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BILLING CODE 4410-15-M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 958(i), the Attorney General shall, prior to issuing a registration under this Section to a bulk manufacturer of a controlled substance in schedule I or II and prior to issuing a registration under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2) authorizing the importation of such a substance, provide manufacturers holding registrations for the bulk manufacture of the substance an opportunity for a hearing.

Therefore, in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on June 15, 2007, Alcan Packaging-Bethlehem, 2400 Baglyos Circle, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18020, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as an importer of Nabilone

(7379)a basic class of controlled substance listed in schedule II. The company plans to import the listed controlled substance for packaging and distribution. Any bulk manufacturer who is presently, or are applying to be, registered with DEA to manufacture such basic class of controlled substance may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration and may, at the same time, file a written request for a hearing on such application pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.43 and in such form as prescribed by 21 CFR 1316.47. Any such comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), Washington, DC 20537, or any being sent via express mail should be sent to Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), 2401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than September 10, 2007. This procedure is to be conducted simultaneously with, and independent of, the procedures described in 21 CFR 1301.34(b), (c), (d),

(e)and (f). As noted in a previous notice published in the **Federal Register** on September 23, 1975 (40 FR 43745-46), all applicants for registration to import a basic class of any controlled substances in schedule I or II are and will continue to be required to demonstrate to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, that the requirements for such registration pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 958(a); 21 U.S.C. 823(a); and 21 CFR 1301.34(b), (c), (d), (e), and

(f)are satisfied. Dated: July 31, 2007. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E7-15498 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 958(i), the Attorney General shall, prior to issuing a registration under this Section to a bulk manufacturer of a controlled substance in schedule I or II and prior to issuing a registration under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2) authorizing the importation of such a substance, provide manufacturers holding registrations for the bulk manufacture of the substance an opportunity for a hearing. Therefore, in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on June 18, 2007, Almac Clinical Services Inc., (ACSI), 2661 Audubon Road, Audubon, Pennsylvania 19403, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule II: Drug Schedule Oxycodone

(9143)II Fentanyl

(9801)II The company plans to import small quantities of the listed controlled substance in dosage form to conduct clinical trials. Any bulk manufacturer who is presently, or is applying to be, registered with DEA to manufacture such basic class of controlled substance may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration and may, at the same time, file a written request for a hearing on such application pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.43 and in such form as prescribed by 21 CFR 1316.47. Any such comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), Washington, DC 20537, or any being sent via express mail should be sent to Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), 2401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than September 10, 2007. This procedure is to be conducted simultaneously with, and independent of, the procedures described in 21 CFR 1301.34(b), (c), (d),

(e)and (f). As noted in a previous notice published in the **Federal Register** on September 23, 1975, (40 FR 43745-46), all applicants for registration to import a basic class of any controlled substances in schedule I or II are and will continue to be required to demonstrate to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, that the requirements for such registration pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 958(a); 21 U.S.C. 823(a); and 21 CFR 1301.34(b), (c), (d), (e), and

(f)are satisfied. Dated: July 31, 2007. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E7-15512 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 958(i), the Attorney General shall, prior to issuing a registration under this Section to a bulk manufacturer of a controlled substance in schedule I or II and prior to issuing a registration under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2) authorizing the importation of such substances, provide manufacturers holding registrations for the bulk manufacture of the substance an opportunity for a hearing. Therefore, in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on May 17, 2007, Aptuit (Allendale), Inc., 75 Commerce Drive, Allendale, New Jersey 07401, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)for registration as an importer of Noroxymorphone (9668), a basic class of controlled substance listed in schedule II. The company plans to import the basic class of controlled substance for clinical trials and research. Any manufacturer who presently, or is applying to be, registered with DEA to manufacture such basic class of controlled substance may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration and may, at the same time, file a written request for a hearing on such application pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.43 and in such form as prescribed by 21 CFR 1316.47. Any such comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), Washington, DC 20537; or any being sent via express mail should be sent to, Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), 2401 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than September 10, 2007. This procedure is to be conducted simultaneously with and independent of the procedures described in 21 CFR 1301.34(b), (c), (d),

(e)and (f). As noted in a previous notice published in the **Federal Register** on September 23, 1975, (40 FR 43745-46), all applicants for registration to import a basic class of any controlled substances in Schedule I or II are and will continue to be required to demonstrate to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, that the requirements for such registration pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 958(a); 21 U.S.C. 823(a); and 21 CFR 1301.34(b), (c), (d), (e), and

(f)are satisfied. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E7-15553 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to § 1301.33(a) of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this is notice that on June 11, 2007, Cambrex North Brunswick, Inc., Technology Centre of New Jersey, 661 Highway One, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule I and II: Drug Schedule N-Ethylamphetamine

(1475)I Tetrahydrocannabinols

(7370)I 2,5-Dimethoxyamphetamine

(7396)I 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine

(7400)I 4-Methoxyamphetamine

(7411)I Amphetamine

(1100)II Methamphetamine

(1105)II Methylphenidate

(1724)II Pentobarbital

(2270)II Phenylacetone

(8501)II Hydromorphone

(9150)II Hydrocodone

(9193)II Methadone

(9250)II Methadone intermediate

(9254)II Morphine

(9300)II Sufentanil

(9740)II Fentanyl

(9801)II The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances in bulk for distribution to its customers. Any other such applicant and any person who is presently registered with DEA to manufacture such a substance may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.33(a). Any such written comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), Washington, DC 20537, or any being sent via express mail should be sent to Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), 2401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than October 9, 2007. Dated: July 31, 2007. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E7-15500 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 958(i), the Attorney General shall, prior to issuing a registration under this Section to a bulk manufacturer of a controlled substance in schedule I or II and prior to issuing a registration under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2) authorizing the importation of such a substance, provide manufacturers holding registrations for the bulk manufacture of the substance an opportunity for a hearing. Therefore, in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on June 11, 2007, Cambrex North Brunswick, Inc., Technology Centre of New Jersey, 661 Highway One, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as an importer of Phenylacetone (8501), a basic class of controlled substance listed in schedule II. The company plans to import the listed controlled substance to manufacture amphetamine. Any bulk manufacturer who is presently, or are applying to be, registered with DEA to manufacture such basic class of controlled substance may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration and may, at the same time, file a written request for a hearing on such application pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.43 and in such form as prescribed by 21 CFR 1316.47. Any such comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), Washington, DC 20537, or any being sent via express mail should be sent to Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), 2401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than September 10, 2007. This procedure is to be conducted simultaneously with, and independent of, the procedures described in 21 CFR 1301.34(b), (c), (d),

(e)and

(f)are satisfied. Dated: August 1, 2007. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E7-15510 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application Pursuant to § 1301.33(a), Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this is notice that on June 29, 2007, Chattem Chemicals, Inc., 3801 St. Elmo Avenue, Building 18, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409, made application by letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the following basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule II: Drug Schedule Lisdexamfetamine

(1205)II Remifentanil

(9739)II The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances in bulk for sale to its customers. Any other such applicant and any person who is presently registered with DEA to manufacture such substances may file comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.33(a). Any such comments or objections being sent via regular mail should be addressed, in quintuplicate, to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), Washington, DC 20537; or any being sent via express mail should be sent to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Federal Register Representative (ODL), 2401 Jefferson-Davis Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22301; and must be filed no later than October 9, 2007. Dated: July 31, 2007. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E7-15499 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration By Notice dated April 17, 2007 and published in the **Federal Register** on April 30, 2007, (72 FR 21298), Noramco Inc., 500 Swedes Landing Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule II: Drug Schedule Raw Opium

(9600)II Concentrate of Poppy Staw

(9670)II The company plans to import the listed controlled substances to manufacture other controlled substances. No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and 952(a) and determined that the registration of Noramco, Inc. to import the basic classes of controlled substances is consistent with the public interest and with United States obligations under international treaties, conventions, or protocols in effect on May 1, 1971, at this time. DEA has investigated Noramco, Inc. to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the public interest. The investigation has included inspection and testing of the company's physical security systems, verification of the company's compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company's background and history. Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 952(a) and 958(a), and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34, the above named company is granted registration as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed. Dated: August 1, 2007. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E7-15514 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration By Notice dated May 10, 2007 and published in the **Federal Register** on May 18, 2007, (72 FR 28077), Penick Corporation, 33 Industrial Park Road, Pennsville, New Jersey 08070, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule II: Drug Schedule Coca Leaves

(9040)II Raw Opium

(9600)II Poppy Straw

(9650)II Concentrate of Poppy Straw

(9670)II The company plans to import the listed controlled substances to manufacture bulk controlled substance intermediates for sale to its customers. No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in Title 21, United States Code (U.S.C.) § 823(a) and § 952(a) and determined that the registration of Penick Corporation to import the basic classes of controlled substances is consistent with the public interest and with United States obligations under international treaties, conventions, or protocols in effect on May 1, 1971, at this time. DEA has investigated Penick Corporation to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the public interest. The investigation has included inspection and testing of the company's physical security systems, verification of the company's compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company's background and history. Therefore, pursuant to Title 21, U.S.C. 952(a) and 958(a), and in accordance with Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)§ 1301.34, the above named company is granted registration as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed. Dated: July 31, 2007. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E7-15515 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration By Notice dated March 9, 2007, and published in the **Federal Register** on March 23, 2007 (72 FR 13825), Sigma Aldrich Research, Biochemicals, Inc., 1-3 Strathmore Road, Natick, Massachusetts 01760, made application by letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA)to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule I: Drug Schedule Psilocybin

(7437)I 5-Methoxy-N,N-diisopropyltyptamine

(7439)I The company plans on manufacturing reference standards for research purposes only. No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in Title 21, United States Code (U.S.C.) 823(a) and determined that the registration of Sigma Aldrich Research, Biochemicals, Inc. to manufacture the listed basic class of controlled substance is consistent with the public interest at this time. DEA has investigated Sigma Aldrich Research, Biochemicals, Inc. to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the public interest. The investigation has included inspection and testing of the company's physical security systems, verification of the company's compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company's background and history. Therefore, pursuant to Title 21, U.S.C. 823, and in accordance with Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)1301.33, the above named company is granted registration as a bulk manufacturer of the basic class of controlled substance listed. Dated: August 1, 2007. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E7-15507 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,414] Bemis Company, Inc. Paper Packaging Division Including On-Site Leased Workers of Westaff, Peoria, IL; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on June 8, 2006, applicable to workers of Bemis Company, Inc., Paper Packaging Division, Peoria, Illinois. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on July 14, 2006 (71 FR 40159). At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers were engaged in the production of industrial consumer package materials including multi-wall bags. New information shows that leased workers of Westaff were employed on-site at the Peoria, Illinois location of Bemis Company, Inc., Paper Packaging Division. The Department has determined that the Westaff workers were sufficiently under the control of Bemis Company, Inc. to be considered leased workers. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include leased workers of Westaff working on-site at the Peoria, Illinois location of the subject firm. The intent of the Department's certification is to include all workers employed at Bemis Company, Inc., Paper Packaging Division, including on-site leased workers of Westaff, Peoria, Illinois who were adversely affected by a shift in production to Mexico. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-59,414 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of Bemis Company, Inc., Paper Packaging Division, including on-site leased workers of Westaff, Peoria, Illinois, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after April 25, 2005, through June 8, 2008, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed at Washington, DC this 1st day of August 2007. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-15536 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance Petitions have been filed with the Secretary of Labor under section 221

(a)of the Trade Act of 1974 (“the Act”) and are identified in the Appendix to this notice. Upon receipt of these petitions, the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to section 221

(a)of the Act. The purpose of each of the investigations is to determine whether the workers are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Title II, Chapter 2, of the Act. The investigations will further relate, as appropriate, to the determination of the date on which total or partial separations began or threatened to begin and the subdivision of the firm involved. The petitioners or any other persons showing a substantial interest in the subject matter of the investigations may request a public hearing, provided such request is filed in writing with the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than August 20, 2007. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the subject matter of the investigations to the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than August 20, 2007. The petitions filed in this case are available for inspection at the Office of the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room C-5311, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Signed at Washington, DC, this 31st day of July 2007. Ralph DiBattista, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. APPENDIX [TAA petitions instituted between 7/23/07 and 7/27/07] TA-W Subject firm (petitioners) Location Date of institution Date of petition 61853 Everbrite (State) Garden Grove, CA 07/23/07 07/12/07 61854 Gampco

(Wkrs)North Adams, MI 07/23/07 07/20/07 61855 Chadron Shop Colorado Custom Hardware

(Wkrs)Chadron, NE 07/23/07 07/17/07 61856 Kilpsch Audio Technologies

(Wkrs)Hope, AR 07/23/07 07/23/07 61857 Hypertronics Corporation

(Comp)Hudson, MA 07/23/07 07/19/07 61858 Spectralink Corp/Polycom Inc. (State) Boulder, CO 07/23/07 07/19/07 61859 Dura Automotive Systems, Inc.

(Comp)Brownstown, IN 07/23/07 07/22/07 61860 Laser Die & Engineering

(Comp)Kentwood, MI 07/23/07 07/20/07 61861 De-Sta-Co (CPL Products, Inc.) (State) Charlevoix, MI 07/23/07 07/20/07 61862 OEM/Erie, Inc.

(Comp)Erie, PA 07/23/07 07/20/07 61863 GE Ravenna Lamp Plant

(Wkrs)Ravenna, OH 07/24/07 07/10/07 61864A Syroco, Inc.

(Comp)Corona, CA 07/24/07 07/23/07 61864B Syroco, Inc.

(Comp)Lake Wales, FL 07/24/07 07/23/07 61864 Syroco, Inc.

(Comp)Baldwinsville, NY 07/24/07 07/23/07 61865 Overland Custom Coach US, Inc.

(Comp)Brown City, MI 07/24/07 07/16/07 61866 STMicroelectronics

(Comp)Carrollton, TX 07/24/07 07/23/07 61867 Non-Metallic Components, Inc.

(Wkrs)Rib Lake, WI 07/24/07 07/18/07 61868 Mittal Steel

(UAW)Ferndale, MI 07/24/07 07/23/07 61869 San Jose Mercury News

(Comp)San Jose, CA 07/24/07 07/20/07 61870 Goodrich/Landing Gears

(Wkrs)Cleveland, OH 07/24/07 07/23/07 61871 Dirigo Paper Company

(Comp)Gilman, VT 07/24/07 07/23/07 61872 Memphis Hardwood Flooring Company (State) Grenada, MS 07/24/07 07/12/07 61873 Sasol North America Inc.

(Comp)Baltimore, MD 07/24/07 07/18/07 61874 Automotive Resources Inc.

(Wkrs)Philadelphia, PA 07/24/07 07/09/07 61875 Willowbrook Hosiery Co., LLC

(Wkrs)Burlington, NC 07/25/07 07/23/07 61876 Neenah Paper FR, LLC

(Comp)Urbana, OH 07/25/07 07/24/07 61877 Family Entertainment

(Wkrs)Conyers, GA 07/25/07 07/24/07 61878 Meadwestvaco Consumer & Office Products Group (Union) Garden Grove, CA 07/25/07 07/24/07 61879 RemyReman LLC

(Comp)Taylorsville, MS 07/25/07 07/20/07 61880 Little Me Children's Wear LLC

(Wkrs)Cumberland, MD 07/25/07 07/24/07 61881 Southern Weaving Company

(Wkrs)Tarboro, NC 07/25/07 07/18/07 61882 Magnetics Division of Spang & Co.

(Comp)Pittsburgh, PA 07/25/07 07/11/07 61883 Pottery Collaborative (State) Haverhill, MA 07/25/07 07/10/07 61884 Crystal Lite Manufacturing Company

(Wkrs)Tualatin, OR 07/25/07 07/05/07 61885 Littelfuse, Inc.

(Comp)Des Plaines, IL 07/25/07 07/20/07 61886 O'Sullivan Industries, Inc.

(Comp)Lamar, MO 07/26/07 07/24/07 61887 AZ Automotive/Saturn

(Comp)Roseville, MI 07/26/07 07/24/07 61888 J. M. Huber Corporation

(Wkrs)Macon, GA 07/26/07 07/18/07 61889 Flint Group

(Wkrs)Holland, MI 07/26/07 07/02/07 61890 Pioneer/Seaboard Paper Company

(Wkrs)Carlstadt, NJ 07/26/07 07/11/07 61891 Duerr Tool & Die Company, Inc.

(Wkrs)North Union, NJ 07/27/07 07/14/07 61892 Centrilift

(Wkrs)Claremore, OK 07/27/07 06/28/07 [FR Doc. E7-15534 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,828] Freightliner, LLC, Cleveland Truck Plant; Cleveland, NC; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on July 16, 2007 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of Freightliner, LLC, Cleveland Truck Plant, Cleveland, North Carolina. The Department issued a negative determination (TA-W-61,437) applicable to the petitioning group of workers on June 12, 2007. No new information or change in circumstances is evident which would result in a reversal of the Department's previous determination. Consequently, further investigation would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 30th day of July 2007. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-15533 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-61,385] The Nielsen Company; Fond Du Lac, WI; Dismissal of Application for Reconsideration Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(C) an application for administrative reconsideration was filed with the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance for workers at The Nielsen Company, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The application did not contain new information supporting a conclusion that the determination was erroneous, and also did not provide a justification for reconsideration of the determination that was based on either mistaken facts or a misinterpretation of facts or of the law. Therefore, dismissal of the application was issued. TA-W-61,385; The Nielsen Company, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (July 24, 2007). Signed at Washington, DC this 30th day of July 2007. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-15538 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,999] Paxar Corporation Graphics Division, Huber Heights, OH; Now a Subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corporation Now Located In Miamisburg, OH; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on September 14, 2006, applicable to workers of Paxar Corporation, Graphics Division, Huber Heights, Ohio. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on September 26, 2006 (71 FR 56172). At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in the production of printed paper tags and other printed products that are used for apparel identification. New information shows that on June 15, 2007, Paxar Corporation merged with Avery Dennison and is now known as Paxar Corporation, a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corporation. Information also shows that the subject firm previously located in Huber Heights, Ohio has relocated to Miamisburg, Ohio. Workers separated from employment at the subject firm will continue to have their wages reported under the unemployment insurance

(UI)tax account for Paxar Corporation through 2007. Accordingly, the Department is amending this certification to properly reflect this matter. The intent of the Department's certification is to include all workers of Paxar Corporation, Graphics Division, now a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corporation, who were adversely affected by a shift in production to Mexico. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-59,999 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of Paxar Corporation, Graphics Division, Huber Heights, Ohio, now known as Paxar Corporation—a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corporation, and now located in Miamisburg, Ohio, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after August 31, 2005, through September 14, 2008, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed at Washington, DC this 1st day of August 2007. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-15537 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2273) the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance for workers (TA-W) number and alternative trade adjustment assistance

(ATAA)by (TA-W) number issued during the period of *July 23 through July 27, 2007* . In order for an affirmative determination to be made for workers of a primary firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance, each of the group eligibility requirements of section 222(a) of the Act must be met. I. Section (a)(2)(A) all of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. the sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision have decreased absolutely; and C. increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by such firm or subdivision have contributed importantly to such workers' separation or threat of separation and to the decline in sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or II. Section (a)(2)(B) both of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. there has been a shift in production by such workers' firm or subdivision to a foreign country of articles like or directly competitive with articles which are produced by such firm or subdivision; and C. One of the following must be satisfied: 1. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles is a party to a free trade agreement with the United States; 2. the country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles to a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference Act, African Growth and Opportunity Act, or the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; or 3. there has been or is likely to be an increase in imports of articles that are like or directly competitive with articles which are or were produced by such firm or subdivision. Also, in order for an affirmative determination to be made for secondarily affected workers of a firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance, each of the group eligibility requirements of section 222(b) of the Act must be met.

(1)Significant number or proportion of the workers in the workers' firm or an appropriate subdivision of the firm have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated;

(2)the workers' firm (or subdivision) is a supplier or downstream producer to a firm (or subdivision) that employed a group of workers who received a certification of eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance benefits and such supply or production is related to the article that was the basis for such certification; and

(3)either—

(A)the workers' firm is a supplier and the component parts it supplied for the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph

(2)accounted for at least 20 percent of the production or sales of the workers' firm; or

(B)a loss or business by the workers' firm with the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph

(2)contributed importantly to the workers' separation or threat of separation. In order for the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance to issue a certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

(ATAA)for older workers, the group eligibility requirements of section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act must be met. 1. Whether a significant number of workers in the workers' firm are 50 years of age or older. 2. Whether the workers in the workers' firm possess skills that are not easily transferable. 3. The competitive conditions within the workers' industry (i.e., conditions within the industry are adverse). Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance The following certifications have been issued. The date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determination. The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(a)(2)(A) (increased imports) of the Trade Act have been met. *None* . The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(a)(2)(B) (shift in production) of the Trade Act have been met. *None* . The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(b) (supplier to a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA) of the Trade Act have been met. *None* . The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(b) (downstream producer for a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA based on increased imports from or a shift in production to Mexico or Canada) of the Trade Act have been met. *None* . Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance The following certifications have been issued. The date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determination. The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(a)(2)(A) (increased imports) and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-61,815; Quaker Fabric Corporation of Fall River, Plant A/B 700, Fall River, MA: April 28, 2007* . *TA-W-61,815A; Quaker Fabric Corporation of Fall River, Plant C-710, Fall River, MA: April 28, 2007* . *TA-W-61,815B; Quaker Fabric Corporation of Fall River, Plant J-720, Fall River, MA: April 28, 2007* . *TA-W-61,815C; Quaker Fabric Corporation of Fall River, Tupelo Sales Office, Tupelo, MS: July 10, 2006* . *TA-W-61,815D; Quaker Fabric Corporation of Fall River, Distribution Center and Warehouse in Verona, Verona, MS: July 10, 2006* . *TA-W-61,815E; Quaker Fabric Corporation of Fall River, Los Angeles Distribution Center, City of Industry, CA: July 10, 2006* . *TA-W-61,815F; Quaker Fabric Corporation of Fall River, High Point Sales Office, High Point, NC: July 10, 2006* . *TA-W-61,815G; Quaker Fabric Corporation of Fall River, Hickory Sales Office, Hickory, NC: July 10, 2006* . *TA-W-61,815H; Quaker Fabric Corporation of Fall River, Chicago Sales Office, Wilmette, IL: July 10, 2006* . *TA-W-61,479; Maui Pineapple Company, Ltd., Cannery Division, Kahului, HI: May 8, 2006* . *TA-W-61,497; Sentinel Consumer Products, Inc., Mentor, OH: May 10, 2006* . *TA-W-61,498; Sentinel Consumer Products, Inc., Anniston, AL: May 10, 2006* . *TA-W-61,499; Sentinel Consumer Products, Inc., Clearfield, UT: May 10, 2006* . *TA-W-61,626; Citizens Gas and Coke Utility, Manufacturing Division, Indianapolis, IN: June 5, 2006* . *TA-W-61,693; Parker Hannifin Corporation, Mobile Climate Systems Division, Booneville, MS: June 13, 2006* . *TA-W-61,726; Autolign Manufacturing, Milan, MI: June 20, 2006* . *TA-W-61,729; North American Molded Products Corp., Hartville, OH: June 21, 2006* . *TA-W-61,749; Syroco Industries, Inc., Siloam Springs, AR: June 25, 2006* . *TA-W-61,864; Syroco, Inc., Baldwinsville, NY: July 23, 2006* . *TA-W-61,864A; Syroco, Inc., Corona, CA: July 23, 2006* . *TA-W-61,864B; Syroco, Inc., Lake Wales, FL: July 23, 2006* . The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(a)(2)(B) (shift in production) and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W61,684; Eaton Corporation, Fluid Power Group Division, Vinita, OK: August 2, 2007.* *TA-W-61,707; Dana Corporation, Torque Traction Manufacturing, Inc., Cape Girardeau, MO: July 30, 2007.* *TA-W-61,768; QST Industries, Inc., Leased Workers From Temporary Resources, Mocksville, NC: June 28, 2006.* *TA-W-61,805; Fry Metals, Inc., dba Alpha Metals, Inc., A Cookson Electronics Company, Jersey City, NJ: July 10, 2006.* *TA-W-61,814; Eaton Corporation, Automotive—Engine Air Management Operations, Saginaw, MI: July 10, 2006.* *TA-W-61,839; AstenJohnson, Inc., Dryer Division, Walterboro, SC: July 18, 2006.* *TA-W-61,752; WestPoint Home, Inc., Bed Products Division, Clemson, SC: February 10, 2007.* *TA-W-61,770; JDSU, Los Coches Assembly and Test Group, Milpitas, CA: June 29, 2006.* *TA-W-61,822; Weave Corporation, Denver, PA: July 11, 2006.* *TA-W-61,832; Magnecomp Corporation, Temecula, CA: July 10, 2006.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(b) (supplier to a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA) and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *None.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of section 222(b) (downstream producer for a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA based on increased imports from or a shift in production to Mexico or Canada) and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *None.* Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In the following cases, it has been determined that the requirements of 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) have not been met for the reasons specified. The Department has determined that criterion

(1)of section 246 has not been met. The firm does not have a significant number of workers 50 years of age or older. *None.* The Department has determined that criterion

(2)of section 246 has not been met. Workers at the firm possess skills that are easily transferable. *None.* The Department has determined that criterion

(3)of section 246 has not been met. Competition conditions within the workers' industry are not adverse. *None.* Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the eligibility criteria for worker adjustment assistance have not been met for the reasons specified. Because the workers of the firm are not eligible to apply for TAA, the workers cannot be certified eligible for ATAA. The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.A.) and (a)(2)(B)(II.A.) (employment decline) have not been met. *TA-W-61,388; Domtar Industries, Inc., Baileyville, ME.* *TA-W-61,821; Hanes Brands, Inc., Forest City, NC.* The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.B.) (Sales or production, or both, did not decline) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B.) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. *None.* The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.) (increased imports) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B.) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. *TA-W-61,668; Camaco, LLC, Marianna Division, Marianna, AR.* *TA-W-61,745; Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.* *TA-W-61,783; H. Koch and Sons Company, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Cobham, Anaheim, CA.* *TA-W-61,808; Dako Colorado, Eridan Pathology Instrumentation Division, Ft. Collins, CO.* *TA-W-61,835; Caraustar Mill Group, Reading Paperboard, Sinking Spring, PA.* *TA-W-61,777; Intersil Corporation, Palm Bay, FL.* The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for certification under section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. *TA-W-61,652; Bank of America, Global Foreign Exchange Operations, Concord, CA.* The investigation revealed that criteria of section 222(b)(2) has not been met. The workers' firm (or subdivision) is not a supplier to or a downstream producer for a firm whose workers were certified eligible to apply for TAA. *None.* I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the period of *July 23 through July 27, 2007.* Copies of these determinations are available for inspection in Room C-5311, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who write to the above address. Dated: August 2, 2007. Ralph DiBattista, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7-15535 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bureau of Labor Statistics Proposed Collection, Comment Request ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics

(BLS)is soliciting comments concerning the proposed revision of the “National Compensation Survey.” A copy of the proposed information collection request

(ICR)can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the Addresses section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the Addresses section of this notice on or before October 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Amy A. Hobby, BLS Clearance Officer, Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Room 4080, 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Washington, DC 20212, 202-691-7628. (This is not a toll free number.) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy A. Hobby, BLS Clearance Officer, 202-691-7628. (See ADDRESSES section.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The National Compensation Survey

(NCS)is an ongoing survey of earnings and benefits among private firms, State, and local government. The NCS is the integration of the sampling, collection, and processing for the Employment Cost Index (ECI), the Employee Benefits Survey (EBS), and the Locality Pay Surveys

(LPS)into a single, unified program of compensation statistics. This integration improves data for policymakers and researchers, reduces respondent burden, improves the utilization of BLS resources, and enhances the published measures of compensation. Data from the integrated program include estimates of wages by job levels covering broad groups of related occupations, and data that directly links benefit plan costs with detailed plan provisions. The integrated program's single sample also produces both time-series indexes and cost levels for industry and occupational groups, thereby increasing the analytical potential of the data. Benefits of the integrated sample include: Improved measures of trends, better integration of benefit costs and plan provisions, data for narrow occupations, and broad regional and occupational coverage. The NCS employs probability methods for selection of occupations. This ensures that sampled occupations represent all occupations in the workforce, while minimizing the reporting burden on respondents. Data from the NCS are critical for setting Federal white-collar salaries, determining monetary policy (as a Principal Federal Economic Indicator), and for compensation administrators and researchers in the private sector. The survey collects data from a sample of employers. These data will consist of information about the duties, responsibilities, and compensation (earnings and benefits) for a sample of occupations for each sampled employer. Data will be updated on either an annual or quarterly basis. The updates will allow for production of data on change in earnings and total compensation. II. Current Action Office of Management and Budget clearance is being sought for the National Compensation Survey. The NCS collects earnings and work level data on occupations for the nation and selected localities. The NCS also collects information on the cost, provisions, and incidence of all the major employee benefits through its benefit cost and benefit provision programs and publications. The NCS data on benefit costs is used to produce the ECI and Employer Costs for Employee Compensation. The data provided will be the same, and the series will be continuous. The NCS will continue to provide employee benefit provision and participation data. These data include estimates of how many workers receive the various employer-sponsored benefits. The data also will include information about the common provisions of benefit plans. The NCS is revising the update collection forms from two (one benefits and one wages), to six forms by having unique private industry and government update collection forms and versions for: Benefits only collection, wages only collection, and combined benefit and wage collection. NCS update collection forms give respondents their previously reported information and the dates they expected change to occur to these data and space for reporting these changes. III. Desired Focus of Comments The Bureau of Labor Statistics is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility. • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. *Type of Review:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Agency:* Bureau of Labor Statistics. *Title:* National Compensation Survey. *OMB Number:* 1220-0164. *Affected Public:* Businesses or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions; and State, local, and tribal government. *Total Respondents:* 39,904 (three-year average). *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* $0. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance):* $0. All figures in the table below are based on a three-year average. The total respondents in the table are greater than the figure shown above because many respondents are asked to provide information relating to more than one form. Form Total respondents per form Frequency Total annual responses Avg. minutes for the predominant form use ** Total hours Establishment collection form (NCS Form 04-1G) (*) (*) 19 (*) Establishment collection form (NCS Form 04-1P) 6,065 Annual 6,065 19 1,921 Earnings form (NCS Form 04-2G) (*) (*) 20 (*) Earnings form (NCS Form 04-2P) 6,065 Annual 6,065 20 2,022 Wage only—Government 2,272 Annual or quarterly 2,526 20 842 Wage only—Private Industry 15,042 Annual or quarterly 20,486 20 6,828 Work Level Form (NCS Form 04-3G) (*) (*) 25 (*) Work Level Form (NCS Form 04-3P) 6,065 Annual 6,065 25 2,527 Work Schedule Form (NCS 05-4G) (*) (*) 10 (*) Work Schedule Form (NCS 04-4P) 6,065 Annual 6,065 10 1,011 Benefits Collection Form (NCS 04-5G) (*) (*) 177 (*) Benefits Collection Form (NCS 04-5P) 3,032 Annual 3,032 177 8,944 Index benefits summary only—Government 108 Quarterly 362 19 115 Index benefits summary only—Private industry 2,316 Quarterly 7,759 19 2,457 Index wage and benefits—Government 2,055 Quarterly 6,884 39 4,475 Index wage and benefits—Private industry 9,266 Quarterly 31,040 39 20,176 Collection not tied to a specific form for private industry and government (testing, QA/QM, etc.) 5,204 Unknown 6,819 38 4,319 Totals 63,555 103,168 55,637 * Most NCS Government forms (NCS 04-XG), are only used for government sample initiations, but if any new metropolitan or non-metropolitan areas are added during collection period NCS Government initiation forms would be used. A non-substantive change request will be submitted to OMB if any new areas need to be added during the collection period. ** Collection forms can have multiple uses. The table above shows the average collection times for the predominant uses of the forms. Record checks (for quality assurance and measurement) are done on a sub-sample of respondents verifying responses for pre-selected sections of the forms. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they also will become a matter of public record. Signed at Washington, DC, this 6th day of August 2007. Cathy Kazanowski, Chief, Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics. [FR Doc. E7-15540 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-24-P MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION [MCC 07-08] Notice of Quarterly Report (April 1, 2007-June 30, 2007) AGENCY: Millennium Challenge Corporation. SUMMARY: The Millennium Challenge Corporation

(MCC)is reporting for the quarter April 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007 with respect to both assistance provided under Section 605 of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-199, Division D (the Act)), and transfers of funds to other federal agencies pursuant to Section 619 of that Act. The following report shall be made available to the public by means of publication in the **Federal Register** and on the Internet Web site of the MCC ( *www.mcc.gov* ) in accordance with Section 612(b) of the Act. Assistance Provided Under Section 605 Projects Obligated Objectives Cumulative disbursements Measures Country: Madagascar Year: 2007 Quarter 3 Total Obligation: $109,773,000 Entity to which the assistance is provided: MCA Madagascar Total Quarterly Disbursement: 3,485,000 Land Tenure Project $37,803,000 Increase Land Titling and Security $2,279,000 Legislative proposal (“loin de cadrage”) reflecting the PNF submitted to Parliament and passed. Percentage of land documents inventoried, restored, and/or digitized. Average time and cost required to carry out property-related transactions at the local and/or national land services offices. Time/cost to respond to information request, issue titles and to modify titles after the first land right. Number of land disputes reported and resolved in the target zones and sites of implementation. Percentage of land in the zones that is demarcated and ready for titling. Promote knowledge and awareness of land tenure reforms among inhabitants in the zones (surveys). Finance Project $35,888,000 Increase Competition in the Financial Sector $1,495,000 Submission to Parliament and passage of new laws recommended by outside experts and relevant commissions. CPA Association

(CSC)list of accountants registered. Maximum check clearing delay. Volume of funds in payment system and number of transactions. Public awareness of new financial instruments (surveys). Report of credit and payment information to a central database. Number of holders of new denomination T-bill holdings, and T-bill issuance outside Antananarivo as measured by Central Bank report of redemption date. Volume of production covered by warehouse receipts in the zones. Volume of MFI lending in the zones. MFI portfolio-at-risk delinquency rate. Number of new bank accounts in the zones. Agricultural Business Investment Project $17,683,000 Improve Agricultural Projection Technologies and Market Capacity in Rural Areas $2,607,000 Number of rural producers receiving or soliciting information from ABCs about the opportunities. Zones identified and description of beneficiaries within each zone submitted. Number of cost-effective investment strategies developed. Number of plans prepared. Number of farmers and business employing technical assistance received. Program Administration* and Control, Monitoring and Evaluation $18,399,000 $8,076,000 Pending Subsequent Report ** $3,499,000 Projects Obligated Objectives Cumulative disbursements Measures Country: Honduras Year: 2007 Quarter 3 Total Obligation: $215,000,000 Entity to which the assistance is provided: MCA Honduras Total Quarterly Disbursement: $3,497,000 Rural Development Project *$72,195,000 Increase the productivity and business skills of farmers who operate small and medium-size farms and their employees $5,264,000 Hours of technical assistance delivered to Program Farmers (thousands). Funds lent by MCA-Honduras to financial institutions (cumulative). Hours of technical assistance to financial institutions (cumulative). Lien Registry equipment installed. Kilometers of farm-to-market road upgraded (cumulative). Transportation Project $125,700,000 Reduce transportation costs between targeted production centers and national, regional and global markets $478,000 Kilometers of highway upgraded. Kilometers of secondary road upgraded. Number of weight stations built. Program Administration* and Control, Monitoring and Evaluation $17,105,000 $1,253,000 Pending Subsequent Report ** $2,290,000 Projects Obligated Objectives Cumulative disbursements Measures Country: Cape Verde Year: 2007 Quarter 3 Total Obligation: $110,078,000 Entity to which the assistance is provided: MCA Cape Verde Total Quarterly Disbursement: $2,077,000 Watershed and Agricultural Support $10,848,000 Increase agricultural production in three targeted watershed areas on three islands $247,000 Productivity: Horticulture (tons per hectare). Value-added for farms and agribusiness (millions of dollars). Infrastructure Improvement $78,760,000 Increase integration of the internal market and reduce transportation costs $4,084,000 Volume of goods shipped between Praia and other islands (tons). Mobility Ratio: Percentage of beneficiary population who take at least 5 trips per month. Savings on transport costs from improvements (million dollars). Private Sector Development $7,200,000 Spur private sector development on all islands through increased investment in the priority sectors and through financial sector reform $88,000 Value added in priority sectors above current trends (escudos) Volume of private investment in priority sectors above current trends. Program Administration* and Control, Monitoring and Evaluation $13,270,000 $4,979,000 Pending Subsequent Report ** $3,815,000 Projects Obligated Objectives Cumulative disbursements Measures Country: Nicaragua Year: 2007 Quarter 3 Total Obligation: $174,925,000 Entity to which the assistance is provided: MCA Nicaragua Total Quarterly Disbursement: $2,300,000 Property Regularization Project $26,400,000 Increase Investment by strengthening property rights $685,000 Automated registry-cadastre database installed. Number of parcels with a registered title, rural and urban (total of 21,000 and 22,000, rural and urban, respectively). Projected areas demarcated. Number of projected area management plans implemented. Number of conflicts resolved by program mediation. Transportation Project $92,800,000 Reduce transportation costs between Leon and Chinandega and national, regional and global markets $58,000 N-1 Road: Kilometers of road upgraded. Secondary Roads: Kilometers of secondary road upgraded. Rural Business Development Project $33,500,000 Increase the value added of farms and enterprises in the region $1,623,000 Rural business development centers: Value of TA and support services delivered to program businesses. Improvement of water supply for farming and forest production: Watershed Management Action Plan. Funds disbursed for improvement of water supply for farming and forest production projects. Program Administration*, Due Diligence, Monitoring and Evaluation $22,225,000 $2,700,000 Pending Subsequent Report ** $0 $2,445,000 Projects Obligated Objectives Cumulative disbursements Measures Country: Georgia Year: 2007 Quarter 3 Total Obligation: $294,693,000 Entity to which the assistance is provided: MCA Georgia Total Quarterly Disbursement: $3,500,000 Regional Infrastructure Rehabilitation $211,700,000 Key Regional Infrastructure Rehabilitated $13,330,000 Reduction in journey time: Akhalkalaki-Ninotsminda-Teleti (hours). Reduction in vehicle operating costs (cumulative). Increase in internal regional traffic volumes (cumulative). Decreased technical losses. Reduction in the production of greenhouse gas emissions measured in tons of CO <sup>2</sup> equivalent. Increased in collection rate of GGIC. Number of household beneficiaries served by RID projects (cumulative). Actual operations and maintenance expenditures (USD). Regional Enterprise Development $47,500,000 Enterprises in Regions Developed $6,439,000 Increase in annual revenue in portfolio companies (in 1,000 USD) Increase in number of portfolio company employees and number of local suppliers. Increase in portfolio companies” wages and payments to local suppliers (in 1,000 USD). Jobs created. Increase in aggregate incremental net revenue to project assisted firms (in 1,000 USD and cumulative over five years). Direct household net income (in 1,000 USD cumulative over five years). Direct household net income for market information initiative beneficiaries (in 1,000 USD cumulative over five years). Number of beneficiaries. Program Administration*, Due Diligence, Monitoring and Evaluation $35,493,000 $4,806,000 Pending Subsequent Report ** $0 $4,462,000 Projects Obligated Objective Cumulative disbursements Measures Country: Vanuatu Year: 2007 Quarter 3 Total Obligation: $65,690,000 Entity to which the assistance is provided: MCA Vanuatu Total Quarterly Disbursement: $0 Transportation Infrastructure Project $60,690,000 Facilitate transportation to increase tourism and business development $2,000 Traffic volume (average annual daily traffic). Days road is closed (number per annum). Number of S-W Bay, Malekula flights cancelled due to flooding (per annum). Time of wharf (hours/vessel). Program Administration*, Due Diligence, Monitoring and Evaluation $5,000,000 $1,035,000 Pending Subsequent Report ** $684,000 Projects Obligated Objective Cumulative disbursements Measures Country: Armenia Year: 2007 Quarter 3 Total Obligation: $235,150,000 Entity to which the assistance is provided: MCA Armenia Total Quarterly Disbursement: $2,157,000 Irrigated Agriculture Project $145,680,000 Increase agricultural productivity and Improve Quality of Irrigation $2,496,000 Increase in hectares covered by HVA crops (i.e., vegetables, potato, fruits, grapes). Percentage of respondents satisfied with irrigation services. Share of WUA water charges compared WUA annual operations and maintenance cost (percentage). Number of farmers using better on-farm water management: drip irrigation; ET Gage, and soil moisture monitoring. Loans provided under the project (USD in thousands). Rural Road Rehabilitation Project $67,100,000 Better access to economic and social infrastructure $445,000 Annual increase in irrigated land in Project area (hectares). State budget expenditures on maintenance of irrigation system (AMD in millions). Reduction in Kilowatt hours used (thousand KWh). Share of water losses compared to total water intake (percentage). Share of WUA water charges compared to WUA annual operations and maintenance cost (percentage). Program Administration*, Due Diligence, Monitoring and Evaluation $22,370,000 $1,382,000 Pending Subsequent Report ** $0 $1,425,000 Projects Obligated Objective Cumulative disbursements Measures Country: Benin Year: 2007 Quarter 3 Total Obligation: $305,761,000 Entity to which the assistance is provided: MCA Benin Total Quarterly Disbursement: $1,872,000 Access to Financial Services $19,650,000 Expand Access to Financial Services $271,000 Strengthen capacity of select financial institutions. Strengthen monitoring capacity of Supervisory Authority. Total incremental increase in value of new credit extended and savings received by financial institutions participating in the project. Share value of all loans outstanding that have one or more installments of principal past due over 30 days. Total number of loans guaranteed by land titles, per year. Access to Justice $34,270,000 Improved Ability of Justice System to Enforce Contracts and Reconcile Claims $76,000 Increase efficiency and improved services of courts and the arbitration center. Increase access to court system. Improve enterprise registration center. Access to Land $36,020,000 Strengthen property rights and increase investment in rural and urban land $45,000 Value of investments made to rural land parcels per year; land investment data will come from self-reported data through EMICoV. Value of investments made to urban land parcels per year; land investment data will come from self-reported data through EMICoV. Access to Markets $168,020,000 Improve Access to Markets through Improvements to the Port of Cotonou $4,000 Total volume of exports and imports passing through Port of Cotonou, per year in million metric tons. Program Administration*, Due Diligence, Monitoring and Evaluation $22,370,000 $2,770,000 Pending Subsequent Report ** $0 2,159,000 Projects Obligated Objective Cumulative disbursements Measures Country: Ghana Year: 2007 Quarter 3 Total Obligation: $536,639,000 Entity to which the assistance is provided: MCA Ghana Total Quarterly Disbursement: $2,174,000 Agriculture Project $239,552,000 Enhance Profitability of cultivation, services to agriculture and product handling in support of the expansion of commercial agriculture among groups of smallholder farms $0 Number of hectares irrigated. Number of days to conduct a land transaction. Number of land disputes in the pilot registration districts. Registration of land rights in the pilot registration districts. Volume of products passing through post-harvest treatment (metric tons). Portfolio-at-risk of agriculture loan fund. Value of loans disbursed to clients from agricultural loan fund (US$). Number of additional loans. Vehicle operating costs (on roads requiring minor, medium and major rehabilitation). Rural Development $101,288,000 Strengthen the rural institutions that provide services complementary to, and supportive of, agricultural and agriculture business development $0 Time/quality per procurement. Score card of citizen satisfaction with services. Gross enrollment rates. Gender parity in school enrollment. Distance to collect water. Time to collect water. Distance to sanitation facility. Travel time to sanitation facility. Incidence of guinea worm, diarrhea or bilharzias. Average number of days lost due to guinea worm, diarrhea or bilharzias. Percentage of households, schools, and agricultural processing plants in target districts with electricity. Number of inter-bank transactions. Value of deposit accounts in rural banks. Transportation $136,804,000 Reduce the transportation costs affecting agriculture commerce at sub-regional levels $0 Volume capacity ratio. Vehicles per hour at peak hour. Travel time at peak hour. International roughness index. Annual average daily traffic. Travel time for walk-on passengers and small vehicles. Travel time for trucks. Program Administration*, Due Diligence, Monitoring and Evaluation $22,370,000 $0 Pending Subsequent Report ** $2,915,000 * Program administration funds are used to pay items such as salaries, rent, and the cost of office equipment. ** Pending subsequent report amounts represent funds that have been disbursed to the country for specific projects and activities that will be reported by project in the subsequent quarterly. 619 Transfer funds U.S. agency to which funds were transferred Amount Description of program or project $0 Dated: August 3, 2007. Frances C. McNaught, Vice President, Congressional and Public Affairs, Millennium Challenge Corporation. [FR Doc. 07-3879 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am]

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