Notices. Notice to add a system of records

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BILLING CODE 6820-EP-S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of Secretary of Defense [DOD-2007-OS-0085] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: National Reconnaissance Office. ACTION: Notice to add a system of records. SUMMARY: The National Reconnaissance Office proposes to add a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on September 12, 2007 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FOIA/Privacy Official, National Reconnaissance Office, Information Access and Release, 14675 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151-1715. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact the FOIA/Privacy Official at

(703)227-9128. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Reconnaissance Office systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The proposed system report, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, was submitted on August 6, 2007, to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I, “Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,” to OMB Circular No. A-130, dated November 30, 2000. Dated: August 7, 2007. C.R. Choate, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. QNRO-26 System name: Grievance Complaints. System location: National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Management (OEEO&DM), 14675 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151-1715. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Government civilian and military personnel. Categories of records in the system: Individual's name, Social Security Number (SSN), addresses, parent organization, work telephone number, office name, career service, grade, gender, type and status of complaint, complaint, resolution point, opened and closed date, and comments. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 1205, 1206, 1302, 3301, 3302, 7105, 7512; 21 U.S.C. 812; 29 U.S.C. 201, *et seq.* , amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act; Age Discrimination and Employment Act; 29 U.S.C. 633a, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; 29 U.S.C. 791 and 794a; 42 U.S.C. 2000e-17 *et seq.* ; Public Law 93-259, the Fair Labor Standards Act; the Civil Service Reform Act; Public Law 95-454; Public Law 100-71; Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; E.O. 9830, Amending the Civil Service Rules and Providing for Federal Personnel Administration, amended by Executive Orders 10577, 12106, 12107, and 12564; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To assist in processing, administration, and adjudication of discipline, grievances, complaints, appeals, litigation, and program evaluation. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the NRO as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: To disclose in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding. To disclose information on any source from which additional information is requested in the course of processing a grievance or appeal to the extent necessary to identify the individual, to inform the source of the purpose(s) of the request, and identify the type of information requested. The records could be released to the employee's parent organization if the grievance enters the formal phase. The DoD “Blanket Routines Uses” published at the beginning of the NRO compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Electronic storage media. Retrievability: Individual's name. Safeguards: Records are stored in a secure, gated facility, guards, badge, and password access protected. Access to and use of these records is limited to staff whose official duties require such access. Retention and disposal: Kept for 7 years after the case is closed and then they are destroyed. System manager(s) and address: NRO Grievance Officer, Grievance Office, National Reconnaissance Office, 14675 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151-1715. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the National Reconnaissance Office, Information Access and Release Center, 14675 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151-1715. Requests should contain individual's name and any aliases or nicknames, address, Social Security Number (SSN), current citizenship status, date and place of birth, and other information identifiable from the record. In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the following format: If executed outside the United States: I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature). If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions, or commonwealths: I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature). Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the National Reconnaissance Office, Information Access and Release Center, 14675 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151-1715. Requests should contain individual's name and any aliases or nicknames, address, Social Security Number (SSN), current citizenship status, date and place of birth, and other information identifiable from the record. In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the following format: If executed outside the United States: I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature). If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions, or commonwealths: I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature). Contesting record procedures: The NRO rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in NRO Directive 110-3b and NRO Instruction 110-3-1; 32 CFR part 326; or may be obtained from the Privacy Act Coordinator, National Reconnaissance Office, 14675 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151-1715. Record source categories: Information is supplied by the individual, by persons other than the individual, and other government agencies. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-15771 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of Secretary of Defense [DOD-2007-OS-0084] Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records AGENCY: Defense Finance and Accounting Service. ACTION: Notice to add a new system of records. SUMMARY: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service

(DFAS)is proposing to add a system of records notice to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This action will be effective without further notice on September 12, 2007 unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FOIA/PA Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Linda Krabbenhoft at

(303)676-6045. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service notices for systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The proposed system report, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, was submitted on August 6, 2007, to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A-130, “Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,” dated December 12, 2000, 65 FR 239. Dated: August 7, 2007. C.R. Choate Alternative Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. T7901b System name: Consolidated Returned Check System. System locations: Defense Information Systems Agency, Defense Enterprise Computing Center—Ogden, 7879 Wardleigh Road, Building 891, Hill Air Force Base, UT 84056-5997. Defense Finance and Accounting Service—Indianapolis, 8899 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249-2700. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Active U.S. Army and Reserve military members. Categories of records in the system: Individual's name, Social Security Number (SSN), home address, employing military branch of service, member's status, check payment information such as check numbers, payee name, and addresses. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations, Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoDFMR) 7000.14-R, Volume 5; 31 U.S.C. 3512 and 3513; and E.O. 9397. Purpose(s): The system will assist in the processing and tracking of military pay returned checks for the active U.S. Army and Reserve military members. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: To the U.S. Department of the Treasury to provide information on the check issued and electronic funds transfers. The ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ published at the beginning of the DoD compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Electronic storage media. Retrievability: Individual's name, Social Security Number (SSN), and check number. Safeguards: Records are stored in an office building protected by guards, controlled screening, use of visitor registers, electronic access, and/or locks. Access to records is limited to individuals who are properly screened and cleared on a need-to-know basis in the performance of their duties. Passwords and digital signatures are required to control access to the system data, and procedures are in place to deter and detect browsing and unauthorized access. Physical and electronic access are limited to persons responsible for servicing and authorized to use the system. Retention and disposal: Records may be temporary in nature and deleted when actions are completed, superseded, obsolete, or no longer needed. Other records may be cut off at the end of the payroll year, or destroyed up to 6 years and 3 months after cutoff. Records are destroyed by degaussing shredding, or burning. System manager(s) and address: Defense Finance and Accounting Service—Indianapolis, Information Technology Directorate, System Manager, 8899 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249-2700. Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Requests should contain individual's name, Social Security Number (SSN), current address, and telephone number. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Requests should contain individual's name, Social Security Number (SSN), current address, and telephone number. Contesting record procedures: The DFAS rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in DFAS Regulation 5400.11-R; 32 CFR part 324; or may be obtained from Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Record source categories: From the subject individual, DFAS Defense Joint Military Pay System, active U.S. Army and Reserve Components systems and the United States Department of the Treasury. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-15773 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of Secretary of Defense [DOD-2007-OS-0083] Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records AGENCY: Defense Finance and Accounting Service. ACTION: Notice to add a system of records. SUMMARY: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service

(DFAS)is proposing to add a system of records notice to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This action will be effective without further notice on September 12, 2007 unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FOIA/PA Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Linda Krabbenhoft at

(303)676-6045. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service's notices for systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The proposed system report, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, was submitted on August 6, 2007, to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget

(SSN)and/or transaction or line accounting. Safeguards: Records are stored in an office building protected by guards, controlled screening, use of visitor registers, electronic access, and/or locks. Access to records is limited to individuals who are properly screened and cleared on a need-to-know basis in the performance of their duties. Passwords are required to control access to the system data, and procedures are in place to detect and deter browsing and unauthorized access. Retention and disposal: Records will be destroyed after 6 years and 3 months. System manager(s) and address: System Manager, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Systems Management Directorate, 1240 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, OH 44199-8002. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Requests should contain individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), current address, telephone number, and provide a reasonable description of what they are seeking. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Individuals should furnish individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), current address, and telephone number. Contesting record procedures: The DFAS rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in DFAS Regulation 5400.11-R; 32 CFR part 324; or may be obtained from Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information/ Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Record source categories: From individuals and DoD Components. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-15774 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary of Defense [DOD-2007-OS-0082] Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records AGENCY: Defense Finance and Accounting Service. ACTION: Notice to add a system of records. SUMMARY: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service

(DoD)civilian employees, and other Federal civilian employees paid by appropriated funds and whose pay is processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Categories of records in the system: Social Security Number (SSN), financial status reports, and appropriation for processing accounting transactions. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoDFMR) 7000.14-R Vol. 4; 31 U.S.C. Sections 3511, and 3513; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): For use in tracking the budget execution of appropriated funds. It will contain accounting records for funding authority, commitments, obligations, and provides balances of available funds. The system will produce monthly financial status reports and receive transaction and payment data from the Defense Travel System (DTS). Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The DoD “Blanket Routine Uses” published at the beginning of the DoD compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper records in file folders and electronic storage media. Retrievability: Social Security Number (SSN). Safeguards: Records are stored in an office building protected by guards, controlled screening, use of visitor registers, electronic access, and/or locks. Access to records is limited to authorized individuals who are properly screened and cleared on a need-to-know basis in the performance of their duties. Passwords and digital signatures are used to control access to the system data, and procedures are in place to deter and detect browsing and unauthorized access. Physical and electronic access are limited to persons responsible for servicing and authorized to use the system. Retention and disposal: Records may be temporary in nature and deleted when actions are completed, superseded, obsolete, or no longer needed. Other records may be cut off at the end of the payroll year, and then destroyed up to 6 years and 3 months after cutoff. Records are destroyed by degaussing the electronic media and recycling hardcopy records. The recycled hardcopies are destroyed by shredding, burning, or pulping. System manager(s) and address: Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Denver, System Management Directorate, Accounting and Cash Systems, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Requests should contain individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), current address, telephone number, and provide a reasonable description of what the requestor is seeking. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Requests should contain individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), current address, telephone number, and provide a reasonable description of what the requestor is seeking. Contesting record procedures: The DFAS rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in DFAS Regulation 5400.11-R; 32 CFR part 324; or may be obtained from Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Record source categories: From the individual, DoD Components, and other Federal agencies such as Health and Human Services, and Department of Veterans Affairs. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-15775 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of Secretary [DOD-2007-OS-0081] Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records AGENCY: Defense Finance and Accounting Service. ACTION: Notice to add a system of records. SUMMARY: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service

(DFAS)is proposing to add a system of records notice to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This action will be effective without further notice on September 12, 2007 unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Program Manager, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Linda Krabbenhoft at

(SSN)and check or bond number. Safeguards: Records are maintained in a controlled facility. Physical entry is restricted by use of locks and guards. It is accessible only to authorized personnel. Access to records is limited to individuals who are properly screened and cleared on a need-to-know basis in the performance of their official duties. Passwords and user identification are used to control access to the system data, and procedures are in place to deter and detect browsing and unauthorized access. Retention and disposal: Records are retained in the system for one year and then destroyed. Electronic records are destroyed by degaussing the media and hardcopy documents are destroyed by recycling, burning, pulping or shredding. System manager(s) and address: CFASS System Manager, Defense Finance and Accounting Service—Denver, Systems Management Directorate, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about them is contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program Manager, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Requests should contain individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), current address, and telephone number. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about them contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Program Manager, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Requests should contain individual's full name, Social Security Number, current address, and telephone number. Contesting record procedures: The DFAS rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in DFAS Regulation 5400.11-R; 32 CFR part 324; or may be obtained from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Record source categories: From the individual concerned, DoD Components, and other Federal agencies such as, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Veterans Affairs, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, whose civilian pay is processed by a DFAS payroll system. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-15776 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of Secretary [DOD-2007-OS-0080] Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records AGENCY: Defense Finance and Accounting Service. ACTION: Notice to add a system of records. SUMMARY: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service

(OMB)pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A-130, “Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records about Individuals,” dated December 12, 2000, 65 FR 239. Dated: August 7, 2007. C.R. Choate, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. T7904 System name: Standard Industrial Fund System (SIFS). System location: Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Enterprise Computing Center (DECC)—St. Louis, 4300 Goodfellow Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63120-0012. Categories of individuals covered by the system: U.S. Army Active, Reserve and National Guard military members, DoD Army civilian employees assigned to the U.S. Army Materiel Command. Categories of records in the system: Individual's name, Social Security Number (SSN), rank, grade, man-hours, and job-order(s). Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DODFMR) 7000.14-R, Volume 4; 5 U.S.C. Sections 3511, 3512, and 3513; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To provide a financial report for the U.S. Army depots, arsenals, and ammunition plants. The records in this system will be use to compute and distribute employee labor cost and as a management tool for the U.S. Army. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The ‘DoD Blanket Routine Uses’ published at the beginning of the DoD compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper records in file folders and electronic storage media. Retrievability: Individual's name and Social Security Number (SSN). Safeguards: Records are stored in a building protected by guards, controlled screening, use of visitor registers, electronic access, and/or locks. Access to records is limited to individuals who are properly screened and cleared on a need-to-know basis in the performance of their duties. User IDs and passwords are used to control access to the system data, and procedures are in place to deter and detect browsing and unauthorized access. Retention and disposal: Records are temporary in nature, deleted when actions are completed, superseded, obsolete, or no longer needed. Others are cut off at the end of the calendar year, and destroyed five years after the close of the quarter. Records are destroyed by degaussing, burning or shredding. System manager(s) and address: System Manager, Defense Finance and Accounting Service-Indianapolis, Information Technology Directorate, 8899 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249-2700. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about them is contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Requests should contain individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), current address, and telephone number. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about them contained in this system should address written inquiries to Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Requests should contain individual's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), current address, and telephone number. Contesting record procedures: The DFAS rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in DFAS Regulation 5400.11-R; 32 CFR part 324; or may be obtained from Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program Manager, Corporate Communications and Legislative Liaison, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. Record source categories: From the individual concerned, and U.S. Army. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-15777 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy [USN-2007-0044] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice to alter a system of records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy is altering a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on September 12, 2007 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Department of the Navy, PA/FOIA Policy Branch, Chief of Naval Operations (DNS-36), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Doris Lama at

(202)685-6545. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Navy systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The proposed system report, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, was submitted on August 6, 2007, to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A-130, “Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,” dated February 8, 1996 (February 20, 1996, fnl;61 FR 6427). Dated: August 7, 2007. C.R. Choate, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. N06110-1 System name: Physical Readiness Information Management System (PRIMS) (May 31, 2006, 71 FR 30891). Changes: System location: Delete para 1 and replace with “BUPERS Online ( *https://www.bol.navy.mil* ).” Authority for maintenance of the system: Replace “6110.1G” with “6110.1H”. Purpose: Add to second para “This system is used by officials and employees of other components of the Department of Defense in the performance of their official duties relating to the conduct of physical fitness studies.” Storage: Delete entry and replace with “Web-based server. Paper records may be printed from the database.” System manager(s) and address: Delete entry and replace with “Chief of Naval Operations (Code N135), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-6000 and/or the local command fitness leader/assistant command fitness leader.” Notification procedure: Delete entry and replace with “All active duty and active Reserve Navy members with Internet capabilities who are seeking to determine whether this system of records contains information about themselves can access this record system online by first going to *https://www.bol.navy.mil.* Member must use LOGIN ID and Password to gain access to site and then select PRIMS from the menu. Former service members who are seeking to determine whether this system of records contains information about themselves should address written inquiries to the Chief of Naval Operations (Code N135), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-6000 or to the command where they were last assigned. Requests must be signed and individuals should include their full name, Social Security Number (SSN), name or unit identification code of last command assigned, and dates of last assignment.” Records access procedures: Delete entry and replace with “All active duty and active Reserve Navy members with Internet capabilities seeking access to records about themselves in this system of records may do so by first going to *https://www.bol.navy.mil.* Member must use LOGIN ID and Password to gain access to site and then select PRIMS from the menu. Former service members seeking access to records about themselves in this system of records may receive a copy of the records by making written inquiries to the Chief of Naval Operations (Code N135), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-6000 or to the command where they were last assigned. Requests must be signed and individuals should include their full name, Social Security Number, name or unit identification code of last command assigned and dates of last assignment.” N06110-1 System Name: Physical Readiness Information Management System (PRIMS). System location: Records are located at Bureau of Naval Personnel Online ( *https://www.bol.navy.mil* ). Local command fitness leaders and assistant command fitness leaders at Navy installations/bases have access to the information about command personnel assigned to their Unit Identification Code (UIC). Categories of individuals covered by the system: Navy active duty and reserve personnel. Categories of records in the system: Physical Readiness Information Management System (PRIMS) consists of command information, authorization information, member personnel data (such as name, Social Security Number (SSN), Unit Identification Code, Department, Division, gender, service, rank, date of birth, Navy Enlisted Code/Designator, physical date, date reported to command, medical waivers, body composition assessment (such as weight, height, neck, abdomen, waist, hips, body fat)) and Physical Readiness Test data, Fitness Enhancement Program data, and Ship Shape data. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy; OPNAVINST 6110.1H, Physical Readiness Program; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To provide a standardized Navy database to monitor and track the progress of members' Physical Fitness Assessment

(PFA)data and to identify, screen, train, educate, counsel, monitor and rehabilitate members who do not meet the Physical Fitness Assessment standards. This system is used by officials and employees of other components of the Department of Defense in the performance of their official duties relating to the conduct of physical fitness studies. Routine uses of records maintained in the system including categories of users and the purpose of such users: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: To qualified personnel for the purpose of conducting scientific research, management audits or program evaluation, but such personnel may not identify, directly or indirectly, any individual patient in any report of such research, audit or evaluation or otherwise disclose member identities in any manner. The DoD 'Blanket Routine Uses' that appear at the beginning of the Navy's compilation of systems notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Records are maintained on Web-based server. Paper records may be printed from the database. Retrievability: Name of member and Social Security Number (SSN). Safeguards: Computer facilities are located in restricted areas accessible only to authorized persons who are properly screened, cleared and trained. Access to records is controlled by the use of need-to-know “roles” in the application. Paper records downloaded from the database are marked “For Official Use Only.” Retention and disposal: Records are maintained for a period of five years and then destroyed. System manager(s) and address: Chief of Naval Operations (Code N135), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-6000 and/or the local command fitness leader/assistant command fitness leader. Notification procedure: All active duty and active Reserve Navy members with Internet capabilities who are seeking to determine whether this system of records contains information about themselves can access this record system online by first going to *https://www.bol.navy.mil.* Member must use LOGIN ID and Password to gain access to site and then select PRIMS from the menu. Former service members who are seeking to determine whether this system of records contains information about themselves should address written inquiries to the Chief of Naval Operations (Code N135), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-6000 or to the command where they were last assigned. Requests must be signed and individuals should include their full name, Social Security Number (SSN), name or unit identification code of last command assigned, and dates of last assignment. Record access procedures: All active duty and active Reserve Navy members with Internet capabilities seeking access to records about themselves in this system of records may do so by first going to *https://www.bol.navy.mil.* Member must use LOGIN ID and Password to gain access to site and then select PRIMS from the menu. Former service members seeking access to records about themselves in this system of records may receive a copy of the records by making written inquiries to the Chief of Naval Operations (Code N135), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-6000 or to the command where they were last assigned. Requests must be signed and individuals should include their full name, Social Security Number, name or unit identification code of last command assigned and dates of last assignment. Contesting record procedures: The Navy's rules for accessing records and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in the Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5211.5; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: Individual, command personnel, and/or medical personnel. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-15778 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 12, 2007. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following:

(1)Type of review requested, *e.g.* new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;

(2)Title;

(3)Summary of the collection;

(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;

(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and

(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues:

(1)Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department;

(2)will this information be processed and used in a timely manner;

(3)is the estimate of burden accurate;

(4)how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(5)how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Dated: August 7, 2007. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services *Type of Review:* Extension. *Title:* Written Application for the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind Formula Grant. *Frequency:* Every three years. *Affected Public:* State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 56 *Burden Hours:* 9 *Abstract:* This document is used by States to request funds to administer the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind (IL-OIB) program. The IL-OIB is provided for under Title VII, Chapter 2 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended

(Act)to assist individuals who are age 55 or older whose significant visual impairment makes competitive employment extremely difficult to attain but for whom independent living goals are feasible. Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov,* by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3425. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments” to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service

(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E7-15752 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Federal Family Education Loan Program—Cohort Default Rates AGENCY: Federal Student Aid, Department of Education. ACTION: Notice of implementation of electronic delivery of institution cohort default rate data for institutions located outside of the United States. SUMMARY: The Secretary gives notice of the implementation of electronic cohort default rate

(eCDR)delivery notification packages to institutions located outside of the United States (foreign institutions) that participate in the Federal Family Education Loan

(FFEL)Program, authorized under Part B of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. This notice is effective for each foreign institution as of the date the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) advises the institution that the Department has completed the process of enabling the institution to enroll in the Department's Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frances Robinson, Default Prevention and Management, Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education, Union Center Plaza, Room 084C2, 830 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20002. Telephone:

(202)377-3192, FAX

(202)275-4537. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you can call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1-800-877-8339. Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the program contact person listed in this section. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Traditionally the Department has transmitted draft and official cohort default rate packages to foreign institutions participating in the FFEL Program by delivery of hardcopy documents or an encrypted password protected CD-ROM. The Department is replacing those processes with electronic transmission of draft and official cohort default rate notification packages via SAIG, as described below. Foreign institutions for which the Department has not yet established SAIG access will continue to receive their cohort default rate notification documents in hardcopy and will also receive an encrypted password protected CD-ROM. In these cases, the regulatory time periods for the institution to submit challenges, adjustments, and appeals will begin on the date of receipt by the institution of the encrypted password protected CD-ROM and the letter with the password for decrypting the CD-ROM. The eCDR delivery process that the Department already uses for domestic institutions and that will be used for foreign institutions is as follows: For each electronic distribution of default rate notifications (draft and official) to institutions, the Department will announce on its Information for Financial Aid Professionals

(IFAP)Web site ( *http://www.ifap.ed.gov* ) the date of the electronic transmission of cohort default rate information to the Destination Point Administrator

(DPA)designated by each institution. Except as described in the following paragraph, the time periods for submitting challenges, adjustments, and appeals under 34 CFR part 668, subpart M, begins with the sixth business day after the date the default rate notification packages were transmitted to the SAIG destination points, as noted in the IFAP announcement. If an institution believes that a technical problem caused by the Department resulted in the institution not being able to access its eCDR information, it must notify the Department no later than five business days after the transmission date announced on IFAP. By doing so, and if we agree that the Department caused the problem, we will extend the challenge, adjustment, and appeal timeframes to allow for a re-transmission of the information after the technical problem is resolved. Reports of technical problems must be made via e-mail and addressed to our Default Prevention and Management share post at: *fsa.schools.default.management@ed.gov.* Each institution is responsible for updating its SAIG enrollment whenever a change is needed to its DPA. Failure of an institution to enroll in or update SAIG for the eCDR process is not a valid, timely technical problem. To implement the eCDR process, every foreign institution must, upon the Department's notification that its access to SAIG has been established, complete the enrollment package provided by the Department and return the package within the timeframe specified by the Department. Once the SAIG enrollment process is completed, the institution's DPA will receive the institution's next notification package under the eCDR process. *Electronic Access to This Document:* You can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the **Federal Register** , in text or Adobe Portable Document Format

(PDF)on the Internet at the following site: *http://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister.* To use the PDF you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO); toll free, at 1-888-293-6498; or in the Washington, DC area at

(202)512-1530. You may also view this document in PDF at the following site: *http://www.ifap.ed.gov.* Note: The official version of this document is the document published in the **Federal Register** . Free Internet access to the official edition of the **Federal Register** and the Code of Federal Regulations is available through GPO Access at: *http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html.* Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1082, 1085, 1094, and 1099c. Dated: August 8, 2007. Lawrence A. Warder, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Federal Student Aid. [FR Doc. E7-15806 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Science; Notice of Renewal of the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee Pursuant to Section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C., App., and in accordance with Title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 102-3.65, and following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee has been renewed for a two-year period. The Committee will provide advice to the Director, Office of Science, on long-range plans, priorities, and strategies for advancing plasma science, fusion science and fusion technology—the knowledge base needed for an economically and environmentally attractive fusion energy source. The Secretary has determined that the renewal of the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee is essential to the conduct of the Department's business and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Department of Energy by law. The Committee will continue to operate in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Energy Organization Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the General Services Administration Final Rule on Federal Advisory Committee Management, and other directives and instruction issued in implementation of those acts. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Rachel Samuel at

(202)586-3279. Issued in Washington, DC on August 7, 2007. James N. Solit, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E7-15772 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Bonneville Power Administration Notice of Final Policy; Bonneville Power Administration Long-Term Regional Dialogue Policy AGENCY: Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of final policy. SUMMARY: The Regional Dialogue Policy defines BPA's power supply and marketing role for the long term and does so in a way that meets key regional and national energy goals. This Policy sets the parameters for moving forward into the next phase of the Regional Dialogue process. The goal is to have new 20-year power sales contracts signed by the end of 2008. A 20-year contract time span gives the Pacific Northwest region greater certainty about its future power supply. DATES: On July 19, 2007, the BPA Administrator signed the Long-Term Regional Dialogue Policy Record of Decision. ADDRESSES: The Long-Term Regional Dialogue Policy and Record of Decision are available on the BPA Web site at *http://www.bpa.gov/power/pl/regionaldialogue/announcements.shtml.* Copies are also available by contacting BPA's Public Information Center at

(800)622-4520. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Wilson, Regional Dialogue Program Manager, at

(503)230-7638. Issued in Portland, Oregon, on August 1, 2007. Stephen J. Wright, Administrator and Chief Executive Officer. [FR Doc. E7-15770 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-555-000] East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff August 7, 2007. Take notice that on August 2, 2007, East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC (East Tennessee) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets listed in Appendix A of the filing to be effective September 1, 2007. East Tennessee states that the purpose of this filing is to modify the East Tennessee Tariff to

(i)update the nomination, scheduling, curtailment and OFO provisions in the General Terms and Conditions (“GT&C”),

(ii)modify Rate Schedule LNGS to delete the Summer Season Injection Schedule,

(iii)add a provision to address scheduled maintenance of East Tennessee's system, and

(iv)modify the auction timeline set forth in GT&C Section 48. East Tennessee Hub states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-15799 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-556-000] Egan Hub Storage, LLC; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff August 7, 2007. Take notice that on August 2, 2007, Egan Hub Storage, LLC (Egan Hub) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets listed in Appendix A of the filing to be effective September 1, 2007. Egan Hub states that the purpose of this filing is to modify the Egan Hub Tariff to

(i)Update the nomination, scheduling and curtailment provisions in the General Terms and Conditions (GT&C),

(ii)clarify the scheduling priority applicable to certain wheeling transactions,

(iii)clarify various definitions in GT&C Section 2,

(iv)modify the Notices provision,

(v)modify GT&C Section 9 to describe the Point(s) of Receipt and Point(s) of Delivery, and

(vi)modify the auction timeline set forth in GT&C Section 33.1. Egan Hub states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-15795 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-414-000] Golden Triangle Storage, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Golden Triangle Storage Project, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting and Site Visit August 7, 2007. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment

(EA)that will discuss the environmental impacts of the proposed Golden Triangle Storage Project, which involves construction and operation of natural gas storage facilities in Jefferson and Orange Counties, Texas. This notice announces the opening of the scoping period that will be used to gather environmental input from the public and interested agencies on the project. Your input will help the Commission staff determine which issues need to be evaluated in the EA. Please note that the scoping period will close on September 6, 2007. Comments may be submitted in written form or verbally. Further details on how to submit written comments are provided in the Public Participation portion of this notice. In addition to or in lieu of sending written comments, we invite you to attend the public scoping meeting at the location listed below. Date and time Location Tuesday, August 28, 2007, 7-10 pm

(CST)Lamar University, Mary & John Gray Library, 4400 MLK Blvd, Beaumont, TX 77710. Public scoping meetings are designed to provide state and local agencies, interested groups, affected landowners, and the general public with another opportunity to offer comments on the project. Interested groups and individuals are encouraged to attend the meeting and to present comments on the environmental issues they believe should be addressed in the EA. With this notice, we 1 are asking other federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the EA. Agencies that would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments provided below. 1 “We,” “us,” and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the FERC's Office of Energy Projects. If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by a Golden Triangle Storage, Inc.

(GTS)representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed facilities. The company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the Commission, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, GTS could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with state law. A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on My Land? What Do I Need to Know?” addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission's proceedings. It is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ). Summary of the Proposed Project GTS seeks authorization to construct a new natural gas storage facility in Jefferson and Orange Counties, Texas. The Golden Triangle Storage Project would consist of developing two 8.0-billion-cubic-feet storage caverns; two parallel 7.45-mile-long, 24-inch-diameter pipelines; 1.45 miles of additional 24-inch-diameter pipeline; six associated meter stations; a 14,205 horsepower compressor station; up to five brine disposal wells; a brine disposal pipeline; a freshwater pipeline; and other appurtenant facilities. Land Requirements for Construction Construction of the proposed project would affect a total of about 190.8 acres during construction. Following construction, about 67.5 acres would be allowed to revert to its previous conditions. GTS proposes to construct its two parallel 24-inch-diameter pipelines in a 100-foot-wide construction right-of-way, and would maintain a 75-foot-wide permanent right-of-way for operation and maintenance. A 75-foot-wide construction right-of-way would be required for the additional 1.45-mile-long 24-inch-diameter pipeline. GTS would maintain a 50-foot-wide permanent right-of-way for operation and maintenance of this segment. The EA Process We are preparing the EA to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

(NEPA)which requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action whenever it considers the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as “scoping”. The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important environmental issues. By this Notice, we are requesting public comments on the scope of the issues to address in the EA. All comments received will be considered during the preparation of the EA. Our independent analysis of the issues will be presented in the EA. Depending on the comments received during the scoping process, the EA may be published and mailed to federal, state, and local agencies; public interest groups; interested individuals; affected landowners; newspapers and libraries in the project area; and the Commission's official service list for this proceeding. A comment period will be allotted for public review if the EA is published. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make our recommendations to the Commission. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the project. By becoming a commenter, your concerns will be addressed in the EA and considered by the Commission. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects of the proposal, reasonable alternatives to the proposal (including alternative locations and routes), and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. Please carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are received in time and properly recorded: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of Gas Branch 1; • Reference Docket No. CP07-414-000; • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before September 6, 2007. Please note that the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of comments. See Title 18 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) (18 CFR 385.2001 (a)(1)(iii))and the instructions on the Commission's Internet Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “eFiling” link and the link to the User's Guide. Prepare your submission in the same manner as you would if filing on paper and save it to a file on your hard drive. Before you can file comments you will need to create an account by clicking on “Login to File” and then “New User Account.” You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making. This filing is considered a “Comment on Filing.” Site Visit Also on August 28, 2007, the FERC staff will conduct a site visit of the proposed Golden Triangle Storage Project. We will view the proposed storage cavern locations, well sites, and associated pipeline routes. Representatives of GTS will accompany us during the visit. All interested parties may attend the site visit. Those planning to attend must provide their own transportation. If you are interested in attending the site visit, please meet at 1 p.m. at the site of the public meeting. Becoming an Intervenor In addition to involvement in the scoping process, you may want to become an official party to the proceeding known as an “intervenor.” Intervenors play a more formal role in the process. Among other things, intervenors have the right to receive copies of case-related Commission documents and filings by other intervenors. Likewise, each intervenor must send one electronic copy (using the Commission's eFiling system) or 14 paper copies of its filings to the Secretary of the Commission and must send a copy of its filings to all other parties on the Commission's service list for this proceeding. If you want to become an intervenor, you must file a motion to intervene according to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214). Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. Affected landowners and parties with environmental concerns may be granted intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which would not be adequately represented by any other parties. You do not need intervenor status to have your environmental comments considered. Environmental Mailing List An effort is being made to send this notice to all individuals, organizations, and government entities interested in and/or potentially affected by the proposed project. This includes all landowners who are potential right-of-way grantors, whose property may be used temporarily for project purposes, or who own homes within distances defined in the Commission's regulations of certain aboveground facilities. We encourage government representatives to notify their constituents of this planned project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. If you do not return the attached form (Appendix B), you will be removed from the Commission's environmental mailing list. Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs at 1-866-208 FERC

(3372)or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ). Using the “eLibrary” link, select “General Search” from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date range and “Docket Number” excluding the last three digits ( *i.e.* , CP07-414), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at 1-866-208-3676, TTY

(202)502-8659, or at *FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov* . The eLibrary link on the FERC Internet Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to the documents. Go to *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm* . Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-15800 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12574-002] Santiam Water Control District; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission, Soliciting Additional Study Requests, Intent To Waive Pre-Filing Consultation Provisions, and Establishing Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments August 7, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Conversion of the conduit exemption application filed by the Santiam Water Control District on February 1, 2005, under P-12574-001 to an application for a small hydro (less than 5 MW) exemption. b. Project No.: P-12574-002. c. Date Filed: June 18, 2007, and supplemented on July 18, 2007, pursuant to Order Denying Rehearing (119 FERC ¶ 61,159). d. Applicant: Santiam Water Control District. e. Name of Project: Stayton Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the Stayton Ditch near the Town of Stayton, Marion County, Oregon. The project would not occupy United States land. g. Filed Pursuant to: Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, 16 U.S.C. §§ 2705, 2708. h. Applicant Contact: Larry Trosi, Manager, Santiam Water Control District, 284 East Water Street, Stayton, OR 97383,

(503)769-2669. i. FERC Contact: Tom Dean,

(202)502-6041. j. Cooperating Agencies: We are asking Federal, state, and local agencies and Indian tribes with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the environmental document. Agencies who would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments described in item l below. k. Pursuant to § 4.32(b)(7) of 18 CFR of the Commission's regulations, if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the application on its merit, the resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person must file a request for a study with the Commission not later than 60 days from the date of filing of the application, and serve a copy of the request on the applicant. l. Deadline for filing additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status: September 17, 2007. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. Additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “eFiling” link. m. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. n. Santiam Water Control District proposes to restore operation to the Stayton Project which was operated by Pacific Power until 1992. As proposed, the Stayton Project would consist of:

(1)An existing 24-foot-long by 12-foot-high intake structure equipped with 24.6-foot-long by 12-foot-high 3-inch bar spacing trashracks;

(2)an existing 40-foot-long V-type spillway weir and integral powerhouse containing a single 600-kilowatt generating unit;

(3)an existing 24-foot-long by 12-foot-high outlet structure;

(4)an existing 100-foot-long, 2,400-kilovolt transmission line; and

(5)appurtenant facilities. The project would have an average annual generation of 4,320 megawatt-hours. Additional project facilities may include the existing:

(1)Power canal head gate structure and fish ladder, and the fish screen and 28-inch-diameter, 600-foot-long juvenile fish bypassed return pipe located on the Stayton Ditch;

(2)the tailrace fish barrier;

(3)the Spill dam and fish ladder located on the North Channel of the Santiam River just upstream of the power canal head gate structure; and

(4)the North Channel of the Santiam River including the Upper and Lower Bennett dams and fish ladders. o. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at

(866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. p. With this notice, we are initiating consultation with the Oregon State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), as required by section 106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 36 CFR 800.4. q. Waiver of Pre-filing Consultation: We intend to use the consultation that has occurred on this project for the previous conduit exemption application supplemented with National Environmental Policy Act scoping as a means to conduct further consultation with resource agencies and interested entities. Therefore, we intend to waive pre-filing consultation sections 4.38(a)-(g) which requires, among other things, holding a joint meeting, and distributing and consulting on a draft exemption application. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-15797 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests and Comments August 7, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12807-000. c. *Date Filed:* July 3, 2007. d. *Applicant:* BPUS Generation Developmen, LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Mulqueeney Ranch Pumped Storage Project. f. *Location:* On property known as Mulqueeney Ranch, near the City of Tracy, in Alameda County, California. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Jeffrey M. Auser, P.E., BPUS Generation Development, LLC., 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, NY 13088,

(315)413-2821. i. *FERC Contact:* Patricia W. Gillis at

(202)502-8735. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. k. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-12807-000) on any comments, protests, or motions filed. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. l. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would consist of:

(1)A proposed upper impoundment having a surface area of approximately 40 acres and a normal water surface elevation of 1,600 feet mean sea level;

(2)a proposed lower impoundment having a surface area of approximately 75 acres and a normal surface area of 580 feet mean sea level;

(3)a proposed waterway connecting the upper impoundment to the lower impoundment;

(4)a proposed powerhouse containing two generator units with a total installed capacity of 280-megawatts;

(5)a proposed 1-mile-long, 230 or 500-kilovolt transmission line; and

(6)appurtenant facilities. The proposed project would have an estimated annual generation of approximately 368-gigawatt-hours. The applicant plans to sell the generated energy to a local utility. m. *Location of Application:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. o. *Competing Preliminary Permit:* Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. p. *Competing Development Application:* Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. q. *Notice of Intent:* A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. r. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit:* A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. s. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. t. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, “NOTICE OF INTENT”, or “COMPETING APPLICATION”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. u. *Agency Comments:* Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. v. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-15798 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER07-521-000] New York Independent System Operator, Inc.; Notice of Technical Conference August 7, 2007. Take notice that Commission staff will convene a technical conference in the above-referenced proceeding on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, at 10 a.m. (EDT), in conference room 3M-2A/B at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's July 27, 2007 order 1 in this proceeding directed its staff to hold a technical conference to address the issues raised by New York Independent System Operator, Inc.'s (NYISO) February 5, 2007 compliance filing submitted in response to Order Nos. 681 and 681-A. 2 1 *New York Independent System Operator, Inc.,* 120 FERC ¶ 61,099

(2007)(July 27 Order). 2 *Long-Term Firm Transmission Rights in Organized Electricity Markets,* Order No. 681, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,226, *order on reh'g and clarification,* Order No. 681-A, 117 FERC ¶ 61,201 (2006). Any parties that plan to participate at this technical conference should contact Morris Margolis at

(202)502-8611 no later than 14 days after the issuance of this notice. Parties with similar interests should designate a single spokesperson to address, on their behalf, NYISO's filing, concerns raised in the July 27 Order, and any alternative proposals. A further notice will provide a detailed agenda. The technical conference will be transcribed. Those interested in obtaining a copy of the transcript immediately for a fee should contact Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc., at 202-347-3700, or 1-800-336-6646. Two weeks after the technical conference, the transcript will be available for free on the Commission's e-library system. Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an e-mail to *accessibility@ferc.gov* or call toll free 1-866-208-3372 (voice) or 202-208-1659 (TTY), or send a Fax to 202-208-2106 with the required accommodations. For more information about this conference, please contact: Morris Margolis, Office of Energy Markets and Reliability, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426,

(202)502-8611, *morris.margolis@ferc.gov* . Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-15796 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8453-8] Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board; Notice of Charter Renewal AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Charter Renewal. The Charter for the Environmental Protection Agency's

(EPA)Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board

(ELAB)will be renewed for an additional two-year period, as a necessary committee which is in the public interest, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2 section 9(c). The purpose of ELAB is to provide advice and recommendations to the Administrator of EPA on issues associated with the systems and standards of accreditation for environmental laboratories. It is determined that ELAB is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Agency by law. Inquiries may be directed to Lara P. Autry, Senior Advisor, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, 109 T W Alexander Drive (E243-05), Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 or by e-mail: *autry.lara@epa.gov.* Dated: June 21, 2007. George M. Gray, Assistant Administrator, Office of Research and Development. [FR Doc. E7-15785 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2004-0122; FRL-8144-1] Material Characterization of Nanoscale Materials; Notice of Public Meeting AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: EPA is convening a public scientific peer consultation meeting on material characterization for nanoscale chemical substances (“nanoscale materials”) to inform the development of its Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program

(NMSP)under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The peer consultation on material characterization information for nanoscale materials is one of several actions EPA is taking to better understand the potential risks and benefits of nanotechnology. EPA is requesting comments at the public scientific peer consultation meeting regarding: Characteristics currently used or potentially available to characterize nanoscale materials; the rationale for the use of these characteristics; and issues to consider regarding use of these characteristics in the NMSP. These comments will inform EPA on material characteristics to be considered in the NMSP. DATES: The meeting will be held on September 6-7, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may register for the meeting on or before August 31, 2007. See Unit IV. for additional information. Comments must be received on or before 8:30 a.m., September 6, 2007. Requests to present oral comments must be received on or before August 31, 2007. See Unit IV. for additional information. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATON CONTACT , preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge, 1900 Fort Myer Dr., Arlington, VA 22209. For instructions on submission of requests to present oral comments in this meeting, see Unit IV. Submit your comments, identified by docket identification

(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2004-122, by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal* : *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Hand Delivery* : OPPT Document Control Office (DCO), EPA East Bldg., Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2004-0122. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the DCO is

(202)564-8930. Such deliveries are only accepted during the DCO’s normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2004-0122. 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. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm* . *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, 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 OPPT Docket. The OPPT Docket is located in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA West Bldg., 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The telephone number of the EPA/DC Public Reading Room is

(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is

(202)554-1404; e-mail address: *TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov* . *For technical information contact* : Myrta Christian, Economics, Exposure and Technology Division (7406M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:

(202)564-8498: e-mail address: *christian.myrta@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 particular interest to those persons who manufacture, import, process, or use nanoscale materials that are chemical substances subject to the jurisdiction of TSCA. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Chemical manufacturers (NAICS code 325), e.g., persons manufacturing, importing, processing, or using chemicals for commercial purposes. • Petroleum and coal product industries (NAICS code 324), e.g., persons manufacturing, importing, processing, or using chemicals for commercial purposes. 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 technical 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 ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2004-0122. All documents in the docket are listed in the docket's index available at *http://www.regulations.gov* . 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, 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 OPPT Docket. The OPPT Docket is located in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA West Bldg., 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The telephone number of the EPA/DC Public Reading Room is

(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is

(202)566-0280. Docket visitors are required to show photographic identification, pass through a metal detector, and sign the EPA visitor log. All visitor bags are processed through an X-ray machine and subject to search. Visitors will be provided an EPA/DC badge that must be visible at all times in the building and returned upon departure. 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* . C. 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 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. D. Where Can I Access More Information About Nanotechnology? For more information about nanotechnology under TSCA, go to *http://www.epa.gov/oppt/nano* . II. Background There is a growing class of materials commonly referred to as engineered nanoscale materials. Materials having structures with the dimensions of roughly 1 to 100 nanometers, also known as nanoscale materials or nanoscale substances, may have organizations and properties different than the same chemical substances displayed at a larger scale. Nanoscale materials that meet the definition of “chemical substances” under TSCA are subject to TSCA. TSCA provides EPA with a strong framework for ensuring that new and existing chemical substances are manufactured and used in a manner that protects human health and the environment. EPA is developing the NMSP for nanoscale materials to complement and support its new and existing chemicals programs under TSCA. The NMSP will also help to provide a firmer scientific foundation for regulatory decisions by encouraging the development of key scientific information and appropriate risk management practices. This peer consultation on material characterization is one of several actions EPA is taking to better understand the potential risks and benefits of nanotechnology. On October 18, 2006, EPA invited the public, industry, environmental groups, other Federal agencies and other stakeholders to participate in the design, development, and implementation of the NMSP (see *http://www.epa.gov/oppt/nano* ). On July 12, 2007, EPA announced the availability of several documents for public review and comment related to the further development of the NMSP, including the announcement of a public meeting on August 2, 2007, to discuss and take comment on these documents (Ref. 4, see also *http://www.epa.gov/oppt/nano/nmspfr.htm* ). EPA is holding this public scientific peer consultation meeting to assist in elaborating characteristics used to describe nanoscale materials for the purposes of the NMSP. The public meeting will involve peer panel discussions of EPA’s discussion paper on possible material characteristics for the NMSP, with time allotted for public comment. EPA will place the discussion paper on possible material characteristics for nanoscale materials and the agenda for the meeting in the public docket, and on the OPPT nanotechnology website, Nanotechnology under the Toxic Substances Control Act, at *http://epa.gov/oppt/nano/index.htm* . For further information on input EPA has received or solicited regarding development of the stewardship program, see the **Federal Register** issues of May 10, 2005 (70 FR 24574-24576) (FRL-7700-7), October 4, 2006 (71 FR 58601-58603) (FRL-8070-3), and July 12, 2007 (72 FR 38083) (FRL-8139-2) and (72 FR 38079) (FRL-8140-2), as well as the National Pollution Prevention and Toxics Advisory Committee (NPPTAC) Overview Document (Ref.1). III. Discussion Items for EPA and Stakeholder Consideration EPA has identified the following discussion items on material characterization for nanoscale materials for which your consideration and comment are specifically requested: 1. Description of nanoscale materials (e.g., types, categories). 2. Physical-chemical properties of potential interest (e.g., particle size/shape/distribution/dimensions, agglomeration, aggregation, surface area, etc.). 3. Design to achieve unique properties (e.g., manufacturing, processing, chemical transformations). 4. Obtaining characterization data for nanoscale materials (e.g., analytical methods, models). 5. Metrology (e.g., methods validation, standards, and harmonization). 6. Prioritization of characterization data and data gaps. In addition, EPA is requesting information on characterization or methodology currently used for nanoscale materials. The Agency is also seeking comment on characterization or methodology that could potentially be used for nanoscale materials in the basic or the in-depth phases of the NMSP that were described in the “Concept Paper for the Nanoscale Materials Program under TSCA,” including the rationale for such use and any relevant issues (Ref. 4). IV. How Can I Request to Participate in this Meeting? You may register for the meeting electronically through EPA’s website at *http://www.epa.gov/oppt/nano* on or before August 31, 2007. Advance requests will assist in planning adequate seating; however, members of the public may attend without prior registration. You may submit a request to present oral comments in this meeting to the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Do not submit any information in your request that is considered CBI. Requests to present oral comments, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2004-0122, must be received on or before August 31, 2007. V. References The following references have been placed in the public docket that was established under docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2004-0122 for this action as indicated under ADDRESSES . 1. NPPTAC. November 22, 2005. Overview of Issues for Consideration byNPPTAC. 2. Discussion paper for public meeting on material characterization of nanoscale materials. 3. Agenda for public meeting on material characterization of nanoscale materials. 4. Concept Paper for the Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program under TSCA. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, Nanoscale materials. Dated: August 2, 2007. Charles M. Auer, Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. E7-15780 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting Federal Register Citation of Previous Announcement: 72 FR 43273, Friday, August 3, 2007. Previously Announced Time and Date of Meeting: Friday, August 10, 2007, 10 a.m. (Eastern Time). Change in the Meeting: The meeting has been cancelled. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Llewellyn, Acting Executive Officer on

(202)663-4070. Dated: August 9, 2007. Stephen Llewellyn, Acting Executive Officer, Executive Secretariat. [FR Doc. 07-3950 Filed 8-9-07; 12:01 pm]

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