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Notices. Notice of meetings

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BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [COTP Houston-Galveston-07-015] Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of meetings. SUMMARY: On May 11, 2007, the Coast Guard announced that the Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (HOGANSAC) and its working groups would meet to discuss waterway improvements, aids to navigation, area projects impacting safety on the Houston Ship Channel, and various other navigation safety matters in the Galveston Bay area.
This notice supplements that original meeting notice. DATES: The HOGANSAC meeting was held on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 9 a.m. The meeting of the Committee's working groups was held on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 9 a.m. Members of the public may present written or oral statements at either meeting. Requests to make oral presentations or distribute written materials should reach the Coast Guard five
(5)working days before the meeting at which the presentation will be made. Requests to have written materials distributed to each member of the committee in advance of the meeting should reach the Coast Guard at least ten
(10)working days before the meeting at which the presentation will be made. ADDRESSES: The full Committee meeting was held at the Houston Pilots Association, 8150 South Loop East, Houston, Texas 7701-1747,
(713)645-9620. The working groups meetings were held at the Foret Enterprises, Inc., 15201 East Freeway, Suite 109, Channelview, Texas 77530,
(281)452-9940. This notice is available on the Internet at *http://dms.dot.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Jerry Torok, Executive Secretary of HOGANSAC, telephone
(713)671-5164, or Lieutenant Jon Stewart, Assistant to the Executive Secretary of HOGANSAC, telephone
(713)678-9001, e-mail *jon.d.stewart@uscg.mil.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The meeting agendas were published as part of the original notice on May 1, 2007, which may be found in the **Federal Register** at 72 FR 26822. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires **Federal Register** publication 15 days prior to a meeting held in accordance with the Act. The original HOGANSAC meeting announcement was published in the **Federal Register** 11 days prior to the meeting due to the unavailability of the committee sponsor to sign the notice. Although the meeting notice published in the **Federal Register** late, the Coast Guard Sector Houston/Galveston made notice to the public via the Coast Guard's Homeport notification system, publication of the meeting in trade journals, and local maritime publications. All interested parties were made aware of the meetings with sufficient time for planning purposes. Dated: May 18, 2007. William J. Diehl, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston. [FR Doc. E7-12147 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 a proposed revised information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning information required by FEMA to amend or revise National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP)Maps to remove certain property from the 1-percent annual chance floodplain. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: With the passage of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, an owner of a structure, with a federally backed mortgage, located in the 1-percent annual chance floodplain, was required to purchase federal flood insurance. This was in response to the escalating damage caused by flooding and the unavailability of flood insurance from commercial insurance companies. As part of this effort, FEMA mapped the 1-percent annual chance floodplain in communities. However, due to scale limitations, individual structures that may be above the base flood cannot always be shown as being out of the 1-percent annual chance floodplain. FEMA will issue a Letter of Map Amendment
(LOMA)or a Letter of Map Revision—Based on Fill (LOMR-F) to waive the Federal requirement for flood insurance when data is submitted to show that the property or structure is “reasonably safe from flooding” and at or above the elevation of the base flood. Requestors can check on the status of their Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA), Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F), Conditional Letter of Map Amendment (CLOMA), and Conditional Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (CLOMR-F) request by visiting FEMA's Mapping Information Platform Web site at *https://hazards.fema.gov.* Collection of Information *Title:* Revisions to National Flood Insurance Program Maps: Application Forms and Instructions for (C)LOMAs and (C)LOMR-Fs. *Type of Information Collection:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *OMB Number:* 1660-0015. *Form Numbers:* FEMA Forms 81-87, 81-87A, 81-87B. *Abstract:* The certification forms (referred to as MT-1 series forms) are designed to assist requesters in gathering information that the FEMA needs to determine whether a certain property is likely to be flooded during a flood event that has a one-percent annual chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (base flood). FEMA Form 81-87, Property Information, describes the location of the property, what is being requested, and what data are required to support the request. FEMA Form 81-87A, Elevation Information, indicates what the Base (one-percent annual chance) Flood Elevation
(BFE)for the property is, how the BFE was determined, the lowest ground elevation on the property, and/or the elevation of the lowest adjacent grade to any structures on the property. This information is required in order for FEMA to determine if the property that the requester would like removed from the Special Flood Hazard Area
(SFHA)is at or above the BFE. FEMA Form 81-87B, Community Acknowledgment, requires that a community official certify that the request complies with minimum floodplain management criteria specified in 44 CFR 60.3, as per NFIP regulations 44 CFR 65.5(a)(4). *Affected Public:* Individuals or households, business or other for-profit organizations, and state and local or tribal government. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 58,150. Annual Burden Hours Project/activity (survey, form(s), focus group, worksheet, etc.) Number of respondents
(A)Frequency of responses
(B)Burden hours per respondent
(C)Annual responses
(D)= (A×B) Total annual burden hours
(E)= (C×D) Form 81-87, Property Information Form (Homeowners/Representatives of Homeowner) 18,272 Annual
(1)1.63 18,272 29,783 Form 81-87A, Elevation Form (Surveyors/Engineers) 18,272 Annual
(1)1.25 18,272 22,840 Form 81-87B, Community Acknowledgment Form (Community Officials) 3,389 Annual
(1)1.38 3,389 4,677 On-line LOMA/LOMR-F Tutorial (Homeowners) 1,700 Annual
(1)0.5 1,700 850 Total 41,633 4.76 19,972* 58,150 * The total number of annual responses represents the total number of collection packages received. Estimated number of collection packages received in a given year is 19,972. *Estimated Cost:* Cost to respondents is estimated to be $1,258,199 annually. *Comments:* Written comments are solicited to
(a)Evaluate whether the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(c)enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submission of responses. Comments must be submitted on or before August 24, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Chief, Records Management and Privacy, Information Resources Management Branch, Information Technology Services Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 609, Washington, DC 20472. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Ms. Cecelia Lynch, FEMA, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration at
(202)646-7045 for additional information. You may contact the Records Management Branch for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number
(202)646-3347 or e-mail address: *FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov.* Dated: June 13, 2007. John A. Sharetts-Sullivan, Chief, Records Management and Privacy, Office of Management Directorate, Information Technology Services Division, Information Resources Management Branch, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E7-12200 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-11-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1605-DR] Alabama; Amendment No. 10 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Alabama (FEMA-1605-DR), dated August 29, 2005, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date* : May 25, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007, Public Law 110-28, FEMA is amending the cost-sharing arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5170b, 5172, 5173 and 5174, for a major disaster declared on August 29, 2005 for the State of Alabama due to damage resulting from Hurricane Katrina. The Alabama major disaster declaration is amended as follows: Federal funds for all categories of Public Assistance, including direct Federal assistance, for which a “request for public assistance form” has been submitted as of May 25, 2007 and Other Needs Assistance (Section 408) applied for before May 25, 2007 are authorized at 100 percent of total eligible costs. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act specifically prohibits a similar adjustment for funds provided to States for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Section 404). These funds will continue to be reimbursed at 75 percent of total eligible costs. This cost share is effective as of the date of the President's major disaster declaration. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, *Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.* [FR Doc. E7-12195 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1593-DR] Alabama; Amendment No. 5 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Alabama (FEMA-1593-DR), dated July 10, 2005, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* May 25, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007,” Public Law 110-28, FEMA is amending the cost-sharing arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5170b, 5172, 5173 and 5174, for a major disaster declared on July 10, 2005 for the State of Alabama due to damage resulting from Hurricane Dennis. The Alabama major disaster declaration is amended as follows: Federal funds for all categories of Public Assistance, including direct Federal assistance, for which a “request for public assistance form” has been submitted as of May 25, 2007 and Other Needs Assistance (Section 408) applied for before May 25, 2007 are authorized at 100 percent of total eligible costs. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act specifically prohibits a similar adjustment for funds provided to States for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Section 404). These funds will continue to be reimbursed at 75 percent of total eligible costs. This cost share is effective as of the date of the President's major disaster declaration. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-12201 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-12-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1700-DR] Connecticut; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Connecticut (FEMA-1700-DR), dated May 11, 2007, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* June 13, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Connecticut is hereby amended to include the Individual Assistance program for the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of May 11, 2007. Hartford, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, and Windham Counties for Individual Assistance. Fairfield and Litchfield Counties for Individual Assistance (already designated for Public Assistance.) (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program-Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-12202 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-12-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1602-DR] Florida; Amendment No. 5 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Florida (FEMA-1602-DR), dated August 28, 2005, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* May 25, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007,” Public Law 110-28, FEMA is amending the cost-sharing arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5170b, 5172, 5173 and 5174, for a major disaster declared on August 28, 2005 for the State of Florida due to damage resulting from Hurricane Katrina. The Florida major disaster declaration is amended as follows: Federal funds for all categories of Public Assistance, including direct Federal assistance, for which a “request for public assistance form” has been submitted as of May 25, 2007 and Other Needs Assistance (Section 408) applied for before May 25, 2007 are authorized at 100 percent of total eligible costs. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act specifically prohibits a similar adjustment for funds provided to States for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Section 404). These funds will continue to be reimbursed at 75 percent of total eligible costs. This cost share is effective as of the date of the President's major disaster declaration. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-12198 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1609-DR] Florida; Amendment No. 7 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Florida (FEMA-1609-DR), dated October 24, 2005, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* May 25, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007, Public Law 110-28, FEMA is amending the cost-sharing arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5170b, 5172, 5173 and 5174, for a major disaster declared on October 24, 2005 for the State of Florida due to damage resulting from Hurricane Wilma. The Florida major disaster declaration is amended as follows: Federal funds for all categories of Public Assistance, including direct Federal assistance, for which a “request for public assistance form” has been submitted as of May 25, 2007 and Other Needs Assistance (Section 408) applied for before May 25, 2007 are authorized at 100 percent of total eligible costs. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act specifically prohibits a similar adjustment for funds provided to States for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Section 404). These funds will continue to be reimbursed at 75 percent of total eligible costs. This cost share is effective as of the date of the President's major disaster declaration. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-12203 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1595-DR] Florida; Amendment No. 9 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Florida (FEMA-1595-DR), dated July 10, 2005, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* May 25, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007,” Public Law 110-28, FEMA is amending the cost-sharing arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5170b, 5172,5173 and 5174, for a major disaster declared on July 10, 2005 for the State of Florida due to damage resulting from Hurricane Dennis. The Florida major disaster declaration is amended as follows: Federal funds for all categories of Public Assistance, including direct Federal assistance, for which a “request for public assistance form” has been submitted as of May 25, 2007 and Other Needs Assistance (Section 408) applied for before May 25, 2007 are authorized at 100 percent of total eligible costs. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act specifically prohibits a similar adjustment for funds provided to States for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Section 404). These funds will continue to be reimbursed at 75 percent of total eligible costs. This cost share is effective as of the date of the President's major disaster declaration. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program-Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-12204 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1699-DR] Kansas; Amendment No. 8 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Kansas (FEMA-1699-DR), dated May 6, 2007, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* June 15, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Kansas is hereby amended to include the following area among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of May 6, 2007. Osage County for Individual Assistance (already designated for Public Assistance.) (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050, Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-12277 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1607-DR] Louisiana; Amendment No. 17 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-1607-DR), dated September 24, 2005, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* May 25, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007, Public Law 110-28, FEMA is amending the cost-sharing arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5170b, 5172, 5173 and 5174, for a major disaster declared on September 24, 2005 for the State of Louisiana due to damage resulting from Hurricane Rita. The Louisiana major disaster declaration is amended as follows: Federal funds for all categories of Public Assistance, including direct Federal assistance, for which a “request for public assistance form” has been submitted as of May 25, 2007 and Other Needs Assistance (Section 408) applied for before May 25, 2007 are authorized at 100 percent of total eligible costs. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act specifically prohibits a similar adjustment for funds provided to States for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Section 404). These funds will continue to be reimbursed at 75 percent of total eligible costs. This cost share is effective as of the date of the President's major disaster declaration. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program-Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-12209 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1603-DR] Louisiana; Amendment No. 12 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-1603-DR), dated August 29, 2005, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* May 25, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007, Public Law 110-28, FEMA is amending the cost-sharing arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5170b, 5172, 5173 and 5174, for a major disaster declared on September 24, 2005 for the State of Louisiana due to damage resulting from Hurricane Katrina. The Louisiana major disaster declaration is amended as follows: Federal funds for all categories of Public Assistance, including direct Federal assistance, for which a “request for public assistance form” has been submitted as of May 25, 2007 and Other Needs Assistance (Section 408) applied for before May 25, 2007 are authorized at 100 percent of total eligible costs. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act specifically prohibits a similar adjustment for funds provided to States for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Section 404). These funds will continue to be reimbursed at 75 percent of total eligible costs. This cost share is effective as of the date of the President's major disaster declaration. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-12211 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1604-DR] Mississippi; Amendment No. 15 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Mississippi (FEMA-1604-DR), dated August 29, 2005, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* May 25, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007, Public Law 110-28, FEMA is amending the cost-sharing arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5170b, 5172, 5173 and 5174, for a major disaster declared on September 24, 2005 for the State of Mississippi due to damage resulting from Hurricane Katrina. The Mississippi major disaster declaration is amended as follows: Federal funds for all categories of Public Assistance, including direct Federal assistance, for which a “request for public assistance form” has been submitted as of May 25, 2007 and Other Needs Assistance (Section 408) applied for before May 25, 2007 are authorized at 100 percent of total eligible costs. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act specifically prohibits a similar adjustment for funds provided to States for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Section 404). These funds will continue to be reimbursed at 75 percent of total eligible costs. This cost share is effective as of the date of the President's major disaster declaration. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program-Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-12199 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1594-DR] Mississippi; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Mississippi (FEMA-1594-DR), dated July 10, 2005, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* May 25, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007, Public Law 110-28, FEMA is amending the cost-sharing arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5170b, 5172, 5173 and 5174, for a major disaster declared on July 10, 2005 for the State of Mississippi due to damage resulting from Hurricane Dennis. The Mississippi major disaster declaration is amended as follows: Federal funds for all categories of Public Assistance, including direct Federal assistance, for which a “request for public assistance form” has been submitted as of May 25, 2007 and Other Needs Assistance (Section 408) applied for before May 25, 2007 are authorized at 100 percent of total eligible costs. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act specifically prohibits a similar adjustment for funds provided to States for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Section 404). These funds will continue to be reimbursed at 75 percent of total eligible costs. This cost share is effective as of the date of the President's major disaster declaration. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program-Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-12206 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA-1606-DR] Texas; Amendment No. 10 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Texas (FEMA-1606-DR), dated September 24, 2005, and related determinations. DATES: *Effective Date:* May 25, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472,
(202)646-2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007, Public Law 110-28, FEMA is amending the cost-sharing arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5170b, 5172, 5173 and 5174, for a major disaster declared on September 24, 2005 for the State of Texas due to damage resulting from Hurricane Rita. The Texas major disaster declaration is amended as follows: Federal funds for all categories of Public Assistance, including direct Federal assistance, for which a “request for public assistance form” has been submitted as of May 25, 2007 and Other Needs Assistance (Section 408) applied for before May 25, 2007 are authorized at 100 percent of total eligible costs. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act specifically prohibits a similar adjustment for funds provided to States for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Section 404). These funds will continue to be reimbursed at 75 percent of total eligible costs. This cost share is effective as of the date of the President's major disaster declaration. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA)are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7-12197 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Revision of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow, or Special Immigrant, OMB Control No. 1615-0020. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the **Federal Register** on April 9, 2007, at 72 FR 17576. The notice allowed for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received on this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until July 25, 2007. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202-272-8352 or via e-mail at *rfs.regs@dhs.gov,* and to the OMB USCIS Desk Officer via facsimile at 202-395-6974 or via e-mail at *kastrich@omb.eop.gov.* When submitting comments by e-mail, please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1615-0020 in the subject box. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points:
(1)Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2)Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. *Overview of this information collection:*
(1)*Type of Information Collection:* Revision of an existing information collection.
(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Petition for Amerasian, Widow, or Special Immigrant.
(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection:* Form I-360; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:* *Primary:* Individuals or households. This information collection is used by several prospective classes of aliens who intend to establish their eligibility to immigrate to the United States.
(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* 13,684 responses at 2 hours per response.
(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* 27,368 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the information collection instrument, please visit the USCIS Web site at: *http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac8 9243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=29227b58fa16e010Vgn VCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=29227b58fa16e 010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD.* If additional information is required, please contact Richard A. Sloan, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 3rd Floor, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529; 202-272-8377. Dated: June 20, 2007. Stephen Tarragon, Deputy Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. [FR Doc. E7-12255 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-32] Re-Accreditation and Re-Approval of Columbia Inspection as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-approval of Columbia Inspection of San Pedro, California, as a commercial gauger and laboratory. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Columbia Inspection, 797 Channel Street, San Pedro, California 90731, has been re-approved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling
(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-approval of Columbia Inspection as a commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on July 11, 2006. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for July 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, PhD, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: June 18, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-12254 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-31] Re-Accreditation and Re-Approval of Chemical and Petrochemical Inspections, LL.P., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-approval of Chemical and Petrochemical Inspections, LL.P., of Groves, Texas as a commercial gauger and laboratory. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Chemical and Petrochemical Inspections, LL.P., 5300 39th Street, Groves, Texas 77619, has been re-approved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling
(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_ svcs/org_and_operations.xml.* DATES: The re-approval of Chemical and Petrochemical Inspections, LL.P., as a commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on April 6, 2006. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for April 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, PhD, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: June 18, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-12256 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-30] Re-Approval of Certispec Services USA, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-approval of Certispec Services USA, Inc., of Texas City, Texas, as a commercial gauger. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.13, Certispec Services USA, Inc., 1448 Texas Avenue, Texas City, Texas 77590, has been re-approved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity for gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific gauger services this entity is approved to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling
(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-approval of Certispec Services USA, Inc., as a commercial gauger became effective on October 19, 2005. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for October 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, PhD, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: June 18, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-12258 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-41] Re-Accreditation and Re-Approval of Saybolt, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-approval of Saybolt, Inc., of Pasadena, Texas, as a commercial gauger and laboratory. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Saybolt, Inc., 3113 Red Bluff Road, Pasadena, Texas 77503, has been re-approved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling
(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-approval of Saybolt, Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on September 6, 2006. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for September 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, PhD, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: June 18, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-12264 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-34] Re-Accreditation and Re-Approval of Inspectorate America Corporation as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-approval of Inspectorate America Corporation of Pasadena, Texas, as a commercial gauger and laboratory. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Inspectorate America Corporation, 131 Pasadena Boulevard, Pasadena, Texas 77506, has been re-approved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling
(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_ svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-approval of Inspectorate America Corporation as a commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on September 8, 2006. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for September 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, PhD, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: June 18, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-12278 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-35] Re-Approval of Inspectorate America Corporation as a Commercial Gauger AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-approval of Inspectorate America Corporation of Searsport, Maine, as a commercial gauger. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.13, Inspectorate America Corporation, 178 Mortland Road, Searsport, Maine 04974, has been re-approved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity for gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific gauger services this entity is approved to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling
(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-approval of Inspectorate Amercia Corporation as a commercial gauger became effective on May 17, 2006. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for May 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, PhD, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: June 18, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-12266 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-42] Re-Approval of Sgs North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-approval of SGS North America, Inc., of Baytown, Texas, as a commercial gauger. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.13, SGS North America, Inc., Contractor's Row East, ExxonMobil Refinery, Baytown, Texas 77520, has been re-approved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity for gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific gauger services this entity is approved to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling
(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-approval of SGS North Amercia, Inc., as a commercial gauger became effective on February 17, 2005. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for February 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, PhD, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: June 18, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-12267 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-36] Re-Accreditation and Re-Approval of Inspectorate America Corporation as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-approval of Inspectorate America Corporation of South Portland, Maine, as a commercial gauger and laboratory. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Inspectorate America Corporation, 33 Rigby Road, South Portland, Maine 04106, has been re-approved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling
(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_ scientific_svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-approval of Inspectorate America Corporation as a commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on May 16, 2006. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for May 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, PhD, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: June 18, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-12273 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [CBP Dec. 07-39] Re-Accreditation and Re-Approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-approval of Intertek USA, Inc., of Texas City, Texas as a commercial gauger and laboratory. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Intertek USA, Inc., 101 20th Street South, Texas City, Texas 77590, has been re-approved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling
(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_/svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on September 27, 2006. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for September 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, PhD, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: June 18, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-12286 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-38] Re-Accreditation and Re-Approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-approval of Intertek USA, Inc., of South Portland, Maine, as a commercial gauger and laboratory. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Intertek USA, Inc., 78 Pleasant Avenue, South Portland, Maine 04106, has been re-approved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling
(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_ svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on May 15, 2006. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for May 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, PhD, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: June 18, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-12287 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-37] Re-Accreditation and Re-Approval of Intertek U.S.A., Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory AGENCY: U. S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-approval of Intertek U.S.A., Inc., of Gonzales, Louisiana as a commercial gauger and laboratory. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13, Intertek U.S.A., Inc., 2632 Ruby Avenue, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737, has been re-approved to gauge petroleum and petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils, and to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 151.13. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis or gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests or gauger services this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling
(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_ svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-approval of Intertek U.S.A., Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on May 3, 2005. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for May 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, PhD, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: June 18, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-12288 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-40] Re-Accreditation of Markan Laboratories, Inc., as a Commercial Laboratory AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-accreditation of Markan Laboratories, Inc., of New York, New York, as an accredited commercial laboratory. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12, Markan Laboratories, Inc., 5 Hanover Street, New York, New York 10004, has been re-accredited to test sugar, sugar syrups and confectionary products under Chapter 17 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests this entity is accredited to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling
(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_svcs/org_and_operations.xml* . DATES: The re-accreditation of Markan Laboratories, Inc., as an accredited laboratory became effective on February 15, 2005. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for February 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, PhD, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: June 18, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-12275 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP Dec. 07-33] Re-Accreditation of Dixie Services, Inc., as a Commercial Laboratory AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of re-accreditation of Dixie Services, Inc., of Galena Park, Texas, as an accredited commercial laboratory. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12, Dixie Services, Inc., 1706 First Street, Galena Park, Texas 77547, has been re-accredited to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests this entity is accredited to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling
(202)344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to *http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_svcs/org_and_operations.xml* DATES: The re-accreditation of Dixie Services, Inc., as an accredited laboratory became effective on October 4, 2006. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for October 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene J. Bondoc, Ph.D, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060. Dated: June 18, 2007. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. E7-12283 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [USCBP-2007-0060] Notice of Availability of a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative at Land and Sea Ports of Entry AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of Availability. SUMMARY: This Notice of Availability announces that a draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment
(PEA)for the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
(WHTI)at land and sea ports of entry is available for public review and comment. The draft PEA documents a review of the potential environmental impacts from changes to technology and operations to meet the requirements for standardized, secure travel documents under WHTI. DATES: The draft PEA will be available for public review and comment for a period of 30 days beginning on the date this document is published in the **Federal Register** . Copies of the draft PEA may be obtained by telephone request (202-344-1589) or by accessing the following Internet addresses: *http://www.cbp.gov/travel* and *http://www.regulations.gov.* Comments regarding the draft PEA may be submitted as set forth in the ADDRESSES section of this document. ADDRESSES: Copies of the draft PEA may be obtained from U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP)through the Internet at *http://www.cbp.gov/travel* and *http://www.regulations.gov* or by writing to: CBP, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 5.4C, Attn: WHTI Environmental Assessment, Washington, DC 20229. You may submit comments on the draft PEA, by *one* of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: *http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Comments by mail are to be addressed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 5.4C, Attn: WHTI Environmental Assessment, Washington, DC 20229. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and draft PEA docket number “USCBP-2007-0060.” All comments will be posted without change to *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information sent with each comment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Howard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 5.4C, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1589, e-mail address: *Patrick.Howard@associates.dhs.gov* , or Pat Sobol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 5.4C, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1381, e-mail address: *Pat.Sobol@dhs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA), as amended, provides that upon full implementation, U.S. citizens and Bermudian, Canadian and Mexican citizens and nationals would be required to present a passport or such alternative documents as the Secretary of Homeland Security designates as satisfactorily establishing identity and citizenship upon entering the United States. In a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM)to be published in the **Federal Register** , the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS)and Department of State
(DOS)describe the second phase of a joint plan, known as the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), to implement these new requirements. The NPRM proposes the specific documents that U.S. citizens and nonimmigrant aliens from Canada, Bermuda, and Mexico would be required to present when entering the United States at sea and land ports-of-entry from Western Hemisphere countries. DHS and CBP have analyzed the potential impacts on the human environment of several alternate ways of implementing WHTI based on technological and operational considerations as part of the decision-making process regarding the implementation of WHTI at sea and land ports of entry. The impact analysis in the draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA), as explained in the report, focuses primarily on the effects of implementing WHTI at land ports of entry because the land environment is the most sensitive to the proposed document and technological changes associated with implementation of WHTI. 1 1 Changes to processing travelers at sea ports of entry would happen entirely within existing buildings and other infrastructure, so no environmental impacts are anticipated. Four technological and operational alternatives are analyzed in the PEA that meet the requirements to define and process secure, standardized travel documents under WHTI. The four alternatives are:
(1)Maintaining the status quo by continuing current processes for assessing individuals with multiple documents;
(2)implementing standardized features and limiting the number of documents accepted for entry into the United States;
(3)defining and enhancing a limited number of standardized acceptable documents with machine readable zone
(MRZ)technology; and/or
(4)defining and enhancing a limited number of standardized acceptable documents with MRZ and radio-frequency identification
(RFID)technologies at the top volume land ports of entry. The potential impacts evaluated include air quality, noise, and environmental justice, among others. Next Steps This process is being conducted pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the Council on Environmental Quality
(CEQ)Regulations for Implementing the NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), and Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 5100.1, *Environmental Planning Program of April 19, 2006.* Substantive comments concerning environmental impacts received from the public and agencies during the comment period will be evaluated to determine whether further environmental impact review is needed in order to publish the final PEA. Should CBP determine that the implementation of the proposed action or alternatives would not have a significant impact on the environment, it will prepare a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The FONSI would be published in the **Federal Register** and in newspapers of general circulation in border areas along the border with both Canada and Mexico. Should CBP determine that significant environmental impacts exist due to the plan, CBP would proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Dated: June 19, 2007. Thomas S. Winkowski, Acting Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations. [FR Doc. E7-12274 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Rice Lake and Mille Lacs National Wildlife Refuges, Aitkin, Pine, and Mille Lacs Counties, MN AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability: Draft comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment; request for comments. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of a draft comprehensive conservation plan
(CCP)and environmental assessment for Rice Lake and Mille Lacs National Wildlife Refuges
(NWRs)for public review and comment. In this draft CCP/EA, we describe how we propose to manage these refuges for the next 15 years. DATES: To ensure consideration, we must receive your written comments by July 30, 2007. Open house style meetings will be held during the comment period to receive comments and provide information on the draft plan. Special mailings, newspaper articles, Internet postings, and other media announcements will inform people of the meetings and opportunities for written comments. ADDRESSES: Send your comments or requests for more information by any of the following methods. You may also drop off comments in person at Rice Lake NWR. • *Agency Web site:* View or download a copy of the document and comment at *http://www.fws.gov/midwest/planning/RiceLake/.* • *E-mail:* *r3planning@fws.gov.* Include “Rice Lake Draft CCP/EA” in the subject line of the message. • *Fax:* 218-768-3040. • *Mail:* Refuge Manager, Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge, 36289 State Hwy 65, McGregor, MN 55760. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walt Ford, 218-768-2402. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Introduction With this notice, we continue the CCP process for Rice Lake and Mille Lacs NWRs, which was started with the notice of intent published in 70 FR 5693 (February 3, 2005). For more about the initial process and the history of these refuges, see that notice. Rice Lake and Mille Lacs NWRs are located in east-central Minnesota. Both refuges are administered by the staff at Rice Lake NWR. Rice Lake NWR is a mosaic of lakes, marshes, forests, and grasslands that provide a variety of habitat for migrant and resident wildlife. The Refuge is especially noted for its fall concentrations of Ring-necked Ducks, which often number over 150,000 birds. The Refuge also includes pre-historic and historic cultural resources of recognized importance. Mille Lacs NWR is the smallest refuge in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The 0.57-acre Refuge consists of two islands in Mille Lacs Lake. One island is managed as a nesting colony for the State-listed threatened Common Tern. The other island is used by other colonial nesting species. Background The CCP Process The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), requires us to develop a comprehensive conservation plan for each national wildlife refuge. The purpose in developing a CCP is to provide refuge managers with a 15-year strategy for achieving refuge purposes and contributing toward the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System, consistent with sound principles of fish and wildlife management, conservation, legal mandates, and our policies. In addition to outlining broad management direction on conserving wildlife and their habitats, plans identify wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public, including opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and environmental education and interpretation. CCP Alternatives and Our Preferred Alternative Priority Issues During the public scoping process, we, other governmental partners, and the public identified several priority issues, which include: Management of the grassland area on auto tour route; management of water levels in Rice Lake; pending Wilderness recommendation; Native American activities on the Refuge; interpretation of cultural resources on the Refuge; unmet demand for interpretation and environmental education; erosion of Hennepin Island (Mille Lacs); operation of the Sandstone Unit. To address these issues, we developed and evaluated the following alternatives during the planning process. Alternative A, Current Management Under Alternative A, Current Management, the 170 acres of grassland on the auto tour route would be maintained; stable water levels in Rice Lake would be maintained throughout the growing season and at sufficient level to allow rice harvest; the 1,400 acre area with the pending Wilderness recommendation would be managed as de facto wilderness; Native American ceremonies would be held under special use permit and wild rice harvest coordinated with local Native American committee; cultural resources would not be interpreted on-site; demand for interpretation and environmental education would be responded to as staff and time permitted; the erosion of Hennepin Island would continue; and the 2005 landcover at the Sandstone Unit would be maintained while allowing for forest succession. Alternative B, Preferred Alternative Under Alternative B, Preferred Alternative, 85 acres would be maintained as grassland on the auto tour route to facilitate wildlife observation; water levels would be allowed to fluctuate in Rice Lake to more closely approximate a natural system; the 1,400 acre Wilderness recommendation would be withdrawn to allow for more active management; Native American ceremonies would be held under special use permit and wild rice harvest would be coordinated with local Native American committee; additional interpretation of cultural resources would be developed in cooperation with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe; demand for interpretation and environmental education would be responded to with additional interpretive opportunities and educational programs with the addition of a park ranger position; the erosion of Hennepin Island would be reversed through rebuilding and protection with a constructed reef; and the 2005 landcover at the Sandstone Unit would be maintained while allowing for forest succession. Public Meeting We will give the public an opportunity to provide comments at a public meeting. You may obtain the schedule from the addresses listed above (see ADDRESSES ). You may also submit comments anytime during the comment period. Public Availability of Comments Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should know that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Dated: April 27, 2007. Charles M. Wooley, Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fort Snelling, Minnesota. [FR Doc. E7-12228 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Meeting Announcement: North American Wetlands Conservation Council AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Council) will meet to select North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant proposals for recommendation to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (Commission). This meeting is open to the public, and interested persons may present oral or written statements. DATES: July 17, 2007, 1-3 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Best Western Ramkota Inn, 800 South 3rd Street, Bismarck, ND 58504. The meeting is coordinated by the Council Coordinator, located at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop: MBSP 4501-4075, Arlington, VA 22203. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Johnson, Council Coordinator,
(703)358-1784 or *dbhc@fws.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with NAWCA (Pub. L. 101-233, 103 Stat. 1968, December 13, 1989, as amended), the State-private-Federal Council meets to consider wetland acquisition, restoration, enhancement, and management projects for recommendation to, and final funding approval by, the Commission. Proposal due dates, application instructions, and eligibility requirements are available on the NAWCA Web site at *http://birdhabitat.fws.gov.* Proposals require a minimum of 50 percent non-Federal matching funds. The Council will consider U.S. Standard and Canadian grant proposals at the meeting. The tentative date for the Commission meeting is September 12, 2007. Dated: June 1, 2007. Paul Schmidt, Assistant Director—Migratory Birds. [FR Doc. E7-12253 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [AK-930-5420-FR-L045; AA-086376—AA-086380] Notice of Applications for Recordable Disclaimers of Interest for Lands Underlying Waterbodies Within the Yukon-Kuskokwim Portage; Alaska AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The State of Alaska (State) has filed applications for Recordable Disclaimers of Interest from the United States in certain lands underlying waterbodies within the Yukon-Kuskokwim Portage, located in the Lower Kuskokwim Region, Alaska. The State asserts that the water bodies were navigable and unreserved at the time of statehood; therefore, title to the submerged lands passed to the State at the time of statehood (1959). The lands included in the applications are within the boundary of the Yukon-Delta National Wildlife Refuge, created by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of December 2, 1980. DATES: Comments on the State of Alaska's applications should be submitted on or before September 24, 2007. The Bureau of Land Management
(BLM)Draft Summary Report will be posted on the BLM-Alaska Web-site within this notice period. Once posted, interested parties will have sixty
(60)days to comment on the findings: *http://www.blm.gov/ak/ak930/rdi/index.html.* ADDRESSES: Comments on the State of Alaska's application or the BLM Draft Summary Report should be sent to the Chief, Branch of Lands and Realty, BLM Alaska State Office, 222 West 7th Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7599. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack Frost at
(907)271-5531 or *Jack_Frost@ak.blm.gov* or visit the BLM-Alaska Web site *http://www.blm.gov/ak/ak930/rdi/index.html.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 10, 2006, the State of Alaska filed applications for Recordable Disclaimers of Interest pursuant to Section 315 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the regulations contained in 43 CFR Subpart 1864 for lands underlying the waterbodies within the Yukon-Kuskokwim Portage (Y-K Portage). The State divided the Y-K Portage into five separate applications, described in a northwesterly direction from the Kuskokwim River: Mud Creek and unnamed lake number one (AA-086376); Crooked Creek and Johnson River (AA-086377); Kulik Lake and unnamed lake number two (AA-086378); unnamed lakes numbers three and four (AA-086379); and the Talbiksok River to the confluence with Portage Slough of the Yukon River (AA-086380). A Recordable Disclaimer of Interest, if issued, will confirm the United States has no valid interest in the subject lands. The notice is intended to notify the public of the pending applications and the State's grounds for supporting it. The State asserts that the water bodies are navigable; therefore, under the Equal Footing Doctrine and Submerged Lands Act of 1953, ownership of these lands automatically passed from the United States to the State at the time of statehood in 1959. The State did not identify any known adverse claimant or occupant of the affected lands. The applied for lands are within the boundary of the Yukon-Delta National Wildlife Refuge, created by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of December 2, 1980. A final decision on the merits of the applications will not be made before September 24, 2007. During the ninety
(90)day notice period, interested parties may comment upon the State's applications (AA-086376 to AA-086380), and supporting evidence. Interested parties may also comment on the evidence presented in the BLM Draft Summary Report within sixty
(60)days of its availability. The BLM Draft Summary Report will be posted on the BLM-Alaska Web site within the ninety
(90)day notice period: *http://www.blm.gov/ak/ak930/rdi/index.html.* Comments, including names and street addresses of commentors, will be available for public review at the Alaska State Office (see address above), during regular business hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. (Authority: 43 CFR 1864.2(a)) Dated: May 4, 2007. Jack Frost, Acting Chief, Branch of Lands and Realty. [FR Doc. E7-12107 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-JA-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [AK-930-5420-FR-L037; FF-094608—F-094612] Notice of Applications for Recordable Disclaimers of Interest for Lands Underlying the Kantishna River, Birch Creek, Muddy River, Lake Minchumina, Deep Creek, and Jim Lake; Alaska AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The State of Alaska (State) has filed applications for Recordable Disclaimers of Interest from the United States in certain lands underlying waterbodies within the Kantishna River, Birch Creek (a portion thereof), Muddy River, Lake Minchumina, Deep Creek, and Jim Lake in the Tanana River Subregion, Alaska. The State asserts that the water bodies were navigable, and unreserved at the time of statehood; therefore, title to the submerged lands passed to the State at the time of statehood (1959). Some of the lands included in the applications are within the boundary of the Denali National Preserve, created by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of December 2, 1980. DATES: Comments on the State of Alaska's applications should be submitted on or before September 24, 2007. The Bureau of Land Management
(BLM)Draft Summary Report will be posted on the BLM-Alaska website within this notice period. Once posted, interested parties will have sixty
(60)days to comment on the findings: *http://www.blm.gov/ak/ak930/rdi/index.html.* ADDRESSES: Comments on the State of Alaska's applications or the BLM Draft Summary Report should be sent to the Chief, Branch of Lands and Realty, BLM Alaska State Office, 222 West 7th Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7599. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Brown at
(907)271-3602 or visit the BLM-Alaska Web site *http://www.blm.gov/ak/ak930/rdi/index.html.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 29, 2005, the State of Alaska (State) filed five
(5)separate applications for Recordable Disclaimers of Interest pursuant to Section 315 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the regulations contained in 43 CFR Subpart 1864 for lands underlying certain waterbodies within the Kantishna River-Lake Minchumina System: Jim Lake (FF-09608); Deep Creek (FF-094609); Muddy River (FF-094610); Lake Minchumina (FF-094611); and the Kantishna River and a portion of Birch Creek (FF-094612). These waterbodies are located within the Tanana River Subregion, Alaska. A Recordable Disclaimer of Interest, if issued, will confirm the United States has no valid interest in the subject lands. The notice is intended to notify the public of the pending applications and the State's grounds for supporting it. The State asserts that the water bodies are navigable; therefore, under the Equal Footing Doctrine and Submerged Lands Act of 1953, ownership of these lands automatically passed from the United States to the State at the time of statehood in 1959. The State did not identify any known adverse claimant or occupant of the affected lands. A portion of the lands included in the applications are within the boundary of the Denali National Preserve, created by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of December 2, 1980. A final decision on the merits of the applications will not be made before September 24, 2007. During the ninety
(90)day notice period, interested parties may comment upon the State's applications (FF-094608 to FF-094612), and supporting evidence. Interested parties may also comment on the evidence presented in the BLM Draft Summary Report within sixty
(60)days of its availability. The BLM Draft Summary Report will be posted on the BLM-Alaska Web site within the ninety
(90)day notice period: *http://www.blm.gov/ak/ak930/rdi/index.html.* Comments, including names and street addresses of commentors, will be available for public review at the Alaska State Office (see address above), during regular business hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. (Authority: 43 CFR 1864.2(a)) Dated: May 4, 2007. Jack Frost, Acting Chief, Branch of Lands and Realty. [FR Doc. E7-12153 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-JA-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [CA-169-1220-AL] Notice of Public Meeting, Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Committee SUMMARY: In accordance with Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), and the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR 1501.7, 43 CFR 1610.2), the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Committee will meet as indicated below: DATES: The meeting will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2007, at the Carrisa Plain Elementary School on Highway 58. The school is located approximately 2 miles to the NW of the Soda Lake Road turn-off on Hwy. 58. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and finish at 5 p.m. The meeting will focus on the report from the scoping process for the Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement being developed for the Carrizo Plain National Monument. Public Comment Period 3-4. Lunch will be available for $8.00. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The nine-member Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Committee advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management, on a variety of public land issues associated with the public land management in the Carrizo Plain National Monument in central California. At this meeting, Monument staff will present updated information on the progress on the draft Carrizo Plain National Monument Resource Management Plan and the Environmental Impact Statement (RMP/EIS). Reviewing the scoping comments and scoping period will be a focus at this meeting. This meeting is open to the public. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment, and the time available, the time allotted for individual oral comments may be limited. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations should contact BLM as indicated below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bureau of Land Management, Attention: Johna Hurl, Monument Manager, 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Phone at
(661)391-6093 or e-mail: *jhurl@blm.gov* . Dated: June 19, 2007. Johna Hurl, Manager, Carrizo Plain National Monument. [FR Doc. E7-12259 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-40-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [MT-060-01-1020-PG] Notice of Public Meeting; Central Montana Resource Advisory Council AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
(BLM)Central Montana Resource Advisory Council
(RAC)will meet as indicated below. DATES: The meeting will be held July 18 and 19, 2007, at the Bureau of Land Management's Lewistown Field Office, 920 NE. Main Street, in Lewistown, Montana. The July 18 session will begin at 10 a.m. with a 30-minute public comment period. Following the public comment period, the group will depart for a field trip in the Judith Mountains to discuss travel planning. This meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 5:30 p.m. The July 19 meeting will begin at 8 a.m. with a 30-minute public comment Period and is scheduled to adjourn at 3 p.m. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 15-member council advises the Secretary of the Interior on a variety of management issues associated with public land management in Montana. During these meetings the council will discuss/act upon: Travel planning in the Judith-Moccasin Mountains; The minutes of their preceding meeting; Field managers' updates; The oil and gas program, activities and issues; The Bear Paw South Environmental Impact Statement; The format for U.S. Forest Service fee proposals; Law enforcement issues; A BLM grazing rule update; An open discussion; and Administrative details (next meeting agenda, location, etc.). All RAC meetings are open to the public. The public may present written comments to the RAC. Each formal RAC meeting will also have time allocated for hearing public comments. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited. FOR FURTHER INFORMATON CONTACT: June Bailey, Lewistown Field Manager, Lewistown Field Office, P.O. Box 1160, Lewistown, Montana 59457, 406-538-1900. Dated: June 15, 2007. Scott Haight, Acting Lewistown Field Manager. [FR Doc. E7-12226 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-$$-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [AZ-330-07-7122 FR; AZA-33570] Notice of Realty Action; Recreation and Public Purposes Act Classification; Arizona AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of realty action. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management
(BLM)has examined and found suitable for classification to La Paz County for conveyance under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act, a 20-acre parcel of public land, located in La Paz County, Arizona. The County plans to construct and operate a wastewater treatment plant on the site to serve communities in the Colorado River area. DATES: Interested parties may submit written comments at the address stated below, postmarked no later than August 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may submit written comments to the Field Manager, BLM Lake Havasu Field Office, 2610 Sweetwater Avenue, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86406. Detailed information concerning this action, including but not limited to documentation related to compliance with applicable environmental and cultural resource laws, is available for review at the above address during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, except holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cory Bodman, Realty Specialist, BLM Lake Havasu Field Office, telephone
(928)505-1215. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following described public land is proposed for classification under Section 7 of the Taylor Grazing Act, 43 U.S.C. 315f, and Executive Order No. 6910, and classification and conveyance under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869 *et seq.* ), for the purpose of placement of a wastewater treatment plant. Land proposed for this classification and disposal action is: Gila and Salt River Meridian, La Paz County, Arizona T. 10 N., R. 19 W., Sec. 26: E 1/2 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 . The land described contains approximately 20 acres in La Paz County. Requirements of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality indicate a wastewater treatment plant is needed to serve the growing Colorado River area communities. In accordance with the R&PP Act, as amended, La Paz County has filed an R&PP petition/application and plan of development to the BLM Lake Havasu Field Office in which it proposes to develop a wastewater treatment plant on the above described public land. The land is not needed for federal purposes. Conveyance pursuant to the R&PP Act is consistent with the Lake Havasu Field Office Resource Management Plan, dated May 10, 2007, and would be in the public interest. Public meetings were held in conjunction with the planning process, and included discussions of the proposed classification and disposal of the above described public land under the R&PP Act. The conveyance, when issued, will be subject to the following terms, conditions, and reservations: 1. Provisions of the R&PP Act and to all applicable regulations, including but not limited to regulations stated in 43 CFR Part 2470, and policy and guidance of the Secretary of the Interior. 2. Reservation of a right-of-way to the United States for ditches and canals pursuant to the Act of August 30, 1890, 43 U.S.C. 945. 3. All minerals shall be reserved to the United States, together with the right to prospect for, mine and remove the minerals under applicable laws and regulations established by the Secretary of the Interior, including all necessary access and exit rights. 4. No portion of the land patented shall revert back to the United States under any circumstances if such portion has been used for solid waste disposal or for any other purpose that the authorized officer determines may result in the disposal, placement, or release of any hazardous substance. In addition the patentee shall comply with all Federal state laws applicable to the disposal, placement, or release of hazardous substances (substances as defined in 40 CFR Part 302) and indemnify the United States against any legal liability or future costs that may arise out of any violation of such law. 5. All valid existing rights of record, including those documented on the official public land records at the time of patent issuance. 6. Pursuant to the requirements established by section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, (42 U.S.C 9620(h)) (CERCLA), as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1988, (100 Stat. 1670) notice is hereby given that the above-described land has been examined and no evidence was found to indicate that any hazardous substances had been stored for one year or more, nor had any hazardous substances been disposed of or released on the subject property. 7. The purchaser/patentee, by accepting a patent, covenants and agrees to indemnity, defend, and hold the United States harmless from any costs, damages, claims, causes of action, penalties, fines, liabilities, and judgments of any kind or nature arising from the past, present, and future acts or omissions of the patentees or their employees, agents, contractors, lessees, or any third party, arising out of or in connection with the patentee's use, occupancy, or operations on the patented real property. This indemnification and hold harmless agreement includes, but is not limited to, acts and omissions of the patentee and their employees, agents, contractors, lessees, or any third party, arising out of or in connection with the use, and/or occupancy, of the patented real property which has already resulted or does hereafter result in:
(1)Violations of Federal, State and local laws and regulations that are now or may in the future become, applicable to the real property;
(2)Judgments, claims or demands of any kind assessed against the United States;
(3)Costs, expenses or damages of any kind incurred by the United States;
(4)Releases or threatened releases of solid or hazardous waste(s), and/or hazardous substances(s), as defined by Federal and State environmental laws, off, on, into or under land, property and other interests of the United States;
(5)Activities by which solid waste or hazardous substances(s) or waste, as defined by Federal and State environmental laws, are generated, released, stored, used or otherwise disposed of on the patented real property, and any cleanup response, remedial action or other actions related in any manner to said solid or hazardous substances(s) or waste(s); or
(6)natural resource damages as defined by Federal and State law. This covenant shall be construed as running with the parcel of land patented or otherwise conveyed by the United States, and may be enforced by the United States in a court of competent jurisdiction. Upon publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** , the land will be segregated from all other forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the general mining laws, except for conveyance under the R&PP Act, and leasing under the mineral leasing laws. Interested parties may submit written comments on the proposed conveyance or classification of the land to the Field Manager, Lake Havasu Field Office, at the address stated above in this notice. Comments must be postmarked no later than August 9, 2007. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. *Classification Comments:* Interested parties may submit written comments, postmarked no later than August 9, 2007 involving the suitability of the land for conveyance for the wastewater treatment plant. Comments on the classification are limited to whether the land is physically suited for the wastewater treatment plant, whether the use will maximize the future use or uses of the land, whether the use is consistent with local planning and zoning, or if the use is consistent with State and Federal programs. *Application Comments:* Interested parties may submit written comments no later than August 9, 2007 regarding the specific use proposed in the application and plan of development, whether the BLM followed proper administrative procedures in reaching the decision, or any other factor not directly related to the suitability of the land for the wastewater treatment plant. Any adverse comments will be reviewed by the BLM State Director, who may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action. In the absence of any adverse comments, the classification will become effective 60 days after June 25, 2007. The land will not be offered for conveyance until after the classification becomes effective. (Authority: 43 CFR 2741.5) Dated: April 30, 2007. Timothy Z. Smith, Field Manager. [FR Doc. E7-12263 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-32-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [UT-040-07-1430-ES; UTU-82068, UTU-82980] Notice of Realty Action: Recreation and Public Purposes Act Classification of Public Lands in Iron County, UT AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Realty Action. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management
(BLM)has examined and found suitable for classification for lease or conveyance under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act as amended (43 U.S.C. 869, *et seq.* ) 10 acres of public lands in Iron County, Utah. The Town of Kannaraville proposes to use the lands as a solid waste transfer station (2.47 acres), and a public baseball park (7.53 acres). DATES: Interested parties may submit written comments regarding the proposed lease or conveyance or classification of the lands until August 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to the Cedar City Field Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Cedar City Field Office, 176 East D.L. Sargent Drive, Cedar City, Utah 84720-9337. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Randy M. Trujillo, Associate Field Office Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Cedar City Field Office,
(435)865-3080. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following described public land in Iron County, Utah has been examined and found suitable for classification for conveyance as a solid waste transfer station site (UTU-82068) under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869 *et seq.* ): Salt Lake Meridian, Utah T. 38 S., R. 12 W. Sec. 34, lot 12, containing 2.47 acres. The following described public land in Iron County, Utah has been examined and found suitable for classification for lease or conveyance as a public park (UTU-82980) under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869 *et seq.* ): Salt Lake Meridian, Utah T. 38 S., R. 12 W. Sec. 34, lot 13 (portion), containing 7.53 acres. The 7.53 acres are to be re-described as lot 16 upon approval of a supplemental survey plat. The above described 10 acres of public lands are not required for any Federal purpose. Lease or conveyance of the public lands for the stated purposes is in conformance with the BLM Cedar Beaver Garfield Antimony Resource Management Plan
(RMP)approved October 1, 1986, as amended September 23, 1997. The proposed conveyance of 2.47 acres and the lease and conveyance of 7.53 acres is in conformance with the RMP because it meets Criterion No. 1 of the RMP, as amended: “is in the public interest and accommodates the needs of State, local or private entities, including needs for the economy, community growth and expansion and is in accordance with other land use goals and objectives and RMP decisions”. The lease/conveyances, when issued, will be subject to the provisions of the R&PP Act and applicable regulations of the Secretary of the Interior. The conveyance (Federal land patent) of 2.47 acres for solid waste transfer station site (BLM Serial No. UTU-82068) will be subject to the following terms and conditions: Excepting and reserving to the United States: 1. A right-of-way for ditches or canals constructed by the authority of the United States, Act of August 30, 1890 (43 U.S.C. 945). 2. All minerals, together with the right to prospect for, mine, and remove such deposits from the lands under applicable law and such regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe. The patent will be subject to: 1. All valid existing rights of record. 2. The patentee shall comply with approved plans of development and management. 3. The patentee warrants that it will indemnify and hold the United States harmless against any liability that may arise out of any violation of Federal or State law in connection with the use of the lands. 4. Title shall revert to the United States upon a finding, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that the patentee has not substantially developed the lands in accordance with the approved plan of development on or before the date five years after the date of conveyance. No portion of the land shall under any circumstance revert to the United States if any such portion has been used for solid waste disposal or solid waste transfer station operations, or for any other purpose which may result in the disposal, placement, or release of any hazardous substance. 5. If, at any time, the patentee transfers to another party ownership of any portion of the land not used for the purposes specified in the application and approved plan of development, the patentee shall pay the Bureau of Land Management the fair market value, as determined by the authorized officer, of the transferred portion as of the date of transfer, including the value of any improvements thereon. 6. The above described land has been conveyed for utilization as a solid waste transfer station site. Upon closure, the site may contain small quantities of commercial and household waste as determined in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901), and defined in 40 CFR 261.4 and 261.5. Although there is no indication that these materials pose any significant risk to human health or the environment, future land uses should be limited to those which do not penetrate surface soils or any liner left in place unless excavation is conducted subject to applicable State and Federal requirements. The lease or conveyance of 7.53 acres for a public baseball park (BLM Serial No. UTU-82980) will be subject to the following terms and conditions: Excepting and reserving to the United States: 1. A right-of-way thereon for ditches or canals constructed by the authority of the United States, Act of August 30, 1890 (43 U.S.C. 945). 2. All minerals, together with the right to prospect for, mine, and remove such deposits from the lands under applicable law and such regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe. The lease/patent of 7.53 acres will be subject to: 1. All valid existing rights of record. 2. Compliance with approved plans of development and management. Detailed information concerning these actions is available for review in the office of the BLM, Cedar City Field Office, at the address listed above. On June 25, 2007, the above described lands are segregated from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the general mining laws, except for lease or conveyance under the R&PP Act, leasing under mineral leasing laws, and disposals under the mineral material disposal laws. *Classification Comments:* Interested parties may submit comments involving the suitability of the lands for a solid waste transfer station site and public park purposes. Comments on the classification are restricted to whether the lands are physically suited for the proposal, whether the uses will maximize the future use or uses of the land, whether the uses are consistent with local planning and zoning, or whether the uses are consistent with State and Federal programs. *Application Comments:* Interested parties may submit comments regarding the specific uses proposed in the applications and plans of development, whether the BLM followed proper administrative procedures in reaching its decision, or any other factor not directly related to the suitability of the land for the stated uses. Application comments should be specific to the proposed solid waste transfer station site (BLM Serial No. UTU-82068) or the proposed public park (BLM Serial No. UTU-82980). Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. The State Director who may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action will review any adverse comments. In the absence of any adverse comments, this classification action will become the final determination of the Department of the Interior and become effective on August 24, 2007. The lands will not be available for lease or conveyance until after the classification becomes effective. (Authority: 43 CFR 2400, 2741 and 2912) Dated: April 18, 2007. Todd S. Christensen, Field Office Manager, Cedar City, Utah. [FR Doc. E7-12268 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-DQ-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [ES-966-1910-BJ-4600; Group No. 30, Virginia] Eastern States: Filing of Plat of Survey AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of filing of plat of survey; Virginia. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management
(BLM)will file the plat of survey of the lands described below in the BLM-Eastern States, Springfield, Virginia, 30 calendar days from the date of publication in the **Federal Register** . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bureau of Land Management, 7450 Boston Boulevard, Springfield, Virginia 22153. Attn: Cadastral Survey. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This survey was requested by the National Park Service. The lands we surveyed are: A portion of the boundary of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, Fairfax County, Virginia. The plat of survey represents the dependent resurvey of a portion of the boundary of the George Washington Parkway and was approved June 1, 2007. It will be available to the public as a matter of information. If BLM receives a protest against this survey, as shown on the plat, prior to the date of the official filing, we will stay the filing pending our consideration of the protest. We will not officially file the plat until the day after we have accepted or dismissed all protests and they have become final, including decisions on appeals. Dated: June 6, 2007. Jerry L. Wahl, Chief Cadastral Surveyor. [FR Doc. E7-12062 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-GJ-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Minerals Management Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of an extension of an information collection (1010-0149). SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), MMS is inviting comments on a collection of information that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval. The information collection request
(ICR)concerns the paperwork requirements in the regulations under 30 CFR 250, Subpart I, Platforms and Structures. DATES: Submit written comments by August 24, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods listed below. Please use the Information Collection Number 1010-0149 as an identifier in your message. • E-mail MMS at *rules.comments@mms.gov.* Identify with Information Collection Number 1010-0149 in the subject line. • Fax: 703-787-1093. Identify with Information Collection Number 1010-0149. • Mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the Interior; Minerals Management Service; Attention: Cheryl Blundon; 381 Elden Street, MS-4024; Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817. Please reference “Information Collection 1010-0149” in your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl Blundon, Regulations and Standards Branch at
(703)787-1607. You may also contact Cheryl Blundon to obtain a copy, at no cost, of the regulation that requires the subject collection of information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* 30 CFR Part 250, Subpart I, Platforms and Structures. *OMB Control Number:* 1010-0149. *Abstract:* The Outer Continental Shelf
(OCS)Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1331 *et seq.* and 43 U.S.C. 1801 *et seq.* ), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to prescribe rules and regulations to administer leasing of the OCS. Such rules and regulations will apply to all operations conducted under a lease. Operations on the OCS must preserve, protect, and develop oil and natural gas resources in a manner that is consistent with the need to make such resources available to meet the Nation's energy needs as rapidly as possible; to balance orderly energy resource development with protection of human, marine, and coastal environments; to ensure the public a fair and equitable return on the resources of the OCS; and to preserve and maintain free enterprise competition. Section 43 U.S.C. 1356 requires the issuance of “* * * regulations which require that any vessel, rig, platform, or other vehicle or structure * * *
(2)which is used for activities pursuant to this subchapter, comply * * * with such minimum standards of design, construction, alteration, and repair as the Secretary * * * establishes * * *.” Section 43 U.S.C. 1332(6) also states, “operations in the [O]uter Continental Shelf should be conducted in a safe manner * * * to prevent or minimize the likelihood of * * * physical obstruction to other users of the water or subsoil and seabed, or other occurrences which may cause damage to the environment or to property, or endanger life or health.” These authorities and responsibilities are among those delegated to the Minerals Management Service
(MMS)to ensure that operations in the OCS will meet statutory requirements; provide for safety and protection of the environment; and result in diligent exploration, development, and production of OCS leases. This information collection request addresses the regulations at 30 CFR Part 250, Subpart I, Platforms and Structures, and the associated supplementary notices to lessees and operators
(NTLs)intended to provide clarification, description, or explanation of these regulations. MMS uses the information submitted under Subpart I to determine the structural integrity of all offshore platforms and floating production facilities and to ensure that such integrity will be maintained throughout the useful life of these structures. We use the information to ascertain that the fixed and floating platforms and structures are structurally sound and safe for their intended use to ensure safety of personnel and pollution prevention. More specifically, we use the information to: • Review data concerning damage to a platform to assess the adequacy of proposed repairs. • Review plans for platform construction (construction is divided into three phases—design, fabrication, and installation) to ensure the structural integrity of the platform. • Review verification plans and reports for unique platforms to ensure that all nonstandard situations are given proper consideration during the design, fabrication, and installation phases of platform construction. • Review platform design, fabrication, and installation records to ensure that the platform is constructed according to approved plans. • Review inspection reports to ensure that platform integrity is maintained for the life of the platform. We will protect information from respondents considered proprietary under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2) and under regulations at 30 CFR 250.197, “Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection.” No items of a sensitive nature are collected. Responses are mandatory. *Frequency:* On occasion, annually. *Estimated Number and Description of Respondents:* There are approximately 136 respondents (Federal oil and gas OCS lessees and their CVAs or other third-party reviewers of production facilities). *Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping “Hour” Burden:* The currently approved annual reporting burden for this collection is 42,500 hours. The following chart details the individual components and respective hour burden estimates of this ICR. In calculating the burdens, we assumed that respondents perform certain requirements in the normal course of their activities. We consider these to be usual and customary and took that into account in estimating the burden. Citation 30 CFR 250 subpart I and related NTLs Reporting or recordkeeping requirement Hour/fee burden 900(b), (c), (e); 901(b), (c); 902; 903; 905; 906; 909; 910(c), (d); 911(c), (f); 912; 913 Submit application, along with reports/surveys and relevant data, to install new platform or floating production facility or conversion of existing platform for new purpose or significant changes to approved applications, including use of alternative codes, rules, or standards; and Platform Verification Program
(PVP)plan for design, fabrication and installation of new, fixed, bottom-founded, pile-supported, or concrete-gravity platforms and new floating platforms. Consult as required with MMS and/or USCG. Re/Submit application for major modification(s)/repairs to any platform and related requirements 30 hours. $19,900 for PVP. $2,850 for fixed structure. $1,450 for caisson/well protector. $3,400 for modifications. 900(b)(5) Submit application for conversion of the use of an existing mobile offshore drilling unit 24 hours. 900(c) Notify MMS within 24 hours of damage and emergency repairs and request approval of repairs 16 hours. 901(a)(6), (a)(7), (a)(8); NTLs Submit CVA documentation under API RP 2RD, API RP 2SK, and API RP 2SM 100 hours. 901(a)(10); NTLs Submit hazards analysis documentation under API RP 14J 600 hours. 903* Record original and relevant material test results of all primary structural materials; retain records during all stages of construction. Compile, retain, and provide location/make available to MMS for the functional life of platform, the as-built drawings, design assumptions/analyses, summary of nondestructive examination records, inspection results, and records of repair not covered elsewhere 100 hours. 911(d); 914 Submit nomination and qualification statement for CVA 16 hours. 916(c) Submit interim and final CVA reports and recommendations on design phase 200 hours. 917(a),
(c)Submit interim and final CVA reports and recommendations on fabrication phase, including notice of fabrication procedure changes or design specification modifications 100 hours. 918(c) Submit interim and final CVA reports and recommendations on installation phase 60 hours. 919(a) Develop in-service inspection plan and keep on file 45 hours. 919(b) Submit annual (November 1 of each year) report on inspection of platforms or floating production facilities, including summary of testing results 80 hours. 900 thru 921 General departure and alternative compliance requests not specifically covered elsewhere in Subpart I regulations 8 hours. *Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping “Non-Hour Cost” Burden:* The currently approved “non-hour cost” burden for this information collection is a total of $752,606. This represents four cost burdens for filing fees associated with submitting applications for platforms and structures. See the table above for specific details. *Public Disclosure Statement:* The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, *et seq.* ) provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated to respond. *Comments:* Before submitting an ICR to OMB, PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) requires each agency “* * * to provide notice * * * and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information * * *”. Agencies must specifically solicit comments to:
(a)Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the agency to perform its duties, including whether the information is useful;
(b)evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;
(c)enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d)minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Agencies must also estimate the “non-hour cost” burdens to respondents or recordkeepers resulting from the collection of information. Therefore, if you have costs to generate, maintain, and disclose this information, you should comment and provide your total capital and startup cost components or annual operation, maintenance, and purchase of service components. You should describe the methods you use to estimate major cost factors, including system and technology acquisition, expected useful life of capital equipment, discount rate(s), and the period over which you incur costs. Capital and startup costs include, among other items, computers and software you purchase to prepare for collecting information, monitoring, and record storage facilities. You should not include estimates for equipment or services purchased:
(i)Before October 1, 1995;
(ii)to comply with requirements not associated with the information collection;
(iii)for reasons other than to provide information or keep records for the Government; or
(iv)as part of customary and usual business or private practices. We will summarize written responses to this notice and address them in our submission for OMB approval. As a result of your comments, we will make any necessary adjustments to the burden in our submission to OMB. *Public Comment Procedures:* Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information-may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. *MMS Information Collection Clearance Officer:* Arlene Bajusz
(202)208-7744. Dated: June 18, 2007. E.P. Danenberger, Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs. [FR Doc. E7-12171 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-MR-P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service 30-Day Notice of Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; Opportunity for Public Comment AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: Under provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR Part 1320, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements, the National Park Service
(NPS)invites comments on an extension of a currently approved collection of information (OMB Control Number 1024-0233). DATES: Public comments on the Information Collection Request
(ICR)will be accepted on or before July 25, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments directly to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior (OMB Number 1024-0233), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, by fax at 202/395-6566, or by electronic mail at *OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov.* Please also send a copy of your comments to Ms. Jo A. Pendry, Concession Program Manager, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, NW. (2410), Washington, DC 20240, or electronically to *jo_pendry@nps.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jo A. Pendry, phone: 202-513-7156; fax: 202-371-2090; or at the address above. You are entitled to the entire ICR package free-of-charge. *Comments Received on the 60-day* Federal Register *Notice:* The NPS published the 60-day **Federal Register** Notice to solicit comments on this ICR on March 30, 2007, on page 15158. There were no public comments received as a result of publishing this 60-Day **Federal Register** Notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* National Park Service Leasing Program—36 CFR part 18. *Form Number(s):* None. *OMB Control Number:* 1024-0233. *Expiration Date of Approval:* June 30, 2007. *Type of Request:* Extension of a currently approved information collection. *Description of Need:* The information is being collected to meet the requirements of Section 802 of the NPS Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998, concerning the legislative authority, policies, and requirements for the solicitation, award, and administration of NPS leases for property located within area of the national park system. The obligation to respond is required to obtain or retain benefits. *Frequency of Collection:* On occasion. *Description of Respondents:* Persons or entities seeking a leasing opportunity with the National Park Service. *Estimated average number of respondents:* 627 per year. *Estimated average number of responses:* 627 per year. *Estimated average time burden per response:* 7 hours. *Frequency of response:* Once per respondent. *Estimated total annual reporting burden:* 4,392 hours. Comments are invited on:
(1)The practical utility of the information being gathered;
(2)the accuracy of the burden hour estimate;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)ways to minimize the burden to respondents, including use of automated information collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Dated: June 18, 2007. Leonard E. Stowe, NPS, Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 07-3089 Filed 6-22-07; 8:45 am]
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  • 44 CFR 60.3
  • 44 CFR 65.5(a)(4)
  • Pub. L. 110-28
  • 5 CFR 1320.10
  • 16 USC 668dd-668ee
  • Pub. L. 101-233
  • 43 CFR 1864.2(a)
  • 40 CFR 1501.7
  • 43 CFR 1610.2
  • 43 CFR 2470
  • 40 CFR 302
  • 100 Stat. 1670
  • 43 CFR 2741.5
  • 40 CFR 261.4
  • 43 CFR 2400
  • 30 CFR 250
  • 43 CFR 2
  • 5 CFR 1320
  • 36 CFR 18
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