Notices. Notice of a Public Meeting of the National Conference on Weights and Measures Steering Committee on Temperature Compensation, August 2007

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BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Notice of a Public Meeting of the National Conference on Weights and Measures, Steering Committee on Automatic Temperature Compensation AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a Public Meeting of the National Conference on Weights and Measures Steering Committee on Temperature Compensation, August 2007. SUMMARY: A meeting of the National Conference on Weights and Measures

(NCWM)Steering Committee on Automatic Temperature Compensation

(ATC)will be held August 27, 2007, beginning at 1 p.m. in Chicago, Illinois, and will end at noon on August 29, 2007. The ATC meeting is open to the public; however, advance registration with the NCWM is required. The NCWM is an organization of state, county, and city weights and measures officials and includes representatives of business, federal agencies, and members of the private sector which come together to develop standards related to weights and measures technology, administration, and enforcement. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 272(b)(6), the Weights and Measures Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology

(NIST)supports the NCWM as one of the forums it uses to solicit comments and recommendations on revising or updating a variety of publications related to legal metrology. NIST promotes uniformity among the states in laws, regulations, methods of sale, and testing equipment that comprise the regulatory control of commercial weighing and measuring devices and other practices used in trade and commerce. Publication of this notice on the NCWM's behalf is undertaken as a public service; NIST does not endorse, approve, or recommend any of the proposals contained in this notice or in NCWM publications. DATES: August 27, 2007, to August 29, 2007. *Meeting Location:* This meeting will be convened at the Sofitel Chicago O'Hare, 5550 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois 60018, telephone: 847-678-4488; e-mail: *0894@accor.com.* Please contact the NCWM at its URL at *http://www.ncwm.net* to obtain registration form and hotel accommodation information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Topics related to Automatic Temperature Compensation for Refined Petroleum Products and Other Fuels will be discussed at this meeting and includes: 1. Establishing Standardized Product Densities, 2. Establish Specifications for Temperature Probes Used by Inspectors, 3. Response Time of Thermometer Wells, 4. Referencing 15 °C vs 60 °F, 5. Temperature Uncertainties Related to the 19-Liter (5-Gallon) Test Draft, 6. Implementation: “Permissive” or “Mandatory,” 7. Labeling/Signage/Receipts, 8. Tax Data, 9. Temperature Data, and 10. NCWM National Type Evaluation Program Checklist. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol Hockert, Chief, NIST, Weights and Measures Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2600, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2600, at 301-975-5507, e-mail *Carol.Hockert@nist.gov,* or the NCWM contact Don Onwiler, Chairman, ATC Steering Committee, National Conference on Weights and Measures, 15245 Shady Grove Road, Suite 130, Rockville, Maryland 20850-3222, at 402-471-4292, e-mail *ncwm@mgmtsol.com.* Additional NCWM contact numbers are: 240-404-6473 (Direct) and 240-632-9454 (Main). Dated: August 9, 2007. William Jeffrey, Director. [FR Doc. E7-15903 Filed 8-13-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-13-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XA60 Marine Mammals; File No. 1070-1783 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit amendment. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Dr. Alejandro Acevedo-Gutiérrez has been issued an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 1070-1783-01. ADDRESSES: The amendment and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following office(s): Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713-2289; fax (301)427-2521 and Northwest Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 98115-0700; phone (206)526-6150; fax (206)526-6426. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jaclyn Daly or Tammy Adams, (301)713-2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 1, 2007, notice was published in the **Federal Register** (72 FR 30553) that an amendment of Permit No. 1070-1783-01, issued September 5, 2006 (71 FR 53423), had been requested by the above-named individual. The requested amendment has been granted under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.* ), and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). The permit has been amended to increase the number of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) that may be harassed annually during scat collection on haul-out sites in Washington. The objective of the research remains the same: to study temporal and spatial variation in numbers and diet composition of harbor seals to determine responses of harbor seals to changes in prey density and the impact of seal behavior on marine protected areas. The permit amendment is valid through March 2011. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* ), a final determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Dated: August 8, 2007. Tammy C. Adams, Acting Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7-15927 Filed 8-13-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XB93 Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT); Summer Meeting AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: In preparation for the 2007 International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) meeting, the Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to ICCAT will have a summer meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held August 29-30, 2007. There will be an open session the morning of Wednesday August 29, 2007, beginning at 9 a.m. thru 12 p.m. The remainder of the meeting will be closed to the public. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hilton Hotel, 8727 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelly Denit, Office of International Affairs, 301-713-2276. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to ICCAT will meet in an open session to consider information on stock status of highly migratory species, in particular bigeye, northern albacore and southern albacore tuna. After the open session, the Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to ICCAT will meet in a closed session to discuss sensitive information relating to upcoming international negotiations, specifically bigeye and albacore tuna management. The Advisory Committee will also address fleet capacity management and monitoring, control and surveillance issues. Special Accommodations The meeting locations are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kelly Denit at

(301)713-2276 by at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: August 8, 2007. Rebecca Lent, Director, Office of International Affairs, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7-15920 Filed 8-13-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648-XC00 Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Salmon Technical Team

(STT)will hold a work session by telephone conference, which is open to the public, to develop recommendations for the September, 2007 Council meeting. DATES: The telephone conference will be held Friday, August 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ADDRESSES: A listening station will be available at the Pacific Fishery Management Council, Small Conference Room, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220-1384; telephone:

(503)820-2280. *Council address* : Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220-1384. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Chuck Tracy, Salmon Management Staff Officer, Pacific Fishery Management Council:

(503)820-2280. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the work session is to review information in the Council briefing book related to salmon management, and to develop comments and recommendations for consideration at the September Council meeting. Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agenda may come before the STT for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal STT action during this meeting. STT action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the STT's intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Ms. Carolyn Porter at

(503)820-2280 at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: August 9, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7-15885 Filed 8-13-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648-XB98 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public scoping meetings. SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene a series of public scoping meetings regarding Amendment 16 to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan. Amendment 16 will end overfishing for gag (grouper) and vermilion snapper. During its June 2007 meeting, the Council received a report from its Scientific and Statistical Committee stating its approval of the Southeastern Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) stock assessments for gag and vermilion snapper. The Council is charged to end overfishing within a one year period. The scoping meetings and public comment period are being held to receive input regarding possible measures to end overfishing, including modifications to current regulations and potential new measures (closed seasons, recreational boat limits, commercial trip limits, etc.) to achieve the necessary reductions. DATES: The public scoping meetings will be held in September 2007. Written comments must be received in the Council office by 5 p.m. on September 17, 2007. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for the specific dates and times of the public scoping meetings. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to Bob Mahood, Executive Director, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405, or via email to *SGAm16Scoping@safmc.net* . Copies of the Amendment 16 Scoping Document are available from Gregg Waugh, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405; telephone:

(843)571-4366 or toll free at

(866)SAFMC-10. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregg Waugh, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405; telephone:

(843)571-4366; fax:

(843)769-4520; email address: *gregg.waugh@safmc.net* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public scoping meeting dates and locations. All meetings are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. *September 4, 2007* - Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 North Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401; telephone:

(910)763-5900; *September 4, 2007* - Sombrero Cay Clubs, 19 Sombrero Boulevard, Marathon, FL 33050; telephone:

(305)743-2250; *September 5, 2007* - Sheraton Atlantic Beach, 2717 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512; telephone:

(252)240-1155; *September 6, 2007* - Hampton Inn Daytona Speedway, 1715 W. International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114; telephone:

(386)257-4030; *September 10, 2007* - Holiday Inn Charleston Airport & Convention Center, 5264 International Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29418; telephone:

(843)576-0300; *September 17, 2007* - Avista Resort, 300 N. Ocean Blvd., N. Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; telephone:

(843)249-2521 Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES ) by August 30, 2007. Dated: August 9, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7-15884 Filed 8-13-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648-XB99 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel; Advisory Panel Selection Committee (Closed Session); Standard Operations, Policy, and Procedures (SOPPs) Committee; Finance Committee; Scientific and Statistical Selection Committee (Closed Session); Information and Education Committee; Snapper Grouper Committee; Shrimp Committee; Mackerel Committee; Limited Access Privilege

(LAP)Program Committee; Ecosystem-based Management Committee; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) Committee; and a meeting of the full Council. The Council will also hold a meeting of the LAP Program Exploratory Workgroup and a public scoping meeting regarding Amendment 16 to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan to address overfishing for gag grouper and vermilion snapper. The scoping meeting is included in an earlier **Federal Register** Notice. DATES: The meetings will be held September 17, 2007 through September 21, 2007. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Avista Resort, 300 North Ocean Boulevard, N. Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; telephone: (1-800) 968-8986 or

(843)249-2521. Copies of documents are available from Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer; telephone:

(843)571-4366 or toll free at

(866)SAFMC-10; fax:

(843)769-4520; email: *kim.iverson@safmc.net* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meeting Dates 1. Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel Meeting: September 17, 2007, 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.; September 18, 2007 from 8 a.m. until 12 noon (Concurrent Sessions) The Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel will deal with issues surrounding Amendment 16 (Gag & Vermilion Snapper management) and Amendment 15. They will develop recommendations for Snapper Grouper Committee and Council consideration. 2. Advisory Panel Selection Committee Meeting: September 17, 2007, 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. (Closed Session) The Advisory Panel Selection Committee will review applications and develop recommendations for advisory panel appointments for Council consideration. 3. SOPPs Committee Meeting: September 17, 2007, 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. The SOPPs Committee will receive an update on the status of Secretarial review of Council SOPPs, develop changes to SOPPs as necessary, and consider recommended changes to the Administrative Handbook. 4. Finance Committee Meeting: September 17, 2007, 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. The Finance Committee will receive an update on the Activities Schedule and the status of the Calendar Year 2007 budget. Note: A public scoping meeting for Amendment 16 to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan to address overfishing for gag grouper and vermilion snapper will take place at 6 p.m. on September 17, 2007. (This meeting was included in an earlier FRN). 5. LAP Program Exploratory Workgroup Meeting: September 18, 2007, 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. and September 19, 2007, 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. (Concurrent Sessions) The LAP Program Exploratory Workgroup will meet to discuss the Draft Working document, bulleted items under “Prerequisites for an Industry Supported LAP Program”, and enforcement issues. Also being discussed, Outreach Sub-Committee update, data updates, data collection presentations, and collection options. 6. Scientific and Statistical Selection Committee Meeting: September 18, 2007, 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. (Closed Session) The SSC Selection Committee will meet to review applications and develop recommendations for SSC appointments. The Committee will also discuss guidelines for SSCs being developed by NOAA Fisheries. 7. Information and Education Committee Meeting: September 18, 2007, 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. The Information and Education Committee will receive an update on outreach efforts for the Oculina Bank Habitat Area of Particular Concern

(HAPC)and Experimental Closed Area, review advisory panel comments and develop recommendations for outreach regarding marine protected areas, Limited Access Privilege Programs, the Council's Fishery Ecosystem Plan, and Amendment 16 to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan. The Committee will also receive a presentation on NOAA Fisheries Services' FishWatch Consumer Seafood Web site. 8. SEDAR Committee Meeting: September 18, 2007, 11 a.m. until 12 noon The SEDAR Committee will provide guidance to the Council representatives for the October SEDAR Steering Committee meeting. 9. Snapper Grouper Committee Meeting: September 18, 2007, 1:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. and September 19, 2007, 8 a.m. until 12 noon The Snapper Grouper Committee will review the results of black sea bass pot research and develop direction to staff for Snapper Grouper Amendment 16 addressing overfishing for gag grouper and vermilion snapper. The Committee will also develop recommendations for completing the public hearing draft of Snapper Grouper Amendment 15 and approve the amendment for public hearing. 10. Mackerel Committee Meeting: September 19, 2007, 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. The Mackerel Committee will review the framework document for changing the Atlantic Spanish Mackerel trip limit and approve the document for submission to the Secretary of Commerce for formal review. The Committee will also discuss geographical allocation of the commercial king mackerel quota. 11. Shrimp Committee Meeting: September 19, 2007, 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. The Shrimp Committee will review the analysis of options to be considered in Shrimp Amendment 7 (addressing rock shrimp permit issues) and provide guidance to staff. 12. Ecosystem-based Management Committee Meeting: September 20, 2007, 8 a.m. until 12 noon The Ecosystem-based Management Committee will receive a update on the status of the Fishery Ecosystem Plan, presentations on Coral HAPCs and deepwater corals, and recommend management options to include in the Ecosystem Comprehensive Amendment. The Committee will also receive reports on Ocean Observing Systems and a recent alternative energy workshop. 13. Limited Access Privilege

(LAP)Program Committee Meeting: September 20, 2007, 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. The LAP Program Committee will receive a presentation on the Gulf Red Snapper Individual Fishing Quota

(IFQ)Program and updates concerning the LAP Program Workgroup. 14. Council Session: September 20, 2007, 3:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. and September 21, 2007, 8 a.m. until 12 noon Council Session: September 20, 2007, 3:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. *From 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.* , the Council will call the meeting to order, adopt the agenda, approve the June 2007 meeting minutes, elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, and make presentations. *From 4 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.* , the Council will review Experimental Fishing Permit applications. *From 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.* , the Council will receive a presentation on Amendment 2 to the Consolidated Highly Migratory Species

(HMS)Fishery Management Plan. *From 4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.* , the Council will receive a report on Working Waterfronts. *From 5:15 p.m. - 6 p.m.* , the Council will receive a report from the Mackerel Committee and take action as appropriate. *5:15 p.m.* - Public Comment Session: Public comment regarding the Mackerel Framework Document addressing the Atlantic Spanish mackerel fishing trip limit. Council Session: September 21, 2007, 8 a.m. - 12 noon. *From 8 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.* , the Council will receive a NOAA General Counsel briefing on litigation issues (CLOSED SESSION). *From 8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.* , the Council will receive a report from the Snapper Grouper Committee and approve Amendment 15 for public hearing, approve alternatives for Amendment 16, and consider other Committee recommendations and take action as appropriate. *From 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.* , the Council will receive a report from the Shrimp Committee and take action as appropriate. *From 8:45 a.m. - 9 a.m.* , the Council will receive a report from the LAP Program Committee and take action as appropriate. *From 9 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.* , the Council will receive a report from the Ecosystem-based Management Committee and take action as appropriate. *From 9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.* , the Council will receive a report from the SEDAR Committee and take action as appropriate. *From 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.* , the Council will receive a report from the Finance Committee and take action as appropriate. *From 9:45 a.m. - 10 a.m.* , the Council will receive a report from the Advisory Panel Selection Committee and take action as appropriate. *From 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.* , the Council will hear a report from the SSC Selection Committee and take action as appropriate. *From 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.* , the Council will hear a report from the SOPPs Committee and take action as appropriate. *From 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.* , the Council will hear a report from the Information and Education Committee and take action as appropriate. *From 10:45 a.m. - 12 noon* , the Council will receive status reports from NOAA Fisheries' Southeast Regional Office, NOAA Fisheries' Southeast Fisheries Science Center, agency and liaison reports, and discuss other business including upcoming meetings. Documents regarding these issues are available from the Council office (see ADDRESSES ). Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subjects of formal Council action during this meeting. Council action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305

(c)of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency. Except for advertised (scheduled) public hearings and public comment, the times and sequence specified on this agenda are subject to change. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES ) by September 12, 2007. Dated: August 9, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7-15886 Filed 8-13-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Renew Collection 3038-0025, Practice by Former Members and Employees of the Commission AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission

(CFTC)is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.,* Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the **Federal Register** concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on requirements relating to practice before the Commission by former members and employees of the Commission. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 15, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to John P. Dolan, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John P. Dolan at

(202)418-5120; FAX:

(202)418-5524; e-mail: *jdolan@cftc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. “Collection of information”is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the **Federal Register** concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, the CFTC is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information listed below. With respect to the following collection of information, the CFTC invites comments on: • Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have a practical use; • The accuracy of the Commission's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden of collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology; *e.g.,* permitting electronic submission of responses. Practice by Former Members and Employees of the Commission, OBM Control Number 3038-0025—Extension Commission Rule 140.735-6 governs the practice before the Commission of former members and employees of the Commission and is intended to ensure that the Commission is aware of any existing conflict of interest. The rule generally requires former members and employees who are employed or retained to represent any person before the Commission within two years of the termination of their CFTC employment to file a brief written statement with the Commission's Office of General Counsel. The proposed rule was promulgated pursuant to the Commission's rulemaking authority contained in Section 8a(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. 12a(5) (1994). The Commission estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: Estimated Annual Reporting Burden 17 CFR section Annual number of respondents Frequency of response Total annual responses Hours per response Total hours 17 CFR 140.735-6 3 1.5 4.5 .10 0.45 There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection. This estimate is based on the number of responses received over the last three years. Dated: August 8, 2007. David A. Stawick, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 07-3951 Filed 8-13-07; 8:45 am]

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