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BILLING CODE 6820-KF-M ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0037; FRL-8141-4] Pesticide Registration Review; New Dockets Opened for Review and Comment AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: EPA has established registration review dockets for the following pesticides: Fenoxycarb (case number 7401) and urea sulfate (case number 7213). With this document, EPA is opening the public comment period for these registration reviews. Registration review is EPA's periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration, that is, the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment.
Registration review dockets contain information that will assist the public in understanding the types of information and issues that the Agency may consider during the course of registration reviews. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each pesticide's registration is based on current scientific and other knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 30, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments identified by the docket identification
(ID)number for the specific pesticide of interest provided in the table in Unit III.A., by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal* : *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.,) 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to the docket ID numbers listed in the table in Unit III.A. for the pesticides you are commenting on. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available at regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov web site to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available electronically at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.,) 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the pesticides included in this document, contact the specific Chemical Review Managers for these pesticides as identified in the table in Unit III.A. For general questions on the registration review program, contact Kennan Garvey, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703)305-7106; fax number:
(703)308-8090; e-mail address: *garvey.kennan@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human health, farmworker, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution, or use of pesticides. Since others also may be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. Authority EPA is initiating its reviews of the pesticides identified in this document pursuant to section 3(g) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Procedural Regulations for Registration Review published in the **Federal Register** of August 9, 2006, and effective on October 10, 2006 (71 FR 45719) (FRL-8080-4). You may also access the Procedural Regulations for Registration Review on the Agency's website at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/August/Day-09/p12904.htm* . Section 3(g) of FIFRA provides, among other things, that the registrations of pesticides are to be periodically reviewed. The goal is a review of a pesticide's registration every 15 years. Under FIFRA section 3(a), a pesticide product may be registered or remain registered only if it meets the statutory standard for registration given in FIFRA section 3(c)(5). When used in accordance with widespread and commonly recognized practice, the pesticide product must perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on the environment; that is, without any unreasonable risk to man or the environment, or a human dietary risk from residues that result from the use of a pesticide in or on food. III. Registration Reviews A. What Action is the Agency Taking? As directed by FIFRA section 3(g), EPA is periodically reviewing pesticide registrations to assure that they continue to satisfy the FIFRA standard for registration—that is, they can still be used without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. The implementing regulations establishing the procedures for registration review appear at 40 CFR part 155. A pesticide's registration review begins when the Agency establishes a docket for the pesticide's registration review case and opens the docket for public review and comment. At present, EPA is opening registration review dockets for the cases identified in the following table. ** Table—Registration Review Dockets Opening** Registration Review Case Name and Number Pesticide Docket ID Number Chemical Review Manager, Telephone Number, E-mail Address Fenoxycarb
(7401)EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0111 Katie Hall
(703)308-0166 hall.katie@epa.gov Urea Sulfate (1:1)
(7213)EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0202 Andrea Carone
(703)308-0122 carone.andrea@epa.gov B. Docket Content 1. *Review dockets* . The registration review dockets contain information that the Agency may consider in the course of the registration review. The Agency may include information from its files including, but not limited to, the following information: • An overview of the registration review case status. • A list of current product registrations and registrants. • **Federal Register** notices regarding any pending registration actions. • **Federal Register** notices regarding current or pending tolerances. • Risk assessments. • Bibliographies concerning current registrations. • Summaries of incident data. • Any other pertinent data or information. Each docket contains a document summarizing what the Agency currently knows about the pesticide case and a preliminary work plan for anticipated data and assessment needs. Additional documents provide more detailed information. During this public comment period, the Agency is asking that interested persons identify any additional information they believe the Agency should consider during the registration reviews of these pesticides. The Agency identifies in each docket the areas where public comment is specifically requested, though comment in any area is welcome. 2. *Other related information* . More information on these cases, including the active ingredients for each case, may be located in the registration review schedule on the Agency's website at *http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_review/schedule.htm* . Information on the Agency's registration review program and its implementing regulation may be seen at *http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_review* . 3. *Information submission requirements* . Anyone may submit data or information in response to this document. To be considered during a pesticide's registration review, the submitted data or information must meet the following requirements: • To ensure that EPA will consider data or information submitted, interested persons must submit the data or information during the comment period. The Agency may, at its discretion, consider data or information submitted at a later date. • The data or information submitted must be presented in a legible and useable form. For example, an English translation must accompany any material that is not in English and a written transcript must accompany any information submitted as an audiographic or videographic record. Written material may be submitted in paper or electronic form. • Submitters must clearly identify the source of any submitted data or information. • Submitters may request the Agency to reconsider data or information that the Agency rejected in a previous review. However, submitters must explain why they believe the Agency should reconsider the data or information in the pesticide's registration review. • As provided in 40 CFR 155.58, the registration review docket for each pesticide case will remain publicly accessible through the duration of the registration review process; that is, until all actions required in the final decision on the registration review case have been completed. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: July 18, 2007. Debra Edwards, Director, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7-14762 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0596; FRL-8141-5] Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 31, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0596 and the pesticide petition number (PP), by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal* : * http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0596. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703)305-6928; e-mail address: *bryceland.andrew@epa.gov* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Crop production (NAICS code 111). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. What Action is the Agency Taking? EPA is printing notice of the filing of a pesticide petition received under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a, proposing the establishment or modification of regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various food commodities. EPA has determined that the pesticide petition described in this notice contains data or information regarding the elements set forth in FFDCA section 408(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data supports granting of the pesticide petition. Additional data may be needed before EPA rules on this pesticide petition. Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of the petition included in this notice, prepared by the petitioner, is included in a docket EPA has created for this rulemaking. The docket for this petition is available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* . New Exemption from Tolerance *PP 6F7141* . Aberdeen Road Company d/b/a Hercon Environmental, P.O. Box 453, Emigsville, PA 17318-0435, proposes to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemical mating disruptant insecticide (Z)-7,8-epoxy-2-methyloctadecane in or on food commodities, unintentional spray or drift from application when treating trees and shrubs along with pastures, as well as unintentional spray and drift to non-target vegetation including native and ornamental species, and food and feed crops. Because this petition is a request for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without numerical limitations, no analytical method is required. Contact: Andrew Bryceland,
(703)305-6928, *bryceland.andrew@epa.gov* . List of Subjects Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Feed additives, Food additives, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: July 25, 2007. Janet L. Andersen, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7-14901 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0936; FRL-8138-1] Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 31, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number and the pesticide petition number
(PP)of interest, by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal* : *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to the assigned docket ID number and the pesticide petition number of interest. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available electronically at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The person listed at the end of the pesticide petition summary of interest. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Crop production (NAICS code 111). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed at the end of the pesticide petition summary of interest. B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. Docket ID Numbers When submitting comments, please use the docket ID number and the pesticide petition number of interest, as shown in the table. PP Number Docket ID Number PP 7E7218 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0495 PP 6F7024 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0539 PP 6F7119 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0475 PP 7F7222 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0504 III. What Action is the Agency Taking? EPA is printing notice of the filing of pesticide petitions received under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a, proposing the establishment or modification of regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various food commodities. EPA has determined that the pesticide petitions described in this notice contain data or information regarding the elements set forth in FFDCA section 408(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data support granting of the pesticide petitions. Additional data may be needed before EPA rules on these pesticide petitions. Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions included in this notice, prepared by the petitioner, is included in a docket EPA has created for each rulemaking. The docket for each of the petitions is available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* . New Tolerances 1. *PP 7E7218* . (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0495). Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ 08540-6635, proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of the insecticide methoxyfenozide in or on food commodities avocado, black-sapote, canistel, mamey sapote, mango, papaya, sapodilla, and star apple at 0.6 parts per million (ppm); guava, feijoa, jaboticaba, wax jambu, starfruit, passion fruit, and acerola at 0.4 ppm; green onion, fresh chive leaves, fresh Chinese chive leaves, Elegans Hosta, Fritillaria leaves, kurrat, Lady's leek, leek, wild leek, Beltsville bunching onion, fresh onion, macrostem onion, tree onion tops, Welsh onion tops, and fresh shallot leaves at 5.0 ppm. Adequate enforcement methods are available for determination of methoxyfenozide residues in plant commodities based on the Rohm and Haas Company Technical Report No. 34-98-87, “Tolerance Enforcement Method for Parent RH-2485 in Pome Fruit”. The available Analytical Enforcement Methodology was previously reviewed in the **Federal Register** of September 20, 2002 (67 FR 59193). Contact: Susan Stanton, telephone number:
(703)305-5218; e-mail address: *stanton.susan@epa.gov* . 2. *PP 6F7024* . (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0539). Bayer CropScience, P.O. Box 12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of the fungicide trifloxystrobin in or on food commodities grass, forage at 10.0 ppm and grass, hay at 14.0 ppm. A practical analytical methodology for detecting and measuring levels of trifloxystrobin in or on raw agricultural commodities has been submitted. The limit of detection
(LOD)for each analyte of this method is 0.08 ng injected, and the limit of quantitation
(LOQ)is 0.02 ppm. The method is based on crop specific cleanup procedures and determination by gas chromatography with nitrogen-phosphorus detection. Contact: Janet Whitehurst, telephone number:
(703)305-6129; e-mail address: *whitehurst.janet@epa.gov* . 3. *PP 6F7119* . (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0475). Bayer CropScience, P.O. Box 12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of the insecticide spirotetramat, cis-3-(2,5-dimethylphenyl)-8-methoxy-2-oxo-1-azaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl ethyl carbonate and its metabolite cis-3-(2,5-dimethylphenyl)-4-hydroxy-8-methoxy- 1-azaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-2-one], calculated as spirotetramat equivalents, in or on food commodities vegetable, tuberous and corm, subgroup 1C at 1.0 ppm; potato, granules/flakes at 2.5 ppm; onions, dry bulb, subgroup 3A at 0.3 ppm; vegetables, leafy, except *Brassica* , group 4 at 5.0 ppm; *Brassica* , head and stem, subgroup 5A at 3.0 ppm; *Brassica* , leafy greens, subgroup 5B at 16.0 ppm; vegetables, fruiting, group 8 at 1.0 ppm; tomato, dried pomace at 2.5 ppm; vegetable, cucurbit, group 9 at 0.2 ppm; fruit, citrus, group 10 at 0.5 ppm; citrus, oil at 4.0 ppm; fruit, pome, group 11 at 0.5 ppm; fruit, stone, group 12 at 2.0 ppm; nut, tree, group 14 at 0.5 ppm; almond, hulls at 9.0 ppm; grape at 1.0 ppm; grape, raisin at 2.5 ppm; hop at 10.0 ppm; strawberry at 0.5 ppm; cattle, goat, hog, sheep and horse, meat at 0.01 ppm; cattle, goat, hog, sheep and horse, fat at 0.01 ppm; cattle, goat, hog, sheep and horse, liver at 0.01 ppm; cattle, goat, hog, sheep and horse, meat byproducts, except liver at 0.02 ppm. The residues of spirotetramat and its metabolites were quantified by high pressure liquid chromatography/triple stage quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) using the stable isotopically labeled analytes as internal standards. The individual analyte residues were converted to spirotetramat molar equivalents and summed to give total spirotetramat residues. The limit of quantification
(LOQ)for each analyte was 0.01 ppm for all commodities, except citrus (0.05 ppm) and hops (0.1 ppm). Contact: Rita Kumar, telephone number:
(703)308-8291; e-mail address: *kumar.rita@epa.gov* . 4. *PP 7F7222* . Dow AgroSciences, 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46268, proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of the herbicide isoxaben in or on food commodities grape/grape, juice/grape, raisin at 0.01 ppm; nut, tree, group 14 and pistachio at 0.03 ppm; almond, hulls at 0.35 ppm; and to request a waiver for the requirement of a tolerance for isoxaben in or on the raw agricultural commodity cattle, meat byproducts; meat and milk. There is a practical method (liquid chromatography with positive ion atmospheric pressure chemical ionization tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)) for detection of isoxaben residues. The limit of detection
(LOD)and limit of quantitation
(LOQ)are 0.003 µg/g and 0.01 µg/g, respectively and are suitable for detecting and measuring levels of isoxaben in or on food and allows monitoring of food with residues at or above the level set for these tolerances. The method has an independent laboratory validation. Contact: Kathryn Montague, telephone number:
(703)305-1243; e-mail address: *montague.kathryn@epa.gov* . List of Subjects Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Feed additives, Food additives, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: July 16, 2007. Lois Rossi, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7-14678 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0936; FRL-8140-4] Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 31, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number and the pesticide petition number
(PP)of interest, by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal* : * http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to the assigned docket ID number and the pesticide petition number of interest. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available electronically at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The person listed at the end of the pesticide petition summary of interest. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Crop production (NAICS code 111). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed at the end of the pesticide petition summary of interest. B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. Docket ID Numbers When submitting comments, please use the docket ID number and the pesticide petition number of interest, as shown in the table. PP Number Docket ID Number PP 6E7125 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0471 PP 6E7126 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0471 PP 6E7127 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0471 PP 6E7128 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0471 PP 7E7227 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0535 III. What Action is the Agency Taking? EPA is printing notice of the filing of pesticide petitions received under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a, proposing the establishment or modification of regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various food commodities. EPA has determined that the pesticide petitions described in this notice contain data or information regarding the elements set forth in FFDCA section 408(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data support granting of the pesticide petitions. Additional data may be needed before EPA rules on these pesticide petitions. Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions included in this notice, prepared by the petitioner, is included in a docket EPA has created for each rulemaking. The docket for each of the petitions is available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* . New Tolerances 1. *PPs 6E7125, 6E7126, 6E7127* and *6E7128* . (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0471). Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W., Princeton, NJ 08540-6635, proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of the insecticide bifenthrin ((2-methyl [1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl) methyl-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3,-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate) in or on food commodities pistachio at 0.05 parts per million (ppm); mayhaw at 1.4 ppm; vegetables, fruiting, group 8 at 0.5 ppm; peanut at 0.05 ppm; soybean at 0.2 ppm; vegetable, root, except sugar beet and garden beet, subgroup 1B at 0.07 ppm; beet, garden, roots at 0.45 ppm; and beet, garden, tops at 15 ppm. There is a practical analytical method for detecting and measuring levels of bifenthrin in or on food with a limit of detection that allows monitoring of food with residues at or above the levels set in these tolerances gas chromatography with electron capture detection (GC/ECD). Contact: Shaja R. Brothers, telephone number:
(703)308-3194; e-mail address: *brothers.shaja@epa.gov* . 2. *PP 7E7227* . (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0535). Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W., Princeton, NJ 08540-6635, proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of the insecticide bifenthrin ((2-methyl [1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl) methyl-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3,-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate) in or on food commodities bushberry subgroup 13-B and juneberry; lingonberry; salal; aronia berry; blueberry, lowbush; buffalo currant; chilean guava; European barberry; highbush cranberry; honeysuckle; jostaberry; native currant; sea buckthorn at 2.0 ppm; and leafy petioles subgroup 4-B at 3.0 ppm. There is a practical analytical method for detecting and measuring levels of bifenthrin in or on food with a limit of detection that allows monitoring of food with residues at or above the levels set in these tolerances GC/ECD. Contact: Shaja R. Brothers, telephone number:
(703)308-3194; e-mail address: *brothers.shaja@epa.gov* . List of Subjects Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Feed additives, Food additives, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: July 18, 2007. Lois Rossi, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7-14698 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0346; FRL-8129-8] Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 31, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0346 and the pesticide petition number
(PP)of interest, by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal* : * http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0346 and the pesticide petition number of interest. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available electronically at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The person listed at the end of the pesticide petition summary of interest. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Crop production (NAICS code 111). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed at the end of the pesticide petition summary of interest. B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. Docket ID Numbers When submitting comments, please use the docket ID number and the pesticide petition number of interest, as shown in the table. PP Number Docket ID Number PP 6F7142 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0346 PP 6F7143 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0346 III. What Action is the Agency Taking? EPA is printing notice of the filing of pesticide petitions received under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a, proposing the establishment or modification of regulations in 40 CFR part 174 for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various food commodities. EPA has determined that the pesticide petitions described in this notice contain data or information regarding the elements set forth in FFDCA section 408(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data support granting of the pesticide petitions. Additional data may be needed before EPA rules on these pesticide petitions. Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions included in this notice, prepared by the petitioner, is included in a docket EPA has created for each rulemaking. The docket for each of the petitions is available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* . Amendment to Existing Temporary Tolerance Exemptions 1. *PP 6F7142* . Monsanto Company, 800 North Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63167, proposes to amend the temporary tolerance(s) in 40 CFR 174.502 to establish a permanent exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for *Bacillus thuringiensis* Cry 1A.105 protein in all plants when used as plant - incorporated protectant in all food commodities Contact: Susanne Cerrelli, telephone number:
(703)308-8077; e-mail address: *cerrelli.susanne@epa.gov* . 2. *PP 6F7143* . Monsanto Company, 800 North Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63167, proposes to amend the tolerance(s) in 40 CFR 174.503 to establish a permanent exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for *Bacillus thuringiensis* Cry2Ab2 protein in all plants when used as plant - incorporated protectant in all food commodities. Contact: Susanne Cerrelli, telephone number:
(703)308-8077; e-mail address: *cerrelli.susanne@epa.gov* . List of Subjects Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Feed additives, Food additives, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: July 16, 2007. Janet L. Andersen, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7-14682 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0547; FRL-8140-3] Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces receipt of an application 71693-EUP-E from Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), on behalf of Arizona Cotton Research and Protection Council, requesting an experimental use permit
(EUP)for *Aspergillus flavus* AF36. The Agency has determined that the application may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, in accordance with 40 CFR 172.11(a), the Agency is soliciting comments on this application. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 31, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0547, by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0547. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shanaz Bacchus, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703)308-8097; e-mail address: *bacchus.shanaz@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to food and pesticide manufacturers, growers, or others who are interested in agricultural biotechnology or may be required to conduct testing of pesticidal substances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. Background IR-4, Rutgers University, 500 College Road East, Suite 201W, Princeton, NJ 08540, on behalf of Arizona Cotton Research and Protection Council, 3721 East Wier Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040-2933, is requesting an EUP to apply *Aspergillus flavus* AF36 on corn in certain counties in Arizona and Texas. This microbial pesticide, *Aspergillus flavus* AF36, is conditionally registered for use on cotton in Arizona, California, and Texas. The registrant has requested a temporary exemption from a tolerance for the proposed EUP on corn in a non-crop destruct program. III. What Action is the Agency Taking? Following the review of the IR-4 application and any comments and data received in response to this notice, EPA will decide whether to issue or deny the EUP request for this EUP program, and if issued, the conditions under which it is to be conducted. Any issuance of an EUP will be announced in the **Federal Register** . IV. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action? The Agency's authority for taking this action is under FIFRA section 5. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Experimental use permits. Dated: July 13, 2007. Janet L. Andersen, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7-14769 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-515; FRL-8139-4] Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces receipt of an application 67979-EUP-6 from Syngenta Seeds, Inc. requesting an experimental use permit
(EUP)for the plant-incorporated protectants MIR162 *Bacillus thuringiensis* Vip3Aa20 protein and the genetic material (plasmid vector pNOV1300) necessary for its production in corn, Bt11 *Bacillus thuringiensis* Cry1Ab protein and the genetic material (plasmid vector pZO1502) necessary for its production in corn, and MIR604 *Bacillus thuringiensis* mCry3A protein and the genetic material (plasmid vector pZM26) necessary for its production in corn. The Agency has determined that the application may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, in accordance with 40 CFR 172.11(a), the Agency is soliciting comments on this application. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 31, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-515, by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-515. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Reynolds, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703)605-0515; e-mail address: *reynolds.alan@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to those interested in agricultural biotechnology and those persons who are or may be required to conduct testing of chemical substances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. Background In the **Federal Register** of June 20, 2007 (72 FR 34009) (FRL-8133-5), EPA announced the issuance of EUP 67979-EUP-6 to Syngenta Seeds, Inc., 3054 Cornwallis Road, P.O. Box 12257, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Syngenta has requested to further extend this EUP to October 31, 2009 and to amend it by allowing an additional 4,844 acres to be planted in 2008 and 4,856 acres to be planted in 2009. For 2008, the proposed acreage includes 659 acres of MIR162, 465 acres of Bt11, 465 acres of MIR604, 575 acres of Bt11 x MIR162, 575 acres of Bt11 x MIR604, 132 acres of MIR162 x MIR604, 575 acres of Bt11 x MIR162 x MIR604, and 1,398 acres of non plant-incorporated protectant border areas (4,844 total acres). For 2009, the proposed acreage includes 660 acres of MIR162, 466 acres of Bt11, 466 acres of MIR604, 576 acres of Bt11 x MIR162, 576 acres of Bt11 x MIR604, 135 acres of MIR162 x MIR604, 576 acres of Bt11 x MIR162 x MIR604, and 1,401 acres of non plant-incorporated protectant border areas (4,856 total acres). MIR162 contains the lepidopteran protecting *Bacillus thuringiensis* Vip3Aa20 protein and the genetic material (plasmid vector pNOV1300) necessary for its production. Bt11 contains the lepidopteran protecting *Bacillus thuringiensis* Cry1Ab protein and the genetic material (plasmid vector pZO1502) necessary for its production. MIR604 contains the coleopteran protecting *Bacillus thuringiensis* mCry3A protein and the genetic material (plasmid vector pZM26) necessary for its production. Proposed shipment/use dates are November 1, 2007 through October 31, 2009. Five trial protocols have been proposed, including the following: • Breeding and observation. • Efficacy evaluation. • Agronomic observation. • Inbred and hybrid seed production. • Regulatory studies. States involved include: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. III. What Action is the Agency Taking? Following the review of the Syngenta Seeds, Inc. application and any comments and data received in response to this notice, EPA will decide whether to issue or deny the EUP request for this EUP program, and if issued, the conditions under which it is to be conducted. Any issuance of an EUP will be announced in the **Federal Register** . IV. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action? The Agency's authority for taking this action is under FIFRA section 5. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Experimental use permits. Dated: July 18, 2007. Janet L. Andersen, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7-14683 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-516; FRL-8139-8] Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces receipt of an application 67979-EUP-7 from Syngenta Seeds, Inc. requesting an experimental use permit
(EUP)for the plant-incorporated protectants COT102 *Bacillus thuringiensis* Vip3Aa19 protein and the genetic material (plasmid vector pCOT1) necessary for its production in cotton and COT67B *Bacillus thuringiensis* Cry1Ab protein and the genetic material (plasmid vector pNOV4641) necessary for its production in cotton. The Agency has determined that the application may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, in accordance with 40 CFR 172.11(a), the Agency is soliciting comments on this application. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 31, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-516, by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-516. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Reynolds, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703)605-0515; e-mail address: *reynolds.alan@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to those interested in agricultural biotechnology and those persons who are or may be required to conduct testing of chemical substances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. Background In the **Federal Register** of June 20, 2007 (72 FR 34009) (FRL-8133-5), EPA announced the issuance of EUP 67979-EUP-7 to Syngenta Seeds, Inc., 3054 Cornwallis Road, P.O. Box 12257, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Syngenta has requested to further extend this EUP to March 1, 2009 and to amend it by allowing an additional 2,225.3 acres to be planted. The proposed acreage includes 67.5 acres of COT102, 67.5 acres of COT67B, 324.3 acres of COT102 x COT67B, and 1,766 acres of non plant-incorporated protectant border areas (2,225.3 total acres). COT102 contains the lepidopteran protecting *Bacillus thuringiensis* Vip3Aa19 protein and the genetic material (plasmid vector pCOT1) necessary for its production. COT67B contains the lepidopteran protecting *Bacillus thuringiensis* Cry1Ab protein and the genetic material (plasmid vector p NOV4641) necessary for its production. Proposed shipment/use dates are March 1, 2008 through March 1, 2009. Five trial protocols have been proposed, including the following: • Breeding and observation nursery. • Insect efficacy. • Agronomic evaluation. • Seed production. • Production characterization and performance. States involved include: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. III. What Action is the Agency Taking? Following the review of the Syngenta Seeds, Inc. application and any comments and data received in response to this notice, EPA will decide whether to issue or deny the EUP request for this EUP program, and if issued, the conditions under which it is to be conducted. Any issuance of an EUP will be announced in the **Federal Register** . IV. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action? The Agency's authority for taking this action is under FIFRA section 5. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Experimental use permits. Dated: July 18, 2007. Janet L. Andersen, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7-14684 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0632; FRL-8142-7] Explanatory Document to the September 2005 Draft North American Free Trade Agreement Standard Operating Procedure for Determining Pesticide Maximum Residue Limits; Notice of Availability AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: EPA is seeking public comment on the document entitled *Statistical Basis of the NAFTA Method for Calculating Pesticide Maximum Residue Limits from Field Trial Data* available at *http://www.pmra-arla.gc.ca/english/pdf/nafta/docs/nafta_mrls-e.pdf* . Although Canada’s Management Regulatory Agency
(PMRA)is also accepting comments, EPA and PMRA will be jointly responding to comments submitted to either agency. The document was prepared by the NAFTA MRL Harmonization Working Group (a group comprised of United States and Canadian governments, created to develop a coordinated pesticides regulatory framework among North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners). The document provides additional technical and explanatory material for a standard operating procedure
(SOP)previously released by Canada’s PMRA for public comment in September 2005. The document currently open for public comment supports the September 2005 draft SOP that is intended for use by residue chemistry reviewers in the United States and Canada to ensure that the same or similar residue chemistry data sets will result in the same or similar recommendation for maximum residue limit
(MRL)levels for pesticide residues on food and feed commodities by each agency. The goal for this method is to minimize trade barriers of pesticide treated commodities between the United States and Canada. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 31, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0632, by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal* : *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket’s normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0632. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip Villanueva, Health Effects Division (7509P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703)308-8665; e-mail address: *villanueva.philip@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are engaged in pesticide and other agricultural chemical manufacturing. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Pesticide and other agricultural chemical manufacturing (NAICS code 325320) e.g., individuals or entities engaged in activities related to the registration of a pesticide product. This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. What Action is the Agency Taking? EPA is seeking public comment on the document entitled *Statistical Basis of the NAFTA Method for Calculating Pesticide Maximum Residue Limits from Field Trial Data* . The document, prepared by the NAFTA MRL Harmonization Working Group, serves as an added explanatory document to Canada’s PMRA and EPA’s OPP September 2005 draft document entitled *Guidance for Setting Pesticide Maximum Residue Limits Based on Field Trial Data* which is available at *http://www.pmra-arla.gc.ca/english/pdf/pro/pro2005-04-e.pdf* . The SOP includes procedures for using the companion “NAFTA MRL calculator,” the Microsoft Excel® spreadsheet that incorporates the decision algorithm and automates the statistical calculations as outlined by the SOP. The NAFTA MRL calculator can be downloaded from the PMRA website ( *http://www.pmra-arla.gc.ca/english/pdf/mrl/method_calc.xls* ). The September 2005 draft SOP is intended for use by residue chemistry reviewers in the United States and Canada to ensure that the same or similar data sets will result in the same or similar recommendation for MRL levels in each regulatory program. A 60-day comment period was opened for this by PMRA in September 2005 and is now closed. The comments received by PMRA were shared with EPA. Upon the September 2005 release of the draft SOP, PMRA and EPA announced that an additional explanatory document would be published at a future date. This document is now available on the PMRA website (see *http://www.pmra-arla.gc.ca/english/pdf/nafta/docs/nafta_mrls-e.pdf* ) and EPA is seeking comment on the statistical (and non-statistical) basis of the selected procedures and algorithms. More detailed statistical, simulation, and other support for the methods described in the September 2005 draft SOP are provided in this follow-on document which is intended to provide a permanent and enduring record of the rationale, reasoning, historical context, and technical/statistical support for the MRL estimation methodologies described and discussed in the September 2005 SOP. Once the public comment period closes for this document, the statistical support document, the SOP and the associated MRL calculator will be modified as appropriate to address the comments from this current public comment period and the previous PMRA comment period for the draft SOP, and then reissued. We anticipate these documents will be released in final form in December 2007. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural commodities, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Pesticides and pests. Dated: July 26, 2007. Debra Edwards, Director, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7-14889 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0218; FRL-8130-2] Pesticides; Science Policy; Notice of Withdrawal AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: EPA announces the withdrawal of the revised version of the pesticide science policy document “Standard Operating Procedures for Incorporating Screening-Level Estimates of Drinking Water Exposure into Aggregate Risk Assessments” *http://www.epa.gov/oppfead1/trac/science/screeningsop.pdf* . This science policy document was developed during the implementation of the new safety standard in section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA). EPA's assessment of exposure to pesticide residues in drinking water no longer involves performing screening level assessments as described in this policy paper. Accordingly, EPA is withdrawing this science policy document. Instead, the Agency now routinely develops estimates of exposure to pesticides in drinking water using the more advanced methods that EPA has described in other science policy papers. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David J. Miller, Health Effects Division, Office of Pesticide Programs (7509P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703)305-5352; fax number:
(703)305-5147; e-mail address: *miller.davidj@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action, however, may be of interest to persons who produce or formulate pesticides or who register pesticide products. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. *Docket.* EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0218. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. 2. *Electronic access* . You may access this **Federal Register** document electronically through the EPA Internet under the “ **Federal Register** ” listings at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr* . II. Background On August 3, 1996, FQPA was signed into law. The FQPA significantly amended the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and FFDCA. Among other changes, FQPA established a stringent health-based standard (“a reasonable certainty of no harm”) for pesticide residues in foods to assure protection from unacceptable pesticide exposure and strengthened health protections for infants and children from pesticide risks. During 1998 and 1999, EPA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA)established a subcommittee of the National Advisory Council For Environmental Policy and Technology (NACEPT), the Tolerance Reassessment Advisory Committee (TRAC), to address FFDCA issues and implementation. TRAC comprised more than 50 representatives of affected user, producer, consumer, public health, environmental, states, and other interested groups. The TRAC met from May 27, 1998, through April 29, 1999. In order to continue the constructive discussions about FFDCA, in 2000 EPA and USDA established, under the auspices of NACEPT, the Committee to Advise on Reassessment and Transition (CARAT). The CARAT provided a forum for a broad spectrum of stakeholders to consult with and advise the Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture on pest and pesticide management transition issues related to the tolerance reassessment process. The CARAT was intended to further the valuable work initiated by earlier advisory committees toward the use of sound science and greater transparency in regulatory decision-making, increased stakeholder participation, and reasonable transition strategies that reduce risks without jeopardizing American agriculture and farm communities. As a result of the 1998 and 1999 TRAC process, EPA decided that the implementation process and related policies would benefit from providing notice and comment on major science policy issues. The TRAC identified nine science policy areas it believed were key to implementation of tolerance reassessment. EPA agreed to provide one or more documents for comment on each of the nine issues by announcing their availability in the **Federal Register** . In a notice published in the **Federal Register** of October 29, 1998 (63 FR 58038) (FRL-6041-5), EPA described its intended approach. Since then, EPA has issued a series of draft and revised documents concerning the nine science policy issues. Publication of this notice is intended to update the public on the status of two of the FQPA science policy papers. III. Summary: Why the Policy Is No Longer Needed As a result of the new procedures for estimating concentrations of pesticide residues in drinking water, this notice announces the withdrawal of “Standard Operating Procedures for Incorporating Screening-Level Estimates of Drinking Water Exposure into Aggregate Risk Assessments” *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2000/October/Day-11/p25934.htm* . In assessing the risks of pesticide exposure, scientists frequently use mathematical models to predict pesticide concentrations in food, water, residential, and occupational environments. This notice pertains to how the Agency determines pesticide risk from drinking water. (For more information on the models the Agency uses to estimate concentrations of pesticides in drinking water see *http://www.epa.gov/oppefed1/models/water/models4.htm* ). This approach provides a more realistic estimate of exposure through drinking water since actual drinking water consumption data and reported body weight from the Combined Survey of Food Intake by Individuals (CSFII) are used, rather than the standard assumptions used in the Drinking Water Level of Comparison approach. This action is also responsive to the recommendations made by EPA's Office of Inspector General during its review of EPA's implementation of FQPA. In its report “Opportunities to Improve Data Quality and Children's Health through the FQPA” issued January 10, 2006 *http://www.epa.gov/oigearth/reports/2006/20060110-2006-P-00009.pdf* , the Office of Inspector General recommended that EPA should update the status of its Science Policy issue papers. This **Federal Register** notice updates the public on the status of one of the Science Policy papers which has been rendered obsolete by the availability of more robust data and models. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests. Dated: July 20, 2007. James B. Gulliford, Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. [FR Doc. E7-14685 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested July 23, 2007. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning
(a)whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before October 1, 2007. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Jasmeet K. Seehra, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503,
(202)395-3123, or via fax at
(202)395-5167, or via e-mail to *Jasmeet_K._Seehra@omb.eop.gov* , and to Jerry Cowden, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Room 1-B135, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via e-mail to: *PRA@fcc.gov* . If you would like to obtain or view a copy of this information collection after the 60 day comment period, you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: *http://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection(s), send an e-mail to *PRA@fcc.gov* or contact Jerry Cowden at
(202)418-0447. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control No.:* 3060-0806. *Title:* Universal Service—Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program. *Form No.:* FCC Forms 470 and 471. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit, state, local or tribal government. *Number of Respondents:* 60,000 respondents. *Estimated Time per Response:* Range of 10 minutes to 4.5 hours. *Frequency of Response:* Recordkeeping, Third Party Disclosure, and Annual Reporting. *Obligation to Respond:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. *Total Annual Burden:* 470,166 hours. *Total Annual Cost:* N/A. *Privacy Act Impact Assessment:* N/A. *Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:* There is no need for confidentiality. *Needs and Uses:* This collection will be submitted as an extension after this 60 day comment period to Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)in order to obtain the full three year clearance. The Commission adopted rules providing support for all telecommunications services, Internet access, and internal connections for all eligible schools and libraries. To participate in the program, schools and libraries must submit a description of the services desired to the Universal Service Administrative Company, the Administrator of the Universal Service Fund, via FCC Form 470. FCC Form 471 is submitted by schools and libraries that have ordered telecommunications services, internet access, and internal connections. The data is used by the Administrator to determine eligibility. Additionally, the Administrator collects an FCC registration number from each school and library. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14548 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority July 23, 2007. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning
(a)whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should submit comments by October 1, 2007. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Jasmeet K. Seehra, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503,
(202)395-3123, or via fax at
(202)395-5167, or via e-mail to *Jasmeet_K._Seehra@omb.eop.gov* , and to Jerry Cowden, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Room 1-B135, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via e-mail to: *PRA@fcc.gov.* If you would like to obtain or view a copy of this information collection after the 60 day comment period, you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA web page at: *http://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection(s) send an e-mail to *PRA@fcc.gov* or contact Jerry Cowden at
(202)418-0447. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control No.:* 3060-1060. *Title:* Wireless E911 Coordination Initiative Letter. *Form No.:* N/A. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* State, Local or Tribal Government. *Number of Respondents:* 50 respondents; 50 responses. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 0.75 hour. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion reporting requirement. *Obligation to Respond:* Voluntary. *Total Annual Burden:* 37.5 hours. *Annual Cost Burden:* N/A. *Privacy Act Impact Assessment:* N/A. *Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:* There is no need for confidentiality. *Needs and Uses:* This collection will be submitted as an extension (no change in reporting, recordkeeping or third party disclosure requirements) after this 60-day comment period to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)in order to obtain the full three-year clearance. This voluntary collection was implemented in a letter that was sent, following the FCC's Second E911 Coordination Initiative, to pertinent State officials who had been appointed to oversee their States' programs to implement emergency
(E911)Phase II service. This collection is necessary so that the Commission can correct inaccuracies and have up-to-date information to ensure the integrity of the Commission's database of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) throughout the nation. The accurate compiling and maintaining of this database is an inherent part of the Commission's effort to achieve the expeditious implementation of E911 service across the nation and to ensure homeland security. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14549 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested July 24, 2007. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to
(PRA)of 1995 (PRA), Public Law No. 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. Subject to the PRA, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning
(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before October 1, 2007. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: You may submit all PRA comments by e-mail or U.S. post mail. To submit your comments by e-mail, send them to *PRA@fcc.gov.* To submit your comments by U.S. mail, mark them to the attention of Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via Internet at *Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov,* and to Jasmeet Seehra, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503 or via Internet at *Jasmeet _K._Seehra@omb.eop.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection(s), contact Cathy Williams at
(202)418-2918 or send an e-mail to *PRA@fcc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control Number:* 3060-0844. *Title:* Carriage of the Transmission of Digital Television Broadcast Stations, R&O and FNPRM. *Form Number:* Not applicable. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities. *Number of Respondents:* 10,100. *Estimated Time per Response:* 30 minutes to 40 hours. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. *Obligation to Respond:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. *Total Annual Burden:* 81,296 hours. *Total Annual Cost:* $2,359,681. *Privacy Impact Assessment:* No impact(s). *Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:* There is no need for confidentiality required for this information collection. *Needs and Uses:* The FCC adopted a Report and Order (R&O) on January 23, 2001 and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM). The R&O modified 47 CFR 76.64(f) to provide that stations that return their analog spectrum and broadcast only in digital format, as well as new digital-only stations, are entitled to elect must-carry or retransmission consent status following the procedures previously applicable to new television stations. Furthermore, the R&O established a framework for voluntary retransmission consent agreements between DTV station licensees and multi-channel video programming distributors and modified several sections of the rules accordingly. The FNPRM sought additional comments on carriage requirements relating to digital television stations generally, as proposed in the initial NPRM. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14776 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval July 24, 2007. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning
(a)whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)comments should be submitted on or before August 31, 2007. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Jasmeet K. Seehra, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503,
(202)395-3123, or via fax at
(202)395-5167 or via Internet at *Jasmeet_K._Seehra@omb.eop.gov* and to Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. If you would like to obtain or view a copy of this information collection, you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: *http://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection(s), contact Cathy Williams at
(202)418-2918 or via the Internet at *PRA@fcc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control Number:* 3060-1100. *Title:* 47 CFR Section 15.117, Broadcast Receivers. *Form Number:* Not applicable. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities. *Number of Respondents:* 10,000. *Estimated Time per Response:* 0.25 hours. *Frequency of Response:* On time reporting requirement. *Total Annual Burden:* 25,000 hours. *Total Annual Cost:* None. *Nature of Response:* Mandatory. *Confidentiality:* No need for confidentiality required. *Privacy Impact Assessment:* No impact(s). *Needs and Uses:* The Commission adopted on April 25, 2007, a Second Report and Order, In the Matter of Second Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television, MB Docket 03-15, FCC 07-69. The DTV Act amended 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(14)(A) to establish a final date of February 17, 2009 set by Congress for the transition from analog to digital television service by full power television broadcasters. In a continuing effort to inform consumers of this impending deadline, the Commission will require sellers at the point-of-sale to alert consumers about analog-only televisions. Analog-only television equipment will not be able to receive an over-the-air broadcast signal unless they get a digital TV or a box to convert the digital signals to analog or subscribe to pay TV service after February 17, 2009. To further protect consumers, the Commission established 47 CFR 15.117(i) which prohibits the manufacture or import of television receivers that do not contain a digital tuner after March 1, 2007. Because the rule does not prohibit sale of analog-only television equipment from inventory, the Commission decided it is necessary to require retailers and other sellers who choose to continue selling analog-only television equipment to display a sign or label disclosing the limitations of analog-only equipment after February 17, 2009. Therefore, the Commission adopted on April 25, 2007, a Second Report and Order, In the Matter of Second Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television, MB Docket 03-15, FCC 07-69. This rulemaking established 47 CFR 15.117(k) which became effective on May 25, 2007. 47 CFR 15.117(k) states that any person that displays or offers for sale or rent television receiving equipment that is not capable of receiving, decoding and tuning digital signals that the seller must place conspicuously and in close proximity to the television broadcast receivers a sign containing, in clear and conspicuous print, the Consumer Alert Disclosure. The text should be in a size of type large enough to be clear, conspicuous and readily legible, consistent with the dimensions of the equipment and the label. The information may be printed on a transparent material and affixed to the screen, if the receiver includes a display, in a manner that is removable by the consumer and does not obscure the picture, or, if the receiver does not include a display, in a prominent location on the device, such as on the top or front of the device, when displayed for sale, or the information in this format may be displayed separately immediately adjacent to each television broadcast receiver offered for sale and clearly associated with the analog-only model to which it pertains. This requirement would also apply to persons whom offer for sale or television broadcast receivers via direct mail, catalog, or electronic means. The Consumer Alert Disclosure must contain the following text: This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009, to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322) or visit the Commission's digital television Web site at: *http://www.dtv.gov* .” Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14777 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget July 24, 2007. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning
(a)whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and
(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)comments should be submitted on or before October 1, 2007. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the FCC contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Jasmeet K. Seehra, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503,
(202)395-3123, or via fax at 202-395-5167 or via internet at *Jasmeet_K._Seehra@omb.eop.gov* and to *Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov,* Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-B441, 445 12th Street, SW., DC 20554 or an email to *PRA@fcc.gov.* If you would like to obtain or view a copy of this information collection after the 60 day comment period, you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: *http://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection(s), contact Judith B. Herman at 202-418-0214 or via the Internet at *Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control Number:* 3060-1008. *Title:* Sections 27.50(c)(8), Power and Antenna Height Limits; and 27.602, Guard Band Manager Agreements. *Form No.:* N/A. *Type of Review:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit institutions, and state, local and tribal government. *Number of Respondents:* 518 respondents; 518 responses. *Estimated Time Per Response:* .50-6 hours. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion reporting requirement and recordkeeping requirement. *Obligation to Respond:* Mandatory. *Total Annual Burden:* 631 hours. *Total Annual Cost:* N/A. *Privacy Act Impact Assessment:* N/A. *Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:* There is no need for confidentiality. *Needs and Uses:* The Commission will submit this revision to the OMB after this 60 day comment period to obtain the full three-year clearance from them. This information collection is being revised to combine it with another collection (OMB Control No. 3060-1027). Guard Band Managers' agreements requirements (3060-1027) are now included in the same proceedings with power and antenna height limits (3060-1008). Upon OMB approval, the Commission will discontinue 3060-1027. The information gathered in this collection will be used to support the development of new services in the lower 700 MHz band while still protecting television operations that continue to occupy the band throughout the transition to digital television. Further, Guard Band Managers are required to enter into written agreements with other licensees who plan on using their licensed spectrum by others, subject to certain conditions outlined in the rules. They must retain these records for at least two years after the date such agreements expire. Such records need to be kept current and made available upon request for inspection by the Commission or its representatives. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14870 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [CC Docket Nos. 96-262, 94-1, 99-249, 96-45; DA 07-2968] Reconsideration of CALLS Order AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This document dismisses as moot the only remaining petition for reconsideration of the *CALLS Order* , 65 FR 38684, June 21, 2000. DATES: Effective July 3, 2007. ADDRESSES: This is a summary of the Commission's document in CC Docket Nos. 96-262, 94-1, 99-249, 96-45; DA 07-2968, released July 3, 2007. The full text of this document is available for public inspection and copying during business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th St. SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. The documents may also be purchased from BCPI, telephone
(202)488-5300, facsimile
(202)488-5563, TTY
(202)488-5562, e-mail *fcc@bcpiweb.com.* These documents may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs.* People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to *fcc504@fcc.gov* or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at
(202)418-0530 (voice),
(202)418-0432 (tty). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Victoria Goldberg, Wireline Competition Bureau, Pricing Policy Division,
(202)418-1520, *victoria.goldberg@fcc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: After the Commission released the *CALLS Order* on May 31, 2000, 65 FR 38684, June 21, 2000, four parties filed petitions for reconsideration of that order. These petitions were filed by the Association for Local Telecommunications Services
(ALTS)and Focal Communications Corp., One Call Communications, Inc., Pathfinder Communications, Inc., and the Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel. The Commission addressed the petition filed by One Call Communications, Inc. in a subsequent order, 68 FR 43327, July 22, 2003, and the Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel withdrew its petition on July 27, 2000. Since these petitions were filed, there has been a court of appeals decision and additional Commission orders addressing the rules adopted in the *CALLS Order* , including a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, an order on remand, 68 FR 50077, August 20, 2003, and an order on reconsideration, 68 FR 43327, July 22, 2003. In addition, the reform proposal adopted in the *CALLS Order* has reached the end of its five-year term and the Commission is developing a record on comprehensive intercarrier compensation reform in CC Docket No. 01-92 and on regulation of special access services in WC Docket No. 05-25. Issues raised in the pending petitions for reconsideration may therefore have become moot or outdated. As a result, it was not clear whether issues arising out of the *CALLS Order* , if any, remained in dispute. On March 5, 2007, the Wireline Competition Bureau (the Bureau) released a public notice inviting interested parties to update the record pertaining to petitions for reconsideration filed with respect to the rules the Commission adopted in the *CALLS Order* , 72 FR 13283, March 21, 2007. Specifically, the Bureau requested that parties that filed petitions for reconsideration of the *CALLS Order* file a supplemental notice indicating those issues that they still wish to be reconsidered. On April 5, 2007, COMPTEL and Broadwing Communications, LLC, the successors to ALTS and Focal respectively, withdrew their petition for reconsideration. Thus, the only remaining petition for reconsideration is that filed by Pathfinder. No other notices were received in response to the request to update the record pertaining to petitions for reconsideration. Due to the passage of time, the fact that the *CALLS Order* has reached the end of its term and the Commission is considering comprehensive reform of the access charge regime, and the fact that no other notices to pursue the petition were received, the Commission hereby dismisses the remaining petition as moot. Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151-154, 201-209, 218-222, 254, 403. Federal Communications Commission. Kirk S. Burgee, Chief of Staff, Wireline Competition Bureau. [FR Doc. E7-14594 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA No. 07-2092; MB Docket No. 05-136; RM-11163, RM-11296] Radio Broadcasting Services; Arapaho, Edmond, Oklahoma City, Ponca City, Stillwater, The Village, and Woodward, OK AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The *Report and Order* dismissed the Petition for Rule Making filed by Charles Crawford, proposing the allotment of Channel 251C3 at Arapaho, Oklahoma, as the community's first local service. Additionally, the *Report and Order* granted a counterproposal filed by Citadel Broadcasting Company, requesting the substitution of Channel 251C1 for Channel 250A at Edmond, Oklahoma, the reallotment of Channel 251C1 from Edmond to The Village, Oklahoma, as its first local service, and the modification of the Station WWLS-FM license accordingly. The Media Bureau's Consolidated Database System
(CDBS)will reflect this change. *See* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: Petitions for Reconsideration may be filed through August 31, 2007. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 Twelfth Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Helen McLean, 202-418-2738. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The *Report and Order,* MB Docket No. 05-136, adopted March 16, 2007, and released March 18, 2007, also modified the Media Bureau's Consolidated Data Base System
(CDBS)to reflect:
(1)The substitution of Channel 266A for Channel 251A at Stillwater, Oklahoma and modification of the Station KVRO license accordingly;
(2)substitution of Channel 264C3 for Channel 265A at Ponca City, Oklahoma and modification of the Station KPNC license;
(3)substitution of Channel 263C1 for Channel 263C at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and modification of the Station KATT-FM license. On July 2, 2007, the effective date, the Media Bureau's Consolidated Data Base System will reflect for the following stations in Oklahoma:
(1)Channel 251C1 at The Village as the reserved assignment for Station WWLS-FM in lieu of Channel 250A at Edmond;
(2)Channel 266A at Stillwater as the reserved assignment for Station KVRO in lieu of Channel 251A;
(3)Channel 264C3 at Ponca City as the reserved assignment for Station KPNC in lieu of Channel 265A; and
(4)Channel 263C1 at Oklahoma City as the reserved assignment for Station KATT-FM in lieu of Channel 263C. The complete text of this decision is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the Commission's Reference Center, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. The complete text of this decision may also be purchased from the Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone 1-800-378-3160 or *http://www.BCPIWEB.com.* Federal Communications Commission. John A. Karousos, Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. [FR Doc. E7-14871 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [EB Docket No. 07-143; FCC 07-125] Pendleton C. Waugh, Charles M. Austin, and Jay R. Bishop, Preferred Communication Systems, Inc., Preferred Acquisitions, Inc.—Order To Show Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This document commences a hearing proceeding by directing Preferred Communication Systems, Inc., Preferred Acquisitions, Inc., and their principals, to show cause why the wireless licenses held by these entities should not be revoked, and by designating those licenses for an evidentiary hearing on issues relating to the qualifications of Preferred Communication Systems, Inc., Preferred Acquisitions, Inc., and their principals, to be and remain Commission licensees. DATES: Petitions by persons desiring to participate as a party in the hearing, pursuant to 47 CFR 1.223, may be filed no later August 31, 2007. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for dates that named parties should file appearances. ADDRESSES: Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, and copies thereof shall be served on the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Room 4-C330. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary A. Oshinsky and Anjali K. Singh, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau at
(202)418-1420; and Jennifer A. Lewis, Assistant Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau at
(202)418-1420. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Order to Show Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing, FCC 07-125, released July 20, 2007. The full text of the Order to Show Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing (Order) is available for inspection and copying from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday or from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the FCC Reference Information Center, Room CY-A257, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. The complete text may be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone 202-488-5300, facsimile 202-488-5563, or you may contact BCPI at its Web site: *http://www.BCPIWEB.com* . When ordering documents from BCPI, please provide the appropriate FCC document number, FCC 07-125. The Order is also available on the Internet at the Commission's Web site through its Electronic Document Management System (EDOCS): *http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs—public/SilverStream/Pages/edocs.html* . Alternative formats are available to persons with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to *fcc504@fcc.gov* or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice),
(202)418-0432 (tty). Summary of the Order In the Order, the Commission commences a hearing proceeding to determine whether Pendleton C. Waugh (“Waugh”), Jay R. Bishop (“Bishop”), Charles M. Austin (“Austin”), and the entities they own and control, Preferred Communication Systems, Inc. (“PCSI”), and Preferred Acquisitions, Inc. (“PAI”), its wholly-owned subsidiary (collectively, “Preferred”), licensee of certain wireless stations, are qualified to be and remain Commission licensees. Among other issues, the hearing proceeding will consider whether these parties:
(1)Failed to disclose a real-party-in-interest and engaged in unauthorized transfers of control of Commission licenses;
(2)misrepresented material facts to the Commission;
(3)lacked candor in their dealings with the Commission;
(4)failed to disclose the involvement of convicted felons in ownership and control of the licenses;
(5)failed to file required forms and information and respond fully to Enforcement Bureau letters of inquiry; and
(6)discontinued operation of certain licenses without prior Commission approval. Based on whether violations of the Commission's rules are found, the hearing proceeding will also determine whether forfeitures are to be issued and/or whether the subject licenses must be revoked. PCSI is the licensee of the following Specialized Mobile Radio (“SMR”), site-by-site stations, which are subject to the hearing: WPDU206 (Santurce, PR); WPDU210 (Santurce, PR); WPDU218 (Santurce, PR); WPDU222 (Santurce, PR); WPDU263 (Santurce, PR); WPDU266 (Santurce, PR); WPDU271 (Santurce, PR); WPDU275 (Santurce, PR); WPDU279 (Santurce, PR); WPDU287 (Santurce, PR); WPEF461 (Santurce, PR); WPEU434 (Santurce, PR); WPEX345 (Santurce, PR); WPEY418 (Santurce, PR); WPEY419 (Santurce, PR); WPEY421 (Santurce, PR); WPEY422 (Santurce, PR); WPEY423 (Santurce, PR); WPEY424 (Santurce, PR); WPEY425 (Santurce, PR); WPEY427 (Santurce, PR); WPEY429 (Santurce, PR); WPEY430 (Santurce, PR); WPEY431 (Santurce, PR); WPEY432 (Santurce, PR); WPEY445 (Santurce, PR); WPEY446 (San Juan, PR); WPEY447 (Santurce, PR); WPEY448 (Santurce, PR); WPEY450 (Santurce, PR); WPEY451 (Santurce, PR); WPEZ750 (Santurce, PR); WPFA265 (San Juan, PR); WPFA266 (Santurce, PR); WPFA268 (Santurce, PR); WPFA269 (Santurce, PR); WPFA270 (Santurce, PR); WPFA273 (Santurce, PR); WPFA278 (Santurce, PR); WPFA280 (Santurce, PR); WPFD607 (Santurce, PR); WPFD808 (Santurce, PR); WPFD809 (Santurce, PR); WPFD810 (Santurce, PR); WPFD811 (Santurce, PR); WPFD812 (Santurce, PR); WPFE472 (Santurce, PR); WPFE934 (Cayey, PR); WPFG589 (no ULS address; coordinates 18-16-08.8 N, 066-04-00.5 W); WPFG599 (Caguas, PR); WPFM597 (Cayey, PR); WPFM600 (San Juan, PR); WPFN354 (Aguada, PR); WPFN600 (Anasco, PR); WPFN636 (Anasco, PR); WPFN725 (Anasco, PR); WPFQ293 (Charlotte Amalie, VI); WPFS846 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFS856 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFT334 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFT335 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFT335 (Aguada, PR); WPFT356 (Aguada, PR); WPFT357 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFT369 (Charlotte Amalie, VI); WPFT416 (Charlotte Amalie, VI); WPFT417 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFT968 (Charlotte Amalie, VI); WPFV692 (Charlotte Amalie, VI); WPFV884 (Mayaguez, PR); WPFX997 (Mayaguez, PR); WPFZ805 (Mayaguez, PR); WPFZ806 (Mayaguez, PR); WPFZ807 (Mayaguez, PR); WPFZ808 (Mayaguez, PR); WPGD852 (Mayaguez, PR); and WPGD855 (Mayaguez, PR). Preferred Acquisitions, Inc., is the licensee of the following SMR Economic Area (“EA”) stations, which are subject to the hearing: WPRQ941 (BEA013—Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA); WPRQ942 (BEA015—Richmond-Petersburg, VA); WPRQ943 (BEA016—Staunton, VA-WV); WPRQ944 (BEA017—Roanoke, VA-NC-WV); WPRQ945 (BEA048—Charleston, WV-KY-OH); WPRQ946 (BEA164—Sacramento-Yolo, CA); WPRQ947 (BEA165—Redding, CA-OR); WPRQ948 (BEA174—Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands); WPRQ949 (BEA016—Staunton, VA-WV); WPRQ950 (BEA017—Roanoke, VA-NC-WV); WPRQ951 (BEA048—Charleston, WV-KY-OH); WPRQ952 (BEA162—Fresno, CA); WPRQ953 (BEA165—Redding, CA-OR); WPRQ954 (BEA174—Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands); WPRQ955 (BEA016—Staunton, VA-WV); WPRQ956 (BEA017—Roanoke, VA-NC-WV); WPRQ957 (BEA048—Charleston, WV-KY-OH); WPRQ958 (BEA162—Fresno, CA); WPRQ959 (BEA163—San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA); WPRQ960 (BEA164—Sacramento-Yolo, CA); WPRQ961 (BEA165—Redding, CA-OR); WPRQ962 (BEA174—Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands); WPRQ963 (BEA013—Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA); WPRQ964 (BEA015—Richmond-Petersburg, VA); WPRQ965 (BEA016—Staunton, VA-WV); WPRQ966 (BEA017—Roanoke, VA-NC-WV); WPRQ967 (BEA174—Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands); WPRQ968 (BEA013—Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA); WPRQ969 (BEA015—Richmond-Petersburg, VA); WPRQ970 (BEA016—Staunton, VA-WV); WPRQ971 (BEA017—Roanoke, VA-NC-WV); WPRQ972 (BEA174—Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands); WPRQ973 (BEA013—Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA); WPRQ974 (BEA015—Richmond-Petersburg, VA); WPRQ975 (BEA016—Staunton, VA-WV); WPRQ976 (BEA017—Roanoke, VA-NC-WV); WPRQ977 (BEA162—Fresno, CA); and WPRQ978 (BEA164—Sacramento-Yolo, CA). The Commission received information that alleged, among other things, that PCSI had transferred control over its licenses to Waugh, a convicted felon, and that Waugh was in control of PCSI's and PAI's licenses. The Commission directed two letters of inquiry to PCSI. During the course of the investigation, the Commission discovered that PCSI, PAI, Austin, Waugh, and Bishop may have engaged in additional violations of the Commission's rules. For example, it appeared that PCSI may have also transferred ownership interests to Bishop, another convicted felon. Additionally, it appeared that PCSI and PAI may have misrepresented information concerning their ownership status and PAI's operational readiness. Further, it appeared that PCSI failed to respond fully to the Commission's second letter of inquiry and that PAI failed to update the Commission concerning material changes in its operational readiness. The Commission determined that Waugh's and Bishop's felony convictions and potential ownership interest in and control over PCSI and PAI raise a substantial and material question of fact as to the qualifications of PCSI, PAI, and their principals to be and to remain Commission licensees, and may warrant revocation of PCSI's and PAI's licenses. Thus, pursuant to sections 312(a) and 312(c) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 312(a) and
(c)and section 1.91 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.91, the Order directs PCSI, PAI, Waugh, Austin, and Bishop to show cause why the PCSI's and PAI's licenses should not be revoked, based upon the following issues:
(1)Whether Pendleton C. Waugh was an undisclosed real party in interest in filings before the Commission, in willful and/or repeated violation of section 1.2112 of the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR 1.2112;
(2)whether Preferred Communication Systems, Inc. (“PCSI”), engaged in an unauthorized transfer of control, in willful and/or repeated violation of section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”), 47 U.S.C. 310(d);
(3)whether PCSI and/or Preferred Acquisitions Inc. (“PAI”) misrepresented material facts to, and/or lacked candor in its dealings, with the Commission, in willful and/or repeated violation of section 1.17 of the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR 1.17;
(4)the effect of Pendleton C. Waugh's and Jay R. Bishop's felony convictions on their qualifications and those of PCSI and PAI to be and remain Commission licensees;
(5)whether PCSI and/or PAI failed to maintain the continuing accuracy of filings pending before the Commission in willful and/or repeated violation of section 1.65 of the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR 1.65;
(6)whether PCSI failed to respond fully and completely to official requests for information from the Commission, in willful and/or repeated violation of section 308(b) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. 308(b);
(7)whether, in fact, PCSI discontinued operation of its licenses for more than one year, pursuant to section 90.157 of the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR 90.157;
(8)in light of the evidence adduced pursuant to the foregoing issues, whether the captioned individuals and/or entities are qualified to be and remain Commission licensees; and
(9)in light of the evidence adduced pursuant to the foregoing issue, whether the referenced authorizations should be revoked. The hearing will also consider whether, in light of the findings on the above issues, forfeitures shall be issued in an amount not to exceed $5,280,000. Copies of the Order to Show Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing are being sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to Austin, PCSI, PAI, their counsel of record, Charles J. Ryan, III, Waugh, and Bishop. To avail themselves of the opportunity to be heard, Preferred Communication Systems, Inc., Preferred Acquisitions, Inc., Pendleton C. Waugh, Charles M. Austin, and Jay R. Bishop, pursuant to section 1.91(c) and section 1.221 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.91(c) and 47 CFR 1.221, in person or by their attorneys, must within 30 days of the Commission's release of this Order, file in triplicate a written notice of appearance stating an intention to appear on the date fixed for the hearing and present evidence on the issues specified in this Order. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14876 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Applicants Notice is hereby given that the following applicants have filed with the Federal Maritime Commission an application for license as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier and Ocean Freight Forwarder—Ocean Transportation Intermediary pursuant to section 19 of the Shipping Act of 1984 as amended (46 U.S.C. Chapter 409 and 46 CFR part 515). Persons knowing of any reason why the following applicants should not receive a license are requested to contact the Office of Transportation Intermediaries, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573. Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier Ocean Transportation Intermediary Applicant: Oriental Air Transport (Chicago) Inc.; dba A.T. International, 1329 W. Irving Park Rd., Suite 207, Bensenville, IL 60106. *Officer:* Steven C. Hugh, President (Qualifying Individual). Ocean Freight Forwarder—Ocean Transportation Intermediary Applicants: Marietha International Forwarding, LLC., 3501 North Causeway Blvd., Suite 324, Metairie, LA 70002. *Officer:* Marietha Barrett, Owner (Qualifying Individual). AIT International, LLC., 11835 South Ridgewood Circle, Houston, TX 77071. *Officers:* Owen Anderson, President, (Qualifying Individual) Nichelle Jones, CEO. Pacific Systems, Inc., 235 Vaness Drive, McDonough, GA 30253. *Officers:* Remigius Idaewor, CEO, (Qualifying Individual) Edith Idaewor, President. Dated: July 27, 2007. Bryant L. VanBrakle, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14917 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730-01-P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Reissuances Notice is hereby given that the following Ocean Transportation Intermediary licenses have been reissued by the Federal Maritime Commission pursuant to section 19 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. Chapter 409) and the regulations of the Commission pertaining to the licensing of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, 46 CFR Part 515. License No. Name/address Date reissued 019355N ABAD Air, Inc., 2685 Northwest 105th Avenue, Miami, FL 33178 June 28, 2007. 018197N Cargozone, Inc., 1490 Beachey Drive, Carson, CA 90746 June 20, 2007. 003139F GAC International Transport, Inc., 320 Cantor Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036 February 4, 2005. 003989F Time Definite Services, Inc., 2551 Allan Drive, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 June 22, 2007. Sandra L. Kusumoto, Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing. [FR Doc. E7-14911 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730-01-P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Ocean Transportation Intermediary License; Revocations The Federal Maritime Commission hereby gives notice that the following Ocean Transportation Intermediary licenses have been revoked pursuant to section 19 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. Chapter 409) and the regulations of the Commission pertaining to the licensing of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, 46 CFR part 515, effective on the corresponding date shown below: *License Number:* 020139NF. *Name:* Adora International Services, LLC dba; Adora Shipping Company. *Address:* 16809 FM 1485, Conroe, TX 77306. *Date Revoked:* July 6, 2007. *Reason:* Failed to maintain valid bonds. *License Number:* 016783N. *Name:* C & A Shipping, Inc. *Address:* 100 Menlo Park, Ste. 326, Edison, NJ 08827. *Date Revoked:* July 12, 2007. *Reason:* Failed to maintain a valid bond. *License Number:* 017378N. *Name:* E.M.W. Freight Forwarding Corp. *Address:* 10300 Northwest 19th Street, Ste. 104, Miami, FL 33172. *Date Revoked:* July 15, 2007. *Reason:* Failed to maintain a valid bond. *License Number:* 018772NF. *Name:* Global Cargo Expediters Inc. *Address:* 1 Cross Island Plaza, Ste. 220, Rosedale, NY 11422. *Date Revoked:* June 20, 2007. *Reason:* Failed to maintain valid bonds. *License Number:* 017141N. *Name:* I.C.S. Customs Service, Inc. *Address:* 812 Thorndale, Bensenville, IL 60106. *Date Revoked:* July 8, 2007. *Reason:* Failed to maintain a valid bond. *License Number:* 019352N. *Name:* Internet Shipping Lines, Inc. *Address:* 175-18, 147th Ave., Jamaica, NY 11434. *Date Revoked:* July 1, 2007. *Reason:* Failed to maintain a valid bond. *License Number:* 018289N. *Name:* JUC Ocean Express Inc. *Address:* 3380 Flair Drive, Ste. 234, El Monte, CA 91731. *Date Revoked:* July 4, 2007. *Reason:* Failed to maintain a valid bond. *License Number:* 004318F. *Name:* Lax Freight Services, Inc. *Address:* 460 South Hindry Ave., Ste. A, Inglewood, CA 90301. *Date Revoked:* July 23, 2007. *Reason:* Failed to maintain a valid bond. *License Number:* 019445N. *Name:* Logistics Container Line, LLC. *Address:* 45 Rason Road, Inwood, NY 11096. *Date Revoked:* July 23, 2007. *Reason:* Surrendered license voluntarily. *License Number:* 017385F. *Name:* New Horizons International Group Inco. *Address:* 6480 New Hampshire Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912. *Date Revoked:* July 1, 2007. *Reason:* Failed to maintain a valid bond. *License Number:* 019822F. *Name:* R.T.I. Shipping Inc. *Address:* 191-03 Jamaica Ave., Hollis, NY 11423. *Date Revoked:* July 7, 2007. *Reason:* Failed to maintain a valid bond. *License Number:* 018311N. *Name:* S.F. Systems, Inc. *Address:* 12335 Denholm Drive, #C, El Monte, CA 91732. *Date Revoked:* July 1, 2007. *Reason:* Failed to maintain a valid bond. *License Number:* 019643NF. *Name:* Sigma Logistics, Inc. *Address:* 1100 S. EL Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106. *Date Revoked:* July 20, 2007. *Reason:* Failed to maintain valid bonds. *License Number:* 015605N. *Name:* Solid Trans Inc. *Address:* 1401 S. Santa Fe Ave., Compton, CA 90221. *Date Revoked:* July 1, 2007. *Reason:* Failed to maintain a valid bond. *License Number:* 019040NF. *Name:* Tisco Logistics, Inc. *Address:* 347 South Stimson Ave., City of Industry, CA 91744. *Date Revoked:* July 16, 2007. *Reason:* Surrendered license voluntarily. *License Number:* 018462NF. *Name:* Trans Pacific Logistics Incorporated. *Address:* 4701 W. Imperial Hwy, Ste., 202, Hawthorne, CA 90304. *Date Revoked:* June 28, 2007. *Reason:* Failed to maintain valid bonds. *License Number:* 004027N. *Name:* U.S. Airfreight, Inc. *Address:* 2624 Northwest 112th Ave., Doral, FL 33172. *Date Revoked:* July 15, 2007. *Reason:* Failed to maintain a valid bond. Sandra L. Kusumoto, Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing. [FR Doc. E7-14909 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730-01-P FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through November 30, 2010 the current OMB clearance for information collection requirements contained in its Prescreen Opt-Out Disclosure Rule. That clearance expires on November 30, 2007. DATES: Comments must be filed by October 1, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments. Comments should refer to “Prescreen Opt-Out Disclosure Rule: FTC File No. P075417” to facilitate the organization of comments. A comment filed in paper form should include this reference both in the text and on the envelope and should be mailed or delivered, with two complete copies, to the following address: Federal Trade Commission, Room H 135 (Annex J), 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20580. Because paper mail in the Washington area and at the Commission is subject to delay, please consider submitting your comments in electronic form, as prescribed below. However, if the comment contains any material for which confidential treatment is requested, it must be filed in paper form, and the first page of the document must be clearly labeled “Confidential.” 1 The FTC is requesting that any comment filed in paper form be sent by courier or overnight service, if possible. 1 Commission Rule 4.2(d), 16 CFR 4.2(d). The comment must be accompanied by an explicit request for confidential treatment, including the factual and legal basis for the request, and must identify the specific portions of the comment to be withheld from the public record. The request will be granted or denied by the Commission's General Counsel, consistent with applicable law and the public interest. *See* Commission Rule 4.9(c), 16 CFR 4.9(c). Comments filed in electronic form should be submitted by using the following weblink: *https://secure.commentworks.com/ftc-PrescreenOpt-Out* (and following the instructions on the Web-based form). To ensure that the Commission considers an electronic comment, you must file it on the Web-based form at the weblink: *https://secure.commentworks.com/ftc-PrescreenOpt-Out* . If this notice appears at *www.regulations.gov* , you may also file an electronic comment through that Web site. The Commission will consider all comments that regulations.gov forwards to it. The FTC Act and other laws the Commission administers permit the collection of public comments to consider and use in this proceeding as appropriate. All timely and responsive public comments will be considered by the Commission and will be available to the public on the FTC website, to the extent practicable, at *www.ftc.gov* . As a matter of discretion, the FTC makes every effort to remove home contact information for individuals from the public comments it receives before placing those comments on the FTC website. More information, including routine uses permitted by the Privacy Act, may be found in the FTC's privacy policy at *http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/privacy.htm* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be addressed to Katherine Armstrong, Attorney, Division of Privacy and Identity Protction, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20580,
(202)326-3250. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (“PRA”), 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520, federal agencies must obtain approval from OMB for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. “Collection of information” means agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. 44 U.S.C. 3502(3); 5 CFR 1320.3(c). As required by section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, the FTC is providing this opportunity for public comment before requesting that OMB extend the existing paperwork clearance for the information collection requirements contained in the Commission’s Prescreen Opt-Out Disclosure Rule (“Prescreen Rule” or “Rule”), 16 CFR Part 642. The FTC invites comments on:
(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2)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;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)ways to 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. All comments should be filed as prescribed in the **ADDRESSES** section above, and must be received on or before October 1, 2007. Section 615(d) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), 15 U.S.C. 1681m(d)(1), requires any person who uses a consumer report in order to make an unsolicited firm offer of credit or insurance to the consumer to provide with each written solicitation a clear and conspicuous statement that:
(A)information contained in the consumer’s consumer report was used in connection with the transaction;
(B)the consumer received the offer of credit or insurance because the consumer satisfied the criteria for credit worthiness or insurability under which the consumer was selected for the offer;
(C)if applicable, the credit or insurance may not be extended if, after the consumer responds to the offer, the consumer does not meet the criteria used to select the consumer for the offer or any applicable criteria bearing on credit worthiness or insurability or does not furnish any required collateral;
(D)the consumer has a right to prohibit information contained in the consumer’s file with any consumer reporting agency from being used in connection with any credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer; and
(E)the consumer may exercise the right referred to in subparagraph
(D)by notifying a notification system established under section 604(e) [of the FCRA]. Section 615(d)(1) of the FCRA, 15 U.S.C. 1681m(d)(1). The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, Pub. L. 108-159, 117 Stat. 1952 (“FACT Act”) was signed into law on December 4, 2003. Section 213(a) of the FACT Act amended FCRA Section 615(d) to require that the statement mandated by Section 615(d) “be presented in such format and in such type size and manner as to be simple and easy to understand, as established by the Commission, by rule, in consultation with the Federal banking agencies and the National Credit Union Administration.” The Commission published the Final Rule in the **Federal Register** on January 31, 2005 and the Rule became effective August 1, 2005. The Rule adopted a “layered” notice approach that requires a short, simple, and easy-to-understand statement of consumers’ opt-out rights on the first page of the prescreened solicitation, along with a longer statement containing additional details elsewhere in the solicitation. Specifically, the Rule required that a short notice be placed on the front side of the first page of the principal promotional document in the solicitation, or, if provided electronically, on the same page and in close proximity to the principal marketing message. The Rule specifies that the type size be larger than the type size of the principal text on the same page, but in no event smaller than 12-point type, or if provided by electronic means, then reasonable steps shall be taken to ensure that the type size is larger than the type size of the principal text on the same page. The Rule further provides that the long notice, that appears elsewhere in the solicitation, be in a type size that is no smaller than the type size of the principal text on the same page, but in no event smaller than 8-point type. The long notice shall begin with a heading in capital letters and underlined, and identifying the long notice as the “PRESCREEN & OPT-OUT NOTICE” in a type style that is distinct from the principal type style used on the same page and be set apart from other text on the page. The Rule also includes model notices in English and Spanish. Burden statement: **Estimated total annual hours burden:** 1,000 to 1,500 hours (rounded to the nearest thousand). Based on public comments received in response to the Commission’s 2004 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 2 when issuing the final Rule, the Commission estimated that the annual burden to industry would be between 43,600 and 45,600 hours. 3 This estimate was comprised of 500 to 750 companies each spending 8 hours to revise an existing solicitation plus 100 companies each needing an additional 396 hours to revise multiple solicitations ((500 companies x 8 burden hours + 39,600 burden hours = 43,600 burden hours); (750 companies x 8 burden hours + 39,600 burden hours = 45,600 burden hours)). 4 The Commission further estimated that the total annual cost to industry would be between $1,157,894 and $1,213,329. 5 2 69 FR 58861 (Oct. 1, 2004). 3 70 FR 5022 (Jan. 31, 2005). 4 The Commission estimated that each of the 100 companies would revise 99 additional solicitations and incur 4 hours of burden per solicitation (100 companies x 99 solicitations x 4 hours of burden = 39,600 burden hours). 5 This estimate was based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data (as of July, 2002), as follows: 2 hours of managerial/professional time at $31.55 per hour; plus 6 hours of skilled technical labor at $26.44 per hour; multiplied by 500 and 750 companies, for a total of $110,870 and $166,305, respectively. Plus, an additional $1,047,024 (39,600 hours of skilled technical labor at $26.44 per hour) for revising multiple solicitations. The requirements of the Rule have not changed since OMB’s 2004 approval of the final Rule. The previous estimates included a one-time burden to reprogram and update systems to revise existing notices and to re-format solicitations to comply with the Rule. Because the Rule has been in effect since August 1, 2005, covered entities have already incurred the one time costs of transition to compliant notice formats. Accordingly, the annual PRA-related burden associated with the Rule is now reduced. FTC staff believes that the primary cost of continuing to comply with the Rule is limited to the legal review each entity determines is necessary to remain in compliance. FTC staff continues to estimate that between 500 and 750 entities make prescreened solicitations. However, since no additional revision or reformatting is necessary, staff has lowered the estimate of the burden hours to approximately 2 hours (one quarter of one business day), rather than 8 hours which was the estimate to revise and reformat solicitations when the Rule was promulgated. Accordingly, the total annual burden is between 1,000 and 1,500 hours (500 to 750 entities x 2 hours of annual burden). FTC staff has assumed that in-house legal counsel will handle most of the compliance review and has applied an average hourly wage of $250/hour for their labor. Accordingly, the total cost for all affected entities would be between $250,000 and $375,000 (1000 to 1,500 burden hours x $250 per hour of legal review time). John D. Graubert Acting General Counsel [FR Doc. E7-14860 Filed 7-31-07: 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750-01-S FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Granting of Request for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules Section 7A of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. 18a, as added by Title II of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, requires persons contemplating certain mergers or acquisitions to give the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General advance notice and to wait designated periods before consummation of such plans. Section 7A(b)(2) of the Act permits the agencies, in individual cases, to terminate this waiting period prior to its expiration and requires that notice of this action be published in the **Federal Register** . The following transactions were granted early termination of the waiting period provided by law and the premerger notification rules. The grants were made by the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. Neither agency intends to take any action with respect to these proposed acquisitions during the applicable waiting period. Trans No. Acquiring Acquired Entities Transactions Granted Early Termination—07/09/2007 20071517 Windstream Corporation CT Communications, Inc CT Communications, Inc. 20071560 Millennium International, Ltd Sunrise Senior Living, Inc Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. 20071611 Warburg Pincus Private Equity IX, L.P Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Bausch & Lomb Incorporated. 20071612 Warburg Pincus Private Equity X, L.P Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Bausch & Lomb Incorporated. 20071621 Industrial Growth Partners III, L.P Heat Transfer Parent, Inc Heat Transfer Parent, Inc. 20071622 SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc Centrality Communications, Inc Centrality Communications, Inc. 20071628 Michael Joseph Jackson Mr. Sumner M. Redstone Famous Music LLC. 20071629 Sony Corporation Mr. Sumner M. Redstone Famous Music LLC. 20071634 Quadrangle Capital Partners II LP Felix Dennis Dennis Publishing, Inc. 20071662 HOYA Corporation PENTAX Corporation PENTAX Corporation. Transactions Granted Early Termination—07/10/2007 20070514 TDS Investor (Cayman) L.P Citigroup, Inc Worldspan Technologies, Inc. 20071549 Highfields Capital I LP Clear Channel Communications, Inc Clear Channel Communications, Inc. 20071550 Highfields Capital II LP Clear Channel Communications, Inc Clear Channel Communications, Inc. 20071552 Highfields Capital Ltd Clear Channel Communications, Inc Clear Channel Communications, Inc. 20071569 Amgen Inc Alantos Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc Alantos Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. 20071573 Amgen Inc Ilypsa, Inc Ilypsa, Inc. 20071592 Linx Partners II, L.P. John W. More, Jr Cimarron Central, L.L.C. 20071596 Mr. William Collins Vertrue, Inc Vertrue, Inc. 20071603 TCV VI, L.P FX Alliance Inc FX Alliance Inc. 20071610 CIT Group Inc EVP Holdings, LLC Edgeview Partners LLC. 20071615 Corinthian Equity Fund, L.P CellXion, LLC CellXion, LLC. 20071625 Sun Capital Partners IV, LP Interface, Inc InterfaceFABRIC, Inc. 20071626 Sun Capital Partners V, LP Interface, Inc InterfaceFABRIC, Inc. 20071627 Zarlink Semconductor Inc Legerity Holdings, Inc Legerity Holdings, Inc. 20071646 Babcock & Brown Spinco LLC GTCR Fund VII, L.P Coinmach Service Corp. 20071647 Umeco plc Michael C. Burkitt J.D. Lincoln, Inc. 20071656 GTCR Fund VIII, L.P Vincent A. Naccarato Wilton Industries, Inc. 20071663 John L. Nau III Sis Co., L.L.P BudCo, Ltd. 20071666 Centerbridge Capital Partners, L.P. Charlesbank Equity Fund V, Limited Partnership GSI Holdings Corp. 20071670 GTCR Fund VIII, L.P Dimensions Holding LLC Dimensions Acquisition LLC. 20071676 Mohawk Industries, Inc Columbia Forest Products, Inc Appalachian Custome Dry Kilns, LLC. Appalachian Precision Hardwood Flooring, LLC Century Flooring Company, LLC. Columbia Flooring, Inc. Danville Doolittle, Inc. Danville Kentuck, Inc. Malaytex, Inc. Sharikat Malaysia Wood Industries Sdn Bhd. Universal Hardwood Flooring LP LLLP. Universal Woodfloor (Europe) AB. 20071683 Grubb & Ellis Company NNN Realty Advisors, Inc NNN Realty Advisors, Inc. Transactions Granted Early Termination—07/11/2007 20071540 Wellmont Health System Health Management Associates, Inc Norton, HMA, Inc. Pennington Gap HMA, Inc. Pennington Gap HMA Physician Management, Inc. Western Virginia HMA Physician Management Inc. 20071542 Northrop Grumman Corporation SAIC, Inc AMSEC LLC. 20071591 Dr. Phillip Frost Opko Health, Inc Opko Health, Inc. 20071654 Berkshire Hathaway Inc Boat America Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Trust Boat America Corporation. 20071660 Nautic Partners VI, L.P Lincolnshire Equity Fund II, L.P Prince Sports Holdings, Inc. 20071672 Humana Inc CompBenefits Corporation CompBenefits Corporation. 20071677 Nucor Corporation MAGNATRAX Corporation MAGNATRAX Corporation. 20071692 Elevation Partners, L.P Palm, Inc Palm, Inc. Transactions Granted Early Termination—07/12/2007 20071376 L'Air Liquide S.A GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft Lurgi, Inc. 20071616 Simms Group Limited SA Recycling LLC SA Recycling LLC. 20071618 Self Serve Auto Dismantlers Inc SA Recycling LLC SA Recycling LLC. 20071678 Nuance Communications, Inc Time Warner Inc Tegic Communications, Inc. Transactions Granted Early Termination—07/13/2007 20071679 The Weir Group PLC Dan E. Lowrance SPM Flow Control, Inc. 20071685 Anthony W. Thompson Grubb & Ellis Company Grubb & Ellis Company. 20071690 Madison Dearborn Capital Partners V-A, L.P CDW Corporation CDW Corporation. 20071699 Autonomy Corporation plc ZANTAZ, Inc ZANTAZ, Inc. Transactions Granted Early Termination—07/16/2007 20071562 Flextronics International Ltd Solectron Corporation Solectron Corporation. 20071604 Veolia Environnement S.A President and Fellows of Harvard College Thermal North America, Inc. Trigen Atlanta Holdings Corporation. 20071613 DCP Midstream Partners, LP Spectra Energy Corp MEG Colorago Gas Services, LLC. Momentum Energy Group LLC. 20071614 DCP Midstream Partners, L.P ConocoPhillips MEG Colorago Gas Services, LLC. Momentum Energy Group LLC. 20071619 ConocoPhillips Momentum Energy Group Inc Momentum Energy Group Inc. 20071620 Spectra Energy Corp Momentum Energy Group Inc Momentum Energy Group, Inc. 20071632 Invus, L.P Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 20071643 McMoRan Expoloration Co Newfield Exploration Company Newfield Exploration Company. 20071649 Texas Energy Future Holdings Limited Partnership TXU Corp TXU Corp. 20071655 Quad-C Partners VI, L.P David S. Littman Hudson Valley Lighting, Inc. Troy-CSL Lighting, Inc. 20071664 XTO Energy Inc Dominion Resources, Inc Dominion Reserves—Utah, Inc. Dominion San Juan, Inc. Havre Pipeline Company, LLC. 20071667 Loews Corporation Dominion Resources, Inc DEPI Survivor LP. DEPI Texas Holdings, LLC. Dominion Black Warrior Basin, Inc. Dominion Energy, Inc. Dominion Exploration & Production, Inc. Dominion Gas Processing MI, Inc. Dominion Midwest Energy, Inc. Dominion Oklahoma Texas Exploration & Production, Inc. Dominion Reserves, Inc. DOTEPI Survivor LP. LDNG Texas Holdings, LLC. Stonewater Pipeline Company LP. Stonewater Pipeline Company of Texas, Inc. 20071668 K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P Sirius Maritime, LLC. Sirius Maritime, LLC. 20071674 Sun Capital Partners IV, LP Friendly Ice Cream Corporation Friendly Ice Cream Corporation. 20071675 Sun Capital Partners IV, LP Friendly Ice Cream Corporation Friendly Ice Cream Corporation. 20071686 K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P Gordon L. K. Smith Go Big Chartering, LLC. Smith Maritime, Ltd. 20071696 KGen Power Corporation Complete Energy Holdings, LLC Complete Energy Holdings, LLC. 20071700 Schering-Plough Corporation Dennis T. Mangano, Ph.D PeriCor Therapeutics, Inc. 20071704 Wells Fargo & Company Breater Bay Bancorp ABD Financial Services, Inc. ABD Insurance and Financial Services. Lucini/Parish Insurance, Inc. 20071706 Sonic Healthcare Limited Lawrence Siedlick Sunrise Medical Laboratories. 20071707 Sonic Healthcare Limited Patricia Lanza Sunrise Medical Laboratories. 20071711 The Bear Stearns Companies Inc Universal American Financial Corp Universal American Financial Corp. 20071719 The Estee Lauder Companies Inc Ojon Corporation Ojon Corporation. Transactions Granted Early Termination—07/17/2007 20071684 Thomas & Betts Corporation Danaher Corporation Danaher Power Solutions, LLC. Danaher UK Industries Limited. Fisher Pierce Co. Jennings Technology Company, LLC. Joslyn Canada. Josyln Hi-Voltage Company, LLC. Joslyn Holding Company. Royce Thompson Limited. 20071691 Madison Dearborn Capital Partners V-A, L.P Nuveen Investments, Inc Nuveen Investments, Inc. Transactions Granted Early Termination—07/18/2007 20071341 BAE Systems plc Armor Holdings, Inc Armor Holdings, Inc. 20071636 Empeiria Conner LLC Besser Company Aggregate Plant Products Company. Transactions Granted Early Termination—07/19/2007 20071681 RFS Holdings V.V ABN Amro Holdings N.V ABN Amro Holdings N.V. 20071763 Walgreen Co Option Care, Inc Option Care, Inc. Transactions Granted Early Termination—07/20/2007 20071715 Intercontinental-Exchange, Inc The Northerwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Frank Russell Company. 20071725 ONEOK Partners, L.P Knight Holdco LLC Heartland Pipeline Company. ONEOK North System, L.L.C. 20071728 ACON-Bastion Partners II, L.P Spencer Gifts Holdings, Inc Spencer Gifts Holdings, Inc. 20071730 Biogen Idec Inc CardioKine, Inc CardioKine, Inc. 20071734 General Electric Company DTE Energy Company EIUC Holdings, LLC. 20071735 Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners V, L.P Intuit Inc Intuit Inc. 20071744 Franklin Holdings (Bermuda), Ltd James River Group James River Group. 20071745 Wellpoint Nautic Partners V, L.P Imaging Management Holdings, LLC. 20071749 Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe X, L.P Cornelius Durpe, II Venture Transport Logistics LLC. 20071753 Bain Capital Fund IX, L.P Guitar Center, Inc. Guitar Center, Inc. 20071753 Cameron 1 S.a.r.l Samsonite Corporation Samsonite Corporation. 20071768 Elevation Partners, L.P Warburg Pincus Private Equity VIII, L.P SDI Media Holding, Inc. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra M. Peay, Contact Representative or Renee Hallman, Contact Representative. Gederal Trade Commission, Premerger Notification Office, Bureau of Competition, Room H-303, Washington, DC 20580,
(202)326-3100. By Direction of the Commission. Donald S. Clark SEcretary [FR Doc. 07-3745 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am]
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