to Bi *n* Goo *g* a, Inc. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Fairbanks Daily News Miner. DATES: The time limits for filing an appeal are: 1. Any party claiming a property interest which is adversely affected by the decision shall have until May 25, 2007 to file an appeal. 2. Parties receiving service of the decision by certified mail shall have 30 days from the date of receipt to file an appeal. Parties who do not file an appeal in accordance with the requirements of 43 CFR Part 4, Subpart E, shall be deemed to have waived their rights. ADDRESSES: A copy of the decision may be obtained from: Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7599. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Bureau of Land Management by phone at 907-271-5960, or by e-mail at *ak.blm.conveyance@ak.blm.gov* . Persons who use a telecommunication device
(TTD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service
(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8330, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to contact the Bureau of Land Management. D. Kay Erben, Land Law Examiner, Branch of Adjudication II. [FR Doc. E7-7880 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-$$-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [AA-6984-D; AK-964-1410-KC-P] Alaska Native Claims Selection AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of decision approving lands for conveyance. SUMMARY: As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Klawock Heenya Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity of Klawock, Alaska, and are located in: Copper River Meridian, Alaska T. 73 S., R. 80 E., Sec. 1. Containing 9.70 acres. The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Sealaska Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Klawock Heenya Corporation. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in the Island News. DATES: The time limits for filing an appeal are: 1. Any party claiming a property interest which is adversely affected by the decision shall have until May 25, 2007 to file an appeal. 2. Parties receiving service of the decision by certified mail shall have 30 days from the date of receipt to file an appeal. Parties who do not file an appeal in accordance with the requirements of 43 CFR Part 4, Subpart E, shall be deemed to have waived their rights. ADDRESSES: A copy of the decision may be obtained from: Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7599. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Bureau of Land Management by phone at 907-271-5960, or by e-mail at *ak.blm.conveyance@ak.blm.gov.* Persons who use a telecommunication device
(TTD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service
(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8330, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to contact the Bureau of Land Management. D. Kay Erben, Land Law Examiner, Branch of Adjudication II. [FR Doc. E7-7883 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-$$-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [CO-921-06-1320-EL; COC 68590] Notice of Federal Competitive Coal Lease Sale Reoffer, Colorado AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of competitive coal lease sale, lease application COC 68590. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado State Office, will reoffer certain coal resources describe below as Federal coal lease by application
(LBA)COC 68590 in Moffat County, Colorado, for competitive sale by sealed bid, in accordance with the provisions for competitive lease sales in 43 CFR 3422.2(a), and the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended (30 U.S.C. 181 *et seq.* ). DATES: The lease sale will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2007. Sealed bid must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or be hand delivered to the address indicated below, and must be received on or before 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2007. The BLM cashier will issue a receipt for each hand delivered sealed bid. Any bid received after the time specified will not be considered and will be returned. The outside of the sealed envelope containing the bid must clearly state that the envelope contains a bid for Coal Lease Sale COC 68590, and is not to be opened before the date and hour of the sale. ADDRESSES: The lease sale will be held in the BLM Colorado State Office, Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, Colorado. Sealed bids must be submitted, hand delivered or mailed to BLM Colorado State Office, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kurt Barton at BLM Colorado State Office, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215 or telephone 303-239-3714. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This coal lease sale is being held in response to a LBA filed by Colowyo Coal Company, March 8, 2005. The tract was previously offered on December 19, 2006, and the one bid received at that sale was rejected because it did not meet the BLM's estimate of fair market value (FMV). The coal resource to be offered consists of recoverable coal reserves in the X through G seams mined by surface mining methods in the following lands: T. 3 N., R. 94 W., 6th P.M. Sec. 1, lots 7, 8, SW 1/4 NW 1/4 , N 1/2 SE 1/4 NW 1/4 , SW 1/4 SE 1/4 NW 1/4 , N 1/2 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 , and SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 ; Sec. 2, lots 5 through 8, S 1/2 N 1/2 , SW 1/4 , N 1/2 SE 1/4 , SW 1/4 SE 1/4 , N 1/2 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 , and SW 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 ; Sec. 3, lot 5, E 1/2 W 1/2 NE 1/4 , SE 1/4 NE 1/4 , and E 1/2 SE 1/4 ; Sec. 10, NE 1/4 NE 1/4 ; Sec. 11, NW 1/4 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 , N 1/2 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 , SW 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 , NW 1/4 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 ; N 1/2 NW 1/4 , NE 1/4 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 , and N 1/2 SE 1/4 NW 1/4 . T. 4 N., R. 94 W., 6th P.M. Sec. 34, S 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 , SE 1/4 NE 1/4 , E 1/2 W 1/2 SE 1/4 , and E 1/2 SE 1/4 . Containing approximately 1,406.71 acres in Moffat County, Colorado. Total recoverable reserves are estimated to be 92 million tons. The surface minable coal is ranked as sub bituminous B coal. The estimated coal quality on an as-received basis for the seams are as follows: X Through G Seams BTU 10,549 BTU/lb. (percent) Volatile Matter 33.52 Moisture 15.90 Fixed Carbon 44.92 Sulfur Content 0.48 Ash Content 5.66 The tract will be leased to the qualified bidder who submits the highest bid amount, provided that the high bid meets the FMV for the tract. The minimum bid for the tract is $100 per acre or fraction thereof. No bid that is less than $100 per acre, or fraction thereof, will be considered. The minimum bid is not intended to represent FMV. The FMV of the tract will be determined by the Authorized Officer after the sale. In the event identical high sealed bids are received, the tying high bidders will be requested to submit follow-up bids until a high bid is received. All tie-breaking sealed bids must be submitted within 15 minutes following the Sale Official's announcement at the sale that identical high bids have been received. The lease issued as a result of this offering will provide for payment of an annual rental of $3.00 per acre, or fraction thereof, and of a royalty payment to the United States of 12.5 percent of the value of coal produced by strip or auger mining methods and 8 percent of the value of the coal produced by underground mining methods. The value of the coal will be determined in accordance with 30 CFR 206.250. The required Detailed Statement for the offered tract, including bidding instructions and sales procedures under 43 CFR 3422.3-2, and the terms and conditions of the proposed coal lease, is available from BLM Colorado State Office at the addresses above. Case file documents and written comments for COC 68590 submitted by the public on FMV or royalty rates, except those portions identified as proprietary by the commentator and meeting exemptions stated in the Freedom of Information Act, are available for public inspection during normal business hours in the BLM Public Room. Kurt Barton, Solid Minerals Staff, Division of Energy, Lands and Minerals. [FR Doc. E7-7807 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-JB-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1190-0008] Civil Rights Division; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Coordination and Review Section, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice ACTION: 60-day notice of information collection under review: COR complaint form. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division, will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for “sixty days” until June 25, 2007. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Merrily Friedlander, Chief, USDOJ-CRT-COR, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW-NWB, Washington, DC 20530. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —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. Overview of this information collection:
(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Extension of a currently approved collection.
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Complaint Form.
(3)*Agency form number:* 1190-0008.
(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:* General Public. Information is used to find jurisdiction to investigate the alleged discrimination, to seek whether a referral to another agency is necessary and to provide information needed to initiate investigation of the complaint. Respondents are individuals.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* It is estimated that 2000 respondents will complete each form within approximately 30 minutes.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* There are an estimated 1000 total annual burden hours associated with this collection. If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: April 20, 2007. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E7-7885 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-13-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [OMB Number 1140-0011] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 60-Day notice of information collection under review: Application to make and register a firearm. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for “sixty days” until June 25, 2007. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Gary Schaible, National Firearms Act Branch, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —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 agencies 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. Overview of this information collection:
(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Extension of a currently approved collection.
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Application To Make and Register a Firearm.
(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number:* ATF F 1 (5320.1). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary:* Individuals or households. *Other:* Business or other for-profit, State, Local, or Tribal Government. The form is used by persons applying to make and register a firearm that falls within the purview of the National Firearms Act. The information supplied by the applicant on the form helps to establish the applicant's eligibility.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* It is estimated that 1,071 respondents will complete a 4-hour form.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* There are an estimated 4,284 annual total burden hours associated with this collection. If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: April 19, 2007. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E7-7889 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-FY-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [OMB Number 1140-0012] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 60-day notice of information collection under review: notice of firearms manufactured or imported. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for “sixty days” until June 25, 2007. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Gary Schaible, National Firearms Act Branch, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —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 agencies 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. Overview of This Information Collection
(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Extension of a currently approved collection.
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported.
(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number:* ATF F 2 (5320.2). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary:* Business or other for-profit. *Other:* State, Local or Tribal Government. ATF F 2 (5320.2) is used by a federally qualified firearms manufacturer or importer to report firearms manufactured or imported and to have these firearms registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record as proof of the lawful existence of the firearm.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* It is estimated that 816 respondents will complete a 45-minute form.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* There are an estimated 3,750 annual total burden hours associated with this collection. *If additional information is required contact:* Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: April 19, 2007. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E7-7890 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-FY-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs [OMB Number 1121-0030] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 60-day notice of information collection under review: extension of a currently approved collection: capital punishment report of inmates under sentence of death. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collected is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for “sixty days” until June 25, 2007. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments especially the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Tracy L. Snell, Statistician
(202)616-3288, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, 810 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC 20531. Request written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —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. Overview of this information collection:
(1)*Type of information collection:* Extension of a currently approved collection.
(2)*The title of the Form/Collection:* Capital Punishment Report of Inmates Under Sentence of Death.
(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection:* Form Number: NPS-8 Report of Inmates Under Sentence of Death; NPS-8A Update Report of Inmates Under Sentence of Death; NPS-8B Status of Death Penalty Statutes—No Statute in Force; and NPS-8C Status of Death Penalty Statutes—Statute in Force. Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of Justice.
(4)*Affected public who will be asked to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary:* State Departments of Corrections and Attorneys General. Others: The Federal Bureau of Prisons. Approximately 104 respondents (2 from each State, the District of Columbia, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons) responsible for keeping records on inmates under sentence of death in their jurisdiction and in their custody will be asked to provide information for the following categories: condemned inmates' demographic characteristics, legal status at the time of capital offense, capital offense for which imprisoned, number of death sentences imposed, criminal history information, reason for removal and current status if no longer under sentence of death, method of execution, and cause of death by means other than execution. The Bureau of Justice Statistics uses this information in published reports and for the U.S. Congress, Executive Office of the President, the U.S. Supreme Court, State officials international organizations, researchers, students, the media, and others interested in criminal justices statistics.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* 142 responses at 30 minutes each for the NPS-8; 3,320 responses at 30 minutes for the NPS-8A; and 52 responses at 15 minutes each for the NPS-8B and NPS-8C.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* There are an estimated 1,744 annual total burden hours associated with the collection. If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: April 19, 2007. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E7-7887 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-18-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request April 19, 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 from RegInfo.gov at *http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain* or by contacting Darrin King on 202-693-4129 (this is not a toll-free number)/e-mail: *king.darrin@dol.gov.* Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Telephone: 202-395-7316/Fax: 202-395-6974 (these are not a toll-free numbers), 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:* Mine Safety and Health Administration. *Type of Review:* Extension without change of currently approved collection. *Title:* Application for a Permit to Fire More than 20 Boreholes for the use of Non-permissible Blasting Units, Explosives and Shot-firing Units. *OMB Number:* 1219-0025. *Form Number:* None. *Type of Response:* Reporting and Third-party disclosure. *Affected Public:* Private Sector: Business or other for-profit (mining industry). *Number of Respondents:* 50. *Estimated Number of Annual Responses:* 107. *Average Response Time:* 1 hour to prepare and submit a permit application and 20 minutes to prepare and post a notice warning that an un-disposed misfire is present. *Estimated Annual Burden Hours:* 69. *Total Annualized capital/startup costs:* $0. *Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services):* $635. *Description:* Under Section 313 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 873, any explosives used in underground coal mines must be permissible. The Mine Act also provides that under safeguards prescribed by the Secretary of Labor, a mine operator may permit the firing of more than 20 shots and the use of non-permissible explosives in sinking shafts and slopes from the surface in rock. Title 30 CFR 75.1321 outlines the procedures by which a permit may be issued for the firing of more than 20 boreholes and/or the use of non-permissible shot-firing units in underground coal mines. In those instances in which there is a misfire of explosives, 30 CFR 75.1327 requires that a qualified person post each accessible entrance to the affected area with a warning to prohibit entry. Title 30 CFR 77.1909-1 outlines the procedures by which a coal mine operator may apply for a permit to use non-permissible explosives and/or shot-firing units in the blasting of rock while sinking shafts or slopes for underground coal mines. To obtain a permit, the mine operator files an application with the MSHA district manager in the district in which the mine is located. Applications may be mailed or faxed, using company letterhead stationery and should contain the name and address of the mine, the designated active workings in which the units will be used and the approximate number of shots to be fired, the period of time during which such units are to be used, the nature of the development or construction for which they will be used, a plan to protect miners, a statement of the specific hazards anticipated, and the method to be employed to avoid the dangers anticipated. The district manager may permit the firing of more than 20 boreholes of permissible explosives in a round where he has determined that it is necessary to reduce the overall hazard to which miners are exposed during underground blasting. The district manager issues a permit to use non-permissible items when he finds that a permissible shot-firing unit does not have adequate blasting capacity and the use of such permissible units will create development or construction hazards. As a condition of use, the district manager may include safeguards, in addition to those proposed by the operator, that he determines are necessary to protect the safety of the miners at the time the blasting is permitted collection. MSHA uses the information requested to issue a permit to the mine operator for the use of non-permissible explosives and/or shot-firing units. The permit informs mine management and the miners of the steps to be employed to protect the safety of any person exposed to such blasting while using non-permissible items. Darrin A. King, Acting Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7-7823 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-43-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment Standards Administration Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Employment Standards Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Employer's First Report of Injury or Occupational Disease (LS-202) and Employer's Supplementary Report of Accident or Occupational Illness (LS-210). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section below on or before June 25, 2007. ADDRESSES: Ms. Hazel M. Bell, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room S-3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone
(202)693-0418, fax
(202)693-1451, e-mail *bell.hazel@dol.gov* . Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or e-mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs administers the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The Act provides benefits to workers injured in maritime employment on the navigable waters of the United States and adjoining area customarily used by an employee in loading, unloading, repairing, or building a vessel. The LS-202 is used by employers initially to report injuries that have occurred which are covered under the Longshore Act and its related statutes. The LS-210 is used to report additional periods of lost time from work. The LS-205 has been removed from this collection since the physicians that need to complete this form have commented that they prefer to submit their own narrative reports, which allows them to better explain a claimant's condition. This information collection is currently approved for use through October 31, 2007. II. Review Focus The Department of Labor 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 submissions of responses III. Current Actions The Department of Labor seeks the extension of approval of this information collection in order to ensure that employers are complying with the reporting requirements of the Act and to ensure that injured claimants receive all compensation benefits to which they are entitled. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Agency:* Employment Standards Administration. *Title:* Employer's First Report of Injury or Occupational Disease (LS-202); Employer's Supplementary Report of Accident or Occupational Illness (LS-210). *OMB Number:* 1215-0031. *Agency Number:* LS-202, and LS-210. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit institutions. *Total Respondents:* 25,713. *Total Annual Responses:* 26,381. Form Total respondents Average time per response Burden hours LS-202 25,713 15 minutes 6,428 LS-210 668 15 minutes 167 Total 26,381 6,595 *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 6,595. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* $0. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance):* $11,080.00. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: April 19, 2007. Hazel Bell, Acting Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration and Planning, Employment Standards Administration. [FR Doc. E7-7819 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-CF-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment Standards Administration Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Employment Standards Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Request for State or Federal Workers' Compensation Information (CM-905). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section below on or before June 25, 2007. ADDRESSES: Ms. Hazel M. Bell, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room S-3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone
(202)693-0418, fax
(202)693-1451, e-mail *bell.hazel@dol.gov* . Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or e-mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, as amended (30 U.S.C. 901) and 20 CFR 725.535, require that DOL Black Lung benefit payments to a beneficiary for any month be reduced by any other payments of State or Federal benefits for workers' compensation due to pneumoconiosis. To ensure compliance with this mandate, DCVMWC must collect information regarding the status of any state or Federal workers' compensation claim, including dates of payments, weekly or lump sum amounts paid, and other fees or expenses paid out for this award, such as attorney fees and related expenses associated with pneumoconiosis. Form CM-905 is used to request the amount of those workers' compensation benefits. This information collection is currently approved for use through September 30, 2007. II. Review Focus The Department of Labor 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 submissions of responses. III. Current Actions The Department of Labor seeks the extension of approval to collect this information in order to gather information to determine the amounts of black lung benefits paid to beneficiaries. Black Lung amounts are reduced dollar for dollar, for other black lung related workers' compensation awards the beneficiary may be receiving from State or Federal programs. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Agency:* Employment Standards Administration. *Title:* Request for State or Federal Workers' Compensation Information. *OMB Number:* 1215-0060. *Agency Number:* CM-905. *Affected Public:* Federal government; State, Local or Tribal Government. *Total Respondents:* 1,400. *Total Annual Responses:* 1. *Average Time per Response:* 15 minutes. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 350. *Frequency:* On occasion. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* $0. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance):* $588.00. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: April 18, 2007. Hazel Bell, Acting Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration and Planning, Employment Standards Administration. [FR Doc. E7-7820 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-CK-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment Standards Administration Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Employment Standards Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Labor Standards for Federal Service Contracts 29 CFR, Part 4. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before June 25, 2007. ADDRESSES: Ms. Hazel M. Bell, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Room S-3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone
(202)693-0418, fax
(202)693-1451, e-mail *bell.hazel@dol.gov.* Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or e-mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Section 2(a) of the Service Contract Act (41 U.S.C. 351) provides that every contract subject to the Act must contain a provision specifying the minimum monetary wages and fringe benefits to be paid to the various classes of service employees performing work on the contract. This information collection pertains to records needed to determine an employee's seniority for purposes of determining any vacation benefit, to conform wage rates where they do not appear on a wage determination (WD), and to update WDs because of changing terms in a collective bargaining agreement. This information collection is currently approved for use through September 30, 2007. II. Review Focus The Department of Labor 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 submissions of responses. III. Current Actions The Department of Labor seeks approval for the extension of this information collection in order carry out the provisions of the Labor Standards for Federal Service Contracts. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Agency:* Employment Standards Administration. *Title:* Labor Standards for Federal Service Contracts—Regulations 29 CFR, Part 4. *OMB Number:* 1215-0150. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit; Federal Government. *Total Respondents:* 50,812. *Time per Response:* 50,812. Requirement Number of respondents Average time per responses Burden hours Vacation Benefit Seniority List 48,984 1 hour 48,984 Conformance Record 200 1/2 hour 100 Collective Bargaining Agreement 1628 5 minutes 136 Total 50,812 49,220 *Frequency:* On occasion. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 49,220. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* $0. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance):* $0. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: April 18, 2007. Hazel Bell, Acting Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration and Planning, Employment Standards Administration. [FR Doc. E7-7821 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-27-P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES Proposed Collection, Submission for OMB Review; General Clearance for Grant Application and Report Forms AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the following information collection has been submitted 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). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the contact section below on or before May 25, 2007. OMB is particularly interested in comments that help the agency to: • 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 collocation 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 submissions of responses. ADDRESSES: Barbara G. Smith, E-Projects Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC. Ms. Smith can be reached by telephone: 202-653-4688; fax: 202-653-8625; or e-mail: *bsmith@imls.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Background:* The Institute of Museum and Library Services
(IMLS)is an independent Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and Library Services Act, Pub. L. 104-208. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local institutions and organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To carry out its statutory mission the Institute administers a number of discretionary and formula grant programs to strengthen museum and library service in the United States. The Institute provides funding opportunities to the full range of museums, including art, history, science and technology, children's, natural history, historic houses, nature centers, botanical gardens and zoos; and all type of libraries including public, school, academic, research and archives. The Institute provides funding and encouragement to spur research, evaluation, policy analysis and partnerships making it possible for museums and libraries to be leaders in their communities. The information collected in the Institute's grant application and reporting forms is needed so that the Institute can to support the most effective library and museum practices and disseminate project results that can raise standards throughout the nation. *Current Actions:* This notice proposes general clearance of the agency's guideline application and report forms. The 60-day Notice for the “General Clearance for Guidelines, Applications, and Reporting Forms” was published in the **Federal Register** on November 3, 2006 (FR vol. 71, No. 213, pgs. 64746-64747.) No comments were received. *Agency:* Institute of Museum and Library Services. *Title:* IMLS Guidelines, Applications and Reporting Forms. *OMB Number:* 3137-0029, 3137-0049, 3137-0056, 3137-0057; 3137-0060; 3137-0065. *Agency Number:* 3137. *Frequency:* Annually, Semi-annually. *Affected Public:* State Library Administrative Agencies, museums, libraries, institutions of higher education, library and museum professional associations, museum and library professionals, and Native American tribes. *Number of Respondents:* 1,700. *Estimated Time per Respondent:* .25-60 hours. *Total Burden Hours:* 65,735. *Total Annualized capital/startup costs:* 0. *Total Annual Costs:* $1,553,975. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, *Attn.:* OMB Desk Officer for Education, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503
(202)395-7316. Dated: April 19, 2007. Barbara G. Smith, E-Projects Officer, Office of Information Resources Management. [FR Doc. E7-7818 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7036-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)Review; Comment Request AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ACTION: Notice of the OMB review of information collection and solicitation of public comment. SUMMARY: The NRC has recently submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The NRC hereby informs potential respondents that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and that a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. 1. *Type of submission, new, revision, or extension:* Extension. 2. *The title of the information collection:* NRC Form 136, “Security Termination Statement”, NRC Form 237, “Request for Access Authorization”, NRC Form 277, “Request for Visit”. 3. *The form number if applicable:* NRC Form 136, NRC Form 237, NRC Form 277. 4. *How often the collection is required:* On occasion. 5. *Who will be required or asked to report:* NRC Form 136, any employee of 68 licensees and 7 contractors, who has been granted an NRC access authorization; NRC Form 237, any employee of approximately 68 licensees and 7 contractors who will require access authorization. NRC Form 277, any employee of 2 current NRC contractors who holds an NRC access authorization, and needs to make a visit to NRC, other contractors/licensees or government agencies in which access to classified information will be involved or unescorted area access is desired. 6. *An estimate of the number of annual responses:* *NRC Form 136:* 225. *NRC Form 237:* 420. *NRC Form 277:* 6. 7. *The estimated number of annual respondents:* *NRC Form 136:* 75. *NRC Form 237:* 75. *NRC Form 277:* 2. 8. *An estimate of the total number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request:* *NRC Form 136:* 23. *NRC Form 237:* 84. *NRC Form 277:* 1. 9. *An indication of whether Section 3507(d), Pub. L. 104-13 applies:* N/A. 10. *Abstract:* The NRC Form 136 affects the employees of licensees and contractors who have been granted an NRC access authorization. When access authorization is no longer needed, the completion of the form apprizes the respondents of their continuing security responsibilities. The NRC Form 237 is completed by licensees, NRC contractors or individuals who require an NRC access authorization. The NRC Form 277 affects the employees of contractors who have been granted an NRC access authorization and require verification of that access authorization and need-to-know in conjunction with a visit to NRC or another facility. A copy of the final supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O-1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site: *http://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doc-comment/omb/index.html* . The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions should be directed to the OMB reviewer listed below by May 25, 2007. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given to comments received after this date. Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (3150-0049; -0050; -0051), NEOB-10202, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. Comments can also be e-mailed to *Margaret_A._Malanoski@omb.eop.gov* or submitted by telephone at
(202)395-3122. The NRC Clearance Officer is Margaret A. Janney, 301-415-7245. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 18th day of April, 2007. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Margaret A. Janney, NRC Clearance Officer, Office of Information Services. [FR Doc. E7-7844 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ACTION: Notice of pending NRC action to submit an information collection request to OMB and solicitation of public comment. SUMMARY: The NRC is preparing a submittal to OMB for review of continued approval of information collections under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. *The title of the information collection:* 10 CFR part 21, “Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance.” 2. *Current OMB approval number:* 3150-0035. 3. *How often the collection is required:* As necessary in order for NRC to meet its responsibilities to conduct a detailed review of defects in basic components of nuclear power plants or failures to comply that could create a substantial safety hazard. 4. *Who is required or asked to report:* All directors and responsible officers of firms and organizations building, operating, owning, or supplying basic components to NRC licensed facilities. 5. *The number of annual respondents:* 35. 6. *The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request:* 7,574 hours (4,970 hours reporting and 2,604 hours recordkeeping). 7. *Abstract:* 10 CFR part 21 implements Section 206 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5846), as amended. Section 206 requires individual directors and responsible officers of firms constructing, owning, operating, or supplying the basic components of any facility or activity licensed under the Atomic Energy Act to report immediately to the Commission the discovery of defects in basic components or failures to comply that could create a substantial safety hazard (SSH). In addition to imposing obligations on the individual directors and responsible officers of NRC licensees, Section 206 also imposes obligations on the directors and responsible officers of non-licensees that construct facilities for, or supply basic components to, licensed facilities or activities. Any individual officer or director who knowingly fails to comply with the notification requirements is subject to civil penalties. Submit, by June 25, 2007, comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? A copy of the draft supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O-1 F23, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site: *http://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doc-comment/omb/index.html* . The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the NRC Clearance Officer, Margaret A. Janney (T5-F52), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, by telephone at 301-415-7245, or by Internet electronic mail at *INFOCOLLECTS@NRC.GOV* . Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 18th day of April 2007. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Margaret A. Janney, NRC Clearance Officer, Office of Information Services. [FR Doc. E7-7846 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)Review; Comment Request AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ACTION: Notice of the OMB review of information and solicitation of public comment. SUMMARY: The NRC has recently submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The NRC hereby informs potential respondents that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and that a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. *Type of submission:* Revision. 2. *The title of the information collection:* Office of Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management Programs Requests to Agreement States For Information. 3. *The form number if applicable:* N/A. 4. *How often the collection is required:* One time or as needed. 5. *Who is required or asked to report:* Thirty-four Agreement States who have signed Section 274(b) Agreements with NRC. 6. *An estimate of the number of annual responses:* 142. 7. *The estimated number of annual respondents:* 34. 8. *The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request:* 1,066. 9. *Applicability of Section 3507(d) of Pub. L. 104-13:* Not applicable. 10. *Abstract:* Agreement States are asked on a one-time or as-needed basis to respond to a specific incident, to gather information on licensing and inspection practices and other technical statistical information. The results of such information requests, which are authorized under Section 274(b) of the Atomic Energy Act, are utilized in part by NRC in preparing responses to Congressional inquiries. Agreement State comments are also solicited in the areas of proposed procedure and policy development. A copy of the final supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O-1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site *http://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doc-comment/omb/index.html.* The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions should be directed to the OMB reviewer listed below by May 25, 2007. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given to comments received after this date. Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (3150-0029), NEOB-10202, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. Comments can also be e-mailed to *Margaret_A._Malanoski@omb.eop.gov* or submitted by telephone at
(202)395-3122. The NRC Clearance Officer is Margaret A. Janney, 301-415-7245. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 18th day of April, 2007. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Margaret A. Janney, NRC Clearance Officer, Office of Information Services. [FR Doc. E7-7847 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Reclearance of a Revised Information Collection: RI 38-128 AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management
(OPM)has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)a request for reclearance of a revised information collection. RI 38-128, It's Time to Sign Up for Direct Deposit, is primarily used by OPM to give recent retirees the opportunity to waive Direct Deposit of their annuity payments. The form is sent only if the separating agency did not give the retiring employee this election opportunity. This form may also be used to enroll in Direct Deposit, which was its primary use before Public Law 104-134 was passed. This law requires OPM to make all annuity payments by Direct Deposit unless the payee has waived the service in writing. Approximately 20,000 forms are completed annually. The form takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. The annual estimated burden is 10,000 hours. For copies of this proposal, contact Mary Beth Smith-Toomey on
(202)606-8358, Fax
(202)418-3251 or via e-mail to *MaryBeth.Smith-Toomey@opm.gov.* Please include a mailing address with your request. DATES: Comments on this proposal should be received within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to— Pamela S. Israel, Chief, Operations Support Group, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3349, Washington, DC 20415-3540, and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. For Information Regarding Administrative Coordination Contact: Cyrus S. Benson, Team Leader, Publications Team, RIS Support Services/Support Group,
(202)606-0623. U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Tricia Hollis, Chief of Staff. [FR Doc. E7-7824 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325-38-P OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection: RI 38-115 AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management
(OPM)has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)a request for extension of a currently approved information collection. RI 38-115, Representative Payee Survey, is used to collect information about how the benefits paid to a representative payee have been used or conserved for the benefit of the incompetent annuitant. Approximately 11,000 RI 38-115 forms are completed annually. The form takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. The annual estimated burden is 3,667 hours. For copies of this proposal, contact Mary Beth Smith-Toomey on
(202)606-8358, FAX
(202)418-3251 or via E-mail to *MaryBeth.Smith-Toomey@opm.gov.* Please include a mailing address with your request. DATES: Comments on this proposal should be received within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to— Pamela S. Israel, Chief, Operations Support Group, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3349, Washington, DC 20415-3540, and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. For Information Regarding Administrative Coordination Contact: Cyrus S. Benson, Team Leader, Publications Team, RIS Support Services/Support Group,
(202)606-0623. Office of Personnel Management. Tricia Hollis, Chief of Staff. [FR Doc. E7-7825 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325-38-P OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Reclearance of a Revised Information Collection: RI 20-63, RI 20-116, RI 20-117 AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management
(OPM)has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)a request for review of a revised information collection. RI 20-63, Survivor Annuity Election for a Spouse, is used by annuitants to elect a reduced annuity with a survivor annuity for their spouse. RI 20-116 is a cover letter for RI 20-63 giving information about the cost to elect less than the maximum survivor annuity. This letter may be used to decline to elect. RI 20-117 is a cover letter for RI 20-63 giving information about the cost to elect the maximum survivor annuity. This letter may be used to ask for more information or to decline to elect. RI 20-117 is accompanied by RI 20-63A, Information on Electing a Survivor Annuity for Your Spouse, or RI 20-63B, Information on Electing a Survivor Annuity for Your Spouse When You Are Providing a Former Spouse Annuity. Both booklets explain the election. RI 20-63A is for annuitants who do not have a former spouse who is entitled to a survivor annuity benefit. RI 20-63B is for those who do have a former spouse who is entitled to a benefit. These booklets do not require OMB clearance. They have been included because they provide the annuitant additional information. Approximately 2,400 RI 20-63 forms are returned each year electing survivor annuities and 200 annuitants return the cover letter to ask for information about the cost to elect less than the maximum survivor annuity or to refuse to provide any survivor benefit. It is estimated to take approximately 45 minutes to complete the form with a burden of 1,800 hours and 10 minutes to complete the letter, which gives a burden of 34 hours. The total burden for RI 20-63 is 1,834 hours. For copies of this proposal, contact Mary Beth Smith-Toomey on
(202)606-8358, FAX
(202)418-3251 or via e-mail to *MaryBeth.Smith-Toomey@opm.gov.* Please include a mailing address with your request. DATES: Comments on this proposal should be received within 30 days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to— Pamela S. Israel, Chief, Operations Support Group, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3349, Washington, DC 20415-3540, and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. For Information Regarding Administrative Coordination—Contact: Cyrus S. Benson, Team Leader, Publication Team, RIS Support Services/Support Group,
(202)606-0623. U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Tricia Hollis, Chief of Staff. [FR Doc. E7-7826 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325-38-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold the following meeting during the week of April 23, 2007: A Closed Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 2 p.m. Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meeting. Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters may also be present. The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), (9)(B), and
(10)and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(3), (5), (7), 9(ii) and (10), permit consideration of the scheduled matters at the Closed Meeting. Commissioner Atkins, as duty officer, voted to consider the items listed for the closed meeting in closed session. The subject matter of the Closed Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2007 will be: Formal orders of investigations; Institution and settlement of injunctive actions; Institution and settlement of administrative proceedings of an enforcement nature; Litigation matters; and Other matters related to enforcement proceedings. At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact: The Office of the Secretary at
(202)551-5400. Dated: April 19, 2007. J. Lynn Taylor, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-7835 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-55644; File No. SR-CBOE-2007-27] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto Relating to Class Quoting Limits April 19, 2007. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”), 1 and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, 2 notice is hereby given that on March 5, 2007, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (“CBOE” or the “Exchange”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change on April 18, 2007. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b-4. I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange submits this rule filing to amend CBOE Rule 8.3A pertaining to Class Quoting Limits. The proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's Web site ( *http://www.cboe.com* ), at the Office of the Secretary, CBOE, and at the Commission's public reference room. II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of those statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and the Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose BOE Rule 8.3A establishes the upper limit, *i.e.* , Class Quoting Limit (“CQL”), on the number of members that may quote electronically in a particular product traded on CBOE's Hybrid Trading System and Hybrid 2.0 Platform (collectively “Hybrid”). 3 3 *See* Securities Exchange Act Release No. 51429 (March 24, 2005), 70 FR 16536 (March 31, 2005) (approving SR-CBOE-2005-58). The purpose of this rule change is to amend CBOE Rule 8.3A to adopt an interpretation which is applicable only in those option classes traded on Hybrid in which the CQL for the option class is full and there is a waiting list of member(s) requesting the ability to quote electronically in the option class. Specifically, in the event a Market-Maker or Remote Market-Maker (“RMM”) who holds an appointment in an option class traded on Hybrid has not submitted any electronic quotations in that option class during the preceding 30 days (calculated on a rolling basis), then the Market-Maker or RMM's appointment in that option class will be terminated effective immediately. CBOE will notify the Market-Maker or RMM prior to terminating its appointment, and the rule provides that CBOE can make exceptions to this Interpretation and Policy in unusual circumstances. The Market-Maker or RMM can subsequently request an appointment in the option class. If there is a wait-list of members requesting the ability to quote electronically, then the Market-Maker or RMM will be placed on the wait-list for the option class. Although CBOE anticipates that this situation may arise in only a handful of option classes from time to time, absent this interpretation, the CQL in these option classes could be met even though some number of appointed Market-Makers or RMMs are not submitting electronic quotations. As a consequence, other members who might be willing to provide competitive quotations and liquidity in that option class would be prevented from doing so unless CBOE determined to increase the CQL under the provisions of Rule 8.3A. CBOE believes that this interpretation is consistent with the purpose of Rule 8.3A, which as noted above is to limit the number of members that are quoting electronically in a particular product to ensure that the Exchange has the ability to effectively handle all quotes generated by members. Although CBOE believes that it has the authority to terminate appointments of Market-Makers and RMMs under its existing Rule 8.3 and Rule 8.4, 4 CBOE determined to adopt this interpretation to specifically address the situation in which the CQL for the option class is full and there is a waiting list of member(s) requesting the ability to quote electronically in the option class, and the Market-Makers or RMMs who hold an appointment in an option class have chosen not to submit any electronic quotations during the preceding 30 days. CBOE intends to implement the proposal upon approval by the Commission. 4 Rule 8.3(a) provides that “[t]he Exchange may suspend or terminate any Appointment of a Market-Maker under this rule and may make additional appointments whenever, in the Exchange's judgment, the interests of a fair and orderly market are best served by such action.” Rule 8.4(e) contains similar language. 2. Statutory Basis CBOE believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act and the rules and regulations under the Act applicable to a national securities exchange and, in particular, the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act. 5 Specifically, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the Section 6(b)(5) 6 requirements that the rules of an exchange be designed to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism for a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. 5 15 U.S.C. 78(f)(b). 6 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition CBOE does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the proposed rule change. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Within 35 days of the date of publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** or within such longer period
(i)As the Commission may designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or
(ii)as to which the Exchange consents, the Commission will:
(A)By order approve such proposed rule change, or
(B)Institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change, as amended, is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission's Internet comment form ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ); or • Send an e-mail to *rule-comments@sec.gov* . Please include File Number SR-CBOE-2007-27 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2007-27. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's Internet Web site ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Section, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the CBOE. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2007-27 and should be submitted on or before May 16, 2007. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 7 7 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-7837 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-55645; File No. SR-NASDAQ-2007-040] Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Waiver of Fees Upon Relisting of Companies Removed for Late Filings April 19, 2007. Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) 1 and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, 2 notice is hereby given that on April 4, 2007, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by Nasdaq. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b-4. I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change Nasdaq proposes to allow, in certain circumstances, a company to relist without paying a new entry and application fee if the Company was delisted solely for the failure to file a required periodic report with the Commission or other appropriate regulatory authority. Nasdaq also proposes to delete a separate, duplicative provision in the rules. The text of the proposed rule change appears below. Proposed new language is italicized and proposed deletions are in brackets. 3 3 Changes are marked to the rule text that appears in the electronic manual of Nasdaq found at *http://nasdaq.complinet.com* . *IM-4500-5. Waiver of Fees Upon Relisting for Companies Removed for Late Filings Entry Fees. Pursuant to Nasdaq's authority to waive certain fees, Nasdaq has determined to waive the entry fee (including the application fee) in the following circumstances:* ( *1* ) *the company was suspended and/or delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market solely for its failure to file a required periodic report with the Commission or other appropriate regulatory authority, pursuant to Rule 4310(c)(14) or 4320(e)(12); and* ( *2* ) *the company has regained compliance with this requirement and applies to relist on Nasdaq within one year of the date it is delisted from Nasdaq* . *Annual Fees. A company that meets the above requirements and relists during the same year that it has previously paid an annual fee will not be subject to a second annual fee in that same year.* 4520. The Nasdaq Capital Market
(a)No change.
(b)No change. (1)-(5) No change. [(6) The issuer of each class of securities that is a non-U.S. issue that is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market shall pay to Nasdaq a fee in connection with the issuance of additional shares, or in the case of ADRs, the listing of additional shares underlying the ADRs. The fee in connection with additional shares shall be $5,000 for any amount of additional shares listed on an annual basis. This fee will be assessed annually based on the issuer's total shares outstanding as reported on its periodic reports filed with the SEC. There shall be no fee, however, for issuances of up to 49,999 additional shares per year.] (c)-(e) No change. II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, Nasdaq included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item III below. Nasdaq has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose Existing Nasdaq rules provide the authority to waive entry, application and annual fees. 4 Pursuant to this authority, Nasdaq has determined to waive the entry and application fee for any company that was suspended 5 and/or delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market solely for its failure to file a required periodic report with the Commission or other appropriate regulatory authority, if the company regains compliance with this requirement and applies to relist on Nasdaq within one year of the date it is delisted from Nasdaq. In addition, if such a company relists during the same calendar year that it has previously paid an annual fee, the company will not be subject to a second annual fee in that same year. 4 Nasdaq Rules 4510(a)(5), 4520(a)(4), 4530(a)(4) and 4540(a)(2) provide authority to waive entry and application fees and Nasdaq rules 4510(c)(2), 4510(d)(5), 4520(c)(4), 4530(b)(2) and 4540(b)(3) provide authority to waive annual fees. Nasdaq notes that in several prior instances, the predecessor market operated by The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. as a facility of the NASD filed listing fee waivers of general applicability on an immediately effective basis, pursuant to SEC rule 19b-4(f)(1), 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(1), as a stated policy, practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning, administration, or enforcement of these existing rules. *See, e.g.* , Securities Exchange Act Release No. 49133 (January 28, 2004), 69 FR 5630 (February 5, 2004) (SR-NASD-2003-198); Securities Exchange Act Release No. 49286 (February 19, 2004), 69 FR 8999 (February 26, 2004) (SR-NASD-2004-004). More recently, the New York Stock Exchange has submitted a filing to waive listing fees subject to Commission approval under section 19(b)(2) of the Act, 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). *See* Securities Exchange Release No. 55421 (March 8, 2007), 72 FR 11925 (March 14, 2007) (SR-NYSE-2007-19). As a result, Market Regulation staff has advised Nasdaq that this proposed rule change should also be filed under section 19(b)(2). Although Nasdaq is following staff's guidance in this case, Nasdaq notes that the rules authorizing waivers of listing fees have been in effect for an extensive period of time, having first been approved as NASD rules in 1991, and then re-approved by the Commission as rules of Nasdaq during its registration as a national securities exchange. Accordingly, it is Nasdaq's view that nothing in this filing should be construed to restrict Nasdaq's approved authority to waive listing fees with respect to particular issuers in appropriate circumstances, nor should this filing be construed to restrict the submission of filings on an immediately effective basis in appropriate circumstances. The Commission notes that the waiver authority referred to in the Nasdaq Rules was specifically intended to grant Nasdaq flexibility to waive fees on a case-by-case basis. *See* Securities Exchange Release No. 28731 (January 2, 1991), 56 FR 906 (January 9, 1991) (SR-NASD-90-61). The Commission does not believe it is, as a general matter, appropriate to allow for the waiver of fees to a class of non-members without first providing interested persons an opportunity to comment on the proposed rule change pursuant to section 19(b)(2) under the Act. 5 Nasdaq Rule 4802(f) requires a security to meet the requirements for initial listing (which include the requirement to pay the applicable listing fees) if the security has been the subject of a decision to delist by a Listing Qualifications Panel, the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council or the Nasdaq Board. Nasdaq believes that this waiver is appropriate given that, on average, the review of such an issuer is likely to be simpler than the typical application for several reasons. First, because these companies were previously listed on Nasdaq and compliant with all requirements except the filing requirement, it is more likely that they will be compliant with all other quantitative and qualitative requirements. Further, relevant information about these companies is already contained in Nasdaq's compliance systems. Finally, Nasdaq anticipates that there would be fewer questions concerning the company's financial statements given that these companies will often have undergone extensive review by their auditors and, in some cases, by independent investigators and the Commission or other regulatory entities, in order to resolve the issues that caused the late filings. Nasdaq is implementing these waivers to incent companies to re-list on Nasdaq once they regain compliance with the periodic filing requirement, rather than seek a listing elsewhere. Nasdaq believes that this waiver is appropriate, especially because Nasdaq's rules governing the delisting of companies that are delinquent in periodic reports are generally stricter than those of other markets. As such, the proposed waivers will promote competition between Nasdaq and other exchange markets. The proposed rule change will not affect Nasdaq's commitment of resources to its regulatory oversight of the listing process or its other regulatory programs. Specifically, Nasdaq will still conduct a complete review of these companies for compliance with Nasdaq listing standards in the same manner as any other company applying for listing on Nasdaq. Any fee waiver under this proposed rule is predicated on the Company successfully completing that review process and demonstrating compliance with the initial listing requirements. Finally, Nasdaq proposes to delete a duplicative provision in Rule 4520(b). Currently, Rule 4520(b)(6) is identical to Rule 4520(b)(2). As such, Nasdaq proposes to delete Rule 4520(b)(6). 2. Statutory Basis Nasdaq believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the provisions of Section 6 of the Act, 6 in general, and with Section 6(b)(4) of the Act, 7 in particular. Nasdaq believes that the proposed waivers are equitable and reasonable because these companies previously paid entry and annual fees to Nasdaq and to again charge such fees would impose duplicative costs. 6 15 U.S.C. 78f. 7 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4). B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition Nasdaq does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others Written comments were neither solicited nor received. III. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission's Internet comment form ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ); or • Send an e-mail to *rule-comments@sec.gov* . Please include File Number SR-NASDAQ-2007-040 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Station Place, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NASDAQ-2007-040. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's Internet Web site ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of Nasdaq. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NASDAQ-2007-040 and should be submitted on or before May 16, 2007. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 8 8 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-7838 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-55646; File No. SR-NYSE-2007-02] Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto To Adopt New Rule 447 (“Emergency Powers”) April 19, 2007. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) 1 and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, 2 notice is hereby given that on January 9, 2007, New York Stock Exchange LLC (“NYSE” or “Exchange”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by NYSE. On April 18, 2007, NYSE submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. 3 The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b-4. 3 Amendment No. 1 replaced and superseded the original filing in its entirety. I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to adopt new Rule 447 (“Emergency Powers”) which would allow the Exchange to grant exemptive regulatory relief in the event of an emergency, *e.g.* a pandemic-like situation. The text of the proposed rule change is available at NYSE, the Commission's Public Reference Room, and *http://www.nyse.com.* II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it had received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose Introduction Currently, the Exchange does not, in the normal course, grant plenary exemptive relief to member organizations from the requirements of NYSE rules. The Exchange is proposing to obtain authorization to provide such relief, in the rare event of overwhelming need, such as a pandemic, by way of the new proposed NYSE Rule 447. In the wake of recent media attention and industry concern regarding the potential for a pandemic flu outbreak, 4 proposed Rule 447 would provide the Exchange with a basis of authority pursuant to which it may consider granting exemptive regulatory relief during such an emergency. 4 *See* NYSE Information Memo 06-30 (May 5, 2006) for further guidance. In implementation of the duty to enforce regulatory compliance, self-regulatory organizations (“SROs”) possess inherent authority to administer and interpret their own rules. This authority comprehends the ability to grant relief from the formal strictures of a specific provision where the conduct sought to be effected, in any single given instance, is otherwise consistent with the purpose and intent of that rule. However, the Exchange does not have a medium for granting interim, but categorical relief to a class of its membership across rule lines—as circumstances may necessitate, and/or to impose additional and more rigorous requirements in response to emergency conditions. The purpose of the proposed rule is to provide such a mechanism and thereby grant the Exchange the regulatory flexibility to grant member organizations relief in the event of an emergency, as defined. Indeed, many of the types of relief envisioned under the proposed rule illustrate the general circumspection with respect to which requests for relief would be viewed. While recourse to the rule would be limited to “major disturbances” in regard to which the Commission is statutorily authorized to alter, suspend, or impose requirements or restrictions of matters subject to regulation by it or SROs, the nature of the relief to be granted would necessarily serve to mitigate the effects of the disruption so that the markets may perform in a manner consistent with customer expectations. Likely, the same manner of consequences to affect the investing public would similarly impact personnel of the securities industry such that they would equally need to address these external forces and factors. Background Existing NYSE Rules NYSE Rule 446 (“Business Continuity and Contingency Plans”) governs business continuity and contingency planning for member organizations. While the rule does not require that member organizations remain in business in the event of a significant business disruption, it does require firms to have a plan in place establishing procedures reasonably designed to enable the member organization to meet existing obligations to customers, other broker-dealers, and counter-parties. 5 In an effort to assist and enable member organizations in the context of an emergency to remain in compliance with NYSE rules, the Exchange is proposing new Rule 447 to apply where regulatory flexibility may be necessary to address the emergency atmosphere which could result in the event of a pandemic or other similar type event. Easing circumstances for facilitating member organizations to remain in business would facilitate the orderly flow of the markets while also providing for the protection of investors. 5 *See* NYSE Information Memos 04-24 (May 3, 2004) and 05-80 (October 13, 2005) for additional guidance. Federal Exemptive Relief Section 12(k)(2) of the Act 6 empowers the SEC, in an emergency, to take summary action to alter, suspend, or supplement requirements or restrictions with respect to any matter subject to regulation by the Commission or an SRO. Section 12(k)(7) of the Act 7 defines the term “emergency” to include “a major disturbance that substantially disrupts, or threatens to substantially disrupt the functioning of securities markets, investment companies, or any other significant portion or segment of the securities markets* * *.” 6 15 U.S.C. 78 *l* (k)(2). 7 15 U.S.C. 78 *l* (k)(7). Proposed NYSE Rule 447 General Rule Proposed Rule 447 allows the Exchange, with the concurrence of the Commission that an “emergency” exists, where it is necessary in the public interest and for the protection of investors, and on such conditions, if any, which it may impose, to grant certain regulatory relief to member organizations. The Exchange may take action in implementation of the proposed rule at its discretion, after seeking the concurrence of the Commission as to the type of relief that may be appropriate in the circumstances, in respect of any member organization, any class or category of member organization, or in respect of all member organizations and/or their personnel. The Exchange would seek the concurrence of the SEC by alerting Commission staff electronically or via telephone as to the type of action the Exchange would take in implementation of the proposed rule. NYSE staff would make a good faith effort to have a conversation with Commission staff. However, if NYSE staff is unable to reach SEC staff, it may take action and advise the SEC of such action in an expedient manner. Pursuant to conversations with Commission staff, the Exchange may move forward with the appropriate relief in good faith without formal agreement from the Commission so as to provide timely relief to member organizations in an emergency. Specific Regulatory Relief Under the proposed rule, the Exchange may elect to defer or extend Exchange-imposed time frames (otherwise applicable) for: Filing documents or reports with the Exchange (other than trade reports or reports arising from the settlement of transactions); obtaining Exchange approval, where such approval is required; requesting margin extensions via Exchange automated extension processing systems; or complying with testing, training, or continuing education requirements. The Exchange may “defer” time frames where it is appropriate to put off or delay the due dates for submissions or approvals until an unknown date, based on the circumstances of the emergency. Otherwise, the Exchange may “extend” time frames to a fixed date in the future. In addition, the proposed rule gives the Exchange authority, upon customer consent, to permit recourse to means and systems not customarily utilized by broker-dealers for: The direct receipt, transmission, or delivery of funds and securities, to and from customers; the valuation of securities; and the transmission of statements, confirmations, proxy materials, and other functionally equivalent material. This would allow broker-dealers to work with the Exchange to determine alternative means and systems to most effectively serve their customers and the public interest in the event of an emergency. The proposed rule would allow the Exchange to permit the closure of main offices during an emergency. The Exchange may also elect to recognize alternative testing and/or qualification criteria for tests or criteria otherwise required as a prerequisite to the assumption of a position or function. Under proposed Rule 447, the Exchange may modify or waive, in whole or in part, requirements pertaining to the registration and supervision of branch offices and their personnel and the payment of late fees. This relief would not apply to the requirements relating to the maintenance of books and records or the obligation for a member organization to maintain essential supervision of all its associated persons. The Exchange may provide relief which allows member organizations to implement remote supervision 8 of branch offices (including locations otherwise not eligible for such) in an emergency, which would provide flexibility for member organizations to retain the essential supervision of associated persons. 8 *See* NYSE Information Memo 05-74 (October 6, 2005); *see also* SEC Staff Legal Bulletin No. 17 (March 19, 2004) regarding supervision of remote locations. Pursuant to proposed Rule 447, the Exchange may take certain action to restrict the activities of member organizations in an emergency. The proposed rule would allow the Exchange to alter or rescind approval of a member organization's outsourcing arrangements or expand the requirements or prerequisites applicable to such. The Exchange may also require the curtailment or reduction of business activity and/or solicitation of new accounts or new products. 9 Moreover, the Exchange may require the enhancement of insurance coverage; the closure of offices or locations; and/or the addition of supervisory personnel or procedures. 9 Under NYSE Rule 326, the Exchange may impose restrictions on a member organization's business activities if it fails to maintain, among other things, the capital requirements of Rule 15c3-1 under the Act. The proposed rule grants the Exchange authority to require member organizations to limit or reduce business activities in an emergency, regardless of whether the firm is in compliance with these provisions. In addition to the actions noted above, the proposed rule gives the Exchange authority to take such other similar action, or withhold taking similar action, in anticipation of, during the course of, or as a consequence of, an emergency. Timing In implementation of the proposed rule, the Exchange would grant regulatory relief for a maximum of 90 days, and would be wary of situations which would impede access by customers to their funds or securities. Upon the passage of 90 days from the initial action by the Exchange, the Exchange may find, with the concurrence of the Commission, that an emergency continues to exist. Upon such a finding, the Exchange would re-evaluate the types of relief granted and, after seeking the concurrence of the Commission, determine whether to further extend such relief, provide alternative relief, or cease the grant of such relief. If the Exchange determines not to extend the regulatory relief past 90 days, it would alert member organizations to the date on which the relief would expire via Information Memo and/or the Exchange's Electronic Filing Platform (“EFP”). 10 The Exchange would supply a reasonable expiration date to allow adequate time for member organizations to adjust to the reinstatement of customary regulatory requirements. 10 EFP is an extranet built by the NYSE to support authenticated, encrypted, two-way communications between the NYSE and its membership. It is used to communicate information to certain key personnel of member organizations. Inasmuch as the purpose of this proposed rule is to grant authority to the Exchange to act creatively in the event of an emergency, the terms of the rule are, to a certain extent, broad and inclusive. However, the Exchange would act in a manner consistent with the public interest and for the protection of investors, and it intends to be bound by and guided by these underlying precepts should there be need to invoke the rule and exercise the power therein. 2. Statutory Basis The statutory basis for this proposed rule change is Section 6(b)(5) of the Act. 11 Section 6(b)(5) requires, among other things, that rules of an exchange be designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and national market system, and in general, to protect investors and the public interest. The proposed rule will provide the Exchange with the regulatory flexibility to grant member organizations relief, as necessary, in the event of an emergency, as defined. 11 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will result in any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others The Exchange has neither solicited nor received written comments on the proposed rule change. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Within 35 days of the date of publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** or within such longer period;
(i)As the Commission may designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding, or
(ii)as to which NYSE consents, the Commission will:
(A)By order approve such proposed rule change; or
(B)Institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission's Internet comment form *(http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml);* or • Send an e-mail to *rule-comments@sec.gov.* Please include File Number SR-NYSE-2007-02 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Station Place, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSE-2007-02. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's Internet Web site *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* . Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of NYSE. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make publicly available. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSE-2007-02 and should be submitted on or before May 16, 2007. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 12 12 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-7836 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-P UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United States Sentencing Commission. ACTION: Notice of a temporary, emergency amendment to sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary. SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 4 of the Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act of 2006 (the “Telephone Act”), Pub. L. 109-476, the Commission hereby gives notice of a temporary, emergency amendment to the sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary. This notice sets forth the temporary, emergency amendment and the reason for amendment. DATES: The Commission has specified an effective date of May 1, 2007, for the emergency amendment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Courlander, Public Affairs Officer, Telephone:
(202)502-4590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission must promulgate a temporary, emergency amendment to implement the directive to section 4 of the Telephone Act by July 11, 2007. On January 30, 2007, the Commission published in the **Federal Register** an issue for comment regarding the implementation of this directive. The temporary, emergency amendment set forth in this notice also may be accessed through the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ussc.gov.* Authority: 28 U.S.C. 994(a), (o), (p), (x); section 4 of Pub. L. 109-497. Ricardo H. Hinojosa, Chair. Pretexting Amendment: Section 2H3.1 is amended in the heading by striking “Tax Return Information” and inserting “Certain Private or Protected Information”. Section 2H3.1(b)(1) is amended by inserting “(A) the defendant is convicted under 18 U.S.C. § 1039(d) or (e); or (B)” after “If”. The Commentary to § 2H3.1 captioned “Statutory Provisions” is amended by inserting “§ 1039,” after “18 U.S.C.§”. The Commentary to § 2H3.1 captioned “Application Notes” is amended by striking Note 1; by redesignating Note 2 as Note 1; and by inserting after Note 1, as redesignated by this amendment, the following: “2. Imposition of Sentence for 18 U.S.C. § 1039(d) and (e).—Subsections 1039(d) and
(e)of title 18, United States Code, require a term of imprisonment of not more than 5 years to be imposed in addition to any sentence imposed for a conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 1039(a), (b), or (c). In order to comply with the statute, the court should determine the appropriate ‘total punishment’ and divide the sentence on the judgment form between the sentence attributable to the conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 1039(d) or
(e)and the sentence attributable to the conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 1039(a), (b), or (c), specifying the number of months to be served for the conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 1039(d) or (e). For example, if the applicable adjusted guideline range is 15-21 months and the court determines a ‘total punishment’ of 21 months is appropriate, a sentence of 9 months for conduct under 18 U.S.C. § 1039(a) plus 12 months for 18 U.S.C. § 1039(d) conduct would achieve the ‘total punishment’ in a manner that satisfies the statutory requirement. 3. Upward Departure.—There may be cases in which the offense level determined under this guideline substantially understates the seriousness of the offense. In such a case, an upward departure may be warranted. The following are examples of cases in which an upward departure may be warranted:
(i)The offense involved confidential phone records information of a substantial number of individuals.
(ii)The offense caused or risked substantial non-monetary harm (e.g. physical harm, psychological harm, severe emotional trauma, or a substantial invasion of privacy interest) to individuals whose private or protected information was obtained.”. The Commentary to § 2H3.1 is amended by striking the Background Commentary. Appendix A (Statutory Index) is amended by inserting after the line referenced to 18 U.S.C. § 1038 the following new line: “18 U.S.C. § 1039 2H3.1”. Reason for Amendment: This amendment implements the emergency directive in section 4 of the Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act of 2006, Pub. L. 109-476. The directive, which requires the Commission to promulgate an amendment under emergency amendment authority by July 11, 2007, instructs the Commission to “review and, if appropriate, amend the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements applicable to persons convicted of any offense under section 1039 of title 18, United States Code.” Section 1039 criminalizes the fraudulent acquisition or disclosure of confidential phone records. The penalties for violating the statute include fines and imprisonment for a term not to exceed 10 years. The statute also includes enhanced penalties for certain forms of aggravated conduct, providing for up to a five year term of imprisonment, in addition to the penalties for a violation of section 1039(a), (b), or (c). See 18 U.S.C. 1039(d), (e). The amendment refers the new offense at 18 U.S.C. 1039 to § 2H3.1 (Interception of Communications; Eavesdropping; Disclosure of Tax Return Information). The Commission concluded that disclosure of telephone records is similar to the types of privacy offenses referenced to this guideline. In addition, this guideline includes a cross reference, instructing that if the purpose of the offense was to facilitate another offense, that the guideline applicable to an attempt to commit the other offenses should be applied, if the resulting offense level is higher. The Commission concluded that operation of the cross reference would capture the harms associated with the aggravated forms of this offense referenced at 18 U.S.C. 1039(d) or (e). Finally, the amendment expands the scope of the existing three-level enhancement in the guideline to include cases in which the defendant is convicted under 18 U.S.C. 1039(d) or (e). Thus, in cases where the cross reference does not apply, application of the enhancement will capture the increased harms associated with the aggravated offenses. [FR Doc. E7-7915 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 2211-01-P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [License No. 01/01-0409] Brook Venture Fund IIA, LP; Notice Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest Notice is hereby given that Brook Venture Fund IIA, LP, 301 Edgewater Place, Suite 425, Wakefield, MA 01880, a Federal Licensee under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (“the Act”), in connection with the financing of a small concern, is seeking an exemption under Section 312 of the Act and Section 107.730, Financings which Constitute Conflicts of Interest of the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Rules and Regulations (13 CFR 107.730). Brook Venture Fund IIA, LP wishes to provide an equity financing in the amount of $1,500,000 to Repromedix Corporation. The financing is brought within the purview of 107.730(a)(1) of the Regulations inasmuch as Brook Venture Fund II, LP is an Associate of Brook Venture Fund IIA, LP as defined in Section 107.50 of the Regulations by virtue of being its Parent Fund and because Brook Venture Fund II, LP has a current ownership interest in Repromedix Corporation equal to greater than 10 percent. Notice is hereby given that any interested person may submit written comments on the transaction to the Associate Administrator for Investment, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416. Dated: April 20, 2007. Harry Haskins, Deputy Associate Administrator for Investment. [FR Doc. E7-7839 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025-01-P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5782] Determined Under Section 620(q) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, and Section 512 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2006, as Carried Forward Under the Continuing Resolution (Pub. L. 110-5), as Amended, Relating to Assistance to the Republic of Somalia Pursuant to the authority vested in me by Section 620(q) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA), and Section 512 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006 (FOAA), as carried forward under Continuing Resolution (Pub. L. 110-5), as amended, and by Executive Order 12163, as amended by Executive Order 13346, I hereby determine that assistance to the Republic of Somalia is in the national interest of the United States and thereby waive, with respect to that country, the application of Section 620(q) of the FAA and Section 512 of the FY 2006 FOAA, as carried forward under the Continuing Resolution (Pub. L. 110-5), as amended, and any similar provision in prior year FOAAs. This determination shall be reported to Congress and published in the **Federal Register** . Dated: March 12, 2007. Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7-7918 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-26-P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5761] Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy; Notice of Open Meeting The Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy (ACIEP) will meet from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at the U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC. The meeting will be hosted by Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs, Daniel S. Sullivan and Committee Chairman R. Michael Gadbaw. The ACIEP serves the U.S. Government in a solely advisory capacity concerning issues and challenges in international economic policy. The meeting will focus on Total Economic Engagement, including a regional focus on Indonesia, industry focus on the State Department's role in international energy policy, public-private partnerships pertaining to capacity building, and the launch of the Secretary of State's 2007 Award for Corporate Excellence program. This meeting is open to the public as seating capacity allows. Entry to the building is controlled; to obtain pre-clearance for entry, members of the public planning to attend should provide, by May 7, their name, professional affiliation, valid government-issued ID number (i.e., U.S. Government ID [agency], U.S. military ID [branch], passport [country], or drivers license [state]), date of birth, and citizenship to Ronelle Jackson by fax
(202)647-5936, e-mail ( *JacksonRS@state.gov* ), or telephone
(202)647-9204. One of the following forms of valid photo identification will be required for admission to the State Department building: U.S. driver's license, passport, or U. S. Government identification card. Enter the Department of State from the C Street lobby. In view of escorting requirements, non-Government attendees should plan to arrive not less than 15 minutes before the meeting begins. For additional information, contact Senior Coordinator Nancy Smith-Nissley, Office of Economic Policy and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs, at
(202)647-1682 or *Smith-NissleyN@state.gov.* Dated: April 17, 2007. David R. Burnett, Office Director, Office of Economic Policy Analysis and Public Diplomacy, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7-7921 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-05-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [FHWA Docket No. FHWA-2005-23112] Motorcyclist Advisory Council to the Federal Highway Administration AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of meeting of advisory committee. SUMMARY: This document announces the second meeting of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council to the Federal Highway Administration (MAC-FHWA). The purpose of this meeting is to advise the Secretary of Transportation, through the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, on infrastructure issues of concern to motorcyclists, including
(1)Barrier design;
(2)road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and
(3)the architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies, pursuant to section 1914 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). DATES: The second meeting of the MAC-FHWA is scheduled for May 9-10, 2007, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on May 9 and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on May 10. ADDRESSES: The second MAC-FHWA meeting will be held at the Sheraton Crystal City, 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Halladay, the Designated Federal Official, Office of Safety, 202-366-2288, ( *michael.halladay@dot.gov* ), or Dr. Morris Oliver, Office of Safety, 202-366-2251, ( *morris.oliver@dot.gov* ), Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On August 10, 2005, the President signed into law the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) (Pub. L. 109-59, 119 Stat. 1144). Section 1914 of SAFETEA-LU mandates the establishment of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council as follows: “The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, in consultation with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, shall appoint a Motorcyclist Advisory Council to coordinate with and advise the Administrator on infrastructure issues of concern to motorcyclists, including—
(1)Barrier design;
(2)Road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and
(3)The architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies.” In addition, section 1914 specifies the membership of the council: “The Council shall consist of not more than 10 members of the motorcycling community with professional expertise in national motorcyclist safety advocacy, including—
(1)At least—
(A)One member recommended by a national motorcyclist association;
(B)One member recommended by a national motorcycle riders foundation;
(C)One representative of the National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators;
(D)Two members of State motorcyclists' organizations;
(E)One member recommended by a national organization that represents the builders of highway infrastructure;
(F)One member recommended by a national association that represents the traffic safety systems industry; and
(G)One member of a national safety organization; and
(2)At least one, and not more than two, motorcyclists who are traffic system design engineers or State transportation department officials.” To carry out this requirement, the FHWA published a notice of intent to form an advisory committee in the **Federal Register** on December 23, 2005 (70 FR 76353). This notice, consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), announced the establishment of the Council and invited comments and nominations for membership. The FHWA announced the ten members selected to the Council in the **Federal Register** on October 5, 2006 (71 FR 58903). An electronic copy of this document and the previous **Federal Register** notices associated with the MAC-FHWA can be downloaded through the Document Management System
(DMS)at: *http://dms.dot.gov/submit* and the Office of the Federal Register's home page at: *http://www.archives.gov/federal_register* . The FHWA anticipates that the MAC-FHWA will meet at least once a year, with meetings held in the Washington, DC, area and the FHWA will publish notices in the **Federal Register** to announce the times, dates, and locations of these meetings. Meetings of the Council are open to the public and time will be provided in each meeting's schedule for comments by members of the public. Attendance will necessarily be limited by the size of the meeting room. Members of the public may present oral or written comments at the meeting or may present written materials by providing copies to Ms. Fran Bents, Westat, 1650 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850-3195,
(240)314-7557, ten
(10)days prior to the meeting. The agenda topics for the meetings will include a discussion of the following issues:
(1)Barrier design;
(2)road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and
(3)the architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies. Conclusion The second meeting of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council to the Federal Highway Administration will be held on May 9-10, at the Sheraton Crystal City, 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on May 9 and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on May 10. (Authority: Section 1914 of Pub. L. 109-59; Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., App. II § 1.) Issued on: April 20, 2007. James D. Ray, Acting Deputy Administrator. [FR Doc. 07-2056 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am]
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  • 21 CFR 1270.35
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  • 5 CFR 1320.3(b)(2)
  • 40 CFR 1506.6
  • 43 CFR 2650.7(d)
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  • 43 CFR 3422.2(a)
  • 30 CFR 206.250
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  • 5 CFR 1320.10
  • Pub. L. 104-13
  • 41 USC 351
  • Pub. L. 104-208
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  • Pub. L. 104-134
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  • 17 CFR 240.19
  • 15 USC 78(f)(b)
  • 15 USC 78
  • Pub. L. 109-476
  • Pub. L. 109-497
  • Pub. L. 110-5
  • Pub. L. 109-59
  • 119 Stat. 1144
  • Pub. L. 92-463
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