Notices. Notice of request for public comments regarding a request for a new OMB clearance
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BILLING CODE 6351-01-M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000-00XX] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Online Procurement Services—Industry Outreach Feedback Survey and Online Procurement Services—Reverse Auction Service Providers Outreach Feedback Survey AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding a request for a new OMB clearance. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Office of Federal Procurement Policy's
(OFPP)and the General Services Administration's
(GSA)intention to initiate a new information collection to conduct two surveys on Online Procurement Services. The results from these surveys will be incorporated into a report to Congress. A request for public comments was published in the **Federal Register** at 72 FR 19884, on April 20, 2007. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or before September 20, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: FAR Desk Officer, OMB, Room 10102, NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, and a copy to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F. Street, NW., Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Ms. Julie Basile, Procurement Policy Analyst, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 9013, Washington, DC 20503 or via e-mail to *jbasile@omb.eop.gov* or via telephone on
(202)395-4821. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (P. L. 109-360) requires OFPP, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to review the use of online procurement services, such as reverse auction services, and identify types of commercial item procurements that are suitable for the use of such services; and features that should be provided by online procurement services that are used by Federal agencies. To conduct this review, a survey will be issued to the Government and industry buying activities and to reverse auction service providers. The information collected through the surveys will be used to determine how the Government buying activities can most effectively use reverse auctions as a tool to support Government requiring activities and ensure that the U.S. taxpayer is best served. To view the two draft surveys entitled, Online Procurement Services—Government and Industry Outreach Feedback and Online Procurement Services—Reverse Auction Service Providers Outreach Feedback, visit *http://www.acquisition.gov* . **Title:** Online Procurement Services—Government and Industry Outreach Feedback; and Online Procurement Services—Reverse Auction Service Providers Outreach Feedback. **OMB Number:** Not Yet Assigned. **Expiration Date:** Not yet determined. **Type of Request:** New collection of information. **Abstract:** The purpose of these two one-time surveys are to determine how Government buying activities can most effectively use reverse auctions as a tool to support Government requiring activities and to ensure the U.S. taxpayer is best served. **Affected Public:** Two respondent groups are identified and will receive similar surveys on Online Procurement Services: Government and industry buying activities; and reverse auction service providers. However, for the purposes of this collection we are counting the industry buying activities and reverse auction service providers. B. Annual Reporting Burden *Respondents:* 580 (not to exceed 1000). *Responses Per Respondent:* 1. *Annual Responses:* 580 (not to exceed 1000). *Hours Per Response:* 0.50. *Total Burden Hours:* 290. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* approximately 580 and not expected to exceed 1000. The estimated number of industry respondents to the Government and Industry Buying Activities Survey is 550. The estimated number of industry respondents to the Reverse Auction Survey is 30 based on the Government's latest market research. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1 per company. The number of responses per respondent is one for each of the two surveys. Each respondent will only be required to complete one survey once. Estimated Total Annual Responses: approximately 580 and not expected to exceed 1000 (580 x 1). Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes (0.50 hours). The estimated average time for industry to respond to Government and Industry Buying Activity Survey is approximately 15 minutes (0.25 hours), based on a pre-test of the draft instrument by Government employees. The data collection instrument for the Reverse Auction Service Providers Survey was pre-tested on a support contractor, a related business sector. The Reverse Auction Service Providers Survey instrument is similar to the Government and Industry Buying Activity Survey; therefore, the pre-test results for the Government and Industry Buying Activity Survey are used to estimate average response time for the Reverse Auction Service Providers Survey, which is 15 minutes (0.25 hours). Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 290 hours (580 x 0.50). All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. C. Annual Review Burden and Cost *Responses:* 580. *Review Time Per Response:* .45. *Total Burden Hours:* 261. *Cost Per Hour:* $45.00. *Total Cost:* $11,745.00. *OBTAINING COPIES OF PROPOSALS:* Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, 1800 F. Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405, telephone
(202)501-4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-00XX, Online Procurement Services—Industry Outreach Feedback Survey and Online. Dated: August 14, 2007. Al Matera, Director, Office of Acquisition Policy. [FR Doc. 07-4065; Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-EP-S DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [IC07-80-001, FERC Form 80] Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension August 14, 2007. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and reinstatement of this information collection requirement. Any interested person may file comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments to the Commission as explained below. The Commission received comments from two commenters in response to an earlier **Federal Register** notice of April 16, 2007 (72 FR 18967-68) and has responded to those comments in the justification that it is submitting to OMB. Copies of this submission were also sent to the commenters. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by September 21, 2007. ADDRESSES: Address comments on the collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. Comments to OMB should be filed electronically, c/o *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov* and include the OMB Control No. as a point of reference. The Desk Officer may be reached by telephone at 202-395-7345. A copy of the comments should also be sent to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of the Executive Director, ED-34, Attention: Michael Miller, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those persons filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper filings an original and 14 copies of such comments should be submitted to the Secretary of the Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and should refer to Docket No. IC07-80-001. Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in WordPerfect, MS Word, Portable Document Format, or ASCII format. To file the document, access the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* and click on “Make an E-Filing,” and then follow the instructions for each screen. First time users will have to establish a user name and password. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to the sender's e-mail address upon receipt of comments. User assistance for electronic filings is available at 202-502-8258 or by e-mail to *efiling@ferc.gov.* Comments should not be submitted to this e-mail address. All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the Internet through FERC's homepage using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For user assistance, contact *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at
(866)208-3676 or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller may be reached by telephone at
(202)502-8415, by fax at
(202)273-0873, and by e-mail at *michael.miller@ferc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Description The information collection submitted for OMB review contains the following: 1. *Collection of Information:* FERC Form 80 “Licensed Hydropower Development Recreation Report”. 2. *Sponsor:* Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 3. Control No. 1902-0106. The Commission is now requesting that OMB approve and reinstate the information collection for an additional three years. The FERC Form 80 has been revised to facilitate greater ease to respondents in providing the information. As initially proposed, FERC Form 80 was updated to eliminate data concerning the nearest city and population, since FERC staff can access the information from other sources. Second, FERC staff has clarified the definitions so respondents have a better understanding of the information to be provided. Third, resource data has been updated to include FERC approved recreational sites. Fourth, a new field has been added so that respondents can identify the method used for collecting the data. In response to the 60-Day Notice of April 16, 2007, commenters proposed additional changes to the FERC Form 80. Specifically, commenters requested the following changes to the collection:
(a)To exclude recreational facilities that are not owned by the licensee even if they are within the project boundary;
(b)To change the report cycle from every six years to seven to 12 years;
(c)To add a trail count as a means to gauge recreation facility occupancy;
(d)To add attendance records as a means to estimate use and facility occupancy;
(e)To clarify in the instructions the types of recreation visits to include both public and private facilities;
(f)To clarify wildlife and hunting areas so that it's clear whether acres or areas are to be reported;
(g)To define the terms “commercial” and “private” use facilities;
(h)To report picnic sites and commercial boat mooring areas as two separate recreational resources; and
(i)To eliminate recreational resources that occurs infrequently, such as golf courses and playground facilities. Additionally, commentors have questioned the need for the following data elements in the information collection:
(a)Whether FERC approved facilities should include third party resources within the project boundary that must be approved under the standard land use article;
(b)Whether total miles/acres of recreation areas are necessary;
(c)Whether informal/dispersed camp sites should be included; and
(d)Whether organizational camping areas within the project boundary should be included. Both commentors questioned the Commission's estimate of 3 hours to complete the information collection. Commission Proposal The Commission proposes to adopt the following recommendations: A trail count as a means to gauge recreation facility occupancy and the addition of attendance records as a means to estimate use and facility occupancy. With regard to the other recommendations, the Commission will not adopt them for the following reasons:
(a)The exclusion of recreational facilities that are not owned by the licensee even though they may be within the project boundary. The goal of the Commission's policy on recreation is to develop the project area in a comprehensive manner. Therefore the data collection is designed to include information on all recreational facilities located within the project boundary, including those provided by other federal, state, and local agencies. Title 18 CFR Part 2.7 encourages licensees to cooperate with other entities to provide recreation opportunities. This cooperation and comprehensive approach to providing recreational access at licensed projects not only provides a better recreation experience, but also addresses impacts to environmental resources in the area by not overlapping an area. The proposed revision to the Form 80 includes a column that identifies which facilities are parts of an approved recreation plan for the project as opposed to those controlled by another entity.
(b)Change the reporting cycle from every six years to seven to twelve years. The FERC Form 80s are collected every 6 years to ensure that recreation facilities are meeting the needs of the public. The Form 80's are used on a regular basis as a tool to evaluate recreation at the projects and the Commission believes 6 years is an appropriate period of time to monitor use.
(c)To clarify in the instructions the types of recreation visits to include both public and private facilities. The recreation visits should include all recreation days at projects at approved facilities, facilities provided by other entities, and general access areas. It does not include visits to private or residential docks or to facilities outside the project boundary.
(d)To clarify wildlife and hunting areas so that it's clear whether acres or areas are to be reported. These are areas within the FERC project boundary that can be used for wildlife viewing and hunting.
(e)To define the terms “commercial” and “private” use facilities. The Commission does not distinguish between private and commercial recreation facilities.
(f)To report picnic sites and commercial boat mooring areas as two separate recreational resources. We do not believe these types of resources need to be reported separately. If necessary during a project specific review, we will request these types of details from the licensee.
(g)To eliminate recreational resources that occurs infrequently, such as golf courses and playground facilities. We have eliminated or combined some facilities over previous Form 80s. We believe the facilities currently reported on the Form 80 are representative of all recreational opportunities currently available at hydropower projects. For example, golf courses are an important recreational feature at projects throughout the southeast. In response to commenters' concerns of whether the following information was necessary on the FERC Form 80, we provide the following:
(a)Whether FERC approved facilities should include third party resources within the project boundary that must be approved under the standard land use article. FERC Approved Resources means those facilities that are required in an approved recreation plan or subsequent amendments or those identified in an Exhibit E filed with the license and approved. It does not include facilities approved as non-project uses of project lands and water.
(b)Whether total miles/acres of recreation areas are necessary. We use total miles/acres to determine the need for additional facilities.
(c)Whether informal/dispersed camp sites should be included. Informal/dispersed camping can be included in access areas.
(d)Whether organizational camping areas within the project boundary should be included. All recreation areas should be reported, not just public recreation.
(e)Underestimation of the reporting burden. Both commenters believe the Commission has underestimated the amount of time it takes to complete the Form 80 (3 hours). The Commission's estimate of the time to complete the Form 80s is an average of its licensees ranging from large complicated projects with extensive recreation to smaller less developed projects. In an effort to minimize the burden to licensees, we have eliminated some data fields where the information may be readily available from other sources. Data collection can take place in conjunction with other required monitoring or with other activities at the project such as water quality or dissolved oxygen sampling or general maintenance of the facilities. 4. Necessity of the Collection of Information: Submission of the information is necessary for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities in implementing the statutory provisions of the sections 4(a), 10(a), 301(a), 304 and 309 of the Federal Power Act (FPA). The authority for the Commission to collect this information comes from Section 10(a) of the FPA which requires the Commission to be responsible for ensuring those hydro projects subjects to its jurisdiction are consistent with the comprehensive development of the nation's waterway for recreation and other beneficial public uses. In the interest of fulfilling these objectives, the Commission expects licensees subject to its jurisdiction, to recognize the resources that are affected by their activities and to play a role in protecting such resources. The information filed with the Commission is mandatory. 5. *Respondent Description:* The respondent universe currently comprises 400 entities (on average) subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. 6. *Estimated Burden: 1,200* total hours, 400 respondents (average), 1 response per respondent, and 3 hours per response (rounded off and average time). 7. *Estimated Cost Burden to respondents: 1,200* hours/2080 hours per years × $122,137 per year = $70,464. The cost per respondent is equal to $176 (rounded off). Statutory Authority: Statutory provisions of sections 4(a), 10(a), 301(a), 304 and 309 of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 797, 803, 825c and 825h. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-16386 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-430-000] Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC; Notice of Filing August 14, 2007. Take notice that on August 6, 2007, Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC (Kinder Morgan) whose mailing address is P.O. Box 281304, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-8304, filed an application, pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and Part 157 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Regulations, requesting a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the construction and operation of certain facilities referred to as the Colorado Lateral Expansion Project located in Weld County, Colorado (Project). The facilities for the Project are designed to deliver up to 55,000 Dth per day. The application is on file with the Commission and open for public inspection. This filing 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 last 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. The Project will comprise delivery meter stations and approximately 41.4 miles of 12-inch pipeline facilities extending from the Cheyenne to Greeley in Weld County, Colorado. The facilities are proposed in order to provide incremental firm transportation service to Atmos Energy Corporation (Atmos). Kinder Morgan has entered into a Precedent Agreement with Atmos for a primary term of ten years an initial volume of 47,000 Dth/day stepping-up to 55,000 Dth/day for years five through ten. The total estimated cost for the proposed facilities is $23,549,557. Any questions regarding the application are to be directed to Skip George, Manager of Regulatory, Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC, P.O. Box 281304, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-8304, phone
(303)914-4969. Any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the below listed comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. Motions to intervene, protests and comments 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 under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *Comment Date:* September 4, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-16390 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL07-82-000] Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, Arizona Public Service Company, Pinnacle West Energy Corporation, APS Energy Services Company, Inc; Notice of Institution of Proceeding and Refund Effective Date August 14, 2007. On August 13, 2007, the Commission issued an order that instituted a proceeding in the above-referenced docket, pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act
(FPA)16 U.S.C. 824e, to determine whether Pinnacle West Capital Corporation's, Arizona Public Service Company's, Pinnacle West Energy Corporation's and APS Energy Services Company, Inc.'s (collectively, Pinnacle) market-based rate authority for the non-APS portion of the Phoenix Valley remains just and reasonable during the summer months. *Pinnacle West Capital Corporation,* 120 FERC ¶ 61,153 (2007). The refund effective date in the above-docketed proceeding, established pursuant to section 2069(b) of the FPA, will be the date of publication in the **Federal Register** . Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-16384 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL07-86-000] Ameren Services Company, Northern Indiana Public Service Company, Complainants, v. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., Respondent; Notice of Complaint August 14, 2007. Take notice that on August 10, 2007, pursuant to Rule 206 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure and section 206 of the Federal Power Act, Ameren Services Company, on behalf of its affiliates, and Northern Indiana Public Service Company (Complainants) filed a formal complaint against Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Respondent) alleging that the Revenue Sufficiency Guarantee charge allocation provisions of the Respondent's tariff are unjust, unreasonable and unduly discriminatory, and therefore must be revised. The Complainants request that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) establish the earliest possible refund effective date with respect to the necessary revisions. The Complainants state that copies of the Complaint were served on the contacts for the Respondent as listed on the Commission's list of Corporate Officials. 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, 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. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. 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. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on September 4, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-16385 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 August 14, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: *Docket Numbers:* EC07-124-000. *Applicants:* J-POWER USA Generation, L.P.; Green Country Energy, LLC. *Description:* J-Power USA Generation, LP and Green Country Energy, LLC submit its Joint Application for Authorization to Transfer Jurisdictional Facilities. *Filed Date:* 08/06/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070808-0158. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 27, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER93-3-006. *Applicants:* The United Illuminating Company. *Description:* The United Illuminating Company's request for exemption from requirements applicable to Category 2 Seller as discussed in Order 697 and FERC's implementing regulations. *Filed Date:* 08/08/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0074. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 29, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER00-1026-015; ER99-2284-008; ER98-2185-013; ER99-1773-008; ER99-1761-004; ER98-2184-013; ER01-1315-004; ER01-2401-010; ER98-2186-014; ER00-33-010; ER05-442-002; ER98-4222-010; ER99-1228-006. *Applicants:* Indianapolis Power & Light Company; AEE2, LLC; AES Alamitos, Inc.; AES Creative Resources, LP; EAS Eastern Energy LP; AES Huntington Beach, LLC; AES Ironwood, LLC; AES Red Oak, LLC; AES Redondo Beach, LLC; AES Placerita, Inc.; Condon Wind Power, LLC; Lake Benton Power Partners, LLC; Storm Lake Power Partners II LLC. *Description:* AES Corp notifies FERC of a non-material change in status from the facts relied upon by granting market-based rate authority pursuant to Order 697. *Filed Date:* 08/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0094. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER01-751-008; ER99-3197-004; ER99-3077-004; ER92-521-002; ER04-1027-002; ER05-698-006. *Applicants:* BIV Generation Company, LLC.; Colorado Power Partners; Hartwell Energy Limited Partnership; Mountain View Power Partners, LLC; Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.; San Joaquin Cogen, LLC. *Description:* BIV Generation Co, LLC et al submits a notice of change in status pursuant to requirements of Order 652. *Filed Date:* 08/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0091. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER01-1807-026; ER01-2020-023. *Applicants:* Carolina Power & Light Company; Florida Power Corporation. *Description:* Energy Imbalance Revenues Refund Report of Carolina Power & Light Company. *Filed Date:* 08/10/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070810-5007. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER04-878-002; ER04-878-001. *Applicants:* Equus Power I, L.P. *Description:* Equus Power I, LP submits an amended triennial updated market power analysis. *Filed Date:* 08/10/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0151. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-451-024. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool Inc submits a status and compliance report re its efforts relating to demand-side resources and certain issues that exist. *Filed Date:* 08/01/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070808-0156. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 22, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-451-025; ER07-1255-000. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc submits this filing providing for revisions to its Open Access Transmission Tariff pursuant to Section 205 of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C., Part 35 of FERC's Regulations. *Filed Date:* 08/03/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070808-0057. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 24, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-643-002. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc submits revised versions of the executed Meter Services Agreements that are consistent with the requirements of Order 614. *Filed Date:* 08/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0093. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-671-001. *Applicants:* Trigen-St. Louis Energy Corporation. *Description:* Compliance Filing pursuant to Commission's 7/13/07 Order. *Filed Date:* 08/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070810-5083. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 04, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-671-002. *Applicants:* Trigen-St. Louis Energy Corporation. *Description:* Trigen-St. Louis Energy Corp submits its Refund Report in accordance with the Commission's 7/13/07 Order. *Filed Date:* 08/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0092. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-812-001. *Applicants:* Pacific Gas and Electric Company. *Description:* Electric Refund Compliance Report of Pacific Gas & Electric Company. *Filed Date:* 08/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070809-5037. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-909-001. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, LLC. *Description:* PJM Interconnection, LLC submits it response to FERC's request for additional information that identified deficiencies in their 5/18/07 filing. *Filed Date:* 08/08/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070809-0163. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 29, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-995-001. *Applicants:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Description:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc revises its 6/4/07 request for waiver of certain of the “WEQ004” coordinate interchange business practice standards. *Filed Date:* 08/08/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0077. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 29, 2007. ** *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1023-001. *Applicants:* Baltimore Gas and Electric Company. *Description:* Baltimore Gas and Electric Co submits its Substitute Second Revised Sheet 299 et al to FERC Electric Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 08/06/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0153. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 27, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1097-001. *Applicants:* New England Power Pool Participants Committee. *Description:* The New England Power Pool Participants Committee amends its 6/29/07 Membership Filing. *Filed Date:* 08/10/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0152. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1098-001. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc submits Exhibit I of the Service Agreement with a corrected signature page. *Filed Date:* 08/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070810-0001. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1161-001. *Applicants:* Public Power & Utility, Inc. *Description:* Public Power & Utility, Inc submits a petition for acceptance of FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 08/08/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0075. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 29, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1180-001. *Applicants:* California Independent System Operator Corporation. *Description:* California Independent System Operator Corp submits an errata to its 7/20/07 filing of a petition to waive sanctions for violation of Section 31.1.4.1 of its Tariff through 10/18/06. *Filed Date:* 08/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0082. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1256-000. *Applicants:* Kansas Gas and Electric Company. *Description:* Kansas Gas and Electric Co submits a revised Generating Municipal Electric Service Agreement with the City of Chanute, Kansas under ER07-1256. *Filed Date:* 08/08/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0078. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 29, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1257-000. *Applicants:* California Independent System Operator Corporation. *Description:* California Independent System Operator Corp submits its modifications to its market redesign and technology upgrade tariff and supplemented this filing on 8/10/07. *Filed Date:* 08/03/2007; 08/10/07. *Accession Number:* 20070810-0036; 20070813-0172. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 24, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1258-000. *Applicants:* Rocky Mountain Power, LLC. *Description:* Rocky Mountain Power, LLC submits a Notice of Succession. *Filed Date:* 08/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070810-0002. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1259-000. *Applicants:* San Joaquin Cogen, LLC. *Description:* San Joaquin Cogen, LLC submits a Notice of Succession. *Filed Date:* 08/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070810-0003. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1260-000. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corp. *Description:* Ohio Power Co submits a Notice of Cancellation of Original Service Agreement 462 under FERC Electric Tariff Second Revised Volume 6, agreement with Northwest Fuel Development, Inc. *Filed Date:* 08/07/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0087. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 28, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1262-000. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corp. *Description:* AEP Operating Companies submits an Interconnection and Local Delivery Service Agreement 1675 with the City of Jackson, Ohio. *Filed Date:* 08/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0088. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1263-000. *Applicants:* High Sierra Power Marketing, LLC. *Description:* Sierra Power Asset Marketing, LLC submits an application for acceptance of their proposed market based rate tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 08/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0007. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1264-000. *Applicants:* Sierra Power Asset Marketing, LLC. *Description:* Sierra Power Asset Marketing, LLC submits an application for acceptance of their proposed market based rate tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 08/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0006. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1265-000. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc submits an executed revised service agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service with Midwest Energy, Inc. *Filed Date:* 08/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0005. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1266-000. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc submits an executed revised service agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service with Midwest Energy, Inc. *Filed Date:* 08/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0004. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1267-000. *Applicants:* Arizona Public Service Company. *Description:* Arizona Public Service Company submits a contract affecting transmission, an executed Transmission Operating and Maintenance Agreement with Southwest Transmission Coop, Inc. *Filed Date:* 08/10/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0003. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1268-000. *Applicants:* PacifiCorp. *Description:* PacifiCorp submits Supplement 1 to the 1998 Facilities Agreement, executed 8/17/06 and Supplement 2 to the 1998 Facilities Agreement, executed 5/21/07. *Filed Date:* 08/10/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0002. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1269-000. *Applicants:* PacifiCorp. *Description:* PacifiCorp submits First Revised Sheet 355 et al, FERC Electric Tariff, 7th Revised Volume 11 to its Open Access Transmission Tariff, reflecting updated load ratio share figures for 8/1/07-7/31/08. *Filed Date:* 08/10/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0001. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1270-000. *Applicants:* Nevada Power Company. *Description:* Nevada Power Co submits Rate Schedule 106—Power Purchase Agreement with Sierra Pacific Power Co. *Filed Date:* 08/10/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0156. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 31, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following open access transmission tariff filings: *Docket Numbers:* OA07-2-001. *Applicants:* Sierra Pacific Resources Operating Company. *Description:* Sierra Pacific Resources Operating Companies Order No. 890 OATT Imbalance Penalty Revenues Distribution Compliance Filing. *Filed Date:* 08/10/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070810-5042. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-5-001. *Applicants:* Avista Corporation. *Description:* Avista Corporation Compliance Filing Re July 13, 2007 Order in Docket. *Filed Date:* 07/20/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070720-5038. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 24, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings 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) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. 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. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov.* To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also 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. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Acting Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-16335 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1. August 15, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER01-48-009. *Applicants:* Powerex Corp. *Description:* Powerex Corp. submits a notice of non-material change status. *Filed Date:* August 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070814-0120. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 04, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER02-2330-047. *Applicants:* New England Power Pool. *Description:* ISO New England, Inc. submits their Nineteenth Standard Market Design Quarterly Status Report. *Filed Date:* June 11, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070614-0009. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 29, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-705-002. *Applicants:* GSG, LLC. *Description:* Notice of Non-Material Change in Status. *Filed Date:* July 30, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070730-5052. *Comment Date:* 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 24, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-970-001. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. responds to the July 27, 2007 deficiency letter. *Filed Date:* August 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070814-0121. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 04, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1201-000. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. submits its executed Service Agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service with American Electric Power Service Corp. *Filed Date:* July 26, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0173. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 16, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1271-000. *Applicants:* Nevada Power Company. *Description:* Nevada Power Company submits changes to Rate Schedule 92 and Rate Schedule 93, Power Purchase Agreement with Sierra Pacific Power Company. *Filed Date:* August 10, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0154. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1272-000. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. submits an executed large generator interconnection agreement with DTE Pontiac North, LLC. *Filed Date:* August 10, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0166. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1273-000. *Applicants:* Entergy Services, Inc. *Description:* Entergy Services, Inc. on behalf of Entergy Mississippi, Inc. submits the First Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement with South Mississippi Electric Power. Association, as First Revised Rate Schedule FERC 251. *Filed Date:* August 10, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0167. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1274-000. *Applicants:* TransCanada Energy Marketing ULC. *Description:* TransCanada Energy Marketing ULC submits a Notice of Succession and Revised Market-Based Rate Tariff. *Filed Date:* August 10, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0168. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1275-000. *Applicants:* New England Participating Transmission. *Description:* Participating Transmission Owners Administrative Committee on behalf of New England's Participating Transmission Owners submit revised tariff sheets to correct immaterial errors in Implementation Rule for Attachment F. *Filed Date:* August 10, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0169. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1276-000. *Applicants:* Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. *Description:* Niagara Mohawk Power Corp submits Service Agreement 1156 with Western New York Wind Corp. *Filed Date:* August 10, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0170. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1277-000. *Applicants:* Entergy Services, Inc. *Description:* Entergy Services, Inc, acting as agent for Entergy Operating Companies *et al.,* submits a mutually-executed Dynamic Transfer Operating Agreement with City of North Little Rock, AR. *Filed Date:* August 10, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070813-0171. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 31, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1278-000. *Applicants:* Alpha Energy Master, Ltd. *Description:* Alpha Energy Master, Ltd submits a Petition for Acceptance of Initial Rate Schedule, Waivers and Blanket Authority. *Filed Date:* August 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070814-0122. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 04, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following open access transmission tariff filings: *Docket Numbers:* OA07-17-001. *Applicants:* Entergy Services Inc. *Description:* Entergy Services Inc. on behalf of Entergy Operating Companies submits a compliance filing pursuant to FERC's July 13 Order. *Filed Date:* August 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070814-0168. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 04, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-32-001. *Applicants:* Entergy Services Inc. *Description:* Entergy Services Inc on behalf of Entergy Operating Companies submits an amendment to its July 13, 2007 compliance filing pursuant to Order 890. *Filed Date:* August 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070814-0167. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 04, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings 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) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. 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. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov.* To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also 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 dockets(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. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Acting Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-16422 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2277] AmerenUE; Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment August 14, 2007. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)(18 CFR Part 380), the Office of Energy Projects has prepared a Final Environmental Assessment
(FEA)regarding AmerenUE's request to rebuild the upper reservoir of the Taum Sauk Pumped Storage Project (FERC No. 2277), located on the East Fork Black River, in Reynolds County, Missouri. The FEA analyzes the environmental effects of the reconstruction of the upper reservoir and contains measures to minimize those effects. The FEA concludes that the proposed reconstruction, with recommended mitigation measures, would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the FEA is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, or it may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the e-Library link. Enter the docket number “P-2277” in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call
(202)502-8222 or
(202)502-8659 (for TTY). For further information regarding this notice, please contact Thomas LoVullo at
(202)502-8900. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-16389 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PF07-4-000] Midcontinent Express Pipeline, LLC; Supplemental Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Midcontinent Express Project, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, and Notice of Public Site Visit August 14, 2007. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental impact statement
(EIS)that will identify and address the environmental impacts that could result from the construction and operation of the Midcontinent Express Pipeline Project (Project) proposed by Midcontinent Express Pipeline, LLC (MEP). On June 25, 2007, MEP filed draft Resource Reports that identified a modification to the Project in Richland and Madison Parishes, Louisiana, consisting of an approximately 4.2-mile-long lateral pipeline (CenterPoint Lateral). MEP subsequently filed additional information clarifying the location of the Project facilities associated with the CenterPoint Lateral on August 3, 2007. On April 27, 2007, the FERC issued a “Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Midcontinent Express Pipeline Project, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues and Notice of Public Scoping Meetings” (NOI). The NOI was published in the **Federal Register** and was also mailed to interested parties, including Federal, state and local officials, agency representatives, conservation organizations; Native American groups; local libraries and newspapers; and property owners affected by the proposed facilities. This notice is being issued because the CenterPoint Lateral was not identified in the NOI, and landowners potentially affected by that facility were therefore not included on the environmental mailing list for that correspondence. In order to assist staff with the identification of environmental issues associated with the modified facilities and to comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), a 30-day scoping period has been opened to receive comments on the proposed Project, as modified by the addition of the CenterPoint Lateral. Please note that the scoping period for this project will close on September 10, 2007. Comments on the Project and the issues that should be addressed in the EIS may be submitted in written form. Further details on how to submit written comments are provided in the Public Participation section of this notice. Additionally, as part of the scoping process, we will sponsor a public site visit of the proposed CenterPoint Lateral, as described below. Please note that attendees at the site visit must obtain their own transportation for the site visit. Date and time Location Tuesday, August 28, 2007, 9 am
(CST)Delhi Municipal Airport (parking lot), Airport Road/Louisiana Highway 17, Delhi, Louisiana 71232 This notice is being sent to landowners affected by the CenterPoint Lateral, as well as those that previously requested to remain on the Project environmental mailing list; federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers; all of which are encouraged to submit comments on the proposed Project. Details on how to submit comments are provided in the Public Participation section of this notice. If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by an MEP representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed project facilities. The pipeline company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the FERC, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the pipeline company 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?” is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site ( *www.ferc.gov* ). This fact sheet addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the FERC's proceedings. Summary of the Proposed Project MEP proposes to construct, own and operate approximately 495 miles of new 30-, 36-, and 42-inch-diameter interstate natural gas transmission pipeline, a total of approximately 111,720 horsepower
(hp)of compression at one booster and four new mainline compressor stations, and related appurtenant facilities located in portions of Oklahoma, northeast Texas, northern Louisiana, central Mississippi, and Alabama. The proposed pipeline route identified by MEP would extend from a receipt point with existing pipeline infrastructure near Bennington in Bryan County, Oklahoma, to an interconnect with the existing Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation system near Butler in Choctaw County, Alabama. The general location of the proposed pipeline is shown in the figure included as Appendix 1. 1 1 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . Copies of all appendices, other than Appendix 1 (maps), are available on the Commission's Web site at the “eLibrary” link or from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, or call
(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary refer to the Public Participation section of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail. Requests for detailed maps of the proposed facilities should be made directly to MEP. In addition, as part of the Midcontinent Express Pipeline Project, MEP proposes to construct, own, and operate the approximately 4.2-mile-long, 16-inch-diameter CenterPoint Lateral in Richland and Madison Parishes, Louisiana. Specifically, the MEP Project facilities under FERC jurisdiction would include the following: • Approximately 40 miles of 30-inch-diameter pipeline in Bryan County, Oklahoma, and Lamar County, Texas; • Approximately 262 miles of 42-inch-diameter pipeline in Lamar, Red River, Franklin, Titus, Morris, and Cass Counties, Texas, and Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Lincoln, Union, Ouachita, Morehouse, Richland, and Madison Parishes, Louisiana; • Approximately 193 miles of 36-inch-diameter pipeline in Madison Parish, Louisiana, and Warren, Hinds, Rankin, Simpson, Smith, Jasper, and Clarke Counties, Mississippi, and Choctaw County, Alabama; • The newly proposed, approximately 4.2-mile-long, 16-inch-diameter lateral pipeline, which would extend from an interconnect with the Project mainline pipeline in Madison Parish, Louisiana, to the Delhi Booster Station and an interconnect with a CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company pipeline in Richland Parish, Louisiana; • Four new mainline and one booster, natural gas-fired compressor stations, including: —The 38,555-hp Lamar Compressor Station at Milepost
(MP)TX 28.5 in Lamar County, Texas; —The 12,270-hp Atlanta Compressor Station at MP TX 117.4 in Cass County, Texas; —The 32,720-hp Perryville Compressor Station at MP LA 109.0 in Union Parish, Louisiana; —The 18,405-hp Vicksburg Compressor Station at MP MS 11.8 in Warren County, Mississippi; —The 9,470-hp Delhi Booster Station, which would be located along the CenterPoint Lateral in Richland Parish, Louisiana; • Meter stations at up to 13 interconnects with existing pipeline infrastructure in Bryan County, Oklahoma; Lamar and Cass Counties, Texas; Ouachita, Richland, and Madison Parishes, Louisiana; Hinds, Smith, Jasper, and Clarke Counties, Mississippi; and Choctaw County, Alabama; • Various pig 2 launching and receiving facilities; and 2 A pig is a mechanical tool used to clean and inspect the interior of a pipeline. • 29 mainline valves. MEP indicates that the proposed Project facilities would provide long-haul takeaway capacity to facilitate the transport of natural gas from production areas in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas to markets in the Southeast, Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States that can be accessed through interconnects with existing pipeline infrastructure. The Project would consist of two capacity zones. The initial transport capacity of Zone 1, which would include the 30- and 42-inch-diameter portions of the pipeline facilities, would be 1.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day (Bcf/d). However, additional supporting contracts could provide for expansion of the Zone 1 transport capacity to 1.5 Bcf/d. Zone 2, which would include the balance of the pipeline facilities, would have an initial transport capacity of 1.0 Bcf/d, with the potential for expansion to 1.2 Bcf/d. MEP proposes to place the first 40 miles of 30-inch-diameter pipeline in service by October 31, 2008, with the remainder of the pipeline constructed and operational by February 2009. Land Requirements for Construction As proposed, the typical construction right-of-way width for the 30-, 36-, and 42-inch-diameter sections of Project pipeline would be 100, 110, and 125 feet, respectively. The typical construction right-of-way width for the CenterPoint Lateral would be 75 feet. Following construction, MEP would generally retain a 50-foot-wide permanent right-of-way for operation of the Project, though MEP proposes to expand the maintained permanent right-of-way width to 60 feet in limited areas based on site-specific conditions. Additionally, temporary extra workspaces beyond the typical construction right-of-way limits would also be required at certain feature crossings (e.g., roads, railroads, wetlands, or waterbodies), in areas with steep side slopes, in association with special construction techniques, or at pipe storage and contractor yards. In residential areas, wetlands, and other sensitive areas, the construction right-of-way width would be reduced as necessary to protect homeowners and environmental resources. Following construction, all temporary workspaces (including the temporary construction rights-of-way and extra workspaces) would be restored and allowed to revert to its former use. The EIS Process NEPA requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from the approval of an interstate natural gas pipeline. The FERC will use the EIS to consider the environmental impact that could result if the Midcontinent Express Pipeline Project is authorized under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals to be considered by the Commission. This process is referred to as “scoping.” The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EIS on the important environmental issues. With this NOI, the Commission staff is requesting public comments on the scope of the issues to be addressed in the EIS. All comments received will be considered during preparation of the EIS. In the EIS we will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed project under these general headings: • Geology and soils; • Water resources; • Wetlands and vegetation; • Fish and wildlife; • Threatened and endangered species; • Land use, recreation, and visual resources; • Air quality and noise; • Cultural resources; • Socioeconomics; • Reliability and safety; and • Cumulative environmental impacts. In the EIS, we will also evaluate possible alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project, and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on affected resources. Our independent analysis of the issues will be included in a draft EIS. The draft EIS will be mailed to federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; affected landowners; commentors; other interested parties; local libraries and newspapers; and the FERC's official service list for this proceeding. A 45-day comment period will be allotted for review of the draft EIS. We will consider all comments on the draft EIS and revise the document, as necessary, before issuing a final EIS. We will consider all comments on the final EIS before we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure that your comments are considered, please follow the instructions in the Public Participation section of this notice. With this notice, we are asking federal, state, and local governmental agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues, to express their interest in becoming cooperating agencies for the preparation of the EIS. These agencies may choose to participate once they have evaluated the proposal relative to their responsibilities. Currently Identified Environmental Issues The EIS will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed project. We have already identified several issues that we think deserve attention based on a preliminary review of the project site, comments filed in response to the April 27, 2007 NOI, and the facility information provided by MEP. This preliminary list of issues may be changed based on your comments and our analysis. • Potential impacts to water resources, including groundwater and ephemeral, intermittent, and perennial waterbodies. • Evaluation of temporary and permanent impacts on wetlands and development of appropriate mitigation. • Potential impacts to fish and wildlife habitat, including potential impacts to federal and state-listed threatened and endangered species. • Potential impacts to natural vegetative communities, including native prairie and forestland. • Potential effects on prime farmland soils and soils with a high potential for compaction or erosion. • Potential impacts to existing land uses, including agricultural and managed forested lands. • Potential impacts to recreation and special interest areas, including Wetland Reserve Program lands and the Natchez Trace Parkway. • Potential impacts to residential areas, planned developments, and property values. • Potential disruption to area businesses associated with construction. • Potential visual effects of the pipeline easement and aboveground facilities on surrounding areas. • Potential impacts to local air and noise quality associated with construction and operation. • Potential impacts to cultural resources and Native American lands. • Public safety and hazards associated with the transport of natural gas. • Alternative alignments for the pipeline route and alternative sites for the compressor stations. • Assessment of the effect of the proposed Project when combined with other past, present, or reasonably foreseeable future actions in the Project area, including the potential cumulative effect of collocating multiple utility rights-of-way. • Use of the existing and proposed rights-of-way to minimize the need for additional temporary construction workspace and/or reduce the width of the permanent easement. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the proposed project. By becoming a commenter, your concerns will be addressed in the EIS and considered by the Commission. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives (including alternative facility sites and pipeline routes), and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure that your comments are timely and properly recorded, please carefully follow these instructions: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. • Label one copy of your comments for the attention of Gas Branch 3, DG2E. • Reference Docket No. PF07-4-000 on the original and both copies. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before September 10, 2007. Please note that we are continuing to experience delays in mail deliveries from the U.S. Postal Service. As a result, we will include all comments that we receive within a reasonable time frame in our environmental analysis of this project. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments in response to this Notice of Intent. For information on electronically filing comments, please see the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *www.ferc.gov* . Once MEP formally files its application with the Commission, you may want to become an official party to the proceeding known as an “intervenor.” Intervenors play a more formal role in the process and are able to file briefs, appear at hearings, and be heard by the courts if they choose to appeal the Commission's final ruling. An intervenor formally participates in a Commission proceeding by filing a request to intervene. Instructions for becoming an intervenor are included in the User's Guide under the “e-filing” link on the Commission's Web site. Please note that you may not request intervenor status at this time. You must wait until a formal application is filed with the Commission. 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 along the CenterPoint Lateral who are potential right-of-way grantors, whose property may be used temporarily for Project purposes, or who own property within distances defined in the Commission's regulations of certain aboveground facilities. In addition, this notice is also being sent to potentially affected landowners along other portions of the Project that previously requested to remain on the Project environmental mailing list. If you received this notice, you are on the environmental mailing list for this project. If you do not want to send comments at this time, but still want to remain on our mailing list, please return the Information Request (Appendix 2). If you do not return the Information Request, you will be removed from the Commission's environmental mailing list. Please note that interested individuals who previously responded to the April 27, 2007 NOI with a request to stay on the environmental mailing list need not reply again. Availability of Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC (3372). Additional information can also be found on the Internet at *www.ferc.gov* . The “eLibrary link” on the FERC Web site provides access to documents submitted to and issued by the Commission, such as comments, orders, notices and rulemakings. Once on the FERC Web site, click on the “eLibrary link,” select “General Search” and in the “Docket Number” field enter the project docket number excluding the last three digits ( *i.e.* , PF07-4). When researching information be sure to select an appropriate date range. In addition, the FERC now offers a free e-mail service called eSubscription that 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. To register for this service, go to *www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm* . For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or TTY, contact 1-202-502-8659. Public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission's calendar located at *www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx)* along with other related information. Finally, MEP has established an Internet Web site for this Project at *www.midcontinentexpress.com* . The Web site includes a description of the Project, a map of the proposed pipeline route, and answers to frequently asked questions. You can also request additional information or provide comments directly to MEP at 1-877-327-5515 or *pipelineinfo@midcontinentexpress.com* . Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-16383 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12769-000] Ice House Partners, Inc.; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Terms and Conditions, Recommendations, and Prescriptions August 14, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Exemption from Licensing. b. *Project No.:* 12769-000. c. *Date Filed:* January 22, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Ice House Partners, Inc. e. *Name of Project:* Ice House Power Project. f. *Location:* On the Nashua River in the Town of Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The project would occupy United States land administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, 16 U.S.C. Sections 2705 and 2708. h. *Applicant Contact:* Liisa Dowd, Ice House Partners, Inc., 323 West Main Street, Ayer, MA 01432,
(978)772-3303. i. *FERC Contact:* Tom Dean,
(202)502-6041. j. *Deadline for Filing Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice. 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 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. Comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions 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 ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “eFiling” link. k. This application has been accepted and is now ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. *Description of Project:* The Ice House Power Project would consist of:
(1)The existing 190-foot-long, 12-foot-high Ice House dam and spillway topped with 24-inch-high flashboards impounding;
(2)the existing 965-acre-foot reservoir with a normal full pond elevation of 216.45 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum;
(3)the existing headgate structure equipped with four 8-foot-high, 10-foot-wide gates of which two are operational and two are stationary leading to;
(4)the existing 50-foot-wide, 109-foot-long power canal connected to;
(5)a restored powerhouse containing two generating units with a total installed capacity of 280 kilowatts discharging flow to;
(6)the existing 50-foot-wide, 365-foot-long tailrace;
(7)the existing 480-volt, 100-foot-long underground transmission cable; and
(8)appurtenant facilities. m. 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 last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h. above. All filings must:
(1)Bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “REPLY COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS”, “TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, or “PRESCRIPTIONS”;
(2)set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds;
(3)furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the filing; and
(4)otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Each filing must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b), and 385.2010. 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. n. *Procedural Schedule:* The Commission staff proposes to issue a single Environmental Assessment
(EA)rather than issuing a draft and final EA. Staff intends to allow 30 days for entities to comment on the EA, and will take into consideration all comments received on the EA before final action is taken on the exemption application. The application will be processed according to the schedule, but revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate: *Action:* Notice of the availability of the EA. *Date:* January 2008 o. 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. 3 [FR Doc. E7-16387 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12804-000] Public Utility District No. 1 of Oklahoma County; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests and Comments August 14, 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.:* 12804-000. c. *Date filed:* May 17, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County. e. *Name of Project:* Shanker's Bend Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The proposed project would be located on the Similkameen River in Okanogan County, Washington. A portion of the reservoir would be located in British Columbia, Canada. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Dan Boettger, Director, Regulatory and Environmental Affairs, Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County, 1331 Second Avenue N., Post Office Box 912, Okanogan, WA 98840,
(509)422-8425. 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. 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-12804-000) 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. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would consist of:
(1)A proposed 260-feet-high, 1,200-feet-long dam;
(2)a proposed 18,000 acre impoundment with an average depth of 1,289 feet, and gross storage capacity of 1.7-million acre-feet;
(3)a proposed penstock;
(4)an existing 1,700 foot-long railroad tunnel enlarged to 20-feet-diameter;
(5)a proposed powerhouse containing two generating units with an installed capacity of 42-megawatts;
(6)a proposed 7.5-mile-long, 115 kV transmission line; and
(7)appurtenant facilities. The proposed project would have an estimated annual generation of approximately 280,000 megawatts-hours. The applicant plans to sell the generated energy. l. *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. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *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. o. *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. p. *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. q. *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. r. *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. s. *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. t. *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. u. 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. E7-16388 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0861; FRL-8457-8] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Compliance Requirement for Child-Resistant Packaging; EPA ICR No. 0616.09, OMB Control No. 2070-0052 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that an Information Collection Request
(ICR)has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before September 20, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0861, to
(1)EPA online using *www.regulations.gov* (our preferred method), by e-mail to *opp.ncic@epa.gov* , or by mail to: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001, and
(2)OMB by mail to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Hogue, Field and External Affairs Division (7506-P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703)308-9072; fax number:
(703)305-5884; e-mail address: *hogue.joe@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On March 21, 2007 (72 FR 13274), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received one comment during the comment period, which is addressed in the ICR. Any additional comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0861, which is available for online viewing at *www.regulations.gov* , or in person viewing at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The docket telephone number is
(703)305-5805. Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at *www.regulations.gov* , to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “docket search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at *www.regulations.gov* as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to *www.regulations.gov* . *Title:* Compliance Requirement for Child-Resistant Packaging. *ICR numbers:* EPA ICR No. 0616.09, OMB Control No. 2070-0052. *ICR Status:* This ICR is scheduled to expire on August 31, 2007. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* This ICR is designed to provide the EPA with assurances that the packaging of pesticide products sold and distributed to the general public in the United States meets standards set forth by the Agency pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Unless a pesticide product qualifies for an exemption, if the product meets certain criteria regarding toxicity and use, it must be sold and distributed in child-resistant packaging. Section 25(c)(3) of FIFRA authorizes EPA to establish standards for packaging of pesticide products and pesticidal devices to protect children and adults from serious illness or injury resulting from accidental ingestion or contact. The law requires that these standards are designed to be consistent with those under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Pesticide registrants must certify to the Agency that the packaging or device meets these standards. EPA reviews a registrant's child-resistant packaging
(CRP)certification to determine if there are human safety/health risk concerns. Exemption requests are reviewed to ascertain if there is a health risk, and if CRP is technically feasible, practicable, and appropriate. Responses to this collection of information are mandatory under authority of 40 CFR 157.34. Although submission of confidential information is not required as a part of this information collection, there has been at least one instance where confidential data have been submitted voluntarily as supporting material for an exemption request from CRP compliance requirements. When any trade secret or Confidential Business Information
(CBI)is provided to EPA, such information is protected from disclosure under section 10 of FIFRA. Data submitted to EPA is handled strictly in accordance with the provisions of the FIFRA Confidential Business Information Manual. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 4.9 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. *Respondents/Affected Entities:* All registrants of pesticide products meeting the use criteria which trigger Child-Resistant Packaging
(CRP)requirements. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 2,109. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 3,473. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $193,567. *Changes in the Estimates:* There is an increase of 1,364 hours in the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. This increase is an adjustment to the burden estimate. Neither the number of responses nor the average burden estimate for each response type has changed. However, the distribution of those responses among the four response types has changed, with a net shift from less-burdensome to more-burdensome type responses. Dated: August 14, 2007 Sara Hisel-McCoy, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E7-16439 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8457-9] Agency Information Collection Activities OMB Responses AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This document announces the Office of Management and Budget's
(OMB)responses to Agency Clearance requests, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et. seq* .). An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Auby
(202)566-1672, or e-mail at *auby.susan@epa.gov* and please refer to the appropriate EPA Information Collection Request
(ICR)Number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Responses to Agency Clearance Requests OMB Approvals EPA ICR No. 1604.08; NSPS for Secondary Brass/Bronze Production, Primary Copper/Zinc/Lead Smelters, Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants and Ferroalloy Production Facilities (Renewal); in 40 CFR part 60, subparts M, P, Q, R, S, Z; was approved 07/23/2007; OMB number 2060-0110; expires 07/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 2080.03; Motor Vehicle and Engine Compliance Program Fees; in 40 CFR 85.2405-85.2408; was approved 07/26/2007; OMB Number 2060-0545; expires 07/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 2079.03; NESHAP for Metal Can Manufacturing Surface Coating (Renewal); in 40 CFR part 63, subpart KKKK; was approved 07/30/2007; OMB Number 2060-0541; expires 07/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 1058.09; NSPS for Incinerators (Renewal); in 40 CFR part 60, subpart E; was approved 07/30/2007; OMB Number 2060-0040; expires 07/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 0657.09; New Source Performance Standards for Graphic Arts Industry (Renewal); in 40 CFR part 60, subpart QQ; was approved 07/30/2007; OMB Number 2060-0105; expires 07/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 1717.05; NESHAP for Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations (Renewal); in 40 CFR part 63, subpart DD; was approved 07/30/2007; OMB Number 2060-0313; expires 07/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 1907.04; Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements Regarding the Sulfur Content of Motor Vehicle Gasoline under the Tier 2 Rule (Renewal); in 40 CFR part 80, subpart H; was approved 07/30/2007; OMB Number 2060-0437; expires 07/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 0282.14; Emission Defect Information Reports and Voluntary Emission Recall Reports (Renewal); was approved 07/30/2007; OMB Number 2060-0048; expires 07/30/2010. EPA ICR No. 1663.05; Compliance Assurance Monitoring Program (Renewal); in 40 CFR part 64; was approved 07/31/2007; OMB Number 2060-0376; expires 07/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 0309.12; Registration of Fuels and Fuel Additives; Requirements for Manufacturers (Renewal); was approved 07/23/2007; OMB Number 2060-0150; expires 07/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 0010.11; Importation Requirements for Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles (Renewal); was approved 07/23/2007; OMB Number 2060-0095; expires 07/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 1781.04; NESHAP for Pharmaceutical Production (Renewal); in 40 CFR part 63, subpart GGG; was approved 07/19/2007; OMB Number 2060-0358; expires 07/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 1774.04; Mobile Air Conditioner Retrofitting Program (Renewal); was approved 07/19/2007; OMB Number 2060-0350; expires 07/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 1135.09; NSPS for Magnetic Tape Coating Facilities (Renewal); in 40 CFR part 60, subpart SSS; was approved 07/19/2007; OMB number 2060-0171; expires 07/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 1659.06; NESHAP for Gasoline Distribution Facilities (Renewal); in 40 CFR part 63, subpart R; was approved 08/07/2007; OMB Number 2060-0325; expires 08/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 2242.02; Renewable Fuels Standards
(RFS)Program (Final Rule); in 40 CFR 80.1150; was approved 08/08/2007; OMB Number 2060-0600; expires 08/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 1664.06; The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (Renewal); in 40 CFR 300.900, subpart J; was approved 08/09/2007; expires 08/31/2010. EPA ICR No. 2060.03; Cooling Water Intake Structures Phase II Exiting Facility (Renewal); was approved 8/13/2007; OMB Number 2040-0257; expires 08/31/2010. Comment Filed EPA ICR No. 1800.04; Information Requirements for Locomotives and Locomotive Engines (Proposed Rule); OMB Number 2060-0392; OMB filed comment on 07/31/2007. EPA ICR No. 1361.11; Expanding the Comparable Fuels Exclusion under RCRA (Proposed Rule); OMB Number 2050-0073; OMB filed a comment on 07/30/2007. Dated: August 14, 2007. Sara Hisel-McCoy, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E7-16440 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0595; FRL-8458-1] Agency Information Collection Activities; Continuing Collection; Comment Request; Detergent Gasoline; EPA ICR No. 1655.06, OMB Control No. 2060-0275 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request
(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2008. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 22, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0595 by one of the following methods: • *www.regulations.gov:* Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: *a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov.* • Fax:
(202)566-9744. • Mail: Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Air and Radiation Docket, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0595, Mailcode: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. • Hand Delivery: EPA Docket Center, Public Reading Room, EPA West Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0595. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at *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 *www.regulations.gov* or e-mail. The *www.regulations.gov* Web site 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 *www.regulations.gov* your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public 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.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jaimee Dong, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Mailcode: 6406J, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:
(202)343-9672; fax number:
(202)343-2802; e-mail address: *dong.jaimee@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: How Can I Access the Docket and/or Submit Comments? EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0595, which is available for online viewing at *www.regulations.gov,* or in person viewing at the Air and Radiation Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the Air and Radiation Docket is 202-566-1742. Use *www.regulations.gov* to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in the docket ID number identified in this document. What Information Is EPA Particularly Interested in? Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to:
(i)Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii)evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii)enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(iv)minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses affected by this collection. What Should I Consider When I Prepare My Comments for EPA? You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments: 1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific examples. 2. Describe any assumptions that you used. 3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views. 4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide. 5. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity. 6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified under DATES . 7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and **Federal Register** citation. What Information Collection Activity or ICR Does This Apply to? *Affected entities:* Entities potentially affected by this action are those who
(1)manufacture gasoline, post-refinery component, or detergent additives,
(2)blend detergent additives into gasoline or post-refinery component, or
(3)transport or receive a detergent additive, gasoline, or post-refinery component. *Title:* Detergent Gasoline: Certification Requirements for Manufacturers of Detergent Additives; Requirements for Transferors and Transferees of Detergent Additives; Requirements for Blenders of Detergents into Gasoline or Post-refinery Component; Requirements for Manufacturers, Transferors, and Transferees of Gasoline or Post-refinery Component (40 CFR 80—Subpart G). *ICR numbers:* EPA ICR No. 1655.06, OMB Control No. 2060-0275. *ICR status:* This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on January 31, 2008. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* Gasoline combustion results in the formation of engine deposits that contribute to increased emissions. Detergent additives deter deposit formation. The Clean Air Act requires gasoline to contain a detergent additive. The regulations at 40 CFR part 80—Subpart G specify certification requirements for manufacturers of detergent additives, recordkeeping or reporting requirements for blenders of detergents into gasoline or post-refinery component (any gasoline blending stock or any oxygenate which is blended with gasoline subsequent to the gasoline refining process), and reporting or recordkeeping requirements for manufacturers, transferors, or transferees of detergents, gasoline, or post-refinery component (PRC). These requirements ensure that
(1)a detergent is effective before it is certified by EPA,
(2)a certified detergent, at the minimum concentration necessary to be effective (known as the lowest additive concentration (LAC)), is blended into gasoline, and
(3)only gasoline which contains a certified detergent at its LAC is delivered to the consumer. The EPA maintains a list of certified gasoline detergents, which is publicly available. As of June 2007 there were 393 certified detergents and 18 detergent manufacturers. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 60 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. EPA estimates that the average burden for detergent certification is 60 hours and $4,104, and that there will be approximately 10 applications for detergent certification each year for the next three years. Thus, the annual certification burden is estimated at 600 hours and $41,040. Most of the burden is incurred by the blenders of detergent into gasoline or PRC. The regulations require that they generate and maintain records of the amount of detergent blended and the amount of gasoline into which it is blended. These records are known as volumetric additive reconciliation
(VAR)records and must demonstrate that the proper amount of a certified detergent has been used. For blenders with automated equipment, the annual burden is estimated at 150 hours and $10,344. There are approximately 1300 blenders that use automated equipment. Thus, the annual burden is 195,000 hours and $13.5 million. For blenders with non-automated equipment, the annual burden is estimated at 500 hours and $34,480. There are about 50 blenders in this category, for an annual burden of 25,000 hours and $1,724,000. There are no capital or start-up costs beyond those incurred by industry at the program's inception in 1995. Operating and maintenance (O&M) costs are in three categories. First, the on-road engine testing to demonstrate that the detergent meets the deposit-control standards is performed at contractor facilities. However, just about all detergent certifications are able to rely on previous testing, so new testing is only performed about once a year at a cost of $200,000. The second O&M cost is for copying and postage for the estimated 10 submissions annually for detergent certification and 8 submissions annually for research notification. At an estimated $10 per submission, the annual cost is $180. The third O&M cost is for the storage of the VAR records at the 1300 automated detergent blending facilities and 50 non-automated detergent blending facilities. The estimated annual cost per facility is $100, for a total of $135,000. The total annual estimated burden for industry is 220,608 hours and $15.5 million. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. Are There Changes in the Estimates From the Last Approval? The previous clearance consisted of 221,808 hours and $13,277,604 in total costs. The small changes are due to a decrease in annual certification applications, from 30 to 10, and an update in labor costs. What Is the Next Step in the Process for This ICR? EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue another **Federal Register** notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Dated: August 15, 2007. Christopher Grundler, Acting Director, Office of Transportation and Air Quality. [FR Doc. E7-16449 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8457-7] Meeting of the Total Coliform Rule Distribution System Advisory Committee—Notice of Public Meeting AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Under Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)is giving notice of a meeting of the Total Coliform Rule Distribution System Advisory Committee (TCRDSAC). The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the purpose, efficacy, applicability, and implementation of the Total Coliform Rule (TCR), a range of information that can be used to characterize and potentially revise the Rule, what distribution system issues affect water quality, and criteria for prioritizing distribution system issues. The TCRDSAC advises and makes recommendations to the Agency on revisions to the Total Coliform Rule (TCR), and on what information about distribution systems is needed to better understand the public health impact from the degradation of drinking water quality in distribution systems. The Committee's activities include efforts to utilize available information for revisions to the TCR and to determine what further information is needed to characterize and address potential public health risks in the distribution systems. Topics to be discussed in the meeting include: The framework for the existing TCR, which may include rule objectives, indicators used, and other related topics; summary of TCR issues; how utilities and States implement the TCR; a preview of information to be discussed in future Advisory Committee meetings; and distribution system elements that impact water quality and criteria for prioritization. DATES: The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 (8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)) and Wednesday, September 19, 2007 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT). Attendees should register for the meeting by calling Jason Peller at
(202)965-6387 or by e-mail to *jpeller@resolv.org* no later than September 14, 2007. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at RESOLVE, 1255 Twenty-Third St., NW., Suite 275, Washington, DC 20037. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information, contact Jason Peller of RESOLVE at
(202)965-6387. For technical inquiries, contact Tom Grubbs ( *grubbs.thomas@epa.gov* ,
(202)564-5262) or Ken Rotert ( *rotert.kenneth@epa.gov* ,
(202)564-5280), Standards and Risk Management Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (MC 4607M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; fax number:
(202)564-3767. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. The Committee encourages the public's input and will take public comment at 5:15 p.m. on September 18, 2007, for this purpose. It is preferred that only one person present the statement on behalf of a group or organization. To ensure adequate time for public involvement, individuals interested in presenting an oral statement may notify Jini Mohanty by telephone at 202-564-5269 no later than September 14, 2007. Any person who wishes to file a written statement can do so before or after a Committee meeting. Written statements received by September 14, 2007 will be distributed to all members before any final discussion or vote is completed. Any statements received September 17, 2007 or after the meeting will become part of the permanent meeting file and will be forwarded to the members for their information. Special Accommodations For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Jini Mohanty at 202-564-5269 or by e-mail at *mohanty.jini@epa.gov* . To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Jini Mohanty, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting to give EPA as much time to process your request. Dated: August 13, 2007. Nanci Gelb, Acting Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. [FR Doc. E7-16451 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Announcement of Establishment of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 and Solicitation of Nominations for Membership AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science. ACTION: Notice. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 217a, section 222 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. The Committee is governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS)announces the establishment of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 and invites nominations for membership for the Committee. DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be submitted by close of business on September 20, 2007. ADDRESSES: Nominations may be submitted by electronic mail to *HP2020@hhs.gov.* Alternatively, nominations may be sent to the following address: Emmeline Ochiai, HHS, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, Room LL-100, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852,
(240)453-8259 (telephone),
(240)453-8281 (fax). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emmeline Ochiai, Designated Federal Official, Secretary's Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020, HHS, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, Room LL-100, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852, 240/453-8259 (telephone), 240/453-8281 (fax). Additional information is available on the Internet at *http://www.healthypeople.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Each decade since 1979, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS)has published a comprehensive set of national public health objectives. Known as *Healthy People,* this initiative has been grounded in the notion that setting objectives and monitoring progress can motivate action. As it prepares to produce objectives for the next decade, HHS seeks to ensure that they are scientifically valid, relevant, and sustainable. The objectives should be produced though a process that fosters the cooperation and commitment of both the public and private sectors. The Secretary's Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 is established to provide advice and assistance to the Secretary and HHS in the development of health promotion and disease prevention objectives to improve the health of Americans by 2020. The Committee shall advise the Secretary regarding national health promotion and disease prevention initiatives, in particular the work to develop goals and objectives to improve the health status and reduce health risks for Americans. The Committee shall be charged to: Provide to the Secretary advice and consultation to facilitate the process of developing and implementing national health promotion and disease prevention goals and objectives; and provide advice to the Secretary about the initiatives to occur during the initial implementation phase of the goals and objectives. The Committee will convene to meet, at a minimum, one time per year. It is expected to begin meeting by December 2007. Pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the meetings will be open to the public except as determined otherwise by the Secretary or designee, in keeping with the guidelines under Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c). Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee shall be appointed to serve for the duration of the Committee. Unless renewed, the Committee will terminate two years from the date the Committee charter is filed. Committee members will be paid travel and per diem expenses in accordance with standard travel regulations, but will not receive compensation for their service. Prospective members of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 should be knowledgeable of current scientific research in health promotion, disease prevention, and public health benchmarking and be respected experts in their fields. They should be familiar with the purpose and use of Healthy People or similar indicator sets and have demonstrated interest in the public's health and well-being through their work, research, and/or educational endeavors. Expertise is sought in specific specialty areas related to health promotion or disease prevention, including but not limited to: Health policy, state and local public health, business, outcomes research, health economics, health communications, special populations, biostatistics, international health, and epidemiology from a variety of public, private, foundation, and academic settings. *Nominations:* HHS will consider nominations for Committee membership of individuals qualified to carry out the above-mentioned tasks. The following information should be included in the package of material submitted for each individual being nominated for consideration:
(1)A letter of nomination that clearly states the name and affiliation of the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e., specific attributes which qualify the nominee for service in this capacity), and a statement that the nominee is willing to serve as a member of the Committee;
(2)the nominator's name, address, daytime telephone number, and electronic mail address, and the address, daytime telephone number, and electronic mail address of the individual being nominated; and
(3)a current copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae. The names of Federal employees should not be nominated for consideration of appointment to this Committee. Individuals can nominate themselves for consideration of appointment to the Committee. All nominations must include the required information. Incomplete nominations will not be processed for consideration. Equal opportunity practices, in line with HHS policies, will be followed in all membership appointments to the Committee. To ensure that recommendations of the Committee take into account the needs of the diverse groups served by HHS, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch are applicable to individuals who are appointed as members of Federal advisory committees. Individuals appointed to serve as members of Federal advisory committees are classified as special Government employees (SGEs). SGEs are Government employees for the purposes of the conflict of interest laws. Therefore, individuals appointed to serve as members of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 are subject to an ethics review. The ethics review is conducted to determine if the individual has any interest and/or activities in the private sector that may conflict with performance of their official duties as a member of the Committee. Individuals appointed to serve as members of the Committee will be required to disclose information regarding financial holdings, consultancies and research grants and/or contracts. Dated: August 16, 2007. Penelope Slade Royall, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health (Disease Prevention and Health Promotion), Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. E7-16471 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150-32-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Meeting ACTION: Announcement of meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces the 16th meeting of the American Health Information Community in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., App.) The American Health Information Community will advise the Secretary and recommend specific actions to achieve a common interoperability framework for health information technology (IT). DATES: September 18, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (EDT). ADDRESSES: Hubert H. Humphrey Building (200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201), Conference Room 800. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Visit *http://www.hhs.gov/healthit./ahic.html.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will include a presentation by the Population Health/Clinical Care Connections Workgroup on Recommendations; an update on the Nationwide Health Information Network Trial Implementation; a presentation from the State Alliance/National Governors Association; and a report from the AHIC Standing Committee of the Whole on the AHIC Successor. A Web cast of the Community meeting will be available on the NIH Web site at: *http://www.videocast.nih.gov/.* If you have special needs for the meeting, please contact
(202)690-7151. Dated: August 15, 2007. Judith Sparrow, Director, American Health Information Community, Office of Programs and Coordination, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. [FR Doc. 07-4085 Filed 8-20-07; 8:45 am]
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U.S. Code
- Public information collection activities; submission to Director; approval and delegation§ 3507
- General powers of Commission§ 797
- Power of Commission to fix rates and charges; determination of cost of production or transmission§ 824e
- Simplified and expeditious licensing procedures§ 2705
- Repealed. Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 687, title II, § 212, 49 Stat. 847§ 791
- Purposes§ 3501
- Advisory councils or committees§ 217a
- Open meetings§ 552b
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- Recreational development at licensed projects.§ 2.7
- Intervention (Rule 214).§ 385.214
- Interventions and protests.§ 157.10
- Filings and Other Submissions.§ 385.2001
- Protests other than under Rule 208 (Rule 211).§ 385.211
- Hearings on applications; consultation on terms and conditions; motions to intervene; alternative procedures.§ 4.34
- Competing applications: deadlines for filing; notices of intent; comparisons of plans of development.§ 4.36
- Applicability and definitions.§ 4.30
- Method of notice; dates established in notice (Rule 210).§ 385.210
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- 5 CFR 1320.12
- 5 CFR 1320.8(d)
- 40 CFR 9
- 40 CFR 157.34
- 40 CFR 60
- 40 CFR 85.2405-85
- 40 CFR 63
- 40 CFR 80
- 40 CFR 64
- 40 CFR 80.1150
- 40 CFR 300.900
- 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv)
- Pub. L. 92-463
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