Notices. Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel FLYING CARPET

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BILLING CODE 4910-22-M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD-2007-28333] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel FLYING CARPET. SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances.

A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD-2007-28333 at *http://dms.dot.gov* . Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR Part 388 (68 FR 23084;

April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR Part 388.

DATES: Submit comments on or before July 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2007-28333. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at *http://dmses.dot.gov/submit/* . All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://dms.dot.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21-203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel FLYING CARPET is: *Intended Use:* “Non-Bareboat Charters, Whale Watching, Offshore Sailing Training, Onboard Maritime Electronics and Communications Training.” *Geographic Region:* “Columbia River and Pacific Coastwise out no more than 75 miles.

” Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the **Federal Register** published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78) or you may visit *http://dms.dot.gov* . Dated: May 30, 2007. By order of the Maritime Administrator.

Daron T. Threet, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E7-11055 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD-2007-28335] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel MISTRESS. SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances.

A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD-2007-28335 at *http://dms.dot.gov* . Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR Part 388 (68 FR 23084;

DATES: Submit comments on or before July 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2007-28335. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at *http://dmses.dot.gov/submit/* . All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://dms.dot.go* v. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21-203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel MISTRESS is: *Intended Use:* “Day sailing charters, 6 passengers or less.” *Geographic Region:* “Florida Keys and Key West.

Daron T. Threet, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E7-11060 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD-2007-28334] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel ORION. SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances.

A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD-2007-28334 at *http://dms.dot.gov* . Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR Part 388 (68 FR 23084;

DATES: Submit comments on or before July 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2007-28334. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at *http://dmses.dot.gov/submit/* . All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://dms.dot.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21-203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel ORION is: *Intended Use:* “Hourly or daily sailing.” *Geographic Region:* “New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island” Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).

You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the **Federal Register** published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78) or you may visit *http://dms.dot.gov* . Dated: May 30, 2007. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Daron T. Threet, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E7-11058 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD-2007-28332] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY:

Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel SEAHORSE. SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD.

The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD-2007-28332 at *http://dms.dot.gov.* Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted.

Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR Part 388. EFFECTIVE DATES: Submit comments on or before July 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2007-28332. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the U.S.

Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at *http://dmses.dot.gov/submit/.* All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://dms.dot.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21-203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel SEAHORSE is: *Intended Use:* “Sightseeing, Sport Fishing, Charter.” *Geographic Region:* “Southern California, from Point Conception to the Mexican Border.” Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).

You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the **Federal Register** published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78) or you may visit *http://dms.dot.gov.* Dated: May 30, 2007. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Daron T. Threet, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E7-11053 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD-2007-28331] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY:

Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel SEGUE. SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD.

The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD-2007-28331 at *http://dms.dot.gov.* Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted.

Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388. DATES: Submit comments on or before July 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2007-28331. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the U.S.

Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at *http://dmses.dot.gov/submit/.* All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://dms.dot.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21-203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel SEGUE is: *Intended Use:* “Carry up to 6 passengers for hire on a classic designed sailboat. The vessel will always be under command by a USCG Licensed Captain with a Sailing Endorsement. Half day/Full day cruises, photography, special events, sunset cruises, with teaching and instruction in the art of sailing.

No fishing will take place at any time.” *Geographic Region:* “Washington State.” Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the **Federal Register** published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78) or you may visit *http://dms.dot.gov.* Dated:

May 30, 2007. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Daron T. Threet, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E7-11052 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD 2007 28337] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel SORRISA.

SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD-2007-28337 at *http://dms.dot.gov.* Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels.

If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388.

DATES: Submit comments on or before July 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2007-28337. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at *http://dmses.dot.gov/submit/.* All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://dms.dot.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21-203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel SORRISA is: *Intended Use:* “Passenger service in Portland Oregon.” *Geographic Region:* “Navigable waters of Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and California.

” Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the **Federal Register** published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78) or you may visit *http://dms.dot.gov.* Dated: May 30, 2007. By order of the Maritime Administrator.

Daron T. Threet, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E7-11043 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No: MARAD 2007 28338] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel TABASCO. SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances.

A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD 2007-28338 at *http://dms.dot.gov.* Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR Part 388 (68 FR 23084;

DATES: Submit comments on or before July 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2007 28338. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at *http://dmses.dot.gov/submit/.* All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://dms.dot.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21-203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel TABASCO is: *Intended Use:* “Charter for pleasure.” *Geographic Region:* “ME, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, including the Gulf, MS, AL, LA, TX.

” Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the **Federal Register** published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78) or you may visit *http://dms.dot.gov.* Dated: May 25, 2007. By order of the Maritime Administrator.

Daron T. Threet, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E7-11042 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD-2007-28336] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel XANTAO. SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances.

A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD-2007-28336 at *http://dms.dot.gov.* Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR Part 388 (68 FR 23084;

DATES: Submit comments on or before July 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2007-28336. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at *http://dmses.dot.gov/submit/.* All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.

An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at *http://dms.dot.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21-203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel XANTAO is: *Intended Use:* “Day charter uninspected 6 passenger 3 crew.” *Geographic Region:* “East Central Florida Coast.

” Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the **Federal Register** published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78) or you may visit *http://dms.dot.gov.* Dated: May 30, 2007. By order of the Maritime Administrator.

Daron T. Threet, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E7-11041 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Docket No. AB-1229X] Denver Regional Transportation District—Abandonment Exemption—in Denver and Jefferson Counties, CO The Denver Regional Transportation District

(RTD)has filed a notice of exemption under 49 CFR Part 1152 Subpart F— *Exempt Abandonments* to abandon a 5.7-mile line of railroad between milepost 0.60 and milepost 6.3 in Denver and Jefferson Counties, CO. The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Codes 80204, 80214, and 80215. 1 1 RTD originally filed its verified notice of exemption on May 7, 2007. However, the notice did not contain all of the information required under 49 CFR 1152.50. At the request of Board staff, on May 18, 2007, RTD filed a supplement to its notice. For purposes of this proceeding, the filing date will be considered to have been May 18, 2007, the date upon which the verified notice was complete. RTD has certified that:

(1)No local traffic has moved over the line for at least 2 years;

(2)although no overhead traffic has moved over the line for at least 2 years, any overhead traffic can be rerouted over other lines;

(3)no formal complaint filed by a user of rail service on the line (or a State or local government entity acting on behalf of such user) regarding cessation of service over the line either is pending with the Board or with any U.S. District Court or has been decided in favor of complainant within the 2-year period; and

(4)the requirements of 49 CFR 1105.7 (environmental reports), 49 CFR 1105.8 (historic report), 49 CFR 1105.11 (transmittal letter), 48 CFR 1105.12 (newspaper publication), and 49 CFR 1152.50(d)(1) (notice to governmental agencies) have been met. As a condition to this exemption, any employee adversely affected by the abandonment shall be protected under *Oregon Short Line R. Co.—Abandonment—Goshen,* 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). To address whether this condition adequately protects affected employees, a petition for partial revocation under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) must be filed. Provided no formal expression of intent to file an offer of financial assistance

(OFA)has been received, 2 this exemption will be effective on July 7, 2007, unless stayed pending reconsideration. 3 Petitions to stay that do not involve environmental issues, 4 formal expressions of intent to file an OFA under 49 CFR 1152.27(c)(2), 5 and trail use/rail banking requests under 49 CFR 1152.29 must be filed by June 18, 2007. Petitions to reopen or requests for public use conditions under 49 CFR 1152.28 must be filed by June 27, 2007, with: Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. 2 RTD seeks exemption from 49 U.S.C. 10904 (OFA procedures). The Board will address this request in a subsequent decision. 3 The earliest this transaction may be consummated is July 7, 2007. RTD originally indicated a consummation date of June 25, 2007. RTD has been informed by a Board staff member that consummation may not take place until July 7, 2007. 4 The Board will grant a stay if an informed decision on environmental issues (whether raised by a party or by the Board's Section of Environmental Analysis

(SEA)in its independent investigation) cannot be made before the exemption's effective date. *See Exemption of Out-of-Service Rail Lines,* 5 I.C.C.2d 377 (1989). Any request for a stay should be filed as soon as possible so that the Board may take appropriate action before the exemption's effective date. 5 Each OFA must be accompanied by the filing fee, which currently is set at $1,300. *See* 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25). A copy of any petition filed with the Board should be sent to RTD's representative: Charles A. Spitulnik, Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP, 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW., Suite 905, Washington, DC 20036. If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void *ab initio.* RTD has filed a combined environmental and historic report which addresses the effects, if any, of the abandonment on the environment and historic resources. SEA will issue an environmental assessment

(EA)by June 12, 2007. Interested persons may obtain a copy of the EA by writing to SEA (Room 1100, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC 20423-0001) or by calling SEA, at

(202)245-0305. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339]. Comments on environmental and historic preservation matters must be filed within 15 days after the EA becomes available to the public. Environmental, historic preservation, public use, or trail use/rail banking conditions will be imposed, where appropriate, in a subsequent decision. Pursuant to the provisions of 49 CFR 1152.29(e)(2), RTD shall file a notice of consummation with the Board to signify that it has exercised the authority granted and fully abandoned the line. If consummation has not been effected by RTD's filing of a notice of consummation by June 7, 2008, and there are no legal or regulatory barriers to consummation, the authority to abandon will automatically expire. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at *http://www.stb.dot.gov.* Decided: May 31, 2007. By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-10868 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8283-V AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13(44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 8283-V, Payment Voucher for Filing Fee Under Section 170(f)(13). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 6, 2007 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at

(202)622-6665, or at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at *Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* Payment Voucher for Filing Fee Under Section 170(f)(13). *OMB Number:* 1545-2069. *Form Number:* 8283-V. *Abstract:* The Pension Protection Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-280) provides in section 1213(c) of the Act that taxpayers claiming a deduction for a qualified conservation contribution with respect to the exterior of a building located in a registered historic district in excess of $10,000, must pay a $500 fee to the Internal Revenue Service or the deduction is not allowed. *Current Actions:* There are no changes being made to Form 8283-V. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 1,500. *Estimated Time per Respondent:* 28 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 690. *The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice:* An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. *Request for Comments:* Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. *Comments are invited on:*

(a)Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and

(e)estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: May 25, 2007. Allan Hopkins, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7-10927 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 1120-L AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 1120-L, U.S. Life Insurance Company Income Tax Return. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 6, 2007 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Allan Hopkins, at Internal Revenue Service, room 6516, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at

(202)622-6665, or through the internet at *Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* U.S. Life Insurance Company Income Tax Return. *OMB Number:* 1545-0128. *Form Number:* 1120-L. *Abstract:* Life insurance companies are required to file an annual return of income and compute and pay the tax due. The data is used to ensure that the companies have correctly reported taxable income and paid the correct tax. *Current Actions:* 3 line items have been added as well as a new schedule. *Type of Review:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit organizations. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 2,440. *Estimated Time per Respondent:* 254 hours, 53 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 621,854. *The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice:* An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. *Request for Comments:* Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. *Comments are invited on:*

(a)Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and

(e)estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: May 31, 2007. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7-10928 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Tax Counseling for the Elderly

(TCE)Program Availability of Application Packages; Correction AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Correction to notice. SUMMARY: This document contains a correction to a notice providing notice of the availability of Application Packages for the 2007 Tax Counseling for the Elderly

(TCE)Program that was published in the **Federal Register** on Friday, June 1, 2007 (72 FR 30666). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Lynn Tyler,

(202)283-0189 (not a toll-free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The notice that is the subject of the correction is contained in Section 163 of the Revenue Act of 1978, Public Law 95-600, (92 Stat. 12810), November 6, 1978. Need for Correction As published, the notice for the 2007 Tax Counseling for the Elderly

(TCE)Program contains an error that may prove to be misleading and is in need of clarification. Correction of Publication Accordingly, the publication of the notice for the 2007 Tax Counseling for the Elderly

(TCE)Program, which was the subject of FR Doc. E7-10173, is corrected as follows: On page 30667, column 1, in the preamble, under the caption DATES :, last line of the paragraph, the language “Program is August 1, 2006.” is corrected to read “Program is August 1, 2007.”. LaNita Van Dyke, Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief Counsel, (Procedure and Administration). [FR Doc. E7-10932 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Joint Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel

(TAP)AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service

(IRS)Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Joint Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is reviewing public comment, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service brought forward by the TAP Area and Issue Committees. DATES: The meeting will be held Monday, June 25, 2007, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2007, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, June 27, 2007, 8 to Noon, Mountain Time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Toy at 1-888-912-1227, or 414-297-1611. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.

(1988)that an open meeting of the Joint Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel

(TAP)will be held Monday, June 25, 2007, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2007, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, June 27, 2007, 8 to Noon, Mountain Time, at the Warwick Hotel in Denver, Colorado, 1776 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203. If you would like to have the Joint Committee of TAP consider a written statement, please call 1-888-912-1227 or 414-231-2360, or write Barbara Toy, TAP Office, MS-1006MIL, 211 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203-2221, or FAX to 414-231-2363, or you can contact us at *http://www.improveirs.org* . The agenda will include the following: Monthly committee summary report, discussion of issues brought to the Joint Committee, office reports, and discussion of next meeting. Dated: May 29, 2007. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E7-10929 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Area 6 Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service

(IRS)Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Area 6 Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel

(TAP)is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. The TAP will use citizen input to make recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, June 28, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Coffman at 1-888-912-1227, or 206-220-6096. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.

(1988)that an open meeting of the Area 6 Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Thursday, June 28, 2007 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time via a telephone conference call. The public is invited to make oral comments. Individual comments will be limited to 5 minutes. If you would like to have the TAP consider a written statement, please call 1-888-912-1227 or 206-220-6096, or write to Dave Coffman, TAP Office, 915 2nd Avenue, MS W-406, Seattle, WA 98174 or you can contact us at *http://www.improveirs.org.* Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made with Dave Coffman. Mr. Coffman can be reached at 1-888-912-1227 or 206-220-6096. The agenda will include the following: Various IRS issues. Dated: May 31, 2007. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E7-10930 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden (Notices) Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden (Notices) Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 1 p.m. ET. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sallie Chavez at 1-888-912-1227, or 954-423-7979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.

(1988)that an open meeting of the Wage & Investment Reducing Taxpayer Burden (Notices) Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be held Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 1 p.m. ET via a telephone conference call. If you would like to have the TAP consider a written statement, please call 1-888-912-1227 or 954-423-7979, or write Sallie Chavez, TAP Office, 1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 340, Plantation, FL 33324. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate in the telephone conference call meeting must be made with Sallie Chavez. Ms. Chavez can be reached at 1-888-912-1227 or 954-423-7979, or post comments to the Web site: *http://www.improveirs.org.* The agenda will include: Various IRS issues. Dated: May 30, 2007. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E7-10931 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

(VITA)Issue Committee AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service

(IRS)Treasury. ACTION: Cancellation notice. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel VITA Issue Committee was scheduled to be held Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at Noon, Eastern Time via a telephone conference call to solicit public comment, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. This is to notify the public that the meeting has been cancelled. DATES: The cancelled meeting was scheduled to be held Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at Noon Eastern Time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Toy at 1-888-912-1227, or

(414)231-2360. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.

(1988)that a meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel VITA Issue Committee scheduled to be held Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at Noon, Eastern Time via a telephone conference call has been cancelled. You can submit written comments to the Panel by faxing to

(414)231-2363, or by mail to Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, Stop 1006MIL, P.O Box 3205, Milwaukee, WI 53201-3205, or you can contact us at *http://www.improveirs.org* to be considered at a future meeting. Public comments will also be welcome during future meetings. Please contact Barbara Toy at 1-888-912-1227 or

(414)231-2360 for additional information. The agenda for the cancelled meeting included the following: Various VITA Issues. Dated: May 30, 2007. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E7-10949 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830-01-P UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE Announcement of the Solicited Grant Initiative; Effective Immediately AGENCY: United States Institute of Peace. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Agency announces its ongoing Solicited Grant Initiative. The Solicited Grant Initiative focuses on six countries as they relate to USIP's mandate. Applications are accepted throughout the year. The Solicited Initiative is restricted to projects that fit specific themes or topics identified for each country. The six Solicited Initiative countries are outlined below. The specific themes and topics for each country may be found at our Web site at: *http://www.usip.org/grants/solicited.html.* • Colombia • Iran • Iraq • Nigeria • Pakistan • Sudan *Deadline:* Solicited Initiative applications are accepted throughout the year. Please visit our Web site at: *http://www.usip.org/grants/solicited/html* for specific information on the competition as well as instructions about how to apply. ADDRESSES: If you are unable to access our Web site, you may submit an inquiry to: United States Institute of Peace, Grant Program, Solicited Initiative, 1200 17th Street, NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3011,

(202)429-3842 (phone),

(202)833-1018 (fax),

(202)457-1719 (TTY), e-mail: *grants@usip.org.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Grant Program, Phone

(202)429-3842, E-mail: *grants@usip.org.* Dated: June 4, 2007. Michael Graham, Vice President for Administration. [FR Doc. 07-2831 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am]

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