Notices. Notice of Availability of finding of no significant impact and environmental assessment

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BILLING CODE 3410-11-M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Notice of Availability of Finding of No Significant Impact and Environmental Assessment for Use of NRCS Conservation Practices To Address Natural Resource Concerns on Non-Federal Lands in the New England States and New York AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. ACTION: Notice of Availability of finding of no significant impact and environmental assessment.

SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended; the Council of Environmental Quality Guidelines (40 CFR Part 650); and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Regulations (7 CFR Part 650); the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice that an environmental assessment

(EA)has been prepared for the use of NRCS conservation practices to address natural resource concerns on non-federal lands in the New England States and New York. The environmental assessment of this federally assisted action indicates that the provision of financial assistance to implement common conservation practices identified within the EA will not result in significant individual or cumulative impacts on the quality of the human environment, particularly when focusing on the significant adverse impacts that NEPA is intended to help decision makers avoid and mitigate against. As a result of these findings, Ms. Margo L. Wallace (Connecticut), Ms. Joyce Swartzendruber (Maine), Ms. Christine Clarke (Massachusetts), Mr. George Cleek, IV, (New Hampshire), Mr. Ron Alvarado (New York), Ms. Roylene Rides at the Door (Rhode Island), and Ms. Judith M. Doerner (Vermont), State Conservationists, have made a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and determined that the preparation and review of an environmental impact statement are not required. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Joyce Swartzendruber, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 967 Illinois Avenue, Suite 3, Bangor, ME 04401. Telephone 207-990-9100 extension#3. Single copies of the EA or additional information on matters related to this **Federal Register** Notice, may be obtained by contacting Ms. Joyce Swartzendruber at the above address or Web site at: *ftp://ftp-fc.sc.egov.usda.gov/ENTSC/Outgoing/FONSI_and_Regional_EA.pdf.* Comments can be posted online at the *www.regulations.gov* Web site or mailed to the above address. Comments must be received no later than 30 days after this notice is published. DATES: To ensure consideration, comments on the EA and FONSI must be received or post-marked on or before 30 days from publication on this EA and FONSI in the **Federal Register** . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: No administrative action on implementation of the proposal will be taken until 30 days after the date of this publication in the **Federal Register** . Dated: April 30, 2007. Joyce A. Swartzendruber, State Conservationist, Maine. [FR Doc. E7-8790 Filed 5-7-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-16-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [Order No. 1511] Grant of Authority for Subzone Status, Academy Sports and Outdoors (Apparel, Footwear, and Sporting Goods), Katy and Brookshire, Texas Pursuant to its authority under the Foreign-Trade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order: *Whereas* , the Foreign-Trade Zones Act provides for ”. . . the establishment . . . of foreign-trade zones in ports of entry of the United States, to expedite and encourage foreign commerce, and for other purposes,” and authorizes the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to grant to qualified corporations the privilege of establishing foreign-trade zones in or adjacent to U.S. Customs ports of entry; *Whereas* , the Board's regulations (15 CFR Part 400) provide for the establishment of special-purpose subzones when existing zone facilities cannot serve the specific use involved, and when the activity results in a significant public benefit and is in the public interest; *Whereas* , the Port of Houston Authority, grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone 84, has made application for authority to establish special-purpose subzone status at the apparel, footwear, and sporting goods warehousing and distribution facilities of Academy Sports and Outdoors in Katy and Brookshire, Texas (Docket 22-2006, filed 6-13-2006); *Whereas* , notice inviting public comment was given in the **Federal Register** (71 FR 35612, 6-21-2006); and, *Whereas* , the Board adopts the findings and recommendations of the examiner's report, and finds that the requirements of the FTZ Act and Board's regulations are satisfied, and that approval of the application is in the public interest; *Now, therefore* , the Board hereby grants authority for subzone status for activity related to apparel, footwear, and sporting goods warehousing and distribution at the Academy Sports and Outdoors facilities located in Katy and Brookshire, Texas (Subzone 84S), as described in the application and **Federal Register** notice, and subject to the FTZ Act and the Board's regulations, including Section 400.28. Signed at Washington, DC, this 30th day of April 2007. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Import Administration, Alternate Chairman, Foreign-Trade Zones Board. Attest: Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-8791 Filed 5-7-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration (C-580-857) Notice of Amended Preliminary Countervailing Duty Determination: Coated Free Sheet Paper from the Republic of Korea AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On April 9, 2007, the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) published in the **Federal Register** the notice of preliminary affirmative countervailing duty determination in the investigation of coated free sheet (“CFS”) paper from the Republic of Korea (“Korea”). We are amending our preliminary determination to correct ministerial errors discovered with respect to the countervailing duty rate calculation for Hansol Paper Co., Ltd. (“Hansol”). This correction also affects the countervailing duty rate applied to all other companies not individually investigated. EFFECTIVE DATE: May 8, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maura Jeffords or Robert Copyak, AD/CVD Operations, Office 3, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 4014, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-3146 and

(202)482-2209, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On April 9, 2007, we published in the **Federal Register** the preliminary determination that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of CFS paper from Korea, as provided in section 703 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”). *See Coated Free Sheet Paper From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination* , 72 FR 17507 (April 9, 2007). On April 9, 2007, Hansol filed timely allegations of significant ministerial errors contained in the Department's preliminary determination. After reviewing the allegations, we have determined that the preliminary determination included significant ministerial errors. Therefore, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(e), we have made changes, as described below, to the preliminary determination. Scope of Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation includes coated free sheet paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes. Coated free sheet paper is produced from not-more-than 10 percent by weight mechanical or combined chemical/mechanical fibers. Coated free sheet paper is coated with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating. Coated free sheet paper may be surface-colored, surface-decorated, printed (except as described below), embossed, or perforated. The subject merchandise includes single- and double-side-coated free sheet paper; coated free sheet paper in both sheet or roll form; and is inclusive of all weights, brightness levels, and finishes. The terms “wood free” or “art” paper may also be used to describe the imported product. Excluded from the scope are:

(1)coated free sheet paper that is imported printed with final content printed text or graphics;

(2)base paper to be sensitized for use in photography; and

(3)paper containing by weight 25 percent or more cotton fiber. Coated free sheet paper is classifiable under subheadings 4810.13.1900, 4810.13.2010, 4810.13.2090, 4810.13.5000, 4810.13.7040, 4810.14.1900, 4810.14.2010, 4810.14.2090, 4810.14.5000, 4810.14.7040, 4810.19.1900, 4810.19.2010, and 4810.19.2090 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”). While HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, our written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Analysis of Alleged Significant Ministerial Errors A ministerial error is defined in 19 CFR 351.224(f) as “an error in addition, subtraction, or other arithmetic function, clerical error resulting from inaccurate copying, duplication, or the like, and any other similar type of unintentional error which the Secretary considers ministerial.” With respect to preliminary determinations, 19 CFR 351.224(e) provides that the Department “will analyze any comments received and, if appropriate, correct any significant ministerial error by amending the preliminary determination. . . .” A significant ministerial error is defined as an error, the correction of which, singly or in combination with other errors, would result in

(1)a change of at least five absolute percentage points in, but not less than 25 percent of, the countervailable subsidy rate calculated in the original (erroneous) preliminary determination; or

(2)a difference between a countervailable subsidy rate of zero (or *de minimis* ) and a countervailable subsidy rate of greater than *de minimis* or vice versa. *See* 19 CFR 351.224(g). We have determined that the preliminary determination contained “significant” ministerial errors with respect to Hansol. As a result, the Department is publishing this amendment to its preliminary determination pursuant to 19 CFR 351.224(e). Amended Preliminary Determination Because the combined errors alleged by Hansol regarding the countervailable subsidy rate calculation for Hansol were significant, we have amended the preliminary countervailing duty rate calculations for Hansol. *See* Memorandum to Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, from the Team, AD/CVD Operations, Office 3, regarding Allegations of Ministerial Errors in the Calculations for the Preliminary Determination, dated April 30, 2007. 1 In addition, we have amended the “All Others” rate applicable to companies that were not individually investigated. As a result of corrections of ministerial errors, the countervailable subsidy rates are as follows: 1 This public document is available on the public record in the Department's Central Records Unit (room B-099). Producer/Exporter Original Subsidy Rate Amended Subsidy Rate EN Paper 0.08 ad valorem 0.08 ad valorem Hansol 1.76 ad valorem 0.89 ad valorem Kyesung (and its affiliate Namhan) 0.59 ad valorem 0.59 ad valorem Moorim (and its affiliate Moorim SP) 0.04 ad valorem 0.04 ad valorem All Others Rate 1.76 ad valorem de minimis The collection of bonds or cash deposits and suspension of liquidation will be revised accordingly and parties will be notified of this determination, in accordance with section 703(d) and

(f)of the Act. Specifically, since the amended preliminary determination is negative, we are directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) to terminate suspension of liquidation of all entries of the subject merchandise from Korea. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 703(f) of the Act, we have notified the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) of our amended preliminary determination. If our final determination is affirmative, the ITC will make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports of CFS paper, or sales (or the likelihood of sales) for importation, of the subject merchandise within 75 days of our final determination. This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 703(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.224(e). Dated: April 30, 2007. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E7-8792 Filed 5-7-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [Docket No. 070426092-7092-01; I.D. 043007B] Program for Professional Development of Educators in Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences AGENCY: Office of Education (OED), Office of the Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (USEC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of funding availability. SUMMARY: NOAA's Office of Education

(OED)is requesting applications to establish an institutional award for the purpose of supporting a professional development program for pre-service and in-service educators that is designed to support NOAA's mission by improving their knowledge of atmospheric and ocean sciences. The successful project will be national in scale with implementation on a local level. The project will include distance-learning and face-to-face components and allow teachers to earn graduate-level credit-hours from an accredited university in the United States. The project will involve NOAA scientists and other members of the scientific community. The successful project will build upon existing professional development courses; employ vetted classroom instructional materials; use web-based technology as a means to deliver cutting-edge scientific content directly to their target audience; and enhance teachers' ability to extract information from the web. It is anticipated that the final recommendation for funding under this announcement will be made by June 30, 2007, and that the project funded under this announcement will have a start date no earlier than September 15, 2007. DATES: The application must be received by 5 p.m., EDT June 7, 2007. ADDRESSES: Full applications must be submitted either through Grants.gov or as a paper application to: ATTN: Grants Competition Manager, NOAA Office of Education, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave, NW., HCHB Room 6863, Washington, DC 20230. Please note: Hard copies submitted via the U.S. Postal Service can take up to 4 weeks to reach this office; applicants are recommended to send hard copies via expedited shipping methods ( *e.g.* , Airborne Express, DHL, FedEx, UPS) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Schoedinger at *sarah.schoedinger@noaa.gov* , telephone 704-370-3528 or Alyssa Gundersen at *Alyssa.Gundersen@noaa.gov* , telephone 202-482-3739. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOAA's Office of Education

(OED)is requesting applications to establish an institutional award for the purpose of supporting an ongoing professional development program in the fields of atmospheric and ocean sciences for pre-service and in-service educators. The intent of this award is to establish and maintain a long-term partnership between NOAA and the recipient organization. The goals of this project must meet OED's long-term goals and objectives common to the programmatic needs of both parties by employing the relevant strategies articulated in the NOAA Education Plan ( *http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/NOAA_Ed_Plan.pdf* ). Proposed projects should include components designed to improve teachers' understanding of the Earth System through ocean and/or atmospheric studies, incorporate existing NOAA data and educational materials, and include realistic and relevant inquiry-based learning experiences using on-line data products. Proposed projects should address one or more of the goals articulated in the NOAA Education Plan, build upon existing professional development programs, involve partnerships among academic institutions and professional scientific organizations, and have an evaluation that both monitors the quality of the experience for the participants and also the impact of the program on the participants. Projects should be designed to generate and sustain a network of educators that allows for rapid, but sustainable program growth during the project period. Projects should also ensure that the content learned in the professional development courses is implemented in the classroom. The successful project will: —Include distance-learning and face-to-face components; —Allow teachers to earn graduate-level credit-hours from an accredited university in the United States; —Involve NOAA scientists and other members of the scientific community; —Build upon existing professional development courses; —Employ vetted classroom instructional materials; —Use web-based technology as a means to deliver cutting-edge scientific content directly to their target audience; and —Enhance teachers' ability to extract information from the web. It is anticipated that the final recommendation for funding under this announcement will be made by June 30, 2007, and that the project funded under this announcement will have a start date no earlier than September 15, 2007. Electronic Access The full text of the full funding opportunity announcement for this OED program can be accessed via the Grants.gov web site. That announcement will also be available at the NOAA Web site: *http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/funding_opps.html* or by contacting the program officials identified under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Applicants must comply with all requirements contained in the full funding opportunity announcement. This **Federal Register** notice is available through the NOAA home page at: *http://www.noaa.gov/* . *Statutory Authority:* 15 U.S.C. 1540. *CFDA:* 11.469, Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects. *Funding Availability:* NOAA anticipates the availability, contingent upon appropriations, of approximately $3,000,000 of Federal financial assistance total over the five year period of FY 2007 to FY 2011 for an institutional award that will support professional development of educators related to improving their knowledge of atmospheric and ocean sciences. Approximately $600,000 will be available annually for the five year award period. Only one award in the form of a grant or cooperative agreement will be made. NOAA will only consider projects that have a duration of 5 years. The total Federal amount for all years that may be requested from NOAA for the direct and indirect costs of the proposed project shall not exceed $600,000 annually. The minimum Federal amount that must be requested from NOAA per year for the direct and indirect costs is $300,000. Applications requesting Federal support from NOAA of less than $300,000 total or more than $600,000 annually for 5 years will not be considered for funding. The amount of funding available through this announcement will be dependent upon the final appropriations for FY 2007 through FY 2011. Publication of this notice does not oblige the Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC/NOAA) to award any specific project or to obligate any available funds. If an applicant incurs any costs prior to receiving an award agreement approved by an authorized NOAA Grants Officer, the applicant would do so solely at one's own risk of such costs not being included under the award. The exact amount of funds that may be awarded will be determined in pre-award negotiations between the applicant and NOAA representatives. *Eligibility:* Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, other nonprofits, and state, local and Indian tribal governments in the United States. For-profit organizations, individuals not affiliated with an eligible organization, foreign institutions, foreign organizations and foreign government agencies are not eligible to apply. Federal agencies are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this announcement, but may be project partners. The Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC/NOAA) is strongly committed to increasing the participation of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), *i.e.* , Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal colleges and universities, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian institutions, and institutions that work in underserved communities. Institutions may submit only one application to this funding opportunity. *Cost Sharing Requirements:* There are no cost-sharing requirements. *Evaluation and Selection Procedures:* The general evaluation criteria and selection factors that apply to applications to this funding opportunity are summarized below. Further information about the evaluation criteria and selection factors can be found in the full funding opportunity announcement. Evaluation Criteria for Projects: 1. *Importance and/or relevance and applicability of proposed project to the program goals:* This ascertains whether there is intrinsic value in the proposed work and/or relevance to NOAA, federal, regional, State, or local activities. 2. *Technical/scientific merit:* This assesses whether the approach is technically sound and/or innovative, if the methods are appropriate, and whether there are clear project goals and objectives. 3. *Overall qualifications of applicants:* This ascertains whether the applicant possesses the necessary education, experience, training, facilities, and administrative resources to accomplish the project. 4. *Project costs:* The Budget is evaluated to determine if it is realistic and commensurate with the project needs and time-frame. 5. *Outreach and education:* NOAA assesses whether this project provides a focused and effective education and outreach strategy regarding NOAA's mission to protect the Nation's natural resources. Review and Selection Process Upon receipt of an application by NOAA, an initial administrative review will be conducted to determine compliance with requirements and completeness of the application. All applications that meet the minimum eligibility requirements and that are ascertained to be complete will be evaluated and scored by independent reviewers. The reviews will be conducted by a panel of individuals, who may be government or non-government representatives, each having relevant expertise. The reviewers will score each proposal using the evaluation criteria and relative weights provided above. The individual reviewers' ratings will be averaged for each application to establish rank order. No consensus advice will be given by the review panel. The Program Officer will neither vote nor score applications as part of the review panel nor participate in discussion of the merits of any proposal. The Program Officer will make his/her recommendations for funding based on rank order and the selection factors listed below to the Selecting Official for the final funding decision. Selection Factors for Projects The panel review ratings shall establish the rank order that the Selecting Official will use for final recommendation to the NOAA Grants Officer. The Selecting Official shall award in the rank order unless the proposal is justified to be selected out of rank order based upon one or more of the following factors: 1. Availability of funding. 2. Balance/distribution of funds: a. Geographically b. By type of institutions c. By type of partners d. By research areas e. By project types 3. Whether this project duplicates other projects funded or considered for funding by NOAA or other Federal agencies. 4. Program priorities and policy factors. 5. Applicant's prior award performance. 6. Partnerships and/or Participation of targeted groups. 7. Adequacy of information necessary for NOAA staff to make a NEPA determination and draft necessary documentation before recommendations for funding are made to the Grants Officer. Intergovernmental Review Applications under this program are not subject to Executive Order 12372, ”Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” Limitation of Liability In no event will NOAA or the Department of Commerce be responsible for proposal preparation costs if these programs fail to receive funding or are cancelled because of other agency priorities. Publication of this announcement does not oblige NOAA to award any specific project or to obligate any available funds. National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)NOAA must analyze the potential environmental impacts, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), for applicant projects or proposals which are seeking NOAA federal funding opportunities. Detailed information on NOAA compliance with NEPA can be found at the following NOAA NEPA Web site: *http://www.nepa.noaa.gov/,* including our NOAA Administrative Order 216-6 for NEPA, *http://www.nepa.noaa.gov/NAO216_6_TOC.pdf* , and the Council on Environmental Quality implementation regulations, *http://ceq.eh.doe.gov/nepa/regs/ceq/toc_ceq.htm* . Consequently, as part of an applicant's package, and under their description of their program activities, applicants are required to provide detailed information on the activities to be conducted, locations, sites, species and habitat to be affected, possible construction activities, and any environmental concerns that may exist ( *e.g.* , the use and disposal of hazardous or toxic chemicals, introduction of non-indigenous species, impacts to endangered and threatened species, aquaculture projects, and impacts to coral reef systems). In addition to providing specific information that will serve as the basis for any required impact analyses, applicants may also be requested to assist NOAA in drafting of an environmental assessment, if NOAA determines an assessment is required. Applicants will also be required to cooperate with NOAA in identifying feasible measures to reduce or avoid any identified adverse environmental impacts of their proposal. The failure to do so shall be grounds for not selecting an application. In some cases if additional information is required after an application is selected, funds can be withheld by the Grants Officer under a special award condition requiring the recipient to submit additional environmental compliance information sufficient to enable NOAA to make an assessment on any impacts that a project may have on the environment. The Department of Commerce Pre-Award Notification Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements The Department of Commerce Pre-Award Notification Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements contained in the **Federal Register** notice of December 30, 2004 (69 FR 78389), are applicable to this solicitation. Paperwork Reduction Act This document contains collection-of-information requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The use of Standard Forms 424, 424A, 424B, and SF-LLL and CD-346 has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)under the respective control numbers 0348-0043, 0348-0044, 0348-0040, 0348-0046, and 0605-0001. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the PRA unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number. Executive Order 12866 This notice has been determined to be not significant for purposes of Executive Order 12866. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) It has been determined that this notice does not contain policies with Federalism implications as that term is defined in Executive Order 13132. Administrative Procedure Act/Regulatory Flexibility Act Prior notice and an opportunity for public comment are not required by the Administrative Procedure Act or any other law for rules concerning public property, loans, grants, benefits, and contracts (5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2)). Because notice and opportunity for comment are not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other law, the analytical requirements for the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 *et seq.* ) are inapplicable. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis has not been prepared. Dated: May 2, 2007. Daniel Clever, Deputy Director, NOAA Acquisitions and Grants, U.S. Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. E7-8715 Filed 5-7-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-12-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [Docket No. 070419090-7090-01; I.D. 050107B ] Program for Technology-based Experiential Learning in Science for Grades 4-9 Students and Teachers AGENCY: Office of Education (OED), Office of the Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (USEC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of funding availability. SUMMARY: NOAA's Office of Education

(OED)is requesting applications for a technology-based science experiential learning program to impact 4th through 9th grade students and teachers. One award will be made for a project five years in duration. The successful project will draw heavily on NOAA marine scientific resources as well as an existing set of vetted educational products. The project should feature print materials for students and teachers, multimedia products, out-of-the classroom activities and incorporate on-line elements such as live chat, podcasts or computer simulations to provide students with access to scientists and promote inquiry-based learning. A successful applicant will have extensive partnerships with NOAA, as well as other Federal, local, and private organizations. It is anticipated that final recommendations for funding under this announcement will be made by June 30, 2007, and that projects funded under this announcement will have a start date no earlier than September 15, 2007. DATES: The deadline for applications is 5 p.m., EDT June 7, 2007. ADDRESSES: Full applications must be submitted either through *Grants.gov* or as a paper application to: ATTN: Grants Competition Manager, NOAA Office of Education, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave, NW., HCHB Room 6863, Washington, DC 20230. Please note: Hard copies submitted via the U.S. Postal Service can take up to 4 weeks to reach this office; applicants are recommended to send hard copies via expedited shipping methods ( *e.g.* , Airborne Express, DHL, Fed Ex, UPS). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Schoedinger at *sarah.schoedinger@noaa.gov* , telephone 704-370-3528 or Alyssa Gundersen at *alyssa.gundersen@noaa.gov* , telephone 202-482-3739. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOAA's Office of Education

(OED)is requesting applications for a technology-based science experiential learning program, with interdisciplinary connections to math and other disciplines, for 4th through 9th grade students and teachers. The successful project will draw heavily on NOAA scientific research, personnel, facilities and educational resources to reach classroom students and their teachers in the United States. The project should feature print materials for students and teachers, multimedia products, out-of-the classroom activities and incorporate on-line elements such as live chat, podcasts or computer simulations to provide students with access to scientists and promote inquiry-based learning. The project should provide an online platform that allows teachers to create customized lesson plans based on the proposed curriculum, to develop assessments aligned to their local standards, to create reports on the use and impact of each program element. Additionally, the project will allow teachers both onsite and online to earn graduate-level credit-hours from an accredited university in the United States. All projects shall employ the strategies articulated in the NOAA Education Plan ( *http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/NOAA_Ed_Plan.pdf* ). A successful applicant will have extensive partnerships with NOAA, as well as other Federal, local, and private organizations. The applicant or project partners should be highly experienced in developing and employing telepresence technology and delivering programming to the scientific and educational communities as well as the general public. It is anticipated that final recommendations for funding under this announcement will be made by June 30, 2007, and that projects funded under this announcement will have a start date no earlier than September 15, 2007. Electronic Access The full text of the full funding opportunity announcement for this OED program can be accessed via the Grants.gov web site. That announcement will also be available at the NOAA Web site: *http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/funding_opps.html* or by contacting the program officials identified under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Applicants must comply with all requirements contained in the full funding opportunity announcement. This **Federal Register** notice is available through the NOAA home page at: *http://www.noaa.gov/* . *Statutory Authority:* 15 U.S.C. 1540. *CFDA:* 11.469, Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects. Funding Availability NOAA anticipates the availability, contingent upon appropriations, of approximately $2,000,000 of Federal financial assistance in FY 2007 for a technology-based experiential learning program for 4th through 9th grade students and teachers. One award in the form of a grant will be made. NOAA will only consider projects that have a duration of 5 years. The total Federal amount for all years that may be requested from NOAA for the direct and indirect costs of the proposed project shall not exceed $12,500,000 for 5 years. Applications requesting Federal support from NOAA of less than $1,000,000 total or more than $12,500,000 total will not be considered for funding through this announcement. The amount of funding available through this announcement will be dependent upon the final appropriations for FY 2007 through FY 2011. Publication of this notice does not oblige the Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC/NOAA) to award any specific project or to obligate any available funds. If an applicant incurs any costs prior to receiving an award agreement signed by an authorized NOAA Grants Officer, the applicant would do so solely at their own risk of such costs not being included under the award. The exact amount of funds that may be awarded will be determined in pre-award negotiations between the applicant and NOAA representatives. Eligibility Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, other nonprofits, and state, local and Indian tribal governments in the United States. For-profit organizations, individuals not affiliated with an eligible organization, foreign institutions, foreign organizations and foreign government agencies are not eligible to apply. Federal agencies are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this announcement, but may be project partners. The Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC/NOAA) is strongly committed to increasing the participation of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), *i.e.* , Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal colleges and universities, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian institutions, and institutions that work in underserved communities. Institutions may submit only one application to this funding opportunity. Cost Sharing Requirements There are no cost-sharing requirements. Evaluation and Selection Procedures The general evaluation criteria and selection factors that apply to full applications to this funding opportunity are summarized below. The evaluation criteria for full applications will have different weights and details. Further information about the evaluation criteria and selection factors can be found in the full funding opportunity announcement. Evaluation Criteria for Projects *1. Importance and/or relevance and applicability of proposed project to the program goals:* This ascertains whether there is intrinsic value in the proposed work and/or relevance to NOAA, Federal, regional, State, or local activities. *2. Technical/scientific merit:* This assesses whether the approach is technically sound and/or innovative, if the methods are appropriate, and whether there are clear project goals and objectives. *3. Overall qualifications of applicants:* This ascertains whether the applicant possesses the necessary education, experience, training, facilities, and administrative resources to accomplish the project. *4. Project costs:* The Budget is evaluated to determine if it is realistic and commensurate with the project needs and time-frame. *5. Outreach and education:* NOAA assesses whether this project provides a focused and effective education and outreach strategy regarding NOAA's mission to protect the Nation's natural resources. Review and Selection Process Upon receipt of an application by NOAA, an initial administrative review will be conducted to determine compliance with requirements and completeness of the application. All applications that meet the minimum eligibility requirements and that are ascertained to be complete will be evaluated and scored by independent reviewers. The reviews will be conducted by a panel of individuals, who may be government or non-government representatives, each having relevant expertise. The reviewers will score each proposal using the evaluation criteria and relative weights provided above. The individual reviewers' ratings will be averaged for each application to establish rank order. No consensus advice will be given by the review panel. The Program Officer will neither vote nor score applications as part of the review panel nor participate in discussion of the merits of any proposal. The Program Officer will make his/her recommendations for funding based on rank order and the selection factors listed below to the Selecting Official for the final funding decision. Selection Factors for Projects The panel review ratings shall establish the rank order that the Selecting Official will use for final recommendation to the NOAA Grants Officer. The Selecting Official shall award in the rank order unless the proposal is justified to be selected out of rank order based upon one or more of the following factors: 1. Availability of funding. 2. Balance/distribution of funds: a. Geographically b. By type of institutions c. By type of partners d. By research areas e. By project types 3. Whether this project duplicates other projects funded or considered for funding by NOAA or other Federal agencies. 4. Program priorities and policy factors. 5. Applicant's prior award performance. 6. Partnerships and/or participation of targeted groups. 7. Adequacy of information necessary for NOAA staff to make a NEPA determination and draft necessary documentation before recommendations for funding are made to the Grants Officer. Intergovernmental Review Applications under this program are not subject to Executive Order 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” Limitation of Liability In no event will NOAA or the Department of Commerce be responsible for proposal preparation costs if these programs fail to receive funding or are cancelled because of other agency priorities. Publication of this announcement does not obligate NOAA to award any specific project or to obligate any available funds. National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)NOAA must analyze the potential environmental impacts, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), for applicant projects or proposals which are seeking NOAA federal funding opportunities. Detailed information on NOAA compliance with NEPA can be found at the following NOAA NEPA Web site: *http://www.nepa.noaa.gov/* , including our NOAA Administrative Order 216-6 for NEPA, *http://www.nepa.noaa.gov/NAO216_6_TOC.pdf* , and the Council on Environmental Quality implementation regulations, *http://ceq.eh.doe.gov/nepa/regs/ceq/toc_ceq.htm* . Consequently, as part of an applicant's package, and under their description of their program activities, applicants are required to provide detailed information on the activities to be conducted, locations, sites, species and habitat to be affected, possible construction activities, and any environmental concerns that may exist ( *e.g.* , the use and disposal of hazardous or toxic chemicals, introduction of non-indigenous species, impacts to endangered and threatened species, aquaculture projects, and impacts to coral reef systems). In addition to providing specific information that will serve as the basis for any required impact analyses, applicants may also be requested to assist NOAA in drafting of an environmental assessment, if NOAA determines an assessment is required. Applicants will also be required to cooperate with NOAA in identifying feasible measures to reduce or avoid any identified adverse environmental impacts of their proposal. The failure to do so shall be grounds for not selecting an application. In some cases if additional information is required after an application is selected, funds can be withheld by the Grants Officer under a special award condition requiring the recipient to submit additional environmental compliance information sufficient to enable NOAA to make an assessment on any impacts that a project may have on the environment. The Department of Commerce Pre-award Notification Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements The Department of Commerce Pre-Award Notification Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements contained in the **Federal Register** notice of December 30, 2004 (69 FR 78389), are applicable to this solicitation. Paperwork Reduction Act This document contains collection-of-information requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The use of Standard Forms 424, 424A, 424B, and SF-LLL and CD-346 has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)under the respective control numbers 0348-0043, 0348-0044, 0348-0040, 0348-0046, and 0605-0001. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the PRA unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number. Executive Order 12866 This notice has been determined to be not significant for purposes of Executive Order 12866. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) It has been determined that this notice does not contain policies with Federalism implications as that term is defined in Executive Order 13132. Administrative Procedure Act/Regulatory Flexibility Act Prior notice and an opportunity for public comment are not required by the Administrative Procedure Act or any other law for rules concerning public property, loans, grants, benefits, and contracts (5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2)). Because notice and opportunity for comment are not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other law, the analytical requirements for the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 *et seq.* ) are inapplicable. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis has not been prepared. Dated: May 2, 2007. Daniel L. Clever, Deputy Director, NOAA Acquisitions and Grants, U.S. Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. E7-8714 Filed 5-7-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-12-P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the “Corporation”), has submitted a public information collection request

(ICR)entitled the Peer Reviewer Application Instructions 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). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, Ms. Vielka Garibaldi, at

(202)606-6886, ( *vgaribaldi@cns.gov* ). Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call at

(202)565-2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the information collection activity, to the Office of information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB Desk Office for the Corporation for National and Community Service, by any of the following two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in this **Federal Register** .

(1)*By fax to:*

(202)395-6974, Attention: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; and

(2)*Electronically by e-mail to: Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Corporation, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the Corporation's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Propose ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. Comments A 60-day public comment Notice was published in the **Federal Register** on February 1, 2007. This comment period ended on April 2, 2007; no comments were received from this notice. *Description:* The Corporation is seeking approval of the Peer Reviewer Application Instructions form which will be used by Grant Review Specialists in the Office of Grant Policy and Operations to select peer reviewers and facilitators for each grant competition. All individuals interested in applying as peer reviewers or facilitators of the peer review panels will be required to complete an electronic application. The current application is due to expire on October 31, 2007. Modifications include instructions related to log-in into eGrants and enhancements to the personal profile, contact information section, and areas of expertise. *Type of Review:* Renewal. *Agency:* Corporation for National and Community Service. *Title:* Peer Reviewer Application. *OMB Number:* 3045-0090. *Agency Number:* None. *Affected Public:* Individuals who are interested in serving as peer reviewers or peer review panel facilitators. *Total Respondents:* 2,500. *Frequency:* One

(1)time and updates as needed. *Average Time per Response:* 40 minutes. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 1,666 hours. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* None. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance):* None. Dated: April 17, 2007. Marlene Zakai, Director, Office of Grants Policy and Operation. [FR Doc. E7-8713 Filed 5-7-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050-$$-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Surplus Properties; Notice AGENCY: Department of the Army; DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice provides information regarding the properties that have been determined surplus to the United States needs in accordance with the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, Public Law 101-510, as amended, and the 2005 Base Closure and Realignment Commission Report, as approved, and following screening with Federal agencies and Department of Defense components. This Notice amends the Notice published in the **Federal Register** (71 FR 26930) on May 9, 2006. DATES: Effective May 8, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Headquarters, Department of the Army, Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management, Base Realignment and Closure Division, *Attn:* BAIM-BD, 600 Army Pentagon, Washington DC 20310-0600.

(703)601-2418. For information regarding a specified property listed below, contact the Army BRAC Division at *ArmyBRAC2005@hqda.army.mil* or at the mailing address above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, as amended, and other public benefit conveyance authorities, this surplus property may be available for conveyance to State and local governments and other eligible entities for public benefit purposes. Notices of interest from representatives of the homeless, and other interested parties located in the vicinity of any listed surplus property should be submitted to the Local Redevelopment Authority

(LRA)listed on the Office of Economic Adjustment Web site: *http://www.oea.gov/oeaweb.nsf/LRA?readform.* Some of the surplus properties do not have a currently recognized LRA and therefore can not accept notices of interest. If no LRLA is listed, homeless and other interest parties may send a request to the Army at the e-mail address listed above to be notified once a LRA is recognized. The properties are listed by State. Additional information for these of any Army BRAC 2005 plus property may be found at *http://www.hqda.army.mil/acsimweb/brac/braco.htm.* Surplus Property List 1. Addition Arkansas Camden—Camden USARC, 2185 Highway 79 NW; A LRA has not yet been recognized. Connecticut New Haven—SGT George D. Libby USARC, 200 Wintergreen Avenue; A LRA has not yet been recognized. New York Bronx—SGT Joseph E. Muller USARC, 555 East 238th Street; A LRA has not yet been recognized. Pennsylvania Scranton—CSM Samuel P. Serrenti Memorial USARC, 1801 Pine Street; A LRA has not yet been recognized. Washington Everett—MAJ David P. Oswald USARC, 1110 Rainer Avenue; A LRA has not yet been recognized. Wisconsin Madison—Truman Olson USARC, 1402 South Park Street; A LRA has not been recognized. 2. Correction Tennessee Chattanooga—Chattanooga (Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant) USARC (BLDG 228) 6703d Bonny Oaks Dive; Notice corrects surplus acreage from 15 acres to one acre. A LRA Has not yet been recognized. Authority: This action is authorized by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, Title XXIX of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991, Pub. L. 101-510; the Base Closure Community Redevelopment and Homeless Assistance Act of 1994, Pub. L. 103-421; the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, Division B of Pub. L. 103-106; and 10 U.S.C. 113. Dated: April 27, 2007. William T. Birney, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations and H Housing). [FR Doc. 07-2262 Filed 5-7-07; 8:45 am]

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